Events Calendar

All Events

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Chess Sesh Tournament @ Backroads Brewing

Venue:
Backroads Brewing
Community:
Nelson

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.

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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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Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Venue:
Christie Lee’s Hall
Community:
Nelson
Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango? We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview. The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm. Dancers of all levels are welcome!
Community Events
Workshops
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Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

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.

Live Performance
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KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

With your host Cry Bebe Mikey! $5 at the door! 19+

 

Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others!

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Spring Fling FREE Thursdays

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

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.

Kid Friendly
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Still Life workshop w/ Cath McIntosh

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

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. 

Community Events
Workshops
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Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

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.

Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers
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Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

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.

Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers
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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APRÈS SKI

Venue:
Uptown Tavern
Community:
Nelson
APRÈS SKI, BABY! We’ve got some groovy house tunes, cheap beers, and sweeeeet schwag from the homies at Ripping Giraffe. Come in wearing your ski gear and get in the raffle. Come for a boogie, a poutine or a brew! We’ve also got a shot ski for the adventurous ones.
Community Events
Food/Beverage
Sports
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STAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE! FUNDRAISER, LIVE MUSIC & DANCE PARTY

Venue:
Eagles Hall
Community:
Nelson

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).

Community Events
Live Performance
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CITIZEN RAGE, IDIOFAME, POOR SPORT, FOLDED HAND

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

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

Live Performance
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Guided Cold War 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. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!

Community Events
Kid Friendly

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