Events
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Island Made Spring Market
Confederation Centre of the Arts 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaOver 60 local artisans will be at the Confederation Centre of the Arts lower concourse for a spring market featuring a curated selection of Island creators on May 2 from 10 am–3 pm. Money raised through raffle tickets and market entry (by donation) will be donated to PEI Cares to aid in their efforts in…
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PEI Fashion Weekend: Fashion City Day
Confederation Court Mall 134 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaCanadian designer Hilary MacMillan will headline this year’s PEI Fashion Weekend, bringing her bold vision, commitment to size diversity, and internationally recognized design excellence to PEI on May 1 and 2. As one of Canada’s most influential contemporary designers, MacMillan is known for her size-diverse, ethically made collections produced in Canada. Her work has been…
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Spring Community Clothing Exchange
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaA free, all-ages community clothing exchange will take place at the Charlottetown Library on May 2 from 11 am–3 pm. In collaboration with Wild Child, the event is all about sustainability, community, and giving clothes a second life. Shoppers can bring their gently-used clothing to swap, thrift their way through a selection of free clothing, and…
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PEI Asian Heritage Month Celebration Opening Ceremony
Family FriendlyUPEI Performing Arts Centre and Residence Charlottetown, PEEvery May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time when communities across the country come together to honor Asian cultures and contributions. This year, the fourth annual PEI Asian Heritage Month celebration will be held in both Charlottetown and Summerside, showcasing the unique charm and beauty of Asian culture. The Opening Ceremony will be…
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Got Blues Matinee
Trailside Music Hall 155 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaGot Blues, led by Chris Roumbanis with friends Mike Robicheau and Alan Dowling, hosts a weekly Saturday matinee from 2–4 pm, now at Trailside Music Hall. Each week, a special guest joins the first set, followed by an electric blues jam in the second. There is no cover charge; they pass the hat. The upcoming…
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Summerside Kitchen Party with Back in Tyme
Summerside Legion 340 Notre Dame St, Summerside, PE, CanadaA matinee kitchen party featuring classic country and old rock ‘n’ roll with Back in Tyme (Blair Coughlin, Peter Burke, George MacPhee, Bob Gagnon) is held at the Summerside Legion on Saturdays, May 2, 16, 23, and 30 from 2–5 pm. Admission is at the door.
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City Cinema: Maigret and the Dead Lover (Maigret et le mort amoureux)
City Cinema 64 King St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaMystery/Drama. PG. Dir: Pascal Bonitzer, France, 2026, 80 min. Denis Podalydès, Anne Alvaro, Manuel Guillot, Irène Jacob. In French with English subtitles. Following the breakout success of 2025 hit The Stolen Painting, acclaimed writer/director Pascal Bonitzer brings his unique perspective and panache to Simenon’s cherished Parisian detective - a French counterpart to Poirot - as…
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Trivia at Churchill Arms
Churchill Arms 75 Queen St, Charlottetown, PETrivia on Saturdays at 2 pm with Wade Babineau. Reserve by calling 902-367-3450.
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Lisa Carmody Doiron and Patrick Guindon Book Launch
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaBookmark is partnering with the Charlottetown Library for the launch of Lisa Carmody Doiron’s book Ahoy, Mate, Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy. The free event on May 2 at 2 pm will be held in the Children’s Room at the library and will include story time, an ocean-themed craft, and a book signing. Lisa will be…
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Queer Poetry Club
PEERS Aliance Inc 250B Queens St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe Queer Poetry Club meets on the first Saturday of each month from 2–4 pm at the PEERS Alliance office (520B Queen St, Charlottetown). The next meeting is May 2. 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…
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Dahlia Ave.
Park Royal United Church 11 Christie Dr, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaPark Royal United in Charlottetown presents a free community concert featuring the traditional ensemble Dahlia Ave. on May 2 at 6:30 pm. Hailing from New Brunswick, Dahlia Ave. is a four-piece group known for their spirited blend of Old Time, Celtic, and Acadian music. Their performances capture the heart of a classic East Coast kitchen…
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City Cinema: Maigret and the Dead Lover (Maigret et le mort amoureux)
City Cinema 64 King St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaMystery/Drama. PG. Dir: Pascal Bonitzer, France, 2026, 80 min. Denis Podalydès, Anne Alvaro, Manuel Guillot, Irène Jacob. In French with English subtitles. Following the breakout success of 2025 hit The Stolen Painting, acclaimed writer/director Pascal Bonitzer brings his unique perspective and panache to Simenon’s cherished Parisian detective - a French counterpart to Poirot - as…
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Music Bingo at The Factory
The Factory 189 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaMusic Bingo with Darcy Campbell on Saturdays at 7 pm.
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The Soosh
The Old Triangle 189 Great George St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaExperience the golden age of groove and relive the 70s with The Soosh at the Pourhouse, above the Old Triangle, on May 2 from 7–10 pm. The Soosh is a retro funk-disco band breathing new life into the golden era of groove — the 70s. Inspired by legends such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder,…
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Fascinating Ladies of Country
The Arts Guild 111 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaYoung at Heart Theatre, a charity theatre organization now in its 21st year of operation, will be touring a brand-new show this spring to venues across PEI, including The Guild on May 2 at 7:30 pm. Fascinating Ladies of Country is a celebratory musical revue featuring music from some of the most iconic and influential…
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Fascinating Ladies of Country
Beaconsfield Historic/Carriage House 2 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaYoung at Heart Theatre, a charity theatre organization now in its 21st year of operation, will be touring a brand-new show this spring to venues across PEI, including Beaconsfield Carriage House on May 2 at 7:30 pm. Fascinating Ladies of Country is a celebratory musical revue featuring music from some of the most iconic and…
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Kicking PancreAS™ Charlottetown
Family FriendlyReturning to PEI, Kicking PancreAS is a fun, inclusive 5k for all levels and abilities, taking place at Joseph A. Ghiz Memorial Park in Charlottetown on May 2, with a 7:30 pm start time. Check-in is set for 6:30 pm. Every step—and every dollar raised—supports pancreatic cancer awareness, patient support, healthcare education, and Canadian research,…
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Double Header: Dennis Ellsworth & Nathan Wiley
Trailside Music Hall 155 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaA double header featuring Dennis Ellsworth and Nathan Wiley, along with their full bands, takes place at Trailside on May 2 at 8 pm.
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ANCHOR Presents: The Sisters Album Release Show
The SportPage Club 236 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaANCHOR Fest, formerly known as The Charlottetown Film Festival, presents the Sisters’ Riot In The Palm Of My Hand album release show on May 2 at The Sportpage Club in Charlottetown. Sisters released the new LP on April 24, and the band is marking the occasion with a late-night show at 10 pm. Following their…
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Roving Picture Shows & Island Jazz Ciné-concert
Eptek Arts & Culture Centre 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside, PE, CanadaThis month, the ciné-concerts series Roving Picture Shows, held in partnership with Island Jazz, presents Underground at Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside on May 3 at 1 pm. Pianist Max Keenlyside will perform a live improvised score. Tickets can be purchased at linktr.ee/rovingpictureshows.


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