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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 […]

$6 – $8

Mother’s Day Papercraft Workshop

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

Join the Nelson Museum for this free workshop with local artist Jenine Lillian, where you’ll learn how to make an everlasting paper bouquet for your mom or other special women […]

Free

Lardeau Valley Marketfest

Argenta Community Hall 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, Canada

Join us on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12th for our first Lardeau Valley Marketfest, and our Emergency Preparedness Fair!

Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG)

Torchlight Brewing Co. 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC

NEW! Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG) happening in-person networking event! Are you starting your own business in the Kootenays? Join other folks just like you who are navigating the path from passion […]

Free

Nelson Museum AGM

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

Attention members! Mark your calendars for the 2024 Nelson Museum Annual General Meeting (AGM). Jennifer Dunkerson, Executive Director, and the NMAG Board of Directors are eager to welcome members into […]

Free

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Wed May 15th 7:00pm At The Royal in Nelson Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night! To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!

$5

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 […]

$5

Small Town Artillery Collective

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

THE SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY COLLECTIVE is the moniker under which brothers Tom & Derek van Deursen release and perform their signature style of music. Their live show is a crackling […]

$25

Anything Goes! Collage with Michelle Oakley

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

Avante garde? Political? Whimsical? Anything goes in this collage workshop with artist Michelle Oakley, inspired by Judy Wapp’s exhibition VisuAlchemy and hosted by the Nelson Museum. These workshops are FREE and […]

Free

May Days 2024

Vimy Park, Kaslo BC, Canada

A three day long celebration of the return of summer – May Days takes place Saturday, May 18 through to Monday, May 20th in Kaslo, BC.  Events happen all over […]

Free

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 […]

$6 – $8

Keepsake Collage with Melissa Owen

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

Creator Melissa Owen will guide you through the creation of a keepsake collage to honour a lost friend, family member, or beloved pet. This Nelson Museum program is FREE – […]

Free