It’s always easy to tell when Dalhousie University students have their November reading week. The quad is empty, suitcases are rolling by and for students staying on campus, it feels like you’re doomed to a quiet week of burying your face in school work.
But just because classes at Dal are on break, doesn’t mean life in Halifax has to be. Here are six things to do this reading week to cut loose from campus.
Blood on the Clocktower at The Board Room Game Cafe, Nov. 14
Not over Halloween just yet and looking for some spooky fun? Join a game of deception and strategy between good and evil at The Board Room Game Cafe. Get lost in the terror of the night as you and your team find clues, piece together accounts and use your skills to defend your town’s safety. For fans of whodunits and those who aren’t afraid to get silly and have some fun, this event is sure to be a great reading week activity. Tickets are available here.
Hal-Con, Nov. 8-10
An annual Halifax event, Hal-Con is Atlantic Canada’s biggest convention for sci-fi, fantasy and gaming lovers. Hal-Con is a multi-day event featuring panels of geek culture icons, cosplay contests and a vendor hall showcasing well-known and emerging artists alike. Standout guests this year include voice actress Jennifer Hale, comic creator Shannon Watters and the — always iconic — cast of the Trailer Park Boys. Full weekend passes have already sold out, but if you haven’t already snagged a ticket, there are still plenty available for other Hal-Con events.
Halifax Brewery Market
Looking to explore downtown? Check out the Halifax Brewery Market on Lower Water Street, open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring over 60 vendors, the Brewery Market has become a beloved, weekly event for local artisans and shoppers. Drop by to pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables from Nova Scotian farmers, warm pastries from local bakers and art from Haligonian artists, all in one stop. More info about the market is available here.
Cirque Musica, Nov. 15
For those who like to get in the holiday spirit the moment Halloween is over, check out Cirque Musica’s Holiday Wonderland show, coming to Scotiabank Centre on Nov. 15. Cirque Musica is a traveling circus and live concert experience that promises to be a thrilling performance that will leave audiences in awe. The company’s Holiday Wonderland show describes itself as one of spirit and celebration, tied together by amazing performers and music. Tickets are now available on the Scotiabank Centre’s website.
Afterwords Literary Festival, Nov. 2-10
Afterwords Literary Festival is coming to various venues across Halifax this November, with the goal of bringing together Halifax’s writers and readers. Afterwords is a charity organization dedicated to equity in learning and literacy for all. The festival will feature over 50 Nova Scotian writers, authors and poets across various talks, workshops, panels and more. If you’re a bookworm or an aspiring writer, this event can’t be missed. Learn more about the festival and how to get tickets here.
Queer Magic, Nov. 17
Head over to the Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative to catch a free night of magic, queerness and comedy hosted by magician Bill Wood. The event is hosted by the Healthy Minds Co-op, a group that aims to create a supportive network for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Halifax by hosting events that offer fun and respectful spaces. Wood uses his more than 25 years of experience as a magician to create a spectacle of joy, amazement and illusion. The event will also feature several other comedians as openers. Registration is available here.
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