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Tea & Textiles

J.B. Fletcher Store Museum 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, Canada

The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting, crochet, embroidery, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.

by-donation

Local Trail, Distant Shores: Water Colour Perspectives

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

A series of watercolour paintings by Dan Ashman. The exhibition takes inspiration from the scenery of the West Kootenays. Exhibition Dates: March 27 – April 24, 2025 Opening Event: March 27, 2025 Evening Hours: April 15, 2025 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-4pm Artist Statement: If I am asked how long it took to paint a picture, […]

“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Meet Raul: Architect, Artist, and Digital Fabrication Visionary “I’m Raul, an architect and artist of Mexican origin, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products, I’ve also recognized the challenges they […]

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 9-12)

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 9-12, or intermediate students in grades […]

$200

Silent Book Club @ Backroads Brewing

Backroads Brewing 460 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

At Silent Book Club, there’s no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books… it’s BYOBook. Friends and strangers gather, order drinks, share what they’re reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not.

Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen

Angry Hen Brewing 343 Front St, Kaslo

Open mic night at The Angry Hen in Kaslo. The first Wednesday of every month. All live music is presented in conjunction with Propel Studios, a full-production recording studio with accommodation directly across the street from The Angry Hen.

Local Trail, Distant Shores: Water Colour Perspectives

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

A series of watercolour paintings by Dan Ashman. The exhibition takes inspiration from the scenery of the West Kootenays. Exhibition Dates: March 27 – April 24, 2025 Opening Event: March 27, 2025 Evening Hours: April 15, 2025 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-4pm Artist Statement: If I am asked how long it took to paint a picture, […]

“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Meet Raul: Architect, Artist, and Digital Fabrication Visionary “I’m Raul, an architect and artist of Mexican origin, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products, I’ve also recognized the challenges they […]

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 13+)

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 13+, or secondary students in grades […]

$200

Spring Fling FREE Thursdays

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

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free

Art & Ecology Book Study

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

We are excited to offer a 5 week Art & Ecology course that will provide an opportunity for discussion, reflective writing, and art-making to critically examine the present and inspire the process of imagining and eventually realizing better futures. What we can create begins with what we can imagine.Co-facilitated by NMAG and the Kutenai Art […]

$40 – $50

The Doggone Brothers Band Album Release Tour

Knox on 2nd Ave 201 2 Ave, Fernie, BC, BC, Canada

The Doggone Brothers Band will be releasing their new album, Hard Luck Livin' and will be kicking off a release tour by playing a series of shows in the Kootenays, starting with an April 3rd launch at the Knox on 2nd in Fernie, BC. The band is anticipating their first full-length album as a 4-piece. […]