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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Land’s End Ensemble

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

Juno-nominated Land’s End Ensemble of Calgary (Maria van der Sloot, violin; Beth Root Sandvoss, cello; Susanne Ruberg-Gordon, piano; Vincent Ho, Artistic Director) is dedicated to introducing audiences to new music by Canadian and International composers, and to performing landmark chamber works of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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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Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

The Friends of the Library are dedicated to helping the Nelson Public Library through successful booksales and other creative fundraising efforts live trivia nights, with the funds going to new books, necessary technologies, furnishings and program supplies.

Community Events
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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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Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG) Monthly Meetup 5:30pm-7pm @ Torchlight, Nelson

Venue:
Torchlight Brewing Co.
Community:
Nelson, BC

Have you recently started your own business? This group is for you!

We meet every month on the 2nd Tuesday from 5:30pm-7pm at Torchlight Brewing, Nelson.

You’ll have a chance to do some networking, so bring those business cards! We’ll do a lightning round of elevator pitches and skill share (aka swap/trade skills) with other entrepreneurs.

LGBTQIA2S+
Community Events
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Befriending Grief Series

Venue:
Lower Uphill Location given upon registration
Community:
Nelson

This is a six-part series reclaiming the art of turning towards loss in service of healing. In community, we can transmute the powerful energies of sorrow into good grief.

We will gather for six weeks—this is a closed group, designed to support 

folks who are grieving in several ways:

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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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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SELKIRK COLLEGE MUSIC PRESENTS: ROYAL BASH!

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

Two different nights! Two different shows! All proceeds go towards student scholorships!

 

Thursdays showcase features songwriters, odd alternative, police and hard rock acts!

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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SELKIRK COLLEGE MUSIC PRESENTS: ROYAL BASH!

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

Two different nights! Two different shows! All proceeds go towards student scholorships!

 

Thursdays showcase features songwriters, odd alternative, police and hard rock acts!

Live Performance
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Community Day!

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

Come on in and explore the Shop at the Nelson Museum! With over 100 local artists and artisans represented, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. Or take a break from shopping and drop into ArtLab for free holiday card and tag making, all materials supplied. See what’s new in the galleries, with FREE admission all day!

Community Events
Kid Friendly
Markets/Festival
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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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Christmas with Dan Perrault & Friends

Venue:
Balfour: St Michaels and All angels Chapel and Performance Center (Balfour Chapel on Busk Rd.)
Community:
Balfour

Join us for an afternoon of festive cheer with Dan Perrault & Friends, featuring original Bluegrass, Folk songs, and Christmas carols! 🎵 Adults: $20 | Kids (12 & under): $15.  Tickets available at local Balfour businesses or call 250-229-4527.

Community Events
Live Performance

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