Hey Halifax!

This week we’ve got Jazz Fest dropping a truckload of free shows featuring amazing local talent, a brand-new Bedford Beer Garden pouring for a cause, Quake Matthews serving up a full album of summertime anthems, and The Underground turning the city into a neon time machine.

June’s about to get busy. Let’s dive in!

🎺 TD Halifax Jazz Festival Just Announced a TON of Amazing Free Programming

Keep July 15–20 clear. Jazz Fest is filling the waterfront, parks, and libraries with local talent at zero cost. Catch standout sets from norc, Adina Fraser, Haliey Smith, Andru Branch & Halfway Tree, Bill Ricky, Umlab, Atlantic Sound Machine, The Joy Curve, and many more amazing local acts.

Our can’t miss free set: Mat Elliott closing the Hydrostone Park series on Sunday. Check out his latest EP (2x ECMA nominated) South Endings on Spotify.

Daytime concerts on the TD Main Stage (11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.), lawn-chair hangs in the Hydrostone, and hands-on Jazz Labs at Halifax Public Libraries. Get the full schedule (and grab tickets for the ticketed headliners) at halifaxjazzfestival.ca.

Quake Matthews’ New Album ‘Patio Season’ is a Must-Listen

Halifax rapper Quake Matthews just dropped an incredible collection of summertime anthems that absolutely belong on your summer playlists. It’s full of nostalgic pop culture, re-imagined 90s hits (Eric Clapton, Ace of Base, Vitamin C samples, anyone?), and is largely self-produced with features from JRDN and Kayo and assists from local producers Corey Lerue and Uncle Fester.

Quake has been rolling this album out with a ton of hilarious, fun content on Instagram. Make sure you follow him and give this album a spin this weekend, whether you’re hip-hop fan or not!

Bedford Beer Garden Opens Today

Speaking of patio season, Bedford’s brand-new Beer Garden is dog-friendly and stocked with local brews and tasty snacks, pouring its first pints this weekend for every sunny sip. They’ve teamed up with Food for the Future to raise funds for Feed Nova Scotia, so each round does a little good while it tastes great.

🕒 Thu – Sun • 3 – 10 p.m.
📍 873 Bedford Hwy

The Underground: Halifax's Best Kept Secret Goes Full 80s

There’s a very cool event called The Underground that's been quietly happening around the city. Here's how it works: a secret address arrives 24 hours before the show. Phones get turned off at the door. Then you find yourself part of a different world where performers emerge from everywhere around you.

Their next edition is Saturday June 14th with an All Out 80's theme. This immersive speakeasy-style performance happens in and around the audience—live music, dance, theater, and surprise acts curated specifically for the secret venue. Dust off your leg warmers and neon for a phone-free evening where strangers become co-conspirators in pure 80s nostalgia.

Saturday June 14th | Doors 8pm, show 8:30pm

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⭐️ Song of the Week

We checked out Strange Plants album release show last Saturday and were blown away by both the super polished performance and the insane lighting and projection experience the band built around the show. Hot Tonight has big festival stage energy and we can’t want to catch them on an outdoor stage ASAP!

There are only a handful of tickets left available to the public for our super intimate oceanside house concert featuring Brett Matthews & Nicole Ariana. Your ticket includes transportation to our secret location and refreshments from Toller Lager and Barkeep Cocktails. Come join us, it’s going to be incredible.

Thursday, 6/12

Music Bingo @ New Scotland Brew Pub - 7:00 PM

Halifax Drink & Draw @ Driftwood Coastal Diner - 7:00 PM

REVELRY @ The Seahorse - 7:30 PM

Mitchell McFadgen, Tyler McDonald, and Orion Leidl Wilson Trio @ Trident Booksellers & Cafe - 9:30 PM

Crass Karaoke @ The Local Restaurant and Bar - 10:00 PM

Friday, 6/13

Downtown Dartmouth Spring Clean Up @ Alderney Landing - 10:00 AM

Mike McKenna Jr. Band + Gardens @ The Carleton - 8:00 PM Cape Breton’s Mike

Jared Nathan @ Halifax Live Comedy Club - 8:00 PM

Voodoo Sometimes Album Release Party @ The Seahorse - 8:00 PM

Tevon Tynes Band @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 9:30 PM

Chronos Band & Keepy Uppy @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 9:30 PM

Saturday, 6/14

Sandy Cove Shoreline Clean Up @ East Sandy Cove - 9:30 AM

Atlantic Sex Show @ Light House Arts Centre - 10:00 AM

Matinee w/ Jackson Weldon @ Black Harbour Distillers - 1:00 PM

Zak Miller & The Yodalahee Few @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 4:00 PM

Josh Pelham @ Freeman's Little New York - 4:00 PM

Legendary Matinee w/ Bruce & Jay @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 4:00 PM

Billy Woods & Ghettosocks @ The Seahorse - 7:30 PM

Jared Nathan @ Halifax Live Comedy Club - 8:00 PM

Dodge @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 8:00 PM

The Right Swipes Present “Sonic Wallpaper” @ The Carleton - 9:00 PM

Bikini Bottom Party @ Marquee Ballroom - 9:30 PM A night of stupid, stupid, and more stupid drag, dancing, and costumes!

Sunday, 6/15

Improvising Relay for Gaza @ Shambhala School - 7:00 AM

Music Bingo @ Sou'Wester in the City Restaurant & Social - 3:00 PM

Hatfield & Lafleche @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 4:00 PM

Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8:00 PM

Pop Quiz Trivia: INTERNET @ Charlie's Club - 8:00 PM
Brainrot, memes, history, multimedia extravaganza

Garrison Sunday w/ Michael Lloyd @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 10:00 PM

Monday, 6/16

Learn to Knit (Day 1) @ Trident Booksellers & Cafe - 6:30 PM
Join Halifax Gals & Pals for this two-day knitting workshop!

Tuesday, 6/17

Disney Triva + Tacos @ The Local - 7:00 PM
4PM food, 7PM Trivia

Fish In A Birdcage x Shayfer James with Special Guests @ The Seahorse - 7:00 PM

Pint Sized Comedy @ Celtic Corner Public House - 8:00 PM

Garrett Mason @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8:30 PM

Wednesday, 6/18

Pop Academy Showcase: The Plagiarists & October Sky @ The Carleton - 7:00 PM

Queen Tribute to The Freddie & Queen Experience @ Light House Arts Centre - 5:30 PM

Gin & Jazz @ The Local - 7:30 PM

That’s it for this week!

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