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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

Family Story Time

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

Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.

Macramé workshop

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

Artist Celia Hayet joins us at the Museum for a fun macramé workshop, where participants will make their own macramé plant hanger! Inspired by the Utopia Unveiled exhibition, which explores the history of counterculture and intentional communities in the West Kootenays. Registration is required for these sessions, and each are standalone – please only sign […]

Free

GHOSTLY HOUNDS (VICTORIA FOLK) W/ GUESTS

The Flying Steamshovel Inn & Gastropub 2003 2nd Ave, Rossland, BC, Canada

Ghostly Hounds is the folk project of Francesca Mirai, singer-songwriter and banjo player based out of S,DÁYES, BC. With a background in classical, jazz and punk, Francesca has become known for their unique vocals. They captivate their audience with a clear, soaring range, powerful projection and just the right amount of grit, coalescing elegantly with […]

$10

Art On Ninth Artist Retreat

Radium Centre

Dive into the wonder of watercolours in this comprehensive and immersive weekend retreat led by Calgary artist and art educator, Stephen Dozois! Perfect for new painters and well seasoned artists alike, this retreat offers two days of concentrated instruction and hands-on practice, allowing for focus, skill development, and the exploration of new techniques. Stephen has […]

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

Artist in Residence for August

J.B. Fletcher Store Museum 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, Canada

Drop into The JB Fletcher Store Museum for our next exhibit with artist Elizabeth Augsten starting on August 23. Elizabeth will be on site Aug.31 and Sept. 1 demonstrating her process. “My work in acrylic is a melding of light and shadows from places either real or imagined, presented in a loosely representational style. Featuring […]

Free

GHOSTLY HOUNDS w/ McMILLAN’S CAMP BOYS

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

Ghostly Hounds is the folk project of Francesca Mirai, singer-songwriter-banjo player based in the Lekwungen territory colonially known as Victoria, BC. Often accompanied by Finn Letourneau on fiddle and vocal harmonies, Ghostly Hounds creates soulful folk and old-time music with a distinct, haunting sound. Hailing from the Rocky Mountains of western Canada, The McMillan’s Camp Boys now call Nova […]

$20

Brushes & Lunch with Steve Quatrocci

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

Brushes & Lunch at Taghum Hall in August is a plein air (outdoor!) watercolour painting class with Steve Quatrocci on Saturday, August 24 from 10am – 2pm. Supplies are provided, or bring your own for a reduced fee. Steve is a gifted artist whose vision impairment makes him uniquely able to see the essence of […]

$35 – $45

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

KARAOKE NIGHT!

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

Hosted by Brian Kalbfleisch

Free