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Black History Month

History. In the making! Performances, concerts, Black Out nights, a visual art commission by Jimmy Baptiste on the Kipnes Lantern, and much more! Come and celebrate Black History Month at the NAC.

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In-person
Canadian Stage Toronto: Fall On Your Knees - Part Two The Diary (Toronto) Jan 22 - Feb 5, 2023
Free In-person Visual
Powwow Life Drawing Feb 6 - Jul 3, 2023
Free In-person Family Workshops
Toddler Tuesdays Feb 7, 2023 - 10 AM EST
Free In-person Family Children
Drag Story Time with Monkey Rock Music Feb 8, 2023 - 11 AM EST
In-person Drama
Is God Is Feb 9 - 18, 2023
In-person Classical Masterworks
World Premiere Presented by Audi Atwood, Heggie & Brahms – Ottawa NAC Orchestra 2023 Tour Feb 9 - 10, 2023
In-person Comedy
Great Gatsby! It’s Murder Feb 9, 2023 - 8 PM EST
In-person Drama
Neptune Theatre Halifax: Fall On Your Knees Part One Family Tree (Halifax) Feb 10 - Mar 5, 2023
In-person Francophone
Carine au Micro Fridays at the Fourth Feb 10, 2023 - 8:30 PM EST
In-person Drama
Neptune Theatre Halifax: Fall On Your Knees - Part Two The Diary (Halifax) Feb 11 - Mar 5, 2023
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Step into the beat at BIG BANG 2023

Get ready for the ultimate musical adventure! The BIG BANG Festival is back with a burst of colourful festivities at a joyful decibel this winter. Tickets on sale now!

  • Vox Sambou, Waahli, Malika Tirolien video series

    Canada at jazzahead!

    Canadian musicians took centre stage in Germany at jazzahead! 2022 when Canada was recognized as the festival’s first-ever overseas partner country. Watch performance highlights of Canadian jazz artists.

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    #ReconcileThis

    #ReconcileThis is a social media initiative to uplift and amplify Indigenous voices online by activating and sharing stories, languages, cultures and perspectives through provocative digital performances and conversations. 

  • Is God Is, Oyin Oladejo and Vanessa Sears © Elijah Nichols February 17

    Black Out nights at the NAC

    The February 17 performance of Is God Is has been designated a Black Out night, an open invitation to Black theatregoers so they can experience the energy of the NAC with a shared sense of belonging and passion.

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Music is a universal language that gives voice to humanity past and present and through which we celebrate diversity, inclusivity, excellence and collaboration. Explore the orchestra

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