11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Drag Brunch Hosted by AnnaMonaPia

Arrive early to secure your spot and get ready for a unique dining experience with a twist! Enjoy a variety of lively performances and games by local drag queens and kings as you sip mimosas and indulge in tasty brunch dishes. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!

This week's cast includes AnnaMonaPia (host), starring: Heckella Jeckyll + Randi E Rogenous, featuring: Babia Majora.

Tickets: $11.98 including taxes and fees.

Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Game Night

Game night part 3 🧩 BYOBG (Bring Your Own Board Game!) or choose from a small selection that we’ll have on hand. If games aren’t your thing, come hang out anyway and make some new friends!

This event is to help build connections and community between people who continue to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID. For this event: please mask with an KN95 mask or better (free masks available at the event), rapid test the day of the event if possible, and stay home if feeling sick. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by adults.

Access notes available here: http://bit.ly/Mask4MaskHFX. Masking is required.

Location: Local Council of Women, 989 Young Avenue

7:30 p.m.

Handel’s Water Music & Samuel Mariño with Symphony Nova Scotia

Handel’s Water Music is one of the Baroque era’s smash hits – a festive, jolly masterpiece that’s been beloved by audiences ever since its royal riverboat premiere 300 years ago. Now, hear its bright, open-air sound and toe-tapping tunes – including its signature, sailor-inspired Alla Hornpipe – live with the Symphony and our very own Principal Baroque Leader Julia Wedman. And joining us for only his second Canadian performance, South American superstar gay male soprano Samuel Mariño delights with his unique vocal talent and dazzling stage presence.

Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.

Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue

7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Lezzie McGuire - A Disney Channel Original Burlesque Show

Hosts: Beef Pattie & Jade Bennett. DJ AmbieNsound?. Performers: Elle Lixir, Vanessa Buttercup, Lady Corbeau, Lady Lilith Jewel, AnnaMonaPia, MikeHunt, The Velvet Orchid, Scarlett Rose, Punishment, Lacia Majora & Beef Pattie. Kittens: Rue Phoria & Honey Beaver.

This is a DykeNightHalifax production however everyone is welcome to support the show/performers.

Tickets: $21.85. You can RSVP on Facebook.

Location: Seahorse Tavern, 2037 Gottingen Street

9:00 p.m.

Dartmouth Deities: The Return of the Drag Gods!

The ultimate drag showdown is back for its second edition! Join us for Dartmouth Deities 2024; where fierce Kings, Queens, and performers channel their inner gods in this Dartmouth-themed pageant spectacular! Taking inspiration from the streets, landmarks, and vibrant energy of Dartmouth; this year’s contestants will bring thier divine visions to life, competing for the crown, title and bragging rights of Dartmouth Deity!

Expect dazzling performances, larger-than-life personas, and a celebration of Dartmouth’s iconic culture like never before! Who will rise to the top and claim their place among the Dartmouth Pantheon? Who will take the title from our reigning Deity, Rhett Slutler? Join us for an unforgettable night of fierce competition, hosted by some of HRM’s finest drag talent!

Witness the power, the beauty, and the drama at Dartmouth Deities: 2024 Edition—where legends are born!

Tickets: Advance tickets are $15 (e-transfer to richardrockhardbookings@gmail.com with guest names) or $20 at the door. RSVP on Facebook. Location: StaggersPub, 29 Portland Street, Dartmouth

9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

G-Spott’s Two Year Anniversary ROAST

Come Celebrate G-Spott's 2 year Anniversary and prepare to laugh in an all out roast! Hosted by X And Elle Noir, they are joined by the lovely Steph Peaks, Adam Mint and the guest of honour themself G-Spott. And don't think the fun stops there, dazzling performances will be followed by the roast!

Tickets: $11.98 (including taxes and fees).

Location: Garrison Brewing Company, 1149 Marginal Road

9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

NightShade presents Medical Night

Scary, sexy or kinky it's your call what to wear but this night is going to be packed with evil doctors, naughty nurses, patients and coroners!

As for normal there is no enforced dress code but not putting any effort into your outfit at all will definitely make you stand out. If you don't have anything like this, think SHINY but even then you will be fine wearing what you are most comfortable in.

Tickets: $25 + tax in advance at nightshadehalifax.com or $32 + tax at the door. 19+

Location: The Atlantica Hotel Ballroom, 1980 Robie Street, Halifax

10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Disney Party

Don your favorite Disney attire and dance the night away with DJ Enzo! Mickey ears bounce joyfully as princess gowns swirl elegantly beneath the dazzling disco lights. DJ Enzo elevates the vibe with the latest hits, crafting an enchanting atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Stealing Sam

The Lunenburg Theatre Collective is bringing Stealing Sam, awarded best drama at the United Solo Theatre Festival (NYC 2014), to the BusStopTheatre for one show only.

Stealing Sam is a play about approaching “gay middle age” with as much dignity and humor as possible, in a culture of online dating and texting. Sam and Jimmy have been friends for more than twenty-five years, and they were supposed to be facing “gay middle age” together. When Sam dies, it’s up to Jimmy to plan their final picnic. Jimmy steals Sam’s cremated remains from the funeral home and tries to give his friend the send-off he deserves.

Tickets: $20 + fees and taxes.

Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Fall Fest Wrap-Up Hot Tub Party

Fall Fest 2024 is winding down so why not come have an early evening party with us at Night Spa to wrap things up! The hot tub will be set to high and the lounge set to chill as you kick back, relax and make some new friends.

Must be a full Night Spa member to attend; Click here to apply! (19+)

Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street, Halifax

7:30 p.m.

Handel’s Water Music & Samuel Mariño with Symphony Nova Scotia

Handel’s Water Music is one of the Baroque era’s smash hits – a festive, jolly masterpiece that’s been beloved by audiences ever since its royal riverboat premiere 300 years ago. Now, hear its bright, open-air sound and toe-tapping tunes – including its signature, sailor-inspired Alla Hornpipe – live with the Symphony and our very own Principal Baroque Leader Julia Wedman. And joining us for only his second Canadian performance, South American superstar gay male soprano Samuel Mariño delights with his unique vocal talent and dazzling stage presence.

Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.

Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue

8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wicked: The Drag Show

Prepare for a night of enchanting performances at Stardust’s WICKED: The Drag Show! Hosted by the fabulous duo BunniLapin and KristiDavidson, with performances by JoMama?. An unforgettable evening of drag, glam, and wickedly good fun!

Tickets: $10/person (+ fees and taxes). Book your group as one ticket to ensure you get the appropriate table!

Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Got Blood to Give: Anti-Black Homophobia in Blood Donation - Book Launch and Conversation

Through storytelling, theorizing and discourse analysis, this book investigates how anti-Black homophobic nation-building policies became enshrined in blood donation. Join author OmiSooreDryden for this discussion.

This is a hybrid event: in-person at Venus Envy and online via Zoom. Registration closes 3 hours before the event.

Masks are required for in-person event. Register for in person or Zoom.

Location: VenusEnvy, 1727 Barrington Street

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Queer Newcomer & Immigrant Program

If you are a queer newcomer looking for a safe space to build connections with fellow queer newcomers and find a sense of belonging in Halifax's 2SLGBTQIA+ community, this program is for you! Whether you are out and proud or questioning, a newcomer or a longtime resident of Canada, you are welcome to attend.

The program consists of fun activities such as conversation groups, experience-sharing sessions, arts and crafts, and much more. Light refreshments will be provided. More info online.

Location: RBC Room | Floor 3, Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

3 Queers & an Ally

Can't decide whether to watch stand-up or improv? This event has both! Three queer comedians and one-queer positive comedian will tell jokes that serve as inspiration for improvised theatre. Come join us for a night of laughs in a safe and welcoming space!

Tickets: $12.

Location: Good Robot, 2736 Robie Street

7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Super Gay Slumber Party

A Bears, Leather & Friends (BLF) event - A PJ party in your sexiest sleepwear. Bring a blanket. Bring a teddy bear. Pillow fights. Spin the bottle.

Social from 7 to 11 with DJ Raf. The Slumber Party starts at 11 and goes until 3:30 a.m. with DJ Jules Worth.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

NovemFur! ~ 19+ Furry & Pup Dance Party

An all-new event!!

Calling all furries, pups, fellow weirdos, and party animals! Come enjoy a night where you can hang with likeminded people, and wear whatever makes your fuzzy heart happiest! 🐾🐾🐾 19+ 🐶🦊🐱 Low lights. Low music. High spirits. High tails. 🎉🎧🎶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍻🍹🍺🔥

Tickets: $25 + fees and taxes (with option to donate additional funds to help others attend). Get yours before they're gone!

Location: A private ballroom with balcony at the Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake hotel (250 St Margarets Bay Rd)

More info: The dirty details ;3

8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Neon 90s

Buckle up for a night to remember at Rumours where the Haus of Towers is throwing the wildest NEON 90s party this side of the millennium. Lip-syncing to every cheesy 90's hit you secretly love, with special guests joining in on the madness!

Wear your favourite neon attire and join us for an incredible night! Hosted by JocelynTowers, SaraTonin & AnitaP.

Cost: $15 presale (e-transfer to thehausoftowers@gmail.com) or $20 at the door. RSVP on Facebook.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Pop Girlies 2

Get ready for a night of non-stop music, fierce performances, and party classics at Pop Girlies 2 — the ultimate drag and dance party. We’re bringing you the best pop hits, from today’s chart-topping divas like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Dua Lipa, to the timeless anthems from the legends like Madonna, Whitney, and Mariah. Ft. Fawn Big Canoe, KittyPop?, ZaraMatrix, Astaria, Racheal Lush, HeckellaJeckyll, BunniLapin, X and MyaFoxx.

Dress Code: Pop diva chic. Think bold, stylish, and a little extra.

Tickets: General admission is $14 + fees and taxes. At the door: $20.

Location: Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street

10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Rush - A Leather & Harness Event

Step into the underground, where the air is thick with desire and the night pulses with electric energy. RUSH at Rumours Cabaret is your invitation to embrace your boldest, most daring self in a space that celebrates freedom, sensuality, and raw expression. Let the music take control as DJ’s : Disrespects, Khris O’Neil, and our special guest, Jules Worth unleash a provocative mix of house, techno, and bass-heavy rhythms that will have your sweaty bodies moving all night long. Whether you gear up in leather, neoprene, or harnesses, this night is about surrendering to the rhythm and the release.

The dance floor is your playground—dominate it, submit to it, or explore the power dynamics in between. Indulge in an evening where the boundary-pushing meets the unforgettable, and let the RUSH electrify every sense. This isn’t just a night out; it’s an experience, one that will have you craving more the moment it’s over. Dress to provoke. Dance to seduce. Rumours Cabaret is where your most daring fantasies come alive. Don’t forget your VCR and leather cleaner.

Tickets: $15 in advance (+ fees and taxes) or $20 at the door.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

War is a Drag

Discover the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ (Queer) Canadians during the First World War with Queer historian, Sarah Worthman. While writing a book on the subject, Sarah has unearthed never-before-seen stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ lives, love, and art during the war.

Cost: Free. More info online.

Location: Lindsay Children's Room | Floor 2, Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road

4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Club Queirdo: Make the Yuletide Gay by Cole Harbour Public Library

Get ready for the holiday season in rainbow style! We’re making queer tree ornaments and having a festive feast catered by Hardisty! Plus there will be a prize for the Queerest Holiday Sweater.

Club Queirdo is Cole Harbour’s Interschool GSA, so it is the perfect way to meet other queer teens (although all are welcome as long as they’re allies)!

Join us the first Thursday of each month for a different activity.

Cole Harbour Public Library, no registration, open to students in grades 7-12

Info online.

7:30 p.m.

Movie Night @ Rumours - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Come and join us for a delightful movie night on December 5th at 7:30 PM, featuring a beloved classic. Invite your friends and family for an enjoyable and laid-back evening and delightful drinks. $3 unlimited popcorn. RSVP on Facebook.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Unwrapped Potluck & Craft Workshop

Join us from 12pm - 2pm as we gather together as a community. Page1Theatre will be providing some light snacks while folks are encouraged to bring their own. You can offer to share but this is not mandatory.

Lots of craft supplies will be available for those who wish to craft an ornament or write a message that will be added to our paper tree. The tree will be on display during our performance in the evening.

See the WayvesMagazine article for much more information.

Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

7:00 p.m.

Unwrapped - A Queer Holiday Concert

Join Page1Theatre for Unwrapped, an evening of live music provided in partnership by the HalifaxQueerEnsemble, and community celebration. Featuring local Queer musicians, the concert will include some traditional music while also highlighting the diversity of our community. From solos, duets, and the entire cast, there will be a variety of performances throughout the evening.

😷 Masks for this event are mandatory.

Tickets: Tiered pricing starting at $17 + fees and taxes. A virtual attendance option is also available for $7.

Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

8:30 p.m. to midnight

Dyke The Halls

A Sapphic Showcase of Holligay Burlesque with some local favourites followed by music by Jewelz to dance the night away.

Cast : Lumen Lux, Jade Bennett , Persephone Jade , Rosie Blooms, PenDragon?, Poison Berry, Lulu LeBomb?, Galaxy, Jewelz, Proshenna Rett.

The show is giving back - accepting donations for families in need (e.g., hats, gloves, non perishable items).

Tickets: Tiered pricing starting at $11.98.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street.

11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All-Ages Drag Brunch, Hosted by AnnaMonaPia

Arrive early to secure your spot and get ready for a unique dining experience with a twist! Enjoy a variety of lively performances and games by local drag queens and kings as you sip mimosas and indulge in tasty brunch dishes. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!

This week's cast includes AnnaMonaPia (host), starring: ElleNoir and DevaStation, featuring: QuiteFrank?.

Tickets: $11.98 including taxes and fees.

Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Queer Art Market

This event is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the vibrant spirit of our community. Whether you specialize in painting, sculpture, digital art, or any other form of artistic expression, we welcome your unique contributions.

RSVP (and find out more about participating) on Facebook.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Revolution Will Be Well Fed

Join queer author Corrie Locke-Hardy of THE REVOLUTION WILL BE WELL FED and make your own herbal tea blend! Learn more about the book itself, what tasty herbs make the best tea, and create your own blends to try & take some home for your own home. The Revolution Will Be Well Fed features recipes for snacking on while community organizing, as well as essays and history exploring the connections between food, community, and social movements. Readers can carry on the message of valuing community over capitalism through acts, both big and small, that prioritize inclusivity for every member of society. : Corrie is a small business owner, indie bookseller at High Five Books in western Massachusetts, and just launched her first cookbook, The Revolution Will Be Well Fed: Recipes for Creating Community. This cookbook is a combination of their lifelong passions for education, activism, and yummy treats!

Masks are required. Register online.

Location: VenusEnvy, 1727 Barrington Street

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

HalifaxPride Community Consultation - Artist Recruitment and Programming

Halifax Pride is introducing a new community feedback program in 2024/25, replacing the planning committees hosted in previous years. These meetings, open to the public, will each focus on a core aspect of the festival and its planning process.

Each 60-90 minute session, hosted via Zoom, will give community members the opportunity to learn about current operations and processes, and give direct feedback on areas of improvement or change. The sessions will be facilitated by both a staff member and board member, and conversation will be generally guided by standard questions developed by our team in advance.

All feedback gathered will be reviewed and considered by staff in their operational work throughout the year. Attendees will also be able to complete a post-sessions survey to provide further thoughts and feedback.

Register to participate in the Zoom discussion.

8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

LEGENDS LIVE (Holidays Edition)

ShaylaShenanigans combines comedy and a roster of characters to entertain.

Tickets: $16.50 online. Doors open at 8, show starts at 8:30.

Location: Pink Piano Cafe, 585 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville

9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The NightRave Before Christmas

Just because Halloween is over, doesn't mean the spooky has to end. Dress up or dress down, whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Everybody make a scene!

Hosted by DJ iinchworm - bass music dj, queer & neurospicy.

Tickets: Limited $10 Early Bird tickets available, $15 advanced, and $20 at the door. RSVP on Facebook.

Location: Gus' Pub, 2605 Agricola Street

11:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

La Fiesta Latina

Featuring DJ Junior and NeonBleu?! We’ll have special drinks from Jose Cuervo and Sol! Prepare for an unforgettable night filled with vibrant music, dazzling lights, and the finest Latin beats to keep you dancing all night long. This celebration is open to everyone, so don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy exclusive drink specials and mingle with a lively crowd. Gather your friends and get ready for a night brimming with energy, fun, and joy.

Cover: $8.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Oxford Brunch Babes : Holiday Edition

Come see BrookeRivers, TrinityFoxx and their guests ElleNoir & IzzyLimpwrist twirl and make you laugh while you have great food and drinks from the Oxford Taproom/West Ender Coffee's!

Tickets: $10.00 plus fees, food and beverages not included.

This event will take place upstairs. Unfortunately, this space is not accessible for those with reduced mobility.

Location: Oxford Taproom, 6418 Quinpool Road

8:00 p.m. to Midnight

Video Dance Party

Presented by DaiseyM with videos from the '70s to present day. No cover. All welcome, 19+.

Location: Freemans Little New York, 3671 Dutch Village Road

1:00 p.m.

Drag Brunch Ceilidh - Holiday Edition

A classic (PG-13) drag brunch, celebrating the season! Join AnnaMonaPia and her friends as they celebrate the holidays.

Tickets: $20.50, available online. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are general admission and first come first serve. (email anna.monapia@outlook.com for specific seating requests)

Location: Old Triangle, 5136 Prince Street

6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

RumoursHFX Christmas Event

Rumours will welcome patrons on Christmas Day at 6pm. The evening features special drink offers and entertainment by DJ Dru from 9pm to 1am. RSVP on Facebook.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

9:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Bear Bar @ Rumours

Rumour has it that we’re taking over a gay bar and turning it into a BearBall! Join us on Saturday, December 28th as we fill the bar with beards, bellies, and booties for a steamy soirée at Rumours Cabaret. Leather, fetish wear, jock straps, pup gear, and sexy undies are encouraged. As long as your front bits are covered, you can wear whatever you’d like!

Cost: $10 cover at the door (no advance tickets). We recommend arriving early to ensure you get in as we expect a capacity crowd. It may be cold out, so come turn up the heat with us! RSVP on Facebook.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

HalifaxPride Community Consultation - Volunteer Program

Halifax Pride is introducing a new community feedback program in 2024/25, replacing the planning committees hosted in previous years. These meetings, open to the public, will each focus on a core aspect of the festival and its planning process.

Each 60-90 minute session, hosted via Zoom, will give community members the opportunity to learn about current operations and processes, and give direct feedback on areas of improvement or change. The sessions will be facilitated by both a staff member and board member, and conversation will be generally guided by standard questions developed by our team in advance.

All feedback gathered will be reviewed and considered by staff in their operational work throughout the year. Attendees will also be able to complete a post-sessions survey to provide further thoughts and feedback.

Register to participate in the Zoom discussion.

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

OutFest's Launch

This event will be both in-person + streamed. Page1Theatre will be announcing all of the different performances, partnerships, and events happening at OutFest 2025, our TENTH festival! Following the launch, Early Bird tickets will be on sale until March.

Some of the artists may be in attendance to tell you about their show, while others may submit a video, introducing themselves to the community.

There will be snacks, beverages, and an opportunity to chat with some of the folks involved.

🧏 🦻 ASL provided.

Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

HalifaxPride Community Consultation - TBA

Halifax Pride is introducing a new community feedback program in 2024/25, replacing the planning committees hosted in previous years. These meetings, open to the public, will each focus on a core aspect of the festival and its planning process.

Each 60-90 minute session, hosted via Zoom, will give community members the opportunity to learn about current operations and processes, and give direct feedback on areas of improvement or change. The sessions will be facilitated by both a staff member and board member, and conversation will be generally guided by standard questions developed by our team in advance.

All feedback gathered will be reviewed and considered by staff in their operational work throughout the year. Attendees will also be able to complete a post-sessions survey to provide further thoughts and feedback.

Register to participate in the Zoom discussion.

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🥌 Bluenose Bonspiel

LooseEndsCurling's annual bonspiel. More details online. Registration opens November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm ADT

Location: Mayflower Curling Club, 3000 Monaghan Drive

TBA

🥌 Bluenose Bonspiel

LooseEndsCurling's annual bonspiel. More details online. Registration opens November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm ADT

Location: Mayflower Curling Club, 3000 Monaghan Drive

TBA

🥌 Bluenose Bonspiel

LooseEndsCurling's annual bonspiel. More details online. Registration opens November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm ADT

Location: Mayflower Curling Club, 3000 Monaghan Drive

TBA

🥌 Bluenose Bonspiel

LooseEndsCurling's annual bonspiel. More details online. Registration opens November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm ADT

Location: Mayflower Curling Club, 3000 Monaghan Drive

7:30 p.m.

Crypthand

Crypthand is a new Canadian play that imagines the early life of Anne Lister, a 19th-century diarist, businesswoman and queer icon in Halifax (UK). This theatrical comedy tells the story of Anne’s first relationship with her school roommate Eliza Raine and the lengths they go to keep their love secret. In their attic bedroom, they invent a unique code that allows them to express their affections without being found out, but what happens when the code is discovered?

Developed by local theatre company at the 2019 PARC Retreat, Crypthand won the Best Original Script award at the 2019 Halifax Fringe Festival. In 2022 Gale Force Theatre mounted a full production of Crypthand at the Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax, NS where it won Outstanding Emerging Production at the Theatre Nova Scotia Merritt Awards. The following summer it received its second professional production as a part of The Ship’s Theatre Company’s season in Parrsboro, NS. Lily Falk’s Crypthand is the winner of the Playwright Guild of Canada’s RBC Emerging Playwright Award of 2022. This project was supported by Arts Nova Scotia and the Canada Council for the Arts. Originally created with for a small cast, Neptune YPCo will be working with the playwright, Lily Falk to develop this show into a full ensemble play feature local youth.

Tickets: Start at $28 up to $35 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Crypthand

Crypthand is a new Canadian play that imagines the early life of Anne Lister, a 19th-century diarist, businesswoman and queer icon in Halifax (UK). This theatrical comedy tells the story of Anne’s first relationship with her school roommate Eliza Raine and the lengths they go to keep their love secret. In their attic bedroom, they invent a unique code that allows them to express their affections without being found out, but what happens when the code is discovered?

Developed by local theatre company at the 2019 PARC Retreat, Crypthand won the Best Original Script award at the 2019 Halifax Fringe Festival. In 2022 Gale Force Theatre mounted a full production of Crypthand at the Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax, NS where it won Outstanding Emerging Production at the Theatre Nova Scotia Merritt Awards. The following summer it received its second professional production as a part of The Ship’s Theatre Company’s season in Parrsboro, NS. Lily Falk’s Crypthand is the winner of the Playwright Guild of Canada’s RBC Emerging Playwright Award of 2022. This project was supported by Arts Nova Scotia and the Canada Council for the Arts. Originally created with for a small cast, Neptune YPCo will be working with the playwright, Lily Falk to develop this show into a full ensemble play feature local youth.

Tickets: Start at $28 up to $35 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Crypthand

Crypthand is a new Canadian play that imagines the early life of Anne Lister, a 19th-century diarist, businesswoman and queer icon in Halifax (UK). This theatrical comedy tells the story of Anne’s first relationship with her school roommate Eliza Raine and the lengths they go to keep their love secret. In their attic bedroom, they invent a unique code that allows them to express their affections without being found out, but what happens when the code is discovered?

Developed by local theatre company at the 2019 PARC Retreat, Crypthand won the Best Original Script award at the 2019 Halifax Fringe Festival. In 2022 Gale Force Theatre mounted a full production of Crypthand at the Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax, NS where it won Outstanding Emerging Production at the Theatre Nova Scotia Merritt Awards. The following summer it received its second professional production as a part of The Ship’s Theatre Company’s season in Parrsboro, NS. Lily Falk’s Crypthand is the winner of the Playwright Guild of Canada’s RBC Emerging Playwright Award of 2022. This project was supported by Arts Nova Scotia and the Canada Council for the Arts. Originally created with for a small cast, Neptune YPCo will be working with the playwright, Lily Falk to develop this show into a full ensemble play feature local youth.

Tickets: Start at $28 up to $35 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

2:00 p.m.

Crypthand

Crypthand is a new Canadian play that imagines the early life of Anne Lister, a 19th-century diarist, businesswoman and queer icon in Halifax (UK). This theatrical comedy tells the story of Anne’s first relationship with her school roommate Eliza Raine and the lengths they go to keep their love secret. In their attic bedroom, they invent a unique code that allows them to express their affections without being found out, but what happens when the code is discovered?

Developed by local theatre company at the 2019 PARC Retreat, Crypthand won the Best Original Script award at the 2019 Halifax Fringe Festival. In 2022 Gale Force Theatre mounted a full production of Crypthand at the Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax, NS where it won Outstanding Emerging Production at the Theatre Nova Scotia Merritt Awards. The following summer it received its second professional production as a part of The Ship’s Theatre Company’s season in Parrsboro, NS. Lily Falk’s Crypthand is the winner of the Playwright Guild of Canada’s RBC Emerging Playwright Award of 2022. This project was supported by Arts Nova Scotia and the Canada Council for the Arts. Originally created with for a small cast, Neptune YPCo will be working with the playwright, Lily Falk to develop this show into a full ensemble play feature local youth.

Tickets: Start at $28 up to $35 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Crypthand

Crypthand is a new Canadian play that imagines the early life of Anne Lister, a 19th-century diarist, businesswoman and queer icon in Halifax (UK). This theatrical comedy tells the story of Anne’s first relationship with her school roommate Eliza Raine and the lengths they go to keep their love secret. In their attic bedroom, they invent a unique code that allows them to express their affections without being found out, but what happens when the code is discovered?

Developed by local theatre company at the 2019 PARC Retreat, Crypthand won the Best Original Script award at the 2019 Halifax Fringe Festival. In 2022 Gale Force Theatre mounted a full production of Crypthand at the Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax, NS where it won Outstanding Emerging Production at the Theatre Nova Scotia Merritt Awards. The following summer it received its second professional production as a part of The Ship’s Theatre Company’s season in Parrsboro, NS. Lily Falk’s Crypthand is the winner of the Playwright Guild of Canada’s RBC Emerging Playwright Award of 2022. This project was supported by Arts Nova Scotia and the Canada Council for the Arts. Originally created with for a small cast, Neptune YPCo will be working with the playwright, Lily Falk to develop this show into a full ensemble play feature local youth.

Tickets: Start at $28 up to $35 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

2:00 p.m.

Crypthand

Crypthand is a new Canadian play that imagines the early life of Anne Lister, a 19th-century diarist, businesswoman and queer icon in Halifax (UK). This theatrical comedy tells the story of Anne’s first relationship with her school roommate Eliza Raine and the lengths they go to keep their love secret. In their attic bedroom, they invent a unique code that allows them to express their affections without being found out, but what happens when the code is discovered?

Developed by local theatre company at the 2019 PARC Retreat, Crypthand won the Best Original Script award at the 2019 Halifax Fringe Festival. In 2022 Gale Force Theatre mounted a full production of Crypthand at the Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax, NS where it won Outstanding Emerging Production at the Theatre Nova Scotia Merritt Awards. The following summer it received its second professional production as a part of The Ship’s Theatre Company’s season in Parrsboro, NS. Lily Falk’s Crypthand is the winner of the Playwright Guild of Canada’s RBC Emerging Playwright Award of 2022. This project was supported by Arts Nova Scotia and the Canada Council for the Arts. Originally created with for a small cast, Neptune YPCo will be working with the playwright, Lily Falk to develop this show into a full ensemble play feature local youth.

Tickets: Start at $28 up to $35 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Monét X Change with Symphony Nova Scotia

After Symphony Nova Scotia's hugely popular, ground-breaking, multi-performance collaboration with Thorgy Thor, Symphony Nova Scotia is thrilled to continue paving the way for greater 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and celebration in the orchestral world with New York drag queen, singer, and performer Monét X Change. Rising to fame after competing in the 10th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and winning season four of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Monét – who is known for her quick wit, powerful vocals, comedic chops, high-energy performances, and (of course) her pussycat wigs – performs music by Mozart, Bellini, and Puccini, along with hits by Dolly Parton, Nina Simone, and more.

This performance may include strong language or content elements which might not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are encouraged to exercise discretion.

Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.

Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

2:00 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Monét X Change with Symphony Nova Scotia

After Symphony Nova Scotia's hugely popular, ground-breaking, multi-performance collaboration with Thorgy Thor, Symphony Nova Scotia is thrilled to continue paving the way for greater 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and celebration in the orchestral world with New York drag queen, singer, and performer Monét X Change. Rising to fame after competing in the 10th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and winning season four of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Monét – who is known for her quick wit, powerful vocals, comedic chops, high-energy performances, and (of course) her pussycat wigs – performs music by Mozart, Bellini, and Puccini, along with hits by Dolly Parton, Nina Simone, and more.

This performance may include strong language or content elements which might not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are encouraged to exercise discretion.

Tickets: Purchase information available online. Single tickets available as of August 7.

Location: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Avenue

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

2:00 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Note: This is an industry night for the Halifax Arts Community. Community members are invited for a drink at the bar to network, mingle and talk theatre, art and our community.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Note: This is Talkback Night - after the performance, you're welcome to participate in an informal discussion about the show with the artists and hear about their creative process.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

2:00 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

2:00 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

2:00 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

2:00 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)

2:00 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

7:30 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

2:00 p.m.

Casey & Diana (A handshake that changed the world)

In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit. This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.

Tickets: Start at $33 up to $65 (+ fees and taxes), for sale online.

Note: Final performance

Location: Neptune Theatre (Scotiabank Stage), 1593 Argyle Street

Beginning of the Halifax Public Library's Pride Month

Halifax Pride Parade Day