West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-11-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July through Sept.

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
2024-11-13 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night!
To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!
$5

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-11-13 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Christie Lee’s Hall, 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, V1L3L3, Canada
Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?

We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.

The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.

Dancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.

Tango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.

Please bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.

5$ donation

Where to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave., in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.

Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6
Maps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it!

Base Layer Mending Workshop with Sarah Elizabeth
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Miners Hall, 1765 Columbia Ave, Rossland, British Columbia, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Mend your wool and wool-blend base layers with ease! This workshop with fibre artist Sarah Elizabeth introduces visible mending techniques that can extend a garment’s life by 1.5 to 2 years. With all materials provided, participants will learn various stitches and creative mending ideas that add personality and durability to any garment.

Hawksley Workman w/ guests
2024-11-12 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5
Beloved Canadian singer songwriter Hawksley Workman returns to Nelson BC’s Spiritbar at The Hume Hotel on Tues Nov 12!Doors 7pm. Special guests TBA. Tickets on-sale Fri April 12 through the Hume Hotel and ontheroadmanagement.com.We have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting The Unison Fund and their work to provide counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community.

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)
2024-11-12 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):
Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art.

This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades K-3.

About the instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday afternoons
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8

Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library
2024-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
The Friends of the Library are dedicated to helping the Nelson Public Library through successful booksales and other creative fundraising efforts live trivia nights, with the funds going to new books, necessary technologies, furnishings and program supplies.
Join us: New members are welcome! It’s a great way to meet people and contribute to a vital and important part of our community. We meet at noon (12 pm) the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Nelson Public Library.
For more information check out Friends of the Library webpage.

Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)
2024-11-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls, glitter dioramas and marker pull art.

These classes get MESSY, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint, salt, glue and many more materials will be used. One caregiver per child (or group of children) is required.
About the Instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday mornings
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
9:00am-9:45am or 10:00am-10:45am

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Ahee Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-11-10 22:00 - 2024-11-11 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Coming off his Shambhala 2024 shows at the Amp Stage and the Village Stage, Ahee will be landing for the first time at Bloom Nightclub in Nelson!
Don’t sleep on this one, every ticket includes a chance to win a ticket to the SOLD OUT 26th Annual Shambhala Music Festival!!!!

With support from Amp Live and S2, this show is gonna bounce all night. Very limited hotel rooms are available and rooms include 2 tickets to the show AND also include 2 tickets to the early show, Swollen Members!

Ahee:
https://soundcloud.com/AHEEHailing from the vibrant music hub of Los Angeles, AHEE’s journey began with a deep-rooted passion for sound exploration. His background in audio engineering and synthesis quickly set him apart, allowing him to craft tracks that are as technically impressive as they are sonically rich. This dedication to his craft has led to a signature style that fuses dubstep, trap, and future bass into a cohesive, electrifying experience. AHEE’s musical flexibility has allowed him to support acts like Subtronics, Shpongle, Liquid Stranger, and many more

Amp Live:
Amp Live is an American music producer and DJ best known as half of the Hip-Hop duo Zion I. AmpLive furthered his production career collaborating with Goapele, Planet Asia, Too Short, Chali 2na, Codany Holiday and Del the Funky Homosapien, as well as remixing works by MGMT, Linkin Park, and Radiohead. His work has also been featured in a number of movies and TV shows, most prominently in ESPN’s Playmakers, but also Honey, Big Fat Liar, America’s Next Top Model and SportsCenter.Amp Live:https://soundcloud.com/amplive

S2:
West Coast producer S2 has spent his life in the studio and scouring the globe for his special blend of bass, metro, and world music. His sets are a trip through mid-tempo genres ranging from polite and beautiful to rude and sexy. A tastemaker and talent buyer, expect unreleased and exclusive music from around the world.
WIN A TICKET TO SHAMBHALA 2025 draw from tickets bought online
Limited Hotel & Ticket Packages Include tickets to Both Shows on Nov 10th (7pm-10pm Swollen Members, 10PM-2AM AHEE)
10PM – 2AM
19+

Newberry & Verch an RCAC Performance Series Event!
2024-11-10 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Miners Hall, 1765 Columbia Ave, Rossland, British Columbia, V0G 1Y0, Canada
? Get Ready to Shimmy, Laugh, and Be Captivated by Newberry & Verch! ?
Don’t miss this rare chance to experience the unforgettable folk duo Joe Newberry and April Verch live at Rossland’s historic Miners Hall on November 10! Step-dancing, soul-stirring vocals, and toe-tapping tunes will fill the hall as these two renowned artists bring their warm, spirited, and masterfully crafted music to town.
Newberry & Verch are known for creating pure magic on stage—combining Joe’s rich, resonant vocals with April’s sweet soprano, and blending guitar, fiddle, banjo, and dance percussion in a performance that’s as heartfelt as it is electrifying. Their music is a journey through time, with original songs and folk favorites that celebrate the roots of American and Canadian traditions, giving audiences a glimpse into the heart and stories behind every tune.
? Join us on November 10 at 7 pm for a night of unforgettable music and joy!
Whether you’re a folk music enthusiast or just looking for a night of joy and connection, this concert promises to entertain, inspire, and leave you shimmying in your seat!

Swollen Members Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-11-10 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub Presents
Swollen Members – Battle Axe Records – Vancouver, BC
Swollen Members is a four-time JUNO Award-winning Canadian hip hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, consisting mainly of Madchild and Prevail. Frequent collaborators include vocalist Moka Only (who was actually a member of the group for a short period of time in the mid-1990s when the group was formed, and then again from 2002 to 2005) along with the other former members Easy Roc & Zodak who were only in the group for a few years and producer Rob the Viking, an official group member since 2002. Swollen Members has released nine studio albums, one greatest hits album and 2 compilations, as well as numerous other singles. From 1996 to 2016, Swollen Members were the second best-selling Canadian hip hop artist in Canada (behind Drake) and were the best-selling Canadian hip hop group in Canada.
Moka Only – Battle Axe Records / URBNET – Vancouver, BC
He has won three JUNO Awards, five Much Music Video Awards, and has been nominated for 11 Western Canadian Music Awards. Originally from Langford, British Columbia, near Victoria, he began his musical career in Vancouver. He was previously part of the hip hop group Swollen Members, and was briefly part of the band Len. Moka has released albums through Feelin’ Music, Legendary Entertainment, Battle Axe Records, Domination Recordings, Camobear Records, Wandering Worx and URBNET Records.
Special Guest Opener:
Depth – Deeper Than Bottomless – Nelson, BC
7-10PM
19+

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-11-10 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | New Key’s Pub, 16070 BC-3A, Crawford Bay, BC, V0B 1E0, Canada
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7

Remebrance Day Screening
2024-11-10 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Join us on November 10th for a special Remembrance Day screening of two timeless war films: All Quiet on the Western Front and The Longest Day. These cinematic classics offer powerful portrayals of courage, sacrifice, and the profound impacts of war. As we honor those who served, these films provide a moving reminder of the resilience of the human spirit amidst the trials of conflict. Don’t miss this evocative night of film and remembrance.
This is a free event with any donations going to the support of the Kaslo Legion.

Where have all the Buffalo Gone?
2024-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? by Tai Amy Grauman specifically shares scenarios from the Callihoo family’s stories, incorporating fiddle music, jigging and a life size buffalo puppet. Inspired by historical events of the Métis people of Canada, this original play for young audiences explores the loves, the losses and the fight of Treaty 6’s Métis people – and their love and kinship to the buffalo.
Age 9+
Adult: $15; Senior: $13.50; Under 30: $10
The Capitol Theatre
https://www.axistheatre.com/where-have-all-the-buffalo-gone

Ivan Coyote: Playlist
2024-11-09 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
“Coyote ought to be recognized as one of Canada’s great humorists, although often the stories are the laughing-through-tears variety. A lot of grit and a lot of heart.”
Globe and Mail
Jade Colbert
Do you still remember every word of every song that ever changed your life? Writer and performer Ivan Coyote has crafted a playlist of stories that sing to us about how they managed to discover a coded but very possible queer future hidden in the music coming out of the AM radio in the kitchen, lurking in their parent’s record collection, and leaking out of the lyrics in their elementary school musical.
Adult: $28; Senior: $25.50; Under 30: $10
Age. 14+. Some sexual content.

Snk̛míp Dig Deeper in Silverton
2024-11-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Silverton Memorial Hall, 203 Lake Ave, Silverton, V0G 1M0
Silverton Memorial Hall
Saturday, November 9th 2024 – 7 pm
Through powerful storytelling and captivating visuals, this documentary sheds light on wetland restoration at a marsh and on reconciliation with the First People of the land, the Sinixt.
Admission: Pay What You Can (suggested $15 per person)

Fernie Ski & Board Film Fest
2024-11-09 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Knox on 2nd Ave, 201 2 Ave, Fernie, BC, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
The Fernie Ski & Board Film Fest celebrates the upcoming winter season and will be live at the Knox on 2nd on Saturday, November 9th!
This is Fernie’s unofficial launch to the snow season as skiers and boarders gather to get their powder stoke happening by watching the season’s best ski and board films.
Saturday, November 9th – Knox on 2nd
5:30 PM – Doors open – Food & Beverage
6:30 PM – TGR – Beyond the Fantasy
7:45 PM – Intermission – Prizes – Food & Beverage
8:30PM – MSP – Calm Beneath Castles
Tickets cost $30 for both shows and online on Eventbrite. Under 16 tickets are $20.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, 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 board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.
Email info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!

Meet the Artist Brigitte Desbois
2024-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | J.B. Fletcher Store Museum, 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, V0G 1A0, Canada
Brigitte will be on site at the JB Fletcher Store Museum on Saturday November 9th to do a demonstration of her artistic process. Brigitte’s beautiful work is currently on display in our front window and can be viewed any time this week.

Christmas Crafts with Bernadette LaBrie
2024-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Led by an artist who really knows her way around a sewing machine, Christmas Crafts with Bernadette LaBrie, teaches participants how to create beautiful table and tree decorations in plenty of time for the holidays. Some basic sewing experience is all that’s needed; materials are provided. NOVEMBER 2 and 9, 9am – noon, $30/session or $50 for both. Register for one or both sessions at www.taghumhall.ca.

Billie Zizi with Sarah Orton
2024-11-08 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Billie Zizi is a musical alchemists akin to Khrunangbin or Glass Animals.
Effusive and thoughtful, without pretense yet still above board, Billie Zizi carves a distinct path marked by sonic abandon and a wild spirit. Now on her third studio album [Levitate, Oct 2024], she continues to prove herself as an exciting emergent voice in contemporary music.

Barka
2024-11-08 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Key City Theatre, 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6H4, Canada
Step aboard Barka, where the extraordinary meets the magical!
This high-energy circus show will leave you on the edge of your seat, featuring awe-inspiring acrobatics, daring juggling acts, and captivating storytelling. Experience the magic as Barka sets sail on an unforgettable journey, where dreams come to life through mesmerizing performances and live music.
Perfect for all ages, Barka promises a night of adventure, wonder, and excitement. Don’t miss the chance to witness a circus like no other—where every twist and turn takes you deeper into the enchanting world of the “boat of dreams.”
Get your tickets now for this one-of-a-kind cirque experience on NOVEMBER 8th!!

Book launch
2024-11-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium, 454 Ward St, Nelson, V1L 1S8
Join author Sean Arthur Joyce for the launch of his 12th book and 7th collection of poetry, Pole Shift & Other Poems, at Notably Books, Nelson BC, November 8, 6:30 pm. The author will explain the influences that motivated the writing of this new sequence of poems, most notably recent cosmological and geological events such as the geomagnetic pole shift. Joyce explores how this period of heightened activity on our planet and in our solar system may be affecting human behaviour. Notably Books asks a $5 event fee to cover costs of promotion, fee waived if a book is purchased.

The Janzen Boys
2024-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
A rootsy, harmony-singing folk trio from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The Janzen Boys have been playing music together since the very beginning, but it started as “The Janzen Boys” shortly after they moved back to Canada from Japan in 2012. They’re a rootsy, harmony-singing folk trio from Winnipeg, Manitoba, consisting of brothers Simon and Mick, and father JJ. Whether they’re playing at music festivals, theatres, venues, or intimate house concerts, they’ll have you laughing, crying, and singing along to classics that you know and love, and catchy original tunes that’ll be stuck in your head for days!

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue
2024-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Really Cool Productions proudly presents ‘The Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue,’ an extraordinary comedy showcase at the Capitol Theatre. Directed by Michelle Hart, this 95-minute spectacle is a celebration of Nelson’s unique humour. With Really Cool Productions reputation for sold-out shows (’20/40′ and ‘The Top Secret Improv Comedy Show’) and rave reviews, it promises to be an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment.

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue
2024-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
Really Cool Productions proudly presents ‘The Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue,’ an extraordinary comedy showcase at the Capitol Theatre. Directed by Michelle Hart, this 95-minute spectacle is a celebration of Nelson’s unique humour. With Really Cool Productions reputation for sold-out shows (’20/40′ and ‘The Top Secret Improv Comedy Show’) and rave reviews, it promises to be an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment.
Cast:
Jackie Atkins
Jaymes Bowman
Michelle Hart
Emma Hill
Ruth Krulitsky
Kait Hundt-Lippett
Shelby Sanford
Director:
Michelle Hart, a multi-talented artist with a passion for improvisation and theater, brings her expertise to the stage. Her impressive resume includes training and performances with renowned institutions, earning her accolades such as the Pat & Tony Freedom Fund and recognition from My Entertainment Weekly. Hart’s creative vision, coupled with her experience as a cast member for prestigious companies like The Second City, ensures a sketch comedy experience like no other.
Prepare to be captivated by a tightly written and directed sketch show that showcases the best of Nelson’s comedy scene. The show’s heart and humor will resonate with audiences, leaving a lasting impression. Get your tickets today!
First Half: 40 Minutes
Intermission: 15 Minutes
Second Half: 40 Minutes
Cost 28.00
Performance venue:
The Capitol Theatre
421 Victoria Street
Nelson, BC V1L 5R2
Phone: (250) 352-6363

Author Reading with Andrew Boden
2024-11-07 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Huckleberry Books Inc, 16 9 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L8
Vancouver author Andrew Boden returns to his hometown to celebrate the launch of his second book.
When We Were Ashes has been garnering rave reviews since its publication earlier this fall. At once poignant, horrifying, and ultimately uplifting, When We Were Ashes tells the story of a forgotten chapter in WWII history.
This event is free, but we ask you to reserve your spot via the Huckleberry Books website.
