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THE ROYAL ART THROWDOWN!

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

It’s Throwdown season baby! This years first round features the following local artists!   DANA FRIZZEL LINDA MUMMERY RAPHAEL AKIIBA ROMANY

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

Learn to Sharpen Your Carving Knives

Blewett Nelson, BC, Canada

In this 3 hour workshop we will cover how to sharpen both a traditional Scandinavian grind carving knife and also curved hook knives. You will provided with your own simple sand paper based sharpening kit and strop to take home with you. I can provide knives for you to practice on, or if you have […]

$110

Blues, Brews & BBQ

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

A Joint Fundraiser For Kootenay Blues Society & Kootenay Co-op Radio Performances by The Kootenay Women’s Blues Revue Judy Brown Aryn Sherrif Holly Hyatt Bella Cat Rease Warner *The Kootenay Renegades* Jon Burden Clinton Swanson Holly Hyatt Steve Wilson Opening Act – Mr. Aardvark

$30

Blues Brews and BBQ

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

Kootenay Blues Society presents the 11th annual Blues Brews and BBQ. This years fundraising event will take place at Finley's Bar and Grill in Nelson and will feature local blues singers Judy Brown, Aryn Sherrif, Holly Hyatt, Rease Warner and Bella Cat, who will be backed by the Kootenay Renegades Band. Mr A will open […]

Viva Carnaval

Spiritbar 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia

An annual fundraiser for polka dot dragon arts society which showcases the Latinx and Caribbean communities in the Kootenays by celebrating the arts related to carnival traditions.  It consists of a live music and dance performances for all ages from 7-9pm, and a 19+ DJ dance party from 9 pm-midnight.

$20

SOTK: The Fretless

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

Symphony of the Kootenays presents "The Fretless" on Saturday, March 1st at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music as the Juno Award-winning quartet, The Fretless, joins the Symphony of the Kootenays. Experience their unique and high-energy arrangements that blend fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate and beautiful compositions. The Fretless, a super-group […]

Vocal Sensation Caity Gyorgy

Selkirk College 10th St Campus – Shambhala Music & Performance Hall 700 10 St, Nelson

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of voices and vibes featuring two-time JUNO Award-winning jazz vocalist, composer and lyricist Caity Gyorgy, vibraphonist Atley King, and the Selkirk College music faculty. All proceeds go toward student scholarships.

$25

re:source – making materials matter

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

re:source is an exhibition of creative re-imagining, the act of finding and using materials over again or for a purpose not originally intended. We often think of “resources” as the things we have, but re-sourcing in this context implies the active process of discovery and reinvention. Exhibition Dates: January 23-March 6, 2025 Opening Reception: January […]

Free

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

Tea & Textiles

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

The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting, crochet, embroidery, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.

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