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Monday, January 27th 2020

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: 6:45pm - Basia Bulat, Shawn Jobin et/and Émile Proulx-Cloutier The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iron Mines (Cnoc an t-Sìthein) L’Arche Cape Breton: ......2020 Jan 24th to 31st .Winter Games 2020 at L’Arche Cape Breton: 3 L'Arche Lane: 902-756-3162: 9am - Winter Games 2020 at L’Arche Cape Breton; Indoor and outdoor activities =snowshoeing, soccer in the snow, tug-o-war, curling and much more! All activities take place at the Gathering Place, Iron Mines. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25.

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Tuesday, January 28th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) Fire Hall: ....2019 July 16th to Aug 13th-#21st Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 6:30pm - level one: & 7pm to 8:30pm-level two; Gaelic song sessions @$25 for 5 weeks with Amber Buchanan & Stacey MacLean [e-mail feisaneilein@ns.sympatico.ca] Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) Gus' Pub & Grill: 2605 Agricola St.: 902-423-7786: 6:30pm - The Big Sing | Landslide The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 6:30pm - A Handmade Film Screening: From East Coast to West Coast The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 5pm - Dinner At The Carleton - Music By Jordan LeBlanc The Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: 6:45pm - Sam Roberts, Simon Daniel et/and Laurence Nerbonne The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iron Mines (Cnoc an t-Sìthein) L’Arche Cape Breton: ......2020 Jan 24th to 31st .Winter Games 2020 at L’Arche Cape Breton: 3 L'Arche Lane: 902-756-3162: 9am - Winter Games 2020 at L’Arche Cape Breton; Indoor and outdoor activities =snowshoeing, soccer in the snow, tug-o-war, curling and much more! All activities take place at the Gathering Place, Iron Mines. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Red Islands fire hall: RR#1 #14799, Highway # 4: 902-535-3375: 10am to noon - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1:30pm to 3:30pm - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett Truro First United Church -Memorial Hall: 111 Lorne St.: 10am - ''They Shall Not Grow Old''-director Peter Jackson-centenary of first world war FREE

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Wednesday, January 29th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Dylan Gott Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 8pm - Live Jazz with Willem Paynter & Friends The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 5pm - Dinner At The Carleton - Music By Laura Merrimen The Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: 6:45pm - Geoffroy, Mario Lepage et/and Salomé Leclerc various town locations: ...2020 Jan 29th to Feb 2nd--7th Annual 'Halifax Celtic Festival': - 7th Annual 'Halifax Celtic Festival' 4pm - Flag Raising & Opening Reception- Halifax Celtic Festival at Halifax City Hall featuring Mary MacLean on the small pipes. 7:30pm - HCF Youth Ensemble Concert ; at Spatz Theatre Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE Iron Mines (Cnoc an t-Sìthein) L’Arche Cape Breton: ......2020 Jan 24th to 31st .Winter Games 2020 at L’Arche Cape Breton: 3 L'Arche Lane: 902-756-3162: 9am - Winter Games 2020 at L’Arche Cape Breton; Indoor and outdoor activities =snowshoeing, soccer in the snow, tug-o-war, curling and much more! All activities take place at the Gathering Place, Iron Mines. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 7:30pm - Brent Aucoin, Hilda Chiasson, Eddie Cummings, Joyce MacDonald Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged

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Thursday, January 30th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ......bi-weekly year round Thursday Celtic jam sessions: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: Thursdays-all instruments are welcome, volunteer donations for non-musicians, monies collected at door will be towards direct costs of Jam Sessions. [ weather cancellation - announced/posted by 4pm [ 101.5 The Hawk & FB ); - jam with lead: DaraSMacD & piano: tba Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 6pm - Cape Breton Session; Kevin Dugas Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8:30pm - Cameron Hawes + Julia Cunningham various town locations: ...2020 Jan 29th to Feb 2nd--7th Annual 'Halifax Celtic Festival': - 7th Annual 'Halifax Celtic Festival' 7:30pm - HCF Giving Celtic Context · at Old Triangle Pub, Halifax, NS Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Iron Mines (Cnoc an t-Sìthein) L’Arche Cape Breton: ......2020 Jan 24th to 31st .Winter Games 2020 at L’Arche Cape Breton: 3 L'Arche Lane: 902-756-3162: 9am - Winter Games 2020 at L’Arche Cape Breton; Indoor and outdoor activities =snowshoeing, soccer in the snow, tug-o-war, curling and much more! All activities take place at the Gathering Place, Iron Mines. Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle; with Adam Baldwin, Classified and Dave Sampson. @$ 48 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmasters Quarters Pub: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm - David Stone Bras d’Or Lakes Inn-main lounge: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm to 9:30pm - jam session with local talent; 2020 Jan 16th-hosted by Marty MacDougall & Echo Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 9pm - Songwriter's Circle with Rusty, Jacob & Wayne Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions; Windsor The Spoke & Note: 85 Water St.: 902-306-1850: 7:30pm - Songwriting Workshop with Terra Spencer ; '''Words and Noise''''' [Registration is $100 for the whole series - email terraspencermusic@gmail.com]

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Friday, January 31st 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 59/CACL: 83 Ninian St.: 902-863-3666: - Eddie Cummings Jr with Brian England and Brent Collins Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap Series; FREE 4pm - Music On Tap with 4pm to 7pm-Molly Babin; & 7pm to 10pm-Colette Deveaux; 19+ Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - Willie Stratton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Gus' Pub & Grill: 2605 Agricola St.: 902-423-7786: 10pm - Thirty Aught Six / Outlyrs / Hogtooth Live at Gus' Pub The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 8pm - Frandz: An Improvised Sitcom *Series Finale The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 5pm - Dinner At The Carleton - Music By Dusty Keleher 9pm - Roadside Scarecrow + Corey Isenor Band The Seahorse Tavern: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 9pm - Home Bass various town locations: ...2020 Jan 29th to Feb 2nd--7th Annual 'Halifax Celtic Festival': - 7th Annual 'Halifax Celtic Festival' 5:30pm to 11pm - HCF Celtic Kitchen Party in the Multipurpose Room at Halifax Forum FREE 19+ 6:30 PM Roger Stone & Lewis MacKinnon 7:45 PM Greene School of Dance 8:00 PM Alicia Putnam & Family 9:00 - 10:00 PM Big Island Trio and the The Superlative Irish Dancers Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: 9pm to 1am - benefit dance for Red Rows'er Kathleen MacQuarrie; music by IROC sounds Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Iron Mines (Cnoc an t-Sìthein) L’Arche Cape Breton: ......2020 Jan 24th to 31st .Winter Games 2020 at L’Arche Cape Breton: 3 L'Arche Lane: 902-756-3162: 9am - Winter Games 2020 at L’Arche Cape Breton; Indoor and outdoor activities =snowshoeing, soccer in the snow, tug-o-war, curling and much more! All activities take place at the Gathering Place, Iron Mines. noon - Winter Games 2020 will end with a Meal & Awards Banquet at the Blues Mills Fire Hall, $20 per person Contact: Josephine MacEachern, larchepr@larchecapebreton.org Lismore (Lios Mór) Community Centre: 4699 hwy 245: 7pm - Variety concert ; proceeds to Karen Lynn MacDonald Allergy Awareness Society [ last friday of month] Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmasters Quarters Pub: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Jillian Fougere Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, February 1st 2020

Amherst Trider's Craft Beer: - Chirstina Martin Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Antigonish Winter Market: ........#4th Annual Antigonish Winter Market: 75 St. Ninian St.: 10am to 2pm - winter Market in the former National Philatelic Centre Building Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) Fire Hall: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2627: 7pm to 10pm - benefit Ceilidh for Mildred MacLennan; silent auction, music, bar 19+ [hosted by Feis an Eilein , box 317 Christmas island] Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh 2pm to 6pm - Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Coxheath Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive: 902-270-4677: 8pm - Fire Valley Fire II Record Release Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Michael Dalton Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 9pm - John Gracie-artist in residence at Casino Nova Scotia, once a month at 3Sixty; FREE Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Halifax North Memorial Library: 2285 Gottingen St: 3pm to 4:30pm - YOUNG AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIANS LEADING THROUGH EXCELLENCE Sniggily Wiggily's: 1665 Argyle St.: 10pm - John Hines Band & LeeBoy The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: - Best of Constellate 20191 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 5pm - Dinner At The Carleton - Music By Kristen Martell 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 10pm - The Carleton Collective various town locations: ...2020 Jan 29th to Feb 2nd--7th Annual 'Halifax Celtic Festival': - 7th Annual 'Halifax Celtic Festival' 11:30am - HCF Celtic Family Day in the Multipurpose Room at Halifax Forum Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Library street: Archimedes St: 10:30am - African Storytelling workshop, with Maritime Centre for African Dance 182 Dalhousie St; North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Petit-Étang Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 16648 Cabot Trail: 10am - snowshoeing from Skyline to Blueberry Mountain as part of Hike Nova Scotia's Winter Guided Hikes 2020; Meeting at the Skyline Emergency Shelter Parking lot; Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmasters Quarters Pub: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 4pm - Hank Middleton Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 3pm to 6pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni) Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm - Three Amigos West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: - Olivier Broussard & Paryse Broussard. 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, February 2nd 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 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] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 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 Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, various town locations: ...2020 Jan 29th to Feb 2nd--7th Annual 'Halifax Celtic Festival': - 7th Annual 'Halifax Celtic Festival' noon - HCF Celtic Sunday in the Multipurpose Room at Halifax Forum Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Reach Church: 824 Church St.: - time to be announced-Krista Luddington is teaching group fiddle and guitar lessons ; @$ 20 a week; for 12 weeks Space is limited. [to register, call 902-951-1011 or Face Book ] St. Joseph's Church basement: 138 Granville St.: 2pm to 5pm - Sharon's Hootenany; @$ 5, children under 12 free; lite lunch, join musicians from local guitar clubs, All proceeds for St. Joseph's church roof & light fund ; [wheelchair accessable via the basement entrance] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: 3pm to 8pm - benefit for Sam Moon; Hosted by Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison; with Jinx O’Neil and Donnie Campbell, Ralph Dillon and Janet Bickerton, Duncan Wells, the Joey Bennett Band, the Blues Merchants, Parker MacNeil, Hubba Parris and The Moon Unit, the Matt Minglewood Band, Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 6pm to 9pm - an evening of music from the women at Open Doors: Cape Breton Women in Harmony, FREE [a new local group intended to encourage women to confidently play a greater role within the Cape Breton Music Industry] Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, February 3rd 2020

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Dalhousie University-Student Union Building: 6136 University Ave.: 6pm to 8pm - The Power of Believing in Yourself: Reflections of a Rocket Scientist McInnis Room; 2nd floor Dalhousie Student Union Building; The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Breton Education Centre Auditorium: ......annual Coal Bowl..2020 Feb 3rd to Feb 8th: 667 Eight St.: 902-862-6432: - Coal Bowl Classic;-basketball tournament; newwaterfordcoalbowl2017@gmail.com North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - The Dream Boats; @$ 38 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25.

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Tuesday, February 4th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) Fire Hall: ....2019 July 16th to Aug 13th-#21st Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 6:30pm - level one: & 7pm to 8:30pm-level two; Gaelic song sessions @$25 for 5 weeks with Amber Buchanan & Stacey MacLean [e-mail feisaneilein@ns.sympatico.ca] Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) Government house: 1451 Barrington St.: 902-424-7001: 7pm to 8:30pm - to mark African Heritage Month, Poet Laureate Afua Cooper - her book, "15 Ships: The Exodus of the Black Loyalists from Nova Scotia to Sierra Leone"; [ must register at lt.gov.ns.ca 902-424-7001] The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Breton Education Centre Auditorium: ......annual Coal Bowl..2020 Feb 3rd to Feb 8th: 667 Eight St.: 902-862-6432: - Coal Bowl Classic;-basketball tournament; newwaterfordcoalbowl2017@gmail.com North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Red Islands fire hall: RR#1 #14799, Highway # 4: 902-535-3375: 10am to noon - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1:30pm to 3:30pm - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, February 5th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Halifax North Memorial Library: 2285 Gottingen St: 6:30pm to 9pm - Reparations! Exploring a Basis for a Claim Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Pier 21-The Canadian Museum of Immigration: 1055 Marginal Road: 1-855-526-4721: 6pm to 8:30pm - Exhibition Opening: Jamaican Nova Scotian Connections Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Breton Education Centre Auditorium: ......annual Coal Bowl..2020 Feb 3rd to Feb 8th: 667 Eight St.: 902-862-6432: - Coal Bowl Classic;-basketball tournament; newwaterfordcoalbowl2017@gmail.com North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm - Donnie Campbell, Joe MacMaster, Margie Beaton, Rodney MacDonald 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged

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Thursday, February 6th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 7pm - BLACK LIFE, BLACK LIBERATION AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS - 10th Annual Dr. Agnes Calliste African Heritage Lecture The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 8:30pm - Leona Burkey New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Zim Gars Trio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Gus' Pub & Grill: 2605 Agricola St.: 902-423-7786: 9pm - Grateful Dead Dance Party Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Breton Education Centre Auditorium: ......annual Coal Bowl..2020 Feb 3rd to Feb 8th: 667 Eight St.: 902-862-6432: - Coal Bowl Classic;-basketball tournament; newwaterfordcoalbowl2017@gmail.com North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn-main lounge: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm to 9:30pm - jam session with local talent; 2020 Jan 16th-hosted by Marty MacDougall & Echo Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. various locations around town: ...Indie Film Series: 7pm - Indie Film Series: The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open; Highland Arts Theatre at 40 Bentinck St Truro Best Western Plus Glengarry: 150 Willow St.: 6pm - The Spinney Brothers; dinner and silent auction for Archway Counselling; @$ 45 Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, February 7th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Gerald Schwartz School of Business-auditorium: 7pm - Linda Ronstadt-the sound of my voice-1st Friday Film Festival room #205 Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap Series; FREE Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - Willie Stratton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Halifax Central Library-: 5440 Spring Garden Rd. +phone: 902-490-5700: 9:30pm to 12:30pm - Turning Passion Into A Profession 2 Paul O'Regan Hall; Halifax Central Library; The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - in the marquee ballroom=a tribute to Fleetwood Mac-fundraiser for Mental Health NS. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 4pm to 6:30pm - Mira Community Market; Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Breton Education Centre Auditorium: ......annual Coal Bowl..2020 Feb 3rd to Feb 8th: 667 Eight St.: 902-862-6432: - Coal Bowl Classic;-basketball tournament; newwaterfordcoalbowl2017@gmail.com North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, February 8th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Antigonish Winter Market: ........#4th Annual Antigonish Winter Market: 75 St. Ninian St.: 10am to 2pm - winter Market in the former National Philatelic Centre Building Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - Jeremy Finney North Woodside Community Centre: 230 Pleasant St.: 1pm to 3:30pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 9pm - John Gracie-artist in residence at Casino Nova Scotia, once a month at 3Sixty; FREE Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Mount Saint Vincent University: 166 Bedford Highway: 6:30pm to 11:30pm - 2020 Black History Month Cultural Activities and Dinner in the Rosary Hall; The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 The Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm - The Stanfields / Halifax Album Release Show Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870: 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5; entertainers admitted Free, [Ronelda 902-945-2870] Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-787-2938, 902-787-2202: 7:30pm - Ceilidh with local talent; admission by donation Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette L’Ardoise Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: 5pm to 7pm - jam session; FREE; every second Saturday Margaree Centre Cranton Cross Roads Community Centre: 206 Cranton Cross Rd.: 902-248-2261, 902-248-2009: - Margaree Highlanders #31st Annual Snowmobile Rally ; dinner & Dance; [Aubrey Cranton 902-248-2316] New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Breton Education Centre Auditorium: ......annual Coal Bowl..2020 Feb 3rd to Feb 8th: 667 Eight St.: 902-862-6432: - Coal Bowl Classic;-basketball tournament; newwaterfordcoalbowl2017@gmail.com North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - a musical tribute to the highwaymen Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 6:30pm - A Night to Remember is a Valentine Gala; hosted by the Cape Breton Chorale cocktails, dinner, dancing; @$ 100; 902-539-7495 Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 3pm to 6pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion-Flavor On The Water: 74 Esplanade: 6:30pm - A Night to Remember-A Valentine Gala with the Cape Breton Chorale & friends; semi-formal ;cocktails, 3 course dinner; after dinner dancing with JK Squared; hosts=Bette MacDonald & Maynard Morrison; @$ 100 Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 9pm - Matt Minglewood band Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, February 9th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 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] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 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 Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session Gus' Pub & Grill: 2605 Agricola St.: 902-423-7786: 7pm - Mojo Martin at Gus' Pub & Grill The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Heatherton (Baile An Fhraoich) Parish-Maple Hall-Concert: 7pm to 10pm - kitchen party; @$ 5; lite lunch; all ages Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress: 3 Fortress Service Road: 902-733-3548: noon to 3pm - Wagon rides; FREE; an afternoon of family fun! Wagon rides, marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate, ; ''Taste of Winter''' programming, co-hosted by Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Fortress Louisbourg Association and Parks Canada18th century games and activities Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Reach Church: 824 Church St.: - time to be announced-Krista Luddington is teaching group fiddle and guitar lessons ; @$ 20 a week; for 12 weeks Space is limited. [to register, call 902-951-1011 or Face Book ] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 6pm to 9pm - an evening of music from the women at Open Doors: Cape Breton Women in Harmony, FREE [a new local group intended to encourage women to confidently play a greater role within the Cape Breton Music Industry] Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: - 2pm-Embrace Winter along the shores of Hogoma; snowshoe hike; dinner and live entertainment @$ 15 [Terry Gillis terry.gillis@live.com] [2nd and 4th Sunday] Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, February 10th 2020

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25.

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Tuesday, February 11th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) Fire Hall: ....2019 July 16th to Aug 13th-#21st Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 6:30pm - level one: & 7pm to 8:30pm-level two; Gaelic song sessions @$25 for 5 weeks with Amber Buchanan & Stacey MacLean [e-mail feisaneilein@ns.sympatico.ca] Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Red Islands fire hall: RR#1 #14799, Highway # 4: 902-535-3375: 10am to noon - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1:30pm to 3:30pm - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Maritime Way of Life''-By Charlie Rhindress Directed by Carolyn Dunn Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, February 12th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 7:30pm - Melody & Derrick Cameron, Lawrence Cameron, Kenneth MacKenzie, Joyce MacDonald Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Maritime Way of Life''-By Charlie Rhindress Directed by Carolyn Dunn Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged

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Thursday, February 13th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7pm - Cape Breton Session; Kevin Dugas Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - the real housewives of Cape Breton-dinner theatre @$ 55 Halifax (Halafacs) Compass Distillers: 2533 Agricola St.: 902-446-0467: 7:30pm - Valentine's Jazz: Paul St-Amand & Silvio Pupo Dalhousie Arts Centre-Rebecca Cohn Auditorium: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - Bryan and Silvie Cheng Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Halifax North Memorial Library: 2285 Gottingen St: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Beyond Striving to Thriving: Helping African Nova Scotians Succeed in Education Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn-main lounge: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm to 9:30pm - jam session with local talent; 2020 Jan 16th-hosted by Marty MacDougall & Echo Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Maritime Way of Life''-By Charlie Rhindress Directed by Carolyn Dunn Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. 7:30pm - Derek Seguin-comedy tour Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 7pm - ''Piano Rocks''-a tribute to the music of Elton JOhn & Billy Joel; with Aaron Lewis, Jenn Sheppard, Terrance Murphy, Stephen Muise, Bette MacDonald, Jeff Stapleton; @$ 35 various locations around town: ...Indie Film Series: 7pm - Indie Film Series: Maison du Bonheur; Yellow Dog Yoga Studio at 258 Commercial St, North Sydney, Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, February 14th 2020

Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap Series; FREE Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - Willie Stratton's Valentine's Day Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - the real housewives of Cape Breton-dinner theatre @$ 55 Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Chedabucto Place Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: 7pm - Guysborough Academy's High School Drama Program presents =''Grease''; @$ 10 Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: 8pm - The Trews - Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mabou (An Drochaid) town: ....2020 Feb 14th to 16th-Mabou winter fest: - Guided snowshoeing/cross-country skiing on West Mabou Trails with bon re & hot chocolate Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free The Cellar Cafe & Bar: 299 Commercial St.: 7pm - An Evening with Dave Gunning Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - Derek Sequin-comedy Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: 7pm - Tales for a winter night with Bill Conall and Angus MacLeod; free will donations St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Maritime Way of Life''-By Charlie Rhindress Directed by Carolyn Dunn Crowley's - Rock Bar and Eatery: 418 George St.: 10pm - John Hines Band with R.G. SCHALLER-opening Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. 7pm - Valentines classical movie screening with ''Titanic""; @$ 7 West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ......2020 Feb 14th to 16th--Mabou/West Mabou Winterfest: 902-945-2816: - Mabou/West Mabou Winterfest Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, February 15th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Antigonish Winter Market: ........#4th Annual Antigonish Winter Market: 75 St. Ninian St.: 10am to 2pm - winter Market in the former National Philatelic Centre Building Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Cape North (Ceap Nòr) Fire Hall: 29428 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-383-2046: 9pm to 1am - Valentine's Karaoke & Dance Public · Hosted by Cabot Volunteer Fire Department; @$ 10; 19+ with (DJ Tommy Capstick Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Cassie Josephine & the Cry if I want Tos Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - the real housewives of Cape Breton-dinner theatre @$ 55 Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 9pm - John Gracie-artist in residence at Casino Nova Scotia, once a month at 3Sixty; FREE Casino Nova Scotia @ 3Sixty: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 9pm - John Gracie -Free Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Sura Lounge & Bar: 1540 Birmingham St,: 902-425-4040: 8pm - Son Latino The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 8pm - THE BRAIDED COUTURE ART Show The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 The Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: 8pm - The Trews - Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) town: ....2020 Feb 14th to 16th-Mabou winter fest: 9pm - Family Square Dance at West Mabou Hall North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard 10pm - Jon Hines & Colin Fowlie River John (Abhainn Eòin) River John Consolidated Highschool: 9pm - Sweetheart Dance'; with DJ Dave; @$10-for male, gals get in FREE,, IDs Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Maritime Way of Life''-By Charlie Rhindress Directed by Carolyn Dunn Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 3pm to 6pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall Highland Arts Theatre: .....sing along series: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Mamma Mia .sing along series-each screen features a costume contest with prizes; @$ 15 each or 6 for $60+HST - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. 2pm - classical movie screening of ""Casablanca"" @$ 7" Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ......2020 Feb 14th to 16th--Mabou/West Mabou Winterfest: 902-945-2816: - Mabou/West Mabou Winterfest 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, February 16th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 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] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 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 Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) town: ....2020 Feb 14th to 16th-Mabou winter fest: 1pm to 1:30pm - Snow Yoga in West Mabou; 1pm-5pm: Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing on West Mabou Trails 1:30pm-5pm: Hockey, Coasting, Skating & Bon re at Central’s Pond in Mabou Village 2pm-5pm: Indoor Games - Board Games, Cribbage, Colouring& Snacks at West Mabou Hall 5pm-7pm: Chili and Apple Crisp with Tunes and Songs at West Mabou Hall; [ Derrick Cameron, 902-945-2393] North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Fire Hall: 309 Hiram street: 2pm to 5pm - jam session; Light lunch. Musicians free-Audience $ 5 [ Gail MacKay 902-302-9642 ] Proceeds to Anglican Church. Reach Church: 824 Church St.: - time to be announced-Krista Luddington is teaching group fiddle and guitar lessons ; @$ 20 a week; for 12 weeks Space is limited. [to register, call 902-951-1011 or Face Book ] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Maritime Way of Life''-By Charlie Rhindress Directed by Carolyn Dunn Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 6pm to 9pm - an evening of music from the women at Open Doors: Cape Breton Women in Harmony, FREE [a new local group intended to encourage women to confidently play a greater role within the Cape Breton Music Industry] Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ......2020 Feb 14th to 16th--Mabou/West Mabou Winterfest: 902-945-2816: - Mabou/West Mabou Winterfest Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, February 17th 2020

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: 1pm to 4pm - winterfest, Winter outdoor activities for all ages. Snowshoeing, Marshmallow Roasting, Tamarac Tea over an open fire, Tug a War and more; Free admission. [ Rachel MacGillivray 902-302-1734] Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25.

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Tuesday, February 18th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) Government house: 1451 Barrington St.: 902-424-7001: 7pm to 8:30pm - operatic tenor Emmanuel Solomon will perform an evening of classical music, [ must register online at lt.gov.ns.ca 902-424-7001] Halifax North Memorial Library: 2285 Gottingen St: 7pm to 8:30pm - I Want To Make Myself: Evelyn White on Toni Morrison's Sula The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Red Islands fire hall: RR#1 #14799, Highway # 4: 902-535-3375: 10am to noon - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1:30pm to 3:30pm - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. - Morro and Jasp: Save the Date 8pm - Morro & Jasp Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, February 19th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Arichat Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry Samson Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm - Buddy MacDonald, Mary Elizabeth, Elizabeth MacInnis, Kenneth MacKenzie 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. - Morro and Jasp: Save the Date 8pm - Morro & Jasp Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged

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Thursday, February 20th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - Morgan Davis Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Halifax (Halafacs) City Hall: 7pm - work of Halifax Poet Laureate Dr. Afua Cooper. Writers including David Woods, Martha Mutale, Evelyn White, Andre Fenton, and Habiba Cooper Diallo) ; African Heritage Month Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn-main lounge: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm to 9:30pm - jam session with local talent; 2020 Jan 16th-hosted by Marty MacDougall & Echo Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. - Morro and Jasp: Save the Date 8pm - Morro & Jasp various locations around town: ...Indie Film Series: 7pm - Indie Film Series: ''The Twentieth Century''; · Hosted by Cape Breton Regional Municipality and CBRM ConnectArts Old Sydney Society 173 Charlotte Street, Sydney, Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, February 21st 2020

Arichat New Horizon Seniors Club: 7pm to 10pm - jam session, lite lunch; 19+, [ Deltina 902-226-3694 ]; on third friday; @$ 5; entertainers are FREE; 19+ Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Shamrock Club: 7pm - music night takes place the third Friday of every month, instrumental harmonies and classic songs. [ Coleen at 902-366-2295 ]. Coxheath Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap Series; FREE Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - Willie Stratton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - Theory of a Deadman; @$ 55 Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 8:30pm - Tongue & Cheek: We're Coming Out! Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: 7pm - the best of the maritimes Comedy Tour North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7pm - the best of the maritimes Comedy tour Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. - Morro and Jasp: Save the Date 8pm - Morro & Jasp Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, February 22nd 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Antigonish Winter Market: ........#4th Annual Antigonish Winter Market: 75 St. Ninian St.: 10am to 2pm - winter Market in the former National Philatelic Centre Building Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - Ben Caplan Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - the real housewives of Cape Breton-dinner theatre @$ 55 Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 9pm - John Gracie-artist in residence at Casino Nova Scotia, once a month at 3Sixty; FREE Dalhousie Arts Centre-Rebecca Cohn Auditorium: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - Viva Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Halifax Central Library-: 5440 Spring Garden Rd. +phone: 902-490-5700: 2pm to 4pm - Affirmations of Black Loyalists in the BMO Community Room; The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 7pm - Blue Lobster Burlesque - Mytholotease The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870: 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5; entertainers admitted Free, [Ronelda 902-945-2870] Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-787-2938, 902-787-2202: 7:30pm - Ceilidh with local talent; admission by donation Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) Lake Ainslie Fire Hall: ... Friday ceilidh: 4550 Route # 395: 902-756-2790, 902-258-2442: 10am - Inverness Capers Snowmobile Rally; [Dale MacLean 902-258-2575] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 3pm to 6pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Morro and Jasp: Save the Date - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. 8pm - Morro & Jasp Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, February 23rd 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 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] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - Ben Caplan Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 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 Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie Arts Centre-Rebecca Cohn Auditorium: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - Viva Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session The Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: 8pm - MIRRORS. | "Alluring Blood" Album Release Show The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Havre Boucher Community Centre: ..... Hank's Jam: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: 2pm to 5pm - Hank's Jamboree, [normally every 4th Sunday] our 12th season; [ we raised $97,000+!! ] @$ 5; lite lunch, [musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre, presented by the Havre Boucher & Area Cultural Development & Recreation Association Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Gaelic immersion: 9:30am to 3pm - an Gaelic immersion week' ; house instruction in little Judique; @ $187.50 [ bernadette.campbell@me.com —Catherine MacEachen at Little Judique.] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Reach Church: 824 Church St.: - time to be announced-Krista Luddington is teaching group fiddle and guitar lessons ; @$ 20 a week; for 12 weeks Space is limited. [to register, call 902-951-1011 or Face Book ] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 6pm to 9pm - an evening of music from the women at Open Doors: Cape Breton Women in Harmony, FREE [a new local group intended to encourage women to confidently play a greater role within the Cape Breton Music Industry] Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. - Morro and Jasp: Save the Date 8pm - Morro & Jasp Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: - 2pm-Embrace Winter along the shores of Hogoma; snowshoe hike; dinner and live entertainment @$ 15 [Terry Gillis terry.gillis@live.com] [2nd and 4th Sunday] Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, February 24th 2020

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Gaelic immersion: 9:30am to 3pm - an Gaelic immersion week' ; house instruction in little Judique; @ $187.50 [ bernadette.campbell@me.com —Catherine MacEachen at Little Judique.] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25.

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Tuesday, February 25th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Gaelic immersion: 9:30am to 3pm - an Gaelic immersion week' ; house instruction in little Judique; @ $187.50 [ bernadette.campbell@me.com —Catherine MacEachen at Little Judique.] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Red Islands fire hall: RR#1 #14799, Highway # 4: 902-535-3375: 10am to noon - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1:30pm to 3:30pm - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, February 26th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Gaelic immersion: 9:30am to 3pm - an Gaelic immersion week' ; house instruction in little Judique; @ $187.50 [ bernadette.campbell@me.com —Catherine MacEachen at Little Judique.] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 7:30pm - Brenda Stubbert, Jöel Chiasson, Blanche Sophocleous, Colin MacDonald Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged

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Thursday, February 27th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - the real housewives of Cape Breton-dinner theatre @$ 55 Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie Arts Centre-Rebecca Cohn Auditorium: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - Serhiy Salov Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Halifax Central Library-: 5440 Spring Garden Rd. +phone: 902-490-5700: 7pm - Artist Talk with Shauntay Grant in the Paul O'Regan Hall; The Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: 8:30pm - Ben Caplan at The Marquee Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Gaelic immersion: 9:30am to 3pm - an Gaelic immersion week' ; house instruction in little Judique; @ $187.50 [ bernadette.campbell@me.com —Catherine MacEachen at Little Judique.] Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - proteus saxophone quartet-classical series Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn-main lounge: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm to 9:30pm - jam session with local talent; 2020 Jan 16th-hosted by Marty MacDougall & Echo Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. various locations around town: ...Indie Film Series: 7pm - Indie Film Series: Jordan River Anderson, ''The Messenger''' CBU Boardmore Theatre 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, February 28th 2020

Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap Series; FREE Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - the real housewives of Cape Breton-dinner theatre @$ 55 Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Gaelic immersion: 9:30am to 3pm - an Gaelic immersion week' ; house instruction in little Judique; @ $187.50 [ bernadette.campbell@me.com —Catherine MacEachen at Little Judique.] Lismore (Lios Mór) Community Centre: 4699 hwy 245: 7pm - Variety concert ; proceeds to Karen Lynn MacDonald Allergy Awareness Society [ last friday of month] Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, February 29th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Antigonish Winter Market: ........#4th Annual Antigonish Winter Market: 75 St. Ninian St.: 10am to 2pm - winter Market in the former National Philatelic Centre Building Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - the real housewives of Cape Breton-dinner theatre @$ 55 Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 9pm - John Gracie-artist in residence at Casino Nova Scotia, once a month at 3Sixty; FREE Dalhousie Arts Centre-Rebecca Cohn Auditorium: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - Ulysses String Quarte Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 3pm to 6pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni) CB Farmer's Market: 340 Keltic Drive: 902-564-9948: 8:30am to 1pm - year round farmers Market; http://www.farmersMarketcapebreton.com West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, March 1st 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 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] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Bornish St. Margaret of Scotland, River Denys Mountain: 3080 River Denys Rd.: 1pm - snowmobile ''Mass on the Mountain''' -[Leonard Tobey 902-787-2232] Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 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 Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 2pm - The Irish Rovers 2020 Tour – "WASN'T THAT A PARTY!" Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Reach Church: 824 Church St.: - time to be announced-Krista Luddington is teaching group fiddle and guitar lessons ; @$ 20 a week; for 12 weeks Space is limited. [to register, call 902-951-1011 or Face Book ] St. Joseph's Church basement: 138 Granville St.: 2pm to 5pm - Sharon's Hootenany; @$ 5, children under 12 free; lite lunch, join musicians from local guitar clubs, All proceeds for St. Joseph's church roof & light fund ; [wheelchair accessable via the basement entrance] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, March 2nd 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25.

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Tuesday, March 3rd 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Baddeck (Badaig) Mason Hall; Theatre Baddeck: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 7pm - A theatre Baddeck Winter Bash-fundraiser; theatre, art, music, wine, food, ; a hilarious staged reading performance of The Mollycoddlers by John Corrigan, live Cape Breton performers, including Ron Newcombe, @$100 Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) Government house: 1451 Barrington St.: 902-424-7001: 7pm to 8:30pm - Theatre Nova Scotia-an artistic creation of a theatrical production [ must register online at lt.gov.ns.ca 902-424-7001] The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Red Islands fire hall: RR#1 #14799, Highway # 4: 902-535-3375: 10am to noon - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1:30pm to 3:30pm - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, March 4th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - Matthew Good-tour; band-Villages, Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 7:30pm - Dawn and Margie Beaton, Keith Mullins, Rodney MacDonald Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged

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Thursday, March 5th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 8:30pm - Leona Burkey Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Kentville Maritime Express Cider: 325 Main St.: 902-681-5105: 7:30pm - Terra Spencer Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 6:30pm - annual gala event-Les McKeown's bay city rollers Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn-main lounge: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm to 9:30pm - jam session with local talent; 2020 Jan 16th-hosted by Marty MacDougall & Echo Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, March 6th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap Series; FREE Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7:30pm - The Irish Rovers 2020 Tour – "WASN'T THAT A PARTY!"; @$ 59-advance Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie Arts Centre-Rebecca Cohn Auditorium: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - Lennie Gallant with Symphony Nova Scotia Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: - Matthew Good and his band w/ Villages Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 4pm to 6:30pm - Mira Community Market; Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 6pm - Membertou Country Classics-tribute to Garth Brooks and Dixie Chicks Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, March 7th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Antigonish Winter Market: ........#4th Annual Antigonish Winter Market: 75 St. Ninian St.: 10am to 2pm - winter Market in the former National Philatelic Centre Building St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - the real housewives of Cape Breton-dinner theatre @$ 55 Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 9pm - John Gracie-artist in residence at Casino Nova Scotia, once a month at 3Sixty; FREE Dalhousie Arts Centre-Rebecca Cohn Auditorium: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - Lennie Gallant with Symphony Nova Scotia Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 The Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: - Matthew Good and his band w/ Villages Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870: 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5; entertainers admitted Free, [Ronelda 902-945-2870] Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: - 9pm-''Three Chords-Key to Life series''; with J.R.Fontaine, house band and 2 guests [John R. Fontaine, Cameron MacQuarrie, Cecil MacQuarrie, Kevin Levesconte.] Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-787-2938, 902-787-2202: 7:30pm - Ceilidh with local talent; admission by donation Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 7:30pm - The Irish Rovers 2020 Tour – "WASN'T THAT A PARTY!"; @$ 57 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 3pm to 6pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: .....2020 March 7th--Winterfest: Highway # 105: 2pm - Snowshoe hike for all ages and children’s activities; 4pm: Spaghetti dinner with LIVE entertainment 7:30pm: Trivia Night! 19 years + [] Terry Gillis, terry.gillis@live.com ]

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Sunday, March 8th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 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] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 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 Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie Arts Centre-Rebecca Cohn Auditorium: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - The Irish Rovers 2020 Tour – "WASN'T THAT A PARTY!" Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Heatherton (Baile An Fhraoich) Parish-Maple Hall-Concert: 7pm to 10pm - kitchen party; @$ 5; lite lunch; all ages Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Reach Church: 824 Church St.: - time to be announced-Krista Luddington is teaching group fiddle and guitar lessons ; @$ 20 a week; for 12 weeks Space is limited. [to register, call 902-951-1011 or Face Book ] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: - 2pm-Embrace Winter along the shores of Hogoma; snowshoe hike; dinner and live entertainment @$ 15 [Terry Gillis terry.gillis@live.com] [2nd and 4th Sunday] Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, March 9th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 8pm - Visiting Artist: Heather Bambrick (voice); room #110; @$ 10 Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25.

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Tuesday, March 10th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Red Islands fire hall: RR#1 #14799, Highway # 4: 902-535-3375: 10am to noon - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1:30pm to 3:30pm - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - As You Like It - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, March 11th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - the Pictou Academy Drama Club presents ''Villain School'' @$ 16' Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm - Douglas Cameron, Mac Morin, Darrell Keigan, Kenneth MacKenzie 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - As You Like It - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged

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Thursday, March 12th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - the Pictou Academy Drama Club presents ''Villain School'' @$ 16' Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn-main lounge: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm to 9:30pm - jam session with local talent; 2020 Jan 16th-hosted by Marty MacDougall & Echo Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - Elizabeth Boardmore One Act Play Festival Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - As You Like It - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, March 13th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap Series; FREE Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - March Break Youth Session 1 - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - Elizabeth Boardmore One Act Play Festival Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - As You Like It - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Truro BellyUp BBQ & Grill: 214 Robie St.: 902-893-7779: 10pm - Andre Pettipas and The Giants/Jon Hines Band/ Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, March 14th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Antigonish Winter Market: ........#4th Annual Antigonish Winter Market: 75 St. Ninian St.: 10am to 2pm - winter Market in the former National Philatelic Centre Building St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth North Woodside Community Centre: 230 Pleasant St.: 1pm to 3:30pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 9pm - John Gracie-artist in residence at Casino Nova Scotia, once a month at 3Sixty; FREE Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette L’Ardoise Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: 5pm to 7pm - jam session; FREE; every second Saturday North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions - March Break Youth Session 1 Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - Elizabeth Boardmore One Act Play Festival Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 3pm to 6pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - As You Like It - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced Windsor Mermaid Theatre -Imperial Performing Arts Centre: 132 Gerrish St.: 902-798-5841: 8pm - The Stanfields

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Sunday, March 15th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 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] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 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 Grand-Étang Le Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: - La Mi-Carême festival Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 2pm - the Age of Love-“Social Butterfly speed meet & greet” following the viewing of the popular documentary film by Steven Loring ; @$ 5 7:30pm - Evans & Doherty; @$ 33 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Fire Hall: 309 Hiram street: 2pm to 5pm - jam session; Light lunch. Musicians free-Audience $ 5 [ Gail MacKay 902-302-9642 ] Proceeds to Anglican Church. Maritime Inn-Miller's Seafood & Chophouse: 717 Reeves St.: 902-625-0320: 2pm to 5pm - chase the Leprechaun; live music; FREE; Reach Church: 824 Church St.: - time to be announced-Krista Luddington is teaching group fiddle and guitar lessons ; @$ 20 a week; for 12 weeks Space is limited. [to register, call 902-951-1011 or Face Book ] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - March Break Youth Session 1 - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - Elizabeth Boardmore One Act Play Festival Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - As You Like It - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, March 16th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Grand-Étang Le Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: - La Mi-Carême festival Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - March Break Youth Session 1 - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. various locations around town: ...Indie Film Series: 2:30pm - Indie Film Series: Short Films; The finale of the Indie Film Series will feature Canadian short films from independent filmmakers and the National Film Board of Canada.

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Tuesday, March 17th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Grand-Étang Le Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: - La Mi-Carême festival Halifax (Halafacs) Government house: 1451 Barrington St.: 902-424-7001: 7pm to 8:30pm - 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War, [ must register at lt.gov.ns.ca 902-424-7001] with author Stephen Kimber 0Halifax & to the shocking VE Day Riots that marked the war's end The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Red Islands fire hall: RR#1 #14799, Highway # 4: 902-535-3375: 10am to noon - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1:30pm to 3:30pm - beginner Gaelic wokshop, Cathy 902-561-2430; ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com; #$ 50 for 10 weeks St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, March 18th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Arichat Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry Samson Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Grand-Étang Le Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: - La Mi-Carême festival Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions - March Break Youth Session 2 Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged

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Thursday, March 19th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Grand-Étang Le Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: - La Mi-Carême festival Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie Arts Centre-Rebecca Cohn Auditorium: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - Rose Cousins, John Paul White Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - the Once, folk Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions - March Break Youth Session 2 St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn-main lounge: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm to 9:30pm - jam session with local talent; 2020 Jan 16th-hosted by Marty MacDougall & Echo Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, March 20th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Arichat New Horizon Seniors Club: 7pm to 10pm - jam session, lite lunch; 19+, [ Deltina 902-226-3694 ]; on third friday; @$ 5; entertainers are FREE; 19+ Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Shamrock Club: 7pm - music night takes place the third Friday of every month, instrumental harmonies and classic songs. [ Coleen at 902-366-2295 ]. Coxheath Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap Series; FREE Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - the real housewives of Cape Breton-dinner theatre @$ 55 Grand-Étang Le Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: - La Mi-Carême festival Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions - March Break Youth Session 2 St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, March 21st 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Antigonish Winter Market: ........#4th Annual Antigonish Winter Market: 75 St. Ninian St.: 10am to 2pm - winter Market in the former National Philatelic Centre Building St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - Visiting Artist: Peter Hum (piano); room #110; @$ 10 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - the real housewives of Cape Breton-dinner theatre @$ 55 Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Grand-Étang Le Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: - La Mi-Carême festival Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 9pm - John Gracie-artist in residence at Casino Nova Scotia, once a month at 3Sixty; FREE Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870: 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5; entertainers admitted Free, [Ronelda 902-945-2870] Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-787-2938, 902-787-2202: 7:30pm - Ceilidh with local talent; admission by donation Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: 7:30pm - Evans & Doherty Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions - March Break Youth Session 2 Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 3pm to 6pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, March 22nd 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 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] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 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 Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Havre Boucher Community Centre: ..... Hank's Jam: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: 2pm to 5pm - Hank's Jamboree, [normally every 4th Sunday] our 12th season; [ we raised $97,000+!! ] @$ 5; lite lunch, [musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre, presented by the Havre Boucher & Area Cultural Development & Recreation Association Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Reach Church: 824 Church St.: - time to be announced-Krista Luddington is teaching group fiddle and guitar lessons ; @$ 20 a week; for 12 weeks Space is limited. [to register, call 902-951-1011 or Face Book ] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: - 2pm-Embrace Winter along the shores of Hogoma; snowshoe hike; dinner and live entertainment @$ 15 [Terry Gillis terry.gillis@live.com] [2nd and 4th Sunday] Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Wednesday, March 25th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 7:30pm - Tracy & Michael Cavanaugh, Colin MacDonald, Rodney MacDonald Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged

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Thursday, March 26th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Halifax (Halafacs) Dalhousie Arts Centre-Rebecca Cohn Auditorium: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - Bernhard Gueller & Beethoven's Eroica Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 9pm - Tribute to Supertramp; @$ 15 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - annual ROTARY CLUB OF PICTOU'S musical=''SOUND OF MUSIC'''; @$ 35 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn-main lounge: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm to 9:30pm - jam session with local talent; 2020 Jan 16th-hosted by Marty MacDougall & Echo Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, March 27th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - StFX Vocal Jazz Festival; @$ 15 Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap Series; FREE Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Lismore (Lios Mór) Community Centre: 4699 hwy 245: 7pm - Variety concert ; proceeds to Karen Lynn MacDonald Allergy Awareness Society [ last friday of month] Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 10pm to 2am - "Bule Mistmas Marathon with DJ Tommy Capstick Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - annual ROTARY CLUB OF PICTOU'S musical=''SOUND OF MUSIC'''; @$ 35 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, April 4th 2020

Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 1pm & 6pm - Cinderella Halifax (Halafacs) Lilian Piercey Concert Hall, Maritime Conservatory: 6199 Chebucto Rd.: 8:30pm - John Brancy & Peter Dugan SERIES CONCERT Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: - 9pm-''Three Chords-Key to Life series''; with J.R.Fontaine, house band and 2 guests [John R. Fontaine, Cameron MacQuarrie, Cecil MacQuarrie, Kevin Levesconte.] St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gàidhlig as t-Earrach | Spring Gaelic Weekend - Na Gaisgich Òga; & April 5th - NGÒ Graduation - Gaelic Mentoring program for youth; Na Gaisgich Òga; 8 weekend sessions Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - Youth Theatre Festival Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25.

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