Come to the Ganges Coast Guard dock to watch Santa arrive by boat at approximately 1 p.m. Santa will then visit families in Mouat's Mall. Enjoy some winter cheer and warm up with a yummy hot chocolate. Sponsored by the Lions Club of Salt Spring Island.
Lessons & Carols for Advent and Christmas. With guest choir Women of Note. St. Mary's Anglican Church in Fulford. 2 p.m.
Visit up to 200 Salt Spring farm stands and points of interest on Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 20-21. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/viewer?mid=1QlcrwlokfuH8LJJjBhWxO8ewVZTc1k0&ll=48.82953827276864%2C-123.61164153996788&z=11
Centennial Park. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit up to 200 farm stands and points of interest on Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 20-21. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/viewer?mid=1QlcrwlokfuH8LJJjBhWxO8ewVZTc1k0
Carol singing led by Valdy in the SS Mercantile parking lot. 6 p.m.
All-day Christmas celebration at Fulford Hall beginning with brunch at about 10 a.m.; snacks and more available throughout the day; Christmas dinner at about 5:30 p.m.
Stunning feature film adaptation of the musical Les Filles du Roi (The King’s Daughters), directed by Corey Payette, and celebrated at TIFF and festivals worldwide. This cinematic version brings the theatrical work to life in breathtaking visual and musical detail.
Annual plunge at Vesuvius Beach. 12 noon.
Intimate solo show with original tunes. Part of the Waterfront Country Cafe Showcase Series. 7 to 9 p.m.
UBC professor speaks on Understanding AI: The History, Reality and Future impact of Artificial Intelligence. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
https://artspring.ca/event/met-opera-i-puritani-bellini/
GISS’s 2nd Story Theatre has been crafting an astounding new production of Peter Pan—a dynamic, imaginative show you won’t want to miss. This marks only the second time Grade 9 students have appeared in a 2nd Story production, and the entire ensemble has been working tirelessly to bring this magical world to life for you. […]
GISS’s 2nd Story Theatre has been crafting an astounding new production of Peter Pan—a dynamic, imaginative show you won’t want to miss. This marks only the second time Grade 9 students have appeared in a 2nd Story production, and the entire ensemble has been working tirelessly to bring this magical world to life for you. […]
GISS’s 2nd Story Theatre has been crafting an astounding new production of Peter Pan—a dynamic, imaginative show you won’t want to miss. This marks only the second time Grade 9 students have appeared in a 2nd Story production, and the entire ensemble has been working tirelessly to bring this magical world to life for you. […]
Salt Spring Arts Council event for kids with stations set up for different activities: printmaking, slow stitch sewing, lantern-making, felting and other wool crafts. Space for kids to draw and colour on their own will also be available. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Metropolitan Opera star soprano Mireille Asselin and acclaimed baritone Jesse Blumberg lead Victoria Baroque on a tour through great love stories of ancient mythology brought to life by the music of Handel, Purcell, and Rameau, with exciting, newly-commissioned Canadian compositions.
An instrumental evening of original bass music. Part of the Waterfront Country Cafe Showcase Series. 7 to 9 p.m.
A Best of the Fests presentation at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Comedy show from award-winning Canadian clown artist Candy Roberts.
Juno-winning roots-folk string group performs at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Live at Mateada. Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.
Renowned Buzz Brass quintet brings classical masterpieces into bold new focus. ArtSpring. 2:30 p.m.
Piano trios with Jane Coop, piano; Joan Blackman, violin; Ariel Barnes; cello. ArtSpring. 2:30 p.m.
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