Cantina DJ Sessions.
2023-09-24 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Cantina Del Centro, 565 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Nelson, BC, V1L 4J1, Canada
Tacos, Tequila, & Tunes!
At Cantina Del Centro in Nelson we strive to create a sense of belonging for all of our guests, team members and our community. What better way to bring everyone together than through the universal language of music? We are so blessed to be located in a thriving arts community in which we aim to provide an outlet and venue for local artists and musicians.
Turn it up on Saturdays with our Dj Sessions weekly, join us on alternating Sundays to discover local live musicians, and come enjoy dinner and Jazz music every other Wednesday with Nikko Forsberg. Everyone is welcome here!

Visual Exploration Club – Youth (7-10)
2023-09-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-11 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth.
When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration:
Fall session: Sept 13-Dec 6
Winter session: Jan 17-May 22
Age: 7 – 10
Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Easy Tiger, Underground Sessions.
2023-09-27 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Easy Tiger, 479 Baker St, Nelson, V1L 4H7
Sept 20 // Champagne Tuesday
Sept 27 // Lil Stitious

Visual Exploration Club – Preteen (11-14)
2023-09-28 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-12 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to investigate and ask questions about. Participants will be tasked with finding their own style, experimenting with materials, and starting to develop their own art-making process.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration:
Fall session: Sept 14-Dec 7
Winter session: Jan 18-May 23
Age: 11 – 14
Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

NERDLESQUE POST APOCALYPSE
2023-09-29 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Performances by
April Ace, MISS Ellie Fox, Georgia Aurelia, Shiraz DeVille, Gingerella, Siren Recluse, Sparkle Kraken, Sage Wildflower, L.Bee, Rosita ReBelle, Hella Sweet, Lexa Voltz, Sha Sha Aubergine, Ivy Quinn,

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2023-09-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-07 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.
Email info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!

On Truth and Reconciliation Day, join us for a FREE community viewing of “Bones of Crows”
2023-09-30 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4G3, Canada
? Experience the powerful tale of indigenous resilience that spans generations as we commemorate Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th at the Nelson Civic Theatre! Doors open at 3:30 PM for the screening of the remarkable film “Bones of Crows,” which chronicles the extraordinary life of Aline Spears, a Cree matriarch. ?? 4 PM showtime
? Embark on a profound journey through Aline’s life, immersing yourself in the indomitable spirit of her Cree heritage. From breathtaking ancestral lands to the vibrant cityscape, bear witness to the triumphs, struggles, and unwavering resilience of this incredible woman and her community.
? “Bones of Crows” is a cinematic masterpiece that beautifully portrays the strength, wisdom, and unwavering spirit of indigenous culture. Through Aline’s story, we are reminded of the countless untold narratives that deserve recognition and respect. ??
? By attending this screening, you not only step into the captivating world of “Bones of Crows” but also support the preservation and celebration of indigenous voices in cinema. ?️✊ Join us on this significant day as we honor the legacy of resilience and amplify the voices that deserve to be heard.
? Don’t miss out on reserving your FREE tickets for this unforgettable screening of “Bones of Crows”! Head to the Civic Theatre’s website today and secure your spot. ?️? Let us come together as a community to celebrate indigenous resilience and uplift their stories on this momentous occasion.

Matthew Good, Solo Acoustic Show.
2023-09-30 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5
Check out Matthew Good, doing a solo acoustic show and Spiritbar in Nelson on September 30, 2023.
Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics.

Taghum Hall’s Harvest Festival!
2023-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
EVERYONE can enjoy
Taghum Hall’s Harvest Festival!
Sunday, October 1, 10am – 3pm
Replete with all your favourites:
Music in the gazebo
Fruits & veggies
Artists & artisans
Crazy contests
Activities for kids
Borsch lunch
If you are a vendor who’d like a spot or a volunteer who’d like to be part of the fun please email events@taghumhall.ca

Matthew Good
2023-10-01 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Key City Theatre, 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6H4, Canada
Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics.He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s.Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career, with two solo wins for Rock Album of the Year for Vancouver (2009) and Video of the Year for 2003’s “Weapon”, and two wins for Best Group (Matthew Good Band) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight (2000).He has also garnered eight Top 10 radio singles in Canada as a solo artist, including “Weapon,” “In A World Called Catastrophe,” “Alert Status Red,” “Born Losers” and “Last Parade.”His most recent studio album, Moving Walls (2020), was praised as his strongest solo effort, and a “haunting and cinematic piece of art”.Through his music, Good’s defiant spirit anchors a vulnerable, unapologetic outlook on life while offering glimpses of hope and reminding us there is beauty in the world. Never one to bite his tongue, his hyper-awareness of the world around him, including political, socio-economic, and mental health issues, has earned him accolades for his thoughtful and deliberate approach.Tickets can be purchased through the phone by calling (250)-426-7006, or online through our website www.keycitytheatre.com

Nelson Choral Singers fall session
2023-10-04 19:00 - 2023-12-31 00:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Interested in Choral Singing? Nelson Choral Singers fall session begins Sept 13, with practices Wednesdays 7-9 pm at the Nelson United Church under the direction of Kathleen Neudorf. Concert Dec 9 & 10 at the Capitol Theatre. Info at nelsonchoralsingers.org

Visual Exploration Club – Teen (15-18)
2023-10-05 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with supportive and themed topics that allow for participants to develop their own visual identity. Instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, focuses on a process-based practice, so she will help encourage members to experiment, research and make mistakes, leading to new and exciting outcomes as the year progresses.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration:
Fall session: Sept 21-Dec 14
Winter session: Jan 11-May 16
Age: 15 – 18
Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

FELISHA & THE JAZZ REJECTS, MIKE MIKUS, KERN
2023-10-05 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Felisha and the Jazz Rejects first began when their lead singer wanted to take her solo work to the next level. Inspired by early 2000s Avril Lavigne, she began infusing punk influence into her solo music. Her release of “Pure Toxin” in April 2022 ignited a new beginning for her music.
Mike Mikus is a Canadian songwriter and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Edmonton, Canada. After forming multiple rock outfits in Northern Ontario in the 2010’s, Mike became a solo act in 2016, furthering his ability to explore his song writing on his own terms. With a cathartic, voracious sound, wide-ranging under the umbrella of rock, his catchy pop hooks and emotionally charged lyrics reflect on the nuances of mental health, embracing vulnerability, and the challenges of self-development.

JORDAN KLASSEN W/ GUESTS
2023-10-05 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Flying Steamshovel Inn & Gastropub, 2003 2nd Ave, Rossland, BC, V0G1Y0, Canada
When Jordan Klassen set out to write his sixth full-length record, Glossolalia, he tapped into a new creative well. In the midst of recording the record, he found himself continuing to write, coming away from the process with two distinct yet complementary bodies of work. Marginalia now rounds out the collection from this period. The Vancouver based singer-songwriter and producer composed Glossolalia mostly with guitar, creating a subtly blossoming record that perhaps nailed his “fairy folk for troubled times” approach better than ever before. The arrangements on Glossolalia were reduced to the bare essentials to support Klassen’s voice with minimal production. While troubles are not a thing of the past, times are now different, and thus, Marginalia is the other side of the musical coin. It is smoother, fuller, and more elegant than its predecessor.
Marginalia is about the edges of life, away from what is in the mainstream. Technically it is a writer’s term; where we make notes and write insights in the margins of a page. There may be footnotes or annotations, doodles and drawings, but the marginalia allows us to see things with a new understanding, and to make connections that may have gone unnoticed. Marginalia often comes from a stream of consciousness, where we uncover things that aren’t in the direct line of sight. They are what we see by the light of the moon rather than in direct sunlight; inspirations that may have come from the same place in our minds, but with a contrasting feel to them, like a photo negative.
In folklore, the moon is supernatural, affecting humans with its gravitational pull, causing magical transformations, and being blamed for peculiar behaviours. Similarly, Jordan wrestled with this album, creatively, directionally, and internally, questioning its purpose and direction. It has strong metaphysical overtones as a result. Interestingly, the record does not present as disjointed or as having sprung from a place of self doubt. Lead single “Cocoon” highlights this metaphor where Jordan states, “If love is a madness, then I am howling at the moon”. However, he’s not carried away by this legend, as he then counters and assures himself, “You’ve got facts, but I’ve got songs that sweep me away to where I am never wrong”.

SAVAGE BLADE w/ SPORE
2023-10-06 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Savage Blade is a Canadian Heavy Metal outfit fueled by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and classic Metal bands of the early eighties. Vocals – Nikko Forsberg. Guitar/Vocals – Eric Hoodicoff. Guitar – Marc-André Hamelin. Bass/Vocals – Christopher Rand.

Lucas Myers with the Cromoli Brothers World Tour
2023-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
A creation of local performer and playwright Lucas Myers, inhabiting the realm between the poignant, the political, and the absurd. Saturday, October 7, at the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay. Adult humour.

AMY NELSON & CARTER FELKER
2023-10-07 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Carter Felker traffics in music, yes, but even more profoundly in essence: the humdrum essence of Monday morning alarms clocks coming round again during lifetimes ticking on through thoughtless dawn moments walking across the kitchen floor; the craven essence of sneaking wordlessly away from a relationship and feeling the mute screen door sag shut behind you; the essence of everyday struggle
Calgary’s Amy Nelson is a conduit of voices from the past, reverentially channeling the sounds of depression-era blues and Appalachian mountain music. ‘Educated Woman’ the debut album is hot off the press and both Vinyl/CD’s will be in attendance.
Calling Calgary home, the couple are both incredible songwriters in their own right, releasing individual solo albums and touring together in support of one another. Carter walks the line between classics like Arlo Guthrie and modern day troubadours like Ryan Bingham, while Amy channels the spirit (and voices) of Appalachian folk heroes like Lily May Ledford and Olla Belle Reed and country legends Loretta Lynn and June Carter. Both sing of the state of everyday life from unique, but parallel perspectives.

Mean Bikini w local guest Laughing Sickness
2023-10-10 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kootenay Co-op Radio, 308 A Hall Street, Nelson, V1L1Y8, Canada
West Coast skate punks Mean Bikini have been tearing up shows all over the west recently. Making their first stop in Nelson this KCR Basement show promises to be insane! With support from local rockers Laughing Sickness. Tix 20$ at the door. Capacity is SUPER LIMITED (30) Do not be late!

Hey Viola!
2023-10-10 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Key City Theatre, 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6H4, Canada
Hey Viola!, a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond. But who is Viola Desmond…? other than the newest face on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. She is best known for her courage in refusing to leave the whites-only section of Nova Scotia’s Roseland cinema in 1946, a decision that made history, but she was also a feminist and beauty product icon. What was the fire within this successful black Canadian businesswoman that gave her the courage and confidence to stand up to systemic racial injustices in Canada?With brilliant hits of the era, and songs that influenced history this personal, and powerful cabaret, gives audiences an opportunity to discover how the actions of one woman played such a huge role in a movement that Krystle herself continues today.Get to know more about Viola Desmond’s life by getting tickets to this show!

MEAN BIKINI W/ GUESTS (SKATE PUNK / HARDCORE)
2023-10-11 21:00 - 2023-10-12 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Flying Steamshovel Inn & Gastropub, 2003 2nd Ave, Rossland, BC, V0G1Y0, Canada
Mostly queer, sometimes political, always a damn good time. Mean Bikini are hailed for their fast, and enthusiastic live show. With musical influences that range from skate punk to hardcore they make a point to celebrate the good in the world while tearing down the bad in a way that is pointed and unapologetic, but also inclusive and just plain fun

Hey Viola!
2023-10-12 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
Hey Viola!, a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond. But who is Viola Desmond…? other than the newest face on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. She is best known for her courage in refusing to leave the whites-only section of Nova Scotia’s Roseland cinema in 1946, a decision that made history, but she was also a feminist and beauty product icon. What was the fire within this successful black Canadian businesswoman that gave her the courage and confidence to stand up to systemic racial injustices in Canada?

Trio Fibonacci: The Giants of Minimalism – Classical Series
2023-10-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
The Trail & District Arts Council presents classical masters Trio Fibonacci performing in The Griff at The Bailey Theatre on Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 pm as part of our Classical series.
Discover a captivating body of works as Trio Fibonacci perform pieces that go straight to the heart of melody in The Giants of Minimalism. The highlight of this concert is Max Richter’s masterly recomposition of the “Four Seasons” by Vivaldi, which takes us to the convergence of past and present. Works by Glass, Nyman, Cohen, Radiohead, Eno and Einaudi complete this programme of spellbinding simplicity.

ALTAMEDA W/ SMALL PAUL
2023-10-12 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Flying Steamshovel Inn & Gastropub, 2003 2nd Ave, Rossland, BC, V0G1Y0, Canada
Written in the midst of deep personal tragedy and dramatic emotional upheaval, Altameda’s stunning new album, Born Losers,
is a meditation on change, loss, and growth, but more than that, it’s a reckoning with mortality, a call to live while we’re still alive.
Launched in Edmonton, Altameda first found their stride as a hard
– touring four piece and garnered early acclaim with their 2016 debut, Dirty Rain. Dates with Sam Roberts Band, The Trews, Dan Mangan, and SUSTO followed, as did an even more ambitious
sophomore effort, 2019’s Time Hasn’t Changed You , which was met with continued praise on both sides of the Atlantic.

Youth Beading Workshops
2023-10-13 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
As Brain Scans / Neurotransmitting nears its end, we are coming together for a series of beading workshops with Nelson Museum Educator Lesley Garlow. Youth workshops are Fridays, October 13 & 20, from 4-5:30pm.
These workshops are FREE and all materials are supplied.

Write Off the Bat! Awards Night
2023-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
The Write Off the Bat! marathon that happened at Taghum Hall on September 23 and 24 brought together a courageous and possibly masochistic group of writers who wrote for Two Whole Days. The challenge? Respond to one of two assigned themes through fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry series. How did they do? There’s one way to find out! Join us at the Write Off the Bat! Awards night, a free B.C. Culture Days event.

Hey Viola! Viola Desmond the Soundtrack of a Life – Performing Arts Trail
2023-10-13 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
The Trail & District Arts Council presents Hey Viola! a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond, on Friday, October 13 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre in Trail.
In Hey Viola! Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos, whose extraordinary commanding, powerful and rich voice, brings to life Viola Desmond by using a dynamic and inspirational live musical soundtrack from the 1930s to 1960s. With the support of musicians Chris Davis, Steven Charles and Jen Lewin, Krystal explores the many facets of this incredible woman through stories and song in a jazz-style cabaret.

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2023-10-13 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill, voted Best Pub in Nelson 2023, promising another night of great dance music- classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry and The Beatles, plus an ever-increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.
