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Ceramics Basics & Beyond: Wheel Throwing, Trimming and Decorating Pottery.

KSA – Selkirk College 606 Victoria Street, NELSON

Spend five days with artist and instructor Katriona Drijber learning (or furthering) skills on the pottery wheel. Open to all skill levels.  Learn how to throw mugs, bowls, plates, and jars, and how to attach handles and decoration techniques. Held in Nelson at KSA, Aug 19-23.

$719

Røki Kilroy (Sámi Singer Songwriter from the US)

Angry Hen Brewing 343 Front St, Kaslo

Join us for Røki’s first ever show in Canada! Carrying the listener on a soulful journey, Røki Kilroy’s folk songs paint a connection to the natural world, the magic and fickle, triumph and struggle. The influence of her Western, Arctic and Irish roots, lead way to a unique sound where the wild vastness of the […]

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SUMMER KICKS: KIRAN AHLUWALIA WITH OLIVIA ROSE

Keith King Park 1501 Maple Dr., Golden, BC

Born in India, raised in Canada, and currently based in New York City, the sublimely talented vocalist and composer Kirin Ahluwalia is the poster child for musical multiculturalism. With two JUNOs to her credit, Kiran has always been celebrated as a master of the profound vocal traditions of India and Pakistan (DownBeat praises the “emotional richness” […]

The Quiet Girl

64 Deer Park Ave 64 Deer Park Ave, Kimberley, BC

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 tours of the Cold War Bunker

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

Music in the Park

Nakusp Park Gazebo 8th Ave NW and Broadway, Nakusp, Canada

The Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Presents our 26th Annual Music in the Park. Every Wednesday night from July 3 – Aug 27, 2024 at the Nakusp Park Gazebo from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Free live musical entertainment.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, Canada

Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango? We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview. The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm. Dancers of […]

$5

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