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1 event,![Photo by Julius Drost [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/04/magic-magician-julius-drost-C8wlYF8ubBo-unsplash-scaled.jpg "magic magician julius-drost-C8wlYF8ubBo-unsplash") The Very Big Show: Magic + Comedy featuring Simon King and Wes Barker takes place at Florence Simmons Performance Hall on March 1 at 7 pm. |
1 event, Adults can drop in to the Charlottetown Library to paint, socialize, and hang out on March 2, 9, and 23 at 1 pm. |
1 event,![Photo by Dinh Pham [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/08/quilt-dinh-pham-dG35-kUxv34-unsplash-scaled.jpg "quilt dinh-pham-dG35-kUxv34-unsplash") Drop in anytime at the Charlottetown Learning Library on Tuesdays between 1–3 pm with supplies or a current project and join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and fibre and textile makers for some crafting and social time. |
2 events,![Photo by Rhondak [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/07/art-rhondak-native-florida-folk-artist-_Yc7OtfFn-0-unsplash-scaled.jpg "art rhondak-native-florida-folk-artist-_Yc7OtfFn-0-unsplash") Drop in to the Makerspace at the Charlottetown Library on March 4 and 18 from 5–7 pm for creative art time with the Creative PEI Artmobile. Make something new from the art supplies provided, or bring your own materials/work-in-progress project.  This Town Is Small presents an artist talk with JoAnna Howlett on March 4 from 5:30–7:30 pm. Howlett will speak about As Waves Break, their solo exhibition exploring superstition, fishing and sailing traditions, family legacy, and gendered labour. The talk will take place at This Town Is Small, located in The Arts Guild, and will… |
1 event, The spring art rotation at The Gallery – Coffee House & Bistro in Charlottetown features Quartette: Four Voices in Fibre, an exhibition of rug hooking works by New Brunswick artist Katherine DeVere-Pettigrew and Prince Edward Island artists Carol Gabanna, Carol Moffatt, and Darlene Rhodenizer. The exhibition runs from March 2 to May 31 at 82… |
3 events, Kids aged 6–12 can learn all about our oceans, the creatures who live there, and what we can do to protect them at the Charlottetown Library on March 6 at 10 am.  The next CreativePEI Art Night at The Guild will be a free book fair on March 6 from 5–7 pm. There will be tables full of free books to take home, refreshments, and creative activities facilitated by writer Todd MacLean. Participants are welcome to come anytime during the two hours. Each participant will receive four… |
2 events,![Photo by Aaron Burden [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/06/writing-aaron-burden-y02jEX_B0O0-unsplash-scaled.jpg "writing aaron-burden-y02jEX_B0O0-unsplash") The Queer Poetry Club meets on the first Saturday of each month from 2–4 pm at the PEERS Alliance office. The next meeting is March 7. The club offers members of the queer community an opportunity to write, read, and listen to poetry in a supportive environment. Snacks and materials are provided, and no poetry… |
3 events,![Photo by Elliot Sloman [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/06/mic-elliot-sloman-4TodkZIJkrY-unsplash-scaled.jpg "mic elliot-sloman-4TodkZIJkrY-unsplash") On March 8 from 1–4 pm, the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women and community volunteers invite everyone to join in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) in the Rotary Auditorium of the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. The closest entrance is through the back doors on Pownal Street. March 8 is a day to…  A casual, drop-in knitting club will be held every second Sunday between 1–3 pm at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown. The next sessions are March 8 and 22. Bring a work in progress and sit amongst the art. No supplies are provided and only water is allowed. Crocheters are also welcome. Info: confederationcentre.com/artgallery |
2 events,Adults can drop in to the Charlottetown Library to paint, socialize, and hang out on March 2, 9, and 23 at 1 pm. |
3 events,Drop in anytime at the Charlottetown Learning Library on Tuesdays between 1–3 pm with supplies or a current project and join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and fibre and textile makers for some crafting and social time. ![Photo by Sixteen Miles Out [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/07/write-writing-pen-sixteen-miles-out-0I75875sRVU-unsplash-scaled-e1722350738108.jpg "write writing pen sixteen-miles-out-0I75875sRVU-unsplash") The PEI Writers’ Guild is hosting a one-of-a-kind fundraising event on March 10 at 7 pm at The Arts Guild in Charlottetown. The evening will feature a pop-up cocktail bar sponsored by Red Island Cider, plus a first look at a silent auction designed especially for writers. Prizes include a felting workshop and lunch for… |
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5 events, Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm. ![Photo by Georgia De Lotz [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/09/dance-georgia-de-lotz-JsQ6K5CfJ7s-unsplash-scaled.jpg "dance georgia-de-lotz-JsQ6K5CfJ7s-unsplash") A part of the Polar Pride Fest. Info: theguildpei.com  A part of the Polar Pride Fest. Info: theguildpei.com |
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4 events, The Charlottetown Thrift Market will be held in the cruise ship building at the Charlottetown Seaport, 1 Weymouth St, every Sunday from 9 am–2 pm. Over 100 tables and booths will offer household products, baked goods, collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, jewelry, and more. Drop-in life drawing sessions with a nude model are held on Sundays from 2–4 pm at the Gertrude Cotton Art Centre. The next sessions are March 1, 15, and 29. All skill levels are welcome. Doors open at 1:30 pm, and participants are encouraged to arrive early for set-up. Participants must be 18+ or have…  The public is invited to join producer Louise Lalonde and director/producer Hélène Lebon at City Cinema in Charlottetown on March 15 at 2 pm for a free screening of À contre-mode and Femmes réparées, corps sur-mesure. Both documentaries feature PEI residents with unique stories to tell, and both are in French with English subtitles. After… |
2 events,![Photo by UK Black Tech [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/03/art-kids-science-uk-black-tech-Ib3ocAKccyI-unsplash-scaled.jpg "art kids science uk-black-tech-Ib3ocAKccyI-unsplash") Brilliant Labs will host a four-day camp March 16–20 at 10:30 am at the Charlottetown Library. Kids aged 9–12 will learn all about AI and robotics. Registration is required, as space is limited. |
2 events,Brilliant Labs will host a four-day camp March 16–20 at 10:30 am at the Charlottetown Library. Kids aged 9–12 will learn all about AI and robotics. Registration is required, as space is limited. |
2 events,Brilliant Labs will host a four-day camp March 16–20 at 10:30 am at the Charlottetown Library. Kids aged 9–12 will learn all about AI and robotics. Registration is required, as space is limited. |
3 events,Brilliant Labs will host a four-day camp March 16–20 at 10:30 am at the Charlottetown Library. Kids aged 9–12 will learn all about AI and robotics. Registration is required, as space is limited.  “Two Residencies in Norway,”an artist talk presented by This Town Is Small, will take place at The Arts Guild in Charlottetown on March 19 from 6–7:30 pm. PEI-based visual and craft artists Jane Whitten and Lisa Theriault will share insights from their recent residency experiences in Norway. Artist residencies offer time and space to develop… |
2 events,![Photo by Chris Lawton [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/08/festival-party-chris-lawton-vBA-JNHAraI-unsplash-scaled.jpg "festival party chris-lawton-vBA-JNHAraI-unsplash") The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) returns this March to celebrate and promote the French language and Francophone culture across Canada. Taking place from March 1–31, the 28th annual edition brings together Canadians, Acadians, Francophones, and Francophiles to honour the richness, diversity, and vitality of French-speaking communities from coast to coast. On PEI, the Francophone… |
2 events,Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm. |
2 events,The Charlottetown Thrift Market will be held in the cruise ship building at the Charlottetown Seaport, 1 Weymouth St, every Sunday from 9 am–2 pm. Over 100 tables and booths will offer household products, baked goods, collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, jewelry, and more. |
2 events, Queer community members and allies aged 19 and up can drop in for free improv games at the PEERS Alliance office, 250B Queen St, Charlottetown on March 23 from 7–8:30 pm. Beginners are welcome to this low pressure event aimed toward joy and silliness. For more info email queerimprovpei@gmail.com |
2 events,Drop in anytime at the Charlottetown Learning Library on Tuesdays between 1–3 pm with supplies or a current project and join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and fibre and textile makers for some crafting and social time. |
2 events,Kids aged 6–12 can join a creative after school club in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Each week offers a selection of crafts and activities. |
2 events,The PEI Modern Quilt Guild will meet on March 26 from 7–9 pm at the PEI Farm Centre. New members and visitors are welcome. This is a scent-free meeting. Info: peimqg@gmail.com |
6 events,Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm.  The Atlantic Entertainment Expo (AEX) returns to the PEI Convention Centre in Charlottetown on March 28 from 10 am–6 pm and March 29 from 12 noon–6 pm. The Expo is a celebration of pop culture and fandom, created to bring entertainment, creativity, and community together under one roof for Atlantic Canadians. The event highlights everything… The PEI Association for Community Living invites adults and youth with intellectual disabilities (and their caregivers) to Library for All, a monthly program at the Charlottetown Library. This month, participants will create arts and crafts using marshmallow peeps on March 28 at 11 am. |
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5 events,The Charlottetown Thrift Market will be held in the cruise ship building at the Charlottetown Seaport, 1 Weymouth St, every Sunday from 9 am–2 pm. Over 100 tables and booths will offer household products, baked goods, collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, jewelry, and more. ![Photo by Kai Oberhauser [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/07/art-kai-oberhauser-_Zu-9injbWc-unsplash-scaled.jpg "art kai-oberhauser-_Zu-9injbWc-unsplash") Confederation Centre Art Gallery is hosting free art and craft activities for the whole family. Explore current exhibitions at a leisurely pace and create fun and simple crafts to take home at Family Sunday on March 29 from 11 am–12 noon. Drop in for a bit or stay the full hour. All materials will be… The Atlantic Entertainment Expo (AEX) returns to the PEI Convention Centre in Charlottetown on March 28 from 10 am–6 pm and March 29 from 12 noon–6 pm. The Expo is a celebration of pop culture and fandom, created to bring entertainment, creativity, and community together under one roof for Atlantic Canadians. The event highlights everything… |
2 events,Drop in anytime at the Charlottetown Learning Library on Tuesdays between 1–3 pm with supplies or a current project and join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and fibre and textile makers for some crafting and social time. |
4 events,Kids aged 6–12 can join a creative after school club in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Each week offers a selection of crafts and activities.  Kids aged 10–14 can join for some live-action role playing, costume and prop making, and a whole lot of fun in the auditorium at the Charlottetown Library on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Register online. Drop in to the Makerspace at the Charlottetown Library on April 1 and 15 from 5–7 pm for creative art time with the Creative PEI Artmobile. Make something new from the art supplies provided, or bring your own materials/work-in-progress project. |
2 events,![Photo by Connor Olson [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/10/senior-connor-olson-R_jWv5XkjYo-unsplash-scaled.jpg "senior connor-olson-R_jWv5XkjYo-unsplash") Seniors Arts Activities take place at Confederation Centre of the Arts on select Thursdays from 10 am–12 noon. The next sessions are April 2 and May 7. Participants visit the Gallery for an introduction to current exhibitions followed by an art making activity in the Schurman Family Studio. Refreshments are provided. Info/register: 902-566-1267; confederationcentre.com |
4 events,Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm. ![Photo by Dragos Gontariu [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/01/dragos-gontariu-54VAb3f1z6w-unsplash.jpg "art dragos-gontariu-54VAb3f1z6w-unsplash") Kids of all ages can drop by the Summerside Library between 1–3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays to craft. On Saturdays, kids can learn all about chemistry, biology, engineering, and more with Brilliant Labs at 1 pm. |
![Photo by No Revisions [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/06/no-revisions-sAMmA7cUnWk-unsplash-scaled.jpg "pride no-revisions-sAMmA7cUnWk-unsplash")