Hey Hali!

Summer appears to have finally arrived, and there’s a ton going on this weekend, especially on the Halifax Waterfront. We’ve got Taste Asia turning the waterfront into a delicious dumpling-fuelled night market (free K-Pop dance lessons included), pups and pints raising funds for Bide Awhile, and the Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival lighting up the Bus Stop with boundary-pushing flicks.

We’ve also got a brand new slapper of a tune from Cape Breton’s Elyse Aeryn to share as our Song of the Week!

Taste Asia on the Waterfront

Dumplings, dragon dances, and a seaside night-market buzz: Taste Asia turns Foundation Wharf into a 25-plus-vendor celebration of Asian flavours and culture. The four-day, free-entry festival runs 11 AM–8 PM daily, complete with chef-demo kitchens, carnival games, and live performances. 

Even better, House of Eights is hosting free K-Pop dance lessons on the boardwalk every afternoon—no experience needed, just bring your sneakers and channel your inner BTS. 

Show up hungry, grab a bubble tea, learn a new routine, and let the waterfront vibes carry you into summer.

May 29 - June 1 on the Halifax Waterfront

Pints & Paws

Swing by the Seaport this Sunday for Paws & Pints, where $1 from every cold Garrison pour helps Bide Awhile care for animals in need. Expect pop-up pet vendors, pro tips from trainer Terra, free nail trims, dog-friendly “beer,” insta-worthy portraits, and custom cartoon keepsakes. Antojo’s rolling up with tacos + bandanas, so both you and your four-legged sidekick leave fed and looking fresh.

Sunday, June 1 @ The BG Beer Garden (1299 Lower Water)

Halifax Independent Film Festival - May 28-31

Four nights of boundary-pushing indie cinema take over the Bus Stop Theatre as HIFF turns 19. Expect features, shorts, filmmaker Q&As, and after-screening hangs that put you shoulder-to-shoulder with Atlantic Canada’s most exciting film talent. Grab a festival pass or single tickets, settle into the North End’s coziest arthouse, and let the big-screen inspiration roll.

Grab Tickets To Our June 28 House Concert!

We’ve teaming up with Toller Lager to throw an amazing= oceanside house concert featuring two of the East Coast’s most incredible voices: Brett Matthews and Nicole Ariana.

Join us on June 28th at our gorgeous secret oceanside Airbnb, just outside the city. Guests will be shuttled to and from the venue by Barkeep Cocktails and treated to refreshments from Toller and Barkeep.

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⭐️ Song of the Week

Cape Breton’s Elyse Aeryn is quickly becoming one of the hottest names in East Coast music. She kicked off a 15-date East Coast, Ontario, Quebec tour earlier this month, and just released this brand new banger.

From Elyse on IG:
“I started writing this song about falling in love as part of a bigger universal plan. But in time, it grew into a love letter from my younger self, reminding me of what we could be together. Unstoppable ❤️‍🔥”

We’ve been telling you for a while now, but if you haven’t seen Dave Sampson or Pretty Archie live, you need to do yourself a favour and check out this incredible show tomorrow night.

These are 2 of Atlantic Canada’s most talented acts

Thursday, 5/29

Salt Water Highway ft. Jesse Patrick, Sam Bailey & Michelle Calder – Pay What You Can @ The Carleton - 4:30pm

Jon Dore @ The Sanctuary Arts Centre - 8pm

Friday, 5/30

Soulstice Sounds @ Market Price - 5pm

JANN ARDEN - The Mixtape Tour @ Scotiabank Centre - 8pm

DAVE SAMPSON w/ PRETTY ARCHIE @ Marquee Ballroom - 9pm

The Gullz, Oliver Carter, Pearse Sweeney & The Core @ Gus' Pub - 9pm

Neon Dreams Acoustic Album Release @ The Carleton - 5pm
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Paint Nite @ Freeman's Little New York - 7pm

Acid Jazz: An Alternative Comedy Show @ The Dart Gallery - 8pm

The Rising Surge: Battle of the Bands @ Monte's Showbar Grill - 8pm

Night of Rock: Nirvana & RATM Tribute @ Oasis Pub - 8pm

Andy Colonico with Jane Baker & Gravely James @ Woodside Beverage Room and Grill - 8pm

Saturday, 5/31

Neon Dreams Acoustic Album Release @ The Carleton - 1:30pm

Daniel Romano’s Outfit @ Marquee Ballroom - 9pm

The Right Swipes @ The Carleton - 8pm

UCW Resurgence @ Spryfield Lions Rink

DJ Party @ Moxy Halifax Downtown - 7pm

JD Fortune Rocks INXS @ Monte's Showbar Grill - 8pm

Take A Chance On Me: ABBA Musical @ The Sanctuary Arts Centre - 8pm

Gentle Jane Presents: The Mosh @ The Seahorse - 10pm

Sunday, 6/1

Jah’Mila: Sensory Accessible Concert @ Halifax Central Library - 2pm

The Halluci Nation @ The Marquee - 7pm

Sunday Night Drag Show @ Stardust Bar + Kitchen - 8pm

Monday, 6/2

Nova Scotia Book Awards @ Brightwood Golf & Country Club - 7pm

Tuesday, 6/3

JESSI CRUICKSHANK: Now That's What I Call Live Tour @ Light House Arts Centre - 8pm

Wednesday, 6/4

Atlantic Poetry Reading @ The Carleton - 7pm
Don’t miss the chance to meet the 2025 J. M. Abraham Atlantic Poetry Award and Maxine Tynes Nova Scotia Poetry Award nominees.

That’s it for this week!

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