Rossland - Speaker Aerin Bowers: Swimming the English Channel
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
At 2:30 am on June 29th, 2025, Rosslander Aerin Bowers set out to swim the English Channel. Sixteen hours and 33 minutes later, she walked onto a beach in France. The marathon feat was a culmination of a dream — and years of training. Come out to the Museum at 6 pm on Thursday, April 23rd, to hear the whole story, from training and logistical challenges to battling tides and encounters with jellyfish!
Entry by Donation. Treats/refreshments provided.
More info/RSVP at rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2026/april-speaker

Nelson - HEATED RIVALRY DANCE PARTY FUNDRAISER
2026-04-23 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Fundraiser for Everest Legacy Fund Supporting LGBT Kids in Sports
Hosted and drag performance by the Backstreet Butches

Boswell - Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
2026-04-24 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Heart: Boswell Historical Society, 12676 Hwy 3A, Nelson, British Columbia, V0B1A4, Canada
Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
edited by Luanne Armstrong
A new collection of stories that is a celebration of the brilliant, radical essence of the women of the Kootenays is just out from Caitlin Press. The book was compiled and edited by award winning editor and author, Luanne Armstrong. Dancing on Mountains is a collection of inspiring and eclectic stories written by women from across geography and time, each of whom has been drawn to take root in the mystic, beautiful Kootenays. In their own words, these women—teachers, artists, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs and environmentalists—share stories that embody the spirit of the Kootenays. From fleeing the US draft alongside the men of the sixties and pushing against traditional gender roles and sexism, to reclaiming Indigenous identities, calling out environmental threats and fighting for our climate today, these stories span the spectrum of human experience.
Nestled among pristine lakes, powerful rivers and awe-inducing mountain ranges, the Kootenay region of British Columbia has always drawn a distinctly adventurous crowd. The dramatic and somewhat isolated landscape has long been a fertile ground for artists, musicians, back-to- the-landers, hippies, environmentalists, free thinkers, and those seeking to escape the confines of big cities to the east and west and the political dynamics to the south. Others have called the area home for millennia—the Sinixt Nation, which spans the interior plateau of BC and extends beyond the areas now known as the Kootenay region, and the Ktunaxa Nation, which have long resided on the lands and waters of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and beyond the confines of our colonial borders. Today, the Kootenay region is a hub of farming, arts, culture and counterculture in British Columbia and the contributors for this fascinating anthology represent the wide, culturally diverse and fascinating variety of women’s stories.
The book is available in bookstores or can be ordered from Caitlin Press.
https://caitlinpress.com/
The Boswell Book launch will be held Saturday, April 24th, at 4 pm at The Heart – Boswell Historical Society.
Readers will be Maureen Cameron, Ilana Cameron, Paula Snow, Polly Wilson and Yvette Schenkel. Our bookseller will be Joe Fraser of Kingfisher Books. Coffee by Lark Roasters.

Trail - Circus Incognitus: Jamie Adkins
2026-04-24 18:00 - 19:05 (America/Vancouver) | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
The Trail & District Arts Council and Rossland Council for Arts and Culture present Circus Incognitus, a one-man circus comedy show from Jamie Adkins for kids aged 4 – 17, their families and the young at heart to enjoy together. The show is on Friday April 24 at 6:00 pm in The Bailey Theatre as part of the TECK Family Series.
An unforgettable, moving and hilarious show from Jamie Adkins, a performer in the vaudeville tradition of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. With no hi-tech distractions, he heroically battles with everyday objects, always on the verge of disaster. The story of a man who tries, but fails, to tell us something!
A story told with touching humor, witty tomfoolery, and acrobatic exploits both on the ground and on the slack rope! Enchanter of almost nothing, juggler of almost everything, Jamie Adkins performs astonishing and wacky acrobatic circus feats. All the while engaging the audience without dialogue but only with sounds and gestures.
Watch the trailer https://vimeo.com/72838781?share=copy.
“His spontaneous improvisation and sensitivity to his audience make each performance unique. […] Adkins is a master of comic timing who seems to be having as much fun as his audience.” – Chronicle Telegraph
“Contagious madness. […] Interaction with the young audience is the driving force behind this show. With his friendly face and funny acts…Circus Incognitus is a show for the whole family. Everyone will find something for them, from the youngest to the parents. It’s fun, entertaining and it’s timely.” – carrefourdequebec.com
Circus Incognitus is a pure marvel that chases away all the gray clouds in the sky to explode with joy and light up stars in your eyes. It’s brilliant, there are no other words.” – Le Soleil (Quebec)
Show 65 minutes.
Recognized as one of the most talented contemporary circus artists in Canada, Jamie Adkins has performed Circus Incognitus over 1,200 times across 27 countries and continues to captivate audiences with his unique blend of skill and humour.
“Here is a clown who transforms the trivial into the marvelous, the banal into the extraordinary and the everyday into a fairy tale.” — Les Inrockuptibles (France)
A renowned acrobat, juggler, and magnificent clown, Jamie Adkins began his career at 13 as a street performer in his San Diego neighborhood, where he delighted pedestrians. Later, in San Francisco, he continued his apprenticeship at the Pickle Family Circus. Now a Canadian citizen living in Quebec, he is a former member of Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Éloize, and distinguishes himself with his unique style that faithfully and humorously conveys the essence of the ordinary man.
Single tickets are $18 or get tickets to all 4 Family Series shows for just $60. General admission seating so get to the theatre early for the best seats.
All individual tickets and passes are available online at purchase.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.

Nelson - ALL TOGETHER NOW: Singing Event with Luke Wallace
2026-04-24 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Join songwriter Luke Wallace and a collection of Nelson Singers for a night of uplifting harmony rooted in justice and ecology.
Luke Wallace is a dynamic force in the world of folk music, using his talent as a songwriter, speaker, and choral arranger to champion environmental causes and inspire positive change. Hailing from the Coast Salish Territory known as Vancouver, Canada, Luke has been on a decade-long journey of touring, recording, and organizing for the betterment of people and the planet.
Presented by West Kootenay Climate Hub and Earth Days Nelson & Area, ALL TOGETHER NOW is a mix between a song circle and performance. Part concert and part audience harmony workshop, this evening of collective music brings voices together in soidarity and love for the Earth.
Luke is like a modern Pete Seeger. From the moment he hits the stage, he has the audience singing about positive change. We desperately need that and we need him on stages all across our Country right now! He doesn’t back down but he doesn’t alienate people either. He’s a perfect voice for right now.” – Doug Cox
Doors @ 6:30PM Show @7:00PM
Nelson United Church
Tickets at Eventbrite

Creston - Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
2026-04-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Creston Legion, 137 11 Ave N, Creston, British Columbia, V0B 1G0, Canada
Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
edited by Luanne Armstrong
A new collection of stories that is a celebration of the brilliant, radical essence of the women of the Kootenays is just out from Caitlin Press. The book was compiled and edited by award winning editor and author, Luanne Armstrong. Dancing on Mountains is a collection of inspiring and eclectic stories written by women from across geography and time, each of whom has been drawn to take root in the mystic, beautiful Kootenays. In their own words, these women—teachers, artists, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs and environmentalists—share stories that embody the spirit of the Kootenays. From fleeing the US draft alongside the men of the sixties and pushing against traditional gender roles and sexism, to reclaiming Indigenous identities, calling out environmental threats and fighting for our climate today, these stories span the spectrum of human experience.
Nestled among pristine lakes, powerful rivers and awe-inducing mountain ranges, the Kootenay region of British Columbia has always drawn a distinctly adventurous crowd. The dramatic and somewhat isolated landscape has long been a fertile ground for artists, musicians, back-to- the-landers, hippies, environmentalists, free thinkers, and those seeking to escape the confines of big cities to the east and west and the political dynamics to the south. Others have called the area home for millennia—the Sinixt Nation, which spans the interior plateau of BC and extends beyond the areas now known as the Kootenay region, and the Ktunaxa Nation, which have long resided on the lands and waters of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and beyond the confines of our colonial borders. Today, the Kootenay region is a hub of farming, arts, culture and counterculture in British Columbia and the contributors for this fascinating anthology represent the wide, culturally diverse and fascinating variety of women’s stories.
The book is available in bookstores or can be ordered from Caitlin Press.
https://caitlinpress.com/
The Creston Book launch will be held Saturday, April 25th, at 2 pm.
Readers will be Maureen Cameron, Ilana Cameron, Paula Snow, Polly Wilson and Yvette Schenkel. Our bookseller will be Joe Fraser of Kingfisher Books. Coffee by Lark Roasters.

Nelson - Storytelling Workshop: Dreaming in the Chrysalis
2026-04-25 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Kiwanis Villa Community Hall, 700 Gordon Rd., (Access via Radio Ave.), Nelson, Canada
In collaboration with Storytelling Nelson. An afternoon of story, poetry and ideas.
Storyteller and theatre practitioner Gail Nyoka leads you through an interactive program.
Hear the story of Sedna, the woman who transforms into the Goddess of the Sea. What will this story mean to you?
Participate in techniques developed by playwright Augusto Boal and his Theatre of the Oppressed (no acting experience required or expected).
You are invited to play.

Silverton - For the Love of the Forest
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Silverton Memorial Hall, Silverton BC
Slocan Lake Arts Council presents:
FOR THE LOVE OF THE FOREST
An evening of music, film, poetry and art celebrating the beauty, the wonder, and the wisdom of the woods.
-Music by FREYA—the captivating soulful sounds of Noel Fudge and Martine DenBok
-Film: “On BEAUTY, As We Come to it in the Forest”—a 1/2 hour deep meditative dive into the stunning forests of the Slocan Valley, by filmmaker Isaac Carter, produced by Barbara Brown
-Poetry by Barbara Brown
-Paintings on display by Barbara Brown, Artist of the Forest
Admission by donation (suggested $20)
A light concession will be offered – cash only
www.slocanlakeartscouncil.ca
FB: @SlocanLakeAC
www.barbarabrownart.com
Supported by the Province of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council

Winlaw - Another Very Grateful Evening! Live Tributes
2026-04-25 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Appledale Hall, 6841 Appledale Park Rd, Winlaw, BC, V0J 2G0
The Very Grateful Weekend 2026 continues. Experience the multi-faceted vibes of the Dead’s folk, country, blues, jam rock, psychedelia, and more! Local bands are performing to support the spirit of the Grateful Dead and Kootenay Co-op Radio (KCR). Proceeds support homegrown radio, so come shake your bones and support KCR’s mission to let great songs fill the air!
Featuring:
Dead Reckoning
Rob Funk & Friends
The Great Full Life

Winlaw - Slocan Valley Threads Guild Yard & Yardage
2026-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Slocan Valley Threads Guild,, 7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw, V0G 2J0
Fabric, yarn, notions, equipment, plants and books for fibre-related activities for sale at reasonable prices outside under tents.
Lunch, snacks, coffee etc.
Display of members’ work inside the hall.
Lots of socializing too at this valued annual community event.

Slocan Valley Threads Guild
7112 Perry’s Back Road in Appledale. It’s a left turn off Highway 6, a few minutes north of Winlaw.

Nelson - Kootenay Circus Arts Festival
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Discover Circus, 330 Baker St. Suite 302, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H5, Canada
🎪 Kootenay Circus Arts Festival 2026 🎪
Join us in Nelson, BC for a weekend of circus, creativity, and community at the Kootenay Circus Arts Festival (KCAF) presented by Boundless Arts & Events.
Workshops are open to all ages and all experience levels — from complete beginners to experienced circus artists. Come try something new, learn from inspiring instructors, and connect with the circus community!
Festival Schedule
🌍 April 30 – Earth Day Collaboration Event
At the Nelson Youth Centre
• Community film screening of Wild Aerial and Embers by aerial filmmaker Sasha Galitzki
🤸 May 1–3 – Circus Workshops
• Workshops for kids, teens, and adults
• Classes for all levels
• A chance to try aerials, movement, and circus skills in a welcoming environment
🎭 May 2 – Saturday Night Cabaret
A high-energy showcase featuring incredible circus performances.
✨ Everyone is welcome — come try circus!

Nelson - BLUE MOON MARQUEE w/ BILLI ZIZI
2026-05-02 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Quartet performances featuring
A.W. Cardinal
Jazz Colette
Peter Cormier
Meg Thompson

Nelson - Collage Drop In
2026-05-07 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Thursday, April 2nd
4:30 – 7pm
Collage Drop In. Come on in on the first Thursday of the month for a casual drop in collage space. We have some stellar content to create unique, stunning papercraft works. This is a great economical way to spend an evening with some friends, new and old. (will continue on May 7th, June 4th & July 2nd)
$10 – $15 sliding scale, no registration required.

Creston Valley Bird Festival
2026-05-08 08:00 - 2026-05-11 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rotacrest Hall, 230 19 Ave N, Creston, BC, V0B 1G5
Celebrate the birds, art, and the agriculture of the Creston Valley.
Get ready to spread your wings and join us for an unforgettable celebration of feathered friends and the vital wetlands they call home during their annual migration north.
The Creston Valley Bird Festival is an exciting event that takes place every second weekend in May, where you’ll get the chance to explore and deepen your appreciation for the great outdoors with presentations, hikes, field trips, and tours with our expert bird guides.

Argenta - Lardeau Valley Community-Wide Garage Sale
2026-05-09 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
At Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Johnsons Landing Road
Free to attend!
Bring cash for shopping.
Want to sell your stuff? We are accepting vendors — please use the contact below if you are interested:
Lardeau Valley LINKS
links@lardeauvalley.ca
250-353-8675

Taghum - West Kootenay Métis Society Monthly Community Gathering
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
2nd Tuesday of the month
WKMS Monthly Community Gathering featuring fabulous food.
West Kootenay Métis hosts a regular gathering the 2nd Tuesday of every month!
Held at Taghum Hall near beautiful downtown Taghum from 6-8pm
Traditional foods, games, activities, as well as, great company.
Bring your family, stories and to go containers-because its traditional to send you home with food!

Paint It Black: on overcoming perfection in art with Nik Black
2026-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Opal Door, online only
Now in its fourth year, Nik Black will be hosting this online only event. Open to any artist who wishes to overcome the burden of perfection and make some really unusual work, in a safe and supportive environment.
It begins with a live opening chat with the artist, a review of the materials that could be used, and a first few marks. Nik will answer your questions and offer some tips on how to navigate the rush of art making/destruction.
The only supplies needed are ones you already have, and a tool of obliteration. Nik uses black paint and after 14 days of creating goes live to destroy everything. (These papers are then utilized in other projects, we will talk about this too!)
This process is based on an exercise found in Art and Fear a book by David Bayles. This is suggested reading before or during the event. Please focus on the many pots vs single pot discussion.
Discover how destruction can free you from perfectionism and reignite your passion to play

Nelson - 4th Annual Haute Trash! Fashion Show and Art Exhibition
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Nelson’s most creative night of the year is BACK!
4th Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show & Art Exhibition
May 16 • 7:00 PM • Capitol Theatre All Ages
Have you ever looked at your trash bin and thought, “Wait, I could wear that!”? Well someone did, and they made it Trashtabulous!
Nelson’s Haute Trash! show is one of only a handful of annual trashion shows in the world — a vibrant celebration of “high‑class trash” featuring artists and designers of all ages and skill levels. Expect innovative apparel, unforgettable looks, and a community‑powered celebration of arts, culture, and environmental awareness.
Designers compete for cash and prizes across multiple categories, and the audience can be winners, too! Just wear your own trash design to the show and you can WIN prizes!!
Join us for Nelson’s most imaginative night of the year and
Wearable art. Trash art. Live performances. One spectacular evening.

Get your Haute Trash tickets before they’re gone at capitoltheatre.ca

Creston Clay Fest
2026-08-15 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Eversfield Ceramics, 1522 Airport Road, Creston
Local Potters invite the public to learn, play, and explore the world of ceramics. Refreshments and interactive kids table available throughout the day. Fun for all ages!
