Music Cape Breton Island two month event calendar

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Northern Inverness Area Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: ...2020 Kitchefest!: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Sep 5th - 2pm to 5pm - 2020 Kitchefest! Pub @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Mac Morin, Patrick Gillis Sep 6th - 8pm to 11pm - 2020 Kitchefest!-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Rosie MacKenzie, Robert Deveaux, Lawrence Cameron, Brian Doyle Sep 7th - 8pm to 11pm - 2020 Kitchefest!-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Joe MacMaster, Douglas Cameron, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, Colin MacDonald Sep 8th - 8pm to 11pm - 2020 Kitchefest!-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Wendy MacIsaac, Mairi Rankin, Mac Morin, Patrick Gillis Sep 9th - 8pm to 11pm - 2020 Kitchefest!-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Andrea Beaton, Tracey MacNeil, Chris Babineau Sep 11th - 9pm to midnight - 2020 Kitchefest!-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Mike Hall, Brent Chaisson, Kenny Chaisson, Darla MacPhee, Kevin Chaisson Sep 12th - 3pm to 6pm - 2020 Kitchefest! Pub ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Robert Deveaux, Kenneth MacKenzie, Lawrence Cameron, Chris Babineau Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Aug 6th - 8pm to 11pm - Talent night with Claude, Tommy & Chester- Aug 8th - 2pm to 6pm - Colin Grant & Jason Roach- - 9pm to 12:30am - second hand news Aug 13th - 8pm to 11pm - Talent night with Claude, Tommy & Chester-- Aug 15th - 2pm to 6pm - Shelly Campbell & Alan Dewar - 9pm to 12:30am - national Acadian Day jam with NIcole LeBlanc, Michelle Deveau, Claude Bourgeois, Chester Delaney & more- Aug 20th - 8pm to 11pm - Talent night with Claude, Tommy & Chester-- Aug 22nd - 2pm to 6pm - Chrissy Crowley & Hilda Chiasson - 9pm - tba Aug 27th - 8pm to 11pm - Talent night with Claude, Tommy & Chester-- Aug 29th - 2pm to 6pm - Colin Grant - 9pm to 12:30am - second hand news Sep 5th - Kitchenfest 2020 Sep 19th - 2pm - Colin Grant - 9pm - Jean-Mare Deiron & Norm Aresnault Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: Aug 5th - Nicole & Michelle Aug 8th - Andrew & Dwayne Aug 9th - Nicole & Michelle Aug 10th - Andrew & Dwayne Aug 12th - Chrissy Crowley Aug 15th - Nicole & Michelle Aug 16th - Michael Hall Aug 17th - Andrew & Dwayne Aug 19th - Chrissy Crowley Aug 22nd - Andrew & Dwayne Aug 23rd - Nicole & Michelle Aug 24th - Andrew & Dwayne Aug 26th - Chrissy Crowley Aug 29th - Nicole & Michelle Aug 30th - Michael Hall Aug 31st - Andrew & Dwayne Sep 4th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Michelle Deveau, Nicole LeBlanc, Chrissy Crowley, Kathleen Poirier Sep 10th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Richard Wood, Hilda Chiasson, Scott Macmillan Sep 12th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Mike Hall, Beverly MacLean, Mary Jessie Gillis, Roger Stone Radio 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)

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SouthWestern Inverness 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: Aug 5th - 1pm to 3pm - Pius MacIsaac, Kevin Levesconte - 8pm to 10pm - Neil MacDaniel, Pius MacIsaac Aug 6th - 1pm to 3pm - MacInnis Sisters- - 8pm to 10pm - Kevin Levesconte & Neil MacDaniel Aug 7th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil MacDaniel & Sandra Gillis - 8pm to 10pm - Derek & Melody Cameron Aug 8th - 1pm to 3pm - MacInnis Sisters- - 8pm to 10pm - Glen MacEachern & Kevin Levescoute Aug 9th - 1pm to 3pm - Pius MacIsaac, Kevin Levesconte- - 8pm to 10pm - Neil MacDaniel, Pius MacIsaac Aug 10th - 1pm to 3pm - Nora MacNeil, Orianna MacNeil- - 8pm to 10pm - Glen MacEachern & Jessi Levescoute Aug 11th - 1pm to 3pm - Nora MacNeil, Orianna MacNeil- - 8pm to 10pm - Sandra Gillis, Stephanie MacDonald Brook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne) St. John the Baptist Hall: 6432 Rte.#252: 46°03.071′N 61°17.840′W: 902-945-2240: 9:30pm to 1am-Monday Adult Square Dances; @ $ 7, ID's 19+ Sep 7th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Adult Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Howie MacDonald, Tracey MacNeil, Patrick Gillis, Rob MacLean Mabou (An Drochaid) The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: May 20th to Aug 30th - due to convid 19; the Red Shoe will be temporarily closed until further notice. Because of the landscape of the Shoe we are not able to open with the easing restictions at this time We look look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Stay Safe,Healthy, and Take Care Mabou Ridge Big Belle Farm: Mabou Ridge: Aug 15th - 2pm to 7pm - #2nd Annual Blueberry Jam- outdoor Concert with the Town Heroes,Rankin MacInnis & the Broken Reeds, Cassie & Maggie , Beech Hill, Brett Matthews, Moa @$ 35+ tax ; 19+; Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: Sep 7th - 6pm to 9pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door Featuring: Beech Hill, Rankin MacInnis Sep 9th - 6pm to 9pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door Featuring: Joe MacMaster, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, Kenny Stewart, Roger Stone Sep 11th - 6pm to 9pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Evans & Doherty, Dave MacIsaac, Tracey MacNeil Central Park Ceilidhs: 28 Fraser Street: Aug 10th - 7pm to 8pm - Sandy Gillis, Steve Doiron, Stephanie MacDonald, Cathy Hawley Aug 17th - 7pm to 8pm - Annmarie Pelley and guests Aug 24th - 7pm to 8pm - Trina Fraser & more Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ...2020 Sept 4th to 12th--#7th Annual KitchenFest...Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Sep 4th to 12th - #7th Annual KitchenFest.. all over Cape Breton island http://www.gaeliccollege.edu/kitchenfest/ Sep 6th - 2pm to 5pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Céilidh ; @ $10 at door | all ages Sep 7th to 11th - 11:30am to 3pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Lunchtime Céilidh ; @ FREE | all ages Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Aug 5th - noon to 3pm - Lunch Ceilidh with Joe MacMaster & Allan Dewar Aug 6th - noon to 3pm - Lunch Ceilidh with Joe MacMaster & Ceila Cameron Aug 7th - noon to 3pm - Lunch Ceilidh with Joe MacMaster & Ceila Cameron - 4:30pm to 7pm - Donna DeWolfe & Cathy Hawley Aug 8th - noon to 3pm - Joe MacMaster & Ceila Cameron - 4:30pm to 7pm - Abigail macDonald - 7:30pm to 10pm - Aaron macDonald Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: .....lunchtime. Ceilidhs: 5471 Highway # 19: 902-787-2708: Aug 3rd to Oct 18th - noon to 3pm=Monday to Saturday ; FREE; Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....lessons; tours: 5471 Highway # 19: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday(through 2020 Aug 28th) - 3pm to 4pm Beginner Gaaelic Lessonsl with Alasdair/ Joe / Mairinn; @$ 25 every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday(through 2020 Aug 28th) - 2pm to 3pm - Stepdance Lessons with Mairinn/ Allison; @$ 25 every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10am Musical Walking Tours with Mairinn/ Joe; @$ 25 every day - Fiddle lessons with Joe-:$25-call to book every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - late nights at CMIC-FREE; live music and food Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: .....Ocean Ceilidh & Seafood tours: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Aug 7th & 21st - Ocean Ceilidh & Seafood tours Creignish (Creiginnis) Cameron house-Ian & Tish: ....8+ in house Jam Sessions: 3418 Highway # 19: Aug 5th - 7pm - Open celtic-jam session ; (10/12 expected, 15max/covid-19) (pls confirm if you wish to guarantee seat/s); https://www.facebook.com/ian.cameron.58118 "CAMERON" red/yellow sign/mailbox; (100M north of Christie's lookoff; 300M up lane) (enter lower-level via parking pad, south side) ; masks, coffee/tea & bottled water provided Aug 13th - 7pm - Open celtic-jam session ; (10/12 expected, 15max/covid-19) (pls confirm if you wish to guarantee seat/s); https://www.facebook.com/ian.cameron.58118 "CAMERON" red/yellow sign/mailbox; (100M north of Christie's lookoff; 300M up lane) (enter lower-level via parking pad, south side) ; masks, coffee/tea & bottled water provided Aug 19th - 7pm - Open celtic-jam session ; (10/12 expected, ; 15max/covid-19) (pls confirm if you wish to guarantee seat/s); https://www.facebook.com/ian.cameron.58118 "CAMERON" red/yellow sign/mailbox; (100M north of Christie's lookoff; 300M up lane) (enter lower-level via parking pad, south side) ; masks, coffee/tea & bottled water provided Aug 27th - 7pm - Open celtic-jam session ; (10/12 expected, ; 15max/covid-19) (pls confirm if you wish to guarantee seat/s); https://www.facebook.com/ian.cameron.58118 "CAMERON" red/yellow sign/mailbox; (100M north of Christie's lookoff; 300M up lane) (enter lower-level via parking pad, south side) ; masks, coffee/tea & bottled water provided Sep 2nd - 7pm - Open celtic-jam session ; (10/12 expected, ; 15max/covid-19) (pls confirm if you wish to guarantee seat/s); https://www.facebook.com/ian.cameron.58118 "CAMERON" red/yellow sign/mailbox; (100M north of Christie's lookoff; 300M up lane) (enter lower-level via parking pad, south side) ; masks, coffee/tea & bottled water provided 2020 Sept 2nd-7pm- Open celtic-jam session ; (10/12 expected, ; 15max/covid-19) (pls confirm if you wish to guarantee seat/s); https://www.facebook.com/ian.cameron.58118 "CAMERON" red/yellow sign/mailbox; (100M north of Christie's lookoff; 300M up lane) (enter lower-level via parking pad, south side) ; masks, coffee/tea & bottled water provided 2020 Sept 10th-7pm- Open celtic-jam session ; (10/12 expected, ; 15max/covid-19) (pls confirm if you wish to guarantee seat/s); https://www.facebook.com/ian.cameron.58118 "CAMERON" red/yellow sign/mailbox; (100M north of Christie's lookoff; 300M up lane) (enter lower-level via parking pad, south side) ; masks, coffee/tea & bottled water provided 2020 Sept 16th-7pm- Open celtic-jam session ; (10/12 expected, ; 15max/covid-19) (pls confirm if you wish to guarantee seat/s); https://www.facebook.com/ian.cameron.58118 "CAMERON" red/yellow sign/mailbox; (100M north of Christie's lookoff; 300M up lane) (enter lower-level via parking pad, south side) ; masks, coffee/tea & bottled water provided Sep 24th - 7pm - Open celtic-jam session ; (10/12 expected, ; 15max/covid-19) (pls confirm if you wish to guarantee seat/s); https://www.facebook.com/ian.cameron.58118 "CAMERON" red/yellow sign/mailbox; (100M north of Christie's lookoff; 300M up lane) (enter lower-level via parking pad, south side) ; masks, coffee/tea & bottled water provided Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: Sep 4th - Labour Day Friday: CANCELLED square dance with Howie MacDonald & Mac Morin- CANCELLED (compliant with NS guidelines for COVID-19)

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Bras d’Or Lakes Area Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: 2017 July 7th to 9th-- Feis a' Bhràigh -#56th Annual Glendale Ceilidh Days: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Sep 12th - 2pm to 5pm - 2020 KitchenFest!--Glendale 59th Annual Outdoor Concert, Glendale Outdoor Stage; $20 at door adults | $10 under age 12; Featuring: Abigail MacDonald, Joanne MacIntyre, Kenny Chaisson, Kevin Chaisson, Darla MacPhee, Stephen & Lewis MacLennan, Stephanie MacDonald, Broussard Family, Rodney MacDonald, Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: ....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: Sep 4th to 7th - 10am to 4:30pm - Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village ; Adults (18-64 years of age) $11; Seniors (65 years of age +) $9; Students (6 to 17 ) $5; Children (5 yrs of age and under) Free; Family (2 adults & their school aged children); Families please call to book. Sep 9th to 12th - 10am to 4:30pm - Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village ; Adults (18-64 years of age) $11; Seniors (65 years of age +) $9; Students (6 to 17 ) $5; Children (5 yrs of age and under) Free; Family (2 adults & their school aged children); Families please call to book. Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Aug 8th - 5pm to 8pm - Dara and Adam Aug 15th - 5pm to 8pm - Chrissy Crowley Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) Fire Hall: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2627: every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday(through 2020 Sep 8th) - online summer music lessons with Shawnee Paul & Kathlerine MacDonald-Free via Zoom [ lessons.feisaneilein@gmail.com -also pre-recorded lessons available ] Aug 11th - pre-recorded ONLINE Summer Concert Series, “Bu Deònach Leam Tilleadh,” [ https://youtu.be/TWAA922FA1U https://www.facebook.com/feisaneilein/ http://www.feisaneilein.ca ] Baddeck (Badaig) Big Spruce Brewing: 64 Yankee Line R.: Aug 21st - 2pm to 4pm - Christina Martin-FREE ; Venue has picnic tables for seating. http://www.christinamartin.net Bras d’or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: Aug 7th - 7:30pm - live music -Andrew Doyle @$ 5 Aug 9th - 4pm to 7pm - live music with Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen Aug 24th - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment by Daniel McFayden; 12:30pm-Annual slow, slow, poker run Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2020 KitchenFest!: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: Sep 5th - 9pm to midnight - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kenny Stewart, Neil McDaniel, Kolten MacDonell Sep 7th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Wendy MacIsaac, Mairi Rankin, Mac Morin, Buddy MacDonald Sep 8th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Brian MacDonald, Abigail MacDonald, Connie & Larry MacAskill Sep 9th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Rannie MacLellan, Michael Cavanaugh, Tracy Cavanaugh, Marion Dewar Sep 10th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Kimberley Fraser, Aaron Lewis, Douglas Cameron, Rosie MacKenzie Sep 11th - 9pm to midnight - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Roger Stone, Gillian Head, Jason Roach, Brian Doyle St. Michael’s Hall: .The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Margaree Rd.: 902-295-0971: Sep 4th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Kitchenfest!! 2020-Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh ; @ $10 at door | all ages Featuring: Mike Hall, Beverly MacLean, Kolten MacDonell, Darrell Keigan Sep 8th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Kitchenfest!! 2020-Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh @ $10 at door Featuring: Buddy MacDonald, Rachel Davis, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Betty Lou Beaton

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St Anns Bay Area Ross Ferry Marine Park: every Sunday - noon to 3pm - Ross Ferry Farm Gate Market [Joella 902-674-2578 ]; check vendors at their driveways & farms gates along the Kempt Head Road. The Goggle map contains civic addresses and descriptions of the products from each vendor. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer… South Haven (An Acarsaid A Deas) Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church: Sep 6th - 7pm to 10pm - 2020 KitchenFest!--Concert ; @ $20 | All ages Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Brent Aucoin, Leanne Aucoin, Scott Macmillan St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: ....2020 Sept 4th to 12th..#7th annual Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Sep 4th to 12th - #7th annual Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest---revised Covid 19 schedule Sep 4th - 8am to 9:30am - Breakfast & Songs at the College; Featuring: Shelley & Cindy Allen @$ 10 - MacKenzie Hall - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $15 at door | all ages; - MacKenzie Hall Featuring: Brenda Stubbert, Rodney MacDonald, Margie Beaton, Colin MacDonald Sep 6th - 2pm to 4pm - The KitchenFest! Matinee; @ $30 | all ages- Great Hall of the Clans Featuring: Heather Rankin, Dawn Beaton, Margie Beaton, Hilda Chiasson, Chris Babineau, Bill Pellerin, John Pellerin - 5pm to 6pm - Community Turkey Dinner; @$ 15; - MacKenzie Hall Sep 8th - 8am to 9:30am - Breakfast & Songs at the College; Featuring: Shelley & Cindy Allen @$ 10- MacKenzie Hall - 10:30am to noon - Cultural Demonstrations; @ FREE admission for 2020- Great Hall of the Clans - 12:15am to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $15 at door- MacKenzie Hall Featuring: Rannie MacLellan, Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie, Colin MacDonald Sep 9th - 8am to 9:30am - Breakfast & Songs at the College; Featuring: Shelley & Cindy Allen @$ 10 - MacKenzie Hall - 10:30am to noon - Cultural Demonstrations; @ FREE admission for 2020 - Great Hall of the Clans - 7:30pm to 9pm - Wednesday Night Ceilidh; @ $10 at door - MacKenzie Hall Featuring: Buddy MacDonald, Rodney MacDonald, Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie Sep 10th - 8am to 9:30am - Breakfast & Songs at the College; Featuring: Shelley & Cindy Allen @$ 10 - MacKenzie Hall - 10:30am to noon - Cultural Demonstrations; @ FREE admission for 2020 - Great Hall of the Clans - 12:15am to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $15 at door- MacKenzie Hall Featuring: Richard Wood, Rosie MacKenzie, Colin MacDonald - 5pm to 6pm - Traditional Codfish Supper; @$ 15 - MacKenzie Hall - 7pm to 9pm - Songwriters’ Circle; @$ 30; all ages- Great Hall of the Clans Featuring: Bruce Guthro, Dave Gunning, Matt Minglewood, Joanne MacIntyre Sep 11th - 8am to 9:30am - Breakfast & Songs at the College; Featuring: Shelley & Cindy Allen @$ 10- MacKenzie Hall - 10:30am to noon - Cultural Demonstrations; @ FREE admission for 2020 - Great Hall of the Clans - 12:15am to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $15 at door - MacKenzie Hall Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, - 1:30pm to 3pm - Jam Session at the Gaelic College; @ Donations at the door | All ages - Great Hall of the Clans Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Ceilidh every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday(through 2020 Sep 11th) - 10:30am - Cultural Demonstrations in the Great Hall of the Clans Museum; FREE Jul 6th to Aug 24th - weekly weaving classes in the Dr. Eveline MacLeod Weaving Centre ; [ $160 for the 8 sessions; weaver@gaeliccollege.edu ] Jul 6th to Aug 10th - 2020 Summer Workshop Series-offered online (via Zoom); https://gaeliccollege.edu/session/summer-workshop-series/ Gaelic College-Great Hall of Clans: ...Blas Math Lunchtown Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 12:15pm to 1pm - 'Blas Math!' -Lunchtime Ceilidh with Cape Breton Music; @ $ 15; in MacKenzie hall; with staff: Rodney MacDonald, Kenneth MacKenzie, Abigail MacDonald, Colin MacDonald, Rosie MacKenzie, Aidan MacNeil, and Margie Beaton; (closed for July 1 holiday) Gaelic College-: 2020 Sept 27th to Oct 4th--#12th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): Sep 27th to Oct 4th - #12th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival-online, on air, and outside' [for information, info@cabo ttrailwritersfestival.com, 902-224-5231, http://www.cabottrailwritersfestival.com ] our 2020 theme is ''The Resilience of Art and Community''' Gaelic College-Great Hall of Clans-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Aug 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $10 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Aug 5th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Darrell Keigan, ROsie MacKenzie, KEnneth MacKenzie, Abigail MacDonald, Joyce MacDonald Aug 19th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Andrea Beaton, ROdney MacDonald, Colin MacDonald, Abigail MacDonald, Aidan MacNeil Aug 26th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Joe MacMaster, Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie, ROdney MacDonald, Abigail MacDonald, Aidan MacNeil Cape North (Ceap Nòr) United Church: 2020 September 11th to 20th-Annual Hike the Highlands Festival: 902-383-2579: Sep 11th to 20th - Annual Hike the Highlands VIRTUAL Festival; https://www.hikethehighlands.com/daily-program-2020-hike-the-highlands-virtual-festival/ Ingonish Keltic Lodge-Ceilidh Hall: .......2020 Kitchenfest!: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: Sep 5th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Céilidh ; @ $10 at door | all ages Featuring: Brian MacDonald, Stan Chapman, Abigail MacDonald, Blanche Sophocleous Sep 6th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Céilidh ; @ $10 at door | all ages Featuring: Wendy MacIsaac, Mairi Rankin, Mac Morin, Rob MacLean Sep 7th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Céilidh ; @ $10 at door | all ages Featuring: Dara MacDonald, Adam Young, Scott Macmillan, Décota McNamara Sep 8th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Céilidh ; @ $10 at door | all ages Featuring: Rosie MacKenzie, Robert Deveaux, Hilda Chiasson, Darrell Keigan Sep 9th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Céilidh ; @ $10 at door | all ages Featuring: Doug Lamey, Lawrence Cameron, Colin MacDonald, Gerry McDaniel Sep 10th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Céilidh ; @ $10 at door | all ages Featuring: Rannie MacLellan, Mary Jessie Gillis, Brian Doyle, Jason MacDonald Sep 11th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Céilidh ; @ $10 at door | all ages Featuring: Buddy MacDonald, Colin Rankin, Kenneth MacKenzie, Colin MacDonald Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2584: Sep 5th - 5:30pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020--Dinner and Concert $55+tax for a 3-course dinner and concert or $20+tax for the concert Featuring: Jennifer Roland, Jason Kempt, Allie Bennett, Jason MacDonald

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Urban Cape Breton Area Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: Sep 10th - 8pm to 11pm - 2020 KitchenFest!-Jam Session ; @ FREE, 19+ Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Fire Hall: RTE #223-3810 Grand Narrows Hwy: 46°05.778′N 60°30.492′W: 902-871-2655: Sep 4th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - KitcheFest! 2020 Concert ; @ $20 | All ages Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert, Blanche Sophocleous, Mac Morin, Mary Beth Carty North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Indian Beach: 445 Purves St.: 902-794-8589: Aug 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th - 6pm to 8pm - K-LEE RADIO is hosting a Summer Radio Ceilidh; http://www.kleeradio.com K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free every day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free every Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: Aug 6th - 5pm to 8pm - music by Ernie, Todd, Wade Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni) CB Farmer's market: 340 Keltic Drive: 902-564-9948: Aug 29th & Sep 26th - 8:30am to 1pm - year round farmers market; http://www.farmersmarketcapebreton.com Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: Aug 22nd & 23rd - 8:30pm - CBRM Recreation will host a two night live and livestreamed concert ; with a limited in-car audience ; FREE [ Atlantic Blue on August 22, Classified on August 23 ] CBRM -City Hall: 320 Esplanade: Aug 8th - 4pm - All Ages Show Series; Trash Brain: https://bit.ly/2OtGZWy; Riley Hill: https://bit.ly/38VtR5U Hosted by CBRM ConnectArts Aug 15th - 4pm - All Ages Show Series; Jay Cobra: https://bit.ly/30a3WmU; New Draft: https://bit.ly/2Wm0xAd Hosted by CBRM ConnectArts Curling Club: 619 George St.: 902-539-4012: Sep 19th - 7:30pm - #143rd Anniversary Draw & Dance Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: every Saturday - 3pm to 6pm - Ceilidh with Cape Breton's best Governor’s Pub: .....2020 Kitchenfest!: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Sep 4th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Jason Roach, Shelley and Cindy Allen Sep 5th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Dawn Beaton, Margie Beaton, Rankin MacInnis, Colin MacDonald Sep 6th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Jennifer Roland, Jason Kempt, Allie Bennett, Jason MacDonald Sep 7th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Rosie MacKenzie, Kenneth MacKenzie, Hilda Chiasson, Mary Beth Carty Sep 10th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Buddy MacDonald, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron, Adam Young Sep 11th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Kimberley Fraser, Dara MacDonald, Carol Ann MacDougall, Paul MacDonald Sep 12th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ $10 at door Featuring: Mairi Rankin, Carol Ann MacDougall, Darrell Keigan, Abigail MacDonald Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Aug 5th to 30th - John & Jen-an experiencee in Radical Access Holiday Inn-Saltspray restaurant: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: Aug 7th - 9pm - Drag Show Extravaganza-Heat of the Night; hosted by Haus of Jeckyll Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: every Tuesday & Thursday - North End Wicked Walk; [$13 per person. Call to book 539-1572]; 2pm on Tuesday and 7pm on Thursday [Stories of betrayal, adultery, greed, murder, hanging, and the occasional act of God]. The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: ...Kitchen Fest!-2020: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: Sep 6th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ Free | 19+ Featuring: Richard Wood, Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Mary Beth Carty Sep 7th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ FREE Featuring: Andrea Beaton, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Joël Chiasson, Brian Doyle Sep 8th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ FREE | 19+ Featuring: Mike Hall, Donnie Campbell and Jinks O'Neill, Adam Young Sep 9th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ FREE 19+ Featuring: Evans & Doherty, Hailee LeFort, Ward MacDonald Sep 10th - 8pm to 11pm - Kitchenfest 2020-Pub Night ; @ FREE, 19+ Featuring: Leanne Aucoin, Brent Aucoin, Carol Ann MacDougall, Mary Beth Carty Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. every Saturday - 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil every Saturday - 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters every Saturday - 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville every Sunday - 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney every Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Sep 25th - 7:30pm - Jay White - North America's #1 Tribute To Neil Diamond; @$ 50.45 A Vaughnco Entertainment Presentation ; @ $56.20 (VIP); $50.45 (Regular)

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St Peter's Area Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649: Aug 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th - 8pm to 10pm - Movies under the stars; FREE; start at sunset Aug 7th - free movie is Madagascar - 6pm to 10pm - music by Lynn & Cyril Chisholm St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: ....2020.Kitchenfest!: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: Sep 5th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020--Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Kimberley Fraser, Dara MacDonald, Aaron Lewis, Paul MacDonald Sep 6th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020--Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Donna Marie DeWolfe, Allison Kehoe, Hilda Chiasson, Décota McNamara Sep 7th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020--Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Richard Wood, Brenda Stubbert, Chris Babineau, Blanche Sophocleous Sep 8th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020--Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Evans & Doherty Sep 9th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020--Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Jennifer Roland, Jason Kempt, Neil McDaniel, Brian Doyle Sep 10th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020--Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Chrissy Crowley, Darren McMullen, Roger Stone, Jason Roach Sep 11th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020--Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Donnie Campbell and Jinks O'Neill, James MacLean Sep 12th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest 2020--Pub Night ; @ $10 at door | 19+ Featuring: Joe MacMaster, Douglas Cameron, Joël Chiasson, Kenny Stewart Marina: ...Concerts by the Sea: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: Aug 8th - 6pm to 7pm - .Concerts by the Sea FREE Arichat Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: Aug 19th & Sep 16th - 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry Samson Petit-de-Grat Ball field: Aug 15th - 8pm to 9pm - concert with Rocking country-[#30th Anniversary ]; wih Delores Boudreau'; FREE please stay in your cars and tune to CITU; limited tickets-call 902-226-0149 Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: Aug 9th, 23rd, Sep 6th, 20th, & Oct 4th - 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis every Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Louisdale Louisdale waterfront Property: Aug 12th & 19th - 6pm to 7pm - concert by the sea; FREE

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Mainland Area Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) various town locations: ...2020 Sept 1st to 12th; #9th Annual Antigonight: Art After Dark Festival: 902-318-4487: Sep 1st to 12th - #9th Annual Antigonight: Art After Dark Festival CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 every 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 ; Radio-St. Francis Xavier University: 902-867-3333: every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - “The Gael’s Voice”, Radio Antigonish (Guth Nan Gaidheal Reidio Antigonish) 92.5 FM hosts, Robert Bingham & Virginia MacLeod [1-800-877-909] Beaver Meadow Keppoch Mountain: .......2020 Aug 28th & 29th--''NS Summer Fest 2020"": 193 Keppoch Rd.: Aug 28th & 29th - ''NS Summer Fest 2020""-The Trews,Neon Dreams, Washboard Union, Jimmy Rankin, Ryan Cook, Anna Ludlow, Myles Goodwyn,Maura Whitman, Neon Dreams, PINEO & LOEB, & more tba ; Saturday evening will be hosted by Heather Rankin co-hosts are Ray Mattie & Ana Almeida @$40-early bird day pass; or @$70-early bird weekend pass. Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Aug 5th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Under the big top with host Doris Mason and Kitchen Chriminals; ; @$ 27 [ series of outdoor show under tents on our deck.] [ ONLY 50 SEATS AVAILABLE to the show ] Aug 6th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Under the big top with host Doris Mason and Jim & John Hanlon; @$ 27 [ series of outdoor show under tents on our deck.] [ ONLY 50 SEATS AVAILABLE to the show ] Aug 11th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Còig; with Remi Arsenault @$ 40 Festival of Summer Sounds 2020 [ ONLY 110 SEATS AVAILABLE ] Aug 12th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Branded Man-a Merly Haggard Tribute with Cecil MacDougall [ ONLY 110 SEATS AVAILABLE ] Aug 13th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Bon Jovi & Bryan Adams Tribute [ ONLY 110 SEATS AVAILABLE ] Aug 18th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Stanfest presents Dave Gunning; [ ONLY 110 SEATS AVAILABLE ] Aug 21st - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Atlantic Blue-a Celebration of East Coast Songwriters; with Tara MacLean and her band [ ONLY 110 SEATS AVAILABLE ] Aug 26th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Voyage-Heart , Hope, History; @$ 30 [ ONLY 110 SEATS AVAILABLE ] Sep 3rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Evans and Doherty; @$ 30 to 33 SOLD OUT [ ONLY 110 SEATS AVAILABLE ] the Ponds: .....2020 Aug 7th & 8th. the BlackTop Ball: 3707 Shore Rd. Rte 245: Aug 7th & 8th - the BlackTop Ball Tatamagouche Creamery Square Heritage Centre: 39 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3449: Aug 28th & 29th - 7pm - The TataFest MASKerade- The Tatamagouche Festival-our reply to the COVID era; all ages Don your wildest mask and prepare for a weekend of music, community, and polite distance. All performances will be taking place outside on the Senator's Stage The lineup: Friday : Mike Trask and Devarrow; & Saturday : Jennah Barry and Olympic Symphonium Truro BellyUp BBQ & Grill: 214 Robie St.: Aug 22nd - 9pm - Alexander Keith's 200th Anniversary Summer Concert series with Dead in Reno; on our patio @$10-advance [derekatrurogroup.ca ] Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: Online Shipwright Sessions 2020: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: Aug 7th - 8pm - Mind The Light by Gabrielle Papillon Aug 21st - 8pm - Mi’kmaq Stories: Past and Present by Shalan Joudry, Catherine Martin & Trevor Gould Ship's Company Theatre: Online Music Sessions 2020: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: Aug 14th - 8pm - An Evening With Don Ross Aug 28th - 8pm - An Evening with Catherine MacLellan Wolfville Waterfront Park: ......2020 Summer Concert Series: Aug 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th - 2pm to 4pm - Summer Concert Series; presented by Deep Roots Music CoOperative and town of Wolfville; FREE July 5th-Terra Spencer July 12th-Justin Wood Band July 19th-Don Denney July 26th-Mark Riley Aug 2nd-Kristen Martell Aug 9th-the Hupman Brothers Aug 16th-Hush Aug 23rd-Kenny Byrka Aug 30-TBA Lower Sackville 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 Keddy every Saturday - 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey every Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette every Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson every Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Dartmouth New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: every Friday - 8pm - Willie Stratton Aug 8th - 7pm & 9:15pm - Christina Martin live Eastern Passage Eastern Passage Buffalo Club: 8686 625 Cow Bay Rd.: Aug 8th - 8pm to 10pm - Live stream =in concert with Celtic Rank; cow ba summer carnival https://www.celticrant.com Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia -: -2020 July 3rd to Dec 11th-8pm-Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES: Jul 3rd to Dec 11th - 8pm - Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES -- “THE CIRCLE CONTINUES"-- [ subscriptions available June 19th-9am at http://www.bruceguthro.com ] [Each Series Pass price is $129, tax inclusive. For 7 shows ] Aug 8th - 8pm - Johnny Reid, Jodi Guthro; Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES Aug 21st - 8pm - Songs and stories of RUNRUG Days with co-host ian Bayne ; Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES Sep 4th - 8pm - Dave Sampson, Ria Mae & Adam Baldwin; Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES Sep 18th - 8pm - Myles Goodwyn, Lennie Gallant; Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES Oct 2nd - 8pm - Matt Andersen, Alan Doyle; Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES Scotiabank Metro Centre: 1800 Argyle St: 902-451-1221: Sep 30th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - The Australian Pink Floyd Show; ''All That You Feel World Tour''' The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Aug 6th - 6pm - Dusty Keleher Aug 7th - 6pm - Kristen Martell Aug 8th, 14th, & 22nd - 8pm - Tevon Tynes Trio Aug 13th - 8pm - Roadside Scarecrow + Casual Cries For Help Aug 15th - 9pm - Stand Back + The Legendary Goldblooms Aug 20th - 8pm - Jesse Patrick + Jester J. Brown Aug 21st - 6pm - Paul Brushett - 10pm - Drag After Dark Aug 27th - 7pm - Craft Draught Showdown - Big Spruce vs Upstreet Live music by Almasy. Limited seating. Individual tickets are $65 (tip included) plus HST. Aug 28th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Breakfast In Halifax - A Tribute To Supertramp - Early Show - RESCHEDULED! - 10pm - SOLD OUT: Breakfast In Halifax - A Tribute To Supertramp - Late Show - RESCHEDULED! Aug 29th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Breakfast In Halifax - A Tribute To Supertramp - Early Show - RESCHEDULED! - 10pm - SOLD OUT: Breakfast In Halifax - A Tribute To Supertramp - Late Show - RESCHEDULED! Oct 4th - 1pm - Kim Dunn - Full Band Show Matinée - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Kim Dunn - Full Band Show! - RESCHEDULED The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: Aug 6th & 8th - 8pm - Rowdy Dow Yarmouth town: ..2020 July 15th to Aug 14th-Yarmouth Seafest Festival: Jul 15th to Aug 14th - .''Never Far From the Sea''-' Aug 6th & 13th - A Concert of the Bells at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Aug 9th - Yarmouth Militia Artillery Company sunset firings Aug 8th - A Coastal Financial Credit Union Scavenger Hunt/Car Rally Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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