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VIVA CARNAVAL A FUNDRAISER FOR THE POLKA DOT DRAGON ARTS SOCIETY

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

Viva Carnaval! Find a fabulous costume and come out to support this local community arts organization by celebrating one of the greatest community arts traditions around the world–Carnaval! Doors open at 8pm with a silent auction; at 8:30pm we’ll start the showcase with live music and dance inspired by the carnaval traditions of Brazil, Trinidad, Panama, Colombia, […]

$15

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

COLD SMOKE w/ RUBBER TIRE PEEP SHOW

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

Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is an annual grassroots celebration of ski and snowboard culture. The festival makes a stop at the Royal for an evening of presentations, giveaways, and live music! Coldsmoke presentations will run from 6pm to 8pm. Rubber Tire Peep Show will be hitting the stage at around 8:30pm to finish off the night. […]

$20

Lip Sync Battle

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

INTUIT MOVEMENT IN NELSON PRESENTS: The Second Annual Lip Sync Battle Grand Finale Ages 16+/PG Rated Join us for the 2nd Annual Lip Sync Battle and Variety Show! An evening of local talent competing for the Golden Microphone and their chance to win $1000 with adult dance performances by Intuit Movement. Expect to laugh, cry, dance, and […]

$25 – $30

RJ LeBlanc’s HEYDAY – from Montreal

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

Montreal-based bassist RJ LeBlanc’s new project, HEYDAY, consists of five of Montreal’s most versatile and prolific musicians: Erika Angell (voice), Jérôme Beaulieu (keyboards), Kevin Warren (drums), Nicolas Ferron (guitar) and RJ LeBlanc (bass). The group has a wide range of influences—from post-rock to RnB and beyond—with the spirit of jazz as a common thread. It […]

$12.58

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes. Children ages 2-5 yrs old […]

$100

Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet® – Performing Arts Trail

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

The Trail & District Arts Council presents Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet®, a uniquely Canadian story at The Bailey Theatre on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 pm. The creation of Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet® is monumental for Canada’s Ballet Jörgen as it is the first time the beloved […]

$20. – $45

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

This bi-weekly club, facilitated by comic artist Erin Shuttleworth, encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth. When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm Duration: Jan 17-May 22, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break) Age: 7 – 10 […]

$80

Book Launch! Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure

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

Local author Melanie Maure’s new novel takes place in Ireland and Canada—and like her protagonists, orphaned twins Aelish and Isabel McGuire—the author has roots in both. The Sisters of Belfast, published this month by HarperCollins, is a tale of estrangement and reunion set to launch in two special Nelson events. The inaugural event happens at […]

Free

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

OKAN

Golden Civic Centre 806 10th Avenue S, Golden, BC

Toronto-based OKAN is a woman-led Afro-Cuban ensemble that beautifully integrates jazz, Latin, and folk rhythms. Their roots are deep, yet the music they make is contemporary, exciting, and sophisticated. This is a must-see performance.