Date/Time Event
Aug. 31, 2016 - Sep. 17, 2016
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Canadian Hungarian Artists' Collective (CHAC)
Contemporary Art Gallery, Montréal

Contemporary exhibition

Sep. 02, 2016 - Sep. 08, 2016
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Hungarian contemporary movies Film screenings
Cinéma du Parc, Montréal

Come discover the ultimate best selection of recent films from Hungary, this small country in Central Europe, between Austria, Slovenia and Romania had so many great films in the past…

Sep. 02, 2016 - Sep. 15, 2016
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Hungarian Film Classics
Cinémathèque québécoise, Montréal

Film screenings

Sep. 06, 2016 - Sep. 13, 2016
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Gabor Szilasi - Photo exhibition
Cinémathèque québécoise, Montréal

Gabor Szilasi is a Hungarian-born documentary photographer. According to many art historians, the work of Szilasi should be considered as a major contribution to Quebec’s photography…

Sep. 06, 2016 - Sep. 12, 2016
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Hungarian Traditional Cuisine week
Budapest Roma restaurant, Montréal

The Budapest Roma is a tiny storefront restaurant that you will fall into and be intrigued by the combination of flowers, tablecloths, and smiling kitchen staff…

Sep. 06, 2016 - Sep. 11, 2016
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Otto Kaiser - Photo Exhibition about Budapest
complexe Desjardins, Montréal

Otto Kaiser began his career as an illustrator, and then worked as a studio photographer…

Sep. 06, 2016 - Sep. 13, 2016
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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HUNGARIAN EXODUS 1956 – 60 Years Ago!
Foyer Hongrois, Montréal

Exhibition

Sep. 06, 2016
8:00 pm
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Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra - Classical music concert
Cinquième salle, Place des Arts, Montréal

The Hungarian Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1963 by former students of the Franz Liszt Music Academy in Budapest. During this nearly half of a century, the orchestra have built up an exceptional international reputation…

Sep. 07, 2016
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Szeged Contemporary Ballet: The Wooden Prince, Dance
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto

Come celebrate the birthday of Budapest, pearl of the Danube, capital of Hungary.

Sep. 07, 2016
8:00 pm
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Muzsikás Hungarian folk music concert
Salle Pierre-Mercure, Centre Pierre-Péladeau, UQAM, Montréal

After forty years of their unrivalled career, the Muzsikás group is one of the most renowned and popular Hungarian folk music ensembles worldwide and in their home-country as well.

Sep. 08, 2016
8:00 pm
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Muzsikás - Hungarian folk music concert
University of Calgary, Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Calgary

“Muzsikás” is a name given to musicians playing traditional folk music in Hungarian villages…

Sep. 09, 2016 - Sep. 10, 2016
6:00 pm
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Hungarian cooking class and wine tasting
Ateliers & Saveurs, Montréal

A bit of theory to better understand and appreciate; lots of practice and great discussion over a nice glass of wine…

Sep. 09, 2016
8:00 pm
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Szeged Contemporary Ballet Béla Bartók: The Wooden Prince
Outremont Theatre, Montréal

The classical music repertoire of the company, founded in 1987, consists of theatrical dances based on the works of composers such as Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Bartók, Orff…

Sep. 11, 2016
3:00 pm
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Alexandra Ruisz & Gergő Teleki - Classical Concert
Salle Tama Schulich, Schulich School of Music, Montréal

Program:
Béla Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances, Zoltán Kodály: Adagio for violin and piano…

Sep. 11, 2016
7:30 pm
BOKRÉTA
Bokréta - ONCE UPON A TIME… Hungarian folk dance
Moyse Hall Theatre, McGill University, Montréal

Time-travel with the Bokreta Ensemble through the charming dance traditions of rural Hungary and Transylvania.

Sep. 12, 2016
8:00 pm
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Gergő Teleki- Piano concert
Salle Claude-Léveillée, Place des Arts, Montréal

Program:
Franz Liszt: Rákóczi March, “Feux follets” – Transcendental étude…

Sep. 13, 2016
7:00 pm
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Ben Kepes & Gergő Teleki & Orchestra Kairos
Christ Church Cathedral, Montréal

Classical music concert

Sep. 13, 2016
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Muzsikás Folk Ensemble: In memoriam 1956 - Hungarian soul through music
Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto

After 40 years of their unrivaled career, MUZSIKÁS is the most renowned and popular Hungarian folkmusic ensemble worldwide and in Hungary.

Sep. 13, 2016
8:00 pm
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Attila Fias Trio
Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Studio, Montréal

Jazz concert

Sep. 25, 2016 - Oct. 01, 2016
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Hello Wood’s Freedom Tunnel Installation construction – members of the public are welcome
Budapest Park, Toronto Ontario

Hello Wood is an international architecture program organising workshops and a design studio based in Budapest, Hungary. All work, produced here, carries two attributes: it’s mostly from wood and it’s characterized by an interplay of art and social commitment.

Oct. 02, 2016
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Tree Planting and Unveiling of Hello Wood’s "Tunnel Through Time" Installation, Bring your Hungarian breed dog!
Budapest Park, Toronto Ontario

There will be a tree planting in Budapest Park in commemoration of ’56. This not only enhances the visual appeal of the park, but promotes healthy environmental practices and symbolizes a new life cycle.

Oct. 03, 2016 - Oct. 05, 2016
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Hungarian Exodus Exhibition
Rotunda at Metro Hall, Toronto

The Rakoczi Foundation, in partnership with the Multicultural History Society of Ontario , jointly launched an Oral History Project to collect, organize and preserve the personal stories…

Oct. 12, 2016 - Oct. 21, 2016
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Recirquel: Night circus
TOHU (Cité des arts du cirque), Montréal

Contemporary circus
For dates and time please see details

Oct. 14, 2016
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THE 1956 HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION AND ITS REPERCUSSIONS: A SIXTY-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE - Conference at UofT
Munk School of Global Affairs, Toronto

The Hungarian studies program of the CERES, Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto organizes a full day conference focusing on the 1956 Hungarian revolution…

Oct. 16, 2016
3:00 pm
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Commemoration of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution
Arpad Park Hungarian Hall, Niagara Falls Ontario

Commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight, featuring the Choir of the St. George Hospital in Fejér County – program organized by the Árpád Hall and the Canadian Hungarian Heritage Council

Oct. 16, 2016
6:00 pm
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Spirit of Hungary – Revolution and Roots in Dance and Music
Toronto Centre for the Arts, Toronto

Hungarian National Dance Ensemble Commemorative Performance – Specially created for this 2016 North American tour, this invigorating performance commemorates the spirit of the historic 1956 Hungarian Revolutions against Soviet rule…

Oct. 20, 2016
12:00 pm
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Flag Raising at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Queen’s Park, Toronto

There will be a flag raising ceremony at Queen’s Park in remembrance of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Uprising.

Oct. 20, 2016
5:30 pm
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The Hungarian Visual Artists of Canada art exhibition
The Consulate General of Hungary, Toronto

The Hungarian Visual Artists of Canada (HuVAC) will have their works exhibited at the Consulate General. The pieces will include paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings and prints, and will be unveiled during a reception.

Oct. 21, 2016
9:00 am - 7:30 pm
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A magyar zászló ünnepélyes felvonása, valamint ünnepi beszéd a Windsori Városháza előtt
Mindszenty-Hall, Windsor

Október 21-én, pénteken reggel 9:00 órakor ünnepélyes zászlófelvonás a Windsori Városháza előtt, ezt követően este 7:30-kor a Mindszenty-Hallban magyar nyelvű megemlékezés, díszvendég Dr. Szabó Stefánia főkonzul asszony.

Oct. 22, 2016 - Oct. 23, 2016
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Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble performance
Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto

Known as Hungary’s “dance ambassadors”, the Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble have traveled the world in the past 20 years and have won several awards.

Oct. 22, 2016
4:00 pm
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Angol nyelvű megemlékezés
Mindszenty-Hall, Windsor

National Anthem of Canada, Prayer,Brief Keynote Adress, Greetings and video-greetings from National, Provincial and Municipial Recipients…

Oct. 22, 2016
6:00 pm
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Gala Performance and Dinner
Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto

The Canadian Hungarian Heritage Council and the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre organizes the event with special presentations by the Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble and the Hungarian St. George Hospital’s choir.

Oct. 23, 2016
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Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble

Known as Hungary’s “dance ambassadors”, the Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble have traveled the world in the past 20 years and have won several awards.

Oct. 23, 2016
12:00 pm
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Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall
Toronto City Hall, Toronto

There will be a flag raising ceremony held at City Hall in commemoration of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Uprising. The event is organized by the Canadian Hungarian Heritage Council.

Oct. 23, 2016
2:00 pm
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Wreath laying ceremony
Budapest Park, Toronto Ontario

There will be a solemn ceremony and wreath laying at the 1956 memorial in Budapest park. The event is organized by the Canadian Hungarian Heritage Council.

Oct. 23, 2016
2:00 pm
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Zenés Versszínház 1956 szellemében
Mindszenty-Hall, Windsor

Lutter Imre és Pankotay Péter előadásában, a Szabadnak születtem c. zenés versszínházi előadást tekinthetik meg…

Oct. 23, 2016
4:00 pm
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Commemoration of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution
Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto

Citizenship ceremony. Commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight, featuring the Choir of the St. George Hospital in Fejér County – program organized by the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Center in Toronto and the Canadian Hungarian Heritage Council

Oct. 26, 2016
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Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble

Known as Hungary’s “dance ambassadors”, the Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble have traveled the world in the past 20 years and have won several awards.

Oct. 30, 2016
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Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble

Known as Hungary’s “dance ambassadors”, the Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble have traveled the world in the past 20 years and have won several awards.

Nov. 01, 2016
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Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble
Canadian Museum of Immigration, Halifax

Known as Hungary’s “dance ambassadors”, the Children’s Hungarian Traditional Folk Dance Ensemble have traveled the world in the past 20 years and have won several awards.

Nov. 05, 2016
7:00 pm
Budapest Gala
The Budapest Montreal Gala
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Montréal

Gala dinner-dance

Nov. 17, 2016 - Nov. 20, 2016
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Freedom First Film Festival
TIFF Bell Lightbox , Cinema 2, Toronto

There will be a film festival with screenings of documentaries, and feature films as well as panel discussions and Q & A sessions.

Nov. 17, 2016
7:30 pm
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A Bridge to the Future Concert
Trinity St. Paul’s United Church, Toronto

The concert is a celebration of cultural survival. Pianist Mary Kenedi has made it her life’s work to showcase and perform the works of distinguished composers…