🔱 2024 Buskers Schedule Released

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• 🎪 Buskers schedule released

• 🧒 Kids Paint party at Halifax library

• ⚽ Catch the soccer game at the public library

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Buskers Starts On Wednesday

Get ready for the 38th Halifax Busker Festival! From July 31 to August 5, 2024, the waterfronts of Halifax and Dartmouth will come alive with electrifying acts from around the world.

Enjoy performances from Mighty Mike, USA Breakdancers, Gracie B, and more at various stages, including the Halifax Seaport and Alderney Landing.

The festival also features East Coast Amusements, the Glow Party Family Fun Zone, and a variety of vendors and food trucks.

This family-friendly event offers something for everyone, ensuring a fun and memorable experience. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of talent and entertainment! Visit Buskers for more details and check out the full schedule here.

What’s Happening Today?

🎨 The Craig Main Gallery | Avard Woolaver (Opening) | |

🎙️ Grafton Street Dinner Theatre | It Don'T Mean A Thing | 6:15 PM |

🎨 Public Gardens | Paint The Gardens | All Day | Free

👨‍💻 Halifax Public Library | Tuesday Tech Drop-In | 9:15AM-12:45PM | Free

💃 Halifax Public Library | Dance Series: Sharing Dance With Older Adults | 10AM-11AM | Free

⚽ Halifax Public Library | Paris 2024 Olympics: Team Usa Vs. Team Guinea Soccer Match | 1:45PM-5PM | Free

🧒 Halifax Public Library | Paint Party | 2:30PM-3:30PM | Free

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Upcoming Live Music

Tuesday, July 30
🎵 Durty Nelly's | NSSCO Industry Night With Tyler Key | 10PM-1AM | Free
🎵 Loose Cannon | Open Mic Night | 9 PM | Free
🎵 Old Triangle | Mark Hippern | 8 PM | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Kevin Bohaychuk | 7pm-10:30pm | Free
🎵 Bearlys | Garrett Mason | 8:30PM-11PM | Free
🎵 Maritime Museum of the Atlantic | Serena Wu | 6:30PM-7:30PM | Free

Wednesday, July 31

🎵 Carleton | Craft Draught Showdown | 7pm-10pm | $100
🎵 Durty Nelly's | Wine Wednesday With Dodge | 10PM-1AM | Free
🎵 Obladee | Gabe Mink & Friends! | 7-10PM | 5
🎵 Old Triangle | Theo Macintosh | 8 PM | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Jamie Fontaine | 7pm-10pm | Free
😆 Bearlys | Catherine Roberston | 8PM-10PM | Free
🎤 Bearlys | Karaoke with Mimi | 10PM-12AM | Free
🎵 Obladee | Gabe Mink & Friends! | 7-10PM | 5

Events and Activities This Week

Coming Soon…

Upcoming Festivals

🎭 Shakespeare by the Sea | Various | Jul 06 - Sep 01
🎻 Stan Rogers Folk Festival | Canso NS | Jul 25 - Jul 28
🏳️‍🌈 Halifax Pride | Various | Jul 18 - Jul 28
🤹Buskers Festival | Halifax and Dartmouth Waterfronts | Jul 31 - Aug 05
🎵Crescendo Fest | Ferry Terminal Park | Aug 03 - Aug 03
🍻Seaport Beers Fest | Halifax Seaport | Aug 08 - Aug 10
😂Great Outdoors Comedy Festival | Garrison Grounds | Aug 09 - Aug 11
🏮Northern Lights Lantern Festival | Needham Community Centre | Aug 10
💃Salsa and Batchata Festival | Various | Aug 15 - Aug 18
🎵Rock the Harbour 2024 | Dartmouth Waterfront | Aug 16 - Aug 18
🏖️ Sandcastle Competition | Lake Charlotte, NS | Aug 18
🎉 Lebanese Festival | Cedar Event Centre, Clayton Park | Sep 06 - Sep 08
🎬 Atlantic International Film Festival | | Sep 11 - Sep 18

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