The bun is out of the bag and we're more excited than ever to welcome back The Coast's annual Burger Week now Halifax Burger Bash. The city-wide burger-eating phenomenon and fundraiser for Feed Nova allows local restaurants to create a new unique burger to add to their menu for the week.

The fryers are starting Thursday, April 11 and running until Saturday, April 20.

If you are a business that is interested in participating please contact The Coast at: Events@TheCoast.ca

The JUNOS are coming to Halifax March 20-24, 2024 and you don’t want to miss out on being part of Canada’s largest celebration of music! The JUNOS are more than just the JUNO Awards broadcast, in the lead up to and during JUNO week there will be lots of events around the city, with opportunities for anyone to take part and enjoy amazing music by talented performers from Atlantic Canada and beyond.  
 
Stay up-to-date on the latest JUNOS 2024 news by following @HalifaxJunos on Instagram or HalifaxJunos.com

Sock It To Ya

Make sure you are dressed with the perfect green accessories.

Creamy Rainbow Café

Enjoy lucky limited time only house made macrons for St. Patrick’s Day.

Envy + Grace

Whether you are going out or staying in find the perfect outfit with Envy and Grace.

Dollarama

Here to help you plan your St. Patrick’s Day party. Enjoy party accessories, holiday outfits, treats and much more.

Nine Locks Taproom

Enjoy your favourite small batches of beer with Nine Locks.

Your Father’s Moustache

The place for good times, great food and craft beer.

Bulwark Cider House

Savoury cider crafted from local Annapolis Valley fruits fermented slowly and to perfection. Grab a table at their cider house or pick up a pack to go.

Atlantic University Sport (AUS) is excited to announce that this year’s Subway AUS Basketball Championships will be bigger than ever, bringing four days of action to Halifax’s Scotiabank Centre.

As part of the AUS championship schedule, the 2024 Subway AUS Basketball Championship will take place February 23 through 25. The championship weekend will feature 10  jam-packed doubleheader games—five men’s and five women’s—that will culminate with the crowning of AUS basketball champions.

2024 Subway AUS Men's Basketball Championship

2024 Subway AUS Women's Basketball Championship

Dine Around is back – this year with dine in, take out, and delivery!

Prepare your tastebuds - Halifax's most mouthwatering month of the year is back!! #DineAroundHFX 2024 is going to be spicier, juicier, and more delicious than ever!

From February 1-29, savour special menus from your favourite Halifax restaurants, priced $10-$60. Even better - this year restaurants are offering dine in, take out, and delivery options, so it's easier than ever to support local safely!

To see this year's Dine Around menus and all participating restaurants, visit dinearoundhfx.com

Spring Garden Restaurant Offers:

• Indochine Banh Mi

• Pane e Circo

• La Frasca Cibi & Vini

• Krave Burger

• The Garden Halifax

• Fawn Restaurant

• Smyrna Mediterranean Restaurant

• Bulwark Cider House

• Le Bistro by Liz

Evergreen Festival is a multi-week outdoor experience celebrating Nova Scotia’s culture, food, spirits, craft, art, music, and performance. This Festival uniquely and intentionally embraces Nova Scotia’s approaching winter and holiday season.

Dispersed along the Halifax waterfront and downtown Halifax, Evergreen Festival features a walkable, safe collection of outdoor experiences linked together through a series of illuminated installations and activations encompassing both businesses and public spaces. The festival is an invitation to Haligonians, Nova Scotians and visitors to dress for the weather and gather outside to enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the festive season as they savor time with friends and family, by day and night.

The festivities run from November 24 to December 17. For more information on marketing opportunities and upcoming events stay tuned to: Evergreenfestns.com

The Atlantic Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) is presented by the Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC). The festival provides an opportunity for the public to experience the Jewish world through film in Atlantic Canada. We offer film lovers documentaries, comedies and dramas that otherwise would not screen in our region. We choose films to engage, entertain and educate a diverse, inclusive audience.

After last year’s successful hybrid AJFF, which attracted an audience from across Atlantic Canada, our 10th AJFF will once again offer virtual cinema throughout Atlantic Canada and in-person screenings in Halifax.

The AJFF organizing committee is excited to announce a special event for our 10th AJFF with an Opening Night Celebration and another great year of engaging films highlighting Jewish life and culture around the world.

Cineplex Cinemas, Park Lane, 5657 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS
Opening Night Celebration Party at The Lord Nelson Hotel (adjacent to Cineplex Cinema Park Lane)
Virtual Festival in Atlantic Canada

Festival Screenings:

Thursday, November 16: Opening Night Celebration film begins at 6:30 P.M with party to follow: Tickets: $25 (film + party).
Friday, November 17: film screening at 12:30 P.M: Tickets: $10
Sunday, November 19: film screening at 1 P.M: Tickets: $10
Sunday, November 19: film screening at 6 P.M: Tickets: $10
Virtual film festival available to everyone in Atlantic Canada: $40 (3 features + 6 shorts)

Nocturne: Art at Night is a fall festival that brings art and energy to the streets of Kjipuktuk/Halifax between 6 p.m. and midnight the week after the October long weekend. The completely free annual event showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Mi'kma'ki/Nova Scotia.

Nocturne, designed and planned largely by volunteers, is an opportunity for everyone to experience the art of Kjipuktuk/Halifax in a whole new light.

Coming Soon!

The Atlantic International Film Festival is an eight-day celebration of film and media with regional and international talent. We come together for a shared love in stories that reflect the human condition through drama, comedy, action, and documentaries. It’s also a chance for filmmakers and fans to exchange thoughts on the creative process and technical aspects of movie making.

Alongside a full program of in-person screenings at Cineplex Park Lane, this year marks the return of events! Experience the glamour of our Opening Night Gala, Closing Night Party Atlantic Awards Ceremony and engaging Filmmaker Panels and Q&A’s.

Join cast and crew...fans and critics…and experience some of the finest immersive story-telling the east coast and beyond has to offer.

Kjipuktuk, as it is called by the Mi’kmaw Nation, will host competitions in 16 sports over seven days and within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth, and Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia.

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) help Indigenous athletes realize the collective potential of our bodies, minds, spirit and of our people – our hopes and dreams – the spirit strong, brave and true.

NAIG 2023 will bring together more than 5000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756 Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture with the help of 3000 volunteers.

We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We recognize the peace and friendship treaties signed between the British crown and the Mi’kmaq from 1725 to the 1760’s. We are all treaty people and we have rights and responsibilities as Mi’kmaq and settlers alike.

** FLY AS HIGH AS YOU CAN **

Come and Enjoy the annual kite festival at Citadel Hill on July 15th & 16th. It's a Non-alcoholic, Family and Kids friendly event with FREE ENTRY..!!..

Come and enjoy your weekend with kites at Citadel Hill.

What to Expect at the event :
- Display of more than 40 different Huge kites over two days by Atlantic Kite Festival Society volunteers and kite fliers.
- Food trucks and Food Vendors.
- Bouncing Castle, Face Painting and Kite workshops.
- Over 70 types of kites for purchase or rent to fly. Our smallest kite is 24*24cm and biggest kite has 50 feet of diameter.
- Come and see various kites like Ring, Frog, Panda, Bear, Octopus, Jellyfish, Cat, Tiger, Flower, Duck, Gold Fish, Whale, Heart, Turtle, Rainbow and many more.

If you are a Kite Flyer with Handmade Kite, Kite Club or a Kite lover who want to get involved in planning, please send us an email at atlantic.kitefest@gmail.com

If you want to be a vendor at this event please send us an email at atlantic.kitefest@gmail.com.

Please keep sharing an event and invite your friends.

New location: The Halifax Public Gardens

Join Kyla from Shanti Yoga every Thursday in July | and August from 12:05 pm to 12:55 pm in The Halifax Public Garden at the family lawn area. This event is free to participate in. Participants will need to bring their own equipment (mats will not be provided). Rainy-day classes will be cancelled. Stay tuned to our social media for any updates on classes.

2023 dates

July 13, 20, 27

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

When making plans this weekend why not include live musical buskers?

The Spring Garden Area is proud to have local artists playing various instruments and tunes on Spring Garden Road every Friday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Starting tomorrow till the end of September.

All performances in public spaces are free but I'm sure the buskers wouldn't mind if you supported them in whatever way you can!

Come support our buskers! Come enjoy the performance! Come enjoy Spring Garden!

The East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference (ECMA) is a five-day, non-stop musical celebration showcasing and recognizing the best of East Coast artists and music.

This year, ECMA celebrates a major milestone with the 35th anniversary of the festival, bringing with it the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the past, present, and future of music in Atlantic Canada. Join us this year in the host city of Halifax, NS, as we light up the stages with East Coast music from May 3-7, 2023.

ECMA 2023 Showcases: TD Connected All-Ages Family Show

May 5 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Featuring showcases by:

6:00-6:30PM - Roland Grant

6:40-7:10PM - Rosemary Lawton

7:20-7:50PM - Isabella Samson

8:00-8:30PM - Robert Thomas and the Sessionmen

ECMA 2023 Showcases: TD Connected Classical Showcase

May 6 | 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Come celebrate this year's ECMA nominees for Classical Recording of the Year, Choral Recording of the Year (new this year), and Classical Composer of the Year.

This free event is presented in partnership with Canadian Music Centre and Debut Atlantic, and will feature the presentation of these three Classical East Coast Music Awards, as well as showcases by:

• Atlantic String Machine

• Christina Raphaelle Haldane

• Deantha Edmunds

• India Gailey and Edward Enman

• Jennifer King

• SHHH!! Ensemble

ECMA 2023 Showcases: TD Connected Jazz Stage

May 6| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

They say jazz ain't nothin' but soul, and there will certainly be plenty to go around at this celebration of Atlantic Canada's distinguished jazz community, with performances from some of its finest representatives.

Featuring showcases by:

7:00-7:30PM - Behrooz Mihankah

7:40-8:10PM - Florian Hoefner

8:20-8:50PM - Ana Luisa Ramos

Join the HFX Wanderers FC for the 2023 season at the historic Halifax Wanderer Grounds!

Your Halifax Wanderers are excited to hit the pitch for a great season with the Canadian Premier League. Grab your tickets for the most exciting game in town and show your support to your Halifax Wanderers.

For tickets, match schedule, stats, standings and all things Wanderers click the link below!

Mark your calendars, another starry night gallery hop this month - Thursday, April 27!
Halifax’s finest art galleries will be participating.

Studio 21 will also be featuring a pop shop from Trōv Object Gallery.

Trōv Object Gallery is a collection of innovative and design forward jewellery. This pop-up will allow folks a chance to try on many unique, one of a kind pieces. There will something for everyone!
Trōv will be at Studio 21, April 27, April 28, and 29th.

NSCAD University in partnership with the NSCAD Alumni Association is pleased to welcome back the NSCAD Film Festival:

The NSCAD University Film Festival, presented by TD Insurance, Monday, April 24 to Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 7 pm Atlantic time, live at Cineplex Park Lane and everywhere with Fin Stream.

This event features award-winning feature and short films made by NSCAD alumni.

The bun is out of the bag and we're more excited than ever to welcome back The Coast's annual Burger Week now Halifax Burger Bash. The city-wide burger-eating phenomenon and fundraiser for Feed Nova allows local restaurants to create a new unique burger to add to their menu for the week.

The fryers are starting Thursday, March 23 and running until Saturday, April 1.

If you are a business that is interested in participating please contact The Coast at: Events@TheCoast.ca

This Valentine’s Day support local retailers, restaurants, and services.

Retailers

• In A Box Gifts - One of a Kind Gifts

  In a Box Gifts is celebrating Winter with their very first half-price sale on all clothing. Enjoy 50% saving on all clothing, hats, and gloves.

• Sweet Pea - Holidate Collection

  Find the perfect dress that says it all at Sweet Pea. From casual minis to formal dresses they can find the perfect style for you.

• Duly Noted - Heart in the Cards

  Need help finding the perfect words to let your special someone know you feel Duly Noted has a large selection of cards, candles, and other goodies.

• Wildflower Clothing - Refresh and Refine

  Whether you are going out or staying in, look and feel your best Wildflower. You can find a great selection of clothes, bathroom essentials, and lifestyle decor.

• Sock It To Ya - Socking Up Good Vibes

  Wool & cashmere, floral prints, and artsy designs, whatever your feet are looking for Sock it To Ya has them covered

• Roots - Love Each Other

  Spread the love on Valentine’s Day and every day. Totally giftable sweats + accessories — for the ones your heart loves the most.

• House of Moda - Simply Because We Love You!

  YOU are our Valentine and the love YOU give us keep us going. As a special thanks use code “WELOVEYOU” to receive 15% off your next purchase.

• The Vault - Simple and Elegant

  We have the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the jewelry lover in your life. Shop dainty minimalist accessories at The Vault. ⁠

• Touch of Gold - Spread the Love
  It is a winter of love.⁠ Add a unique twist to your collection. Celebrate your love this Valentine's Day with FOPE from Touch of Gold.⁠

• Bookmark - Romantic Adventure

  Find the perfect novel for the book lover in your life.

• Lily’s Lingerie - Elegant and Swoon

  The upcoming forecast? Corseted and lacy with a chance of dazzling. Shop our Valentine’s Day Collection.

• Inkwell Modern Handmade - Handmade Gifts
  Love is in the air and Valentine’s and Galentine’s day are next week! We have delightful handmade gifts and cards in-store + online that are sure to show your love, affection and appreciation!

• Leonidas - Love is in the air! LEONIDAS is the best-selling Belgian chocolate brand for a reason. It is simply the best Belgian chocolate.

• Creamy Rainbow Bakery and Café - Valentine’s Day macaron box is now available for preorder! All of them are carefully crafted by our talented staff. You get strawberry, chocolate and vanilla three flavours in this box.

• BeGorgeous Beauty - Gifts that will bring a smile to any sweetheart on your list. Plus enjoy 15% off everything!

Restaurants

• The Gardens - Join us here at the Garden Halifax for our Valentine’s Day dinner & jazz! Choose from our regular menu or a curated four-course dinner for $55 a person. Optional wine and cocktail pairing for $40.

• La Frasca - Delight your sense with an authentic Italian meal prepared, with delicious cocktails and wine pairings!

• Primal Kitchen - There’s no better time than now to try Primal’s new menu. Feed the inner foodie carnivore with mouth-watering dishes featuring Singapour Duck, Chicken Congee, Beef Short ribs, and more.

• The Arms Public House - Enjoy a romantic evening dining from a fresh flavourful menu and signature cocktails.

• Smyrna - An all-inclusive romantic evening. Join us for Valentine's Day and don't worry about the planning! The outstanding food, the wine pairing, the decadent dessert, the attentive service and the soft, live music, are all included. You just need to show up ready for a good time.

Services

• The Highlander Spa - Feel the love with a luxurious facial, and a full body massage. For the month of February only, receive a special gift with the purchase of this promo.

• Vitality Medi-Spa - Chocolate and Roses Facials, 60 minutes for $99. Treat yourself or someone you care about to an hour of sweet bliss. Egyptian rose illuminates the skin & Belgian Cacao is a potent anti-inflammatory, improving the skin’s overall complexion.​​​​​​​​

• Gentle Touch Spa - This month, save big on Farmhouse Fresh Facials, Lash Lift & Tint, Skin Tightening / Clear & Brillant Combo, and Laser Hair Removal Treatments for an entire year, starting at just $299!

• East Coast Wellness Clinic - A multidisciplinary healthcare setting in Downtown Halifax that offers massage therapy, acupuncture and osteopathy. Relax and unwind this February with the ECWC Team.

• The Summit Spa - Enjoy one of the many February promotions The Summit is offering. Facial of the month featuring LED light therapy, 50% off select care products, receive a free bag of Hopeblooms hot chocolate when you spend $150 or more in store.

• Shanti Yoga - Share the love this Valentine’s Day, give the gift of yoga. Purchase a gift card for any amount for the loved one in your life – whether you’re connecting together or offering up the space for healing and relaxation, let a Yoga practice be the perfect offering for your special someone.

• Sun City Tanning Studio - Bring your friends or loved ones to buy 10 tans (5 tans each) and get 1 tan free.