Events Calendar
All Events
Cut-Throat Karaoke
You are cordially invited to sing your lungs out at Cut-Throat Karaoke every Saturday night from 9-late at Uptown Tavern.
Wiggle Room – Whitewater Season Ender
Beach Party & Slush Cup on Closing Day!
It’s time to hit the beach at Whitewater! Except, instead of sand, we’ve got snow! Whether you’re rocking your best bikini, swankiest suit, or coolest costume, get ready for a fun-filled extravaganza!
‘The Distance’ book launch with Judy Pollard
Judy Pollard will be at the Nelson Museum on Sunday April 6 to launch her latest book The Distance: Dreams and Despair, and will be signing copies available for purchase at the museum shop. Set against the majestic backdrop of southeastern British Columbia, The Distance is a tale of ambition, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to for justice.
Discover Circus Presents: Fairy Tales in Flight
Get ready for a night of enchantment at Fairy Tales in Flight, a mesmerizing circus showcase by Discover Circus students! This spectacular performance brings your favourite fairy tales to life like never before.
Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7
Sunday Karaoke
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
Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library
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.
Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG) Monthly Meetup 5:30pm-7pm @ Torchlight, Nelson
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.
Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG) Meetup :: FREE & New location!
Are you starting your own business? Feeling stuck in an existing venture?
Open Stage Tuesdays at Finley’s
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.
Black Bear Review Magazine Launch
Selkirk College returns to the Nelson Museum this spring for the launch of the 9th print edition of Black Bear Review! This event features readings from the talented students and community members showcased in the magazine. Refreshments will be served, admission by donation.
KCR Basement Show – Caveman & the Banshee w/ Theremin Man & Czary
Mayhem and Magic! From the West Coast comes the brain shaking sounds of Caveman & the Banshee! Along with the intergalactic transmissions from Stephen Hamm: Theremin Man and local prog-doom maestros Czary, it will be a show you won’t want to miss!
ALL AGES – 20$
Door and tix at 6:30pm – SHOW 7-10pm
Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others!
message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!
KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night!
To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!
$5
Wednesday Karaoke and Wing Night at Finley’s
Beat those midweek blues by taking the stage and singing your favourite songs at Finleys Bar & Grill on Wednesday nights!
Check out our list of songs HERE
Spring Fling FREE Thursdays
Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.
Art & Ecology Book Study
Open Stage Thursdays Finley’s
There is so much amazing local talent in the Kootenays we need two nights a week to show it all off. All musicians and performers welcome.
Come down and show us what you’ve got or sit back and watch the amazing talents of others!
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