VACANT LOT
2024-01-20 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.

G Rated: A Musical Puppet Show
2024-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
CAPITOL FAMILY SERIES
Tickets $10
A 60 minute puppet show musical for kids aged 10-13 and their parents about puberty, identity, confidence, LGBTQ2SIA and consent. The show gently introduces these themes in an approachable medium with relatable characters and catchy tunes!

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time
2024-01-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-30 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.

Weak Layers w/ Katie Burrell Q & A
2024-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, BC, BC V1L 4G3, Canada
Join us at the Nelson Civic Theatre to welcome Revelstoke based director, Katie Burrell for a special screening of her new ski comedy, ‘Weak Layers’. Tuesday pricing does not apply for this special event.
Three party-loving best friends set out to win a ski-movie competition. An uproarious comedy that takes on the male-dominated ski industry.

Indigenous Reads Book Club
2024-01-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Embark on a learning journey with us! We will be reading books exploring the truth of Indigenous history and stories. Come to one or come to all and learn the richness of Indigenous culture. New learners welcome, at the Nelson Public Library.
MMIWG2S (Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit) – Surviving the City by Tasha Spillet – January 24
Residential Schools – Five Little Indians by Michelle Good – February 21
Indigenous History – This Place: 150 Years Retold – March 20
Indigiqueer – Johnny Appleseed by joshua whitehead – April 17
Indigenous Humour – Prairie Chicken Dance Tour by Dawn Dumont – May 22

Workshop: Curate Art at Home
2024-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
Learn the art of curation and transform your living spaces into personalized galleries with this hands-on workshop, “Curate Art At Home” This class, hosted in the inspiring gallery space, is designed to show you the skills and knowledge to curate art within the comfort of your own home.Workshop Highlights:Guided Exploration: You’ll be guided through the basic principles of displaying artworks. Explore the art of storytelling through arrangement, considering balance, contrast, and harmony to create a visual narrative that resonates with your style.Salon-Style Mastery: You’ll learn the art of creating a salon-style gallery wall. Discover the magic behind combining diverse artworks into a cohesive and visually appealing collection.Practical Application: You’ll put theory into practice. Gain hands-on experience in arranging, rearranging, and experimenting with various layouts.Personalized Consultations: You are encouraged to submit photos of a wall or space in your home that requires artistic intervention. Receive personalized recommendations and insights during the workshop, ensuring you leave with a plan tailored to your space and taste.Q&A Session: You’ll engage in a Q&A session where participants can get advice, share their challenges, and benefit from the collective wisdom of the group.Who Should Attend:Art enthusiasts, interior decor aficionados, and anyone eager to incorporate a touch of artistic flair in their living spaces. No prior art knowledge is necessary.Entry fee: $25

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-01-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-01-31 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!

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
2024-01-25 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.

Robbie Burns Night
2024-01-25 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall’s perennially-popular Robbie Burns Night celebrates the Bard with bagpipes, haggis and fun for auld folk and bairns and everyone in between. This free event requires only the contribution of a bit-o-scran—a potluck dish—and yer fine auld selves.

Artist Talk with Carol Wallace
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join Carol Wallace for the launch of the Give or Take a Few Million Years exhibition catalogue, and for an artist talk. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited.
Give or Take a Few Million Years invites the viewer to experience a visual anthology of stories found in the rocks. Geologic imagery is stitched and inked on layers of silk organza, magnified minerals of local bedrock are projected onto the gallery wall, biomorphic shapes are sculpted onto fractured rock, and ink drawings remind us that a rock is much more than its exterior surface.

Mariel Buckley Duo
2024-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
Trail & District Arts Council and Blizzard Music Festival present country/alt-folk singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley on Thursday, January 25 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre.
Unapologetically genuine, wry, and soft-hearted – Mariel Buckley aims to find herself squarely on the fringes: singing and writing songs for the underdog.
Her candor and magnetic live show have been charming listeners across North America with some impressive accolades on the way, including Roots Artist of the Year (Western Canadian Music Awards, 2019), and taking home the grand prize of $100,000 from the year long Project Wild commercial radio artist contest.

Blizzard Festival
2024-01-25 19:30 - 2024-01-27 00:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland, Rossland, British Columbia
Blizzard Music Fest runs annually, the last weekend of January. This year’s festival starts on January 25th and runs through until January 28th. Blizzard will be taking place at multiple locations around the lovely city of Rossland. Check their Facebook for updates!
Get your ticket and more info here.

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2023
2024-01-26 19:00 - 2024-01-27 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
3-DAY PASS – LIMITED AVAILABILITY – CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT (250)352-6363 TO BOOK – $63. Single Night Ticket – $26
Online ticket sales commence Nov. 1 at 9:00am
The Capitol Theatre, Nelson B.C
7:00 PM each day

THE ROYAL ART THROWDOWN
2024-01-26 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
It’s an art battle with two rounds featuring three artists at a time going head to head with one hour to create a piece of art! The crowd votes and raffle tickets can be bought to support the artists and win the pieces made that night!
Brought to you by Paradise Painting!

Neon Steve Pleasensations
2024-01-26 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Neon Steve – Performing Pleasensations
With Special Guests:
Pineo & Loeb
Rowly

Neon Steve w/Pineo & Loeb Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-01-26 22:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub, in Nelson, Presents
Pleasensations Set
Starring:
Neon Steve

Special Guests
Pineo & Loeb
Rowly
Friday January 26th 10pm till 2am
19+

Met Opera: Carmen
2024-01-27 09:55 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
The Met celebrates the new year with a new production of one of opera’s most popular works. Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, reinvigorating the classic story of deadly passion with a staging that moves the action to the present day, amid a band of human traffickers. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads a powerhouse quartet of stars in the touchstone role of the irresistible femme fatale, alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen’s lover Don José, soprano Angel Blue as the devoted Micaëla, and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as the swaggering Escamillo.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

Family Literacy Day at the Nelson Museum
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Ginia Jmieff will be visiting the Museum and reading her latest book ‘Follow Me to the Golden Tree’ and other great children’s titles for Family Literacy Day! This event is FREE and open to the public, no registration is required.

Rossland Winter Carnival at the Museum
2024-01-27 10:00 - 2024-01-28 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
We’re celebrating Rossland Winter Carnival with outdoor, family-friendly activities all weekend!
Drop by the museum between 10 am and 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, January 27-28th to get lost in our snow maze, enter our annual snowman-building competition, test your daring on our toboggan run, sip a hot drink, savour some maple taffy, and soak up the warmth of our campfire!
Entry by donation all weekend.

More info and full schedule: www.rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2024/carnival

The Royal Art Throwdown – Round 3
2024-01-27 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
We’re back for Round 3 of ‘The Royal Art Throwdown’!!!
For our first event in 2024 we will have 6 new local artists up on stage doing their thing!
If you haven’t caught a Throwdown before this is how it plays out.
Two heats of three artists will take to the stage throughout the night and will have one hour to create their masterpiece. They will have the options of using a canvas provided but really its pretty open forum for whatever they want to create. After the hour is up, you (the crowd) will judge your favorite and the winner will go through to the grand final in March for some major prizes.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase with your chance to win the art pieces created on the night with all money raised going STRAIGHT TO THE ARTISTS!!!!
There will also be some interactive fun and your favorite DJ – Mr Paradise spinning some phat beats.
It’s fun, it’s silly and it’s out right incredible watching the artists do their thing so get around it. No table bookings so if you want a seat get there early. It will be busy.
Our artists for Round 2 will be………
Erin Shuttleworth
Alden Bothamley
Pippa Kane
Kat Wright
LAra De GArie
Hannah Leslie
Thanks to our sponsors and donors
Paradise Painters
The Royal
Oso Negro
Beauties
Ripping Giraffe
Urban Legends
Buddys Place
Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism
Nelson District Arts Council
Whitewater Ski Resort
Mallards Sports
Nelson Farmers Supply
Kootenay Co-Op
Big ups Nelly
Catcha at the Throwdown.
xx Mr Paradise

Tamar Ilana & Ventanas
2024-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Live at The Langham! Join us on Sunday January 28th at 7:00 pm for a night of live music with Tamar Ilana & Ventanas fresh off their international tour. Tickets $25 at Sunnyside or Willow or email langham@netidea.com to reserve.

Rewired by Sab Curtis
2024-01-29 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Exhibition Opening Date: January 29, 2024
Artist Live Painting Demo @ The Josie Hotel: February 2, 2024 at 4PM
Artist Talk @ VISAC: February 10, 2024 at 3 PM. Registration required and opening soon. Light refreshments to be provided.
Exhibition Closing Date: March 7, 2024
Gallery Hours: Mon-Thu @ 12pm-4pm

Artist Statement
“My adventures mold me and each canvas becomes my journal to translate what I discover through my wanders. My art practice began as a way to feel nurtured by nature’s magnificence when I was experiencing physical and cognitive limits due to injury, and it continues to immerse me in what I love most.”

Tamar Ilana & Ventanas
2024-01-29 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
Tamar Ilana & Ventanas is a six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble fronted by powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana and featuring the city’s finest world musicians. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they reimagine Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves, and mix contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads with original compositions.

Tamar Ilana & Ventanas
2024-01-29 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
This 6 piece all-star world music ensemble from Toronto is fronted by powerhouse Jewish-indigenous vocalist/dancer Tamar Ilana. They will transport you into the Mediterranean world of Flamenco and Gypsy music and waken memories of love and passion. Please join us for this extraordinary concert at the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay. Tickets are sold in advance at the Crawford Bay Market and on our website artconnect.cc.

Tamar llana and Ventanas at For-rest Retreat
2024-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | For-rest Retreat, 8960 British Columbia 6, Salmo, V0G 1Z0, Canada
Join us in the yurt at For-rest Retreat on July 30th at 7:30pm.
Ventanas is a six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble fronted by powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana (Jewish-Indigenous) and featuring the city’s finest world musicians. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they reimagine Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves, and mix contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads with original compositions.

Snowed in Comedy Tour 2024
2024-01-30 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Snowed in Comedy Tour 2024
Tickets: $50 plus fees
Senior: $40 plus fees
The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned into a Canadian success story,
celebrating its fifteenth year. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy
tour in Canada. Playing in 70 cities this year, coast to coast. In a market still
dominated by American acts, with American TV credits, a small Canadian
comedy tour has managed to succeed. Like the Tragically Hip they have done it
by touring and making more and more people laugh, year after year. The tour
has now performed in Australia, The US, France, and Switzerland. The tour has
received numerous standing ovations.
Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show
with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone.
Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn is joined by the Great Canadian Laugh Off
winner, Paul Myrehaug and 6 time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee,
Pete Zedlacher. We are proud to announce that Erica Sigurdson with over 70
appearances on the Debaters, will be joining us. Don’t miss out on the comedy
show called “Better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “Delivers a Flurry of
Laughs”.
Erica Sigurdson
70+ appearances on the Debaters
Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Just for Laughs
Halifax Comedy Festival
Pete Zedlacher
6-time nominee of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up
Winner of Sirius XM’s Top Comic
8 appearances at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival
Halifax And Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Dan Quinn
Winner of Canadian Competition at Just for Laughs
Opened for Rob Schneider, Russell Peters
Best of Fest Moncton Comedy Festival
TV Special on Check TV, Comedy Network
Paul Myrehaug
CBC’s the Debaters
$25,000 Great Canadian Laugh off winner
Just For Laughs, Comedy Now on CTV

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
2024-01-31 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.

Tamar Ilana and Ventanas concert
2024-01-31 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall presents the six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble Tamar Ilana and Ventanas. These four-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominees perform in more than 20 languages as they interweave flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music, and their own original compositions. For more information or for tickets go to taghumhall.ca or at Eddy Music or taghum Shell.
