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The Train doesn’t stop here anymore… Local “Gros Volume” crew REALITY TRAP continues their summer run of concerts with a Nelson show in the now legendary basement of the Kootenay Coop Radio. With Special Guests: FULFILMENT:A little old school, a little new school, a little mid-school, Fulfilment is a power-trio from Calgary, Alberta. Angsty, nervous, […]
Nelson International Mural Festival is an annual celebration of public art in Nelson, BC, Canada, organized by the Nelson & District Arts Council. Join us as local, national, and international artists convene to paint the canvas of the city’s walls. Spanning the summer months and culminating in the festival held August 9-11, this event is […]
Your invitation awaits to embrace your authenticity in a mystic forest realm where an array of music, education, wholistic wellness, nature and community are woven together in a one-of-a-kind experience. From immersive wellness activities to euphoric live music and entertainment throughout 3 DAYS, our festival offers an unforgettable journey for mind, body, and soul. Escape […]
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 […]
the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery (NMAG) is honoured to exhibit a replicated portion of The Witness Blanket in the fall of 2024, on tour from the Canadian Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Inspired by a woven blanket, The Witness Blanket is a large-scale work of art created by artist Carey Newman. It contains […]
– 19+, Two pieces of valid government issued ID required – No refunds unless event is cancelled – Presented by On The Road Productions & The Hume Hotel
Post-punk, shoegaze-inspired indie rock, and the odd alt-country twang combine in Tired Cossack. Coming from Winnipeg, Canada, he demonstrates an ability to use simple and upbeat music to break musical conventions. His songs flow like a meandering path devoid of care. Themes of joy and melancholy mix with intense, cold industrial rhythms meeting clever songwriting with nods […]
Seemingly disconnected remnants of clothing, crumbling buildings, and fragmented cultures are woven together into a blanket, designed to shine light on the Indian Residential School system that connects them, and stand as a monument to the resiliency and strength of those who survived them. The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery (NMAG) is honoured to exhibit […]
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 […]
Meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open to the public, shop for original art or fine crafts, and experience special events planned for a summer weekend. Since 2009, locals and visitors have enjoyed the self-directed, free Columbia Basin Culture Tour, managed by the West Kootenay Regional […]
Taghum Hall will be a stop on the Columbia Basin Culture Tour August 10 & 11 from 10am – 5pm. In addition to an art exhibition by members of the Creative Tuesday group, there are free workshops in alcohol ink painting, felt-making, watercolour, and a progressive art activity, plus supplies on hand for spontaneous art-making […]
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 […]
