Events Calendar

All Events

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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

Film
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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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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

Film
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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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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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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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Tea & Textiles

Venue:
J.B. Fletcher Store Museum
Community:
Ainsworth

The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting, crochet, embroidery, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.

Community Events
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Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen

Venue:
Angry Hen Brewing
Community:
Kaslo

Open mic night at The Angry Hen in Kaslo.

The first Wednesday of every month. All live music is presented in conjunction with Propel Studios, a full-production recording studio with accommodation directly across the street from The Angry Hen.

Food/Beverage
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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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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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
-

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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