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DANCING PLAGUE + TOTAL CHROMA + RENONCE w/ JAKOB and DARK ARTS MARKET

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Come one, come all to an evening of darkwave, EBM, post-industrial, and synth-punk music, and vending from local artisans. On May 5th, Dancing Plague (Portland), Total Chroma (Vancouver) and Renonce (Montreal) will be performing at the Oxygen Art Centre on unceded Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔx (Nelson, BC) with support from JAKOB. The event will also include a […]

$15 – $20

RANDOM KILLING, MTHRFKRS, LAUGHING SICKNESS

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

Random Killing is a Toronto, Montreal and Oshawa based veteran Canadian punk rock band established in 1984. The group of childhood friends initially got together to jam some of their favourite punk rock music, just for a shits and giggles. The fun turned infectious, the jams continued and before long they had written their own songs, played their […]

$20

Graphic Novel Author Talk

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

GRAPHIC NOVEL AUTHOR TALK! ???? The story of a Kootenay summer: forests are burning, old-growth activists are blockading, and a rookie wildfire fighter wrestles with her Doukhobor past while working to protect the future. We Were Found in the Fires, an in-progress book by writer-artist Nathan Wilkinson with writer Anne DeGrace, is coming to toi the […]

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

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 […]

$80

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

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14

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 18-May 23, 2024 (Note that […]

$80

Blind Date With a Book – Fundraiser

167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley

Are you ready to mingle, sip, and groove for a good cause? Join us for an entertaining evening, as we team up with Huckleberry Books to raise funds for Kimberley Kaleidoscope Arts Festival 2024 while sipping, nibbling, browsing for books, and enjoying live music and more. Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 9, 2024, at […]

JD Edwards Home Routes Concert

Heddlestone Village Common House 3260 Heddle Rd, Nelson, BC, Canada

Please mark your calendars for the Home Routes, JD Edwards concert in the Heddlestone Village Common House, 3260 Heddle Rd, 6 Mile, on Thusday, May 9th starting at 7 p.m. Admission $25 at the door. Sample of JD Edward’s music: https://youtu.be/xCGFoi7yUIc?feature=shared Tell your friends!

$25

Creston Valley Bird Festival

Rotacrest Hall 230 19 Ave N, Creston, BC

The Creston Valley is a vital birdwatching site, important bird area and staging area for migratory birds with over 300 species of birds recorded.The Creston Valley Bird Fest celebrates this incredible diversity in an environmentally sensitive manner, inviting residents and visitors to expand their interest in the world of birds. The festival offers a variety […]

Creston Valley Bird Festival

Creston Valley

The Creston Valley is a vital birdwatching site, important bird area and staging area for migratory birds with over 300 species of birds recorded.The Creston Valley Bird Festival celebrates this incredible diversity in an environmentally sensitive manner, inviting residents and visitors to expand their interest in the world of birds. The festival offers a variety […]

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!

Women’s Adventure Film Tour

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for an exciting evening filled with empowering stories, breathtaking landscapes, and inspiring women pushing their limits. This in-person event will be held at the Nelson United Church, in its unique sanctuary space. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. to allow ticket holders time to peruse a silent auction full of outdoor gear and gift […]

$20