Annual fundraiser for Salt Spring Literacy at the Farmers' Institute. The hall is FILLED with good-quality books laid out in 40 categories and jewellery for all tastes and ages in the Jewels for Literacy section. All at amazing prices! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 17. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 15-16)
Renowned Syrian violinist and his band play a concert of a wide range of musical styles from Arab pop and classical to Celtic fiddle music. With Wilf Davies, keyboard, Barrie […]
Snacks, games, crafts and discussion of Jane, the Fox and Me by Jane Britt. SS Public Library. 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Meeting of collective philanthropy initiative aimed at gathering a group of now almost 200 women to raise money for local charities in a novel way. ArtSpring. Orientation and Social 6 p.m. Meeting 7 to 8 p.m.
Salt Spring Folk Club evening by the inimitable Barney Bentall and his band of amazing musicians. Fulford Hall. 7 p.m. Proceeds of the evening matched by the Bentall Foundation to […]
Public-speaking club meets Mondays at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room, except on statutory holidays. 7 p.m. sharp.
Salt Spring Seeds founder and author of multiple books Dan Jason talks about his latest book. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Led by poet Brian Day at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s Church in Fulford). 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participation is by donation and registration is not required.
All welcome to learn the art of Argentine tango at All Saints on Tuesdays. 8 to 10 p.m.
Every Wednesday at the library in three 50-minute sessions between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Speakers series event at Salt Spring Seniors Centre. 2 p.m.
A two-hour restorative yin yoga practice with Sarah Jane Smith at The Nest. 6:30 p.m. Questions? Contact sarahjane@thenesthotyoga.com or 250-537-6638.
A guided session of meditation in the Buddhist tradition by Heather Martin at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s Church in Fulford). 7 to 9 p.m.
Join Vancouver photographer & adventurer William Jans for his 9th new multimedia show about absurd travels. The Fritz Cinema. 7 p.m. (Doors at 6:45) Including desert chaos, transit troubles, meeting the […]
Every Thursday at the library. 10 a.m to 12 noon. Maximum of 15 minutes per patron.
Second book in a trilogy by Salt Spring writer Mary Hughes is launched at the Salt Spring Public Library. 1:30 p.m. With live piano music by Susan Bull.
Salt Spring Island's Restorative Justice group hosts talking circles on the proposed community safety tax. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
The first instalment of the spectacularly popular poet’s life. Created from autobiographical sources, this one-man play recounts Robert Service's humble Scottish beginnings to his departure for the Canadian gold rush. Performed in poem, song, and storytelling by acclaimed Canadian actor Jeffrey Renn. ArtSpring. 7 p.m.
Musician John Gogo presents an evening of songs and stories reflecting four generations of his Vancouver Island family, the coal and forestry industries, and Vancouver Island heroes and villains. Mahon […]
A rally to press the Salt Spring Local Trust Committee to pursue solutions to the affordable-housing crisis on the island. Salt Spring Islands Trust office. 9 a.m.
Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
Opening reception for show featuring a new series of small glazed figurative ceramics by Kathy Venter, and oil wash on paper paintings evoking the goddesses of wisdom and poetry by Deon […]
Opening reception for annual Christmas exhibition featuring all Gallery 8 artists. 5 to 8 p.m. Show runs to Dec. 31.
Salt Spring Forum hosts Nancy MacLean, Professor of History and Public Policy at Duke University and author of Democracy In Chains, which has set a ferocious cat among the pigeons in American academia. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Baking, needlecrafts, treasures and more. All Saints By-the-Sea. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director Phelim McDermott tackles another one of Philip Glass’s masterpieces, following the now-legendary Met staging of Satyagraha. Star countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is the title pharaoh, the revolutionary ruler who transformed ancient Egypt, with the striking mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges in her Met debut as his wife, Nefertiti. ArtSpring. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Workshop in Toltec practices led by Liz Forrest at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary's Church in Fulford). 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration […]
At a Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the […]
Evening of poetry with Arleen Pare at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.