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Sunday, November 15
Monday, November 16
- Visual Art
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Opening Reception: Entangle
by Treaty Space Gallery
Opening reception at the Treaty Space Gallery (NSCAD University) for Entangle. Free and open to the public.
Treaty Space Gallery · 1887 Granville StreetFreeVisual ArtGallery - Trivia
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm
by Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm — Bearly's
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1269 Barrington StFreeTriviaBarWeekly - Lecture
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lecture: Memory Mapping Project
by Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia
Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia public lecture on the Memory Mapping Project, at the Museum of Natural History auditorium.
Museum of Natural History · 1747 Summer StreetFreeLectureEducational
Folk7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ridge
by Bella Rose Arts Centre
The Fugitives Often called “the battle that made Canada,” the Battle of Vimy Ridge came at a devastating cost, with more than 10,000 Canadian casualties. In RIDGE , acclaimed musician and storyteller Brendan McLeod and…
283 Thomas Raddall Dr · 283 Thomas Raddall Drive$15FolkStorytellingLive Music
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)
by Good Robot Brewing – Robie St. Taproom
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. Taproom · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTriviaBreweryWeekly
Live Music8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Open Song Circle with Noah Tye!
by Bearly’s House Of Blues & Ribs
Noah Tye is bringing the Open Song Circle to Bearly’s! Share your music on the Bearly’s stage every Monday
Bearly’s House Of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar- Country
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
A Coast-To-Coast Country Christmas 2
by George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett
Canadian country stars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett bring A Coast to Coast Country Christmas 2 to The Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax. Presented by Children Believe, this intimate holiday concert…
The Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax · 1983 Upper Water StreetFreeCountryConcert HallChristmas - Country
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
A Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas
by Paradise Buffet
A Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas
Paradise Buffet · 1983 Upper Water StreetFreeCountryLive MusicConcert Hall
Tuesday, November 17
- Film Screening
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Movie: Tuesday Screenings
by Halifax Public Libraries
Welcome to Halifax Central Library's Tuesday afternoon movie screening! Please check back for this month's special movie selection.
Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeFilm ScreeningLibraryFamily Friendly
Lecture6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Behind the Bulkheads: The Naval Museum of Halifax
by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Tuesday Night Talk with Jennifer Denty, Director of the Naval Museum of Halifax. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · 1675 Lower Water StreetFreeLectureEducationalWeeklyIndoor
Wednesday, November 18

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Foodtech Frontier 2026: Atlantic
by Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Celebrate Atlantic Canada’s Foodtech Innovators at the 2026 Foodtech Frontier Tour.
Volta · 1800 Argyle StreetFree
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TRIVIA at Freeman’s Fairview
by Freeman’s Fairview
Brains, Brews & Banter. Freeman’s is where SMART gets social! Join us every Wednesday 7pm End time 9pm
Freeman’s Fairview · 3671 Dutch Village RdFreeTriviaWeekly
Tribute7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Chelsi Madonna Presents: It's A Little Bit Funny
by Chelsi Madonna
Retired YouTuber turned music school owner Chelsi Madonna presents It's A Little Bit Funny, a tribute to Elton John.
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$30TributeLive MusicBar
Blues7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Catherine Robertson’s Comedy Hour!
by Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
Wednesday is COMEDY TIME down at Bearlys House of Blues! Things started just after 8pm, C’mon down early to grab your spot – there’s great drink specials all night long, along with a bunch of a great non-alcoholic…
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBluesComedy
Jazz7:30 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 StFreeJazzWeekly
Thursday, November 19
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dan Vorstermans (Morgan away) 5pm
by Dan Vorstermans (Morgan away)
Dan Vorstermans (Morgan away) 5pm — Bearly's
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFree
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PAWSitive Support
by Student Affairs
Missing your pets at home? Tail wags and heart hugs are on campus to bring you a weekly dose of joy and a place to decompress Drop in for a PAWS-itively relaxing visit with a certified therapy dog! PAWSitive Support is…
LeMarchant Place (Dalhousie) · 1246 LeMarchant StFree
Craft5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Atelihai Inuit: Craft / Social Session
by Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Email Atelihai@MyMNFC.com to learn more
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre · 2021 Brunswick StreetFreeIndigenousCraftCommunityCommunity Centre- Live Music
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Garrett's Privateers (Morgan away)
by Garrett's Privateers (Morgan away
Garrett's Privateers (Morgan away)
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar
Lecture6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Beaty Centre | Public lecture: Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark
by Steele Ocean Sciences Building, 6375 Edzell Castle Circle, Halifax, NS
Join the Beaty Centre for a public lecture with renowned research veterinarian and marine biologist Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark
Steele Ocean Sciences Building, 6375 Edzell Castle Circle, Halifax, NS · 6375 Edzell Castle CircleFreeLecture
Jazz7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas featuring J. Anthony Granelli Trio
by Halifax Jazz Festival
Halifax Jazz Festival presents Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas, a family holiday tradition featuring the J. Anthony Granelli Trio at St. Andrew's United Church.
St. Andrew's United Church · 6036 Coburg Rd$66JazzChristmasFamily Friendly
Comedy7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Spontaneity: Party Show
by Spontaneity Improv Co.
Enjoy quick laughs, funny gags and all around fun. Our seasoned improvisers will make up wacky scenarios based on your suggestions. Watch them compete in games, do challenges to win over the audience and get you…
1743 Grafton St · 1743 Grafton Street$15ComedyImprov
Classical7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Peace & Remembrance: Ravel & Vaughan Williams
by Symphony Nova Scotia
Honouring the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion and the 50th anniversary of the Nova Scotia Choral Federation, this powerful program invites reflection, remembrance, and hope.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University Avenue$37ClassicalOrchestraConcert Hall8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Jordan
by Jordan
Jordan
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFree
Friday, November 20

6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
2026 Sail Nova Scotia Evening of Excellence & Fundraising – Nov 20
by Atlantica Hotel Halifax
Join us as we celebrate the best sailors, volunteers, and programs from a wonderful 2026 season! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.
Atlantica Hotel Halifax · 1980 Robie StreetFree
Live Music6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Akaash Singh
by Akaash Singh
Tickets and information to see Akaash Singh perform live at Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax. Akaash Singh tickets are protected with a 100% guarantee at ConcertFix.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University Avenue$59Live Music
Live Music8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cory Tetford - Friday
by Cory Tetford
Quadruple threat (singing, songwriting, guitar and piano playing) and one of the busiest men in showbiz, Cory Tetford plays The Carleton.
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$50Live MusicBar- Folk
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
The East Pointers
by The East Pointers
The East Pointers at Light House Arts Centre.
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeCelticFolkLive MusicConcert Hall - Tribute
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
November Cover Series: JJ Cale's Naturally, Roger Miller
by JJ Cale's Naturally, Roger Miller
November Cover Series: JJ Cale's Naturally, Roger Miller
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeTributeLive MusicBar
Bar10:00 PM – 3:30 AM
FOMO FRIDAY
by The Dome
Every Friday at the Dome, the place to be for: Top 40, House, Hip Hop, Latin, Afro Every weekend at The Dome — where the night starts late and ends whenever it wants. Doors open at 10PM and the energy doesn’t stop.…
The Dome · 1739 Grafton Street$5BarWeekly
Saturday, November 21
Market10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Christmas in Spryfield
by Spryfield Lions Rink
Back by popular demand with an exciting new twist! 🎄 We are thrilled to announce our 7th Annual Christmas in Spryfield Market, now expanded to a two day weekend event. Join us Saturday and Sunday, November 21st and…
Spryfield Lions Rink · 111 Drysdale Rd$2Market
Classical2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
NSYO: Music in Motion
by Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra
The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra opens its season with a program all about dancing — rhythms, forms, and melodies to excite and inspire.
St Andrew's United Church · 6036 Coburg Road$10ClassicalOrchestraFamily Friendly
Live Music6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kathy Griffin
by Kathy Griffin
Tickets and information to see Kathy Griffin perform live at Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax. Kathy Griffin tickets are protected with a 100% guarantee at ConcertFix.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University Avenue$69Live Music
Live Music7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jimmy Carr
by Jimmy Carr
Tickets and information to see Jimmy Carr perform live at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Jimmy Carr tickets are protected with a 100% guarantee at ConcertFix.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle Street$52Live Music
Comedy7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour
by Kathy Griffin
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin brings her New Face, New Tour stand-up show to the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax. Presented by Outback Presents.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University AvenueFreeComedyConcert Hall
Immersive7:30 PM – 8:50 PM
Actual Wizard – Live Magic Show at the Maritime Conservatory
by Vincenzo Ravina
As seen on Penn and Teller: Fool Us, and winner of the Audience Choice Best of the Fest Award at the 2025 Halifax Fringe Festival “Beautifully done.” – Penn Jillette, Penn and Teller “Truly remarkable magic.” – Mark…
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts · 6199 Chebucto Road$28Immersive- Country
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Daniel James McFadyen
by Daniel James McFadyen
Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Daniel James McFadyen live at the Light House Arts Centre. Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm. All ages welcome; general admission standing and reserved seating available.
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeCountryLive Music - Tribute
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Last Waltz Halifax 2026: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
by The Last Waltz Halifax
The Last Waltz Halifax 2026: A 50th Anniversary Celebration live at The Marquee Ballroom, Halifax. Doors and showtimes via the venue. Presented at 2037 Gottingen.
The Marquee Ballroom · 2037 Gottingen Street$54TributeRockConcert Hall
Live Music8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cory Tetford - Saturday
by Cory Tetford
Quadruple threat (singing, songwriting, guitar and piano playing) and one of the busiest men in showbiz, Cory Tetford plays The Carleton.
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$50Live MusicBar- Live Music
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Surf Fest!! The Urban Surf Kings, Brad Conrad, The Coconut Kings, and MORE
by Surf Fest!! The Urban Surf Kings, Brad Conrad, The Coconut Kings, and MORE
Surf Fest!! The Urban Surf Kings, Brad Conrad, The Coconut Kings, and MORE
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar 
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Certified Saturday
by The Dome
Every Saturday at The Dome — Halifax’s premier nightclub. When the weekend hits, there’s only one place that understands the assignment. Big beats, packed floors, and the kind of nights that turn into stories by Sunday…
The Dome · 1739 Grafton Street$5
Sunday, November 22
Live Music1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Razzmatazz for Kids
by Razzmatazz
Usually we do serious shows for adult audiences but here's one for the kids (and their parents): ECMA and Music NS nominees Razzmatazz.
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$20Family FriendlyLive Music
Classical2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra: Staircases
by Symphony Nova Scotia
Through words, stunning images, and music led by Tafelmusik's Julia Wedman, this concert explores journeys on staircases and the concepts they represented.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University Avenue$49ClassicalOrchestraConcert Hall
Live Music7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SHEAL EP Release
by SHEAL
Halifax-born, Toronto-based artist SHEAL (aka Sheilagh McNab) celebrates the release of her new EP at The Carleton.
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$20Album ReleaseLive MusicBar
Monday, November 23
Trivia6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm
by Bearly: a Trivia
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1575 Argyle StreetFreeTriviaWeeklyPub
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)
by Good Robot Brewing – Robie St. Taproom, Store & Beer Garden
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. Taproom, Store & Beer Garden · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTriviaBarWeekly
Open Mic8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Open Song Circle with Noah Tye!
by Bearly’s House Of Blues & Ribs
Noah Tye is bringing the Open Song Circle to Bearly’s! Share your music on the Bearly’s stage every Monday
Bearly’s House Of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeOpen MicBluesBarWeekly
Tuesday, November 24
Lecture6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Pilotage in Halifax Harbour
by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Tuesday Night Talk with Pilot Ross MacFadden and Launch Master Ian Wallace on pilotage in Halifax Harbour. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · 1675 Lower Water StreetFreeLectureEducationalWeeklyIndoor- Live Music
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Travis Hatcher
by Travis Hatcher
Live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse featuring Travis Hatcher.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicAcousticPub
