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Sunday Karaoke

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

Wrap up your weekend with Sunday Karaoke and Late Night Happy Hour every week at Finleys Bar & Grill in Nelson. Check out our song list HERE

Free

Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

The Friends of the Library are dedicated to helping the Nelson Public Library through successful booksales and other creative fundraising efforts live trivia nights, with the funds going to new books, necessary technologies, furnishings and program supplies. Join us: New members are welcome! It’s a great way to meet people and contribute to a vital and […]

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

About Visual Exploration Club (VEC): Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art. This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades […]

$200

CKCA Q&A Session

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Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Attend a CKCA grants Q&A session.

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 9-12)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

About Visual Exploration Club (VEC): Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art. This session is for ages 9-12, or intermediate students in grades […]

$200

DANNY FLOYD COLE

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

Danny’s career as a recording artist initiated at a young age; his first full-length album was released in 1996 with pop punk trio, floyd.  In ’98 after graduating from Radio & Television Arts at NAIT, he began working professionally as an audio engineer/music producer at the award winning studio, Homestead Recorders, under the legendary Barry […]

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 13+)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

About Visual Exploration Club (VEC): Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art. This session is for ages 13+, or secondary students in grades […]

$200

Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings

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

The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B  — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in […]

Free

Apres FREE! Thursday evenings

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

The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries, museum and Shop, where you can explore the newest exhibitions, learn about local history, and shop over 100 local artists!

Free

INVERMERE SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL

Kinsmen Beach 1720 4 Ave, Invermere, BC

The annual Snowflake Festival is back on January 17th, 2025. The Snowflake Festival will kick off at 5:30pm! This fun winter celebration includes skating on the lake, live music, bonfires, ice carving, local food vendors & more!

Be the World – Album Release Concert

Castle Theatre 185 Columbia Ave., Castlegar

Let’s celebrate the release of Steve Marc’s new album, ‘Be The World.’ Doors open at 6:30, Music starts at 7pm sharp! Advance Tickets $15 – (No Refunds) – The Old Castle Theatre – Arts. Culture. Live Entertainment. Steve Marc is an upbeat and uplifting World/Reggae Fusion band with hints of funk and grooves you can’t […]

$15

For the Love of Drag

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

Get ready, Nelson! “For the Love of Drag” is coming, and it’s set to be a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable entertainment. This show promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring a lineup of the most dazzling drag queens and kings from across British Columbia, including Victoria and Vancouver. A longtime fan […]