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Northern Inverness Area Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Apr 13th - 3pm to 6pm - fiddle music with Dara Smith MacDonald & Adam Young Apr 19th - 7pm - Rick Roach Apr 20th - 3pm - fiddle music-Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray Apr 21st - 6pm to 9pm - Mr Duo Apr 26th - 7pm to 9pm - music with Louis Arsenault Apr 27th - 8pm - music May 4th - 3pm - fiddle with Brian MacDonald May 18th - 9pm to 1am - Scott & Gerald Delhunty & band, @ $25 and Marc Babin, Marcel Leger, Joel Robichaud 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) Raveston Music School-École de musique: 15226 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-224-7749: Apr 26th - 7:30pm - Nadine Landry and Stephen “Sammy” Lind ; @$20 Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle

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Margaree Area Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: Apr 20th - 9pm - Bologna Colorado & jonathan douglas andrews & band @$ 15-advance Live Life In Tents: 8139 Cabot Trail: 902-452-1600: May 31st to Jun 2nd - 2024 #2nd Annual Butts In Boats Festival Inverness (An Sithean) Inverness Miners Museum: 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: Apr 20th - 9pm to midnight - music with Stephen Poirier ; @$10 The Annex -bar & restaurant: 66 Lower Railway St.: 902-258-3173: every Sunday(through 2024 May 26th) - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday sessions through May-FREE with Rob Murphy Apr 14th - 2pm - Jordan Musycsyn Apr 27th - 9pm - Nadine Landry and Sammy Lind Apr 28th - The DIY Comedy Tour, [Scott Portequs, Frank Russo, Mike Payne]

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SouthWestern Inverness Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Apr 20th, May 4th, 18th, & Jun 1st - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Community Parish Hall: .. Derrick & Melody Cameron's-Tuesday Night Ceilidhs: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: Apr 21st - 7:30pm to 9pm - The DIY Comedy Tour, featuring comedians [ Frank Russo -Herbert Henries -Scott Porteous -Mike Payne -www.diycomedytour.ca ] Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: Apr 27th - 10pm to 1am - pub night with Aaron MacDonald & band, @$ 20 19+ Mabou Ceildh fundraiser The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Apr 18th - 7pm to 9pm-Port No Dhà-''A tune or Two'''-ceilidh with @$5 West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: May 18th - West Mabou Dance on the Long weekend, with TBA Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn) St Josephs Church Hall: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W: Apr 21st - 2pm to 4pm - "Ceilidh in the Rear Sessions"-Céilidh air a'Chul with John Donald Cameron, Harvey MacKinnon, Cheryl MacQuarrie & more Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Apr 13th, 27th, May 11th, 25th, & Jun 8th - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Apr 14th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Chrissy Crowley and Jason Roach Apr 21st - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Troy MacGillivray and Andrea Beaton, Tracey MacNeil Apr 28th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Rodney MacDonald and TBD May 5th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Kenneth MacKenzie and TBD May 12th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Donna Marie DeWolfe and TBD May 19th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Glenn Graham and TBD May 26th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Kyle MacDonald and TBD Jun 2nd - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Shelly Campbell and TBD Jun 9th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Rodney MacDonald and TBD Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: May 5th - 5pm - L'Arche Cape Breton-'Springfest2024'; live music, meal, auction & much more; @$ 30 May 11th - 7pm - Ladies Night with Chinese dinner and music with Ryan MacDonald; @$ 40 Hawaiian dress up-optional, proceeds to Darryl Tracey [Beverly MacDonald 780-312-4794 grantbev@telus.net ] Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , music as well. Apr 19th - 6pm to 9pm - Jon Hines Trio Apr 20th - 6pm - Dinner Theatre with the Nicholas Denys Players-''Hit the Friggin' Bell' @$ 35 [ E-transfer: d.maccuspic@gmail.com ] Apr 26th - 6pm to 9pm - Abbey Mullendore & Steve Luxton

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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 http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre-: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: Apr 14th & May 5th - 11am to 2pm - Market; May 11th - 9pm - Mother's Day Dance with the Relatives--Fundraiser for Port hawkesbury All Wheels Park @$25 19+ May 26th - 7:30pm - Song writers circle with Kellie Loder, Lisa MacIsaac, Heather Rankin; @$ 50 Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: Apr 13th - 7:30pm - Valdy May 26th - “SMALL OF MY HEART” Songwriters Circle ; Kellie Loder, Heather Rankin, Lisa MacIsaac Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: Mar 28th to Apr 30th - 'exhibit by Michael Gerhartz ''Canada's Nature-a Call of the Wild''' Civic Centre - Shannon Studio: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: May 17th - 7pm - Carleton Stone; -@ $30- May 26th - Songwriter's Circle with Kellie Loder, Heather Rankin, Lisa MacIsaac Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: Apr 27th - 5pm to 8pm - A country music fundraiser concert with Mountain Road, SCT Country, Country Connection @$ 15 funds for the New and upcoming Youth Band 'Country Connection''' SAERC Auditorium: 304 Pitt St.: 902-625-2591: Apr 26th - 8pm - the Fabulously RIch; @ $ 25 May 26th - 7:30pm - Small of my Heart Songwriters Circle; Heather Rankin, Lisa MacIsaac, Kellie Loder @$50 the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith

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Bras d’Or Lakes Area Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: Apr 20th - The Relatives Dance Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Apr 24th - 8pm - the Once Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: every Sunday - 4:30pm to 7:30pm - casual gathering of musicians playing playing traditional CB music, Apr 13th - Buddy MacDonald Apr 20th - Jordan Musycsyn Wharf: ...2024 June 6th to 9th..#8th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: Jun 6th to 9th - 8th Annual Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival-“Tides are Changing”. Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: May 4th, Jun 1st, & Nov 16th - 7pm to 9pm - open mic Apr 14th - 2pm to 4pm - Bolagna Colorado concert-with Adam Otmar & bradleytmurphy & @bethanyjunemusic hosting Bradley Murphy and Bethany June as openers [$10 if booked in advance at bolognacolorado.com] Jun 3rd - Brett Matthews in concert Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: Apr 28th - 2pm - Darren and Rachel McMullen. @$ 25 pre-release CD ""Home""show Baddeck (Badaig) Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night movies Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Apr 20th - Stemstock

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St Anns Bay Area St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: May 6th to 17th - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; intense 2 wks Gaelic with Joyce MacDonald; Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan. May 17th to 20th - 4pm - Victoria weekend Musicfest with Dave Gunning & many more, songwriter's workshop, closing jam [contact Deron Donovan at (902) 322-0050 or deron_donovan@hotmail.com.] May 15th to Jul 15th - 1pm to 3:30pm - Weekly Festive Lobster Feast Ingonish (Ingonais) Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 105: 35169 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2308: Apr 13th - 9pm to 1am - Oldies dance. Tunes from 60s-80s Please come in your best oldies outfit , House music 🎶

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Urban Cape Breton Area Bras d’Or Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall: 1390 Old Route 5: Apr 19th - 7pm to 10pm - All Ages Dance with Jason, Chrissy Crowley, Hilary Romard will help instruct and call some sets. Zakary Miller @ half time; @ $20 Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Howie MacDonald. Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: every Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: Apr 20th, May 4th, 18th, & Jun 1st - 3pm to 6pm - entertainment with Downhouse band FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free every day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free every Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: Apr 27th - 8pm - comedian Tina Randell @$ 25 North Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: Apr 14th, May 12th, & Jun 9th - Every second Sunday is a talent show, alternating with The Jammers, Apr 19th - 8pm to midnight - Dance, Music by Theresa Rideout -@$ 5 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: Apr 13th - 8:30pm to 11pm - Hearts of Kin @ $ 10 Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: May 5th - 4pm to 7pm - “Groove into the Sunset” [ Jazz & Blues] with Ian Aker / Doug Johnson / Ron Lafitte ; @$ 10 May 12th - 4pm to 7pm - “Groove into the Sunset” [ Jazz & Blues] with Charlotte MacDonald, Ed Woodsworth Steve Luxton, Ron Leadbetter May 19th - 4pm to 7pm - “Groove into the Sunset” [ Jazz & Blues] with Janet Bickerton, Marcel Aucoin, Red Mike, Matt Nicholson May 26th - 4pm to 7pm - “Groove into the Sunset” [ Jazz & Blues] with Ian Aker, Doug Johnson, Ron Lafitte Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: Apr 27th - 4pm to 7pm - music with Billie Yvette Rogers Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: every Tuesday - 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: Apr 20th - 7pm to 10pm - the Jen MacDonald Band May 4th - the Stone House-''Little things tour''' Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: every Friday & Saturday - 5:30pm to 9pm - Live Music Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Apr 13th - 7pm to 10pm - The Back Pack Apr 20th - 1pm to 4pm - Chrissy Crowley and Jason Roach Apr 27th - 1pm to 4pm - Gillian Head and Jason Roach May 3rd & Jun 7th - 7pm to 10pm - Wills Addiction Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Apr 13th - 3pm - Disney-sing a long-The Little Mermaid Apr 14th - Valdy Apr 16th to 21st - 7:30pm - PUNCH UP -A HAT Classic Encore, from Original 2015 Season by Kat Sandler Apr 21st - 2pm - PUNCH UP -A HAT Classic Encore, from Original 2015 Season by Kat Sandler Apr 23rd - 7:30pm - Ian Thomas; @$ 60-advance Apr 25th - 8pm - Babes, Babes, Babes; A Burlesque & Drag Show May 14th to 19th - FUNNY GIRL-A Cape Breton Premiere Island Folk Cider House-brewery: 52 Nepean St St.: 902-270-5490: Apr 14th - 2pm to 5pm - traditional Celtic jam session with Ryan and Boyd MacNeil Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Apr 19th - 8pm - a tribute to the music of Highwaymen with Jordan Musycsyn, LJ MacLean, Robert Bouchard, Todd Hines Apr 21st - 2pm - a tribute to the music of Highwaymen with Jordan Musycsyn, LJ MacLean, Robert Bouchard, Todd Hines May 29th to 31st - the Music Tourism Convention by Music Cities Events https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/cape-breton-island-mtc-2024 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 Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: every Tuesday & Thursday - 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #138-Ashby: 35 State St.: 902-562-4994: Apr 27th - 6pm - FRIENDFEST //all day live n loud; with Vulpine, Shithawks, Conductor, 10-Slip @$ 15 19+ IDs Upstairs at the Ashby Legion, ALL-AGES Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: May 4th - 7:30pm to 10pm - Cape Breton Chorale #50th Anniversary ''our shining night'' concert & reception; @$ 50 Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; 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: Apr 21st & May 19th - 4pm - Pop-Up Gàidhealtachda on every second last Sunday New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Breton Education Centre Auditorium: 667 Eight St.: 902-862-6432: Apr 27th - 9pm - Adult dance with with High Society, The Privateers; @$ 25 at community rink ''Fairwell to BEC concert series''' a fundraiser for the BEC band program May 10th - 7pm - Matt Andersen, Heather Rankin, Jenn Sheppard; @$ 50-- in the AV Theatre features former BEC Students Actors, singers, musicians, band students...etc. ''Fairwell to BEC concert series''' a fundraiser for the BEC band program Community Rink: Apr 27th - 9pm - ''Farewell to BEC''' Dance with High Society & The Privateers; @$ 25 Dominion Sandbar Lounge: 117 Mitchell Ave.: 902-849-1925: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - open jam with hosts Jamie Robertson, Stuart Robertson, & Colonel Jessome Reserve Mines Volunteer Fire Dept. Recreation centre: ...2024 July 7th to 11th-- Annual Lambert Todd Days Festival: 902-849-4309: Apr 20th - 9pm to 1am - community appreciation night FREE; music by Full Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Apr 13th - 9pm - LOL Apr 16th - 7pm - ABBA revisited May 14th - 7pm - ''All the Roads Lead to Home- A Musicl Travel-Log''; with Robyn Cathcart, the Alara Vocal Ensemble, Julie Martell & guests; @$ 20 May 23rd - 8pm - Jimbo's Drag Circus World Tour May 31st & Jun 1st - CBU's year-long 50th Anniversary celebration ; with Men of the Deeps, Barra MacNeils Matt Minglewood, Gordie Sampson, Maynard Morrison and Bette MacDonald, Ashley MacIssac @$ 65

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Louisbourg Area Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: Apr 13th - 4pm - music with Chad Tetford May 4th - 8:30pm to midnight - roof funding dance with Doug Johnson Band; @$ 30 Louisbourg North Star-hotel; Restaurant=the Bothy: 15 Commercial Street Extension: 902-733-2080: Jun 7th - the Barra MacNeils

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St Peter's Area West Bay Road Community Centre: 2048 Cenotaph Rd,: May 2nd - 7pm - ''Keepin' it Real''-original works by CB writers; with Lodaidh MacFhionghain, Jeff Townsend, Janet Burbidge, Hughena MacDougall, Jennifer Klotz St. George's Channel hall: 3258 West Bay: Apr 15th, 29th, May 13th, 27th, & Jun 10th - 6:30pm to 9pm - bi-weekly music jam circle at the hall, Bring your instruments and singing voicesl All are welcome. cuppa South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Apr 15th, 29th, May 13th, 27th, & Jun 10th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: Apr 24th, May 8th, 22nd, & Jun 5th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 6834 Hwy #4: 902-345-2610: Apr 13th - 9pm to 1am - dance with East of 60 Apr 20th - 9pm to 1am - dance with Blue Moose Band Apr 27th - 9pm to 1am - dance with The Straight Shooters St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) 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 Apr 20th - 7pm - Run Ragged @$ 30+ Apr 27th - 7pm - #9th Annual Shine Blue Show with Roger Stone, Leona Burkey, Wendy & Rosie, Eastbound & more @$20 in support of Autism Nova Scotia May 4th - music with Echo MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob Smith May 18th - 7:30pm - the Giorno Experience-magic and comedy @$20 The Farmer's Pantry: ....Kitchen Party: 10043 Grenville St.: May 11th - 11am to 1pm - Cyril and Lynn Chisholm United Church: Apr 28th - 2pm to 4pm - Pastoral Airs Concert with Pastor Keith Wiseman, Roger Stone, Leona Burkey, Jack MacQueen, Kenny MacKenzie, Rosie Sampson, Wendy Owens-Abbott, Everett Vass, Billy Digout, Donna-Marie DeWolfe, Kevin LeVesconte & others; [invitation for crock pot luck supper in hall afterwards] Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam sessions-proceeds to Angel fund Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: May 4th & Jun 1st - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Apr 27th - 9pm to 1am - adult dance; Music by: Rockinè Country with special guest,Gerry Boudreau St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: every Sunday - jam sessions May 5th - 2pm to 4pm - music with Eastbound-@$20 Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: Apr 17th & May 15th - 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry Samson Petit-de-Grat La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: Apr 13th - 6pm - Nicolas Denys Players-dinner theatre ''Hit the Friggin' bell''; @$ 40 Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: Apr 14th, 28th, May 12th, 26th, & Jun 9th - 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: Apr 23rd, May 7th, 21st, & Jun 4th - 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday] Apr 21st - 2pm to 4pm - ''Girls With Guitars'''; Leona Burkey, Lisa Cameron, Wendy Owens Abbott, Rose Sampson; Delores Boudreau; @$15-advance [Shamrock Store 902-226-2954, Ronnie LeBlanc 902-227-8069 ] May 25th - 9pm to midnight - dance with High Society and the Privateers ;@ $25

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Mainland Area Mulgrave Mulgrave Memorial Center- former Memorial Education Centre: 459 Murray St.: 902-302-0736: May 19th - 2pm - ''Cinderella Live''; special live theatre event Port Shoreham Schoolhouse: 1613 Route 344: May 11th - 7:30pm - Eastbound; @$ 20 Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: May 24th & 25th - music with Echo Havre Boucher Community Centre: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: Apr 28th - 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included [musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre, Tracadie Monsignor Donnelly Hall: 9701 Highway #4: 902-232-2942: Apr 21st - 1pm to 3pm - Bluegrass Tradition-@$15 [Shirley DeCoste 902-232-2208 or Karen 902-220-5351 Guysborough Intervale St. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Apr 21st & May 19th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Larry's River Seawind Landing Country Inn: 159 Wharf Rd,: 902-525-2108, 1-800-563-4667: Apr 27th - 7:30pm - Darren and Rachel McMullen. @$ 25 pre-release CD ""Home""show Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Big Yellow House concerts: Apr 20th - 8pm - band Crowdis Bridge to the third concert at our Big Yellow House. @ $20 { tickets available via email bigyellowhouseconcerts@gmail.com ] Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank. CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10 Little Christo's Pizzeria & Mediterranean Eatery: 355 Main St.: 902-867-4992: every Thursday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - open mic Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] St. Ninian’s Place: 2339 Notre Dame Ave.: Apr 21st - 1:30pm to 4pm - Square Sets/Ceilidh with Karen Beaton,Kinnon Beaton, Betty Lou Beaton, Leona Williams Junior Fraser; @$ 10; cuppa Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein) Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: Apr 19th - 8pm to 11pm - ALL Ages Square Dance at Maryvale Schoolhouse hall; @ $10 . with Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean & Màiri Lambourne and friend , ; Children 12 & under free. Tea & refreshments Knoydart (Cnoideart2) Culloden Memorial Cairn: Apr 20th - 10:45am - Culloden Remembered #43rd Annual Culloden Celebration from highway in Knoydart to cairn New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Shoebox Cantina: 84 Provost St.: Jun 10th - Andrea Ramolo The Dock Pub: 130 George St.: 902-752-0884: Apr 27th & May 25th - 2pm to 5pm - jam session Westville Whitetail Pub & Grill: 1988 South Main St.: 902-396-1759: every Saturday - every 2nd Saturday-open mic with Andrew Reid Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre-on the Road: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Apr 28th - 7:30pm - Ina Thomas-''Not Gone Yet''' @$ 74 Marina Bar & Grill: 67 Caladh Ave.: Apr 13th & 27th - 6pm to 10pm - Terry Crombie May 11th & 25th - 6pm to 10pm - Terry Crombie Jun 8th & 22nd - 6pm to 10pm - Terry Crombie Pictou County Wellness Center: 2756 Westville Rd: Apr 14th - Island Girls with Bette MacDonald, Lucy MacNeil, Jenn Sheppard, Heather Rankin Apr 28th - Ian Thomas & band Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Tatamagouche Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: Apr 13th - 7pm to 9pm - OUR FAVOURITE MUSIC CONCERT presented by Ruth Collins Music *The Grace 2024 Series Apr 26th - 7pm to 9pm - Mills & Farrell *The Grace 2024 Series , May 11th - 7pm to 9pm - Loaded Dice *The Grace 2024 Series Truro Colchester Christian Academy: 66 E Court Rd.: 902-895-6520: Apr 20th & May 4th - 1pm to 7pm - Truro and Area Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Jams-acoustic only First United Church: 711 Prince St.: Apr 21st - 7pm - “Small Of My Heart” Songwriters Circle concert with Erin Costelo, Heather Rankin, Lisa MacIsaac Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Apr 14th - SALTWATER SONGS with Cassie & Maggie and Rachel Beck, Catherine MacLellan Minasville Minasville community hall: Apr 19th - 7pm - community jam sessions Enfield Oakfield Golf & Country Club: 6055 Hwy 2, Oakfield: 902-861-2777: Apr 19th - 7pm - Brea Lawrenson; Bradley D Scott Carroll's Corner Carrolls Corner Community Center: 9 Milford Rd: May 5th & Jun 2nd - 1pm to 4:30pm - Carroll's Corner Jam Sessions with host Kimberley Holmes ; Admission is a donation ;Kimberley Holmes 902-221-4328 fiddlerdog1@yahoo.ca All ages Avondale Avon River Heritage Museum -upstairs: 17 Belmont Rd.: Apr 21st - 3pm - Paper Beat Scissors + Wandarian May 26th - 3pm - The Old Beef Stringband + Art Bouman Canning The Annex: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam session Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm-free music Oxford Capitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: every Friday - 7pm - open mic Wolfville Acadia University-Acadia Festival Theatre: 504 Main St.: May 25th - 7pm - Spinney Brothers, #35th Anniversary Hometown Performance Lucas Whitehead, Steve Jackson [Rick, Allan Spinney, Gary Dalrymple, Terry Munford] Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: every Saturday & Sunday - 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on Sundays Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: every Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach, Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown- Milford Milford Lantz United Church: 2134 Highway 2: May 6th & Jun 3rd - 1pm to 3pm - Monday jam sessions Sackville Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & roll Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: every Tuesday - 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy every Saturday - 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ every Saturday - 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey every Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette every Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson every Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: May 2nd & Jun 6th - 9pm - music with host Leona Burkey Apr 14th - 5pm to 7pm - Fiddles & Fish with Lisa MacArthur, Cailean MacLean, Kolten Macdonell May 12th - 5pm to 7pm - Fiddles & Fish with Mairi Rankin, Kolten Macdonell, Kevin Dugas Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: every Thursday - 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk Club Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: every Friday - 8pm - Willie Stratton every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton Session Apr 13th - the Stone House-''Little things tour''' Port Wallis United Church: 263 Waverly Rd.: Apr 20th - 7pm - Terra Spencer in concert; @$ 35 [ 902-435-3644 ] The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Woodlawn United Church: 54 Woodlawn Rd.: Apr 27th - 7pm - Back Alley Big Band Halifax (Halafacs) music festival: .2024 April 17th-#11th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival: Apr 17th to 21st - #11th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival https://www.hfxcelticfest.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/hfxcelticfest/ info@celticculturalsocietyns.ca hfxcelticfest.ca with Abby and Ella Hanson - Up with Gaelic with Kolten MacDonell Adria Jackson , Amethyst Scottish Dancers , An Cuan, Arise & Go, Ashé Druida ,Marcel Amores, Corbies, Big Island Trio, Brad Reid Trio, Dartmouth and District Pipe Band, Diaga Irish Dance, Dusty Keleher , Elizabeth MacDonald & Delhaven, Ekko Mindful Music Studio, Fiddlefax, Fiddles & Feet [ Laura Watson, Megan Washburn, Alycia Putnam, Randy Feener, Ben Tucker, Rob Putnam and Gordon Tucker. ], Foley Family Duo [ Clare & her dad Gary Giving Celtic Context - Global Gaelic Influences [ Maria Osende & Zeph Caissie ], Kevin Dugas, Kolten MacDonell, Cailean MacLean, Greene School of Irish Dancing, Higgins School of Highland Dance, Jordan Chowen, Kendra MacGillivray School of Celtic Music, Kieran Walker, Kitchen Criminals, Kolten MacDonell, Lisa MacArthur and Cailean MacLean, Leona Burkey, Marielle Lespérance School of Dance, Merry Time Music co. Fid Kidz, McCorkell Academy of Highland Dance, Mel Farrimond, Old Beef Strings RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dance Troupe of Nova Scotia, Rhapsody Quintet, Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy, Scott Henderson & Scherene Auchterlonie , Scott MacMillan & Rhapsody Quintet. Shannon & Tony Quinn, SheNova, The Fine Tuners, The Trad Ensemble Apr 17th - 7pm - SPIRIT OF OUR YOUTH @ Spatz Theatre, Citadel High Complex Apr 18th - 4pm - FLAG RAISING - @ Halifax City Hall - 7pm - GIVING CELTIC CONTEXT -@ Pier 21 Apr 19th - 6pm - FESTIVAL WEEKEND-Spatz Theatre, Citadel High Complex Apr 20th & 21st - noon - FESTIVAL WEEKEND-Spatz Theatre, Citadel High Complex Bella Rosa Arts Centre-Halifax West High School: 283 Thomas Raddall Dr.: 902-457-3239: Apr 30th - 8pm - comedian Aries Spears. 19+ Casino Nova Scotia -Schooner Room: 902-451-1221: May 19th - Styx May 25th - April Wine Casino Nova Scotia -: ...-Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES: Apr 27th - Lee Aaaron Citadel High-Spatz Auditorium: 1855 Trollope St.: 902-491-4444: Apr 19th to 21st - Annual The Halifax Celtic Cultural Festival; http://www.halifaxcelticfest.ca Dalhousie University-Student Union Building: 6136 University Ave.: Jun 7th - 7:30pm - Halifax Gay Men's Chorus- (19+) McInnes Room $30 Jun 8th - 2pm - Halifax Gay Men's Chorus (all ages) McInnes Room $30 - 7:30pm - Halifax Gay Men's Chorus- [19+) McInnes Room $30 Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: Apr 19th - 7:30pm - ABBA revisited Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: every Sunday - 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest every Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: every Thursday - 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: every Sunday - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: every Wednesday - 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: every Thursday - The amazing Mellotones Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: May 18th - East Coast Cider Festival; Mayflower Curling Club: 3000 Monaghan Dr.: 902-454-0085: May 24th - 7pm to 1:30am - ''Front Porch CB Farm Square Dance Tour''' with Koconut Kings and Zakary Miller AND Square sets with Rachel Davis, Jason Roach, Mary Beth Carty @ $20-advance 19+ Hootenanny -the Spring Edition and it's the Full Flower Moon. North End Baking Co Cafe: 3430 Prescott St.: 902-454-7387 ext. 225: every Thursday - 1pm to 2pm - Helen Creighton Folklore Society storytelling session every last Thursday of month Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: every Wednesday - 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Royal Canadian Legion Branch #142-Fairview: 50 Hillcrest St;: 902-233-6374, 902-443-7256: Apr 13th - 3pm to 6pm - All Ages Cape Breton Dance and Ceilidh with Duncan McAllister, Steve Chaisson; @$ 7; Scotiabank Metro Centre: 1800 Argyle St: 902-451-1221: Apr 29th - Jann Arden Jun 6th & 7th - 7pm - ''Corteo''-the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil Jun 8th - 3pm & 7pm - ''Corteo''-the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil Jun 9th - 1pm & 5pm - ''Corteo''-the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil St. Andrew's United Church-MAIN stage: .....The Stage Mondays 2022-2023 collection: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: May 25th - 7:30pm - “Small Of My Heart” Songwriters Circle concert with Lisa MacIsaac, Heather Rankin, Irish Mythen The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: May 16th & 17th - Bruce Fummey brings his show ''Stories of Scotland''' The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Apr 13th - 9pm - FREE SHOW: Tevon Tynes Trio Apr 14th - 7pm - Pallmer x Keeper E.; The Olympic Symphonium x Wolf Castle; Dumpster Cub x DenMother Apr 20th - 7pm - Joe H Henry + James Leclaire - 9pm - FREE SHOW: Tevon Tynes Trio Apr 21st - 7pm - Normaa MacDonald-Spring-ish tour Apr 23rd - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Rum Ragged Apr 24th - 7pm - Craft Draught Showdown: Good Robot VS Breton Brewing Apr 25th - 7:30pm - East Coast Songwriters: Kylie Fox, Daniel James McFadyen, Quote The Raven, Logan Richard Apr 26th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Rum Ragged Apr 28th - 1pm - The Fretless feat. Madeleine Rogers - 7pm - Outfest Music Stage: Jade Bennett + Natasha Sophia Apr 29th - 7pm - Rum Ragged May 4th - 9pm - STANDING ROOM ONLY! Rasta Gumbo May 5th - 1pm - Razzmatazz For Kids - 7pm - SOLD OUT: An Evening With David Francey May 7th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: An Evening With David Francey Jun 12th - Andrea Ramolo & Kristen Martell The Halifax Alehouse: 1717 Brunswick St.: 902-423-6113: Apr 13th - 3pm - Mrs. Roper Pub Crawl The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Apr 21st & May 19th - 4pm - Pop-Up Gàidhealtachda on every second last Sunday. The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: every Wednesday - 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: May 17th - 8pm - Boy Golden appearing Live; @$20 Chester Chester Playhouse: 22 Pleasant Street: May 25th - 2pm & 7:30pm - A beginner's Guide to the Night Sky by Colleen MacIsaac New Germany New Germany Rural High School: 44 School Rd.: May 11th - 2pm to 4pm - Celebrate Mother's Day early-Classic country music concert fundraiser; free will offering Joyce Seamone, Gordie Giles, Neil Brown, the Jovial Joes; ''free store for families in need''' Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friends Trinity United Church: 101 Edgewater St.: Apr 19th - 7:30pm - concert with TIm Clark, John Rains, Kelsey Erskine Lunenburg The Lunenberg Opera House: ...Folk Harbour: 290 Lincoln St.: Apr 19th - 7:30pm - Quote the Raven Apr 20th - 7:30pm - the Once May 10th - 7:30pm - Dave Gunning & Jud Gunning May 11th - 7:30pm - Kellie Loder, Irish Mythen May 24th - 7:30pm - Gina Burgess May 25th - 7:30pm - Carleton Stone Liverpool Astor Theatre: 219 Main St.: 902-354-5250: May 24th - 7:30pm - “Small Of My Heart” Songwriters Circle concert with Heather Rankin, Irish Mythen, Lisa MacIsaac Yarmouth Grand Rodd hotel: 417 Main St.: 902-743-2446: Apr 19th & 20th - 7pm - Funday Bluegrass weekend with Country Connection Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas


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