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$42Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 p.m.
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
Bus Stop Theatre
Folk
$15Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 p.m.
Spontaneity: Murder Mystery & Improv
1743 Grafton St
Improv
$5Fri, Oct 9, 10:00 p.m.
FOMO FRIDAY
The Dome Nightclub
DJ Set
$10Sat, Oct 10, 12:00 p.m.
Saturday Drag Brunch
Stardust Bar + Kitchen
Drag
$5Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 p.m.
Certified Saturday
The Dome Nightclub
DJ Set
$10Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday Sessions: D&D for Kids!
The Board Room Game Cafe
Board Games
Thursday, October 8
Live Music11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Free noon-hour live music series,Thurs
by Joseph Strug Concert Hall
Discover new music, support student performers, and experience the incredible range of talent in Dalhousie’s music programs. A free weekly noon-hour recital series. Monday, Wednesday & Fridays.
Joseph Strug Concert Hall · 1385 Seymour StreetFreeLive MusicRecitalConcert HallWeekly
Weekly12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Group Read - Reclaiming Power + Place: The Final Report of the
by Indigenous Student Centre (1321 Edward St)
A group read of Reclaiming Power + Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (2019)
Indigenous Student Centre (1321 Edward St) · 1321 Edward StreetFreeWeekly
Indigenous1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Atelihai Inuit: Community Drop-In
by Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Refreshments & Supplies will be providedEmail Atelihai@mymnfc.com to learn more.
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre · 2021 Brunswick StreetFreeIndigenousCommunityCommunity CentreDrop In
Library2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Creative Studio DIY Drop-in
by Halifax Public Libraries
Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D Printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…
BMO Community Room - 2nd Floor Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeLibraryWeekly- Live Music
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm
by Morgan Davis Happy Hour
Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBarLive MusicBluesWeekly - Comedy
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Better Times Comedy at Good Robot
by Better Times Comedy
Better Times Comedy stand-up night at Good Robot Brewing.
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie StreetFreeComedyBreweryWeekly - Social Dance
7:15 PM – 2:00 AM
Rumors | Ritmos En Movement (Free)
by Dancing HFX
Rumors | Ritmos En Movement (Free)
Rumors · 1668 Lower Water StFreeSocial DanceWeeklyMake Friends
Folk7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
by Elevator Theatre Company
Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about desire, identity, and fear. Set in late…
Bus Stop Theatre · 2203 Gottingen St$42FolkWeekly
Improv7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Spontaneity: Murder Mystery & Improv
by Spontaneity Improv Co.
A murder has been committed… and nobody knows who did it… not even the cast. Spontaneity Improv Company invites you to a night of mystery, mischief, and mayhem. A fully improvised whodunnit where the plot, the clues,…
1743 Grafton St · 1743 Grafton Street$15ImprovWeekly
Friday, October 9
Library10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Community Café
by Halifax Public Libraries
Come in and start your day with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a snack. You can socialize with other community members, learn about some community resources, or take your drink and snack to go.
Captain William Spry Public Library · 16 Sussex StFreeLibraryWeekly
Live Music11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Free noon-hour live music series, Mon/Wed/Fri
by Joseph Strug Concert Hall
Discover new music, support student performers, and experience the incredible range of talent in Dalhousie’s music programs. A free weekly noon-hour recital series. Monday, Wednesday & Fridays.
Joseph Strug Concert Hall · 1385 Seymour StreetFreeLive MusicRecitalConcert HallWeekly
Library2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Creative Studio DIY Drop-in
by Halifax Public Libraries
Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D Printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…
BMO Community Room - 2nd Floor Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeLibraryWeekly- Live Music
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse 5pm
by Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse
Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse 5pm
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBarLive MusicBluesWeekly - Celtic
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Putnam Family
by The Old Triangle – Halifax
A lively instrumental trio rooted in Nova Scotia’s rich musical traditions. The fun this family trio has together shines through at every show. Alycia Putnam & Family is a lively instrumental trio rooted in Nova…
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFreeCeilidhCelticFamily FriendlyPub - Bachata
8:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Haliente | SBK+ Social ($15 Cover inc drink)
by Dancing HFX
Haliente | SBK+ Social ($15 Cover inc drink)
Haliente · 1678 Barrington St$15BachataWeeklyMake Friends
DJ Set10:00 PM – 3:30 AM
FOMO FRIDAY
by The Dome Nightclub
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 Nightclub · 1740 Argyle Street$5Dj SetBarHigh EnergyWeekly
Saturday, October 10
Drag12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Saturday Drag Brunch
by Stardust Bar + Kitchen
Come out and see some amazing performances with regular rotating hosts Mya Foxx and Elle Noir! ***PLEASE RESERVE TICKETS FOR YOUR ENTIRE GROUP IN ONE BOOKING OR YOU WILL NOT BE SEATED TOGETHER.****Join Us at Stardust…
Stardust Bar + Kitchen · 1688 Barrington Street$10DragBarWeekly
Library2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Creative Studio DIY Drop-in
by Halifax Public Libraries
Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D Printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…
BMO Community Room - 2nd Floor Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeLibraryWeekly- Kizomba
8:00 PM – 11:55 PM
The Third Beat | Kiz Me More ($5 Social)
by Dancing HFX
The Third Beat | Kiz Me More ($5 Social)
The Third Beat · 5678 West St$5KizombaWeeklyMake Friends
DJ Set10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Certified Saturday
by The Dome Nightclub
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 Nightclub · 1740 Argyle Street$5Dj SetBarHigh EnergyWeekly
Sunday, October 11
Trivia12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Buzzer Trivia at The Old Triangle
by Halifax Games & Social
Buzzer Trivia at The Old Triangle at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StFreeTriviaPubWeekly
Board Games1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Sessions: D&D for Kids!
by The Board Room Game Cafe
Join us every Sunday this fall for a kid friendly D&D one-shots, perfect for adventurers ages 8+! No experience necessary!
The Board Room Game Cafe · 1256 Barrington Street$10Board GamesFamily FriendlyCafeWeekly
Theatre2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
by Elevator Theatre Company
Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about desire, identity, and fear. Set in late…
Bus Stop Theatre Co-op · 2203 Gottingen St$42TheatreWeekly- Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam 8pm with Andrew Gillis and Special Guests!
by The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam
The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam 8pm with Andrew Gillis and Special Guests!
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBarLive MusicBluesWeekly
Monday, October 12
- Trivia
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm
by Bearly: a Trivia
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeTriviaWeeklyBar
Trivia7:00 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 Company · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTriviaBreweryWeeklyCasual- Trivia
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays
by Goodwill Trivia
Goodwill Trivia every Monday at Good Robot Brewing. Reservations recommended.
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTriviaBreweryWeekly
Open Mic8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Open Song Circle with Noah Tye!
by Noah Tye
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 · 1269 Barrington StFreeOpen MicBarWeeklyCasual
Tuesday, October 13
Library3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Study Buddies for Newcomers
by Halifax Public Libraries
Newcomer youth can drop in for a safe and friendly environment with free tutoring in all school subjects. It's also a chance to practice fun, conversational English for youth who are new to Canada. Ages 13-21. No…
Keshen Goodman Public Library · 330 Lacewood DriveFreeLibraryWeekly- Weekly
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dalia Women’s Social Coworking
by Harvest Clean Eats – Downtown Halifax
BUILD by Dalia 💌 Because who says growth has to happen alone? BUILD is Dalia’s free weekly social…
Harvest Clean Eats – Downtown Halifax · 1625 Market StreetFreeWeekly
Lecture6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Bringing the Slocum Boot Shop Back to Brier Island
by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Tuesday Night Talk with Kristina Inrig, President of the Joshua Slocum Society, on restoring the Slocum Boot Shop on Brier Island. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · 1675 Lower Water StreetFreeLectureEducationalWeeklyIndoor
Wednesday, October 14
Live Music11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Free noon-hour live music series, Mon/Wed/Fri
by Joseph Strug Concert Hall
Discover new music, support student performers, and experience the incredible range of talent in Dalhousie’s music programs. A free weekly noon-hour recital series. Monday, Wednesday & Fridays.
Joseph Strug Concert Hall · 1385 Seymour StreetFreeFilm ScreeningLive MusicWeekly
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TRIVIA at Freeman’s Fairview
by Freeman's Little New York - Fairview
Brains, Brews & Banter. Freeman’s is where SMART gets social! Join us every Wednesday 7pm End time 9pm
Freeman's Little New York - Fairview · 3671 Dutch Village RdFreeTriviaPubWeeklyCasual- Bachata
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Manilla: SBK+ (Free)
by Dancing HFX
Manilla: SBK+ (Free)
Manilla · 5686 Spring Garden RoadFreeBachataWeeklyMake Friends
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 StFreeJazzBarWeeklyChill Vibes
Comedy8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Catherine Robertson’s Comedy Hour!
by Catherine Robertson
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 · 1269 Barrington StFreeComedyBarWeekly- Karaoke
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Karaoke with Mimi! 10pm-2am
by Karaoke with Mimi!
Karaoke with Mimi! 10pm-2am
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeKaraokeWeeklyBar
Thursday, October 15
Library12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Death Café
by Halifax Public Libraries
A welcoming and open space to discuss death and the end of life. Feel free to sit with us and listen to accounts of "end of life" celebrations and personal stories of loss. You can share your own stories as you feel…
BMO Community Room - 2nd Floor Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeLibraryWeekly
Indigenous12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Atelihai Inuit: Community Drop-In
by Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Refreshments & Supplies will be providedEmail Atelihai@mymnfc.com to learn more.
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre · 2021 Brunswick StreetFreeIndigenousCommunityCommunity CentreDrop In
Weekly12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Group Read - Reclaiming Power + Place: The Final Report of the
by Indigenous Student Centre (1321 Edward St)
A group read of Reclaiming Power + Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (2019)
Indigenous Student Centre (1321 Edward St) · 1321 Edward StreetFreeWeekly- Live Music
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm
by Morgan Davis Happy Hour
Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBarLive MusicBluesWeekly - Comedy
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Better Times Comedy at Good Robot
by Better Times Comedy
Better Times Comedy stand-up night at Good Robot Brewing.
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie StreetFreeComedyBreweryWeekly - Social Dance
7:15 PM – 2:00 AM
Rumors | Ritmos En Movement (Free)
by Dancing HFX
Rumors | Ritmos En Movement (Free)
Rumors · 1668 Lower Water StFreeSocial DanceWeeklyMake Friends
Friday, October 16
Coffee10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Community Cafe
by Halifax Public Libraries
Come in and start your day with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a snack. You can socialize with other community members, learn about some community resources, or take your drink and snack to go.
Captain William Spry Public Library · 16 Sussex StreetFreeLibraryCoffeeCommunityWeekly
Live Music11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Free noon-hour live music series, Mon/Wed/Fri
by Joseph Strug Concert Hall
Discover new music, support student performers, and experience the incredible range of talent in Dalhousie’s music programs. A free weekly noon-hour recital series. Monday, Wednesday & Fridays.
Joseph Strug Concert Hall · 1385 Seymour StreetFreeFilm ScreeningLive MusicWeekly- Live Music
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse 5pm
by Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse
Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse 5pm
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBarLive MusicBluesWeekly
Jazz8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Caito Macdonald Trio
by Caito Macdonald Trio
Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. His musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and his trio plays regularly around Halifax.
Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar · 1662 Barrington StreetFreeJazzBarWeeklyChill Vibes- Bachata
8:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Haliente | SBK+ Social ($15 Cover inc drink)
by Dancing HFX
Haliente | SBK+ Social ($15 Cover inc drink)
Haliente · 1678 Barrington St$15BachataWeeklyMake Friends
DJ Set10:00 PM – 3:30 AM
FOMO Friday
by The Dome Nightclub
Every Friday at the Dome: Top 40, House and Hip Hop across the dance floor.
The Dome Nightclub · 1740 Argyle Street$5Dj SetBarWeeklyHigh Energy
Saturday, October 17
