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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

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

Basin Food Summit (6th annual)

Nakusp 608 Broadway Street, Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada

The Basin Food Summit and Expo have been held in the Columbia Basin since 2018 at a new location each year. The event is designed to celebrate, connect and grow the region’s food industry and all the community members that play a roll in it. You can learn about past events here and get a […]

‘The War of the Worlds’ table read ONE NIGHT ONLY

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

The Nelson Museum presents a special ONE NIGHT ONLY performance of the 1898 HG Wells classic The War of the Worlds, an on-book reading in the Cold War Bunker starring Lucas Myers, Keith Page, Michael Graham, Adam O. Thomas, and more. The War of The Worlds was made famous by a 1938 radio broadcast by Orson Welles, which […]

$15 – $20

FREAK MOTIF

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

Talented, Dedicated, Funky & Fun: Freak Motif are one of Calgary’s favourite bands. Freak Motif met for a jam session in the summer of 2009, took off on a spontaneous parade, and haven’t stopped jamming since. They started performing sets of 100% improvised music, drawing influence from Fela Kuti, Phish, Thievery Corporation and the energy […]

$15

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

Contra Dancing

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

Contra dancing is a community social dance that has its origins in England, Scotland and France made popular in the US. We dance to live music – Irish, Scottish and French-Canadian tunes played by talented musicians. A caller walks through the moves and prompts the figures during the dance. Contra dance is appropriate for all […]

$15

‘ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚ ਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe ‘ch tharer | a crack in the mirror’ exhibition opening

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

It is easy to get swept up in the beauty of the brightly coloured, intricately patterned fabrics that create ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚ ਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe ‘ch tharer | a crack in the mirror, a visually satiating exhibition by Surrey artist Simranpreet Anand and Conner Singh VanderBeek, which is touring to the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery from October 26, 2024 […]

Free

MERKULES Live at Bloom Nightclub

Bloom Nightclub 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Bloom Nightclub Presents Halloween Weekend Extravaganza   MERKULES – Death Row Records – Surrey, BC www.merkulesmusic.com With Special Guests: Di$tinct – The Block Productions – Red Deer, AB Kolbe Mikah – Hallowed Sound Studios – Nelson, BC   19+

$59

ANCIIENTS, BISON, SEVERED ARM

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
$25

HALLOWEEN: Boynothome Live At Bloom Nightclub

Bloom Nightclub 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Bloom Nightclub Presents: Boynothome – Rossland BC Jaxzen Marion better known as BoyNotHome is a genre bending artist, and producer hailing from the mountains of Rossland, BC, Canada. He started producing on Ableton in 2021 thanks to his long time friend and collaborator, INNOCENT. BoyNotHome will always leave you impressed and stunned, whether it’s his […]

$17

Basin Food Fest & Mushroom Marketplace

Nakusp 608 Broadway Street, Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada

Calling all local Food Lovers & Fungi Friends   Basin Food Fest & Mushroom Marketplace   Nakusp Arena Saturday Oct 26 10am-2pm   Food & Beverage vendors from across the Columbia Basin & Beyond, Mushroom themed Artisan marketplace. Epic Local Speakers, Mushroom Experts, Music, Food Trucks One-of-a-kind Mushroom Symphony!   Fill your pantry + feed […]