And just like that February, aka Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl, is coming to an end. There is still time to join in the festivities as there are a few events this weekend to celebrate the first ever official Provincial Lobster Day! Along with more lobster, you will find all sorts of interesting events taking place, let’s have a look at what’s happening on the South Shore this weekend.
What’s Happening on Friday February 28th
Feb 28 – Locke’s Island Provincial Lobster Day Gathering (Lockeport)
Everyone is welcome Becky’s Knit & Yarn Shop for the Locke’s Island Provincial Lobster Day Gathering. This 1 day only event is where you will find “Captain Edsel Roache” knitting Lobster Bait Bags! Unfortunately this is becoming a forgotten skill, that Capt.Edsel makes look real simple. As well take the time to browse through photos form local lobster fisherwoman “Emily Swim”, and other lobster related see treasures. A celebration of the Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl, this is a free event from 10am-2pm, with refreshments being served.
Feb 28 – African Heritage Month Luncheon (Shelburne)
Join the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre for their annual African Heritage Month Luncheon. Enjoy a delicious menu catered by the Nova Scotia Rollie’s that includes Durban curry chicken, African rice & beans, chakalaka (cabbage, tomato and bean relish), a buttered biscuit and finished off with a malva pudding cake. This is a meal you don’t want to miss! Plates are $15, and can be ordered in advance or at the door. They will even package it to go! For advance tickets call 902-875-1310
Feb 28 – West Nova Fuels 20th Curl for a Cause (Lunenburg)
Curl. Have Fun. Make a Difference! Health Services Foundation of the South Shore invites you to Curl for a Cause this weekend and help bring a portable ultrasound to the Emergency Department at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital. Donate and join in the fun all weekend long. Please see full Facebook event for times and additional information.
Feb 28 – The Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl Festival Tail-End Reception (Lunenburg)
The Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl Festival, the South Shore Tourism Cooperative and Sysco Atlantic are thrilled to present the Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl Festival’s Tail-End Culinary Reception taking place on Friday, February 28th (the first ever official Nova Scotia Lobster Day) from 6:30-8:30pm at Lunenburg Academy’s historic third floor auditorium. Your evening’s menu features an ultimate lobster-lover’s dream culmination of crustacean appetizers and stations, drinks (alcoholic & non) will be available for purchase. There are limited Tickets available for this events. Tickets are $23pp ($20 if sold in pairs), get your today!
Feb 28 – First Responder Appreciation Night (Bridgewater)
King Street Beer Co. invites First Responders & friends for First Responders Appreciation Night. A fun evening featuring a live performance by Kevin Davison with prize draws throughout the evening from 902 Athletics, The Barn, and Pizza Delight who would also like to show their appreciation to you. What a great way to kick off the weekend!
Feb 28 – GameChangers! live at The FirkenStein (Bridgewater)
Let the weekend begin! The GameChangers bring their grooves/blues beats to the FirkinStein. Check out the new renovations, enjoy some good music and drinks. Music starts at 8pm. A great part of what’s happening on the South Shore this weekend.
Feb 28 – Trevor Pike live at the Saltbox (Mahone Bay)
Trevor Pike takes the “stage” at Saltbox this Friday 7-9pm. Playing a collection of all your favourites as well as some originals, it will be a great way to start the last, yes last, weekend of February!
Feb 28 – Karaoke Night (Chester)
The Chester Legion is hosting a Karaoke Night this Friday starting at 9:30pm. Grab your best pals, pick your favourite songs and step up to the MIC! Open to members and Guests, this is a 19+ event.
What’s Happening on the South Shore Saturday February 29, 2020
Feb 29 – Self Defense Tool Kit Workshop (Western Shore)
Presented by Lunenburg PRIDE and Pflag Halifax, sign up today to attend this free, fun and interactive ‘Self Defence Tool Kit’ Workshop hosted by 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon-Do, Rob Carr. If you’re between the ages of 10 and 17 years old and a member of the LGBTQI2S community, join us on Saturday at the Western Shore Fire Emergency Fire Hall from 10am-1pm to learn self defence skills and verbal and non-verbal skills to portray confidence and prevent confrontation. Snacks will be served. This event is a safe spaces event. Space is limited please Email to register.
Feb 29 – NSCC Lunenburgs Culinary Workshops (Bridgewater)
Chef Raimer at the Nova Scotia Community College invites you to his “50 Ways to Love Your Lobster” Culinary workshops. Develop your skills and impress your guests with taste tempting lobster delights during the 2020 Lobster Crawl! This Saturday’s workshop features Lobster Entrees!. Take part from 9am-12Noon, . Cost is $75+HST per workshop, book via phone at 902-543-0862 or email . A tasty and unique part of what’s happening on the South Shore.
Feb 29 – Leap Year Celebration at Have a Yarn! (Mahone Bay)
Have a Yarn is taking full advantage of the extra February Saturday with a Leap Year Celebration! Join for some fun knitting time – bring favourites, UFOs, time out or problem projects the ladies are ready to help. In addition to knitting help, they will be assisting people with taking their body measurements to help you ensure a great fit on your next sweater. There will be a “test drive” station with various needles and yarns for you to play with as well! Refreshments and goodies, and tea, always tea will be served. This is a free, fun event with no need to register.
Feb 29 – Bouncy Castle Kids Event (Barrington)
Leaping into the weekend, Yarmouth Big Bounce Rentals has partnered with Barrington Recreation to host Bouncy Castle Kids Event! Bring your kids to fun filled afternoon of bouncy castles at the Barrington High School Feb 29th from 1-4pm. There will be a Canteen on site, fun for all ages. Cost is $15 per child / Adults are Free (when does that ever happen? 😉 )
Feb 29 – Treehouse Village Ecohousing Info Session & open House (Bridgewater)
Atlantic Canada’s first cohousing community, Treehouse Village Ecohousing, is coming to life on the South Shore! Here’s your chance to learn about cohousing, and hear about the plans, and tour the future site of this family-friendly green neighbourhood. You’re invited to the Info Session: What is Cohousing?, 10:00-11:30am, LCLC and/or the Open House: Explore the Land, 1:30-3:30pm, 54 Pearl St. Free, informal, and family-friendly.
Feb 29 – Presentation on Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (Bridgewater)
DesBrisay Museum is hosting the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid Presentation this Saturday at 2pm. The Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute is planning a series of public presentations on the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) to educate the general public about the threat to our majestic foundation species of Eastern hemlock in Nova Scotia. They will be sharing information about HWA’s life cycle, its origins, what is being done to slow the spread and how to identify and report sightings will be presented.
Feb 29 – Grand Re-Opening Levée for the Osprey Arts Centre (Shelburne)
Osprey Arts Centre joyfully invites you to their Grand Re-opening Levee this Saturday from 2-4pm. It’s been a year of renovations following damage due to a neighbouring fire, and they are very happy to be back! The event will officially kick off at 2:30 pm with a VIP ribbon cutting and photo opportunity, followed by a few guests giving brief speeches followed by live music and refreshments.
Feb 29 – Saturday Night Baked Bean Take-Out Dinner (Bridgewater)
Looking for a tasty dinner alternative on Saturday? The Ways and Means Ministry of Bridgewater United Church will be cooking a Saturday Night Baked Bean Take-Out Dinner this weekend. Your meal includes Baked Beans, Ham, Coleslaw, Brown Bread and a choice of Dessert. $12.00 per person, pick-up between 3:00pm-5:00pm and local delivery is an option. Tickets are available before and after Sunday Church services and through the Church Office (weekday mornings from 9:30am-1:00pm). Proceeds for the day-to-day expenses of our Church.
Feb 29 – Mardi Gras (Black Point)
Hubbards and Area Business Association invites you to celebrate Mardi Gras this Saturday starting at 6pm at the Black Point and Area Community Centre. Enjoy a beef dinner, cash bar, silent auction, doors prizes and a night of dancing! Tickets are $35 pp (table of 8 for $240) call (902) 857-1133 or email. You can get tickets for just the dinner $25 pp or just the dance $15 pp. Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance, Dance tickets are available at the door.
Feb 29 – A Salute to Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn (Liverpool)
The Astor Theatre presents A Salute to Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, this Saturday at 7:30pm. Following in the footsteps of their grandparents, Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn have paired up to cover many of the number 1 hits and beloved classics that will hold the audience captive. You don’t want to miss this historical intimate concert with the spectacular duo. Tickets are $42.50 and are available at the theatre box office or TicketPro.
Feb 29 – Seafood Chowder Supper (Sable River)
Sable River Community Hall invites you to a Seafood Chowder Supper this Saturday from 4-6pm. The meal includes chowder, roll, homemade desserts, tea/coffee all for $15 pp. A night out of the kitchen, we say yes please!
Feb 29 – Shelburne’s Lions Club Leap Year Dance! (Shelburne)
The Shelburne Lions Club invites you to come out and celebrate the Leap Year with a night of dancing! It won’t fall on a Saturday night again until the year 2048. Enjoy Dave Burbine and Traditional Country as they play all of your favourite classic country and 50s rock and roll music, bring a friend, come as you are.
Feb 29 – The Town Heroes (Bridgewater)
The FirkinStein presents The Town Heroes this Saturday at 9pm. A Halifax based Alt-Rock band. They have become known for two things: their music and their ability to entertain. Tickets are $20 advance/$25 at the door – Cash Only.
What’s Happening on the South Shore Sunday March 1, 2020
Mar 1 – Felting Workshop (Lunenburg)
Chocolate River Yarns & Fibres is hosting a Felting Workshop this Sunday from 1-4:30pm. You will ‘paint’ a landscape using fibres. Learn how to shape, shade, texturize and give two dimensional depth to your felted picture. Please bring a photo, or picture on your phone, for inspiration (no buildings please, that’s a whole another workshop!) You will also felt a bar of pure Olive Oil Soap, which make wonderful gifts. $65 pp, includes all materials. Please register by calling 902-514-2315 or email.
Mar 1 – East Coast Kitchen Party (Bridgewater)
Head to King Street Beer Co. on Sundays between 2-4pm for an East Coast Kitchen Party. Play, dance, or sing along to your favourite toe tapping, knee slapping, foot stomping, East Coast songs!
Mar 1 – Minor Hockey Night with the Lumberjacks (Bridgewater)
Come out to the LCLC and cheer on the Lumberjacks this Sunday at 4pm and celebrate Minor Hockey as well! All registered minor hockey players who wear their jerseys to the game from South Shore Lumberjacks Minor Hockey Association, Chester Minor Hockey Association and Queens County Minor Hockey will get FREE ADMISSION to the game!
Mar 1 – Cinema Sundays presents “Bombshell” (Chester)
The Chester Playhouse Theatre presents Oscar nominated “Bombshell” this Sunday at 4pm. Based on a real events, follow the story of Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly as they take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. Tickets $10 and available at the door. This move is Rated R.
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