Opening Ceremony

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS

With Bill Lewis and the All Nations Drummers Presented in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries The Mayworks Halifax Festival opens with a ceremonial recognition of the Peace and Friendship Treaties that bind us together in the Atlantic region. We also recognize the land where we work, struggle and celebrate together in the spirit of those … Continued

Free

Honour Your Word

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS

A documentary film by Martha Stiegman Presented in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries Marylynn Poucachiche and Norman Matchewan faced tear gas and police batons when they joined their parents on the barricades to defend their traditional territory in the 1980s. Little did they realize they would be on the barricades over 20 years later, this … Continued

Free

Performing Arts Workers

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

A series of portraits by Zach Faye The first presentation of an ongoing photo series. The project documents the local arts community, celebrates the individual artists, and acknowledges the continuing contributions of invaluable arts workers. Visiting Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am to 4pm, or during evenings before and after showtime. Presented in the lobby gallery … Continued

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Recurring

Making Out With Marx: A Philosophile’s Orgy

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

Presented by DaPoPo Theatre If Karl were here today, he'd be celebrating May Day in true birthday fashion… that's right, in his birthday suit! To share in the soft, as well as the harder feelings we have for him, we invite you, Beloved Guest, to the boudoir as we approach this special day. We've lit … Continued

$15

May Day Rally & March

Grand Parade Downtown, Halifax, NS

Join the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council and our social movement allies to celebrate International Workers’ Day! May Day is the international day of the working class. It commemorates the Haymarket Massacre in 1886 and the struggle by the workers’ movement for the 8 hour day. A struggle that continues today, as more and more … Continued

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Precarious Creative Workers of the World: Little Red Songbook Launch

Songbook Launch, Singalong and Karaoke Party $5.00 includes a copy of the songbook ACT 1- PCWW band will acompany our re-written versions of classic IWW songs (Jeff Gay, Keith Adams, Catlin Smith, Christian Masotti and Ben Ross) ACT 2- Karaoke party with videos by conceptual karaoke artist Joseph Beuys II Men The Precarious Creative Workers … Continued

$5

Shout Out From the Inside: Life Story Monologues

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

Presented by the In My Own Voice Arts Association (iMOVe) A theatrical presentation of life story monologues created in collaboration with In My Own Voice (iMOVe) Arts Association, actor Jacob Sampson and former Halifax poet laureate El Jones. Through collaborative mentorship, inmates and former inmates will perform music, spoken word, personal monologues and theatre to … Continued

$20

Shout Out From the Inside: Life Story Monologues

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

Presented by the In My Own Voice Arts Association (iMOVe) A theatrical presentation of life story monologues created in collaboration with In My Own Voice (iMOVe) Arts Association, actor Jacob Sampson and former Halifax poet laureate El Jones. Through collaborative mentorship, inmates and former inmates will perform music, spoken word, personal monologues and theatre to … Continued

$20