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Guided Cold War Bunker tours

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 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 […]

$6 – $8

PULP closing party and publication launch

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

Artists Edward Poitras and Mia Feuer return for the PULP closing party and publication launch. Join us for refreshments, pick up a copy of the new book, and mingle with the artists. In the hands of artists from across Canada, the artworks that embody PULP speak to personal, regional, socio-political, and historic symbology; seen in […]

Free

ArtWalk Nelson Opening Night #2

Downtown Nelson Various, BC, Canada

The Nelson and District Arts Council invites you to hit the streets and celebrate the 36th annual ArtWalk. Wander the streets taking in the amazing talent of over 40 artists at 30 unique venues, where singers, dancers, musicians, and more will entertain you and all the other art lovers as you discover the diversity of […]

Free

Music in the Park Sunset Series: Latin Lovers

Centennial Park New Denver

There's no better way to enjoy a Saturday night than at Centennial Park, New Denver with LIVE music and summer evening breezes in the air. By donation.

Community Drumming Circle with Leo Carpio

Centennial Park Gazebo New Denver, BC

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 […]

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 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 […]

$6 – $8

KHC Summer Kicks- Garret T. Willie

Keith King Park 1501 Maple Dr., Golden, BC

Summer Kicks! Free outdoor concert in beautiful Golden BC. Called “Canada’s next big thing in down-and-dirty, classic-rockin’ blues guitardom” by the Toronto Star, Garret T. Willie more than lives up to that purple praise. Hailing from tiny Cormorant Island just off the northeast tip of Vancouver Island, Willie was only 10 years old when he […]

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

Clanna Morna – Celtic Traditional at the Vallican Whole

Vallican Whole Community Centre 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, Canada

Clanna Morna are a traditional Celtic folk band from Victoria, BC, coming to the Vallican Whole this July for a beautiful and intimate live concert. The band is comprised of Cody Baresich (guitar, mandolins, Irish bouzouki, tenor banjo, percussion, vocals), Finn Letourneau (fiddle, banjo, harmonium, vocals), and Mark Leigh (accordion, tin whistles, harmonium, vocals). With […]

$20 – $25

31ST ANNUAL KASLO JAZZ ETC FESTIVAL

Kaslo Bay Park Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

SUMI Workshop at Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre with Tsuneko Kokubo (aka Koko)

Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre 306 Josephine St, New Denver, BC

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. 

Guided Cold War Bunker tours

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 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 […]

$6 – $8