West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-07 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.

December Music at Red Light Ramen
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Red Light Ramen, 308 Herridge Lane, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 6G5, Canada
This December, let Red Light be your cozy Friday escape! From 6-9 PM every Friday, we’re filling the evening with curated soundscapes to set the perfect tone for the weekend. Our patio is the ideal spot to enjoy the fresh winter air, with heaters to keep you warm and music to soothe your soul. Whether inside or out, it’s all about great vibes and even better tunes. See you there!
Reservations are always encouraged.
D.6 – Rosso @rosssoooo
D.7 Sylvie Le Sylvie Art Exhibition @sylvielesylvie
Music from Rena Vee @renaveemusic
D.13 – Lexa Voltz @lexa_voltz
D.20 – Fluxo @fluxoryan
D.27 – Wils @wils_curates

Starlight Melodies
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
Twin Rivers Choir Winter Concerts!
The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents:
‘ Starlight Melodies ‘
A fun evening of themed music and song.
December 6 & December 7 – 7PM
Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar.
Adults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door. Students $10 any time
Advance tickets available in Castlegar (cash only) at:
Nordic Studio, Trowelex, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. Or buy online!
Contact Information;
250-364-8346
trcchoir@gmail.com

TRCC Presents: Starlight Melodies
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents:
Starlight Melodies
A fun evening of themed music and song.
December 6 & December 7 – 7PM
Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar.
Adults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door. Students $10 any time
Advance tickets available in Castlegar (cash only) at:
Nordic Studio, Trowelex, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. Or buy online!

Contact Information;
250-364-8346
trcchoir@gmail.com

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2024-12-06 19:00 - 2024-12-08 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
This holiday season the Rossland Light Opera Players invite you to be their guest! Celebrate this tale as old as time, and lose yourself in the magic, music and unforgettable story of love. Perfect for the whole family!

Special thanks to Nelson District Credit Union and Teck Trail Operations

December 6th 7pm
December 7th 2pm and 7pm
December 8th 2pm

Charles Bailey Theatre, Trail BC

Tickets available now through https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent663.html

Romeo and Juliet Play Reading - Black Productions
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Join Black Productions Nelson for a play reading of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” directed by Pat Henman.
Friday, December 6th7:30PMNelson United ChurchBy donation at the door (10$ suggested). Cash and card accepted.

Featuring:
Kaitlyn Nobiss
Heather Clark
Brian d’Eon
Darren Fuss
Avi Phillips
Mackenzie Hope
Lachlan Myers
Quinn Barron
Kozmo Sammartino
Scott Thorp
Robyn Lamb
Lindsay Clague
Marleah Lander
Vaughn Preninger
Greg Marrast
Ty Wright
Marya Folinsbee
Eliza Hicks
Carley Naka
Cetonaya Sammartino
Martina Avis
Rachel DeShon
Joanne Feenstra
Patti McLaughlin
Aaron Pickett
Kyla Hurst
Celeste Guthrie
Sydney Black
Val Campbell

“Chicks Dig It” An Evening with Fem-Fronted Bands
2024-12-06 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ymir Arts & Museum Society, 7306 3 Avenue, Ymir, BC, V0G 2K0, Canada
“Chicks Dig It” is a series that showcases fem-fronted bands based in and around the Kootenays. This is the debut show (Pt.1)
Come on out for an intimate evening of awesome kootenay based fem-fronted rocking and rolling with Jayne Karma Lamo & The Interbeings (Salmo, BC), Paris Pick & The Pricks (Nelson, BC) and Rhyan Reign & The Miss Behavers (Castlegar, BC)
This is an ALL AGES event!
Please be respectful

THE WINTER SEASON JUMP-OFF!
2024-12-06 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Whitewater operations are scheduled to kick off, and that gives us a mighty fine reason to celebrate – and welcome any and all seasonal shredders to the area with a winter jump-off party for the books!

· Full PK Sound by Live Harmonics
· Topshelf DJs from near and afar
· Cozy venue with clear sightlines, comfortable seating, delectable eats and a mighty fine draught & drink list

We’re welcoming Calgary’s Cassafran to play her very first Nelson set, while Pete Shedz will also be teeing up for his first set inside the Royal. Returning host Dubconscious will open the night with the finest in reggae, dub and dancehall selections before things lift off with the sounds of UK Garage, Breaks, 2-Step, Grime & various forms of Bass Music. Cover is just $10 advance and will be more at the door (if tickets remain) – available now. Event is strictly 19+, Doors open at 8pm, Last call is midnight.

•• Cassafran ••
https://soundcloud.com/cassakura

Based out of Calgary, AB, CassaFRAN is a dynamic interdisciplinary creative who thrives in realms of sensory & spatial design, poetry, herbalism, free skiing, and DJing. With a diverse range of interests, she weaves her varied passions into a unique tapestry of creativity that sets her apart as an artist.

Immersed in Western Canada’s vibrant underground electronic scene for over a decade, Cassafran has solidified her position within the community. Over the past six years, she has been actively contributing her signature sounds to the Calgary and western Canada scene, with her DJ career nurtured and propelled by collectives such as ClubHaus, Hifi Club, sub chakra, Minimal Skids, Cutting Shapes, silent tension, and Window Kids. She has brought her variety to rooms throughout her city, to festivals including Timelapse and neon jungle, and to global radio streams throughout the country.

Cassafran’s performances are a regular highlight in Calgary and the surrounding areas, captivating audiences with her seamless fusion of deep house, techno, electro, and dubs, infused with elements of jazz, acid, breaks, and UK garage. Each set is meticulously curated to suit the unique context of her performances.

•• Pete Shredz ••
https://soundcloud.com/peteshredz

Representing Capital Jungle and Subtle Radio, Pete Shredz is a DJ based out of Salmo, BC. He brings his high energy mixing on vinyl and digital to multiple genres including Jungle, DnB, Garage, Bassline, Dubstep and any music that makes you want to raise your gun fingers high!

•• Dubconscious ••
https://soundcloud.com/dubconscious

Raised on amens, Reese basslines and ragga chat in Toronto’s vibrant jungle scene, Dubconscious now calls Nelson his home where he continues to weave cohesive sound tapestries coloured by his unique influences and handpicked sounds & styles – generally rooted in reggae / dub / soundsystem culture.

You may have caught a Dubconscious set at Shambhala (either on the Living Room Stage, in the Grove or at The Village), Bass Coast, Wicked Woods, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, WEMF (Ontario), Dragon Festival (Spain) or at any one of a number of prestigious nightclubs/venues across western Canada.

Weaving Workshop
2024-12-07 | Berkana Wool Shop, 456 Ward St, Nelson
Explore the basics of warping and weaving on a rigid heddle loom and leave having created your very own scarf.

Holiday Workshop
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
We’re hosting a one-stop shop for kids to make all of their holiday gifts this year! Drop by the Rossland Museum between 10 am and 3 pm on Saturday, December 7th, to take advantage of the craft stations and gift-wrap solutions! With options geared for ages 5-12 (and maybe even some wiggle room for slightly older or younger kids!), there’s something for everyone on the list.
When you’re through with crafting, enjoy the holiday films in the theatre or try out our toboggans and snowshoes to explore the snowy wonderland surrounding the museum!
Entry by Donation.

Nelson Waldorf School Winter Faire
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Nelson Waldorf School, 3648 silver king ski hill road, Nelson, BC, V1l 5P9, Canada
As the darkest part of the year approaches, the Nelson Waldorf School invites you to join us for a celebration of the magical winter season with children’s activities such as the popular cookie kingdom, candle dipping and children only store, as well as a cafe, used book store, and a local artisan market.

North Star Holiday Market
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Kimberley Conference Centre, 301 N Star Blvd, Kimberley, V1A 3E9
Get all your Christmas and Holiday Shopping done in one spot while supporting local. Join us inside the beautiful Kimberley Conference Centre for our 2024 Holiday Market!
Unique gifts, handmade goods, delicious treats, we will have it all! Come join the festive, family-friendly experience filled with holiday cheer!
Date: Saturday, Dec 7
Time: 10am -4pm
Location: Kimberley Conference Centre
See the Event Facebook Page for more details – https://www.facebook.com/events/kimberley-conference-centre/northstar-holiday-vendor-market/1881019172366161/

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-12-07 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!

Trail Riverfront Centre Open House
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | 1505 Bay Avenue, 1505 Bay Avenue, Trail, BC
It’s only a few days away! Join the Trail Museum & Archives and the Trail & District Public Library for our annual Winter Wonderland Open House!
Saturday, December 7, 2024
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (facility hours 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Trail Riverfront Centre (1505 Bay Avenue, downtown Trail)
Sip on a hot chocolate!
Make an ornament craft!
Enjoy the voices of Trail Harmony Choir (11:00 AM), Rossland Glee Club (12:00 PM), and the St. Michael’s School Choir (1:00 PM)! Seating for choir performances will be available.
Meet with Santa in our magical front window!
Explore the stacks and galleries on our Candy Cane hunt!
Visit the Gift Shop and enjoy 10% off!

Annual Community Evergreen Event
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Create your own festive evergreen wreath, door swag or table arrangement. All materials are provided – we supply all the material and you have all the fun! We have helpers to get you started if you would like some tips.

Meet & Greet with Darcy Wanuk
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
Please JOIN US on Saturday, December 7 between 1 and 3 for a MEET & GREET with the wonderfully talented DARCY WANUK, and check out her unique line of STERLING SILVER JEWELLERY “Distinctly Silver”. Refreshments will be served.

Holiday Market at MUD Ceramics Club
2024-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | MUD Ceramics Club, 604 Josephine Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1W7, Canada
Mark your calendars!! Support local artists and come say hello on Friday, December 6th from 4-8 pm. Plus, we will have cookies and refreshments!

Noise Cult Productions Official Merch Release Party at Beauties
2024-12-07 18:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Beauties Pizza, 449 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H7, Canada
Merch Launch at @beautiesnelson December 7th! Printed by @bigcraniumdesign and Designed by @mayor_mayo! You’ll have to show up to get first look and first dibs on the shirts! Big shout out to our sponsors @torchlightbrewing @gaia_rising_metaphysical @vividabyss.bodypiercing @baddietattoonelsonbc

Starlight Melodies
2024-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2

Nelson Poetry Slam
2024-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Boxing and Athletics Club, 685-B Baker street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4J3, Canada
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7TH AT NELSON BOXING GYM !!(*date & location changed, sorry for the confusion.)

Feature poetry performance by: BRE HARWOOD!

NELSON POETRY SLAM is returning to a new venue, and the event will be hosted by our dear friend, poet and community organizer CHERYL COOK, and music will be provided by DJ WHO.

FEATURE POET:Bre Harwood is a queer writer, poet, activist, and general troublemaker. Working as a freelance writer, they have been published in the Blackbear Review, and ARTiculate magazine. Their first Chapbook, Unmentionables, is available at Noteably, along with some experimental zines. More recently, they’ve been investing in poetry performances, such as at Castlegar’s first Pride event, Elephant Mountain Literary Festival, and the Poems for Palestine fundraiser.

SCHEDULE:Doors open / Sign up starts at: 6:30pmEvent starts at: 7pmEvent Ends: 9ish

COST:Pay What You Can (Suggested donation $5-10) / No one turned away for lack of funds.

SLAM / OPEN MIC:To slam you’ll need 2 poems up to 3minutes in length.

OPEN-MIC:limited slots, because we have a feature poet (so one piece per person / limited spots).

VENUE / LOCATION DETAILS:Nelson Boxing Club is at 685-B Baker street, which is beside / to the right of PharmaSave (down stairs).

FOR MOBILITY ISSUES:There are stairs and no ramps, but please be in touch and we will see how to help accommodate your needs.

FREE SPEECH / INTENTIONAL GATHERING :This is a free speech platform centred around inclusivity, community, respect for human rights and dignity. We don’t allow hate speech in any form, so violators will be asked to leave and will be banned. We embrace an anti-oppression / anti-racist and decolonization framework from Sinixt territory to Palestine, Lebanon, the Congo and beyond.
ALL AGES event, BUT we do warn that subject matter and language may vary (eg: swearing may occur). We ask people to us a TRIGGER WARNING for content that may be traumatic (*ask us if you need clarification).

SPECIAL THANKS TO:Shy for the poster design, and to all our other collaborators / volunteers helping to bring back the slam!

Whitewater Snow Show Kickoff Party
2024-12-07 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Mike’s Place Pub, 422 Vernon St., Nelson, V1L 1S8
Whitewater Snow Show Kickoff Party 2024/25 ??❄️?️?
Let’s party for the snow gods and kick off the season right. 80s Karaoke, 80s Dance Party, Frosty Mugs of Beer?, need I say more?
7pm-9pm 80s Karaoke
9pm-12pm 80s Dance Party
Mike’s Place Pub @humehotel
No Cover

Nelson Choral Singers: JUBILATE DEO
2024-12-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-08 14:00 - 2024-12-09 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Nelson Choral Singers are performing an amazing choral work in 7 languages. Directed by Kathleen Neudorf, the 65 member choir is joined by soloists Noémi Kiss and Yuri Shinozawa plus musicians Carlisle Beresford, Rob Fahie, Vida Herbison, David Lane and Steven Parish. Tickets ($20 cash) at Otter Books or at the door.

The Kaslo Light Up with DJ Waves
2024-12-07 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Kaslo Hotel, 430 Front St, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Join Waves for some deep tech house on Sat Dec 7th @ the Kaslo Hotel. The Kaslo Light Up 2024 is a special night in Kaslo where the residents of our small village come together to host a series of amazing events including a parade, the illuminating of lights for the holiday season, a fundraiser for kids hockey and a huge bonfire in the park across from the hotel. This year, the hotel thought it would be fun to add some cool lighting and a dance event. Looking forward to this special evening segment from 8-10 pm. Come early for dinner or a later for some bites on the menu and some drinks @ The Kaslo Hotel ~ Lighting and sound support for this event is being provided by Dj Orita.

SANTA’S SECRET SPEAKEASY – CHRISTMAS CABARET
2024-12-07 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Monster Energy Presents: SkiiTour Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-12-07 22:00 - 2024-12-08 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Monster Energy Presents
SkiiTour – Whistler, BC
http://skiitour.com/
Their annual high-energy après ski parties at Shambhala Music Festival have become legendary and their tracks have been supported by Diplo, Fedde Le Grande, Benny Benassi, Anna Lunoe, Zedd, David Guetta, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, JAUZ, Martin Garrix, Martin Solveig, Claptone, and more. SkiiTour has accumulated over 6 million plays through streaming platforms and has made Mixmag & DJ Mag’s “Track of the Month” multiple times. On top of their steady output of productions, they maintain a global touring schedule of 80+ shows per year, including festivals like Friendship, Shambhala, Burning Man, Chasing Summer, Bass Coast, Snowbombing Canada and many more.
With Special Guest
N2N – Brooklyn – New York
https://www.n2nmusic.com/
In 2018, he was mentioned by ​Billboard​ in its list of the nine best sets from Burning Man, and the year prior he had the opportunity to perform for a global audience in New York’s ​Mixmag Lab​. A self proclaimed disciple of p-funk, his sets seamlessly blending classics with modern upbeat house have become crowd favorites across the country. In the studio, his versatility shines through, as his groovy feel-good style landed him major label signings with flips of Jackson 5’s ​ABC​ and AXSHN’s cover of Khalid’s Location​. His gospel-powered collaboration with LEFTI, ​Juice​, has received support from the world’s biggest DJs, including Fatboy Slim, Mark Knight, and Martin Garrix. He has been remixed by global household names Sharam Jey and Kyle Watson, as the latter’s massive take on his darkly haunting “​Mistress​” has garnered millions of plays across platforms as well as national radio support.
10pm-2am
19+

Nelson Choral Singers: JUBILATE DEO
2024-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Nelson Choral Singers present JUBILATE DEO, a choral work in 7 languages “bursting with joy.” Directed by Kathleen Neudorf. Soloists Noémi Kiss and Yuri Shinozawa, and musicians Carlisle Beresford, Steven Parish, David Lane and Vida Herbison. Performances are Saturday December 7th at 7:30 pm and Sunday December 8th at 2 pm in the Nelson United Church. Tickets are $20 (half price for children), available at the door.

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-12-08 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
