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National Indigenous Peoples Day

Centennial Park Picnic Pavilion 905 Birch St, Creston

The Creston Valley Public Library has teamed up with the Yaqan Nuki People's Heritage Society to present an afternoon celebrating traditional stick games and learning about Ktunaxa culture. Join us […]

Peter’s Day at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Doukohbors gather on Peter’s Day (Petrov Den’) to commemorate the Burning of Arms, which took place in Russia in 1895. The Burning of Arms event ultimately reaffirmed the Doukhobors’ commitment […]

Free

St Jean Baptiste Day at the Rossland Museum

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

Join us at the Museum at 2 pm to plant Quebec’s provincial flower, blue flag irises, in our garden. The Museum will be open by donation – with themed crafts […]

free-by-donation

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

National Multiculturalism Day at the Rossland Museum

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

We’ll be open by donation all day with some special displays featuring the history and historical wrongs experienced by Chinese Canadians, voting rights and suffrage, Indigenous basketry of the region, […]

free-by-donation

20/40 Sketch Comedy Show – June Edition

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

Join us at The Royal on June 28th for the high-energy 20/40 Sketch Comedy Show! Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the show kicks off at 8:00 PM sharp. Experience the excitement of 20 sketches in […]

$15

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

ArtWalk Nelson Opening Night #1

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 […]

Free

Canada Day in Rossland

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

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, […]

Free

Mountain Mosaic: Festival of the Arts 2024

Pynelogs Cultural Centre & Park 1720 4 Ave, Invermere, BC

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 […]

Tea & Textiles

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

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 […]

by-donation

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