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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

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

Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings

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

The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B  — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in […]

Free

Beading Workshops w/ Nicole Courson

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

West Kootenay Métis Society president Nicole Courson leads these beading workshops, sharing techniques, stories, and Métis history at the Nelson Museum. Registration is required, please attend one or the other, but not both. The workshops are FREE and all materials are provided — donations are welcomed! November 7 Sign-up November 14 Sign-up

Free

Author Reading with Andrew Boden

Huckleberry Books Inc 16 9 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC

Vancouver author Andrew Boden returns to his hometown to celebrate the launch of his second book. When We Were Ashes has been garnering rave reviews since its publication earlier this fall. At once poignant, horrifying, and ultimately uplifting, When We Were Ashes tells the story of a forgotten chapter in WWII history. This event is […]

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue

Capitol Theatre Nelson 421 Victoria Street, Nelson

Really Cool Productions proudly presents 'The Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue,' an extraordinary comedy showcase at the Capitol Theatre. Directed by Michelle Hart, this 95-minute spectacle is a celebration of Nelson's unique humour. With Really Cool Productions reputation for sold-out shows ('20/40' and 'The Top Secret Improv Comedy Show') and rave reviews, it promises to be […]

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue

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

Really Cool Productions proudly presents ‘The Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue,’ an extraordinary comedy showcase at the Capitol Theatre. Directed by Michelle Hart, this 95-minute spectacle is a celebration of Nelson’s unique humour. With Really Cool Productions reputation for sold-out shows (’20/40′ and ‘The Top Secret Improv Comedy Show’) and rave reviews, it promises to be […]

$28.00

The Janzen Boys

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

A rootsy, harmony-singing folk trio from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Janzen Boys have been playing music together since the very beginning, but it started as “The Janzen Boys” shortly after they moved back to Canada from Japan in 2012. They’re a rootsy, harmony-singing folk trio from Winnipeg, Manitoba, consisting of brothers Simon and Mick, and father […]

$10

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

Book launch

Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium 454 Ward St, Nelson

Join author Sean Arthur Joyce for the launch of his 12th book and 7th collection of poetry, Pole Shift & Other Poems, at Notably Books, Nelson BC, November 8, 6:30 pm. The author will explain the influences that motivated the writing of this new sequence of poems, most notably recent cosmological and geological events such […]

Barka

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

Step aboard Barka, where the extraordinary meets the magical! This high-energy circus show will leave you on the edge of your seat, featuring awe-inspiring acrobatics, daring juggling acts, and captivating storytelling. Experience the magic as Barka sets sail on an unforgettable journey, where dreams come to life through mesmerizing performances and live music. Perfect for […]

Billie Zizi with Sarah Orton

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

Billie Zizi is a musical alchemists akin to Khrunangbin or Glass Animals. Effusive and thoughtful, without pretense yet still above board, Billie Zizi carves a distinct path marked by sonic abandon and a wild spirit. Now on her third studio album , she continues to prove herself as an exciting emergent voice in contemporary music. […]

$20