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Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

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

Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

Free

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

Comedy Writing Workshop – “Laugh and Learn”: 30 writing methods

Nelson District Community Complex 305 Hall Street, Nelson, Canada

24th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Writing Workshop – “Laugh and Learn”: 30 unique writing methods and receive feedback in a supportive and fun environment. The incredibly applied and practical course is taught by a life-time stand up comedian that has performed in over 2000 shows. FunnyFest 100% guarantees your writing, inspiration and creative paradigm will improve! […]

$39

Snk̛míp Dig Deeper – Winlaw

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

Vallican Whole Community Center, Winlaw Saturday, October 12th 2024 – 7 pm Through powerful storytelling and captivating visuals, this documentary sheds light on wetland restoration at a marsh and on reconciliation with the First People of the land, the Sinixt. Admission: Pay What You Can (suggested $15 per person)

donation

SHADOWPLAY: A Night of Dark Music

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join duo CLOAK & DAGGER and their comrade JAKOB with special guest MRAKI for a spectral second installment of SHADOWPLAY Saturday October 12th at the Oxygen Art Centre. This dark music event takes its name from the iconic track off of Joy Division’s debut album Unknown Pleasures. The band’s intervention in 1979 was a game […]

$20

Screening in Kaslo – Snkmip Dig Deeper film

The Langham 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, Canada

Langham Theatre, Kaslo Sunday, October 13th 2024 – 7 pm Through powerful storytelling and captivating visuals, this documentary sheds light on wetland restoration at a marsh and on reconciliation with the First People of the land, the Sinixt. Admission: Pay What You Can (suggested $15 per person)

donation

Terra Lightfoot w/ guests

Spiritbar 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia

– 19+, Two pieces of valid government issued ID required – No refunds unless event is cancelled – Presented by On The Road Productions & The Hume Hotel

$20

Trio Tangere

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Nelson 701 Ward Street, Nelson, Canada

Exquisite chamber music for two guitars and violin with some of Canada’s most virtuosic players! Trio Tangere performs at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church on October 13. Tickets $25 available at EDDY Music, at the door, or call (905) 807 4792 to reserve.

$25

Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls, glitter dioramas and marker pull art. These classes get MESSY, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint, salt, glue and many more materials will be used. One […]

$100

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

About Visual Exploration Club (VEC): Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art. This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades […]

$150