Events Calendar

All Events

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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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Wednesday Karaoke

Venue:
Finley’s Bar $ Grill
Community:
Nelson

Make the most of midweek and beat the hump day blues by grabbing the mic and taking the stage for Karaoke at FInley’s

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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Tiny Lights Festival

Venue:
Ymir
Community:
Ymir

Tiny Lights is delighted to present our carefully curated mix of music, mountains, and makers returning for the 2023 festival. We are thrilled to welcome you all back to our Tiny Lights Family here in Ymir, with shows, workshop and market village. As always, we aren’t getting any bigger, only better as our tiny town can only hold so much awesome.

Markets/Festival
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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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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
-

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
-

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
-

Wednesday Karaoke

Venue:
Finley’s Bar $ Grill
Community:
Nelson

Make the most of midweek and beat the hump day blues by grabbing the mic and taking the stage for Karaoke at FInley’s

Live Performance
-

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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Kootenay Burlesque Festival

Venue:
The Capitol Theatre
Community:
Nelson

The Kootenay Burlesque Festival is a lavish & luxurious two day affair that takes place in beautiful Nelson, BC. Our stage features world renowned burlesque artists from across the globe as well as local luminary artists to create two extravagant nights of exotic and enticing entertainment.

Live Performance
Markets/Festival
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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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INDUSTRY NIGHT @ The Bear & Sturgeon Pub

Venue:
The Bear & Sturgeon
Community:
Nelson
25% off drinks for all industry workers in the Kootenays! Local DJs spinning tunes all night long! Last Sunday of every month! Industry workers include all restaurant, hotel, tourism, event, and entertainment staff in the koots! * industry workers must show a paper or digital paystub to receive discounts DJ APPLICATIONS: If you would like to Dj one of our Industry Night events, please email
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
-

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
-

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
-

“I FEEL FUNNY” Open Mic Night @ The Bear & Sturgeon

Venue:
The Bear & Sturgeon
Community:
Nelson

Ready for a night of pure-gut-wrenching laughs? Join us at The Bear & Sturgeon for our monthly “I FEEL FUNNY” Open Mic Comedy Night presented by The Kootenay Comedy Cabal!

Live Performance

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