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Families, get into the Halloween spirit with Mister Mojo! On October 30, from 6-7pm at the Capitol Theatre. he will be singing some spooky favourites as well as some Mister Mojo originals like ‘Halloween Night’ and ‘Monster Party’. Audience is encouraged to dress up!
Mister Mojo Presents His Halloween Spooktacular. Join in the fun as Mister Mojo celebrates Halloween with a special concert for young audiences. From 6-7pm at The Capitol Theatre in Nelson, he will be singing some spooky favourites and also some Mister Mojo originals like ‘Halloween Night’ and ‘Monster Party’. And you just never know… maybe […]
“Zaynab opens her heart and soul to you,” observed Meg Stewart, who was in the audience for the first performance of Zaynab Mohammed’s one-woman show Are You Listening? in the Cold War Bunker. “Her vulnerability allows you to reach into your own.” The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery and the Nelson & District Arts Council […]
Jessica McMann is an Alberta -based Cree (Cowessess, SK), multi-disciplinary artist. She interweaves land, Indigenous identity, history, and language throughout her dance and music creation/performance practice. A classically trained flutist, she holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Calgary and an MFA in Contemporary Arts from Simon Fraser University. Her work fuses […]
Nestled in the mountainous communities of BC’s southern interior, Dirt Floor is a band that lays its foundation in North Americana and Roots music. Rena Vee is a current local songwriter with country and folk inspiration.
“Zaynab opens her heart and soul to you,” observed Meg Stewart, who was in the audience for the first performance of Zaynab Mohammed’s one-woman show Are You Listening? in the Cold War Bunker. “Her vulnerability allows you to reach into your own.” The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery and the Nelson & District Arts Council […]
Join award-winning authors Jane Byers, Leesa Dean and Rayya Liebich for a lively and thought-provoking evening of readings and discussion. Each author will read from a mix of published and forthcoming work. The readings will be followed by a discussion on art, poetics, and the role of the poet in today’s here and now.
The Trail & District Arts Council presents Casting Off by Australian intergenerational circus group A Good Catch on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre in Trail. In this award-winning, joyful and witty family-friendly show, these dynamic women tumble, talk, and balance precariously. 5 stars “…a multi-faceted gem of a spectacle” – […]
Museum Mash returns this fall with another round of singalongs, dance performances, circus troupes, writing workshops, and sock puppet shows, designed with kids in mind and for the whole family to enjoy at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery. The doors open at 10 am on Sunday, November 5, with activities and performances scheduled throughout […]
The Trail & District Arts Council presents the Jessica McMann Trio, a classical musician who looks to elevate new Indigenous classical music, performing in The Griff at The Bailey Theatre on Sunday, November 5 at 3:00 pm. The Jessica McMann Trio is the instrumental musical project of Jessica McMann, an Alberta -based Cree (Cowessess, SK), […]
Kootenay Coop Radio – Comedy Night TAKEOVER & Fundraiser! Join us on November 8th at the Royal for a night of laughter, camaraderie, and fantastic performances as Kootenay Coop Radio presents Comedy Night TAKEOVER & Fundraiser! Our fabulous host, Lil’ Mikey, will guide you through an evening of hilarity and fun. What to Expect: Live […]
BC launch of the new album by renowned classical guitarist Emma Rush. A Dream of Colour features music inspired by the Canadian impressionist painter William Blair Bruce, played alongside stunning projections of Bruce’s work at the Capitol Theatre.
Son of John Album Release Show, Friday November 10, 2023 at the Bailey Theatre, Trail BC. Show starts at 7:00PM. All tickets are available online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail. Son of John will be performing new and familiar songs from their debut […]
As The Crow Flies (ATCF) is music that reaches deep into the heart of small-town living. Based around the vocals of Shawna Plant and Anie Hepher, the duo formed in 1992 performing in small venues in the East Kootenays. They were joined by bass, guitar, and mandolin members and the full band started in earnest […]
Featuring : Graham Tracey Brian Kalbfleisch Rob Fahie Molly Sweeney Roger Swan JC Van Bruegel Eric Hoodicoff Muskoka Mike Ryan Glen Martin Andrew Cook Rich Rabnett Brad MacKay Gabe Gaudet Jonny Bono Dudar and more!
Singer-songwriter and activist iskwē (pronounced iss-kway) is thrilled to announce her 2023 Fall Canadian Tour including stops across the country from BC to Quebec with more to be announced. The tour is in support of her exciting new music, including the top 30 alternative radio single “I Get High” featuring Nina Hagen. Praised by CBC […]
The History of Gunpowder is a freak out ensemble from Montreal, now based in Vancouver, with an ever changing cast of members that put on unpredictable, chaotic live shows. A staple of the Canadian scene, the band is back from their headlining European Tour supporting their newly released album, The Epileptic Vol. 1. The History is […]
Join us at The Royal in Nelson BC for afternoon martinis and tease!Featuring some of the worlds best, mixed with a wide range of local acts and debut performers.StarringJeez Loueez from New Orleans and The Reigning Queen of the Teaser Festival in New OrleansMiami Minx from Montreal and The Reigning Princess of the Teaser Festival […]
Get your day drink on with an AFTERNOON TEASE! Only $15 for an intimate experience with some of the world’s most popular burlesque artists coupled with local faves AND a few debut performances. Join us for an original Afternoon Tease! WITH MEGA STARS: Jeez Loueez ~ Queen of the Tease, New Orleans Teaser Festival ~ […]
Surf Hat are an indie-surf rock group from Squamish, BC. They’ve onlybeen a band a short while, however their self-titled debut album (releasedJuly 29th, 2022) has already gathered tens of thousands of plays and a rapidlygrowing fan-base across BC and Canada. Calgary’s Horsebreaker draws influence from spaghetti western themes, reverb-drenched 60s surf, cumbia rhythms, […]
Ain’t no party like an east shore party! Grab your dancing shoes and head over to the Gray Creek Hall for a night of whirling good times with the Misery Mountain Boys and Zabel Trio. Event details: Where: Gray Creek Hall When: Friday, November 17. Doors 7 pm, Showtime 8 pm Tickets: $30 adult, $20 […]
Trail and District Arts Council & Deja Louve presentQueen City Burlesque's A Kootenay Vaudeville Affair (19+)at The Bailey Theatre, Trail BCFriday November 17, 2023 at 7:30 pm$30 Adult Ticket/ $50 VIP Premium Ticket (includes swag bag & premium seating)/$24 2023-24 Patron Members$10 Scarlet Mary Rose low-income tickets (limited tix - no proof of low income […]
The Trail & District Arts Council and Deja Louve present the sensational A Kootenay Vaudeville Affair on Friday, November 17 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre. An explosive event with some of North America’s most impressive burlesque performers, including title winners from the 2023 New Orleans Teaser Festival and Viva Las Vegas. Magnificent talent […]
Black Productions Presents Freezing Point: A Play Reading Series The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde Directed by Robyn Lamb Featuring: Scott Thorp Quinn Barron Greg Marrast Lev Sonego Lindsay Clague Jaimie MacGibbon Gillian Wiley Sydney Black Nelson United Church Friday, November 17, 7:30pm 10$ donation at the door What exactly is a play […]
A cast of breakout artists bring to life the operatic retelling of Malcolm X’s life. Baritone Will Liverman, who triumphed in the Met premiere of Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones, sings Malcolm. Soprano Leah Hawkins plays his mother, Louise; mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis his sister Ella; bass-baritone Michael Sumuel is his brother Reginald; […]
Key City Theatre & Deja Louve present: A Kootenay Vaudeville AffairA Kootenay Vaudeville Affair is an explosive event with some of North America’s most impressive performers, including title winners from the 2023 New Orleans Burlesque Festival and Viva Las Vegas. Magnificent talent from New Orleans, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and right here in the Kootenays […]
This is a Feral Fringe event, featuring erotic fashion, performance art, and wild dance music provided by SisterSun Music and Robert E. Livingood.
Join us for our very first Dance Showcase at the Civic Theatre on Sunday, November 19th. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the showcase kicking off at 7:00 PM. After the showcase, the energy continues as we transition into a vibrant Dance Party. It’s a family-friendly event, and kids are welcome to join with a […]
Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you! Welcome to the Castlegar Community Drum Circle as part of Rhythm by Nature’s Community Drumming Tour! Supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Rhythm by Nature brings you a fully interactive and immersive drumming experience for one night only in the Selkirk Room of the Castlegar […]
Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you! Welcome to the Castlegar Community Drum Circle as part of Rhythm by Nature’s Community Drumming Tour! Supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Rhythm by Nature brings you a fully interactive and immersive drumming experience for one night only in the Selkirk Room of the Castlegar […]
Chuck Copenace: Oshki Manitou – Capitol Season Adult $35 30 and Under $31.50 For Chuck Copenace, Oshki Manitou is a decidedly personal musical expression, a gift to his family and community, and a means of sharing how ceremonial melodies have changed his musical outlook and united his creativity and spirituality. Oshki Manitou finds the Winnipeg-based, […]
Come check out our new monthly artisan market! On Friday, November 24th, from 4 – 8 pm, head over to Nelson Studio 88 and cross some of those names off your Christmas list. Explore local artist and makers booths brimming with handmade treasures. Bring along your friends and family along to share in the excitement. […]
Some of you may remember our Lingerie Dance Party last year at The Royal. But for those of you who missed out, here’s your chance to be apart of the fun! The Royal presents, Lingerie Dance Party 2.0 Are you a person who enjoys dancing? Are you the owner of an unnecessarily large collection of […]
On Saturday November 25th White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band plays Erie Creek Brewing Co., Salmo serving up dance- time classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry and The Beatles seasoned with home-grown Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.
Four exceptional performers offer dramatic stories: Michael Graham, Pat Henman, Kozmo Sammartino, and Bessie Wapp as part of the Taghum Hall Presents series.“I fully expect to laugh and cry through these performances,” says co-coordinator Heather Haake. “Taghum Hall Presents never disappoints.” Tickets are $25 and available at taghumhall.ca and at Otter Books and Taghum Shell.
The Nelson and District Arts Council is delighted to present our seventh annual Dance Educators’ Showcase at the Capitol Theatre on November 25th, at 7:30 pm. Come experience the plethora of dance styles taught and practiced in our community in a rare event that features our phenomenal local dance educators onstage with their students. All […]
Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Both volatile and constant—like nature’s best offerings—the band finds solace and beauty in the fusion of seemingly disparate elements. There’s a kind of technicolor campfire […]
The Prince and the Pauper: 34th Annual Pantomime Tickets Adult $20 30 and Under $12 Family of 4 $50 Or choose the “Pay It Forward” ticket option to purchase your seat. This option will add the cost of an additional ticket which supports the Capitol’s ticket voucher program. What happens when you step into someone […]
Friday DECEMBER 1st 7pm! Come to the Royal in Nelson to rock out to a stacked lineup in support for the DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE from the ripping garage psych rockers BITTER//WASHED. Released on vinyl by local indie label Bandwidth Records.
The Prince and the Pauper: 34th Annual Pantomime Tickets Adult $20 30 and Under $12 Family of 4 $50 Or choose the “Pay It Forward” ticket option to purchase your seat. This option will add the cost of an additional ticket which supports the Capitol’s ticket voucher program. What happens when you step into someone […]
Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Both volatile and constant—like nature’s best offerings—the band finds solace and beauty in the fusion of seemingly disparate elements. There’s a kind of technicolor campfire […]
For one night only Lia Sanchez teams up with local blues-man Sam Hurrie, and, with a little help from their friends, they transform Sam’s regular Saturday spot at the Balfour Beach Inn, into a big bash ‘Thank You’ night for publican Nathan, supporter of live music for more years than some dare count. Just check […]
The Prince and the Pauper: 34th Annual Pantomime Tickets Adult $20 30 and Under $12 Family of 4 $50 Or choose the “Pay It Forward” ticket option to purchase your seat. This option will add the cost of an additional ticket which supports the Capitol’s ticket voucher program. What happens when you step into someone […]
Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Both volatile and constant—like nature’s best offerings—the band finds solace and beauty in the fusion of seemingly disparate elements. There’s a kind of technicolor campfire […]