Note: This calendar is not a reflection of our current availability for rentals. For our rental calendar, please see the calendar at the bottom of this page.

Black Feminism: Sistas of the Struggle

The Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

We marched, sang, protested and supported the feminist movement, we fought for maternity leave, employment equity, flex time, and society stands on our shoulders. A panel discussion examining the story of Black women who have led movements for social change during the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Although Black women have played an important role – […]

Free

Mi’kma’ki 2030: Hope and Fire

The Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

May 23rd to 25th | 8:00pm-9:00pm What are the possibilities for Mi’kma’ki? In this dynamic, multi-disciplinary installation-performance, indigenous and black artists dream, hope and create a different way forward for this land. The artists individually and collectively articulate their visions through a provocative sharing of film, visual art, music, word and dance. Hope and Fire […]

$15

Reel Justice

The Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Our short film program weaves through issues and narratives to present a cinematic collage you won’t find at the Cineplex. Program: Total run time: 90 mins | Followed by a brief Q&A Apaja’simk – The Return | Trevor Gould (2018) 11 minsGlooscap’s messenger Marten is sent back to the land of the People to find […]

PWYC

Meso América Resiste!

The Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Presented by the Beehive Design Collective Come see a mural-sized pen and ink masterpiece that took over nine years to create! The Beehive Design Collective works as word-to-image translators of complex global stories, shared with us through conversations with affected communities. MesoAmérica Resiste covers resistance to large-scale infrastructure development throughout Southern Mexico and Central America, […]

PWYC

A Timed Speed Read of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Trial Transcript with Additional Notes

The Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

May 29th to 31st | 7:30pm-9:00pm & June 1st | 2:00pm-3:30pm Presented by Surplus Production Unit In 1911, 146 people were killed in a fire at the factory of the Triangle Waist Company in New York. The highly contentious trial that followed  spurred the public to demand workplace safety reforms and became a touchstone for […]

$15

Hip Hop Vs. Capitalism Vol. 2

The Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Back for a second year in a row, Hip-hop Vs. Capitalism will be part of Mayworks’ festival mic-drop. Kicking off with a community cypher entitled “Hip-Hop vs. the System”, followed by a feature set by acclaimed anti-capitalist hip-hop veterans Test Their Logik. Hip-Hop Vs. The System | A Community Cypher Calling all rappers and emcees […]

PWYC

Dance to A New Dawn

The Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Night of June 1st to 2nd – midnight to dawn *Dry Event* | $5 - $20 sliding scale   5 Epic DJ’s will take us all on a journey through space, time, and sound as we celebrate revolutionary arts and culture and dance the night away as a community.  Complementing the music will be stunning […]

$5 – $20

2019 CLiFF Movie Night

The Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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 […]

All In: DJ Uncle Fester x Superfluid Collective + Friends

The Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

This two part show will blow your socks off! DJ Uncle Fester brings together some of Halifax’ hottest MCs and the amazing Superfluid Collective for a night of great performances and a live off-the-floor recording session of new music.

Recurring

Intersect

The Bus Stop Theatre 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

An intricate look at the nature of intersectionality and how we construct identity.

Note: This calendar is not a reflection of our current availability for rentals. For our rental calendar, please see the calendar at the bottom of this page.