As an activist, visual artist, and radio personality for nearly 75 years, Judy Wapp has lived an incredible life, laying the groundwork for her intense interest in communication via mass media – the subject of her collage work for nearly 33 years. A thoughtful look at Judy’s art career spanning six decades, VisuAlchemy is a never-before exhibited retrospective showing at the N

At Nelson Studio 88, we believe in the transformative power of creativity for all ages. Our adult and youthful seniors classes are designed for life long learners that are looking for creative outlets and connection with others.

 In the modern world, where digital information is consumed ad nauseam, the artists in PULP are embracing the poetic simplicity of paper, and wielding its unparalleled ability to capture emotion, texture, data, knowledge, and imagination.

This retreat is especially for those balancing work, family, social and spiritual life. How can you navigate your way through the uncertainties of change? Where is your work taking you? What is your direction? The insights you gain can be immediately applied in your life and career.

Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice, and land in a whimsical world of rhymes, ridiculousness, and otherworldly characters. As Alice desperately seeks to make her way back home, she stumbles into a series of strange situations featuring a raging Queen of Hearts, a mystical Caterpillar, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Humpty Dumpty, plus a very nice and helpful Cheshire Cat!

Mothers Day Garden Starter Market, on Saturday May 11th 10-2, at the 200-300 Blocks of Baker Street in Nelson.

Fresh local produce, baked goods, gifts for mom, local giveaways, live music, and so much more!

Join local author Kathryn Hartley read from her new novel Castle Mountain at The Nelson Public Library

Author Reading at 10:30am

Followed by crafting from 11am to noon

Book will be available for  purchase

Synopsis:

MOUNTAINS CAN BE MAGICAL PLACES.
BUT DANGER IS NEVER FAR AWAY.

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!

Fight Night is a family-friendly community event which brings young boxers together from all over Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest for a night of amateur boxing at Nelson’s Rod and Gun Club.

Date & Time

8:30 p.m. PDT

Location

The Royal

330 Baker Street

West Coast Hip Hop Legends

EMOTIONZ – Vancouver BC
https://open.spotify.com/artist/62iSDJh9SWH1oTSGatTm46

Join us on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12th for our first Lardeau Valley Marketfest, and our Emergency Preparedness Fair!

Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.

Sundays 4-7

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

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

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.

NEW! Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG) happening in-person networking event!

Are you starting your own business in the Kootenays?

Join other folks just like you who are navigating the path from passion to profit! This group will give you a chance to network and skill share with other growth-minded people working on their own business! Starts in March, 2024. See you there!