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Good morning, HRM!

This is the Halifax Insider, where our news is as eclectic as the Fringe Festival and as vibrant as a summer day on the Halifax waterfront.

In today’s newsletter:

• 🎉 Halifax Fringe Festival Kickoff

• 🖼️ The Hooked Rug Exhibit at The Scotia Museum

• 🍽️ Craft Draught Showdown on Argyle Street

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Feature Event:🎉Halifax Fringe Festival

The 2024 Halifax Fringe Festival is an eclectic celebration of independent, innovative, and bold performances spanning various genres, including theatre, music, dance, and more. Taking place from August 28 to September 8, 2024, across multiple venues in Halifax, the festival offers a platform for local, national, and international artists to showcase their work. 

The Fringe is known for its uncurated, open-access format, encouraging creativity and diversity. Whether you're into avant-garde performances or traditional arts, there's something for everyone at the Halifax Fringe Festival. 

For more details and to book your tickets click here! Bring your family and have a blast time with food, music and much more.

What’s Happening Today?

👪 Kiwanis Park | Picnic Dinner + Swim At Kiwanis Park | 5:00 pm | Free
🎨 Scotia Museum | The Hooked Rug| 10:00am -  4:00pm | Free
🍽️ 1685 Argyle St | Craft Draught Showdown | 4:00 - 10:00 pm | 100$

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Live Music

Wednesday, August 28

🎵 The Local | Gin and Jazz | 7 PM | Free
🎵 Old Triangle | Scott Macdoald | 8 pm | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Jamie Fontaine | 7pm – 10pm | Free
🎵 Loose Cannon | Open Mic Night | 10 pm | Free

Thursday, August 29

🎵 Carleton | Blessing Tangban+Rhythm of Africa Band | 7:30pm - 9:30pm | 23$
🎵 Obladee | Live Celtic Music! | 7:00 PM 10:00 PM | 5$
🎵 Loose Cannon | Local Artists | 10 PM | Free
🎵 Old Triangle | Tristan Legg | 8 pm | Free
🎵 Loose Cannon | Open Mic Night | 9:30 pm | Free
🎵 Marquee| Madchild | 8 pm | 41.65$
🎵 Shore Club| Alan Doyle | 9:30 pm | 80.83$

Friday, August 30

🎵 Loose Cannon | Bologna Colorado Blues Band | 10 PM | Free
🎵 Old Triangle | Tristan Legg  & Teddy Zee | 8:00 pm| Free
🎵 The Split Crow | Jeff Bonang | 8:00pm – 11:30pm | Free
🎵 Seahorse Tavern | Bologna Colorado | 9:00 p.m | 11.2$
🎵 The Carleton | Kasador + Sleepy Kicks + Rory Taillon | 8 - 11:30 pm | 17.25$

Festivals and Major Events

🎭 Halifax Fringe Festival | Various | Aug 28 - Sep 08
🎉 Lebanese Festival | Cedar Event Centre, Clayton Park | Sep 06 - Sep 08
🎨 Halifax Colour Festival | Alderney Landing | Sep 08 - Sep 08
🎥 Atlantic International Film Festival | Park Lane Mall | Sep 11 - Sep 18
🎸 ShinDig Music Festival | Garrison Grounds | Sep 13 - Sep 14
🎉 India Fest 2024 | 2901 Windor St | Sep 20 - Sep 22
🧲 Magnetic World Music Festival | Garrison Grounds | Sep 29 - Sep 30
🍸 International Spirit Festival | The Westin Nova Scotian | Oct 03 - Oct 05
🌙 Nocturne: Art at Night | All of Halifax | Oct 17 - Oct 20
🍿 and Food Festival | WolfVille | Oct 21 - Oct 27
🛸 Hal-Con | Halifax Convention Centre | Nov 08 - Nov 10

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