Halifax Events

ARTport conTEMPORARY
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Halifax Port Authority, will create a large-scale exhibit at Pier 22 this summer during cruise ship season. The exhibit will include work by over 40 artists, most with connections to Nova Scotia or NSCAD University, though there will be a bit of an international flavour.

Metro Square and Round Dance Association Summer Dances
Metro Square and Round Dance Association will hold Summer Dances on each Wednesday night from June 1st to August 31st, 7pm to 10pm each night with easy rounds and Mainstream dancing at Cole Harbor Place, Dartmouth. $10 per couple.

Tree's Company
"Come knock on our door...we'll be waiting for you." All the fun happens in cape Breton, so when this fun loving threesome decides to shack up things really start to get interesting. Mix in their friends and landlord Mr Girlie, and the summer gets really hot! A show not to be missed! For information and tickets call 420-1840.

The quilt of belonging
The Quilt of Belnging is a 120 foot-long tapestry, anational work of art made by cultual groups from across Canada. The project is unique in the extent of its inclusiveness. The rich, cultural legacies portrayed in the 263 blocks include all of Canda's First Peoples and every nation of the world since all are part of the Candian mosaic. Whether the cultural group in Canada is a large one suchas the Chinese or Italian, or tiny, consisting of only one or two individuals like San Marino, Vantu or Kiribati, all are included. Pier 21 is open 9:30 to 5:30 daily.

PEGGY! The Unauthorized Autobiography
Old Red Schoolhouse.
A live multimedia history of Peggy's Cove, 35 minute show. Call for showtimes, 902-823-2099.

Musique Royale
Looking forward to the 19th season, Musique Royale is a summertime celebration of Nova Scotia's musical heritage. A cross-provincial festival, Musique Royale brings performances of early and traditional music to settings of historic and cultural significance. For more information call 420-4085.

Shakespeare by the Sea
Enjoy a hot summer evening with the Bard in Halifax's beautiful Point Pleasant Park. This renowned outdoor theatre company offers you lively and highly original entertainment that all ages can enjoy.