June 2019
Black Mother
A transformative visual poem that immerses the viewer in filmmaker Khalik Allah’s childhood experience of Jamaica.
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North By Night Market
Kicking off the summer in Halifax's North End. Good eats, vintage finds, local artisans and a DJ dance party. Free admission.
Visit Website »Get Experienced, Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound
A night of classic soul covers, featuring tunes from Jimi Hendrix and Otis Redding.
Visit Website »Who I Want to Be
Two women move through unpredictable moments with sorrow, whimsy and hope. Written and performed by Colleen Naomi Hagen.
Visit Website »Dragon Boat Festival
The annual dragon boat races on Lake Banook, benefiting the Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund. Free to watch, plus there are fun activities.
Visit Website »Sharing Dance Day
Be part of the celebration! Learn and perform an original piece of choreography with Canada’s National Ballet School and Dance Nova Scotia.
Visit Website »Garrison Backlot Bash
The 5th annual Backlot Bash, featuring Broken Social Scene, with Dave Sampson and Natalie Lynn.
Visit Website »El Mar La Mar
A film that captures the harrowing, mythic experience of life at the US-Mexico border through pure cinema.
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Secret Dinner Canada – The Belafonte
The Halifax edition of the Secret Dinner "East Coast Tour"- bring your sense of adventure and curiosity, they'll handle the rest. Secret location TBA.
Visit Website »Fortunate Ones
Newfoundland’s Fortunate Ones for one night only, with Kim Harris.
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