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
Exhibition/Speakers
Kid Friendly
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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
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Drew Story – Modern Vintage Band

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson
This week’s After Work Dance Party at Finleys in Nelson features
Drew Story – Modern Vintage Band Suggested donation $10 with partial proceeds to Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation
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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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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2024 Year End Watershow

Venue:
Nelson & District Community Complex (NDCC)
Community:
Nelson

Nelson Reflections Artistic Swim Club’s Year End Watershow

Community Events
Kid Friendly

ECHO PEAKS FESTIVAL PRESENTS: THE HISTORY OF GUNPOWDER w/ STUBBS AND THE

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

DirtWire w/ Chimp It & Hoola

Venue:
Spiritbar
Community:
Nelson
// DIRTWIRE // Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the band variously dubs “back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, and electro-twang.” It’s a sound informed by Dirtwire’s travels and performances around the globe, where East meets West and North joins South.
Live Performance
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AMOS THE KID

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

Wed May 29th 8pm
The announcement of Amos the Kid’s debut LP, Enough as it Was, follows the remarkable rise of Winnipeg’s Amos Nadlersmith from reclusive songwriter to hometown hero.

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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Kootenay Co-op Classes: Gut check for cardiovascular health

Venue:
Kootenay Co-op
Community:
Nelson

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Caroline Farquhar RHN, as we delve into the fascinating realm of the gut-cardiovascular connection. This talk aims to unravel the complex interplay between our gut microbiota and cardiovascular system, shedding light on the profound impact this relationship has on our overall well-being.

 

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