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Ora Cogan Live in Nelson with Sarah Orton and Sauly Prior

Nelson Squash and Social Lounge 330 Baker st, Nelson

Friday May 24th 2024 at the Nelson Squash Club Social Lounge, upstairs at 330 Baker St 20$ at the door, 7PM In support of her acclaimed album Formless and part of her 2024 world tour: Ora Cogan https://oracogan.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/1gGoQORTeRJPQ7fZrqJGMq… Over the years, Cogan has steadily crafted a gothic and cinematic approach to alt country and […]

$20

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band

Finley’s Bar $ Grill 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, Canada

White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill with another night of great dance music-  classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat and the Beatles  plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed  originals. Suggested Cover $10.

Dandelion Festival

A one day spring festival to celebrate the well being of ourselves and our communities. Live music, artisan market, amazing workshops, talks fun and interesting activities for everyone.

Free

Kootenay EcoFest

Bear Spring Eco Retreat 5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley

A celebration of sustainable action with local waste reduction solutions, live demonstrations, inspiring learning opportunities, regional food tasting and live music. All happening on our beautiful property, Bear Springs Eco Resort, in Beasley, BC. To book accommodations during the festival, please contact us directly at [email protected].

$40 – $125

Kootenay EcoFest

Bear Spring Eco Retreat 5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley

A weekend celebration of sustainable action with local waste reduction solutions, live demonstrations, inspiring learning opportunities, local wildcrafting skills and live music at Bear Spring Eco Retreat.

$40

Guided Cold War Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, 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 […]

$6 – $8

Keepsake Collage with Melissa Owen

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Creator Melissa Owen will guide you through the creation of a keepsake collage to honour a lost friend, family member, or beloved pet. This Nelson Museum program is FREE – collage materials are provided, participants need to bring a photo of their loved one to be photocopied and used in their project.  The workshop on […]

Free

YÉ DAY FEST: Dare to embrace joie de vivre

Esling Park Spokane St, Rossland

On May 25, 2024, let’s come together and celebrate what characterizes Francophones:  their joie de vivre, a concept we can all identify with!  Whether you speak English, Arabic, Hindi, or French, join theYÉ DAY FEST: Dare to embrace Joie de vivre! With our interactive and family-friendly Francophone-themed challenge area (think giant croissants and larger-than-life poutines!), […]

Shambhala Pre Party Live At Bloom Nightclub

Bloom Nightclub 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Its the 2024 Shambhala Pre Party at Bloom Nightclub!! Saturday May 25th 7PM -2AM Raffle Draw for a Ticket to the Shambhala 2024!! The Earlier you come the more entries you get!!! Huge line up of Electronic Dance Music! Slynk Thomas Workshop Lil Bones Throwbekk Bass cat Before The Sun 19+

$26 – $189

The Latin Lovers live at EcoFest

Bear Spring Eco Retreat 5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley

See The Latin Lovers live at Kootenay EcoFest this Saturday, May 25th! A fiery, wildly entertaining, Latin Band from the West Kootenays. Tickets $40 and must be pre-purchased by May 22. The event includes Evening Talks about our amazing natural world by Craig DeLong, Tyson Ehlers and Shannon Berch. Gate Opens at 7 pm.

$40

PHARM, AK-747’S, Rad Dog

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Noise Cult Productions & The Royal The Holy Trinity is what I’d like to call this show! The Return of Prog Rock titans Pharm with our local road warriors Rad Dog and Vancouvers own punk force AK-747’s! Pharmhttps://pharmband.bandcamp.com/ Rad Doghttps://raddog.bandcamp.com/album/first AK-747’shttps://ak-747s.bandcamp.com/…/i-love-what-youve-done… Advance tickets are $15 available at www.theroyalnelson.com $20 at the door

$20