Join us during spring break to celebrate the joys of childhood – dancing, singing, playing, laughing and creating. Daily face painting, crafts, interactive art and discovery activities!
Festival of Rights
Celebrate the right to play, learn and have fun!
March 25 to March 28, 2019
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Photo: CMHR, Thomas Fricke
Event details
- Cost:
- Free
- Location:
- CMHR, Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1
Each day hosts a variety of entertainers and workshops including hoop dancing, circus arts, sing‐a‐longs, jigging and drumming. Conveniently located on the main floor in Bonnie & John Buhler Hall. There will be a stroller station, designated snack areas and a family info table to help you plan your visit.
Where: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall
When: Daily – Monday, March 25 to Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Detailed schedule:
Daily
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Face painting and crafts.
Monday, March 25, 2019
12 p.m. – Dance with GeNie
For the love of dance – hip hop for all!
12:30 p.m. – Sleepy the Clown
A true classic variety show with magic, juggling, balloons and clown comedy.
1 p.m. – Bilingual sing‐along with Michelline and Claude
Sing and dance along to favourite childhood songs.
1:30 p.m. – Momentum / Monica’s Danz Gym
A unique performance featuring ground acrobatics, aerial hoop, juggling and dance to entertain and awe.
2 p.m. – Jay Stoller’s Drum Café
Exciting interactive drumming sessions with a personal djembe drum for each participant. Up to 30 people per workshop.
2:30 p.m. – Cameron Fraser‐Monroe
Indigenous hoop and grass dance with contemporary performance art.
3 p.m. – Teakle Family Circus
Three super talented and inspiring siblings will teach the arts of juggling and hula hooping. On Thursday the trio will also treat the crowd to a special show.
3:30 p.m. – Robin Chestnut
A laugh‐out‐loud, side‐splitting, can’t‑believe-your-eyes interactive comedy show featuring world‐class juggling.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
12 p.m. – Dance with GeNie
For the love of dance – hip hop for all!
12:30 p.m. – Momentum / Monica’s Danz Gym
A unique performance featuring ground acrobatics, aerial hoop, juggling and dance to entertain and awe.
1 p.m. – Bilingual sing‐along with Michelline and Claude
Sing and dance along to favourite childhood songs.
1:30 p.m. – Sleepy the Clown
A true classic variety show with magic, juggling, balloons and clown comedy.
2 p.m. – Jay Stoller’s Drum Café
Exciting interactive drumming sessions with a personal djembe drum for each participant. Up to 30 people per workshop.
2:30 p.m. – Cameron Fraser‐Monroe
Indigenous hoop and grass dance with contemporary performance art.
3 p.m. – Teakle Family Circus
Three super talented and inspiring siblings will teach the arts of juggling and hula hooping. On Thursday, the trio will also treat the crowd to a special show.
3:30 p.m. – Gustavo the Impossiblist
Feats of unrealized insanity for your pleasure and amazement.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
12 p.m. – Dance with GeNie
For the love of dance – hip hop for all!
12:30 p.m. – Aaron Burnett
Acoustic/bluegrass music for the young and slightly older.
1:30 p.m. – Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers
These Metis siblings share their passion for dancing and add their own special twist to the Red River Jig. You can’t help but join in!
2 p.m. – Jay Stoller’s Drum Café
Exciting interactive drumming sessions with a personal djembe drum for each participant. Up to 30 people per workshop.
2:30 p.m. – Bilingual sing‐along with Michelline and Claude
Sing and dance along to favourite childhood songs.
3 p.m. – Teakle Family Circus
Three super talented and inspiring siblings will teach the arts of juggling and hula hooping. On Thursday, the trio will also treat the crowd to a special show.
3:30 p.m. – Mike Battie
Physical comedian and all‐round prankster, Mike juggles, unicycles and entertains.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
12 p.m. – Dance with GeNie
For the love of dance – hip hop for all!
12:30 p.m. – Seanster and the Monsters
A “kindie rock” band with an energetic, interactive and hilarious mixture of absurd comedy and sound.
1:30 p.m. – Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers
These Metis siblings share their passion for dancing and add their own special twist to the Red River Jig. You can’t help but join in!
2 p.m. – Jay Stoller’s Drum Café
Exciting interactive drumming sessions with a personal djembe drum for each participant. Up to 30 people per workshop.
2:30 p.m. – Bilingual sing‐along with Michelline and Claude
Sing and dance along to favourite childhood songs.
3 p.m. – Teakle Family Circus
Three super talented and inspiring siblings will teach the arts of juggling and hula hooping. Today, the trio will also treat the crowd to a special show.