August 2019
ZZ Top turn 50 (3 CD set)
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"…
Find out more »Celebrating 50 years of ZZ Top
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.
Find out more »Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the Stars : Footloose. Saturday August 17th at 8:45 PM. The Chickenburger : 1531 Bedford Highway. FREE admission.
Find out more »8th annual Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival
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)!
Find out more »Household special waste drop off day
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
Find out more »Overnight bridge closure
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
Find out more »Kevin MacDonald from Kids in The Hall in Halifax
Sniggly Wiggily's 1665 Argyle Street Halifax Comedy Workshop w/Kevin MacDonald from Kids In The Hall Sun Aug 18th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Comedy Night w/ Kevin MacDonald from Kids In The Hall Sun Aug 18th 8:30 pm For more information : 902-444-1616
Find out more »Mooseheads pre-season Hockey
October 18 (4 pm) Halifax will host Cape Breton @ the Dartmouth Sportplex.
Find out more »Halifax Charity Car Show
10 am-2 pm The Chickenburger : Bedford Highway Do you have a car enthusiast in the house who wants to stop anywhere and everywhere to check out the coolest rides? Do you have a car that is the most interesting on the block? Come down to the ‘Chick’ to socialize with other car enthusiasts and check out the hottest wheels new and old, all makes and models, at the Halifax Charity Car Show! The car show is in support of…
Find out more »Navy 10K Run
Event: Navy 10k Run Date: Sunday, 18 August 2019 Location: Halifax Start Times: 1.25K - 0800 2.5K - 0800 5K - 0930 10K - 0930 Since its inaugural year in 1986, the Navy 10K Run has seen 1000's of participants show their support for the men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Armed Forces and their families. Participants have run, walked, jogged and wheeled their way through the north end of Halifax while being cheered on by friends, family…
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