Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-01-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-01-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Christie Lee’s Hall, 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, V1L3L3, Canada
Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?

We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.

The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.

Dancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.

Tango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.

Please bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.

5$ donation

Where to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave., in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.

Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6
Maps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it!

Met Opera: Nabucco
2024-01-06 09:55 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Ancient Babylon comes to life in a classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

Salon of the Arts
2024-01-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Kick off the New Year with Art! The North Kootenay Lake Arts Council invites everyone to join in celebrating local artists at the Salon of The Arts exhibit at the Langham Galleries. Show opens Saturday January 6th at 7pm…come and enjoy local arts, cake, and refreshments.

LIVE LOOPING SHOWCASE
2024-01-06 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Featuring Jaq Tofaro, Rob Gonlin and thisissami::raw
FREE

CKCA GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP
2024-01-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help.
These grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin.
To learn more about these grants and how to apply, attend one of our FREE grant-writing workshops. The sessions all take place online through Zoom. See the schedule for all sessions here.
REGISTER FOR TODAY’S SESSION HERE.
Before you attend a session, we encourage you to watch the following video. Then come to the session with your questions.
VIEW THIS VIDEO BEFORE ATTENDING A SESSION.
If you have questions about your specific project, rather than the programs themselves, contact us directly instead of asking them during a session.

OPEN MIC COMEDY
2024-01-10 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Open mic comedy with a seasonal flair!
To sign up visit @kootenaycomedy on instagram!
$5 at the door

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
2024-01-11 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 15 – 18
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

JAZZ NIGHT w/ THREE BIRD STONE
2024-01-11 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Upbeat Jazz with Jaq Tofaro on keys, Erick Sasaki on drums, and Kiyo Elkuf on sax!

Djembe Grand Master Michael Taylor workshop
2024-01-12 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall invites folks to start the year off on a new beat with two workshops and a concert. Djembe drum Grand Master Michael Taylor offers afternoon and evening workshops (3:30 – 5pm and 7 – 8:30pm). Taylor is the Director of the Chicago branch of the Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy and the founder of Holy Goat Percussion. There is also a concert on Saturday, January 13 at 7pm.

LVR Student Art Show Opening
2024-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Check out new work by LVR student artists at the Nelson Public Library, meet the makers, and mingle!

Three Skeleton Key & Sorry, Wrong Number – Freezing Point Play Reading Series
2024-01-12 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Black Productions Presents Freezing Point: A Play Reading Series

Three Skeleton Key (Radio Play)
Georges G Toudouze
Sorry, Wrong Number (Radio Play)
Lucille Fletcher
Directed by Darren Fuss
Cast TBA soon

Friday, January 12, 2024
7:30pm
Nelson United Church
10$ donation at the door

What exactly is a play reading?

A play reading is the most basic version of a play. Actors deliver their lines directly from the script with minimal direction and movement, but in character and with gusto. There are no technical elements such as props, costumes or lighting, but someone reads the stage directions aloud to give the audience the context for each scene.

(from What’s a Play Reading and Why is it Cool? By Andrew Kleindon)

Jesus Christ Superstar
2024-01-12 19:30 - 2024-01-14 21:30, 2024-01-18 19:30 - 2024-01-20 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Key City Theatre, 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6H4, Canada
“Jesus Christ Superstar,” directed by Brenda Burley. Comprising an exceptionally talented local cast and crew, Jesus Christ Superstar is a tale of betrayal, fear, frustration, and sacrifice set to some of the most memorable music ever composed.

ACTING LIKE BLACK SABBATH
2024-01-12 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
The Kootenays’ premier tribute to the Founding Fathers of Heavy Metal: Acting Like Black Sabbath is playing at the Royal on January 12!

Djembe Grand Master Michael Taylor concert
2024-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Michael Taylor, who is also offering two workshops on January 12, is the Director of the Chicago branch of the Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy and the founder of Holy Goat Percussion. This will be a joyful and unforgettable concert. Tickets online or at Eddy Music and Taghum Shell.

Bill Usher and The Space Heaters: The Good Getting Older Tour
2024-01-13 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Bill Usher: the Good Getting Older Tour – CAPITOL SEASON
Adult $30
30 and Under $27
With his rare gift of communicating “good-getting-older” life experiences into memorable songs and humorous stories, Bill Usher creates an evening in the theatre that brings the gener- ations together in a head-nodding appre- ciation of those universal truths that happen in families as some grow up while others grow old.

GIANT WATER BUG, THE GRAVY TRAIN
2024-01-13 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Non stop music as Giant Water Bug and Gravy Train cycle members in and out for a perfect unstoppable set!

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time
2024-01-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life?
The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes.
Children ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.)
These classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well.
When:
12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options
10:00 am – 10:45 am
11:00 am – 11:45 am
12-week series: January 16-April 16, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
16-week series: January 16-May 14, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Where:
VISAC Gallery
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Community Building downtown
Class fee: $80 for 12 weeks, or $100 for 16 weeks, per child.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
2024-01-17 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club, facilitated by comic artist Erin Shuttleworth, encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and 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: Jan 17-May 22, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Age: 7 – 10
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (Jan – May); or $10 drop-in per youth
Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building
Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

NELSON POETRY SLAM
2024-01-17 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
An open mic poetry slam featuring poets from nelson and whomever else should show up and sign in!
$5-10 at the door

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14
2024-01-18 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 18-May 23, 2024 (Note that there will be no VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 11 – 14
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

VACANT LOT
2024-01-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-01-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre presents VACANT LOT, a contemporary dance/theatre piece directed and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida.
VACANT LOT is based on the play “SARACHI” by contemporary Japanese theatre artist, Shogo Ota. A long-married couple visit the vacant lot where their house once stood. They innocently share memories (some happy, some not so pleasant) of their life together, of the house, and of their kids. Soon after, they realize how short this life is, and that our existence in the universe is so fragile. The couple deeply questions: what is the meaning of this life?
Frequent artistic collaborators Lindsay Clague and Hiromoto Ida embody the married couple, storytelling through movement, dialogue, and at times, stillness. This work balances on the edge between spoken theatre and dance theatre, exploring elements of both, revealing the loneliness of human existence and our longing to connect to each other and to the universe. While the overarching themes are existential, the play is also filled with delightful comedic moments that tickle the soul.
The production team for VACANT LOT includes John Tucker (sound designer), Sharon Huizinga (lighting designer), Ian Johnston (stage designer), Lindsay Clague (assistant director), and Hannah Stevens (stage manager).
About the company:
Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre was established in 2006 by Hiromoto Ida. Previous works include “SENTAKU” (Vancouver International Dance Festival, and excerpt at World Dance Alliance Global Assembly, York University), “KESSA” (excerpt at the Powell Street Festival, Vancouver), “The Gift” (Vancouver International Dance Festival), and “DETOUR” (part of The Capitol Theatre season series), “BIRTHDAY PRESENT TO MYSELF” and “HOMECOMING” (2020). Hiromoto studied drama and performance at the Tama Art College, Tokyo and has been a professional dancer, actor and producer in Canada for over 25 years. In 2012, he was appointed as the City of Nelson’s Cultural Ambassador.

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-01-19 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 with classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat and The Beatles, plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

THE HILLTIES FAREWELL SHOW
2024-01-19 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Multiple award winning band The Hillties are playing one last show to say thank you to all their fans for years of support. Get you tickets while you still can, these are going to go quick.
