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Judy Wapp: ‘VisuAlchemy’
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
Youthful Seniors Art & Music Classes – Nelson Studio 88
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.
PULP
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.
Meat & Prize Draws
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.
Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter
Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!
Monthly Queer Games Night 2024
The Music of John Lennon and Joni Mitchell
The Music of John Lennon and Joni Mitchell featuring multiple JUNO Award nominees.
Yvette Toller – Vocals
Michael Occhipinti – Guitar
Tony Ferraro – Drums
Jill Mckenna – Bass
Author Reading Series: Corinna Chong + Matt Rader (event)
Event: Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 7 PM (Free!)
All held at Oxygen’s facility (#3-320 Vernon St., Nelson, BC)
GRAPHIC NOVEL AUTHOR TALK!
The story of a Kootenay summer: forests are burning, activists are blockading, and a rookie wildfire fighter joins her first crew. A sneak peek at We Were Found in the Fires, with writer-artists @nathancomics and Anne DeGrace.
May 3rd at 7:00 pm
Guided Cold War Bunker tours
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!
TALES OF THE EARTH | Discover Circus School Showcase
Spring Fashion Event
Amazing door prizes donated by incredible local business’
Entire store is on sale.
VESPER VALENTINE PRESENTS: TOO HOTH TO HANDLE
Vesper Valentine Presents
Star Wars – Too Hoth to Handle ~ A Burlesque Revue
sunday brunch: making eggs benedict
Join us for a fun Sunday Brunch experience like no other with Chef Rahul Joshi. Learn the art of crafting hollandaise sauce, mastering the poached egg, and creating scrumptious hashbrowns from scratch.
register online here
Sunday brunch: making eggs benedict
Join us at the Kooenay Co-op in Nelson, for a fun Sunday Brunch experience like no other with Chef Rahul Joshi. Learn the art of crafting hollandaise sauce, mastering the poached egg, and creating scrumptious hashbrowns from scratch.
May 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
$35.00 – $45.00
sunday brunch: making eggs benedict
Join us for a fun Sunday Brunch experience like no other with Chef Rahul Joshi. Learn the art of crafting hollandaise sauce, mastering the poached egg, and creating scrumptious hashbrowns from scratch.
register online here
A SUNDAY MARKET!
Sun May 5th 12pm-4pm @ The Royal in Nelson
20 vendors! (Several brand new vendors too!)
On-site photography booth
Cinco de Mayo festivities
Mother’s Day gift ideas
Mimosa Special
Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7
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