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2020 Call for Submissions

Be a Part of the 2020 Festival! Mayworks Halifax seeks proposals that will speak of the working class experience. This can be extremely varied and can be contemporary or historical. Both amateur and professional performers may apply. Submissions need not be directly focused on work, labour or unions. Mayworks   Halifax programs works of art that … Continued

Canadian Labour International Film Festival

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

Since 2009, CLIFF has been screening films about workers, the conditions under which they live and work, and related social justice issues, in over 130 locations across Canada. Admission: Pay What You Will - FREE popcorn! The Halifax screening will feature five international short films celebrating workers. The total run time of the event is … Continued

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JOB POSTING: Assistant Festival Director

Description Annual, part-time contract position. Varying work hours (see below). $16 per hour. Worker’s Compensation insurance provided. Begins February 1st, 2020. The Assistant Director is required to assist the Festival Director in the following duties: ● Reviewing project submissions and curating the festival program ● Communicating with artists, planning logistics and organizing festival events ● … Continued

AFX

We’re partnering with the Halifax Animation Festival (AFX) to bring you two exciting events! COVID UPDATE: All AFX events are presented online and are not impacted by the current provincial lock down. FULL DETAILS at www.anifx.ca DOWNLOAD OUR PROGRAM APP FOR ALL EVENT & TICKET UPDATES   This World's Not Done (films by Helen Hill) … Continued

JOURNEY TO THE ZONE

An online sci-fi musical adventure Written and directed by Peter Sarty COVID UPDATE: Journey to the Zone is presented online and is not impacted by the current provincial lock down. DOWNLOAD OUR PROGRAM APP FOR ALL EVENT & TICKET UPDATES   >>> TICKETS ON SALE NOW TICKET HOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO ACCESS THE … Continued

$12

ARCHIVES CONTINUUM

A digital storytelling project by Collective 2030 In collaboration with Restorying Climate Just Futures   ACCESS ARCHIVES CONTINUUM: http://archivescontinuum.onelouder.ca/ Explore each offering in the website's first layer to gain access to a hidden second layer hosting responses to the artists' works. COVID UPDATE: Archives Continuum is presented ONLINE and can be safely enjoyed from anywhere. … Continued

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CHANGE THE GAME: Space Cats Fight Fascism

The Seahorse Tavern 2037 Gottingen St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Space Cats Fight Fascism Game play level - Easy A rising wave of fascism is sweeping across the galaxy, threatening to throw the Interspecies Galactic Alliance under autocratic rule. To help grow its power, the regime known as The Rat Pack has convinced the powers that be that all cats must be tightly controlled... or … Continued

$60

TOIL HERE

The Khyber Centre for the Arts 1880 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Works From Rural Mi’kma’ki Presented in partnership with the Khyber Centre for the Arts DOWNLOAD OUR PROGRAM APP FOR ALL EVENT & TICKET UPDATES   TOIL HERE is a group exhibition and curatorial collaboration between the Mayworks Kjipuktuk/Halifax Festival and the Khyber Centre for the Arts. Featured in this exhibition are works by artists Alex … Continued

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POCKETS OF RESISTANCE

Wonder'neath 2482 Maynard St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

A feminist sewing workshop with Emily Comeau COVID UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to July 4th. DOWNLOAD OUR PROGRAM APP FOR ALL EVENT & TICKET UPDATES   >>> REGISTER NOW THIS EVENT IS FREE - BUT HAS LIMITED CAPACITY: ONLY 6 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION Tired of your clothes not having pockets? Let’s fix that! … Continued

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AQUAKULTRE: BGM LIVE

The Seahorse Tavern 2037 Gottingen St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Bleeding Gums Murphy: Live Album Concert >>> BUY TICKETS <<< Featuring Aquakultre & DJ Uncle Fester With orchestration by Erin Costelo Opening act featuring Kxng Wooz with Superfluid The legendary Halifax-based DJ Uncle Fester teams up with the renowned Halifax-based rapper/singer/song-writer and Polaris Prize-nominated artist Aquakultre. Together, they blend Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul and Rhythm and … Continued

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