An evening of spoken word, song and dance reflecting Mahon Hall as an island landmark of both heart and place. Chris Humphreys, Sue Newman and Chris Arnett share glimpses of the hall through the years. Doors at 7 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Part of Mahon (Memorial) Hall: The Nature of Memory exhibition events. […]
15th annual Spring Art Show — exhibit of work by some two dozen artists, co-curated by Stefanie Denz and Chris Arnett — runs at Mahon Hall daily from April 15 to 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Various ancillary events form part of the show. See https://saltspringarts.com/sas/mahon-memorial-hall-the-nature-of-memory/ for all the details.
Argentinian soprano and vihuela player present a concert of works by 15th and 16th century Spanish composers and arrangers. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Celebration of rural life and old-time skills returns to Ruckle Farm. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
With Christopher Levan, author; Ellen Versterdal, mezzo soprano; and David Smith, piano. All Saints By-the-Sea. 4 p.m. Entrance by donation. Refreshments and book signing afterwards.
A celebration of love through some of Shakespeare’s most iconic love scenes and characters. From the comedic to the sublime the story traverses through Shakespeare’s canon from Titania and Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet. Told through song, sonnet and scene you will fall in love with Shakespeare […]
A celebration of love through some of Shakespeare’s most iconic love scenes and characters. From the comedic to the sublime the story traverses through Shakespeare’s canon from Titania and Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet. Told through song, sonnet and scene you will fall in love with Shakespeare […]
A collection of choral pieces celebrating the Earth. At ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
A collection of choral pieces celebrating the Earth. ArtSpring. 2 p.m.
All ages are welcome to join Reed Osler, environmental educator, at the Mouat Park entrance field. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A free Salt Spring Literacy, School District 64 and Salt Spring Public Library event.
In their second collaboration Peggy Baker and BC-based dance artist Sarah Chase have created an emotional, autobiographical ‘dancestory’. Crafted from a deeply personal life experience Peggy had long found difficult to share, unmoored describes events during the 20-year arc of Baker’s marriage to the musician, composer, and disability rights activist, Ahmed Hassan. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Choir of singers from grades 2-5 directed by Caroni Young present end-of-term concert at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Dance performance presented by Co.ERASGA at Mahon Hall. 7:30 p.m.
For week three of a four-week festival, children aged nine to 12 are welcome to join children’s book author Margriet Ruurs in the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 1 p.m. A free Salt Spring Literacy, School District 64 and Salt Spring Public Library event.
Plus social event. David Elderton of Hilleater E-Bikes will host a conversion with a Grin Technologies kit, with a Q&A session. Demo bikes and accessories also available to check out, and a garage sale. 2 to 5 p.m. Register with David at elderton@telus.net and to get the location.
Dance performance presented by Co.ERASGA at Mahon Hall. 7:30 p.m.
Annual festival presented by the Salt Spring Japanese community and the Japanese Garden Society of Salt Spring Island. Music, games, dress-up contest, food, demonstrations and more. A great all-ages gathering and celebration of Japanese culture. At Heiwa Garden in Peace Park. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Note this event was postponed by two weeks from […]
Children aged five to 10 are welcome to join children's author and photographer Isabelle Groc in the Salt Spring Public Library Program Rom. 1 to 2 p.m. A free Salt Spring Literacy, School District 64 and Salt Spring Public Library event.
GISPA's new creation is an alluring adaptation of Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick, which features original choreography and music, hand-made puppets and a script adapted by the students.
GISPA's new creation is an alluring adaptation of Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick, which features original choreography and music, hand-made puppets and a script adapted by the students.
GISPA's new creation is an alluring adaptation of Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick, which features original choreography and music, hand-made puppets and a script adapted by the students.
GISS's Theatre 11/12 class presents the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. These classic stories are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride as we attempt to combine all 209 stories ranging from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories like The Devil's Grandmother. This wild, […]
Join musicians from Salt Spring and beyond in celebrating the music of Alan Moberg. Foxglove Farm & Garden Supply. 2 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books.
Join Viva Chorale! for an evening of East Coast music, singalongs and fabulous food treats. This concert features songs by well-known Nova Scotian musicians plus traditional Celtic and Acadian folk songs. There will also be a healthy dose of sea shanties, so prepare to hoist your sails and take a cruise to the South End […]
Join Viva Chorale! for an evening of East Coast music, singalongs and fabulous food treats. This concert features songs by well-known Nova Scotian musicians plus traditional Celtic and Acadian folk songs. There will also be a healthy dose of sea shanties, so prepare to hoist your sails and take a cruise to the South End […]
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