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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![]() 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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![]() 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, […]
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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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![]() 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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![]() 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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![]() 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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![]() Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7 |
5 events,
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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. |
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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3 events,
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![]() Trail & District Arts Council presents Kootenay Savings Music in the Dark with Apollo Suns plus DJ (tbc) Friday, August 8 at 7 pm to 9:30 pm Gyro Park, Trail The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present our new Friday night Music in the Dark Beach Dance Party, featuring DJs and dance-heavy […]
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5 events,
![]() Join us at the Vallican Whole on the weekend of August 9 – 10 to celebrate the re-opening of the Sculpture Park. Originally opened in 2010, the park has been quietly slumbering until this year, when some of our best local artists have installed new wonderful sculptures to awaken it. Come walk the forest pathways […]
Free
![]() Join us at the Vallican Whole on the weekend of August 9 – 10 to celebrate the re-opening of the Sculpture Park. Originally opened in 2010, the park has been quietly slumbering until this year, when some of our best local artists have installed new wonderful sculptures to awaken it. Come walk the forest pathways […]
Free
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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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![]() Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7 |
3 events,
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![]() All are invited to a screening of Damien Gillis and Valhalla Wilderness Society’s new film, Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness. The 30 minute film will be followed by a presentation by Valhalla Wilderness Society biologist and campaigner Amber Peters, including stunning photography from 25 years of research in British Columbia’s inland temperate rainforest. North Shore […] |
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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With your host Cry Bebe Mikey! $5 at the door! 19+ Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others! message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!
$5
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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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![]() Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on August 14 for an entertaining evening of food vendors, market, beer & wine garden, and live music at The Night Market in Gyro Park. From 5 pm to 8:30 pm there’s lots to do all topped off with great live music Headlining […]
by-donation
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3 events,
![]() TCLTC are a group of Lego and train enthusiasts who enjoy creating realistic models and scenes with the iconic building blocks. The displays are punctuated by fun tongue-in-cheek vignettes featuring Lego mini-figures in historical or pop culture moments. The project for Revelstoke will include an operating Lego train display, and we anticipate including a railway […] |
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 […]
$6 – $8
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![]() Join us at Encore Brewing Co. on Saturday, August 16 for a night of classic rock vibes with Echoes, a dynamic band hailing from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Known for their powerful covers of rock hits from the ’70s through the ’90s—infused with touches of blues and country—Echoes delivers a sound that’s both nostalgic and electric. […] |
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![]() Kicking Horse Mountain Resort 1500 Kicking Horse Trl Golden BC V0A 1H0 Canada Hear the sounds of the Alphorn at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort! Daryl Caswell, the principal horn of the Red Deer Orchestra, will be playing his Alpenhorn on the mountain throughout the day. Schedule: 11am and 12pm- Search for the perfect echo. […]
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![]() Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7 |
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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![]() Regularly voted one of Fernie's favourite events, the Wednesday Scials are outdoor fun for the whole family! The Arts Station hosts the popular weekly Socials every Wednesday evening from July 9th - August 20th. Enjoy a sizzling summer of live music and good times in downtown Fernie with seven weeks of free concerts popping up […] |
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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![]() Live music concert series, free for everyone, in Rotary Park - the heart of downtown Cranbrook. This annual program organized and run by the volunteers of the Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society (FPPAS) will showcase local musical acts at each evening event every Thursday beginning July 3! August 21 @ 5:30pm: Maddisun Maddisun is a […]
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![]() Live music concert series, free for everyone, in Rotary Park - the heart of downtown Cranbrook. This annual program organized and run by the volunteers of the Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society (FPPAS) will showcase local musical acts at each evening event every Thursday beginning July 3! August 21 @ 5:30pm: Maddisun Maddisun is a […] |
5 events,
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![]() Enjoy a beautiful morning drawing and painting amongst the vines of Red Bird Estate Winery with Jaye Benoit, proprietress of Yellowbird School of Art. Learn how to compose your image, simplify detail, and create space in your landscapes. We'll start with a few drawn or painted sketches and work our way into a finished work. […]
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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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![]() Enjoy an outdoor music event in Kootenay Bay; Bella Cat Band will be performing on Soul’s Paradise Beach. Park on Pilot Bay Road Bring your chairs & drinks. Book a campsite with Valéry if you want to spend the weekend with us: Text: 250-201-9441 $31.50 with GST
$30
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![]() Explore your voice Vocal Technique Play Games Sing with others Learn a group song Gain knowledge on vocal health.
Free
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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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![]() 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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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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![]() 4th Thursday and Saturday Beading Space FNMI relatives are invited to join us the 4th Thursday and Saturday of the month NMAG at 502 Vernon Summer hours – Thursday July 24 5:30- 7:30pm Saturday July 26 2-4pm Theme- Blueberry pin kits Thursday August 28 5:30- 7:30pm Saturday August 30 2-4pm Theme -Orange Shirt pins […] |
5 events,
![]() Visit https://nelsonpride.ca/pride-calendar/ to see all the events, including the Pride parade and Pride in the Park. ![]() Wicked Woods Music Festival 2025 Step into the magic of Wicked Woods 2025, where music, art, and nature unite for an unforgettable adventure. ✨Early Bird Tickets are now on sale at tickets.wickedwoods.ca 💫 This Labor Day Weekend, from August 29 to September 1 2025, we return to the breathtaking Ravens Nest Resort and Campground in […]
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![]() Join us for guided tours of Revelstoke's Historic Mountain View Cemetery on Highway 23 North. Children may attend with their parents, but please be aware that there is some adult content. Tours will be cancelled in the case of heavy rain or thunderstorms. Tours are scheduled in the spring, summer, and early fall. Ticket price […] |
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 […]
$6 – $8
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![]() 4th Thursday and Saturday Beading Space FNMI relatives are invited to join us the 4th Thursday and Saturday of the month NMAG at 502 Vernon Summer hours – Thursday July 24 5:30- 7:30pm Saturday July 26 2-4pm Theme- Blueberry pin kits Thursday August 28 5:30- 7:30pm Saturday August 30 2-4pm Theme -Orange Shirt pins […] |
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![]() Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7 |
1 event,
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4 events,
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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. |
2 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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2 events,
![]() Ed Fest Arts & Music Festival is a two-day free to attend celebration of creativity and expression held at Rotary Park on September 5th and 6th, offering an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages. The festival boasts a dynamic lineup, including musical performances. In addition to musical acts, there will be interactive art installations, […] |
4 events,
September 6th & 7th at Oxygen Art Centre A weekend of performance workshops that culminates in a live showcase. Come to hone your skills or simply have fun. Want to get on stage? Sign up for the showcase to share a poem, dance, song, scene, comedy bit... soliloquy? lol. Anything goes. *performing is optional* 💫 […]
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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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