6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Opening Ceremony April 27, 2016 | 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Opening Ceremony 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
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Honour Your Word April 27, 2016 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Honour Your Word 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
2016-04-28 Performing Arts Workers Performing Arts Workers April 28, 2016 | 11:00 am – May 12, 2016 | 4:00 pm Performing Arts Workers 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 Free
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Event Series Making Out With Marx: A Philosophile’s Orgy April 28, 2016 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Event Series Making Out With Marx: A Philosophile’s Orgy 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
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Event Series Making Out With Marx: A Philosophile’s Orgy April 29, 2016 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Event Series Making Out With Marx: A Philosophile’s Orgy 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
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Event Series Making Out With Marx: A Philosophile’s Orgy April 30, 2016 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Event Series Making Out With Marx: A Philosophile’s Orgy 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
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm May Day Rally & March May 1, 2016 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm May Day Rally & March 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 Free
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Precarious Creative Workers of the World: Little Red Songbook Launch May 1, 2016 | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm 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