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The Sankofa teaches us that we must go back to recognize what was before us while moving forward in the future. As part of this looking back, a stellar roster of African Nova Scotian singer/songwriters will be paying tribute to the internationally known a capella group Four the Moment. Each of them will also showcase […]
Gain 100 pounds, then lose that 100 pounds in six months. Body shaming, self loathing, eating disorders, and parenting as an obese Dad are part of his fight on the journey to self love, body positivity, and becoming a superhero Dad. Credits: Written/ Performed by Taylor Olson Directed by Sansom Marchand Admission: $10 or $15 […]
I had a dream again the other night… Sex, love, and identity: the life of one trans woman. Created by Michelle Raine and Alexis Milligan It’s A Girl! is a 60min performance piece created to engage public conversations about trans identity, and to provide opportunities for discussions about the new language of gender identity emerging […]
Part visual art installation, part spoken word storytelling, The True Cost of Coal examines the cost of coal-powered electricity, while celebrating stories of struggle from communities in the Appalachian mountains. A collaboration between the Beehive Design Collective and hip hop duo Test Their Logik, this event features large scale murals and stinging rhymes that will […]
“…a bold mover!” (Lisa Traiger, Washington Post) Vincent E. Thomas/VTDance contemplates acts of humanity in the deeply moving, multi-layered work- iWitness. “I Pledge” explores simple truths in human behaviors and implied truths in human documents. “Render & Proceed” investigates the convolution of media and its impact on the human spirit. “Come Change” considers the past […]
Standing with Water is a tribute to two bodies of water on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean – the Songor Lagoon in Ada, Ghana, and the Shubenacadie River here in Nova Scotia. This suite of dance pieces brings the two bodies of water and the issues that surround them into dialogue, exploring questions of […]
This festival mic drop closes our 2018 program through a night of beats and rhymes that speak truth to capitalist power. Admission: Pay What You Can Test Their Logik Using hip-hop to inspire political action and to deliver potent messages of social and environmental justice, TEST THEIR LOGIK has developed a following amongst activists and […]
Mayworks Halifax presents a film screening curated by CANADIAN LABOUR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CLiFF takes place this November in locations across Canada. Selected international films celebrate workers from around the world and shed light on issues that affect us all. Admission by donation – PWYC! FREE Popcorn! ***FILM PROGRAM*** Total run time: 60 min WORK […]
May 20th & 21st | 7:30pm-9:00pm DaPoPo Theatre presents a staged reading of a new play by Thomas McKechnie. “So what do we do in divided, fearful times? What do we do with the howling, hopeless, yellow tinged guts in our frail little bodies?” Winnipeg, 1919. Massive unemployment and inflation. In the wake of the […]
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 – […]
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