Kai Gleusteen, violin, and Catherine Ordronneau, piano, join Vetta's Joan Blackman and Emilie Grimes Bouchard, viola, and Zoltan Rozsnyai, cello for a classic program of Romantic-era chamber music.
Multiple award-winning film (and a Best International Feature Film Oscar shortlist nominee) set in Morocco shows at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Co-presented by DAISSI.
An unusual and exquisite interplay between traditional Chinese and jazz instruments, featuring three musicians from the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble and some of Vancouver’s finest jazz artists, led by Juno-nominated bassist and composer Jodi Proznick.
You don’t have to be a basketball fan to enjoy this wildly entertaining investigation into why the Vancouver Grizzlies left Canada over 20 years ago. A huge hit at the Vancouver International Film Festival, this compelling true crime story seamlessly blends comedy with the filmmaker’s quixotic quest for truth and redemption, exploring the powerful connection […]
Renowned Canadian pianist and conductor Ian Parker. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
For attendees at the Feb. 25 Rally for Old Growth in Victoria. SIMS Maker Space room. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At the Legion. 7:30 p.m. (Preceded by the meat draw from 5 to 7 p.m.) https://www.ok-dope.com/shows
Zoom presentation by master gardener and author Linda Gilkeson. A Transition Salt Spring event. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visit tinyurl.com/TSS-Resilient-Gardening to enrol.
Tanya Harrison, who has worked on multiple NASA missions to Mars as a scientist and mission operations specialist, is the Forum’s guest. Mahon Hall. 7:30 p.m.
An evening of poetry, story, music and queer culture to celebrate the life of Bill Turner, who died in December 2022. Join us to share our love, loss, enjoyment and deep appreciation of our dear friend and cherished queer advocate. Bill Turner left us unexpectedly, yet contributed so much to queer Pride. Come share in […]
Devised composition workshop with Caroline Shaw and Vanessa Goodman, exploring collaboration between sound and movement.
Film about the move to protect B.C.’s old-growth forests. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m. Followed by a Q&A with renowned naturalist, author and activist Briony Penn.
Graveyards and Gardens is a collaborative performance installation conceived, created, and performed by Pulitzer Prize-winning musician and composer Caroline Shaw, and award-winning choreographer and contemporary dance artist Vanessa Goodman.
For attendees at the Feb. 25 Rally for Old Growth in Victoria. SIMS Maker Space room. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A fundraiser for The Root. https://vandanashivamovie.com/
Hot dog party with hall tour, fire truck wash, photos and fun activities for all ages. Funds raised support the Salt Spring Island Fire-Rescue team's participation in the BC Lung Foundation fundraiser. At the Ganges fire hall. 11:30 a.m.
A twist between Fellini and Lewis Carroll, Habitats is an enchanting performance for all ages combining elements of physical comedy, contemporary dance and circus. Presented by Salt Spring Arts at Mahon Hall. Doors at 1 p.m. and the show is at 2 p.m.
A facilitated discussion on topics such as Propagation, Water, Time Management, Soil Health, Weeding, and more. Audience participation encouraged. At the Farmers' Institute upstairs meeting room. By donation.
Regional seed vendors, landscape plants, garden tools and agricultural advocacy, plus free talks.
Written, choreographed and performed by veteran artist Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg, Body Parts is a solo piece in which she tries to perform her show but gets comically side-tracked by her own body issues.
Two informative instructors teach on Berry Propagation and Seed Growing, Scaling Up, and Variety Trials. $40 for both. See Salt Spring Seedy Saturday Facebook page for details and to register.
Return of the full festival to Gulf Islands Secondary School, including the Social Justice Bazaar. See https://saltspringfilmfestival.com/ for updates and info.
Return of the full festival to Gulf Islands Secondary School, including the Social Justice Bazaar. See https://saltspringfilmfestival.com/ for updates and info.
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