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Neptune Theatre Year-round 1593 Argyle St., Halifax / 902-429-7070 neptunetheatre.com Elaborate world-class productions on the main stage, with innovative, edgy theatre in the Studio Series. Regular season runs September–June, concluding with Billy Elliot: The Musical (April 15–June 7). Neptune returns for a series of summer shows (contact box office for details).
Halifax Hurricanes December–April Scotiabank Centre, 5284 Duke St., Halifax 902-451-1221 / halifaxhurricanes.ca Halifax hoops team competes in the National Basketball League of Canada—fast-paced, minorpro, family-friendly sports action.
Halifax Mooseheads September–April Scotiabank Centre, 5284 Duke St., Halifax 902-451-1221 / halifaxmooseheads.ca The Mooseheads are Halifax’s major-junior hockey team, competing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League—training ground for future NHL stars like Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon.
Halifax Thunderbirds November–April Scotiabank Centre, 5284 Duke St., Halifax 902-451-1221 / halifaxthunderbirds.com Quickly becoming a local favourite in their first season in the city, the Thunderbirds compete in the National Lacrosse League, the top tier for Canada’s other national sport.
Symphony Nova Scotia September–May Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave., Halifax / 902-494-3820 symphonynovascotia.ca Guest artists and special concerts throughout the season. Series include Masterworks (classical concerts with acclaimed guest stars), Symphonic
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Fusion Concerts (an orchestral twist on rock and Broadway hits), Baroque Concerts, and annual favourites like the Christmas classic Handel’s Messiah. The 2019–20 season ends with Soul Sisters on May 8–9, featuring local singers Reeny and Mahalia Smith.
Hfx Wanderers FC April–October Wanderers Grounds, corner of Sackville and Summer streets, Halifax hfxwanderersfc.canpl.ca Competing in the Canadian Premier League, a Tier 1 soccer league with teams from coast to coast, the Wanderers battle for both the Canadian and league championships.
Halifax Comedy Fest April 22–25 halifaxcomedyfest.ca Venues around the city host as this popular festival returns showcasing stand-up comics from
across the country and around the world. This year’s lineup includes Salma Hindy, Mark Critch, Gavin Crawford, Nikki Payne, Rod Man, Bette MacDonald, and many others.
Stars on Ice April 24 Scotiabank Centre, 5284 Duke St., Halifax 902-451-1221 / ticketatlantic.com Top figure-skating talents from across Canada strut their stuff at this popular annual performance. The roster includes Olympians Elvis Stojko, Kurt Browning, Kaetlyn Osmond, Patrick Chan, and Kaitlyn Weaver.
Blue Nose Marathon May 15–17 bluenosemarathon.com Some 13,000 people will take part in a weekend of events, including a youth run, 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, team relay, and more. The main marathon, which is a Boston Marathon Greater Halifax Visitor Guide 2020 | 49
