Date: Saturday, February 22 & Sunday, February 23
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Language: Presented in English and French
Cost: FREE Admission for teachers and immediate families. Bring your teacher ID card.
Attention teachers and educators! It’s a whole weekend just for you to explore the Museum and learn more about our curriculum-based education programs. Test out our programs first-hand and enter to win a prize. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served.
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Hall
Language: Presented in English
Cost: FREE. Registration is required: https://inconcert.eventbrite.ca
A concert for piano and voice presenting two extraordinary Canadian classical artists at the beginning of their musical careers. In this special opportunity to explore the diverse history of classical music, pianist Rashaan Rori Allwood and soprano Nadine Anyan will perform the works of Black classical composers from the 18th to the 21st century.
Space is limited. Registration is required:
https://inconcert.eventbrite.ca
Rashaan Rori Allwood and Nadine Anyan in Concert is presented by Joy Bullen Black History Month Music. Supported by TD Bank Group.
Date: Sunday, March 8
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Andrea & Charles Bronfman Theatre
Language: Presented in English
Cost: FREE. Registration is required:
https://mymotherandi.eventbrite.ca
This International Women’s Day, meet mothers and daughters from our Oral History collection, celebrate their unique bond and hear about the immigration experiences that shaped them. Join us for an evening of reflection and celebration through a special video screening and panel discussion with mothers and daughters from the Halifax community. A catered reception will follow.
Presented in collaboration with the Immigrant Migrant Women's Association of Halifax (IMWAH.)
Space is limited. Registration is required: https://mymotherandi.eventbrite.ca
Date: Last Sunday of the month from January - June
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Windsor Foundation Classroom
Language: Presented in English
Cost: Included with Museum Admission
Judaism has a rich tradition of art, craft and sacred objects. In this series, instructor Amy Rubin will explore the symbolism and technique of historic and contemporary works from Jewish traditions around the world, then guide participants in a related artistic exercise. Register for one, or all workshops in the series. Previous art experience not required.
Space is reserved for 15 participants per class. Reservation is required:
https://jewishculturalart.eventbrite.ca
January 26: Jewish Imagery and Symbols
Exercise: Drawing and mark-making
February 23: Jewish Household Objects
Exercise: Meaningful household treasure
March 29: Jewish Illuminated Objects
Exercise: Painting, drawing and Hebrew lettering
April 26: Jewish Embroidery and Textiles
Exercise: Challah cover
May 31: Jewish Paper Cutting
Exercise: Mizrah making
June 28: Portable Spirit
Exercise: Candle making
Date: Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Location: Museum-wide
Language: Presented in English and French
Cost: Included with Museum Admission
Bam! Pow! This year’s March Break at the Museum is a super-hero themed week of music, dance, eating, and activities. Drop in with the kids any day all week for hands-on learning and fun workshops featuring favourite comic book characters, and real life super heroes from our community. Each day is something different! Full schedule to come.
Monday - Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Ongoing craft activities
12:00 p.m.: Superhero Drawing Workshop
2:00 p.m.: Movement Workshop
3:00 p.m.: Food Workshop
All day: Screenings of NFB's short animation "Asthma Tech."
Friday
Feature film screenings. Film TBD.
Date: Monday, March 16 - Thursday, March 19
Time: Performances at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Location: Andrea & Charles Bronfman Theatre
Language: Presented in English
Cost: Included with Museum Admission
This March Break at the Museum, join Eastern Front Theatre for a family-friendly collection of radio plays and experience how the golden age of superheroes began. Come hear stories about Superman, Flash Gordon and more! Vintage commercial breaks and live sound effects provided by the actors add to the fun. Halifax actors Gord Gammie, Josh Macdonald, Michelle Piller, Steve Baker, Briony Merritt and Ryan Gallant, will bring these stories to life.
Schedule:
Monday, March 16: 11:00 and 1:00
Tuesday, March 17: 11:00 and 1:00
Wednesday, March 18: 11:00 and 1:00
Thursday, March 19: 11:00 and 1:00
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Hall
Language: Presented in English
Cost: FREE. Registration required.
Celebrating diversity at its best and funniest with a stellar line-up of hilarious comics. Featuring Salma Hindy, Joze Piranian, Yumi Nagashima and Ana-Marija Stojic. (Line-up subject to change.)
United Colours of Comedy is presented by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in partnership with Ha!ifax ComedyFest.
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: Reception at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:15 p.m.
Location: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Kenneth C. Rowe Hall
Language: Presented in English
Cost: $300/ticket or $2400/table of 8
The California Wine Dinner is the Museum’s annual signature fundraiser. It is an opportunity for guests to raise a glass to our shared heritage and reflect on the important role immigration continues to play in shaping our nation.
Learn more about the California Wine Dinner and purchase tickets >
