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The Art of Charlene DUNCAN / Grace CROUGHAN

Studio Connexion Art Gallery 203 Fifth Ave. NW., Nakusp

Nakusp artist Charlene DUNCAN (Aug. 2 to 19) will be doing her second solo-show & sale with her crows & ravens amongst some landscapes. 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 […]

Kaslo Jazz Etc! Festival

Kaslo Bay Park Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for the 30th annual Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival in the beautiful Kaslo Bay Park August 4th – 6th. We are excited to welcome Galactic, Allison Russel, John Craigie and more to the floating stage. Tickets and more information available on our website: kaslojazzfest.com

$365

The Earth Freaks Live at For-rest Retreat

For-rest Retreat 8960 British Columbia 6, Salmo, Canada

The Earth Freaks will be playing at For-rest Retreat in Salmo on Saturday, Aug. 5th. Come enjoy the backyard vibe, some wood-fired pizza and awesome live music. Tickets are $20. Kids are free. Free camping with a ticket.

$20

Hiroshima Day 2023

Zuckerberg Island 400 – 13th Ave, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Please join the Kootenay Branch of the United Nations Association – Canada in gathering to commemorate the disastrous day in 1945 when the US dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Sunday, August 6 – 5:30 PM ZUCKERBERG ISLAND, Castlegar The bridge is currently closed, please use the causeway “If I had foreseen nuclear bombing […]

Gabriel Palatchi

Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay

Gabriel Palatchi is a renowned jazz/latin pianist and composer. He has been around the world and we are fortunate to have him on tour in the Kootenays. Palatchi has been reviewed and featured in several prestigious magazines. His ability to effortlessly blend complex rhythms with soul-stirring melodies has earned him widespread acclaim and recognition within […]

Wildflower Photography | With Katee Pederson

Revelstoke Revelstoke

Join 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.

Nelson International Mural Festival

Nelson 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, […]

Wildflower Collage | Mixed Media

320 Wilson St. Revelstoke

Through 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.

Wapiti Music Festival

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

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.

Free

Dance Workshop w/ Creeasian.

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, 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 […]

Summer Music Series Presented by The Langham & KLIC

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 […]

Free