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Spring Fling FREE Thursdays

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free

Kootenay Blues Society presents Dawn Tyler Watson and Steve Strongman

Finley’s Bar $ Grill 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, Canada

Two of Canada’s top blues performers will be appearing as a dynamic duo at Finley’s in Nelson, BC on Thursday, May 15th at 7 PM. Tickets are $25.00 and are available online at kootenaybluessociety.com or by contacting Finley’s for physical tickets: PH: 250 352 5121. They will also do a workshop on Wednesday, May 14 […]

$25.00

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and weirder than ever. This show is a love letter to the phrase “Keep Nelson Weird.” It’s a live show packed with fast-paced, scripted comedy. Each scene is short, sharp, and completely original—written and performed […]

$29.00

“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Meet Raul: Architect, Artist, and Digital Fabrication Visionary “I’m Raul, an architect and artist of Mexican origin, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products, I’ve also recognized the challenges they […]

STAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE! FUNDRAISER, LIVE MUSIC & DANCE PARTY

Eagles Hall 641 baker street, Nelson, BC, Canada

STAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE ! “From Turtle Island To Palestine, Colonization Is A Crime!” A night of LIVE politically conscious music and dance, to fundraise for the Autonomous Sinixt and Nelson4Palestine (supporting their sponsorships of 2 children in Gaza, who were orphaned by the Zionist Israel’s military during the ongoing genocide). ———————- EVENT DETAILS: ——————— […]

$10 – $20

CITIZEN RAGE, IDIOFAME, POOR SPORT, FOLDED HAND

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

NOISE CULT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS two bangin nights with MAY 16TH -$25 CITIZEN RAGE IDIOFAME POOR SPORT FOLDED HAND MAY 17TH – $25 TERAKKA PURE LOVE ETERNAL PEACE GARDENER INFINITE ENCLOSURE WEEKEND PASS – $40

$25

Kaslo May Days

The 2025 Festival will take place May 17 to May 19, 2025. Whether you’re new to Kaslo, a long-time local, or back for a visit over the Victoria Day long weekend, Kaslo May Days feels like coming home. May Days—a celebration of the return of summer—has been part of the fabric of this community since […]

Guided Cold War Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$6 – $8

Kaslo May Days Logger Sports

Logger Sports has become one of the main events at the annual Kaslo May Days Celebration. Competitors from across Canada and the United States compete for big prize money and the opportunity to show off their logging skills. The venue is the shore of beautiful Kootenay Lake with its gorgeous backdrop of the Purcell Mountain […]

TEKARRA, PURE LOVE ETERNAL PEACE, GARDENER, INFINITE ENCLOSURE

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

NOISE CULT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS two bangin nights with MAY 16TH -$25 CITIZEN RAGE IDIOFAME POOR SPORT FOLDED HAND MAY 17TH – $25 TERAKKA PURE LOVE ETERNAL PEACE GARDENER INFINITE ENCLOSURE WEEKEND PASS – $40

$25