Past Events

August 15-18, 1969 (Jimi Hendrix played the morning of the 18th)

ZZ Top are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a new 50-song compilation release. Goin’ 50 spans the legendary career of the “little ol' band from Texas," featuring material from throughout the group’s existence. Formed in 1969, ZZ Top developed a worldwide fan base on the strength of their bluesy, guitar driven sound. The Goin 50 retrospective includes an assortment of music from each of the band’s 15 studio albums. In addition, two bonus tracks from the group’s earliest days -- "Salt Lick" and "Miller's Farm"…

89.9 The Wave will celebrate 50 years of ZZ Top tonight. The 1 hour radio special starts @ 9 pm. The band formed in Hoston, Texas in 1969. The current lineup has been together for 49 years.  

Movies Under the Stars : Footloose. Saturday August 17th at 8:45 PM. The Chickenburger : 1531 Bedford Highway. FREE admission.

August 17 and 18. Runs from 11-5 each day and admission is free. Alderney Gate Public Library. The Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival is proud to announce the addition of two very exciting guests to our 2019 lineup—Ed Piskor (HIP HOP FAMILY TREE, X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN, WIZZYWIG) and Jim Rugg (STREET ANGEL, AFRODISIAC, THE PLAIN JANES)!  

For residents of the Halifax Region only Saturday August 17, 2019 Cole Harbour Place 51 Forest Hills Parkway The depot will operate 9am to 4pm

The Macdonald Bridge will be closed the following nights to replace an expansion joint on the Dartmouth side of the bridge. Once complete, the traffic plate covering the expansion joint will be gone. 7:00pm to 5:30am Monday, August 19 7:00pm to 5:30am Monday, August 26 7:00pm to 5:30am Tuesday, August 27