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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

Needle Felted Bear Workshop (Ages 9-12)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Join instructor Sarah Elizabeth to create a bear out of felt! Needle felting is a creative craft that involves sculpting shapes and figures using wool and special felting needles. It’s a simple yet versatile technique that allows you to create amazing creations with just a few supplies. This session is for ages 9-12. When: February 22, […]

$50

Sing Chong Sessions Presents: Holly Hyatt LIVE from the KCR Basement

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

Come be a part of the live studio audience for this intimate evening of folk blues with local stars Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden, LIVE from the KCR basement. Pay What You Can! Space is limited, doors at 7:30pm.

Starbelly Jam Presents: L’Omelette & Honeydripper Live at Gray Creek Hall

Gray Creek Hall 15047 Hwy 3A,, Gray Creek BC

Starbelly Jam Music Festival presents Calgary’s favourite art rockers, L’Omelette, alongside resident beat man and deep house connoisseur, Honeydripper, for an epic night of dancing and mini Starbelly magic. L’omelette weaves soul, jazz and punk into colourful, honest, genre-fluid tapestries. The Calgary art-rockers dart between prog and new-wave rock rhythms and synth-led dance pop, tethered […]

$25

OLDGUARD, WHITE QUEEN, TOASTER

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

Big triple bill with bands from Kelowna, Ymir and Castlegar!

$15

Neon Steve Live At Bloom Nightclub

Bloom Nightclub 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Neon Steve – Victoria BC  www.neonsteve.com Canadian DJ/ Producer Steve Robertson, professionally known as Neon Steve, has curated a unique style and gained an impressive following of fans over the past decade. In the studio by day, Steve demonstrates his unending creativity through the production of forward-thinking Bass House music. In the club by night, […]

$33

Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest

Whitewater Ski Resort Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Nelson BC

Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is an annual celebration of ski and snowboard culture. This grassroots flagship festival features clinics, competitions, and ski-themed arts and culture programming both in Nelson and at Whitewater. Coldsmoke brings together a community with a shared passion for winter sport. Through a curated collection of competitions, backcountry education, arts and culture, storytelling, […]

Learn to Carve an Eating Spoon

Blewett Nelson, BC, Canada

In this 6 hour workshop, we will take a deep dive into the world of green wood spoon carving. We’ll cover all the skills you’ll need to go out into the woods identify, cut, cleave, axe, carve, and finish a beautiful and ergonomic piece of functional wooden ware. Both the most basic of daily utilitarian […]

$175

Lost Buildings with Greg Nesteroff

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

While Nelson is well known for its many heritage buildings, it has also lost many to fire and demolition. Local historian and author Greg Nesteroff visits the Nelson Museum on Sunday, February 23 at 1pm to present a fascinating slideshow that will look at 40 such structures and their stories, from the opera house to […]

Free

JAZZ & FUNK ORGAN NIGHT

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

Dinner music for your soul. $10 advance $5 for students Minors ok accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Special guest musicians from Vancouver Chris Gestrin – Organ Cameron Wilson – Violin With locals Joel Fountain – Drums Mike Rud – Guitar

$10

Nelson Poetry Slam

Nelson Boxing and Athletics Club 685-B Baker street, Nelson, BC, Canada

Poetry Slam and Open Mic