To Have a Face explores the tension between visibility and vulnerability. The face—our first site of encounter—acts as both a mask and a mirror, an invitation into the vastness […]
ArtSpring welcomes the 100+ Women Who Care, Salt Spring chapter, on Thursday, May 7th for its tri-annual meeting and vote. Member check-in is from 6:30pm-7pm, with three five-minute presentations drawn from the names of nominated local charities starting at 7pm in the theatre. Voting occurs immediately following and the majority winner is announced. The successful […]
Necklace made by Donald A. Stuart for Pauline Johnson; photograph by Andre Beneteau HOMAGE: 40 exquisite necklaces for 40 outstanding Canadian Women Homage is a unique, beautiful and powerful exhibition of 40 tailor-made and exquisite necklaces designed and created for 40 of Canada’s most iconic women. Through design and choice of material, each piece […]
Fridays, January 23-May 22 |The Makana Choirs are the place to develop healthy singing habits, learn musical literary skills, and put on a concert. All while having fun with friends! […]
Tower of Song: a creative tribute to Leonard Cohen, featuring Oliver Swain & Glenna Garramone, plus special guest Adrian Dolan. This is not your average cover band, but a creative tribute and a re-imagining of Leonard Cohen’s songs and poetry by 2 of BC’s celebrated singer-songwriters: 2x Western Canada Music Award Winner and Juno Nominee […]
From global leadership to local voices, a film and conversation on women, leadership, and public life. Join us for a screening of "Prime Minister," followed by a conversation with local leaders Laura Patrick, Gayle Baker, Sarah Riddell, and Terri O'Keefe. Ahead of this fall's local elections, they will share what it is like to lead […]
Join Donald A. Stuart and Susan Benson to hear the stories behind the Homage exhibition at this curator's talk. Homage is a unique, beautiful and powerful exhibition of 40 tailor-made and exquisite necklaces designed and created for 40 of Canada’s most iconic women. Through design and choice of material, each piece celebrates the achievements, talents, perseverance […]
The Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts (GISPA) proudly presents The Little Prince, Adapted from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novel. The Little Prince upholds GISPA’s signature fusion of music, dance, and theatre with a retelling of this childhood story of wonder and possibility, and the indictment of adult priorities that hasten the loss of that wonder. […]
In this panel discussion, four iconic Canadian women discuss their personal journeys to their positions as leaders in their chosen fields and reflect on how being a woman has helped or hindered their progressions. Moderated by Elizabeth May, this hopeful discussion prompts speakers on how they succeeded to where they are today, their visions and […]
In this panel discussion, five iconic Salt Spring women discuss their personal journeys to leadership in their chosen fields and reflect on how being a woman has helped or hindered their progressions. Speakers dive into how they succeeded to where they are today, their visions and hopes for the future, and their advice to women […]
Fri May 22, 7:00pm | Celebrate the joy of youth music making and come check out the Makana Choir’s Spring concert! As usual with a Makana concert, the choirs learn a variety of repertoire in different styles and languages and cultures. There are some pieces that are quite humorous and others that are thought provoking […]
Sat May 30, 10am | On May 30, the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal […]
Japanese Garden Society - Unveiling of the Memorial Story Interpretive Panels The Unveiling Celebration on May 31 marks the completion of the Japanese Canadian Memorial Project on Salt Spring Island. The event is to honour the pre-war Japanese Canadian families whose lives were disrupted by the 1942 uprooting. Through new interpretive panels and stories, the […]
Sweetgrass Arts and Music Society Presents: Indigenous Art Show at ArtSpring Join us at ArtSpring for a vibrant celebration of Indigenous creativity, culture, and community. This special exhibition brings together […]
Each of the grade 9-12 dancers will have an opportunity to shine brightly in this collection of new choreography from the studio at GISS Dance. This end-of-semester show will include a wide spectrum of emotional and artistic expression. The students study Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Hip Hop techniques to support their artistic endeavours. The performance […]
GISS Dance program presents A Community Dance Performance! We've invited our dance friends to climb up onto the stage with us! The show will include dance pieces from Jen Soo's Salt Spring Island Ballet competitive dance program, and will include soloists from her Studio North Dance Academy in Campbell River. Also included will be Sonia […]
June 6, 2026 - Community Potluck & Dance featuring Queer As Funk 7:00-10:00 | 7:00 - Appetizer Potluck | 8:00-10:00 - Dance | Entry By Donation Celebrate Pride 2026 with food, friends, and a night of unforgettable music! The evening begins with a potluck at 7pm, followed by two hours of dancing with the high-voltage […]
Some stories take a long time to return home. This year we are learning that the story of the No. 2 Construction Battalion is one of them. Authorized on July 5, 1916, the No. 2 Construction Battalion was the first and only all-Black battalion in Canadian military history. They served in France during the […]