Opening night kicks off June 6th with live music, refreshments and art! This free, self guided community event runs from June 6th - Sep 20th which sees 19 artists featured at 11 local businesses.
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7 events,The Kaslo Shakespeare Festival will present three weekends of events in Kaslo and Argenta: Free Previews of our play "Hamlet" and the full play at the Langham Theartre with live music and elizabethan costumes, as well as a special eurythmy performance ( a movement art) of "The Emperors's New Clothes" on June 29th at 2:00pm. As the sun sets over Salmo River Ranch, the night awakens. On Saturday, June 28th, bring the farm to life early at the Shambhala Pre-Party, an intimate prelude to Shambhala Music Festival in the heart of the picturesque Riverside Campground. Feel the energy of the Farmily and the anticipation of what’s to come. Catch gentlemens Club, […]
$169
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Don’t miss the fun! It’s been 25 years since our community’s museum opened its doors, and we’re in for a delightful celebration. There will be fun for all ages: live music, a free barbecue lunch, children’s games, a local vendor market, museum tours and more. A highlight of the day will be the much-anticipated opening of […]
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Peter’s Day at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre will feature a traditional Doukhobor moleniya in the morning starting at 10am. A community vegetarian potluck lunch will begin at 12pm and an afternoon speaker segment will start at 1pm. There is no cost to attend Peter’s Day or to view the DDC’s grounds and exhibit spaces on […]
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Join us at Millennium Park and Ponds in Castlegar, BC for live music and Jamaican food to raise funds for local charity KERPA! You’re invited to a family fun day at Millennium Park and Ponds in Castlegar BC this Canada Day long weekend! Enjoy Jamaican cuisine and music, along with vendors for a fantastic fundraiser. […] |
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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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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 […]
$8
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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. |
7 events,
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Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.
Free
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Kootenay Savings Music in the Park Gyro Park, Trail The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in […]
by-donation
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Live Music, through the week. The Beer Garden has its own stage that features local musicians and DJs on select nights of the week! Check out our lineup for upcoming shows that are featured 6-9pm. |
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Live Music, through the week. The Beer Garden has its own stage that features local musicians and DJs on select nights of the week! Check out our lineup for upcoming shows that are featured 6-9pm. |
8 events,
Balfour Daze returns Saturday, July 5, at Balfour Playing Fields with a full day of fun, food and entertainment for all ages! Enjoy a by-donation pancake breakfast, then explore artisan vendors, live music, kids’ activities and fire truck demos. The music lineup features Kootenay Garage Youth Band, Quilombera, Chloe Albert, White Lightning, and Heavy Airship. […]
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Bringing a voice to the environment, nature, and humanity's relationship with it. As we face climate challenges and work to deepen our connections and regenerative practices, a story is conveyed through the eyes of 4 artists. Barbara Brown • www.BarbaraBrownArt.com Christopher Mcholm • https://www.instagram.com/chris.mcholm/ Sam Strachan • http://www.alkemyarttherapy.com/ Chrystyna Bykowa • www.BYKOWA.com Each artist expresses […]
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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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Experience a night of enchanting music with Magnolia Buckskin on July 5th along with a few 80s tunes thrown in to celebrate the 35 Year LVR High School Graduation Anniversary! Enjoy the rich acoustics and breathtaking views at the picturesque venue at Bear Spring Eco retreat, just 10 minutes from Nelson Magnolia Buckskin is an all-female trio delivering beautiful harmonies […]
$20
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group environmental art exhibit 🌲 opening July 5, 7-9pm Bringing a voice to the environment, nature, and humanity’s relationship with it. As we face climate challenges and work to deepen our connections and regenerative practices, a story is conveyed through the eyes of 4 artists. Barbara Brown • @barbarabrownartist www.barbarabrownart.com Christopher Mcholm • @chris.mcholm Sam Strachan • @sacrificialsam […]
$10
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Bramasole's Garden space is open and will be hosting music shows all summer! Cocktails, BC wines, beers, and a great light bites and snack menu. MUSIC IN THE GARDEN - Donations for the musician are encouraged. Wednesday Live Beats with local DJs 8-11pm (dates TBA) Sunday Live Music with local singer-songwriters 3-6pm Summer 2025 Lineup: JULY […]
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Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7 |
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Alison LuthmersCanadian-American Baroque Violinist Alison Luthmers is a dynamic and sought-after Baroque violinist, celebrated for her expressive playing and adventurous programming. She performs internationally as a leader, soloist, and chamber musician with ensembles such as Concerto Copenhagen, Barokksolistene, Arte dei Suonatori, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Her upcoming solo debut—Assaggi by Johan Helmich […]
$20
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7 events,
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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 […]
$8
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SLAC is please to coordinate the Nikkei Art Excursions this summer. Come join this unique dance exploration workshop in the scenic fields of the Harris Ranch—with contemporary dancer and teacher Rachel Harris accompanied by Paul “Garbanzo” Gibbons playing the bamboo flutes. Rachel Harris will guide participants in a dance exploration over her family’s ranch, combined with […]
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Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others! message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!
$5
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Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.
Free
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Kootenay Savings Music in the Park Gyro Park, Trail The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in […]
by-donation
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Learn about the history of transportation in Nelson! We will ride the Nelson Streetcar and tour the Nelson Electric Tramway Museum to learn about the history of transportation in Nelson. Please meet at the Tram stop at the Prestige Lakeside Resort parking lot by 9.30am. This activity is open to everyone; no registration required
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The Nelson Museum welcomes renowned artists Pat Bruderer, Rita McKeough, Stephen Noyes, Susan Point, Samuel Roy-Bois, and Peter von Tiesenhausen for the official opening of WOOD—a special group exhibition exploring the medium of wood and its limitless potential. This free public event includes an artist talk with the featured artists in attendance, along with light […]
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The legendary Mexican reggae band, Anitdoping, has marked a milestone in music history by becoming the first Mexican band to perform in concert in Jamaica as part of Reggae Month 2025, where they participated in the Bob Marley Tribute on the occasion of his 80th birthday. During the event, Antidoping shared the stage with reggae […]
$25
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6 events,
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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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Mike Meaney is a local Nelson musician originally from Toronto who plays a mixture of mellow fingerstyle and upbeat acoustic. Equally at home around a campfire or on stage, his choice of songs are sure to get you singing along. He plays covers with a healthy dose of originals when courage moves him to do […]
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Pierre BensusanMister DADGAD – Virtuoso Guitarist, Composer, Vocalist Described as “the guitar given free reign to play itself,” French-Algerian acoustic guitar legend Pierre Bensusan is a world-renowned master of the DADGAD tuning, blending folk, jazz, classical, and world music into a truly singular voice. A trailblazer on the global stage for over four decades, Bensusan […]
$35
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Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
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Hey there! We’re very excited to be making it back to the Kootenays! We hope you’ll join us for an evening of thoughtful, humorous, and uplifting lyrics swirled gently into an acoustic mix of all original folk sounds and sibling vocal harmonies. Join us for an uplifting evening concert at the beautiful Nelson United. Returning […]
$15 – $20
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4 events,
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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 […]
$8
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MY SON THE HURRICANE IS A MULTI-HORN, MULTI-DRUMMER, MULTI-SINGER BRASS FUNK BEAST FROM NIAGARA, ON. THE 12-PIECE BRASS-DANCE CREW HAS TOURED OVER MULTIPLE COUNTRIES AND PLAYED SOME OF CANADA, USA, UK, SCANDINAVIA, BELGIUM, MEXICO, LITHUANIA, AND FRANCE’S BIGGEST FESTIVALS. THE BAND FEATURES TRUMPETS, SAXOPHONES, TROMBONES, DRUMS, GUITAR, KEYS, PERCUSSION AND A WILD FRONT WOMAN…WE DARE […]
$22
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Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you! Welcome to the Castlegar Community Drumming Experience! With support from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Rhythm by Nature brings you a fully interactive and immersive drumming event, for the whole community, at the Kootenay Gallery of Art History & Science, […]
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Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.
Free
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Kootenay Savings Music in the Park Gyro Park, Trail The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in […]
by-donation
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Anna Wynne teaches a lucky group how to carve a wooden spoon with an axe at the Nelson Museum! Inspired by the Deep Roots and WOOD exhibitions in the galleries this summer, now you have an opportunity to explore the possibilities with this versatile medium. Ages 16+ and very limited space! Fees for the workshop are $35+GST for […]
$30 – $35
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8 events,NOT TOO BIG, NOT TOO SMALL… Starbelly Jam is a special festival; great entertainment, great food, great people, lots of happy kids and room to play — we’ve deliberately steered the festival away from getting too big or becoming too crowded; this festival’s success is all about the celebration of life through music, friendship and […] 
Emerging from the majestic landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, Shred Kelly is a powerhouse band that seamlessly blends elements of alternative, folk, and rock music. With a captivating live act that leaves audiences in awe, they have become a mainstay in the Canadian music scene, but it’s not just their energetic performances that set them […]
$25
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You're invited! On behalf of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society, the Sandon Historical Society is honoured to invite you to the opening ceremony for our new permanent exhibit entitled “Window to the Past – Japanese Canadians in Sandonâ€. The event will be held from 2 pm on Saturday, July 19, at the Burns building adjacent […]
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Join CBAL Nelson for a tour the Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery! We will have a guided tour of the Museum’s permanent exhibits as well as the galleries to learn about the diverse history of the Nelson area. Please plan to meet at 10am at the Museum entrance on Vernon St. This event is open […]
Free
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Join us at our Opening Reception for kt̓kmin uɬ c̓ik̓ʷm (mark and make light), an exhibition by artists Manuel Axel-Strain and Kalli Van Stone, on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Oxygen Art Centre. The artists, Manny + Kalli, will be in attendance and we’re very excited to share the new body of work they develop […]
Free
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8 events,
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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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Join us at The Langham Gallery for a special presentation by curator Susan Yatabe as she discusses the exhibit “Experiences of an Internment Camp Teacher.” Discover the incredible story of Kazuko Shinobu, a Nisei teacher who, at just 18, educated Japanese Canadian children while interned in Kaslo. This powerful exhibit shares her journey through historical […]
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By Donation Event brought to you by The Slocan Lake Arts Council (SLAC) UCRA Mountain String Band We kick off our outdoor summer music series with UCRA Mountain String Ensemble - a dynamic trio from Rossland BC, blending bluegrass, folk, and rock into their own distinctive sound. Their music features heartfelt melodies and engaging rhythms, with […] |
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Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7 |
5 events,
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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 […]
$8
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Mimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Northeastern Ontario and is French Canadian & W8banaki (Abénaki), a member of Odanak First-Nation. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi’s music embraces the beauty of the Land. The ethereal quality of her music whisks you away with uplifting melodies and introspective lyrics that weave pop […]
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This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer song writer and composer has wowed audiences across the globe with her electrifying performances, instrumental abilities and powerful textured vocals. She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues, Soul, Folk, Americana, Jazz, Gospel and Rock. Angelique has shared the stage/opened for a large roster of well-known […]
$30
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5 events,
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Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.
Free
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Kootenay Savings Music in the Park Gyro Park, Trail The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in […]
by-donation
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The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in beautiful Gyro Park from June 26 to August 14. […]
by-donation
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6 events,
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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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Join in on a gentle journey inward through somatic inquiry and art therapy. Using focusing oriented art therapy techniques we’ll explore a felt sense to experience the body’s innate wisdom to guide us towards new insight and self awareness.
$50
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Putting the SAD back and your SADderday nights LIVE this week at the World famous HUME BEER GARDEN! set sale for a sentimental journey as the Titan of tears himself Navigates this ship through the rough waters of emotions from 6 until 9 PM! Family friendly, kids and dogs welcome! |
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You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Earth Temple Gardens in Meadow Creek, BC! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a potluck meal and learn how to operate a farm in a remote location. Earth Temple Gardens is an organic farm situated in the rural community of Meadow Creek, […]
Free
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Metal Arts Guild Slocan Valley and sponsors invite you to a Free Copper Etching Workshop Sunday July 27, 11-4 At the Slocan Valley Threads Guild in Winlaw 7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw, B.C. Adults only, email to register [email protected]
Free
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Metal Arts Guild Slocan Valley and sponsors invite you to a Free Copper Etching Workshop Sunday July 27, 11-4 At the Slocan Valley Threads Guild in Winlaw 7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw, B.C. Adults only, email to register [email protected] |
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Marketing can feel good. That's the premise of this workshop. You don't need to sell your soul to sell your work. Too much marketing (even by savvy, conscious entrepreneurs) creates either no response or seems “over-hyped” and triggers a “used car salesman” reaction. In short, it feels awful. Since 2001, I have traveled around North […]
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This Pay What You Can (PWYC) workshop offers ways to get clients that are deeply respectful, trauma-informed, and conscience-driven. Marketing can feel good. That’s the premise of this workshop. You don’t need to sell your soul to sell your work.
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This Pay What You Can (PWYC) workshop offers ways to get clients that are deeply respectful, trauma-informed, and conscience-driven. Marketing can feel good. That’s the premise of this workshop.You don’t need to sell your soul to sell your work.Too much marketing (even by savvy, conscious entrepreneurs) creates either no response or seems “over-hyped” and triggers […] |
5 events,
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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 […]
$8
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Join us at the Nelson Museum for a panel discussion on our relationship to local forests, featuring former MLA and logger Corky Evans, West Kootenay Watershed founder and former RDCK director Ramona Faust, fire mitigation and emergency preparedness expert Rik Valentine, professional forester and forest ecologist Herb Hammond, and representation from the Sinixt Confederacy. The […]
Free
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4 events,
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Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.
Free
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Kootenay Savings Music in the Park Gyro Park, Trail The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in […]
by-donation
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4 events,
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Join the Nelson District Arts Council for the annual ArtWalk Opening night on Friday, August 1st. Wander the street checking out the art at over 20 venues, listen to music and be entertained as you stroll.
Free
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After two wild months on the road, The Pricks are back for one heck of a homecoming show — and it’s their ONLY one this summer! Let’s make it count! 💃🪩🕺 🔥 Young Braised is kicking off the night with an original hip-hop/rap set 🌈 Damien Alblas is bringing the heat with some psychedelic rock […]
$20
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4 events,
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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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A fun evening with great music 🙂 Park on Pilot Bay Road, bring your chain & drinks.
$20
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