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Kick off your 2024 with incredible performances of music, theatre, and dance!
Rhodnie Désir’s new work "Symphony of hearts" will be performed with the NAC Orchestra on May 30. © Kevin Calixte

Upcoming events

In-person   Ages 14+ Family Drama
Rose in the Machine 100% cathartic documentary play May 1 - 4, 2024
Free In-person
Cranium and the NAC present Izzy Rose Jukebox Lunch Concerts May 2, 2024 - 12:10 PM EDT
Free In-person Hip-hop R&B
Cranium Arts Project Cranium Conference & Showcase Day 1 May 2, 2024 - 12:10 PM EDT
In-person Jazz
Glenn Miller Orchestra May 2, 2024 - 7 PM EDT
Free In-person Hip-hop R&B
Cranium Arts Project Cranium Conference & Showcase Day 2 May 3, 2024 - 5 PM EDT
Free In-person Chamber
NACO Mentorship Brass Chamber Concert 2024 NACO Mentorship Program May 4, 2024 - 12 PM EDT
Free In-person Hip-hop R&B
Cranium Arts Project Cranium Conference & Showcase Day 3 May 4, 2024 - 3 PM EDT
In-person Pop
Walk off the Earth with MICO May 4, 2024 - 8 PM EDT
In-person Chamber
WolfGANG Sessions #23 A Wild Night of Chamber Music May 4, 2024 - 9 PM EDT
Free Livestream Chamber
WolfGANG Sessions #23 A Wild Night of Chamber Music May 4, 2024 - 9 PM EDT
Free In-person Family
Common Markets Spring Craft Market May 5, 2024 - 11 AM EDT
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Christine Mangosing shares the meaning and symbolism of her artwork sama-sama * sala-sala, which is featured on the Kipnes Lantern during Asian Heritage Month.

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    Together under the sun!

    This summer, enjoy music, dance, theatre performances, and more. There is something for everyone, every day of the week!

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    NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program

    Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional development initiative for talented emerging and early career professional orchestral creatives from around the world. 

  • Jukebox Lunch Concerts free

    Jukebox Lunch Concerts

    Join us on Thursdays at noon for a series of free concerts in our sunny public spaces. With a great selection of Canadian musicians, Jukebox is the perfect way to refuel for the rest of your day.

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