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Wednesday, August 27th 2025

Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: 6pm to 8pm - Liam Brophy Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm to 9pm - music by River's Bend 7pm - Rivers BEnd La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: - Robert & Adèle Deveaux 8pm to 9:30pm - black box series; with special guests; limited seating Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: - Robert et Adele Deveauz Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Come From Away Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel 8pm to 10pm - Derrick & Melody Cameron Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with Canso Boys Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Craft Draught Showdown: Good Robot VS Sober Island Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: - JP Cormier Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Iain MacQuarrie & friends N/C Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-Étang Cap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - George Jones & Tammy Wynette Tribute Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 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: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; one week beginneer immeersion Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; -In PERSON ONLY; with Leanne Thérèse Aucoin, Brenda, Ben Smith and Cameron MacNeil 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) Forrester's Centre & Krypt Lounge: 42 Coxheath Rd.: 902-371-2201: - Summer Celtic Carnival series' The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Fundy Discovery Site Amphitheatre: 103 Tidal Bore Rd. lower Truro: noon to 2pm - Jackie Putnam Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, August 28th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: 6pm to 8pm - Ann Marie Pelley Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Les Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor evenings Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Come From Away Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel 8pm to 10pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Sandra Gillis Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - SOLD OUT: A Norah Jones Tribute featuring Izra Fitch & Rodrigo Donoso Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Jud Gunning Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 10pm - Peter MacInis, Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #19-Armstrong Memorial: 16 Archibald Ave.: 902-794-4816: 8pm to midnight - dance hosted by Party Pulse Mobile DJ with Claire Boone. Port Hood (Sestico) Chestico Museum & Historical Society: .....Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: 7pm to 8pm - : Dara Smith-MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall, Glen MacNeil Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music 7pm to 9pm - Heather Ryan & Shane Savoury River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Tara Lynne Community Centre: 403 Church Point Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - 47th Annual River Bourgeois Festival; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 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: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; one week beginneer immeersion St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Lion’s Hall: 32 Lions Avenue: 902-535-2482: 7:30pm to 10pm - Kitchenrackets Summer Jams for players, singers and dancers. FREE http://www.kitchenrackets.org FREE Sydney (Suidni) Forrester's Centre & Krypt Lounge: 42 Coxheath Rd.: 902-371-2201: - Summer Celtic Carnival series' Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest -Michael Cavanaugh

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Friday, August 29th 2025

Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: 6pm to 8:30pm - Ty Wallace Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Matty MacNeil 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Come From Away Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel 8pm to 10pm - Glenn MacEachern ;Jessi Levescounte Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: 7pm to 8pm - Patty & Carista MacIsaac Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Sam Hudson Band + Stonehouse + Rad News Bears + Magic Carpet Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - Rocky Shore . Local group Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Harmony Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Louisbourg Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 7pm - 'Spirit of the Fiddle' with Adam Baldwin 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Rachel Davis & Jason Roache $12 Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. with Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2025 Aug 29th to 31st -- #12th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #12th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival - #12th Annual Acoustic Roots Festival 5pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle, Aaron C. Lewis -7pm- Stan Roach -8pm- Jocelyn Nicole Hynes -9pm- Robert Bouchard 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 Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Nyanza (Waqmitkuk) Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited, - Jason Roach & Gillian Head Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 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: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; one week beginneer immeersion St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald Forrester's Centre & Krypt Lounge: 42 Coxheath Rd.: 902-371-2201: - Summer Celtic Carnival series' Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Country boys-tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, George Strait The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, August 30th 2025

Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: 6pm to 8:30pm - Ty Wallace Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: noon to 5pm - Barra Strait Mi'kmaq Friendship Festival; Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - Rachel Davis La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: - Country Boys Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: - Country Boys Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 1pm & 6pm - Come From Away Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Darrell Lahay 8pm to 10pm - Glenn MacEachern, Jessi Levescounte Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór) Waterfront: noon to 5pm - Barra Strait Mi'kmaq Friendship Festival -The Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society (GNWDS) -Welcoming & blessing ceremony led by Mary Louise Bernard -Words from John Sylliboy on the Mi’kmaq–Gaelic relationship - Student mural unveiling from Rankin School of the Narrows - Live music from The Hi-Boys & The Blue Moose Band - Friendship Market with Indigenous and local vendors Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: 7pm to 8pm Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Fiona Clancey + Katie Rae Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Harmony Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Annual Sunset Music Festival 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea 6:30pm to 10:30pm - sunset series=Maximum Overdrive Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: 9:30pm to 12:30am - Stephen Poirier; @$ 10 Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Colin Grant Louisbourg Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 7pm - 'Spirit of the Fiddle' with Adam Baldwin Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: 8am to 10am - Appreciation Day breakfast for Louie Boudreau 1pm-social activities begin with MC-Bob MacEachern, live entertainment Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 9pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean, N/C Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #12th Annual Acoustic Roots Festival - #12th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival 10:30am to 11:30am - all ages Square Dance Workshop on stage-no charge Music provided by Dara MacDonald and Beverly MacLean -Noon- MacArthur Dancers -1pm- Russ Mathews -2pm- Steve MacIntyre -3pm- Dara Smith - MacDonald and Beverly MacLean -4pm- Songwriters Circle; -Jason MacDonald, Steve MacIntyre, Cameron Nickerson, Lennie Gallant -5pm- SUPPER -6pm- Camerson Nickerson -7pm- 2nd Generation -8pm -Brian Cathcart, Colin Gillis and friends -9pm- Lennie Gallant North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: 8pm - ''Ride and Slide 2025'' Ride'n slide'n, boot Scoot'n, Barn Dance with RG Shaller & the Peacemakers K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Royal Canadian Legion Branch #19-Armstrong Memorial: 16 Archibald Ave.: 902-794-4816: 8pm to 1am - BENEFIT DANCE for 2 legion members, Johnny Whitty and Judy Cox, who lost everything in a house fire. $10.00 donation Nyanza (Waqmitkuk) Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited, 2pm - Moira & Claire Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: 2pm - ''Now & forever''-Anne Murray tribute; Hosted by Charlie Rhindress⁠ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Royal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: 9pm to 1am - ..dance with Gunner Sydney (Suidni) Forrester's Centre & Krypt Lounge: 42 Coxheath Rd.: 902-371-2201: - Summer Celtic Carnival series' Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: - Leanne Aucoin & Hilda Chaisson The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 9pm to midnight - Square Dance with Donna Marie DeWolfe and Allan Dewar

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Sunday, August 31st 2025

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--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Darren Mc Mullen Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Louis Arsenault 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: 2pm to 4pm - Betty Jean Aucoin -a book signing ''-Rise: Living Life Over Cancer"" Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Crissy Crowley & Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 1pm - Come From Away Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn) St Josephs Parish grounds: ......2025 Aug 31st--Annual Glencoe Day: 2pm - Annual Glencoe Day; horsehoes, kids games, BBQ, washer toss, flea market; -5pm-mass, and then meal to follow @$20 -9pm to midnight-square dance with Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W: 9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available. 9pm to midnight - square dance with Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel, Jessi Levescounte Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór) Ferrymen's Hall -the Wheelhouse Café: 415 Grand Narrows Drive: 902-622-1313: 2pm to 5pm - live entertainment on our ourdoor stage-summer music Sundays Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts 2:30pm to 5pm - tba Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Miles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: 2pm to 4pm - Country boys; @$40-advance Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - SOLD OUT: Alexandr Misko w/ special guest Forest Bailey Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Stewart MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Shelly Campbell & guest Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Alan Aucoin CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 8pm - ''Hello Again...Again''-Neil Diamond; @$ 30 The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 4pm to 7pm - Dara Smith & Iain MacQuarrie Adm. $12. Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #12th Annual Acoustic Roots Festival - #12th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival 10:30am - Story Telling, practical Jokes & Pranks Moderators Warren and Marilynn Zisserson -Noon- Chad Tetford -1pm- Darrell Keigan -2pm- Maxim & Gervais Cormier -3pm- Donnie Campbell and Jink’s O’Neil -4pm- Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean -5pm- SUPPER -6pm -Turnbull Brothers -7 pm- Jason MacDonald & Bradley Murphy -8pm- Tide & Timbre -9pm- Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: 8pm to midnight - music with Third Wheel 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Nyanza (Waqmitkuk) Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited, 2pm - Keira Loane & Keigan MacLennan Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: 2pm - 'I'm not what i seem''-Rita MacNeil tribute; Hosted by Charlie Rhindress⁠ 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 Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music 6pm to 9pm - Abbey Mullendore Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 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 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, September 1st 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Brook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne) St. John the Baptist Hall: ....Monday night Adult square dances: 6432 Rte.#252: 46°03.071′N 61°17.840′W: 902-945-2240: 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with--Troy MacGillivray, Andrea Beaton & Kimberly Fraser Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Andrew and Mark Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: 7pm - open mic sessions with Donnie Campbell Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens 8pm to 10pm - Michelle Stevens Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Neil McDaniel & Kevin Levesonte N/C Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano. 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.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan Marchand Sydney (Suidni) Open Hearth Park: 190 Ferry Street: noon to 2pm - Picnic In The Park; music, magic show, balloon animals, face painting, guest speakers, draws for kids and gift cards, 50/50 draw

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Tuesday, September 2nd 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Andrea Beaton & friends Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm - Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel 8pm to 10pm - Kyle MacDonald & Sandra Gillis Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Neil McDaniel & Kevin Levesonte N/C 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) Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2025 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Troy MacGillivray, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac, Rob MacLean Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Wednesday, September 3rd 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm - river bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: - Lennie Gallant Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Neil McDaniel & Kevin Levesonte N/C 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; -In PERSON ONLY; with St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, September 4th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Les Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor evenings Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Jesse Cox Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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 Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Lion’s Hall: 32 Lions Avenue: 902-535-2482: 7:30pm to 10pm - Kitchenrackets Summer Jams for players, singers and dancers. FREE http://www.kitchenrackets.org FREE Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, September 5th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeil Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: 7:30pm - Lennie Gallant Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm - Claude, Chester Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Jim Ralph 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm - all ages square dance with Gillain Head, Hilda Chiasson, and caller Peter LeBlanc 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Queen-it's a kinda magic Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Jesse Cox Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh 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 Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - K-OS live in Sydney The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, September 6th 2025

Arichat Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Kyle MacDonald, & 9pm - No Boundaries Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór) Waterfront: 2pm to 5pm - Kids Day; BBQ, Dance, Games, Talent Show and Music ; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Rob MacLean Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: 7pm to 9pm - Chase the Ace ; Music by Stephen Poirier ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 11am to 2pm - Pioneer Day-Féill Eachainn Mhóir Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Leanne Aucoin Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 9pm - Analog Signal with the Decades & Robbie Simms Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: - Dara Smith Macdonald & Adam Young Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Jeff Lesson-Jokes on you comedy tour The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, September 7th 2025

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Monday, September 8th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Margie Beaton & Dawn Beaton & Jason Roach Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Andrew and Mark Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Louisbourg Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 7pm - The Women of Country (fundraiser) 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano. 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.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Tuesday, September 9th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór) Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - Value Pack Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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) Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2025 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Owen Kennedy, Cameron MacNeil, Iain MacQuarrie, Màili MacKenzie Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, September 10th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, September 11th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Les Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor evenings Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - The Magpies + Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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 Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) town: ....2025 Sept 11th to 14th-Pirate Days: - Pirate Days stpeterspiratedays.square.site/home Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, September 12th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - DriftAway 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: 1675 Lower Water St.: 902-424-7490: 8pm to 10pm - Cassie & Maggie-first Maritime Heritage Festival Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Brooks & Bowskill + The Legendary Golden River Show Band Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh 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 Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith town: ....2025 Sept 11th to 14th-Pirate Days: - Pirate Days stpeterspiratedays.square.site/home Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, September 13th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 7:30pm - Harp - Deanne van Rooyen Vocals - Christianne Rushton (mezzo-soprano) Uillean Pipes - Scott Henderson Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chimney Corner (Cùil an t-Simileir) Whale Cove Beach Resort: 3316 Shore Rd: 3:30pm to 9pm - 1st Annual Whale’n Boots Music Festival presented by Whale Cove Beach Resort with The Turnbull Brothers, Claverhouse, Agents of The State, Melissa MacNeil, Ashley MacDonnell, Caragh Kennedy Chéticamp La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: - some former members of the Phantoms including Sylvia LeLièvre, Clarence LeLièvre, Bruno Bourgeois, Marcel LeFort, Lola LeLièvre, Martin Aucoin, Gervais Cormier, Adrien Aucoin, Brian Doyle, Tommy Poirier, Glenn MacEachern, Roger Boudreau, and possibly Glen Bourgeois. Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm to 11pm - Square Dancing -with Peter LeBlanc, Gillian Head & Hilda Chiasson. $20 Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 9pm - Rasta Gumbo Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Kim Dunn mountains: ....2025 Sept 13th to 19th-Hike the Highlands festival: - 3pm. Freshwater Lake and Look-off 7pm. Opening Ceremonies of the Festival - Hike The Highlands Festival Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: 7pm to 9pm - Chase the Ace ; Music by East of 60 ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Colette Devaux Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen Petit-Étang Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 2024 Sept 13th to 23rd--Hike the Highlands festival: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival 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 sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) town: ....2025 Sept 11th to 14th-Pirate Days: - Pirate Days stpeterspiratedays.square.site/home Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: - Rachel Davis & Jason Roach The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, September 14th 2025

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Monday, September 15th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Andrew and Mark Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Jesse Cox mountains: ....2025 Sept 13th to 19th-Hike the Highlands festival: - Hike The Highlands Festival 9am - . Lowland Cove 10:00 am. Meat Cove Mountain 2:00 pm. Little Grassy Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano. 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 Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen Petit-Étang Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 2024 Sept 13th to 23rd--Hike the Highlands festival: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan Marchand

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Tuesday, September 16th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Jordon Musycsyn mountains: ....2025 Sept 13th to 19th-Hike the Highlands festival: - Hike The Highlands Festival 9:30am - . Otter Brook 10:00 am. MacIntosh Brook 2:00 pm. Gypsum Mine 6:00 pm. Sunset hike (To be announced) Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen Petit-Étang Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 2024 Sept 13th to 23rd--Hike the Highlands festival: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2025 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Margie Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Delores Boudreau Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Wednesday, September 17th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Bruce Courtney mountains: ....2025 Sept 13th to 19th-Hike the Highlands festival: - Hike The Highlands Festival 9am - . Fishing Cove 10:00 am. Cemin de L'Abime 2:30 pm. NHN Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen Petit-Étang Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 2024 Sept 13th to 23rd--Hike the Highlands festival: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, September 18th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Bible Hill NS Provincial Exhibition Complex: .... 2025 Sept 18th to 21st--Nova Scotia Stampede: - Nova Scotia Stampede - Matt Andersen, Jimmy Rankin, Jodi Guthro, Maggie Andrew Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Les Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor evenings Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Mike McKenna Jr. w/ Khozie Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Colin Gillis mountains: ....2025 Sept 13th to 19th-Hike the Highlands festival: - Hike The Highlands Festival 9am - Aspy 10:00 am. Mica Hill 2:30 pm. Cabot Landing Beach Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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 Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen Petit-Étang Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 2024 Sept 13th to 23rd--Hike the Highlands festival: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, September 19th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Bible Hill NS Provincial Exhibition Complex: .... 2025 Sept 18th to 21st--Nova Scotia Stampede: - James Barker Band, Emerson Drive - Nova Scotia Stampede Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm - Dane Pedersen Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Gerry McDaniel 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7:30pm - Luke Combs UK Tribute Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Aaron MacDonald Band Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Colin Gillis mountains: ....2025 Sept 13th to 19th-Hike the Highlands festival: - Hike The Highlands Festival 6am - Sunrise Hike - Jack Pine 10:00 am. Clyburn Valley 2:00 pm. Middle Head 7:00 pm. Closing Ceremonies Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein) Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Donna-Marie DeWolfe, Allan Dewar North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen Petit-Étang Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 2024 Sept 13th to 23rd--Hike the Highlands festival: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, September 20th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Bible Hill NS Provincial Exhibition Complex: .... 2025 Sept 18th to 21st--Nova Scotia Stampede: - Brett Kissel, Jason Benoit - Nova Scotia Stampede Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm - Buddy MacDonald, Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Halifax (Halafacs) Bella Rosa Arts Centre-Halifax West High School: 283 Thomas Raddall Dr.: 902-457-3239: 7:30pm - Linger-a tribute to the Cranberries The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Threezer (Acoustic Weezer Hits) + Mike McGrath Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Steve MacIntyre Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: 7pm to 9pm - Chase the Ace ; Music by Caper ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: - Bradley Murphy, Mary Beth Carty & Jason Roach The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Tuesday, September 23rd 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - From Ireland: Tara Breen, Pádraig Rynne & Jim Murray Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Jordon Musycsyn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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) Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2025 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Melody & Derrick, Gerry McDaniel Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, September 24th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Craft Draught Showdown: The Church VS Smokehouse Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: 7pm - Jazz festival Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Allie Bennett Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, September 25th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Les Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor evenings Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Coast2Coast Songwriters’ Night featuring Elyse Aeryn, Maddisun and Angela Saini - Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: 7pm - Jazz festival Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Allie Bennett Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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 Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, September 26th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeil Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - CAPO3 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Miner's Forum: 151 Lower N St.: 7pm - a evening to honour the late Jimmy McNeil; a fundraiser for Glace Bay Hospital foundation. Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Jeremy Fisher + Dennis Ellsworth Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: 7pm - Jazz festival Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Allie Bennett Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh 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 Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, September 27th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: - Old Time Kitchen party-BENEFIT for Benoit family [Jamie, Lori, Bronwyn]; live music , afternoon bbq, Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8:30pm - Prismatic Arts Festival Presents: Angelique Francis Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: 7pm - Jazz festival Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Allie Bennett Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: 7pm to 9pm - Chase the Ace ; Music by Eastbound ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: - Gillian Head & Jason Roach The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, September 28th 2025

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Monday, September 29th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Andrew and Mark Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - HUFF Presents: Dave Sampson + Mo Kenney + Andre Pettipas The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit town: .....2025 Sept 29th to Oct 5th-Halifax Urban Folk Festival: - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano. 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.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan Marchand

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Tuesday, September 30th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste Friesen 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - HUFF Presents: Charlie A'Court + Joce Reyome + Logan Richard town: .....2025 Sept 29th to Oct 5th-Halifax Urban Folk Festival: - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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) Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2025 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Cape Breton Fiddlers Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Wednesday, October 1st 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - HUFF Presents: Ray Bonneville w/ Special Guest Geoff Arsenault town: .....2025 Sept 29th to Oct 5th-Halifax Urban Folk Festival: - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Bruce Courtney Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, October 2nd 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Les Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor evenings Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series town: .....2025 Sept 29th to Oct 5th-Halifax Urban Folk Festival: - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Deron Donovan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the sea Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 7:30pm - The Ennis Sisters Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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 Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, October 3rd 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Donna Marie DeWolfe & Beverly MacLean Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: 7:30pm - Madison Violet Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio 6pm to 9pm - ECHO Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session town: .....2025 Sept 29th to Oct 5th-Halifax Urban Folk Festival: - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Darrell Keigan Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh 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 Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald Membertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 8pm - Yu Yuk's stand up comedy; 19+ @$ 30+ The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, October 4th 2025

Arichat Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm - North of Smokey Songwriter's Circle with Jesse Cox, Norman MacDonald, Michael Gorey Meredith Stead, David Doucette, Deran Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Halifax (Halafacs) Clayton Park-Bar & Grill: 278 Lacewood Drive: 2pm to 6pm - east coast country showcase town: .....2025 Sept 29th to Oct 5th-Halifax Urban Folk Festival: - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 6pm - Darrell Keigan Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 5:30pm to 11pm - old-fashioned ceilidh dinner & dance ; @$ 50 with guest speaker Linden MacIntyre ; entertainment by Beech Hill and Kinnon & Betty Lou Beaton, 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 Elton John Experience Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Tuesday, October 7th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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) Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2025 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with tba Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, October 8th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, October 9th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Les Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor evenings Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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 Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - The Linda Ronstadt Show (Her Songs, Her Story) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Wednesday, October 15th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7:30pm - the Stampeders-one more time The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, October 16th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Les Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor evenings Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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 Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7:30pm - the Stampeders-one more time Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Tuesday, October 21st 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, October 22nd 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, October 23rd 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Les Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor evenings Dartmouth Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: - Tunes & Strùpag ; with Tim Edey, Mairi Rankin. Patricia Murray & dancer John Pellerin. - #16th Annual ReJigged Festival 2025 Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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 Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: - live music River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: - Foreigner-the Juke Box Hero Tour & 54.40 Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, October 24th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - East of Sixty 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dartmouth Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: - #16th Annual ReJigged Festival 2025 - Celtic & Mi’kmaq Connections; Jenna Moynihan & Màiri Chaimbeul, the Morgan Toney Trio, Marielle Lesperance, and Cape Breton’s John Pellerin. Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am - walking tours 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music 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) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein) Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Oidhche Shamhna Ghàidhealach ~ Halloween Gaelic Weekend - Oidhche Shamhna Ghàidhealach ~ Halloween Gaelic Weekend (all ages); St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, October 25th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Dartmouth Christ Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: - Grand Finale + Post-Concert Céilí; Seamus Egan Project (founding member of Solas) with Jenna Moynihan, Yann Falquet. Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen , Matt Olwell & Rebecca McGowan. - #16th Annual ReJigged Festival 2025 - workshops; with Seamus Egan, Màiri Chaimbeul, Jenna Moynihan, Rebecca McGowan, and more. Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm - Pretty Archie ; @$ 35 Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - an immersive gala Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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 Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 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: - Oidhche Shamhna Ghàidhealach ~ Halloween Gaelic Weekend - Oidhche Shamhna Ghàidhealach ~ Halloween Gaelic Weekend (all ages); Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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