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🔱 Theatre. Rock solid kids event, and Retro Bingo!
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This is the Halifax Insider, where our stories are as chill as a Mooseheads stadium, and as sizzling as the games they play.
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🪨 Geology at the Library
🎭Laugh and cry with theatre and comedy events throughout city.
🎲Get your game on at Retro Bingo!
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🪨 Geology at Muquodoboit Harbour Library
🪨 Get ready for a rockin’ good time at the Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library! On Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, explore the fascinating world of geology in Nova Scotia. Hosted by experts, this free event will teach you how to identify and collect local rocks, minerals, and fossils. It’s a perfect opportunity for amateur geologists and curious adventurers alike!
Whether you’re a seasoned rockhound or new to the hobby, you'll uncover treasures inspired by the natural beauty of Nova Scotia. The province is famous for its gems. From agates on the shores of the Bay of Fundy to amethyst clusters nestled in the hills, there’s something for everyone in the rocky landscape of Nova Scotia.This event is kid-friendly and interactive, making it a great way to get hands-on with geology and even collect a few souvenirs.

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For more information or to register, visit Musquodoboit Harbour Library Events. 🌍 Want to learn more about rockhounding in the province? Check out these Fundy Field Notes for a beginner’s guide to discovering Nova Scotia’s geological wonders.
What’s Happening Today?
😆 Good Robot | Better Times Comedy | 7-10PM | 10
🎭 Bus Stop Theatre | The Actors Showcase | 7:30 - 9:30PM | 33
🎭 Cambridge Battery | The Twelfth Night | 7 PM | 10
👶 Musquodoboit Library | Rock N Roll With Rocks! | 10:30-11:30AM | Free
🎲 District 5 | Retro Bingo Night | 7-9PM | 10
🧘 Public Gardens | Yoga In The Gardens | 12:05-1pm | Free
Have an activity, event or live music to request or add to the list? Simply press reply and our team will track it down or add it in!of the Day
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Live Music
Thursday, August 22
🎵 Split Crow | Haliwood | 8-11:30pm | Free
🎵 Auction House | Tristan Legg and Travis Hatcher | | Free
🎵 Bearly's | Wes Landry & Mike McFarlane | 8-10pm | Free
🎵 Old Triangle | Geoff Kennedy | 8-11pm | Free
🎵 Public Garden's | Country Music in the City | 5:30 PM | Free
🎵 The Carleton | Jeff Gay and Rob Hutton | 730 - 1030 PM | Free
🎵 The Loose Cannon | Local Artists | 9 PM | Free
🎵 Obladee | Live Celtic Music | 7 PM | Free
Friday, August 23
🎵 Auction House | Travis Hatcher and Geoff Kennedy | | Free
🎵 Bearly's | Catherine Robertson Comedy Hour | 8-10pm | Free
🎵 Montes Showbar and Grill | DJ Dance and Party | 8-11PM | Free
🎵 Old Triangle | Rowdy Dow | 9p.m. | Free
🎵 Scotiabank Centre | Billy Idol | 8 PM | 63.75
🎵 Split Crow | Doubles | 7pm-12am | $7
🎵 Split Crow | Haliwood | 8-11:30pm | Free
🎵 Carleton | Taylor Swift – The Eras Tribute | 730 - 1030 PM | 34.5
🎵Carleton | Taylor Swift – The Eras Tribute – all ages matinee | 130 - 4PM | 34.5
🎵 The Loose Cannon | Bologna Colorado Blues Band | 10 PM | Free
🎵 The Old Triangle | Rowdy Dow | 9 PM | Free
🎵 Links at Brunello | Jackson Weldon | 630-930PM | Free
🎵 Alderney Public Library | Moonii | 12-1PM | Free
🎵 Propeller Arcade | Green Jellÿ | 7PM-12AM | 30
🎵 The Deck | Mayorkun | 7 PM | 30
🎵 Shore Club | Rich Aucoin | 10 PM | 26.3
Upcoming Festivals
🐣 Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival | Ferry Terminal Park | Aug 24 - Aug 24
🎭 Halifax Fringe Festival | Various | Aug 28 - Sep 08
🎉 Lebanese Festival | Cedar Event Centre, Clayton Park | Sep 06 - Sep 08
🎨 Halifax Colour Festival | Alderney Landing | Sep 08 - Sep 08
🎥 Atlantic International Film Festival | Park Lane Mall | Sep 11 - Sep 18
🎸 ShinDig Music Festival | Garrison Grounds | Sep 13 - Sep 14
🎉 India Fest 2024 | 2901 Windor St | Sep 20 - Sep 22
🧲 Magnetic World Music Festival | Garrison Grounds | Sep 29 - Sep 30
🍸 International Spirit Festival | The Westin Nova Scotian | Oct 03 - Oct 05
🌙 Nocturne: Art at Night | All of Halifax | Oct 17 - Oct 20
🍿 and Food Festival | WolfVille | Oct 21 - Oct 27
🛸 Hal-Con | Halifax Convention Centre | Nov 08 - Nov 10
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