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Kiss a Frog’s cos and effect

Kiss a Frog’s cos and effect

Alicia Renaé is promoting body positivity at Hal-Con via Kiss a Frog Cosplay.
One would think that nerds would be the most welcoming of people, however, when we get into the realm of cosplay things can take an ugly turn.

By Vaughn Stafford Gray Sep 21, 2017

The noise-rock dynamics of Botfly

The noise-rock dynamics of Botfly

The Halifax trio let the best ideas win on its debut LP, which is still heavy but intriguingly listenable.
Botfly w/Vulva Culture (solo) Dark Sky Parks, Die Hexe Thursday, September 28, 7pm Plan B Merchants' Co-op 2180 Gottingen Street $5, all ages

By Jonathan Briggins Sep 28, 2017

The <i>Lifeblood</i> of Pineo & Loeb

The Lifeblood of Pineo & Loeb

The EDM duo goes all in on its debut album, out September 29.
Lifeblood Friday, September 29 pineoandloeb.com

By Ava Coulter Sep 28, 2017

<i>X</i> man, Mitch Pileggi

X man, Mitch Pileggi

Quit dreaming about The X-Files’ 11th season and see Walter Skinner himself at Hal-Con.
T wo things about Walter Skinner on The X-Files stand above the rest: He was the badass of all badasses; and Scully kissed him.

By Vaughn Stafford Gray Sep 21, 2017

100 years of the Halifax Explosion

100 years of the Halifax Explosion

The definitive guide to events of the centennial commemoration

Sep 14, 2017

Prismatic Arts Festival at a glance

Prismatic Arts Festival at a glance

Our full events listings for the Prismatic Arts Festival, happening September 14-23

Sep 14, 2017

Prismatic shines

Prismatic shines

Prismatic Arts Festival brings dozens of exciting multidisciplinary art events to the city, and there’s no other festival quite like it.

Sep 14, 2017

All the events and festivals to liven up your fall

All the events and festivals to liven up your fall

Including authors, speakers, sneakers, oysters, zinemakers and cosplayers.

Sep 14, 2017

Anti Fashion’s a treasure

Anti Fashion’s a treasure

You can wear a fringe suede jacket in summer and a silk Alaïa shirt in winter, you just need Andre Merlo’s new shop.
Anti Fashion 5687 West Street

By Vaughn Stafford Gray Aug 17, 2017

The magical Bounty

The magical Bounty

The plus-sized pop-up thrift shop is providing a sorely needed service for local shoppers.
When Krista Kirby and Stevie Fort settle into their chairs, flowy, all-black ensembles rustling on their seats, it'd be easy to think the two were sisters.

By Morgan Mullin Aug 17, 2017

Yes, Faire Child

Yes, Faire Child

Tabitha Osler’s soon-to-launch Faire Child Makewear is children’s wear made with recycled material.
When Tabitha Osler, NSCAD instructor and visionary behind the upcoming children's line Faire Child Makewear Limited, talks about the environment, her eyes light up: "The world is at a tipping point.

By Morgan Mullin Aug 17, 2017

Style tips from the best in the biz

Style tips from the best in the biz

I love a Q&A as much as my collection of ties and shoes—136 and 42 respectively.

By Vaughn Stafford Gray Aug 17, 2017

Sew, don’t shop

Sew, don’t shop

Erica Penton is on a mission to rock nothing but DIY duds.
Erica Penton feels as if she's in a master's program of one.

By Rebecca Dingwell Aug 17, 2017

How busker Victor Rubilar got into the biz

How busker Victor Rubilar got into the biz

"It has become the entire purpose of my life."
“I never thought of being a performer.

By Stephanie Johns Jul 27, 2017

Ten things buskers want you to know

Ten things buskers want you to know

Mighty Mike spills the goods on busker etiquette in advance of this year’s fest.
Halifax Busker Festival August 2-7 Halifax waterfront buskers.ca

By Mighty Mike Jul 27, 2017

A day in the life of a busker

A day in the life of a busker

Sharon from Canada talks caffeine and self-starting. Hint: they go together.
Halifax Busker Festival August 2-7 Halifax waterfront buskers.ca

By Stephanie Johns Jul 27, 2017

Haus of Jeckyll doesn’t hide

Haus of Jeckyll doesn’t hide

Drag is “a political and thoughtful process ruffling the hegemony and re-educating the masses on identity and representation” and Haus of Jeckyll does it so well.
Haus Of Jeckyll goes down the Rabbit Hole Sunday, July 23 at 9pm Menz & Mollyz Bar, 2182 Gottingen Street $10

By Vaughn Stafford Gray Jul 20, 2017

Start your engines: <i>RuPaul’s Drag Race</i> takes over Halifax

Start your engines: RuPaul’s Drag Race takes over Halifax

With three drag queens and a trivia event, this Pride season’s really come through.
Between Halifax Pride events and clubCOUTURE's July event, a whopping THREE RuPaul's Drag Race favourites will be sashaying into town this month.

By Stephanie Johns Jul 20, 2017

Mayworks paints a picture of worker’s rights

Mayworks paints a picture of worker’s rights

The festival surrounding International Workers’ Day uses art to fight for the labour movement
Mayworks Festival of Working People & The Arts various locations April 28-May 10 free-$25 (festival pass $50)

By Francesca Handy Apr 27, 2017

REVIEW: The Discovery Centre

REVIEW: The Discovery Centre

The brand new science centre spawns a lifetime commitment to stuffed animal medicine for two local siblings.
The Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street Mon-Tue and Thu-Sun 10am-5pm Wed 10am-8pm $12 adult, $10 kids/seniors, $40 family

By Maggie Rahr Feb 16, 2017

Can't-miss moments at African Heritage Month

Can't-miss moments at African Heritage Month

The top events we've marked on our AHM calendar.
Tonight, the Halifax North Memorial Library kicks African Heritage Month off to a slightly early start.

By Morgan Mullin Jan 26, 2017

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