Events Calendar
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Chess Sesh Tournament @ Backroads Brewing
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.
Open Stage Tuesdays at Finley’s
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.
Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others!
message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!
Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute
HOTEL CALIFORNIA – The Original Tribute to The Eagles (Canada) For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever since.
KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night!
To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!
$5
KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
With your host Cry Bebe Mikey! $5 at the door! 19+
Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others!
Wednesday Karaoke and Wing Night at Finley’s
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
Spring Fling FREE Thursdays
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.
Still Life workshop w/ Cath McIntosh
Catherine McIntosh is your instructor for this 2-part still life painting workshop. Bring your own objects to paint or use the items on hand.
Kootenay Blues Society presents Dawn Tyler Watson and Steve Strongman
Two of Canada’s top blues performers will be appearing as a dynamic duo at Finley’s in Nelson, BC on Thursday, May 15th at 7 PM. Tickets are $25.00 and are available online at kootenaybluessociety.com or by contacting Finley’s for physical tickets: PH: 250 352 5121.
Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II
After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and weirder than ever.
Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II
After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and weirder than ever.
Open Stage Thursdays Finley’s
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!
DANNY BELL & HIS DISAPPOINTMENTS, JARED JACKEL’S BAD VIBRATIONS, AMY NELSON
WESTERN FOLK // PSYCH // PUNK // SPOOKY BLUES // DEPRESSION ERA BLUES
APRÈS SKI
Friday Blues at Torchlight Brewing Co.
STAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE! FUNDRAISER, LIVE MUSIC & DANCE PARTY
STAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE ! “From Turtle Island To Palestine, Colonization Is A Crime!”
A night of LIVE politically conscious music and dance, to fundraise for the Autonomous Sinixt and Nelson4Palestine (supporting their sponsorships of 2 children in Gaza, who were orphaned by the Zionist Israel’s military during the ongoing genocide).
CITIZEN RAGE, IDIOFAME, POOR SPORT, FOLDED HAND
NOISE CULT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
two bangin nights with
MAY 16TH -$25
CITIZEN RAGE
IDIOFAME
POOR SPORT
FOLDED HAND
MAY 17TH – $25
TERAKKA
PURE LOVE ETERNAL PEACE
GARDENER
INFINITE ENCLOSURE
WEEKEND PASS – $40
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!
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