Self-Guided Art Walk
Presented as part of the On the Rise Climate Arts Festival daily through September. Pick up a map at Mahon Hall.
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Rainwater Harvesting Tour 2022
Join local tour hosts of various system types and sizes, for potable household use or irrigation and other purposes. Free tours* will begin at 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm (*unless otherwise noted). Check Transition Salt Spring's website where a map will be published in September. www.transitionsaltspring.com/rise
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
Local island textile artists share their perspectives and stories about climate change. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. ArtSpring. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ultimatum of the Scattered World
Ultimatum of the Scattered World
A riveting yet tender art installation which aims to orient viewers towards hope and climate action. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. Salt Spring Island Public Library.
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Getting To The Root – Building a Living Mandala
Getting To The Root – Building a Living Mandala
Come gather with community members at The Root to create a medicine mandala for the Earth. Please register: www.transitionsaltspring.com/rise. The Root, 186 Beddis Rd. 10:30 am - 5:00 pm.
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Self-Guided Art Walk
Presented as part of the On the Rise Climate Arts Festival daily through September. Pick up a map at Mahon Hall.
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
Local island textile artists share their perspectives and stories about climate change. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. ArtSpring. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ultimatum of the Scattered World
Ultimatum of the Scattered World
A riveting yet tender art installation which aims to orient viewers towards hope and climate action. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. Salt Spring Island Public Library.
4 events,
Self-Guided Art Walk
Presented as part of the On the Rise Climate Arts Festival daily through September. Pick up a map at Mahon Hall.
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
Local island textile artists share their perspectives and stories about climate change. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. ArtSpring. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ultimatum of the Scattered World
Ultimatum of the Scattered World
A riveting yet tender art installation which aims to orient viewers towards hope and climate action. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. Salt Spring Island Public Library.
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Live Poetry Reading
Live Poetry Reading
As part of the Arts Festival Navigating Climate Grief and Action, the Library presents an evening of poetry exploring aspects of climate change and the responses it elicits in our emotions, our thoughts, and our actions. The evening will feature Salt Spring poets Brian Day, Sandi Johnson, Natalie Meisner, Rowan Percy, Murray Reiss, and Chris […]
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Self-Guided Art Walk
Presented as part of the On the Rise Climate Arts Festival daily through September. Pick up a map at Mahon Hall.
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
Local island textile artists share their perspectives and stories about climate change. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. ArtSpring. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2 events,
Self-Guided Art Walk
Presented as part of the On the Rise Climate Arts Festival daily through September. Pick up a map at Mahon Hall.
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
Local island textile artists share their perspectives and stories about climate change. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. ArtSpring. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2 events,
Self-Guided Art Walk
Presented as part of the On the Rise Climate Arts Festival daily through September. Pick up a map at Mahon Hall.
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
A Planet in Crisis Exhibit
Local island textile artists share their perspectives and stories about climate change. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. ArtSpring. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Pride On the Rise Dance
Pride On the Rise Dance
DAISSI (Diverse and Inclusive SSI) enthusiastically invites all 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, and all allies, to the Pride on the Rise Dance Party! Families with minors are welcome until 10pm. Farmers Institute. 7:30 pm - 1:00 am. Tickets are $30 ($15 for under 19 or people providing a work exchange) and available by cash only at TJ […]
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Worth More Standing Literary Event
Worth More Standing Literary Event
Kathy Page, Joanna Streetly, Christine Lowther and Murray Reiss will read at an event to celebrate the anthology Worth More Standing: Poets and Activists Pay Homage to Trees, edited by Christine Lowther. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
ArtSpring Presents: Accademia de’ Dissonanti
ArtSpring Presents: Accademia de’ Dissonanti
Accademia de’ Dissonanti presents Boccheriniana celebrates one of the most delightful and original voices of the classical era, Luigi Boccherini, alongside European composers from the same era, Mozart, JC Bach, and Maddalena Lombardi Sirmen. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
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Victoria Conservatory of Music Concert
Victoria Conservatory of Music Concert
Chamber music concerts with performers in the Young Artists Collegium Program. ArtSpring. 2:30 p.m. Victoria Conservatory of Music Collegium program students perform in concert. ArtSpring hosts a concert by several young musicians on the afternoon of Oct. 23.
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Wood Stove Webinar
Wood Stove Webinar
Curious about how to enjoy a warm, cosy, and cleaner-burning home this winter living on the Southern Gulf Islands? If you have or want a Wood Stove, this webinar is […]
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Help Save Old Growth TJ Watt Photography Exhibition
Help Save Old Growth TJ Watt Photography Exhibition
Photographs of old-growth forests' beauty and destruction by TJ Watt, internationally known photographer and a co-founder of/campaigner with the Ancient Forest Alliance. Mahon Hall. Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance and the Nature-Based Solutions Foundation.
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Help Save Old Growth TJ Watt Photography Exhibition
Help Save Old Growth TJ Watt Photography Exhibition
Photographs of old-growth forests' beauty and destruction by TJ Watt, internationally known photographer and a co-founder of/campaigner with the Ancient Forest Alliance. Mahon Hall. Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance and the Nature-Based Solutions Foundation.
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Help Save Old Growth Forests Fundraiser
Help Save Old Growth Forests Fundraiser
Presentations by photographer/campaigner TJ Watt of the Ancient Forest Alliance, and Ken Wu, executive director of the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance as part of an art exhibition and fundraiser for the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance. Mahon Hall. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets $35 and include wine and appetizers. Exhibit of photographs by TJ Watt runs from Oct. […]
ArtSpring Presents: Mirror Visions Ensemble
ArtSpring Presents: Mirror Visions Ensemble
Concert with Mireille Asselin, soprano, Jesse Blumberg, baritone, Scott Murphree, tenor, Grant Wenaus, piano. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
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Help Save Old Growth TJ Watt Photography Exhibition
Help Save Old Growth TJ Watt Photography Exhibition
Photographs of old-growth forests' beauty and destruction by TJ Watt, internationally known photographer and a co-founder of/campaigner with the Ancient Forest Alliance. Mahon Hall. Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance and the Nature-Based Solutions Foundation.
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
Shakespeare's Macbeth runs at the Farmers' Institute Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.; on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.; and Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. […]
John Lee Trio
John Lee Trio
Jazz concert at the Salt Spring United Church. 7:30 p.m. A Salt Spring Jazz & Blues Society event. Admission $25; society members $22, students $10. Tickets at Mondo Trading.
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Help Save Old Growth TJ Watt Photography Exhibition
Help Save Old Growth TJ Watt Photography Exhibition
Photographs of old-growth forests' beauty and destruction by TJ Watt, internationally known photographer and a co-founder of/campaigner with the Ancient Forest Alliance. Mahon Hall. Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance and the Nature-Based Solutions Foundation.
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SSI Foundation Vital Signs Launch Event
SSI Foundation Vital Signs Launch Event
Join the Salt Spring Island Foundation at the Salt Spring Public Library for the official launch of the 2022 Vital Signs report. 1 to 3 p.m.
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
Shakespeare's Macbeth runs at the Farmers' Institute Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.; on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.; and Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. […]
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Help Save Old Growth TJ Watt Photography Exhibition
Help Save Old Growth TJ Watt Photography Exhibition
Photographs of old-growth forests' beauty and destruction by TJ Watt, internationally known photographer and a co-founder of/campaigner with the Ancient Forest Alliance. Mahon Hall. Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance and the Nature-Based Solutions Foundation.
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Ruckle Farm Bone-anza Halloween Event.
Ruckle Farm Bone-anza Halloween Event.
Trick-or-treat at the Alfred House at Ruckle Heritage Farm, plus crafts for kids from 1 to 5 p.m.; and talks on how to make bone broth at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
Shakespeare's Macbeth runs at the Farmers' Institute Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.; on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.; and Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. ($30 for adults; $15 for youth aged 14-18). Parental discretion for under 14.
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Drive-by Brinkworthy Grotto for Halloween Treats
Drive-by Brinkworthy Grotto for Halloween Treats
The Crones Liberation Movement members will be at the front entrance of 135 Brinkworthy Road to give out treats from 5 to 7 p.m. or until the candy runs out.
Halloween Fireworks
Halloween Fireworks
Salt Spring Fire Rescue fireworks display in Ganges Harbour. Starts at about 7:30 p.m.
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
Shakespeare's Macbeth runs at the Farmers' Institute Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.; on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.; and Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. ($30 for adults; $15 for youth aged 14-18). Parental discretion for under 14.
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ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
Shakespeare’s Macbeth runs at the Farmers’ Institute Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.; on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.; and Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. ($30 for adults; $15 for youth aged 14-18). Parental discretion for under 14.
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ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
Shakespeare’s Macbeth runs at the Farmers’ Institute Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.; on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.; and Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. ($30 for adults; $15 for youth aged 14-18). Parental discretion for under 14.
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CANCELLED: The Met Opera – La Traviata
CANCELLED: The Met Opera – La Traviata
Cancelled due to technical difficulties. Verdi opera part of the Met's Live in HD series. ArtSpring. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
ExitStageLeft and Graffiti Present: Macbeth
Shakespeare’s Macbeth runs at the Farmers’ Institute Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.; on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.; and Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. ($30 for adults; $15 for youth aged 14-18). Parental discretion for under 14.
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