All Events

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A spiritual discussion and chant

Venue:
Nelson Station
Community:
Nelson

You are warmly invited to join us to experience this sacred Sound of Soul for yourself. We will sing HU for 20 minutes, then have a few moments of silent contemplation followed by a discussion.

Wellness
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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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Love and Information – Mt. Sentinel Secondary Performance and Media Academy Showcase

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

The Mount Sentinel Performance and Media Academy is excited to announce their 9th annual year end showcase at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson, BC. This year they are producing Scenes from Love and Information by acclaimed British playwright Cary Churchill. Love and Information is a play that twists together human interaction and incorporates it with visual technology.

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Gen Kuu Mori – The Sky Forest Illusion

Venue:
Near Nelson BC
Community:
Nelson
Gen Kuu Mori Far from the everyday world, just outside a small mountain town, a hidden forest opens where the wind never stops moving. Gen Kuu Mori — The Sky Forest Illusion is our first Psymuraï outdoor bush rave, stepping into the element of Air: flow, freedom, movement, and sound in its purest form. Here, the wind becomes part of the music.
Live Performance
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Love and Information – Mt. Sentinel Secondary Performance and Media Academy Showcase

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

The Mount Sentinel Performance and Media Academy is excited to announce their 9th annual year end showcase at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson, BC. This year they are producing Scenes from Love and Information by acclaimed British playwright Cary Churchill. Love and Information is a play that twists together human interaction and incorporates it with visual technology.

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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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Megan Hamilton Live At Bloom Nightclub

Venue:
Bloom Nightclub
Community:
Nelson

Bloom Nightclub Presents 

Megan Hamilton

Megan Hamilton is a well-equipped rocket in the electronic orbit: her mix of hypnotic bass, funky riffs and house grooves push the envelope with each track. As both a producer & vocalist with hip hop roots, she’s able to spin top-lines atop beats at the flip of a technicolored hat.

Live Performance
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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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Groove In The Park – Afrobeats Dance Party with Ivan Touko

Venue:
Lakeside Park
Community:
Nelson
Afrobeats Dance Party at Lakeside Park!
6:30pm: Beginner Afrobeats Dance Instruction
7:00pm: Community Dance Party *No Experience Necessary
*All Ages
*Free
*Come out and Dance! Instruction and dance will be led by Ivan Touko, Dancefusion artist in residence.
Community Events
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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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Wednesday 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
Exhibition/Speakers
Kid Friendly
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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 Class and Practice at Christie Lees Hall in Fairview.   The guided portion from 7:30-8:30 has a different topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements).
Community Events
Workshops
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ROACH w/ CAPTAIN JACKY LEGS

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

RroachH is an alternative-rock band based in Toronto, Canada. Blending catchy riffs, punchy drums, and melodic vocals, they’ve developed a sound that’s equal parts individual and infectious.

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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Rroachh – Live At The Langham

Venue:
The Langham
Community:
Kaslo
Toronto’s RroachH lands at The Langham on June 18 with a charged mix of indie rock, alternative grit, and hook-filled songs. Don’t miss an exciting night of live music with one of the more promising young bands making the rounds. Tickets are $20 and will be available at Sunnyside, Willow and online.
Live Performance
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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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