Art Show Opening – Christmas Exhibition of Small Works
Gallery 8Opening reception for annual Christmas exhibition featuring all Gallery 8 artists. 5 to 8 p.m. Show runs to Dec. 31.
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Nancy MacLean at the Salt Spring Forum
ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaSalt 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 […]
Anglican Parish Christmas Bazaar
All Saints By-the-Sea 110 Park Drive, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaBaking, needlecrafts, treasures and more. All Saints By-the-Sea. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Toltec Teachings: Mastery of Awareness – Stalking Practice
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaWorkshop 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 required at staroftheseassi@gmail.com
Met Opera Akhnaten
ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaDirector 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.
Death Café
ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaAt 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 […]
Queer Reading Series: Arleen Pare
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaEvening of poetry with Arleen Pare at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
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Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaLive band at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.
Community Alliance: Consultation On Accessibility & Inclusion For People With Disabilities
Lions Hall 103 Bonnet Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaThe provincial government is seeking feedback in creating new laws, standards and practices that support people with disabilities. Community Alliance is hosting a meeting at Lions Hall. 6:30 p.m.
Salt Spring Toastmasters
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaPublic-speaking club meets Mondays at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room, except on statutory holidays. 7 p.m. sharp.
Trivia Tuesday
Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaAt Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Argentine Tango Practice
All Saints By-the-Sea 110 Park Drive, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaAll welcome to learn the art of Argentine tango at All Saints on Tuesdays. 8 to 10 p.m.
Tech Tutoring with Peter Freeman
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaEvery Wednesday at the library in three 50-minute sessions between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Salt Spring Seniors Centre 379 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaMeets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Salt Spring Seniors. 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Open Mic at the Mateada
Mateada Lounge 110-150 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring IslandOpen mic night. 7 p.m.
Insight/Mindfulness Meditation
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaA 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 […]
Music Bingo
Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaWednesdays with Taylor at Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Tech Tutoring with Jim Watkins
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaEvery Thursday at the library. 10 a.m to 12 noon. Maximum of 15 minutes per patron.
Library Book Club
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaToday's book is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m. The book club is open to all and meets on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Open House: CRD Solid Waste Management Plan
Meaden HallLearn about and provide feedback to the CRD's proposed Solid Waste Management Plan, which includes 15 strategies to help improve the services, including increasing organic diversion and processing capacity. Meaden Hall. 2 to 6 p.m.
Film Screening: The Toad People
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaFilm about community-based movements to save endangered toadlets. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Open Mic & Jam
Legion Lounge 120 Blain Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaAt the Legion on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
ArtSpring Presents Le Vent du Nord
ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaLe Vent du Nord is a driving force behind Quebec’s progressive folk movement, as well as a key group in the renaissance of Quebec’s traditional music. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m., bar […]
Open Mic at Moby’s Pub
Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaEvery Thursday from 8:30 to 11:45 p.m.
ASK Salt Spring: Neighbours Helping Neighbours Find Answers
Thrifty Foods Community Room 131 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaOpen every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Flower Shop, upstairs at Thrifty Foods. Special guests are available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week’s special […]
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