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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaChéticamptown-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2025 June 12th to 15th--#11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: Jun 12th to 15th - #11th Annual -'Roots to Boots FestivalJun 12th - noon - ecole NDA-school event
noon-CBHNP visitor center kitchen party
2pm-Foyer Pére Fiset music
8pm-official opening at Doryman pubJun 13th - 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-Jun 14th - 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 ClubJun 15th - 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)Jun 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 Murphy
& Cheticamp dancers. Kaylee Deveau, Mélanie Bourgeois, Emily LeBlanc & Amelie Larade , Mary Beth CartyDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamApr 26th - Mr DuoMay 2nd - 7pm - Martin AucoinMay 3rd - 3pm - live fiddle with Rachel Davis - 9pm - live band-Mr DuoMay 4th - 2pm to 4pm - Trad Sessions - a great time with local musicians sharing their tunesMay 9th - 7pm - Louis ArsenaultMay 10th - 3pm - live fiddle with Kyle & Colin MacDonaldMay 11th - 2pm to 4pm - Trad Sessions - a great time with local musicians sharing their tunes - 6pm - Mothers day music with NIcole & Michelle DeveauMay 16th - 7pm - Martin AucoinMay 17th - 3pm - live fiddle with Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray - 9pm - live band-Risin' TideMay 18th - 2pm to 4pm - Trad Sessions - a great time with local musicians sharing their tunes - 6pm - Summertime music with Brian LeBlancMay 23rd - Claude Bourgeois, Chester DelaneyMay 24th - 3pm - live fiddle with Howie MacDonald & Hilda ChiassonMay 25th - 2pm - L'Acabie Goodwill Gathering ft. many original members of The PhantomsMay 30th - Andrew Poirier & guestMay 31st - 3pm - live fiddle with tba - 9pm - live band-Risin' TideLe Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: Mar 12th to Apr 30th - Mathieu’s LeBrun exhibition,Royal Canadian Legion, # 32: 15438 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2855: Apr 26th - 9pm to midnight - dance with D n A;Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talentGrand-ÉtangCentre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaMargaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Dr Coady & Tompkins Memorial Library: 7972 Cabot Trail: 46°20.064′N 61°05.873′W: 902-248-2821: May 3rd - 10am to 3pm - cape breton Annual trash bash; Margaree Meeting Place (next to Library)
then on to Firefighters club for concert. with Kylie Fox, Claverhouse,Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsMay 3rd - 10am to 3pm - cape breton trash bash; after work celebration @$ 15; entertainment with
4:00 Grady Mullins
4:40 Ever Sweet
5:30 The Nectar
6:30 Kylie Fox
7:30 Claverhouse'; Food & Music Free For Trash Bash ParticipantsLive Life In Tents: 8139 Cabot Trail: 902-452-1600: Jun 6th to 8th - #3rd Annual Butts In Boats Festival; info@livelifeintents.comNortheast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh)Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREEInverness (An Sithean)Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: Apr 26th - Ashley & Melissa, Inverness VFD Chase the Ace-ENTERTAINMENTICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Apr 27th - 2pm to 4pm - Youth art exhibit- opening receptionApr 27th to May 10th - Youth art exhibit-May 13th - 7:30pm - 'A tribute to Musicals' with the Inverness County Singers & The Young County SingersLake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh)Fire Hall: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-258-2546, 902-258-3236, 902-756-2790: May 17th - 2pm to 4pm - milling frolic and ceilidh; with Dale Gillis and Sandra Gillis
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessSkye GlennSkye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: Apr 27th - 2pm to 4pm - Murdock & Jimmy Dora Milling Frolic; with Floragael MacNeil
Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation-HillsboroughHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: May 3rd, 17th, 31st, & Jun 14th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Mabou (An Drochaid)town: ...2025 June -#57th Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: May 2nd - 7:30pm - A Special Night of Songs & Stories in Mabou-hosted by Clifford Lee,
this fundraiser for Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival; 19+ @$25+ in Mabou hall; featuring Aaron MacDonald:
Bethany June: Rankin MacEachern and Bryan Picard; Peter MacInnis: Eddie Cummings:CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationCommunity Parish Hall: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: May 2nd - 7:30pm - Songwriters’ Circle in support of the annual Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival
@ $25 + fees 19+ ;Featuring Aaron MacDonald: Bethany June, Rankin MacEachern and Bryan Picard,
Peter MacInnis, Eddie Cummings ; Hosted by Clifford LeeMay 10th - 7:30pm - 'A tribute to Musicals' with the Inverness County Singers & The Young County SingersStrathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: May 17th & 18th - 7:39pm - Strathspey place-the silence of the Lobsters;
West Side Performing Arts CooperativeGlencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W: May 31st - 6:30pm - a Celebration spring -5 course sit down dinner with live music @ $75
[ Janice Beaton 403-620-5290 ]Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrieMay 10th - 9pm to midnight - the Local Joesl @$ 10Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: May 16th - opening daySt. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Apr 26th, May 10th, 24th, Jun 7th, & 21st - 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: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Apr 27th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Joe MacMaster & Iain MacQuarrieMay 4th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Troy MacGillivary & Andrea BeatonMay 11th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanMay 18th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with tbaMay 25th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Glenn Graham & guestJun 15th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Dawn & Margie BeatonCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: May 19th - opening day at CMICCommunity Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: May 4th - 5pm - Springfest 2025-L'ArcheFire Hall: 30 River Denys Rd.: 902-787-3401: May 10th - 7pm - the Grammys' are coming @$ 40; chinese dinner; music by DJ Ryan; come and dress up;
all proceeds to Matthew LeBlanc; [ Beverly MacDonald 787-4794 grantbew@telus.net ]Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-495-6817: Apr 29th - 7pm - The Gaelic song series ''Togaibh Fonn'', being hosted by Féis Mhàbu will feature Stacey MacLean,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. The CREIG Pub & PatioStella Maris Church: May 4th - 7pm - Pastoral Airs Celtic Concert; with Andrea Beaton, Betty Lou Beaton, Dara Smith MacDonald,
Troy MacGillivray, Lauren MacKinnon, Sabra MacGillivray, Celtic Touch Dancers,
Mac Morin, Brian MacDonald, Delores Boudreau, fundraiser for church.
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hastings (Còbh a' Phlàstair)Port Hastings Museum & Quilt Shop: #24 Hwy #19: 902-625-1295: May 4th - 2pm to 4pm - Ceilidh in the Rear Sessions='Céilidh air a Chùl' with Taya MacDonald,
Garry Frank MacDonald, Nella Mchattie, Roddie MacInnis, Melissa Emmons, Jenny MacKenziePort 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 - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2024 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: May 2nd - 7:30pm - comedian Shaun Majumder: ''Cool Dad Tour'''May 24th - 8pm - The Fabulously Rich (19+) @$ 25Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: May 2nd - 7:30pm - Shaun Majumder-Cool Dad tourMay 24th - 8pm - the Fabulously Rich; 19+Maritime Inn-Miller's Tap & Grill: Church St.: 902-625-0320: Apr 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Cam LandryRoyal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: Apr 26th - 9pm to midnight - fundraiser dance with East of Sixty; in support of 13 yer old Matthew LeBlanc;
battling a rare cancer diagnosisTamarac Education Centre: 57 Tamarac Drive: 902-625-6650: Apr 26th - 2:30pm - Fun-Filled Day in Support of Matthew LeBlanc, family day, entertainment by with Allison Kehoe,
Eastbound, Brian England, Dustin MacColl, Michael Young, Jim Ralph, Adam Cooke, Annmarie Pelley,
Tyrone David, Tyler Shea, Jeremy White, Delores Boudreau, Jordi Martin, Heather Ryan & Shane Savoury,
Eddie Cummings
9pm to midnight-dance with East of 60the 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 AreaGlendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)Ceilidh House: Jun 2nd - 7pm - open mic sessions with Donnie CampbellWhycocomagh (Hogamah)Bayside Garden & Market: 9657 Trans Canada Hwy 10: May 18th - 7pm - concert: Brian Doyle “SPOTLIGHT” on Sonnie D Greening. A start of a grand musical seriesMay 28th - 7pm - new concert series “Brian Doyle SPOTLIGHT on Sonnie Greening
with Brian Doyle on guitar, Stephen Hughes on bass, Jim Logan on drums
Banks Schoolhouse Society-sponsorWhycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: May 9th - 7:30pm - 'A tribute to Musicals' with the Inverness County Singers & The Young County SingersJun 8th - Ceilidh in the Rear Sessions='Céilidh air a Chùl' withIona (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: Apr 26th - 5pm - Kyle MacDonaldWharf: ...2025 June 7th..#9th Annual World Oceans Day ..: # Highway # 223: 902-622-2439: Jun 7th - #9th Annual World Oceans DayChristmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: Apr 26th - 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.Big BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: May 2nd - 7:30pm - Terra Spencer & Kim DunnJun 14th - 7:30pm - Blues & Roots w/ Charlie A’Court, Ian Sherwood, & Joce ReyomeBaddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: every Friday - 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcomeInverary Inn-MacAulay Conference Centre- Stonehearth Pub: 368 Shore Rd.: Apr 26th - HIGH SOCIETY AND THE PRIVATEERSInverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: every Friday & Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - live musicLibrary: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night moviesRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael CavanaughSt. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Jun 14th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 15th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 16th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJun 17th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanJun 18th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJun 19th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJun 20th - TBDJun 21st - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJun 22nd - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJun 23rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJun 24th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanJun 25th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Apr 28th to May 23rd - An Cùrsa Bogaidh-II & III- a Four-Week Immersion Course;May 5th to 16th - Ceum Air Adhart, A step forward-Advanced Beginner ImmersionJun 6th to 8th - Gaidhlig as t-Earrach ~ Spring Gaelic WeekendGaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Wednesday - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans]
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaLittle Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREESydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)John Nugent Firefighter’s Centre: 2 Elliot St: 902-736-6664: May 3rd - 7pm - tunes for tomorrow-silent auction with hosts Bette MacDonald & Maynard Morrison;
Stewart MacNeil, Buddy MacDonald, Shelly Allen, Jo-Anne Rolls, Brian Martin, Lucy MacNeil, Rob Durando;@$ 50Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: May 3rd - Dance with Final Cut ; @$ 10North 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 segmentsSydney River (Abhainn Shuidni)Our Lady of Fatima Hall: May 10th - 7pm to 10pm - All ages Square Dance; Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean 19+Howie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: May 3rd - 8pm - Lookout Tower & Brett Matthews ; @$ 25-advanceMay 17th - 9pm - Darling Octane & Claw Machine-shakedown 1979Sydney (Suidni)Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: May 28th - 7:30pm - East Coast Guitar Summit with host JP Cormier; Ray Legere, Danny Maillet, Alan Jeffries
Guest Cruz Wilson. Presented by Centre 200 & Cape Audio Productions.Jun 19th - 7pm - 3rd Annual Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame
inductees are = Rankin Family, Donnie Campbell, Bruce GuthroDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: Apr 26th - 10pm - Hi BoysHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Apr 26th - 7pm - THE 21st CONFIDENTIAL MUSICAL THEATRE PROJECTMay 3rd - 7:30pm - the Celene experience with Janice ButlerMay 4th - Beatlemania revisitedMay 14th to 17th - 7:30pm - The Producers.May 18th - 2pm & 7:30pm - the ProducersMay 25th - Blank 281-the ultimate 182 experienceJun 4th - 7:30pm - the Freddie & Queen ExperienceMembertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guestevery Sunday - 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt NicholsonSimeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;St. Patrick's Church Museum: 87 Esplanade: 902-578-8752: May 21st - 7pm - Kelly McMichael & Boojums; @ $25 ''Winter/Spring concert series''Sydney Academy: 49 Terrace St.: 902-562-5464: May 7th - Annual Mawio'miThe 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: Apr 30th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Kimberley Fraser Session, with Guests, FREE, come and play alongNew Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)French Club: 425 8th Street.: 902-862-3177: Apr 26th - 8pm to 1am - fundraiser dance for Bree Cadden Memorial Santa in the Park
Music thru the DecadesGlace Bay (Glasbaidh)Public Library: 121 Union St.: 902-849-8657: Apr 28th - 6:30pm - song circle, All experience levels are welcome, come join in.The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: May 10th - 7pm - The Cape Breton Miners Museum ''Lamplight Gala''; premium entertainment, suprise guests
a fundraiser for the Cape Breton Miners Museumthe Coal Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: May 10th - 7pm - Lamplight GalaThe Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Apr 27th - 7pm - AbRA Cadabra-a tribute to ABBAMay 1st - 7pm - tribute show dedicated to Johnny Cash '' We Walk The Line'''May 8th - 7:30pm - LOVEU2-a tribute to U2May 10th - 7:30pm - Shaun Majurnder-Cool dad tourMay 14th - 7pm - The Legends show-NA tribute to 50's & 60'sMay 20th - 7pm - Susan Aglukark – This Child 30th AnniversaryMay 30th - 7:30pm - The Alan Jackson ExperienceJun 4th - 7pm - Off The Rock – North America’s Great Big Sea TributeJun 5th - 7:30pm - Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute
( Top of Page )Big Pond AreaBig Pond (Am Pòn Mòr)Fire Hall/Community Centre: 7193 East Bay Hwy.: 902-828-3138: May 31st - 2pm - Celebration of Life-Cyril MacPhee; Join us in Cyril’s “hometown” for a musical celebration of his life
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaWest Bay RoadCommunity Centre: 2048 Cenotaph Rd,: May 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - Marjorie Simms will do a read ing and book signingWest Bay (An Bàgh an Iar)West Bay Community Centre: 2048 Cenotaph Rd.: 902-345-2559: May 1st - 7pm - May Day with writers; Hugh R MacDonald, Lois Ann Dort, Jeff Townsend, Norma Jean MacPheeMay 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - Marjorie Simmins reading-''in search of Puffins'''ClevelandFriends United International Convention Centre: 26 Holger’s Lane: 902-295-3441: May 4th - Terra Spencer & Kim Dunn-take the backroads tourSt. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Apr 28th, May 12th, 26th, Jun 9th, & 23rd - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Building: May 8th, 22nd, Jun 5th, & 19th - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; 2025 May 8th and 22ndGrand AnseRoyal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 6834 Hwy #4: 902-345-2610: May 3rd - 9pm to 1am - Throw Back-time change, Boogie Beats; $8St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: every Wednesday - 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ;Apr 26th - 7pm - Jason Williams MacDonaldApr 27th - 3pm - Jackie Hardy-Elvis ImpersonaterMay 3rd - 6pm - East of 60May 4th - 3pm - Tyrone David & Wayne BonaMay 9th - 7pm - Andy ComeauMay 10th - 7pmMay 11th - 3pm - Tim & KentMay 17th - 7pm - Jason Williams MacDonaldMay 18th - 3pm - Kyle, Luke, JordiMay 23rd - 7pm - Johnthan AndrewsMay 24th - 7pm - Wayne Bona & Evelyn MacRaeMay 25th - 3pm - Jordan MusycynMay 30th - 6pm - Tyrone & WayneMay 31st - 7pm - Shane SavouryRoyal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: Apr 26th - 8pm to midnight - dance... GunnerArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: May 3rd & Jun 7th - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Apr 27th - 3pm - Musique Royale presents-Argento Collective; @$ 20-advanceD’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaMulgraveMulgrave Memorial Center- former Memorial Education Centre: 459 Murray St.: 902-302-0736: May 23rd - 7:30pm - Jimmy the JanitorHavre BoucherCommunity Centre: .....2025 -Hank's Jamboree: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: Apr 27th - 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included [2025 May/June/Sept]
[musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre,TracadieMonsignor Donnelly Hall: 9701 Highway #4: 902-232-2942: Apr 26th - Country Music dance with the local Joes; $10 Cover, 19+Guysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: May 18th & Jun 15th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: May 10th - concert with Graham Nicholas ===POSTPONEDMiles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: May 4th - 2pm - Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots; @$ 10
fundraiser for Miles MacDonald performance centre.May 10th & 11th - Guysborough players presents- ''All shook Up''Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Antigonish Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: May 1st - 7pm - Antigonish Heritage Museum - Launch of Matthew Anderson’s book Someone Else’s Saint
with Mary Beth CartyCJFX-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: May 9th - 7:30pm - for a cèilidh with Mary Jane Lammond, Mairi Britton, Bradley Murphey; FREESt. Ninian’s Place: 2339 Notre Dame Ave.: Apr 27th - 1:30pm to 4pm - Square Sets/Ceilidh with Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar;; @$ 10; cuppa
supported by MacGillivray FuelsMaryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: May 23rd - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Brian & Abigail MacDonald, Malcolm MacNeilJun 20th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Margie & Dawn Beaton. Mac MorinArisaig (Àrasaig)Steinhart Distillery: 5963 Highway NS-245: 902-863-5530: May 3rd - ""NP road to Giant Stock 3'' with Kasador, Fairgale Andre Pettipas & the Giants
a triple threat matchNew Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)Shaun: 135 Provost St: May 3rd - Terra Spencer & Kim DunnTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TatamagoucheLibrary: May 3rd - 11am - 75th Anniversary of Colchester East Hants Library & Interactive Family Show with Mary Beth CartyTatamagouche Arts Centre: 259 Loop of Highway 6 Loop: 1-800-218-2220: May 18th - 6pm to 9pm - Tatamagouche All-Ages Square Dance -
Mary Beth Carty , Jason Roach, Kyle macDonald, Peter LeBlancTruroFire Hall: 165 Victoria St.: May 24th - 2pm to 5pm - Marjorie Simms -book launch at the Truro Firehall Meeting Room,Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsLibrary: 754 Prince St.: Jun 7th - 11am - Truro Library -75th Anniversary of Colchester East Hants Library &
Interactive Family Show with Mary Beth CartyMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: May 24th - 7:30pm - Square Dance-Bradley Murphy and Brad Reid, Mary Beth CartyThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: May 6th, 20th, Jun 3rd, & 17th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnEnfieldEnfield Firehall: 273 NS Highway #2: May 4th - 1pm to 4pm - CC Fiddle jam; [fiddlerdog@yahoo.ca]Jun 8th - 1pm to 4pm - CC Fiddle jam; [fiddlerdog@yahoo.ca]Royal Canadial Legion: 50 Old Enfield Road: May 30th - 7:30pm to 11:30pm - Tammy AdamsMount UniackeMount Uniacke Library: Apr 26th - 11am - 75th Anniversary of Colchester East Hants Library & Interactive Family Show with Mary Beth CartyParrsboroShip's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: Jun 12th to 15th - the HobbitSackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer MomboLower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: every 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 HollingsworthDartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversaryMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring castPort Wallis United Church: 263 Waverly Rd.: Apr 26th - 7pm - Hearts of Kin in concertThe 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)music festival: .2025 May 21st to 25th-#12th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival: May 21st to 25th - #12th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival https://www.hfxcelticfest.ca/ Spatz Theatre/Citadel HighArmy Navy Airforce Club Unit #373: 2409 MAYNARD St.: 902-425-3514: May 16th - 9pm - Cape Breton Dance; sets from Cape Breton , Mainland NS, Louisiana and beyond
with Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, Mary Beth Carty, Peter LeBlanc ; Front Porch CB 19+Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: May 23rd - Lorrie MorganNeptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: Apr 22nd to May 18th - Casey & Diana-A handshake that changed the world
In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice -
receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit.Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #142-Fairview: 50 Hillcrest St;: 902-233-6374, 902-443-7256: Apr 26th - 8pm to 11pm - Adult (19+) Cape Breton Dance; with Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young; @ $15 cash ;The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Apr 26th - Broadway Brunch - Motown Love - Saturday - 1:00PM - The Right Swipes - 9:00PMApr 27th - Broadway Brunch - Motown Love - Sunday - 1:00PM - Page 1 Theatre's OutFest Presents: Pillow Fite + Freya Milliken - 7:00PMMay 23rd & 24th - 7:30pm - Sam Moon-both sides of the moonThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitThe Peggy Corkum Music Room: 6181 Lady Hammond Rd.: May 26th to Jun 8th - Scotia Festival of Music ;The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: May 1st & Jun 5th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesThe Writer's Federation: 1113 Marginal Rd.: 902-423-8116: May 31st - 10:30am to noon - Marjorie Simms a book launchLunenburgLunenberg Folk Harbour Festival: 125 Montague St.: 902-634-3180: Apr 26th - The Ennis SistersMay 9th - Dave Gunning, Terra Spencer, Pillow FiteMay 10th - Morgan Toney TrioMay 23rd - Julian Taylor,opening is Julia CunninghamMay 25th - Neon DreamsRiverportThe Old Confidence Lodge: #3831 -Highway #332: 902-766-0278: May 17th - 4pm to 6pm - : All Ages Family Dance with Mary Beth Carty , Jason Roach, Kyle macDonald,
Peter LeBlanc
- 8pm to 11pm- Adult Dance 19+ $25 frontporchfarm.caShelburneOsprey Arts Centre: 107 Water St.: May 10th - 7:30pm - Bluegrass Tradition; @$ 25Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas