The Twin Rivers Community Choir Concert!
2023-06-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents: ‘CANTARE!’
A fun evening of themed music and song.
June 9 & June 10 – 7PM
Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar.
$15 adults / $10 students. Tickets at the door or in advance at:
Castlegar Realty, Castlegar,
Mountain High Lighting, Castlegar.

40 Words for Yes
2023-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Saint Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, Intersection of Ward and Silica Streets, Nelson
The Kootenay Musical Theatre Society is excited to present Forty Words for Yes, a 40-part choral work by Nelson composer Doug Jamieson. Forty singers, recorded from around the world, including many talented local musicians, sing words that mean ‘yes’ in their mother tongues. Come to St. Saviour’s Church, June 9-11 at the corner of Silica and Ward Streets in Nelson, to hear a 10-minute presentation of the work played on 8 synchronized surround sound stereo systems. Colourful banners by Kootenay artist Alf Crossley enhance the experience.
Admission free; donations in support of endangered languages appreciated.

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS, SINGLE MOTHERS, VARGOUILLE
2023-06-09 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Afternoon of Classical Music
2023-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bonnington Arts Centre, 4th st and 6th Ave, Nakusp, V0G 1R0, Canada
Come Join us Live in Nakusp

Leslie Graham grew up in Nakusp. She has come home to provide us some beautiful music.
She will be accompanied by Paul Dykstra from Kelowna,
Leslie will have a special guest also a past resident of Nakusp Christina Allen(Nolan)
This is the first concert of the Season. Admission at the door.
We look forward to seeing you.

Book Signing: Room at the Inn with Greg Nesteroff
2023-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Otter Books, 398 Baker St, Nelson, V1L 4H5
Pick up a copy of “Room at the Inn: Historic Hotels of British Columbia’s Southern Interior”, signed by local historian and author Greg Nesteroff, who wrote the foreword.
Written by the late Glen A. Mofford, “Room at the Inn” is an illustrated social history profiling 40 historic hotels spread over five regions of the southern interior, revealing the long-forgotten histories of BC’s early hospitality industry.
https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/room-at-the-inn/

3 Great Sopranos
2023-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
An evening with Noemi Kiss, Kathleen Neudorf, and Malaika Horswill, with Christoph Martens on piano. These 3 great sopranos will take you on a musical journey through a variety of genres. 6:30 PM, June 10th, at the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Road, Crawford Bay (east shore Kootenay Lake). This is a lovely, intimate setting for a special evening.

THE UNBRANDED w/ GUESTS
2023-06-10 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, 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!

Learn To Develop Your Own Film
2023-06-11 | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Learn To Develop Your Own Film| With Maxim B. Vidricaire
Are you sick of sending your film out of town to get developed? Learn how to do it yourself! This beginner friendly workshop is open to absolutely anyone who has a roll of film and some curiosity. Leave the class with your developed photos and the confidence to keep developing your own film.Who can take this class?This class is open to anyone aged 16+ who has a roll of film ready to develop. Each person will need to bring in one finished roll of 35mm colour film. Check your roll for a “C-41 process” label, this should be just fine for most Kodak and Fuji colour film. You don’t need to be a professional photographer or an artist. If you’re curious about the process and you’d like to learn, this class is for you.Can I learn how to develop my black and white film in this class?Unfortunately no. The process required to develop colour film and black and white film is quite different. If you’d like to learn how to develop black and white film let us know! We’re always looking to run more workshopsCost: $1559am – 11am then 5pm – 7pm, June 11This class is split into two halves as your film will need to hang dry throughout the day.Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson st.You’ll get:Plenty of one one one time with the instructor. It will only be you and one other person in your class.Your photos developed!The experience and knowledge to skeep developing your own film.

Kootenay Art Connect: Online conversation for BIPOC artists and administrators
2023-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
Join us to tell us your needs and what you can offer to arts and culture in the Kootenays!
If you’re an artist or represent an arts and culture organization in the Kootenays, we want to know how we can support you.
Through a series of online and in-person conversations, together we’ll be exploring questions like:

What are your professional development needs?
How can we help you better network, share knowledge and exchange resources?

Everyone is invited to attend, and the events are free.
ONLINE CONVERSATION FOR BIPOC ARTISTS AND ARTS ADMINISTRATORS
Monday, June 12, 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain
This session is specifically for BIPOC artists and arts administrators. What are our dreams for arts in the Kootenays? What could a regional arts future look like that includes many more voices? What are the particular barriers we face in accessing arts funding and opportunities? This is a space for us to imagine together, discuss our needs and celebrate our offerings. This session is open to artists and administrators who work in any medium.
To save your spot and get on the list for more info, REGISTER HERE.
This session is facilitated by Carla Stephenson, Lead Project Director of Rural Arts Inclusion Lab (RAIL).
View additional options here.

Golden Farmers' Market
2023-06-14 10:00 - 2023-10-01 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Spirit Square, Timberframe Pedestrian Bridge, Golden
Come enjoy some authentic mountain culture! You with find fresh LOCAL produce, honey & baking, preserves, woodwork, soaps/beauty, pottery, jewellery, knitwear, plants & much much more. Including live music.
Wednesdays, Mid-June–Oct., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Music in the Park: Trail
2023-06-15 18:00 - 2023-08-31 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gyro Park, Trail
Great live music in every genre on Thursdays, June 15–Aug. 31, 6–8 p.m. Plus night markets on July 20 & Aug. 17, 5–8.30 p.m.!

2023 Castlegar Peony Show: Celebrating Peonies!
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-18 | Sandman Hotel Castlegar, 1944 Columbia Ave., Castlegar
Celebrate peonies in an enjoyable, relaxed fashion. Bring in blooms and floral arrangements for display. Non-judged show, mini-seminars, free event, draws. Learn about peonies from local enthusiasts!

Tiny Lights Festival
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-18 | Ymir, Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Tiny Lights is delighted to present our carefully curated mix of music, mountains, and makers returning for the 2023 festival. We are thrilled to welcome you all back to our Tiny Lights Family here in Ymir, with shows, workshop and market village. As always, we aren’t getting any bigger, only better as our tiny town can only hold so much awesome.

Slocan Live
2023-06-16 17:00 - 2023-06-17 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Slocan City Hotel, 501 Harold St, Slocan, V0G 2C0
Get ready to start the summer with music and art in the heart of the Kootenays! The Slocan City International Music and Art Fair is back for it’s second year this June 16th-17th. The event will showcase local and international musicians and artists in a vibrant street-dance atmosphere for a weekend to remember hosted by Michael Williams.

‘Unarchived’ Screening in the Bunker!
2023-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Screen Unarchived in the Cold War Bunker on Friday, June 16. Special ticket pricing for members! Tickets available at Eventbrite or at the Front Desk.

In the new feature documentary Unarchived, co-directors Hayley Gray and Elad Tzadok highlight community archives across British Columbia to reveal some of what has been erased from the official record.

The people and places left out of traditional archives and museums are often determined by the dominant power, but as UBC’s Dr. Henry Yu states, “the process of silencing makes a lot of noise.” Local knowledge keepers are undoing these omissions and hand-fashioning a more inclusive history through family photos, newspaper articles and scratchy old VHS tapes.

These different archives tell stories of people building connection through work, play, protest, family and tradition. In so doing, they challenge larger institutions to re-examine and address older narratives that no longer reflect the totality of our shared experience. At the Trans Archive at the University of Victoria, a hidden past is documented and preserved. At the Royal BC Museum, staff work tirelessly to right historical wrongs and find a new path towards restorative justice for Indigenous people.

Through a collage of personal interviews, archival images and footage, and deeply rooted memories, the past, present and future come together, fighting for a space where everyone is seen and everyone belongs. History is what we all make of it.

Unarchived is provided courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada.

Cruisin’ the Columbia Car Show
2023-06-17 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Downtown Esplanade, Trail
West Kootenay Smoke ‘N Steel annual car show downtown Trail from 10:00-3:00. Over 60 trophies in 25 classes, registration fee $20.

Sinixt Confederacy Canoe Journey
2023-06-18 09:00 - 2023-06-19 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
On Sunday, June 18, 2023, join Sinixt Confederacy members in Nelson for free events that celebrate Indigenous peoples and the river and salmon that support them. Paddle out to view pictographs; feast on a community lunch; browse an artisan market; enjoy films, stories and music; hear from expert speakers; and more! View the full agenda at capitoltheatre.ca.

The Art of Brigitte DESBOIS / Holly WOODS
2023-06-20 - 2023-07-30 | Studio Connexion Art Gallery, 203 Fifth Ave. NW., Nakusp
A new series of landscapes by Kootenay artist Brigitte DESBOIS (June 20 to July 8), some done en plein air and others in studio. Artist Holly WOODS (July 12 to 30) from Kelowna, formerly from Nakusp, is presenting a new series of whimsical watercolour & ink.
Studio Connexion Art Gallery is a small cultural space nested in Nakusp. It has been in operation in the summer time mainly and going into its 15th season. 7 Art Exhibitions by talented Canadian Artists painting mainly landscapes and abstract. Artists from the region and across Canada are represented by the owner & curator Anne Béliveau
The 2023 season Starts on May 12th with Master Artist David Langevin who will be showing for the second time his gorgeous colourful scenes from Western Canada. David knows how to bring light in his paintings. He will also facilitate a workshop which is sold out already. Other painters from the region and BC are Richard Brodeur, Brigitte Desbois, Holly Woods, Charlene Duncan, Grace Croughan from Toronto and Bryn Stevenson. Looking forward to have you visit, make the Connexion and perhaps fall in love with the fine artworks we show.

Kootenay Art Connect: In-person West Kootenay gathering
2023-06-20 09:00 - 15:45 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
The event is full and registration is now closed. Email outreach@wkartscouncil.com to be added to the waitlist.
It’s time we had a talk! Join fellow artists, performers, writers and cultural organizers for a meet-up. The West Kootenay Regional Arts Council and Arts BC have partnered to create two gatherings – one in the East Kootenays and one in the West Kootenays.
This will be a great opportunity to participate in professional development activities focused on equity, diversity and justice facilitated by Carla Stephenson of Rural Arts Inclusion Lab. Connect with representatives from the BC Arts Council, Arts BC, and your peers across the sector. Be inspired by artists and organizations as they share their sustainability stories and strategies, and inform WKRAC about your current strengths and obstacles to help us develop responsive regional supports.
Come to create new relationships with artists and arts organizations and strengthen existing ones!
Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon! Lunch is provided.
In-person West Kootenay gathering: Tuesday, June 20, Taghum Hall, Taghum (near Nelson), 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
This is a free event. Where the cost of attendance creates a barrier, WKRAC has limited funds available to support travel and participation.
View additional options here.

Hidden Garden Gallery Summer Season
2023-06-20 10:00 - 2023-09-17 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hidden Garden Gallery, 112 Slocan Ave., New Denver
Weekly exhibits of local and regional artists. Visit our website for details.

REWILDING PIQ KIʔLÁWNAʔ THROUGH ART; A NEW LANDMARK
2023-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | https://goo.gl/maps/GUnRPAqBwfzWxarr7
On National Indigenous Day, June 21st, from 1 to 4 pm, the Autonomous Sinixt invites you to a family-friendly bbq and public reveal of the White Grizzly mural and supporting educational panels illustrating the interconnectedness of the old-growth forest. Opening prayer by Matriarch Marilyn James at 2pm and presence of the artist Coleman Webb. Located half-way between New Denver and Kaslo on highway 31A. Please drive slowly and carpool if possible, as this is an active wildlife corridor.

The Comic Strippers
2023-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
THE COMIC STRIPPERS (19+ only)A parody and improv comedy showThe award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits.A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 19+ ONLYWARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. They try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they “dance”, and they are ready to make you laugh. Semi undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy.

Kootenay Art Connect: In-person East Kootenay gathering
2023-06-22 09:00 - 15:45 (America/Edmonton) | Centre 64, Kimberley
Registration is closed.
It’s time we had a talk! Join fellow artists, performers, writers and cultural organizers for a meet-up. The West Kootenay Regional Arts Council and Arts BC have partnered to create two gatherings – one in the East Kootenays and one in the West Kootenays.
This will be a great opportunity to participate in professional development activities focused on equity, diversity and justice facilitated by Carla Stephenson of Rural Arts Inclusion Lab. Connect with representatives from the BC Arts Council, Arts BC, and your peers across the sector. Be inspired by artists and organizations as they share their sustainability stories and strategies, and inform WKRAC about your current strengths and obstacles to help us develop responsive regional supports.
Come to create new relationships with artists and arts organizations and strengthen existing ones!
Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon! Lunch is provided.
In-person East Kootenay gathering: Thursday, June 22, Centre 64, Kimberley, 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
This is a free event. Where the cost of attendance creates a barrier, WKRAC has limited funds available to support travel and participation.
View additional options here.

MY SON THE HURRICANE
2023-06-22 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
My Son the Hurricane is a 14-piece brasshop funk beast with the mantra: anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Hailing from Niagara/Toronto, the band mixes New Orleans style grooves with funk, jazz and hiphop.

Pottery Sale!
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-24 | Selkirk College, Victoria street campus, 606 Victoria Street, Nelson, V1L 4K9, Canada
The graduating students of the KSA ceramics program are having their end of year pottery show and sale at 606 Victoria Street. Friday June 23rd 4pm – 8pm and Saturday June 24th 10 am – 4 pm
There will be snacks and beverages as well as LOADS of pottery for sale

Brain Scans / Neurotransmitting Exhibition Opening
2023-06-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Brain Scans/Neurotransmitting
Ruth and Theo Jean Cuthand
June 24 to October October 21, 2023
Opening Friday, June 23 @ 7pm
Ruth and Theo Cuthand’s exhibition Brain Scans / Neurotransmitting, opening at the Nelson Museum on Friday, June 23, seeks to explore the difficulty of facing mental health challenges, and how families unite in support of one another.
“Mental health is a big problem on reserves and there’s a lot of shame with it,” says Ruth, whose contribution to the exhibition is a series of intricately beaded reproductions of MRI scans. They illuminate the brain scans of people with ADHD, depression, PTSD, and more. (There are also some pieces from an earlier series that focus on diseases such as measles and monkeypox.) “Mental health problems run in my family, so I’m really aware of it and want to being awareness to the fact that mental health is not something to be ashamed of.”
Ruth’s son Theo created a short film to accompany the beadwork, capturing a conversation about his latest manic episode. The film is presented from the perspective of a mother trying to care for an adult child as they experience mental illness, as well as the individual experiencing illness firsthand.

STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival
2023-06-23 19:00 - 2023-06-27 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4G3, Canada
STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival at the Nelson Civic Theatre From Friday June 23rd – Tuesday June 27th 20223.
Inspired by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond’s entertaining and insightful look at the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema in his 2009 documentary, Reel Injun, the STOODIS Film Festival is at once a retrospective and a showcase of recent work of Indigenous made narrative shorts and features.
Screenings:

Bones of Crows (126min)

Friday, June 23, 7:00 pm & Sunday, June 25, 4:00pm

Reel Injun (86min)

Sat. June 24, 2023 5:00 pm

Slash/Back (86min)

Sat. June 24, 2023 7:30pm

1-Day Super-8 Youth Film Challenge +ImagiNative Shorts (100min)

Sun. June 25 1:00 pp

Stellar

Sunday, June 25, 7:00pm

Wildhood (108min)

Monday, June 26, 5:00 pm

Night Raiders (101min)

Monday, June 26, 7:30 pm

Rosie (92min) + Otepmisiwak (30min)

Tuesday, June 27, 5:00 pm

James Pakootas and Nakita Rain (LIVE)

Tuesday, June 27, 7:30 pm

Blood Quantum

Tuesday, June 27, 9:00 pm

An Evening of Classical Music & Chocolate Pairings
2023-06-23 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Concert violinist Natasha Hall and chocolatier Beth Campbell of Viva Cacao team up to offer a unique multi-sensory experience of virtuoso solo violin music accompanied by chocolate pairings, at The Langham, Kaslo.

Begin your journey by sampling amuse-bouche classic chocolate confections as you are immersed in the Baroque music of Bach’s Sonata No. 2 in A Minor followed by Ysaye’s Sonata No. 3 “Ballade” in D Minor. Then for the grand finale, experience Gypsy rhythm and soul with “Airs dans le Genre Roumain’ by George Enescu paired with a surprise delicacy inspired by Eastern European food culture.

Join two female entrepreneurs on this exciting multi-sensory journey!

Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2023-06-23 20:00 - 2023-06-24 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Join us for a weekend of exciting and enticing entertainment as Vesper Valentine presents the 4th annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival on June 23 & 24 in beautiful Nelson, BC. We have gathered some of the best performers from across the globe and have put together an incredible two night showcase that features different performers and a different theme for each night!Join us on Friday, June 23rd for an evening of exotic sights and sensual delights at The Dirty & Nerdy Show! This showcase features a variety of naughty and nerdy performances that are guaranteed to bring out the heat and the geek with some of North America’s best performance artists!Come to the Cabaret on Saturday, June 24th. Join us for an evening of glamour and glitz at The Sparkle & Sass Soirée! This showcase includes an international line up of performers and features some of the best drag, burlesque,comedy, live music and flow artists from across the globe! Come enjoy an evening of talent and tease that is guaranteed to stimulate your senses in all the right places with our lineup of provocative performers!
