West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Magnolia Buckskin performing at Bear Spring Eco Retreat
2024-07-20 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bear Spring Eco Retreat, 5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley, V0G 2G2
Bear Spring Eco Retreat presents Magnolia Buckskin in the barn on Saturday, July 20th. Magnolia Buckskin brings their years of friendship, humour and love of music to the stage, telling stories that evoke a panorama of human experiences. Kathy Cook, Natasha Sayer and Corry Ulan draw upon their prairie roots, delivering a blend of indie bluegrass, folk, and acoustic pop music on guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion and bass.

HARD LEATHER HONEY – HALLOWEEN IN JULY
2024-07-20 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
It’s Halloween in July! Drag, Burlesque, Chaos!
Costumes encouraged!
Tricks!
Treats!
Costume Contest!

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-07-21 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | New Key’s Pub, 16070 BC-3A, Crawford Bay, BC, V0B 1E0, Canada
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7

Jeux de mots et d’écriture – An Evening of Writing Games
2024-07-23 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | AFKO, 807 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4J8
Passionné par les mots et la créativité littéraire? Rejoignez-nous à l’AFKO pour une soirée inédite où Sophie vous guide à travers un voyage captivant au sein des possibilités infinies des mots.
Lors de cette expérience enrichissante, Sophie vous propose une série d’exercices ludiques et inspirants qui non seulement stimulent votre imagination mais vous permettent également de vous connecter les uns aux autres de manière simple et authentique. Que vous soyez un écrivain en herbe ou un amateur de jeux d’esprit, cette soirée est conçue pour tous ceux qui cherchent à explorer leur créativité et à partager leurs histoires.
C’est une occasion unique de laisser libre cours à votre imagination, d’explorer de nouvelles perspectives et de célébrer la beauté de l’expression écrite.

Dates:
11 juillet
23 juillet
15 août
Heure : 18h30 à 20h00
Lieu : AFKO, 807 Baker Street, Nelson
Venez nous rejoindre pour une expérience enrichissante où chaque session promet d’être un voyage de découverte, de créativité et de connexions significatives à travers l’art de l’écriture. Ne manquez pas cette occasion – réservez votre place dès maintenant pour une soirée inoubliable à l’AFKO !
Voir le formulaire ci-dessous.

An evening of writing games
Join us at AFKO for an evening dedicated to unleashing your creativity through the power of words. Led by Sophie, these sessions will explore the limitless possibilities of language, blending playful prompts with opportunities to connect authentically with each other.
These interactive sessions are designed to inspire and engage participants of all writing levels. Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or just starting out, Sophie’s guided explorations will encourage you to express yourself freely and imaginatively.
Dates:
July 11th
July 23rd 23rd
August 15th

Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: AFKO, 807 Baker Street, Nelson
Come and join us for an enriching experience where each session promises to be a journey of discovery, creativity, and meaningful connections through the art of writing. Don’t miss out – reserve your spot now for an unforgettable evening at AFKO!

Nastasia Y — outdoors in the Taghum Hall gazebo!
2024-07-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-24 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Ukraine-born Nastasia Y brings a fabulous fusion of jazz and Slavic folk music to the Taghum Hall gazebo, joined by Andrew McAnsh on trumpet for an outdoor concert in the Taghum Hall gazebo on Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30pm. There is a workshop from 6 – 7 that features Ukrainian folksongs for healing (all are welcome! No singing experience necessary. The workshop is free for Ukrainian refugees). Concert and workshop are $15 each, and kids 12 and under are free. Ukrainian food and souvenirs will be available for purchase, with proceeds to the Maple Hope Foundation. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket! (some benches available).

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-07-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July through Sept.

Guided tours of the Cold War Bunker
2024-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, 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 board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.
Email info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!

Music in the Park
2024-07-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nakusp Park Gazebo, 8th Ave NW and Broadway, Nakusp, V0G 1R0, Canada
The Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Presents our 26th Annual Music in the Park. Every Wednesday night from July 3 – Aug 27, 2024 at the Nakusp Park Gazebo from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Free live musical entertainment.

KHC Summer Kicks- Munro & Patrick
2024-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Keith King Park, 1501 Maple Dr., Golden, BC
Free outdoor concert. Wednesday 7-9pm. Munro & Patrick
Anyone interested in hearing passionate prairie music should definitely check out Munro & Patrick. These two veteran Saskatchewan stars got together six years ago and have been wowing the crowds ever since. With a righteous blend of country, blues, and soul, Heidi Munro and Scott Patrick offer an enticing, high-energy show combining classic cover songs with gritty, well-crafted originals. Between the two of them, these gifted performers have won about a dozen SCMAs (Saskatchewan Country Music Awards), with Heidi being further honoured with a National Much Music Vocal prize. The equally accomplished Scott, a singer/songwriter and, particularly, guitarist, was a key member of renowned country-rock band Wyatt, and has played all across the country – including with such luminaries as Rascal Flatts and Kenny Rogers. This prairie “power couple” is the real deal.

RINGFINGER + TOTAL CHROMA w/ JΔKΟB at Kootenay Coop Radio
2024-07-24 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kootenay Co-op Radio, 308 A Hall Street, Nelson, V1L1Y8, Canada
Hey folks! Join us for an evening of darkwave, post-punk, and synth-punk music!
On July 24th Ringfinger (Vancouver) and Total Chroma (Vancouver) will be performing in the basement of Kootenay Coop Radio on unceded Sinixt territory (Nelson, BC) with all vinyl DJ support from JAKOB.
Catch Ringfinger and Total Chroma as they pass through town on their way to play at Terminus 2024; the annual dark electronic, industrial, and synth festival held on Kainai, Îethka Stoney Nakoda, Piikani, Siksika, Tsuut’ina, and Métis territory (Treaty 7 – Calgary, Alberta). @terminusfestival
Location: Kootenay Coop Radio (Basement)
Address: 308 A Hall Street, Sinixt territory (Nelson, BC)
Date: Wednesday July 24th, 2024
Time: EARLY SHOW Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
Tickets: $15 at the door
Musicians:
RINGFINGER
@ringfingercult
TOTAL CHROMA
@totalchroma
JAKOB
@jakobsounds
#darkwave #postpunk #synthpunk #terminusfestival #goth
Please visit the Facebook event page for more details. https://www.facebook.com/events/494940129674130/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-07-24 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!

The Little Mermaid
2024-07-25 - 2024-07-28 | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
The Little Mermaid
Adult $22.50
Students $17.50
July 25 7:30pm
July 26 7:30pm
July 27 2pm
July 27 7:30pm
July 28 2pm
The Capitol Theatre’s 36th Annual Summer Youth Program presents The Little Mermaid
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”
Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).
Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Directed by Jesse Greenway
Musical Direction by Malaika Horswill
Choreography by Jodie Edmunds
Design by Adriana Bogaard

Revelstoke Wildflower Festival
2024-07-25 - 2024-07-28 | Revelstoke, Revelstoke
The Revelstoke Wildflower Festival is British Columbia’s ideal place to experience the alpine wildflower bloom. Our festival activities highlight the joy of being in nature, and also provide opportunities for meaningful engagement with the environment through arts classes, education and community involvement.

Kids Theatre Day Camp (ages 6-13) with Lisa Dery
2024-07-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Silverton Gallery, Lake Avenue, Silverton, V0G 1S0
UPDATE: Due to low numbers of registrants, we are hosting just ONE day for Theatre Camp on Thursday July 25th. Thank you for your understanding.
Come join local theatre teacher Lisa Dery for a dynamic afternoon filled with all things THEATRE. Games, theory and a chance to perform in front of peers.
Cost is $20 per registrant. Snack included. Bring your water bottle and indoor shoes.
Click here to register.

Seed Paper Workshop
2024-07-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum has partnered with the Kootenay Native Plant Society to present a seed papermaking workshop, facilitated by Jayme Johnson. Seed paper makes wonderful cards that can be planted to produce local plants for local pollinators! Inspired by the PULP exhibition, papermaking is a fun, hands-on activity that uses old paper and natural materials, and each piece is totally unique.
This workshop is FREE and all materials are provided, but registration is required. SIGN UP HERE

Trail’s Kootenay Savings Music in the Park
2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Trail Gyro Park, 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4X7, Canada
Trail Arts Council brings local and touring acts to Gyro Park at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm every Thursday from June 27 to August 15.
Schedule: June 27 Trail Maple Leaf Band, Trail Pipe Band, and B, McJones Highland Dancers; July 4 White Lightning and John Hewitt Band; July 11 Ron Halliday Band and Gabriel Palatchi; July 18 Kym Gouchie Trio, Twin Fiddles and Lisa Nicole; July 25 Steve Marc and Melody Diachun and The Swing Bastards; Aug. 1 The Eisenhauers and Meredith Moon; Aug. 8 KNS and Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers; Aug. 15 Maritime Kitchen Party, Stubbs and the and drum workshops with Rhythm By Nature.
Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page.

Everything Became Beautiful Opening Reception
2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Cranbrook Arts, 1401 5th St N, Cranbrook, BC
Join us for the opening reception of Everything Became Beautiful! Artist Erica Konrad will be in attendance, and will be talking about her work at 6:30. Doors open at 6:00.
All are welcome to this Free event. light refreshements will be served.
6:00-8:00, Artist talk at 6:30

JADE ELEPHANT
2024-07-25 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
The powerhouse Canadian trio Jade Elephant featuring Mitchell Brady on guitar/vocals, Kyle Tenove on bass, and Taylor Miles on drums is about to pull you out of your chair and transport you to an era when rock reigned supreme. Drawing inspiration from a vast spectrum of musical legends and genres their performances have brought them to share the stage with the likes of ZZ Top, The Cult, April Wine and Marianas Trench. You can expect an energetic performance driven by raw, pulsating rhythms, commanding riffs, and compelling vocals. Driven to ignite the flame of rock n’ roll they invite you to jump aboard for an electrifying journey as it’s not just music, it’s an unforgettable experience that will leave you craving more.

Shambhala Music Festival
2024-07-26 08:00 - 2024-07-29 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Salmo River Ranch, Highway 3, Salmo
Shambhala Music Festival is Canada’s premiere electronic music and arts festival. 200+ cutting-edge artists and 6 jaw-dropping stages come together in paradise to give life to this non-sponsored, family-run anomaly.
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Tucked between the mountains and the Salmo River on a 500-acre farm, the festival is home to world-class harm reduction services and the very best in music and art. This is a festival experience like no other, seeing it for yourself is the only way to understand exactly what Shambhala is. See you in Salmo, British Columbia this July.

Night Market in Nelson
2024-07-26 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Baker Street, Baker Street, Nelson, BC
Baker Street will come alive from 6 to 10pm. Market Nights in Nelson will be sure to please everyone. There will be vendors from all over British Columbia, Food Trucks, Farmers, Performers and much more!

DUFF THOMPSON, STEPH GREEN
2024-07-26 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-07-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada

Natural Dye Workshop
2024-07-27 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Most natural dyes come from plant sources like roots, berries, bark, and leaves, as well as other biological sources such as fungi. These dyes are biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-allergenic. They also have a much lower environmental impact compared to synthetic dyes.
So get hands on with natural dyes and create your own bundle-dyed silk square. Unlike standard dip dyeing, bundle dyeing allows you to arrange flowers, petals, leaves, herbs, and vegetables directly onto the fabric. This hands-on approach produces intricate patterns and a stunning array of colors, bringing nature’s beauty to life in your unique creation.

July 27, 3pm – 6pm
$77 – all materials included
Teens and adults
RVAC Kitchen Studios | 320 Wilson st.
Participants may choose to let their silk squares air dry at home, or at the gallery for future collection

To book head to:
www.revelstokeartgallery.ca/education

PULP closing party and publication launch
2024-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Artists Edward Poitras and Mia Feuer return for the PULP closing party and publication launch. Join us for refreshments, pick up a copy of the new book, and mingle with the artists.

In the hands of artists from across Canada, the artworks that embody PULP speak to personal, regional, socio-political, and historic symbology; seen in the feminist forms of Gathie Falk and Badanna Zack, with an Indigenous perspective through the work of Edward Poitras, through the revolt and response of Mia Feuer, the masks of Miya Turnbull, and the poetic/historical approach of Susan Andrews Grace.

This is your last chance to see this incredible collection of works! This event is FREE and open to the public.

ArtWalk Nelson Opening Night #2
2024-07-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Downtown Nelson, Various, BC, Canada
The Nelson and District Arts Council invites you to hit the streets and celebrate the 36th annual ArtWalk. Wander the streets taking in the amazing talent of over 40 artists at 30 unique venues, where singers, dancers, musicians, and more will entertain you and all the other art lovers as you discover the diversity of talent. The second opening is on Saturday, July 27th from 6-9pm. This is a free, family-friendly event.
Maps will be available at participating businesses, local cafes and shops, and the Nelson Visitor Centre.
You can also find the map online here: https://ndac.ca/programs/artwalk/

Gabriel Palatchi
2024-07-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
Solo performance by Argentinian Piano Virtuoso Gabriel Palatchi, playing latin, jazz, tango and more. At the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay, 16074 Crawford Creek Road. Saturday, July 27, at 7 PM. Let the music transport you!
