History About Town
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-22 | Tour start locations vary, Creston
A full week of downtown tours, cemetery tours and other ways to explore History About Town.

Summer Lovin, FREE Museum and Gallery Visits
2023-07-20 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum offers FREE admission every Thursday between 4-8 pm. Check out the two gallery exhibitions, explore local history in the 2nd floor museum, and check out the work of over 100 local artists in the gift shop.

Shambhala Music Festival
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-24 | Salmo River Ranch, Highway 3, Salmo
The 24th annual Shambhala: July 21-24 2023

For more than two decades, Shambhala Music Festival has proven itself to be groundbreaking. Our aim is to encourage our guests to feel as though they have found a place they can call home every year.
Throughout the evolution of the festival, one clear value has remained constant: to continue to be the backdrop for an unparalleled experience. Believing in the power of nature, synchronicity, and the moments in between, Shambhala can promise that what is felt on the Ranch is not within the realm of ordinary.
Shambhala Music Festival has provided the tools needed for your adventure, how you choose to embark on your experience is up to you. Whether getting lost on the Farm is what it takes to find yourself, or amongst the rush, you find a stillness within, your journey is how you make it. So pause, take a deep breath, and let the magic of Shambhala Music Festival navigate you through the endless possibilities.

Kaslo Music In The Park – Diyet & The Love Soldiers
2023-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Front Street Park, 450 Front St, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
Come down to see live music at The Front Street Park in Kaslo on Friday July 21st from 5-7 PM. Note that this event is on a Friday, rather than the usual Saturdays, and 5-7 rather then the usual 6-9.
Diyet was born in a tent and spent her childhood on the ancestral lands of the Kluane First Nation people of the Yukon. Coming from a family rooted in traditions but tempered with a good sense of adventurous hippie attitudes, Diyet has created a musical presence that is as diverse as her Southern Tutchone, Tlingit, Japanese and Scottish heritage. Her music is a mix of alternative country, folk, roots and traditional tunes with catchy melodies and stories deeply rooted in her Indigenous world view and northern life.

Dance Mission
2023-07-23 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lakeside Park, Nelson, V1L 5S4, Canada
Join us this summer in Nelson, BC at Lakeside Park for Dance Mission !!!
International Ecstatic Dance DJ Bernice Raabis, founder of Dance Church and Dance The Medicine is co-producing a monthly outdoor ecstatic dance event with Nadine Wildwood, owner and facilitator of SOMA studio in Nelson, BC.
What is unique about this experience is that we dance using silent disco headsets !
We all listen & dance to the same live dj set. We groove & smile as we dance like nobody’s watching & only we can hear the music.
Dance on the beach, dance in the shade, dance wherever you please because the set will be transmitted directly to you wherever you are in the park.
Each month Bernice will play us an epic DJ set transmitted live from the centre of the park & Nadine will close the set with a live sound bath. 2 hours of music, dance surrounded by nature & community.
Potluck after the dance. Come share snack and connect with community afterwards. Please bring a potluck item if you would like but it is not necessary. We will provide some refreshments for all to just chill in the park after we dance.
No need to bring anything other than yourself. We provide the gear, the live dj and the live sound bath.
Admission $20 in advance
$25 on site
Have questions ? email somasoundstudio444@gmail.com
Let’s Dance, Groove, & Move in the Sun by the Lake with One Another.
C•O•M•M•U•N•I•T•Y

Matilda the Musical
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-27 19:30 - 2023-07-30 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
The 35th Annual Summer Youth Program Presents:
Matilda the Musical
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.
Book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin
Directed by Heather Shippit
Musical Direction by Malaika Horswill
Choreographed by Carly Brandel
Assistant Director Jesse Greenway
Thank you to our sponsors the Nelson and District Credit Union, the Rotary Club, Canadian Heritage, the Province of BC, the City of Nelson and Hall Printing, who continue to support this invaluable community program. If you would like to come on board and sponsor this year’s Summer Youth Education and Mentorship program or advertise in the printed program, please contact capitolexecutivedirector@gmail.com or phone 250-352-6363.

Starbelly Jam Music Festival
2023-07-28 - 2023-07-30 | Crawford Bay Park, Crawford Bay
Photographer Louis Bockner
This annual outdoor music festival brings together an eclectic selection of artists and musical genres—from electronica and pop to bluegrass and reggae. Relaxed and laid-back with a family-friendly atmosphere, Starbelly Jam also features on-site food and market vendors, wandering entertainers, free workshops and much more.

The Langham Gallery Opening
2023-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Join us for our Gallery Opening at The Langham in Kaslo on July 28th from 7-9 pm for two new shows in our 2023 Gallery Season with exhbit “Smoked” by Sarah Lawless and “Untangling the Knot: The Art of Honoring Ancestors” by Carol Laddas Gaskin.
These exhibits run from July 28th through October 6th.
Gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday 1-4pm

Honouring Mother Nature Through Art and Song
2023-07-29 | Delree’s Native Art Gallery, 399 Galena Shores Drive, Galena Bay
Indigenous Art, Song, Dance honouring Mother Earth

Columbia Basin Culture Tour
2023-07-29 10:00 - 2023-07-30 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Region-wide
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 Arts Council.
The next Columbia Basin Culture Tour will take place on July 29 and 30, 2023.
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Columbia Basin Culture Tour
2023-07-29 10:00 - 2023-07-30 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | various locations throughout the entire Columbia Basin region
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 Arts Council.

Summer Music Series Presented by The Langham & KLIC
2023-07-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kaslo Front Street Park, Kaslo, BC
Free outdoor live performances Saturdays from 4-6 pm on Front Street in Kaslo. Come join us for some great live outdoor music in beautiful Kaslo! These free outdoor shows are brought to you by Nelson & Kootenay Lake Tourism, The Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake, Columbia Power, Comlumbia Basin Trust, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance & the Province of British Columbia.

Kaslo Music In The Park – Tennyson King
2023-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Front Street Park, 450 Front St, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
Come down and listen to some live music the The Front Street Park in Kaslo Saturday July 29th from 6-9.
Tennyson King is a nomadic indie folk musician from Hong Kong and Canada who writes and sings in both English and Chinese. Tennyson was recently named Songwriter of the Year at the 2022 Mississauga Music Awards and nominated for the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards. He has captured audiences worldwide with his reverberant and earthy folk-rock blend, jovial personality, and intimately humorous lyrical storytelling. It’s a raw, gritty, and organic sound that makes the soul feel wild and the heart comforted.

Castlegar Pride ReLaunch – Movie and more!
2023-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Castle Theatre, 185 Columbia Ave., Castlegar
Castlegar Pride is screening a Canadian film by queer director Trevor Anderson at the Castle Theatre.185 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC V1N 1A8

The Art of Charlene DUNCAN / Grace CROUGHAN
2023-08-02 - 2023-08-09 | Studio Connexion Art Gallery, 203 Fifth Ave. NW., Nakusp
Nakusp artist Charlene DUNCAN (Aug. 2 to 19) will be doing her second solo-show & sale with her crows & ravens amongst some landscapes. The represented artist Grace CROUGHAN (Aug. 23 to Sept. 9) from Toronto will be showing her textural mountainscapes.
Studio Connexion Art Gallery is a small cultural space nested in Nakusp. It has been in operation in the summer time mainly and going into its 15th season. 7 Art Exhibitions by talented Canadian Artists painting mainly landscapes and abstract. Artists from the region and across Canada are represented by the owner & curator Anne Béliveau
The 2023 season Starts on May 12th with Master Artist David Langevin who will be showing for the second time his gorgeous colourful scenes from Western Canada. David knows how to bring light in his paintings. He will also facilitate a workshop which is sold out already. Other painters from the region and BC are Richard Brodeur, Brigitte Desbois, Holly Woods, Charlene Duncan, Grace Croughan from Toronto and Bryn Stevenson. Looking forward to have you visit, make the Connexion and perhaps fall in love with the fine artworks we show.

Kaslo Jazz Etc! Festival
2023-08-04 12:00 - 2023-08-06 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Kaslo Bay Park, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
Join us for the 30th annual Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival in the beautiful Kaslo Bay Park August 4th – 6th. We are excited to welcome Galactic, Allison Russel, John Craigie and more to the floating stage. Tickets and more information available on our website: kaslojazzfest.com

The Earth Freaks Live at For-rest Retreat
2023-08-05 18:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | For-rest Retreat, 8960 British Columbia 6, Salmo, V0G 1Z0, Canada
The Earth Freaks will be playing at For-rest Retreat in Salmo on Saturday, Aug. 5th. Come enjoy the backyard vibe, some wood-fired pizza and awesome live music. Tickets are $20. Kids are free. Free camping with a ticket.

Hiroshima Day 2023
2023-08-06 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Zuckerberg Island, 400 – 13th Ave, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1G2, Canada
Please join the Kootenay Branch of the United Nations Association – Canada in gathering to commemorate the disastrous day in 1945 when the US dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Sunday, August 6 – 5:30 PM
ZUCKERBERG ISLAND, Castlegar
The bridge is currently closed, please use the causeway
“If I had foreseen nuclear bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, I would’ve torn up my formula in 1905.” – Einstein

Gabriel Palatchi
2023-08-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
Gabriel Palatchi is a renowned jazz/latin pianist and composer. He has been around the world and we are fortunate to have him on tour in the Kootenays. Palatchi has been reviewed and featured in several prestigious magazines. His ability to effortlessly blend complex rhythms with soul-stirring melodies has earned him widespread acclaim and recognition within the music industry. Gabriel’s musical journey has taken him around the globe, captivating audiences in prestigious venues and festivals across continents for the last fifteen years.

Wildflower Photography | With Katee Pederson
2023-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke, Revelstoke
Part of the Revelstoke Wildflower FestivalJoin us out in nature for an inspiring photography course dedicated to capturing the vibrant world of wildflowers. Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes and learn from local photographer Katee Pederson. Learn how to make the most of the natural landscape to create breathtaking portraits, or get in close and discover essential techniques for macro photography and composition. If you’ve got a camera that you’re still getting acquainted with, this class would be perfect for you! Katee will be there to tell you exactly what all those little settings do.The Details:August 10th10:00 am – 12:00 pm$30 per personYouth and Adults Aged 14+Offsite location to be announcedParticipants will need to bring their camera (digital, film, or phone) and any accessories they would like to use.Participants should be ready for some walking, however a high level of fitness is not required

Nelson International Mural Festival
2023-08-11 - 2023-08-13 | Nelson, Nelson
Nelson, BC, becomes both a stage and gallery through Nelson International Mural Festival’s annual celebration of public art, performance, and community. The festival is entering its sixth year in 2023 and from August 11th – 13th will return with another weekend of live music, performance, mural tours, workshops for budding creatives, family activities, film screenings, artist talks, and new public art.Nelson International Mural Festival strives to create a barrier-free festival by hosting all events at accessible public spaces and offering all events and activities free of charge.For more info visit: https://www.ndac.ca/nelson-international-mural-festival/

Wildflower Collage | Mixed Media
2023-08-11 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Part of the Revelstoke Wildflower Festival | With Oriana RolloThrough paint and collage techniques, young artists will bring their own mythical wildflower garden to life. This imaginative play will teach students about colour, composition, and the art of sharing a story or feeling through their creations.August 11th, 4:00pm – 5:30pmAges 8 – 14RVAC Kitchen Studio, 320 Wilson st.$20 Per personAll materials providedJust in time for the Wildflower festival, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and create your own whimsical wildflower garden masterpiece.

Wapiti Music Festival
2023-08-11 17:30 - 2023-08-12 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | Annex Park, Fernie
An indie music festival in a park by a river at the foot of a mountain, it’s a beautiful setting for some amazing music, food, refreshment, and celebrations with friends, family and community. This year’s lineup includes Elliott Brood, Stars, Shad, The Boom Booms, and so much more.

Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market – Pride Market
2023-08-12 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Esplanade Ave Trail, BC, Esplanade Ave, Trail, BC, Canada
Pride Market on the Esplanade in Trail, BC. Where there will be exciting, family-friendly activities, live music performances, Mystic Dream dancers, food and drinks, and the Incredible Farmers Market. Saturday, August 12 from 10am – 2pm.

Dance Workshop w/ Creeasian.
2023-08-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
Nelson International Mural Festival is offering a FREE dance workshop with Creeasian at 11am on Saturday, August 12th at Oxygen Art Centre in Nelson. ASL interpretation will be provided.
All levels welcomed. Toprock, Drops, Footwork, and Freezes are some of the fundamentals Cree will walk you through. This workshop will help you better understand how to have a conversation/freestyle with other dancers in an open circle/cypher.
Creeasian has been a dancer for 25yrs and has travelled all over the world to compete and perform. Through developing his style he found his connection to his indigenous heritage which helped amplify his love for movement. Breaking and Grassdancing complimented each other very well which then helped cree explore a much deeper connection to dance. Currently the main touring dancer for The Hallucination (formerly A Tribe Called Red).
Register for your free spot here: https://calendly.com/ndac/nimf-2023-dance-workshop?month=2023-08&date=2023-08-12

Bill Lynch Trio LIVE at the Vallican Whole
2023-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
The Bill Lynch Trio is performing live at the Vallican Whole, Saturday August 12th.
Bill invites his audience into a deeply felt world with his Irish gift of storytelling, his passionate vocals and beautiful guitar work. Bessie Wapp expands the Trio’s palette with musically intriguing accordion and keyboard accompaniment and solos. And her vocal harmonies are haunting. The stand-up bass becomes an instrument of striking eloquence in the hands of the consummate musician, Mark Spielman.
Tickets are $20 at the door, and there will be food and beverages for sale – bring cash.
Doors open at 7:00pm, show will start at 7:30. All welcome!

Sketchers in the Wild
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-18 | Katherine Russell Glass Studio, Elkford
We will be outdoors absolutely as much as possible (disc golf course, Hopkins Hollow etc) – it’s all about the sketchbook… observing nature, trees, bugs, leaves, animal tracks, clouds, deadfall. It’s learning observational drawing at first, then building composition using pen & ink, watercolour, acrylics. Nature journaling, portrait drawing. Rock painting. Nature mobiles. Reading. Meditation. Plenty of walking. In-situ landscape art. Drawing games. In my studio we’ll also do: glass etching, painted collage, printmaking, card making, letter drawing.
Elkford, BC
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm each day.
Ages 8-12
$390 per child / week
All art supplies included
Offered July 17-21, 2023 and Aug 14-18, 2023

Live History Show at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre
2023-08-15 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
The Live History international theatre company will be performing their “In Time” show at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre from 10-5pm on August 15th. Those participating will set out on unique missions and be able to interact with the historical characters to solve clues and further explore the museum. Live History will use multiple characters from our exhibits and history to create an experience like no other.
