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Indigenous Reads Book Club

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Embark on a learning journey with us! We will be reading books exploring the truth of Indigenous history and stories. Come to one or come to all and learn the richness of Indigenous culture. New learners welcome at The Nelson Public Library MMIWG2S (Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit) – Surviving the City by Tasha Spillet – […]

Art Exhibition and Cello Concert

Big Yellow House – 804 Stanley St, Nelson 804 Stanley St, Nelson, Nelson, Canada

A sophisticated evening, featuring Fiona Armstrong on Cello and Soniko Waira on guitar. Fine Art exhibition by Big Yellow House artists. Its Pisces Season! – Celestial Event Live music and art exhibition in a beautiful heritage home. Original art and prints will be for sale!   Refreshments and light snacks. No children under 16.

$12

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

Family Yoga with the Om Work Guru at the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Center

Salmo Valley Youth and Community Center, 206 7th Street, Salmo B.C. 206 7th Street, Salmo, Canada

Yoga has serious benefits for everyone and anyone but especially when it comes to kids learning should be fun!! The Om Work Guru (trained by KAY) offers children (and their parents) an opportunity to learn about relaxation while keeping them engaged with games and music. See the video to find out about some of what […]

$10

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic. When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm Duration:  Jan 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC […]

$80

February Speaker Series with Bill Hanlon: The Ice Man from British Columbia

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

Join us at the Rossland Museum at 6 pm on Thursday, February 22nd to hear the story of this discovery of North America’s oldest preserved human remains from Bill Hanlon, one of the hunters who found them. Entry by donation. One day in August 1999, three men were hunting sheep in Northern BC when they […]

free-by-donation

Nelson & District Arts Council AGM

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

Our AGM is coming up! Join us on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7:00pm for NDAC’s annual general meeting, where we will look back at the fantastic programs and accomplishments from this year. Featuring performances and presentations by Sarah Orton, Quinn Barron, Greg Marrast, Megan Hyslop, Rob Fahie and the NDAC board of directors. Location: […]

Moonrise Kingdom

Old Castle Theatre 185 Columbia Ave, Castlegar

The Castlegar Arts Council Presents: Moonrise Kingdom in collaboration with our wonderful partner @theoldcastletheatre Warm, whimsical, and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted Moonrise Kingdom presents writer/director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best. Synopsis: The year is 1965, and the residents of New Penzance, an island off the coast of New England, inhabit a […]

Lip Sync Battle

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

INTUIT MOVEMENT PRESENTS: The Second Annual Lip Sync Battle Grand Finale Ages 16+/PG Rated Join us for the 2nd Annual Lip Sync Battle and Variety Show! An evening of local talent competing for the Golden Microphone and their chance to win $1000 with adult dance performances by Intuit Movement. Expect to laugh, cry, dance, and cheer through […]

$25 – $30

Artist Talk with Naomi Bourque

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

Using traditional techniques for gathering, tanning, embroidering, and embellishment, Nelson-based textile artist Naomi Bourque has reimagined the intersection of function and beauty in her latest project, ‘Medicine Harvest’ – a series of ten ponchos constructed with natural materials, including deer hide, antler, birch bark, and plant dyes. Three of the ponchos in the series will […]

Free

The Cherry Orchard – Freezing Point Play Reading Series

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Black Productions Presents Freezing Point: A Play Reading Series The Cherry Orchard By Anton Chekov Directed by Lindsay Clague Cast TBA soon Friday, February 23rd, 2024 7:30pm Nelson United Church 10$ donation at the door What exactly is a play reading? A play reading is the most basic version of a play. Actors deliver their […]

$10

VIVA CARNAVAL A FUNDRAISER FOR THE POLKA DOT DRAGON ARTS SOCIETY

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

Viva Carnaval! Find a fabulous costume and come out to support this local community arts organization by celebrating one of the greatest community arts traditions around the world–Carnaval! Doors open at 8pm with a silent auction; at 8:30pm we’ll start the showcase with live music and dance inspired by the carnaval traditions of Brazil, Trinidad, Panama, Colombia, […]

$15