--Music Cape Breton--, July 23rd 2024 at 3pm; CB-2wks230724.text >>>>>www.musiccapebreton.com<<<<< FOLKS—from this week’s local papers & other sources—ENJOY NORTHERN INVERNESS AREA PETIT-ÉTANG Cap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: Jul 24th & 31st - 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians Jul 29th, Aug 5th, & 7th - 7pm - musical evenings with local artists CHÉTICAMP town-La Société Saint-Pierre: : ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: Aug 1st to 4th - #49th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Aug 4th - 7:30pm - the Grand Circle musical-20th anniversary-at the Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson. host is Alexandre Poirier; with Nathan LeLièvre Aug 5th - 2pm - the Grand Circle musical-20th anniversary-at the Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson. host is Alexandre Poirier; with Nathan LeLièvre Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: : 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -come and join a community jam with host Gillian Head; FREE Jul 23rd - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Jul 24th - live band-MR Duo Jul 26th - Rick Roach Jul 27th - 2pm - Rodney, Joel, Brian Jul 28th - suppertime music with Risin' Tide-acoustic show Jul 30th - 8pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe & Allan Dewar Aug 1st - 8pm - Festival de l'escoautte talent night Aug 2nd - 8pm - Claude, Chester Aug 3rd - 2pm - fiddle tba La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: Aug 4th - 7:30pm - the Grand Circle musical-20th anniversary Aug 5th - 2pm - the Grand Circle musical-20th anniversary La Place du Pêcheurs: ...'Tunes on the Town''=: 15347 Cabot Trail Rd.: Jul 25th - 7pm to 8:30pm - Nicole Deveau Aug 1st - 7pm to 8:30pm - Rachel Davis & Jason Roach Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: : 902-224-3685: every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm- music with Crissy Crowley & Hilda Chiasson every Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache every Monday & Thursday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Andrew and Dwayne every Sunday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Crissy Crowley & Jason Roach Place du pécheur: 15342 Cabot trail: Jul 25th - 7pm to 8:30pm - Nicole Deveau et Ricochet Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: : 902-224-1242: every Saturday - 6pm to 7pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' every Monday - 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent GRAND-ÉTANG Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-224-1016: Jul 28th & Aug 4th - 7pm to 10pm - Family Square Sets; $10-instructions provided BELLE-CÔTE Community Centre: .....2024 July 24th to 27th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: : Jul 24th to 27th - Belle Côte Days Jul 24th - noon - golf, 6pm-paddle board parade -bridge to wharf, 7pm-opening & music with Louis Arsenault Jul 25th - 9pm - Robbie Chiasson Memorial triathlon, 1pm-card games, 6pm-bass fishing derby -7pm-an evening of Belle Cote stories Jul 26th - 9am - horseshoe tournament; 2pm-kids scavenger hunt; 9pm-outdoor dance with Spyder @$20 Jul 27th - 8am - community breakfast, craft market; 2pm-kid's fun day -8:30pm to 11:30pm-round and square dance with Howie MacDonald & friends; @$ 10 - - - MARGAREE AREA MARGAREE CENTRE The Dancing Goat: 6289 Cabot Trail: : 902-248-2727: Jul 28th - 1pm to 4pm - music with Jonathan Andrews; MARGAREE FORKS (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Dr Coady & Tompkins Memorial Library: 7972 Cabot Trail: 902-248-2821: Aug 4th - 6:30pm - Trina Colette, Grady Mullins & Reggie Pennington, Mason Carmichael & Josh Oaks . Margaree Summer concert series; $ 10 Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: Jul 25th & Aug 1st - 8pm to 10pm - thirsty Thursday night music; @$5 19+ Jul 25th - 8pm to 10pm - thirsty Thursday night music with Jonathan Andrews; @$5 19+ Aug 1st - 8pm to 10pm - thirsty Thursday night music with Claverhouse; @$5 19+ SOUTHWEST MARGAREE (Bràigh na h-Aibhne) St Joseph's Parish Hall: 19678 Highway # 19: 902-248-2677: Jul 26th - 8pm to 11pm - ADULT DANCE with Ian MacDougalll; @$ 10; ID's on request Jul 28th - 10pm to midnight - Adult dance after Broad Cove; with "Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivrary @$ 10; ID's Aug 2nd - 8pm to 11pm - . ADULT DANCE with Robie Fraser; @$ 10; ID's on request St Joseph's Parish Hall: ... Margaree Forks District High School Reunion: 19678 Highway # 19: 902-248-2677: Jul 26th to 28th - Margaree Forks District High School Reunion for former students at MFDH and feeder schools from the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. mfdh2024@gmail.com [registration deadline of July 2nd, 2024] [Marie Copley, 902-258-2532; Georgie Gillis, 902-258-5113] Jul 26th - 2pm to 4:30pm - MFDH reunion-welcome reception at the South West Margaree Parish Hall Jul 27th - 1:30pm to 4:30pm - Music and Memories at Margaree Forks Firemen's Club Jul 27th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Evening Among friends ; musical entertainment at the South West Margaree Hall. Jul 28th - open day-your choice of activities in neighbouring communities: – Belle Cote Day – Inverness Gathering – Broad Cove Concert and Events. MARGAREE VALLEY (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: : 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jul 24th & 31st - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh Aug 2nd, 16th, & 23rd - 8pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverley MacLean ; @ $15, $20, $25 Jul 26th - 8pm - Howie MacDonald & Robbie Fraser BROAD COVE (An Caolas Leathann) St Margaret’s of Scotland parish grounds: : 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd: Jul 28th - 3pm to 9pm - #68th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert ; with Mary Frances Leahy and band & Morgan Toney Trio & many more ; @$ 25 dance to follow the concert at the Southwest Parish Hall, SW Margaree. BROAD COVE BANKS Banks Head Schoolhouse: .... corner of Banks Rd & Foot Cape Road: : 902-258-2222: Aug 5th - 6pm to 11pm - #14th annual Free Outdoor concert. with Tyler Mullendore & band, Big Marsh Band, Them Barrens band, Brian Doyle & band, Lookout Tower band, Jon Harley band, Claverhouse, Trent Campbell & Charlee Wiebe, guest fiddler, the Brackish, Sonnie Greening & ERic Marcotte, Wreckless Harbour band INVERNESS (An Sithean) Town wide: .... 2024 July 20th to 28th-#120th Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: Jul 23rd - 8am - beach yoga 1pm-Inverness Fisherman's Picnic-Beach Road # 1. Boat rides [bring your life jackets], BBQ, lobster burgers; live entertainment, games sandcastle competition & beach day; Jul 24th - 11am - teddy bear picnic, children's ceilidh on Annex Restaurant patio -christmas in July -strawberry shortcake and music at Mill Road Enterprises -12:30pm-gary MacInnis beach volleyball tournament; 7pm-evening harness racing Jul 25th - Legion #75 Anniversary; 10am-makers and bakers market; 11am-Legion Day-BBQ, 2pm-music by Howie MacDonald ; 9pm- dance with East of 60; 19+ @$ 10 -6pm-fiddler in the Ceilidh Trail park -8pm-Aaron MacDonald at Whit's Public House Jul 26th - 8am - community swim; 10:30am-youth kite building at firehall, 10am-pop up petting zoo across from Freeman's Ned MacDonald Memorial Softball tournament; 6pm-PJ/DJ kid's dance party at arena 8:30pm-pub night at firehall with Woodie Woodburn, Paul Lamb, Wreckhouse; Jul 27th - 8am - Broad Cove fun run/ walk; noon-Kiddie-community parade; 1pm-arena games 9pm-adult dance at arena with Spout Bec; @$ 25 19+ Jul 28th - noon - turkey dinner at firehall; 1pm-harness racing -3pm-broad cove concert; @$ 25; 9pm-square dance after concert at SW Margaree Parish Hall; @$10 19+ Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural and Recreation Centre -Arena: 109 Forest St.: Jul 27th - 9pm to 2am - entertainment by Spout Bec; @$ 20-advance 19+ ID's [ tickets at coplyjill@hotmail.com ] Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: Jul 26th - 8:30pm to 1am - woody Woodburn, Paul Lamb, wreckhouse ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: : 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Jul 20th to Aug 31st - 7pm - ''SunSet Concert Series''' outdoor performance; Aug 3rd - 7pm - ''SunSet Concert Series''' -music by Brett Matthews, opening act is Claverhouse [Charlee Wiebe & Trent Campbell ] Inverness Miners Museum -now in service Canada building: every Saturday - 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: Jul 25th - 2pm to 4pm - Inverness Gathering Events-#75th Anniversary Legion Day with Howie MacDonald, 9pm to 1am-dance with East of 60; @$10 19+ Jul 27th - 2pm to 5pm - music with Darrell Keigan Aug 3rd - 9pm to midnight - music with Stephan Poirier The Annex -bar & restaurant: 66 Lower Railway St.: : 902-258-3173: every Sunday - 6:30pm to 10:30pm - Sunday sessions no outside on the lawn LAKE AINSLIE (Loch Ainslidh) MacDonald House Museum: 3458 Hwy # 395: : 902-258-3317: Jul 27th - noon to 4pm - open house with a barbeque and live music ; flea market - - - -SOUTHWESTERN INVERNESS GLENVILLE (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: : 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: Jul 24th - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil Jul 24th - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel & Kevin LeVesconte Jul 25th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel Jul 25th - 8pm to 10pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Sandra Gillis Jul 26th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel Jul 26th - 8pm to 10pm - Derrick & Melody Cameron Jul 27th - 1pm to 3pm - Iain MacQuarrie, Taya MacDonald Jul 27th - 8pm to 10pm - Glen MacEachern Jul 28th - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil Jul 28th - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel & Jessi Levescounte Jul 29th - 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens Jul 29th - 8pm to 10pm - Michelle Stevens Jul 30th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel Jul 30th - 8pm to 10pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Sandra Gillis BROOK VILLAGE (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne) St. John the Baptist Hall: ....Monday night Adult square dances: 6432 Rte.#252: : 902-945-2240: Jul 29th - Shelly Campbell & Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray Aug 5th - Rodney MacDonald, & Glen Graham; Patrick Gillis, Mac Morin HILLSBOROUGH Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Jun 29th to Sep 28th - OFF for the summer-BACK in September. MABOU (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 902-945-2378: every Sunday - 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment Jul 28th - Music from Mary-Beth Carty Aug 4th - Music from Mike MacInnis CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio station Community Parish Hall: .. Derrick & Melody Cameron's-Tuesday Night Ceilidhs: 11538 Hwy # 19: Jul 23rd, 30th, & Aug 6th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; @$ 12 hosts Derrick & Melody Cameron's & local musicians and dancers Jul 23rd - 7:30pm to 9pm - guests are Donna DeWolfe & Hilda Chiasson Jul 30th - 7:30pm to 9pm - guests are Nora, Katie Agnes & Orianna MacNeil Aug 6th - 7:30pm to 9pm - guests are Howie MacDonald & Hilda Chiasson The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Jul 27th - 2pm to 4pm - Togaibh fonn! Learn a Gaelic song or two . admission by donation. led by Hannah Krebs The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: : 902-945-2996: Jul 22nd to 24th - Neil MacDaniel & Kevin Levesconte Jul 26th - 8pm - Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray Jul 28th--Glenn Graham WEST MABOU (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Jul 25th & Aug 1st - 10:30am to 11:30am - learn to square Dance & step dance-beginner level; @$ 10; NO Classes on July 25th every Saturday - 9pm to midnight - regular Saturdy night West Mabou Dance Jul 27th - 9pm to midnight - square Dance with Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray; @ $10 ; 10 and under FREE West Mabou Hall: #6th Annal Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Jul 22nd to 26th - #6th Annual Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes; with Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie , Dawn Beaton, , Gerard Beaton , Harvey Beaton , John Pellerin​ , Shelly Campbell, Allen Dewar, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier , Hannah Krebs, Kyle MacDonald , Kevin Dugas, Kenneth MacKenzie, GLENCOE MILLS (Gleann Comhainn) St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W: 9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available. Jul 25th - 9pm to midnight - family square dance with Andrea Beaton & Troy Mac Gillivray Aug 1st - 9pm to midnight - family square dance with Robbie Fraser & Howie MacDonald GLENCOE STATION Glencoe Station Hall: 1536 Mabou Rd.: 802-787-2062: Aug 1st - 9pm to 1am - pub night with Beech Hill; @$15 PORT HOOD (Sestico) town: .......2024 July 29th to Aug 4th-Chestico Days Summer Festival: #45 Wharf Rd.: 902-787-2083: Jul 29th to Aug 4th - Chestico Days Summer Festival Jul 30th - 9am - shot gun golf tournament-at Dundee; 4pm-dinner at Admiral Lounge 10:30am-R & R restore and Rejuvenate-St. Stephen;s United Church hall, with Janet MacKenzie Jul 31st - 8am - sunrise yoga on day park beach with Gerri MacDonald, @$10 -10:30am-R&R Restore & Rejuvenate for Seniors with Danette MacMaster @$ 5: at St. Stephen’s United Church Hall -noon-Sand Castle Competition on Breakwater Beach -12:30pm-Beach Volleyball on Breakwater Beach -6pm-Tug of War at Al MacInnis Sports Centre Grounds [ Angie at (902) 631-4865 by July 27th ] -8pm to 10pm-Concert Under the Stars on Al MacInnis Sports Centre Grounds with Aaron MacDonald @ $5 19+ ID;s Aug 1st - 10:30am-softball tournament, 4pm-lobster supper at Al MacInnis Sports Centre; highland dancers performing 7pm-ceilidh concert at Chestico Museum Aug 2nd - 10:30am - kids ball hockey, noon-teddy bear picnic & 6 Little Farmers petting zoo 2pm to 4pm-Co-Op bbq & music with Kyle MacDonald, 6pm-harness racing-dash for cash, -10pm to 2am-outdoors adult dance -Signal Hill; @$ 20; 19+ PHYSICAL ID;s Aug 3rd - 9am - Alfred Reynolds Road race & family fun race 9am to 11am-pancake breakfast at St. Stephen;s United Church hall, 11am-street parade, noon to 4pm-beer garden Featuring: KINNA noon to 4pm-Port Hood Volunteer Fire Dept-BBQ, kids games and Fire Dept Chicken Dinner -10pm to 2am-outdoors-One Stop Entertainment DJ ; @$ 20; 19+ PHYSICAL ID;s Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 8:30pm - Celtic Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald & Iain MacQuarrie ....2024 July 1st to Aug 26th -7th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: Jul 29th & Aug 5th - 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chair Jul 29th - 7pm to 8pm - Tanya Beth Doucet & crew, Darryl Lahay Aug 5th - 7pm to 9pm - Corner Connection & DJ , & tba Chestico Museum & Historical Society: ....Twilight tales Historical walking tours: 8095 Hwy # 19: : 902-787-2244: Jul 24th & 31st - 8pm to 9:15pm - join guides guides John & Cathy Gillies, $10-adults, $5-under 12; start St. Stephen’s – Jubilee United Church must call 902-787-2244 before 4pm that day to register ; need a minimum of 5 folks for a tour to happen. Chestico Museum & Historical Society: ...Thursday nite ceilidhs: 8095 Hwy # 19: 902-787-2244: Jul 25th & Aug 1st - 7pm to 8pm - Thursday Night Ceilidhs ; tea and sweets afterwards; @$ 10 Jul 25th - 7pm - Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Mary Janet MacDonald Aug 1st - 7pm - TBA, TBA, Lisa Cameron Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: : 902-787-3035: Jul 24th - 6pm to 8pm - music with Glen & Keith MacNeil; @$ 5 St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Aug 3rd - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 JUDIQUE (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: : 902-787-2708: Jul 28th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Dara Smith MacDonald & Adam Young Aug 4th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Howie MacDonald & Mac Morin Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Aug 6th - Celebrating 25 years in Music; with live music, a pan seared chicken supreme dinner, drinks, memories, awards and celebrations Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 11:30am to 2pm - lunch time Ceilidh with live music Jul 22nd to 26th - 11:30am to 2pm - music with Taya MacDonald & Amanda MacDougall Jul 26th - 6pm - pub night withLiam Brophy Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: .....Musical Walking tours: 5471 Highway # 19: : 902-787-2708: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9:30am to 11:30am - musical walking tour JRA Grounds: 2024 August 5th to 11th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: Aug 5th to 11th - Judique On the Floor Days CREIGNISH (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: : 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Jul 26th - 6pm to 9pm - Tyler & Abbey Mullendore Aug 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walker Band - - - -PORT HAWKESBURY AREA PORT HAWKESBURY (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: : 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau every Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2024 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: : 902-625-2591: Jul 23rd - 7:30pm to 9pm - Glenn Graham, Howie MacDonald, Lisa Cameron, Vern MacDougall, Lucy Gillis Jul 30th - 7:30pm to 9pm - John & Bill Petterin, Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Jason Roach Aug 6th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Wendy MacIsaac, Mac Morin, Orainna MacNeil Granville Green: .......: Granville St.: : 902-625-2591: Jul 7th to Aug 11th - 7pm - #30th Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Jul 28th - 7pm - Christina Martin with Kristen Martell; Presented by Atlantic Lottery Corporation Aug 4th - 7pm - Rum Ragged; & Rube and Rake; Presented by Maple Signs and Engraving the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith - - - - BRAS D’OR LAKES AREA GLENDALE (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105:: 902-625-3441: Jul 3rd to Sep 25th - ''Glendale Ceilidh series''' -bi-weekly [Wednesdays @ 7pm] St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: Aug 2nd to 4th - Calling All Descendants Of River Denys Duncan Maclennan (1740 - 1828); 200+ years celebration Aug. 2nd, 7-10 pm: Meet & Greet, Glendale Parish Hall Aug, 3rd: 7-11 pm: Ceilidh, Bear Head Room, Port Hawkesbury Sunday, Aug 4th: Various times, Church Services, Forbes United, River Denys, and others Aug 4th, 1-4 pm: BBQ Picnic, Glendale Parish, Glendale [ ] WHYCOCOMAGH (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: Jul 25th - 7pm - bi-weekly jam sessions, @$ 5-spectators Jul 28th - 6:30pm - free outdoor concert with Joe Cook IONA (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272: Jul 31st - Musique Royale/Boxwood​ Aug 3rd to 6th - HV Day Concert & Square Dance Aug 3rd to 6th - HV Day Concert & Square Dance Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: 4115 Hwy # 223: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Jul 23rd & 24th - 8pm to 10pm - the Town Heroes Jul 31st - 8pm to 10pm - Irish Mythen; @$ 30 Jul 27th - 5pm to 8pm - ceilidh matinee with Kenneth MacKenzie Aug 3rd - 5pm to 8pm - ceilidh matinee with Dane Pederson and Malcom MacNeil Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: 4237 Hwy 223: : 902-725-2178: Jul 28th - entertainment with tba Aug 3rd - 7pm to 10pm - family square dance with Wendy MacIsaac, Mac Morin, youth guest is Iain MacQuarrie; @ $10 [ 6pm to 7pm-square dance workshop ] GRAND NARROWS (An Caolas Mór) Ferrymen's Hall -the Wheelhouse Café: 415 Grand Narrows Drive: : 902-622-1313: every Sunday - 2:30pm to 5pm - live entertainment on our ourdoor stage Jul 28th - 2:30pm to 5pm - : Carmen Townsend Aug 4th - 2:30pm to 5pm - : Bethany June Waterfront: h Jul 28th & Aug 4th - 2:30pm to 5pm - Sunday Fun-Days with Live Outdoor Music; FREE [ July & Aug ] CHRISTMAS ISLAND (Eilean Na Nollaig) Fire Hall: ...2024 -#34th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: : 902-622-2605: Jul 16th to Aug 20th - 7:30pm - Féis an Eilein, Adults $15/ Under 14 $5 at St. Barra’s Church & Christmas Island Communities Centre Jul 23rd - 7:30pm - 26th Annual Gaelic Concert Series- Gu Smùideadh “Drivin’ ‘er!” Adm: $15 | Under 14 $5 S Kyle, Shamus & Boyd MacNeil, Colin Watson, Marley Whyte Jul 30th - 7:30pm - 26th Annual Gaelic Concert Series-A’ Chèilidh Mhòr “The Big Ceilidh” Adm: $15 | Under 14 $5 S Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray, Robert Fraser, Taya MacDonald, Katherine MacDonald Hannah Kreba, Mo Chàirdean Aug 6th - 7:30pm - Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Tim Cummings, Màiri Britton, The Northern Connection St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: Jul 28th - 5:30pm - ''its so good to be home''' summer picnic/ 7:30pm-concert with Woody Woodburn songwriters circle; with Woody Woodburn, Jordan Musycsyn and Aaron MacDonald. [ $15 email christmasislandevents@gmail.com ] St. Barra Church: #25th Annual Summer Gaelic Concert Series: 47 Church Road: : Jul 23rd, 30th, & Aug 6th - 7:30pm to 9:15pm - Féis an Eilein #25th Annual Gaelic Concert Series: every Tuesday ; @$ 15 Jul 23rd - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series Jul 30th - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series. Aug 6th - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series. BIG BADDECK Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-spring 2024: 1450 Westside Rd.: : Jul 25th - 7:30pm - the Once; [ indie folk trio from Newfoundland ]@ $35 BADDECK (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: : 902-295-2107: every Friday - 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night movies Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#9th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2024: 24 Queen St.: : 902-412-7122: Jun 27th to Jul 27th - ''The Fly Fisher’s Companion'' by Michael Melski Aug 1st to 28th - ''The Company Store'' by playwright Mary Vingoe Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Jul 31st - 7pm to 10pm - Summertime Ceilidh & Square Dance with Rachel Davis, Jason Roach & Darren McMullen with a caller; All ages and everyone welcome St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: : 902-295-7663: Jul 23rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean Jul 24th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Jul 25th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Melody & Derrick Cameron Jul 26th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe & Beverly MacLean Jul 27th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Jul 28th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Jul 29th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Margie & Dawn Beaton & Jason Roach Jul 30th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Jul 31st - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Aug 1st - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Melody & Derrick Cameron Aug 2nd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Aug 3rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson, Harold Davidson Aug 4th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson, Harold Davidson Aug 5th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Aug 6th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe & Beverly MacLean - - - -ST ANNS BAY AREA ST ANNS (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): : 902-295-3411: Jul 22nd to 26th - Summer Youth Session # 3; Aug 5th to 9th - Adult summer session # 1 Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): : 902-295-3411: Jul 24th - 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person with Mairi Lambourne, Shamus Y MacDonald, Katie McNally, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kyle MacDonald, Neil Pearlman, Isaac Fraser, Keith MacDonald, JOhn Pellerin Bonnie Jean Cutcliffe, Kelly MacArthur, Drea Shepherd, Orianna MacNeil Jul 31st - 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person with CAPE NORTH (Ceap Nòr) North Highlands Community Museum & Cultural Centre: # 29243 Cabot Trail: : 902-383-2579: Jul 23rd - 7pm - oyster and oil paintings-special summer exhibit Jul 25th - 7pm - Dylan Devoe @ $ 10 Jul 30th - 7pm - Indigenous presentation-short films and discussion Aug 4th - 7pm - music with Noel Taussig Aug 6th - 7pm - from Amsterdam to Ingonish -''Ella Barron-War bride'' presented by Ken Donovan DINGWALL (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: /: 902-383-2246: Jul 1st to 28th - art exibit-'' The Four Seasons'' by William Rochon-A student at St. Francis Xavier Aug 1st to 31st - art exhibit ''Capturing Light'' featuring Christopher Gorey INGONISH (Ingonais) Cape Smokey: ......2024 -[5]-Smokey Sessions-Chill on the hill Concert: : Aug 3rd - 3pm - Highland Echoes & the Barra MacNeils, Rum Ragged, Hearts of Kin, Jordan Musycsyn, the Happy Enchiladas Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: /: 902-776-0231: Aug 3rd - 3pm - ''Highland Echoes''-Smokey Sessions with the Barra MacNeils, Rum Ragged, Jordan Musycsyn, Hearts of Kin, The Happy Enchiladas) Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: : 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: Jul 31st to Aug 3rd - 8pm - David Muise Aug 2nd to 5th - 5pm to 8pm - Fran Doyle Aug 5th to 8th - 5pm to 8pm - Jordan Musycsyn Aug 4th to 7th - 8pm to 11pm - Colin Gillis INDIAN BROOK (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: : 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2584: Jul 25th & Aug 1st - 7:30pm - live music with Ella Dubinsky and friends @$ 10 The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: Jul 23rd, 26th, 30th, Aug 2nd, & 6th - 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] Jul 23rd - Rachel Davis &- Darren MacMullin. Fiddle, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo and songs. Jul 26th - The Mad Maudlins – Deanie Cox, Loril Shannik & Michelle Smith. Jul 30th - Lucy & Boyd MacNeil (of the Barra MacNeils) with Rob Durando & Lisa Gallant - Aug 2nd - The Narrows (traditional group from Halifax) Banjo, fiddle, guitar, flute, Irish pipes & whistles. Aug 6th - .Kyle and Sheumas MacNeil (the Barra MacNeils) Fiddle, piano, guitar & song. - - - -URBAN CAPE BRETON AREA LITTLE BRAS D'OR Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle- ''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE FLORENCE Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: every Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle SYDNEY MINES (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) town-main street: ...2024 July 26th to 28th-#3rd Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: 147 Legatto St.: Jul 26th to 28th - #3rd Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival; craft sale, kids, street dance, Johnny Miles Race Jul 26th - Feisty Fiddlers, Parkview Seniors Band, Barcode Band, kids street dance with DJ Duke Jul 27th - the Circle, Scarlette Capstick, Kenny Walsh Band, Backhouse Brass, Final Cut Band Jul 27th - Johnny Miles Race Jul 28th - Scottish Dancers led by Denise Jardine, Terry Peters Band, Down House Band, Angela Iannetti Band, Full Circle band Community Center: ..2024 July 26th to 28th-Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: Legato St.: Jul 26th to 28th - Sydney Mines Heritage Festival; main stage located on Main Street Jul 26th - Feisty Fiddlers, Parkview Seniors Band, Barcode Band, Kids street dance with DJ Duke Jul 27th - the Circle, Scarlette Capstick, Kenny Walsh Band, Backhouse Brass, Final Cut band Jul 28th - Scottish Dancers led by Denise Jardine, Terry Peters Band, Down House Band, Angela Iannetti Band, Full Circle band Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: : 902-736-3206: Jul 27th - 3pm to 6pm - entertainment with Downhouse band FREE Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: every Saturday - 8pm to midnight - saturday dance with music by Ernie Wells; @ $ 3 NORTH SYDNEY (Suidni A Tuath) Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: every Saturday - 10am to 2pm - A new Farmers Market ; FREE K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free every day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free every Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: : 902-794-9121: every Wednesday & Friday - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew Doyle The Cellar Cafe & Bar -Higher Grounds Cafe: 299 Commercial St.: 902-241-4453: Aug 1st & 2nd - 8:30pm - Mike Lloyd; @$ 22.50 HOWIE CENTRE Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Jul 26th - 7pm to 1am - after work party with Garret Taylor MacLean Jul 27th - 9pm to midnight - Mark Bouitiller & Riley MacNeil Jul 28th - 3pm to 8pm - blues and jazz Aug 4th - Janet Bickerton, Marcel Aucoin, Red Mike, Ron Leadbeater SYDNEY (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: : 902-539-1901: every Tuesday - 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: /: 902-562-8586: Jul 25th & Aug 1st - 9pm to 11pm - late night live music-'Makin; Waves After Hours' Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: : 902-322-0507: every Friday & Saturday - 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: : 902-562-7646: Jul 25th & Aug 1st - 9pm to 11pm - late night live music-'Makin; Waves After Hours' Jul 27th - 1pm to 4pm - Saturday Ceilidh- Chrissy Crowley and Jason Roach Aug 3rd - 1pm to 4pm - Saturday Ceilidh- Howie MacDonald and Hilda Chaisson Aug 3rd - 7pm to 10pm - Wills Addiction in the beer garden Highland Arts Theatre: MOVIES: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Jul 21st to 26th - 6pm - DREAM: DINNER & A SHOW; at Sacred Heart Downtown, 217 George St. Jul 29th - 7pm - Everything, Everywhere, all at once-film screening Jul 31st to Aug 4th - 7pm - Spongebob The Musical: Youth Edition Aug 4th - 3pm & 7pm - Spongebob The Musical: Youth Edition Aug 5th - 7pm - Mambo Italiano-film screening Aug 6th - 7pm - Call me by Your Name-film screening Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion-Flavor On The Water: 74 Esplanade: /: 902-567-1043: Jul 30th - 5pm to 8pm - Gerry McDaniel- in the outdoor beer garden Aug 3rd - 6pm to 9pm - Gerry McDaniel- in the outdoor beer garden Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: : 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest every Saturday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live music Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: : 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; St. George’s Church Hall: 119 Charlotte St.& Nepean St.: 902-549-0329: Jul 28th - 7pm - Summer Music Series with ''Mezzo Magic'''; with MacKenzie Sechi, Holly Kitamura The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: /: 902-284-2562: every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. every Friday - 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent every Saturday - 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians every Sunday - 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney every Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: /: 902-270-8003: Jul 25th & Aug 1st - 9pm to 11pm - late night live music-'Makin; Waves After Hours' Jul 25th - 8pm - Backhouse Brass Wentworth Park-Band Shell: Band Shell: h: Aug 2nd - noon to 6:30pm - ''Speed of Sound''' with Miss Butler, Candy, Topkat Amxona, Amio, Breezy-All ages DOMINION Sandbar Lounge: 117 Mitchell Ave.: : 902-849-1925: every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday - 6pm to 9pm - summer patio music series Jul 25th - 6pm to 9pm - : Twisted Tea Thursdays with Garrett Taylor and Jeff Stapleton Jul 26th - 6pm to 9pm - : Jordan Musycsyn Jul 27th - Patio Party-The Backpack 2-5 PM; Colin Gillis & BMac 5-8 PM; Alton MacKinnon & Jeff Stapleton 8-11 PM Aug 1st - 6pm to 9pm - : Twisted Tea Thursdays with Garrett Taylor and Jeff Stapleton Aug 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - : Brandon Collier Aug 3rd - 6pm to 9pm - : Final Cut GLACE BAY (Glasbaidh) the Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: : 902-849-4522: Jul 24th - 7pm - The Men of the Deeps The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Jul 27th - 7pm - ''Michael Jackson History Show' - - - -LOUISBOURG AREA MARION BRIDGE (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: Jun 30th to Aug 17th - 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Jul 27th - Broken Road Band Aug 3rd - tba LOUISBOURG Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: Jul 25th - 7pm - The Turnbull Brothers Jul 30th & 31st - 7pm - the Spirit of the Fiddle Sydney & Louisbourg Railway Museum: 7330 Main St.: 902-733-2720: Jul 26th, Aug 2nd, 16th, & 30th - 7pm - Outdoor movie night - - - -BIG POND AREA BEN EOIN (Beinn Eòin) The Lakes Golf Club: #5153 Hwy #4-East Bay: h: 902-828-4653: Aug 3rd - ''Live at the Lakes' -songwriters circle with Gordie Sampson, Jim Cuddy, Donovan Woods, Jodi Guthro, Dylan Guthro, Rankin & the Broken Reeds, The Town Heroes, Mike McKenna Jr;, Hosted by Tracy * Martina The Lakes Resort-Founders restaurant: #5153 Hwy #4-East Bay: : 902-828-4653: Aug 3rd - 5pm to midnight - The Lakes Songwriters' Circle with Gordie Sampson, Jim Cuddy, Donovan Woods, Jodi Guthro, Dylan Guthro, Rankin & The Broken Reeds, The Town Heroes, Mike McKenna Jr - - -ST PETER'S AREA ST. GEORGE'S CHANNEL South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Aug 5th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings [ Aug 5th, 19th] RIVER BOURGEOIS Anne Sampson Building: Jul 31st - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. ST PETER'S (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) town: ......2024 Aug -Nicolas Denys Days: /: 902-535-2185: Aug 4th - swim the St.Peter's Canal; @$ 25 a fundraiser to support the volunteer activities of the Village on the Canal Association. Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: : 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: every Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'Neill Jul 25th - 6pm - Rob Smith Jul 26th - 6pm - David Stone MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: h: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: Jul 25th & Aug 1st - 7:30pm - The summer jam sessions are back in St. Peter's Lions Marina, Marina: ..2024 Concerts by the Sea: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: Jul 31st & Aug 14th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Concerts by the Sea FREE Royal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: Jul 27th - 9pm to 1am - dance with Blue Moose ARICHAT Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam sessions-proceeds to Angel fund New Horizon Seniors Club: Jul 26th - 8pm to 2am - dancing with ROckin' Country @$ 15 19+ Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Aug 3rd - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Jul 28th & Aug 4th - 2pm - Sunday Summer music Waterfront: ...2024 Concerts by the Sea: Jul 25th & Aug 15th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Concerts by the Sea PETIT-DE-GRAT Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: : Aug 4th - 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis every Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep D’ESCOUSSE Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: Jul 30th - 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday] Lennox Passage Yacht Club: ...2024 Aug 2nd to 4th-Lennox Passage Yacht Club Festival: : 902-631-0069: Aug 2nd to 4th - Lennox Passage Yacht Club Harbourfest -''Harbourfest 2024-Rock D'Escousse Dock''' L’ARDOISE town: ..2024 July 25th to 28th--#62nd Annual Acadian Days Festival: Jul 25th to 28th - #62nd Annual Acadian Days Festival Jul 27th - 9pm to 1am - L’Ardoise days dance with the Cape Tones; @$ 12 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: Aug 3rd - 9pm - dance with the No Boundaries @$10 LOUISDALE Waterfront -Louisdale Lions Property: Aug 5th & 21st - 2024 Concerts by the sea. FREE - - - MAINLAND AREA GUYSBOROUGH (Baile Mhainisdear) Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: Aug 2nd - 8pm to 11pm - ''Sailes & Ales'' with' Annmarie Pelley, Pete Lumsden; @$ 10 19+ Jost Wharf Building: Guysborough Marina: Jul 23rd - 7pm - ''Let ME Tell Ya'' with Allister Chisholm; 19+ ID's Waterfront: ...Summer 2024 Wednesday nites: 74 Main St.: Jul 24th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront Wednesdays with the Once Jul 31st - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront Wednesdays with Annmarie Pelley Waterfront Market: 74 Main St.: Jul 27th - 11am to 1pm - live musoc with J.Miller Band 9pm-1am-big top dance music with Route 16; @$ 10 at the CLC Shinny Rink “Thank you, John Morris, for your time with us.” [Dr. Jim St.Clair] mike@musiccapebreton.com Mike LITTLE … Do the best with what you have .......  Phone 902-302-4008 https://www.musiccapebreton.com… ©Copyright 1998-2024 by Mike Little & musiccapebreton.com