Saturday 19 Octobre 2024
Les Illusionistes
Presented through the Festival Nocturne
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At Queen's Marque
At 6 PM, 7 PM, and 8 PM
Les Illusionnistes presents a dysfunctional Telepathic Duo right out a 1920's Music Hall that offers this unique hybrid between magical feats and a one woman band of unusual instruments.
Les Illusionnistes is a project by Quebec artists Marc-Alexandre Brûlé et Valérie Descheneaux. The duo brings all generations together into a classic, funny, nostalgic and enchanting moment. Combining music and magic, the performance seems to come out of a 1920’s Music Hall. Get ready to be witness levitation, disappearances, evasion and telepathy. The performance will be bilingual (French-English). No registration needed.
Friday October 25 2024
Drag Trivia
At Halifax campus
At 7 PM
Presented by
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Come celebrate the opening of Francofest with the CCGH and the festival's organizing comittee on Friday, October 25th at 7pm for a trivia and drag night with Brooke Rivers! Featuring a trivia, music, drag performances, hors-d'oeuvres, and great prizes to win!
Join us at Northwood - Halifax campus (at the corner of North and Northwood Terasse) starting at 7pm. Tickets are available in groups of 4 people or single tickets (we will put you in an existing team or create a team with other people).
A bar will be open, if you are planning on consuming alcohol, you will have to prove you are at least 19 yo (don't forget your ID!)
Saturday October 26 2024
Eco tour
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Second Lake Trailhead, Sackville
From 10 AM to 1 PM
Looking for wild mushroom with Fred Dardenne
Join the CCGH and Fred Dardenne for an autumn eco-tour in search of mushrooms as part of Francofest!
Our guide, Fred Dardenne, will introduce you to all aspects of local flora and fauna, inviting you to engage your senses and understand the benefits of nature for health and development.
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The tour will be conducted entirely in French.
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Meet at the parking lot at Second Lake Trailhead at the end of Metropolitan Street in Lower Sackville starting at 9:30 AM. The eco-tour will depart at 10:00 AM.
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This activity will take place even in the rain (except during storms).
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Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing, as the terrain may be muddy.
Participants must arrange their own transportation. Bus 182 goes there from Halifax.
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Registration closes on Wednesday, October 23, at 11:59 PM. No cancellations are possible after this point.
Sunday October 27 2024
Francofoot
École du Sommet
​At 9 AM
Join us for the annual Francofoot! This friendly sports competition will showcase your skills and passion for soccer (also known as football) in a festive atmosphere. Register as an individual or with a team, and enjoy a fun-filled morning on the field! Those who sign up individually will be placed on a team with other participants.
Sunday October 27 2024
Walk in Shubie
With Regroupement des aînés
de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Shubie Park
​At 9 AM
Join us for a walk at Shubie park on Sunday, October 27th at 9am.
Meet us at the Fairbanks interpretation centre at Subie park in Dartmouth for a short walk (at your own pace!) to discover all the park has to offer.
Walking poles will be provided, as well as coffee and snacks
Thank you to Regroupement des Aînés de la Nouvelle-Écosse for this event
Monday October 28 2024
Paint night
With Sophie Pilipczuk
And Femmes Action Halifax
At Alliance Française, Halifax
​At 6 PM
Join us on Monday, October 28th at 6pm for a moment during which art and conviviality meet around our festival's theme Nature with artist Sophie Pilipczuk. The pain night will take place at Alliance Française Halifax, in their new space (next door!), and space is limited!
Ticket includes equipment and a non-alcooholic drink.
We would like to thank Alliance Française Halifax and Femmes Action Halifax for this event.
Wednesday October 30 to Saturday November 2 2024
Francophone Book Fair
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Presented by
It's the long-awaited Francophone literary event: the Francofest Book Fair! Come meet authors, join youth activities, watch a live radio show recording, and much more!
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Saturday November 2 2024
LE GROS PARTÉÉÉ:
Alderney Landing Theater
​Food fair at 6PM
Show at 8PM
Presented by
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The Gros Partééé (Big Partyyy) is back again this year with an impressive lineup! Start your evening with a food fair featuring delicious bites from local restaurants. After indulging in some tasty treats, we’ll kick off the festivities with a dance party led by Pied-à-terre, a Danse Callée (called dance) troupe that will guide you through the steps to dance the night away. Next, enjoy the beautiful modern-traditional music of the LeBlanc Family, a talented musical family whose songs will lift your spirits. Finally, we welcome Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs to the stage for an epic performance straight out of Louisiana! If you're ready to party like there's no tomorrow, come join us at the Gros Partééé!
Groupe Banque TD
Présentateur officiel du Francofest 2024