--Music Cape Breton--, April 29th 2024 at 8am; twomonths.html
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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaChéticamptown-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2024 June 13th to 16th -#10th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: Jun 13th to 16th - #10th Annual -'Roots to Boots FestivalJun 13th - noon - private school event at CBHEC for students and staff. with Gillian Head
1pm-Open house @ Raveston Music School-École de musique
8pm-official opening at Doryman Pub & Grill; Nicole Deveau, Michelle Deveau & Elyse Delaney, Bradley MurphyJun 14th - 9:30am - Family Musical event à La Pirouette
10am-nature walk at L'Acadien Trail
noon-school event at La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson NDA à l'École NDA
1pm-nature walk at Corney Brook-Riviére à Làzare
2pm-Music at Foyer Pére Fiset with Gillian Head, Bradley Murphy [PRIVATE]
2pm-jam session at Raveston Music School-École de musique, with Gillian Head
6pm-Meal, discussion, and concert @ Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club
with Ashley Lauren AuCoin & Adrien AuCoin, Bradley MurphyJun 15th - 10am - nature walk -Le Buttereau
10am-spoon playing workshop a Raveston Music School-École de musique, with Gillian Head
1pm-Nature walk-Le vieux chemin du Cape Rouge
2pm-music and camping at Mkwesaqtuk/Cape-Rouge campground with Sylvia LeLièvre
9pm-square dance workshop and party at Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club
with Gillian HeadJun 16th - 10am - family nature walk at La Rigeouèche
2pm-closing show at Place du PécheurDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: May 3rd - 7pm - with Adrien Aucoin, Gervais CormierMay 4th - 3pm - fiddle with Brian MacDonaldMay 10th - 7pm - Andrew & Dwayne PoirierMay 11th - 3pm - fiddle with Rachel DavisMay 12th - Brian LeBlancMay 17th - 8pm - talent night music-Claude, & ChesterMay 18th - 3pm - Howie MacDonald, Ian MacDougall, Mac Morin - 9pm to 1am - Scott & Gerald Delhunty & band, @ $25
and Marc Babin, Marcel Leger, Joel RobichaudMay 19th - Brian LeBlancLa Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: May 11th - 7:30pm - Scott Macmillan, Brian Doyle & Elyse Delaney. @$25Radio CKJM 106.1FM & 92.5FM [Pomquet], & 97.5 FM [Sydney]: 902-224-1242: every Saturday - 6pm to 7pm - Gaelic/English program 'Aisrigh nan Gaidheal'every Monday - 6pm to 7pm - fiddle music show 'Coup d’archet' (Stroke of the Bow)Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaEast Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear)St. Michael’s Church: 1181 East Margaree Rd.: May 10th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, Vocal Motion; -'Songs of Peace';
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ freewell offering will go to local charities ]Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: May 4th - ''2nd or 3rd -Annual Trash Bash''' Community Clean up , 4pm-BBQ , concert [5pm to 11pm with DJ].
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music with Bill Ricky, Adele Deveaux, DJ Etro, Chrissy & JasonLive Life In Tents: 8139 Cabot Trail: 902-452-1600: May 31st to Jun 2nd - 2024 #2nd Annual Butts In Boats FestivalBroad Cove (An Caolas Leathann)St Margaret’s of Scotland church: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd.: May 15th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, Vocal Motion; -'Songs of Peace';
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ freewell offering will go to local charities ]Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: May 5th - 2pm to 4pm - opening reception for 'Youth Art exhibit' [ ages under 18 ]May 5th to 25th - Youth Art exhibitInverness Miners Museum: every Saturday - 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonaldThe Annex -bar & restaurant: 66 Lower Railway St.: 902-258-3173: May 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday sessions through May-FREE with Jon Hines
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessSkye GlennSkye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: May 26th - 2pm to 4pm - Jimmy & Murdock Dora Milling Frolic. Srùbag/Tea will be served.
music with Iain MacQuarrieHillsboroughHillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: May 4th, 18th, Jun 1st, & 15th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Mabou (An Drochaid)town: ...2024 June 27th to July 1st-#57th Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: Jun 27th to Jul 1st - #57th Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival - 2024 Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival -our theme is: ''Home of the Tigers; Hear Us Roar'''CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio station owned and operated by Gaelic College and broadcasts from the Beinn Mhàbu campus /Mabou
enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; FreeCommunity Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: May 5th - 2pm - Fundraising country music concert for Mother of Sorrows -Pioneer Shrine ; door prizes cuppa,St. Mary’s Church: May 10th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, Vocal Motion; -'Songs of Peace';
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ freewell offering will go to local charities ]Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: Jun 28th to Jul 6th - Kitchenfest 2024The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: May 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th - 10am to 11am - Gach Dimàirt-tea and a Gaelic chatMay 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th - 7pm to 8pm - Gach Diardaoine-tea and a Gaelic tale; with Dougie MacPheeMay 10th - 7pm - Memories of Mabou Consolidated School; tea.West Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: May 18th - West Mabou Dance on the Long weekend, with TBAMabou RidgeBig Belle Farm: 891 SW Mabou Ridge Rd.: Jun 8th - 8pm to 11pm - "Trip to Mabou Ridge" with Ashley MacIssac & Jud Gunning as the opening act. @$40 19+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.May 19th - 9pm - family square dance-long weekend with Kinnon & Betty Beaton.Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 8:30pm - Celtic Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald & Iain MacQuarrieCourt House: 375 Main St.: May 2nd - 3pm to 4pm - Iverness County Council will acknowledge Gaelic Nova Scotia month;
A student from Beinn Mhabu will read the proclamation in Gaelic, with a piper-outside-Gaelic flag raising.St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: May 11th, 25th, Jun 8th, & 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Féis 2024-musical jam sessions: 5471 Highway # 19: 902-787-2708: every Wednesday(from 2024 May 1st to 2024 Jun 5th) - 7pm - .Féis 2024-musical jam sessions, for intermediate/advabced level musicians; 14+ @$ 100May 1st - 7pm - Donna Marie DeWolfeMay 8th - 7:30pm - Kenneth MacKenzieMay 15th - 7pm - Stephanie MacDonaldMay 22nd - 7pm - Dara Smith MacDonaldMay 29th - 7pm - Andrea BeatonJun 5th - 7pm - Final Ceilidh; open to the publicCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: May 5th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Kenneth MacKenzie and TBDMay 12th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Donna Marie DeWolfe and TBDMay 19th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Glenn Graham, Mac Morin, Patrick GillisMay 26th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Kyle MacDonald and TBDJun 2nd - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Shelly Campbell and TBDJun 9th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Rodney MacDonald and TBDJun 16th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring John Pellerin and TBDJun 23rd - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Kimberley Fraser and TBDCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: ....musical walking tours: 5471 Highway # 19: May 17th - 11:30am - opening day-our 25th AnniversaryMay 19th - 8pm - happy hour with Matty MacNeilCommunity Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: May 5th - 5pm - L'Arche Cape Breton-'Springfest2024'; music with Abbey Mullendore, meal, auction & much more; @$ 30May 11th - 7pm - Ladies Night with Chinese dinner and music with Ryan MacDonald; @$ 40
Hawaiian dress up-optional, proceeds to Darryl Tracey [Beverly MacDonald 780-312-4794 grantbev@telus.net ]Jun 15th - 7pm - Rob Smith-''The Johnny Cash Songbook-A Tribute to The Man in Black ''Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well.May 3rd - 6pm to 9pm - Corner CrewMay 10th - 6pm to 9pm - Kenny PetitpasMay 17th - 6pm to 9pm - Mike MacInnisMay 24th - 6pm to 9pm - Capo3May 31st - 6pm to 9pm - Walker BandJun 7th - 6pm to 9pm - Steve MacIntyreJun 14th - 6pm to 9pm - Gerry McDanielJun 21st - 6pm to 9pm - Summer Solstice Bash [a ticketed event]Jun 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Peter MacInnis
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreauevery Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.comCivic Centre-: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: May 5th - 11am to 2pm - Market;May 11th - 9pm - Mother's Day Dance with the Relatives--Fundraiser for Port hawkesbury All Wheels Park @$25 19+May 26th - 7:30pm - Song writers circle with Kellie Loder, Lisa MacIsaac, Heather Rankin; @$ 50Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: May 26th - “SMALL OF MY HEART” Songwriters Circle ; Kellie Loder, Heather Rankin, Lisa MacIsaacCivic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: Mar 28th to Apr 30th - 'exhibit by Michael Gerhartz ''Canada's Nature-a Call of the Wild'''Civic Centre - Shannon Studio: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: May 17th - 7pm - Carleton Stone; -@ $30-May 26th - Songwriter's Circle with Kellie Loder, Heather Rankin, Lisa MacIsaacSAERC Auditorium: 304 Pitt St.: 902-625-2591: May 26th - 7:30pm - Small of my Heart Songwriters Circle; Heather Rankin, Lisa MacIsaac, Kellie Loder @$50Tamarac Education Centre: 57 Tamarac Drive: 902-625-6650: May 15th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - The TEC Multicultural Harmony Club & their Evening of Multicultural Celebrationthe Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith
( Top of Page )Bras d’Or Lakes AreaWhycocomagh (Hogamah)Charlene's Restaurant: #9816 Trans Canada Highway #105: 902-756-8004: May 2nd - 5pm to 7pm - music with Darrell KeiganIona (Sanndraigh)Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: May 17th - 8pm - Dave GunningJun 19th - 8pm - James McFaydenIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Jun 16th - 4:30pm to 7:30pm - Cape Breton Celtic Trad SessionsJun 23rd - 4:30pm to 7:30pm - Cape Breton Celtic Trad SessionsIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: every Sunday - 5pm to 8pm - casual gathering of musicians playing playing traditional CB music,May 4th - 5pm to 8pm - ceilidh matinee with Gillian HeadMay 11th - 5pm to 8pm - ceilidh matinee with TBAMay 18th - 5pm to 8pm - ceilidh matinee with TBAMay 25th - 5pm to 8pm - ceilidh matinee with TBAJun 1st - 5pm to 8pm - ceilidh matinee with TBARoyal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: May 18th - 7pm to 10pm - square dance @ $10 & 6pm-square dance workshop
with Stephanie MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Malcolm MacNeil and Ben Smith.Wharf: ...2024 June 6th to 9th..#8th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: Jun 6th to 9th - 8th Annual Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival-“Tides are Changing”.Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: May 4th, Jun 1st, & Nov 16th - 7pm to 9pm - open micJun 3rd - Brett Matthews in concertBig BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-spring 2024: 1450 Westside Rd.: Jun 22nd - 7:30pm - Catherine MacLellanBaddeck (Badaig)Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night moviesMasonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#9th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2024: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: Jun 27th to Jul 27th - ''The Fly Fisher’s Companion'' by Michael MelskiRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael CavanaughMay 11th - 6pm to 10pm - all ages Spring Ceilidh and Square Sets; with Kenneth MacKenzie & Mac Morin
and then Rachel Davis & Jason Roach; @$ 15
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: May 6th to 17th - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; intense 2 wks Gaelic with Joyce MacDonald;Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: May 1st - 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person & Online with Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar,
Colin MacDonald, MIchael Cavanaugh, Taya MacDonald & An Cùrsa Bogaidh students
[ dedicated to the memory of John James and Mary Catherine (Cameron) Beaton.]Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - music in our lobby with either Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, or Deron Donovan.May 17th to 20th - 4pm - Victoria weekend Musicfest with Dave Gunning & many more, songwriter's workshop, closing jam
[contact Deron Donovan at (902) 322-0050 or deron_donovan@hotmail.com.]May 15th to Jul 15th - 1pm to 3:30pm - Weekly Festive Lobster FeastIngonish (Ingonais)3 peak challenge: Jun 22nd - 14th Annual CB Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge; ; 1) Roberts Mountain 2) Corney Brook 3) Acadien
6:30 am. Team registration at Pleasant Bay Fire Dept. parking lot, Red River.
6:55 am. Group Photo
7:00 am. The event begins – 1st Mountain – Roberts Mtn.
9:00 am. Teams leave and travel to second mountain – Blueberry Mtn. (approx. 35-40 minutes)
9:45 am. Teams arrive and hike 2nd Mountain – Blueberry Mountain
12:15 pm. Teams leave and travel to last mountain – Acadien
12:30 pm. Teams arrive and hike the last mountain – Acadien
4:30 pm. Teams complete the last mountain & event.
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaBras d’OrBig Bras d’Or Fire Hall: 1390 Old Route 5: May 31st - All Ages Dance with tba [=Front Porch CB ]Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE
led by Larry-Eleanor Parks and Howie MacDonald.FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: every Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the CircleSydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: May 4th, 18th, Jun 1st, & 15th - 3pm to 6pm - entertainment with Downhouse band FREENorth Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial freeevery day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Freeevery Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segmentsNorth Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: May 12th & Jun 9th - Every second Sunday is a talent show, alternating with The Jammers,Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: every Wednesday & Friday - 6pm--live music with Rob Barrie, Andrew DoyleHowie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: May 3rd - 6pm to 2am - the Rouge Reception'' Red Bar-N opening celebration
with the Shipyard dogs from 10pm to 1amMay 5th - 3pm to 8pm - [ Jazz & Blues] with Ian Aker / Doug Johnson / Ron Lafitte ; @$ 10May 10th - 8pm to midnight - Red Bar-N happy hour with Mark Boutellier & Riley MacNeilMay 11th - 6pm to 2am - Red Bar-N clubbing with DJ Joeyslapzz & DJ CanDYMay 12th - 3pm to 8pm - “Groove into the Sunset” [ Jazz & Blues] with Charlotte MacDonald, Ed Woodsworth
Steve Luxton, Ron LeadbetterMay 17th - 6pm to 1am - after work partyMay 18th - Saturday night feverMay 19th - 3pm to 8pm - “Groove into the Sunset” [ Jazz & Blues] with Janet Bickerton, Marcel Aucoin,
Red Mike, Matt NicholsonMay 24th - 6pm to 1am - after work partyMay 25th - 10pm to 1am - the Rouge Reception'' -band night with the DecadesMay 26th - 3pm to 8pm - “Groove into the Sunset” [ Jazz & Blues] with Ian Aker, Doug Johnson, Ron LafitteSydney (Suidni)Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: every Tuesday - 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ]Civic Centre [ City Hall] -Plaza Deck: 320 Esplanade: May 1st - noon to 1pm - Gaelic community raising the Gaelic flagDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: every Thursday - 9pm to 7pm - open mic night with host Brian CathcartMay 4th - midnight - Stonehouse with Broken Road and the Decades. @$ 15Flavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: every Friday & Saturday - 5:30pm to 9pm - Live MusicGovernor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: May 3rd & Jun 7th - 7pm to 10pm - Wills AddictionHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: May 14th to 19th - FUNNY GIRL-A Cape Breton PremiereMembertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: May 29th to 31st - the Music Tourism Convention by Music Cities Events
https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/cape-breton-island-mtc-2024May 31st - Morgan Toney on PANEL ''Songs of Empowerment'': Nurturing Indigenous Voices and Stories in Music
https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/cape-breton-mtc-scheduleJun 7th - tribute to Anne Murray; with featuring Jenn Sheppard & Vinyl 33 Band, with special guest Georges Hebert, @$40
Vinyl 33 Band= [Stephen Muise, Fred Lavery, Richard Burke, Aaron C. Lewis, Em Dingwall, ]Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guestevery Saturday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live musicMay 2nd - 5pm to 8pm - my guest is Jocelyn HynesOld Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: every Tuesday & Thursday - 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: May 4th - 7:30pm to 10pm - Cape Breton Chorale #50th Anniversary ''our shining night'' concert & reception; @$ 50Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show.every Friday - 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talentevery Saturday - 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musiciansevery Sunday - 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydneyevery Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and LabradorThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: May 19th - 4pm - Pop-Up Gàidhealtachda on every second last SundayNew Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)Breton Education Centre Auditorium: 667 Eight St.: 902-862-6432: May 10th - 7pm - Matt Andersen, Heather Rankin, Jenn Sheppard; @$ 50-- in the AV Theatre
features former BEC Students Actors, singers, musicians, band students...etc.
''Fairwell to BEC concert series''' a fundraiser for the BEC band programThe Rack 'n Roll Pub: 3345 Plummer Ave.: 902-862-3000: Jun 14th - Gunner;DominionSandbar Lounge: 117 Mitchell Ave.: 902-849-1925: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - open jam with hosts Jamie Robertson, Stuart Robertson, & Colonel JessomeGlace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Miner's Forum: 151 Lower N St.: May 11th - nnual Lamplight Gala. Featuring our top-secret premium entertainment; @$ 100The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: May 3rd - 7pm - ''Back in the Future of Cape Breton''; Savoy dinner theatreThe Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: May 2nd - 7:30pm - 'Queen', its Kinda MagicMay 3rd to 5th - 7pm - 'Back' in the Future of Cape 'Breton'; dinner theatre at the Miners ForumMay 14th - 7pm - ''All the Roads Lead to Home- A Musicl Travel-Log''; with Robyn Cathcart, the Alara Vocal Ensemble,
Julie Martell & guests; @$ 20May 15th to 17th - 7pm - 'Back' in the Future of Cape 'Breton'; dinner theatre at the Miners ForumMay 18th & 19th - 9pm - Townhouse-totally Rad PromMay 23rd - 8pm - Jimbo's Drag Circus World TourMay 24th to 26th - 7pm - 'Back' in the Future of Cape 'Breton'; dinner theatre at the Miners ForumMay 31st & Jun 1st - 7pm - CBU's year-long 50th Anniversary Doctorate concert ; with Men of the Deeps, Barra MacNeils
Matt Minglewood, Gordie Sampson, Maynard Morrison and Bette MacDonald, Ashley MacIssac @$ 65Jun 20th to 22nd - 7pm - ''Mamma Mia'''Jun 23rd - 2pm - ''Mamma Mia'''
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaMira RiverBoat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: May 4th - 8:30pm to midnight - roof funding dance with Doug Johnson Band; @$ 30LouisbourgNorth Star-hotel; Restaurant=the Bothy: 15 Commercial Street Extension: 902-733-2080: Jun 7th - the Barra MacNeils
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaWest Bay RoadCommunity Centre: 2048 Cenotaph Rd,: May 2nd - 7pm - ''Keepin' it Real''-original works by CB writers; with Lodaidh MacFhionghain, Jeff Townsend,
Janet Burbidge, Hughena MacDougall, Jennifer KlotzSt. George's Channelhall: 3258 West Bay: Apr 29th, May 13th, 27th, Jun 10th, & 24th - 6:30pm to 9pm - bi-weekly music jam circle at the hall, Bring your instruments and singing voicesl All are welcome. cuppaSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Apr 29th, May 13th, 27th, Jun 10th, & 24th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly Song Circle on alternate Monday eveningsRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Building: May 8th, 22nd, Jun 5th, & 19th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun.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: every Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'NeillMay 4th - 7pm - music with Echo; @$10MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob SmithMay 18th - 7:30pm - the Giorno Experience-magic and comedy @$20The Farmer's Pantry: ....Kitchen Party: 10043 Grenville St.: May 11th - 11am to 1pm - music with Cyril & Lynn ChisholmArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam sessions-proceeds to Angel fundRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: May 4th & Jun 1st - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: every Sunday - jam sessionsMay 5th - 2pm to 4pm - music with Eastbound-@$20Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: May 15th & Jun 19th - 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry SamsonPetit-de-GratRadio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: May 12th, 26th, Jun 9th, & 23rd - 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davisevery Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard SleepD’EscousseCivic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: May 7th, 21st, Jun 4th, & 18th - 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday]May 25th - 9pm to midnight - dance with High Society and the Privateers ;@ $25
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaMulgraveMulgrave Memorial Center- former Memorial Education Centre: 459 Murray St.: 902-302-0736: May 19th - 2pm - ''Cinderella Live''; special live theatre eventPort ShorehamSchoolhouse: 1613 Route 344: May 11th - 7:30pm - Eastbound; @$ 20Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe)Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: May 24th & 25th - music with EchoJun 28th & 29th - music with EchoGuysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: May 19th & Jun 16th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Miles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: Jun 9th - 2pm - tribute to Anne Murray; with featuring Jenn Sheppard & Vinyl 33 Band, with special guest Georges Hebert,
@$30; Vinyl 33 Band= [Stephen Muise, Fred Lavery, Richard Burke, Aaron C. Lewis, Em Dingwall, ]Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex: May 10th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance with Rachel Davis, Jason Roach, Mary Beth Carty, Danny Rogers; @$10 19+Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: every Sunday - 7pm to 9pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin
a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank.CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis;every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ;Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - Ceilidh at the Museum with Karen Beaton & guests. @$ 10Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: May 23rd - 6pm to 9pm - ALL Ages Square Dance at Maryvale Schoolhouse hall; @ $15 .
with Joe MacMaster , Jason Roach , Mary Beth Carty [ calling.] Children 12 & under free. Tea & refreshmentsNew Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: Jun 20th - Piano Men: The Music of Elton John & Billy JoelMay 1st - noon to 1pm - Gaelic Community in Raising the Gaelic flagShoebox Cantina: 84 Provost St.: Jun 10th - Andrea RamoloThe Dock Pub: 130 George St.: 902-752-0884: May 25th - 2pm to 5pm - jam sessionPictou (Phiogto)Marina Bar & Grill: 67 Caladh Ave.: May 11th & 25th - 6pm to 10pm - Terry CrombieJun 8th & 22nd - 6pm to 10pm - Terry CrombieRoyal Canadian Legion: 130 Veterans Drive: Jun 8th - 7:30pm - Morgan ToneyTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TatamagoucheGrace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: May 11th - 7pm to 9pm - Loaded Dice *The Grace 2024 SeriesTruroColchester Christian Academy: 66 E Court Rd.: 902-895-6520: May 4th - 1pm to 7pm - Truro and Area Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Jams-acoustic onlyFirst United Church: 711 Prince St.: Jun 23rd - 3pm - Halifax Gay Men's Chorus; @$25Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsCarroll's CornerCarrolls Corner Community Center: 9 Milford Rd: May 5th & Jun 2nd - 1pm to 4:30pm - Carroll's Corner Jam Sessions with host Kimberley Holmes ;
Admission is a donation ;Kimberley Holmes 902-221-4328 fiddlerdog1@yahoo.ca All agesAvondaleAvon River Heritage Museum -upstairs: 17 Belmont Rd.: May 26th - 3pm - The Old Beef Stringband + Art BoumanNewport LandingAvondale Sky Winery and D'Vine Morsels Restaurant: .......Full Circle Festival: 80 Avondale Cross Rd.: 902-221-5475: Jun 21st to 23rd - #15th Annual Full Circle Festival with Abigail Lapell, Adina Fraser, Alex Coley, Afterlove
Bill Ricky, The Bombadils, Catherine MacLellan, The Culls, The Dusty Halos, the Friendly Heckler,
Good Dear Good, Isaac Vallentin, Julie Doiron, Kayo, Laura Merrien, Mary Beth Carty, The Montgomery Street Band,
the Ordeals, Out from Under, Pat LePoidevin, Postdata, Six Star Revue, SloecookerCanningThe Annex: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam sessionBerwickUnion Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm-free musicOxfordCapitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: every Friday - 7pm - open micWolfvilleAcadia University-Acadia Festival Theatre: 504 Main St.: May 25th - 7pm - Spinney Brothers, #35th Anniversary Hometown Performance
Lucas Whitehead, Steve Jackson [Rick, Allan Spinney, Gary Dalrymple, Terry Munford]Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: every Saturday & Sunday - 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on SundaysPaddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: every Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-MilfordMilford Lantz United Church: 2134 Highway 2: May 6th & Jun 3rd - 1pm to 3pm - Monday jam sessionsMusquodoboitBicentennial Theatre & Cultural Centre: #12390 Highway # 224 -Middle Musquodoboit: 902-384-2819: May 16th to 18th - 7pm - the musical-"Mean Girls Jr." @$ 15; Featuring wildly talented students from
Musquodoboit Rural High School and its feeder schools.SackvilleSackville Legion: 15 Lorne St.: May 4th - 7:30pm - A humorous Sherlock Holmes mystery ; ''the case of the missing Heiress''Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & rollLower SackvilleKnox United Church: 567 Sackville Dr.: Jun 8th - 7pm - tribute to Anne Murray; with featuring Jenn Sheppard & Vinyl 33 Band, with special guest Georges Hebert,
@$40 ; Vinyl 33 Band= [Stephen Muise, Fred Lavery, Richard Burke, Aaron C. Lewis, Em Dingwall, ]Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: every Tuesday - 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddyevery Saturday - 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/every Saturday - 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickeyevery Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquetteevery Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watsonevery Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Rossevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordanevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al HollingsworthDartmouthAlderney Landing: Jun 28th to Jul 1st - Harbourside RibFest,Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: May 2nd & Jun 6th - 9pm - music with host Leona BurkeyMay 12th - 5pm to 7pm - Fiddles & Fish with Mairi Rankin, Kolten Macdonell, Kevin DugasChrist Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: every Thursday - 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk ClubMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring castNew Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: every Friday - 8pm - Willie Strattonevery Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton SessionThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwanHalifax (Halafacs)Bella Rosa Arts Centre-Halifax West High School: 283 Thomas Raddall Dr.: 902-457-3239: Apr 30th - 8pm - comedian Aries Spears. 19+Casino Nova Scotia -Schooner Room: 902-451-1221: May 19th - StyxMay 25th - April WineCasino Nova Scotia -Bruce Guthro Theatre: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: Jun 21st - 8pm - Bruce Guthro's Songwriters Circle with host Dylan Guthro; & Breagh Isabel, Carleton Stone, Dave SampsonDalhousie University-Student Union Building: 6136 University Ave.: Jun 7th - 7:30pm - Halifax Gay Men's Chorus- (19+) McInnes Room $30Jun 8th - 2pm - Halifax Gay Men's Chorus (all ages) McInnes Room $30 - 7:30pm - Halifax Gay Men's Chorus- [19+) McInnes Room $30Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: May 11th - 8pm - Green River Revival: CCR Tribute Concert - The Best of Creedence Clearwater RevivalDurty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: every Sunday - 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guestevery Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friendsEastern Tea Bar: 2093 Gottingen St;: May 4th & 18th - 10am to 11am - Bruidhinn na Gàidhlig: Conversations at the Tea Shop-Gaelic MonthGood Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: every Thursday - 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy nightHenry House: 1222 Barrington St.: every Sunday - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and ColinLion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: every Wednesday - 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy LoganMaritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: every Thursday - The amazing MellotonesMarriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: May 18th - East Coast Cider Festival;Mayflower Curling Club: 3000 Monaghan Dr.: 902-454-0085: May 24th - 9pm to 1:30am - ''Front Porch CB Farm Square Dance Tour''' with Koconut Kings and Zakary Miller
AND Square sets with Rachel Davis, Jason Roach, Mary Beth Carty @ $20-advance 19+
Hootenanny -the Spring Edition and it's the Full Flower Moon.North End Baking Co Cafe: 3430 Prescott St.: 902-454-7387 ext. 225: every Thursday - 1pm to 2pm - Helen Creighton Folklore Society storytelling session every last Thursday of monthObladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: every Wednesday - 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionScotiabank Metro Centre: 1800 Argyle St: 902-451-1221: Apr 29th - Jann ArdenJun 6th & 7th - 7pm - ''Corteo''-the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du SoleilJun 8th - 3pm & 7pm - ''Corteo''-the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du SoleilJun 9th - 1pm & 5pm - ''Corteo''-the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du SoleilSt. Andrew's United Church-MAIN stage: .....The Stage Mondays 2022-2023 collection: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: May 25th - 7:30pm - “Small Of My Heart” Songwriters Circle concert with Lisa MacIsaac, Heather Rankin, Irish MythenThe Bus Stop Theatre co-op: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: May 16th & 17th - Bruce Fummey brings his show ''Stories of Scotland'''The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Apr 29th - 7pm - Rum RaggedMay 3rd - 9pm - FREE SHOW: Tevon Tynes TrioMay 4th - 9pm - STANDING ROOM ONLY! Rasta GumboMay 5th - 1pm - Razzmatazz For Kids - 7pm - SOLD OUT: An Evening With David FranceyMay 7th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: An Evening With David FranceyMay 8th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: An Evening With David FranceyMay 10th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Threezer (celebrating 30 Years of Weezer) + Fat BasketMay 11th - 1pm - Broadway Brunch: Mother's Day - 9pm - FREE SHOW: Tevon Tynes TrioMay 12th - 1pm - Broadway Brunch: Mother's DayMay 14th - 7pm - The Slocan RamblersMay 16th - 7:30pm - Julian TaylorMay 17th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Height Requirement ('80s. Forever)May 18th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Julian TaylorJun 12th - Andrea Ramolo & Kristen MartellThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitMay 26th - 4pm - Pop-Up Gàidhealtachda on every second last Sunday.
conversation in Irish! All levels welcome. info@ancumann.org https://www.ancumann.orgThe Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: every Wednesday - 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessionsThe Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: May 2nd & Jun 6th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesMay 2nd - 7:30pm - Music Nova Scotia's "New Music Thursday" series; with Brooke Waye, Colrain,
Century Samuel, Lizard The Bird; @$ 10-advanceMay 17th - 8pm - Boy Golden appearing Live; @$20HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: Jun 14th - ShanneyganockChesterChester Playhouse: 22 Pleasant Street: May 25th - 2pm & 7:30pm - A beginner's Guide to the Night Sky by Colleen MacIsaacNew GermanyNew Germany Rural High School: 44 School Rd.: May 11th - 2pm to 4pm - Celebrate Mother's Day early-Classic country music concert fundraiser; free will offering
Joyce Seamone, Gordie Giles, Neil Brown, the Jovial Joes; ''free store for families in need'''Mahone BaySaltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friendsLunenburgThe Lunenberg Opera House: ...Folk Harbour: 290 Lincoln St.: May 10th - 7:30pm - Dave Gunning & Jud GunningMay 11th - 7:30pm - Kellie Loder, Irish MythenMay 24th - 7:30pm - Gina BurgessMay 25th - 7:30pm - Carleton StonePetite Rivière Bridgefire hall: Highway #331: 902-688-2741: May 25th - 6pm to 8pm - All ages square dance - with the Big Country Ramblers &
Square Sets from Rachel, Jason and Mary Beth. 19+ @ $30 for full dance (6-12), $15 just family dance (6-8)LiverpoolAstor Theatre: 219 Main St.: 902-354-5250: May 24th - 7:30pm - “Small Of My Heart” Songwriters Circle concert with Heather Rankin, Irish Mythen, Lisa MacIsaacSaulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
