Wednesday Bunker Tours
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 (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.

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!

KHC presents: Mimi o’Bonsawin
2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Keith King Memorial Park, 1501 Maple Dr, Golden, BC, V0A 1H6, Canada
Mimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Northeastern Ontario and is French Canadian & W8banaki (Abénaki), a member of Odanak First-Nation. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi’s music embraces the beauty of the Land. The ethereal quality of her music whisks you away with uplifting melodies and introspective lyrics that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments. The layers of percussion and surprising harmonies make you feel the music rather than just hear it. Featuring local talent: Golden Aerials.

ANGELIQUE FRANCIS
2025-07-23 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer song writer and composer has wowed audiences across the globe with her electrifying performances, instrumental abilities and powerful textured vocals. She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues, Soul, Folk, Americana, Jazz, Gospel and Rock. Angelique has shared the stage/opened for a large roster of well-known musicians such as Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Gales, Keb’ Mo’, Jimmy Vivino, Beth Hart, Tom Cochran, Burton Cummings, Sugar Ray and the list goes on. Her diversity, passion and love of music can be heard in all of her original compositions.

Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays
2025-07-24 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-31 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

Kootenay Savings Music in the Park
2025-07-24 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-31 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Trail Gyro Park, 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4X7, Canada
Kootenay Savings Music in the Park
Gyro Park, Trail
The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in beautiful Gyro Park from June 26 to August 14. Regular Music in the Park Nights start at 6:15 with the headliner at 7:00 pm.
To make the season even more fun, we will see the return of the popular Night Markets on July 17 and August 14 as we once again collaborate with Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market. These awesome events bring the community together for Music, Food, Beer Garden and Farmers Market. These special events run from 5-8:30 pm.
And we have two new events. The Friday night Music in the Dark Beach Dance Party on August 8 will feature DJs and dance-heavy music from Apollo Suns our headliners. Happening from dusk ‘til dark from 7-9:30 pm admission is $10 at the door for this no alcohol event recommended for ages 15 and up.
On July 24, RemarkABILITY Fest, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots, will provide unique experiences to engage the public and celebrate inclusion and diverse community..
FREE shuttle buses run from 5:30 -9:00 from Trail Safeway and Trail Arena for the July 17, 24 and August 14 events.

Music in the Park Schedule
Thurs. June 26:

Trail Maple Leaf Band’s 30 to 40 band members will play tunes that delight everyone including concert band pieces, show tunes and movie medleys and marches
Trail Pipe Band will engage the audience playing pipe band favourites from their huge repertoire. They will be joined by guests the B. McJones Highland Dancers for Scottish piping and dancing.

Thurs. July 3

Truckvancar is a five-piece, Alt. Soul, Reggae, Rock band out of Rossland and Trail B.C. They play original music and cover tunes that they make their own for a groovy fusion of rock, reggae and everything in between.
Tina Leon is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who draws her inspiration from the Motown generation and the soul music of the last decades for a colorful musical journey through jazzy, funk, and pop rhythms with rich and enchanting melodies.

Thurs., July 10

Shuffle Demons have a unique and unmistakable sound. A trademark fusion of jazz, funk, blues, and rap with finely crafted compositions from all five band members.
Stubbs and the are rooted in Rossland. This 5-piece plays crowd-pleasing covers and independent original and theatrical music with lyrics in 10 different languages.

Thurs., July 17: The Night Market

Twin Fiddles and Friends have been Castlegar Fiddle camp Instructors and playing MITP for 20 years. Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy and two more instructors (tbc) will play Canadian Old Time Fiddle Music. features favourites of the fiddling world JJ Guy and Gordon Stobbe, whose distinctive original tunes are written in the twin fiddle style with lead and harmony lines that reflect their shared love for traditional fiddle music,
Mimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Ontario of French Canadian & W8banaki (Abénaki) heritage. Her story-driven, ethereal music whisks you away with uplifting melodies that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments.
Meredith Moon plays unique, non-traditional folk with her finger-style guitar, piano, lap dulcimer and clawhammer banjo complementing her lyrical storytelling.

Thurs., July 24: RemarkABILITY (Celebrating Inclusion and Diverse community in Partnership with Diverse Family Roots)

Rock Squad is a 4-piece band covering classic rockers from the past that will rock your socks off! The band was formed after two members Luc Picard (drums) and Marshall (Guitar) met at Autism BC during one of their Awareness Events. Joining them in Andrew MacFarlane on lead guitar and dean on bass.

Rhythm by Nature will run 20-minute drumming workshops at 5:15, 6:00 and 6:45 where you will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques. No experience needed. All ages friendly.

Thurs., July 31

Kim Churchill is an Australian singer-songwriter who brings a distinctive presence to the stage. Kim is known for his laidback folk style, often described as “ocean-side blues.”
Shooglenifty was formed in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish Highlands, Orkney and Edinburgh. Its bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences.

Thurs., August 7

Tenise Marie Trio – Tenise Marie is a multi-instrumentalist based in Nelson, whose original music pairs soulful vocals with acoustic guitar, piano, and oud, crafting a unique blend of Western and Eastern folk music, reflective of her own heritage.
John Reischman and The Jaybirds play a stylish take on bluegrass that blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music.

Friday, August 8: Music in the Dark

DJ TBA
Apollo Suns is a 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba that fuses jazz, rock and psychedelic music to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind.

Thurs., August 14: Night Market

Bella Cat is a dynamic and soulful vocalist whose electrifying performances blend R&B, funk, blues, hip-hop, and pop for an unforgettable, immersive and thrilling experience.
The Latin Lovers are seven extremely dynamic musicians from The Slocan who play Latin Fusion. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers, they invite the audience to participate by adding harmonies and playing shakers.

So, bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a Summer of live music in the park!
Admission is by donation – $3 per person minimum suggested. Or support the Trail Arts Council’s programming by buying a Season Pass for the whole summer for $30! You may buy a pass at trail-arts.com by clicking on any of the Music in the Park events and clicking the “Buy” button. Or buy them in person at Gyro Park with cash or credit card.
Please note that entrance for Music in the Dark is $10.
This show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council, BC Live Performance Network, the Government of Canada, Kootenay Savings, City of Trail, Columbia Basin Trust, Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, HUB International, Summit 95.7 FM and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.

RemarkABILITY Fest with Rock Squad and Rhythm By Nature at Music in the Park
2025-07-24 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Trail Gyro Park, 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4X7, Canada
The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in beautiful Gyro Park from June 26 to August 14.
On July 24, our new event RemarkABILITY Fest, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots, will provide unique experiences to engage the public and celebrate inclusion and diverse community.
RemarkABILITY Fest is the first of its kind in Trail and our headliners, Rock Squad, include members who are Autistic who are excited to bring their music on the road for the first time ever!
Rock Squad is a 4-piece band covering classic rockers from the past that will rock your socks off! The band was formed after two members Luc Picard (drums) and Marshall (Guitar) met at Autism BC during one of their Awareness Events.

Luc is also the inspiration for Rock4autism. He was diagnosed with autism before his 3rd birthday, and has been drumming since he could sit up! He won the K-5 talent show in grade 3 with his keys and vocals rendition of Song Sung Blue by Neil Diamond. In 2016 he began performing at Open Mic jams in the Vancouver area, and now he plays bass, drums, keys along with guitar.

Rock4autism had its first Fundraiser at the Paddlewheeler Pub in 2017, because the staff at the pub loved Luc so much. They donated over $2,000.00 to Autism BC at that time, and in 2018 Rock4autism 2 took place at the outdoor stage at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody and that is where Rock Squad was born.

The rest of Rock Squad tonight are Andrew MacFarlane on lead guitar and Dean on bass. Andrew is a very talented professional musician, and has been a supporter of Rock4autism ever since it all started at his Open Mic jam. Get ready to rock with Andy on board!

Playing classic rockers from the past…from Lay Down Sally, to Rock and Roll All Night, to Born to be Wild, you’ll want to chill near the dance floor….Luc and Marshall also love to engage with the crowd…we all know it’s more fun for the band AND the crowd when there’s crowd participation!!

To add to the evening’s experience, Rhythm by Nature will be running 20-minute drumming workshops at 5:15 pm, 6:00 pm, and 6:45.
Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you in a fully interactive and immersive drumming experience! Participants will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques. No drumming experience needed and all the instruments are provided. Fun for all ages.
Facilitator Patrick Carrick is a professional percussionist, and music educator. Patrick’s drumming has taken him all around the world and his workshops employ a multicultural approach, not based on any ethnospecific traditions, cultures, or rhythms, so that the experience is accessible to everyone.
Also on location will be hands-on activities, info booths, vendors and food. Please note that anyone applying to participate in activities, info booths or vendors MUST be an organization that supports people with disabilities OR be led by a person with a disability.
FREE shuttle buses run from 5:30 -9:00 from Trail Safeway and Trail Arena at this event.
Also tonight you won’t want to miss a sneak peek at the talented kids in this year’s Triple Threat Theatre double-feature performance “Aristocats” and “Seussical the Musical”.
So, bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a Summer of live music in the park!
Admission is by donation – $3 per person minimum suggested. Or support the Trail Arts Council’s programming by buying a Season Pass for the whole summer for $30! You may buy a pass at trail-arts.com by clicking on any of the Music in the Park events and clicking the “Buy” button. Or buy them in person at Gyro Park with cash or credit card. Please note that entrance for Music in the Dark is $10.
This show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council, BC Live Performance Network, the Government of Canada, Kootenay Community Council, Kootenay Savings, City of Trail, Columbia Basin Trust, Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, HUB International Insurance, Summit 95.7 FM and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Saturday Bunker tours
2025-07-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 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)

InSight: Creative Soma Studio
2025-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Sanctuary Art Therapy, 406 Josephine St #203, Nelson, V1L 1W3
Join in on a gentle journey inward through somatic inquiry and art therapy. Using focusing oriented art therapy techniques we’ll explore a felt sense to experience the body’s innate wisdom to guide us towards new insight and self awareness.

Cry Bebes Yacht Rock Garden
2025-07-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hume Hotel Beer Garden Stage, 422 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5, Canada
Putting the SAD back and your SADderday nights LIVE this week at the World famous HUME BEER GARDEN! set sale for a sentimental journey as the Titan of tears himself Navigates this ship through the rough waters of emotions from 6 until 9 PM! Family friendly, kids and dogs welcome!

Music in the Park Festival Series
2025-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Centennial Park, New Denver
By Donation Event brought to you by The Slocan Lake Arts Council (SLAC)
Kootenay River Renegades
Kootenay River Renegades are a hard-driving and electric quartet that perform a heady mix of roots and blues as well as catchy rock classics and some tasty originals. Holly Hyatt on Vocals and bass, Jon Burden on Vocals and Guitar, Steve Wilson on Drums and Clint Swanson on Sax, these four superb musicians plug in and let rip with a powerful blend of blues grit, soul, and fiery rock. Jon is rated an “extraordinary guitarist” by the Smoky Mountain Blues Society, while Holly’s honey-rich vocals “captivate the listener” (Blues Blog USA). Better not miss these guys.

JULY 27, 2025: MEADOW CREEK, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at Earth Temple Gardens
2025-07-27 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Earth Temple Gardens, 13270 BC-31, Meadow Creek,, V0G 1N0
You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Earth Temple Gardens in Meadow Creek, BC! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a potluck meal and learn how to operate a farm in a remote location.
Earth Temple Gardens is an organic farm situated in the rural community of Meadow Creek, nestled between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges at the north end of Kootenay Lake. Owner and operator Michael Silver first established the farm over 10 years ago, on leased land. When the land was sold in 2023, Michael worked with the B.C. Land Matching Program to develop a land agreement with the new landholders. Since then, Earth Temple Gardens has continued to supply the community with organic vegetables and medicinal herbs. Michael’s mission is to grow healthy produce in the most sustainable way possible – he believes that nourishing local communities and enriching the biodiversity of the land are far from mutually exclusive.
During the farm tour, we will learn about Michael’s approach to sustainable agriculture and his experience selling through multiple sales channels, including: farmers’ markets, farm stand, and wholesale. Nyree, the Columbia Basin Land Matcher, will also be there to discuss how she can help you find a farmer for your land or farmland where you can build your dream farm business. The afternoon will wrap up with a potluck meal, with plenty of time to ask questions and socialize.
Come out to learn about land matching and check out what your local farmers are up to!
DATE: July 27, 2025 • 11am – 2pm
LOCATION: Ktunaxa, Sinixt, and Syilx Territory. 13270 BC-31, Meadow Creek, BC
DIRECTIONS/PARKING: The farm is located right off of Highway 31 (Balfour-Kaslo-Galena Bay Highway), close to where it intersects with Meadow Creek Rd. There is parking space available on the farm. Carpooling is encouraged – if you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event, you can organize carpooling through the Facebook event (coming soon). Please do not bring pets to the event. Kids are welcome! More information below.
REGISTER: So that we can plan for the tour and potluck, please register on Eventbrite.

Free Copper Etching Workshop
2025-07-27 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Slocan Valley Threads Guild,, 7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw, V0G 2J0
Metal Arts Guild Slocan Valley
and sponsors invite you to a
Free Copper Etching Workshop
Sunday July 27, 11-4
At the Slocan Valley Threads Guild in Winlaw
7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw, B.C.
Adults only, email to register
magslovalley@gmail.com

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2025-07-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-03 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

On BEAUTY, As We Come to it in the Forest
2025-07-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Gallery 444, 448 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H8, Canada
A Film Screening & Book Reading, special evening event, during the “true nature • environmental group exhibit” at Gallery 444, Nelson
Barbara Brown will be showing the film: “On BEAUTY, As We Come to it in the Forest”.
This film is a half-hour deep dive into the beauty, the wonder, and the wisdom of the forest, through her eyes as an artist. It features the stunning cinematography of filmmaker Isaac Carter, with a gorgeous original soulful soundtrack by Noel Fudge.
After the film Barbara will give readings from her book and sign copies of “Volume II: SYLVAN REFLECTIONS: Wanderings, Painting sand Ponderings from the Forest”.
From the back cover: “Filled with the poetry of the soul, insightful quotes and delightful pictures, Barbara Brown gives us a peek into the transformative power of spending time in the wild woods. Using her artistic talent, Barbara’s book succeeds in bringing us into the enchanted realm of a healthy forest, where we may find ourselves soothed, heartened, inspired, uplifted and healed.”~ Ellen Dee Davidson, Author of The Miracle Forest and Sacred Forest Bathing

NELSON : Marketing for Hippies 101 Daylong Workshop - Brought to you by Storytelling Nelson.
2025-07-28 | Nelson Chamber Rail Station Boardroom, 941 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L4X4
Marketing can feel good.
That’s the premise of this workshop.
You don’t need to sell your soul to sell your work.
Too much marketing (even by savvy, conscious entrepreneurs) creates either no response or seems “over-hyped” and triggers a “used car salesman” reaction.
In short, it feels awful.
Since 2001, I have traveled around North America & Europe working with conscious entrepreneurs just like you. Some successful, others struggling. And I’ve gathered quite the assortment of success stories and strategies right from the horses’ mouths. This workshop is my best distillation and collection of those practices and stories.
This workshop is for those who know they need to market but who hate marketing. You don’t have to choose between ethics and effectiveness.
“I met him a few years ago at a Grief and Gratitude Retreat. I noticed him immediately. He did not just sit and listen. While he listened he hand spun fleece off a distaff and onto a spindle. There he was, unassuming master of marketing, practicing the old craft of spinning wool that later he would knit into a variety of clothing and accessories. Beautiful! Deeply meaningful, soul magnet!” – Ray Stothers

Marketing 101 for Hippies with Tad Hargrave
2025-07-28 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Chamber Rail Station Boardroom, 941 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L4X4
This Pay What You Can (PWYC) workshop offers ways to get clients that are deeply respectful, trauma-informed, and conscience-driven.
Marketing can feel good.
That’s the premise of this workshop.
You don’t need to sell your soul to sell your work.

NELSON : Marketing for Hippies 101 Daylong Workshop – Live
2025-07-28 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, 91 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L4G8
This Pay What You Can (PWYC) workshop offers ways to get clients that are deeply respectful, trauma-informed, and conscience-driven.
Marketing can feel good.
That’s the premise of this workshop.You don’t need to sell your soul to sell your work.Too much marketing (even by savvy, conscious entrepreneurs) creates either no response or seems “over-hyped” and triggers a “used car salesman” reaction.In short, it feels awful.Since 2001, I have traveled around North America & Europe working with conscious entrepreneurs just like you. Some successful, others struggling. And I’ve gathered quite the assortment of success stories and strategies right from the horses’ mouths.This workshop is my best distillation and collection of those practices and stories.This workshop is for those who know they need to market but who hate marketing.You don’t have to choose between ethics and effectiveness.You can sell successfully and sleep soundly.
In general, here’s who this workshop is for:Most of the folks who’ve come are service providers of some kind: in the Healing Arts or a Holistic Practitioner, a Therapist, Massage Therapist or Body-worker, Yoga Instructor, Herbalist, Shamanic Practitioner, Life-Coach, Meditation Teacher etc. But I’ve also had crafters, farmers and permaculture folks and they’ve loved it too. Everyone is welcome.
In this workshop you will learn how to:-Apply the Seven Fundamentals of the Marketing for Hippies approach (Space, Ethics, Niching, Point of View Marketing, Business Model, Hub Marketing, and Sharing).-Get more word-of-mouth and attract more of the clients you want (without ever sacrificing your integrity or spending a fortune).-Apply my best core ethical marketing strategies on how to market your business in a way that’s genuinely good-vibes, deeply respectful, trauma-informed, consent-based, conscience-driven, courteous, and that honours the dignity of everyone involved (including you).– Market your beautiful work beautifully – in a way that makes the world better.-Market with no fake scripts, no pitching, no inauthentic self-promotion, no high-pressure sales tactics, no manipulating anyone and make sure your marketing gets a positive response and creates warm feelings of trust.This is marketing you’ll actually do.My name is Tad Hargrave and I want to invite you to come and join us for this day-long workshop, my signature event that I call Marketing for Hippies 101.PRICE: $25 deposit + Pay What You Want at the End.What does this mean?You pay $25 to secure your spot.And then you get to enjoy the workshop and, at the very end, you can pay me whatever you’d like to pay.It’s an honest-to-goodness, decide-at-the-end, no funny business, pay-what-you-can/want deal.OR: Pay a flat $300 market value fee for the workshop upfront. If that feels good and convenient for you, please choose this option. It’s something that’s been requested a number of times so I’m trying it out, but either way is fine by me.
IMPORTANT: CANCELLATIONSThese events often sell out. If you cancel last minute, no-show, or leave early please remember that someone who could have attended for the entire day could have had your space. If you aren’t committed to coming, please wait until the last minute to see if any spots are available to someone planning to be there for the full day.
WHAT TO BRING:– Pen and paper , or a fresh document on your computer.– Payment: I prefer cash. Otherwise, please be prepared to send me your PWYC fee at the end of the workshop. I’ll send you an email with a link to a payment button to make this payment online via PayPal or credit card.
SCHEDULE:This day is mostly hands-on exercises, reflection groups and Q&A based as you learn the core content of my approach to marketing.MORNING: Three Hours of Workshop (fifteen minute break halfway through)LUNCH: 90 MinutesAFTERNOON: Three and a Half Hours (fifteen minute break halfway through)
So that’s it.If you have any questions, feel free to email us at mfhtour@gmail.com otherwise I hope to see you there.Stay Human,Tad HargraveFounder, marketingforhippies.com
PS: BONUS! When you register for this workshop you’ll get a copy of my ebook How to Start , which sells for $20 USD on my website. This book is a practical and refreshing, seven-step workbook to use when marketing feels gross and awkward (you can do it all in one lazy, rainy afternoon and you’ll use it for the rest of the life of your business).How to Start is a tiny workbook about a little idea that could make a big difference in every piece of marketing you ever do from here on. Here’s the little idea: what if you made the heart of your marketing strategy about how your marketing feels to you and others?
TESTIMONIALS: What People Are Saying About My Workshops:“Just watched the Marketing for Hippies 101 workshop from the Starter Kit. By FAR the best workshop I’ve ever done . I totally feel the weird pressure off of me and ideas are pouring in.“– Tricia Scott*“Thank you for your starter kit. It is really the first type of marketing that has felt good to me . I am so grateful that you share all of this content for free. As a new start up I wouldn’t be in a position to pay for all the information.”*“I want to thank you for your Starter Kit. I was feeling down, doubting myself and your videos made me feel better straight away! I have so much debt from so many courses that were NOT a fit for me. ”– MMG*” I’ve learned and understood more about marketing in this workshop, than I have done in years. “*” I learned more practical and useful marketing strategies in Tad’s one day workshop than I did in my five year university business degree. It’s been three months since I attended Marketing for Hippies 101 and I have been taking his practical advice to a “T”. I nearly sold out my 40 person retreat this past weekend, have connected with several “hubs”, and finally have a business model that is profitable. His workshop was like the magic comb I didn’t know was possible to straighten out the mess and just have a simple marketing strategy that actually fucking works.”– Garett Rokosh*“I’m already putting in a good 3 hours a week with free materials. I’ve got some momentum and you/your framework makes sense and I enjoy it and have made more progress than with $10k business coaching investments.”About Tad HargraveTad Hargrave is a hippy who developed a knack for marketing (and then learned to be a hippy again).Since 2001, he has been weaving together strands of ethical marketing, Waldorf School education, a history in the performing arts, local culture making, anti-globalization activism, an interest in his ancestral, traditional cultures, community building and supporting local economies into his work helping people create profitable businesses that are ethically grown while restoring the beauty of the marketplace.You can learn more about Tad and his work at marketingforhippies.com

Deep Roots panel discussion
2025-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join us at the Nelson Museum for a panel discussion on our relationship to local forests, featuring former MLA and logger Corky Evans, West Kootenay Watershed founder and former RDCK director Ramona Faust, fire mitigation and emergency preparedness expert Rik Valentine, professional forester and forest ecologist Herb Hammond, and representation from the Sinixt Confederacy. The discussion will be moderated by strategic resource planning consultant John Cathro.
This event is FREE and open to the public.

RIPCORDZ, RONG, ADITS
2025-07-30 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
What a lineup! Punk for the People!

ArtWalk 2025 Opening Night
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Downtown Nelson, Various, BC, Canada
Join the Nelson District Arts Council for the annual ArtWalk Opening night on Friday, August 1st. Wander the street checking out the art at over 20 venues, listen to music and be entertained as you stroll.

PARIS PICK w/ DAMIEN ALBLAS & YOUNG BRAISED
2025-08-01 22:00 - 23:59 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
After two wild months on the road, The Pricks are back for one heck of a homecoming show — and it’s their ONLY one this summer! Let’s make it count! 💃🪩🕺
🔥 Young Braised is kicking off the night with an original hip-hop/rap set
🌈 Damien Alblas is bringing the heat with some psychedelic rock magic
🚤 Paris Pick and the Pricks are closing it out with a full-blown yacht-rock dance party
🎟️ TICKETS:
$20 for Friday only // $30 for the 2-night bundle (Friday + Saturday with Bella Cat & Siren Recluse!)

Sam Hurrie Band on Soul’s Paradise Beach
2025-08-02 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Soul’s Paradise, 16961 Pilot Bay Road, Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada
A fun evening with great music 🙂 Park on Pilot Bay Road, bring your chain & drinks.

Tea & Textiles
2025-08-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.
