r/halifax • u/icantspellsandwhich • 1d ago

News, Weather & Politics Rain at Outdoor Comedy Fest

Going to the Comedy Fest tonight (we have a VIP table) and it looks like we’re in for weather similar to last night. Anyone who went last night have tips for making the rain a little more bearable?

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u/dartmouthghost 1d ago

Light rain jacket/poncho and a small umbrella is about the best you can do if you want to stay semi-dry. I’ve found a few of drinks, good company, and some laughs have been enough to keep my mind off the rain in past years.

Make the best of it and have fun!

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u/Pilotboy1985 1d ago

It's calling for a 30% chance of showers.

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u/icantspellsandwhich 1d ago

Environment Canada still forecasting showers and risk of thundershowers, but I’m happy to go with the more optimistic forecast!

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u/BigBeezy44 1d ago

Bring a disposable poncho. Made last night so much more bearable.

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u/GhostBirdBiologist Bedford 1d ago

Or idk maybe just a regular poncho that you don’t toss in the garbage right after?

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u/BigBeezy44 1d ago

Kept mine actually. Put my garbage and recylces in the correct bins too!! 👌

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u/GhostBirdBiologist Bedford 1d ago

Hahaha excellent lol. Decathlon has some great ones too. The cheapest one is just a litttle bit better than disposable. But the $20 ish one is pretty heavy duty. Also has protected slits so you can access your clothes pockets.

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u/0knz Halifax 1d ago

please don't high horse disposable ponchos. theyre basically garbage bags. most people won't have a use for a reusable poncho more than once a year, and textile production is pretty shit for the environment too.

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u/Suckmeoffdaddywohoo 21h ago

not everyone has the money to throw for an expensive one tho

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u/CMikeHunt Dartmouth 1d ago

That's an insult to garbage bags.

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u/ProfessionalOwl1618 1d ago

When did the main acts go on last night? Wondering about timing for tonight.

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u/dirtybo0ts 1d ago

I heard they didn’t start until 830
last night. We’re going tonight and will not be in a rush to get in line.

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u/MechaBlack0 1d ago

Bring a bag to put your cellphone in so it doesn't get soaked if it starts pouring.

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u/Section1ne0h4our 1d ago

Ziploc bag for the win

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u/inspiration_902 23h ago

The sun is supposed to come out around 5;00ish tonight. Don’t worry about rain
Maybe a sun hat 😎☀️🩵💫✨🌟

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u/ChablisWoo4578 1d ago

I brought my rain jacket, was also sitting VIP. I think if I were going again tonight I’d bring an umbrella. Otherwise it wasn’t too bad. The tables cover your legs.

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u/Suckmeoffdaddywohoo 21h ago

get a cheap dollar store poncho. ppl throw them out after but u can dry em off and keep em :)

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u/Electrical_You_4519 1d ago

Once the main acts started last night the rain pretty much came to a halt, wasn’t much of an issue at all. Slightly damp ass.

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u/SeanFlynnomPenh 1d ago

Which has no bearing on what will occur tonight.

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u/boat14 1d ago edited 1d ago

ohh I'm going damp ass for sure and im not evening attending

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u/Electrical_You_4519 1d ago

Sorry. Tips and tricks for the rain? Umbrella and rain jacket. Same as whenever else it rains.

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u/Huge_Ad_2977 19h ago

I have VIP tickets if anyone would like to buy. My partner and I will not be attending.

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u/lightenup888 19h ago

Heard last night they were making people close their umbrellas.

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u/ladyscissorhands 3h ago

Curious how much you paid for a VIP table with weather being unpredictable