Popular local author Kate Braid will read from her newest collection of essays, The Erotics of Cutting Grass: Recollections from a Well-Loved Life, her new memoir about some of the highlights (and lowlights) of aging. 1PM start.

Join in the May Day Celebration on May 1 at 4PM at Browning Field

Runs through June 1, 2025. A visual display of beautiful covers from books by local authors. Presented by the Pender Island Public Library in partnership with Ptarmigan Arts as part of the Tapestry of Words Festival.

Do not miss this special concert featuring legendary Canadian songstress Linda McRae and local artist Sarah Smith in concert together. Tickets available at Talisman Books. 7PM start. Sponsored by Ptarmigan Arts.

Cara Luft is a celebrated Juno award winning singer-songwriter-musician. She fearlessly bends genres and styles. Tickets available at Talisman Books. Doors open 6:30pm. Show at 7pm.

May 17 from 10-4 | May 18 from 11-3

Meet at 11am in the parking lot at Roesland. Finish up at the Museum. Pre-registration required. Limited to 25 participants. Email pendermuseum@shaw.ca or call Simone at 250-217-0823 to reserve a spot.
By donation. $10 suggested

Meet at 11am at the Cemetery Gate. Pre-registration required. Limited to 25 participants. Email pendermuseum@shaw.ca or call Simone at 250-217-0823 to reserve a spot.
By donation. $10 suggested

Jessica Sparvier-Wells, Cree flutist and composer, with Holly Battacharya, viola and Connor Chee, Piano. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Pender Island Concert Society. Tickets available at Talisman Books.

May 22-25, 2025