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Official Pre-Party Missed out on tickets to Shambhala? We’ve got something special in store for you this summer… On Saturday, June 29th, we’re kicking off the celebrations early at the first-ever Official Shambhala Pre-Party on the Salmo River Ranch, in the Riverside Campground! Pre-Party tickets are now on sale here. The Pre-Party lineup is still to come, but […]
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
Mark your calendars for another amazing celebration! We are once again hosting Rossland’s Canada Day celebrations at the Museum. We’ll be open with an amazing line-up of activities, ceremony, cake, and live music from 11 am to 4 pm. Check out our games and activities, grab some tacos, hot dogs, and a cold drink, and […]
CV Arts is thrilled to be bringing back Mountain Mosaic to the Columbia Valley community! We're hosting a free party in the park and everyone is invited to celebrate local art and culture! Following the Invermere Canada Day Parade, Join us at Pynelogs Cultural Centre Park for local live music from: Blitzen Coast • Tryg […]
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.
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 […]
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.
Scottish singer-songwriter Simon Kempston comes to Taghum Hall on Thursday, July 4 at 7:30pm as part of the Taghum Hall Presents performance series. Known for his distinctive, intricate fingerstyle guitar work and his gently nuanced, compelling tenor vocals, Kempston has toured the world, performing in 37 countries and appearing in major music festivals. His impassioned […]
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 […]
Trail Arts Council brings local and touring acts to Gyro Park at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm every Thursday from June 27 to August 15. Schedule: June 27 Trail Maple Leaf Band, Trail Pipe Band, and B, McJones Highland Dancers; July 4 White Lightning and John Hewitt Band; July […]
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 having a fun time for all […]
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 […]
The history of communal living is the subject of Utopia Unveiled: Intentional Communities in the Kootenays, the latest history exhibition at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, which opens Friday, July 5 at 7pm and runs through September 28. Utopia Unveiled features artifacts, photographs, and stories from the Shawn Lamb Archives and the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, as well […]
The history of communal living is the subject of Utopia Unveiled: Intentional Communities in the Kootenays, the latest history exhibition at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery. Utopia Unveiled features artifacts, photographs, and stories from the Shawn Lamb Archives and the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, as well as many contributions from community members. A new documentary film […]
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 […]
Exciting news! Balfour Daze will be back this year! We are looking forward to getting the whole community together again. We hope to see you! Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at the Community Playing Fields in Balfour It will be a fun day for the whole family. There will be music, food, artisan vendors, kid’s activities, […]
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 […]
Join us this Sunday for an affordable, low pressure art activity and become part of Luna! ???? Local artist Kira Makela is unveiling her Zine Cart in this years festival and she’s calling on the community to create booklets for display! ???? Zines are small, magazine-like creations with a twist—they amplify unheard voices, are often […]
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
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 […]
The Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Presents our 26th Annual Music in the Park. Every Wednesday night from July 3 – Aug 27, 2024 at the Nakusp Park Gazebo from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Free live musical entertainment.
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 […]
The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Healthy Aging Visual Art Prize. This contest invites entries depicting diverse, inclusive, authentic and anti-ageist representations or images of “Healthy Human Aging”. […]
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 […]
Get ready for the Spiritbar’s Taylor’s Version Dance Party by making your own friendship bracelets in ArtLab! Join us on Thursday, July 11 for a guided session to make the bracelet of your dreams, or stop in anytime between July 1-13 and explore your creativity with the FREE materials provided. The event is a fundraiser for Nelson […]
Trail Arts Council brings local and touring acts to Gyro Park at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm every Thursday from June 27 to August 15. Schedule: June 27 Trail Maple Leaf Band, Trail Pipe Band, and B, McJones Highland Dancers; July 4 White Lightning and John Hewitt Band; July […]
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 […]
Kristy Gordon is teaching a contemporary Portrait Painting Workshop in Nelson July 13th and 14th at 602 Silica Street from 10am to 4pm each day (with a one hour break for lunch). This two-day portrait painting workshop will have an in-depth focus on painting the facial features, as well as how to place them in […]
Taylor’s Version – a Taylor Swift dance party. Join us on July 13th at Spiritbar (19+) to dance and sing to your favourite Taylor Swift songs, take pics in the photo booth, and make friendship bracelets. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Nelson Pride.
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Residency Chris Dufour Open Studio Workshops: July 13, July 20, and August 10, 2024, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM *updated* WKRAC Culture Tour: August 10 + 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closing Event: August 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM Admission is free. No registration required. Artist-in-residence, Chris Dufour, is offering […]
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
Please join us at the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay for this outdoor, family friendly event. Mexican food available on site. Bring your dancing shoes!
Named a "Rising Star" by the Writer's Trust of Canada, and described as a "born storyteller," Joseph Kakwinokanasum will be reading from his first novel, My Indian Summer. This event is free, but due to limited space, they ask you reserve your seat by clicking the link here.
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 […]
The Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Presents our 26th Annual Music in the Park. Every Wednesday night from July 3 – Aug 27, 2024 at the Nakusp Park Gazebo from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Free live musical entertainment.
Wednesday Night from 7-9, Free outdoor concert at Keith King Park: Golden BC. Qairo (pronounced Cairo) is a passionate and innovative septet whose pan-Mediterranean sound combines the fire of flamenco with a heady blend of Turkish micro-tonality, highly charged Balkan rhythms, and spicy Middle Eastern melodies. Singer Alejandro Mendia and dancers Lia Grainger and Deborah […]
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 […]
Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on July 18 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. Performers include Kym Gouchie Trio a unique blend of art, storytelling, and […]
Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate the works of six dedicated artists. Enjoy live music, an affordable bar, and great company. Whether you’re a long-time gallery patron or new to Revelstoke’s art scene, this promises to be a fantastic night out! Everyone is welcome to attend this public, family friendly event, no […]
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 […]
Petunia brings almost a quarter century of global touring and live performance experience to the stage here at The Royal, backed by The Vipers, a group of the finest musicians around! Country and Swing influences will fill the dance floor all night long ! LISTEN NOW You might hear the tunes of the Misery Mountain Boys […]
After the major success of our first HARMONY festival, we are so excited to bring it back again! A non-profit community event A family friendly gathering.No alcohol served.By donation and everyone welcome!$0-$50 sliding scale (pay-what-you-can/ pay-it-forward) Saturday, July 20th, 11am to 11pm 11:00 Sand Castle Workshop12:00 Accoustic Open Mic1:00 Soniko2:00 Steve Marc – Peace Dance3:00 Jayne […]
Come join this unique dance exploration workshop in the scenic fields of the Harris Ranch—with dancer 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 storytelling of the land and the role it played during the Internment of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
Passionné par les mots et la créativité littéraire? Rejoignez-nous à l’AFKO pour une soirée inédite où Sophie vous guide à travers un voyage captivant au sein des possibilités infinies des mots. Lors de cette expérience enrichissante, Sophie vous propose une série d’exercices ludiques et inspirants qui non seulement stimulent votre imagination mais vous permettent également […]
Ukraine-born Nastasia Y brings a fabulous fusion of jazz and Slavic folk music to the Taghum Hall gazebo, joined by Andrew McAnsh on trumpet for an outdoor concert in the Taghum Hall gazebo on Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30pm. There is a workshop from 6 – 7 that features Ukrainian folksongs for healing (all are […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Little Mermaid Adult $22.50 Students $17.50 July 25 7:30pm July 26 7:30pm July 27 2pm July 27 7:30pm July 28 2pm The Capitol Theatre’s 36th Annual Summer Youth Program presents The Little Mermaid Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a […]
The Revelstoke Wildflower Festival is British Columbia's ideal place to experience the alpine wildflower bloom. Our festival activities highlight the joy of being in nature, and also provide opportunities for meaningful engagement with the environment through arts classes, education and community involvement.
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 […]
UPDATE: Due to low numbers of registrants, we are hosting just ONE day for Theatre Camp on Thursday July 25th. Thank you for your understanding. Come join local theatre teacher Lisa Dery for a dynamic afternoon filled with all things THEATRE. Games, theory and a chance to perform in front of peers. Cost is $20 […]
The Nelson Museum has partnered with the Kootenay Native Plant Society to present a seed papermaking workshop, facilitated by Jayme Johnson. Seed paper makes wonderful cards that can be planted to produce local plants for local pollinators! Inspired by the PULP exhibition, papermaking is a fun, hands-on activity that uses old paper and natural materials, […]
Shambhala Music Festival is Canada’s premiere electronic music and arts festival. 200+ cutting-edge artists and 6 jaw-dropping stages come together in paradise to give life to this non-sponsored, family-run anomaly. Tucked between the mountains and the Salmo River on a 500-acre farm, the festival is home to world-class harm reduction services and the very […]
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 […]
Baker Street will come alive from 6 to 10pm. Market Nights in Nelson will be sure to please everyone. There will be vendors from all over British Columbia, Food Trucks, Farmers, Performers and much more!
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 […]
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 […]
Most natural dyes come from plant sources like roots, berries, bark, and leaves, as well as other biological sources such as fungi. These dyes are biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-allergenic. They also have a much lower environmental impact compared to synthetic dyes. So get hands on with natural dyes and create your own bundle-dyed silk square. […]
When people gather to make music, the world is slightly better place. Spend your Sunday afternoon getting into rhythm with those around you. No experience necessary. Some drums, shakers and other percussive instruments will be provided, but please bring your own if you have. Also bring a blanket or a chair. We will gather in […]
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends. Sundays 4-7
Stéphanie Gauvin at Studio Connexion Gallery. July 31 - August 17. Walk in hours 11am - 4pm Opening reception on August 10th from 1-4pm.
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 […]
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 […]
The Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Presents our 26th Annual Music in the Park. Every Wednesday night from July 3 – Aug 27, 2024 at the Nakusp Park Gazebo from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Free live musical entertainment.
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 […]
Trail Arts Council brings local and touring acts to Gyro Park at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm every Thursday from June 27 to August 15. Schedule: June 27 Trail Maple Leaf Band, Trail Pipe Band, and B, McJones Highland Dancers; July 4 White Lightning and John Hewitt Band; July […]
This intimate and laid-back world-class music festival has been hosting big names and newly discovered gems of the music business since 1992. This year, the Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival will once again make use of the astounding acoustics of Kaslo Bay Park to showcase an array of blues, jazz, latin, folk, world music and much […]
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 […]
This SUMI workshop starts with a tour through the NIMC, after which Japanese Canadian artist Tsuneko Kokubo guides you in an exploration of SUMI (ink) drawing, using brush and pen. Click here for more info and to register. This SUMI Workshop is one of three Nikkei Art Excursions offered to you by SLAC this Summer.
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 […]
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 […]