September 2019
New book from Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood-The Testaments: A Novel. Released September 10, 2019. In this brilliant sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, acclaimed author Margaret Atwood answers the questions that have tantalized readers for decades.
Find out more »Movie Night
Movie Nights at Good Robot Brewing (free event) North End Halifax. Every Wednesday at 7:00pm from April – June (inside) Every Sunday at 9:00pm in June (outside on the patio under the stars!) September 11th – Back to the Future September 18th – 50 First Dates September 22nd – Spice Girls Movie (outdoor) September 25th – GhostBusters: Answer the Call September 29th – Jurassic Park (outdoor)
Find out more »Be a Master Composter Recycler
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration for the fall session of the Master Composter Recycler program is now open. The Master Composter Recycler (MCR) program is a free, four-week, seven-class education program that provides training sessions, hands-on workshops and facility tours for residents to become more knowledgeable on waste management in the Halifax region. Participants will also learn how to reduce waste through backyard composting and other at-home solutions. This program is open to all residents interested…
Find out more »Atlantic International Film Festival
September 12-19 Atlantic International Film Festival -Ellen Page will attend the presentation of 'There is Something in the Water' Saturday September 14th @ Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane. -You can see 'Popsy' September 13 or September 15 (9:10 each night) @ Park Lane. "Popsy is a superb gem of a film that excels in every way imaginable." - Andrew J. Rausch, author of The Stephen King Movie Quiz Book -Willem Dafoe will attend the closing gala screening of 'The Lighthouse'. For…
Find out more »Rope for Hope
Make-A-Wish®Rope for Hope is a unique challenge event that calls on participants to raise money in exchange for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to rappel down the edge of a high profile building across several Canadian sites. All money raised by rappellers go towards granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses. The Westin Nova Scotian : 1181 Hollis Street. September 13th (all day)
Find out more »Maritime Race Weekend
Sep 13 - Sep 14 RUN INTO THE SUNSET & SUNRISE TOO! This race is everything Maritimes: from ocean scenery to pirates, local bands and of course East Coast comfort food and beer! It is sure to excite everyone, especially with pirate booty (cash prizes) at the finish line! Maritime Race Weekend has 4 distances along a gorgeous coastline route (Sunset + Sunrise 5K, Coastal 10K and Scenic Half Marathon). Eastern Passage & Cow Bay, Nova Scotia P (902) 877-9355
Find out more »Mac and Cheese Festival
September 13-15, 2019 A feast of a festival descends on the waterfront, with noodle slingers and cheese-sauce makers dishing up al dente offerings for you and your buds to chow down on. Downtown : Halifax Waterfront (Free admission)
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