Textiles Reimagined

Lunenburg Art Gallery 194B Lincoln St., Lunenburg

We invite you to view and enjoy Textiles Reimagined, an upcoming show of work by the 12-member Textile Artists Collective of Nova Scotia (TAC). This unique exploration of contemporary textile art will be on display at the Lunenburg Art Gallery from November 5th until the 9th. ​ The exhibition will feature dozens of vibrant textile […]

Free

Lunenburg Lit Fest

The Lunenburg Lit Festival is a celebration of storytelling on the South Shore. There’s no better way to get inside a storyteller’s head than have them read to you. Join us to enjoy world-class literary presentations, Q&As, and stories, in historic Lunenburg.

Opening Night at Lit Fest -Celebration of Mi’Kmaq Storytelling

Lunenburg Library 97 Kaulbach Street, First Floor, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Donna Morris in a storytelling event presented in partnership with the Lunenburg Academy Foundation. Oral history was the Mi'kmaw way of remembering specific events. We’ll be led through history with Donna by a story that will keep us thinking and rethinking. Storyteller - Donna Morris

$20

The Verona Quartet: Beethoven

Lunenburg Academy 97-101 Kaulbach Street, Lunenburg, NS

This performance will be a sneak preview of March's Beethoven String Quartet Half Cycle. The audience is  invited into the inner sanctum of preparing a collection of works from this mammoth composer of the string quartet canon. The program will feature selections from several of the great string quartets of Ludwig van Beethoven as well […]

$35

Lunenburg Lit Fest – Will He or Won’t He?

St. John's Parish Hall 64 Townsend Street, Lunenburg

Stephen Maher discusses his latest work The Prince: the Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau with journalist Stephen Kimber. We’ll hear some fresh insights into the question everyone is asking. Stephen Maher Hosted by Stephen Kimber St. John’s Parish Hall, 64 Townsend Street

$20

Lunenburg Lit Fest – Pitch The Publisher

St. John's Parish Hall 64 Townsend Street, Lunenburg

Come support emerging writers as they Pitch their story to 3 Publishers in hopes of landing a deal. The panel is made up of stalwarts of the industry from House of Anansi Press, Karen Brochu, Goose Lane Editions, Simon Thibault, Nimbus Publishing, Whitney Moran. Moderated by Bruce Walsh. St. John’s Parish Hall, 64 Townsend Street

$20

Lunenburg Lit Fest – Murder in A Small Town!

St. John's Parish Hall 64 Townsend Street, Lunenburg

What is it about sleepy small towns and thrillers? Come find out, if you dare, as we host 3 fantastic thriller authors. Shari Lapena headlines the evening with her latest novel, What Have You Done?, with Tom Ryan with his new adult novel, The Treasure Hunters Club and CS Porter and their debut novel, Beneath […]

$20

Movies at the Playhouse: The Wild Robot

Chester Playhouse 22 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS

Go on an epic adventure with Roz, a stranded robot, as they discover the meaning of family in The Wild Robot.  Synopsis:After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” (Lupita Nyong’o) is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned […]

$8 – $12

The Early Music Show

Zion Lutheran Church 65 Fox Street, Lunenburg, NS

Pay what you can. Seats may be reserved in advance online. Email musiqueroyale1985@gmail.com for advance reservation.Mount Allison University students studying early music present “The Early Music Show”, an engaging and historically informed program of vocal repertoire from the Baroque period. This special performance is aimed at family audiences and those who are new to experiencing this rich […]

PWYC

Steph and Friends Drag Show at the Chester Playhouse

Chester Playhouse 22 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS

Steph Peaks and the Chester Playhouse invite you to Steph and Friends Drag Show,  a mesmerizing evening of drag extravagance, where glamour meets glitter and sass meets class! As your dazzling hostess, Steph captivates with her charisma and style, leading a lineup of jaw-dropping performances including lip-sync performances, gravity-defying stunts, and a night sure to celebrate […]

$30

Christmas in Petite

Multiple-location x-mas market celebration.

Free

Piano and Cello Concert: Anna Han and Jeffrey Ho

The Old Confidence Lodge 3831 NS-332, Riverport, NS

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Classical Music!In partnership with LAMP, we’re excited to present pianist Anna Han (Germany) and cellist Jeffrey Ho (Los Angeles) for a night of captivating performances.Behind-the-Scenes Lecture: 5:30 PM (includes hors d’oeuvres)Concert: 7:00 PM Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Classical Music!In partnership with LAMP, we’re excited to […]

$15 – $25

Singing in Music |Influence of choral to bel canto in Bach and Chopin

Lunenburg Academy 97-101 Kaulbach Street, Lunenburg, NS

From cavemen grunting to religious chanting and later singing in all forms, the voice is at the centre of art and communication. But how can we sing and speak without words as instrumentalists, and how do composers learn from singing? Learn with Bach and Chopin.

“Places I have felt at home” Art Show & Sale

Lunenburg Art Gallery 194B Lincoln St., Lunenburg

Local artists Liz Hammond, Vanessa McKiel and Erika Nicholson explore the rooted and joyful feelings of home in paint, ink and fiber. Come meet the artists and explore their "mini studio". A range of works will be on display and available for sale - paintings, prints, hooked pieces, cards and woven items. Perfect for finding […]

Free

Movies at the Playhouse: Saturday Night

Chester Playhouse 22 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS

Go behind the scenes of the chaotic first night of Saturday Night Live with Saturday Night!  At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television — and culture — forever.  Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind […]

$12

Christmas by the Sea Outdoor Market

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic 68 Blue Nose Drive, Lunenburg, NS

We are adding to our market this year. Due to scheduling and location changes of some of the weekends other activities. The booths will be on the waterfront at the museum, with the inside of the museum being our bad weather alternative. Also the market times available are 5pm to 9pm Nov.29/2024 as well as […]

Free

The Prince and the Golden Egg

South Shore Players Venue 123 Empire Street, Bridgewater

South Shore Players delivers an array of exciting shows annually.  Our next show is The Prince and the Golden Egg. This original production will take audience members on a journey to a fantasy world that includes music, dance, humour and more. Its family-friendly content is suitable for ages 6+. Title: The Prince and the Golden EggWriter/Director: Colleen NaomiDates: Nov 29-Dec 1 […]

 By-FOLK-le at the Chester Playhouse

Chester Playhouse 22 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS

The By-FOLK-le, Chester’s beloved community talent show, is BACK! Join your friends and neighbours, as they take the stage in a celebration of community talent!  Songs, monologues, jokes, and surprises abound in this sometimes silly, sometimes stunning, always delightful evening of pre-holiday fun!  Featuring performances by Dark & Stormy, and a bill of all-local talent (to […]

$12 – $23

Movies at the Playhouse: Love, Actually

Chester Playhouse 22 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS

Synopsis:Nine intertwined tales delve into the intricate tapestry of the one emotion that binds us all: love. Among the heartwarming characters are David (Hugh Grant), the dashing newly elected British prime minister, who finds himself enchanted by a young junior staffer (Martine McCutcheon); Sarah (Laura Linney), a graphic designer whose unwavering commitment to her mentally […]

$12

Preludes and Postludes: How the 17th & 18th Centuries Predict the Future

Lunenburg Academy 97-101 Kaulbach Street, Lunenburg, NS

Finishing 2024 where we started: Preludes, preluding as improvisation and what it means to begin a cycle. Reflecting on music, the end of a year and beginning of another as we head into 2025 and musically into the 20th century. Pianist Ian Tomaz presents a series of lectures and concerts which uses J.S. Bach’s Well […]

In Conversation: Donna Jones Alward 

Chester Playhouse 22 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS

Join us as we mark the anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, as author Donna Jones Alward discusses her new book When the World Fell Silent. Since 2006, New York Times bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s […]

$15

Lunenburg Christmas Craft Festival

3 LOCATIONSCommunity Centre Auditorium (15 Green St. Lunenburg NS)Bluenose Academy Gymnasium (18 Tannery Rd. Lunenburg NS)Curling Club (21 Green Street Lunenburg NS) SHOW TIMES:December 7, 2024 – 10:00 am- 5:00 pmDecember 8, 2024 – 10:00 am- 4:00 pm ADMISSION:Adults – $5.00Student/Senior – $4.00Children 12 and under – FREEA portion of the admission proceeds will be […]

Movies at the Playhouse: Miracle on 34th Street

Chester Playhouse 22 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS

Capture the spirit of Christmas with the timeless classic Miracle on 34th Street. Synopsis: Susan Walker (Natalie Wood), is a precocious little girl whose well-meaning mother (Maureen O’Hara) has raised her not to believe in Santa Claus. When their lives intersect with that of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn), an elderly man hired to play Santa at […]

$12