Halifax Events

Jazz Night

by Ragazzi Restobar

Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. Ken is Past-President of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians and is currently on the board of NS Honour Jazz and co-leader of the NSHJ Funk Unit. Ken’s list of his professional credits is impressive. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Regis Philbin, Natalie Cole, jazz great Ernie Watts, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd, daughter of the blues Shirley King, Rosemary Clooney, the Temptations, and Lionel Ritchie are just a few of the artists Ken has shared the stage with. He currently performs with The Back Alley Big Band, Asia NuGruv and The Aviators.

Rat Play – A Workshop Showing of a New Young Audience Play

by August Van Meekeren

Do you like rats? Do you like political intrigue? Do you like swordfighting? Introducing Rat Play! A workshop showing of a young audience play by August Van Meekeren. Developed to be an exciting show of rat-based shenanigans, this workshop showing will be full of laughs, gags, and cheese. Showing July 14-16, with a special 'youth encouraged' showing at 6pm and a more rowdy 8pm showing each night. Youth get in free with supervision — come check it out and support your local emerging artists.

Honouring a Legacy: Michael Haynes - Book Launch & Celebration of Life

by Hike Nova Scotia

Hike Nova Scotia, Goose Lane Editions and Halifax Public Libraries celebrate the legacy of Canada's most-published trail guide author, Michael Haynes, with a book launch and celebration of life.

Tuesday Night Tunes

by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Free outdoor live music in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic's anchor yard, watched from the boardwalk (indoors in the Small Craft Gallery if weather is inclement). Part of the museum's community nights supporting Feed Nova Scotia. Tuesdays July 7 to August 18, 6:30-7:30pm.

Leo Cox Trio

by Economy Shoe Shop

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, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.

Halifax Gals & Pals Bookish Trivia: The Sequel

by Halifax Gals & Pals

Come test your knowledge of all things book related, win fun prizes and meet some new friends!

THE BIG SING | LADY GAGA

by The Big Sing

THE BIG SING | LADY GAGA

Waterfront Dancing

by DalKing Swing

Outdoor swing dancing on the Halifax waterfront with DalKing Swing. All levels welcome, no partner needed.

Fred Eaglesmith Starring Tif Ginn - Tuesday

by Fred Eaglesmith Starring Tif Ginn

The inimitable, irrepressible, they-broke-the-mold, etc. Fred Eaglesmith along with femme fatale Tif Ginn, finally return to their Halifax home (it's been 7 years!), The Carleton, for two shows on Tuesday, July 14th (this one) and Wednesday, July 15th. Show time each night is 7 PM sharp and tickets

Hopping on the Harbour

by DalKing Swing

DalKing Swing's Hopping on the Harbour social dance event on the Halifax waterfront.

Theo McIntosh

by Theo McIntosh

Theo McIntosh — live music at the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.

Garrett Mason's Peace and Love Festival

by Garrett Mason's Peace and Love Festival

Garrett Mason's Peace and Love Festival

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; being surrounded by music blues music, Garrett’s favorite tapes at 3 years old were Canned Heat and Buddy Rich. What really sealed the deal for Garrett to become a blues guitarist came after watching a video of Stevie Ray Vaughn “Live At the El Mocambo” – he was hooked. His dad, Dutch

Industry Night with Tyler Key

by Tyler Key

Industry night featuring live music with Tyler Key at Durty Nelly's Irish Pub in Halifax.