KCR Block Party at Lion’s Park
2025-05-24 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lions Park, 298 Richards, Nelson, BC, V1L 5J7, Canada
Get ready for a free, inclusive celebration of community, culture, and creativity right here in Nelson!
This year’s Block Party will be packed with live music, kids’ activities, sports, and nonstop entertainment. Catch amazing performances by talented youth from the Kootenay Garage Band, plus sets by Paris Pick and her band, Snakes and Horses, and Jayne with her backing band, The Interbeings.
Details:
– At Lion’s Park in Nelson from 1pm to 7pm
– Bring chairs and sunbrella or tents for shade
– Bring cash for 50/50 Koortenay Co-op Radio fundraiser!
Local nonprofits and co-ops will also be on-site, sharing their incredible work and building community connections. Don’t miss it!

Good Times Buffet Vinyl Set @ Backroads Brewing
2025-05-24 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Backroads Brewing, 460 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L4H8, Canada
The Good Times Buffet is Golf Rosney & The Noisy Eater. Together they share their love of vinyl, blending Hip Hop, Soul, Funk & Disco. Spinning sound and colour, beats and bars and all things good. Just a couple of pals whose only concern is putting a smile on your face and bringing you the good times you deserve.

The Red Thread – a one-woman show
2025-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Actor and playwright Ellie Reynolds knows how to spin a yarn. Her one-woman show, The Red Thread, comes to the Taghum Hall stage on Saturday, May 24 at 7pm. The three mysterious yarn-spinning goddesses of Fate will make an appearance, and no audience member will leave without having been happily tangled in Ellie’s world as she picks up a Red Thread and unspools it, asking the big question: are the events of our lives inevitable? Tickets are available at taghumhall.ca and at the door.

Electrojazziness – An Interactive Improvised Concert (Kaslo)
2025-05-24 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Electrojazziness is a 100% improvised duo featuring the amazing Montreal-based jazz piano maestro Alex McNally and the Nelson-based live-music-production-wizard and freestyle rapper thisissami.

These two life-long improvisers come from completely different music backgrounds, yet their journeys intertwined last summer with the development of this jazz, electronic, and hip hop fusion project in Montreal parks. Their mad skills are now taking them on a 15-show tour across BC!

This evening will begin with a workshop at 7:15pm where you will get a chance to learn music production & performance techniques from these pros and collaborate with them. At 8:00pm, we kick off an interactive concert where the audience will direct the music journey that will be weaved by Electrojazziness.

HISTORY OF GUNPOWDER and THEE DISASTRONAUTS
2025-05-24 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
ITS A COSTUME PARTY! COME DRESSED UP!

Kootenay EcoFest
2025-05-25 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bear Spring Eco Retreat, 5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley, V0G 2G2
A two day festival, on May 24th and 25th, focused on building community by reconnecting to nature through local waste reduction solutions, live demonstrations, inspiring learning opportunities, and local arts and cultural experiences. Enjoy workshops, tours, demos, a repair cafe, a recycle market and live entertainment. Review festival schedule here. Festival hosted at Bear Spring Eco Retreat.
Single day festival ticket $55. Two day festival pass $90 (two day student pass $60, age 16 and up with student ID). Children 16 and under FREE when accompanied by a parent. Purchase lunches for $15 each. Purchase festival tickets here.

Witches Spring Market
2025-05-25 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Witch Market and interactive events!! May 25 2025 Taghum Hall 11-5

*Tarot, Palm and Oracle readers, established locally as well as reputable readers from Kelowna.

*Vendors that will put a spell on you with their witchy, wacky and spiritual wears. Not your average market!!

*Workshops every half an hour to drop in on and learn about Wicca 101, How to set a crystal grid, sacred smoking, singing and breathing, music and how to read palms.

All for $2 at the door

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2025-05-25 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

“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha
2025-05-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-30 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II
2025-05-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and weirder than ever.
This show is a love letter to the phrase “Keep Nelson Weird.” It’s a live show packed with fast-paced, scripted comedy. Each scene is short, sharp, and completely original—written and performed by the cast. Expect the return of Nelson News Tonight—and if you don’t know what that is… well, we won’t spoil it for you.
What audiences said about our last show:
“That was such an amazing show! Maybe the best I’ve seen in Nelson, honestly. Please do it again!”
“I haven’t laughed that much in a long time.”
“We loved it so so much and can’t wait to see the next show!”
“PEOPLE IN THE BATHROOM CAN”T STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW GOOD THE SHOW IS!!!! AHHH!!!!!”
The Cast:
Jaymes Bowman
Michelle Hart
Emma Hill
Ruby Horton
Kait Hundt-Lippett
Ruth Krulitsky
Jonathan Ramos

With special guest, Jackie Atkins!

Directed by Michelle Hart
This 90-minute production, including an intermission, features mature content—parental discretion is advised.
Due to the incredible response to our last show, we’re thrilled to add a second performance! Don’t miss your chance to catch us at the Capitol Theatre on May 15 or May 27

Nelson Communiy Band Spring Concert
2025-05-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson First Baptist Church, 611 5th Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 2X1, Canada
May 27th Spring Concert will include a great variety of music, from a 5 movement concerto to selections from Pirates of the Caribbean, from a rousing march to an odd mis-stepped 11/8 number, and much in between!
The 30 piece band is very pleased to be featuring the premiers of Keith Todd’s latest composition! This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity!
The concert will be at 7:30 pm, doors open at 7:00. Tickets are $15, with youth 18 and under free, sold at the door at 611 Fifth St., The First Baptist Church. Cash only, thank you.

Color Me Happy: Youth Painting Workshops
2025-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Parson Hall, Box 12, Parson, BC
Color Me Happy is a guided painting workshop series for youth with local artist Trina Wolfenden. Trina specializes in acrylic painting and she has a special talent for adding in splashes of color and happy into everything she does. She will guide youth through the painting process and encourage them to express their own feelings of “happy” and “joy”. All materials are provided to paint 8″x10″ acrylic paintings. Each week will be a new theme and a new painting, Trina will base these off of feedback from our young painters.

Ok Dope! Stand-up Comedy Show @ Backroads Brewing
2025-05-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Backroads Brewing, 460 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L4H8, Canada
BACK TO BACK SHOWS! OK, DOPE is proud to present BRITTANY LYSENG (The Debaters, CBC, JFL, Roast Battle Canada) Live at Backroads Brewing Co! Featuring Erin Woods and Hosted by Nash Park! Brittany Lyseng is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster. She has appeared on CTV’s Roast Battles Canada, CBC’s New Wave of Stand-Up Comedy, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, CTV’s The Stand-Up Show with Jon Dore, and guest appearances on CBC Radio’s The Debaters. Most recently, she was featured in Reader’s Digest magazine and received a nomination at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards.

Spring Fling FREE Thursdays
2025-05-29 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.

Sarah Orton at Grist and Mash Brewery
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Grist and Mash Brewery, 345 Wallinger Ave, Kimberley, BC, V1AZE3
LIVE MUSIC: Thursday May 29th 7-9pm Sarah Orton returns to the Pine Box Stage at Grist & Mash Brewery.
https://www.sarahortonvoice.com/music

Sarah’s early exposure to mainstream pop music as a child of the 90s, the blues and rock’n’roll cassette tapes on rotation in the Ford Bronco driven by her hippy parents, and her enigmatic Russian Doukhobor ancestry—a heritage preserved through psalm singing—all had a significant impact shaping her musical journey. Developing singing and performance as a profoundly spiritual and creative form of expression.

Because of this, she has forged varying paths in the music industry as a versatile and dynamic vocalist, songwriter, nascent producer, and diverse collaborator. The fruits of her labour can be heard in the alt-soul 4-piece collective Penny Shades, with two self-produced EP’s backed by FACTOR Canada and Creative BC, and performances at Kootenay Summer Festival favourites Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival, Starbelly Jam, and Nelson International Music Festival.
No stranger to the big stage, Orton can also be found supporting vocals in nationally renowned electro-folk act Moontricks; Headlining numerous music festivals and sold-out venues in Western Canada, such as Vancouvers legendary Commodore Ballroom, Winnipeg Folk Fest, Shambhala Music Festival, Constellation Festival, and Rifflandia.
With a full solo album brewing behind the scenes and a summer of festival shows ahead, you’ll be glad to have stumbled onto the powerful and soulful timbre of Sarah in her most cherished place: song

DOOM COCOON, NEVER PLENTY, BITTER//WASHED
2025-05-29 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
a night of garage psych rock!
DOOM COCOON – vancouver garage psych
NEVER PLENTY – psych rock from vancouver
BITTER//WASHED – garage punk from rossland

A Cappella Love
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
The Twin Rivers Community Choir presents:
A Cappella Love!
Come join us as we sing many A Cappella favourites old and new…from Doo Wop to Canadian favourites to World music and everything in between!
Adults $20 / Students $10
May 30 & May 31, 7PM
Brilliant Cultural Centre, Castlegar.

13th Annual Tiny Lights Festival
2025-05-30 19:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 2025-06-01 01:00 (America/Vancouver)
Welcome to Tiny Lights. If you have never been before, this video will give you a feel for what we are all about. If you have been, it will bring back all the feels. Please explore the other wonderful year-round programs we run to support artists.
Tiny Lights Ignites- Artist Professional Development
Tiny Lights InSight Video Series
Tiny Lights ReNew Collaborations
Tiny Lights Tech Mentorship Program
Tiny Lights Photography Mentorship Program

Tiny Lights returns in the spring of 2025, presenting our carefully curated mix of music, mountains, and makers. We are thrilled to welcome you all back to our Tiny Lights Family here in Ymir. As always, we aren’t getting any bigger, only better as our tiny town can only hold so much awesome.
We look forward to seeing you all again here in Ymir to start your summer with us!
We are so grateful for everyone who has supported our little festival this year.

SUMMER STARTS HERE!
IMAGINE TINY LIGHTS, TOGETHER…
THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, CHOOSE YOUR OWN FESTIVAL ADVENTURE!

DINOSAUR FIGHT w/ SAM MATTHEWS
2025-05-30 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2025-05-31 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!

Corazón Vocal Ensemble presents: HEARTLINES
2025-05-31 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-31 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Corazón’s final performance of the 2024/2025 season. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of choral music, featuring special guests: Solstice Vocal Ensemble.
VENUE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE IS THE NELSON UNITED CHURCH
Main floor tickets: $21
Balcony tickets: $16
**Door tickets are $25 for the main floor and $20 for the balcony, subject to availability
Tickets purchased by phone or online through the website will be held for pick up at the door of the UNITED CHURCH prior to the performance. Doors open 20 minutes before each performance.

Abby Wilson Book Launch
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Author and artist Abby Wilson, who runs the popular website West Kootenay Hiking, has just published a brand new hiking book for the area. She’ll launch the guidebook West Kootenay Hiking on Saturday, May 31 at 7:30pm in a multimedia presentation at the Nelson Pubic Library. The book features 77 of the best hiking trails in the West Kootenay region of southeast British Columbia and features clear layouts, detailed topographic maps, and elevation profiles. The launch event will include breathtaking slides showing some of the trails as well as some background about Wilson’s journey from blog to book. There will be plenty of time for questions, and Otter Books will be on hand with copies for sale.
