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The Winter Group Show is under way at Studio Connexion Art Gallery! VISIT – VIEW – ENJOY…perhaps FALL IN LOVE with the artworks by our talented artists.
Free
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"Jesus Christ Superstar," directed by Brenda Burley. Comprising an exceptionally talented local cast and crew, Jesus Christ Superstar is a tale of betrayal, fear, frustration, and sacrifice set to some of the most memorable music ever composed. 
Dress up in your finest gold attire and kiss 2023 goodbye with us! We have a dazzling gold themed musical journey planned with performances from @damienalblas @parispicktheprick and @john.from.dawson ?. Grab your tickets here and get ready dance the night away!
$25
Ring in the new year with your friends at The Flying Steamshovel. Local hearthrobs, truckvancar will be performing from 9pm – 1am! Doors @ 9pm Music from 10pm Tickets $35 Includes Entry for the Show + A glass of bubbly at midnight. Open for regular dinner service ahead of 9pm, no cover.
$35
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Taghum Hall invites folks to start the year off on a new beat with two workshops and a concert. Djembe drum Grand Master Michael Taylor offers afternoon and evening workshops (3:30 – 5pm and 7 – 8:30pm). Taylor is the Director of the Chicago branch of the Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy and the founder […]
$35.00
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The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting, crochet, embroidery, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.
by-donation
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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
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Ancient Babylon comes to life in a classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille. Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC
$28.00
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Kick off the New Year with Art! The North Kootenay Lake Arts Council invites everyone to join in celebrating local artists at the Salon of The Arts exhibit at the Langham Galleries. Show opens Saturday January 6th at 7pm…come and enjoy local arts, cake, and refreshments. |
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Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help. These grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin. To […] |
5 events,
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Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help. These grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin. To […] 
Open mic comedy with a seasonal flair! To sign up visit @kootenaycomedy on instagram! $5 at the door
$5
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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
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4 events,
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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 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC […]
$80
Upbeat Jazz with Jaq Tofaro on keys, Erick Sasaki on drums, and Kiyo Elkuf on sax!
Free
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7 events,
"Jesus Christ Superstar," directed by Brenda Burley. Comprising an exceptionally talented local cast and crew, Jesus Christ Superstar is a tale of betrayal, fear, frustration, and sacrifice set to some of the most memorable music ever composed.
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Taghum Hall invites folks to start the year off on a new beat with two workshops and a concert. Djembe drum Grand Master Michael Taylor offers afternoon and evening workshops (3:30 – 5pm and 7 – 8:30pm). Taylor is the Director of the Chicago branch of the Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy and the founder […]
$35.00
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Check out new work by LVR student artists at the Nelson Public Library, meet the makers, and mingle!
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Black Productions Presents Freezing Point: A Play Reading Series Three Skeleton Key (Radio Play) Georges G Toudouze Sorry, Wrong Number (Radio Play) Lucille Fletcher Directed by Darren Fuss Cast TBA soon Friday, January 12, 2024 7:30pm Nelson United Church 10$ donation at the door What exactly is a play reading? A play reading is the […]
$10
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Michael Taylor, who is also offering two workshops on January 12, is the Director of the Chicago branch of the Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy and the founder of Holy Goat Percussion. This will be a joyful and unforgettable concert. Tickets online or at Eddy Music and Taghum Shell.
$25.00
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Bill Usher: the Good Getting Older Tour – CAPITOL SEASON Adult $30 30 and Under $27 With his rare gift of communicating “good-getting-older” life experiences into memorable songs and humorous stories, Bill Usher creates an evening in the theatre that brings the gener- ations together in a head-nodding appre- ciation of those universal truths that […] 
Non stop music as Giant Water Bug and Gravy Train cycle members in and out for a perfect unstoppable set!
$15
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Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help. These grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin. To […] |
3 events,
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Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes. Children ages 2-5 yrs old […]
$100
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6 events,
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Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help. These grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin. To […]
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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
An open mic poetry slam featuring poets from nelson and whomever else should show up and sign in! $5-10 at the door
$5 – $10
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5 events,
"Jesus Christ Superstar," directed by Brenda Burley. Comprising an exceptionally talented local cast and crew, Jesus Christ Superstar is a tale of betrayal, fear, frustration, and sacrifice set to some of the most memorable music ever composed.
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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
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Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre presents VACANT LOT, a contemporary dance/theatre piece directed and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida. VACANT LOT is based on the play “SARACHI” by contemporary Japanese theatre artist, Shogo Ota. A long-married couple visit the vacant lot where their house once stood. They innocently share memories (some happy, some not so pleasant) of their […]
$32
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Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre presents VACANT LOT, a contemporary dance/theatre piece directed and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida. VACANT LOT is based on the play “SARACHI” by contemporary Japanese theatre artist, Shogo Ota. A long-married couple visit the vacant lot where their house once stood. They innocently share memories (some happy, some not so pleasant) of their […]
$32
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White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill, voted best Pub in Nelson 2023, promising another night of great dance music with classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat and The Beatles, plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10. 
Multiple award winning band The Hillties are playing one last show to say thank you to all their fans for years of support. Get you tickets while you still can, these are going to go quick.
$20
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FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Whitewater’s Winter Wonderland is an exciting and delightful day filled with live pottery spinning, a snowman building competition, face painting, hot chocolate, and live local music. It’s the perfect day for some great family fun. Make sure to mark your calendars and gather your little ones for a memorable weekend […]
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Saturday, January 20th 9:30am -12:30pm $25 – All proceeds to be donated to Nelson Grans-to-Grans Join Pat McGoey and Laura Adams for a morning of art and education while also donating to a wonderful cause! Whether you’re an art aficionado or simply looking for a unique and enjoyable experience, being an artful observer in this […]
$25
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Taghum Hall’s Winter Markets kick off this month! The indoor markets showcase all sorts of creative enterprise, from artisans to bakers and more. There is always a soup lunch, and a great opportunity to meet your neighbours. Two more Winter Markets are slated for February 17 and March 16. |
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CAPITOL FAMILY SERIES Tickets $10 A 60 minute puppet show musical for kids aged 10-13 and their parents about puberty, identity, confidence, LGBTQ2SIA and consent. The show gently introduces these themes in an approachable medium with relatable characters and catchy tunes! |
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Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes. Children ages 2-5 yrs old […]
$100
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Join us at the Nelson Civic Theatre to welcome Revelstoke based director, Katie Burrell for a special screening of her new ski comedy, ‘Weak Layers’. Tuesday pricing does not apply for this special event. Three party-loving best friends set out to win a ski-movie competition. An uproarious comedy that takes on the male-dominated ski industry.
$11 – $13
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Embark on a learning journey with us! We will be reading books exploring the truth of Indigenous history and stories. Come to one or come to all and learn the richness of Indigenous culture. New learners welcome, at the Nelson Public Library. MMIWG2S (Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit) – Surviving the City by Tasha Spillet – […]
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Learn the art of curation and transform your living spaces into personalized galleries with this hands-on workshop, "Curate Art At Home" This class, hosted in the inspiring gallery space, is designed to show you the skills and knowledge to curate art within the comfort of your own home.Workshop Highlights:Guided Exploration: You'll be guided through the […]
$25
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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
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6 events,
Blizzard Music Fest runs annually, the last weekend of January. This year’s festival starts on January 25th and runs through until January 28th. Blizzard will be taking place at multiple locations around the lovely city of Rossland. Check their Facebook for updates! Get your ticket and more info here.
$25 – $225
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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 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC […]
$80
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Taghum Hall’s perennially-popular Robbie Burns Night celebrates the Bard with bagpipes, haggis and fun for auld folk and bairns and everyone in between. This free event requires only the contribution of a bit-o-scran—a potluck dish—and yer fine auld selves.
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Join Carol Wallace for the launch of the Give or Take a Few Million Years exhibition catalogue, and for an artist talk. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Give or Take a Few Million Years invites the viewer to experience a visual anthology of stories found in the […]
Free
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3-DAY PASS – LIMITED AVAILABILITY – CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT (250)352-6363 TO BOOK – $63. Single Night Ticket – $26 Online ticket sales commence Nov. 1 at 9:00am The Capitol Theatre, Nelson B.C 7:00 PM each day
$26 – $63
It’s an art battle with two rounds featuring three artists at a time going head to head with one hour to create a piece of art! The crowd votes and raffle tickets can be bought to support the artists and win the pieces made that night! Brought to you by Paradise Painting!
Free
Neon Steve – Performing Pleasensations With Special Guests: Pineo & Loeb Rowly
$26 – $37
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Bloom Nightclub, in Nelson, Presents Pleasensations Set Starring: Neon Steve Special Guests Pineo & Loeb Rowly Friday January 26th 10pm till 2am 19+
$26 – $37
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We’re celebrating Rossland Winter Carnival with outdoor, family-friendly activities all weekend! Drop by the museum between 10 am and 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, January 27-28th to get lost in our snow maze, enter our annual snowman-building competition, test your daring on our toboggan run, sip a hot drink, savour some maple taffy, and […]
free-by-donation
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The Met celebrates the new year with a new production of one of opera’s most popular works. Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, reinvigorating the classic story of deadly passion with a staging that moves the action to the present day, amid a band of human traffickers. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads a […]
$28.00
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Ginia Jmieff will be visiting the Museum and reading her latest book ‘Follow Me to the Golden Tree’ and other great children’s titles for Family Literacy Day! This event is FREE and open to the public, no registration is required.
Free
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We’re back for Round 3 of ‘The Royal Art Throwdown’!!! For our first event in 2024 we will have 6 new local artists up on stage doing their thing! If you haven’t caught a Throwdown before this is how it plays out. Two heats of three artists will take to the stage throughout the night […]
Free
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Live at The Langham! Join us on Sunday January 28th at 7:00 pm for a night of live music with Tamar Ilana & Ventanas fresh off their international tour. Tickets $25 at Sunnyside or Willow or email [email protected] to reserve.
$25.00
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Exhibition Opening Date: January 29, 2024 Artist Live Painting Demo @ The Josie Hotel: February 2, 2024 at 4PM Artist Talk @ VISAC: February 10, 2024 at 3 PM. Registration required and opening soon. Light refreshments to be provided. Exhibition Closing Date: March 7, 2024 Gallery Hours: Mon-Thu @ 12pm-4pm Artist Statement “My adventures mold me and each canvas […]
Free
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This 6 piece all-star world music ensemble from Toronto is fronted by powerhouse Jewish-indigenous vocalist/dancer Tamar Ilana. They will transport you into the Mediterranean world of Flamenco and Gypsy music and waken memories of love and passion. Please join us for this extraordinary concert at the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay. Tickets are […]
$28
Tamar Ilana & Ventanas is a six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble fronted by powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana and featuring the city’s finest world musicians. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they reimagine Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves, and mix contemporary interpretations of […] |
4 events,
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Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes. Children ages 2-5 yrs old […]
$100
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Snowed in Comedy Tour 2024 Tickets: $50 plus fees Senior: $40 plus fees The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned into a Canadian success story, celebrating its fifteenth year. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy tour in Canada. Playing in 70 cities this year, coast to coast. In a market still dominated […]
$40 – $50
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Join us in the yurt at For-rest Retreat on July 30th at 7:30pm. Ventanas is a six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble fronted by powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana (Jewish-Indigenous) and featuring the city’s finest world musicians. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they […]
$30
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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
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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
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Taghum Hall presents the six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble Tamar Ilana and Ventanas. These four-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominees perform in more than 20 languages as they interweave flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music, and their own original compositions. For more information or for tickets go to taghumhall.ca or at Eddy Music or taghum Shell.
$30.00
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Coming up in February 2024: Open Adjudicated Art Exhibition celebrating visual art and "Kootenay Creatures" | February 1 - 25, 2024As Kimberley | k̓ukamaʔnam is within Ktunaxa ?amak?is, the traditional homelands of the Ktunaxa Nation, we would like to encourage all curious souls to read about and/or listen to the captivating Creation Story of the […]
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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
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Join us to celebrate another year of #FERNIEARTSTREAK! Fernie Art Streak is an annual project where artists are invited to draw, paint or create inspired by daily prompts in January. Our gallery will be completely full of new works inspired by the prompts! Many of the pieces will be for sale. Show up to support […]
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February 1st, 8-10pm$15 TicketsBring your friends for a fun evening out with the Arts Station bar! Support local performers & have fun doing it! Doors at 7pm, show begins promptly at 8pm.February Spotlight will feature:MaddisunChelle Power Sami ValavaaraSadie Rosgen Dan Gordon
$10
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Live theatre proudly presented by Cranbrook Community Theatre at the Studio Stage Door, 11 11th Ave. S. in Cranbrook. "Here on the Flight Path" by Norm Foster, is a delightful comedy directed and produced by Peter Schalk. This story follows John’s quest for a peaceful life in his apartment, which is constantly interrupted by the […] 
Cranbrook Community Theatre presents 'Here on the Flight Path' by Norm Foster, directed by Peter Schalk.‘Here on the Flight Path’ is about Laughter, Love, Loss, and Life.February 2, 3, 8-11*, 14-17, 2024Tickets $25 eachMembers & Students $20Students use code: STU-5 at the check out pageWhat is believed to be the playwright’s most brilliant comedy has […]
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Join Sab Curtis and the VISAC Gallery at The Josie Hotel for a Live Paint Demo. Held in the atrium foyer, Sab will be painting from 4:00pm-6:00pm on February 2, 2024. This coincides with the Canadian Open Freeride Championships. Some of Sab’s paintings will be for sale, as well as calendars.
Free
On The Road Productions and the Hume Hotel present.. Hot Planet Tour w/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids! Touring in support of their major label debut “I Got Paid Today”, we are thrilled to welcome Snotty Nose Rez Kids to Nelson BC’s Spiritbar at the Hume Hotel for a mid-winter celebration! Special guests TBA. Doors 8pm […]
$25
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– 19+, Two pieces of valid government issued ID required – Spirit bar in Nelson on Feb 2 2024, @ 8pm – Snotty Nose Rez Kids are a Canadian First Nations hip hop duo composed of Haisla rappers Darren “Young D” Metz and Quinton “Yung Trybez” Nyce. They are originally from Kitamaat Village, British Columbia, and […]
$25
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This lantern-making workshop with artist Lily Mayall is in anticipation of the annual Polka Dot Lantern Festival, which takes place February 9 & 10. Get creative–and get ready to light up the night! Cost includes most materials. Proceeds benefit Taghum Hall’s kitchen reno project.
$30.00
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A community not-for-profit event! Family friendly and no alcohol served. By donation $0 – $50 sliding scale. Pay-what-you-can/ Pay-it-forward. All day local Kootenay performers! 12:00 Jasmine Wiley Lu 12:30 Merlin with Harlow Rose 1:00 Mike Meaney 1:30 Kate Smyles 2:30 Barnharmonics 3:00 Puppets on the Move 3:30 Beaten Brass 4:00 Amy Heasman 4:30 Avery Florence […]
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Nelson Reflections Artistic Wimming Presents, Annual Winter Watershow. February 3rd Nelson and District Community Complex. Doors @ 6:30 | Show @ 6:45 | $5 Cash only, kids under 4 free.
$5
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