July 1 Canada Day Concert The best seat in the house for the Canada Day fireworks is also in the middle of a pretty sweet free night of music. Canadian music! Vancouver dance-rockers Dear Rouge show their true patriot love alongside DJ/producer Kid Koala, the always tight Yukon Blonde, Born Ruffians and Dartmouth’s very own […]
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10 ways to see a summer concert for free
Music in the Park With music most Sundays of the summer, parkgoers can enjoy artists like John Chaisson, Morgan Davis, Jamie Junger Band and more. Sundays, Sullivan’s Pond Bandshell, Dartmouth, 2pm Summer Concert Series Check out the Public Gardens bandstand in action every Sunday all summer long, with free shows for every taste from classical […]
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Heavy pedalling: three bike routes to try
Re-tape your bars and shine your spokes folks, summer is back and to celebrate we’ve put together a trio of our favourite bikes rides in HRM. Whether you’re a laid-back cruiser or a road junkie, these routes will keep your hair blowing in the wind and your mind heavily caffeinated. Caution: These trips aren’t fixie-friendly. […]
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A place in the sun: local summer looks 2016
For a day in the park The Alyson Samways’ skirt and bag go together like peanut butter and jam. Tie it all together with a preppy light button up and have yourself a picnic. For a market morning Khaki shorts and Hawaiian shirts—get it Related Stories
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Taste the rainbow: a summer beer round-up
Rockbottom Brew Pub Kolsch (5.2 percent) Your lawn-mowing sidekick, this crisp, light, laidback brew makes summer chores a breeze. Unfiltered Brewing Daytimer Berliner Weisse (3.4 percent) Day drinking never tasted so right. A lactic-tastic, tropically tart, dry-hopped sour session ale that is both lip-puckering and refreshing. North Brewing Company Summer Saison (5.5 percent) Literally brewed for […]
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Shack attack
Giggles The Dartmouth Waterfront’s hidden gem, Giggles has deep fried take-out dishes like poutine and hot dogs, but specializes in a couple dozen flaovurs of soft serve, from chocolate and strawberry to dayglo creations like tutti fruiti and crème de menthe. 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth Waterfront Polar Bear Express Even if you don’t immediately spot […]
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How to spend your summer in the galleries
OUT OF TOWN To June 24 YORODEO, New Findings If the air-conditioned glory of the cinema isn’t cutting it, head to CBU’s gallery for some static 3D images from Coast illustrator Paul Hammond and design partner Seth Smith. Showing their ongoing body of 3D screenprints, the works in the exhibition draw from sci-fi, fantasy and […]
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Summer 2016’s must-see plays
June 15-26 Stages Theatre Festival and NextSTAGES Theatre Festival for Families You don’t need to be an elephant to remember the name of a festival that offers shows in different stages of development aimed at different stages of life on different stages around town. This year’s festival offers workshops, play readings, theatre for children (The […]
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Arting around: four events to check out
North by Night Market With the first market of the season already in the bag, we look forward to July, August and September’s editions. They’ll gather talented artisans and snackisans and DJs you’ll want to play the soundtrack to your life all in the name of bringing the community together. Get in touch if you […]
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Scenic route or bust
Sam Bambrick is a total show-off—a generous one, though. The Halifax-based adventurer and entrepreneur has one hell of a love story, about a PEI native who became totally enamoured by Nova Scotia’s many wonders, and she wants to tell the world all about it. Or better yet, show them. On July 1 she’ll kick-off a […]
