At the Table: The Architecture of Control is a large-scale portrait installation by Salt Spring Island artist Jeannette Sirois, examining the legal, medical, bureaucratic, and religious systems through which queer and trans lives have been classified, regulated, and governed. Through monumental coloured-pencil portraits, personal testimony, and installation elements, the exhibition makes visible the structures of institutional control while centring the presence and voices of those most affected. Sirois is a Canadian visual artist working in large-scale portrait drawing and research-creation. At the Table is an ongoing touring exhibition, travelling through British Columbia through 2029. WHEN JULY 3 ― 27, 2026 WHERE Mahon Hall Stage Opening Reception JULY 3 | 6 ― 8 PM Artist Talk JUL

For over 50 years the Salt Spring Painters Guild has provided island artists of all levels with opportunities to learn, teach, meet other artists, and be inspired. Our Annual Summer Show and Sale presents recent works in a wide range of styles and subjects by our diverse and talented members.

9th annual Contact Improvisation Dance Festival. 10 days of dance including classes, silent jams, music jams, authentic relating sessions, performance night and nature exploration.

Toy Story 5 plays at The Fritz from Friday July 24 through Thursday July 30. Evening shows at 7:00 PM, Sunday matinee at 3:00 PM. Rated G, 1 hour 42 minutes. Open captions available Monday.

Toy Story 5 plays at The Fritz from Friday July 24 through Thursday July 30. Evening shows at 7:00 PM, Sunday matinee at 3:00 PM. Rated G, 1 hour 42 minutes. Open captions available Monday.

Toy Story 5 plays at The Fritz from Friday July 24 through Thursday July 30. Evening shows at 7:00 PM, Sunday matinee at 3:00 PM. Rated G, 1 hour 42 minutes. Open captions available Monday.

A performing arts day camp for youth ages 13–18 featuring singing, acting, devising, and writing. Two sessions run July 20–24 and July 27–31, with performances on Friday afternoons at 4:00 PM.

Toy Story 5 plays at The Fritz from Friday July 24 through Thursday July 30. Evening shows at 7:00 PM, Sunday matinee at 3:00 PM. Rated G, 1 hour 42 minutes. Open captions available Monday.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe — Music Under the Stars, nightly 6–9pm.

Toy Story 5 plays at The Fritz from Friday July 24 through Thursday July 30. Evening shows at 7:00 PM, Sunday matinee at 3:00 PM. Rated G, 1 hour 42 minutes. Open captions available Monday.

SALTSPRING WORLDWIDE QUANTUM TOASTMASTERS Club Mission: We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Monday Hybrid SALTSPRING WORLDWIDE QUANTUM TOASTMASTERS Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/427061030 Passcode: 2004 Club Website: Visit FreeToastHost: 614459.toastmastersclubs.org Calendar of meetings: https://saltspring.toastmastersclubs.org/calendar.html

Tech Tutoring with Peter Tuesdays 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM Bring any kind of device and technology-related questions for tech help with Peter. Book your 45 minute one-on-one tech tutoring session with Peter online or visit the front desk at the Library.

My wish is that my work will invoke a sense of calm, familiarity that might rekindle the Love of our World. I wish for the viewer, that you will close your eyes and open your memory to places that you recall from your life: feel the breeze, smell the sea, be grateful for our world and seek to preserve it.

The library has a brand new and exciting program just for the summer! Every Tuesday starting July 14th, we will have Songs & Stories from 10-11am. Each week, a musical community member will be facilitating.The schedule is as followed:July 14th: Songs and Stories with DaphneJuly 21st: Yoga with Miss MeiJuly 28th: Songs and Stories with DaphneAugust 4th: Songs and Stories (and Ukelele) with Hannah SprayAugust 11th: Song and Stories with DaphneAugust 18th: Songs and Stories with DaphneAugust 25th: Music Together with Lena

Islands Trust Conservancy and Executive Council Liaison meeting.

Salt Spring Tuesday Farmers’ Market is a food focused market that runs from late May – late October. Find fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, baking, beverages and more at this lovely little local gem. The market is on every Tuesday from 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Centennial Park in Ganges.

Our Outdoor Summer Dance series starts on June 2nd at 5pm! Thanks to a grant from the Salt Spring Foundation, this weekly dance practice event is free to participate in! When: Every Tuesday June 2 till Sept 1, 5-7pm Where: at the Centennial Park Gazebo What: Mix music to practice your Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia and Merengue dance Remember to bring your water bottle, sun protection and a pal to join us :)

Live music at the Tree House Cafe — Music Under the Stars, nightly 6–9pm.

Floor hockey event at Fulford Hall.

Toy Story 5 plays at The Fritz from Friday July 24 through Thursday July 30. Evening shows at 7:00 PM, Sunday matinee at 3:00 PM. Rated G, 1 hour 42 minutes. Open captions available Monday.

Mary Gauthier is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter known for her deeply personal, emotionally resonant storytelling and roots-inspired folk and Americana sound. Born in New Orleans, she overcame a turbulent early life to find her voice in music, drawing from themes of love, loss, redemption, and the human condition. Her breakthrough album, Mercy Now (2005), established her as a powerful lyricist, with songs often praised for their raw honesty and poetic craft. Over the years, she has earned critical recognition, including Grammy and Americana Award nominations, and her work, including the celebrated Rifles & Rosary Beads, continues to connect with audiences through its vulnerability and truth. Jaimee Harris is a Texas-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter known for her emotionally honest, story-driven blend of folk and country. Raised near Waco, her music explores themes of family, addiction, grief, and resilience. Her acclaimed albums, including Red Rescue and Boomerang Town, showcase powerful vocals and deeply human storytelling.

An intimate Americana and roots music concert featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier and Texas-based artist Jaimee Harris. Both performers are known for emotionally honest, story-driven folk and country music.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe — Music Under the Stars, nightly 6–9pm.

Toy Story 5 plays at The Fritz from Friday July 24 through Thursday July 30. Evening shows at 7:00 PM, Sunday matinee at 3:00 PM. Rated G, 1 hour 42 minutes. Open captions available Monday.

A family-friendly yoga retreat celebrating 52 years of community practice. Includes kirtan, yoga ceremonies, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and asana classes for all levels, set in the serene natural setting of the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga.

Join us on Thursdays at 10:30am for arts and crafts drop-in. This week, we will create foil sea animals.

Zine Market CANCELLED Market Thur. July 30 1 – 3PM On July 2nd, get loud, get weird, and make your own zine(magazine) from scratch with scissors, glue, markers, and whatever else you can get your hands on. Bring your ideas, your art, your opinions, or your best chaotic energy—this is all about making something totally DIY and unapologetically you. You can also sell your finished zine on July 30th for the Zine Vendor Market and share it with the community. Supplies & snacks provided .. Ages 13 – 19. Registration required kwalter@saltspringlibrary.com

A free outdoor performance of Terry Riley's "In C," a landmark minimalist composition from 1964. Over 25 musicians from Salt Spring and Victoria will perform this collaborative piece, which features 53 short musical phrases that each performer interprets independently while listening to others, creating a unique soundscape that differs with each performance.

An evening of ceremonial cacao, conscious breathwork, and immersive sound healing led by Jessica Bennett. Explores Heart wellness through Chinese medicine principles, with guided meditation, flower essences, and sound therapy using crystal bowls and drums.

Live music at the Tree House Cafe — Music Under the Stars, nightly 6–9pm.

Lauren Bowler returns to Salt Spring with musician Kale Penny and a six-piece band for an outdoor concert at Stonewell Farm. Local artists Marianne Grittani and Sue Newman will perform an opening set. All ages event.

Wailing Jennys concert. Tickets $90 per pair, discounted from list price $126. Event organized by Pitchfork Social.

The Wailin' Jennys, a celebrated folk trio known for their breathtaking harmonies and captivating live shows, perform at The Jam Factory. The evening features local food and drink offerings available for pre-order and at the venue.

StoryWalk® is a self-guided supported-activity that allows children and adults to enjoy reading and outdoor activity at the same time. Every weekend, laminated pages from a children’s book is attached to signs, These signs are then sequentially installed from the front of the Library, down the street, then though Mouat Park toward the Rainbow Road Pool. As you stroll down the trail, a story unfolds. StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea! ​ StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. StoryWalks are week long events.

Showcase exhibition titled Ordinary Exaltation. Runs July 31 through August 24.

ASK Salt Spring community conversation series. July 24 cancelled; rescheduled to July 31 to welcome Ellie Parks for a discussion about aging in place.

A NEW spin on a classic program.  Children’s Stories read by the people that you meet each day! Every Friday from 11AM-11:30AM, The Library hosts Family Story Time, and all ages event with stories for readers of all level and ability, from babies to 7 year olds. Traditionally, this program fosters early literacy, creates positive associations with books, being read to, and the Library, and provides a rewarding shared experience between adults and their children… and now we’re adding a new element to the Program: Community connection. The Library will host guest Story Time readers, from Fire Fighters, to Book shop owners, to SPCA volunteers, to public health nurses, to ELF (Early Learning For Families — Strong Start) leaders, to PARC Life guards to Grocery clerks to RCMP officers. All th

Hosted by ASK Salt Spring, this discussion explores how to safely age in place at home. Guests Valerie Louvet from Salt Spring Homecare and occupational therapist Cecile Petra will address home modifications, downsizing, and home care needs for seniors.

Starting after Neighbourhood StoryTime, around 11:30. Weekly crafts are always different, and always fun. From cards, to wreaths, to snow globes to lanterns, to mobiles to puppets, crowns or wands – enjoy the magic of creating and playing while fostering your child’s creativity, and taking part in free community activities together. Drop in program, registration not required; crafts participation is limited to available craft supplies.

Every Friday afternoon at the library we will have our large selection of board games available for youth to get together and have some fun. Snacks provided!

Part of the Summer Reading Club events. Join us for a special screening of Moana2! FREE, and no registration is required

Live music at the Tree House Cafe — Music Under the Stars, nightly 6–9pm.

BCSPCA provides one-on-one dog sitting during Saturday Market hours. Cost is $20 per hour (direct donation to BCSPCA), with a limit of one hour per dog. Available Saturdays May 9 through September 5, 2026, 9am-3pm (last dog accepted at 2pm).

Local makers, farmers, bakers, and artists. The full Salt Spring summer crowd. Live music near the gazebo from 11.

A four-hour watercolour painting experience at Beddis Beach led by Ocean Art Studio. Beginners welcome; all materials included. Participants paint landscapes, shells, and flowers while enjoying the beach and ocean. Small group limited to 12 people.

A four-hour watercolour painting workshop at Beddis Beach led by Daina Deblette. All experience levels welcome. Instruction and supplies included; participants paint landscapes and nature at low tide and receive professional photos of their work.

Writing in Community Writers, do you struggle with staying motivated, with setting and achieving your goals, with finding others who understand the unique challenges of getting words on the page – even with simply starting a writing project? Join a group of local writers for weekly “write-ins”. Please note: This is not a critique group. You will not be reading your writing aloud, nor will you be required to read others’ work.

Join ecologist Chris Drake of Coast Alive Stewardship Services this summer at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve! You will learn about: How this nature reserve was once a golf course and has since been stewarded into a productive and vibrant wetland and forest. Restoring a variety of ecosystem types including wetlands and Garry oak meadows Successfully controlling invasive species Propagating and growing native plants Protecting native plants from deer Reducing wildfire risk, including information on fire-resistant & drought-tolerant plants Enhancing wildlife habitat – birds, bats, frogs, beavers and beyond! Wildlife habitat supplies will be available for purchase by Coast Alive Stewardship Service Nesting boxes for local birds Bird baths and mini-ponds Wire cages to protect trees and shru

An outdoor baroque concert featuring tenors Benjamin Butterfield, Isaiah Bell, and Timothy Carter with harpsichordist Mark McDonald. The program showcases bawdy drinking songs by Henry Purcell and contemporaries, alongside modern pieces. Attendees sit among trees and wildlife at the natural venue.

An intimate Indian classical music concert featuring Deepak Ram, a master of the bansuri (bamboo flute) and senior disciple of legendary maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. The performance blends traditional raga with influences from jazz, blues, and flamenco. Part of the Music for Peace series; ticketed fundraiser supporting the Centre's programs.

Juno award-winning artist John Aaron Cockburn performs with an indie folk and chamber music ensemble at Frog and Raven Farm. All ages event with bring-your-own seating, snacks provided, and coffee after intermission.

A playful, participatory session connecting DWeb Camp Cascadia participants with Salt Spring Island's regenerative farming, technology, and community resilience communities through facilitated conversations and creative prompts to spark collaborations.

Jazz, blues, folk, and original music performances by Sima Rehn with guests. Recurring Sunday afternoon series at Waterfront Country Cafe.

Join artist Cheryl Long for an Artist Talk as part of Artcraft Showcase 3: Ordinary Exaltation, featuring Cheryl Long and Laura Keil. Cheryl’s recent body of work explores the mystery, spirit, and living presence of the natural world. Moving between landscape and dreamscape, her oil paintings reach beyond physical appearances to consider the energetic, emotional, and spiritual dimensions she senses in nature. In this talk, Cheryl will share more about her process, influences, and the ideas behind this new body of work, including her interest in painting as a way of entering into deeper relationship with landscape, form, and the unseen. Ordinary Exaltation is on view at Mahon Hall from July 31 to August 24, 2026. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Hastings House.

The library has a brand new and exciting program just for the summer! Every Tuesday starting July 14th, we will have Songs & Stories from 10-11am. Each week, a musical community member will be facilitating.The schedule is as followed:July 14th: Songs and Stories with DaphneJuly 21st: Yoga with Miss MeiJuly 28th: Songs and Stories with DaphneAugust 4th: Songs and Stories (and Ukelele) with Hannah SprayAugust 11th: Song and Stories with DaphneAugust 18th: Songs and Stories with DaphneAugust 25th: Music Together with Lena

Tech Tutoring with Peter Tuesdays 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM Bring any kind of device and technology-related questions for tech help with Peter. Book your 45 minute one-on-one tech tutoring session with Peter online or visit the front desk at the Library.

1-day post-festival intensive on creating and recycling kinetic forces using Axis Syllabus principles with Kathleen Rea.

An opportunity to exchange food you grow or make with others — bring what you like, take what you like! Presented by the FLT FoodShare Program and the Salt Spring Island Farmers' Institute.

Floor hockey event at Fulford Hall.

A full-band album launch performance by Canadian folk duo Pharis & Jason Romero, known for their intimate acoustic sound and traditional Appalachian-inspired roots music. Winners of 7 Canadian Folk Music Awards and 4 Juno Awards.

StoryWalk® is a self-guided supported-activity that allows children and adults to enjoy reading and outdoor activity at the same time. Every weekend, laminated pages from a children’s book is attached to signs, These signs are then sequentially installed from the front of the Library, down the street, then though Mouat Park toward the Rainbow Road Pool. As you stroll down the trail, a story unfolds. StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea! ​ StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. StoryWalks are week long events.

A NEW spin on a classic program.  Children’s Stories read by the people that you meet each day! Every Friday from 11AM-11:30AM, The Library hosts Family Story Time, and all ages event with stories for readers of all level and ability, from babies to 7 year olds. Traditionally, this program fosters early literacy, creates positive associations with books, being read to, and the Library, and provides a rewarding shared experience between adults and their children… and now we’re adding a new element to the Program: Community connection. The Library will host guest Story Time readers, from Fire Fighters, to Book shop owners, to SPCA volunteers, to public health nurses, to ELF (Early Learning For Families — Strong Start) leaders, to PARC Life guards to Grocery clerks to RCMP officers. All th

Starting after Neighbourhood StoryTime, around 11:30. Weekly crafts are always different, and always fun. From cards, to wreaths, to snow globes to lanterns, to mobiles to puppets, crowns or wands – enjoy the magic of creating and playing while fostering your child’s creativity, and taking part in free community activities together. Drop in program, registration not required; crafts participation is limited to available craft supplies.

Every Friday afternoon at the library we will have our large selection of board games available for youth to get together and have some fun. Snacks provided!

Part of the Summer Reading Club events. Join us for a special screening of Atlantis: the Lost Empire! FREE, and no registration is required

Theatre Workshop SHAKESPEARE Friday – Sunday 4:30PM – 7:30PM

A 3-hour live sound healing experience in a forest hydrotherapy circuit featuring sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and outdoor lounge. Led by Pilar Munoz for up to 10 guests. Includes robes, towels, tea, and refreshments.

BCSPCA provides one-on-one dog sitting during Saturday Market hours. Cost is $20 per hour (direct donation to BCSPCA), with a limit of one hour per dog. Available Saturdays May 9 through September 5, 2026, 9am-3pm (last dog accepted at 2pm).

Local makers, farmers, bakers, and artists. The full Salt Spring summer crowd. Live music near the gazebo from 11.

Join ecologist Chris Drake of Coast Alive Stewardship Services this summer at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve! You will learn about: How this nature reserve was once a golf course and has since been stewarded into a productive and vibrant wetland and forest. Restoring a variety of ecosystem types including wetlands and Garry oak meadows Successfully controlling invasive species Propagating and growing native plants Protecting native plants from deer Reducing wildfire risk, including information on fire-resistant & drought-tolerant plants Enhancing wildlife habitat – birds, bats, frogs, beavers and beyond! Wildlife habitat supplies will be available for purchase by Coast Alive Stewardship Service Nesting boxes for local birds Bird baths and mini-ponds Wire cages to protect trees and shru

Writing in Community Writers, do you struggle with staying motivated, with setting and achieving your goals, with finding others who understand the unique challenges of getting words on the page – even with simply starting a writing project? Join a group of local writers for weekly “write-ins”. Please note: This is not a critique group. You will not be reading your writing aloud, nor will you be required to read others’ work.

Theatre Workshop SHAKESPEARE Friday – Sunday 4:30PM – 7:30PM

Join us at the library for a free teen pizza party – hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy some slices on us. No registration needed, just bring your appetite and come ready for a fun, relaxed late afternoon of snacks.

A four-hour watercolour painting experience at Beddis Beach led by Ocean Art Studio. Beginners welcome; all materials included. Participants paint landscapes, shells, and flowers while enjoying the beach and ocean. Small group limited to 12 people.

A four-hour watercolour painting workshop at Beddis Beach led by Daina Deblette. All experience levels welcome. Instruction and supplies included; participants paint landscapes and nature at low tide and receive professional photos of their work.

Theatre Workshop SHAKESPEARE Friday – Sunday 4:30PM – 7:30PM

Tango milonga (social dance event) with DJs Bobbi and Patricia from Burnaby.

SALTSPRING WORLDWIDE QUANTUM TOASTMASTERS Club Mission: We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Monday Hybrid SALTSPRING WORLDWIDE QUANTUM TOASTMASTERS Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/427061030 Passcode: 2004 Club Website: Visit FreeToastHost: 614459.toastmastersclubs.org Calendar of meetings: https://saltspring.toastmastersclubs.org/calendar.html

The library has a brand new and exciting program just for the summer! Every Tuesday starting July 14th, we will have Songs & Stories from 10-11am. Each week, a musical community member will be facilitating.The schedule is as followed:July 14th: Songs and Stories with DaphneJuly 21st: Yoga with Miss MeiJuly 28th: Songs and Stories with DaphneAugust 4th: Songs and Stories (and Ukelele) with Hannah SprayAugust 11th: Song and Stories with DaphneAugust 18th: Songs and Stories with DaphneAugust 25th: Music Together with Lena

Tech Tutoring with Peter Tuesdays 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM Bring any kind of device and technology-related questions for tech help with Peter. Book your 45 minute one-on-one tech tutoring session with Peter online or visit the front desk at the Library.

A monthly book club every 2nd Tuesday of each month! This month we discuss A Girl Called Echo. Vol 1 The Pemmican Wars by Katherena Vermette. We welcome you to join us in broadening our understanding of reconciliation through the exploration of literature and film created by Indigenous authors. Preregistration is requested. To obtain further information please contact: info@saltspringlibrary.com

Floor hockey event at Fulford Hall.

Glow up at the library! These teen makeup tutorials are all about bold looks, fun experiments, and playing with color in a chill, judgment-free space. A super-cool instructor will share tips, tricks, and hacks so you can try new styles, ask all your questions, and walk out feeling extra confident and totally yourself. Some supplies provided, bring your own too! Ages 13 – 19. Registration required kwalter@saltspringlibrary.com

A four-day interspiritual retreat rooted in the teachings of Ram Dass, Neem Karoli Baba, Bhakti Yoga, and Buddhism. The retreat centers on Sacred Community practice through meditation, kirtan, ritual, teachings, and communal meals. Sliding-scale accommodation options, scholarships, and work-trade available.

Regular meeting of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission, a governance body for the Salt Spring Island electoral area.

A four-hour watercolour painting experience at Beddis Beach led by Ocean Art Studio. Beginners welcome; all materials included. Participants paint landscapes, shells, and flowers while enjoying the beach and ocean. Small group limited to 12 people.

A four-hour watercolour painting workshop at Beddis Beach led by Daina Deblette. All experience levels welcome. Instruction and supplies included; participants paint landscapes and nature at low tide and receive professional photos of their work.

StoryWalk® is a self-guided supported-activity that allows children and adults to enjoy reading and outdoor activity at the same time. Every weekend, laminated pages from a children’s book is attached to signs, These signs are then sequentially installed from the front of the Library, down the street, then though Mouat Park toward the Rainbow Road Pool. As you stroll down the trail, a story unfolds. StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea! ​ StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. StoryWalks are week long events.

A NEW spin on a classic program.  Children’s Stories read by the people that you meet each day! Every Friday from 11AM-11:30AM, The Library hosts Family Story Time, and all ages event with stories for readers of all level and ability, from babies to 7 year olds. Traditionally, this program fosters early literacy, creates positive associations with books, being read to, and the Library, and provides a rewarding shared experience between adults and their children… and now we’re adding a new element to the Program: Community connection. The Library will host guest Story Time readers, from Fire Fighters, to Book shop owners, to SPCA volunteers, to public health nurses, to ELF (Early Learning For Families — Strong Start) leaders, to PARC Life guards to Grocery clerks to RCMP officers. All th

A weekend retreat of community singing and song channeling on Mt Maxwell. Participants explore the creative channel, engage in solo reflection and nature connection, listen for songs from the earth, and sing together in community with facilitators from Ontario.

Local contributors and featured poets Robert Michael Pyle and James Dott read from the Cascadian Zen Anthology and their new books on regional ecology and history. Event by Watershed Press.

Live music fundraiser featuring Everyday People with the Salish Sea Horns and opening act Two Point Oh. Proceeds benefit Harvest Food Bank. General admission $30, reserved VIP tables available.

BCSPCA provides one-on-one dog sitting during Saturday Market hours. Cost is $20 per hour (direct donation to BCSPCA), with a limit of one hour per dog. Available Saturdays May 9 through September 5, 2026, 9am-3pm (last dog accepted at 2pm).

Local makers, farmers, bakers, and artists. The full Salt Spring summer crowd. Live music near the gazebo from 11.

Join ecologist Chris Drake of Coast Alive Stewardship Services this summer at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve! You will learn about: How this nature reserve was once a golf course and has since been stewarded into a productive and vibrant wetland and forest. Restoring a variety of ecosystem types including wetlands and Garry oak meadows Successfully controlling invasive species Propagating and growing native plants Protecting native plants from deer Reducing wildfire risk, including information on fire-resistant & drought-tolerant plants Enhancing wildlife habitat – birds, bats, frogs, beavers and beyond! Wildlife habitat supplies will be available for purchase by Coast Alive Stewardship Service Nesting boxes for local birds Bird baths and mini-ponds Wire cages to protect trees and shru

An immersive, off-grid permaculture design course focusing on regenerative living, homesteading, and community resilience, hosted by Forest Gardens in collaboration with Sylva Culture Commons.

Canadian blues and folk musician Harry Manx performs with Kevin Breit and The Yaletown Strings, plus Australian soul artist Clayton Doley. Album release show featuring cross-cultural fusion of blues, folk, and Indian classical music. Food and drink available.

An opportunity to exchange food you grow or make with others — bring what you like, take what you like! Presented by the FLT FoodShare Program and the Salt Spring Island Farmers' Institute.

Floor hockey event at Fulford Hall.

A 4-day trauma-informed somatic wellness retreat offering mindfulness meditation, gentle embodied movement, and journal exploration for people managing overwhelm and burnout. All-inclusive with lodging, farm-fresh vegan meals, and daily practices designed for restoration and integration.

Regular meeting of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission.

Two-day creative inquiry workshop exploring nature-based arts, mixed media, drawing, and creative movement with artists Stefanie Denz and Cliff Thorbes. Designed to build foundational creative skills and encourage personal connection over perfection.

Two-day creative inquiry workshop exploring nature-based arts, mixed media, drawing, and creative movement with artists Stefanie Denz and Cliff Thorbes. Designed to build foundational creative skills and encourage personal connection over perfection.

A 3-hour live sound healing experience in a forest hydrotherapy circuit featuring sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and outdoor lounge. Led by Pilar Munoz for up to 10 guests. Includes robes, towels, tea, and refreshments.

A nurturing third-annual gathering featuring guided meditation, Reiki energy work, and ceremonial tea to support heart-centered healing and connection. Participants share reflections in a welcoming circle.

Grammy-winning artist Amy Helm performs an intimate, stripped-down duo show of Americana, gospel, and roots music. Local food and drink offerings available for pre-order and on-site.

BCSPCA provides one-on-one dog sitting during Saturday Market hours. Cost is $20 per hour (direct donation to BCSPCA), with a limit of one hour per dog. Available Saturdays May 9 through September 5, 2026, 9am-3pm (last dog accepted at 2pm).

Local makers, farmers, bakers, and artists. The full Salt Spring summer crowd. Live music near the gazebo from 11.

Join ecologist Chris Drake of Coast Alive Stewardship Services this summer at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve! You will learn about: How this nature reserve was once a golf course and has since been stewarded into a productive and vibrant wetland and forest. Restoring a variety of ecosystem types including wetlands and Garry oak meadows Successfully controlling invasive species Propagating and growing native plants Protecting native plants from deer Reducing wildfire risk, including information on fire-resistant & drought-tolerant plants Enhancing wildlife habitat – birds, bats, frogs, beavers and beyond! Wildlife habitat supplies will be available for purchase by Coast Alive Stewardship Service Nesting boxes for local birds Bird baths and mini-ponds Wire cages to protect trees and shru

Floor hockey event at Fulford Hall.

This year’s Annual Photosynthesis Show will open in the ArtSpring Exhibit Rooms on August 26th, with the opening reception taking place Friday, August 28th from 5-7:30 pm. Wine and appetizers will be served with many thanks to our sponsors, Country Grocer and Thrifty Foods. The show runs until September 7th, and exhibit hours are from 10am to 4pm daily. Photographers are on duty during exhibit hours and can answer questions and discuss the artwork with visitors. This is the group’s 26th year and it is always a highly anticipated show of fine art photography created exclusively by Salt Spring photographers. New works will be featured by sixteen regular members plus seven guests. The group also sponsors a student each year. Tell your friends and neighbours. We can’t wait to see you there!

A 2-night, 3-day yoga and wellness retreat for all levels and backgrounds. The program includes asana classes, breathwork and meditation instruction, nature time, and lacto-vegetarian meals.

Showcase exhibition titled Seascape from Reality. Runs August 28 through September 20.

3-day movement retreat blending Axis Syllabus, Capoeira and Contact Improvisation with Nuria Latifa Bowart.

BCSPCA provides one-on-one dog sitting during Saturday Market hours. Cost is $20 per hour (direct donation to BCSPCA), with a limit of one hour per dog. Available Saturdays May 9 through September 5, 2026, 9am-3pm (last dog accepted at 2pm).

Local makers, farmers, bakers, and artists. The full Salt Spring summer crowd. Live music near the gazebo from 11.

Join ecologist Chris Drake of Coast Alive Stewardship Services this summer at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve! You will learn about: How this nature reserve was once a golf course and has since been stewarded into a productive and vibrant wetland and forest. Restoring a variety of ecosystem types including wetlands and Garry oak meadows Successfully controlling invasive species Propagating and growing native plants Protecting native plants from deer Reducing wildfire risk, including information on fire-resistant & drought-tolerant plants Enhancing wildlife habitat – birds, bats, frogs, beavers and beyond! Wildlife habitat supplies will be available for purchase by Coast Alive Stewardship Service Nesting boxes for local birds Bird baths and mini-ponds Wire cages to protect trees and shru

The 30th annual Salt Spring Island Toy Run fundraiser runs the last weekend of August at The Farmer's Institute orchard. Features motorcycles, games, food, live music and dancing, with proceeds supporting Santa's Workshop to help local families with children during the Christmas season.

Stephen Cornish has spent a career saving lives around the world: managing humanitarian responses from Chechnya to Sierra Leone, negotiating with warlords to gain access to vulnerable populations, and securing the release of abducted aid-workers. Most recently, Stephen has served as the General Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland, responsible for providing more than $350 million of humanitarian assistance annually. A decade ago, Stephen took a break from MSF to serve as CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation, where he helped guide one of Canada’s most influential environmental organizations through a period of growing urgency around climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability. Please join the Salt Spring Forum in warmly welcoming Stephen Cornish, a humanitarian and en

Stephen Cornish, retired General Director of MSF Switzerland and former CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation, discusses the humanitarian crisis globally and the critical role of private aid organizations.

Jazz, blues, folk, and original music performances by Sima Rehn with guests. Recurring Sunday afternoon series at Waterfront Country Cafe.

Join artists Margo and Dan Zak for an Artist Talk about Seascape from Reality, their collaborative showcase exhibition exploring the ocean landscape through ceramics and painting. Together, Margo and Dan will speak about the coastal environments that have shaped this new body of work, including Salt Spring Island, Vancouver Island, and Tofino. The talk will offer insight into their shared creative life, their individual approaches to material and form, and the ways this exhibition marks a departure from their regular practices. Through Dan’s expansive seascapes and Margo’s biomorphic ceramic vessels, Seascape from Reality reflects on the water’s edge as a place of observation, healing, experimentation, and renewal.

An opportunity to exchange food you grow or make with others — bring what you like, take what you like! Presented by the FLT FoodShare Program and the Salt Spring Island Farmers' Institute.

BCSPCA provides one-on-one dog sitting during Saturday Market hours. Cost is $20 per hour (direct donation to BCSPCA), with a limit of one hour per dog. Available Saturdays May 9 through September 5, 2026, 9am-3pm (last dog accepted at 2pm).

Local makers, farmers, bakers, and artists. The full Salt Spring summer crowd. Live music near the gazebo from 11.

Join ecologist Chris Drake of Coast Alive Stewardship Services this summer at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve! You will learn about: How this nature reserve was once a golf course and has since been stewarded into a productive and vibrant wetland and forest. Restoring a variety of ecosystem types including wetlands and Garry oak meadows Successfully controlling invasive species Propagating and growing native plants Protecting native plants from deer Reducing wildfire risk, including information on fire-resistant & drought-tolerant plants Enhancing wildlife habitat – birds, bats, frogs, beavers and beyond! Wildlife habitat supplies will be available for purchase by Coast Alive Stewardship Service Nesting boxes for local birds Bird baths and mini-ponds Wire cages to protect trees and shru

Regular meeting of the Electoral Areas Committee of the Capital Regional District. Open to the public.

A meditative sound bath and fundraiser for the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga. Facilitator Nancy Trueman leads a restorative evening of healing sound and stillness. By donation.

Fusion dance unconference featuring labs, classes, discussions, DJs and live music. Children 12 and under attend free.

Local makers, farmers, bakers, and artists. The full Salt Spring summer crowd. Live music near the gazebo from 11.

Join ecologist Chris Drake of Coast Alive Stewardship Services this summer at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve! You will learn about: How this nature reserve was once a golf course and has since been stewarded into a productive and vibrant wetland and forest. Restoring a variety of ecosystem types including wetlands and Garry oak meadows Successfully controlling invasive species Propagating and growing native plants Protecting native plants from deer Reducing wildfire risk, including information on fire-resistant & drought-tolerant plants Enhancing wildlife habitat – birds, bats, frogs, beavers and beyond! Wildlife habitat supplies will be available for purchase by Coast Alive Stewardship Service Nesting boxes for local birds Bird baths and mini-ponds Wire cages to protect trees and shru

A tango milonga event featuring DJ and instructor Semiral Tuncer. Includes a beginner/intermediate class from 2:45–3:45 pm ($15) followed by the milonga from 4–7 pm ($15), with a potluck afterward at a private residence on North End Rd.

An opportunity to exchange food you grow or make with others — bring what you like, take what you like! Presented by the FLT FoodShare Program and the Salt Spring Island Farmers' Institute.

A 2-night, 3-day yoga and wellness retreat at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga open to all levels. Includes yoga classes, breathwork, meditation, nature time, and lacto-vegetarian meals.

King, Cash, and Diamond Forever is a high-energy tribute show coming to ArtSpring Theatre this September, celebrating three legendary icons of music—Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Neil Diamond. Multi-award-winning performers Darren Lee and Jason Scott lead the experience, delivering authentic, crowd-pleasing performances that capture the spirit and sound of these timeless stars. Darren Lee first steps into the role of Johnny Cash, joined by Jennifer Rae as June Carter-Cash, recreating the warmth and chemistry of the iconic duo. He then transforms into Elvis Presley, bringing the charisma, voice, and stage presence of “The King” to life. Jason Scott rounds out the show with a powerful tribute to Neil Diamond, performing beloved hits that invite audiences to sing along and relive classic

Local makers, farmers, bakers, and artists. The full Salt Spring summer crowd. Live music near the gazebo from 11.

Join ecologist Chris Drake of Coast Alive Stewardship Services this summer at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve! You will learn about: How this nature reserve was once a golf course and has since been stewarded into a productive and vibrant wetland and forest. Restoring a variety of ecosystem types including wetlands and Garry oak meadows Successfully controlling invasive species Propagating and growing native plants Protecting native plants from deer Reducing wildfire risk, including information on fire-resistant & drought-tolerant plants Enhancing wildlife habitat – birds, bats, frogs, beavers and beyond! Wildlife habitat supplies will be available for purchase by Coast Alive Stewardship Service Nesting boxes for local birds Bird baths and mini-ponds Wire cages to protect trees and shru

A fundraiser by the SSI Farmland Trust sailing aboard BC's oldest tall ship, the Providence. Celebrate Salt Spring's orchard heritage with local cider, Gulf Island scenery, and stories while supporting the Food Share program's work rescuing and redistributing heritage fruit.

A fundraiser by the SSI Farmland Trust sailing aboard BC's oldest tall ship, the Providence. Celebrate Salt Spring's orchard heritage with local cider, Gulf Island scenery, and stories while supporting the Food Share program's work rescuing and redistributing heritage fruit.

1-day pre-jam intensive in Contact Improvisation with Nica Portavia, part of Jam Into the Fall series.

3-day Contact Improvisation jam featuring focus jams, classes and curated conversations.

Two of Canada’s finest—Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants—share the stage for a night of unforgettable acoustic magic. Shari Ulrich has long been considered a legend in Canadian Folk music and The Unfaithful Servants have been heralded as one of Canada’s finest acoustic groups. For this special evening, each artist will perform their own individual sets plus there will be various collaborations throughout the night, bringing these two musical worlds together in an exciting display of Canada’s finest, all on one stage. Shari Ulrich is a multiple Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter and a cherished voice in Canadian folk music for decades. Known for her beloved work as a solo artist and with groups such as The Hometown Band, Pied Pumkin, and collaborative projects with Barney Bentall,

Local makers, farmers, bakers, and artists. The full Salt Spring summer crowd. Live music near the gazebo from 11.

Join ecologist Chris Drake of Coast Alive Stewardship Services this summer at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve! You will learn about: How this nature reserve was once a golf course and has since been stewarded into a productive and vibrant wetland and forest. Restoring a variety of ecosystem types including wetlands and Garry oak meadows Successfully controlling invasive species Propagating and growing native plants Protecting native plants from deer Reducing wildfire risk, including information on fire-resistant & drought-tolerant plants Enhancing wildlife habitat – birds, bats, frogs, beavers and beyond! Wildlife habitat supplies will be available for purchase by Coast Alive Stewardship Service Nesting boxes for local birds Bird baths and mini-ponds Wire cages to protect trees and shru