Taghum Hall’s annual Earth Day event takes off Saturday, April 26 from 10am – 3pm, with live music all day; upcycled, handmade, or homegrown items for sale; a kidzone for earth-friendly crafts and fun activities; bicycle check-ups and simple clothing repair by donation; and all kinds of green community organizations with info and demos. Admission is by donation, and everyone is welcome.

Elizabeth Cunningham presents her poetry collection Look to this Day, Poems for Doris McCarthy in this reading, which is accompanied by a digital presentation of many of the beautiful images reproduced in the book: the paintings of celebrated Canadian landscape painter Doris McCarthy, which served to inspire Elizabeth’s poems, as has the life of McCarthy itself.

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

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

ROCK N ROLL!

Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.

Sundays 4-7

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

Discover the art of making Chinese steamed buns from scratch with Chef Zen Wang. Using fresh, local ingredients, you’ll learn to craft soft, fluffy buns filled with savoury meats or vegetables—and how to steam them to perfection.

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Join the Backroads Chess crew for our first ever Blitz Cup Tournament! Hosted by Wade Courson. Play 11 rounds of 5 minute Blitz games against players in a Swiss pairing system. Winner receives a $25 Backroads Gift Card. $5 entry.

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.

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.

Board Games are a staple at Backroads and to Celebrate our love of games (and Beer) we’re holding another amazing Catan Night. All skill levels are welcome. A few boards will be available in the brewery, but bring em’ if you got em’.

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

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.