Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs 1269 Barrington Street There’s a sign in the parking lot of Bearly’s, gleaming white with newness. “Amazing BBQ chicken ‘n ribs!” it shouts in retro blue and red, an arrow with Bearly’s written on it pointing towards the House of Blues and Ribs. It’s the kind of sign that, […]
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Chronos’ tick tock
Chronos Friday, March 24 Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs Chronos’ latest invitation to the dancefloor is upbeat, soulful and bursting with brass. The eight-piece instrumental ensemble brings a fuller, more luscious sound in its sophomore album, What It Is. Chronos’ 2013 debut, Boots the Cat, earned nominations for Jazz Album of the Year from […]
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Comedy Bootcamp puts locals through the paces
Comedy Bootcamp with James Mullinger, Catherine Robertson, Travis Lindsay and finalists Martin Edwards, Daniel Allen, EmmaLeigh Rivera and Ryan Fried Wednesday, March 29, 7:30pm Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs, 1269 Barrington Street $5/$10 Tickets Comedy Bootcamp finalist Martin Edwards is no stranger to the stage. Edwards, who is a dad, husband, full-time cafe manager and […]
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Where I practice: Dammien Alexander
Dammien Alexander w/Brothers, JB and the Bizness Friday, February 3, 10pm Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs, 1269 Barrington Street $8/$20 includes album WHO ARE YOU? Dammien Alexander is a well-traveled musician and shoe designer who refuses to be penned in by a genre. His latest record, Love + Infinity, will be released on California […]
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2016’s local laughs
In 2016 we can finally, truly, say that there is a great comedy show happening in Halifax every night of the week. Independently and locally produced comedy happening five nights a week, every week. Each of those rooms have their own personality and crowd, and it finally feels like comedy is thriving in Halifax. Seeing […]
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Best Karaoke Night
Gold Winner Laurie the Guy, The Lion’s Head Tavern Silver Winner The Mimi Show, Bearly’s House of Blue & Ribs Bronze Winner Dave Smith, Oasis Pub & Eatery “This is my 25th year hosting karaoke and l can honestly say l still love doing it,” says the man, the genius, Laurie The Guy AKA Laurie […]
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Best Comedy Night
Gold Winner Yuk Yuk’s Silver Winner Laughterburner, Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs Bronze Winner Mega Comedy Mondays, Gus’ Pub & Grill Every weekend night is a comedy night at Yuk Yuk’s, the Canadian comedy institution that can be found in every city in Canada, and down at The Westin in Halifax. On Thursdays, Fridays […]
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Best Comedy Night
Gold Winner Yuk Yuk’s Silver Winner Geeks vs Nerds, The Bus Stop Theatre Bronze Winner LaughterBurner, Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs Stand-up comedy is having a bit of a renaissance these days. Gone are smoky clubs with old touring veterans playing to middle-aged crowds. Comedy today has gotten more accessible and more energetic. Third-place […]
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Best Ribs
Gold Winner Boneheads BBQ Silver Winner Bearly’s House of Blues, Burgers and Ribs Bronze Winner Mic Mac Bar & Grill Southern comfort lives in the heart of Halifax. Boneheads BBQ dishes out mouthwatering, meaty magic in the form of ribs, fit for any carnivore. You can order a full slab of these baby-back beauties, or […]
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Best Ribs
Gold Winner Boneheads BBQ, Halifax Silver Winner Q Smokehouse & Southern Barbeque Bronze Winner Bearly’s House of Blues, Burgers and Ribs For the meat-loving carnivore, Bonehead’s is heaven on earth—and boy, do they know ribs. With BBQ made daily, this big ol’ rack of baby-back ribs will make your mouth water just looking at it […]
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Hot for teacher
“It was all Patsy Cline and Hank Williams in my house,” says vocalist and award-winning saxophonist, Shirley Jackson of her Alberta upbringing, “but as we grow as musicians, we develop our own tastes.” Seeking deeper moods, she moved to the Maritimes in 1988 and found a wealth of untapped talent. “The east coast is a […]
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Best Karaoke Night
Gold Winner Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs Silver Winner Menz Bar Bronze Winner Oasis Pub & Eatery If Mimi Andriopoulos is the captain of the unsinkable Bearly’s karaoke ship, the loyal, and always entertaining, choir of regulars are its hard working crew. It’s the combination of all of these people that keeps the ship […]