With a scrumptious dinner by Chef Brody, a traditional bagpipe address to the haggis, a special guest appearance by Viva Chorale, some wonderful live music by two talented Vancouver Island musicians Mary Ross and Janette Polson and some inclusive fun dancing, it’s sure to be a great night. Purchase tickets in advance by contacting treasurer […]
GISS hosts Mark Isfeld Secondary team from Comox. At the GISS gym. 4:45 p.m. Spectators encouraged!
GISS hosts Brentwood. GISS gym. 6:15 p.m. Spectators encouraged!
With the unmistakable voices of Jim Cuddy & Greg Keelor guiding the way, this engaging dive into the world of one of Canada’s most beloved bands – which made its World Premiere at the Whistler Film Festival in December – takes you behind the scenes of their incredible 40-year adventure.
Author of The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau, Stephen Maher, is the Salt Spring Forum's guest at Mahon Hall.
Soprano and pianist who is finding a unique voice on the classical music stages of the world performs Franz Schubert's Winterreise.
Nick Coghlan, author of Sailing to the Heart of Japan: A Cruising Adventure and How-to Guide, recounts his voyage of personal discovery taken with partner Jenny.
The Salt Spring Forum’s guest on Sat., Feb. 1 is astrophysicist, TED Fellow and National Geographic Explorer Moriba Jah at an event called Saving Gaia: Earth-Space Environmentalism. Mahon Hall. 3 p.m.
Don’t miss this stunningly beautiful film about the centrality of buffalo to Indigenous peoples, from award-winning Cree filmmaker Tasha Hubbard, director of NÎPAWISTAMÂSOWIN: WE WILL STAND UP, which screened at ArtSpring in 2019.
One of the most dynamic and exciting world-class ensembles of its generation, the Borealis String Quartet has received international critical acclaim as an ensemble praised for its fiery performances, passionate style, and refined, musical interpretation. Keen to stretch the boundaries of the chamber music concert experience, Borealis often includes popular music for younger generations, videos […]
German soprano Dorothee Mields and Vancouver harpsichordist Alexander Weimann perform at Salt Spring Island United Church. 7 p.m.
Dave Brubeck’s enduring 1959 album “Time Out” is an American sonic masterpiece and resonates to this day. The shifting time changes and melodic and harmonic beauty of his quartet’s work sound as fresh today as they did then. Paul Desmond’s poetic alto saxophone is iconic. Blended together with Brubeck’s muscular piano playing and the driving […]
Island band performs at Mateada. 7 p.m. Admission ($40) includes CD.
Bandemonium Music Society presents Swing Shift jazz band with special guest Valdy. Mahon Hall. Concession and cash bar. Tickets at Mondo & Co. $25 for adults/$5 students
Romantic music from South America, fitting for Valentine's Day. Legion. 7:30 p.m.
Nicaraguan pottery sale, talk on the Saturday School in Nicaragua, info on Ometepe Coffee and how to be a volunteer, AGM.
Playing to rave audience reviews, Heirlooms and Baggage from Vancouver-based theatre company Delta Stageworks features a collection of compelling real-life stories of five culturally diverse mothers’ journeys. Unique and universal life moments from their lives are knit together with personal discoveries as made by their storytellers — their grown children.
Salt Spring Film Festival Society presentation which takes viewers to the tumultuous frontlines of the recent Fairy Creek blockades, where thousands of activists – including many from Salt Spring! – bravely put their bodies on the line in a last-ditch effort to save Vancouver Island’s pristine Ada’itsx Valley in the largest act of civil disobedience […]
Canadian alto jazz saxophonist and educator with 11 jazz albums to his name presents The Great Masters of Jazz concert. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
30th annual event at the Farmers Institute. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The main event features local seed and plant producers, fruit and nut tree growers, beekeeping supplies, a seed exchange table, community groups, and local agriculture promoters from Salt Spring and Vancouver Island. Enjoy a free workshop series (topics announced soon) and an apple […]
All-ages evening at Beaver Point Hall. 8 p.m. $10 admission
Simply Seed Saving by Ben Corno & Kaleigh Barton (Heavenly Roots Farm) • Foundations of Soil Management for the Islands Region by DeLisa Lewis (Green Fire Farm & UBC). Pre-registration is required for these workshops. Details to come.
The very best students from Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Young Artists Collegium Program come to ArtSpring for a special chamber music concert. Featuring ensembles of outstanding young talent on strings, winds, and piano, the concert will be followed by fascinating on-stage feedback from a master artist to the rising stars. This year, the concert features […]
Acclaimed spoken-word artist performs at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
25th annual documentary film festival runs at Gulf Islands Secondary School. Gala Night on Feb. 28 and films shown March 1-2. Gala film is The Giants, with doors open at 5 p.m., dinner from 5:30 p.m. and the film at 7 p.m. Program guide here: https://saltspringfilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SSFF-Program-Guide-2025-Finale.pdf
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