June 2019
Switch Downtown Dartmouth .
Noon-4 pm Switch is Downtown Dartmouth’s biggest street party of the year. It’s the day when more than 2 km of streets get closed to traffic and switched open for people! Switch is a celebration of active transportation, sustainable living and community. It’s also the kickoff to this year’s Halifax Bike Week! Thousands of people of all ages will take over Portland Street and Prince Albert Road from Alderney Landing to Sullivan’s Pond Park. We’re programming music stages on the…
Find out more »Wonderful in Halifax
June 3rd @ Rebecca Cohn Experience an intimate evening with Canadian icon and business legend, Kevin O’Leary in Halifax on June 3rd. O’Leary founded Softkey in Toronto in 1986, and would go on to sell the company for $4.2 billion. Today, he is Chairman of O’Shares ETFs, founder and chief sommelier of O’Leary Fine Wines, author of three international bestselling books, and star of ABC’s Shark Tank. Wonderful in Halifax: A Night with Kevin O’Leary will explore behind the scenes…
Find out more »New Coke returns
Netflix and Coca-Cola have been working on the promotion for 18 months, Barry Smyth says, and with good reason. The marketing initiative, spurred after Netflix learned that “Stranger Things” showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer intended to make New Coke part of the story in the show’s third season, required a lot of research and work. Coca-Cola will make available about 500,000 cans of New Coke to the public, who can buy it online as part of a package at CokeStore.com/1985,…
Find out more »MLB draft
June 3-5 The Baltimore Orioles have the first pick. Tuesday, June 4 - Day 2 The New York Yankees have selected Jake Sanford (from Cole Harbour) in the 3rd Round (105th overall), making Jake the highest drafted Nova Scotian ever! Congratulations Jake! 1 p.m. - Rounds 3-10 on MLB.com Wednesday, June 5 - Day 3 12 p.m. - Rounds 11-40 on MLB.com
Find out more »NHL Finals : Game 4
NHL Finals : Game 4 : June 3, 2019 Bruins and Blues (9 pm)
Find out more »Bruce Springsteen released Born in the USA
Released : June 4, 1984. It was his 7th studio album. It produced seven top-10 hit singles and was promoted with a worldwide concert tour by Springsteen. Born in the U.S.A. became his most commercially successful album and one of the highest-selling records ever, having sold 30 million copies. The title track was first recorded acoustically. 'Cover Me' was originally written for disco star Donna Summer. Annie Leibovitz shot the album cover. 70 songs were written for the album. Born In The U.S.A. was the first CD manufactured in the…
Find out more »NSSBL game in Halifax
June 4, 2019 : Kentville at Halifax - 7:30 pm Field : Halifax Mainland Commons - 210 Thomas Raddall Drive.
Find out more »‘Fire and Fury’ author has new Trump book out today
The author of "Fire and Fury" has more inside stories on the Trump administration. Michael Wolff's "Siege: Trump Under Fire" comes out June 4. Like the million-selling "Fire and Fury," which came out last year, "Siege" promises a juicy, behind-the-scenes look at the current White House and a president who is "volatile, erratic, and exposed."
Find out more »Corey Hart @ Scotiabank Centre with opening act Glass Tiger
Corey Hart and Glass Tiger : Scotiabank Centre 1800 Argyle Street 1-877-496-9076
Find out more »100 Women Who Care Halifax
100+ Women Who Care Halifax is holding its 26th member meeting. Hear from three local charities about the great work they're doing and how your kind donation will help them go the extra mile in our community. After hearing from the charities, members will vote and decide which organization will receive a donation from the giving circle. Tue, June 4, 2019 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB) 5793 University Avenue Room 170 Halifax, NS B3H 1V7
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