What’s On: Six Things To Do in and Around Halifax This Week [Nov 11-17 Edition]
The weather out there might be pretty frightful, but that won’t stop Halifax from getting into the holiday cheer.
From a craft show and holiday market to a magical cirque performance extravaganza, there are a few options for transporting you into the glimmering world of festivities if you so desire.
If you’re not on board for that quite yet, you might find yourself drawn to an author talk or even a dance theatre performance that explores the hardships of long ago Mi’kma’ki winters.
Here’s our roundup of six things to do in and around Halifax this week:
winter moons
Winter Moons premieres at the Neptune Theatre this week and promises to be a poignant dance theatre production that incorporates legends and star stories with contemporary dance.
With direction and story from shalan joudry and choreography by Sarah Prosper, the piece follows the teachings of L'nu (Mi'kmaw) fire keepers as they carry an ember through the winter season — three moons of winter.
Winter Moons runs from Tues. Nov 12 to 24, with tickets starting at $35.
matty matheson live in halifax
See New York Times bestselling author, restauranteur and The Bear cast member Matty Matheson live in Halifax discussing his new book, Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches.
Matheson’s talk will be held Wed. Nov 13 at 7 pm at the Spatz Theatre. A few tickets remain at $74.75 so grab them now.
https://www.eastkind.ca/events/matty-matheson-live-in-halifax
reconciling history with jody wilson-raybould
Take some time out of your week to contemplate critical issues facing this region we call Canada by attending a talk with Jody Wilson-Rabould.
The former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, as well as national bestselling author, will be joining Cheryl Simon in conversation to discuss her latest book, Reconciling History: A Story of Canada.
This event will be held Thurs. Nov 14 at 7 pm at the Halifax Central Library’s Paul O’Regan Hall. Tickets are free but can be reserved through the Afterwords Literary Festival website.
https://www.eastkind.ca/events/reconciling-history-with-jody-wilson-raybould
cirque musica
Watch awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats, and talented musicians and singers in this year’s Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland. Back for its fifteenth anniversary, this performance blends circus artistry with new costumes, music and storylines to beckon audiences into the enchanting world of the holiday season.
Cirque Musica is on Fri. Nov 15 at 7:30 pm. You can catch the show at Scotiabank Centre where tickets start around $30-40.
craft nova scotia designer craft show
If you’re looking to get started on that holiday gift shopping or just want to explore the work of local crafters, come down to the Craft Nova Scotia Designer Craft Show, running from Fri. Nov 15- Sun. Nov 18.
You’ll be met with unique, handmade designs from makers across the region at Pier 22’s Pavilion. Admission is $5 on Friday and Saturday, and free on Sunday.
https://www.eastkind.ca/events/nqzjmwa16xzvnvjpiru71yp52ae9pp
agricola street holiday market
If you’re looking for another event to get you in the holiday spirit, venture out to the Agricola Street Holiday Market where you’ll find live music, a beer garden, mulled wine, food trucks, local artisans and family activities.
The market runs on Sun. Nov 17 from 12-5 pm on Agricola Street.
https://www.eastkind.ca/events/agricola-street-holiday-market
Lead Photo: Karly Barker