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Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest

Whitewater Ski Resort Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Nelson BC

Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is an annual celebration of ski and snowboard culture. This grassroots flagship festival features clinics, competitions, and ski-themed arts and culture programming both in Nelson and at Whitewater. Coldsmoke brings together a community with a shared passion for winter sport. Through a curated collection of competitions, backcountry education, arts and culture, storytelling, […]

5 Broken Cameras film screening feat. talk by Palestinian solidarity activist

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join Nelson 4 Palestine to watch the multi-award winning documentary 5 Broken Cameras; an extrodinary work of cinematic and political activism. It features a deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil’in; a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements. The evening will also feature a talk by a local activist about her […]

$20

L’OMELETTE with HONEYDRIPPER

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

L’omelette weaves soul, jazz and punk into colourful, honest, genre-fluid tapestries. The Calgary art-rockers dart between prog and new-wave rock rhythms and synth-led dance pop, tethered by commanding melodies and current concepts. Meg Benedict’s vocal, sax and synth stylings are underpinned by guitarist Alex Klipper’s thoughtful and driving riffs; Matthew Lowe’s infectiously melodic bass lines; […]

$20

DJ Civillian [Vancouver] – Live in Nelson

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

Civillian  – Shambhala / Bass Coast / Wicked Woods – Eclectic is an understatement when trying to describe the sound of Civillian. While always staying true to his roots in Hip Hop, his taste and collection have expanded exponentially to allow him to become a party-rocking chameleon – no situation outside of his scope. Beside his proven […]

$10 – $15

Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest

Whitewater Ski Resort Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Nelson BC

Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is an annual celebration of ski and snowboard culture. This grassroots flagship festival features clinics, competitions, and ski-themed arts and culture programming both in Nelson and at Whitewater. Coldsmoke brings together a community with a shared passion for winter sport. Through a curated collection of competitions, backcountry education, arts and culture, storytelling, […]

Write Off the Bat!

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

Taghum Hall invites writers to come out of the garret and into something more convivial on the weekend of February 22 and 23. Write Off the Bat! is an on-site, theme-based writing marathon, a juried competition, and a chance to hang with fellow writers—and get fed! The weekend’s supportive environment includes morning pep-talks from celebrated […]

$70.00

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

Needle Felted Bear Workshop (Ages 9-12)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Join instructor Sarah Elizabeth to create a bear out of felt! Needle felting is a creative craft that involves sculpting shapes and figures using wool and special felting needles. It’s a simple yet versatile technique that allows you to create amazing creations with just a few supplies. This session is for ages 9-12. When: February 22, […]

$50

Sing Chong Sessions Presents: Holly Hyatt LIVE from the KCR Basement

Kootenay Co-op Radio 308 A Hall Street, Nelson, Canada

Come be a part of the live studio audience for this intimate evening of folk blues with local stars Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden, LIVE from the KCR basement. Pay What You Can! Space is limited, doors at 7:30pm.

Starbelly Jam Presents: L’Omelette & Honeydripper Live at Gray Creek Hall

Gray Creek Hall 15047 Hwy 3A,, Gray Creek BC

Starbelly Jam Music Festival presents Calgary’s favourite art rockers, L’Omelette, alongside resident beat man and deep house connoisseur, Honeydripper, for an epic night of dancing and mini Starbelly magic. L’omelette weaves soul, jazz and punk into colourful, honest, genre-fluid tapestries. The Calgary art-rockers dart between prog and new-wave rock rhythms and synth-led dance pop, tethered […]

$25

OLDGUARD, WHITE QUEEN, TOASTER

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

Big triple bill with bands from Kelowna, Ymir and Castlegar!

$15

Neon Steve Live At Bloom Nightclub

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

Neon Steve – Victoria BC  www.neonsteve.com Canadian DJ/ Producer Steve Robertson, professionally known as Neon Steve, has curated a unique style and gained an impressive following of fans over the past decade. In the studio by day, Steve demonstrates his unending creativity through the production of forward-thinking Bass House music. In the club by night, […]

$33