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Visual Exploration Club – Preteen (11-14)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to investigate and ask questions about. Participants will be tasked with finding their own style, experimenting with materials, and starting to develop their own art-making process.  When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm  Duration: Fall session: Sept 14-Dec 7 Winter session: Jan 18-May […]

$150

Emma Rush – A Dream of Colour

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

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.

$30

Son of John Album Release Show

Bailey Theatre 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC

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 […]

$15 – $25.

As The Crow Flies

Key City Theatre 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, BC, Canada

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 […]

A TRIBUTE TO NEIL YOUNG & ANKORS FUNDRAISER

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

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!

$20

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

iskwē

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

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 w/ LAKE OF THE AXE & FOX AND HER

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

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 […]

$20

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEASE

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

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 ~ […]

$15

Vaudeville Affair: A Matinee

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

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 […]

Beginner-Intermediate Wheel Throwing Class with Sarah Barr

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

When: Mondays,  10:00am – 12:30pm  Duration: 6 weeks ( October 16 – November 20, 2023)  Class fee: $250 for VISAC members ($280 for non-members) plus $18 for clay  Join us in the pottery studio to begin, or further develop, your skills on the wheel. We will explore throwing, trimming, making handles and glazing. Enjoy a […]

$280

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