Events Calendar

All Events

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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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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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Open Stage Tuesdays @ Finley’s

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

All Musicians welcome!

We love showcasing incredible local talent so come down and show us yours. Or enjoy some great food, delicious drinks and even better talent live on stage.

Community Events
Live Performance
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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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Family Story Time

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

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.

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B  — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Apres FREE! Thursday evenings

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries, museum and Shop, where you can explore the newest exhibitions, learn about local history, and shop over 100 local artists!

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Good Time Buffets Après Vinyl Set

Venue:
Backroads Brewing
Community:
Nelson

Kick off your Boxing Day festivities with Golf Rosney and The Noisy Eater’s Good Times Buffet as they share their love of vinyl, blending Hip Hop, Soul, Funk & Disco. Just a couple of pals whose only concern is putting a smile on your face and bringing you the good times you deserve. 

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Boxing Day: Prayer Handz Live At Bloom Nightclub

Venue:
Bloom Nightclub
Community:
Nelson

Prayer Handz – Canadian Producer | DJ | MC
That feeling when house music hits your soul – when you can’t
help but feel your problems fade away and a smile make its
way to your face – that spiritual experience on the dance floor is
the type of gospel Prayer Handz sets out to deliver.

Live Performance
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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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December Music at Red Light Ramen

Venue:
Red Light Ramen
Community:
Nelson

This December, let Red Light be your cozy Friday escape! From 6-9 PM every Friday, we’re filling the evening with curated soundscapes to set the perfect tone for the weekend. Our patio is the ideal spot to enjoy the fresh winter air, with heaters to keep you warm and music to soothe your soul. Whether inside or out, it’s all about great vibes and even better tunes. See you there!

Kid Friendly
Food/Beverage
Live Performance
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The Royal Art Throwdown – Round 2

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson
The silly season is upon us and we would like to throw your favorite winter event into the mix!! Art throwdown is on and we are stoked to welcome a new bunch of artists and a new DJ to the stage on the 27th!! If you haven’t been to one of these make sure you get there!
But let me give you a rundown so you know what to expect. On the night there will be 2 heats of 3 artis
Community Events
Live Performance
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Moontricks w/ guests – Night 1

Venue:
Spiritbar
Community:
Nelson
On The Road Productions and The Hume Hotel present.. Two nights with
MOONTRICKS!
Friday Dec 27th & Saturday Dec 28th, 2024
special guests TBA Doors open at 8pm both nights
Advance tickets $30 + fees at the Hume Hotel or online here: Night one: 
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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Moontricks w/ guests – Night 2

Venue:
Spiritbar
Community:
Nelson
On The Road Productions and The Hume Hotel present.. Two nights with
MOONTRICKS!
Friday Dec 27th & Saturday Dec 28th, 2024
special guests TBA Doors open at 8pm both nights
Advance tickets $30 + fees at the Hume Hotel or online here: Night one: 
Live Performance

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