‘ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚ ਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe ‘ch tharer | a crack in the mirror’ exhibition opening
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
It is easy to get swept up in the beauty of the brightly coloured, intricately patterned fabrics that create ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚ ਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe ‘ch tharer | a crack in the mirror, a visually satiating exhibition by Surrey artist Simranpreet Anand and Conner Singh VanderBeek, which is touring to the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery from October 26, 2024 to February 15, 2025, from the Reach Gallery in Abbotsford. Upon closer inspection, the viewer can see the hardened, curling edges of the fabric panels, proof of the melted plastics contained within.
Anand’s work explores the Sikh and Punjab diaspora, often through textiles, language, and photographs. It examines the traditional role of women in Indian culture and offers a new perspective on the rigid confines of worship.
The exhibition opens on Friday, October 25 from 7-9pm. This event is FREE and open to the public.

MERKULES Live at Bloom Nightclub
2024-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub Presents
Halloween Weekend Extravaganza

MERKULES – Death Row Records – Surrey, BC
www.merkulesmusic.com
With Special Guests:
Di$tinct – The Block Productions – Red Deer, AB
Kolbe Mikah – Hallowed Sound Studios – Nelson, BC

19+

ANCIIENTS, BISON, SEVERED ARM
2024-10-25 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

HALLOWEEN: Boynothome Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-10-25 22:00 - 2024-10-26 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub Presents:
Boynothome – Rossland BC
Jaxzen Marion better known as BoyNotHome is a genre bending artist, and producer hailing from the mountains of Rossland, BC, Canada. He started producing on Ableton in 2021 thanks to his long time friend and collaborator, INNOCENT. BoyNotHome will always leave you impressed and stunned, whether it’s his crazy mind melting original music or his stage presence. His work and live performances are something to behold. Releasing on notable labels such as Deep Dark and Dangerous, Sleeveless Records and Wavecraft Collective, Jaxzen’s music is no stranger to the large sound systems and stages. Seeing consistent support from Skream, Mala, Excision, Barclay Crenshaw, Sicaria, Eazybaked, and more. Keep your eyes peeled, as BoyNotHome is a spectacle to watch for the next coming months.
McSqaim – Rossland BC
Local who has done nothing but strive to keep this scene alive! From throwing his own shows to playing multiple festivals in the BC and Alberta area, you can catch Haimish laying down the law on decks.
Cold Front – Castlegar BC

HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Friday October 25th
10-2AM
19+

Basin Food Fest & Mushroom Marketplace
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nakusp, 608 Broadway Street, Nakusp, British Columbia, V0G 1R0, Canada
Calling all local Food Lovers & Fungi Friends

Basin Food Fest & Mushroom Marketplace

Nakusp Arena Saturday Oct 26 10am-2pm

Food & Beverage vendors from across the Columbia Basin & Beyond,
Mushroom themed Artisan marketplace.
Epic Local Speakers, Mushroom Experts, Music, Food Trucks
One-of-a-kind Mushroom Symphony!

Fill your pantry + feed your mind!
$2 donation /admission for musician

This event is part of the Basin Food Summit & Expo, an annual regional food industry event. Learn more: www.basinfood.ca @basinfood #basinfood

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July through Sept.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-10-26 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!

Hallowe'en Family Dance Party
2024-10-26 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
Join us for the second edition of our Hallowe’en Family Dance Party at the Vallican Whole!
Doors open at 6:00pm, music starts soon after.DJ sets by DUBCONSCIOUS and Slocan Valley’s own Luminesce.Party wraps-up at 11pm.
Foodhini’s Food Truck will have meals for sale outdoors, and the Kitchen Witch Cafe will have snack and drinks inside. There’s a cash bar for adults.
Dress warmly for a lantern walk and spooky outdoor installation, plus kids activities and a Halloween movie in the basement.
**ARTISTS WANTED: Installation pieces, lanterns, and performances welcome to contribute to the lantern walk! Email us for more info.
$15/person or $40 for families. Tickets at the door.
Volunteers (and their family) get in for free in exchange for 2 hours of work, before, during or after the event.
Volunteer help is needed for: set-up and decor; door-minding; kitchen shifts; bartending (need Smart Serve); parking attendants; clean-up/tear down; kids space supervision (will be vetted!); lantern walk performers; spooky snack contributions.
To volunteer, PM us or email info (at) vallicanwhole (dot) com.
All welcome! Fun/spooky vibes, costumes encouraged!

Snk̛míp Dig Deeper – Nakusp
2024-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Arrow Lakes Theatre, 90 4 Ave. NW, Nakusp, V0G1R0
Arrow Lakes Theatre, Nakusp
Saturday, October 26th 2024 – 7 pm
Through powerful storytelling and captivating visuals, this documentary sheds light on wetland restoration at a marsh and on reconciliation with the First People of the land, the Sinixt.
Admission: Pay What You Can (suggested $15 per person)

The Vampire Circus
2024-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Western Financial Place, 1777 2 St N, Cranbrook, BC
VAMPIRES DESCEND ON WESTERN FINANCIAL PLACE OCTOBER 26, 2024 FOR THE WORLD-RENOWNED ‘THE VAMPIRE CIRCUS
The Vampire Circus performs for the first time in Cranbrook and brings 90 minutes of innovative and surreal performances by vampires, including acrobatic feats, comical interactions with the audience, tantalizing music, and mesmerizing illusions.
Gather your garlic for a wicked and witty Halloween circus experience unlike any other! Experience the chills of fear and the thrills of joy, laughter and wonder as those who like to stay in the dark take center stage. The family-friendly cirque performance takes place Saturday, October 26th, and is recognized as a “fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque du Soleil” by past press coverage.
Already enjoyed by more than 6 million people around the world, the Vampire Circus comes during Halloween – the spookiest of seasons. Off-the-wall characters and death-defying acrobatic routines push the physical boundaries of human performance to a level that only a vampire can accomplish. Acts of strength, balance and electrifying special effects will leave the audience on the edge of their seats, watching in amazement as vampires’ rule and run the show.
There will also be several costume contests, and they really encourage everyone to dress up!
Don’t miss the family-friendly experience at Western Financial Place on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Doors open at 6pm, show begins at 7pm. Tickets will be available at tickets.cranbrook.ca.

Selkirk College Music Faculty Extravaganza
2024-10-26 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Join us for UNITE & REUNITE, an extraordinary evening of music as twenty Selkirk College music faculty members, both past and present, come together to celebrate 35 years of the Contemporary Music & Technology program—all in support of our students.
This once-in-a-lifetime reunion concert will showcase the exceptional talent of the faculty with timeless classics and original works. It celebrates the rich legacy, lasting friendships, and bright future of the Selkirk College music program.
All performers are generously donating their time and talent, with proceeds from this event directly benefiting Selkirk College music students. Your attendance helps support the next generation of artists.
October 26th, 7:30pm at the Capitol theatre
Adult: $35 Senior: $31.50 Under 30: $10

FABLE. MURDER BY DEATH.
2024-10-26 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
A new narrative burlesque/drag experience!

JJ Wilde w/ FIONN
2024-10-26 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5

Halloween: Smalltown DJ’s Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-10-26 22:00 - 2024-10-27 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Its Halloween Weekend At Bloom Nightclub!!
Saturday Oct 26th
SMALLTOWN DJs
Soup
LAW
The time has come for the best party of the year! Smalltown DJs (Calgary) LAW (Kelowna) and DJ Soup (Pagoda Stage) are playing our legendary yearly extravaganza with crazy spooky custom video and prizes for best costume including a grand prize of a FREE snowboard from Ripping Giraffe! This party sells out every year an this will be no exception!

COSTUME CONTEST for a SNOW BOARD sponsored by RIPPING GIRAFFE!!!
10PM-2AM
19+

Intermediate Handbuilding: Bathroom Countertopware with Natural Impressions (Sept 15-Oct 27)
2024-10-27 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Incorporate natural elements such as flowers and grasses to create a set of bathroom countertopware. Participants must have previously taken a hand building class or be a Trail Pottery Studio member.
Participants Will Create:
1 Toothbrush Jar, 1 small water cup, Soap Dish with Feet, Bathroom Jar with Lid, Soap Pump Bottle, Watch and Ring Tray

About Lana Jamieson of Black Earth Ceramics:
Lana is the potter behind Black Earth Ceramics. She has a BFA from Concordia University where she majored in Studio Arts with a Concentration in Ceramic Sculpture. While in Montreal, Lana fell in love with pottery, while studying privately with Iranian master potter Mahmoud Baghaeian. She has a studio in her home in Rossland where she creates pottery which she sells in several shops. Lana has taught several ceramics workshops in schools, at peoples homes, and at the Rossland Museum. Lana also has a Bachelor of Education with a focus on teaching fine arts and currently works as a teacher for SD 20.

Workshop Fees:
$270 for VISAC members (or $300 for non-members)
Supplies:
$20 for clay, to be paid in cash or by e-transfer on the first day of class.

Workshop Dates:
Sunday afternoons
September 15 – October 27, 2024
1:00pm – 3:30pm

Minimum 4 students, with a maximum of 8.
Youth ages 16-18 are welcome to participate, with parental consent.

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

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/intermediate-handbuilding-bathroom-countertopware-with-natural-impressions-sept-15-oct-27

Halloween Night: A Musical For Kids
2024-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Get your costumes ready and get into the spirit of Halloween with Mister Mojo’s original family friendly musical, HALLOWEEN NIGHT. Chronicling Mister Mojos eventful night where he and his friends stumble upon a Monster Party in the dark woods, this production is full of twists, turns, laughter and music that the whole family will love. Join us at 3pm, Oct 27 at the Capitol Theatre and get dressed up!

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-10-27 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

Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)
2024-10-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls, glitter dioramas and marker pull art.

These classes get MESSY, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint, salt, glue and many more materials will be used. One caregiver per child (or group of children) is required.
About the Instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday mornings
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
9:00am-9:45am or 10:00am-10:45am

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

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

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)
2024-10-29 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):
Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art.

This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades K-3.

About the instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday afternoons
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

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

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8

‘Epiphany Bakes’ book launch
2024-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Favourite local bakery Epiphany Cakes has put out a gorgeous cookbook, Epiphany Bakes, on sale now in the Shop! Full of great recipes, lush photography, and stories of the friends, customers and staff that make the bakery what it is, this book is sure to become a Nelson classic. Come celebrate with Melissa at the Nelson Museum!

The Social Tango Experience
2024-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
The Trail & District Arts Council presents The Social Tango Experience, a beautiful immersive evening of dance, music, and film all the way from Argentina, as part of the Performing Arts Trail series, on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre.
Come experience an authentic, Argentinian immersive experience, as you discover the history of tango through dance and original music all to a backdrop of photographs and film. An evening in the heart of Buenos Aires… in Trail!
Be it the music, the passion, or the sense of connection, tango has won the hearts of dancers around the globe. This spectacular one-of-a-kind experience celebrates the art of tango with ten exceptional dancers bringing a love story to life with the rhythm of their steps. All accompanied by four musicians and two singers, who reproduce the traditional melodies of the milonga, both a South American musical genre and a popular, social dancing event.
Founded and based in Buenos Aires , the Social Tango Project’s mission is to share the social value of dance, celebrating the tango community through performance, music, and film. If you are a tango dancer, be prepared to be invited on stage to join in the fun.
Watch the trailer https://youtu.be/nHuOYSjDz80.
“A… journey to the heart of tango.” – La Nación
“… this show transforms those who go to see it… a beautiful audiovisual experience…” – Revol Dance Magazine
70 min – no intermission.
Photos by Paola Evelina and Jen Derbach.
Single tickets are $40. Under 30 years is $20.
6-show pass $168 or Pick Your Own season by becoming a Patron Member for $25 and get 20% off Trail Arts Council presentations and other benefits. All tickets available online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-10-30 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!

Family Story Time
2024-10-31 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories!
All ages welcome.

Halloween at NMAG!
2024-10-31 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Put on your costumes and drop by the museum to get a fun Halloween themed button from our spooky staff and volunteers. Come up to the 2nd floor museum for a spine-chilling story with Nicole Purvis and don’t forget to enter the children’s costume contest!

Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
2024-10-31 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.

HALLOWEEN 2024 w/ SALEMTRIALS, THE DREGGS, DEAD AFTER DARK
2024-10-31 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-11-01 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. Take to the dance floor to burn off the candy and drive away those ghosts of Halloween past. New numbers brighten up the band’s great collection of classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry and The Beatles. Not forgetting those quirky Kootenay- themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.
