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Overflowing Afterwork Yoga & Pub

Facilitated by Cassie Thornton Presented by the Art & Activism Collective at NSCAD in partnership with the Nova Scotia Nurses' Union In celebration of May Day, The Feminist Economics Department (The FED) will host happy hour for people who are finished with work. Our Happy Hour consists of a traditional overflow of beverages as well … Continued

Free

Re-imagining Motherhood

with The Halifax Motherhood Collective & The FED in partnership with the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union Caring labour -- for children, elders, families -- is commonly undervalued in comparison to paid work. Please join us for an alternative Mother's Day event that questions what "work" can be in a post-work society and offers space to … Continued

Free

Overflowing Afterwork Yoga & Pub

Facilitated by Cassie Thornton Presented by the Art & Activism Collective at NSCAD in partnership with the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union In celebration of May Day, The Feminist Economics Department (The FED) will host happy hour for people who are finished with work. Our Happy Hour consists of a traditional overflow of beverages as well … Continued

Free

Fugitives of the Creative Economy: The labour and resistance of young culture workers in precarious times

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS

Presented by the Radical Imagination Project In partnership with the Art & Activism Collective at NSCAD and the Khyber Centre for the Arts It’s no secret: work (and lack of work) in the cultural sector in Nova Scotia is tough, especially for young people. This roundtable discussion and workshop examines the deeper causes and diverse … Continued

Free

A Precarious Workers’ Soirée

Drinks, Food, Karaoke and Videos Hosted by the Radical Imagination Project CALLING ALL PRECARIOUS WORKERS! JOIN THE PARTY! Following the roundtable discussion Fugitives of the Creative Economy: The Labour and Resistance of Young Culture Workers in Precarious Times all precarious workers and those who love them are invited to share some cheer and hang out … Continued

Fortune and Men’s Eyes: a staged reading presented by Queer Acts

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

Presented Queer Acts How do we confront important but dated pieces from the queer theatre cannon? Queer Acts will host a staged reading of the classic play Fortune and Men's Eyes, debating its importance in the history of queer theatre, and asking the question: is this script still relevant? Written in 1967, Fortune and Men’s Eyes … Continued

$5

Reel Justice

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS

Presented in partnership with Dalhousie University, the Atlantic Filmmakers' Cooperative, Halifax Public Libraries and the Service Employees International Union Local 2 Our movie screens are colonized by Hollywood and its big business interests. Reel Justice responds with a collection of short films you won’t see at the multiplex. Local filmmakers celebrate our many and varied … Continued

Free

Call for Submissions

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 adress broad themes of social and environmental … Continued

Socialist Hip Hop – A Troublemaker’s Fundraiser

FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR the MAYWORKS HALIFAX festival!!! Join us for a night of Socialist Hip Hop music with Mohammad Ali. Where: Italian Cultural Centre — 2629 Agricola Street, Halifax When: Saturday October 29th from 7pm to 10pm (following the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council's Halifax Troublemakers Conference 2016) Cover Charge: $10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLB2Y7JAtPE  

$10

Canadian Labour International Film Festival

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

Mayworks Halifax in partnership with CLiFF and the Bus Stop Theatre Coop presents a series of 9 short films about work and those who do it. A Living Wage 2017 Mayworks Halifax Program Launch! This event will also serve as an announcement platform for the 2017 Mayworks Halifax Festival lineup! Join us to hear first … Continued