Thrifty Florist Shop (upper level) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions or concerns about BC Ferries? This Friday, Harold Swierenga, chair of the Salt Spring Ferry Advisory Committee, will join volunteers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All welcome; coffee and cookies.
Fun facilitated dance movement and nutritious lunch for seniors. All abilities welcome. Free event most Fridays through March 27, with free lunch provided by Harvest Kitchen. All Saints lower hall. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info/registration: 250-537-9971.
Bateman speaks about her photography as part of the Mindful Vision show at ArtSpring. 12 noon to 1 p.m.
21st annual Salt Spring Film Festival opens with the screening of The Biggest Little Farm, the Oscar-shortlisted documentary. GISS. Doors at 5:30 p.m.; film at 7 p.m.
Reggae roots band at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.
Handel’s tale of intrigue and impropriety in ancient Rome receives its first Met performances, with star mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the controlling, power-hungry Agrippina and Harry Bicket conducting. Sir David McVicar’s production ingeniously reframes the action of this black comedy about the abuse of power to “the present." ArtSpring. 10 a.m.
21st annual documentary film festival and Social Justice Bazaar. GISS. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Original rock - punk pop at the Legion. Doors at 7:30 p.m.
Country band at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.
21st annual documentary film festival and Social Justice Bazaar. GISS. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Regular and competitive players welcome to play Scrabble games and raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Salt Spring Inn. 2 to 4 p.m.
Every Tuesday at Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Edgar Hann (the button accordion man from Newfoundland), Em Walker and BackStage — Michael Aronoff, OJ Clarke and Adam Huber — whose lively repertoire includes Irish, Newfoundland, folk and gospel music perform at All Saints. 2:10 p.m. .
Every Wednesday with Taylor at Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Thursdays at Salt Spring Public Library. 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Regular and competitive players welcome to play Scrabble games and raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Salt Spring Inn. 2 to 4 p.m.
Review of Advisory Commission Terms of Reference in consideration of the updated Area Farm Plan. Salt Spring Island Baptist Church - Lower Hall. 3 p.m.
Guest poet is Beth Everest, who publishes work in literary journals across Canada. Her most recent book Silent Sister: the mastectomy poems (Frontenac House) was short-listed for numerous awards.Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m. Reader sign-up at 6:45.
Thursdays at the Legion. 7 to 9 p.m.
One of "the Grandes Dames of piano playing," celebrated for her interpretations of the classical and romantic repertoire, plays ArtSpring concert. 7:30 p.m. Bar opens 6:30.
Fun facilitated dance movement and nutritious lunch for seniors. All abilities welcome. Free event most Fridays through March 27, with free lunch provided by Harvest Kitchen. All Saints lower hall. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info/registration: 250-537-9971.
Ruwadzano Marimba band plays for dance at Lions Hall. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages available to purchase. Tickets $10/person or $20/family at the door.
An improvised play in two acts where a roll of the dice determines the ending. Seven actors and two puppets explore adult relationships. 122 Lower Ganges Rd. 7 p.m.
Live music at Moby's. 9 p.m.
Workshop facilitated by Laura Dafoe at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration required at staroftheseassi@gmail.com.
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