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.
An extraordinary live concert experience, Closest Thing To Home, featuring selections from Corey Payette's acclaimed musicals Children of God, Les Filles du Roi, Sedna, Starwalker, and upcoming new musical On Native Land, the concert is a sweeping celebration of resilience, love, resistance, and the search for belonging. Payette is joined by a stellar group of […]
Watch a movie in the Rainbow Recreation Centre pool. 6 to 8 p.m.
Veteran of civil, commercial and military space policy speaks on Moonshot: Disruption, Discovery and the Geopolitics of a New Space Era. GISS. 7:30 p.m.
Vibrant six-piece world music ensemble that weaves together flamenco, Sephardic, Balkan, and original music in a captivating live experience.
Documentary film about trailblazing deaf actor Marlee Matlin. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
There will be a generous three sets of highly danceable music, under the direction of our beloved leader Michelle Footz, from the band's large repertoire of swing, big band jazz, Latin and funk. As well, we will be hosting a cornucopia of vocalists, headed by special guest Sue Newman. She is expected to be joined […]
Family Day Weekend event. 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Two sessions at Mahon Hall. Morning show (songs for kids) at 10:15 a.m. (doors at 10 a.m.); Afternoon show (songs for everyone) at 1:15 p.m.; doors at 1 p.m. Both sessions offer the same hands-on activities including crafts, face painting, a photo booth and more, followed by music from Jeremy Fisher.
At Rainbow Recreation Centre pool. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Weeklong residency culminates in Measha Brueggergosman-Lee's Zombie Blizzard performance. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Solo show with Caribbean heart. Part of the Waterfront Country Cafe Showcase Series. 7 to 9 p.m.
Annual seed exchange and all-things-growing sale with multiple vendors and exhibitors at the Farmers' Institute. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plus workshops!
Former federal environment minister is the forum's guest for Run Like a Girl: Ambition, Resilience and Fighting for Change. Fulford Hall. 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 1 p.m. at Fulford Hall for a 2 p.m. show. Food by Brodie Paine - Salt Spring Catering from 1 p.m. Tickets: $30 (cash) at Salt Spring Books or at the door.
Folk-roots-country-rock musicians at All Saints by-the-Sea Thursday-night concert series. Doors at 6:15 p.m.; concert at 6:45.
Gala evening with showing of A Life Illuminated. More festival weekend details coming soon at saltspringfilmfestival.com
More festival weekend details coming soon at saltspringfilmfestival.com
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