rural islands
(gulf + discovery islands)

Harry Manx has been dubbed an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. His unique sound is bewitching and deliciously addictive to listen to.

Bringing together stellar singers and players who have straddled the worlds of folk, Celtic, blues, jazz, and classical music, this intimate and fun performance does not try to imitate the Fab Four, but rather seeks to present interpretations that are authentic to the musicians' voices.

Get ready for a wonderful day of local art, music, tea and cookies, and kids activities in an idyllic orchard setting.

Summer Festival has been an ongoing festival on the West Coast for some 20 years, generally running from July 1 to anywhere from one to three weeks. Stay tuned for more!

Ukulele players of all ages and abilities are invited to join our strum at the Community Hall!

“All of this world is a big act. So don’t be so serious. Just play the game.”

You are invited to a special event: Broadway Gold, the Salt Spring Singers’ 50th-anniversary concert.

The Makana Youth Choirs are the place to develop healthy singing habits, learn musical literacy skills, and put on a concert. All while having fun with your friends.

Sansei: The Storyteller examines one of Canada’s darkest moments. On December 7, 1941, an attack on Pearl Harbor triggered the internment and dispossession of tens of thousands of Japanese Canadians living along Canada’s west coast.

Paintings inspired by Pamela Thornley's life & travel throughout the beautiful Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island.

Join Joan Blackman, violin, Jane Hayes, piano, and VSO principal cello, Henry Shapard for a journey back to the first half of the twentieth century and three composers deeply affected by world wars.

Join us every Friday from 12-1 pm at the Pender Community Hall for free live music with local musicians!

Ptarmigan Arts is excited to host Pender favourites Peach & Quiet celebrating the release of their album "Beautiful Thing" at the Pender Community Hall!

The Beginner's Pottery class is a eight-week introduction to the world of handbuilding with clay taught by Ilse Phillips, an experienced ceramics artist and instructor. Clay is a very accessible and versatile medium, and the class is open to adults and youth aged 12+.

Learn the art of writing on eggs based on Ukrainian pysanka traditions; to create a personalized gift, for the therapeutic effects of creative expression, to celebrate the season.

Ilse's Glazing Workshop is back for another round! This workshop is for anyone who has taken one of Ilse's pottery courses and has some pieces they'd like to finish.