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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

Extended Bunker Hours – Spring Break

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

The Nelson Museum is offering an extended Bunker schedule for the first week of spring break! Explore one of Nelson’s best kept secrets during drop-in hours Wednesday to Saturday, 12-4 pm. Kids – stop in at the Front Desk to get your free scavenger hunt, and return it for a prize!

$6 – $8

Metta Grove by Simon Haiduk

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

Merging the essence of meditative sound journeys, music concerts, cinematic films, and mesmerizing psychedelic visuals, Metta Grove is a multimedia symphony that elicits nourishing relaxation, wonder, and euphoria. Featuring stunning visuals of animated art by Simon Haiduk with an uplifting soundtrack, this visionary experience will enliven your senses, leaving you calm and clear. At Capitol […]

$25 – $35

James & Jamesy: Easy As Pie

Key City Theatre 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, Canada

British comedy darlings James & Jamesy attempt to conquer this classic of comedy. They fail.Troubled, determined, and insatiably curious, the two dive into the depths of their psyche, mining memories for clues about what’s holding them back.Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, Easy as Pie is uproarious fun.“Easy as Pie is […]

eternally, TOUR!

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

Haleluya Hailu (and their fake friends) are making their Canadian tour debut! Stopping by in Nelson,BC at the Royal with special guests Oona & Anna. Debuting the EP ‘eternally,yours’ written while enrolled at Selkirk College’s music program and inspired by the sounds and sights of Nelson BC. Prepare for a night of original music and […]

$10

SHADOWPLAY: A Night of Dark Music on Wax

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

SHADOWPLAY Join duo CLOAK & DAGGER and their comrade JAKOB on Saturday March 23rd in the basement of Kootenay Coop Radio for a night of dark music on wax. The event takes its name from the iconic track off of Joy Division’s debut album Unknown Pleasures. The band’s intervention in 1979 was a game changer […]

$10 – $20

Israelism

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

Film: Israelism coming to Nelson, Sunday, March 24, 2024 Contacts for interviews: Sid Shniad, [email protected] Maxine Kaufman-Lacusta, [email protected] General info: [email protected] Israelism, the award-winning film by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, explores the lives of two young American Jews whose comfortable American upbringing centered largely on their unconditional support for Israel. This film is currently […]

$15

Life Drawing Sessions

Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke

Monday EveningsThese classes are open to absolutely anyone, regardless of skill level. The only thing to note is that these are self directed classes, meaning the instructor is on site to facilitate rather than teach.Who:Most sessions are semi draped and open to ages 15+, however undraped/ fully nude sessions will be open to ages 19+ […]

Dale Kavanagh – Classical Guitarist

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Nelson 701 Ward Street, Nelson, Canada

Renowned classical guitarist Dale Kavanagh performs a stunning program including works by Villa-Lobos, Praetorius, and her own compositions. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening with one of the world’s most virtuosic guitarists!

$25

Payadora Tango Ensemble: RCAC Performance Series

Rossland Miners Hall 1765 Columbia Ave, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada

Payadora Tango Ensemble: Thursday, March 26 at 7pm, Rossland Miners Hall Payadora is an award-winning ensemble of vocalist, violin, bandoneon, bass and piano that performs its own arrangements of a core repertoire drawing from Argentinian/Uruguayan Tango and Folk music (tangos, milongas, waltzes, folk music such as Zamba and chacarera), as well as original songs inspired […]

Dance on Film

Castle Theatre 185 Columbia Ave., Castlegar

Join the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, Castlegar Arts Council and Capitol Theatre for two special evenings of dance on film originally curated by the dance: made in/fait au canada festival 2023 (d:mic). This unique series of films highlights the powerful combination of creative filmmaking, vibrant landscapes and thoughtful choreography. Exploring physical and emotional landscapes, […]

$10