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2SLGBTQ+ Tour of Family Bonds & Belonging

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Date: Sunday, July 28
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ralph and Rose Chiodo Gallery
Language: Presented in English
Cost: Included with Museum Admission

This half-hour long tour of Family Bonds and Belonging explores Canada’s history through the lens of 2SLGBTQ+ rights, experience and the evolving ideas about family that are reflected in policy, law and immigration. Open to members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, allies and everyone who is interested in re-discovering Family Bonds and Belonging.

Sea Beyond Binary Celebration

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Date: Sunday, July 21
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Hall
Language: Presented in English
Cost: Free (does not include admission to exhibitions)

In partnership with Pflag Halifax, the Museum is pleased to present this sea-sational kids and teens costume show and celebration for Halifax Pride Festival. Lead by host Elle Noir, the event includes costume show, face painting, beats by DJ Dentata and story time with Woozles.

Participants can bring their own ocean-themed costume or design one on site. MAC makeup artists will add some dazzle before you strut your stuff.

Reserve your seat to confirm your attendance:
https://seabeyondbinary.eventbrite.ca

Swing OUT! With DalKing’s Swing

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Date: Wednesday, July 24
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Mirella and Lino Saputo Hall
Language: Presented in English
Cost: FREE

In partnership with DalKing’s Swing Dance Society, this Halifax Pride Event is a chance for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ Community and Allies to learn and try swing dancing. No partner needed to participate, these lessons are geared towards those who have never social danced before. Come OUT to try something new and have fun!

Before the dance, Swing OUT! participants are invited to take part in a special tour that explores 2SLGBTQ+ themes in the exhibition Family Bonds & Belonging. Meet at the Ralph and Rose Chiodo Gallery at 5:45 p.m.

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