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Events Calendar
All Events
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APRÈS SKI
Venue:
Uptown Tavern
Community:
Nelson
APRÈS SKI, BABY! We’ve got some groovy house tunes, cheap beers, and sweeeeet schwag from the homies at Ripping Giraffe. Come in wearing your ski gear and get in the raffle. Come for a boogie, a poutine or a brew!
We’ve also got a shot ski for the adventurous ones.
Community Events
Food/Beverage
Sports
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Salsa & Bachata Weekend
Venue:
Slava Doval’s Dance Fusion
Community:
Nelson
Join us for a weekend of passion, rhythm, and connection at the Salsa & Bachata Weekend! Whether you’re new to Latin dance or an experienced dancer, this event promises something for everyone.
Workshops
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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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Weekends at Finley’s
Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson
Finley’s In House DJ is ready with all your favourite dance floor tunes to keep you dancing all night long.
Late Nite Happy Hour from 8-11
Food/Beverage
Live Performance
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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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Symphony of the Kootenays
Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson
San Francisco-based pianist Amy Zanrosso joins the Symphony of the Kootenays, under the direction of Jeff Faragher, to perform Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1. Join us for this engaging performance celebrating women in music.
The Capitol Theatre
Adult: $40; Senior: $36; Under 30: $15
Community Events
Live Performance
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Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Venue:
New Key’s Pub
Community:
Crawford Bay
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7
Live Performance
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World Premiere of Exophoria
Venue:
The Tivoli Theatre
Community:
Creston
It’s a date – EXOPHORIA premieres April 27 at the Tivoli Theatre in Creston, BC!
Exophoria is the latest feature film from Creston-based Skimmerhorn Productions and is the second film in The Orchard (2022, Tubi) story world. Starring Kate Webb, Yvonne Josine Syfchuck, Ryan Neufeld, and Jade Smith. Shot entirely in the Creston Valley.
Film
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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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Chess Sesh Tournament @ Backroads Brewing
Venue:
Backroads Brewing
Community:
Nelson
Join our growing field of chess lovers every other Tuesday night for Backroads’ unique tournament-style event. Play a maximum of 5 timed games against other enthusiasts, making friends and checking mates along the way. With a $25 Backroads Gift Card on the line, you’re sure to get your fill of games. And Beer.
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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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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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Wednesday Karaoke and Wing Night at Finley’s
Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson
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
French Events
Live Performance
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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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APRÈS SKI
Venue:
Uptown Tavern
Community:
Nelson
APRÈS SKI, BABY! We’ve got some groovy house tunes, cheap beers, and sweeeeet schwag from the homies at Ripping Giraffe. Come in wearing your ski gear and get in the raffle. Come for a boogie, a poutine or a brew!
We’ve also got a shot ski for the adventurous ones.
Community Events
Food/Beverage
Sports
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Bleeding Tree International Dark Drama Film Festival
Venue:
The Tivoli Theatre
Community:
Creston
Three days of world-renowned wine, food and attractions, film industry guests, speakers and panels, and some of the best dark drama short and feature films – in the world.
Evening screenings Friday and Saturday; panel and speaker events Saturday from 10:00am – 3:00pm
If you’re looking to break into the film industry, or want to take your work to the next level, you need to come to Cr
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