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The Fretless

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

The Fretless has expanded the idea of what a string quartet can be, transforming fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, high-energy arrangements. Their ensemble of two fiddles, a viola, and a cello produces a rich, multi-layered, and distinctive percussive sound that redefines contemporary folk music. October 9th, 7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre Adult: $30, […]

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC

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

Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night! To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram! $5

$5

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

Free

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

Free

Snkmip Dig Deeper Castlegar Premiere

Old Castle Theatre 185 Columbia Ave, Castlegar

Old Castle Theatre, Castlegar Friday, October 11, 2024 at 7 pm Through powerful storytelling and captivating visuals, this documentary sheds light on local wetland restoration at a marsh and on reconciliation with the First People of the land, the Sinixt. Admission: Pay What You Can (suggested $15 per person)

donation

Langham Gallery Opening

The Langham 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, Canada

Langham Gallery Opening Friday October 11th, 7-9pm Main Gallery: Wendy Toogood & Don Mabie (AKA Chuck Stake)—MOSTLY (but not completely) SMALLER WORKS Community Gallery: Megan Bond— Mindscapes Exhibitions run from October 11 to December 6 www.thelangham.ca

Free

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

Free

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 MuseumÊŒs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$6 – $8

Comedy Writing Workshop – “Laugh and Learn”: 30 writing methods

Nelson District Community Complex 305 Hall Street, Nelson, Canada

24th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Writing Workshop – “Laugh and Learn”: 30 unique writing methods and receive feedback in a supportive and fun environment. The incredibly applied and practical course is taught by a life-time stand up comedian that has performed in over 2000 shows. FunnyFest 100% guarantees your writing, inspiration and creative paradigm will improve! […]

$39

Snk̛mĂ­p Dig Deeper – Winlaw

Vallican Whole Community Centre 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, Canada

Vallican Whole Community Center, Winlaw Saturday, October 12th 2024 – 7 pm Through powerful storytelling and captivating visuals, this documentary sheds light on wetland restoration at a marsh and on reconciliation with the First People of the land, the Sinixt. Admission: Pay What You Can (suggested $15 per person)

donation

SHADOWPLAY: A Night of Dark Music

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join duo CLOAK & DAGGER and their comrade JAKOB with special guest MRAKI for a spectral second installment of SHADOWPLAY Saturday October 12th at the Oxygen Art Centre. This dark music 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 […]

$20