Events Calendar

All Events

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Hippie Happening dance with Paisley Groove

Venue:
Nakusp
Community:
Nakusp

ALFA Guild Nakusp presents Hippie Happening live music/dance with Paisley Groove.
Sept 28 at the Nakusp Arena Auditorium.
19+ Doors at 8:30, Band 9pm, last call 11:30pm
Tickets: $25 avail at the Nakusp Bon Marche and Homegrown Market. Avail at the Silverton General Store starting August 29th. Also avail from Karen 250-863-7633 for pickup the night of the event.

Community Events
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Kootenay Cook Off

Venue:
Bear Spring Eco Retreat
Community:
Beasley

Connecting community through food! We’re very excited to be hosting this all-day event on Sunday, September 29th! This event is perfect for anyone who enjoys eating and getting to know your neighbours.

Community Events
Food/Beverage
Live Performance
Markets/Festival
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Sunday Karaoke

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

Wrap up your weekend with Sunday Karaoke and Late Night Happy Hour every week at Finleys Bar & Grill in Nelson.

Check out our song list HERE

Live Performance
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Truth and Reconciliation Day Activities for Kids

Venue:
Taghum Hall
Community:
Nelson

On Monday, September 30, Canada—and Taghum Hall—observes Truth and Reconciliation day. At 10am kids 7 – 12 are invited to join multi-talented artist and musician Lance Ledger for Indigenous-led activities. Fun, creative play is a great way for kids to embrace new understanding and lead the way for our next generation.

Kid Friendly
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Book Babies

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library in Nelson for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment.

Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Crafternoon

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library.

Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different.

Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Befriending Grief Series

Venue:
Lower Uphill Location given upon registration
Community:
Nelson

This is a six-part series reclaiming the art of turning towards loss in service of healing. In community, we can transmute the powerful energies of sorrow into good grief.

We will gather for six weeks—this is a closed group, designed to support 

folks who are grieving in several ways:

Workshops
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All Candidates Forum – Kootenay Central

Venue:
Kaslo Legion
Community:
Kaslo

Join us for an important evening of discussion and community engagement! The Kaslo & Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All Candidates Forum ahead of the upcoming provincial election.  This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates running in Kootenay Central, ask questions, and learn about their positions on key issues affecting our region.

Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers
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RUTH & SHELBY PRESENT: BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

YEEHAW! Dust off your boots and dive into the heart of 90s country. Start off the evening by learning a line dance led by Fabiola Gascon, and then get ready to boot scoot the night away under the neon moon.

Community Events
Workshops
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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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Music in the Park

Venue:
Nakusp Park Gazebo
Community:
Nakusp

The Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Presents our 26th Annual Music in the Park. Every Wednesday night from July 3 – Aug 27, 2024 at the Nakusp Park Gazebo from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Free live musical entertainment.

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Ruby Waters w/ guests

Venue:
Spiritbar
Community:
Nelson

– 19+, Two pieces of valid government issued ID required
– No refunds unless event is cancelled
– Presented by On The Road Productions & The Hume Hotel

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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Family Story Time

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories!

All ages welcome.

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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wiL(&Co.) Live at The Langham!

Venue:
The Langham
Community:
Kaslo

His shows have been coined as legendary; his guitar style; ‘mesmerizing’; captivating listeners with his unusual strumming technique while creating lush, fat and full acoustic guitar sounds. 

Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable live performance at the Langham Theatre in Kaslo!

Live Performance
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Meat & Prize Draws

Venue:
corner of Stanley & Victoria
Community:
Nelson

 

 

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.

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Friday Blues

Venue:
Torchlight Brewing Co.
Community:
Nelson, BC

Come on down to Torchlight Brewing Co. in Nelson, every Friday, for some end of the week week good times and great tunes!

Live Performance
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Pastry + Pies

Venue:
Kootenay Co-op
Community:
Nelson

Join long-time homesteader and class instructor Maggie Jones as she teaches us how to make delicious sweet and savory pies + tarts ahead of the holidays. We’ll discuss how to perfect the perfect crust, gluten-free + plant-based modifications, and how to make ideal fillings.

Register Here

Community Events
Food/Beverage
Workshops

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