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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

CKCA GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP

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Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help. These grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin. To […]

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

NELSON 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! $5-10 at the door

$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 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

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic. When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm Duration: Jan 18-May 23, 2024 (Note that […]

$80

VACANT LOT

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

Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre presents VACANT LOT, a contemporary dance/theatre piece directed and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida. VACANT LOT is based on the play “SARACHI” by contemporary Japanese theatre artist, Shogo Ota. A long-married couple visit the vacant lot where their house once stood. They innocently share memories (some happy, some not so pleasant) of their […]

$32

Jesus Christ Superstar

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

"Jesus Christ Superstar," directed by Brenda Burley. Comprising an exceptionally talented local cast and crew, Jesus Christ Superstar is a tale of betrayal, fear, frustration, and sacrifice set to some of the most memorable music ever composed.

VACANT LOT

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

Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre presents VACANT LOT, a contemporary dance/theatre piece directed and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida. VACANT LOT is based on the play “SARACHI” by contemporary Japanese theatre artist, Shogo Ota. A long-married couple visit the vacant lot where their house once stood. They innocently share memories (some happy, some not so pleasant) of their […]

$32

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band

Finley’s Bar $ Grill 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, Canada

White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill, voted best Pub in Nelson 2023, promising another night of great dance music with classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat and The Beatles, plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

THE HILLTIES FAREWELL SHOW

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

Multiple award winning band The Hillties are playing one last show to say thank you to all their fans for years of support. Get you tickets while you still can, these are going to go quick.

$20

Winter Wonderland

Whitewater Ski Resort Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Nelson BC

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Whitewater’s Winter Wonderland is an exciting and delightful day filled with live pottery spinning, a snowman building competition, face painting, hot chocolate, and live local music. It’s the perfect day for some great family fun. Make sure to mark your calendars and gather your little ones for a memorable weekend […]