We are pleased to announce that musicologist Alan Cross – renowned music journalist, author, public speaker, and host of The Ongoing History Of New Music (now running for over 30 years and 1000+ episodes) – will present an intimate talk, followed by a free-wheeling Q&A session at The Carleton on Thursday, April 24th at 7:30 (more…)
Valley-based band Shiny Happy People bring their tribute to the inimitable R.E.M. to The Carleton on Friday, April 25th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $20 + HST. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the songs of this iconic band played LIVE! What do Nirvana, Peal Jam, Radiohead, and Coldplay have in (more…)
Rescheduled from February, Halifax’s hottest cabaret series – Broadway Brunch – is back at The Carleton with a Motown Love Edition on Saturday, April 26th (this one) and Sunday, April 27th. Featuring the sizzling talents of our region’s finest, they will be serving up delicious and mouth-watering classic hits such as “Stop! In the Name (more…)
Classic rock standard-bearers The Right Swipes continue their monthly residency with covers and original tunes at The Carleton on Saturday, April 26th. Show time is 9 PM and tickets are a measly $10 + HST. The Right Swipes are: Halifax-based powerhouse guitarist and lead vocalist, Sasha Brideau with longtime collaborators, Andrew “Bassman” Morris, a four-stringed (more…)
Rescheduled from February, Halifax’s hottest cabaret series – Broadway Brunch – is back at The Carleton with a Motown Love Edition on Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th (this one). Featuring the sizzling talents of our region’s finest, they will be serving up delicious and mouth-watering classic hits such as “Stop! In the Name of (more…)
Page 1 Theatre’s OutFest music stage features Pillow Fite and Freya Milliken at The Carleton on Sunday, April 27th. Show time is 7 PM. Early Bird tickets are $20 and available through the festival HERE until March 16th and $25 general admission after that. Pillow Fite – Art Ross (they/them) and Aaron Green (he/him) come from disparate (more…)
The AfterWords Literary Festival presents On Writing with Emma Donoghue on Monday, April 28th at 11:30 AM. Tickets available on the AfterWords website HERE for $35 including lunch (vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available). Hear all about Emma Donoghue’s writing practice and process, while enjoying lunch at The Carleton, Halifax’s legendary and award-winning entertainment venue. (more…)
Chelsi Madonna and Holly Arsenault bring the music of Sara Bareilles to the Carleton stage on Thursday, May 1st for a brilliant evening of top hits and hidden gems from the admired singer/songwriter. Embark on a journey with them as they perform numbers from her hit 2008 album “Love Song”, through to her venture into (more…)
The Carleton is delighted to again (it’s becoming an annual thing!) welcome 2-time Juno award winner and Canadian icon Alfie Zappacosta back to our stage for two performances this spring: on Friday, May 2nd (this one) and Saturday, May 3rd. Show time is 8:00 pm and tickets are $35 + HST Alfie Zappacosta is undeniably (more…)
The Carleton is delighted to again (it’s becoming an annual thing!) welcome 2-time Juno award winner and Canadian icon Alfie Zappacosta back to our stage for two performances this spring: on Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd (this one). Show time is 8:00 pm and tickets are $35 + HST . Alfie (more…)