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.
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.
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.
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.
Salt Spring Fire Rescue fireworks display in Ganges Harbour. Starts at about 7:30 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Cancelled due to technical difficulties. Verdi opera part of the Met's Live in HD series. ArtSpring. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
Bring your pumpkin and watch it fly! Launching begins at 11 a.m. at the upper Lions parking lot, hot chocolate and hot dogs available by donation.
"The Golden Ages of Television and Soccer. Are they over? Or Just begun?" - The Salt Spring Forum welcomes John Doyle, The Globe and Mail’s long-time television critic, to Salt Spring Island. How much control do we have over what we watch? Are streaming services eroding our sense of community? Is having more choice better, […]
Featuring Bill Henderson, Valdy, and more in a special island mix at Fulford Hall. Doors open 6:15 p.m. with show starting 7 p.m. Presented by the Salt Spring Folk Club, $25 tickets available at Salt Spring Books.
At Centennial Park, 10:40 a.m. Visit the Legion hosted Open House after the ceremony, 120 Blain Road.
Salt Spring Baroque presents a concert of unique works with eight Victoria Baroque musicians led by Tafelmusik violinist Julia Wedman. All Saints. 2 p.m.
Community Sandbag Filling Station Day – sand, bags, and shovels available, self-fill from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. above community gardens at Rainbow Road pool, courtesy Salt Spring Emergency Program. Flood prep info: ow.ly/6Zrr30qoMJV
10th Annual Abattoir Birthday Bash at Fulford Hall. Doors at 4:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner prepared by Chef Brody Paine, bid on tons of awesome donations in the silent auction and raise money for the abattoir while doing so! Bring your friends and reserve a table for 6 (email Fraser@FalconFarm.ca to […]
Viva Chorale’s fall concert performances feature the choral suite “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” composed by Karl Jenkins and dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo crisis, among other works related to war and peace. Directed by Caroni Young. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Viva Chorale’s fall concert performances feature the choral suite “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” composed by Karl Jenkins and dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo crisis, among other works related to war and peace. Directed by Caroni Young. ArtSpring. 2 p.m.
"A Dancer's Pilgrimage" a memoir by Lolla Devindisch, Community Program Room, Salt Spring Public Library. "From Belize to England and beyond, an artist finds her true home on Canada's West Coast."
Bach on the Rock's Salt Spring Chamber Orchestra and Choir presents the Requiem in D minor by Mozart and the Requiem in C minor by his contemporary Luigi Cherubini. Led by artistic director Jean-Sébastien Lévesque in the acoustically beautiful Fulford Community Hall. 7 p.m. Tickets $25 for adults and $5 for youth at the door […]
A unique ensemble in Quebec’s musical landscape, Pentaèdre explores and introduces the public to a varied and original chamber music repertoire from the great tradition of music for wind instruments. Currently made up of five talented performers whose technique and precision are unanimously acclaimed, Pentaèdre regularly collaborates with renowned performers and chamber music ensembles, and […]
Salt Spring Film Festival Society presents film directed by Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
New York jazz pianist Michael Weiss, with Cory Weeds – tenor saxophone, John Lee – bass, and Jesse Cahill – drums. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Salt Spring Literacy's famous fundraising books and jewellery sale at the Salt Spring Farmers' Institute runs Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 27. Jewellery donations accepted now in the secure bin at Island Savings. Book donations take place at the Farmers' Institute from Nov. 17-20 only.
Salt Spring Forum guest is Sean Holman, Wayne Crookes Professor of Environmental and Climate Journalism at the University of Victoria, and founder/publisher of Public Eye news service. Beaver Point Hall. 3 p.m. Note that masks must be worn at this event.
End-of-term concert for singers in grades 2 through 9, led by Caroni Young. ArtSpring. 2:30 p.m.
Formed in 2001, and bridging western classical with eastern musical traditions, Constantinople has performed in more than 263 cities in 55 countries. Cappella Mariana is a vocal ensemble specializing in medieval and renaissance polyphony and the vocal repertoire of early baroque. This concert will explore the life and music of 17th-century Czech humanist and composer […]
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