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Family Story Time

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

Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.

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

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

Nelson Contra Dance

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

Live Band and dancing! Beginners welcome – no partner necessary! Contra Dance is a modern, energetic, social dance with roots in square dancing. A caller teaches and prompts the dances so prior experience is needed. Come for the music, stay for the community!

$15

Nelson’s Third Annual LIP SYNC BATTLE AUDITIONS

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

Get ready for a night of unforgettable performances at Intuit Movement Studio’s 3rd Annual Lip Sync Battle Auditions! Join us at The Royal on November 29, 2024 at 7pm as first-ever winners Ruth and Shelby take the stage to host this epic showdown! This year, we’re turning up the heat with our 19+ UNCENSORED format—expect […]

The Nelson Jazz Collective

Selkirk College 10th St Campus – Shambhala Music & Performance Hall 700 10 St, Nelson

As the third presentation of the season Selkirk Concert Series Pro-Musica is excited to welcome back New York City Jazz Trombonist Mike Fahie to perform with local legends for an evening of world class jazz. Tickets at Otter book $20 or at the door while they last (cash only please)

$20

2 Shows! Corb Lund (Solo Acoustic)

Spiritbar 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia

We’re thrilled to present not one, but TWO shows with the legendary Corb Lund on Friday, Nov 29 in Nelson BC’s Spiritbar at The Hume Hotel. Early show: Doors 7 | Show 7:30pm Late show: Doors 9:30 | Show 10pm Tickets for both shows are $40 + fees and on-sale Friday Sept 6th at 10am […]

$40

Riondel’s Christmas Craft Fair

Riondel Community Centre 1417-1421 Eastman Ave, Riondel

Social in activity room with tea 5$ Handmade crafts, christmas gifts, baking, decorations, and so much more. Riondel Community Centre

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

Ô-Celli: Fait son Cinema

Charles Bailey Theatre 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, Canada

The Trail & District Arts Council presents Ô-Celli: Fait son Cinema, a unique 8-piece Belgian cello ensemble with a sonorous cathedral sound, on Saturday, November 30 at 7:30 pm. Part of the Performing Arts Trail series in The Bailey Theatre. What can sound better than a cello? Eight cellos! The cello’s sound is the closest […]

$10 – $30

Maddisun “Home Tour” with Special Guests Half Spent – Live at Centre 64 in Kimberley

Centre 64 Kimberley

Join Cranbrook’s Maddisun and her full band on November 30 as she brings her "Home" tour to the heart of the Kootenays at Centre 64, Kimberley, BC. This special evening will be a celebration of music, community, and connection, with Maddisun showcasing her signature blend of indie-folk, Americana, classic rock, and electro-pop. Known for her […]