After a successful soft opening last weekend, Halifax’s newest comedy club plans to take it up a notch. Halifax Live, located at 1737 Grafton Street, seeks to be the city’s premiere comedy club, promising to bring in up-and-coming acts from the city as well as favourites from across the country. Their first night saw […]
Brendyn Creamer, Local Journalism Initiative
Brendyn is a reporter for The Coast covering news, arts and entertainment throughout Halifax.
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Thursday at the Halifax Fringe Festival
As the weekend approaches, so too does the end of the Fringe Festival, although we still have four more fun-packed days of shows and performances to enjoy. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has to offer in terms of arts and culture. Theatre plays, musical performances, circus acts and comedy […]
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Eight days of fantastic features at the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival
The 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival is almost upon us, and with it comes a cavalcade of feature-length movies, documentaries and shorts that Haligonians can sink their teeth into. Ninety-seven films in total will be shown during the festival, running Sep. 11-18 at the Park Street Cineplex (5657 Spring Garden Road), showcasing the filmmaking talents […]
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Wednesday at the Halifax Fringe Festival
Another day, another lineup of fantastic performances across the city as part of the Halifax Fringe Festival. Although we’re halfway through the week, the festival shows no signs of slowing down. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has to offer in terms of arts and culture. Theatre plays, musical performances, […]
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Nikanus Red Dress Leadership awards open for Indigenous women
Indigenous women across Atlantic Canada are being asked to share their stories in hopes of earning the Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award. Founded in 2023 in celebration of the North American Indigenous Games being hosted that year in Nova Scotia, the Nikanus Red Dress award is given to young women, aged 15 to 25, […]
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Tuesday at the Halifax Fringe Festival
It’s Tuesday, and the Halifax Fringe Festival just keeps getting stronger and stronger with amazing performances by artists from the city and beyond. It also marks the start of Sticky Business, which will be played throughout the week at the Cambridge Battery. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has to […]
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Monday at the Halifax Fringe Festival
The Halifax Fringe Festival is in full swing with a week of amazing performances ready to be watched across the city. The Neptune theatres are closed today, but the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Bus Stop Theatre and performances with their own venues will still be ongoing. The Fringe is a time to celebrate […]
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It’s day four of the Halifax Fringe Festival and here’s every show happening
It’s officially day four of the Halifax Fringe Festival. Art lovers of all kinds can relax and unwind with a litany of shows produced by local artists. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has to offer in terms of arts and culture. Theatre plays, musical performances, circus acts and comedy […]
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Day three of the Halifax Fringe Festival is stacked with shows
Welcome to day three of the Halifax Fringe Festival! The weekend ramps up with more shows, which means more amazing, locally-produced art for you to enjoy. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has to offer in terms of arts and culture. Theatre plays, musical performances, circus acts and comedy routines […]
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What you need to know about Habitat for Humanity’s Huge House Party
The second annual Habitat for Humanity Huge House Party is scheduled to go down on Friday, Sep. 20, and there’s plenty to be excited about. The event raises money for Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia, which is currently in the process of constructing two homes and has several other projects planned for next year. […]
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What’s happening on day two of the Halifax Fringe Festival
It’s officially day two of the Halifax Fringe Festival, a celebration of art that brings over 60 events across six different venues every year. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has to offer in terms of arts and culture. Theatre plays, musical performances, circus acts and comedy routines come together […]
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Halifax Fringe Festival kicks off today—here’s what’s going on
Artists and art lovers all over the city will be busy as the Halifax Fringe Festival starts today. The festival will present over 60 shows at six different venues, with some creatives even bringing their own. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has to offer in terms of arts and […]