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‘Witness Blanket’ closing ceremony

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

The Witness Blanket closes this Friday, September 20 at the Nelson Museum. This FREE event is open to the public, and will feature a screening of the 8-minute version of the documentary, as well as jingle dancers and speakers. The event starts at 6 pm and seating will be limited.

Free

An Ode to Song: Women Songwriters of the Kootenays Showcase

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Nelson 701 Ward Street, Nelson, Canada

Inspired by their Women Songwriters of the Kootenays Showcase at Tiny Lights Festival this summer, Alissa Arnason, Sapphire Guthrie, Tenise Marie, and Sarah Orton bring their original songs with four-part harmonies to Nelson. An intimate evening of song and storytelling with each artist showcasing their original works with all four voices in harmony, creating a […]

$25.00

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-  classics from Little Walter and Chuck Berry to Little Feat and The Beatles, plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed  originals. Suggested Cover $10.

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

Argenta Fall Faire

Argenta Community Hall 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, Canada

The Argenta Fall Faire is a family friendly community celebration! Market: noon – 5pm Live music into the evening!

BRAVE NEW WORKS – a Theatre Cabaret

Vallican Whole Community Centre 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, Canada

Join us at A Country Road Rural Theatre Lab for BRAVE NEW WORKS, a night of theatrical excerpts, works-in-progress, experiments, and new work! On Saturday, September 21st at 7:30PM, Writer/Creator/Performers from around the Kootenays are bringing short pieces of new work to share… who knows what we’ll see! BRAVE NEW WORKS is just one piece of […]

$10 – $20

Open Mic

Slocan Lake Arts Centre 408 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC

Hosted by Jeff Bonner, this licensed evening of performances will be a delight and full of surprises! Come to play, or simply to enjoy the local talents. Event takes place in our Slocan Lake Arts Center: 408 4th Street, Silverton BC This happens every 3rd Saturday of the month!

$15 – $20

Ballet Kelowna The Cowboy Act Suite and Other Works

Capitol Theatre Nelson 421 Victoria Street, Nelson

The Cowboy Act Suite and Other Works – Capitol Season Adult $38 Senior $34.50 Under 30 $20 BC Touring Council’s Artistic Company of the Year Award Ballet Kelowna is honoured to have received the 2024 Artistic Company of the Year award from the British Columbia Touring Council. The nominators wrote: 
”Over the past decade, the […]

Intermediate Handbuilding: Bathroom Countertopware with Natural Impressions (Sept 15-Oct 27)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Incorporate natural elements such as flowers and grasses to create a set of bathroom countertopware. Participants must have previously taken a hand building class or be a Trail Pottery Studio member. Participants Will Create:  1 Toothbrush Jar, 1 small water cup, Soap Dish with Feet, Bathroom Jar with Lid, Soap Pump Bottle, Watch and Ring […]

$300