Events Calendar

All Events

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Cut-Throat Karaoke

Venue:
Uptown Tavern
Community:
Nelson

You are cordially invited to sing your lungs out at Cut-Throat Karaoke every Saturday night from 9-late at Uptown Tavern.

Community Events
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Wiggle Room – Whitewater Season Ender

Venue:
Spiritbar
Community:
Nelson
Welcome to the Wiggle Room! The official Whitewater Season Ender bender that you won’t want to miss. Saddle up, riders! The season may be wrapping up, but the party is just getting started. Get ready to send it one last time with a wild night of beats, boots, and good old-fashioned mountain mischief at Spiritbar on April 5, 2025 from 9:00pm – 1:00am.
Live Performance
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Beach Party & Slush Cup on Closing Day!

Venue:
Whitewater Ski Resort
Community:
Nelson BC
Come on up for our 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!

Community Events
Kid Friendly
Sports
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‘The Distance’ book launch with Judy Pollard

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

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. 

Community Events
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Discover Circus Presents: Fairy Tales in Flight

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

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.

Kid Friendly
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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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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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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Open Stage Tuesdays at 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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Black Bear Review Magazine Launch

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

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.

Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers
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KCR Basement Show – Caveman & the Banshee w/ Theremin Man & Czary

Venue:
Kootenay Co-op Radio
Community:
Nelson

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

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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Spring Fling FREE Thursdays

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

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.

Kid Friendly
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Art & Ecology Book Study

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson
We are excited to offer a 5 week Art & Ecology course that will provide an opportunity for discussion, reflective writing, and art-making to critically examine the present and inspire the process of imagining and eventually realizing better futures.
Community Events
Workshops
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Open Stage Thursdays Finley’s

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

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!

Community Events
Live Performance

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