All Events

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Smallbatch Stage House Concert featuring Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden

Venue:
Small Batch Stage House
Community:
Nelson

Smallbatch Stage House Concert Wed, Jun 24th show featuring multi-talented Kootenay based musicians Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden (see links to their music below).
Be reminded there are only 24 tickets available per show and they tend to sell fast so secure yours early.

Live Performance
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Darts Night

Venue:
Nelson Legion
Community:
Nelson

Join us at he legion for Darts Night every Thursday! Drop in.

Sports
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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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Nelson Farmers Market

Venue:
Cottonwoord Falls Park
Community:
Nelson

The Nelson Farmers Market is a city-managed service supporting local food producers, artisans, and community well-being. The Nelson Farmers Market has been a community staple for more than 40 years and is entering its sixth year as a City of Nelson program, remaining a valued community asset that strengthens the local economy and enhances Nelson’s appeal to residents and visitors alike.

Markets/Festival
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Saturday 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.
Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Give’R by The River

Venue:
6007 Kapak Road, Porto Rico, BC
Community:
Porto Rico

Give’R by the River June 27-28th This is the main musical lineup:

Speak of the Devil

The Gypsy Trip

BCCR

Little T Ft. Dare2Funk

The Day Olds

+ Special guests

Ty WebbEmerencz HoolaKeith McCafferty

Boat race, tours and more!!!

Markets/Festival
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Yasodhara Ashram Guided Tours

Venue:
Yasodhara Ashram
Community:
Kootenay Bay

GUIDED TOURS

Our Guided Tours are from mid-May to mid-October, 2:00pm on Saturdays. Our tours are approximately 90 minutes, including outdoor walkabouts and visits to the Temple and Gift Store.

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White Lightning Band

Venue:
Nelson Legion
Community:
Nelson

June 27th at 7:00! Joing us for music and dancing with White Lightning! White Lightning is a highly danceable 6-piece Blues, Rock and Boogie Band from Nelson BC.with a distinctive twin guitar plus harmonica sound. They play classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat and the Beatles alongside Kootenay originals.

Live Performance
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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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FREE COMMUNITY GARDEN TOUR

Venue:
Blewett Elementary School
Community:
Nelson

We are looking forward to hosting our 2026 annual garden tour! Along with visiting beautiful gardens we will learn about Biochar: what it is, how to make it and how to use it! Some light snack provided.

Community Events
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Crawford Bay Sunday Market

Venue:
Crawford Bay Community Park
Community:
Crawford Bay

 

The Crawford Bay Sunday Market runs Sundays from May 3 through October in Crawford Bay, except July 12 (Starbelly weekend). The market brings together local artisans, farmers, food vendors, and musicians, offering a welcoming gathering place for residents and visitors. More information and vendor details at cbsundays.ca. 

Community Events
Markets/Festival
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Children Beach Party

Venue:
Soul’s Paradise
Community:
Kootenay Bay
Everyone’s Invited! Celebrate the start of summer with us! Enjoy beach music, learn a fun choreography, hit a piñata, and splash around with water balloons.
Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Tuesday Night Jazz @ The Hume

Venue:
Library Lounge
Community:
Nelson

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM JAZZ@THE HUME: JANUARY 2026 SCHEDULE
TUESDAY’S 6-9
Reservations Recommended

6th. CHLOE ALBERT – Vocals

13th. DAVE RESTIVO – Piano

20th. KIYO ELKUF – Sax

27th. DON MACDONALD – Violin

Food/Beverage
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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Sinixt Canoe Journey at Lakeside Park

Venue:
Lakeside Park
Community:
Nelson

Sinixt paddlers will launch in Kaslo on June 27, camping in Garland Bay and Kokanee Creek, and arrive at Lakeside Park in Nelson on July 1st.

10am: Watch the landing of the dugout and sturgeon-nosed canoes as the paddlers arrive on the beach at Lakeside Park at the end of their journey from Kaslo.

10:45am: Join a community circle dance around the big drum

Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers
Workshops

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