All Events
Library StoryTime
StoryTime is a great way to build early literacy skills, read new books and old favorites, and have fun with games, crafts, and more! Salt Spring Public Library. 11 a.m., Fridays, […]
Bittancourt House Museum
Bittancourt House Museum 351 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaMuseum is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 31.
Adam Olsen: Relating to the World Around Us
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaSaanich North and the Islands MLA Adam Olsen gives a talk called Relating to the World Around Us at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice at 12 p.m., with time for questions and discussion afterwards. Register to attend at staroftheseassi@gmail.com
Youth Games Night
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaWeekly drop-in games night is a great chance to meet up with friends over a board game. Salt Spring Public Library. 6:30 p.m. until late every Friday (except holidays).
Luke Wallace Equinox Concert
Westcott Farm 162 Westcott Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaFolk musician with environmental focus performs outdoors at Westcott Farm, with special guest Corrina Keeling. 7 p.m. Tickets $10 at Salt Spring Books. Kids 12 and under get free entry.
Gene Grooms
Tree House Cafe 106 Purvis Lane, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaLive at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m.
Democracy, Electoral Reform and Proportional Representation: UBC Professor Max Cameron in Conversation
Gulf Islands Secondary School 232 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaA Salt Spring Forum event with UBC professor Max Cameron at Gulf Islands Secondary School. 7:30 p.m.
Red Bastard – Lie With Me
Fringe fest award-winning show by Eric Davis. Presented by the Salt Spring Festival of Fools. ArtSpring. 8 p.m.
Damasco Soul System
Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaLatin-inspired afro-beat reggae at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.
Saturday Market in the Park
Centennial ParkFamous market of locally made, grown and baked goods runs every Saturday in Centennial Park through the last week of October. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Understanding Electoral Reform & Democratic Theory: Course with UBC Professor Max Cameron
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaAt Salt Spring Public Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Book Launch: Kazuaki Tanahashi & Peter Levitt
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaLaunch of The Complete Cold Mountain, Poems of the Legendary Hermit Hanshan by Kazuaki Tanahashi and Peter Levitt. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m. These poems from China have been celebrated by cultures of both east and west, and continue to be revered as among the most inspiring and enduring works of poetry worldwide.
Superfeathers
Tree House Cafe 106 Purvis Lane, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaLive at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m.
Red Bastard – Lie With Me
Fringe fest award-winning show by Eric Davis. Presented by the Salt Spring Festival of Fools. ArtSpring. 8 p.m.
Ric Proctor
Legion Lounge 120 Blain Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaLive at the Legion. 7:30 p.m.
La Familia
Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaLatin Dance band at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.
Introduction to Zen Meditation Practice
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaSalt Spring Zen Circle presents instruction in how to meditate with the traditional Zen approach, and an opportunity to practise on cushions, chairs or meditation benches. Conversation about this ancient practice and how it may apply to people's current lives will follow. Led by Peter Levitt at Star of the Sea Centre at St. Mary's […]
Terry Fox Run
Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre 262 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaAnnual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre. Registration at 10 a.m. and run/walk/cycle begins at 11 a.m.
Island Infants Discussion Group
Family Place 120 Park Drive, Salt Spring IslandA drop in for parents and babies with weekly speakers. Family Place. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Music Bingo
Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaEvery Monday at Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Shut Up and Write Salt Spring
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaSilent focused writing in 25 minute intervals, with 5 minute breaks, at the SS Library in Room 106 every Tuesday until Dec. 18. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stay and Play Drop- In
Family Place 120 Park Drive, Salt Spring IslandParents, caregivers and children 0-6 yrs welcome. Family Place. 12 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday Farmers Market
Centennial ParkFood-only market that specializes in authentic, local, fresh and seasonal products. Runs every Tuesday June through October at Centennial Park from 2 to 6 p.m.
Trivia Tuesday
Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaEvery Tuesday at Moby's Pub. 7 to 9:30 p.m.
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