Thursday, May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024

Met Opera: Die Walkure

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Wagner opera screens as part of Met Opera Live series at ArtSpring. 9 a.m. (Note the earlier than usual time.)

Fabulous Flea Market

Fulford Community Hall

Twice-a-year event at Fulford Community Hall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delicious homemade food also available from the hall kitchen!

Book Launch: Al Rempel & Kerry Gilbert

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Double poetry book launch of Little Red by Kerry Gilbert and Undiscovered Country by Al Rempel. SS Public Library. 1 p.m.

6th Annual Cemetery Walk

Ganges Community Cemetery Salt Spring Island, Canada

Led by Dave Phillips at Central Cemetery behind the Fritz Movie Theatre. Learn some of the little known history of islanders as Dave tells stories in his inimitable style about […]

The Garry Oak Talk & Walk

Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve 265 Blackburn Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

A SSI Conservancy event at the Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve from 1 to 2:30 p.m., followed by a walk at the Andreas Vogt Nature Reserve from 3 to 4 p.m

Death Cafe

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

 Join JayaLynda Cole and other Salt Spring Hospice facilitators for open, honest and genuine dialogue about death while enjoying tea, coffee and goodies. ArtSpring. 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Fox Glove With Phoenix Lazare & Billie Woods In The Round

Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Victoria-based Fox Glove plays at Mahon Hall as part of their album release tour, joined by local talents Billie Woods and Phoenix Lazare, who will each play a few songs […]

Community Quilting Bee

Salt Spring Farmers' Institute 351 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Annual Island Comfort Quilts quilting bee at the Farmers' Institute. No particular sewing skills required as there are jobs for everyone to do! Runs all day. Quilts and carry bags […]

Central Community Hall Society AGM

Central Community Hall 901 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Annual general meeting at Central Community Hall. 1 p.m.

Book Launch: Joe Calendino

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Joe Calendino presents To Hell and Back: A Former Hells Angel's Story of Recovery and Redemption at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m. 

Sacred Chanting

Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

Barb Slater and Kevin Wilkie present an inclusive, relaxed and reverent environment for all voices to come together, singing chants and rounds from many traditions. Star of the Sea Centre […]

Tea a Tempo: The Faire Wyndes Quintet

All Saints By-the-Sea 110 Park Drive, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

The Faire Wyndes Quintet is comprised of professional and high-level amateur musicians from Salt Spring and Gabriola Islands: Kerry Graham (bassoon), Phil Haig (clarinet), Christine McKim (flute), Janet Summers (French […]

Salt Spring Island Agricultural Alliance AGM

Salt Spring Farmers' Institute 351 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Annual general meeting at the Farmers' Institute, upstairs meeting room. 4 p.m.

New Orford String Quartet

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Juno-winning group of Andrew Wan, violin; Jonathan Crow, violin; Eric Nowlin, viola; and Brian Manker, cello performs at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.  

Event Series Music Bingo

Music Bingo

Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Wednesdays with Taylor at Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Salt Spring Sanctuary Society AGM

Salt Spring Seeds 255 Toynbee Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

Annual general meeting of society that promotes preservation of heritage seeds. At 250 Toynbee Rd. 3:30 p.m.

Feminist Meeting

Seniors Wellness 129 Hereford Avenue, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada

At the Seniors Wellness Centre. 7 p.m. All welcome.

Film Screening: A Bold Peace

Lions Hall 103 Bonnet Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Film about Costa Rica and the impacts of its decision to abolish its military in 1948. The key message of the film is “Another world is possible!”  Sponsored by the Canadian […]

Art Show Opening: Mikaela Morgan + Marianne Campbell

Kizmit Galeria & Cafe 1431 Beaver Point Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Opening event for an exhibit of work by Mikaela Morgan (acrylic paintings) and Marianne Campbell (assemblage pieces) runs at Kizmit Galeria/Cafe from 6 to 8 p.m.