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Friday, November 15th 2019

Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - CBC-the story and the song; of Ryan Cook & Suny Acres, Terra Spencer, Adyn Townes and Old Man Luedecke. the east coast music hour live. Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Shamrock Club: 7pm - music night takes place the third Friday of every month, instrumental harmonies and classic songs. [ Coleen at 902-366-2295 ]. Coxheath Breton Brewing Co.: 364 Keltic Drive-: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 10pm - 'Music on Tap series' -no cover; Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7pm - Zim Gars Trio Woodside Tavern: Pleasant St.: 7pm - Sam Moon, Dave MacKeigan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - Matt Mays' Howl At The Night Tour with special guest Skye Wallace The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - SOLD OUT: Craig Cardiff - early show - 10pm - Craig Cardiff - late show - Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Route #19 Brewery: 16030 Central Ave.: 902-550-2739: 7pm - Duane Nardocchio Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmasters Quarters Pub: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 5pm - Cinq à Sept in the Lockmaster's Pub Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap! Series Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, November 16th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: 7:30pm - Twelfth night; @$ 15 St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 8pm - Free concert with Tom Luer and STFX Music Faculty The People's Place Library: 283 Main Street: 902-863-4276: 10am to 5pm - People’s School for Climate Action, part of Climate and Democracy Week 2019; https://coady.stfx.ca/climate-and-democracy-week-event-schedule/ Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh 2pm to 6pm - Mike Hall & Allan Dewar Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Ana Egge Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Africville Museum: 5795 Africville Rd.: 902-455-6558: 7:30pm - fundraiser; with Daniel Wnukowski, Shauntay Grant, Zamani, at the Halifax Seaport Market Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - Supertramp's Roger Hodgson Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Halifax Central Library-: 5440 Spring Garden Rd. +phone: 902-490-5700: 1pm - Conversations · Halifax Central Library · Halifax, Nova Scotia 2pm - Conversations-Reel Talk: Youth Food Through Film - 2019 2:30pm - Conversations-East Coast Ferments: Stories & Recipes St. Agnes Church Hall-Leo Day Auditorium: 6903 Mumford Rd: 902-434-9237: 6pm to 9pm - All ages family Cape Breton Dance & Ceilidh, with Edmund Hayden and Kyle McDonald. Cape Breton Square sets, ceilidh & stepdance showcase. @ $7 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 6pm - Dinner At The Carleton - Music By Almasy 10pm - The Carleton Collective 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870: 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5; entertainers admitted Free, [Ronelda 902-945-2870] Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 7pm - ''Mistletoe''' Fashion Show & 9pm-Dance in support of Inverness Garden Club; with Beech Hill; @$ 40 presented by Quincy Street Market Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-787-2938, 902-787-2202: 7:30pm - Ceilidh with local talent; admission by donation Louisbourg Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 8pm; 25th-season 7:30pm - classic country fundraiser; @$ 10 Lower Sackville CIOE concert stage: 11 Glendale Ave. phone: 902-242-7975: 7pm - Ced, Marty & Dave in concert @ $ 20 Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mulgrave former Memorial Education Centre: 459 Murray St.: 6:30pm - dinner theatre with Guysborough Players-""Sister Act"""; @$ 35; with Jackie Briand, Chris Muise, Adam Cooke, Hannah Kamogawa, Joanne Anthony, Kate Redfern, Kate Tompkins, Mandy Reid, Nancy O'Reagan, Nick Dart, Suki Kamogawa, Wanda Jamieson North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 6pm - Autumn auction fundraiser; meal, & music from Howie MacDonald, Mac Morin, & Patrick Gillis, @ $30 in the Hall of the Clans St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmasters Quarters Pub: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm - Veronica MacIsaac-semi-formal ''runway Fashion Show'''; with wine, beer , music with Melody & Derrick Cameron & Katie Hicks ; @$ 60 Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: 7pm - Jordan Musycsyn Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz Saturdays ; Free. with Carl Getto Jazz Group, Red Mike MacDonald, Ronnie Leadbeater, Chris McDonald, Bruce MacKinlay, Janet Bickerton, Shelley Allen, Jo-Anne Rolls, Shirley Dalton, Janice Tulk, Scott Rodney and others. Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall starting May 4th, 2019-Saturday afternoon Ceilidh is from 1pm to 4pm Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music town: ...2019 Nov 16th--Downtown Sydney Nutcracker Festival: Charlotte St. [between Pitt & Prince]: 2pm to 6pm - Downtown Sydney Nutcracker Festival West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, November 17th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - The Cape Breton Chordsmenl @$25 Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - Supertramp's Roger Hodgson Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session Halifax Central Library-: ....Astoundingly Strange Films of Early Cinema Series: 5440 Spring Garden Rd. +phone: 902-490-5700: - 1930-Madame Satan; 1h 56min; free - Astoundingly Strange Films of Early Cinema Series, Hosted by film buff, Matthew McCarthy Pier 21-The Canadian Museum of Immigration: 1055 Marginal Road: 1-855-526-4721: 7pm - In Conversation with Annahid Dashtgard: ''Breaking the Ocean''' The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Information Centre -Cape Breton highlands National Park: 37639 Cabot Trail: 7pm - Seaside Square Set- with music by tba- Freshwater Lake (beside the playground); @ $ $14.70 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 - Ceilidh Sponsored by The Gaelic College Rodney MacDonald, Kenneth MacKenzie, Margie Beaton, Colin MacDonald & more $8 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Lunenburg Lunenberg Academy of Music Performance: 97-101 Kaulbach St.: 1-902-634-8667: 2:30pm - Walter Delahunt Mabou (An Drochaid) The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 2pm - annual general meeting; followed by a Home Children presentation. Nine Mile River Nine Mile River Community Hall: 2pm to 4:30pm - Jamoree; @$ 8 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Fire Hall: 309 Hiram street: 2pm to 5pm - jam session; Light lunch. Musicians free-Audience $ 5 [ Gail MacKay 902-302-9642 ] Proceeds to Anglican Church. Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Fire Hall: 22 Toulouse St.: 1:30pm - The South Mountain Arm of Gold is sponsoring the ''Men of The Deep''' @$ 25; [902-345-0495,] Lion’s Hall: 32 Lions Avenue: 902-535-2482: 1:30pm - Men of the Deeps Christmas in the Mine Concert; @$ 25 Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, November 18th 2019

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - Supertramp's Roger Hodgson Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Happy Soul Dance Studios: 3089 Oxford St. 2nd floor: 2pm to 4pm - Irish step dancing Hosted by Elizabeth MacDonald Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill: 5075 George St.: 902-420-1800: 8pm to 11pm - Scott n’ the Rocks; FREE The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768]

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Tuesday, November 19th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) Fire Hall: ....2019 July 16th to Aug 13th-#21st Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 6:30pm - level one: & 7pm to 8:30pm-level two; Gaelic song sessions @$25 for 5 weeks with Amber & Stacey [e-mail feisaneilein@ns.sympatico.ca] Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - Advanced beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 6pm - Dinner At The Carleton - Music By Jordan LeBlanc The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 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: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Dracula''By Steven Dietz, from the novel by Bram Stoker Directed by Matt Campbell Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - The Best Brothers; Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, November 20th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow St FX -Mulroney #2030: 7pm - dept of Modern Languages=Foreign Film Series ==‘Molière’- Arichat Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry Samson Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Fire Hall: RTE #223-3810 Grand Narrows Hwy: 46°05.778′N 60°30.492′W: 902-871-2655: 10am to 11am - Gaelic conversation and tea Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 8pm to 11pm - 'monthly= ''A Cape Breton Ceilidh''' with host Rankin MacInnis' & tba ; FREE Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 6pm - Dinner At The Carleton - Music By Paul Brushett Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE Route #19 Brewery: 16030 Central Ave.: 902-550-2739: 9pm - Duane Nardocchio & Angela MacDonald The Cabot Public House @ Cabot Links Golf Course: 15933 Central Ave.: 902-258-3933: 8pm - evening music with Eddie Cummings Jr. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Highland Square Mall: 6:30pm - Friends of Gaelic Beginners meet to learn basic Gaelic [Wendy McInnis at 902-755-3451] North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm - Tracy & Michael Cavanaugh, Colin MacDonald, Kenneth MacKenzie 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Dracula''By Steven Dietz, from the novel by Bram Stoker Directed by Matt Campbell Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 8pm to 11pm - weekly Open Irish Celtic Session, host & guests; FREE Kyle Macdonald or Hailee LeFort or Ryan J MacNeil Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - The Best Brothers; Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions; Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill; FREE

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Thursday, November 21st 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ......bi-weekly year round Thursday Celtic jam sessions: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: Thursdays-all instruments are welcome, volunteer donations for non-musicians, monies collected at door will be towards direct costs of Jam Sessions. [ weather cancellation - announced/posted by 4pm [ 101.5 The Hawk & FB ); 7:30pm - Celtic-Jam "fall" session lead: Mac Campbell Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - Awolk Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: 8pm - Beaujolais party Park Lane Cinema: 5657 Spring Garden Rd.: 902-423-4598: 7pm - 6th Jewish Atlantic Film Festival; "Working Women" + PLUS 6 other films........ Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - Clara Wieck Schumann's Piano Concerto Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 9:30am - Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Dracula''By Steven Dietz, from the novel by Bram Stoker Directed by Matt Campbell Centre 200: 481 George St.: 1-902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: 7pm - Johnny Reid-My Kind of Christmas Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - The Best Brothers; Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Live and Local Thursdays with a different artist each week. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, November 22nd 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Immaculata auditorium: ......Antigonish Performing Arts Series: 902-867-2196: 7pm - Elf-the musical Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing Co.: 364 Keltic Drive-: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 10pm - 'Music on Tap series' -no cover; Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Cyril Ward Memorial Library: 27 Pleasant St.: 903-533-3586: 2pm to 4pm - Book launch and signing for Jude Avery's The Forgotten Acadians… a story of discovery Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - Crash Test Dummies Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Halifax Central Library-: 5440 Spring Garden Rd. +phone: 902-490-5700: 7:30pm - Dinuk Wijeratne , Nick Halley, Tom Easley in the Paul O'Regan Hall https://www.ceciliaconcerts.ca/dinuk Park Lane Cinema: 5657 Spring Garden Rd.: 902-423-4598: 7pm - 6th Jewish Atlantic Film Festival; "Working Women" + PLUS 6 other films........ Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 8pm - Gordon Lightfoot The Art Bar + Projects: 1873 Granville St.: 5pm - break the ice-olation The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 6pm - Dinner At The Carleton - Music By Laura Merrimen Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm 7pm - Lynn Chisholm Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Margaretsville Evergreen Theatre: 1660 Stronach Mountain Rd: 902-825-6834: 8pm - Gordie Tentrees – Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 9pm to 1am - BENEFIT DANCE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmasters Quarters Pub: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7:30pm - Bridget's Big #40th Birthday Show; Hosted by Leona Burkey Music and Bras d'Or Lakes Inn pay what you can at the door - all donors get a copy of Leona's wee little new EP and proceeds to Brain Injury NS. Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap! Series Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Dracula''By Steven Dietz, from the novel by Bram Stoker Directed by Matt Campbell Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - The Best Brothers; Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion--Main Concourse: 74 Esplanade: - Christmas at the Port 2019; The 6th Annual Christmas at the Port Featuring a variety of vendors, crafts and.... SANTA ; $2- Kids 12 & under free! Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 7pm - Membertou country Classic Series-country wrap up; with Jenn Sheppard, Aaron Lewis, Ashley Buckingham, Jenifer Dingwall; @$ 35 Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, November 23rd 2019

Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh 2pm to 6pm - Donna Marie Dewolfe & Joël Chiasson Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Art Bar + Project: 1873 Granville St.: 8pm - Judee Sill. Celebrate Judee's music and bewildering spirit with Terra Spencer, Cassie Josephine, Mel Stone, Kim Barlow, and Kristen Hatt Lewis, backed by David Christensen, Matt McQuaid, and Mark Adam. 19+, @ $20 - Bearly's-the House of Blues and Ribs: 1269 Barrington St.: 902-423-2526: 4:30pm to 8:30pm - Crowdis Bridge; no cover Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Park Lane Cinema: 5657 Spring Garden Rd.: 902-423-4598: 7pm - 6th Jewish Atlantic Film Festival; "Working Women" + PLUS 6 other films........ Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 8pm - Gordon Lightfoot The Art Bar + Projects: 1873 Granville St.: - Terra Spencer, Kim Barlow, Kristen Hatt Lewis, Mel Stone, and Cassie Josephine; =A Tribute to Judee Sill, The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - SOLD OUT: Daniel Champagne 10pm - The Carleton Collective 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: 6pm to 9pm - four course fundraising dinner with Jenn Miller from Master Chef Canada; @$ 45 hosted by Judique Community Centre; [902-787-2434 or judiquecentre@gmail.com] Lower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys) Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: 902-625-0012: 2pm to midnight - Benefit for Edward Sampson; Silent Auction, Chase the Ace, Bake Sale, ticket sales & Live Entertainment all afternoon. 8pm to midnight-dance ; Music provided by Barrett's Privateers. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Lunenburg The Lunenberg Opera House: 290 Lincoln St.: - Olde Fashioned Christmas with Heather Rankin, Wendy MacIsaac, The Rising Tide Irish Dancers, 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 Oxford Capitol Theatre: - Christina Martin Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard SAERC Auditorium: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm - Lennie Gallant Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 6pm to 9pm - Robert Bouchard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 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: - 24th Annual Festival of Trees MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 9pm to 1am - Richmond Cheer Athletics Benefit Concert; with Timmy Faulkner & Matway Drive; @$10 Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Dracula''By Steven Dietz, from the novel by Bram Stoker Directed by Matt Campbell Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz Saturdays ; Free. with Carl Getto Jazz Group, Red Mike MacDonald, Ronnie Leadbeater, Chris McDonald, Bruce MacKinlay, Janet Bickerton, Shelley Allen, Jo-Anne Rolls, Shirley Dalton, Janice Tulk, Scott Rodney and others. Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall starting May 4th, 2019-Saturday afternoon Ceilidh is from 1pm to 4pm Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - The Best Brothers; Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion--Main Concourse: 74 Esplanade: - Christmas at the Port 2019; The 6th Annual Christmas at the Port Featuring a variety of vendors, crafts and.... SANTA ; $2- Kids 12 & under free! Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced 9pm to midnight - square dance with tba

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Sunday, November 24th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan St. James United Church: 197 Main St.: 7:30pm - Antigonish Choral Ensemble and Guests Fall Showcase The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Boularderie (An t-Eilean Mór) Boularderie Elementary School: 12065 Kempt Head Road: 2pm to 4pm - Christmas In The Country; games, face painting, refreshments, a craft and vendor market, baked goods and prizes to be won. Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session Halifax Central Library-: ....Astoundingly Strange Films of Early Cinema Series: 5440 Spring Garden Rd. +phone: 902-490-5700: - Astoundingly Strange Films of Early Cinema Series, Hosted by film buff, Matthew McCarthy - The Man Who Laughs (Silent); 1928 | 1h 50min; free Park Lane Cinema: 5657 Spring Garden Rd.: 902-423-4598: 7pm - 6th Jewish Atlantic Film Festival; "Working Women" + PLUS 6 other films........ The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - SOLD OUT: Daniel Champagne - 2nd show The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Havre Boucher Community Centre: ..... Hank's Jam: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: 2pm to 5pm - Hank's Jamboree, [normally every 4th Sunday] our 11th season; [ we raised $97,000+!! ] @$ 5; lite lunch, [musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre, presented by the Havre Boucher & Area Cultural Development & Recreation Association Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Information Centre -Cape Breton highlands National Park: 37639 Cabot Trail: 7pm - Seaside Square Set- with music by tba- Freshwater Lake (beside the playground); @ $ $14.70 Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Elves Fair-christmas market 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 - Ceilidh-Donna Marie DeWolfe & Allan Dewar $8 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Nine Mile River Nine Mile River Community Hall: 2pm to 4:30pm - Jamoree; @$ 8 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 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: - 24th Annual Festival of Trees Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: ..The Elizabeth Boardmore -49th Season of Plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: - ''Dracula''By Steven Dietz, from the novel by Bram Stoker Directed by Matt Campbell Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - The Best Brothers; Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion--Main Concourse: 74 Esplanade: - Christmas at the Port 2019; The 6th Annual Christmas at the Port Featuring a variety of vendors, crafts and.... SANTA ; $2- Kids 12 & under free! Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, November 25th 2019

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Happy Soul Dance Studios: 3089 Oxford St. 2nd floor: 2pm to 4pm - Irish step dancing Hosted by Elizabeth MacDonald The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Daniel Champagne - 3rd Show The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768]

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Tuesday, November 26th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Gordie Tentrees $10 Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) Fire Hall: ....2019 July 16th to Aug 13th-#21st Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 6:30pm - level one: & 7pm to 8:30pm-level two; Gaelic song sessions @$25 for 5 weeks with Amber & Stacey [e-mail feisaneilein@ns.sympatico.ca] Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7pm - It's A Cape Breton Ceilidh Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - Advanced beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 6pm - Dinner At The Carleton - Music By Geoff Kennedy The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 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: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, November 27th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Fire Hall: RTE #223-3810 Grand Narrows Hwy: 46°05.778′N 60°30.492′W: 902-871-2655: 10am to 11am - Gaelic conversation and tea Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 8pm - Ennis Sisters' Christmas show; @$ 31.50-advance Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Coco Love Alcorn Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE The Cabot Public House @ Cabot Links Golf Course: 15933 Central Ave.: 902-258-3933: 8pm - evening music with Eddie Cummings Jr. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Highland Square Mall: 6:30pm - Friends of Gaelic Beginners meet to learn basic Gaelic [Wendy McInnis at 902-755-3451] North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 7:30pm - Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar, James MacLean, Rodney MacDonald, Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 8pm to 11pm - weekly Open Irish Celtic Session, host & guests; FREE Kyle Macdonald or Hailee LeFort or Ryan J MacNeil Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions; Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill; FREE

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Thursday, November 28th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: - 8pm0Garrett Mason Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - NHL Legends Hockey Hot stove with Steve Shutt & Chris Nian Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 9:30am - Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Lunenberg Academy of Music Performance: 97-101 Kaulbach St.: 1-902-634-8667: noon - Ian Tomaz North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Live and Local Thursdays with a different artist each week. We'koqma'q (Waycobah) Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre: 5pm - We'koqma'q Residential School Survivors will host a screening of the film, INDIAN HORSE, 5 p.m. Moosemeat and Luskinkn 6 p.m. INDIAN HORSE Q & A to follow after the screening. FREE ADMISSION!!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!! Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, November 29th 2019

Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing Co.: 364 Keltic Drive-: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 10pm - 'Music on Tap series' -no cover; Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - Olde Fashioned Christmas with Heather Rankin, Wendy MacIsaac, The Rising Tide Irish Dancers, The Halifax Boys’ Honour Choir, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor, Symphony Nova Scotia The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Christina Martin & Dale Murray 10pm - SOLD OUT: Classic Album Night - Meatloaf's Bat Out Of Hell! Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Lismore (Lios Mór) Community Centre: 4699 hwy 245: 7pm - Variety concert ; proceeds to Karen Lynn MacDonald Allergy Awareness Society [ last friday of month] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mabou (An Drochaid) Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: ....#2nd Annual Currents Summer Festival: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: - Rawlins Cross Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 9pm to 1am - BENEFIT DANCE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 9pm - dance 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - A Gaelic College Christmas; An Nollaig Ghàidhealach St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap! Series Centre 200: 481 George St.: 1-902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: 8pm - Black Friday Comedy Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7pm - Annual CBC Staff holiday reading; ''A Seussified Christmas Carol''All proceeds go to Feed Nova Scotia Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, November 30th 2019

Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Morgan Davis Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) East Coast Amateur Boxing Club: 225 Bedford Highway: 8pm - ''a Double Jab of the Blues''' with John Campbelljohn & RIchard and Somebody;s Kids; @$ 20-advance [melissamgm@yahoo.ca 902-223-5416] Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - Olde Fashioned Christmas with Heather Rankin, Wendy MacIsaac, The Rising Tide Irish Dancers, The Halifax Boys’ Honour Choir, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor, Symphony Nova Scotia Shriners' Hall: ....Cape Breton Adult Dance: 3530 Connolly St.: 9pm to 12:30am - Cape Breton Adult Dance with Mike Hall & friends @ $ 10; 19+ ; presented by the Cape Breton Charitable Association of Halifax; The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 4pm - Happy Hour At The Carleton - Music By Dusty Keleher 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 10:30pm - Slowcoaster Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870: 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5; entertainers admitted Free, [Ronelda 902-945-2870] Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-787-2938, 902-787-2202: 7:30pm - Ceilidh with local talent; admission by donation Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Lunenburg Lunenberg Academy of Music Performance: 97-101 Kaulbach St.: 1-902-634-8667: 7pm - Suzie LeBlanc, Bruce Dickey, Marie-Nathalie Lacoursiere and Catalina Vicens North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free St. Matthew -Wesley United Church: 2 Peppett St.: 902-794-3651: 7:30pm - Christmas with the Cape Breton Chorale. & Belkolora; @$ 25 Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - A Gaelic College Christmas; An Nollaig Ghàidhealach Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz Saturdays ; Free. with Carl Getto Jazz Group, Red Mike MacDonald, Ronnie Leadbeater, Chris McDonald, Bruce MacKinlay, Janet Bickerton, Shelley Allen, Jo-Anne Rolls, Shirley Dalton, Janice Tulk, Scott Rodney and others. Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall starting May 4th, 2019-Saturday afternoon Ceilidh is from 1pm to 4pm Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Rawlins Cross-#50th Anniversary tour; Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni) CB Farmer's Market: 340 Keltic Drive: 902-564-9948: 8:30am to 1pm - year round farmers Market; http://www.farmersMarketcapebreton.com West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, December 1st 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan St. FX-Immaculata auditorium: ......Antigonish Performing Arts Series: 902-867-2196: 7:30pm - Jeremy Dutcher St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 7:30pm - concert with Jeremy Dutcher; https://jeremydutcher.com/ The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 2pm & 6pm - The Nutcracker ballet suite; @$ 39 Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Wesley United Church: 32 Queen St.: 902-533-3711: 7pm - Pastoral Airs concert ; with Bill & John Pellerin, Roddy MacInnis, Marcellin Chaisson, Russell MacNeil, Sandy MacLean, Orangedale Special, Arnold Hendsbee and Phyllis Ehler, Siblings Two, Margie MacIntyre and Reverend Heather Manuel. A free-will donation will be accepted with all proceeds going to the Guysborough and Area Food Bank. Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 2pm - Concert with Heather Rankin, Wendy MacIsaac, The Rising Tide Irish Dancers, The Halifax Boys’ Honour Choir, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor, Symphony Nova Scotia The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Information Centre -Cape Breton highlands National Park: 37639 Cabot Trail: 7pm - Seaside Square Set- with music by tba- Freshwater Lake (beside the playground); @ $ $14.70 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 - Ceilidh-Kinnon & Betty Beaton $8 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 11am to 3pm - ''Mabou Farmers Holiday Market''' with local produce, crafts, plants etc. live music; 60+ vendors New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Calvin United Church: 7:30pm - Christmas with the Cape Breton Chorale. & Belkolora; @$ 25 Nine Mile River Nine Mile River Community Hall: 2pm to 4:30pm - Jamoree; @$ 8 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com St. Joseph's Church basement: 138 Granville St.: 2pm to 5pm - Sharon's Hootenany; @$ 5, children under 12 free; lite lunch, join musicians from local guitar clubs, All proceeds for St. Joseph's church roof & light fund ; [wheelchair accessable via the basement entrance] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - A Gaelic College Christmas; An Nollaig Ghàidhealach Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, December 2nd 2019

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Happy Soul Dance Studios: 3089 Oxford St. 2nd floor: 2pm to 4pm - Irish step dancing Hosted by Elizabeth MacDonald Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill: 5075 George St.: 902-420-1800: 8pm to 11pm - Scott n’ the Rocks; FREE The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768]

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Tuesday, December 3rd 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) Fire Hall: ....2019 July 16th to Aug 13th-#21st Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 6:30pm - level one: & 7pm to 8:30pm-level two; Gaelic song sessions @$25 for 5 weeks with Amber & Stacey [e-mail feisaneilein@ns.sympatico.ca] Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - Advanced beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 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: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, December 4th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Fire Hall: RTE #223-3810 Grand Narrows Hwy: 46°05.778′N 60°30.492′W: 902-871-2655: 10am to 11am - Gaelic conversation and tea Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - Holly Cole Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Còig Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE The Cabot Public House @ Cabot Links Golf Course: 15933 Central Ave.: 902-258-3933: 8pm - evening music with Eddie Cummings Jr. Liverpool Astor Theatre: 7:30pm - Tis The Season #13 =Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison and other performers Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Highland Square Mall: 6:30pm - Friends of Gaelic Beginners meet to learn basic Gaelic [Wendy McInnis at 902-755-3451] North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 7:30pm - Kimberley Fraser , Aaron Lewis, Joyce MacDonald, Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie- Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 8pm to 11pm - weekly Open Irish Celtic Session, host & guests; FREE Kyle Macdonald or Hailee LeFort or Ryan J MacNeil Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions; Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill; FREE

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Thursday, December 5th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ......bi-weekly year round Thursday Celtic jam sessions: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: Thursdays-all instruments are welcome, volunteer donations for non-musicians, monies collected at door will be towards direct costs of Jam Sessions. [ weather cancellation - announced/posted by 4pm [ 101.5 The Hawk & FB ); 7:30pm - Celtic-Jam "fall" session lead: Dara Smith-MacDonald Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 8:30pm - Leona Burkey Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 9:30am - Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Chef Dolente's Craft Draught Showdown: Garrison vs Schoolhouse Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Live and Local Thursdays with a different artist each week. Tatamagouche Grace -Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: - Dave Gunning / J P Cormier Christmas Show Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, December 6th 2019

Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing Co.: 364 Keltic Drive-: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 10pm - 'Music on Tap series' -no cover; Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - Dennis Ellsworth & The Electric Stars + Rod Kreiger Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Louisbourg Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 8pm; 25th-season 7pm - Annual Heritage Christmas Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 4pm to 6:30pm - Mira Community Market; Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap! Series Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, December 7th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: 7:30pm - concert=Christmas in ''Antigonowhere''' Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Sarah Ellen Morrison Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia @ 3Sixty: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 9pm - John Gracie -Free Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Louisbourg Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 8pm; 25th-season 7pm - Foggy View Players Present….In-Laws, Outlaws,and Other People (Who Should Be Shot) Christmas Comedy ; @$ 10 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard SAERC Auditorium: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm - Tis' the Season Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz Saturdays ; Free. with Carl Getto Jazz Group, Red Mike MacDonald, Ronnie Leadbeater, Chris McDonald, Bruce MacKinlay, Janet Bickerton, Shelley Allen, Jo-Anne Rolls, Shirley Dalton, Janice Tulk, Scott Rodney and others. Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall starting May 4th, 2019-Saturday afternoon Ceilidh is from 1pm to 4pm Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm to midnight - square dance with tba 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, December 8th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: 2pm - concert=Christmas in ''Antigonowhere''' 7:30pm - concert=Christmas in ''Antigonowhere''' The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session Halifax Central Library-: ....Astoundingly Strange Films of Early Cinema Series: 5440 Spring Garden Rd. +phone: 902-490-5700: - The Haunted House; 1921 | 21min; free - Astoundingly Strange Films of Early Cinema Series, Hosted by film buff, Matthew McCarthy - Mad Love (The Hands of Orlac); 1935 | 1h 8min; free The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Heatherton (Baile An Fhraoich) Parish-Maple Hall-Concert: 7pm to 10pm - kitchen party; @$ 5; lite lunch; all ages Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Information Centre -Cape Breton highlands National Park: 37639 Cabot Trail: 7pm - Seaside Square Set- with music by tba- Freshwater Lake (beside the playground); @ $ $14.70 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 - Ceilidh-Kolten Macdonell & friends $8 Louisbourg Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 8pm; 25th-season 7pm - Foggy View Players Present….In-Laws, Outlaws,and Other People (Who Should Be Shot) Christmas Comedy ; @$ 10 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 Nine Mile River Nine Mile River Community Hall: 2pm to 4:30pm - Jamoree; @$ 8 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, December 9th 2019

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: 7:30pm - Tis The Season #13 =Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison and other performers The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Lennie Gallant - brings his Innkeeper's Christmas show -2nd show , $35 advanced The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Louisbourg Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 8pm; 25th-season 7pm - Foggy View Players Present….In-Laws, Outlaws,and Other People (Who Should Be Shot) Christmas Comedy ; @$ 10 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768]

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Tuesday, December 10th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) Fire Hall: ....2019 July 16th to Aug 13th-#21st Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 6:30pm - level one: & 7pm to 8:30pm-level two; Gaelic song sessions @$25 for 5 weeks with Amber & Stacey [e-mail feisaneilein@ns.sympatico.ca] Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - Advanced beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Lennie Gallant - The Innkeeper's Christmas Concert The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 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: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - A Christmas Carol 2019-annual fundraiser; Tickets $42 or $27 for Ages 23 & Under Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, December 11th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Fire Hall: RTE #223-3810 Grand Narrows Hwy: 46°05.778′N 60°30.492′W: 902-871-2655: 10am to 11am - Gaelic conversation and tea Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - Bruce Guthro-songwriters circle with Mo Kenny, Myles Goodwyn & Joel Plaskett. 19+ Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE The Cabot Public House @ Cabot Links Golf Course: 15933 Central Ave.: 902-258-3933: 8pm - evening music with Eddie Cummings Jr. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Highland Square Mall: 6:30pm - Friends of Gaelic Beginners meet to learn basic Gaelic [Wendy McInnis at 902-755-3451] North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Howie MacDonald, Buddy MacDonald, Hilda Chiasson, Rodney MacDonald 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 8pm to 11pm - weekly Open Irish Celtic Session, host & guests; FREE Kyle Macdonald or Hailee LeFort or Ryan J MacNeil Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - A Christmas Carol 2019-annual fundraiser; Tickets $42 or $27 for Ages 23 & Under Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions; Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill; FREE

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Thursday, December 12th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - Ryan MacGrath's Hearth & Home Holiday Single Release Showcase! Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Tis The Season #13 =Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison and other performers; @$ 42.50 Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 9:30am - Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8:30pm - Jon Bryant Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Civic Centre: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: - George Canyon with Aaron Pritchett SAERC Auditorium: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm - George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - A Christmas Carol 2019-annual fundraiser; Tickets $42 or $27 for Ages 23 & Under Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Live and Local Thursdays with a different artist each week. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, December 13th 2019

Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing Co.: 364 Keltic Drive-: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 10pm - 'Music on Tap series' -no cover; Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55; SOLD OUT Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - Bruce Guthro-songwriters circle with Mo Kenny, Myles Goodwyn & Joel Plaskett. 19+ Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10:30pm - I'll Be Home For Christmas - Andrew Morrisey & Brenna Conrad with Rachel O'Brien + Diva Station Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Louisbourg Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 8pm; 25th-season 7:30pm - Lyrics & Laughter; @$ 26 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap! Series Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - A Christmas Carol 2019-annual fundraiser; Tickets $42 or $27 for Ages 23 & Under Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, December 14th 2019

Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - Jeremy Finney North Woodside Community Centre: 230 Pleasant St.: 1pm to 3:30pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - Bruce Guthro-songwriters circle with Mo Kenny, Myles Goodwyn & Joel Plaskett. 19+ Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870: 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5; entertainers admitted Free, [Ronelda 902-945-2870] Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-787-2938, 902-787-2202: 7:30pm - Ceilidh with local talent; admission by donation Louisbourg Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 8pm; 25th-season 2pm - Lyrics & Laughter; @$ 26 7:30pm - Lyrics & Laughter; @$ 26 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette L’Ardoise Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: 5pm to 7pm - jam session; FREE; every second Saturday North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 6pm to 9pm - Eddie Cummings Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz Saturdays ; Free. with Carl Getto Jazz Group, Red Mike MacDonald, Ronnie Leadbeater, Chris McDonald, Bruce MacKinlay, Janet Bickerton, Shelley Allen, Jo-Anne Rolls, Shirley Dalton, Janice Tulk, Scott Rodney and others. Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall starting May 4th, 2019-Saturday afternoon Ceilidh is from 1pm to 4pm Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - A Christmas Carol 2019-annual fundraiser; Tickets $42 or $27 for Ages 23 & Under Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, December 15th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8pm to 11:30pm - Anthony & Jordan The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, Chéticamp Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 5pm to 7pm - afternoon ceilidhs . hosted by 'Fiddles & fish' Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Michael Gorey Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 2pm & 7pm - three pianos Christmas-Johnny Aucoin;s#80th birthday bash with Aaron Lewis, Stephen Muise Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 2pm to 5pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Information Centre -Cape Breton highlands National Park: 37639 Cabot Trail: 7pm - Seaside Square Set- with music by tba- Freshwater Lake (beside the playground); @ $ $14.70 St. Ann’s Bay United Church: - Buddy MacDonald with Sarah Beck Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ........Sunday Ceilidhs: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - No Ceilidh this week ---- ---- ---- Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Nine Mile River Nine Mile River Community Hall: 2pm to 4:30pm - Jamoree; @$ 8 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Fire Hall: 309 Hiram street: 2pm to 5pm - jam session; Light lunch. Musicians free-Audience $ 5 [ Gail MacKay 902-302-9642 ] Proceeds to Anglican Church. Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 8pm - A Christmas Carol 2019-annual fundraiser; Tickets $42 or $27 for Ages 23 & Under Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: 8pm to 11pm - Jam session

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Monday, December 16th 2019

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill: 5075 George St.: 902-420-1800: 8pm to 11pm - Scott n’ the Rocks; FREE The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768]

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Tuesday, December 17th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55; SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - Advanced beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 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: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, December 18th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Arichat Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry Samson Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Fire Hall: RTE #223-3810 Grand Narrows Hwy: 46°05.778′N 60°30.492′W: 902-871-2655: 10am to 11am - Gaelic conversation and tea Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55; SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE The Cabot Public House @ Cabot Links Golf Course: 15933 Central Ave.: 902-258-3933: 8pm - evening music with Eddie Cummings Jr. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Highland Square Mall: 6:30pm - Friends of Gaelic Beginners meet to learn basic Gaelic [Wendy McInnis at 902-755-3451] North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...7:30pm-9:30pm-all year-Wednesday night Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday night ceilidhs with Gaelic College instructors & staff @ $ 10; children under 12 @ $ 5 7:30pm - Christmas Ceilidh and Tree lighting with Connie & Larry MacAskill, Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie, Rodney MacDonald, Colin MacDonald, Joyce MacDonald Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 8pm to 11pm - weekly Open Irish Celtic Session, host & guests; FREE Kyle Macdonald or Hailee LeFort or Ryan J MacNeil Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions; Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill; FREE

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Thursday, December 19th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ......bi-weekly year round Thursday Celtic jam sessions: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: Thursdays-all instruments are welcome, volunteer donations for non-musicians, monies collected at door will be towards direct costs of Jam Sessions. [ weather cancellation - announced/posted by 4pm [ 101.5 The Hawk & FB ); 7:30pm - Celtic-Jam "fall" session lead: Julien Broussard Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - Morgan Davis Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) TALO Cafébar: 195 Commercial St.: 902-842-2195: - Aaron MacDonald & Greg Favaro The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55; SOLD OUT Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 9:30am - Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Live and Local Thursdays with a different artist each week. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, December 20th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) the Furnace nightclub: 232 Main St.: 902-318-0455: - Aaron MacDonald Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Shamrock Club: 7pm - music night takes place the third Friday of every month, instrumental harmonies and classic songs. [ Coleen at 902-366-2295 ]. Coxheath Breton Brewing Co.: 364 Keltic Drive-: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 10pm - 'Music on Tap series' -no cover; Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 9pm to 1am - dance with Full Circle Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Isn't she Jolly; dinner theatre; @$ 55; SOLD OUT Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap! Series Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, December 21st 2019

Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: - Fortunate Ones-holiday show Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 3:30pm & 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeils; @$ 42.50 Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Centre 200: 481 George St.: 1-902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: 8pm - Songwriters Circle with Bruce Guthro & guests; Lennie Gallant, Heather Rankin and Men of the Deeps Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz Saturdays ; Free. with Carl Getto Jazz Group, Red Mike MacDonald, Ronnie Leadbeater, Chris McDonald, Bruce MacKinlay, Janet Bickerton, Shelley Allen, Jo-Anne Rolls, Shirley Dalton, Janice Tulk, Scott Rodney and others. Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall starting May 4th, 2019-Saturday afternoon Ceilidh is from 1pm to 4pm Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7pm - sing-a-long; Sound of Music; Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, December 22nd 2019

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Monday, December 23rd 2019

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7pm - It's a Wonderful Life;

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Tuesday, December 24th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - Advanced beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 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: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7pm & 9pm - Christmas Eve Sing-along Service; donations appreciated Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, December 25th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Fire Hall: RTE #223-3810 Grand Narrows Hwy: 46°05.778′N 60°30.492′W: 902-871-2655: 10am to 11am - Gaelic conversation and tea Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE The Cabot Public House @ Cabot Links Golf Course: 15933 Central Ave.: 902-258-3933: 8pm - evening music with Eddie Cummings Jr. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Highland Square Mall: 6:30pm - Friends of Gaelic Beginners meet to learn basic Gaelic [Wendy McInnis at 902-755-3451] North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 8pm to 11pm - weekly Open Irish Celtic Session, host & guests; FREE Kyle Macdonald or Hailee LeFort or Ryan J MacNeil Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions; Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill; FREE

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Thursday, December 26th 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 9:30am - Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages 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 - Boxing Day Ceilidh-Entertainment TBA $10 Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Live and Local Thursdays with a different artist each week. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, December 27th 2019

Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing Co.: 364 Keltic Drive-: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 10pm - 'Music on Tap series' -no cover; Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Lismore (Lios Mór) Community Centre: 4699 hwy 245: 7pm - Variety concert ; proceeds to Karen Lynn MacDonald Allergy Awareness Society [ last friday of month] Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap! Series Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, December 28th 2019

Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Ruth Minnikin & Friends Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870: 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5; entertainers admitted Free, [Ronelda 902-945-2870] Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: 4237 Hwy 223: 902-725-2178: 7pm to 10pm - family square dances with tba ; @$8 for 19+; 18yrs & under FREE; Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-787-2938, 902-787-2202: 7:30pm - Ceilidh with local talent; admission by donation Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 6pm to 9pm - Bridges Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz Saturdays ; Free. with Carl Getto Jazz Group, Red Mike MacDonald, Ronnie Leadbeater, Chris McDonald, Bruce MacKinlay, Janet Bickerton, Shelley Allen, Jo-Anne Rolls, Shirley Dalton, Janice Tulk, Scott Rodney and others. Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall starting May 4th, 2019-Saturday afternoon Ceilidh is from 1pm to 4pm Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni) CB Farmer's Market: 340 Keltic Drive: 902-564-9948: 8:30am to 1pm - year round farmers Market; http://www.farmersMarketcapebreton.com West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, December 29th 2019

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Monday, December 30th 2019

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768]

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Tuesday, December 31st 2019

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -the Schooner room: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: 8pm - New Year's Eve with Platinum Blonde; @$44.99 Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - Advanced beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: - NEW YEARS TICKETS on sale now. North Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: 9pm to 1am - New Years dance with Kim & Pam; @$ !0 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmasters Quarters Pub: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Ring in New Year MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 9pm to 2am - New Year's Eve with the Privateers & High Society; @$ 50 until Nov 3rd Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: 9pm to 1am - dance ; music by Kim & Pam - $10; The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, January 1st 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Fire Hall: RTE #223-3810 Grand Narrows Hwy: 46°05.778′N 60°30.492′W: 902-871-2655: 10am to 11am - Gaelic conversation and tea Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE The Cabot Public House @ Cabot Links Golf Course: 15933 Central Ave.: 902-258-3933: 8pm - evening music with Eddie Cummings Jr. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Highland Square Mall: 6:30pm - Friends of Gaelic Beginners meet to learn basic Gaelic [Wendy McInnis at 902-755-3451] North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 8pm to 11pm - weekly Open Irish Celtic Session, host & guests; FREE Kyle Macdonald or Hailee LeFort or Ryan J MacNeil Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions; Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill; FREE

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Thursday, January 2nd 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: 9pm - Jazz session Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: - live music now on Thursday AND Sundays Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: 8:30pm - Leona Burkey New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 8pm - Zim Gars Trio; Local Organ Blues Bad Boys. Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Norm MacDonald Halifax (Halafacs) Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 9:30am - Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: ...Alice's Thursday Ceilidhs: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: - 8pm-family Ceilidh; all ages Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - open mike with host Andre Pettipas Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - conversational Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768] St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 1pm to 3pm - beginner conversational Gaelic sessions ; for 12 weeks, @$ 60[ Cathy @902-561-2430] Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Live and Local Thursdays with a different artist each week. Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 7pm - jam sessions;

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Friday, January 3rd 2020

Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing Co.: 364 Keltic Drive-: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 10pm - 'Music on Tap series' -no cover; Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 4pm to 6:30pm - Mira Community Market; Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap! Series Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, January 4th 2020

Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: 7:30pm - The Strange Valentines-David Farrell and Janet Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7:30pm - Thane Dunn & the Cadillac Kings; @$ 44.50 Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz Saturdays ; Free. with Carl Getto Jazz Group, Red Mike MacDonald, Ronnie Leadbeater, Chris McDonald, Bruce MacKinlay, Janet Bickerton, Shelley Allen, Jo-Anne Rolls, Shirley Dalton, Janice Tulk, Scott Rodney and others. Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall starting May 4th, 2019-Saturday afternoon Ceilidh is from 1pm to 4pm Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, January 5th 2020

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Monday, January 6th 2020

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768]

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Tuesday, January 7th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - Advanced beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 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: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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Wednesday, January 8th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Split Crow-Bar: 25 James St.: 902-343-9999: 8:30pm to midnight - Wednesday Night Jam w/Chrissy Snow Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Fire Hall: RTE #223-3810 Grand Narrows Hwy: 46°05.778′N 60°30.492′W: 902-871-2655: 10am to 11am - Gaelic conversation and tea Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Halifax (Halafacs) Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE St. Ann's United Church Tea Room: 46715 Cabot Trail: 46°20.969′N 60°32.159′W: 902-929-2999: 11am - Seniors Healthy Lunches –in SABUC Tea Room; lunch at noon Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Inverness (An Sithean) Inverary Manor-Rodney's room: 72 Maple St.: - 10am-The “tea and talk”-Speaking Series; FREE The Cabot Public House @ Cabot Links Golf Course: 15933 Central Ave.: 902-258-3933: 8pm - evening music with Eddie Cummings Jr. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Highland Square Mall: 6:30pm - Friends of Gaelic Beginners meet to learn basic Gaelic [Wendy McInnis at 902-755-3451] North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 8pm to 11pm - weekly Open Irish Celtic Session, host & guests; FREE Kyle Macdonald or Hailee LeFort or Ryan J MacNeil Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions; Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill; FREE

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Thursday, January 9th 2020

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Friday, January 10th 2020

Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Coxheath Breton Brewing Co.: 364 Keltic Drive-: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 10pm - 'Music on Tap series' -no cover; Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Hotel California-Eagles tribute band @$ 42.50 Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $13+; Child/Senior plate - $10+. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: - 8pm to 11pm-entertainment North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 10pm to 1am - Friday Night jukebox Socials ; & once a month a dance with a band/ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam session @$ 5; -lite lunch; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; [except Aug 2nd.] Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Marina: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: 7:30pm - summer jam sessions Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: - local musicians in our Music on Tap! Series Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 850 Victoria Rd.: 902-539-4112: 1:15pm to 2:14pm - Music Therapy for Cancer patients ; with music therapist Shelley Allen. [contact Alicia at the CB Cancer Centre at 902-567-6622 ]

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Saturday, January 11th 2020

Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - fiddle ceilidh Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 5pm to 6pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal' Dartmouth North Woodside Community Centre: 230 Pleasant St.: 1pm to 3:30pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: 8pm - entertainment Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Shawn MacKinnon Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 Halifax (Halafacs) Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: 6pm to 9pm - live music The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870: 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5; entertainers admitted Free, [Ronelda 902-945-2870] Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-787-2938, 902-787-2202: 7:30pm - Ceilidh with local talent; admission by donation Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette L’Ardoise Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: 5pm to 7pm - jam session; FREE; every second Saturday North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Carriage House Lounge: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: - DJ Dougle Hazzard Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz Saturdays ; Free. with Carl Getto Jazz Group, Red Mike MacDonald, Ronnie Leadbeater, Chris McDonald, Bruce MacKinlay, Janet Bickerton, Shelley Allen, Jo-Anne Rolls, Shirley Dalton, Janice Tulk, Scott Rodney and others. Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall starting May 4th, 2019-Saturday afternoon Ceilidh is from 1pm to 4pm Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: 5pm to 9pm - local live music West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ..Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: 9pm - Saturday- square dance @ $8 person , children under 12 free; musicians to be announced

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Sunday, January 12th 2020

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Monday, January 13th 2020

Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment =Maurice, Bruno & Clarence Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 7pm - Jam session,in the Chanter's Pub-Dundee room-downstairs; free; all skill levels, all instruments Halifax (Halafacs) Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Ingonish Coastal Waters Restaurant & Pub: 36404 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2526: - Live music is offered at the Coastal 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] North Shore (An Cladach A Tuath) Steve & Nona's house: 44667 Cabot Trail Rd.: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic Classes, FREE North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne) School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - beginner/ intermediate Gaelic; for 6 weeks @$ 45 [caroline_cameron@hotmail.com 902-258-5768]

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Tuesday, January 14th 2020

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Gaelic Society: 220 Main st.: 6pm to 8pm - Gaelic Classes for beginners [ 6 weeks @$ 60] Red door in the back of 220 Main St. Màiri Britton @$ 60 mairidannsa@gmail.com Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with Brent Collins Chéticamp Kinsmen club: Belle Marche: 7pm to 10pm - Acadian Amateur Music Circle-jam session , l'AMAC; bilingual; everyone welcome; @$ 3 [902-224-3743] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 7pm to 9pm - Fiddlers Dartmouth Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment by Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs) Rockingham area: 902-869-5677: 6pm - Advanced beginner Gaelic for 8 weeks with Laura Stirling @$125 The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Gaelic: 44667 Cabot Trail: 9:30am to 12:30pm - Gaelic classes ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddy North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: 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: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Nights will be changed to Tuesday Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: ..2019-2020 Winter-Spring Season: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - The Drawer Boy - all 5 shows for $75 [booked before Dec 24th, 2019] Sunday two shows @ 2pm & 8pm; AND we're bringing back "A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY SHOW" this June 2020 Add it to your package for only $25. Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett

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