Castlegar Sculpturewalk Self-guided Walking Tour
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Youthful Seniors Art & Music Classes – Nelson Studio 88
At Nelson Studio 88, we believe in the transformative power of creativity for all ages. Our adult and youthful seniors classes are designed for life long learners that are looking for creative outlets and connection with others. The beauty of the arts lies in its ability to stimulate various areas of the brain, enhancing memory, […]
Unbridled Connection
THE ART OF CAPTURING AUTHENTICITY Kimberley-based equine photographer Jenny Rae Bateman captures the beauty of free-spirited horses and the genuine connection between horse and rider. She does so in the wilderness, at rodeos, clinics, and during intimate portraits of the Western lifestyle. Jenny is excited to announce her upcoming solo art exhibit "Unbridled Connection”, open […]
CLUE on Stage
Cranbrook Community Theatre is excited to bring you its final production of our 2023/2024 season, CLUE , based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin. With its clever plot twists, witty dialogue and unforgettable characters, CLUE is a must-see for fans of the board game and lovers of suspenseful theatre. The […]
$25
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Buzz Brass: The Pen of Perilous Pitfalls – Teck Family Series
Buzz Brass: The Pen of Perilous Pitfalls – Teck Family Series
The Trail & District Arts Council presents Buzz Brass – The Pen of Perilous Pitfalls, a captivating music show for kids ages 5-10 and their families to enjoy together on Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 pm in The Bailey Theatre. A dynamic classical and jazz score tells the story of Alexandra, a young teenage girl […]
$15 – $20
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Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
DirtWire w/ Chimp It & Hoola
DirtWire w/ Chimp It & Hoola
// DIRTWIRE // Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the band variously dubs “back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, and electro-twang.” It’s a sound informed by Dirtwire’s travels and performances around the globe, where East meets West and […]
$35
4 events,
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The Love still Flows – The Bellamy Brothers
The Love still Flows – The Bellamy Brothers
The Bellamy Brothers: THE LOVE STILL FLOWSThis is one of the BIG Ones...A huge Country act featuring a pair of true legends.Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself. The road that started on the pop music charts in the ‘70’s, took […]
6 events,
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Tea & Textiles
Tea & Textiles
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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Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen
Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen
Open mic night at The Angry Hen in Kaslo. The first Wednesday of every month. All live music is presented in conjunction with Propel Studios, a full-production recording studio with accommodation directly across the street from The Angry Hen.
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Tzeporah Berman – Lean in and Listen: Building Bridges in a World on Fire
Tzeporah Berman – Lean in and Listen: Building Bridges in a World on Fire
Tzeporah Berman shares surprising lessons that she has learned about finding common ground with logging executives and with the oil industry. Berman made her name as a leader of the protests against logging in Clayoquot Sound over 30 years ago and is today one of Canada’s best-known environmental activists. Hear renowned environmental activist Tzeporah Berman […]
$22
7 events,
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Writing Against Perfectionism, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Revision w/ Corinna Chong
Writing Against Perfectionism, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Revision w/ Corinna Chong
IN PERSON @ OXYGEN ART CENTRE 1 Class: May 2, 2024 Thursday: 10am – 12pm Fee: $50 Register here! Registration Deadline: April 25, 2024 Course Description: “Perfectionism means that you try desperately not to leave so much mess to clean up. But clutter and mess show us that life is being lived.” […]
$50.00
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Praise, Gratitude, & Loss: Writing Odes & Elegies in an Age of Crisis w/Matt Rader
Praise, Gratitude, & Loss: Writing Odes & Elegies in an Age of Crisis w/Matt Rader
IN PERSON @ OXYGEN ART CENTRE 1 Class: May 2, 2024 Thursday: 1pm – 3pm Fee: $50 Register here! Registration Deadline: April 25, 2024 Course Description: How can we grieve the future while loving the present? How do we praise and mourn at the same time? In this workshop, poet Matt Rader will discuss […]
$50
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Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
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
8 events,
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Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!
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Author Reading Series: Corinna Chong + Matt Rader (event)
Author Reading Series: Corinna Chong + Matt Rader (event)
Event: Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 7 PM (Free!) All held at Oxygen’s facility (#3-320 Vernon St., Nelson, BC) Oxygen Art Centre is delighted to present the second event of 2024’s Author Reading Series featuring Corinna Chong and Matt Rader at an in-person reading event on Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 7 PM. This event is free, everyone welcome! No registration is required. […]
Free
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The Music of John Lennon and Joni Mitchell
The Music of John Lennon and Joni Mitchell
The Music of John Lennon and Joni Mitchell featuring multiple JUNO Award nominees. Yvette Toller – Vocals Michael Occhipinti – Guitar Tony Ferraro – Drums Jill Mckenna – Bass Yvette Roller and Michael Occhipiniti are two of Canadas most imaginative musicians, using jazz, soul, and popular song to interprite the the music of two great […]
$20
6 events,
TALES OF THE EARTH | Discover Circus School Showcase
Discover Circus is proud to present the fifth annual Circus School showcase, Tales of the Earth at the Capitol Theater in Nelson. Come one, come all to a Circus Journey exploring the Earth in all it’s unique ways! We will be celebrating weather systems, channeling earth animal and exploring different landscapes to share with you […]
$22
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Kootenay Artisan Fair Spring Mothers Day Event
Kootenay Artisan Fair Spring Mothers Day Event
Join over 60 Handmade, Local, Artisans for our 9th annual Spring/Mothers day event at the Prestige in Nelson. One day only Saturday May 4th $2 entry at the door 12 and under are free Treat mom with a one of a kind gift or pick out something for yourself. Want more information or want to […]
$2
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Guided Cold War Bunker tours
Guided Cold War Bunker tours
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 […]
$6 – $8
VESPER VALENTINE PRESENTS: TOO HOTH TO HANDLE
VESPER VALENTINE PRESENTS: TOO HOTH TO HANDLE
Vesper Valentine Presents Star Wars – Too Hoth to Handle ~ A Burlesque Revue Come get Hoth & Heavy with us and enjoy a galactic evening of enticing entertainment as Vesper Valentine presents the next chapter in the Star Wars saga. We are back with brand new acts and a cast full of sassy scoundrels and sinister […]
$30
5 events,
DANCING PLAGUE + TOTAL CHROMA + RENONCE w/ JAKOB and DARK ARTS MARKET
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
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A SUNDAY MARKET!
A SUNDAY MARKET!
Sun May 5th 12pm-4pm @ The Royal in Nelson 20 vendors! (Several brand new vendors too!) On-site photography booth Cinco de Mayo festivities Mother’s Day gift ideas Mimosa Special
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Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
5 events,
RANDOM KILLING, MTHRFKRS, LAUGHING SICKNESS
RANDOM KILLING, MTHRFKRS, LAUGHING SICKNESS
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
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Graphic Novel Author Talk
Graphic Novel Author Talk
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 […]
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Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
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
2 events,
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Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14
Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14
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
9 events,
Creston Valley Bird Festival
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
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 […]
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Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!
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Women’s Adventure Film Tour
Women’s Adventure Film Tour
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
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Langham Gallery Opening Night
Langham Gallery Opening Night
Opening night at the Langham in Kaslo. Join us from 7-9 pm on Friday May 10 at the gallery for the opening of 2 new exhibits: ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ by Lorenzo Pepito and ‘Lands Far Away’ by Abby Wilson. Come out and enjoy an evening of artist talks, refreshments, and of course, Art! This […]
Free
7 events,
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Met Opera: Madama Butterfly
Met Opera: Madama Butterfly
Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC
$28.00
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Saturday Storytime & Author Reading
Saturday Storytime & Author Reading
Join local author Kathryn Hartley read from her new novel Castle Mountain at The Nelson Public Library Author Reading at 10:30am Followed by crafting from 11am to noon Book will be available for purchase Synopsis: MOUNTAINS CAN BE MAGICAL PLACES. BUT DANGER IS NEVER FAR AWAY. There were two things Joanie knew for certain when she […]
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Guided Cold War Bunker tours
Guided Cold War Bunker tours
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 […]
$6 – $8
5 events,
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Lardeau Valley Marketfest
Lardeau Valley Marketfest
Join us on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12th for our first Lardeau Valley Marketfest, and our Emergency Preparedness Fair!
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Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
1 event,
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Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG)
Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG)
NEW! Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG) happening in-person networking event! Are you starting your own business in the Kootenays? Join other folks just like you who are navigating the path from passion to profit! This group will give you a chance to network and skill share with other growth-minded people working on their own business! Starts in […]
Free
2 events,
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KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT
KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Wed May 15th 7:00pm At The Royal in Nelson Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night! To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!
$5
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Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
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
2 events,
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Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
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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SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY W/ GUESTS
SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY W/ GUESTS
Small Town Artillery Collective (STAC) is an original sextet from the Pacific Northwest, with hubs in Vancouver, Saltspring Island, Kaslo, Lillooet and Victoria. They play pretty good and often interesting rock and roll music. Join them Thursday, May 16th in Rossland for a ripping good time.
$20
3 events,
83rd Annual Creston Valley Blossom Festival 2024
Community festival for all ages, free events, parades, midway, entertainment, dances, street fair, cowboy race and more.
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Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!
SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY
SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY
Small Town Artillery is a rock and roll band helmed by brothers Tom and Derek van Deursen. Originally from Kaslo, British Columbia, Tom and Derek have been playing together for over 20 years, with Small Town Artillery as their flagship project for the past 10. They are a band that is hard to define, but […]
$20
4 events,
May Days 2024
A three day long celebration of the return of summer – May Days takes place Saturday, May 18 through to Monday, May 20th in Kaslo, BC. Events happen all over town including music and vendors in Vimy Park, Logger Sports, the Snow n Shine Car Show, Sk8 Jam and more!
Free
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Guided Cold War Bunker tours
Guided Cold War Bunker tours
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 […]
$6 – $8
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Open Mic
Open Mic
Hosted by Jeff Bonner, this licensed evening of performances will be a delight and full of surprises! Come to play, or simply to enjoy the local talents. Event takes place in our Slocan Lake Arts Center: 408 4th Street, Silverton BC This happens every 3rd Saturday of the month!
$15 – $20
3 events,
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Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
3 events,
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Crafternoon
Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library. Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
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DAYGLO ABORTIONS W/ HELLBENT + MORE
DAYGLO ABORTIONS W/ HELLBENT + MORE
This spring tour for one of Canada’s most iconic punk bands, Dayglo Abortions, also marks the return of the Cretin to the line up! Legendary punk trio, Dayglo Abortions, has been one of Victoria, BC Canada’s most dangerous music exports since 1979. The band (in one configuration or another) has always offered up no-holds barred […]
$20
3 events,
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Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
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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Indigenous Reads Book Club
Indigenous Reads Book Club
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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Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
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
2 events,
Legally Blonde: The Musical
BLACK PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Book by Heather Hach Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture Directed by Darren Fuss Musical Direction by Malaika Horswill Choreography by Mackenzie Hope Set Design by Eric Galbraith Costume Design by Jackie Routien […]
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Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14
Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14
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 […]
$80
4 events,
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Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!
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Ora Cogan Live in Nelson with Sarah Orton and Sauly Prior
Ora Cogan Live in Nelson with Sarah Orton and Sauly Prior
Friday May 24th 2024 at the Nelson Squash Club Social Lounge, upstairs at 330 Baker St 20$ at the door, 7PM In support of her acclaimed album Formless and part of her 2024 world tour: Ora Cogan https://oracogan.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/1gGoQORTeRJPQ7fZrqJGMq… Over the years, Cogan has steadily crafted a gothic and cinematic approach to alt country and […]
$20
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Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill with another night of great dance music- classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat and the Beatles plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.
4 events,
Kootenay EcoFest
A celebration of sustainable action with local waste reduction solutions, live demonstrations, inspiring learning opportunities, regional food tasting and live music. All happening on our beautiful property, Bear Springs Eco Resort, in Beasley, BC. To book accommodations during the festival, please contact us directly at [email protected].
$40 – $125
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Guided Cold War Bunker tours
Guided Cold War Bunker tours
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 […]
$6 – $8
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PHARM, AK-747’S, Rad Dog
PHARM, AK-747’S, Rad Dog
Noise Cult Productions & The Royal The Holy Trinity is what I’d like to call this show! The Return of Prog Rock titans Pharm with our local road warriors Rad Dog and Vancouvers own punk force AK-747’s! Pharmhttps://pharmband.bandcamp.com/ Rad Doghttps://raddog.bandcamp.com/album/first AK-747’shttps://ak-747s.bandcamp.com/…/i-love-what-youve-done… Advance tickets are $15 available at www.theroyalnelson.com $20 at the door
$20
3 events,
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Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
1 event,
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Crafternoon
Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library. Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
3 events,
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Valley Deep, Mountain High – Tom Wayman Book Launch
Valley Deep, Mountain High – Tom Wayman Book Launch
West Kootenay author Tom Wayman will launch two new books—a prose memoir and a collection of poems. Wayman’s memoir, from BC’s Harbour Publishing, is entitled The Road to Appledore or How I Went Back to the Land Without Ever Having Lived There in the First Place. The book covers Wayman’s adventures and misadventures since moving to […]
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Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
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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AMOS THE KID
AMOS THE KID
Wed May 29th 8pm The announcement of Amos the Kid’s debut LP, Enough as it Was, follows the remarkable rise of Winnipeg’s Amos Nadlersmith from reclusive songwriter to hometown hero. TICKET LINK HERE
1 event,
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Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.
3 events,
Heritage City Tango Marathon
We are pleased to offer a new Tango Marathon in Nelson BC Canada, held May 31-June 2 of 2024. This 3 day event will be in one of Western Canada’s prettiest and artsiest small towns. Registration is by individual or pair, no partner required. However, we will strive for role balance at this event, so […]
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Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!
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APOLLO SUNS and EARTH FREAKS
APOLLO SUNS and EARTH FREAKS
Founded by Ed Durocher, Apollo Suns is a 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The band fuses the influence of jazz, rock and psychedelic music, to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind. They have self-released three EPs: ‘Each Day a Different Sun’ (2017), ‘Dawn Offerings’ (2019), ‘A Relationship of Force’ (Color […]
$25
3 events,
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Guided Cold War Bunker tours
Guided Cold War Bunker tours
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 […]
$6 – $8
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RIFT 2024 – Woman’s Centre Fundraiser
RIFT 2024 – Woman’s Centre Fundraiser
We invite you to our second annual Women’s Centre Fundraiser! We have local legends Paris Pick and the Pricks headlining for the second year running and a gorgeous line-up of wildly talented local artists and performers to entertain you. All of our acts are donating their time and talents to this event, allowing the proceeds […]
$15