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2023 Castlegar Peony Show: Celebrating Peonies!

Sandman Hotel Castlegar 1944 Columbia Ave., Castlegar

Celebrate peonies in an enjoyable, relaxed fashion. Bring in blooms and floral arrangements for display. Non-judged show, mini-seminars, free event, draws. Learn about peonies from local enthusiasts!

Tiny Lights Festival

Ymir Ymir, British Columbia, Canada

Tiny Lights is delighted to present our carefully curated mix of music, mountains, and makers returning for the 2023 festival. We are thrilled to welcome you all back to our […]

$195

Slocan Live

Slocan City Hotel 501 Harold St, Slocan

Get ready to start the summer with music and art in the heart of the Kootenays! The Slocan City International Music and Art Fair is back for it’s second year […]

‘Unarchived’ Screening in the Bunker!

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

Screen Unarchived in the Cold War Bunker on Friday, June 16. Special ticket pricing for members! Tickets available at Eventbrite or at the Front Desk. In the new feature documentary […]

$5 – $10

Cruisin’ the Columbia Car Show

Downtown Esplanade Trail

West Kootenay Smoke 'N Steel annual car show downtown Trail from 10:00-3:00. Over 60 trophies in 25 classes, registration fee $20.

Sinixt Confederacy Canoe Journey

Capitol Theatre Nelson 421 Victoria Street, Nelson

Join Sinixt Confederacy members for free events that celebrate Indigenous peoples and the river and salmon that support them. Paddle out to view pictographs; feast on a community lunch; browse an artisan market; enjoy films, stories and music; hear from expert speakers; and more!

The Art of Brigitte DESBOIS / Holly WOODS

Studio Connexion Art Gallery 203 Fifth Ave. NW., Nakusp

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 […]

Hidden Garden Gallery Summer Season

Hidden Garden Gallery 112 Slocan Ave., New Denver

Weekly exhibits of local and regional artists. Visit our website for details.  

REWILDING PIQ KIʔLÁWNAʔ THROUGH ART; A NEW LANDMARK

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On National Indigenous Day, June 21st, from 1 to 4 pm, the Autonomous Sinixt invites you to a family-friendly bbq and public reveal of the White Grizzly mural and supporting […]

Free

The Comic Strippers

Capitol Theatre Nelson 421 Victoria Street, Nelson

THE COMIC STRIPPERS (19+ only)A parody and improv comedy showThe award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits.A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… […]