We’ve got you friend!

Due to the current political climate, Balecina Books & Groovin’ Podcast, alongside some other incredible community members, are launching a bi-weekly peer support group for the months of March & April at Truro Brewing Co’s taproom space.

This is a place to vent, listen, be heard and cared for with open arms. Please note, the space will be open to the public during these hours, an intimate section of the taproom will be reserved for these gatherings to offer some privacy.

Details:

• Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30PM

• Entry is always free

• Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic beverage options available for purchase

Truro Brewing’s House Rules are always in effect and worth reading over to understand how the taproom space operates.

May Theme: May the 4th Be With You

Come to the dark side, we have craft beer!

This month’s O+A falls on ’Star Wars Day’ which is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise created by filmmaker George Lucas.

So come on by dressed as your favourite character, bring games, and mingle with like-minded folks!

Out 'n About is a monthly themed mixer (in collaboration with Truro Pride Society) to create a space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community to feel safer gathering with friends, supporters and allies alike. These events are always free entry and all ages welcome!

Event Details

• Time: 6 - 10P

• Free Entry | All Ages

  • Minors must be accompanied by someone 19+ at all times

  • Non-Alcoholic Options Available

Get ready to laugh your socks off at the Hodgepodge Comedy Tour happening at our taproom on Friday, May 03, 2024 at 8:00 PM! Join us for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy from three talented comedians who will have you in stitches. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of laughter and fun. See you there!

Comedians:

• Chris Halef

• Chad Sinclair

• Pat Cadegan

Details:

• Show starts at 8PM

• 19+ Event

Tickets: Available Here

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Truro Brewing Company's Standup Comedy Show on April 27th, starting at 8:00 PM!

Join us for an uproarious evening filled with gut-busting humor and side-splitting jokes. Our lineup features some of the hottest comedic talents from across Canada, guaranteed to leave you rolling in the aisles.

🌟 Headliner: Dan Hendricken Renowned for his appearances on "This Hour Has 22 Minutes," "Just For Laughs Originals," and the "Halifax Comedy Fest," Dan Hendricken is a comedic force to be reckoned with. With his razor-sharp wit and hilarious observations, Dan promises an unforgettable performance that will have you in stitches.

🌟 Also Featuring: Josh Poulain A rising star in the comedy scene, Josh Poulain brings his unique style and infectious energy to the stage. With appearances at the "Hubcap Comedy Festival," Josh's comedic talent is on full display, promising a night of laughter and merriment.

Don't miss out! Secure your tickets today

Details:

• This event is 19+

• Show starts at 8PM

• As with all of our events, our House Rules apply. We all want to enjoy the show!

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE 

We are queer women owned and proud of it! April 26th is Lesbian Visibility Day and we’re celebrating it right! Join us together with KITTYBASS & Khris O’Neil as we bring you ‘Dyke Nite’ like never before. 2 of the provinces BIGGEST DJ’s, you’re not going to want to wait on these tickets!

As before with our Dyke Nites, enjoy a discount on our flagship ‘Little Dyke Pilsner’ as you mix and mingle with other queer, trans folk and allies.

PODCAST PRESHOW!

All ticket holders are welcome to come by early at 6PM to watch an exclusive live podcast interview for Groovin’ Podcast featuring Kiley White interviewing KITTYBASS

Get Yer Tickets Here

• $10 Adance Ticket (link above), $13 at the door

• Preshow @ 6PM /// General Public @ 7PM /// Show @ 8PM

• This event is 19+

• Non-Alcoholic Beverage Options Available

Light Reading

Truro Brewing Company was established in 2019 by local lesbian couple Jana & Patricia Dellapinna. Jana, our Brew Master, developed our flagship German Style Pilsner named ‘Little Dyke’. The name is not only referencing a lovely nearby community on Little Dyke Lake, but also reclaims the derogatory term ‘Dyke’ used when referring to masculine or non-feminine lesbians.

The term ‘Dyke’ IS NOT interchangeable with the term ‘Lesbian’ as ‘Dyke’ relates to appearance and gender expression whereas ‘Lesbian’ relates to sexual orientation. Also at its conception, the term was used to target women of colour in particular and is why we have chosen to depict this on our can labels for this brew. If you’d like to read more we highly recommend this article by Gloria Bates.

This month's Queer Book Club pick is 'Before The Parade ' by Rebecca Rose! Journalist and activist, Rebecca Rose brings her queer femme, feminist perspective to this compelling, and necessary, history of the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community in Halifax. Join in on Thursday April 25th at 6:30PM for tasty drinks and great discussion with other queer folk & allies!

Details

• Free Entry!

• Join the FaceBook event here

• Place a hold on this book at the Truro Library here

We’ve got you friend!

Due to the current political climate, Balecina Books & Groovin’ Podcast, alongside some other incredible community members, are launching a bi-weekly peer support group for the months of March & April at Truro Brewing Co’s taproom space.

This is a place to vent, listen, be heard and cared for with open arms. Please note, the space will be open to the public during these hours, an intimate section of the taproom will be reserved for these gatherings to offer some privacy.

Details:

• Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30PM (March 12th & 26th, April 9th & 23rd)

• Entry is always free

• Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic beverage options available for purchase

Truro Brewing’s House Rules are always in effect and worth reading over to understand how the taproom space operates.

Time For Some Alt-Folk / Indie-Rock!

Both Nova Scotia locals, Long Call & Ian Van Der Wee are bringing the alt-folk and indie-rock vibes that we have been craving! Join us on Saturday April 20th for their first appearance at our taproom!

Details

• Show starts at 8PM

• $10 Cover at the door

• Non-Alcoholic options available

Get Out Yer Stompin’ Shoes!

Local group ‘Lorraine & The Brew Boys’ are taking main stage at our taproom on Friday April 19th! There talents have been touring all around province and we’re excited to finally have them in our space!

Details

• FREE ENTRY!

• Show starts at 7PM

• Non-Alcoholic options available

What even is a Transgender person?

Trans people have existed since the dawn of humanity, though terminology (and laws) are ever evolving. Each journey is unique and it can be daunting to keep up sometimes… which is why we’re hosting this event!

Join in on Thursday, April 18th from 7-9PM as Kiley of Groovin’ Podcast and others from the community offer a space to ask questions and share knowledge. Joined by a special guest who is knowledge about the legal process involved when changing your assigned name!

Maybe you’re juggling some internal questions that are bubbling up, maybe you have a child that has approached you with questions you don’t have answers to. This is the space for growth and support!

**Please note that our space is open to the public and our House Rules are in full effect, as always. We at TBC work very hard to foster a space of kindness and respect.

Details:

• Time: 7-9PM

• Free Entry

• Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic beverage options available

I AM NOT AN ARTIST!

The creative process can help us feed our soul, explore out intuition and connect better with ourselves as well as others. Something we hear a lot is, “I’m not very good at it” but art has no rules! It’s not always about the final product, but an opportunity for us to explore the process and get messy!

Join in on this Creative Workshop and let loose into the creative process. You will surprise yourself with what you are capable of, and maybe even leave with some new skills to develope further!

Hosted By: Kiley (of The Living Room | Wellness Studio)

Event Details:

• NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

• Date/Time: April 17th (6-8PM)

• $10/Person (Includes all supplies needed)

• Cash/E-Transfer accepted

The wildly talented Adam Cotterill is bringing his ‘Barenaked Ladies’ cover band to our taproom Saturday April 13th! Get ready for a night of fun and nostalgia that is sure to get you up on your feet!

Details:

• Date: Saturday April 13th

• Time: Doors at 6PM, Show at 7PM

• Tickets: SOLD OUT!

Hey you! Yes you! You can sit with us for our 'Spring Fling Drag Show'! Join Brooke Rivers & Trinity Foxx as they return to our taproom with special guests Mike Hunt & X! This will be their third time hosting in our space and they NEVER disappoint! The last 2 shows with us have sold out very quickly so please snag tickets as soon as possible if you want to come.

Details:

• This event is 19+

• Doors at 7:00PM, Show at 8:00PM

• Outside food is welcome, outside drinks are not

• Non-Alcoholic beverage options are available

• Our 'House Rules' are always in full effect

• Tickets: SOLD OUT!

We’ve got you friend!

Due to the current political climate, Balecina Books & Groovin’ Podcast, alongside some other incredible community members, are launching a bi-weekly peer support group for the months of March & April at Truro Brewing Co’s taproom space.

This is a place to vent, listen, be heard and cared for with open arms. Please note, the space will be open to the public during these hours, an intimate section of the taproom will be reserved for these gatherings to offer some privacy.

Details:

• Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30PM (March 12th & 26th, April 9th & 23rd)

• Entry is always free

• Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic beverage options available for purchase

Truro Brewing’s House Rules are always in effect and worth reading over to understand how the taproom space operates.

April Theme: Language of Art

Definition of Art: Something that stimulates an individual's thoughts, emotions, beliefs, or ideas through the senses.

Join us in combination with The Living Room Studio on Friday, April 6th for a Live Art Show chocked-full with a wide variety of performers and services. Including Drag Performers, Tarot Readings, Interactive Installations and Mixed Media Performers. This will be a night to remember!

Out 'n About is a monthly themed event (in collaboration with Truro Pride Society) to create a space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to feel safer gathering with friends and allies alike. These events are open to ALL who are interested, aka you do not have to identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ to participate. In fact, attending and showing support is a great way to be an active ally!

Event Details

• Time: 7 - 10P

• $5 Entry / $3 With A Food Bank Donation

• Some vendors may charge for art/services separately

  • Cash or E-Transfer is accepted

We welcome back UK Exile for a night of live British Punk Rock music! Join us and get your groove on to songs by U2, The Cramps, Oasis… Their shows are always high-energy and great to head bang along to.

Details:

• Free Entry!

• Music starts at 8PM

• This event is 19+

• Non-Alcoholic Beverage Options Available

Spring is in the air! Although the forecast may have other plans, we have got all you need to feel the brightness and warmth of the season. Join Copper Collective along with a taproom chocked-full of local vendors offering their hand-made, upcycled, curated & vintage goods!

TINTYPE POPUP!

We will also be hosting the wildly talented Alanah Correia, a Tintype Photographer! Alanah will be working out of a popup studio for the duration of our market!

• View her work here

• Book a time slot for this popup here

DRAG PERFORMERS

You are going to want to stick around after the market (8PM), as we are hosting a Drag Show in honour of Transgender Day of Visibility (Recognized on March 31st).

Featuring Balencia Books & Shampoo Extravaganza, this is a show to raise awareness for the local Trans & Non-Binary communities. Entry is free and we will be collecting donations to be gifted to a charity of the performers choice.

Thank you for supporting local!

Calling all Dykes & Dyke Allies!

We are queer women owned and proud of it! Join us for TBC ‘Dyke Night’ on Friday March 29th! Enjoy a discount on our flagship ‘Little Dyke Pilsner’ as you mix and mingle with other queer, trans folk and allies. We hope to grow this into a monthly event and are excited to see you here!

Details:

• Free Entry

• 19+

• Non-Alcoholic Options Available

Light Reading

Truro Brewing Company was established in 2019 by local lesbian couple Jana & Patricia Dellapinna. Jana, our Brew Master, developed our flagship German Style Pilsner named ‘Little Dyke’. The name is not only referencing a lovely nearby community on Little Dyke Lake, but also reclaims the derogatory term ‘Dyke’ used when referring to a masculine or non-feminine lesbian. The term ‘Dyke’ IS NOT interchangeable with the term ‘Lesbian’ as ‘Dyke’ relates to appearance and gender expression whereas ‘Lesbian’ relates to sexual orientation. Also at its conception, the term was used to target women of colour in particular and is why we have chosen to depict this on our can labels for this brew. If you’d like to read more we highly recommend this article by Gloria Bates.

This month's Queer Book Club pick is 'Lavender House' by Lev AC Rosen! A queer historical whodunit set in a house full of secrets. Join us Thursday March 28th at 8PM for good discussion and sharing with other queer folk & allies!

Details

• To take place at 8PM after ‘Queer 101’

• Free Entry!

• Join the FaceBook event here

• Place a hold on this book at the library here

What the heck is 2SLGBTQIA+ ?!

2SLGBTQIA+ is a long acronym, we get that. It can be daunting to keep up sometimes… which is why we’re hosting this event! Join in on Thursday, March 28th from 6-8PM as Kiley of Groovin’ Podcast and others from the community offer a space to ask questions and share knowledge.

Maybe you’re juggling some internal questions that are bubbling up, maybe you have a child that has approached you with questions you don’t have answers to. This is the space for growth and support!

Details:

• Time: 6-8PM

• Free Entry

• Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic beverage options available

We’ve got you friend!

Due to the current political climate, Balecina Books & Groovin’ Podcast, alongside some other incredible community members, are launching a bi-weekly peer support group for the months of March & April at Truro Brewing Co’s taproom space.

This is a place to vent, listen, be heard and cared for with open arms. Please note, the space will be open to the public during these hours, an intimate section of the taproom will be reserved for these gatherings to offer some privacy.

Details:

• Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays from 6-8PM (March 12th & 26th, April 9th & 23rd)

• Entry is always free

• Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic beverage options available for purchase

Truro Brewing’s House Rules are always in effect and worth reading over to understand how the taproom space operates.

A Tribute to Women of Song: A Celebration of the Women Who Shaped Music

March is Women’s History Month and local performers Sarah & Tamara are putting together a show to celebrate exactly that! Present brief stories of influential women in music over the last 100 years and performing acoustic sets of those artist's most popular songs. 

Exploring all genres from Nancy Sinatra, Lady Gaga, Emmylou Harris, Beyoncé, Tanya Tucker, Rihanna, Dolly Parton, Pink, Shania Twain and plenty more!

Details:

• $10 Admission (At the door)

• Show starts at 7PM

• Non-Alcoholic beverage options available

Interested in Drag?

Whether you’re a an existing performer, admirer from afar or complete noob to the world of drag, this is the place for you! Join in on the conversation, learn/share tips, tricks and supplies with others who have a passion for the art of DRAG! This is a safe place to ask your questions about what drag is, how to get into the art, or even just where/how to enjoy performances as a patron.

Details:

• Time: 7-9PM

• Bring your own supplies and/or share with others

  *Clothes, Shoes, Wigs, Makeup (Clean/Sanitized)…

• Free Entry!

Time To Get Creative!

Tired of your boring old calendar? Maybe you need some inspiration to bump up the creativity in your journal. Or maybe you just REALLY LOVE SCRAPBOOKING! Join Kiley White on Wednesday, March 20th from 6-8PM as she shares her tips and tricks on how to pour a little more soul into your ‘paperwork’.

Details

• Time: 6-8PM

• Bring your own supplies and/or share with others

• This event is donation based/pay what you can (Kiley accepts cash & e-transfer)

• Both alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverage options available for purchase

St. Patrick’s Day!

We’re keeping the good times rollin’ into Sunday March 17th! Join local musical group The Terry’s as they bring their Irish tunes to our taproom for St. Patrick’s Day 2024! The taproom will be open from 12-8pm with live music between 2-6pm!

Details:

• Music from 2-5PM

• Cover is optional/donation based

St. Paddy’s Day Celebration

They’ve been with since day one, literally! Timeless is a spunky group of local musicians that are back to bring the house down for St. Paddy’s Day weekend 2024! This 4-piece band (including fiddle and harmonica!) encourage all to bring their spoons, singing voices and stomping feet to join in on this kitchen party style celebration.

Details:

• Music starts at 7PM

• Entry is free! 19+

• House Rules are in full effect, as always

Get ready for Bologna Colorado to magically rock your socks of with Lachlan The Magician & Leaf Green!

Event Details:

• Doors at 7:30pm, Show at 8pm

• Tickets: $5 in advance, $10 at the door (Available Here)

• This show is 19+

• House Rules

We’ve got you friend!

Due to the current political climate, Balecina Books & Groovin’ Podcast, alongside some other incredible community members, are launching a bi-weekly peer support group for the months of March & April at Truro Brewing Co’s taproom space.

This is a place to vent, listen, be heard and cared for with open arms. Please note, the space will be open to the public during these hours, an intimate section of the taproom will be reserved for these gatherings to offer some privacy.

Details:

• Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays from 6-8PM (March 12th & 26th, April 9th & 23rd)

• Entry is always free

• Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic beverage options available for purchase

Truro Brewing’s House Rules are always in effect and worth reading over to understand how the taproom space operates.

March Theme: Women in Song

March is Women’s History Month! Join us at the taproom on Saturday March 9th for an evening of celebration and representation. DRESS UP as your favourite woman in music and dance the night away with friends! AND you definitely won’t want to miss our manager Patrick decked out as his personal fave (Dolly Parton).

Out 'n About is a monthly themed mixer (in collaboration with Truro Pride Society) to create a space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community to feel safer gathering with friends, supporters and allies alike. These events are always free entry and all ages welcome!

Event Details

• Time: 6 - 10P

• Free Entry | All Ages

  • Minors must be accompanied by someone 19+ at all times

  • Non-Alcoholic Options Available

Join us Friday March 8th, as 2 podcasters come together for a LIVE SHOW! Kiley of Groovin’ & Kyle of Life’s A Wreck will be here to moderate an important conversation around the intersection of geographical location and identity/gender expression! This panel will feature four 2SLGBTQIA+ folks who reside in, or have grown up in rural areas and have stories to share.

Panelists Include:

• Tris (they/them) @balenciabooks

• Lily (she/they)

• Spencer (she/they)

• Brandy (she/her)

Event Details:

• Tickets: Available in advance here, admission at the door will be available if there are any spots left.

• Event Time: 7-9PM

• Disclaimer: This event will be recording audio/visual content

*Food For Thought - It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability, not only to live authentically, but heaps more to publicly discuss one’s journey of how they got to that point. Keep in mind that this is a safe space for all who care to share, discuss and listen. Please do read over our House Rules & Mission Statement to better understand how we operate in this space to ensure all feel supported and respected.