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WEST KOOTENAY EVENTS

EAST KOOTENAY & NORTHERN BASIN EVENTS

Castlegar Sculpturewalk Self-guided Walking Tour

Begins at Kootenay Market Plaza, 600 block, Columbia Ave. Castlegar

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour with our map/brochure of sculptures created by local, regional, and national artists. Vote for your favourite!

Nelson Choral Singers fall session

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Interested in Choral Singing? Nelson Choral Singers fall session begins Sept 13, with practices Wednesdays 7-9 pm at the Nelson United Church under the direction of Kathleen Neudorf. Concert Dec […]

Christmas at the Gallery

Kootenay Gallery of Art 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

The Kootenay Gallery’s Christmas at the Gallery Show opens on Friday, November 17th, and runs until December 23rd. Visitors will recognize many beloved and familiar vendors amongst the 100 artisans […]

by-donation

Studio Connexion Winter Group Show

Studio Connexion 203 Fifth Ave. NW, Nakusp, BC, Canada

The Winter Group Show is under way at Studio Connexion Art Gallery! VISIT – VIEW – ENJOY…perhaps FALL IN LOVE with the artworks by our talented artists.

Free

NELON POETRY SLAM

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

An open mic poetry slam featuring poets from Nelson and whomever else should show up and sign in. At The Royal, in Nelson, December 20th @6:30pm $5-$10

$5 – $10

NELSON POETRY SLAM

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

Wed Dec 20th 6:30pm @ The Royal in Nelson An open mic poetry slam featuring poets from nelson and whomever else should show up and sign in! $5-10 at the […]

$5 – $10

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 […]

$5

The Longest Night

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

A quiet and reflective service for those experiencing grief, loss or complicated feelings about the holidays. You are welcome to light a candle, sit with the dark and listen to […]

DJANGO’S JEWELS

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

These cool cats have taken inspiration from the jazzy and swingin’ scene of 1930s and 1940s Paris to create a style that beckons back to the days of Django Reinhardt […]

410

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 […]

$6 – $8

Santa’s Workshop at the Rossland Museum

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

Drop by the Museum between 12 and 4 pm on Saturday, December 23rd to help out Santa’s elves for the day! We’ll be making toys, crafting Christmas decorations, and enjoying […]

free-by-donation