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A Kootenay Vaudeville Affair

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

Key City Theatre & Deja Louve present: A Kootenay Vaudeville AffairA Kootenay Vaudeville Affair is an explosive event with some of North America’s most impressive performers, including title winners from the 2023 New Orleans Burlesque Festival and Viva Las Vegas. Magnificent talent from New Orleans, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and right here in the Kootenays […]

SPELL BOUND – A MULTI-SENSORY ART EVENT

Spiritbar 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia

This is a Feral Fringe event, featuring erotic fashion, performance art, and wild dance music provided by SisterSun Music and Robert E. Livingood.

$20

Dance Showcase and Dance Party

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

Join us for our very first Dance Showcase at the Civic Theatre on Sunday, November 19th. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the showcase kicking off at 7:00 PM. After the showcase, the energy continues as we transition into a vibrant Dance Party. It’s a family-friendly event, and kids are welcome to join with a […]

$20

Beginner-Intermediate Wheel Throwing Class with Sarah Barr

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

When: Mondays,  10:00am – 12:30pm  Duration: 6 weeks ( October 16 – November 20, 2023)  Class fee: $250 for VISAC members ($280 for non-members) plus $18 for clay  Join us in the pottery studio to begin, or further develop, your skills on the wheel. We will explore throwing, trimming, making handles and glazing. Enjoy a […]

$280

Presentation: The State of Arts, Culture, and Heritage in the Columbia Basin

Nelson City Hall 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, Canada

Join West Kootenay Regional Arts Council Executive Director Kallee Lins as she shares an overview of the data compiled by Kelly Hill Strategies with Nelson City Council, along with what it means for the arts community. Attend the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in person at Nelson City Hall or […]

Visual Exploration Club – Youth (7-10)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

This bi-weekly club encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth. When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm Duration: Fall session: Sept 13-Dec 6 Winter session: Jan 17-May 22 Age: 7 – 10 Class […]

$150

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

Castlegar Community Drum Circle

Castlegar & District Recreation & Aquatic Centre 2101 6 Ave, Castlegar, British Coumbia, Canada

Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you! Welcome to the Castlegar Community Drum Circle as part of Rhythm by Nature’s Community Drumming Tour! Supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Rhythm by Nature brings you a fully interactive and immersive drumming experience for one night only in the Selkirk Room of the Castlegar […]

Visual Exploration Club – Preteen (11-14)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to investigate and ask questions about. Participants will be tasked with finding their own style, experimenting with materials, and starting to develop their own art-making process.  When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm  Duration: Fall session: Sept 14-Dec 7 Winter session: Jan 18-May […]

$150

Castlegar Community Drum Circle

Castlegar & District Recreation & Aquatic Centre 2101 6 Ave, Castlegar, British Coumbia, Canada

Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you! Welcome to the Castlegar Community Drum Circle as part of Rhythm by Nature’s Community Drumming Tour! Supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Rhythm by Nature brings you a fully interactive and immersive drumming experience for one night only in the Selkirk Room of the Castlegar […]

Chuck Copenace: Oshki Manitou

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Chuck Copenace: Oshki Manitou – Capitol Season Adult $35 30 and Under $31.50 For Chuck Copenace, Oshki Manitou is a decidedly personal musical expression, a gift to his family and community, and a means of sharing how ceremonial melodies have changed his musical outlook and united his creativity and spirituality. Oshki Manitou finds the Winnipeg-based, […]

Santa’s Elves

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

Kids 7 – 12 get crafty in this workshop called Santa’s Elves. Cards, ornaments, and gifts are on the menu—as well as dinner!—all for a $40 registration fee (registration is required)

$40.00