West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

2025 NMAG Annual General Meeting
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join the board of directors to share in the triumphs and tribulations of 2024 and look toward the next year at the NMAG annual general meeting. Attendees will be invited to participate in a discussion about the future museum update, enjoy refreshments and participate in an artist trading card maker space.
This event is open to the public, however only museum members are able to vote. To purchase or renew your membership, click here.

“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha
2025-05-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-07 12:00 - 16:00 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
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 face in achieving precision and consistent quality.

This curiosity led me to digital fabrication, where I discovered the power to translate complex designs into reality with precision and control. Through the fusion of technology and craftsmanship, I am able to create pieces that retain the unique essence of handmade work while elevating their quality and accuracy.”

Exhibition Dates: March 10 – 20, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 12pm-4pm

To learn more, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha

Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Jane Coop and Henry Shapard – Nelson Overture Concerts Society
2025-05-12 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Join us for a memorable evening of chamber music with two of Canada’s most exceptional and highly acclaimed musicians: pianist Jane Coop and VSO principal cellist, Henry Shapard.
“It is difficult to pinpoint what makes this pianist so expressive, for in her playing everything works together: technique, sense of style, tempo, sensitivity of touch, phrasing and dynamic shading. Coop has that extra something that lets a pianist become a poet.” – THE GAZETTE, Montreal
“There’s a musical instinctiveness in (Shapard’s) playing, which is breathtaking because every time he plays, it sounds like he’s playing it for the first time — there’s that wonderful spontaneity.” – William Boughton, conductor of the Yale Symphony Orchestra
Adults: $29 + fee
18 and Under: Free

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2025-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 | 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

Lazy Syrup Orchestra Live At Bloom Nightclub
2025-05-10 22:00 - 2025-05-11 02:00 | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub Presents
LAZY SYRUP ORCHESTRA
with special guests
CHIMP IT
DUKE LONOVAN
10pm-2am
19+

RYAN HARRIS
2025-05-10 20:00 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Ryan Harris is a folk musician living in the small mountain town of Whistler, Canada. In just 3 years, Ryan’s music has reached over +90 million streams across all streaming platforms and been featured in surf & adventure films.
In 2023, Ryan opened for folk-duo Ocie Elliott across two tours and since then has sold out his own headline shows across Canada. Growing up around the world in New Zealand and Australia, artists like Ben Howard & Jack Johnson kept Ryan company during his childhood on the move and influenced his sound.

“HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis” starring Colin Mochrie (of Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and Asad Mecci (World Renowned Hypnotist)
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
The City of Trail and Trail Arts Council co-present Silver City Day’s “HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis” starring Colin Mochrie (of Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and Asad Mecci (World Renowned Hypnotist).

HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv) is coming to Trail after 100 cities toured, a 70-show run Off Broadway in New York City and a six month residency in Las Vegas!!

HYPROV is “hilarious and fascinating” (says Time Out New York) and is “catnip for those who relish spontaneity and informality,” (The Wall Street Journal). The New Yorker says, “say yes to HYPROV,”!

The 90-minute live show combines hypnosis and improv – two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics and everyone in between worldwide – for a totally unique comedy experience that The Times of London declared “a celebration of the human imagination.” Your evening begins with World Renowned Hypnotist, Asad Mecci welcoming 20 volunteers* on stage to be hypnotized.

The most receptive to hypnosis then join Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it, Anyway?) to improvise the rest of the show, while hypnotized. In the hands of two experts, and solely crafted from the volunteers’ uninhibited, unconscious minds and audience suggestions, each show is an entirely original and completely unforgettable theatrical experience. Whether in the audience or on stage performing, get ready to have the time of your life!!

The most interactive comedy show in the world!

“Hilarious and Fascinating” – Time out New York

More about the show at https://hyprov.com/

Licensed Event.

TICKETS: ALL AGES $50. Community Access Card $25 (limited # available)

Reserved Seating. Length of show: 90mins

*Participation is completely voluntary
**Disclaimer*** all ages welcome but we cannot control the language of what comes out the mouths of people under hypnosis.
*** The show will be over in time to watch the SCD fireworks.

Wheelchair seating is available but can only be purchased through the box office 250-368-9669.

3rd Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition -3.0
haute
[ōt]
adjective
fashionably elegant or high-class.
Presented by R.A.D. Rhythm, Art and Dance Society,
Nelson’s Third annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition returns to the Capitol Theatre stage for one night only.
A community celebration of “high class trash”, this lively event features innovative designs crafted from post consumer waste and upcycled materials in an exciting runway style fashion show. Designers and artists of all ages and skill levels will compete for cash and prizes in a variety of design categories. A great place to bring the mother in your life for a night of fun and amazement!
This juried, wearable art event will also include an array of fresh trash art by professional and novice creators, and trash-themed performances by beloved local performers, including RhythmTrash Orchestra.
Family friendly, community inclusive entertainment with support from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery and the Nelson and District Arts Council.
The goal is to generate awareness about the trash we generate, our relationship to it and coming up with creative ways to keep items out of the landfills by engaging the public in the creation and celebration of art from discarded materials all while having a lively time with trash fashions, trash art and trash-themed performances.
Some of the winning designs will be displayed at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery after the event.
More information: hautetrash.ca
Email: hautetrashnelson@gmail.com
Show time: 7pm. Tix $23.

Mother’s Day Mini Market @ Backroads Brewing
2025-05-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Backroads Brewing, 460 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L4H8, Canada
Shop for your last-minute Mother’s Day Niffty-Gifties While Enjoying a Beer. Featuring wares from Taylor and Mae, Mountain Town Designs and Frank’s Closet Clothing, you’re sure to find something special for mom

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | 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!

Spring Craft Fair
2025-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | 601 1st Ave, Fernie BC
Fantastic seasonal crafts, baked goods, preserves, hand-made clothing, toys and much more!
Stay tuned with your favourite vendors on the Fernie Craft Fairs Facebook page – many vendors will ship their goods direct to you!
The Spring Craft Fair is the final craft fair of the season, and will be packed with crafts, baked goods, preserves, hand-made clothing, toys and much more! Stop by and pick up a treasure to take home.
NEW VENUES FOR 2024-2025!
Fernie Craft Fairs will be held in 3 locations:

The Elks Hall, 491 1st Ave (entrance on 5th St)
The Arts Station, 601 1st Ave
Fernie Senior’s Centre, 562 3rd Ave

Entry is by donation, and a stamp will be provided at the first location to allow access to the second location. Enjoy the craft fairs, then stroll downtown to discover more local arts and produce in Historic Downtown Fernie’s boutique stores and galleries.

RANDOM KILLING, MOTHER F*#%ERS, REIFER MADNESS
2025-05-09 20:30 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Community Square Dance!
2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | JV Humphries Elementary-Secondary, 500 6th St, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
This Community Square Dance at J.V. Humphries (Kaslo) is a community builder and school fundraiser. Big shout-out and thank you to our talented caller and local musicians for their support: Louis Bockner, Yvonne Boyd, Aurora Smith, Reid Smith, Roger Luckey and Kit Ashenhurst. This promises to be a fun and wholesome evening for all ages. Finger-food goodies will be available!

Adults $10 / Youth (6-13) $5 / Under 5 free / Family (up to 5) $25.

Tickets at Sunnyside Naturals and JVH front desk, or message 778-928-7560.

Oh Mother What Next
2025-05-09 18:15 - 20:30 | Nelson Senior’s Centre, 717 Vernon St, Nelson BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
Spiced with wood flute, song, and music The Nelson Storytelling Guild presents an evening of mystery and clarity with mothering images that will dance behind your eyes, feed your soul, and heal old wounds.
717 Vernon Street
Nelson, BC
By donation: $2 to $20

6:15PM – Doors: Potluck snacks. Social and chat about Storytelling in Nelson for the future. Bring your thoughts and feedback for a new vision.

7:00PM – 8:30PM Tellers include:

Monica Carpendale with an Irish folk tale, “Kiss the Hag.”

Barry Gray with a traditional plains tale, “Buffalo Woman”

Jude Schmitz ‘with “Morocco” – Motherhood in 3 chapters.

Tom Schneider with a Moth style Mother story, “Looking for Columbus”

Mike Funergy with “The Blue Faience Hippopotamus”

Ray Stothers with an East African, Ebo, tale, “The Lizard,” An antidote to both youth and Motherhood!

Oh Mother What Next
2025-05-09 18:15 - 20:30 | Nelson Seniors Centre, 717 Vernon Street, Nelson

Friday Blues at Torchlight Brewing Co.
2025-05-09 17:30 - 22:00 | Torchlight Brewing Co., 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC, V1L 7B4

Mother’s Day Pop-up Card workshop
2025-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Nelson Museum Public Program Coordinator Stephanie Myers shows you tips and techniques for making your very own pop-up Mother’s Day card for the special people in your life! All the materials will be supplied. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Fees for the workshop are $10+GST for non-members and $5+GST for Nelson Museum members, which includes all materials needed.
Click here to sign up for a Nelson Museum membership and save $5 today on your program registration!

Creston Valley Bird Festival
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-12 | Rotacrest Hall, 230 19 Ave N, Creston, BC, V0B 1G5
Celebrate the Spring Migration in the beautiful Creston Valley at the annual bird festival held May 9-12, 2025!
Registration starts April 1st @9am Creston Time (MST)

Kootenay Children's Festival
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-10 | Rotary Park, 10 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2N2, Cranbrook
The Kootenay Children’s Festival is a place to play, to learn, to meet old and new friends, to build community, and most of all to celebrate childhood!
39 years of FREE activities for the whole family!

Kootenay Children’s Festival is back better than ever this year!
Dates: May 9 and 10, 2025

The Janzen Boys
2025-05-08 20:00 - 22:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
They’re a rootsy, harmony-singing folk trio from Winnipeg, Manitoba, consisting of brothers Simon and Mick, and father JJ.

Spring Fling FREE Thursdays
2025-05-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, 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.

Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen
2025-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Angry Hen Brewing, 343 Front St, Kaslo, V0G1M0
Open mic night at The Angry Hen in Kaslo.
The first Wednesday of every month. All live music is presented in conjunction with Propel Studios, a full-production recording studio with accommodation directly across the street from The Angry Hen.

Tea & Textiles
2025-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | J.B. Fletcher Store Museum, 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, V0G 1A0, Canada
The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting, crochet, embroidery, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.

Trail Silver City Days
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-11 | Trail, BC, Trail, BC
Trail Silver City Days annual festival celebrates Trail’s community and culture with entertainment, food, a midway, special events, and fun for kids!

Chris Webby Wednesday After Next Tour Live At Bloom Nightclub
2025-05-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub, Nightshift Entertainment & Main Events Shows Presents
Chris Webby
Ekoh
Grieves
Whitney Peyton
Rook Director
Kryple
Tuesday May 6th
7-11PM
19+
