Wildflower Photography | With Katee Pederson
2023-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke, Revelstoke
Part of the Revelstoke Wildflower FestivalJoin us out in nature for an inspiring photography course dedicated to capturing the vibrant world of wildflowers. Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes and learn from local photographer Katee Pederson. Learn how to make the most of the natural landscape to create breathtaking portraits, or get in close and discover essential techniques for macro photography and composition. If you’ve got a camera that you’re still getting acquainted with, this class would be perfect for you! Katee will be there to tell you exactly what all those little settings do.The Details:August 10th10:00 am – 12:00 pm$30 per personYouth and Adults Aged 14+Offsite location to be announcedParticipants will need to bring their camera (digital, film, or phone) and any accessories they would like to use.Participants should be ready for some walking, however a high level of fitness is not required

Nelson International Mural Festival
2023-08-11 - 2023-08-13 | Nelson
Nelson, BC, becomes both a stage and gallery through Nelson International Mural Festival’s annual celebration of public art, performance, and community. The festival is entering its sixth year in 2023 and from August 11th – 13th will return with another weekend of live music, performance, mural tours, workshops for budding creatives, family activities, film screenings, artist talks, and new public art.Nelson International Mural Festival strives to create a barrier-free festival by hosting all events at accessible public spaces and offering all events and activities free of charge.For more info visit: https://www.ndac.ca/nelson-international-mural-festival/

Wildflower Collage | Mixed Media
2023-08-11 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Part of the Revelstoke Wildflower Festival | With Oriana RolloThrough paint and collage techniques, young artists will bring their own mythical wildflower garden to life. This imaginative play will teach students about colour, composition, and the art of sharing a story or feeling through their creations.August 11th, 4:00pm – 5:30pmAges 8 – 14RVAC Kitchen Studio, 320 Wilson st.$20 Per personAll materials providedJust in time for the Wildflower festival, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and create your own whimsical wildflower garden masterpiece.

Wapiti Music Festival
2023-08-11 17:30 - 2023-08-12 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | Annex Park, Fernie
An indie music festival in a park by a river at the foot of a mountain, it’s a beautiful setting for some amazing music, food, refreshment, and celebrations with friends, family and community. This year’s lineup includes Elliott Brood, Stars, Shad, The Boom Booms, and so much more.

Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market – Pride Market
2023-08-12 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Esplanade Ave Trail, BC, Esplanade Ave, Trail, BC, Canada
Pride Market on the Esplanade in Trail, BC. Where there will be exciting, family-friendly activities, live music performances, Mystic Dream dancers, food and drinks, and the Incredible Farmers Market. Saturday, August 12 from 10am – 2pm.

Dance Workshop w/ Creeasian.
2023-08-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
Nelson International Mural Festival is offering a FREE dance workshop with Creeasian at 11am on Saturday, August 12th at Oxygen Art Centre in Nelson. ASL interpretation will be provided.
All levels welcomed. Toprock, Drops, Footwork, and Freezes are some of the fundamentals Cree will walk you through. This workshop will help you better understand how to have a conversation/freestyle with other dancers in an open circle/cypher.
Creeasian has been a dancer for 25yrs and has travelled all over the world to compete and perform. Through developing his style he found his connection to his indigenous heritage which helped amplify his love for movement. Breaking and Grassdancing complimented each other very well which then helped cree explore a much deeper connection to dance. Currently the main touring dancer for The Hallucination (formerly A Tribe Called Red).
Register for your free spot here: https://calendly.com/ndac/nimf-2023-dance-workshop?month=2023-08&date=2023-08-12

Summer Music Series Presented by The Langham & KLIC
2023-08-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kaslo Front Street Park, Kaslo, BC
Free outdoor live performances Saturdays from 4-6 pm on Front Street in Kaslo. Come join us for some great live outdoor music in beautiful Kaslo! These free outdoor shows are brought to you by Nelson & Kootenay Lake Tourism, The Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake, Columbia Power, Comlumbia Basin Trust, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance & the Province of British Columbia.

Bill Lynch Trio LIVE at the Vallican Whole
2023-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
The Bill Lynch Trio is performing live at the Vallican Whole, Saturday August 12th.
Bill invites his audience into a deeply felt world with his Irish gift of storytelling, his passionate vocals and beautiful guitar work. Bessie Wapp expands the Trio’s palette with musically intriguing accordion and keyboard accompaniment and solos. And her vocal harmonies are haunting. The stand-up bass becomes an instrument of striking eloquence in the hands of the consummate musician, Mark Spielman.
Tickets are $20 at the door, and there will be food and beverages for sale – bring cash.
Doors open at 7:00pm, show will start at 7:30. All welcome!

Sketchers in the Wild
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-18 | Katherine Russell Glass Studio, Elkford
We will be outdoors absolutely as much as possible (disc golf course, Hopkins Hollow etc) – it’s all about the sketchbook… observing nature, trees, bugs, leaves, animal tracks, clouds, deadfall. It’s learning observational drawing at first, then building composition using pen & ink, watercolour, acrylics. Nature journaling, portrait drawing. Rock painting. Nature mobiles. Reading. Meditation. Plenty of walking. In-situ landscape art. Drawing games. In my studio we’ll also do: glass etching, painted collage, printmaking, card making, letter drawing.
Elkford, BC
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm each day.
Ages 8-12
$390 per child / week
All art supplies included
Offered July 17-21, 2023 and Aug 14-18, 2023

Live History Show at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre
2023-08-15 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
The Live History international theatre company will be performing their “In Time” show at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre from 10-5pm on August 15th. Those participating will set out on unique missions and be able to interact with the historical characters to solve clues and further explore the museum. Live History will use multiple characters from our exhibits and history to create an experience like no other.

Flow of Great Tao or Hunting for Tigers • art opening with Zora Doval
2023-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | SOMA Sound & Events, 444 Baker St., Nelson BC
gallery 444 is excited to be featuring the playful abstract paintings of Zora Doval • Flow of Great Tao or Hunting for Tigers : a series of ink on wooden panel paintings inspired by the writings of Lao Tzu.
The exhibit opens Aug. 17 with an art opening; open gallery, refreshments & snacks followed with and artist talk and an invitation to join Zora on Saturday, Aug 19 : 10am-12pm; for an introductory workshop on the Path of Tao with demonstrations of Chi-kung practices. The art will be on exhibit until the end of September.

Flats Fest 2023
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-20 | Canal Flats Ball Diamond, Canal Flats
Flats Fest is held in the quaint Village of Canal Flats, BC, peacefully located at the south end of Columbia Lake, the headwaters to the Columbia River, and nestled between the Canadian Rockies and Purcell Mountain ranges that encompass the Columbia Valley.Flats Fest was established in 2017 in this friendly little Village as the perfect location for an outdoor music festival, where attendees can take in the breathtakingly beautiful surroundings while enjoying 20 bands on 2 separate stages. The family-friendly event started out as a 1 day event that has evolved into 2 days over the 3rd weekend in August. Attendees enjoy a weekend full of music with the headliners on the main stage (Columbia Stage) and our incredible local talent on a side stage (Kootenay Stage) in between the main stage sets.During the show, families will also find entertainment in our children’s section with face-painting and other fun-filled activities for all ages. As well, a market is located onsite with local vendors selling food, clothing, jewelry and many other unique crafts and wares. Adults can kick back with a beverage from the onsite beverage garden and enjoy the show. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on the grassy area in front of the stages.Join us for a weekend of entertainment for the whole family that will be enjoyed in a spectacular mountain-view setting!

Making Waves exhibition opening
2023-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Kootenay Lake has long been a hub of activity, from the earliest sturgeon-nosed canoes to modern day sporting activities such as paddleboarding and kitesurfing. Through artifacts, photographs, and archival film from the Museum collection, Making Waves examines the diverse nature of this history and the role that the West Arm has in the community today.
See the gold medal uniform of Olympic rowing champion Lorne Loomer; study trophies won by the famous Ladybird speedboat; watch a recently uncovered Shaw 10 tape discussing the origins of the Nelson Rowing Club; and much more.
Making Waves runs August 19 to October 28, with a FREE opening reception on Friday, August 18 from 7-9 pm.

Never Come Down bluegrass concert
2023-08-18 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
A toe-tapping evening is in store for Nelson area music-lovers when the Portland, Oregon-based stringband Never Come Down plays Taghum Hall on Friday, August 18 at 7:30pm. Since the band formed in 2018, they’ve taken home the top prize at the FreshGrass and RockyGrass bluegrass competitions and have released one album, with a second on the way. Never Come Down appears at Taghum Hall as part of a 36-stop tour; tickets are available at taghumhall.ca and Eddy Music. The concert is part of the Taghum Hall Presents performance series.

Mural Workshop | With Antonia Otoya
2023-08-19 - 2023-08-27 | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Unlock your creativity and learn how to transform your artwork into larger-than-life murals in this immersive four-day workshop. Antonia Otoya will guide you through a perfect balance of hands-on learning and theory, providing you with the essential foundations of mural painting.Save the Date: August 19, 20, 26, & 27Teens and AdultsRVAC | 320 Wilson st,Cost to be announcedDiscover the techniques, tools, and processes required to bring your artistic vision to life on a grand scale. Throughout the workshop, you will have the opportunity to translate your art onto the walls of the RVAC building, transforming it into a captivating mural for all to admire.This workshop is designed for beginners and artists who want to expand their skills and delve into the world of mural painting. Please note that this class focuses on hand painting with acrylic paint, rather than spray paint.Save the date and add your name to the expression of interest list to be one of the first to hear when bookings for this class officially open!https://forms.gle/79ZvYjSQ1ZijdJRN8

KYF Workshop Series – Truth Reconciliation & Accountability
2023-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Shambhala Center, 812 Stanley Street, Nelson, BC, BC, V1L 1N7, Canada
Support the Kootenay Yoga Festival 2023 in collaboration with the Autonomous Sinixt in these very special events!
This is especially for space holders, those who work in holistic health and anyone who may be interested in the subject of truth, reconciliation & accountability.
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 1:00-3:00 PM at Shambhala Center, 812 Stanley St, Nelson, BC with Lori Barkley + Cheryl Cook.
Participants are encouraged to bring their questions about truth and reconciliation in unceded Sinixt tmxwúlaʔx (homeland). The focus will be on demonstrating responsibility and respect as good guests and how to ask and demonstrate responsibility to work in Sinixt tmxwúlaʔxw (homeland). This workshop will be co-facilitated by a green/plant people practitioner working in right relations with Autonomous Sinixt. Participants will be asked during the end of the first workshop how they will be holding themselves accountable as an ally after the workshop. It will be a safe space to ask questions about Sinixt in advance of meeting with Autonomous Sinixt Elder & Matriarch Marilyn James.
Saturday, August 19th, 2023 1:00-3:00 PM at Sandbox Building, 6177 BC-6, Winlaw, BC.
The goal of this workshop is to educate participants on the Autonomous Sinixt and their təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland). During the second session we will open a dialog about how to create an ask & how the participants have held themselves accountable throughout the təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland).

WHEN PIGS FLY: New Paintings by Kristian Adam
2023-08-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Levity Micro Gallery, 566 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L 1N9, Canada
The “When pigs fly” idiom is a type of adynaton and soon to be an art show, too! We’ll get to the art show part in a second. But first, let’s talk about adynatons. An adynaton is not only a super cool word, it’s also a figure of speech involving the use of a phrase that represents something impossible. So when we say, “When Pigs Fly,” we are saying something will NEVER EVER EVER happen.
But we all know nothing’s impossible, especially with a little ingenuity and a little imagination. Sometimes… just sometimes, if you look up at the sky at just the right time… at just the right angle, you might, in fact, see a literal pig flying. And the whole adynaton thing goes out the window.
On August 18th, you won’t believe your eyes, because LEVITY Micro Gallery is proudly presenting the next collection of work from KRISTIAN ADAM titled WHEN PIGS FLY. It is a collection of more than 30 original, new paintings filled with impossibilities, levity, wit, wonder and charm.
WHEN PIGS FLY will run from August 19th to October 8th, 2023 and will launch with an opening reception on Saturday, August 19th from 7pm to 10pm. Things you may encounter at this reception: A dapper rabbit driving a pink plastic car, a parakeet wearing a scarf and a fancy sweater, a giraffe in a blow-up boat playing a swimming pool, a NymNum karaoke party, and so so so much more.
Kristian Adam’s paintings use a host of whimsical and childlike characters that reflect, “Our roles in society and reveal the consequences of our actions on the future.” These imagined creatures, called NymNums, are what you might expect to see wandering around in his mind all day. Through a variety of techniques inspired by the old masters, this Canadian-born artist creates quirky narratives for his characters to tell. His work has been displayed in the Canadian Embassies of Japan, Korea, and China, as well as featured in books and television. He exhibits regularly throughout Vancouver, BC and in galleries around the world.
WHEN PIGS FLY
New Paintings by Kristian Adam
August 19 – October 8, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 19, 7-10pm
Free Event

‘Luminous’ Artist talk w/ Linda Dayan Frimer
2023-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
NEW DATE! Part memoir, part art instructional, part art history book, Luminous: An Artist’s Story as a Guide to Radical Creativity, a gorgeous new book by Canadian artist Linda Dayan Frimer, would be equally at home on a coffee table or in an art classroom. Frimer is currently touring Luminous and will be at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery on Tuesday, August 22 at 7pm for an artist talk and book signing.

“All creativity begins with a dot, in our imagination and on paper,” Frimer writes. “In that movement of the first spark, everything and everyone is equal, and all of us are equally creative.”
Author and artist Linda Dayan Frimer is speaking at the Nelson Museum on Tuesday, August 22. started exploring her own creativity as a child growing up in Wells, British Columbia, where she was immersed in the forests, rivers, and mountains of the BC landscape. Her deep reverence for nature grew with her and is what guides her creative vision today.

Grace Croughan
2023-08-23 - 2023-09-09 | Studio Connexion Art Gallery, 203 Fifth Ave. NW., Nakusp
The represented artist Grace CROUGHAN (Aug. 23 to Sept. 9) from Toronto will be showing her textural mountainscapes.
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.

Beginner Spinning Classes
2023-08-23 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Vancouver) | J.B. Fletcher Store, 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, V0G 1A0, Canada
This class will teach you the basics of making a single ply yarn using a drop spindle. 50g of wool and a spindle are included to take home. Class is being offered on August 23 & again on August 26.
9am- 10:30am
$40
Location: J.B. Fletcher Store Museum, Ainsworth B.C.

Nelson Pride
2023-08-28 - 2023-09-03 | various locations, downtown, Nelson
West Kootenay’s biggest pride celebration! Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages celebrating and promoting our diverse lgbtqia2s+ community, culminating with the parade on Sunday.

STATIC SHIFT w/ SWEET BARRY WINE FEATURING KATE STEVENS
2023-08-30 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Welcome to the world of The Static Shift; the dynamic Indie Canadian rock & roll trio, powered by Mitchell Brady (guitar/lead vocals), Kyle Tenove (bass) and Taylor Miles (drums). With a sound described as tight and unquestionably groovy, The Static Shift aims to transport audiences away through a soulful musical experience. Inspired by classic rock and blues sounds, as well as alternative, indie, and psychedelic rock, the group has only begun their journey to produce sweet, sonic goodness.Sweet Barry Wine is a Funk/Soul collective of active musicians with one common goal in mind TO GROOVE!

Trail & District Arts Council Music in The Park
2023-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Trail Gyro Park, 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4X7, Canada
For the last Trail & District Arts Council Music in The Park on Thursday August 31 we have White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band before the 2 Bit Jug Band’s old-time jazz and blues from the 1920’s and ‘40s.

White Lightning is a highly energetic, danceable 6-piece Blues, Rock and Boogie Band from Nelson, with a distinctive twin guitar plus harmonica sound. They play classics from Little Walter, Chuck Berry and The Beatles along with their Kootenay-themed originals. The 2 Bit Jug Band rescues forgotten old blues, swing, jazz, and jug band songs from the 1920s to the ‘40s. Covering universal themes of heartbreak, happiness, and even food . Bring a lawn chair. Admission is by donation – $3 minimum suggested.

BRASS CAMEL w/ GUESTS
2023-08-31 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Brass Camel is a unique rock group who recently released their debut album, mixed by multiple Juno-winner Ben Kaplan. Made up of five experienced twenty-somethings whose collective accomplishments include performing at New York’s Apollo Theatre, jamming with guitar icon Les Paul and hundreds of studio sessions, their sound is unique but one can hear the influence of titans such as Supertramp, Rush, Herbie Hancock and Yes. The group’s last three shows in Vancouver, as well as recent performances in Revelstoke and Kamloops, have sold out and last year Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar named Brass Camel as his favourite Canadian band. In May/June the band is embarking on their first national tour which runs to Montreal and includes an industry showcase performance at Canadian Music Week in Toronto.

PRIDE CABARET 2023
2023-09-01 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
A drag and burlesque celebration featuring a myriad of performers with live music, prizes and some other surprises!

The Royal Art Throwdown – Pride Edition
2023-09-02 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Hello beautiful people!!!
I would like to invite you all to a fantastic event. This year we are running the first Nelson Pride edition in ‘The Royal Art Throwdown’ format.
As a stand alone event and in celebration of Pride week, we are bringing together a selection of incredible artists from the lgbtq2s+ community for your viewing pleasure.
Art is such a beautiful voice for culture and expression that we are super excited to see what our artists come up with on the night.
The format will be similar to those we have run before with 3-4 artists on stage in two ‘heats’ for one hour, creating in their chosen format right in front of you.
As usual we will be selling raffle tickets to win the art pieces from the night with a portion of proceeds going to the Christopher Moore Community Fund in support of trans and gender diverse community members.
There will be no charge at the door but donations will also be graciously accepted.
Did I mention that I shall also be providing some fun beats for you to vibe on while watching the artists do their thing?
In the theme of personal expression I would like to invite everyone to dress up on the night. No theme, you just do you boo!
Our fantastic Artists so far are:
Sylvie Le Sylvie
Ellisha Macoretta
Anna Jauncey
Amelia Rose aka Art Hermit
Mary Marinangeli aka Night Janitor
Marcela Calderon Donefer
I still have a couple of spaces available for lgbtq2s+ artists for the event if you feel like you would want to join in.
I’m also looking for donations from community businesses or members for prizes for the artists as well as donations for the Christopher Moore fund.
As always get in early and get a seat as it will pack out!!!
Big love to you all!!

Harvest Market Kootenay Artisan Fair
2023-09-03 | Lakeside Park, 1900 Lakeside Dr., Nelson, V1L 5S4, Canada
Over 100 Vendors, farmers and one of a kind artisans fill the park for this one day event.
