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Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band

Finley’s Bar $ Grill 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, Canada

White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill, voted best Pub in Nelson 2023, promising another night of great dance music with classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat and The Beatles, plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

THE HILLTIES FAREWELL SHOW

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

Multiple award winning band The Hillties are playing one last show to say thank you to all their fans for years of support. Get you tickets while you still can, these are going to go quick.

$20

Winter Wonderland

Whitewater Ski Resort Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Nelson BC

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Whitewater’s Winter Wonderland is an exciting and delightful day filled with live pottery spinning, a snowman building competition, face painting, hot chocolate, and live local music. It’s the perfect day for some great family fun. Make sure to mark your calendars and gather your little ones for a memorable weekend […]

Oil Painting Demonstration

Cowan’s office Supplies 517 Victoria St, Nelson BC, BC, Canada

Saturday, January 20th 9:30am -12:30pm $25 – All proceeds to be donated to Nelson Grans-to-Grans Join Pat McGoey and Laura Adams for a morning of art and education while also donating to a wonderful cause! Whether you’re an art aficionado or simply looking for a unique and enjoyable experience, being an artful observer in this […]

$25

Winter Market at Taghum Hall

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

Taghum Hall’s Winter Markets kick off this month! The indoor markets showcase all sorts of creative enterprise, from artisans to bakers and more. There is always a soup lunch, and a great opportunity to meet your neighbours. Two more Winter Markets are slated for February 17 and March 16.

The Mean Girls Party

Nelson Civic Theatre 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, BC, Canada

Get ready to relive (or experience for the first time!) the iconic high school drama with a modern twist at The Civic’s “Mean Girls” Party. Doors open at 5:30 pm for the pre-show party at 6:00 pm at Nelson Civic Theatre in Nelson, with special concession offerings, signature mocktails, photo booth (with props) and prizes, […]

$15

A night of psych, sludge, doom and noise

Kootenay Co-op Radio 308 A Hall Street, Nelson, Canada

Join us in the Kootenay Co-op radio basement in Nelson, for a night of noisy sludgy goodness with Raddog, Severed Arm, Trash Wizard and special solo sets from Flat Grey and Murphy Luzod. The show will be in the intimate setting of the basement of the Kootenay Coop Radio station in Nelson. Space is limited […]

$15

Lucas Myers in CROMOLI!

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

The Vallican Whole Community Centre and the Amazing and Impermeable Cromoli Brothers Present: The “Back in The Saddle” Cromoli World Tour!  After a pandemic induced hiatus, the Cromoli Brothers are back and hitting the road!  They are delighted to continue their multi-year, We’ll See How Far We Actually Get (Could Just Be Creston, Who Knows?) World […]

$25

VACANT LOT

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

Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre presents VACANT LOT, a contemporary dance/theatre piece directed and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida. VACANT LOT is based on the play “SARACHI” by contemporary Japanese theatre artist, Shogo Ota. A long-married couple visit the vacant lot where their house once stood. They innocently share memories (some happy, some not so pleasant) of their […]

$32

G Rated: A Musical Puppet Show

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

CAPITOL FAMILY SERIES Tickets $10 A 60 minute puppet show musical for kids aged 10-13 and their parents about puberty, identity, confidence, LGBTQ2SIA and consent. The show gently introduces these themes in an approachable medium with relatable characters and catchy tunes!

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes. Children ages 2-5 yrs old […]

$100

Weak Layers w/ Katie Burrell Q & A

Nelson Civic Theatre 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, BC, Canada

Join us at the Nelson Civic Theatre to welcome Revelstoke based director, Katie Burrell for a special screening of her new ski comedy, ‘Weak Layers’. Tuesday pricing does not apply for this special event. Three party-loving best friends set out to win a ski-movie competition. An uproarious comedy that takes on the male-dominated ski industry.

$11 – $13