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Sat, Aug 22, 4:00 p.m.
Ociosa
RadStorm (Show Space)
Live Music
Free1 lookingSat, Aug 22, 10:00 a.m.
Summer Jam: The Science of Music
Discovery Centre
Family Friendly
- Free1 looking
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00 a.m.
Spring Garden's 12th Annual Children's Festival
Victoria Park
Family Friendly
Free1 lookingSat, Aug 22, 8:00 a.m.
The Brewery Market
Alexander Keith's
Folk
$13.66Sat, Aug 22, 6:00 p.m.
RUMBLE IN THE BRONX - The 100th screening weekend spectacular (Night 1)
Propeller Arcade
Film Screening
$15Sun, Aug 23, 12:00 p.m.
Boozy Brunch with a Halifax Games & Social
Stardust Bar + Kitchen
Brunch
Saturday, August 22
Folk8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Brewery Market
by The Halifax Brewery Farmers Market
Open every Saturday, year-round, from 8am - 1pm, featuring over 65 unique local food, drink and craft vendors, and welcoming over 2500 customers! The Halifax Brewery Market Cooperative, a member-run not-for-profit coop,…
Alexander Keith's · Halifax Brewery Farmers MarketFreeFolkMarket- Painting
9:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Paint the Gardens
by Friends of the Public Gardens
Paint the Gardens at the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by the Friends of the Public Gardens.
Halifax Public Gardens · 5665 Spring Garden RoadFreePaintingParkWeekly
LGBTQ+10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Halifax Gals and Pals Beach Day
by Halifax Gals & Pals
A day on the beach with Halifax Gals & Pals. Bring sunscreen, snacks, a towel and anything you need for a day in the sun. Sign up free to connect with others beforehand.
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park · Sambro Creek RoadFreeLgbtq+BeachMake FriendsCommunity
Family Friendly10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Summer Jam: The Science of Music
by Discovery Centre
A hands-on summer experience exploring the science of music at the Discovery Centre on the Halifax waterfront. Family-friendly activities across two days.
Discovery Centre · 1215 Lower Water StreetFreeFamily FriendlyEducationalMulti Day- Family Friendly
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Spring Garden's 12th Annual Children's Festival
by Victoria Park
Get ready to celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community at the Spring Garden Area Business Association's 12th Annual Children’s Festival. Join us for an unforgettable day of fun and festivity right in the heart of…
Victoria Park · 5720 Spring Garden RoadFreeFamily FriendlyOutdoorFestival
Live Music12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saturday Matinee
by Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
Durty Nelly’s rocks every Saturday this summer for our afternoon matinee, with a rotating lineup of local artists every weekend.
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub · 1645 Argyle StreetFreeLive MusicPubWeekly- 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 - Live Music
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Buddy Daniels Trio
by The Buddy Daniels Trio
The Buddy Daniels Trio plays a live afternoon matinee set at Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs.
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBluesBar - Live Music
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ociosa
by RadStorm
Ociosa at Show Space, RadStorm, 2177 Gottingen St, Halifax. Doors 4:00 pm-10:00 pm.
RadStorm (Show Space) · 2177 Gottingen StFreeLive MusicIndie - Film Screening
6:00 PM – 7:31 PM
Mary Oliver: Saved By The Beauty Of The World
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
RUMBLE IN THE BRONX - The 100th screening weekend spectacular (Night 1)
by Propeller Arcade
Night 1 of the 100th screening weekend spectacular: a big-screen screening of the martial-arts action classic Rumble in the Bronx, presented at Propeller Arcade in Halifax's north end.
Propeller Arcade · 2015 Gottingen Street$14Film ScreeningFilmBar19 Plus
Live Music6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Featured Band
by Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
Every Friday and Saturday night, we host a rotating lineup of local artists who bring energy to every corner of the pub.
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub · 1645 Argyle StreetFreeLive MusicPubWeekly
Live Music7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dodge Levatte
by Dodge Levatte
With a double-neck guitars and a classic rock sound that spans generations, Dodge Levatte delivers high-energy sets that get the pub buzzing.
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub · 1645 Argyle StreetFreeLive MusicRockPubHigh Energy- Musical
7:30 PM – 10:00 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 - Comedy
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Clare Belford
by Clare Belford
Stand-up comedy headliner Clare Belford live at Yuk Yuk's Halifax inside Casino Nova Scotia. Uncensored show; discretion advised.
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club (Casino Nova Scotia) · 1983 Upper Water Street$25Comedy - Film Screening
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Men, By Women: You Were Never Really Here
by Carbon Arc Cinema
Screening presented by Carbon Arc Cinema, Halifax's independent art-house cinema.
Carbon Arc Cinema · 1747 Summer Street$12Film Screening
DJ Set8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Afro House Propaganda Vol 7: Proof of Faith
by DJ Ubuntu
Afro House Propaganda Vol 7: Proof of Faith. The seventh transmission of DJ Ubuntu's Afro house night at Danspace Studio.
Danspace Studio · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeDj SetHouseStudio- R&B
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Bump&Grind – R&B At The Marquee
by The Marquee Ballroom
Bump&Grind R&B night at The Marquee Ballroom, Halifax. Doors 9:00 PM.
The Marquee Ballroom · 2037 Gottingen Street$20R And BDj SetBarHigh Energy - Blues
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM
E.B. Anderson Band
by E.B. Anderson Band
E.B. Anderson Band live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, 9:30pm.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBluesLive MusicBarOne Time - Live Music
10:00 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$5IndoorLive Music - Live Music
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
HFX Pier
by HFX Pier
HFX Pier at The Old Triangle
The Old Triangle · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicFamily Friendly - DJ Set
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
DARK ROOM at The Sea
by Dark Room
A late-night dance party at The Seahorse Tavern.
The Seahorse Tavern · 2037 Gottingen Street$10Dj SetBar19 PlusHigh Energy
Sunday, August 23
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer Garden
by The Halifax Commons
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…
The Halifax Commons · 2223 North Park StreetFree- 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