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Speaker Series with Melanie Mercier

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

Join us at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre at 6 pm on Wednesday, April 24th for a conversation with landscape horticulturist Melanie Mercier about how we can rethink traditional ornamental gardens. Melanie will discuss efforts to counter the alarming trend of beneficial pollinator populations and native plant decline. We’ll learn some easy steps to […]

Free

Vera Maloff Book Launch

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

In a time of war and division, Vera Maloff’s newly published book on one man’s pacifist convictions has never been so relevant. That one man was Vera’s grandfather. They Called Him a Radical: The Memoirs of Pete Maloff and the Making of a Doukhobor Pacifist is a collection of his memoirs, written while under house arrest for […]

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, 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 […]

$5

FOREST RAY W/ GUESTS

The Flying Steamshovel Inn & Gastropub 2003 2nd Ave, Rossland, BC, Canada

Forest Ray is a psychedelic rock project whose dedication to analog recording has harboured a darker, older and more intimate sound. Forest Ray’s music combines guitar-driven psychedelic rock with tinges of raw synth-laced post-punk, Tropicalia flute and uninhibited performances that embody the garage punk aesthetic that fueled the group’s creation

$15

Dance Medicine Retreat

The Sentinel 5278 Amundsen Road, Kaslo, BC, Canada

Join the founder of Dance the Medicine, Bernice Raabis, and SOMA’s, Nadine Wildwood, for this DANCE MEDICINE RETREAT. We will weave dance, live DJ music, sound healing, and yoga together for a restorative getaway at the iconic Sentinel nature spa. Immerse yourself in a full-day retreat, where together we sink into relaxation, eat delicious food, and dance, dance […]

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Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

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 […]

$80

Collage Journalling workshop

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

Unleash your creativity and the power of self-expression as you explore the art of collage journalling. Celebrate every colourful moment of your wild life, guided by facilitator Fern Van Horne. This workshop is FREE but pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Please email [email protected] to register.

Free

Faceless Dolls workshop series

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

The Faceless Dolls campaign, created by the Native Women’s Association of Canada, was launched in March 2012 to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and of the impact this tragedy has on communities across Canada. The project builds on the work of Gloria Larocque’s ‘Aboriginal Angel Doll Project.’ Join Nelson Museum […]

Free

Peggy Black Gallery Show

601 1st Ave, Fernie BC

Join us for the Opening Reception of "THE ESSENCE OF LANDSCAPES", a multi-media exhibit by Peggy Black!

ECHO PEAKS FESTIVAL PRESENTS: 538 STREET w/ THREE BIRD STONE

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

Attention! The first annual Echo Peaks Festival will be taking Nelson by storm April 25-27th. With grassroots organizing at its core, Echo Peak’s is a testament to the spirit of the Kootenay community and beyond. BC artists unite at local Nelson venues, transforming the town into a musical playground. From the best of hard hitting […]

$25

HARD LEATHER HONEY

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

HARD LEATHER HONEY CAD$25.00 Join us for the first issue of Hard Leather Honey in NELSON! This show is drag, burlesque, and chaos for audiences who want to see weird shit. And it’s a daytime show for those folks who like early bedtimes! Come see what happens when local favourites team up with two of Kelowna’s most badass queens! Featuring: […]

$25

Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter

Torchlight Brewing Co. 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC

Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!