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LVR Grad Talent Show 2025 Come join us to watch the amazing talent of LVR 2025 students perform, and support Grad 2025! This year promises to be a truly amazing show, with dancing, singing, bands, and more! There may even be a special performance by surprise guests.... Don't miss out - grab your tickets now! Dates: Thu 08 Booking and More Information

Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition -3.0 Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition -3.0
haute
[ōt]
adjective
fashionably elegant or high-class.

Presented by R.A.D. Rhythm, Art and Dance Society,
Nelson's Third annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition returns to the Capitol Theatre stage for one night only.

A community celebration of "high class trash”, this lively event features innovative designs crafted from post consumer waste and upcycled materials in an exciting runway style fashion show. Designers and artists of all ages and skill levels will compete for cash and prizes in a variety of design categories. A great place to bring the mother in your life for a night of fun and amazement!

This juried, wearable art event will also include an array of fresh trash art by professional and novice creators, and trash-themed performances by beloved local performers, including RhythmTrash Orchestra.

Family friendly, community inclusive entertainment with support from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery and the Nelson and District Arts Council.

The goal is to generate awareness about the trash we generate, our relationship to it and coming up with creative ways to keep items out of the landfills by engaging the public in the creation and celebration of art from discarded materials all while having a lively time with trash fashions, trash art and trash-themed performances.

Some of the winning designs will be displayed at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery after the event.

More information: hautetrash.ca
Email: [email protected]
Dates: Sat 10 Booking and More Information

Jane Coop and Henry Shapard - Nelson Overture Concerts Society Adults: $29 + fee
18 and Under: Free

Join us for a memorable evening of chamber music with two of Canada's most exceptional and highly acclaimed musicians: pianist Jane Coop and VSO principal cellist, Henry Shapard.

“It is difficult to pinpoint what makes this pianist so expressive, for in her playing everything works together: technique, sense of style, tempo, sensitivity of touch, phrasing and dynamic shading. Coop has that extra something that lets a pianist become a poet.”
- THE GAZETTE, Montreal

“There’s a musical instinctiveness in [Shapard’s] playing, which is breathtaking because every time he plays, it sounds like he’s playing it for the first time — there’s that wonderful spontaneity.”
- William Boughton, conductor of the Yale Symphony Orchestra Dates: Mon 12 Booking and More Information

Hotel California Tickets $51.50

HOTEL CALIFORNIA - The Original Tribute to The Eagles (Canada)
For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever since. Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rock’s legends, and going places no tribute band has gone before. A long run by any measure, but it begs the question - what makes HOTEL CALIFORNIA so special? Well, incredible lead vocal similarity, intensely accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and top flight live performances, just for starters. These are the band’s hallmarks, and the foundation on which their reputation has been built. With over a century of collective professional experience in the band today, they’re still going stronger than ever!

HOTEL CALIFORNIA’s show has evolved into a masterful celebration of The Eagles’ music. One of the most game-changing song catalogs in the history of rock n’ roll is performed to perfection before your eyes and ears. The band also offers tons of value-added promotional support and materials to every client, and the confidence that industry insiders have in them has made HOTEL CALIFORNIA one of the world’s most accomplished tribute productions. You can check them out any time you like, but you’ll never want to leave.

If you love The Eagles, then welcome to the Hotel California - you’ve just found the next-best thing. Dates: Wed 14 Booking and More Information

The Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue Volume II After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and weirder than ever.

This show is a love letter to the phrase “Keep Nelson Weird.” It’s a live show packed with fast-paced, scripted comedy. Each scene is short, sharp, and completely original—written and performed by the cast. Expect the return of Nelson News Tonight—and if you don’t know what that is… well, we won’t spoil it for you.

What audiences said about our last show:

"That was such an amazing show! Maybe the best I’ve seen in Nelson, honestly. Please do it again!"
"I haven’t laughed that much in a long time."
"We loved it so so much and can’t wait to see the next show!"
“PEOPLE IN THE BATHROOM CAN”T STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW GOOD THE SHOW IS!!!! AHHH!!!!!”

The Cast:
Jaymes Bowman
Michelle Hart
Emma Hill
Ruby Horton
Kait Hundt-Lippett
Ruth Krulitsky
Jonathan Ramos

Directed by Michelle Hart
Produced by Really Cool Productions

This 90-minute production, including an intermission, features mature content—parental discretion is advised.

Due to the incredible response to our last show, we’re thrilled to add a second performance! Don’t miss your chance to catch us at the Capitol Theatre on May 15 or May 27th.
Dates: Thu 15, Tue 27 Booking and More Information

Wannabe Tickets: $25 + fees

On The Road Productions
Presents
Wannabe
A Spice Girls Tribute Dates: Fri 16 Booking and More Information

The SpongeBob Musical Black Productions delighted to present SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: The Musical. Dive into the world of Bikini Bottom with this incredibly zany, Tony Award-nominated musical based on the hit TV series created by Stephen Hillenburg! When a volcanic eruption threatens their underwater paradise, SpongeBob and his friends must band together to save their home. With its heartwarming themes, hilarious antics, and catchy songs by some of the music industry’s biggest names, "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical" is a joyful celebration of optimism, friendship, and courage.

The SpongeBob Musical features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T's, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.

DATES:
MAY 22-25 @ 7:30pm
MAY 24 & 25 @ 2:00pm

TICKET INFO:

Tickets are $42 for adults and $36 for children (plus taxes and fees)

CREATIVE TEAM:
Darren Fuss - Director
Mackenzie Hope - Choreographer
Malaika Horswill & Robyn Lamb - Musical Directors
Kyla Hurst - Stage Manager
Eric Galbraith - Set Designer
Rachel Winter _ Set Decorator
Terry Brennan - Lighting Designer
John Tucker - Sound Design
Sydney Black - Production Manager

Starring:
Quinn Barron
Ashley Betschel
Sydney Black
Lee Campese
Avianna Clempson
Nicole Courson
Noa Dagan
Jordyn Eberts
Darren Fuss
Eli Geddis
Mackenzie Hope
Malaika Horswill
Maia Jorgensen
Robyn Lamb
Jaimie MacGibbon
Greg Marrast
Rebecca Maybank
Lachlan Myers
Avi Phillips
Cetonaya Sammartino
Madeline Setzer
Lev Sonego
Rhythm Storm
Scott Thorp
Elise Timm-Bottos
Jared Tredway
Ty Wright

"SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical" is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals and with massive support from Selkirk College, Hall Printing and the Nelson Star! Dates: Thu 22, Fri 23, Sat 24, Sun 25 Booking and More Information

Corazón Vocal Ensemble presents: HEARTLINES Corazón Vocal Ensemble presents: HEARTLINES

Corazón's final performance of the 2024/2025 season. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of choral music, featuring special guests: Solstice Vocal Ensemble.

VENUE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE IS THE NELSON UNITED CHURCH

Main floor tickets: $21
Balcony tickets: $16
**Door tickets are $25 for the main floor and $20 for the balcony, subject to availability

Tickets purchased by phone or online through the website will be held for pick up at the door of the UNITED CHURCH prior to the performance. Doors open 20 minutes before each performance. Dates: Sat 31 Booking and More Information