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Thu, Aug 27, 10:00 p.m.
Kizomba in the Fog
Tall Ships Quay
Kizomba
$15Sun, Aug 23, 12:00 p.m.
Boozy Brunch with a Halifax Games & Social
Stardust Bar + Kitchen
Brunch
$13.66Sun, Aug 23, 6:00 p.m.
EVIL DEAD II - The 100th Screening Weekend Spectacular (Night 2)
Propeller Arcade
Film Screening
$100Wed, Aug 26, 7:00 p.m.
Craft Draught Showdown: Big Spruce VS Tatamagouche
The Carleton
Beer
FreeSun, Aug 23, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday Summer Sessions: D&D for Kids!
Board Room Game Cafe
Board Games
FreeSun, Aug 23, 2:00 p.m.
Madame Butterfly – Free Opera Screening
Halifax Central Library
Opera
Sunday, August 23
- Weekly
12:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer Garden
by Commons, 2223 North Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K4B3, Canada
Looking for a beer garden for your Halifax Tides FC pre-game and post-game beers? Good Robot’s Commons Beer Garden is your pre-game and post-game stop, just a 10-minute walk from the Wanderers Grounds stadium. On every…
Commons, 2223 North Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K4B3, Canada · 2223 North Park St$7Weekly - Beer
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer Garden
by Good Robot Brewing Co.
Halifax Tides FC pre-game and post-game gathering at the Good Robot Commons Beer Garden on the Halifax Common. Watch-party atmosphere with beer garden, food, and fans before and after the match.
Good Robot Commons Beer Garden · 2223 North Park Street$7Watch PartyBeerOutdoor
Brunch12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Boozy Brunch with a Halifax Games & Social
by Halifax Games & Social
Stardust Bar + Kitchen · 1688 Barrington Street$15BrunchBoard GamesMake FriendsBar- Outdoor
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer Garden
by Good Robot Brewing
Looking for a beer garden for your Halifax Tides FC pre-game and post-game beers? Good Robot’s Commons Beer Garden is your pre-game and post-game stop, just a 10-minute walk from the Wanderers Grounds stadium. On every…
Commons · 2223 North Park StreetFreeOutdoor
Board Games1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Summer Sessions: D&D for Kids!
by The Board Room Game Cafe
Join us every Sunday this summer for kid-friendly D&D one-shots, perfect for adventurers ages 8+! No experience necessary!
Board Room Game Cafe · 1256 Barrington StreetFreeBoard GamesFamily FriendlyWeeklyCafe- Live Music
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Concert - Lark and Lyre
by Lark and Lyre
Sunday Concert - Lark and Lyre at the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by the Friends of the Public Gardens.
Halifax Public Gardens · 5665 Spring Garden RoadFreeLive MusicParkWeekly
Opera2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Madame Butterfly – Free Opera Screening
by Cecilia Concerts
Cecilia Concerts presents a free screening of Giacomo Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly at the Halifax Central Library, part of its Free Summer Opera & Ballet Screenings series.
Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeFilm ScreeningOperaLibrary- Musical
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
by The Bus Stop Theatre
Book by Rachel Sheinkin Music and Lyrics by William Finn Conceived by Rebecca Feldman A hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy about awkward adolescence, fierce competition, and very big words. Ekko Theatre presents The…
The Bus Stop Theatre · 2203 Gottingen StreetFreeMusical
Cafe2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Blood on the Clocktower Teach ‘n Play
by The Board Room Game Cafe
Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, hosted by Game Boss Andrey! “In the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, a demon walks amongst you…” Join Andrey as…
The Board Room Game Cafe · 1256 Barrington StreetFreeCafe
Live Music2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A Day in Dublin
by Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
2pm-5pm Prime Rib roast. 2:30-3:30 Irish dancers take the stage with a live performance every Sunday, plus live music through the afternoon.
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub · 1645 Argyle StreetFreeCelticLive MusicPubWeekly- Live Music
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
The Fog (Digby Neck)
by The Fog
Live music matinee with The Fog at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs.
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StreetFreeLive Music - Live Music
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
All Saints Cathedral Choir
by Cathedral Church of All Saints
All Saints Cathedral Choir
Cathedral Church of All Saints · 1340 Cathedral LaneFreeLive Music
Comedy5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Desi comedy show and Muslim singles
by Desi comedy show and Muslim singles
Muslims Singles night and Desi comedy show, in the Bus Stop Theatre’s Community Room (Entrance off of Maitland Street only).
The Bus Stop Theatre Community Room · 2203 Gottingen StreetFreeComedyMixer- Jazz
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!
by Lion’s Head Tavern
Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!
Lion’s Head Tavern · 3081 Robie StreetFreeJazz - Film Screening
5:30 PM – 7:11 PM
Maddie's Secret
by Carbon Arc Cinema
Screening presented by Carbon Arc Cinema, Halifax's independent art-house cinema.
Carbon Arc Cinema · 1747 Summer Street$12Film Screening
Film Screening6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
EVIL DEAD II - The 100th Screening Weekend Spectacular (Night 2)
by Propeller Arcade
Propeller Arcade celebrates the 100th screening of the cult horror-comedy classic Evil Dead II with a weekend spectacular. Night 2 of the celebration.
Propeller Arcade · 2015 Gottingen Street$14Film ScreeningBarHigh Energy- Live Music
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Patouche Collective Album Release Show
by Patouche Collective Album Release Show
New Acadian supergroup Patouche Collective (Maxim Cormier guitar, Gervais Cormier guitar and harmonica, Malcolm MacNeil fiddle, Ben Smith fiddle, Amelia Parker fiddle and Ed Wordsworth bass) gather to celebrate the…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$20Live Music - Film Screening
7:45 PM – 9:45 PM
New Local Shorts: "Awakening in the Valley" & "Willow"
by Carbon Arc Cinema
A program of two new local short films at Carbon Arc Cinema: "Awakening in the Valley" (Giulia Maria Di Matteo, Isabel Oleschuk) and "Willow" (Chabinaa Ariette). Cast and crew attending, with post-film chats. Doors 7:15…
Carbon Arc Cinema · 1747 Summer StreetFreeFilm ScreeningPay What You CanCommunity - Social Dance
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Waterfront: Blues
by DalSwing
DalSwing BLUES at the Waterfront (Tall Ships Quay) Every Tuesday during the summer at the Waterfront (Tall Ships Quay) Exact Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fsBKXH7BUU5Xmbez9 💃🏽 7:00–9:00 PM Social Dancing (Blues) B
Tall Ships Quay · Tall Ships QuayFreeSocial DanceWaterfrontWeeklySeasonal - Blues
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday night blues jam
by Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs
Sunday night blues jam
Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs · 1269 Barrington StreetFreeBluesCommunity - Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Kyle
by Kyle
Kyle at The Old Triangle
The Old Triangle · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicFamily Friendly
Live Music10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Michael Lloyd
by Michael Lloyd
Sunday nights belong to Mike Lloyd. Known for high-energy sets and crowd-pleasing covers, Mike brings a country flair to the classics.
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub · 1645 Argyle StreetFreeLive MusicCountryPubWeekly
Monday, August 24
- Workshop
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
How to Speak Assertively: 4-Week Program
by Halifax Public Libraries
Expressing our needs can be difficult. In this four week program, you will learn about communication and practice assertiveness skills (e.g. active listening, saying no and making requests). In partnership with…
Keshen Goodman Public Library · 330 Lacewood DriveFreeWorkshop - Waterfront
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Bermudan Mondays — Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
by Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Bermudan Mondays — Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron · 376 Purcells Cove RoadFreeWaterfront - Jazz
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bus Stop Jazz Jam
by Bus Stop Theatre Co-op
Bus Stop Jazz Jam
Bus Stop Theatre Co-op · 2203 Gottingen Street$5Jazz - Trivia
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)
by Good Robot Brewing
Looking for the best Halifax trivia night? Join us at Good Robot Brewing – Robie Street Pub every Monday at 7:00 PM for a night of brain-teasers that give back to the community . To reserve your free table, click here .…
Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) – Pub · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTrivia
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Trivia Night
by Andrew Evans
Every Monday night we host trivia night with Andrew Evans, covering pop culture, music, history, sports, and oddball facts. Prizes, pints, bragging rights.
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub · 1645 Argyle StreetFreeTriviaPubWeeklyMake Friends- Trivia
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)
by Good Robot Brewing Company
Looking for the best Halifax trivia night? Join us at Good Robot Brewing – Robie Street Pub every Monday at 7:00 PM for a night of brain-teasers that give back to the community. To reserve your free table, click here.…
Good Robot Brewing Company · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTrivia - Community
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Morgan Davis
by Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs
Morgan Davis
Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs · 1269 Barrington StreetFreeCommunity
Live Music10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Jordan LeBlanc
by Jordan LeBlanc
Hailing from Cape Breton Island, Jordan moved to Halifax in 2008 to obtain his Guitar Degree at Dalhousie. A touring/studio session musician playing country.
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub · 1645 Argyle StreetFreeLive MusicCountryPubWeekly
Tuesday, August 25
- Storytelling
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Storytime Under the Elm Tree
by Friends of the Public Gardens
Storytime Under the Elm Tree at the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by the Friends of the Public Gardens.
Halifax Public Gardens · 5665 Spring Garden RoadFreeStorytellingFamily FriendlyParkWeekly - Live Music
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
TFPG Present - Pipes and Drums of the 78th Highlanders in Concert
by The Friends of the Public Gardens
The Pipes and Drums of the 78th Highlanders perform a free outdoor concert at the Halifax Public Gardens bandstand, presented by The Friends of the Public Gardens.
Halifax Public Gardens · 5665 Spring Garden RoadFreeCelticLive MusicPark - Jazz
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jazz Night
by Ragazzi Restobar
Jazz Night
Ragazzi Restobar · 1657 Barrington StreetFreeJazz - Live Music
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Leo Cox Trio
by Leo Cox Trio
Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass,…
Economy Shoe Shop · 1663 Argyle StreetFreeLive MusicIndoor - Lindy Hop
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Waterfront: Lindy Hop
by DalSwing
DalSwing Lindy Hop swing dancing at the Halifax Waterfront, every Tuesday through the summer. Free, all levels welcome.
Waterfront Gazebo · Waterfront GazeboFreeLindy HopWaterfrontWeeklyEasy Solo - Live Music
8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Garrett Mason
by Garrett Mason
Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age;…
Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StreetFreeLive MusicIndoor
Live Music10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Industry night with Tyler Key
by Tyler Key
Tyler Key, cornerstone of live music at Durty Nelly’s for over 13 years including a 12-year run of Tuesday nights.
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub · 1645 Argyle StreetFreeLive MusicPubWeekly
Wednesday, August 26
- Birding
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
TFPG Bird Tour
by Friends of the Public Gardens
TFPG Bird Tour at the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by the Friends of the Public Gardens.
Halifax Public Gardens · 5665 Spring Garden RoadFreeBirdingParkWeekly
Game Night6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
LGBT+ MTG Casual Commander Night at the Board Room Game Cafe!
by The Board Room Game Cafe
Join us for some Queer Casual Commander! Be Gay. Play Cards! An evening of Magic: The Gathering, all experience levels welcome.
Board Room Game Cafe · 1256 Barrington StreetFreeLgbtq+Game NightCafe- World Music
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
TFPG Present - Esquina Brasileira
by The Friends of the Public Gardens
Esquina Brasileira brings Brazilian music to the Halifax Public Gardens bandstand for a free outdoor concert, presented by The Friends of the Public Gardens.
Halifax Public Gardens · 5665 Spring Garden RoadFreeWorld MusicLive MusicPark - Waterfront
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday Night Races - Series III — Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
by Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Wednesday Night Races - Series III — Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron · 376 Purcells Cove RoadFreeWaterfront
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TRIVIA at Freeman’s Fairview
by Freeman’s Fairview
TRIVIA at Freeman’s Fairview
Freeman’s Fairview · 3671 Dutch Village RdFreeTriviaWeekly- Trivia
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TRIVIA NITE – Freeman’s on Quinpool
by Freeman's Little New York
Mozzarella-ly good questions, seriously fun. Trivia at Freeman’s Quinpool every Wednesday!
Freeman's Little New York · 3671 Dutch Village RdFreeTriviaIndoor - Latin
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Manilla: SBK+
by Manilla Thai Grill
Weekly Latin social dance night at Manilla Thai Grill on Spring Garden Road. Drop-in class 7-8pm, social dancing 8-11pm (bachata, salsa, merengue, kizomba). Free entry, 19+, all levels.
Manilla Thai Grill · 5686 Spring Garden RoadFreeLatinSocial DanceWeekly19 Plus
Beer7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Craft Draught Showdown: Big Spruce VS Tatamagouche
by The Carleton
Join us at 7:00 Pm on August 26h when the Big Spruce and Tatamagouche brewing companies go head to head. Enjoy a five-course dinner crafted by Chef Mathias Probst and his team, each course paired with two 4 oz. brews…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$100BeerTastingBarCompetitive- Film Screening
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
My Tears Become the Sea | Premiere Screening
by The Peggy Corkum Music Room
With no sailing experience, Tony attempts to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a 42ft sailboat, facing storms, exhaustion and isolation. He discovers that his greatest strength comes from those back home. My Tears Become the…
The Peggy Corkum Music Room · 6181 Lady Hammond Road$10Film ScreeningBilingualIntimate - Literary
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Book Launch: Outspoken, by Betty Baxter
by Bookmark
Halifax book launch for Betty Baxter's memoir Outspoken, in which the Olympian recounts her experiences as a young gay athlete and coach in the 1970s and '80s. Books available for cash or card; attendance is free and…
Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeBook LaunchLiteraryLgbtq+Library - Literary
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Anatta: Heart of Wisdom Book Reading & Chat
by Michael Schauch
Join award-winning West Coast author, alpinist, and Buddhist practitioner Michael Schauch @ The Trident Booksellers & Café on a journey to places where stories reign: among bones nestled in crystal-lined sky caves, in…
Trident Booksellers & Cafe · 1256 Hollis StreetFreeLiteraryStorytellingCafe - Jazz
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio
by Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio
Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills…
Obladee wine bar · 1600 Barrington StreetFreeJazzLive MusicIndoor - Jazz
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Gin & Jazz
by The Local
One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local
The Local · 2037 Gottingen StFreeJazz