Events & Entertainment

**** CNS / HRFE Media Release Heritage Day 2023 (Feb 20) will Honour Rita Joe, Mi’kmaw poet and writer Elder Rita (Bernard) Joe was born in We’koqma’q Mi’kmaw community and called Eskasoni Mi’kmaw community her home. She wrote many books of poetry and was known as the Poet Laureate of the Mi’kmaq. A number of...

**** Craft Brewers Asst Release Craft Brewers Association Launches New Beerfest TOGETHER WE BREW NS! ​ “Together We Brew NS” is an all-new celebration of Nova Scotia Craft Beer presented by the Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia (CBANS). This exciting event takes place Saturday, April 1st, at Pavilion 22 in the Halifax Seaport. ​ Roughly 2500 attendees are anticipated for this inaugural beer celebration and local producers guarantee not to disappoint. This jam-packed, one-day festival will feature more than...

**** Info via Fundraiser Perfect Wander Treats – Rescue Pup Bowl Fundraiser Compete & win amazing prizes for Animals in need at the Perfect Wander Treats Rescue Pup Bowl for Fly With Me Animal Rescue!   About this event Date and time Sat, 18 March 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ADT Location Bowlarama – 3459...

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**** Atlantic Kite Festival Release ** FLY AS HIGH AS YOU CAN ** Come and Enjoy Seventh annual kite festival at Citadel Hill on July 15 & 16 It’s a Non-alcoholic, Family and Kids friendly event with FREE ENTRY..!!.. *Please be aware of the scammers if someone tries to sell tickets for this event* Come...

**** HRM Media Release Art project unveiling to Commemorate the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to the unveiling of an art project to Commemorate the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church and its contribution to the African Nova Scotian Community. The AME Zion Church was located at...

Via Healing Animal SCARS Auction Healing Animal SCARS ends 3pm Sun Feb 5th, 2023 by Sonya D Higgins Contributors: Sonya D Higgins (owner), Darlene Fudge and J Frank Andrea Welcome to the auction for Healing Animal SCARS. Please familiarize yourself with our updated auction rules before you bid. NOTE: Changed end time 3pm **You must add Sonya D Higgins...

**** Halifax Libraries Release TD Presents African Heritage Month at Halifax Public Libraries African Heritage Month at Halifax Public Libraries returns with in-person programs and performances for all ages. More than 35 workshops, performances, and community conversations are scheduled for February and beyond. ​ This year’s program has been developed in collaboration with the African...

Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission ????✨DINE AROUND 2023✨???? ????Dine Around Halifax is BACK starting tomorrow, February 1st, 2023! ????️Dine Around is a month-long foodie event celebrating our region’s innovative culinary scene with specially-curated menus available on during the month of February. There are 6 downtown Dartmouth eateries participating this year: ???? Celtic Corner | 69...

**** DNR Release Shubenacadie Sam Ready to Greet Visitors Nova Scotians are invited to celebrate Groundhog Day with Shubenacadie Sam – in person and virtually – for the groundhog’s annual forecast from Shubenacadie Wildlife Park on Thursday, February 2. Shubenacadie Wildlife Park’s well-known groundhog will emerge from a burrow at 8 a.m. People may attend...