Wed 10 Jun · Waka Bar & Grill

A weekly open mic where Nelson musicians, poets and performers take the stage in a relaxed bar setting.

Fri 12 Jun · Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

An intimate jazz performance from Ampersand as part of the NBS Live Lounge series.

Fri 12 Jun · The Dog’s Bone

A friendly weekly open mic welcoming local singers and players of all levels.

Sat 13 Jun · The Dog’s Bone

A live folk session bringing acoustic tunes to this popular Nelson bar.

Sat 13 Jun · The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre

A retro disco night spinning classic 1970s hits for a night of dancing.

Sat 13 Jun · Red16

A late-night electronica set of progressive, deep house and melodic techno.

Wed 10 Jun · Morrison Square

A midweek farmers market with fresh local produce, artisan food and regional growers.

Sat 13 Jun · Montgomery Square

Nelson’s iconic weekly market with over 200 stalls of local crafts, fresh produce and gourmet food.

Sun 14 Jun · Richmond Park Racecourse

A weekend market at the racecourse featuring crafts, collectables and local stallholders.

This week · Refinery ArtSpace

A national exhibition showcasing contemporary textile and fibre art works.

This week · The Nelson Provincial Museum

An exhibition at the Nelson Provincial Museum exploring local taonga and natural history.

Tue 9 Jun · Refinery ArtSpace

A relaxed life drawing session open to artists of all experience levels.

Tue 9 Jun · Elma Turner Library

A free hands-on science and writing session for young people at the library.

This week · Elma Turner Library

A free drop-in session where kids explore science, technology and making.

This week · Stoke Library

A free creative paper-craft activity for children at Stoke Library.

Tue 9 Jun · Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub

A guided paint-along evening pairing a creative session with food and drinks.

Sat 13 Jun · Rutherford Hotel Nelson

A black-tie midwinter gala evening raising funds with entertainment and dinner.

Sun 21 Jun · The Suter Theatre

A new exhibition opening at The Suter exploring portraiture.

Fri 26 Jun · The Boathouse

You, Me, Everybody bring their Midnight album tour to Nelson’s Boathouse.