Downtown Halifax Picnic on the Hill Tuesday, August 13 (noon-1:30 pm) 1546 Barrington Street, Halifax. Join us at the Old Town Clock on Tuesday, August 13, from 12 noon - 1:30 pm for the first Downtown Halifax Picnic on the Hill presented by Downtown Halifax, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and Parks Canada. Bring your blanket, lunch, and a reusable cup, and we will provide lemonade, iced tea, music, activities, and more. • Enjoy a performance by the cast of…

The new ZZ Top documentary That Little Ol’ Band From Texas, which will premiere on Aug. 13 at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood with the three members of the band in attendance. The production ties in with their 50th-anniversary tour, which starts three days later.

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!) August 14th – The Jerk August 21st – Hook August 28th – The Great Muppet Caper September 4th – Monty Python’s Meaning of Life September 11th – Back to the Future September 18th – 50 First Dates September 22nd – Spice Girls Movie (outdoor) September 25th –…

The Carleton : August 14th @ 8 pm Our Comedy At The Carleton series continues with a very special show from Sackville’s own Nikki Payne! This one’s on Wednesday, August 14th and starts at 8 PM sharp. Tickets are $25 advanced or $30 at the door.

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.