Once again at our NEW LOCATION!

19+ event.

Nightshade is proud to announce the return of this wild theme! On Saturday February 22nd, 2025 from 9pm-1am. We will once again be taking over the ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Best Western Plus, Chocolate Lake Hotel Halifax (250 St Margarets Bay Rd, Halifax NS).

Dress up as the animal you most relate to and let your animalistic and primal nature come out! Channel your spirit animal, dress up as your favorite little critter or become a sexual beast of your own creation! As for normal there is no enforced dress code but not putting any effort into your outfit at all will definitely make you stand out.

Now although there is no dress code, it is strongly suggested that you dress in theme or some type of alternative wear is suggested. If you don't know what to wear then black clothing is strongly suggested but again try to dress in something you would consider sexy and edgy. Dress sexy and cool, cause it does get hot and sweaty in there. Due to the nature of the venue, public decency rules do apply.

Drink menus will be listed when we receive that information from the hotel but you can imagine it will include all of your standard and brand name beverages. Cash only bar. The hotel has an ATM in the lobby but we have emptied it at every Nightshade event so come prepared! Please drink responsibly.

Many of parties have Sold Out weeks before each event so buy early or risk missing out! Tickets are available for only $25+tax and purchases can be made online through our website.

Coat check service will be $3 for the night which includes in and out privileges for one hanger of clothes and/or one bag. There will be a self-coat check area but this will be not be monitored and is at use at your own risk.

We will be adhering to all government regulations at our Nightshade events. In addition extra cleaning procedures will be put into place for both the venue and for our own equipment. Hand sanitizer stations will be readily available as well of course there is plenty soap and water in the washrooms. Valid government identification (19+) is required to gain entry.

If you are sick please stay home! We have done away with our regular 'no refunds' policy and replaced it with a full credit of your ticket price. If you inform us that you will not be in attendance prior to us opening the doors at 9pm than we will issue you a full credit for one of our future events. Please check with the hotel for their cancellation policies.

If for any reason we are forced to reduce capacity or cancel this event, causing you to not be able to attend then you will be issued a full credit of your ticket price for one of our future events. You may also purchase optional Cancellation Insurance for $1 per ticket which would see the full price of your ticket ($25 ticket or $28 ticket price w/coatcheck) refunded to you if you can not attend the event for any reason, so long as you contact us about the cancellation prior to the start of the event.

The Nightshade dance floor will be a flood of bodies as we introduce to our stage, for the first time ever at Nightshade: DJ Eddie Hedfones! Eddie Hedfones has been in love with dance music from a very young age, influenced by the sounds of 70s disco, 80s synth pop, 90s dance music, through to contemporary underground house and techno. Eddie was the Saturday night resident at Reflections Cabaret in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from 2003-2016 playing mostly top 40 remixes, but his true passion lies in the underground. You can check him out here: https://www.facebook.com/DJEddieHedfones

There will be some hardcore equipment brought in for those who know how to use it. For everyone's safety it will be well lit and monitored throughout the night by our DMs.

This is a no camera event with the exception of event photographers, please message to apply to shoot for the event.

Hotel rooms for the Nightshade Animal Instincts event are at a special rate of $149 but only until the cut of date Tuesday February 18th, 2025. To reserve a room in our block you must call and say you are with the group rate Animal. There is a chance to still book in our block after this date as well so make the call and see if they can squeeze your late ass into our group of rooms!
Booking with our Block is ideal as your room will be surround by other people attending the party. It will thus be easier to connect with others and you will receive fewer noise complaints than if you were to book a room elsewhere in the hotel. Nightshade does not profit from room rental, so if you can find a better deal do what is best for you.
Note that complaints against you, noise or otherwise, may lead to you being banned from future events as Nightshade wants to keep in good standing with the hotel.
Hotel reservations can be made by calling central reservations (800) 528-1234 or the hotel directly (902) 477-5611 ext 0

Click the Best Western Plus image or the Hotel Room Info link for more details about booking hotel rooms for this event!

Nightshade makes no commissions and profits in no way from room rentals.

Here are some other up coming themes but keep in mind that dates, themes and the venue may change but this is what we have planned:
• Wasteland 7 - Saturday March 22nd, 2025
• Out of this World 8 - Saturday May 10th, 2025
• Friday the 13th, Part X, Horror Theme - Friday June 13th. 2025
• Kinky Colours 12 - Saturday July 19th, 2025
• Dark Carnival 12 - Saturday August 30th, 2025
• Pirate Party 9 - Saturday September 27th 2025
• Kinky Halloween & Dead Sexy Costume Party - Friday October 31st, 2025 (location TBA)
• Kinky NYE 2K26 - Wednesday December 31st, 2025


Be sure to stop and say hello that night to myself (Chris Awesome), our staff, performers, photographers & volunteers. If you are low on funds but still want to come out and party you can ask about our Nightshade Volunteer Program you can message us here or email me at Chris@NightshadeHalifax.com