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SUMMARY:Humanish LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:Based on his forthcoming book Humanish\, bestselling author and performer Justin Gregg brings his signature blend of science\, storytelling\, and comedy to the stage in this unforgettable one-person show. Using multimedia\, props\, and audience participation\, Justin takes audiences on a hilarious journey through the weird world of anthropomorphism\, exploring why humans see faces in toast\, talk to their houseplants\, and fall for lifeless machines.
URL:https://busstoptheatre.coop/event/humanish-live/
LOCATION:The Bus Stop Theatre\, 2203 Gottingen Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K3B5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:StART Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re back for another showcase of our StART Mentorship Program! This year\, we’ve had 12 participants work with professional mentors in their respective disciplines to create new works and level up their skills\, showcasing them from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on August 8th! \nFeaturing Music performances by O’sound\, Quoia States\, QStatess\, Dxrien\, Yohvn Blvck\, & Kxng Wooz \nSpoken Word and Acting performances by Andre Fenton\, Damini Awoyiga\, Drue Robyn \nDance Performances by Natorious\, HiFi\, Tempo\, DBlais\, & Mayday \n& Tech by Myles Bradley and Cyrus Barton \nFree admission (donations welcome!) \nDoors will be open at 5:30 pm for artists looking to network in the community\, show starts at 6:30 pm! \nSeats are limited\, so please register through this link to reserve your spot! \nhttps://forms.gle/2GxBSQs2nkaBNNoS8 \nHere’s the link For the Workshops:  https://forms.gle/q8CyTx7b6eB6TJDQ7 \nWe’ll be hosting a round of free workshops for artists in the community \n\nSustainability in the arts: Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee\, Jordan ‘Tempo’ Farmer\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n \nIn this workshop O’Sound and Tempo will talk about navigating the landscape of a professional full time musician\, how to find gigs and advocate for yourself. Tips on transitioning from emerging to established artist\, budgeting templates\, finding funding opportunities\, training out of province to establish yourself back home\, and give insight into what next steps you should take as an artist!\n \nProfessional Artist Checklist: Justin David\, Jordan (Tempo) Farmer\, Andre Fenton\, Amelia George\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n \nIn this workshop a panel of creatives who work full time in the arts and performance spaces will give you a full checklist on everything you need to be confident as a professional artist. Do’s and Dont’s when working with other industry professionals and etiquette to ensure callbacks and longevity within your career.\n\nGrant Writing 101:  Various Facilitators\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\nIn Grant Writing 101 we will analyze how to find grants for your projects\, how to know if your project is eligible\, the application process\, and take a deep dive into Schedules of Work\, Budgets\, and Support Material Annotations\, focusing on hitting all the marks the assessment committee is looking for!\n\n\nGreat for first time applicants\, or those who feel overwhelmed about cracking into the grant-writing process.\n\n\n\nCreative Writing Workshop: Andre Fenton  \n\n3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\nIn this versatile writing workshop with Andre Fenton we will look at poetry through a perspective of handling your audience with care. We will focus on building resilience in our stories\, and digging deep into self-reflection. With warm up writing exercises and activities we will explore different aspects of spoken word. Participants will leave with tips and tricks to overcome writer’s block\, learning how to outline a piece from beginning to end\, and with a few new poems along the way. This will be a place for folks to share their progress and work in a supportive\, welcoming environment. This workshop is for both experienced\, and new poets!\n\n\nRegistration to attend the workshops are free\, however we will be accepting donations to help fund future BSTC programming.
URL:https://busstoptheatre.coop/event/start-fest-2025/
LOCATION:The Bus Stop Theatre\, 2203 Gottingen Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K3B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,StART Festival
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SUMMARY:Erection — A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh your heart out with some of the best Chinese stand-up comedy in Halifax! \nPresented by Aquatic Comedy\, this one-night-only event features rising stars\, bold punchlines\, and nonstop laughter. Whether you’re up close in the VIP section or vibing in general admission\, it’s going to be a night to remember. \nTickets are now live on Eventbrite: \n\nVIP: $39.99 + fees\nGeneral Admission: $29.99 + fees\n(Early bird tickets are already sold out!)\n\n 
URL:https://busstoptheatre.coop/event/erection-a-stand-up-comedy-showcase/
LOCATION:The Bus Stop Theatre\, 2203 Gottingen Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K3B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy & Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250822T193000
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SUMMARY:HIVE MINDS - A Comedy Spelling Bee Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Swing over to the “Buzz” Stop Theatre Co-op for Hive Minds: A Comedy Spelling Bee. Our twisted hosts Dan Bray and Lara Lewis pull all the sneakiest tricks out of their sleeves to try to stump our fabulous panel of special guest made up of our co-op’s membership. Will burlesque dancer Elle Lixir remember “i before e\, except after c?” Will theatre darling Leah Pritchard use the correct spelling of “their/there/they’re?” Are any of the members of improv comedy group Hello City secretly functionally illiterate? Find out on Friday\, August 22 only at the Bus Stop Theatre co-op!\nIt’s not just a plethora of puns and the shame of grown adults you’ll get to revel in\, we’re also giving away so. many. door prizes! A series of astounding gift bags from local businesses are up for grabs (plus an extra-special prize for co-op members)\, and a selection of silent auction prizes are the perfect way to cap off the summer season with the Bus Stop!
URL:https://busstoptheatre.coop/event/hive-minds-a-comedy-spelling-bee-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Bus Stop Theatre\, 2203 Gottingen Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K3B5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:THE SMOKE SHOW - ENTER THE MATRIXXX
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO THE SMOKE SHOW: ENTER THE MATRIXXX\nSaturday 23-AUG-2025 (19+ event)\nLocation: The Bus Stop Theatre (2203 Gottingen St\, Halifax) \nReloaded and Re-coded – We are back to Blow your minds. \nRe-inventing The Bus Stop Theatre – SWorkers and Pole Performers bring it ALL to the stage in our 360 degree Stadium-Style Smoke Show! Enter The Matrixxx is an immersive experience showcasing Canada’s hottest in the industry. \nHosted by Halifax famous Kristyn Green\, and produced by pole icons GALAXY and TYSN\, we welcome you back to The Smoke Show!! \nFlood the mainframe and Make it rain! 🤑🤖 \nPrepare yourself for another epic night of powerhouse entertainment and prizes.\nPerformers: DAISY\, ECHO\, EVAN\, GALAXY\, KHAOS\, MUSE\, SERENA ALIZE\, TYSN\, XENA \n*****ONE SHOW ONLT 7PM*****\n(Doors at 6pm: come early to buy tipping bills and get the best seat in your section) \nSEATING:\nVIP BALLERS Front Row Seats:\nWant to have the most fun? This seat is for the ballers. VIP Front Row seats sit on stage level with the performers. This VIP ticket is for those who love to make it rain. The most elevated and engaged experience at The Smoke Show. (4 entries to win a prize) \nVIP STANDING:\nOur elevated VIP standing spots are on either side of the Pole Stadium. Bop to the beat and see everything up-close and personal. (2 entries to win a prize) \nGENERAL SEATING: Tiered general seating. (1 entries to win a prize) \nACCESSIBLE SEATING: available upon request. Please EMAIL: smokeshowofficial@outlook.com \nTIPPING:\nTIPPING IS A MUST! The Smoke Show performers work HARD.\nThis discipline requires hours of training and preparation – The more love you give\, the more love you get.\nSingle bills to Make it Rain will be available at check in.\n(Pack of 10 = $10 / Pack of 20 = $20 etc.)\n*Tips can be purchased Cash Only*\n\nQUESTIONS:\nContact us! We are happy to help!\nwe are faster to reply on Instagram – @thesmokeshow.hfx\nEmail – smokeshowofficial@outlook.com
URL:https://busstoptheatre.coop/event/the-smoke-show-enter-the-matrixxx/
LOCATION:The Bus Stop Theatre\, 2203 Gottingen Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K3B5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Halifax Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:Halifax Fringe Festival is back for its 35th year! Fringe is a celebration of unjuried\, uncensored performing arts. Full schedule & ticket infor at www.halifaxfringefestival.ca
URL:https://busstoptheatre.coop/event/halifax-fringe-festival-3/
LOCATION:The Bus Stop Theatre\, 2203 Gottingen Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K3B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Halifax Fringe
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