West Kootenay Events

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Judy Wapp: ‘VisuAlchemy’

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

As an activist, visual artist, and radio personality for nearly 75 years, Judy Wapp has lived an incredible life, laying the groundwork for her intense interest in communication via mass media – the subject of her collage work for nearly 33 years. A thoughtful look at Judy’s art career spanning six decades, VisuAlchemy is a never-before exhibited retrospective showing at the N

Exhibition/Speakers
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Dance on Film

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

Join the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, Castlegar Arts Council and Capitol Theatre for two special evenings of dance on film originally curated by the dance: made in/fait au canada festival 2023 (d:mic).

Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers
Film
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LILA GRAY

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson
Thu, Mar 28 at The Royal in Nelson

7:30 p.m. PST

Live Performance
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Easter Weekend | Dolly Derby

Venue:
Woodbury Resort & Marina
Community:
Ainsworth

Easter Dolly Derby At Woodbury Resort and Marina, on Easter Weekend!

Sports
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Meat & Prize Draws

Venue:
corner of Stanley & Victoria
Community:
Nelson

 

 

Every Friday afternoon, the Nelson Royal Canadian Legion (402 Victoria Street – Stanley Street Entrance) holds meat & prize draws from 3 to 5 pm.  There is also often a 50/50 draw.  All proceeds to local charities.  Please come out and join us in a great community cause.

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Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter

Venue:
Torchlight Brewing Co.
Community:
Nelson, BC

Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!

Live Performance
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Guided Cold War Bunker tours

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

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!

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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North Shore Community Easter Egg Hunt

Venue:
Ecole Des Sentiers-Alpins
Community:
Nelson

Community Easter Egg Hunt

The North Shore Fire Department is excited to host a community Easter egg hunt!

Join us for this all ages family fun event! Bring a basket, participate in the egg hunt, and meet some of your local firefighters!

Date & Time

Sat Mar 30 2024 at 02:00 pm

 

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Nelson Choral Singers: Fauré Requiem

Venue:
Nelson United Church
Community:
Nelson

Nelson Choral Singers perform Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem and selections of sacred music Saturday March 30th at the Nelson United Church. Two performances: 4 pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets $20 cash ($10 for 12 and under) at Otter Books or at the door. “The music explores grief and loss. It is serene, elevating, comforting,” says director Kathleen Neudorf. Soloists: Noémi Kiss and Kosmo Sammartino.

Live Performance
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Nelson Choral Singers: Fauré Requiem

Venue:
Nelson United Church
Community:
Nelson

Nelson Choral Singers perform Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem and selections of sacred music Saturday March 30th at the Nelson United Church. Two performances: 4 pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets $20 cash ($10 for 12 and under) at Otter Books or at the door. “The music explores grief and loss. It is serene, elevating, comforting,” says director Kathleen Neudorf. Soloists: Noémi Kiss and Kosmo Sammartino.

Live Performance
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LIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC SHOWCASE

Venue:
Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre
Community:
Crawford Bay

A Family Friendly Afternoon Concert + Dance Party

Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers
Live Performance
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Sunday Karaoke.

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

Wrap up your weekend with Sunday Karaoke and Late Night Happy Hour every week at Finleys Bar & Grill in Nelson.

Check out our song list HERE

Live Performance
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Youthful Seniors Art & Music Classes – Nelson Studio 88

Venue:
Nelson Studio 88
Community:
Nelson, BC

At Nelson Studio 88, we believe in the transformative power of creativity for all ages. Our adult and youthful seniors classes are designed for life long learners that are looking for creative outlets and connection with others.

Workshops
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Book Babies

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library in Nelson for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment.

Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Crafternoon

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library.

Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different.

Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Tea & Textiles

Venue:
J.B. Fletcher Store Museum
Community:
Ainsworth

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.

Community Events
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Wing Wednesday

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

Our famous Finley’s Wings are just $9.99 per pound every Wednesday*

Choose from Honey-garlic, Teriyaki, Szechhaun, Hot, BBQ, Salt & Pepper, Cajun, Lemon-Pepper, Sweet Chili

*with beverage pruchase – dine in only

Food/Beverage
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PRODUCER JAM NIGHT vol.2 (NELSON) | A night of collaboration

Venue:
Jam Factory Co-working Space
Community:
Nelson
Finally! Another night for Producers, Beatmakers, and Electronic Music Composers to jam for fun! WHAT IS IT? It’s a night of collaboration games for Producers, Beat-Makers, and Electronic Music Composers, of all genres, DAWs, and skill levels. Join us for a fun music collaboration event tailored for electronic music composers and producers.
Community Events
Workshops
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Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Venue:
Christie Lee’s Hall
Community:
Nelson
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 all levels are welcome!
Community Events
Workshops

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