Top 6: Our favourite Nov/Dec events

Heather Rankin performs with Symphony Nova Scotia on Dec. 22 and 23. Photo: Submitted

By Trevor J. Adams 24 October 2022 Share this story

Art, music, theatre, and more — discover the season’s can’t-miss Halifax events 

John Mulaney 
Nov. 4, Scotiabank Centre
Just For Laughs brings the Emmy-winning comic and his From Scratch tour back to Halifax. Noted for his writing chops and versatility, Mulaney is a former Saturday Night Live writer — he teamed up with Bill Hader to create the iconic Stefon character — and has returned to host the show five times.

Tyranny 
Continuing, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Examining issues and concerns that are intertwined with the systems of influence, authority, and control, this exhibition highlights art’s ability to give voice, raise awareness, and challenge the status quo through sculpture, installation, video, painting, and drawing. Featured artists include Lucie Chan, Mario Doucette, Jane Ash Poitras, and Brendan Fernandes. artgalleryofnovascotia.ca 

Examining issues and concerns that are intertwined with the systems of influence, authority, and control, this exhibition highlights art’s ability to give voice, raise awareness, and challenge the status quo through sculpture, installation, video, painting, and drawing. Featured artists include Lucie Chan, Mario Doucette, Jane Ash Poitras, and Brendan Fernandes. artgalleryofnovascotia.ca 

Christmas with Heather Rankin and Friends 
Dec. 22 and 23, Dalhousie Arts Centre
Without Symphony Nova Scotia’s usual holiday concerts, Christmas just didn’t feel the same these last few years. Now, the now the beloved shows are back, with Heather Rankin returning to the stage Dec. 22 and 23. Symphony Nova Scotia, the Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy, and the Halifax Boys’ Honour Choir will be among her guests at this rollicking concert, replete with yuletide classics and Rankin Family favourites.

Elf: The Musical 
Nov. 22 to Dec 31, Neptune Theatre
Elf became a classic Christmas film almost immediately after its launch in 2003, and the stage version is likely to similarly delight, as audiences join Buddy the orphan on a journey from Santa’s workshop to New York. There he processes the revelation he’s a human rather than an elf, and searches for his father.   

Serena Ryder 
Dec. 1, Light House Arts Centre
Recently inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame, Ryder has spent the last two decades building a (well-earned) reputation as one of the country’s top singer/songwriters, defying genre with her work in folk, indie rock, jazz, and pop. This tour focuses on her latest album, The Art of Falling Apart, which won a Juno award in 2021.

Halifax Mooseheads 
Dec. 14, Scotiabank CentreIn their final home game before the holiday break, the Mooseheads host their Maritime rivals from Moncton. It’s typically a spirited, high-energy battle, as hockey’s rising stars battle for a chance to advance to the playoffs and (if their prayers are answered) the national championship. halifaxmooseheads.ca