Events
From ocean-side concerts to night markets and food festivals, Halifax is known for unforgettable events.
Events for January 7, 2023
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Open Waters Music Festival
Annual Open Waters Music Festival features 19 unique musical performances from Nova Scotian, Canadian and international musicians and composers from diverse traditions involving both improvisation and composition. See here for schedule
Find out more »Ongoing
Behind Racism: Challenging the Way We Think
On now at Discovery Centre. Behind Racism: Challenging the Way We Think explores racism in Canada and breaks down the mental processes that contribute to discrimination. This informative and interactive exhibit aims to raise awareness about implicit biases and how they lead to racism if left unchecked. Highlights: Looks at individual accounts of lived experiences […]
Find out more »Kids Celebrate
Kids Celebrate! invites children ages 5 to 12 to learn about the many celebrations practiced in their own communities. The exhibition is divided into four seasons, each evoking a different family or community setting. Children can learn more about the many celebrations that Canadians enjoy throughout the year – from food, music, decorations and games, to […]
Find out more »Light Up Downtown Dartmouth Holiday Projection
The Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission is pleased to present Light Up Downtown Dartmouth this Fall & Winter. Beginning this Friday, September 30th and continuing until January 31st, there will be light projections on the side of old Dartmouth City Hall nightly from 7-10pm.
Find out more »10:00 AM
The Rolling Stones UNZIPPED Exhibit
The Exhibit UNZIPPED, is the first international exhibition devoted to the world-famous rock band, The Rolling Stones. Celebrating The Stones’ artistic collaborations in music, art and design, fashion and film, UNZIPPED features original works on display from an array of artists as diverse as Andy Warhol, Alexander McQueen, Prada, Dior, and Martin Scorsese, to name […]
Find out more »11:00 AM
Tamil Heritage Month Celebration 2023
Our charming Tamil Heritage Month festive season is approaching and we are inviting you all for a cultural extravaganza which will take you to the other side of the world!! We have organized a fun filled day with traditional heritage events in the afternoon until 2pm, and then comes the music, songs and dance to […]
Find out more »7:30 PM
Elf The Musical
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum Fountain Hall Stage | Featuring Ryan Brown as Buddy , Amanda Lundgren as Jovie Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to […]
Find out more »8:00 PM
Live Jazz versions of classics and current pop hits at Pacifico
This Ain’t Your Average Jazz Band The G Street Band plays jazz standards mixed in with high-energy, jazz versions of classics and current pop hits - every Friday and Saturday night at The New Pacifico in Halifax. The evening starts off low key as people enjoy a curated menu and specialty cocktails in an elegant setting. From there it builds over the […]
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