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‘Utopia Unveiled’ exhibition

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

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, […]

$6 – $8

Healthy Aging Visual Art Prize

Online

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 […]

The Witness Blanket

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

Seemingly disconnected remnants of clothing, crumbling buildings, and fragmented cultures are woven together into a blanket, designed to shine light on the Indian Residential School system that connects them, and […]

$6 – $8

Art On Ninth Artist Retreat

Radium Centre

Dive into the wonder of watercolours in this comprehensive and immersive weekend retreat led by Calgary artist and art educator, Stephen Dozois! Perfect for new painters and well seasoned artists […]

Artist in Residence for August

J.B. Fletcher Store Museum 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, Canada

Drop into The JB Fletcher Store Museum for our next exhibit with artist Elizabeth Augsten starting on August 23. Elizabeth will be on site Aug.31 and Sept. 1 demonstrating her […]

Free

Forest Bathing with Natasha Hall

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

On Sunday, August 25 at 3pm, violinist Natasha Hall, a certified Forest Therapy Guide, offers a guided Forest Bathing Walk on Sproule Creek Trail from 10:30am – 12:30pm on August […]

$30

Natasha Hall, solo violin, in concert

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

On Sunday, August 25 at 3pm, violinist Natasha Hall offers a classical solo concert featuring Bach Partita No. 2, Ysaye Sonata No. 4, Kreisler Resitativo, and Scherzo-Caprice for a beautiful […]

$30

Emily Triggs performing at Bear Spring Eco Retreat

Bear Spring Eco Retreat 5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley

Emily Triggs is a bred-in-the-bones roots musician. In her 3rd album, The Great Escape, the guitarist, singer-songwriter takes you on another journey through influences and experiences that have shaped her folk/roots sound. “Emily […]

$20

Summer Program: Learn to Sculpt Miniature Monsters

Kimberley Public Library 115 Spokane St., Kimberley, BC

Exciting Summer Sculpting Program for Kids & Teens (Ages 10+)  Join the Fun!  Unleash your creativity this summer with our hands-on sculpting program designed for kids and teens aged 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 […]

Free

Guided tours of the Cold War Bunker

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

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 […]

$6 – $8