Choir! Choir! Choir! is a singing experience where the crowd is the star!

Part comedy and all interactive, this show is all about YOU!

Nobu and Daveed instantly connect with audiences

to create a group feeling like no other. The best part? NO AUDITIONS!!

Any level of singer is welcome. Show up and they’ll have you harmonizing to the greatest pop songs of all time in no time.

You just gotta be ready to give it everything you got!

It’s a night that sparks into so much more than the sum of its parts.

You’ll leave on a high, wondering why you never did this before and, more importantly, when you can do it again...and again...

Doors | 7PM

Show | 8PM

SECOND SHOW OF THE EVENING! Due to overwhelming demand we have added a second show on April 11th with ARI SHAFFIR at 10PM

The Diamond Mine Agency Presents
THE WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY COMEDY TOUR ARI SHAFFIR https://www.facebook.com/arishaffirstandup

Ari Shaffir is an American standup comedian. In addition to his numerous appearances on the Joe Rogan podcast, he is best known for his last special, “Jew,” which has garnered almost 6 million views and was written up in The NY Times in its list of best specials of the year. You might also know Ari from the storytelling show he created and hosted on Comedy Central called “This Is Not Happening.” Ari also has a Netflix special called “Double Negative” and a Comedy Central special called “Paid Regular.” Ari Shaffir has also appeared on WTF with Marc Maron, The Adam Carolla show, Your Mom’s House, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Theo Von’s podcast, Andrew Schulz’s podcast, TigerBelly, and many many more. These appearances have made him a favorite in the comedy podcast world. His own podcast, Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank is a chart topper that comes out every week wherever you watch or listen to podcasts. Ari is the reigning president of the LOS podcast to which he has no affiliation. And he placed first in the non-steroid category of the legendary Sober October challenge, which he also destroyed shortly thereafter so he could found Protect Our Parks with Shane Gillis and Mark Normand which he fooled Joe Rogan into hosting.

The deal is, this is a dirty show. It’s not completely offensive but definitely some parts are offensive. So don’t bring that one friend in your friend group who makes that tsk noise a lot. Just tell them you’re doing something else or your grandmother died or your grandmother killed somebody and you gotta be a character witness. Whatever. Just don’t bring them. But everybody else for sure come. Ari puts on a hilarious show every year of all new material and he brings amazing openers. So it’s just a really funny night of legit mainstream standup and you’re going to have a great time every time

9:30PM || Doors

10:00PM || Show

Age: 19+

Website: https://www.arishaffir.com/

Instagram: @arishaffir

SHOW 1 OF THE EVENING!

This event is SOLD OUT!

The Diamond Mine Agency Presents
THE WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY COMEDY TOUR ARI SHAFFIR https://www.facebook.com/arishaffirstandup

Ari Shaffir is an American standup comedian. In addition to his numerous appearances on the Joe Rogan podcast, he is best known for his last special, “Jew,” which has garnered almost 6 million views and was written up in The NY Times in its list of best specials of the year. You might also know Ari from the storytelling show he created and hosted on Comedy Central called “This Is Not Happening.” Ari also has a Netflix special called “Double Negative” and a Comedy Central special called “Paid Regular.” Ari Shaffir has also appeared on WTF with Marc Maron, The Adam Carolla show, Your Mom’s House, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Theo Von’s podcast, Andrew Schulz’s podcast, TigerBelly, and many many more. These appearances have made him a favorite in the comedy podcast world. His own podcast, Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank is a chart topper that comes out every week wherever you watch or listen to podcasts. Ari is the reigning president of the LOS podcast to which he has no affiliation. And he placed first in the non-steroid category of the legendary Sober October challenge, which he also destroyed shortly thereafter so he could found Protect Our Parks with Shane Gillis and Mark Normand which he fooled Joe Rogan into hosting.

The deal is, this is a dirty show. It’s not completely offensive but definitely some parts are offensive. So don’t bring that one friend in your friend group who makes that tsk noise a lot. Just tell them you’re doing something else or your grandmother died or your grandmother killed somebody and you gotta be a character witness. Whatever. Just don’t bring them. But everybody else for sure come. Ari puts on a hilarious show every year of all new material and he brings amazing openers. So it’s just a really funny night of legit mainstream standup and you’re going to have a great time every time

NEW DOOR TIME TO ACCOMODATE SHOW 2:

6:30 PM || Doors

7:30PM || Show

Age: 19+

Website: https://www.arishaffir.com/

Instagram: arishaffir

A True Cocktail Event! Head out on the town for a legendary evening at Imbibe. We've brought together over twenty of Nova Scotia's best mixologists for one night only to create an evening filled with perfectly crafted, sample-size cocktails made just for you. Over 25 restaurants/bars and the NSLC will be shaking up their best cocktail for your entertainment. Snacks and DJ included!

Doors: 6:30PM | Start: 7:00PM
19+ Event
Hotel packages available via ticket link.

Follow @savourfw for the latest updates!

Tickets on sale: Friday, Feb. 2 @ 12PM
Venue: Light House Arts Centre
Doors: 7 p.m. || Show: 8 p.m.
Age: 19+, reserved seating

Singer-songwriter Hawksley Workman is a JUNO Award winner and Gold certified selling artist. Since his ground-breaking, self-produced indie debut, For Him and The Girls (1999), through to his chart-topping singles of 2020, Workman has careened between major label international smash hits to Canadiana soaked indie releases. Boasting a catalogue of 17 solo records, Workman’s genre defying style strings together folk, chart pop, and irrepressible cabaret. His show-stopping vocals on songs about weather, love, heartbreak, and tales of end-times have garnered him a league of devoted fans.

Performing over a thousand shows worldwide, Workman has headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall and The Olympia in Paris. For a uniquely Canadian artist, he has built loyal fan bases in the UK, France, Norway, and Australia, launching many successful tours, demystifying and delighting fans, while drawing on an enviable catalogue of mischievous favourites, glam-y stompers, and heartfelt hymns.

Socials:

FB - Sonic Concerts (@sonicconcerts) // Hawksley Workman (@WorkmanHawksley)
IG - @sonicconcerts // @hawksleyworkman
X - @sonicconcerts // @HawksleyWorkman

JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN and FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada

This unique event strips away the layers of production to present the essence of music in its purest form: the song itself. The evening promises candid conversations, acoustic performances, and unforgettable connections between artists and audience. Whether you’re a dedicated music aficionado, an aspiring songwriter, or simply curious about the stories behind your favourite tunes, this event promises an evening of genuine connection and unforgettable melodic performance. Indulge in an evening of musical authenticity at the JUNO Songwriters’ Circle.

Performers: Begonia, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Jeremy Dutcher, Leith Ross, Luna Elle, Matt Andersen, Rêve and William Prince

Doors 6:30 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.

This event is SOLD OUT

The Returner World Tour with special guests Aysanabee

Poet, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, and co-founder of Our Native Daughters and Birds of Chicago — embarks upon her next chapter in The Returner, a body-shaking, mind-expanding, soulful expression of Black liberation, Black love, of Black self-respect. Written and co-produced by Allison along with dim star (her partner JT Nero and Drew Lindsay), The Returner was recorded over Solstice week in December 2022 at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA. It features Russell's "Rainbow Coalition" band of all female musicians along with special guest appearances from the legendary Wendy & Lisa, Brandi Carlile, Brandy Clark, and Hozier

THE BIG SING celebrates CANADIAN MUSIC

Presented by Downtown Halifax Business Commission

The JUNOS are right around the corner! Join us from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Light House Arts Centre as we sing along to songs by your favourite current and past JUNO-nominated Canadian artists:

· Shania Twain
· Nelly Furtado
· Joel Plaskett
· The Weeknd
· Tegan & Sara
· Alanis Morissette
· Blue Rodeo

The event is FREE and open to all ages*! Space is limited. Please register your spot now in the ticket link above or through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../the-big-sing-celebrates....

Celebrate past and present JUNO-nominees while singing some of our best-known national hits!

Stay tuned for the song selections!

Doors open at 2:30 pm. Event runs from 3:00 pm – 4 pm.

What's The Big Sing? Just picture a Nova Scotia Kitchen party with 300 friends, singing along to some of the best known tunes of our time in perfect three-part harmony. We're not joking, it's awesome. This event will feature some straight singalong style tunes as well as some harmony learning. No singing experience required! The TBS motto is always "if you can't sing good, sing loud!"

The JUNO Awards recognize achievements in Canada’s music industry. The awards and many other music events are coming to Halifax, and this event is the perfect example of how Music Lives Here. Be a part of JUNO Week and experience vibrant music all over Halifax! March 21-24. Find out more at www.halifaxjunos.ca.

*Although we are welcoming all ages to the event, we are not recommending it for children under the age of 5.

The Pavilion Youth Association is happy to announce our next project in our finale of our Battle of the Bands series partnered with the Lighthouse Art Centre!

We are so happy that they will let us use their venue as we build towards finding a new home and building on the great legacy that the Pavilion has in our music community!

3 youth bands will compete to win a prize package to further their music ventures including artist development sessions, recording and production services as well as funds to put towards music equipment.

The three bands to compete in the final round are:

STONEBROTHER
ACID WASH
CONVULSION

The bands will be joined by local Halifax bands ALL HONESTY & ROOTABAGGA

The bands will be judged by a panel of music industry professionals along with votes from audience members so make sure to come out and show your support! Judges are asked to provide feedback to help each of the acts moving forward in their music careers.

This is the final event of a 3 round battle with a final round with the winners from each!

We love you all so much and see you at the shows!

MORE ALL AGES SHOWS TO COME!

The Pavilion Youth Association

$10 cover / PWYC - Tickets available at the door at the event only

Join us as 2023 Sobey Art Award finalist Séamus Gallagher speaks about their art practice as it ranges through photo, video, virtual reality, and sculpture. They will discuss their most recent exhibitions at the McCord Stewart Museum and the National Gallery of Canada.

This event is FREE but requires you to register first through the assigned link.

The Link is Light House Arts Centre's arts hub and incubator.

We are excited to present our first official art exhibition, featuring artist Mohammed Aadil.

Join us to meet Mohammed and learn more about his work on February 28th between 5pm-9pm, on the 3rd floor at 1800 Argyle St.

Here are some words from Mohammed, who has curated and co produced this exhibition:

“My name is Mohammed Aadil. I am a third year undergraduate student majoring in Fine Arts- Drawing/Painting, at NSCAD. Through my works, I aim to reflect on my locality, worldly issues and personal background. Primarily, my creative process uses all types of painting mediums and medias. All my life, I lived and grew up in the United Arab Emirates. The Emirati culture has heavily influenced the content and imagery in my artistic oeuvre. I am also an entrepreneur, I run a NSCAD based club called Emerging Expressions. Through which, emerging artists are given a chance to share their artistic voice through exhibitions and podcasts. Currently, I am the VP External for SUNSCAD. I also love writing poetry, through which becomes the main source of inspiration for my artistic oeuvre.

To talk about specific themes and worldly topics, I use symbolic imagery in my works. I really feel that I can reflect on the world around me, through symbolic imagery. World is my debut solo show in my emerging artistic career. Thank you LHAC for giving me this wonderful space to share my creative oeuvre with the Halifax art scene and the world. I am happy to see you all at my opening and I am excited to hear all your wonderful thoughts on my solo show.

Thanks and lots of love,

Aadil

You can find more about my art practice on www.aadilart.wordpress.com and my instagram- @makcreationsabudhabi “

Come out and enjoy the opening with us all 🎨🖌️Photos by Emma Paulson (ig: @emmairenepaulson)

Canadian cultural icon, comedienne, and social activist Mary Walsh will perform some of her best comedic bits and most popular characters from Dancing With Rage, CODCO, and This Hour Has 22 Minutes, along with up-to-the-minute local political satire, at the Light House Arts Centre in downtown Halifax on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 8 p.m.

Hailing from St. John’s, NL, Walsh was an original member of the infamous CODCOsketch comedy series, which ran on CBC Television from 1987 to 1992. In 1992, she began to work with Rick Mercer, creating and starring in the highly acclaimed series This Hour Has 22 Minutes, where Walsh's Warrior Princess character Marg Delahunty became famous for ambushing politicians and submitting them to satirical interviews. In 2011, she reprised the role of Marg Delahunty, conducting the now infamous ambush interview of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford at his home. Mary Walsh is the recipient of 25 Gemini Awards, the Order of Canada award, and in 2012 she received a Governor General's Performing Arts Awards for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. "Think of it as a recital," says Martin. These albums are historic and stand the test of time." Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success in concentrating solely on the music. "We don't dress up or wear any sort of costume. We just stand there and play. All of our energy is put into the music. We want the performance to sound exactly like the album," says Martin.

With 100+ shows a year across North America, Classic Albums Live has seen massive success in performing arts centres and theatres. Fans in Texas, Las Vegas, Florida, New York and central and eastern Canada have all continued to support the series – making it a sustaining, successful show. "We created something that endures and connects," says Martin. "These albums are sacred to people. We deliver exactly what we promote - 'note for note, cut for cut' accuracy."

It's this type of accountability that works for the series.

We are so excited to be working alongside the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce to support Black Entrepreneurs in Halifax here in The Link at Light House Arts Centre. See below for a message from CBCC:

"This Black History Month, we mark another landmark moment for the chamber.

A new CBCC Innovation Hub opens in Halifax on February 20, 2024, and we want to see you there!

As a reminder, our Hubs are part of a national effort to establish open-source physical centers and virtual spaces in strategic Canadian cities by the end of the quarter. These Hubs will serve as an incubator for capacity building and resource accessibility, among other ways to encourage information sharing among entrepreneurs, corporations, and venture capital investors – regardless of industry. Be a part of a diverse network of experts providing technical support with innovative practices.

At this Hub, you’ll gain access to Light House Link, a dedicated space to support both non-profit cultural organizations and for-profit startups, plus much more.

We are committing ourselves to building inclusive spaces that attract and uplift the growing Black business community here in Halifax, and each Hub will be the cornerstone of driving the Black business renaissance.

See you at the Hub!"

Mark your calendars! 🗓️🖊️

This event is FREE admission

Location: Lobby area of Light House Arts Centre

Instagram:
@canadianblackchamber
@lighthouseartscentre
@linkhfx

Whitehorse is the prolific partnership of Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet. Uninhibited by expectation, boldly adventurous and categorically talented, Whitehorse’s signature sound is always guitar-heavy, harmony-plentiful and lyrically deft.With an expansive run of records that freely and thrillingly dip in psychedelic country, pop noir, squalling blues rock and celestial folk, Whitehorse have pushed their musical identity into new realms and sounds for over a decade. As attested by five consecutive JUNO Award nominations in many different genre categories, Whitehorse do a lot of things, and do them well. On their new record, Whitehorse venture deeper into classic country music touchstones than ever before, a move that is both a homecoming and an evolution of their sound. I’m Not Crying,You’re Crying is an immaculate collection of 70s country-inspired songs that showcase Whitehorse at their absolute best

Drop in to Light House to check out our job fair for casual position jobs! Positions include: event staff, ushers, bartenders, and security.

Bring a resume and references, we will be here to chat with you about the positions 🗣️

🗓️ When: February 1st

🕙 Time: 10AM - 3PM

📍 Where: Light House Arts Centre

Hope to see you there!

The Irish Descendants Christmas has been a Newfoundland tradition for almost 2 decades touring across the island and into Labrador. This year marks the first of many to come bringing the tradition to Newfoundlanders and Maritimers alike. Con O’Brien and his band will feature traditional and classic Christmas songs and carols that will warm your hearts during this special family time of year. The Irish Descendants Christmas will have surprise guests and a brand new Christmas recording to bring home and share with your family and friends. Get your advance preferred seating now before they sell out. THIS IS AN ALL SEATED SHOW.

Advance Tickets

General Admission Floor Seated. - $42.50 + HST

Stadium - Seated - $45.00 + HST

Singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin has been a mainstay of the Atlantic Canada music scene for over a decade. With his sophomore full-length, Concertos & Serenades, Adam Baldwin - born and raised “inside these imaginary lines” that denote Nova Scotia - offers an east coast testimony that challenges the typical tourism marketing gloss. Through eight masterful yarns, the songwriter bears witness and pays tribute to a tradition of desperation: sinners and losers, perpetual failures, and down-and-out phantoms that haunt his home’s coastlines and back roads - without a passing judgement. Some of the tales happened, some didn’t, and most walk a tightrope between truth and fiction.

Starting as a member of rock combo Gloryhound before joining Matt Mays & El Torpedo in 2009, Baldwin’s own music has continued to evolve since his award winning self-titled solo debut EP in 2013. In 2016 Baldwin released his first full length album No Telling When (Precisely Nineteen Eight-Five) featuring the singles “Daylight” and “Anytime”. In 2019 he released the follow up No Rest for the Wicked, including “Salvation” and “Dark Beside the Dawn”.

In March 2020, with in person performances impossible due to COVID-19, Baldwin launched his Cross-Country Chin Up concert series, almost every Friday evening on YouTube. In addition to making this weekly opportunity to connect virtually with fans, he also raised funds for the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, Red Cross Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund, RCMP Fallen Officer Fund, and the Black Cultural Society for Nova Scotia. The online concert series also produced two digital EPs: Chin Up Sessions (originals) and Songs for the Parlour (covers).

Singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin has been a mainstay of the Atlantic Canada music scene for over a decade. With his sophomore full-length, Concertos & Serenades, Adam Baldwin - born and raised “inside these imaginary lines” that denote Nova Scotia - offers an east coast testimony that challenges the typical tourism marketing gloss. Through eight masterful yarns, the songwriter bears witness and pays tribute to a tradition of desperation: sinners and losers, perpetual failures, and down-and-out phantoms that haunt his home’s coastlines and back roads - without a passing judgement. Some of the tales happened, some didn’t, and most walk a tightrope between truth and fiction.

Starting as a member of rock combo Gloryhound before joining Matt Mays & El Torpedo in 2009, Baldwin’s own music has continued to evolve since his award winning self-titled solo debut EP in 2013. In 2016 Baldwin released his first full length album No Telling When (Precisely Nineteen Eight-Five) featuring the singles “Daylight” and “Anytime”. In 2019 he released the follow up No Rest for the Wicked, including “Salvation” and “Dark Beside the Dawn”.

In March 2020, with in person performances impossible due to COVID-19, Baldwin launched his Cross-Country Chin Up concert series, almost every Friday evening on YouTube. In addition to making this weekly opportunity to connect virtually with fans, he also raised funds for the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, Red Cross Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund, RCMP Fallen Officer Fund, and the Black Cultural Society for Nova Scotia. The online concert series also produced two digital EPs: Chin Up Sessions (originals) and Songs for the Parlour (covers).

A multi JUNO winner, Charlotte Cardin recently released “Jim Carrey,” the fourth offering from her stellar sophomore album 99 Nights (out August 25 via Cult Nation/Atlantic Records). The playful, upbeat track, partially inspired by the acclaimed actor of its title, is a love letter to personal freedom as Charlotte repeats in the anthemic chorus, “Goodbye my worthless ego / Without you I'm finally free, oh.”

“Jim Carrey” follows a string of impressive singles, “99 Nights,” “Confetti” and “Looping,” all of which garnered widespread excitement and praise from the likes of Billboard, V Magazine, UPROXX, and more. The shows in the Maritimes are part of her international, headlining 99 Nights Tour which begins Aug. 30.