Story time, crafts and teddy bear tea! Bring your own picnic to enjoy in the hayfields. 182 Furness Road. 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Opening reception for Painters Guild's annual show and sale. ArtSpring. 2 to 4 p.m.

Live music presented by Salt Spring Cruisers. At the Legion. 6 to 8 p.m.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m.

Live music at Moby's. 7 to 10 p.m.

19th annual car and motorcycle show and celebration at the Hydro field from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Schedule includes Viva Chorale at 10 a.m., Black Powder Cannons and National Anthem at 11:59 p.m., cake cutting with MP Elizabeth May at 1:30 p.m., plus Salt Spring Concert Band, GISS band Bella and the Bois, and the WannaBeatlles throughout […]

Canada Day Celebrations at the Legion include live music outdoors, family activities, food & Ladies Aux tea starting at 1 p.m. Then live music by Coal Davie and the Rockabillionaires‎ from 4 to 7 p.m.

Canada Day games, activities and treats hosted by West of the Moon in the Rotary Park. 6 p.m.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m.

Live music at Moby's. 9 p.m.

Annual Canada Day Fireworks Show gets going at dusk around 10:15 p.m.) in Ganges Harbour.

Food-only market with all homegrown or handmade goods. Runs June through September at Centennial park. 2 to 6 p.m.

Leela Gilday and opening act Calliope Women's Community Choir perform as part of  the Salt Spring Arts council's free Summer Outdoor Music Series. Centennial Park. 6 p.m.

Elaina Hyde-Mills and Usha Haywood lead sacred chants, accompanied by Adam Huber. Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice, St. Mary’s Church, Fulford, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participation is by donation and registration is not required.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m.

At Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a free drop-in for parents, caregivers, and young children, birth to 6 years old to focus on the pleasure and power of sharing rhymes, songs and stories. Salt Spring Public Library. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Open Wednesdays through Sundays at the Farmers’ Institute grounds, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July and August.

Singer-songwriter Peter Prince performs at All Saints By-the-Sea. 2:10 p.m. Optional tea and treats follow the recital.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m.

Social to kick off Salt Spring Community Theatre's new season. Play and skit readings, lots of laughs, a membership drive and more. Royal Canadian Legion. 7 to 10 p.m.

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

Bring good-quality book and jewellery donations to the Country Grocer parking lot, north side (around the corner from the liquor store) for Salt Spring Literacy's annual book and jewellery sale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 250-537-9717 or info@saltspringliteracy.org.

Open Wednesdays through Sundays at the Farmers’ Institute grounds, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July and August.

A drop-in program for ages five to 12, with crafts, games and fun! SS Public Library. 11 a.m.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m.

The Shakespeare classic with a pirate twist, presented by exitStageLeft Productions. Centennial Park. 7 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. Beer and wine available for purchase.

Thursdays at Moby's Pub. 8:30 to 11:45 p.m.

Open Wednesdays through Sundays at the Farmers’ Institute grounds, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July and August.

Journey to the centre of the Hive to help three lost honeybees on a quest to find their queen. The quest also includes much singing, dancing and sweet nectarous refreshments at the Pollinator Tea Party. At Stonewell Farm every Friday and Saturday in July. Gate opens at 2:30 p.m. Tickets through eventbrite or the gate. […]

Opening event for Jeanne Lyons' exhibition called Elemental - sculpture, prints and works on paper. SS Public Library Program Room. 4 to 6 p.m.

The Shakespeare classic with a pirate twist, presented by exitStageLeft Productions. Centennial Park. 7 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. Beer and wine available for purchase.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m.

Live music at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.

Famous market of arts and crafts vendors, food and farmers in Centennial Park every Saturday through October. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open Wednesdays through Sundays at the Farmers’ Institute grounds, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July and August.

Salt Spring Public Library hosts weekly event for ages three to seven in the Gazebo in Centennial Park for a peaceful break from the bustle of the Saturday Market. 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Journey to the centre of the Hive to help three lost honeybees on a quest to find their queen. The quest also includes much singing, dancing and sweet nectarous refreshments at the Pollinator Tea Party. At Stonewell Farm every Friday and Saturday in July. Gate opens at 2:30 p.m. Tickets through eventbrite or the gate. […]

The Shakespeare classic with a pirate twist, presented by exitStageLeft Productions. Centennial Park. 7 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. Beer and wine available for purchase.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m.

Live cumba, reggae, salsa and merengue music at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.