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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaPetit-ÉtangCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: Jul 2nd & 9th - 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musiciansChéticamptown-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2025 June 12th to 15th--#11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: Jun 12th to 15th - #11th Annual -'Roots to Boots FestivalJun 12th - noon - ecole NDA-school event
noon-CBHNP visitor center kitchen party
2pm-Foyer Pére Fiset music
8pm-official opening at Doryman pubJun 13th - noon - private school event at CBHEC for students and staff.
noon-CBHNP visitor center kitchen party
1pm-nature walk at Le Buttereau
2pm-jam at Raveston Music School-École de musique
7pm-camp fire and sing along at Roberts Brook CBHNP
7pm-Talk on traditional song and Kitchen Party at the Canton Culturel $Jun 14th - 10am - family event at Raveston Music School-École de musique
10am-a determiner
noon-kitchen party at Les Trois Pignons
1pm-nature walk at Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge
2pm-spoon playing workshop at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground
3pm-music and camping at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground
7pm-square dance with 6 hearts at Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's ClubJun 15th - 10am - family walk at Corney Brook-Riviére à Làzare
2pm-closing event with 6 hearts [The East Pointers & Vishtèn] at Place du Pécheur (Fisherman's Place)Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamMay 16th - 7pm - Martin AucoinMay 17th - 3pm - live fiddle with Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray - 9pm - live band-Risin' TideMay 18th - 2pm to 4pm - Trad Sessions - a great time with local musicians sharing their tunes - 6pm - Summertime music with Brian LeBlancMay 23rd - Claude Bourgeois, Chester DelaneyMay 24th - 3pm - live fiddle with Howie MacDonald & Hilda ChiassonMay 25th - 2pm - L'Acabie Goodwill Gathering ft. many original members of The PhantomsMay 30th - Andrew Poirier & guestMay 31st - 3pm - live fiddle with tba - 9pm - live band-Risin' TideLa Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: May 26th - 7pm - Medium Rig @$ 15May 31st - 7pm - annual show of La Swing du suête-Musicians: Colin Grant , Jason MacDonald , Adam Young,
Special guests: La P'tite brise; @ $15 Cash only.Jun 1st - 2pm - annual show of La Swing du suête- Musicians: Colin Grant , Jason MacDonald , Adam Young,
Special guests: La P'tite brise; @ $15 Cash only.Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: May 25th - Fundraising day for our Arts Council; no tickets for sale, first come, first serve.
Activities for children. Community show. Singing eveningSenior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talentVisitor Information Centre: 15584 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: May 12th - 8:30am - , the Museum, Shop and Tourist Information Center at Trois Pignons
will be open 7 days a week, from 8:30 to 5:30 pm.Grand-ÉtangCentre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaMargaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsFront Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: May 24th - 4pm to 7pm - C.A. & Sonny & Sal @$ 25; dinner by Bite House @$ 55Live Life In Tents: 8139 Cabot Trail: 902-452-1600: Jun 6th to 8th - #3rd Annual Butts In Boats Festival; info@livelifeintents.comNortheast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh)Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREEMargaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jun 27th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.Jul 2nd - 8pm - KITCHENFEST; Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.Jul 3rd - 8pm - Neil McDaniel. .Jul 4th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.Jul 9th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.Jul 10th - 8pm - Neil McDaniel.Jul 11th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. .The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jun 30th & Jul 7th - 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano.The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jul 2nd & 9th - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidhJun 27th, Jul 4th, & 11th - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidhInverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: May 13th - 7:30pm - 'A tribute to Musicals' with the Inverness County Singers & The Young County SingersJun 21st - Sea Glass FestivalJul 5th - 6:30pm to 10pm - ''Sunset Series 2025''' kicks off with Dave Gunning & JP Cormier, Alexander Anderson.Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh)Lake Ainslie Fire Hall: ... Tuesday night Adult Square Dances: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-756-2790, 902-258-2442: May 17th - 2pm to 4pm - Scotsville Milling Frolic & Ceilidh; with Dale Gillis and Sandra Gillis. Free
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessSkye GlennSkye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: May 25th - 2pm to 4pm - Murdock & Jimmy Dora Milling Frolic; with Taya MacDonald & Finley MacDougall.
Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation-HillsboroughHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: May 17th, 31st, Jun 14th, & 28th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: Jun 1st - 11am to 2pm - OPENING DAY! Music from Jordi Martin and Kyle LeVesconteJun 8th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Kenny PetitpasJun 15th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Amie RoseJun 22nd - 11am to 2pm - Music from Ariana Nasr. ACAP Cape Breton will be at our Community Table.Jun 29th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Dara-Smith MacDonald and Adam YoungJul 6th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Dane PedersenCBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationSeniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, freeStrathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: May 17th & 18th - 7:39pm - Strathspey place-the silence of the Lobsters;
West Side Performing Arts CooperativeThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: every Thursday(from 2025 May 15th) - 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoinMay 15th, 22nd, & 29th - 7pm - Gaelic Film screenings with host Dougie MacPheeMay 21st - 7pm - the songs of Malcolm Gillis; Calum mac ill' iosaThe Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: May 30th - noon - opening day
8pm to 11pm-music with Kenneth, Ian, Mac, & PatrickWest Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: May 17th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Rodney MacDonald, Derrick Cameron, Donald Gillis; @$12Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W: May 31st - 6:30pm - a Celebration spring -5 course sit down dinner with live music @ $75
[ Janice Beaton 403-620-5290 ]Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrieClove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: May 16th - opening daySt. Peter’s Parish Hall: 260 Main St.: May 17th - 3pm to 6pm - open mic pub with Lynn & Lynn Chisholm, Peter MacKenzie, Bill Spears & more 19+Jun 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - book launch ''Where Did I go?' a memoir plus;
& listen to the excellent piano playing of Stephen DoironSt. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: May 24th, Jun 7th, 21st, & Jul 5th - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: May 18th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with tbaMay 25th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Glenn Graham & guestJun 15th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Dawn & Margie BeatonCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: May 19th - opening day at CMICMay 12th, 19th, 26th, & Jun 2nd - 7pm - Féis 2025; musical jam group, @$ 50
for intermediate/advanced level musicians with CB's finest musiciansMay 24th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - ''Girls with Guitars'' with Robyn Carrigan, Delores Boudreau, Ashley MacDonnell,
Edna MacDonald, Jeannie Beks, Wendy & Rosie; @$ 15Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-495-6817: May 12th & 26th - 7pm - The Gaelic song series ''Togaibh Fonn'', being hosted by Féis Mhàbu
with Carmen MacArthur of Southwest Margaree. ; @$ 5-cuppaJun 9th & 16th - 7pm - The Gaelic song series ''Togaibh Fonn'', being hosted by Féis Mhàbu ; @$ 5-cuppaCreignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & PatioMay 16th - 6pm to 9pm - Ty WallaceMay 23rd - 6pm to 9pm - Neil McDanielMay 30th - 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walker BandJun 6th - 6pm to 9pm - Aaron MacDonaldJun 13th - 6pm to 9pm - CAP03Jun 20th - 6pm to midnight - the Creig Summer Solstice with Stephen Poirier, Jeremy White, Abbey Mullendore &
the Luxtones; @$ 20-advanceJun 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Shane Savoury
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hawkesbury (An Gut)town-wide: ....2025 July 3rd to 6th-Annual Festival of the Strait: Jul 3rd to 6th - Annual Festival of the Strait101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreauevery Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.comCivic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2024 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: May 24th - 8pm - The Fabulously Rich (19+) @$ 25Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: May 24th - 8pm - the Fabulously Rich; 19+Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: Jul 6th to Aug 10th - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concertsthe Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith
( Top of Page )Bras d’Or Lakes AreaGlendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)Ceilidh House: Jun 2nd & Jul 7th - 7pm - open mic sessions with Donnie CampbellWhycocomagh (Hogamah)Bayside Garden & Market: 9657 Trans Canada Hwy 10: May 18th - 7pm - concert: Brian Doyle “SPOTLIGHT” on Sonnie D Greening. A start of a grand musical seriesMay 28th - 7pm - new concert series “Brian Doyle SPOTLIGHT on Sonnie Greening
with Brian Doyle on guitar, Stephen Hughes on bass, Jim Logan on drums
Banks Schoolhouse Society-sponsorWhycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: Jun 8th - Ceilidh in the Rear Sessions='Céilidh air a Chùl' withIona (Sanndraigh)Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: May 16th - 8pm - Songstresses Showcase @$ 20Jun 13th - 8pm - Hearts of Kin; @$ 15Jun 15th, 22nd, & 29th - 4:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessionsJul 2nd - 8pm - summer concert seriesJul 9th - 8pm to 10pm - Lucy MacNeil & familyIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: May 17th - 5pm - Doug Lamey and Colin MacDonaldMay 24th - 5pm - no ceilidh this weekMay 30th - 5pm - Aaron MacDonaldWharf: ...2025 June 7th..#9th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: Jun 7th - #9th Annual World Oceans DayGrand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Ferrymen's Hall -the Wheelhouse Café: 415 Grand Narrows Drive: 902-622-1313: Jul 6th - 2pm to 5pm - live entertainment on our ourdoor stage-summer music SundaysWaterfront: Jul 1st - Canada DayChristmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)St. Barra Church: #25th Annual Summer Gaelic Concert Series: 47 Church Road: May 24th - 2pm to 4pm - "Buth-obrach Orain Ghaidhlig", Gaelic Song Workshops; hosted by Connall MacKinnon.
@$ 10-Sponsored by: The Wardens of the Church of St. Barra Preservation and Development Society.Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,May 17th - 1pm - Splash into Summer with 1pm-Cassie & Maggie; 3pm-Town Heroes; FREE-all agesBig BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Blues & Roots w/ Charlie A’Court, Ian Sherwood, & Joce ReyomeJul 11th - 7:30pm - Dave Gunning w/ Rose MorrisonBaddeck (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 welcomeGreenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: Jul 11th to Aug 29th - Your Mother's Father's CousinInverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: every Friday & Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - live musicLibrary: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night moviesMay 15th - 6:30pm - FEATURE FILM: “ACROSS THE RIVER & INTO THE TREES”May 22nd - 6:30pm - MINI-SERIES: “MR BATES VS THE POST OFFICE” PART 1May 29th - 6:30pm - MINI-SERIES: “MR BATES VS THE POST OFFICE” PART 2Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael CavanaughSt. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Jun 14th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 15th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 16th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJun 17th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanJun 18th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJun 19th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJun 20th - TBDJun 21st - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJun 22nd - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJun 23rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJun 24th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanJun 25th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJun 26th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJun 27th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielJun 28th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 29th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 30th - TBDJul 1st - TBDJul 2nd - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 3rd - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJul 4th - TBDJul 5th - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJul 6th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJul 7th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJul 8th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanJul 9th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 10th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJul 11th - TBD
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Jun 27th to Jul 6th - #12th Annual KitchenfestGaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Jul 7th to 11th - Summer youth session # 1Apr 28th to May 23rd - An Cùrsa Bogaidh-II & III- a Four-Week Immersion Course;May 5th to 16th - Ceum Air Adhart, A step forward-Advanced Beginner ImmersionJun 6th to 8th - Gaidhlig as t-Earrach ~ Spring Gaelic WeekendJul 7th to 11th - Youth Session 1Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Wednesday - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans]Englishtown (Baile Nan Gall)Community Hall: 902-929-2700: Jun 7th - 11am to 8pm - local Mussels & Music, etc;Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Trail Bound; with Jud Gunning @$ 20Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: Jul 1st - noon to 5pm - ''Smokey Sessions Rising Stars'''-2nd annual concert
free afternoon for whole community; concert, games, market; with a music competition for young talents,Keltic Lodge in Thistledown Pub: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: May 23rd to 25th - Spring Gals Getaway
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaLittle Bras d'OrBlue 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; ; FREEFlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: May 23rd - 9pm to 1am - dance with music by Downhouse bandSydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Holy Family Parish Hall: 899 Main St & 3 MacKay St.: May 19th - 2pm to 4pm - Mary Janet MacDonald-Tunes and wooden spoons
7pm to 9pm-then square dance with Mary Janet and Joe MacMasterNorth Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial freeevery day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Freeevery Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segmentsCoxheathRiverview Rural High School: 57 Coxheath Rd: 902-564-5411: May 16th - 7pm to 9pm - RHS All Ages Square Dance; Music by Kyle and Sheumas MacNeil of the Barra MacNeils.
Also featuring several RHS student musicians.; @$ 8 All ages. students @$ 5 dance will have a callerHowie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: May 17th - 9pm - Darling Octane & Claw Machine-shakedown 1979Sydney (Suidni)Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: May 16th - 4pm to 7pm - Coastline BandMay 17th - 2pm to 5pm - Johnathan AndrewsBreton Toyota: 625 Grand Lake Rd.: May 17th - 1pm to 5pm - CBMIC Music Hall of Fame Pre-Gala Kitchen Party with Aaron Lewis & Kimberley Fraser,
Shawn MacDonald & Jim MacDonald, The Turnbull Brothers, Peacemakers, Alter Ego.Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: May 28th - 7:30pm - East Coast Guitar Summit with host JP Cormier; Ray Legere, Danny Maillet, Alan Jeffries
Guest Cruz Wilson. Presented by Centre 200 & Cape Audio Productions.Jun 19th - 7pm - 3rd Annual Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame
inductees are = Rankin Family, Donnie Campbell, Bruce GuthroCurling Club: 619 George St.: 902-539-4012: May 24th - 7:30pm - Jackson/Wilson/Ciurcovich Jazz TrioDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: every Friday - 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac DonaldMay 16th - 9pm - the Decades, Darling Octane, Mae Rivers; @$15Jun 13th - 9pm - new band Claw Machine ft Mike Fagan / Raquel Lewis / Clint Fletcher @$15 ID's 19+Jun 15th - 7pm - Father's day comedy with Jared NathanDoktor Luke's-coffee house: 54 Prince St.: May 17th, 24th, & 31st - 10am - An Club SòisealtaEltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: May 1st to Jun 28th - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses,
Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris,Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-322-0507: May 31st - 5:30pm to 8:30pm - Entertainment with Gerry McDanielHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: May 14th to 17th - 7:30pm - The Producers.May 18th - 2pm & 7:30pm - the ProducersMay 25th - Blank 281-the ultimate 182 experienceJun 4th - 7:30pm - the Freddie & Queen ExperienceJun 5th to 8th - back to Broadway-dinner & a showJul 5th - Wes Barker-magic is funnyMembertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guestevery Sunday - 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt NicholsonPort of Sydney-Big Fiddle: May 19th & 28th - 10am to noon - Cruise Ship Entertainment with Gerry McDanielSimeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church: 40 Cabot St.: 902-564-9021: May 25th - 2pm - Variety Concert with CB Chordsmen, Carol Ann & friends, Donnie & Jinx, Pat Moore,
Howie MacDonald, Marilyn MacDonald, Rosemary & Joseph; @$15St. Patrick's Church Museum: 87 Esplanade: 902-578-8752: May 21st - 7pm - Kelly McMichael & Boojums; @ $25 ''Winter/Spring concert series''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 talentevery Saturday - 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musiciansevery 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-Sydneyevery Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and LabradorThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: Jun 7th - 7pm to 10pm - Backhouse brass; @$18Wentworth Park: ....2025 July 3rd to 31st--Makin' Waves-: Jul 3rd & 10th - 6pm to 9pm - Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit UnionJul 3rd - GearlJul 10th - Amanda Rheaume, Elyse AerynGlace Bay (Glasbaidh)St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church: Brookside St.: 902-842-0150: May 24th - 3pm & 7pm - Cape Breton Orhesra-Defying Gravity; @$20The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: May 14th - 7pm - The Legends show-NA tribute to 50's & 60'sMay 20th - 7pm - Susan Aglukark – This Child 30th AnniversaryMay 30th - 7:30pm - The Alan Jackson ExperienceJun 5th - 7:30pm - Hotel California – The Original Eagles TributeJun 14th - 7pm - Rumours-the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute showJun 20th - 7:30pm - Green River Revival- the best of CCR
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaGabarusTaigh nan Òg: French Road: 902-567-4108: May 24th - 7pm - Taigh nan Og house concert with Kyra Foulds & Ava Vallis
e-transfer to adamcdyoung@gmail.com; to book a seat ; @$ 15 [capacity of 20] 902-567-4108
( Top of Page )Big Pond AreaBig Pond (Am Pòn Mòr)Fire Hall/Community Centre: 7193 East Bay Hwy.: 902-828-3138: May 31st - 2pm - Celebration of Life-Cyril MacPhee; Join us in Cyril’s “hometown” for a musical celebration of his life
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaWest Bay RoadCommunity Centre: 2048 Cenotaph Rd,: May 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - Marjorie Simms will do a read ing and book signingMay 31st - 8:30pm - Whiskey River Band; @$ 5West Bay (An Bàgh an Iar)West Bay Community Centre: 2048 Cenotaph Rd.: 902-345-2559: May 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - Marjorie Simmins reading-''in search of Puffins'''St. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: May 12th, 26th, Jun 9th, 23rd, & Jul 7th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Building: May 22nd, Jun 5th, 19th, & Jul 3rd - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; 2025 May 8th and 22ndSt 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 Wednesday - 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ;May 17th - 7pm - Jason Williams MacDonaldMay 18th - 3pm - Kyle, Luke, JordiMay 23rd - 7pm - Johnthan AndrewsMay 24th - 7pm - Wayne Bona & Evelyn MacRaeMay 25th - 3pm - Jordan MusycynMay 30th - 6pm - Tyrone & WayneMay 31st - 7pm - Shane Savoury & Heather RyanJun 1st - 3pm - Cameron LandryJun 6th - live entertainmentJun 7th - 7pm - Aaron MacDonaldJun 13th - Tim Faulkner & Kent McNamaraJun 14th - live entertainmentJun 15th - 3pm - Jordyn MusicianJun 20th - 7pm - Trevor HowlettJun 21st - Shine Blue for AutismJun 22nd - 3pm - Tyrone & WayneJun 27th - live entertainmentJun 28th - 7pm - Russ MatthewsJun 29th - 3pm - Vincent McDonaldJun 30th to Jul 5th - KitchenfestMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay SmithMay 15th - 7:30pm to 9pm - comedy with Hughie Batherson; @$ 20
fundraiser for ''Make a Wish'''Royal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: May 17th - 9pm to 1am - dance...full CircleMay 24th - 9pm to 1am - dance...thirdwheelMay 31st - 9pm to 1am - .. GunnerThe Farmer's Pantry: ....Kitchen Party: 10043 Grenville St.: May 24th - 11am to 1pm - Entertainment with Gerry McDanielArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Jun 7th & Jul 5th - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Jun 8th - 3pm - Richmond County’s Spring Student RecitalJun 12th - 7pm - Jessica Pearson & The East Wind with Malia Rogers ; @$ 20-advanceMay 31st - 7pm - Musique Royale welcomes Conundrum Duo [Jack Chen & Ellen Gibling.]; @$ 25D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaMulgraveMarina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: Jul 11th to 20th - Scotia DaysMulgrave Memorial Center- former Memorial Education Centre: 459 Murray St.: 902-302-0736: May 23rd - 7:30pm - Jimmy the JanitorGuysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: May 18th & Jun 15th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: Jun 13th - 7pm & 10pm - Jessica Pearson & The East Wind; 19+ Event | Two 45-minute sets; Advance Tickets: $16Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Antigonish Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: May 21st - 2pm - author and Gaelic language guru Dr. Catriona Parsons-
reading '2023 book of poetry Cridhe ’s Anam /Coldstream Clear Distillery: 25 James St.: 902-867-0487: May 17th - 7pm to 9pm - Entertainment with Gerry McDanielCJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40every 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: May 21st - 2pm - book launch with Dr. Catriona Parsons-''Cridhe's Anam/Heart and Soul'''St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: Jul 11th to 19th - For Love Nor Money, by Laura TeasdaleJul 5th - Festival Antigonish Kitchen PartySt. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 2090 Martha Dr.: Jul 3rd to 6th - Keppoch Goes to the Fall Fair-[presented by the ships of 1801 society]Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: May 23rd - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Brian & Abigail MacDonald, Malcolm MacNeilJun 20th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Margie & Dawn Beaton. Mac MorinJul 8th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with John Pellerin, Heather MacIsaac, Allan Dewar
]Antigonish Highland games[]Pictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: May 22nd - Susan AglukarkTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TatamagoucheNorth Shore Recreation Centre: ..2021 Sept 24th to 26th-# Annual Oktoberfest: 30 Blair Ave: May 31st - 7pm - dance with Bain Band, Band River, Lorraine & brew boysTatamagouche Arts Centre: 259 Loop of Highway 6 Loop: 1-800-218-2220: May 18th - 6pm to 9pm - Tatamagouche All-Ages Square Dance -
Mary Beth Carty , Jason Roach, Kyle Kennedy, Peter LeBlancTruroFire Hall: 165 Victoria St.: May 24th - 2pm to 5pm - Marjorie Simms -book launch at the Truro Firehall Meeting Room,Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsLibrary: 754 Prince St.: Jun 7th - 11am - Truro Library -75th Anniversary of Colchester East Hants Library &
Interactive Family Show with Mary Beth CartyMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: May 24th - 7:30pm - Square Dance-Bradley Murphy and Brad Reid, Mary Beth CartyThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: May 20th, Jun 3rd, 17th, & Jul 1st - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnEnfieldEnfield Firehall: 273 NS Highway #2: Jun 8th - 1pm to 4pm - CC Fiddle jam; [fiddlerdog@yahoo.ca]Royal Canadial Legion: 50 Old Enfield Road: May 30th - 7:30pm to 11:30pm - Tammy AdamsGreat VillageGreat Village Arts and Entertainment Centre: 8729 Nova Scotia Trunk 3: 902-901-5771: May 17th - 7:30pm - Songs and Stories of Scotland and Ireland with Mel Farrimond, David Muise,
Randy Feener, Laura Watson, Darrel Cameron; @$ 25-advanceMillbrookMillbrook Powwow Grounds: 15 John B Trail: May 31st - 4pm - the Voice of the Weaver; FREE; with words of Mary Louise Martin & music of Peter Anthoy Togni
Alan Syliboy & the Thundermakers, the Elora Singers, Jeff ReillyParrsboroShip's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: Jun 12th to 15th - the HobbitJul 5th & 6th - Fiddles and FeetJul 11th to 27th - Chase the AceSackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer MomboLower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 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 Hickeyevery Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquetteevery Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watsonevery Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Rossevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordanevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al HollingsworthBedfordMill Cove Brew Pub: 961 Bedford Hwy: Jun 8th - 2pm - NS country music hall of fame presents-Dave Cogins, Ruth Manning & the Prospectors
Lucas Whitehead, Carson Fullerton.DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversaryMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring castNSCC -Ivany Campus-Music Arts Marconi: 80 Mawiomi Place: 902-491-1100: Jul 4th & 5th - 76th Maritime Fiddle Festival; step dance classes, fiddle competitonThe 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 McEwanHalifax (Halafacs)music festival: .2025 May 21st to 25th-#12th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival: May 21st to 25th - #12th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival https://www.hfxcelticfest.ca/ Spatz Theatre/Citadel High
Dusty KeleherArmy Navy Airforce Club Unit #373 -ANAF: 2409 MAYNARD St.: 902-425-3514: May 16th - 9pm - Cape Breton Dance; sets from Cape Breton , Mainland NS, Louisiana and beyond
with Kyle Kennedy, Jason Roach, Mary Beth Carty, Peter LeBlanc [Front Porch CB] 19+Citadel High-Spatz Auditorium: 1855 Trollope St.: 902-491-4444: May 21st to 25th - Halifax Celtic Festival; www.hfxcelticfest.caMay 22nd - 4pm - flag raisingMay 23rd - 6pm - Spatz Theatre, Citadel High Complex; up with Gaelic, Brad Reid Trio, Sons of Maxwell
McCorkell Highland danceMay 22nd - 7pm - The Old Triangle, An SeanchaiMay 24th - noon - Spatz Theatre, Citadel High Complex with Kendra MacGillivary School of Celtic Fiddle Music;
Papilo, Rowdy Dow, An Cuan, Fiddles & feet, Green School of DanceMay 25th - noon - Spatz Theatre, Citadel High ComplexDalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: May 23rd - Lorrie MorganGarrison Grounds: Jun 27th to 29th - The Halifax Music Fest halifaxmusicfest.comJun 29th - 6:30pm - the Killers, Alvvays, Lights, Said the Whale; opening act is Molly Rankin BandGus' Pub & Grill: 2605 Agricola St.: 902-423-7786: May 22nd - 7pm - Dayglo Abortions, Dirtnap, The Devil’s Punchbowl & Cubbyhole; @$ 25Light House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: May 21st - 7pm to 10pm - Spark Creativity- Digital Art Show, Headliners, and NSCC ensembles
A night of immersive art and musical performances by NSCC students and alumni.Jun 6th - Skydiggers-''spring 2025'' with Pillow FiteNeptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: Apr 22nd to May 18th - Casey & Diana-A handshake that changed the world
In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice -
receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit.Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #142-Fairview: 50 Hillcrest St;: 902-233-6374, 902-443-7256: May 31st - 6pm - The Pavilion & AGE presents-'SIGSOUR "Single Release Party" & guests HOOCH
Formalaid, Fluke, The Orchids; @$ 10The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: May 23rd & 24th - 7:30pm - Sam Moon-both sides of the moonMay 14th - Paul Lamb - 7:00PMMay 15th - Whitney Rose Trio + Lawrence Maxwell - 7:30PMMay 16th - Wayne Nicholson Band - 8:00PMMay 17th - Rasta Gumbo - 9:00PMMay 18th - SOLD OUT: 3 Pianos, 6 Hands & No Plan - Kim Dunn, Doris Mason & O'Sound - 7:00PMMay 22nd - SOLD OUT! Sam Moon's 75th Birthday Bash (Round 2) - Thursday - 7:30PMMay 23rd - SOLD OUT: Sam Moon's 75th Birthday Bash (Round 2) - Friday - 7:30PMMay 24th - SOLD OUT: Sam Moon's 75th Birthday Bash (Round 2) - Saturday - 7:30PMMay 25th - Lynn Miles - 7:00PMMay 27th - John Allaire + Kaya Fraser - 7:00PMMay 30th - SOLD OUT: Neon Dreams Acoustic Album Release - Friday - 8:00PMMay 31st - SOLD OUT: Neon Dreams Acoustic Album Release - Saturday Matinee - 1:30PM - The Right Swipes - 8:00PMJun 5th - Songs & Stories: Dave Carroll + Jim Henman + Lisa Richard - 7:30PMJun 6th - Abbas Wahab: The Joyride Tour - Early Show - 7:00PM - Abbas Wahab: The Joyride Tour - Late Show - 9:30PMJun 7th - Justin Rutledge - 7:00PMJun 13th - Mike McKenna Jr. Band + Gardens - 8:00PMJun 14th - The Right Swipes Present "Sonic Wallpaper" - 9:00PMJun 15th - Shine Blue - In Support of Autism Nova Scotia - 7:00PMJun 19th - Lennie Gallant Album Release - Thursday - 7:30PMJun 20th - SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show - Friday - 8:00PMJun 21st - SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show - Saturday - 8:00PMJun 22nd - Riley Burns & The South Mountain Boys + Julia Cunningham - 7:00PMThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitThe Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: May 26th to Jun 8th - Scotia Festival of Music ;The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Jun 5th & Jul 3rd - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesThe Writer's Federation: 1113 Marginal Rd.: 902-423-8116: May 31st - 10:30am to noon - Marjorie Simms a book launchHubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: Jul 5th - 9:30pm to 11pm - Alan Doyle; 19+Jul 5th, 6th, & 7th - Alan DoyleLunenburgLunenberg Folk Harbour Festival: 125 Montague St.: 902-634-3180: May 23rd - Julian Taylor,opening is Julia CunninghamMay 25th - Neon DreamsRiverportThe Old Confidence Lodge: #3831 -Highway #332: 902-766-0278: May 17th - 4pm to 6pm - : All Ages Family Dance with Mary Beth Carty , Jason Roach, Kyle Kennedy,
Peter LeBlanc
- 8pm to 11pm- Adult Dance 19+ $25Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas