West Kootenay Events

All Events

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Dave and Rox on the Finley’s Patio.

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

Come down to the Finley’s Patio, in Nelson every Friday in June , for a Sundown Celebration with some Classic Rock, Blues, funk & more..

Food/Beverage
Live Performance
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Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter

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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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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Weekends at Finleys with DJ ROX.

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

DJ Rox is ready with all your favourite dance floor tunes to keep you dancing all night long, every Saturday in Nelson. Don’t miss out on Late Night Happy Hour from 8-11pm.

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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Open Stage Night

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 musicans and performers welcome.

Come down and show us what you’ve got or sit back and watch the amazing talents of others

Live Performance
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Elemental Journeys – Weekly Nature Walks

Venue:
Mountain Station
Community:
Nelson

Elemental Journeys are guided nature walks blending nature therapy, forest play, sharing circles, drumming/songs, and mindfulness practices for all ages.

Join us for an afternoon of play and connection! Meet us at Mountain Station to walk, wander and explore the rail-trail forest above Nelson. We will be moving in various terrain and also slowing down for stillness at times.

Community Events
Wellness
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Wing Wednesday

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

Our famous Finley’s Wings are just $9.99 per pound every Wednesday*

Choose from Honey-garlic, Teriyaki, Szechhaun, Hot, BBQ, Salt & Pepper, Cajun, Lemon-Pepper, Sweet Chili

*with beverage pruchase – dine in only

Food/Beverage
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Avalanche Skills Training 1

Venue:
Hummingbird Lodge at Whitewater Ski Resort
Community:
Nelson

Your gateway to the backcountry. Get off the chairlift and get out there!

Sports
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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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Wednesday Karaoke.

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

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

French Events
Live Performance
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Open Stage Night

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 musicans and performers welcome.

Come down and show us what you’ve got or sit back and watch the amazing talents of others

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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Dave and Rox on the Finley’s Patio.

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

Come down to the Finley’s Patio, in Nelson every Friday in June , for a Sundown Celebration with some Classic Rock, Blues, funk & more..

Food/Beverage
Live Performance
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Blues Set w/ J. Greg Walter

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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Three Skeleton Key & Sorry, Wrong Number – Freezing Point Play Reading Series

Venue:
Nelson United Church
Community:
Nelson
Black Productions Presents Freezing Point: A Play Reading Series Three Skeleton Key (Radio Play)
Georges G Toudouze Sorry, Wrong Number (Radio Play)
Lucille Fletcher Directed by Darren Fuss Cast TBA soon Friday, January 12, 2024
7:30pm
Nelson United Church
Community Events
Live Performance
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Rippin Chix – Women’s Powder Camp

Venue:
Whitewater Ski Resort
Community:
Nelson BC

Rippin Chix will be hosting the Women’s Steeps Camp for another season, January 13-14, 2024! Come and shred with the ladies for a weekend and improve your confidence and skills.

Sports
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Avalanche Skills Training 2 (part 1 of 2)

Venue:
Hummingbird Lodge at Whitewater Ski Resort
Community:
Nelson

Delve deeper and expand your backcountry knowledge.

Sports
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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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Weekends at Finleys with DJ ROX.

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

DJ Rox is ready with all your favourite dance floor tunes to keep you dancing all night long, every Saturday in Nelson. Don’t miss out on Late Night Happy Hour from 8-11pm.

Live Performance

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