Music Cape Breton Island two month event calendar

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Northern Inverness Area Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: ....Quinzou 2022 ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Thursday - 9pm to midnight - Talent Night, with Chester Delaney, Tommy Poirier, Claude Bourgeois; Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Mar 24th - 7pm to 9pm - Live free Music: with Adrien Aucoin & Gervais Cormier Mar 26th - Mr Duo Mar 31st - 7pm to 9pm - Live free Music: with Andrew & Dwayne Poirier Apr 1st - 3pm to 6pm - Live free Music: with Andrea Beaton Apr 7th - 7pm to 9pm - Claude Bourgeois & Chester Delaney Apr 8th - 2pm to 6pm - Howie MacDonald, Colin Grant & Hilda Chiasson - 9:30pm to 1:30am - DJ Deseret Apr 14th - Louis Arsenault Apr 15th - live fiddle-tba - 9pm to 1am - Scott & Gerald Delhunty with Marc Babin & Joel Robichaud; @$ 25-CASH , or $27-credit card Apr 21st - free live music Apr 22nd - live fiddle with Kyle MacDonald Apr 28th - 7pm to 9pm-Claude Bourgeois & Chester Delaney Apr 29th - Rodney MacDonald May 5th - 7pm to 9pm-Live free Music: with Andrew & Dwayne Poirier - live fiddle music with tba La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: Apr 30th - 2pm to 7pm - Rockin' Variety Show-''Rainbow Rockstarz'''' with La Swing Du Suete, New Kids on the Block, the Mamas and the Papas, Lisa LeBlanc, the Good brothers; @$ !5 all proceeds go the relay for life and the cape breton cancer patient care fund. Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: Apr 9th - Easter turkey or Haddock dinner & 5pm to 7pm-free music by Andrew, Dwayne & Eric 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) Raveston Music School-École de musique: 15226 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-224-7749: every Monday - Jam night, hosted by Claude Bourgeois and Bruno Bourgeois. ravestoncheticamp@gmail.com Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle

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Margaree Area Inverness (An Sithean) The Annex -bar & restaurant: 66 Lower Railway St.: 902-258-3173: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - live music every Monday - 5pm to 8pm - open mic night with host Abbey Mullendore

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SouthWestern Inverness Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Mar 25th, Apr 8th, 22nd, May 6th, & 20th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Mabou (An Drochaid) Beinn Mhàbu: every Friday - 10am to 11am - Virtual Open House @ Beinnmhabu.ca/foundation-year 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 ; Free Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: Mar 30th - 7pm to 8:30pm - ''Tunes for Pius'' ' jam session; FREE Apr 13th & 27th - 7pm to 8:30pm - ''Tunes for Pius''' jam session; FREE Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: Apr 14th & 15th - West Side Performing Arts Cooperative presents ''The Weddin' Dance''' Apr 14th & 15th - 7:30pm - West Side Performing Arts Production-''the Weddin' Dance'' @$ 20-advance The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Mar 23rd - 7pm to 9pm - Port na Dhà (A Tune or Two) Sessions with host Hannah Krebs & guests Margie & Dawn Beaton @$ 5 West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Apr 9th - Easter Weekend Square Dance with Glencoe Station Glencoe Station Hall: 1536 Mabou Rd.: 802-787-2062: Apr 22nd - 9:30pm - Jason Price & band; @$ 20 19+ Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Apr 1st, 15th, 29th, & May 13th - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome to come and play ; Tunes & Wooden Spoons with Mary Janet MacDonald: East Street: Apr 23rd - 2pm - 3rd year Anniversary with '' USA Young Tradition Touring Group '' https://www.vtfolklife.org/touring-group Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Mar 26th - 2pm to 5pm - ceildh- Brian MacDonald @$ 10 Apr 2nd - 2pm to 5pm - ceildh- Andrea Beaton @$ 10 Apr 9th - 2pm to 5pm - ceildh-Kyle MacDonald May 7th - 2pm to 5pm - ceildh- Brian MacDonald May 14th - 2pm to 5pm - ceildh-Glenn Graham May 21st - 2pm to 5pm - ceildh-Shelly Campbell 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 , music as well. Mar 24th - 6pm to 9pm - Matty MacNeil Mar 31st - 6pm to 9pm - Stephen Poirier-classic rock

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Port Hawkesbury Area Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau every Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: Apr 15th - Layla, Addison and Taylor's [ Luddington ]-Athletics Club is hosting a Comedy Night and Dance Fundraiser Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: Feb 15th to Mar 31st - artists Mel Doiron & Morgan Bath Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: Apr 14th - 1pm to 4pm - Benefit Dance for Brenda Cogswell Sparkes; type 2 Diabetic waiting for a kidney transplant. Live Entertainment-Chase the Ace Boards, silent Auction e-transfer to brendacogswell@hotmail.com Apr 23rd - 7:30pm - comedian Tina Randell; @$ 25 https://www.facebook.com/TinaOhMeNervesRandell Shindigs Pub: 510 Granville St.: 902-625-0263: Mar 24th - 8pm to midnight - open mic with host Krista Luddington; @$ 7 raising money for the Enactus NSCC Strait Area Group,

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Bras d’Or Lakes Area Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: Apr 1st - 12:30pm & 6:30pm - return of the Murder Mystery Dinner ; ''The Last Train from Paris''' help the fire department with the purchase of their new fire truck; afternoon and evening sitting; @$ 50 19+ Apr 22nd - Family Square Dance with Shelly Campbell and Allan Dewar & USA-Young Tradition Touring Group https://www.vtfolklife.org/touring-group Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: .....Along the Shores of Hogoma Concert Series: Highway # 105: every Saturday - 8pm - Along the shores of Hogoma Concert series with Host Buddy MacDonald & guests @$ 10; 19+ Apr 8th - 8pm - Along the shores of Hogoma Concert series Host Buddy MacDonald & Isabelle Samson; @$ 10; 19+ Iona (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: Mar 24th - 7pm - Duane Nardocchio with Rg Schaller, Sasquash. Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Apr 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th - 4:30pm to 7:30pm - Cape Breton Celtic Trad Sessions Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Mar 25th - 5pm to 8pm - Céilidh Matinee with Buddy MacDonald; @ $5 Apr 1st - 5pm to 8pm - Céilidh Matinee with Jon Hines; @ $5 Apr 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th - 5pm to 8pm - Céilidh Matinee with tba; @ $5 Apr 14th - The Town Heroes Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: Mar 31st & Apr 28th - 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate @ $12; Child/Senior plate @ $8.; Eat-in or Take-out take out orders @ [ Randy Pointkoski (Facebook) Or Rpointk@hotmail.com 902-622-2439 ] Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: 4237 Hwy 223: 902-725-2178: every Thursday - 7pm - open jam ; 19+ Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) Hannah's house: Apr 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, & May 3rd - evening Gaelic intermediate & conversational speakers classes by Hanna Krebs; @$ 25; hannah_krebs@yahoo.ca Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-spring 2023: 1450 Westside Rd.: Apr 14th - 7:30pm - The Small Glories; [Cara Luft & JD Edwards] @ $35 https://thesmallglories.com/ Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn - MacAulay Conference Centre: 368 Shore Rd.: Apr 7th - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: Mar 24th - 7pm to 10pm - Morgan Rider Mar 25th - 7pm to 10pm - Rob MacLean

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St Anns Bay Area Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 902-383-2246: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Deron Donovan Ingonish (Ingonais) Ski Cape Smokey-The Eagles Nest Lounge: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: every Saturday - 3pm to 6pm - Apres Ski-live music

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Urban Cape Breton Area Bras d’Or Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall: ....Boularderie Island Seniors Guest Speaker Schedule: Mar 31st - 10am to noon - Presentation by Victoria County RCMP. & A light lunch register - deniseoake@hotmail.com or 902-674-2636 or 902-577-4340. Little Bras d'Or Blue 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 Paul Cranford Apr 8th - Ryan Rideout Band, Dylan Devou, & the Dirty Dogs with Carmen Townsend, , Colette Deveaux Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: every Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by the Circle Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: Mar 25th - 8pm to midnight - Dance with Paul Woodfine & backroads @$ 5 The Underground: 2 Elliot St.: 902-578-5548: Apr 14th - 8pm to 11pm - canadian playboys Apr 28th - 10pm to 2am - Bobcaygeon; Tragically Hip tribute band North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Emera Centre Northside: 175 Kings St.: 902-794-3839: Mar 24th - 9pm to 1am - the Privateers & High Society; @$ 25 Cash only. Limit of ten per person. 19+ SOLD OUT 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: Apr 29th - 7pm - Angela Iannetti's-''Spring Gala''-dinner party & dance.[ 9pm to 1am ] @$ 35 [ Angela 902- 577-8787 ] dinner tune by Loril Shannik, Shane MacLean, Jason Kempt, Jennifer Rolland, Riley MacInis, MIchael Cavanaugh, Angela Iannetti; & music after dinner with Hubba Parris & the Pretty Handsome Dudes North Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: Apr 9th & May 14th - 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 Danny MacCarthy, ROy Dawson Mar 31st - 8pm to midnight - Dance music by Theresa Rideout @$5 Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni) CB Farmer's market: 340 Keltic Drive: 902-564-9948: Mar 25th & Apr 29th - 8:30am to 1pm - year round farmers market; http://www.farmersmarketcapebreton.com Our Lady of Fatima Church: 1452 Kings Rd.: Apr 15th - noon to 3pm - luncheon & Cape Breton Breastoners Dagon Boat Team- ''Spring 2023 Fashion Show''' @$ 35 Sydney (Suidni) A Better Bite Cafe: 170 George St Floor 2: Mar 29th - 6pm - a series of Gaelic Song Circles; ''Seinn O Seinn '' Gaelic Song Class & Ceilidh with Robyn Carrigan every other Wednesday start 2023 Feb 1st stop 2023 March 29th [5 events] Black Diamond Bar & Grill: 76 Townsend St.: 902-539-7759: Mar 25th - 10pm - Join Baited(PEI Hardcore), Helsreach(HFX Metal) and Cape Breton Hardcore locals Cult Coercion; @$15 19+ Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: Mar 27th to 31st, Apr 1st, & 2nd - 7pm - Youth Festival; from local drama school & other community youth drama groups Apr 24th to 28th - 10am - The Mystery of the Oak Island Treasure: Written by Jim Betts. Directed by Wayne MacKay Apr 29th - 7pm - The Mystery of the Oak Island Treasure: Written by Jim Betts. Directed by Wayne MacKay Apr 30th - 2pm - The Mystery of the Oak Island Treasure: Written by Jim Betts. Directed by Wayne MacKay May 1st - Cape Breton High School Drama Festival; for drama students & teachers from all schools in the community Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: every Tuesday - 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ] Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: Apr 20th - 7pm - Cape Breton-Music Industry Hall of Fame-Gala Induction Fundraiser; Rita MacNeil, Men of the Deeps, Matt Minglewood, & inducting the song ''Getting Dark Again''' by Buddy MacDonald Coxheath Hills Cultural Centre [former Knox church]: 1588 Coxheath Rd.: Mar 25th - 7pm - Coxheath Hills presents an evening of Jazz with the Carl Getto Jazz band; @$ 25 followed by tea & oatcakes fundraiser for trail maintenance equipment [ coxheathhills@gmail.com 902-574-7136, 902-578-6509 ] Crown & Moose Pub -Delta Hotel: 300 Esplanade: 902-567-7014, 1-888-343-6426: Mar 24th - 7:30pm to 11pm - Mike Wadden Mar 25th - 7:30pm to 11pm - Cam Hollohan Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: May 12th - 8pm - WomenFolk-Mother's Day Special; celebrating the creative courage of remarkable women Apr 7th - 8pm - True Patriot Love, Brandon Bates, Jacob Noonan, Charlene Thomas, Carol Ann Bates. @$ 10-advance Flavor 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 Music Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - live music Mar 23rd - 7pm to 10pm - Carmen Townsend Mar 24th - 7pm to 10pm - Ian MacDougall Mar 25th - 7pm to 10pm - Mike Le Lievre Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Mar 22nd to 26th - 7pm - Mary Poppins Jr. @$ 27+ This crew from the next generation of Cape Breton talent Apr 1st - 8pm - Bucky Tomko; Apr 3rd - 7:30pm - ''Snowed In Comedy Tour''' with Dan Quinn, Pete Zedlacher, Paul Myrehaug, Erica Sigurdson Apr 5th to 7th - 7:30pm - Take d Milk, Nah? Apr 8th - 2pm & 7:30pm - Take d Milk, Nah? Apr 11th - 8pm - Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic Canada Tour; 16+ Apr 13th - 8pm - Sociable Entertainment Presents ADAM BALDWIN & OLD MAN LUEDECKE - Apr 14th - 8pm - the big red man-comedy tour with Clifton Cremo; @$15 Apr 15th - 7:30pm - CASH-the memories tribute tour Apr 18th, 19th, & 21st - 7:30pm - If I had A Million Tributes; with Donald Calabrese, Aaron Corbett, Thomas Allen, Shannon Ezzat, Adam Young, the Gordons Apr 22nd - 7pm - Confidential Musical theatre project -# 15 edition; @$ 25+ advance May 17th to 20th - 7:30pm - The Beloved May 21st - 2pm & 7:30pm - The Beloved Island Folk Cider House-brewery: 52 Nepean St St.: 902-577-2099: every Sunday(from 2023 Mar 25th) - 3pm to 6pm - jam session Apr 28th - 9pm - Madchild, with special guest Robbie G; @$ 25 19+ Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion-Pittman Hall: 60 Esplanade: Apr 15th - 8pm - Elyse Aeryn-release of my debut album “Joy State of Mind”; @$ 25 with special guests-Hearts of Kin; Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Mar 25th - 8pm - YukYuks Comedy Cabaret; @$ 35 Apr 14th - 8pm - ''a tribute to the history of the Eagles'' @$ 40; with Lyndon MacKenzie, Aaron C. Lewis, L.J. MacLean, Ed Burke , Jeff Stapleton, Brian Talbot and Stephen Muise. Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest every Wednesday - 6pm to 9pm - celtic serenade with Donald Campbell, Jinks O'Neill. every Saturday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live music Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: every Tuesday & Thursday - 2pm & 7pm - Wicked Walking Tour; @$ 12 register at 902-539-1572 Simeon'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 talent every Saturday - 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians 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 Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: May 13th - ''Lamplight Gala''; Hot food, premium entertainment and surprises await The Bitten Moon Pub: ...CBMIC Presents: Live at The Bitten Moon: 78 McKeen St.: Mar 25th - 7pm to 10pm - Fire Valley Fire w/ Robot Orbison Apr 1st - 7pm to 10pm - Steve Luxton Apr 8th - 7pm to 10pm - Michael Young Apr 15th - 7pm to 10pm - Rob Murphy Apr 22nd - 7pm to 10pm - April Martell The Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: Apr 22nd - 5:30pm to 8:30pm - Garrett Mason The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Apr 29th - 7:30pm - Matt Andersen & the Big Bottle of Joy on tour in concert; with the Hello Darlins May 6th - 7pm to 9:30pm - Queen, it's a Kinda Magic May 13th - 2pm to 4pm - The Cape Breton Chorale & the Cape Breton Orchestra; Dara Smith MacDonald & Adam Young

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Big Pond Area Big Pond (Am Pòn Mòr) Fire Hall/Community Centre: 7193 East Bay Hwy.: 902-828-3138: Apr 16th - 2pm - ''A Tribute to Rita'''-with the Men of the Deeps

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St Peter's Area St. George's Channel Gaelic instruction: 3258 West Bay: Apr 3rd, 17th, May 1st, & 15th - 7pm to 9pm - music circle at the hall, Bring your instruments and singing voicesl All are welcome. every Saturday - 3pm - Gàidhlig aig an Talla - Gaelic at the Hall. Halò a'chàirdean - Hello friends All levels welcome. (No charge.) contact Rob Pringle at 403-816-1757 South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Apr 3rd, 17th, May 1st, & 15th - music alternate Monday evenings River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: every Thursday - 7pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Apr 5th, 19th, May 3rd, & 17th - 7pm to 9pm - music circle Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 6834 Hwy #4: 902-345-2610: Mar 25th - dance with Making U. Dance; @$ 13 Apr 8th - 9pm to 1am - easter dance with the Full Circle @$ 15 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'Neill Apr 8th - 7pm - Terry Kelly Live Music Fundraiser...@$ 30 ; KENDRA BURKE (daughter of Shanna & Russ Burke) has been accepted to participate in a Wildlife Ecology program for three weeks in South Africa MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Jim Ralph Apr 15th - 8pm to 11pm - the Turnbull Brothers [ Canada's Got Talent ]; @$ 10 Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - Daniel LeBlanc Apr 8th - 8pm to 11pm - Easter bash with Les Boyz and friends; @$ 10 [Timmy Mathews, Aurel Baccardax, Tyrone David, Shane Savoury] Apr 29th - 8:30pm - Aaron C. Lewis & Kimberley Fraser Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Apr 1st & May 6th - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: Apr 19th & May 17th - 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry Samson Petit-de-Grat La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: Mar 28th - 7pm - ''Francophone Rendezvous'' with Weldon Boudreau , Josée and Dennis Nick Boudreau, Ryan Boudreau ; FREE Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: Apr 2nd, 16th, 30th, & May 14th - 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis every Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep Rocky Bay Irish Club: 751 Rocky Bay Road: Apr 8th - 7pm to 9pm - An Acoustic Tribute to John Prine with local entertainers; @$ 5 19+ D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: Mar 28th, Apr 11th, 25th, & May 9th - 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday] L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: Mar 26th - noon - Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre Fundraiser; Dinner theatre performance; bbq dinner Nicolas Denys Players present; ''Strange Happenings in Town''' @$ 35; 19+ take-out @$25 Louisdale St.Louis Parish Hall: ....2017 May 29th to 31st--#25th Annual Baraco Days-Annual Community Festival: 156 Grandigue Ferry Rd: 902-345-2316: Apr 22nd - 9pm to 1am - fund raiser for Craig Marchand; dance featuring Barretts Privateers ; auction

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Mainland Area Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: May 14th - Mother's Day-grand opening for 2023 Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Chedabucto Place Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: Apr 20th - 8pm - Horsebath, @$ 20 Apr 29th - 7pm - Whiskey Jack-stories and Songs of Stompin' Tom, May 6th & 7th - Guysborough Players=Brigadoon May 10th - Rawlins Cross; Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: every Sunday - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - 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. Mar 28th - 7pm - Warren Robertson-talking about Everest Basecamp; with Ryder Ferris, Ethan Copp, Matt & Peter 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 ; ...Festival Antigonish: Mar 31st & Apr 1st - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Take d Milk, Nah? Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: every Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - Thursday night Ceilidhs are back 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] St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: Mar 31st & Apr 1st - Take d Milk, Nah? St. FX-Immaculata Hall-: 902-867-2196: Mar 25th - 7:30pm - Classical music with Piano cello duo, Liam & Lala Event by Antigonish Performing Arts Series; St FX -Keating Centre: Apr 1st & 2nd - Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation -POW WOW-Community Ceremony with shuttle services from Paqtnkek to the St.FX Campus ; [Chief Cory Julian at (cory.julian@paqtnkek.ca) (902-870-3941) ] Trevor Gould (trevor.gould@paqtnkek.ca) (902-805-0540) St. Joseph's Lakeside Community Centre: 2752 Ohio East Rd.: 902-867-2626: Mar 25th - 9pm to midnight - pub night with ''Fairmont Road'' ; @$10 [ Amy Rhynold 902-714-5733 or Ashley MacDoanld 902-870-7170 ] Merigomish Merigomish United Church: 1587 Shore Road (Exit 27, off Highway 104): Mar 31st - 7:30pm - BEATLESS featuring John 'Spyder Macdonald, John Meir and Al Sutherland New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: Apr 11th - 7:30pm - Tim Baker and his band All Hands; opening act is Georgia Harmer Apr 12th - 8pm - Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic comedy Canada Tour; 19+ Apr 23rd - 8pm - Adam Baldwin & Old Man Luedecke Pictou County Wellness Centre: 2756 Westville Rd.: 902-755-8870: Mar 23rd to 25th - 7:30pm - The Rotary Club of Pictou presents ''Company'', a musical theatre comedy @$ 37+ starring-Christina Cameron, Mike Dignan, Cecely Gilby, Randy Gilby, Devon Greene,Allison Hartson, Don Hill, Tasha House, John Jennings, Karen Laundon, Murray McLaren, Charles McPherson, Laycie Sutherland and Erika Wilson The Dock Pub: 130 George St.: 902-752-0884: Mar 25th & Apr 29th - 2pm to 5pm - jam session Westville Whitetail Pub & Grill: 1988 South Main St.: 902-396-1759: every Saturday - every 2nd Saturday-open mic with Andrew Reid Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Apr 26th - 7:30pm - Charlie A'Court-''coast to coast'' with Suzie Vinnick, Lloyd Spiegel Tatamagouche Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: Apr 1st - 7pm to 9pm - Ruth Collins Music Studio presents: Our 70s Show Apr 8th - 7pm to 9pm - Cara Luft and JD Edwards- the Small Glories; @$ 20 Amherst Amerherst Centre Mall-A & E Centre: May 13th - Jolee Patkai, @$ 25 Truro Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Apr 4th - 7:30pm - ''Snowed In Comedy Tour'' with Dan Quinn, Pete Zedlacher, Paul Myrehaug, Erica Sigurdson Apr 11th - 8pm - Adam Baldwin & Old Man Luedecke Apr 12th - 8pm - Adam Baldwin & Old Man Luedecke-SOLD OUT Apr 30th - 7:30pm - Charlie A'Court-''coast to coast'' with Suzie Vinnick, Lloyd Spiegel Carroll's Corner Carrolls Corner Community Center: 9 Milford Rd: Mar 26th, Apr 9th, 23rd, May 7th, & 21st - 1pm to 4:30pm - Carroll's Corner Jam Sessions with host Kimberley Holmes ; Admission is a donation The next jams are: 2023 Feb 12th , Mar 5th, April 2nd, May 7th[ Truro Legion ], June 4th ;Kimberley Holmes 902-221-4328 fiddlerdog1@yahoo.ca Great Village Great Village Arts and Entertainment Centre: 8729 Nova Scotia Trunk: Mar 25th - 2pm - Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston; @ $25 Apr 29th - 7:30pm - Shirley Jackson & her Good Rockin' Daddys; @$ 25 Windsor Mermaid Theatre -Imperial Performing Arts Centre: 132 Gerrish St.: 902-798-5841: Apr 29th - 8pm - Charlie A'Court-''coast to coast'' with Suzie Vinnick, Lloyd Spiegel Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm-free music Annapolis Royal King's Theatre: 2019 St George St.: 902-532-7704: Apr 22nd - 7:30pm - Charlie A'Court-''coast to coast'' with Suzie Vinnick, Lloyd Spiegel 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 - 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 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 Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: every Sunday - 5pm to 7pm - tradition fiddle music with host Brad Reid Christ Church Hall: Ochterloney Street: 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 Club The 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 McEwan Truro BellyUp BBQ & Grill: 214 Robie St.: 902-893-7779: Mar 24th - 9pm - Yuk Yuk on tour; @$ 20+; with Andrew Evans, Peter Anthony, Sam Bartol Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Apr 4th - 7:30pm - ''Snowed In Comedy Tour'' with Dan Quinn, Pete Zedlacher, Paul Myrehaug, Erica Sigurdson May 11th - Rawlins Cross Stewiacke Stewiacke Community Centre: Apr 15th - 7pm to 9pm - Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame presents '' Classic Country Show'' with host Don Haggart & Guests: Tammy Adams, Jackie Putnam, Lance Pratt, House Band: Sidewinder @ $15 Parrsboro the Hall: 44 King St.: 902-701-8951: Mar 25th - 7pm - Ship's Company Theatre 39th Season Launch! *FREE live entertainment by Mark MacMillan Trio, Windsor Mermaid Theatre -Imperial Performing Arts Centre: 132 Gerrish St.: 902-798-5841: May 12th - Rawlins Cross Wolfville 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 Sundays Paddy'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, Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm-free music Mar 24th - Cameron NIckerson-album relief with Sarah McInnis May 2nd - 8pm - Fortunate Ones, & RC Stanley. Annapolis Royal King's Theatre: 2019 St George St.: 902-532-7704: May 13th - Rawlins Cross 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 - 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 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 Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: every Sunday - 5pm to 7pm - tradition fiddle music with host Brad Reid Christ Church Hall: Ochterloney Street: 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 Club New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: every Friday - 8pm - Willie Stratton every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Halifax Cape Breton Session Mar 23rd - 8:30pm - JAKE BALLARD FREE Mar 24th - 8:30pm - GARRETT MASON $5 Mar 30th - 8:30pm - JAKE BALLARD FREE Mar 31st - 8:30pm - GARRETT MASON $5 Apr 8th - 8:30pm - Ally Fiola album release show; with Jeff Coffin The 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 McEwan Halifax (Halafacs) Argyle St.-Downtown Halifaz: Argyle St.: May 6th - noon to 3pm - Fan Fest with Dairy Farmers of Canada ECMA; performances by Deedee Austin, Jrdn, Kellie Loder, Neon Dreams Casino Nova Scotia -: ...-Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES: Mar 31st & Apr 1st - 8pm - Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle- with Ria Mae, David Myles, Matt Minglewood ; 19+ Casino Nova Scotia -Schooner Showroom: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: Apr 27th - comedy fest Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: Apr 14th & 15th - 7:30pm - Jim Witter presents The Piano Men: A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John Apr 26th & 27th - 8pm - Adam Baldwin & Old Man Luedecke Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: every Sunday - 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guest every Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friends Good Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: every Thursday - 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy night Gus' Pub & Grill: 2605 Agricola St.: 902-423-7786: Mar 23rd - Diamond city. summer rabbit Halifax Central Library-Paul O'Regan Hall': 5440 Spring Garden Rd.: Apr 2nd - 2pm - Deantha Edmunds & Jennifer King Halifax Forum-Multi-purpose centre: 6210 Young St.: Apr 19th to 23rd - Halifax Celtic Festival 2023; Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: every Sunday - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin Light House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: Mar 30th - Lemon Heads, Novaks Mar 31st - Jay Smith Benefit concert with Matt Mays, El Torpedo, Rock Ranger, Carmen Townsend, Like a Motorcycle & more. May 4th to 6th - Matt Andersen Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: every Wednesday - 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy Logan Maritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: every Thursday - The amazing Mellotones Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: Mar 21st to Apr 2nd - 7:30pm - Ballad of the Motherland; [ plus Saturday & Sundays at 2pm ] Fountain Hall Stage Apr 25th to Jun 18th - Billy Elliot The Musical; Obladee 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; @$ 5 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #142-Fairview: 50 Hillcrest St;: 902-233-6374, 902-443-7256: Apr 15th - 8pm to 12:30am - Halifax Cape Breton Dance with Wendy MacIsaac and Kolten Macdonell & friends Kyle, Ed, Angus Kevin & Tony 19+ @$ 10 a co-present between the Cape Breton Charitable Association of Halifax and the Fairview Branch 142 Royal Canadian Legion Branch: 3495 Prospect Rd, Whites Lake: 902-852-2420: Apr 22nd - 7:30pm - Auction and 9pm-Dance; Prospect Road Community Minor Baseball fundraising efforts for field maintence and equipment for players; @$ 12-online PRCMBA - Prospect Mariners Spatz Theatre: 1855 Trollope Street: 902-254-2003: Apr 8th - 7:30pm - '' Snowed In Comedy Tour'' with Dan Quinn, Pete Zedlacher, Paul Myrehaug, Erica Sigurdson St. Andrew's United Church-MAIN stage: .....The Stage Mondays 2022-2023 collection: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: Mar 25th - 7:30pm - Andrew Waite @$ 30 CANCELLED Apr 22nd - 7:30pm - Kristen Martell. St. Andrew's United Church-the STAGE-Mondays: .....The Main Stage 2022-2023 collection: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: Mar 27th - 7:30pm - Andrew Waite with special guest Bethany Apr 3rd - 7:30pm - Kim Joy Lake and The Flakes; @ $15 The Bus Stop Theatre: 2203 Gottingen St.: 1-888-639-1169: Apr 12th to 23rd - Daniel MacIvor’s ''Let’s Run Away''. by 2b theatre company & reWork Productions www.2btheatre.com The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Mar 23rd - 7:30pm - Julia Cunningham EP Release Mar 30th - 8pm - Best Of Foo + Threezer Mar 31st - 8pm - Kilmore + Brass Antlers + Safeword Apr 6th - 7pm - Laura Rae + Andrea Cormier Apr 12th - 7pm - Quote The Raven + Terra Spencer Apr 13th - 7:30pm - The Small Glories Apr 14th - The Town Heroes Apr 15th - 9pm - Dancing Queen Apr 16th - 7pm - Finny McConnell The Lighthouse Arts Center: 1800 Argyle St.: Apr 19th to 23rd - Halifax Celtic Festival-halifax forum The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit The Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: every Wednesday - 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessions The Pint Public House: 1575 Argyle St.: 902-405-7468: Mar 25th - music downstairs The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Mar 24th - Helsreachhx & Sleepshaker & Ritual Warfare; @$ 15 The Seahorse Tavern-Marquee: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Mar 24th - Swift Kick (Taylor Swift Tribute) Mar 25th - The Fabulously Rich A Tribute to The Tragically Hip Apr 1st - Dave Sampson + Daniel James McFadyen + May 19th - Daniel Romano w/ Julianna Riolino Presented by Sonic Concerts Mahone Bay Saltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons Lunenburg Lunenberg Academy of Music Performance: 97-101 Kaulbach St.: 902-634-8667: Mar 23rd - 7pm - Kim Kashkashian Lunenberg Folk Harbour Festival: 125 Montague St.: 902-634-3180: Apr 28th - 7:30pm - Charlie A'Court-''coast to coast'' with Suzie Vinnick, Lloyd Spiegel The Lunenberg Opera House: ...Folk Harbour: 290 Lincoln St.: Mar 24th - Joel Plaskett Mar 25th - Terra Spencer, the Gilberts, Braden Lam Apr 22nd - Pillow fite Apr 28th - Charlie A'Court, Lloyd Spiegel & Suzie Vinnick Apr 29th - the Ennis Sisters May 12th - Rum Ragged May 13th - Jah'Mila May 14th - Rawlins Cross Bridgewater Firkinstein Brewing: Mar 24th - The Town Heroes 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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