Events Calendar

All Events

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Discover Circus Presents: Fairy Tales in Flight

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

Get ready for a night of enchantment at Fairy Tales in Flight, a mesmerizing circus showcase by Discover Circus students! This spectacular performance brings your favourite fairy tales to life like never before.

Kid Friendly
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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Discover Circus Presents: Fairy Tales in Flight

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

Get ready for a night of enchantment at Fairy Tales in Flight, a mesmerizing circus showcase by Discover Circus students! This spectacular performance brings your favourite fairy tales to life like never before.

Kid Friendly
Live Performance
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John Reischmann and The Jaybirds

Venue:
The Langham
Community:
Kaslo

Like the powerful mandolinist and composer at its helm, John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound.

Live Performance
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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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Wiggle Room – Whitewater Season Ender

Venue:
Spiritbar
Community:
Nelson
Welcome to the Wiggle Room! The official Whitewater Season Ender bender that you won’t want to miss. Saddle up, riders! The season may be wrapping up, but the party is just getting started. Get ready to send it one last time with a wild night of beats, boots, and good old-fashioned mountain mischief at Spiritbar on April 5, 2025 from 9:00pm – 1:00am.
Live Performance
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Beach Party & Slush Cup on Closing Day!

Venue:
Whitewater Ski Resort
Community:
Nelson BC
Come on up for our Beach Party & Slush Cup on Closing Day!

It’s time to hit the beach at Whitewater! Except, instead of sand, we’ve got snow! Whether you’re rocking your best bikini, swankiest suit, or coolest costume, get ready for a fun-filled extravaganza!

Community Events
Kid Friendly
Sports
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Discover Circus Presents: Fairy Tales in Flight

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

Get ready for a night of enchantment at Fairy Tales in Flight, a mesmerizing circus showcase by Discover Circus students! This spectacular performance brings your favourite fairy tales to life like never before.

Kid Friendly
Live Performance
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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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Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

The Friends of the Library are dedicated to helping the Nelson Public Library through successful booksales and other creative fundraising efforts live trivia nights, with the funds going to new books, necessary technologies, furnishings and program supplies.

Community Events
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Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG) Monthly Meetup 5:30pm-7pm @ Torchlight, Nelson

Venue:
Torchlight Brewing Co.
Community:
Nelson, BC

Have you recently started your own business? This group is for you!

We meet every month on the 2nd Tuesday from 5:30pm-7pm at Torchlight Brewing, Nelson.

You’ll have a chance to do some networking, so bring those business cards! We’ll do a lightning round of elevator pitches and skill share (aka swap/trade skills) with other entrepreneurs.

LGBTQIA2S+
Community Events
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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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Black Bear Review Magazine Launch

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

Selkirk College returns to the Nelson Museum this spring for the launch of the 9th print edition of Black Bear Review! This event features readings from the talented students and community members showcased in the magazine. Refreshments will be served, admission by donation.

Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers

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