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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

Small Town Artillery Collective

Vallican Whole Community Centre 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, Canada

THE SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY COLLECTIVE is the moniker under which brothers Tom & Derek van Deursen release and perform their signature style of music. Their live show is a crackling good time, full of emotional dynamics, trumpet and violin earworms, guitarmonies and feeling. 2024’s touring outfit is 6 strong, featuring Kyle Vaughan (Year Of The […]

$25

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18

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 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC […]

$80

Anything Goes! Collage with Michelle Oakley

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

Avante garde? Political? Whimsical? Anything goes in this collage workshop with artist Michelle Oakley, inspired by Judy Wapp’s exhibition VisuAlchemy and hosted by the Nelson Museum. These workshops are FREE and all materials are supplied. You can attend one or both workshops, but separate pre-registration is required. Please use the links below. May 16 Signup Form […]

Free

THE UNBRANDED w/ GUESTS

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

From honky tonks to dive bars, THE UNBRANDED are an original country band formed in the farm lands of Chilliwack B.C. Influenced by the Bakersfield sound of California and the attitude from the outlaws in Texas. Writing original songs from personal experiences and bringing them to stages and dancefloors everywhere!

$15

SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY W/ GUESTS

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

Small Town Artillery Collective (STAC) is an original sextet from the Pacific Northwest, with hubs in Vancouver, Saltspring Island, Kaslo, Lillooet and Victoria. They play pretty good and often interesting rock and roll music. Join them Thursday, May 16th in Rossland for a ripping good time.

$20

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!

SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY

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

Small Town Artillery is a rock and roll band helmed by brothers Tom and Derek van Deursen. Originally from Kaslo, British Columbia, Tom and Derek have been playing together for over 20 years, with Small Town Artillery as their flagship project for the past 10. They are a band that is hard to define, but […]

$20

May Days 2024

Vimy Park, Kaslo BC, Canada

A three day long celebration of the return of summer – May Days takes place Saturday, May 18 through to Monday, May 20th in Kaslo, BC.  Events happen all over town including music and vendors in Vimy Park, Logger Sports, the Snow n Shine Car Show, Sk8 Jam and more!

Free

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