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Friday, May 30th 2025

Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: 6pm to 8:30pm - Ty Wallace Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music Ben Eoin (Beinn Eòin) Flavor Cape Breton-828-Marina: 4950 East Bay Highway: 902-322-1828: 4pm to 9pm - Josh Janes Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm - Andrew & Mark Poirier Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walker Band 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: - Andre Pettipas- @$10 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Elmsdale Royal Canadian Legion #48: - music with Tammy Adams Enfield Royal Canadial Legion: 50 Old Enfield Road: 7:30pm to 11:30pm - Tammy Adams Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) Flavor on the Bay-Top Shelf: 902-562-2233: 6pm to 9pm - Michael Cavanagh The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7:30pm - The Alan Jackson Experience Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - CLOSED 8pm to 10pm - Derrick & Melody Cameron Great Village Great Village Arts and Entertainment Centre: 8729 Nova Scotia Trunk 3: 902-901-5771: - musical tribute to Anne Murray-with Jennie Del Motte, Mirren Lithwick, Heather MacIntyre, and Carley Varner-Joudrey. @$40+ Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - SOLD OUT: Neon Dreams Acoustic Album Release - Friday - 8:00PM The Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: - Scotia Festival of Music ; Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: - Comedy Night featuring Ian Black, Clare Belford, and Dan Hendricken Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music with Donna Marie DeWolfe & Ian MacQuarrie Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: noon - opening day 8pm to 11pm-music with Kenneth, Ian, Mac, & Patrick; @$12 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm - Tyrone & Wayne MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-322-0507: 5:30pm to 8:30pm - Entertainment with Jordan Musyscyn The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, May 31st 2025

Arichat St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 7pm - Musique Royale welcomes Conundrum Duo [Jack Chen & Ellen Gibling.]; @$ 25 Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: 6pm to 8:30pm - Ty Wallace Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music Ben Eoin (Beinn Eòin) Flavor Cape Breton-828-Marina: 4950 East Bay Highway: 902-322-1828: 9am to 9pm - Terry MacPherson Big Pond (Am Pòn Mòr) Fire Hall/Community Centre: 7193 East Bay Hwy.: 902-828-3138: 2pm - Celebration of Life-Cyril MacPhee; Join us in Cyril’s “hometown” for a musical celebration of his life Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - open mic session; [sign up @ christmasislandevents@gmail.com ]; donations appreciated; cuppa, Sponsored by: The Wardens of the Church of St. Barra Preservation and Development Society. Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 3pm - live fiddle with Brian MacDonald & Abigail MacDonald 9pm - live band-Risin' Tide La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: 7pm - annual show of La Swing du suête-Musicians: Colin Grant , Jason MacDonald , Adam Young, Special guests: La P'tite brise; @ $15 Cash only. Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn) St Josephs Church Hall: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W: 6:30pm - a Celebration spring -5 course sit down dinner with live music @ $75 [ Janice Beaton 403-620-5290 ] Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - CLOSED 8pm to 10pm - Kevin LeVesconte & Sandra Gillis Halifax (Halafacs) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #142-Fairview: 50 Hillcrest St;: 902-233-6374, 902-443-7256: 6pm - The Pavilion & AGE presents-'SIGSOUR "Single Release Party" & guests HOOCH Formalaid, Fluke, The Orchids; @$ 10 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - SOLD OUT: Neon Dreams Acoustic Album Release - Saturday Matinee - 1:30PM - The Right Swipes - 8:00PM The Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: - Scotia Festival of Music ; The Writer's Federation: 1113 Marginal Rd.: 902-423-8116: 10:30am to noon - Marjorie Simms a book launch Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: - cocktail night; 9:30pm-music by RObbie Simms; Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: 9pm to 12:30am - Legion Dance with Music by: Claverhouse Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Aaron MacDonald Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 9pm - Stephanie MacDonald, Susan MacLean; free Millbrook Millbrook Powwow Grounds: 15 John B Trail: 4pm - the Voice of the Weaver; FREE; with words of Mary Louise Martin & music of Peter Anthoy Togni Alan Syliboy & the Thundermakers, the Elora Singers, Jeff Reilly North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Royal Canadian Legion Branch #19-Armstrong Memorial: 16 Archibald Ave.: 902-794-4816: midnight - dance with SHortz Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm - Shane Savoury & Heather Ryan Royal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: 9pm to 1am - .. Gunner Sydney (Suidni) Doktor Luke's-coffee house: 54 Prince St.: 10am - An Club Sòisealta Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-322-0507: 5:30pm to 8:30pm - Entertainment with Michael Cavanagh The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Tatamagouche North Shore Recreation Centre: ..2021 Sept 24th to 26th-# Annual Oktoberfest: 30 Blair Ave: 7pm - dance with Bain Band, Band River, Lorraine & brew boys West Bay Road Community Centre: 2048 Cenotaph Rd,: 8:30pm - Whiskey River Band; @$ 5

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Sunday, June 1st 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - suppertime music with Mr Duo 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam 6pm - Mr DUO & Sylvia LeLievre La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: 2pm - annual show of La Swing du suête- Musicians: Colin Grant , Jason MacDonald , Adam Young, Special guests: La P'tite brise; @ $15 Cash only. Table Doucet: 13716 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-913-6259: 1pm to 4pm - Doucet Block party; a casual afternoon of music, mingling and fun. Live Music by Robert & Adele Deveau Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - CLOSED 8pm to 10pm - Kyle MacDonald, Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions Halifax (Halafacs) The Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: - Scotia Festival of Music ; Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Wharf: ...2025 June 7th..#9th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: - Ocean Week Canada. Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Kyle MacDonald & Jason Roach Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - OPENING DAY! Music from Jordi Martin and Kyle LeVesconte CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 4pm to 7pm - Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar; @$ 12 Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Sacred Heart Church: 102 Trout Brook Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - ''Music on the Mira''-standing strong for Canada; fundraiser 902-578-8879; @$10 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 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 Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC St. Joseph's Church hall: 138 Granville St.: 7pm - Pastoral Airs Concert; free will offering in support of St. Joseph Parish Capital Fund. cuppa Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 3pm - Cameron Landry Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, June 2nd 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Ceilidh House: 7pm - open mic sessions with Donnie Campbell Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - CLOSED 8pm to 10pm - Kevin LeVesconte & Sandra Gillis Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit The Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: - Scotia Festival of Music ; Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Wharf: ...2025 June 7th..#9th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: - Ocean Week Canada. Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 7pm - Féis 2025; musical jam group, @$ 50 for intermediate/advanced level musicians with CB's finest musicians Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 9pm - Stephanie MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris,

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Tuesday, June 3rd 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh) Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - CLOSED 8pm to 10pm - Kyle MacDonald, Halifax (Halafacs) The Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: - Scotia Festival of Music ; Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, 7pm to 9pm - Alistair MacLeod Award Ceremony ; with Allison Graves, Amanda Peters and Susie Taylor . hosted by author Alexander MacLeod. Iona (Sanndraigh) Wharf: ...2025 June 7th..#9th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: - Ocean Week Canada. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 9pm - Stephanie MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sherbrooke Beanie's Bistro: 27 Main St.: 902-522-2044: 5pm to 7pm - Scott Cleveland for a special live concert-FREE . Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, June 4th 2025

Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: - Scotia Festival of Music ; Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Wharf: ...2025 June 7th..#9th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: - Ocean Week Canada. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, free The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 9pm - Stephanie MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-de-Grat La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2024 Aug 8th to 11th--Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: 5pm to 6pm - Launch of the Acadian Festival; A community dinner to kick off the festival season; with a delicious meal, great music from "La Négocie", & speech by a professor from the University of Victoria on the Acadian language Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7:30pm - the Freddie & Queen Experience The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, June 5th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7:30pm - Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Songs & Stories: Dave Carroll + Jim Henman + Lisa Richard - 7:30PM The Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: - Scotia Festival of Music ; The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Wharf: ...2025 June 7th..#9th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: - Ocean Week Canada. Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoin Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - back to Broadway-dinner & a show Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: 6:30pm - dinner theatre=''Back to Broadway'''

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Friday, June 6th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Louis Arsenault Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roach; Free live music Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Aaron MacDonald 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Light House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: - Skydiggers-''spring 2025'' with Pillow Fite Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Abbas Wahab: The Joyride Tour - Early Show - 7:00PM The Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: - Scotia Festival of Music ; Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: 7pm to 9pm - music with Darren Stevens Wharf: ...2025 June 7th..#9th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: - Ocean Week Canada. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Live Life In Tents: 8139 Cabot Trail: 902-452-1600: - #3rd Annual Butts In Boats Festival; info@livelifeintents.com North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaidhlig as t-Earrach ~ Spring Gaelic Weekend St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm - Jonathan Andrews MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - back to Broadway-dinner & a show Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: 6:30pm - dinner theatre=''Back to Broadway''' The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, June 7th 2025

Arichat Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 3pm to 6pm - Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Andrew and Mark Free live music Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Englishtown (Baile Nan Gall) Community Hall: 902-929-2700: 11am to 8pm - local Mussels & Music, etc; Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Justin Rutledge - 7:00PM The Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: - Scotia Festival of Music ; Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Howie MacDonald and Beverly MacLean Wharf: ...2025 June 7th..#9th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: - Ocean Week Canada. - International Trails Day - #9th Annual World Oceans Day Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Live Life In Tents: 8139 Cabot Trail: 902-452-1600: - #3rd Annual Butts In Boats Festival; info@livelifeintents.com Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: 4pm to 8pm - music by Jeff Wadden North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Southwest Margaree (Bràigh na h-Aibhne) St Joseph's Parish Hall: 19678 Highway # 19: 902-248-2677: 6pm to 11:30pm - maritime Mania; night of music, food and good times. 19+ St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaidhlig as t-Earrach ~ Spring Gaelic Weekend St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm - Aaron MacDonald Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - back to Broadway-dinner & a show Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: 6:30pm - dinner theatre=''Back to Broadway''' The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: 7pm to 10pm - Backhouse brass; @$18 Truro Library: 754 Prince St.: 11am - Truro Library -75th Anniversary of Colchester East Hants Library & Interactive Family Show with Mary Beth Carty

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Sunday, June 8th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Arichat St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 3pm - Richmond County’s Spring Student Recital Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Bedford Mill Cove Brew Pub: 961 Bedford Hwy: 2pm - NS country music hall of fame presents-Dave Cogins, Ruth Manning & the Prospectors Lucas Whitehead, Carson Fullerton. Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam 6pm - Jeannie Chiasson, Kathleen LeBlanc-Piorier & Andre LeBlanc Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Free live music Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Enfield Enfield Firehall: 273 NS Highway #2: 1pm to 4pm - CC Fiddle jam; [fiddlerdog@yahoo.ca] Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions Halifax (Halafacs) The Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: - Scotia Festival of Music ; Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: 4pm - Jazz & blues; Malcolm MacNeil, Matt Nicholson, Tanner MacDonald, Ty MacEachern, Bethany June; @$10-advance Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Wharf: ...2025 June 7th..#9th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: - Ocean Week Canada. Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Donna Marie DeWolfe & Joel Chaisson Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Kenny Petitpas CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Parish Hall: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 2pm - Country Music Concert; @$ 15-support the Shrine Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Live Life In Tents: 8139 Cabot Trail: 902-452-1600: - #3rd Annual Butts In Boats Festival; info@livelifeintents.com North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments 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 Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Gaidhlig as t-Earrach ~ Spring Gaelic Weekend Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - back to Broadway-dinner & a show Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: 6:30pm - dinner theatre=''Back to Broadway''' Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Bayside Garden & Market: 9657 Trans Canada Hwy 10: 7pm - new ''Spotlight''concert series “Brian Doyle & band, & Michael Cavanaugh Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: - Ceilidh in the Rear Sessions='Céilidh air a Chùl' with

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Monday, June 9th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-495-6817: 7pm to 8:30pm - The Gaelic song series ''Togaibh Fonn'', being hosted by Féis Mhàbu ; @$ 5-cuppa Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan Marchand Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris,

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Tuesday, June 10th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris,

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Wednesday, June 11th 2025

Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, June 12th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 7pm - Jessica Pearson & The East Wind with Malia Rogers ; @$ 20-advance Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm - Roots to Boots 2025 festival opening town-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2025 June 12th to 15th--#11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: - #11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival noon - ecole NDA-school event noon-CBHNP visitor center kitchen party 2pm-Foyer Pére Fiset music 8pm-official opening at Doryman pub Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoin Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - the Hobbit Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, June 13th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm - Rick Roach Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Free live music town-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2025 June 12th to 15th--#11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: - #11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival noon - private school event at CBHEC for students and staff. noon-CBHNP visitor center kitchen party 1pm-nature walk at Le Buttereau 2pm-jam at Raveston Music School-École de musique 7pm-camp fire and sing along at Roberts Brook CBHNP 7pm-Talk on traditional song and Kitchen Party at the Canton Culturel $ Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - CAP03 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: 7pm & 10pm - Jessica Pearson & The East Wind; 19+ Event | Two 45-minute sets; Advance Tickets: $16 Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Mike McKenna Jr. Band + Gardens - 8:00PM Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - Hearts of Kin; @$ 15 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - the Hobbit Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Tim Faulkner & Kent McNamara MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald 9pm - new band Claw Machine ft Mike Fagan / Raquel Lewis / Clint Fletcher @$15 ID's 19+ Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, June 14th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: 7:30pm - Blues & Roots w/ Charlie A’Court, Ian Sherwood, & Joce Reyome Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - live band-No Boundaries Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin town-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2025 June 12th to 15th--#11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: - #11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival 10am - family event at Raveston Music School-École de musique 10am-a determiner noon-kitchen party at Les Trois Pignons 1pm-nature walk at Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge 2pm-spoon playing workshop at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground 3pm-music and camping at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground 7pm-square dance with 6 hearts at Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm - Trail Bound; with Jud Gunning @$ 20 Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Gabarus Taigh nan Òg: French Road: 902-567-4108: 7:30pm - Dane Pedersen and Malcolm MacNeil ; @$20 e-transfer to adamcdyoung@gmail.com; to book a seat ; @$ 20 [capacity of 20] 902-567-4108 Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Rumours-the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute show Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - The Right Swipes Present "Sonic Wallpaper" - 9:00PM Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Jonathan Andrews Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - the Hobbit Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Rocky Bay Irish Club: 751 Rocky Bay Road: 8pm to midnight - with Sam Moon; 902 226 1928 or email Telile@telile.tv @$25-advance 19+ Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - live entertainment Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Membertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: - Yu Yuk's stand up comedy; 19+ The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians West Bay (An Bàgh an Iar) Black River United Church: 1796 Black River rd.: 6:30pm to 8pm - 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 Eastbound and Jessica & Greg Favaro (2/3 of the band Shiretown)

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Sunday, June 15th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam 6pm to 9pm - Father's Day with Robert Bouchard & Nick the Pick Boudreau town-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2025 June 12th to 15th--#11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: - #11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival 10am - family walk at Corney Brook-Riviére à Làzare 2pm-closing event with 6 hearts [The East Pointers & Vishtèn] at Place du Pécheur (Fisherman's Place) Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions Guysborough Intervale St. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Shine Blue - In Support of Autism Nova Scotia - 7:00PM Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 4:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessions Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Dawn & Margie Beaton Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: 11am to 1pm - Rev father Allan's #60th Anniversay of his ordination; lunch;entertainment Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Amie Rose CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - the Hobbit 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 Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 3pm - Jordyn Musician Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 7pm - Father's day comedy with Jared Nathan Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, June 16th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris,

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Tuesday, June 17th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, June 18th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, 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 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, June 19th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Lennie Gallant Album Release - Thursday - 7:30PM Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoin Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: 7pm - 3rd Annual Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame inductees are = Rankin Family, Donnie Campbell, Bruce Guthro Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, June 20th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Kevin Lesesconte & Neil McDaniel Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Dane Pedersen Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio 6pm to midnight - the Creig Summer Solstice with Stephen Poirier, Jeremy White, Abbey Mullendore & the Luxtones; @$ 20-advance Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7:30pm - Green River Revival- the best of CCR Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show - Friday - 8:00PM Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein) Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Margie & Dawn Beaton. Mac Morin North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm - Trevor Howlett MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, June 21st 2025

Arichat St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 7pm - Ariana Nasr @$ 20-advance Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - live band-Risin' Tide Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Great Village Great Village Arts and Entertainment Centre: 8729 Nova Scotia Trunk 3: 902-901-5771: 7pm - ''i;m not what i seem''-songs and stories of Rita MacNeil; hosted by Charlie Rhindress; with Jennie Del Motte, Heather MacIntyre, Carley Varner-Joudrey, Theresa Malenfant; @ $40 Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show - Saturday - 8:00PM Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 10am to 6pm - Sea Glass Festival Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette L’Ardoise Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: 9pm to 1:30am - dance with Rock & country; @$10 Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat St Joseph’s Parish Hall: 9pm to 1am - music with East of Sixty; @$ 15 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Shine Blue for Autism Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, June 22nd 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: - Riley Burns & The South Mountain Boys + Julia Cunningham - 7:00PM Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: 4pm - Jazz & blues; Marcel Aucoin, Janet Bickerton, Malcolm MacNeil, Red Mike; @$10-advance Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 4:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessions Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Mairi Rankin & Mac Morin Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Ariana Nasr. ACAP Cape Breton will be at our Community Table. CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 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 Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Port Hood (Sestico) St. Peter’s Parish Hall: 260 Main St.: 2pm to 4pm - book launch ''Where Did I go?' a memoir plus; & listen to the excellent piano playing of Stephen Doiron Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Skye Glenn Skye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: 2pm to 4pm - Murdock & Jimmy Dora Milling Frolic; with Kaj Udby, Jordi Martin. Kyle Levesconte Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation- St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 3pm - Tyrone & Wayne Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, June 23rd 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan Marchand Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris,

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Tuesday, June 24th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Front Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: 7pm - Robert Deveauz, Hilda Chiasson @$:25 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris,

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Wednesday, June 25th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, free Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Front Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: 5:30pm - Dana Sipos & Ryan McNally North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, June 26th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoin Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, June 27th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2025 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Darrell Keigan, Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLean St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Shane Savoury 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Garrison Grounds: - ​The Halifax Music Fest halifaxmusicfest.com Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: ..2025..Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest!...: 4119 Hwy-Hector's Point # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic ; Included with admission Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 8pm to 10pm - Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; $40 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Seating Kitchenfest 2025 with Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonald The Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron, Kathleen LeBlanc Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - #12th Annual Kitchenfest Gaelic College-Great Hall of Clans-: .... Kitchenfeest 2025: 902-295-3411: 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2025 kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Cameron Chisholm, Robert Deveaux, Marion Dewar 4pm to 6pm - Getting Primed: Afternoon Pub ; @ $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Jason Roach St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Wendy Abbott & Rosie Sampson, Troy MacGillivray, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - live entertainment MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald 9pm to midnight - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, Adam Young, Scott Macmillan, Steve Luxton Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, June 28th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2025 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Eastbound, Nora MacNeil, Katie Agnes MacNeil, Colin MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Stewart MacDonald & Mark Poirier-Kitchenfest 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Pub ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Troy MacGillivray, Patrick Gillis Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Halifax (Halafacs) Garrison Grounds: - ​The Halifax Music Fest halifaxmusicfest.com Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Inverness (An Sithean) Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: ...2025 -Kitchenfest: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-3233, 902-258-2961: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door 2025 -Kitchenfest Featuring: Eddie Cummings, Aaron MacDonald, Steve Luxton Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: ..2025..Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest!...: 4119 Hwy-Hector's Point # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 10am to 4:30pm - Visit The Highland Village; Highland Village Admission Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: John Pellerin, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Hilda Chiasson, Mary Beth Carty Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: ...2024 June 27th to July 6th-Mira Gala Festival: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Concert ; $15 | All Ages | General Seating; Kitchenfest 2025 Featuring: Kimberley Fraser, Kenneth MacKenzie, Leanne Aucoin, Darrell Keigan, Orianna MacNeil Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: 11am - poker run; 8pm to midnight-music by John Curtis North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - #12th Annual Kitchenfest St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - pub Night ; @$15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, Darren McMullen, Steve Luxton Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm - Russ Matthews Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Brenda Stubbert, Stephanie MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Fr. David Rankin, Michael Cavanaugh Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; @ $40 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Seating Kitchenfest 2025 with: Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonald The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 9pm to midnight - Square Dance ; Kitchenfest 2025; @ $15 ; All Ages - 10 and under FREE Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Kolten MacDonell, Allan Dewar, Derrick Cameron

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Sunday, June 29th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Kimberley Fraser, Leanne Aucoin, Fr. David Rankin Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions Halifax (Halafacs) Garrison Grounds: - ​The Halifax Music Fest halifaxmusicfest.com 6:30pm - the Killers, Alvvays, Lights, Said the Whale; opening act is Molly Rankin Band Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: ..2025..Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest!...: 4119 Hwy-Hector's Point # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 10am to 4:30pm - Visit The Highland Village; Highland Village Admission Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 4:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessions Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ......2025 Kitchenfest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Céilidh $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door; 2025 Kitchenfest Featuring: Shelly Campbell, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kathleen LeBlanc, Orianna MacNeil 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Dara-Smith MacDonald and Adam Young CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 4pm to 7pm - Evening Pub ; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Glenn Graham, Andrea Beaton, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Colin MacDonald North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 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.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - #12th Annual Kitchenfest St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, Brian MacDonald, Abigail MacDonald, Malcolm MacNeil, Nathan Bishop MacDonald Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 3pm - Vincent McDonald Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Donnie Campbell and Jinks O’Neill, Kyle MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, June 30th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2025 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; @$10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Doug Lamey, Michael Cavanaugh, Tracy Cavanaugh, Sarah MacInnis, Scott Macmillan St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & friends Brook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne) St. John the Baptist Hall: ......2025 Kitchenfest: 9pm to 12:30am - Brook Village Hall-Square Dance; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Joe MacMaster, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Iain MacQuarrie, Fr. David Rankin Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Lisa MacArthur, Kolten MacDonell, Mary Jessie Gillis, Orianna MacNeil Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: ..2025..Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest!...: 4119 Hwy-Hector's Point # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 10am to 4:30pm - Visit The Highland Village; Highland Village Admission Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ......2025 Kitchenfest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to noon - Betty Lou Beaton School of Piano Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart, Donny LeBlanc Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - #12th Annual Kitchenfest Gaelic College-Great Hall of Clans-: .... Kitchenfeest 2025: 902-295-3411: 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 4pm to 10pm - The Big Bash $50 + fees | 19+ | Advance Tickets or Pay at the Door Featuring: Pretty Archie, Gunning and Cormier, Evans and Doherty, Howie MacDonald, Brennan MacDonald, Mac Morin Gaelic College-Hall of Clans: ...2025 Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 4pm to 10pm - 2025 Kitchenfest-the Big Bash with JP Cormier & Dave Gunning; Howie MacDonald, Mac Morin, Brennan MacDonald, Evans & Doherty @$ 50+; 19+ Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2025 kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Susan MacLean St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Dawn Beaton, Margie Beaton, Joël Chiasson, Colin MacDonald, Steve MacIntyre Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest Sydney (Suidni) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub -2025 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dara MacDonald, Jason Roach, Allie Bennett, Jug in Hand

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Tuesday, July 1st 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2025 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 4pm to 7pm - Afternoon Pub; $10 | 19+ Featuring: Buddy MacDonald, Dawn Beaton, Kolten MacDonell, Leanne Aucoin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Stephanie MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLean Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór) Waterfront: - Canada Day Ingonish (Ingonais) Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: noon to 5pm - ''Smokey Sessions Rising Stars'''-2nd annual concert free afternoon for whole community; concert, games, market; with a music competition for young talents, Information Centre -Cape Breton highlands National Park: 902-295-3231: 10am to 3pm - Piper in the Park at various locations along the Cabot Trail; Free | All Ages; Kitchenfest 2025 Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: ..2025..Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest!...: 4119 Hwy-Hector's Point # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 10am to 4:30pm - Canada Day Open House ; Free admission Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ......2025 Kitchenfest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to noon - Betty Lou Beaton School of Piano Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; $12 | All Ages Kitchenfest 2025 Featuring: Richard Wood, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron The Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 4pm to 7pm - Evening Pub ; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Troy MacGillivray, Iain MacQuarrie, Brian Doyle North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2025 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 10am - Canada Day Pop-Up Ceilidhs; Free | All Ages Featuring: Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis, Finley MacDougall 7:30pm to 9pm - Port Hawkesbury Céilidh; $20 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dave Gunning, Andrea Beaton, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Allie Bennett Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: noon to 2pm - Canada Day Celebrations; Free | All Ages; Kitchenfest 2025 Featuring: Richard Wood, Jug in Hand, Brenda Stubbert, Allie Bennett Ross Ferry Marine Park: 1pm to 4pm - Canada Day at Ross Ferry Marine Park; Free | All Ages; Kitchenfest 2025 Featuring: Darrell Keigan Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - #12th Annual Kitchenfest St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Eastbound, Aaron MacDonald, Bradley Murphy, Mary Beth Carty Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest Sydney (Suidni) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub -2025 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Joe MacMaster, Adam Young, Brent Chaisson, Lisa MacArthur, Nipper MacLeod Wentworth Park: ....2025 July 3rd to 31st--Makin' Waves-: 6pm - Kaia Kater, Serena Ryder, Rose Morrison ,Allison Bernard Memorial High School Women's Drum Group Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, July 2nd 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: J.P. Cormier, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kathleen LeBlanc, Brent Chaisson Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: ..2025..Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest!...: 4119 Hwy-Hector's Point # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 10am to 4pm - Eilean na h-Òige | Island of Youth Living History @ $45 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic ; Included with admission Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - summer concert series Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ......2025 Kitchenfest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to noon - Betty Lou Beaton School of Piano Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh) Fire Hall: ... 2025 July 2nd to 5th-- annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-258-2546, 902-258-3236: - annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days 11am - free swim at MacKinnon's Campground; BBQ Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, free The Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night at Red Shoe; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Keith MacDonald, Doug Lamey, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, Sarah MacInnis Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm to 10:30pm - KITCHENFEST; Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. @ $15, $20, and $25 | All ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: North Atlantic Drift, Shawn MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Brent Chaisson Short square dance after 10 p.m. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-Étang Cap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - #12th Annual Kitchenfest Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Gaelic College-Great Hall of Clans-: .... Kitchenfeest 2025: 902-295-3411: 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations; Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 7:30pm to 9pm - Wednesday Night Céilidh $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: The Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Association, Richard Wood, Angus MacKenzie, Hilda Chiasson, James MacLean Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2025 kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Kolten MacDonell, Beverly MacLean 5pm to 6:30pm - Traditional Codfish Supper ;@ $25 | Reserved Tickets St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Myles Davidson, Harold Davidson, Nora MacNeil, Orianna MacNeil, Katie Agnes MacNeil Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) Open Hearth Park: ...2024 July 12th to 14th--Rotary Ribfest: 190 Ferry Street: 4pm to 10pm - Canada Day with Live music &fireworks; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub -2025 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Evans and Doherty, John Pellerin, Joël Chiasson, Mary Beth Carty Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, July 3rd 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 2090 Martha Dr.: - Keppoch Goes to the Fall Fair-[presented by the ships of 1801 society] Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Cleveland Friends United International Convention Centre: 26 Holger’s Lane: 902-295-3441: 7pm to 9pm - Concert ; @ $25 | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating; Kitchenfest 2025 Featuring: J.P. Cormier, Cameron MacNeil, Màili MacKenzie, Iain MacQuarrie, Colin MacDonald Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn) St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W: 9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available. 9pm to midnight - square dance with Ashley Macisaac Halifax (Halafacs) The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: ..2025..Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest!...: 4119 Hwy-Hector's Point # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Traditional Céilidh ; Included with admission Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ......2025 Kitchenfest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to noon - Betty Lou Beaton School of Piano 7pm to 9:30pm - Masters Piano Concert ; $35 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Tickets; 2025 Kitchenfest Featuring: Betty Beaton, Kimberley Fraser, Troy MacGillivray, Mac Morin, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Kolten MacDonell Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh) Fire Hall: ... 2025 July 2nd to 5th-- annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-258-2546, 902-258-3236: - annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door; Kitchenfest 2025 Featuring: Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart, Heather Cameron Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoin The Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Rodney MacDonald, Joël Chiasson, Brent Chaisson Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Neil McDaniel. . 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) town-wide: ....2025 July 3rd to 6th-Annual Festival of the Strait: - Annual Festival of the Strait River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - #12th Annual Kitchenfest Gaelic College-Great Hall of Clans-: .... Kitchenfeest 2025: 902-295-3411: 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2025 kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh ; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Gabrielle MacLellan, Calum MacKenzie, Tom Daniels 4pm to 6pm - getting Primed: Afternoon Pub @ $10 | All ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Andrea Beaton, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Buddy MacDonald St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night; @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Richard Wood, Mary Jessie Gillis, Robert Bouchard, Aaron Lewis Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub -2025 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Malcolm MacNeil, Andrew Doyle Wentworth Park: ....2025 July 3rd to 31st--Makin' Waves-: 6pm to 9pm - Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union 6pm - & Gearl, July talk

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Friday, July 4th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 2090 Martha Dr.: - Keppoch Goes to the Fall Fair-[presented by the ships of 1801 society] Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2025 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 8pm to 11pm - pub Night ; @$10 | 19+ Featuring: Kimberley Fraser, Aaron Lewis, Mairi Rankin, Hilda Chiasson St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Hall: ....KitchenFest 2025: 3810 Grand Narrows Highway: 902-871-2013: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Concert ; @$25 | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Buddy MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Angus MacKenzie, Colin MacDonald Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Andrea Beaton, Gabrielle MacLellan, Joël Chiasson, Tom Daniels Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dartmouth NSCC -Ivany Campus-Music Arts Marconi: 80 Mawiomi Place: 902-491-1100: - 76th Maritime Fiddle Festival; step dance classes, fiddle competiton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Concert ; $25 | All Ages | Reserved Seating; Kitchenfest 2025 Featuring: Joe MacMaster, Kimberley Fraser, Dawn Beaton, Aaron Lewis, Angus MacKenzie, Malcolm MacNeil Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: ..2025..Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest!...: 4119 Hwy-Hector's Point # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 10am to noon - Spòrs Beag ; Free | Ages 5-10 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic , Included with admission Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ......2025 Kitchenfest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to noon - Betty Lou Beaton School of Piano Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh) Fire Hall: ... 2025 July 2nd to 5th-- annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-258-2546, 902-258-3236: - annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days 6pm - daze ball, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 7pm to 9pm - West Side Performing Arts Cooperative presents·''SQUARE DANCING IN 69''; @ $25+ with Jamie Connins, Anne Gillis. Brenda MacLennan Dumphy, Elizabeth Matheson, Darlene Ellis, Lawrence Cameron. Robert Pringle. Soibhan Beaton, Lauren Boyd, Rececca Dunphy, Martin Thomsen, Theo Feehan-Peters The Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Shawn MacDonald, Jason Roach Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) town-wide: ....2025 July 3rd to 6th-Annual Festival of the Strait: - Annual Festival of the Strait Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; @$15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating; Kitchenfest 2025 Featuring: Brennan MacDonald, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall, Gillian Head, Gerry McDaniel Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - #12th Annual Kitchenfest Gaelic College-Great Hall of Clans-: .... Kitchenfeest 2025: 902-295-3411: 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2025 kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh ; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Brian MacDonald, Margie Beaton St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: ....2025. .Kitchenfest: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dara MacDonald, Stephanie MacDonald, Adam Young, Brian Doyle 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub -2025 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: 8:30pm to 11:30pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Beech Hill, Mairi Rankin, Shelly Campbell, Mac Morin Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: 8pm to 10pm - Concert ; $25 | All Ages | Reserved + General Seating Kitchenfest 2025 with : Evans and Doherty, Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Patrick Gillis

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Saturday, July 5th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - Festival Antigonish Kitchen Party St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 2090 Martha Dr.: - Keppoch Goes to the Fall Fair-[presented by the ships of 1801 society] Arichat Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Pub ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Donny LeBlanc, Robert Deveaux, Lawrence Cameron, Hilda Chiasson, Steve Luxton Dartmouth NSCC -Ivany Campus-Music Arts Marconi: 80 Mawiomi Place: 902-491-1100: - 76th Maritime Fiddle Festival; step dance classes, fiddle competiton Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Fr. John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: ...Kitchenfest 2025: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance ; @ $12 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Sandy MacDonald, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac Outdoor stage: 3pm to 6:30pm - Glendale Outdoor Concert; Kitchenfeest 2025 @ $25 | $10 for youth (ages 12-17) Under 12 Free | Pay at the Gate Featuring: The Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Association, Evans and Doherty, Howie MacDonald, Mary Jane Lamond, Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Claire Sampson MacDonald and the Glendale Step Dancers, Brian MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Andrea Beaton, Rodney MacDonald, Doug Lamey, The Lamey Family, Harvey Beaton, Johnny MacDonald, Patrick Gillis, Stephanie MacDonald, John Pellerin, Bill Pellerin, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Edna MacDonald, Roddie MacInnis, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Sarah Ann Hajjar, Gordon MacLean, Colin MacDonald Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Alan Doyle 9:30pm to 11pm - Alan Doyle; 19+ Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 11pm - ''Sunset Series 2025''' kicks off with Dave Gunning & JP Cormier, opening act is Alexander Anderson. Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh) Fire Hall: ... 2025 July 2nd to 5th-- annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-258-2546, 902-258-3236: - annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days noon - parade; BBQ; 4pm-beer garden with CAPER @$ 15; 19+ Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Mairi Rankin, Lawrence Cameron, Angus MacKenzie, James MacLean North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Fiddles and Feet Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) town-wide: ....2025 July 3rd to 6th-Annual Festival of the Strait: - Annual Festival of the Strait Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - #12th Annual Kitchenfest St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: ....2025. .Kitchenfest: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Keith MacDonald, Ben Smith, Ceila Cameron Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Wes Barker-magic is funny The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, July 6th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 2090 Martha Dr.: - Keppoch Goes to the Fall Fair-[presented by the ships of 1801 society] Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór) Ferrymen's Hall -the Wheelhouse Café: 415 Grand Narrows Drive: 902-622-1313: 2pm to 5pm - live entertainment on our ourdoor stage-summer music Sundays Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Alan Doyle Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Dane Pedersen CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Fiddles and Feet 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 Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - KELLIE LODER with special guest TERRA SPENCER Presented by Port Hawkesbury Paper 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts town-wide: ....2025 July 3rd to 6th-Annual Festival of the Strait: - Annual Festival of the Strait Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - #12th Annual Kitchenfest Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, July 7th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Ceilidh House: 7pm - open mic sessions with Donnie Campbell Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Alan Doyle Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer youth session # 1 - Youth Session 1 St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan Marchand

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Tuesday, July 8th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein) Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with John Pellerin, Heather MacIsaac, Allan Dewar ]Antigonish Highland games[] New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Trinity United Church: 151 Temperance St.: 7pm - Celtic Ladies and Ian Sherwood 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) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer youth session # 1 - Youth Session 1

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Wednesday, July 9th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm to 10pm - Lucy MacNeil & family Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, free Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-Étang Cap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer youth session # 1 - Youth Session 1 Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, July 10th 2025

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoin Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Neil McDaniel. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Session 1 - Summer youth session # 1 Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Wentworth Park: ....2025 July 3rd to 31st--Makin' Waves-: - Amanda Rheaume, Elyse Aeryn 6pm to 9pm - Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union

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Friday, July 11th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - For Love Nor Money, by Laura Teasdale Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: 7:30pm - Dave Gunning w/ Rose Morrison Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. . Mulgrave Marina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer youth session # 1 - Youth Session 1 St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, July 12th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - For Love Nor Money, by Laura Teasdale Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Mahone Bay St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church: 89 Edgewater St.: 2pm - Mary Frances & guests; ($40). All proceeds will directly benefit The Three Churches Foundation Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm - Alexander Anderson & Brynn Currie-''Feed NS Tour'' @$ 15 Mulgrave Marina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: - the big splash concert Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico) Murphy's Pond: 6pm to 9pm - Songs n Sunset with Lynn Chisholm Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, July 13th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - For Love Nor Money, by Laura Teasdale Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór) Ferrymen's Hall -the Wheelhouse Café: 415 Grand Narrows Drive: 902-622-1313: 2pm to 5pm - live entertainment on our ourdoor stage-summer music Sundays Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 4:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessions Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Lori Elias CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Mulgrave Marina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2025 July 13th to 20th-#42th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #42th Annual Coal Dust Days North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace 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 Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - DANIEL JAMES McFADYEN with special guest SARAH SEGAL-LAZAR Presented by BL Environmental Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, July 14th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - For Love Nor Money, by Laura Teasdale Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano. Mulgrave Marina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2025 July 13th to 20th-#42th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #42th Annual Coal Dust Days North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Session 2 - Youth Summer Session # 2 Whycocomagh (Hogamah) town: ....2025 July 14th to 20th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: - #51st Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayz 10am - Salt mountain hike; 1noon to 3pm-free swim at Fair Isle Motel; 6pm-evening Paddle; 6:30pm-family movie night at Waterfront Centre

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Tuesday, July 15th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - For Love Nor Money, by Laura Teasdale Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7:30pm - TINA-the Ultimate tribute to the Queen of rock'n'roll Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Mulgrave Marina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2025 July 13th to 20th-#42th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #42th Annual Coal Dust Days North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Summer Session # 2 - Youth Session 2 Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn Whycocomagh (Hogamah) town: ....2025 July 14th to 20th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: - #51st Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayz noon to 3pm - free swim at Fair Isle Motel; 1pm-Lunch Ceilidh; 7:30pm-Community bonfire & hike

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Wednesday, July 16th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - For Love Nor Money, by Laura Teasdale Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - Ben Caplan Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, free Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m. Mulgrave Marina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2025 July 13th to 20th-#42th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #42th Annual Coal Dust Days North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Petit-Étang Cap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Session 2 - Youth Summer Session # 2 Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams Whycocomagh (Hogamah) town: ....2025 July 14th to 20th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: - #51st Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayz noon to 3pm - free swim at Fair Isle Motel; 2pm to 5pm & 6pm to 9pm- silent auction at St Andrews Presbyterian Church 7:30pm to 9:30pm-family square Dance with Shelly & Allan at waterfront centre

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Thursday, July 17th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - For Love Nor Money, by Laura Teasdale Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7:30pm - Gord Bamford 25th anniversary celebration tour Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoin Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Neil McDaniel. Mulgrave Marina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2025 July 13th to 20th-#42th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #42th Annual Coal Dust Days North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Session 2 - Youth Summer Session # 2 Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - Acoustic Maritime Music Festival-; Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Wentworth Park: ....2025 July 3rd to 31st--Makin' Waves-: - Morgan Toney, Classified 6pm to 9pm - Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union Whycocomagh (Hogamah) town: ....2025 July 14th to 20th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: - #51st Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayz noon - free swim at Fair Isle Motel; 1:30pm-strawberry cake tea at Skye Glen Hall; 4:30pm-family walking club and lower park 6pm to 8pm-main street fair; canoe races, jump ro[e camp; plasic axe thowing, toy swap, 8:30pm-trivia at Waterfront Centre

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Friday, July 18th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - For Love Nor Money, by Laura Teasdale Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dominion town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: - annual Dominion Seaside Daze Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Inverness (An Sithean) Mill Road Social Enterprises.: 20 Mill Road: 7:30pm to 11pm - 2nd annual HOFF REUNION with Signal Hill, Stephen Poirier; @$ 40 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. Mulgrave Marina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2025 July 13th to 20th-#42th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #42th Annual Coal Dust Days North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Summer Session # 2 - Youth Session 2 St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - Acoustic Maritime Music Festival-; Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Whycocomagh (Hogamah) town: ....2025 July 14th to 20th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: - #51st Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayz 9am to 3pm - home hardware fishing lessons at waterfront centre noon to 3pm-free swim at Fair Isle Motel; 1pm-teddy bear picnic at lower park 2pm-ceilidh on the main-at St Andrews Presbyterian Church 6pm-tug of war at Lions Hall 9pm-teen dance 19+ with Robbie MacLean at Whycocomagh fire hall

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Saturday, July 19th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - For Love Nor Money, by Laura Teasdale Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm to 11pm - Square Dancing - with Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLean, and caller Peter LeBlanc ... $20/person Dominion town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: - annual Dominion Seaside Daze Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Inverness (An Sithean) Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: 3pm to 6pm - Glen MacNeil Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: 11am - poker run; 8pm to midnight-music by Final Cut Mulgrave Marina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2025 July 13th to 20th-#42th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #42th Annual Coal Dust Days North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - Acoustic Maritime Music Festival-; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Whycocomagh (Hogamah) town: ....2025 July 14th to 20th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: - #51st Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayz all day - ball tournament; at blues mills field and lions den field 8am-pancake breakfast at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, noon to 3pm-free swim at Fair Isle Motel; noon-parade from school to St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1:30pm to 3pm-WCS and WEC reunion BBQ ; games, live music with Eddie Cummings at WEC school 9pm to 1am-dance with Alter Ego; 19+ at Blues Mills Fire hall

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Sunday, July 20th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Big Pond (Am Pòn Mòr) Former ball field behind the church: ....2025 -July 20th- Annual Big Pond outdoor Summer Festival: 7193 East Bay Hwy.: 902-828-3138: 2pm - Big Pond Concert with Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen, Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar , Delores Boudreau, Bradley Murphy, Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert , Mac Morin , & more. Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dominion town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: - annual Dominion Seaside Daze Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór) Ferrymen's Hall -the Wheelhouse Café: 415 Grand Narrows Drive: 902-622-1313: 2pm to 5pm - live entertainment on our ourdoor stage-summer music Sundays Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions Guysborough Intervale St. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 4:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessions Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Neil McDaniel. ACAP Cape Breton will be at our Community Table CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Mulgrave Marina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2025 July 13th to 20th-#42th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #42th Annual Coal Dust Days North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace 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 Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - CORY TETFORD +BAND with special guest JOE H. HENRY Presented by East Coast Credit Union 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - Acoustic Maritime Music Festival-; Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Whycocomagh (Hogamah) town: ....2025 July 14th to 20th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: - #51st Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayz all day - ball tournament; at blues mills field noon to 3pm--free swim at Fair Isle Motel 6pm-sunset closing-games, BBQ, beer garden and live music at Waterfront centre fireworks at dusk at Waterfront centre

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Monday, July 21st 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2025 July 21st to 27th- #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival=Adam Baldwin, Sloan, The Stanfields, Abigail Lapell Burnstick, Carl Bond, Catherine Kennedy, Dave Gunning, David Francey, Isabella Samson, J.P. Cormier Jah’Mila, Jason Wilber, Joe H Henry, Jon Hines Trio, Kyle McKearney, Logan Richard, Logan Staats Mama’s Broke, Mary Frances Leahy, Mary Gauthier, Mia Kelly, Mick Davis, Morgan Toney Okavango African Orchestra, Ordinary Elephant, Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee, Pete Lumsden, QuiQue Escamilla Ray Legere, Razzmatazz for Kids, Richard Wood, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Slowcoaster Sophie Lukacs, Susan Werner, The Amazing Mr. J, The North Sound, The Pairs, Tulua, Valdy the Stanfest Roadshow: 7pm - Castaway Café, Guysborough Waterfront with By the Harbour Downtown, JP Cormier, Buddy MacDonald, Shane Pendergast; @ $25 7pm - St. Agnes Parish Hall-Little Dover, NS with Down in Dover, Jolene Harnish, Jud Gunning, Terry Kelly @ $20 8pm - Seawind Landing Country Inn, Charlos Cove, NS with Troubadours Catherine MacLellan ; @ $25 Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dominion town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: - annual Dominion Seaside Daze Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Session 3 St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan Marchand West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: #6th Annal Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: - #7th Annual Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes; hosted by Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie , Abigail MacDonald, NIcole Deveau, Gerard Beaton , John Pellerin​ , presenters & musicians are Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier , Hannah Krebs, Kyle MacDonald , Kevin Dugas, Kenneth MacKenzie, Derrick Cameron , Iain MacQuarrie ; http://capebretonstepdance.com Whycocomagh (Hogamah) town: ....2025 July 14th to 20th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: - #51st Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayz

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Tuesday, July 22nd 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2025 July 21st to 27th- #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival=Adam Baldwin, Sloan, The Stanfields, Abigail Lapell Burnstick, Carl Bond, Catherine Kennedy, Dave Gunning, David Francey, Isabella Samson, J.P. Cormier Jah’Mila, Jason Wilber, Joe H Henry, Jon Hines Trio, Kyle McKearney, Logan Richard, Logan Staats Mama’s Broke, Mary Frances Leahy, Mary Gauthier, Mia Kelly, Mick Davis, Morgan Toney Okavango African Orchestra, Ordinary Elephant, Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee, Pete Lumsden, QuiQue Escamilla Ray Legere, Razzmatazz for Kids, Richard Wood, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Slowcoaster Sophie Lukacs, Susan Werner, The Amazing Mr. J, The North Sound, The Pairs, Tulua, Valdy the Stanfest Roadshow: 7pm - Larry’s River Community Centre-6202 Hwy 316, Larry's River, NS; with Acadian Tuesday Night Vishten, ; $20.00 7pm - St.Pauls United Church-98 Sterling St, Canso, NS with Song of the Candle, The Songs of Stan Rogers, The Rogers family, Carl Bond, Dave Gunning, Dane Pedersen Paul Mills, Rose Morrison, Allie Bennett 7pm - Sunnyville United Baptist Church-Sunnyville,NS with Framed in Stained Glass Windows, Sunnyville Choir, St Thomas Brotherhood Gospel Choir, Owen 'O Sound' Lee; @ $20 Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dominion town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: - annual Dominion Seaside Daze Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - The Town Heroes Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Session 3 West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: #6th Annal Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: - #7th Annual Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes; hosted by Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie , Abigail MacDonald, NIcole Deveau, Gerard Beaton , John Pellerin​ , presenters & musicians are Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier , Hannah Krebs, Kyle MacDonald , Kevin Dugas, Kenneth MacKenzie, Derrick Cameron , Iain MacQuarrie ; http://capebretonstepdance.com

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Wednesday, July 23rd 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - Mary Frances Leahy in Concert Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2025 July 21st to 27th- #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival=Adam Baldwin, Sloan, The Stanfields, Abigail Lapell Burnstick, Carl Bond, Catherine Kennedy, Dave Gunning, David Francey, Isabella Samson, J.P. Cormier Jah’Mila, Jason Wilber, Joe H Henry, Jon Hines Trio, Kyle McKearney, Logan Richard, Logan Staats Mama’s Broke, Mary Frances Leahy, Mary Gauthier, Mia Kelly, Mick Davis, Morgan Toney Okavango African Orchestra, Ordinary Elephant, Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee, Pete Lumsden, QuiQue Escamilla Ray Legere, Razzmatazz for Kids, Richard Wood, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Slowcoaster Sophie Lukacs, Susan Werner, The Amazing Mr. J, The North Sound, The Pairs, Tulua, Valdy the Stanfest Roadshow: 7pm - Canso Firehall-1134 Union St, Canso, NS with The Union Street Breakdown, JP Cormier, Ray Legere ; @ $20.00 7pm - St. James Presbyterian Church-Sherbrooke Village ; with I Took Up My Pen Tonight, Valdy, Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris ; @ $30.00 10pm - AJ's Pub-237 Main St, Canso, NS with Roadshow Rock n Roll, The Travelling Nobodies - Slowcoaster ; @ $20.00 Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dominion town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: - annual Dominion Seaside Daze Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - The Town Heroes Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, free Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Petit-Étang Cap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrie Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Session 3 Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: #6th Annal Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: - #7th Annual Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes; hosted by Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie , Abigail MacDonald, NIcole Deveau, Gerard Beaton , John Pellerin​ , presenters & musicians are Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier , Hannah Krebs, Kyle MacDonald , Kevin Dugas, Kenneth MacKenzie, Derrick Cameron , Iain MacQuarrie ; http://capebretonstepdance.com

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Thursday, July 24th 2025

Ardoise BeechBrook Campground: 164 Beech Brook Road, Ellerhouse: 1-902-757-2211: - the 52nd Annual Nova Scotia Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival www.downeastgrass.com Seth Mulder and Midnight Run , Volume Five , The Spinney Brothers , Blue Meadow , Sunny Mountain Gals Riverbank , Maritime Drive , Mark Cameron Band , Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2025 July 21st to 27th- #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival=Adam Baldwin, Sloan, The Stanfields, Abigail Lapell Burnstick, Carl Bond, Catherine Kennedy, Dave Gunning, David Francey, Isabella Samson, J.P. Cormier Jah’Mila, Jason Wilber, Joe H Henry, Jon Hines Trio, Kyle McKearney, Logan Richard, Logan Staats Mama’s Broke, Mary Frances Leahy, Mary Gauthier, Mia Kelly, Mick Davis, Morgan Toney Okavango African Orchestra, Ordinary Elephant, Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee, Pete Lumsden, QuiQue Escamilla Ray Legere, Razzmatazz for Kids, Richard Wood, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Slowcoaster Sophie Lukacs, Susan Werner, The Amazing Mr. J, The North Sound, The Pairs, Tulua, Valdy Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dominion town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: - annual Dominion Seaside Daze Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - Acadian Festival Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoin Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Neil McDaniel. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Session 3 Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Wentworth Park: ....2025 July 3rd to 31st--Makin' Waves-: - Mary Frances Leahy, XIA-3 6pm to 9pm - Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: #6th Annal Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: - #7th Annual Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes; hosted by Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie , Abigail MacDonald, NIcole Deveau, Gerard Beaton , John Pellerin​ , presenters & musicians are Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier , Hannah Krebs, Kyle MacDonald , Kevin Dugas, Kenneth MacKenzie, Derrick Cameron , Iain MacQuarrie ; http://capebretonstepdance.com

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Friday, July 25th 2025

Ardoise BeechBrook Campground: 164 Beech Brook Road, Ellerhouse: 1-902-757-2211: - the 52nd Annual Nova Scotia Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival www.downeastgrass.com Seth Mulder and Midnight Run , Volume Five , The Spinney Brothers , Blue Meadow , Sunny Mountain Gals Riverbank , Maritime Drive , Mark Cameron Band , Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeil Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2025 July 21st to 27th- #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival=Adam Baldwin, Sloan, The Stanfields, Abigail Lapell Burnstick, Carl Bond, Catherine Kennedy, Dave Gunning, David Francey, Isabella Samson, J.P. Cormier Jah’Mila, Jason Wilber, Joe H Henry, Jon Hines Trio, Kyle McKearney, Logan Richard, Logan Staats Mama’s Broke, Mary Frances Leahy, Mary Gauthier, Mia Kelly, Mick Davis, Morgan Toney Okavango African Orchestra, Ordinary Elephant, Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee, Pete Lumsden, QuiQue Escamilla Ray Legere, Razzmatazz for Kids, Richard Wood, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Slowcoaster Sophie Lukacs, Susan Werner, The Amazing Mr. J, The North Sound, The Pairs, Tulua, Valdy Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dominion town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: - annual Dominion Seaside Daze Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Englishtown (Baile Nan Gall) Community Hall: #971 highway # 312: 902-929-2700: 3pm - 1st Annual Sand Jam; remember Sandy Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session 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 L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - Acadian Festival Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. . Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein) Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac Meteghan 1280 Second Division Road: ..2023 July 28th to 30th-Far Out festival.: - far out festival; with Shiretown North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Session 3 St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: #6th Annal Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: - #7th Annual Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes; hosted by Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie , Abigail MacDonald, NIcole Deveau, Gerard Beaton , John Pellerin​ , presenters & musicians are Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier , Hannah Krebs, Kyle MacDonald , Kevin Dugas, Kenneth MacKenzie, Derrick Cameron , Iain MacQuarrie ; http://capebretonstepdance.com

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Saturday, July 26th 2025

Ardoise BeechBrook Campground: 164 Beech Brook Road, Ellerhouse: 1-902-757-2211: - the 52nd Annual Nova Scotia Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival www.downeastgrass.com Seth Mulder and Midnight Run , Volume Five , The Spinney Brothers , Blue Meadow , Sunny Mountain Gals Riverbank , Maritime Drive , Mark Cameron Band , Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 7pm to 10pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2025 July 21st to 27th- #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival=Adam Baldwin, Sloan, The Stanfields, Abigail Lapell Burnstick, Carl Bond, Catherine Kennedy, Dave Gunning, David Francey, Isabella Samson, J.P. Cormier Jah’Mila, Jason Wilber, Joe H Henry, Jon Hines Trio, Kyle McKearney, Logan Richard, Logan Staats Mama’s Broke, Mary Frances Leahy, Mary Gauthier, Mia Kelly, Mick Davis, Morgan Toney Okavango African Orchestra, Ordinary Elephant, Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee, Pete Lumsden, QuiQue Escamilla Ray Legere, Razzmatazz for Kids, Richard Wood, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Slowcoaster Sophie Lukacs, Susan Werner, The Amazing Mr. J, The North Sound, The Pairs, Tulua, Valdy Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dominion Sandbar Lounge: 117 Mitchell Ave.: 902-849-1925: - ''ROck the lot''' with Elyse Aeryn, Glimmerjead & Goode, Broken Road, the Decades, Breagh Kelly & Coastline; 19+ @$ 25+ town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: - annual Dominion Seaside Daze Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - Acadian Festival 9pm - dance to the Webbs; Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Meteghan 1280 Second Division Road: ..2023 July 28th to 30th-Far Out festival.: - far out festival; with Shiretown North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, July 27th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Ardoise BeechBrook Campground: 164 Beech Brook Road, Ellerhouse: 1-902-757-2211: - the 52nd Annual Nova Scotia Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival www.downeastgrass.com Seth Mulder and Midnight Run , Volume Five , The Spinney Brothers , Blue Meadow , Sunny Mountain Gals Riverbank , Maritime Drive , Mark Cameron Band , Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Broad Cove (An Caolas Leathann) St Margaret’s of Scotland parish grounds: ....2025 July 27th-#69th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd: 46°15.294′N 61°16.105′W: - The 69th Broad Cove Scottish Concert-headline with Rankin and the Broken Reeds Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2025 July 21st to 27th- #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival=Adam Baldwin, Sloan, The Stanfields, Abigail Lapell Burnstick, Carl Bond, Catherine Kennedy, Dave Gunning, David Francey, Isabella Samson, J.P. Cormier Jah’Mila, Jason Wilber, Joe H Henry, Jon Hines Trio, Kyle McKearney, Logan Richard, Logan Staats Mama’s Broke, Mary Frances Leahy, Mary Gauthier, Mia Kelly, Mick Davis, Morgan Toney Okavango African Orchestra, Ordinary Elephant, Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee, Pete Lumsden, QuiQue Escamilla Ray Legere, Razzmatazz for Kids, Richard Wood, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Slowcoaster Sophie Lukacs, Susan Werner, The Amazing Mr. J, The North Sound, The Pairs, Tulua, Valdy Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dominion town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: - annual Dominion Seaside Daze Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór) Ferrymen's Hall -the Wheelhouse Café: 415 Grand Narrows Drive: 902-622-1313: 2pm to 5pm - live entertainment on our ourdoor stage-summer music Sundays Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions 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 L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - Acadian Festival Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis & Finley MacDougall CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Chase the Ace 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 Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - THE TOWN HEROES with special guest THE BOOJUMS Presented by A1 Pizza 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, July 28th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Tuesday, July 29th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: 6:30pm - tuesday night movies St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean Chéticamp Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, July 30th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - Joel Plaskett Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 2pm & 7:30pm - Hairspray; @$49+

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Thursday, July 31st 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2025 July 31st to 3rd-#50th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #50th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - art exhibit- by Adrienne Fore Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Death from above 1979 & Customer service Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Neil McDaniel. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 2pm & 7:30pm - Hairspray; @$49+ Wentworth Park: ....2025 July 3rd to 31st--Makin' Waves-: - My Son the Hurricane, Sunsetto

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Friday, August 1st 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Chéticamp town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2025 July 31st to 3rd-#50th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #50th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Death from above 1979 & Customer service Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - BARN Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) The Jubilee Riverfront: - festival-Arkells, Fefe Dobson, Roxy & the Underground soul sound, Daniel James McFadyen Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: 8:30pm - Garrett Mason Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 2pm & 7:30pm - Hairspray; @$49+

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Saturday, August 2nd 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chéticamp town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2025 July 31st to 3rd-#50th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #50th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' 7:30pm - The Happy Enchiladas with special guest Ryan Grover -Tickets $25/person New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) The Jubilee Riverfront: - festival-Wintersleep, JJ Wilde, Loviet, Battle of the bands -winner 1 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 2pm & 7:30pm - Hairspray; @$49+

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Sunday, August 3rd 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chéticamp town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2025 July 31st to 3rd-#50th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #50th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: 8pm - 1st Annual Red Farm Field Trip; with Sloan, Bahamas, Gordie Sampson, Morgan Toney, Dylan Guthro, Jodi Guthro; @ $49+ ; Opening the night is Amelie Sampson Ingonish (Ingonais) Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 2pm to 5pm - music by Doug Lamey & band [ Darrell Keigan & Myles Davidson, Sarah MacInnis & Harold Davidson , Jerry Holland Jr. Judique (Siudaig Mhór) JRA Grounds: 2025 August 3rd to 10th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: - Judique On the Floor Days town: - Judique #250 Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Darrell Lahay New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) The Jubilee Riverfront: - festival-54-40, Odds Carole Pope of Rough Trade, Battle of the Bands-winner 2 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - PRETTY ARCHIE with special guest JUD GUNNING Presented by Maple Signs and Engraving 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 2pm & 7:30pm - Hairspray; @$49+

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Monday, August 4th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Kyle MacDonald & Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Judique (Siudaig Mhór) JRA Grounds: 2025 August 3rd to 10th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: - Judique On the Floor Days town: - Judique #250 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult session # 1

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Tuesday, August 5th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: - #250th anniversary banquet r; @$ 50 [902-717-6635] JRA Grounds: 2025 August 3rd to 10th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: - Judique On the Floor Days town: - Judique #250 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult session # 1

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Wednesday, August 6th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Judique (Siudaig Mhór) JRA Grounds: 2025 August 3rd to 10th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: - Judique On the Floor Days town: - Judique #250 Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult session # 1

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Thursday, August 7th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: 7:30pm - Good Lovelies Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Judique (Siudaig Mhór) JRA Grounds: 2025 August 3rd to 10th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: - Judique On the Floor Days town: - Judique #250 Lunenburg The Lunenberg Opera House: ...Folk Harbour: 290 Lincoln St.: - Lunenburg folk harbour festival; with Catherine MacLellan, Lennie Gallant, Red Moon Road, Connie Kaldor, the Young'uns, Good Lovelies, Heather Rankin, Barra MacNeils Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Neil McDaniel. Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult session # 1

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Friday, August 8th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Judique (Siudaig Mhór) JRA Grounds: 2025 August 3rd to 10th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: - Judique On the Floor Days town: - Judique #250 Lunenburg The Lunenberg Opera House: ...Folk Harbour: 290 Lincoln St.: - Lunenburg folk harbour festival; with Catherine MacLellan, Lennie Gallant, Red Moon Road, Connie Kaldor, the Young'uns, Good Lovelies, Heather Rankin, Barra MacNeils Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult session # 1

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Saturday, August 9th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD & Buddy MacDonald Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 10:30pm - Poet of a Common Man: Merle Haggard Tribute Night with Lawrence Maxwell and his ensemble, the Band of Fugitives. 7pm - the ""Sunset Series""" -Lawrence Maxwell & the Fugitives- ''Poet of a Common Man'' -a tribute to Merle Haggard Judique (Siudaig Mhór) JRA Grounds: 2025 August 3rd to 10th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: - Judique On the Floor Days town: - Judique #250 Lunenburg The Lunenberg Opera House: ...Folk Harbour: 290 Lincoln St.: - Lunenburg folk harbour festival; with Catherine MacLellan, Lennie Gallant, Red Moon Road, Connie Kaldor, the Young'uns, Good Lovelies, Heather Rankin, Barra MacNeils Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts

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Sunday, August 10th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD & Buddy MacDonald Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór) Waterfront: noon to 4pm - 15th Annual Grand Narrows Car Show ; Live Music by: Will's Addiction Ingonish (Ingonais) Cape Smokey: ......2025 -[5]-Smokey Sessions-Chill on the hill Concert: - Smokey Sessions-the cape breton fidders' association 2pm - fiddlers walk- walk with music -4pm-''3rd Annual Smokey Sessions'': Ceilidh, with members of the Cape Breton Fiddlers Association; a free outdoor concert on the stage just behind the Ski Lodge Judique (Siudaig Mhór) JRA Grounds: 2025 August 3rd to 10th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: - Judique On the Floor Days town: - Judique #250 Lunenburg The Lunenberg Opera House: ...Folk Harbour: 290 Lincoln St.: - Lunenburg folk harbour festival; with Catherine MacLellan, Lennie Gallant, Red Moon Road, Connie Kaldor, the Young'uns, Good Lovelies, Heather Rankin, Barra MacNeils Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Mike MacInnis Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - THE ENNIS SISTERS with special guest JON HINES BAND Presented by TD Bank

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Monday, August 11th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - CLOSED for Festiville Baddeck Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult Session # 2

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Tuesday, August 12th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult Session # 2 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Disney's dare to dream JR

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Wednesday, August 13th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: - The East Pointers Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m. Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult Session # 2 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Disney's dare to dream JR Truro Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: 7:30pm - The Liverpool 4; the Beatles tribute

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Thursday, August 14th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Tim Baker Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Neil McDaniel. Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: - Coal Bowl Queen St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult Session # 2 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Disney's dare to dream JR Waterfront District: 2025 Aug 14th to 16th-'''Rock the Fiddle 2025''': 333 Charlotte St.: - ''Rock the Fiddle 2025' (19+ - Rain or Shine) - EXCLUSIVE VIP Night at C200 featuring Rankin MacInnis and the Broken Reeds PLUS special guests. Backhouse Brass town: ...# 3rd Annual ''ROCK the BIG Fiddle'': - Exclusive VIP Night at Centre 200 concourse, with music from Rankin MacInnis & The Broken Reeds with Happy Hour music from Backhouse Brass - # 3rd Annual ''ROCK the BIG Fiddle''-Sydney waterfront-90 Esplanade

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Friday, August 15th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeil Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Tim Baker L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - Harbour wars Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult Session # 2 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Disney's dare to dream JR Waterfront District: 2025 Aug 14th to 16th-'''Rock the Fiddle 2025''': 333 Charlotte St.: - ''Rock the Fiddle 2025' (19+ - Rain or Shine) 6:30pm - Main Stage Performance at The Big Fiddle Waterfront with Matt Minglewood Band , Sam Moon Reunion Band (ftg. Band Mates from 70s + 80s), The Privateers. HighSociety Rg Schaller & the Peacemakers and The Turnbull Brothers. town: ...# 3rd Annual ''ROCK the BIG Fiddle'': - # 3rd Annual ''ROCK the BIG Fiddle''-Sydney waterfront-90 Esplanade - Main Stage Performance at The Big Fiddle Waterfront from The Matt Minglewood Band, and the Sam Moon Band with The Privateers, High Society, RG Schaller & The Peacemakers, and The Turnbull Brothers.

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Saturday, August 16th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' 7:30pm to 11pm - Square Dancing -with Peter LeBlanc L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - Harbour wars Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: 11am - poker run; 8pm to midnight-music by Rob Barrie St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: .....2024 Aug 17th & 18th--#51st Annual-The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: - 11am to 1pm--#52nd Annual-''The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling''; workshops in fiddle, step dance and piano accompaniment @ $ 25, -7pm to 10pm-Ceilidh and square dance; @ [ ]$-pass the hat ]; various youth performers -2pm to 7pm-gala finale concert [ rain or shine ] ; @ $ 20 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Disney's dare to dream JR Waterfront District: 2025 Aug 14th to 16th-'''Rock the Fiddle 2025''': 333 Charlotte St.: - ''Rock the Fiddle 2025' (19+ - Rain or Shine) 6:30pm - Main Stage Performance at The Big Fiddle Waterfront with Jimmy Rankin Band, The Hello Darlins Pretty Archie and Elyse Aeryn town: ...# 3rd Annual ''ROCK the BIG Fiddle'': - # 3rd Annual ''ROCK the BIG Fiddle''-Sydney waterfront-90 Esplanade - Main Stage performance from Jimmy Rankin along with Hello Darlins, Pretty Archie, and Elyse Aeryn.

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Sunday, August 17th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Darren Mc Mullen Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' 1pm to 3pm - artist reception with Eve Stockton Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Mary Beth Carty

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Monday, August 18th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes'''

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Tuesday, August 19th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes'''

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Wednesday, August 20th 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m. Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Canadian comedy fest -icon from the Kids in the Hall, Scott Thompson;

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Thursday, August 21st 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Louisdale town:: - Louisdale Summer Fest; #175 Anniversary - family bbq L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - #175 Anniversary summer fest; - family barbecue Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Neil McDaniel.

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Friday, August 22nd 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage Inverary Inn-MacAulay Conference Centre- Stonehearth Pub: 368 Shore Rd.: - Canadian comedy fest-CBC Laugh Out Loud live taping for national radio broadcast on CBC, hosted by Ali Hassan with headliner James Mullinger. St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - TBD Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Louisdale town:: - Louisdale Summer Fest; #175 Anniversary - tribute night/dinner and music L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - #175 Anniversary summer fest; - tribute night/dinner and music Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein) Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Kenneth MacKenzie, Mac Morin Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - Kempt shore bands, beer & barbecue

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Saturday, August 23rd 2025

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd; Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Louisdale town:: - Louisdale Summer Fest; #175 Anniversary - kitchen party with local entertainers L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - #175 Anniversary summer fest; - Kitchen party with local entertainers Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - Kempt shore bands, beer & barbecue Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Canadian comedy fest-The gala finale with host James Mullinger.

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Sunday, August 24th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' 7:30pm - The Barra MacNeils $34.50 Louisdale town:: - mass with Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick; brunch at Lions den; RABA baseball campfire/fireworks - Louisdale Summer Fest; #175 Anniversary L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - mass with Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick; brunch at Louisdale lions den RABA baseball and barbecie, campfire/ fireworks - #175 Anniversary summer fest; Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Vincent MacDonald and Elly Gouthro. ACAP Cape Breton will be at our Community Table Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - Kempt shore bands, beer & barbecue

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Monday, August 25th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Come from Away-musical Louisdale town:: - Louisdale Summer Fest; #175 Anniversary - Cemetery Mass; L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: - Cemetery Mass, Monday night bingo, - #175 Anniversary summer fest; St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; one week beginneer immeersion

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Tuesday, August 26th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Your Mother's Father's Cousin - Ed's Garage St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Come from Away-musical St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; one week beginneer immeersion

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Wednesday, August 27th 2025

Baddeck (Badaig) Greenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: - Ed's Garage - Your Mother's Father's Cousin St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes''' Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Come from Away-musical Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: - JP Cormier Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m. Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; one week beginneer immeersion



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