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Rossland Gallery Series Opening – Jaydlyn Joan

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Gallery Series continues with a special showing of local artist Jaydlyn Joan’s work, “Burning the Koots!” Join us on opening night at 5:30 pm, September 26th for an address from the artist, refreshments, and time to take in the new exhibit with friends. Come check out Jaydlyn’s incredible pyrography […]

STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival

Nelson Civic Theatre 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, BC, Canada

In 2023, the STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival debuted, exploring the film industry's "Colonial Gaze" and immersing audiences in authentic Indigenous narratives. Thomas King's words, "The truth about stories, is that's all we are," underscored the festival's emphasis on the profound impact of storytelling, particularly on youth. The festival's design draws inspiration from the Medicine Wheel, […]

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

‘Utopia Unveiled’ Closing Party

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

We wrap up the Utopia Unveiled exhibition at the Nelson Museum with a closing party with performances from Carol Gaskin and Laura Landsberg. Gaskin’s performance, Untangling: The Art of Honouring Ancestors, features collage video and poetry reading. Landsberg’s piece, Lines: tracing an unconventional story through Poetry and Music uses song, poetry, and art to craft spontaneous […]

Free

Sexsmith at Sixty

Capitol Theatre Nelson 421 Victoria Street, Nelson

Sexsmith At Sixty – Capitol Season Adult $35 Senior $31.50 Under 30 $10 Ron Sexsmith is one of Canada’s most accomplished singer-songwriters. He has collaborated with the likes of Daniel Lanois, Mitchell Froom, Ane Brun, Tchad Blake, and Bob Rock. His songwriting appears on albums from Rod Stewart, Michael Bublé, k.d. lang, Emmylou Harris and […]

Sexsmith at Sixty

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

Sexsmith At Sixty – Capitol Season Adult $35 Senior #31.50 Under 30 $10 Ron Sexsmith is one of Canada’s most accomplished singer-songwriters. He has collaborated with the likes of Daniel Lanois, Mitchell Froom, Ane Brun, Tchad Blake, and Bob Rock. His songwriting appears on albums from Rod Stewart, Michael Bublé, k.d. lang, Emmylou Harris and […]

Comedy Here, There & Everywhere Tour

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

Comedy Here Often? and SiriusXM Comedy Club are excited to announce Juno Award winning stand-up comedians Jon Dore and Dave Merheje will headline the new Comedy Here, There & Everywhere Tour with a stop on September 27 in Cranbrook at Key City Theatre featuring Stuart Jones and Andrew Crone.

$50.50

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

$6 – $8

Yamabiko Taiko

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

The taiko drumming group Yamabiko Taiko will be performing at the Capitol Theatre.  Cost is $15 per adult, $5 per child. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre box office or online at capitoltheatre.ca

$5 – $15.

AMELIA DAY w/ THE BED HEADS

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

Amelia Day is a queer folk rock powerhouse entering the conversation with mainstays like Brandi Carlile, the Indigo Girls, and Tracy Chapman. Underscoring her carefree melodies with gritty, confessional lyricism and raw, heartfelt delivery, she performs with an intimacy that makes even new listeners feel familiar. Amelia mixes elements of her adolescent Seattle mixtapes of folk, […]

$17