Hey Hali!

We’ve got big news—and fresh new additions! This week, we’re debuting two brand-new sections: our Song of the Week (spotlighting Halifax’s rising indie-pop star BABY NOVA) and a little hometown trivia to test your Hali knowledge. Plus, huge festival announcements mean this summer’s shaping up to be unforgettable. Let’s dive in!

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📣 Big Festival Announcements: The Killers, Alvvays, and more coming to Halifax!

Halifax Music Fest just dropped a massive announcement: The Killers will headline, supported by Canadian indie favourites Alvvays (featuring Cape Breton-born Molly Rankin), Lights, and Said The Whale. Meanwhile, Halifax Jazz Fest revealed that another Cape Breton talent, Goldie Boutilier—who’s having a serious moment—will join The Decemberists on July 18. And if that wasn’t enough, Death From Above 1979 just announced an August 1 show at The Shore Club. Summer 2025 is looking stacked!

🍸 Hali’s Favourite Cocktail Event Returns Next Month.

On April 2, the Lighthouse Art Centre hosts Imbibe, Halifax’s favourite cocktail celebration. Sample incredible craft cocktails from the city’s best bartenders, enjoy tasty snacks, and vibe to music from a live DJ. It’s the perfect way to discover your new favourite local drink. Tickets and special hotel packages are available—grab them soon!

⭐️ Song of the Week

You heard it here first: BABY NOVA is Halifax’s next global indie pop star in the making. Her haunting vocals and vivid songwriting give us Lana Del Rey vibes, blending dark, cinematic storytelling with catchy alt-pop energy. Her latest single, “Too Pretty For Buffalo,” is our Song of the Week, already surpassing 400,000 streams on Spotify in its first week alone. If you’re not already paying attention, it’s time to start.

Hali Trivia

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Thursday, 3/13

Atlantic Pride Pageant @ Spatz Theatre - 7-10pm

Halifax Drink and Draw @ Oxford Tap Room - 7-9pm

Pop Girls Trivia @ Chain Yard - 7:30-10:30pm

St Patrick’s Day Hip-Hop Showcase @ Gus’ Pub - 8pm ( w/ Knucklehead, Hodder, Oajab, and more)

Aysanabee w/ DeeDee Austin - The Marquee - 8pm

Cadence Weapon @ The Seahorse - 8pm

VERRY JERRY Album Release @ the Seahorse - 9pm

Friday, 3/14

Halifax Thunderbirds vs. Saskatchewan Rush @ Scotiabank Centre - 7pm

Gavin Stephens @ Halifax Live Comedy Club - 7pm

Cedric Newman @ Yuk Yuks - 8pm

Welcome To The Maritimes @ The Light House Arts Centre - 8pm
Classified, Ria Mae, JRDN, Brett Matthews, DJ IV

Welcome To The Maritimes Official Afterparty @ The Toothy Moose - 10pm-3:30am
Hosted by Classified. Performances from JRDN, Quake Matthews, DJ IV & more.

Maximum Overdrive @ The Carleton - 8pm

Burnt Reynolds, Kill Chicago, Trout @ Bearly’s - 9pm

BLACKOUT: Britney Queer Dance Party @ Stardust - 11pm

Saturday, 3/15

Dalhousie Commerce vs. Engineering Charity Hockey Game @ Halifax Forum - 7pm
All proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society, supporting the Halifax Lodge, which provides housing for cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Gavin Stephens @ Halifax Live Comedy Club - 7pm

Cedric Newman @ Yuk Yuks - 8pm

Coat of Arms Ceilidh @ New Scotland Brewpub - 8-11pm

Stang’s Swang – A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn @ The Carleton - 8pm

Sunday Sesh @ The Basement of The Shoe - 8:30pm (Live Comedy & Music)

Dirtmouth & Friends @ Gus’ Pub - 9pm

East Coast Emo Night @ The Marquee - 10pm

Sunday, 3/16

Craig Cardiff @ The Carleton - 1:30pm & 7pm

Tom Rich @ Tapestry Beer Bar - 2-5pm

Brunch & Music Bingo @ Stardust - 12-2pm

Halifax Moosehads vs. Cape Breton Screaming Eagles @ Scotiabank Centre - 3pm

Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam @ Bearlys - 8pm

Bonfire Bingo @ Salt + Ash - 9pm

Monday, 3/17

St Patrick’s Day Party @ Durty Nellys - 7am-2am

St Patrick’s Day @ The Lower Deck - 2pm-12:30am

Live Music @ New Scotland Brewpub - 1-4pm

The Stanfields @ The Marquee - 7pm

Tuesday, 3/18

Nan’s Bingo @ New Scotland Brewpub - 7pm
hosted by Yesva Scotia

That’s it for this week!

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