Hello Hali!

Welcome to issue #1 of the brand spankin’ new Halifamous newsletter! Each week, we’ll bring you the scoop on what’s happening in Halifax music, food and culture.

You’ll notice the format changing over time as we get a feel for what best serves the community, but we have tons of exciting stuff planned for you!

Got an event we should know about? Email us: events@halifamous.ca

🍽️ Hop Scotch Dinner Club is open in the Hydrostone

Hop Scotch Dinner Club is now open at 3061 Gottingen Street, in the Hydrostone. Chef Steph Ogilvie, a Top Chef Canada finalist, and her partner, Brock Unger, are bringing their creative tasting menus back to Halifax after a stint at the Fogo Island Inn. Known for their pop-up dinners and fine dining roots, the duo is excited to settle into this new north-end space, formerly Jekyll & Hyde. Their sold-out New Year’s Eve menu suggests it won’t take long for Hop Scotch to become a local favourite. Make a reso.

🎟️ Two Must-See Concerts That Are Selling FAST

Big Shiny Tunes: Relive the 90s with this legendary Halifax music party at The Marquee on February 7th & 8th (doors 8 PM, show 9 PM). Featuring 25 fan-favourite local artists and musicians, it’s a celebration of Canada’s most iconic album series. Tickets sell out every year without fail. Get yours.

Classified’s “Welcome to the Maritimes” Tour: On March 14, catch Classified, Ria Mae, Jrdn, Brett Matthews, and DJ IV all on one stage. This is one of the most stacked local line-ups you’ll ever see and will almost certainly sell out soon. Grab tickets.

💝 Spread Love with WAY’s Valentine’s Day Campaign

For just $12, you can send a package of hand-crafted chocolates from Rousseau Chocolatier to a senior across Atlantic Canada or Ontario. Each package includes a heartfelt note to remind them that someone in their community is thinking of them on a day where love, appreciation, and connection is celebrated the most! The campaign runs until January 31, and every Valentine purchased helps WAY reach their goal of delivering 1,300 Valentines.

Plus, each Valentine gets you an entry to win a $100 Rousseau Chocolatier gift card or a $200 Amazon gift card. Let’s show our seniors the love they deserve this Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Learn More & Spread Some Love

🎤❤️ The Big Sing: Valentine’s Edition

Get ready for a special Valentine’s Day-themed sing-along with Halifax’s favourite group singing event! Featuring three epic love songs by Backstreet Boys, Bruno Mars, and Chappell Roan, this night promises big harmonies, big laughs, and all the feel-good vibes.

📅 Tickets on sale Saturday at noon—don’t wait, these events always sell out! Whether you’re a pro or just love belting it out, The Big Sing lets you feel like a total rockstar in the city’s coolest choir. Get Singin’

Thursday, Jan 16

The Six Star Review @ The Local - 8pm (Live funk, soul, R&B)
Trivia Night @ The Carleton - 7pm

Friday, Jan 17

Crass Karaoke @ The Local - 10pm
Y2K Night @ The Seahorse - 11pm
The Mellotones @ Pacifico - 8:30pm
SMU v. Moncton (Mens Hockey) - 8pm
Paul Thompson @ Halifax Live Comedy Club - 7pm

Saturday, Jan 18

Wolfville Vintage Market @ Acadia Student Union Building - 11am-6pm
Rankin’s Winter Warmers @ The Marquee - 3pm
Paul Thompson @ Halifax Live Comedy Club - 7pm
Halifax Thunderbirds vs. Rochester Knighthawks - 8pm
SMU v. UNB (Mens Hockey) - 8pm
Brooklyn Blackmore & Jordan LeBlanc @ Stubborn Goat - 8pm
Karaoke w/ Jesse Patrick & Griffey Moore @ The Carleton - 8pm
G-Street Band @ Pacifico - 8:30pm

Sunday, Jan 19

Paint Your Pet @ Propeller Bedford Taproom - 2pm
(Not So) Free Play @ Propeller Arcade ($10, all games set to free, all ages til 7:30pm)
Darkside Dippers - Cold dip with ~100 other maniacs every Sunday at 11am @ Lions Beach Park

Tuesday, Jan 20

Trivia Night @ The Local - 7pm
(Not So) Free Play @ Propeller Arcade ($10, all games set to free, all ages til 7:30pm)
Garret Mason @ Bearlys - 8:30pm

Wednesday, Jan 21

Music Bingo @ STARDUST - 7pm (Theme: Songs from Movies)
Gin & Jazz @ The Local - 7:30pm
SMU v. Acadia (Mens Hockey) - 8pm
Best of Both Worlds: Open Mic & Karaoke @ Economy Shoe Shop - 8pm

That’s it for this week!

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