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Revelstoke Museum and Archives is pleased to be hosting "BC's Marvellous Mushrooms," a travelling exhibit from the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. The exhibit explores the science and practical uses of mushrooms, highlighting some of the most fascinating of the 3,400 known species in the province. The Opening event will take place on Saturday, April […]
Join us for First Fridays and the self guided Art Walk in Invermere and the Columbia Valley. A monthly evening event where Arts and the Community collide! Consisting of local galleries, artist studios, live music, local food and good times, First Fridays is a great way to enjoy some East Kootenay Culture in the heart […]
Ceramic/Pottery Workshops and Summer Schools, Throwing on the Potters Wheel and Sculpture, contemporary and traditional. May 6–7, July 10–14, Aug. 21–25, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour with our map/brochure of sculptures created by local, regional, and national artists. Vote for your favourite!
Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? You can find us on Facebook! Various dates from June–Sept., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. facebook.com/SelkirkWeavers instagram.com/selkirkweaversspinners
LEVITY Micro Gallery and Nelson and District Arts Council are pairing up to present a group show of artwork from previous muralists of Nelson’s annual Mural Festival. Visit Levity Micro Gallery at 566 Baker Street between June 7-28 to view the show and join us at the show opening on June 8th from 7-10pm for […]
Come enjoy some authentic mountain culture! You with find fresh LOCAL produce, honey & baking, preserves, woodwork, soaps/beauty, pottery, jewellery, knitwear, plants & much much more. Including live music. Wednesdays, Mid-June–Oct., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Great live music in every genre on Thursdays, June 15–Aug. 31, 6–8 p.m. Plus night markets on July 20 & Aug. 17, 5–8.30 p.m.!
A new series of landscapes by Kootenay artist Brigitte DESBOIS (June 20 to July 8), some done en plein air and others in studio. Artist Holly WOODS (July 12 to 30) from Kelowna, formerly from Nakusp, is presenting a new series of whimsical watercolour & ink. Studio Connexion Art Gallery is a small cultural space […]
Weekly exhibits of local and regional artists. Visit our website for details.
STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival at the Nelson Civic Theatre From Friday June 23rd – Tuesday June 27th 20223. Inspired by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond’s entertaining and insightful look at the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema in his 2009 documentary, Reel Injun, the STOODIS Film Festival is at once a retrospective […]
ArtWalk is celebrating 34 years of local artists! Businesses act as galleries for artists all summer, with two openings (June 24/August 5) featuring performance artists throughout downtown Nelson.
The Kaslo Summer Music Series brings the joy of great live music with a summer-long season of free outdoor concerts.
Come boogie and shop a curated group of local artisans, at this vibrant market taking over The Royal Nelson on June 25. From 12-4, sip $7 mimosas and delight over locally made goodies. With food available from The Royal kitchen, and good times and tunes all day long by DJ Sky Dog. This Sunday, you’ll find: Tiny Giant Creations – felted wonders Love […]
The West Kootenays Francophone Association invites you to its annual FRANCOFÊTE, held at Lakeside Park on June 25th from 4 to 8:30pm. La FrancoFête celebrates French language and its cultures. Through socio-cultural, artistic and interactive activities, the AFKO aims to promote all French cultures and give people an occasion to celebrate them. With games, workshops and […]
Concert violinist Natasha Hall and chocolatier Beth Campbell of Viva Cacao team up to offer a unique multi-sensory experience of virtuoso solo violin music accompanied by chocolate pairings, at The Capitol, Nelson. Begin your journey by sampling amuse-bouche classic chocolate confections as you are immersed in the Baroque music of Bach’s Sonata No. 2 in […]
REVY.Live Outside features a summer full of live music through July & August showcasing artists from British Columbia, across Canada and worldwide every evening from 7-9pm.
Kootenay Moving Pictures Presents.. A Night of Animation Capitol Theatre • 421 Victoria St. Nelson, BC Friday June 30, 2023 6:30pm – Doors open 7:00pm – All-Ages screening starts 8:00pm – Intermission 8:30pm – Mature Audience screening starts (9:30pm event ends) Enjoy one or two curated programs of animated short films with the community! Vegan […]
Come Support the Nelson District Women’s Centre at their Fundraiser, at the Royal in Nelson, on Friday June 30 at 7pm. An evening of music and entertainment to raise money and awareness for their organization, the oldest rural Womanss Centre in Canada. Renewing Intersectional Feminism Together Featuring: Paris Pick and the Pricks Guns n’ […]
Live music on the lawn of the Slocan Lake Arts Centre - bring a blanket or lawn chair - by donation. Saturdays, July–Aug., 7 p.m.
NOCTURNAL New Art by Megan Majewski “Nocturnal” dives into the shadows of Megan Majewski’s unreal forests. As portals materialize, delicately breaching the boundaries of this realm, they serve as gateways to other dimensions… A continuous reverie unfurls, akin to a dream within a dream, in which we traverse the ethereal passages together. Come explore the unknown […]
25th Annual Music in the Park - Presented by Arrow Lakes & District Arts Council Society - Location: Nakusp Park Gazebo - across from the Public Beach
Meet Molly Lynch, author of ‘The Forbidden Territory of a Terrifying Woman’, At The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery in Nelson. We will discuss the book and you can get your signed copy! Molly grew up in Kaslo and lived in Ireland as a teenager. She worked in Dublin, Cork, Manchester and Malaga before moving […]
Free outdoor live performances Saturdays from 4-6 pm on Front Street in Kaslo. Come join us for some great live outdoor music in beautiful Kaslo! These free outdoor shows are brought to you by Nelson & Kootenay Lake Tourism, The Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake, Columbia Power, Comlumbia Basin Trust, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance […]
Nelsons’ original Alt-Soul outfit Penny Shades is headlining at The Royal on July 8th, with an opening performance by Kootenays Country/Folk troubadour Sean Cameron (Dirt Floor, The Heavy Lighters). An evening not to be missed! 9 pm start. $10 cover charge. www.pennyshades.com www.seancameronmusic.com Penny Shades is a five-piece alt-soul group from Nelson BC that […]
Interested in the history, legends and oral teaching of the Flatbow Kutenai People? Treat yourself to 2-2.5 hours on a boat tour and learn the ancestral teaching of the Indigenous People who have lived on Kootenay Lake and its tributaries for over 10,000 years. In this small group setting, information on the legends and how […]
What happens when you combine a fiery frontman with soaring vocals & mad acoustic guitar skills with a cool – as – a cucumber super drummer? …. you get the Indie folk rock duo from Vancouver Island known simply as WiL. Tales of his legendary live show and songs like Travel Alberta’s soaring anthem ‘Roam’ […]
JULY 14 7pm-8:30pm doors open at 6:30pm Gabriel Palatchi • Solo Piano Concert ARGENTINEAN PIANO VIRTUOSO, COMPOSER & PRODUCER; GABRIEL PALATCHI will take you on a journey through his fusion of tango, Latin jazz, & original music. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music with Gabriel & be mesmerized by his incredible improvisational skills. The […]
A non-profit community event ? By donation and no one turned away! A sober and family-friendly gathering ? All-day live music, dance and theatre performances from: Monkey Dragons and Adham Shaikh Opening Prayers with Kiara Astara Month of Sundays Dance Troupe Children’s entertainer Mr. Mojo Temple Dance with Dakini Ma Avery Florence and Friends Dunconscious […]
Support the Kootenay Yoga Festival 2023 in collaboration with the Autonomous Sinixt in these very special events! This is especially for space holders, those who work in holistic health and anyone who may be interested in the subject of truth, reconciliation & accountability. Saturday, July 15th, 2023 1:00-3:00 PM at Shambhala Center, 812 Stanley St, Nelson, BC […]
Join Abby Wilson on Saturday July 15th at Cowan’s Office Supplies in Nelson for an Intro to Plein Air Painting. Register at https://cowans.org/collections/art-workshops/products/intro-to-plein-air-painting Time to step outside of the comfort of your studio! Painting “en plein air” is the grand old tradition of painting directly from life. This workshop will cover topics such as equipment […]
An acoustic roots trio featuring gorgeous three part harmonies with a range of instrumentation. The first in a series of exclusive music concerts in our barn. Enjoy excellent acoustics in our unique barn surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Only 100 tickets available. Buy Tickets: https://shopreworks.ca/…/products/concert-in-the-barn https://magnoliabuckskin.com/
Coming Sunday July 16, 7 PM, to the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay... excited! Julio Flores is a Mexican guitar virtuoso and master of several Latin genres from flamenco through jazz . A special treat will be traditional folk music from Chiapas region. He is a professor at the University of Chiapas, music […]
A full week of downtown tours, cemetery tours and other ways to explore History About Town.
We will be outdoors absolutely as much as possible (disc golf course, Hopkins Hollow etc) – it’s all about the sketchbook... observing nature, trees, bugs, leaves, animal tracks, clouds, deadfall. It’s learning observational drawing at first, then building composition using pen & ink, watercolour, acrylics. Nature journaling, portrait drawing. Rock painting. Nature mobiles. Reading. Meditation. […]
The Nelson Museum offers FREE admission every Thursday between 4-8 pm. Check out the two gallery exhibitions, explore local history in the 2nd floor museum, and check out the work of over 100 local artists in the gift shop.
The 24th annual Shambhala: July 21-24 2023 For more than two decades, Shambhala Music Festival has proven itself to be groundbreaking. Our aim is to encourage our guests to feel as though they have found a place they can call home every year. Throughout the evolution of the festival, one clear value has remained […]
Come down to see live music at The Front Street Park in Kaslo on Friday July 21st from 5-7 PM. Note that this event is on a Friday, rather than the usual Saturdays, and 5-7 rather then the usual 6-9. Diyet was born in a tent and spent her childhood on the ancestral lands of […]
Join us this summer in Nelson, BC at Lakeside Park for Dance Mission !!! International Ecstatic Dance DJ Bernice Raabis, founder of Dance Church and Dance The Medicine is co-producing a monthly outdoor ecstatic dance event with Nadine Wildwood, owner and facilitator of SOMA studio in Nelson, BC. What is unique about this experience is […]
The 35th Annual Summer Youth Program Presents: Matilda the Musical Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Book by Dennis […]
The 35th Annual Summer Youth Program Presents: Matilda the Musical Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Book by Dennis […]
This annual outdoor music festival brings together an eclectic selection of artists and musical genres—from electronica and pop to bluegrass and reggae.
Join us for our Gallery Opening at The Langham in Kaslo on July 28th from 7-9 pm for two new shows in our 2023 Gallery Season with exhbit “Smoked” by Sarah Lawless and “Untangling the Knot: The Art of Honoring Ancestors” by Carol Laddas Gaskin. These exhibits run from July 28th through October 6th. Gallery […]
Meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open to the public, shop for original art or fine crafts, and experience special events planned for a summer weekend. Since 2009, locals and visitors have enjoyed the self-directed, free Columbia Basin Culture Tour, managed by the West Kootenay Regional […]
Meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open to the public, shop for original art or fine crafts, and experience special events planned for a summer weekend. Since 2009, locals and visitors have enjoyed the self-directed, free Columbia Basin Culture Tour, managed by the West Kootenay Regional […]
Free outdoor live performances Saturdays from 4-6 pm on Front Street in Kaslo. Come join us for some great live outdoor music in beautiful Kaslo! These free outdoor shows are brought to you by Nelson & Kootenay Lake Tourism, The Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake, Columbia Power, Comlumbia Basin Trust, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance […]
Come down and listen to some live music the The Front Street Park in Kaslo Saturday July 29th from 6-9. Tennyson King is a nomadic indie folk musician from Hong Kong and Canada who writes and sings in both English and Chinese. Tennyson was recently named Songwriter of the Year at the 2022 Mississauga Music Awards […]
Castlegar Pride is screening a Canadian film by queer director Trevor Anderson at the Castle Theatre.185 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC V1N 1A8
Nakusp artist Charlene DUNCAN (Aug. 2 to 19) will be doing her second solo-show & sale with her crows & ravens amongst some landscapes. The represented artist Grace CROUGHAN (Aug. 23 to Sept. 9) from Toronto will be showing her textural mountainscapes. Studio Connexion Art Gallery is a small cultural space nested in Nakusp. It […]
Join us for the 30th annual Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival in the beautiful Kaslo Bay Park August 4th – 6th. We are excited to welcome Galactic, Allison Russel, John Craigie and more to the floating stage. Tickets and more information available on our website: kaslojazzfest.com
The Earth Freaks will be playing at For-rest Retreat in Salmo on Saturday, Aug. 5th. Come enjoy the backyard vibe, some wood-fired pizza and awesome live music. Tickets are $20. Kids are free. Free camping with a ticket.
