West Kootenay Events

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Judy Wapp: ‘VisuAlchemy’

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

As an activist, visual artist, and radio personality for nearly 75 years, Judy Wapp has lived an incredible life, laying the groundwork for her intense interest in communication via mass media – the subject of her collage work for nearly 33 years. A thoughtful look at Judy’s art career spanning six decades, VisuAlchemy is a never-before exhibited retrospective showing at the N

Exhibition/Speakers
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Youthful Seniors Art & Music Classes – Nelson Studio 88

Venue:
Nelson Studio 88
Community:
Nelson, BC

At Nelson Studio 88, we believe in the transformative power of creativity for all ages. Our adult and youthful seniors classes are designed for life long learners that are looking for creative outlets and connection with others.

Workshops
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PULP

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

 In the modern world, where digital information is consumed ad nauseam, the artists in PULP are embracing the poetic simplicity of paper, and wielding its unparalleled ability to capture emotion, texture, data, knowledge, and imagination.

Community Events
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Kid Friendly
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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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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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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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Wing Wednesday

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

Our famous Finley’s Wings are just $9.99 per pound every Wednesday*

Choose from Honey-garlic, Teriyaki, Szechhaun, Hot, BBQ, Salt & Pepper, Cajun, Lemon-Pepper, Sweet Chili

*with beverage pruchase – dine in only

Food/Beverage
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Vera Maloff Book Launch

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

In a time of war and division, Vera Maloff’s newly published book on one man’s pacifist convictions has never been so relevant. That one man was Vera’s grandfather. They Called Him a Radical: The Memoirs of Pete Maloff and the Making of a Doukhobor Pacifist is a collection of his memoirs, written while under house arrest for his pacifist views.

Community Events
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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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Faceless Dolls workshop series

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson
The Faceless Dolls campaign, created by the Native Women’s Association of Canada, was launched in March 2012 to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and of the impact this tragedy has on communities across Canada.
LGBTQIA2S+
Exhibition/Speakers
Kid Friendly
Workshops
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Collage Journalling workshop

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

Unleash your creativity and the power of self-expression as you explore the art of collage journalling. Celebrate every colourful moment of your wild life, guided by facilitator Fern Van Horne.

Community Events
Workshops

ECHO PEAKS FESTIVAL PRESENTS: 538 STREET w/ THREE BIRD STONE

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

Attention! The first annual Echo Peaks Festival will be taking Nelson by storm April 25-27th. With grassroots organizing at its core, Echo Peak’s is a testament to the spirit of the Kootenay community and beyond. BC artists unite at local Nelson venues, transforming the town into a musical playground.

Live Performance
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HARD LEATHER HONEY

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

HARD LEATHER HONEY

CAD$25.00

Join us for the first issue of Hard Leather Honey in NELSON!

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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Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter

Venue:
Torchlight Brewing Co.
Community:
Nelson, BC

Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!

Live Performance
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ARTHUR FUNKARELLI W/ HOOLA

Venue:
Spiritbar
Community:
Nelson

19+, ID required
Presented by On The Road Productions & The Hume Hotel

Live Performance
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Crystal Journey with David Hickey

Venue:
Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre
Community:
Crawford Bay

A pioneer of sound healing and an accomplished musician with Persian Santoors and Paiste gongs, David Hickey brings his listeners into a deep experience of their own inner nature. Bring a mat and blanket; some seating will also be available. Dive deep with David and enjoy, at Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay, April 26th, 7 PM

Live Performance

ECHO PEAKS FESTIVAL PRESENTS: CHIMP IT w/ DINOSAUR FIGHT

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

Attention! The first annual Echo Peaks Festival will be taking Nelson by storm April 25-27th. With grassroots organizing at its core, Echo Peak’s is a testament to the spirit of the Kootenay community and beyond. BC artists unite at local Nelson venues, transforming the town into a musical playground.

Live Performance
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Kytami & Phonik Ops Live At Bloom Nightclub

Venue:
Bloom Nightclub
Community:
Nelson

Bloom Nightclub Presents

KYTAMI & PHONIK OPS

With Special Guests

Lozen

Kolbe Mikah

 

10pm-2am

19+

Live Performance

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