Magic Bus with The Man in Havana and Breakfluid  Tuesday, Feb. 22, Doors 9 p.m. This will be a night of soulful, funktified, midtempo bass music.  It’s also The Man in Havana’s birthday celebration ... and there's no cover.   Electric Wednesdays with Estevan and Tracy Lynn Wednesday, Feb. 23, Doors at 8:30 p.m. Come listen ...

FLIKS presents … Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Story Friday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. @ Vallican Whole Community Centre and Kaslo’s Langham Theatre   After 75 years, 24 honorary degrees, writing countless books, and being named one of the top Canadians of all time, David Suzuki shows no signs of slowing down. In the captivating...

Many people know about legendary entertainer Bing Crosby, who enjoyed international fame and respect as a beloved singer and actor for decades, going back to the 1930s. But far fewer people, especially younger generations, know that Crosby was born and raised in The Evergreen State of Washington. And even fewer know about the...

Johnny Don't with Dope Cat Thursday, Feb. 17 Tickets: $7, Showtime 9:30 pm There is no real true way to describe the music that is JoHnNy DoN't. With such a wide spectrum of influences you could say that they play anything and everything that is entertainment, and with each song comes a new surprise and an irresistible hook...

D. I. Y. Film Making for Amateurs: Teens Feb. 19-Mar. 12, Sat. 9 am-12 pm D. I. Y. Film Making for Amateurs: Adults Feb. 19-Mar. 12, Sat. 1-4 pm  Instructor: Miriam Needoba Got an idea for a video you want to make but not sure how to go about it? Want to join the millions of others broadcasting on YouTube? Shoot on anything...

Tanna Patterson: Butterflies from Bucamaranga Reading and book launch @ Oxygen Art Centre Friday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Tanna Patterson-Z’s fictionalized account of the 1998 kidnapping of Canadian diamond driller, Edward Leonard, by the leftist guerilla forces of Colombia, guides readers deep into the physical and political terrain...

This weekend the Canadian FLIKS Festival showcases some fine local fare along with some of the big hitters in the biz at the Capitol Theatre. The festival is a mix of six films — documentary, drama and comedy — spanning issues of family dynamics, finding purpose in life, love and work, food ethics, and the choices we make...

This week at The Royal on Baker …Magic Bus with Rip Ripple, Tuesday, Feb. 8 Doors at 9 p.m. - No cover and some great local electronic music every Tuesday. Electric Wednesdays with Estevan and Tracy Lynn, Wednesday, Feb. 9Doors at 8:30 p.m. - Come listen to some great local talent or take the stage yourself.The Lost Fingers,...

Even though it was “under subscribed,” City council will once again let the Cultural Development Commission advise on the allocation of up to 35 per cent of the Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiative funding this year.Last year over $40,000 was distributed, helping to create a stable funding base to sustain Nelson’s arts...

Sixteenth annual Big Lip Sync spectacular Registration closes Feb. 11 Get your lips flapping and your hips shaking for the 16th annual Big Lip-Sync spectacular. From rock to hip-hop, ballet to jive, country to Broadway musicals, all have been strutted upon the lip-sync stage. All ages and all abilities are welcome. This is ...