Skratch Bastid at the Toothy Moose

Looking to let loose and dance away all your troubles? Well aren’t you in luck! Perennial favourite, Skratch Bastid will be spinning his infamous mixtapes this weekend at the Toothy Moose (doors open at 10 p.m.).From the Cunard Centre, to the Paragon Theatre (cue sad trombone), to his legendary Canada Day BBQ, we don’t miss a single Halifax date if we can help it. Shine up your dancing shoes and get ready to rave over a DJ that manages to cover every danceable genre of music you can possibly think of.As usual, other suggestions for your weekend include…Friday:Enjoy a fabulous... Read More

Swashbuckling Fun at the Halifax Feast

Petrie’s Halifax Feast invites you to see the “Pirates of Cape Breton”. Join Captain Jack Sandpiper and his swashbuckling crew as they take you on an adventure of a musical dinner theatre lifetime. Enjoy a two-act musical comedy and a delicious three-course dinner amid song, dance and laughter.The Halifax Feast is Nova Scotia's oldest continually running dinner theatre and it’s a stellar way to spend a night out with friends, colleagues, family or that special someone (date night!). The fine folks at the Feast ask that you arrive between 6:00 - 6:15 p.m. on show nights and the evening wraps... Read More

On Titanic 100th Anniversary, Halifax Remembers

Halifax will mark a sombre anniversary this April - the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. An array of commemorative Titanic events are scheduled, including Titanic Eve - Night of the Bells, a free, public event on April 14 at Halifax's Grand Parade that will honour our city's connection to the Titanic. Canadian icon Gordon Pinsent will host the event, complete with musical performances from Laura Smith, Lennie Gallant, Rosalee Peppard, Stadacona Band, Evans and Doherty, Titanic Orchestra, RCMP Pipes and Drums and Nova Scotia Mass Choir, to name a few.Blogger Mariellen Ward of Breathedreamgo.com will be in... Read More

The Weekly O'Hype - St. Patrick's Day Edition!

It’s a big week here in Halifax as we get a little closer to that day where everyone becomes at least a little Irish – St. Patrick’s Day!Sure, as a province our heritage might be a little Scottish leaning, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know how to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland with the best of them. St. Paddy’s gives us all the opportunity to have some green beer with breakfast and keep the good times rolling until last call.If you know you want to make plans for the big day but have kept your options open up... Read More

March Break in Halifax, Nova Scotia

It’s March Break in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which means lots of happy kids and the opportunity for some family fun. Wondering what to do with your little ones this week? Here are a few ideas: Explore and celebrate Ukrainian culture and heritage at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Community Presents: Preserving Our Heritageexhibit. You’ll love the beautiful Ukrainian Easter eggs on display. Inspired to try this traditional (and ambitious) Easter craft with your family? Head to Maritime Hobbies and Crafts (1521 Grafton St.) for your very own Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting... Read More

The Wooden Sky

This week we're highlighting a concert that we can't wait to check out.The Wooden Sky, an indie rock band based in Toronto, is taking the stage at the Seahorse. Promoting their new album, "Every Child A Daughter, Every Moon a Sun", they'll be performing with special guests the Great Bloomers, starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday night. If their previous works are an indicator of what the album has in store for us, it will only be good things. Think 'chilling out with your friends on long summer nights' good things. So excited. If you want to get your paws on... Read More