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we've got you covered on how to take in the races this weekend
Hey Halifax!
SailGP is taking over Halifax this weekend, and we’ve got you covered whether you actually care about seeing the races or just looking for a great atmosphere and free live music.
Plus, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to see Dave Sampson & Daniel James McFadyen tomorrow at The Shore Club, we’ve got some killer new music from Elyse Aeryn, Moira & Claire and others, and your full markets and events guide for the weekend.
Let's dig in 👇
Everything you need for SailGP weekend The foiling cats hit the harbour Saturday and Sunday. Here is where to watch, free and premium, plus where the party goes when the boats dock. The Canada Sail Grand Prix returns this Saturday and Sunday (June 20 + 21), with Canada's NorthStar team racing eleven rivals across the harbour. The 2024 race sold out in 12 minutes. Local pride in the fleet: Brad Boutilier's East River Shipyard put in roughly 3,500 hours getting three F50 catamarans race-ready after a New York collision last month. Watch it free No ticket required. The shoreline and the watch parties get you right on the action.
Get closer to the course Grandstand and Georges Island tickets get you closest to the course. Saturday grandstands are sold out, but Sunday seats remain, plus Georges Island viewing with a ferry from Cable Wharf and picnic packs.
After the racing: the Argyle Street Shore Party When the boats dock, the Argyle Street Shore Party takes over downtown: three free zones, a Red Bull DJ stage and free World Cup viewing at Canada Soccer House (1600 Grafton). Friday and Saturday 6 to 10:30, Sunday 6 to 10.
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Ticket Giveaway Win tickets to Dave Sampson & Daniel James McFadyen tomorrow at The Shore Club We can't think of a better way to kick off your weekend than seeing two of the East Coast's best songwriters together at The Shore Club. We're giving away a pair of tickets, exclusive to newsletter subscribers only. We'll draw the winner today (Thursday, June 18) at 6 PM. |
Quick Hits A few more things worth a tap this week. 🎪 FamFest Atlantic is bringing Hali a family event that doesn't suck for parents. Games, magician Actual Wizard, and live music from Neon Dreams, Slowcoaster and Good Dear Good. Alderney Landing, September 12–13. 🎭 Last chance to see Come From Away. The Halifax-produced run of the hit musical closes this Sunday at Neptune Theatre. Get excited for what's next: Neptune's production of RENT opens July 8. 🎉 Philippine Fiesta takes over Garrison Grounds. Atlantic Canada's largest Filipino-culture celebration is free this weekend, with 150+ performers and a new beer garden. 🚕 The mayor of Lunenburg got banned from a taxi company. A "much different version of events" follows an alleged late-night fracas, and it is the small-town story everyone is forwarding this week. 🪧 A pair of antique N.S. pharmacy signs sold for $32,500. The century-old Yarmouth signs drew collectors for their design and history. 🏀 A Cape Breton prof watched his former student win the NBA title with the Knicks. Local-pride feel-good with a championship bow on top. |
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🛒 Weekend Markets
15 markets across the region – Jun 20 + 21.
Saturday
8 AM – Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market · Halifax Brewery Farmers' Market · Alderney Landing Farmers' Market · Halifax Forum Farmers' Market · Novalea Farmers' Market · Hubbards Barn Farmers' Market · Truro Farmers' Market
8:30 AM – Wolfville Farmers' Market
9 AM – Sackville Farmers' Market
Sunday
10 AM – Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
12 PM – Spryfield Farmers' Market
Heads up: the Rainbow Vision Makers Market returns next weekend (Jun 28 + 29) for Pride season.
Thursday, 6/18
Halifax Tides FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC @ The Wanderers Grounds - 11:00 AM
Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer Garden @ Good Robot Brewing - Robie St. Taproom, Store & Beer Garden - 12:00 PM
Kieran & Allan Happy Hour! @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 5:00 PM
Renoir @ Carbon Arc Cinema - 6:30 PM
Better Times Comedy at Good Robot @ Good Robot Brewing - Robie St. Taproom, Store & Beer Garden - 7:00 PM
SHWING & SPONTANEITY PRESENTS: Sketch Comedy Show (Amateur Hour) @ The Bus Stop Theatre - 7:30 PM
Songs & Stories: Jim Henman + Lisa Richard + Dave Carroll @ The Carleton - 7:30 PM
Mellow Casualty: Mammals of Eastern Canada Tour @ Seahorse Tavern - 7:30 PM
The Halifax Magic Club Presents: The Up-Close Magic Cabaret! @ Trident Booksellers & Cafe - 7:30 PM
The Tenors @ Casino Nova Scotia - 8:00 PM
Billy Bragg (Thursday) @ Light House Arts Centre - 8:00 PM
The Buddy Daniels Trio @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8:30 PM
Friday, 6/19
Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 5:30 PM
Carolina Caroline @ Carbon Arc Cinema - 6:30 PM
Tim Hicks Going Somewhere Tour @ Light House Arts Centre - 7:00 PM
Travis Lindsay at Yuk Yuk's Halifax @ Yuk Yuk's Halifax Comedy Club - 8:00 PM
Split 5 Ways @ Monte's Showbar Grill - 8:00 PM
YASSiN & Sean Terrio @ The Carleton - 8:00 PM
Garrett Mason @ Woodside Beverage Room and Grill - 9:00 PM
Hellifax Horror Fest Presents: Detention! @ Carbon Arc Cinema - 9:00 PM
Slowcoaster @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 9:30 PM
The Foxx & Shaker @ Marquee Ballroom - 10:00 PM
DARK ROOM @ Seahorse Tavern - 10:00 PM
Saturday, 6/20
A Princess Pajama Party @ The Sanctuary Arts Centre - 11:00 AM
UNITY Charity’s Community Bash @ The Bus Stop Theatre - 3:30 PM
A Princess Pajama Party @ The Sanctuary Arts Centre - 4:00 PM
Kim Doolittle Matinee @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 4:30 PM
Amrum @ Carbon Arc Cinema - 6:00 PM
The Groove Machine @ The Carleton - 8:00 PM
Travis Lindsay at Yuk Yuk's Halifax @ Yuk Yuk's Halifax Comedy Club - 8:00 PM
Andy Comeau Band - Country & Classic Rock Night !! @ Monte's Showbar Grill - 8:00 PM
Bruce Guthro's Songwriters' Circle @ Casino Nova Scotia - 8:00 PM
A Wachowskis Retrospective: The Matrix (4K Restoration) @ Carbon Arc Cinema - 8:30 PM
Serena Wu, Tayler Jade, Emilie-Rose, Mooni @ Woodside Beverage Room and Grill - 9:00 PM
Noel Morgan & The Mark Riley Project @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 9:30 PM
DISCOTHEQUE @ Seahorse Tavern - 10:00 PM
Sunday, 6/21
A Princess Pajama Party @ The Sanctuary Arts Centre - 2:00 PM
Country Cribbage with Sunrise @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 3:00 PM
THE SKELETON DANCE @ The Bus Stop Theatre - 3:30 PM
The Art of Adventure @ Carbon Arc Cinema - 4:30 PM
Ian Janes - A Father's Day Show @ The Carleton - 7:00 PM
Hot Ones – A SPICY BURLESQUE SHOW @ Seahorse Tavern - 7:00 PM
Dead Lover (in stink-o-vision!) @ Carbon Arc Cinema - 7:45 PM
Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8:00 PM
Monday, 6/22
Bearly-a-Trivia @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 6:00 PM
The Csaba Kanyasi Jazz Jam @ The Bus Stop Theatre - 7:00 PM
Trivia Night @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 7:00 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations) @ Good Robot Brewing - Robie St. Taproom, Store & Beer Garden - 7:00 PM
Open Song Circle with Noah Tye! @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 6/23
Garrett Mason's Peace and Love Festival @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, 6/24
St-Jean: Chantons ensemble! @ The Sanctuary Arts Centre - 5:00 PM
Hysteria MTL - Tribute To Def Leppard @ The Carleton - 7:00 PM
Catherine Robertson's Comedy Hour! @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8:00 PM
Karaoke with Mimi! @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 10:00 PM
That’s it for this week!
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