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This is the Halifax Insider, where our news is as refreshing as Chocolate lake and as soothing as the sounds of waves at Cow Bay.

In today’s newsletter:

• Farmer’s market crawl. Active farmers market events across the province 🥦

• Making a splash this weekend with a waterpark grand opening! 🌊

• Daytime music at Spring Garden this Sunday! 🎷

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Final weekend for Farmers Market Week!

Get ready for a grand finale of fun and flavor as Farmers' Market Week wraps up this weekend from July 22 to July 28! This celebration highlights the vibrant farmers' markets across Nova Scotia, offering fresh produce, homemade goodies, and unique crafts. It's the perfect time to dive into the bustling market scene, meet local producers, and enjoy special events and activities. Whether you're a foodie, a craft lover, or just enjoy the lively market atmosphere, there's something for everyone.

Don't miss out on the festivities and support your local farmers and artisans! For more details, check out the Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia website here.

What’s Happening Today and This Weekend!

😆 Bus Stop Theatre | East Coast Comedy Pride Tour | 7 PM, July 26 | 22.63

🎉 Halifax Waterfront | Latinfax Festival 2024 | 12-5PM, July 27 | Free

🧙 The Bus Stop Theatre | Actual Wizard | 7:30-9PM, July 27 | 27.96

🌊 Lucasville | Splash Adventure Grand Opening| July 28 | all day |

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Upcoming Live Music

Friday, July 26th
🎵 Gus' Pub | Special Noise | 8 PM | 15
🎵 Loose Canon | The Bologna Colorado Blues Band | 10 | Free
🎵 Carleton | Logan Richard w/ Emilea May | 8PM - 11PM | $28.75
🎵 Seahorse | A Draglesque Showcase | 7-10PM | 17
🎵 Seahorse | DJs Hotmail Summer + Aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita | 11PM-2AM | 10.26
🎵 Ferry Terminal Park | Priyanka | 7-11PM | Free
🎵 Old Triangle | Mark Hippern | 8 PM | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Anthony and Brandon | 8pm-11:30pm | Free
🎵 Your Fathers Mustache | Carrie Matheson | 8pm-10pm | Free

Saturday, July 27th
🎵 Loose Canon | Local Bands | 9:30 | Free
🎵 Carleton | Hopping Penguins | 8:30PM-11PM | 23
🎵 Montes | Randy's Country Dance | 8 PM | Free
🎵 Seahorse | Planet Pride Vol. 2 | 7PM-2AM | 32.09
🎵 Old Triangle | Mark Hippern | 8 PM | Free
🎵 Durty Nelly's | Matinee With Bruce & Jay | 4PM - 7PM | Free
🎵 Durty Nelly's | Dodge | 8PM - 10PM | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Anthony and Brandon | 3pm-6pm | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Ol Billy Bob Boy | 8pm-11:30pm | Free
🎵 Light House Arts Centre | Halifax Beatlemania! | 8-10:30PM | 38.47

Sunday, July 28th
🎵 Carleton | Linda Carvery & Holly Arsenault | 7PM-9:30PM | $31.63
🎵 Old Triangle | Kyle Boudreau | 8 PM | Free
🎵 Durty Nelly's | Garison Sunday with Michael Lloyd | 10PM-1AM | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Travis Hatcher | 7PM-10:30PM | Free

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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