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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

Drop in Art Nights | FREE

Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke

Looking for a creative space to meet new people and make something? Have a project you’ve been meaning to work on? Join us for our free drop-in art nights! These relaxed evenings are open to everyone so bring your art supplies, a drink, a snack, and come get creative! These evening are a fantastic way […]

Free

Reality Trap + Fulfilment + Willful Creatures

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

The Train doesn’t stop here anymore… Local “Gros Volume” crew REALITY TRAP continues their summer run of concerts with a Nelson show in the now legendary basement of the Kootenay Coop Radio. With Special Guests: FULFILMENT:A little old school, a little new school, a little mid-school, Fulfilment is a power-trio from Calgary, Alberta. Angsty, nervous, […]

$20

Nelson International Mural Festival

Nelson Visitor Centre 91 Baker Street, Nelson

Nelson International Mural Festival is an annual celebration of public art in Nelson, BC, Canada, organized by the Nelson & District Arts Council. Join us as local, national, and international artists convene to paint the canvas of the city’s walls. Spanning the summer months and culminating in the festival held August 9-11, this event is […]

Free

Unicorn Music Festival

Rosebud Lake Salmo

Your invitation awaits to embrace your authenticity in a mystic forest realm where an array of music, education, wholistic wellness, nature and community are woven together in a one-of-a-kind experience. From immersive wellness activities to euphoric live music and entertainment throughout 3 DAYS, our festival offers an unforgettable journey for mind, body, and soul. Escape […]

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

‘The Witness Blanket’ opening reception

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

the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery (NMAG) is honoured to exhibit a replicated portion of The Witness Blanket in the fall of 2024, on tour from the Canadian Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Inspired by a woven blanket, The Witness Blanket is a large-scale work of art created by artist Carey Newman. It contains […]

Free

JESSE ROPER W/ GUESTS

Spiritbar 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia

– 19+, Two pieces of valid government issued ID required – No refunds unless event is cancelled – Presented by On The Road Productions & The Hume Hotel

$20

TIRED COSSACK w/ DANA LEE

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

Post-punk, shoegaze-inspired indie rock, and the odd alt-country twang combine in Tired Cossack. Coming from Winnipeg, Canada, he demonstrates an ability to use simple and upbeat music to break musical conventions. His songs flow like a meandering path devoid of care. Themes of joy and melancholy mix with intense, cold industrial rhythms meeting clever songwriting with nods […]

$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

Columbia Basin Culture Tour

various locations throughout the entire Columbia Basin region

Meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open to the public, shop for original art or fine crafts, and experience special events planned for a summer weekend. Since 2009, locals and visitors have enjoyed the self-directed, free Columbia Basin Culture Tour, managed by the West Kootenay Regional […]

Free

Columbia Basin Culture Tour comes to Taghum Hall

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

Taghum Hall will be a stop on the Columbia Basin Culture Tour August 10 & 11 from 10am – 5pm. In addition to an art exhibition by members of the Creative Tuesday group, there are free workshops in alcohol ink painting, felt-making, watercolour, and a progressive art activity, plus supplies on hand for spontaneous art-making […]

Free