West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Saturday Bunker tours
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-14 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.

Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours)

Harmony Festival
2025-06-21 10:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-20 15:00 - 21:00 | Slocan Beach, Village of Slocan, Canada
3rd Annual HARMONY Festival
Music, dance and play!
By donation $0-$50Pay-what-you-can or Pay-it-ForwardCash, scan or e-transfer treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com
A non-profit community event.Family Friendly and no alcohol served.
Local artists and free workshops:

Friday June 20th3:00 Open micCONTACT IMPROV WORKSHOP5:00 Mountain Weather Band7:00 Month of Sundays Dance * DJ Wax Headroom

Saturday, June 21st10:00 SONG WRITING & SAND SCULPTING WORKSHOPS12:00 Kiara Astara Prayers12:50 Mandi Sparrow & Jupiter Skye Dance1:00 Judy Brown & Sam Hurrie2:00 thisissami::rawHOOP DANCE WORKSHOP3:00 Melvyn4:00 Keith RathieBATIK WORKSHOP5:00 Rosa Good6:30 I Herd Cats Collective & Dance Cypher8:30 TruckVanCarPyro Pixie Fire Dance11:00 Solstice Lakeside Jam

Sunday, June 22nd11:00 INNER SOUL SOUNDS WORKSHOP12:00 Kera Willis1:00 Jasmine Wiley Wu with Belisse Binah Bellydance2:00 Barnharmonics3:00 Puppets Got Talent & Spin The Wheel4:00 Soul PotionMIX AND MATCH PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP5:00 DJ Adham Shaikh

SATURDAY WATER GAMESSUNDAY FIREFIGHTER GAMEsVOLLEYBALLBOUNCY CASTLEKID’S CRAFT ZONEFACEPAINTINGBINGORAFFLE AND 50/50 DRAWSROSE WOMB SANCTUARY TENT

FOOD & ARTISAN VENDORS:FoodhiniTalishack KitchensCheez 2 PleezJaganath ExpressRawsaReverie Bakerie
Bring games to share!
If you have an idea for a last minute workshop, let us know!
We are looking for volunteers to make this community event a success:Fundraising and promotionSet up, tear down and clean upGarbage and RecyclingVolunteer CoordinatorSecurityRaffle prize and merchandize tableBINGO callerCollecting donations at the gate
Show up, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.
HARMONY is hosted by non-profit Treehugger Retreats and Events Society and produced by Live Harmonics Sound Science.
Our intention is to support local artists, small businesses and organizations, to create a space to bridge connections between old and new residents of the Slocan Valley and to bring increased tourism to the Village of Slocan. We also give back to the community by hiring local artists and tradespersons, donating extra revenue to local non-profits, and loaning equipment for free for other non-profit community events throughout the year.

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!Village of SlocanSlocan Valley Legacy FundReDI Grant, Village of Slocan and Area HRDCK Community Development GrantColumbia Basin TrustKootenay InsuranceTrowelex Rentals & SalesKootenay Savings Credit UnionKootenay Co-OpSlocan Village MarketNelson & District Credit UnionTransformation Development

Organizers acknowledge that we will gather on snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt territory) and give gratitude to this land and its waters. We wish to continue to build connections, with ourselves, with each other and with Mother Earth.

Kaslo Shakespeare Festival
2025-06-21 08:00 - 2025-07-05 17:00 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
The Kaslo Shakespeare Festival will present three weekends of events in Kaslo and Argenta: Free Previews of our play “Hamlet” and the full play at the Langham Theartre with live music and elizabethan costumes, as well as a special eurythmy performance ( a movement art) of “The Emperors’s New Clothes” on June 29th at 2:00pm.

DOWN THE LEES, JAYNE KARMA LAMO, CZARY
2025-06-20 20:30 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
NOISE CULT PRODUCTIONS AND OFF WHITE HOUSE RECORDS PRESENT!

Live Music at the Hume Hotel Beer Garden
2025-06-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Hume Hotel Beer Garden Stage, 422 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5, Canada
Live Music, through the week.
The Beer Garden has its own stage that features local musicians and DJs on select nights of the week! Check out our lineup for upcoming shows that are featured 6-9pm.

“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha
2025-06-20 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-17 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-13 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

Kootenay Co-op Grocery Store: 50th Birthday Party
2025-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Kootenay Co-op, 777 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4J5
It wouldn’t be a birthday without a party! Come by on Friday June 20th between 11am-3pm – we will have giveaways, prizing and a BBQ by donation for our organization of the month. And yes – there will be cake! Local food will be on full display! Come down and connect with 20+True Local suppliers showcasing their incredible products!
Check out more details about the party and our birthday sale

Rosa Good LIVE @ Backroads Brewing
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Backroads Brewing, 460 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L4H8, Canada
Rosa Good brings an enchanting blend of mesmerising vocals and uplifting folky guitar. Soulful, heartfelt, and captivating, she brings honest lyrics and compelling hooks that will have you singing along. Rosa’s performance is intertwined with inspiration from both bonnie Scotland and New Zealand. Don’t miss her Live at the Brewery.

Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays
2025-06-19 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.

Beginner / Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Sarah Zanussi
2025-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Join instructor Sarah Zanussi for 6 weeks of clay exploration. Sarah teaches a mix of hand building and wheel throwing techniques in her workshops, so this is an excellent class for those who aren’t sure which style of making is their preference yet. Take this opportunity to begin, or further develop, your skills in the pottery studio. Participants will learn wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, making handles, as well as some hand building techniques.
When: Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Duration: 6 weeks (May 21 – June 25, 2025)
Class Fee: $270 for VISAC members (or $300 for non-members)
Supply Fee: $20 for clay, to be paid by cash or e-transfer on the first day of class.
Minimum 4 students, with a maximum of 5.
Youth ages 16-18 are welcome to participate, with parental consent.
Where: VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building
About Sarah Zanussi of Pisces Pottery:
Creating nature inspired, whimsical collections of functional pottery from her home studio. To learn more, check out her work on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pisces_pottery/
If you have any questions, please reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Wednesday Bunker Tours
2025-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Wednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2025-06-15 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

SUMI Workshop at Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre - with Tsuneko Kokubo (aka Koko)
2025-06-15 09:30 - 13:00 | Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, 306 Josephine St, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0
The Slocan Lake Arts Council is bringing the Nikkei Art Excursions back this year!
This inspiring series offers a mix of artforms taught by talented artists from our area, share our local Japanese history, and take place at three beautiful (outdoor) Japanese Historic Sites in New Denver.
This SUMI workshop starts with a tour through the NIMC, after which Japanese Canadian artist Tsuneko Kokubo guides you in an exploration of SUMI (ink) drawing, using brush and pen.
Spaces are limited so please register today to secure your spot.

Glass Petals Live At Bloom Nightclub
2025-06-14 22:00 - 2025-06-15 02:00 | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub Presents
Glass Petals – Vancouver BC
Stream glass petals music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud
www.glasspetals.com
Glass Petals is Felix Cartal and Johnny Jover. Club music only. They love playing full tracks and never rushing into the next record. It’s a marathon not a sprint. The best nights are where we forget about everything and get lost in the music together.
Glass Petals is the “Club Music Only” project of Vancouver-based Felix Cartal and johnnyjover.
Glass Petals’ passion for house and techno shines in their releases that blend genres to create a signature sound, setting them apart as one of the most exciting and innovative DJ duos in the scene today.

Capozzi – Albany CA
Stream Capozzi music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud
Capozzi is new to the scene but no stranger to rhythm. Debuting her first record on Tchami’s “Confession” label, followed by successive releases on Pinnacle Collective, Capozzi secured her spot among the house hitters. Many know Capozzi as the tiny blonde-haired DJ killing her sets at festivals and concerts worldwide – many also know her as Lil Debbie. Jordan isn’t new to the industry, she’s been around longer than you think. Jordan’s love for both Fashion and Music has helped her hand in hand while crafting her own identity, she started out styling and directing content for other artists and at a turning point – used all her game and skills she learned along the way and became the Artist we know and love. Jordan has since then surpassed her Lil Debbie era with her new calling as DJ Capozzi. Branding her Italian last name, she’s busier than ever, between traveling the world, working with brands like Adidas, and still pushing content as an artist – she’s truly a force to be reckoned with. Here at Galore, we love profiling artists and creators pushing boundaries.
With Local Support:
Mare Bear – Nelson BC
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10PM-2AM
19+

KINGS & THINGS! DRAG IS A SPECTRUM!
2025-06-14 19:00 - 23:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Hosted by The Flailing Lovers!

The Mosquitos – New Absurdist Theatre
2025-06-13 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
“Things are changing rather quickly. We no longer share a reality”.
A group of old friends get together for a dinner party, while rumours of an unimaginable change swirl around them. How will they face total transformation?
An absurd comedy of manners with an existential heart, The Mosquitos is original new theatre written and directed by Slocan Valley playwright Marya Folinsbee. With equal parts humour and pathos, The Mosquitos reconsiders our place in the ecosystem, asking;
How do we create a coherent life together when we understand the world so differently?
A meditation on politics, relationships, (mis)information and the role of art in making meaning, The Mosquitos is inspired by absurdist classics like Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros and Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days (and, by life in these times).
This world premiere features a talented ensemble of local performers and artistic team:
Written and Directed by Marya Folinsbee
Featuring Performances by:
Emily Ryan
Kozmo Sammartino
Roger Carter
Patricia McLaughlin
Karmelle Spence-Sing
Lindsay Clague
James Shaw
Aaron Pickett
Mike Funergy
Sound Designer Jeremy Sauer
Projection Designer Brian Lye
Mask & Puppet Designer Elaine Weryshko
Stage Manager Martina Avis
Technical Director Terry Brennan
Production Designer Marya Folinsbee
Creation support from The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.
Production support from The BC Arts Council.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts

The Mosquitos – New Absurdist Theatre
2025-06-13 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
“Things are changing rather quickly. We no longer share a reality”.

A group of old friends get together for a dinner party, while rumours of an unimaginable change swirl around them.
How do we face total transformation?
An absurd comedy of manners with an existential heart, The Mosquitos is original new theatre written and directed by Slocan Valley playwright Marya Folinsbee. With equal parts humour and pathos, The Mosquitos reconsiders our place in the ecosystem, asking:How do we live in the world together when we have fundamentally different versions of reality?

A meditation on politics, relationships, (mis)information and the role of art in creating meaning, The Mosquitos is inspired by absurdist classics like Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros and Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days (and by life in these times).

This world premiere features a talented ensemble of local performers and artists:
Written and Directed by Marya Folinsbee
Featuring Performances by:
Emily RyanKozmo SammartinoRoger CarterPatricia McLaughlinKarmelle Spence-SingLindsay ClagueJames ShawAaron PickettMike Funergy

Sound Designer Jeremy SauerProjection Designer Brian LyeMask & Puppet Designer Elaine WeryshkoStage Manager Martina AvisTechnical Director Terry BrennanProduction Designer Marya Folinsbee

Creation support from The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.Production support from The BC Arts Council.We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
#BringingTheArtsToLife #Kootenayartist #Nelsonbc

Taghum Hall Presents: Clanna Morna
2025-06-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Clanna Morna breathes life into their unique take on the Celtic Folk genre.

Benefit Concert for Andromeda Drake
2025-06-13 19:00 - 23:30 | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
Finley’s Bar & Grill and Kootenay Blues Society present:
A benefit concert to celebrate the resilience and courage of Andromeda Drake and help raise funds to support her healing journey.
Live Music from:Baker Street BluesOpening Act:Mr. Aardvark
Suggest Cover $20

The Mosquitos – New Absurdist Theatre
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Material Theatre Presents:

THE MOSQUITOS
“Things are changing rather quickly. We no longer share a reality”.
A group of old friends get together for a dinner party, while rumours of an unimaginable change swirl around them. How will they face total transformation?
An absurd comedy of manners with an existential heart, The Mosquitos is original new theatre written and directed by Slocan Valley playwright Marya Folinsbee. With equal parts humour and pathos, The Mosquitos reconsiders our place in the ecosystem, asking;
How do we create a coherent life together when we understand the world so differently?
A meditation on politics, relationships, (mis)information and the role of art in making meaning, The Mosquitos is inspired by absurdist classics like Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros and Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days (and, by life in these times).
This world premiere features a talented ensemble of local performers and artistic team:
Written and Directed by Marya Folinsbee
Featuring Performances by:
Emily Ryan
Kozmo Sammartino
Roger Carter
Patricia McLaughlin
Karmelle Spence-Sing
Lindsay Clague
James Shaw
Aaron Pickett
Mike Funergy
Sound Designer Jeremy Sauer
Projection Designer Brian Lye
Mask & Puppet Designer Elaine Weryshko
Stage Manager Martina Avis
Technical Director Terry Brennan
Production Designer Marya Folinsbee
Creation support from The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.
Production support from The BC Arts Council.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

www.materialtheatre.ca

Rock & Gem Show
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook, V1C 4H9
The Cranbrook History Centre is thrilled to welcome back the Rock, Gem & Fossil Show for its 5th year in the East Kootenays!
June 13–15, discover a dazzling array of gems, fossils, and minerals from regional vendors, enjoy hands-on activities for kids, and explore the museum — all in one place!
Event Hours:
June 13: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
June 14: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
June 15: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Admission: $6.00 – includes entry to the Museum, Market, and more!
Whether you’re a seasoned rockhound or just curious about the wonders of the earth, this family-friendly event has something for everyone.
