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WEST KOOTENAY EVENTS

EAST KOOTENAY & NORTHERN BASIN EVENTS

Laila Biali Trio

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Laila Biali’s live show is eclectic and energetic, a true representation of her on and off stage. Melodies take thrilling left turns and pre-choruses give way to instrumental interludes. One minute Biali is soaring over a bluesy storm of handclaps and hard-charging keyboard riffs, the next she is pouring out her soul on an impassioned […]

SAM SINGER w/ DANA LEE & SAM the LIVING

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

With a distinctive croon and razor sharp band, Sam Singer blends elements of classic folk and new indie with the romanticism of an old timely lounge singer.

$10

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

Free

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, Canada

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

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

Free

Basin Food Summit (6th annual)

Nakusp 608 Broadway Street, Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada

The Basin Food Summit and Expo have been held in the Columbia Basin since 2018 at a new location each year. The event is designed to celebrate, connect and grow the region’s food industry and all the community members that play a roll in it. You can learn about past events here and get a […]

‘The War of the Worlds’ table read ONE NIGHT ONLY

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

The Nelson Museum presents a special ONE NIGHT ONLY performance of the 1898 HG Wells classic The War of the Worlds, an on-book reading in the Cold War Bunker starring Lucas Myers, Keith Page, Michael Graham, Adam O. Thomas, and more. The War of The Worlds was made famous by a 1938 radio broadcast by Orson Welles, which […]

$15 – $20

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

Free

‘ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚ ਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe ‘ch tharer | a crack in the mirror’ exhibition opening

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

It is easy to get swept up in the beauty of the brightly coloured, intricately patterned fabrics that create ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚ ਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe ‘ch tharer | a crack in the mirror, a visually satiating exhibition by Surrey artist Simranpreet Anand and Conner Singh VanderBeek, which is touring to the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery from October 26, 2024 […]

Free

Basin Food Fest & Mushroom Marketplace

Nakusp 608 Broadway Street, Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada

Calling all local Food Lovers & Fungi Friends   Basin Food Fest & Mushroom Marketplace   Nakusp Arena Saturday Oct 26 10am-2pm   Food & Beverage vendors from across the Columbia Basin & Beyond, Mushroom themed Artisan marketplace. Epic Local Speakers, Mushroom Experts, Music, Food Trucks One-of-a-kind Mushroom Symphony!   Fill your pantry + feed […]

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

Free