--Music Cape Breton--, December 6th 2024 at 8am; twomonths.html
>>>>>www.musiccapebreton.com<<<<<
FOLKS—from this week’s local papers & other sources—ENJOY
( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Dec 6th - 7pm - Adrian Aucoin, Gervais CormierDec 7th - 3pm to 6pm - live fiddle-tbaDec 8th - 2pm - trad sessionsDec 13th - 7pm to 9pm - free musicDec 14th - 3pm to 6pm - live fiddle-Leanne Aucoin & Hilda ChiassonDec 15th - 2pm - trad sessionsDec 19th - 7pm - music with Daniel Connolly, Matt Myer, Keith DorionDec 20th - 7pm - music with Louis ArsenaultDec 21st - 3pm to 6pm - live fiddle-Howie MacDonald, Donny LeBlanc, Hilda Chiasson - 9pm - christmas party with Scott & Gerald Delhunty Band, Marc Babin, Marcel Leger, Scott GirvanDec 22nd - afternoon - christmas party with Scott & Gerald Delhunty Band, Marc Babin, Marcel Leger, Scott GirvanDec 24th - 2pm to 6pm - Claude Bourgeois & guestsDec 26th - 2pm to 6pm - Douglas Cameron, Joe MacMaster, Iain MacQuarrie - 9pm to 1am - One Night standDec 28th - 3pm to 6pm - fiddle with Shelly CampbellDec 31st - 2pm to 5pm - Rodney MacDonald - 9pm to 1am - New Year's Eve with Risin' tide; @$ @20-advance;Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: Dec 15th - 2pm - Christmas theatre presents “A Christmas Carol”. ages 10+
with musicians and actors as well as dances from the group Encore du VentDec 16th - 7pm - Christmas theatre presents “A Christmas Carol”. ages 10+
with musicians and actors as well as dances from the group Encore du VentDec 20th - 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Lilianne Cormier -launch of her very first EP, entitled “j’ai changé depuis nous”.
her fundraiser to cover production costs. in our Canton Culturel art galleryLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: Dec 24th - 2pm to 5pm - Christmas eve music with Glen Roach FREESenior 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)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsBroad Cove (An Caolas Leathann)St Margaret’s of Scotland church: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd.: Dec 6th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Tell the Story''
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ freewell offering will go to local charities ]Inverness (An Sithean)Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: Dec 31st - 9:30pm to 1am - New yer's Eve with music by Caper; @$ 15ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Dec 14th - 7pm - Christmas Party with a silent auction, drinks, live music fundraiser; @$ 30Inverness Miners Museum -now in service Canada building: every Saturday - 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessHillsboroughHillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Dec 14th, 28th, 2025 Jan 11th, & 25th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Dec 7th - 7pm to 10pm - Cape Breton Traditional Square Dances with instruction; @$ 10 four on the floor
--[ every other Saturday night] music by Koryne MacDonald and Neil McDaniel.Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationCommunity Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: Dec 7th - 7pm - AN UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER MURDER MYSTERY; @$40+ 19+St. Mary’s Church: Dec 10th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Tell the Story''
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ freewell offering will go to local charities ]The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Dec 12th - 7pm to 9pm - Port no Dhà | A Tune or Two;Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church: Dec 8th - 7pm - Pastoral Airs concert; lunch served,, goodwill donations gratefully accepted.
Some entertainers Andrea Beaton, Iain Mac Quarrie, Nathan Mac Isaac, Lauchie Beaton & many more.Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 8:30pm - Celtic Sessions at the Admiral; with Kinnon & Betty Lou BeatonSt. Peter’s Parish Hall: 260 Main St.: Dec 7th - 7pm - Variety Concert with Lynn & Cyril Chisholm, Delores Boudreau, Jeannie Beks, Adam Cooke,
Mary Janet MacDonald, Buffy Mankoe, Vincent MacDonald, MC-Cecil MacDonald,
Sandy Gillis, Gerard Walker, Edgar Cormier, Andrea Beaton, Rob MacLean; proceeds to St.Peter's Parish.St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Dec 7th, 21st, 2025 Jan 4th, 18th, & Feb 1st - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 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: Dec 8th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Chrissy Crowley & Hilda ChiassonDec 13th - 6pm - Celtic Christmas Dinner party; with Brian & ScottDec 14th - 6pm to 9pm - Christmas Edition-with Family Feud with host Lista CameronDec 15th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Andrea Beaton & guestDec 21st - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanDec 26th - Boxing Day Ceilidh with Glenn Graham & RodneyDec 29th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Joe MacMaster & guestCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Dec 13th - 6pm - Celtic Christmas Dinner Party; @$38; music by Brian Doyle & Scott MacMillan
full turkey dinner, good company, book online,Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-495-6817: Dec 7th - 2pm to 5pm - a flavour of fiddle tunes, songs of the season, & other activities.
Festive tea will be provided. Donations are welcome at the door.
MC John Donald Cameron & Vincent MacDonald, Taya MacDonald, Blaise MacLellan, Patsy Palmer,
Ian Cameron, Andrew Fedora, and Father Allan MacMillan and The Friday Night Singers.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 & PatioDec 6th - 6pm to 9pm - CAP03Dec 13th - 6pm to 9pm - Jon Hiles-blues nightDec 20th - 9pm to 1am - Full Circle-''Christmas Dance''-ticketed event; @ $20Dec 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Stephen Poirier
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreauevery Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.comCivic Centre-: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: Dec 8th & 15th - 11am to 2pm - Market;Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: Dec 14th - 7pm - K-OS presents- “Jingle Bell Rock” with Andre Pettipas; 19+Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: Nov 22nd to 2025 Jan 3rd - 20th anniversary of the opening of the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre,
a retrospective of the work of our namesake.Civic Centre - Shannon Studio: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 2025 Feb 1st - Robyn's Nest Productions; Cabin Fever Concert SeriesRoyal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: Dec 21st - 4pm to 7pm - backroads ; @$ 10Dec 28th - 4pm to 7pm - Shane SavouyDec 31st - 9pm to 1am - the Capetones2025 Jan 1st - Levee-the CapetonesSAERC Auditorium: 304 Pitt St.: 902-625-2591: Dec 8th - 3pm & 7:30pm - Christmas in Cape Breton with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison, Mac Morin,
Wendy MacIsaac, Jordan Musycsyn2025 Jan 25th - 8pm - Trent McClellan of 22 minutesSt. Mark’s United Church: 504 Bernard St.: 902-625-1757: Dec 7th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Tell the Story''
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ freewell offering will go to local charities ]the 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)Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Dec 13th - movie-''Santa Clause 1'''Whycocomagh (Hogamah)Bayside Garden & Market: 9657 Trans Canada Hwy 10: Dec 15th - 11pm to 2:30pm - Christmas Market Whycocomagh ;
vendors, Christmas ambiance and decor, live music,St. Andrew's Presbyterian church: Village Road: Dec 8th - 7pm - Christmas Aires, an evening of holiday music and song,
[ Celtic Star Chapter #19 OES member or call 902-756-2764 ]Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: Dec 7th - Christmas pub with the Turnbull Brothers; @$ 15-advanceWashabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck church: Dec 6th - 6pm to 7pm - Gillis sisters & friends, Wesley and Haile Rose & Abbey MacLean, Phillip & Marley Whyte,
Doug Lamey & family, Glenda MacNeil & Edie MacDougall, Hannah Krebs, Stephanie MacDonald,
Susan MacLean, Quentin MacDonald; tea & light lunch Admission by donation.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: Dec 30th - 9pm to 11:30pm - New Years Eve EVE with Pretty Archie; $60Dec 31st - 9pm to 11:30pm - New Years Eve with Pretty Archie; $60Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: every Sunday - 4:30pm to 7:30pm - Traditional Cape Breton music session hosted by Paul Cranford.
Bring your instrument or come and listenDec 14th & 21st - 5pm to 7pm - ceilidh matinee withRankin School of the Narrows-gym: 902-725-2272: Dec 17th - 7pm - Rankin School Holiday ConcertChristmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)St. Barra Church: #25th Annual Summer Gaelic Concert Series: 47 Church Road: Dec 8th - 2pm to 4:30pm - ''Gaelic Christmas Concert in Christmas Island''=
all proceeds to roof repairs [ sheryl.christmasisland@hotmail.com ] [ 902-622-2439 ]Baddeck (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: 368 Shore Rd.: Dec 31st - New Year's Eve with the Back PackLibrary: 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: Oct 21st to 2025 Jun 1st - CLOSED FOR THE SEASONSt. Peter's' & St. John's Anglican Church: 390 Shore Rd.: Dec 10th - 7pm - Musique Royale' Yuletide ; @$ 20 advance
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Dec 11th - 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person & ONLINE with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean,
Colin MacDonald, Michael CavanaughDingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)St. Joseph's Church: Dec 15th - 7pm - Down North Christmas; with Meredith Stead, Deron Donovan, Bruce Courtney,
Norman MacDonald, Katie Fitzgerald; all donations to the North of Smokey Food bank
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaFlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: Dec 24th - Final Cut @$ 10Dec 31st - Bandit @$ 15St. Stephen’s Community Hall: 34 Pitt Street: Dec 13th - 7pm - the Men of the Deeps ''Christmas in the Mine'' with Jenn Sheppard; @$ 30Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Music on the HILL -Reunion Cafe-: 833 Shore Rd.: 902-565-7109: Dec 14th - Xmas Gala, Eskasoni host every year; with HiBoysRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: Dec 31st - 6:30pm - New Year's Eve dinner dance with Tommy CapstickNorth Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial freeevery day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Freeevery Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segmentsNorth Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: Dec 8th & 2025 Jan 12th - Every second Sunday is a talent show, alternating with The Jammers,Royal Canadian Legion Branch #19-Armstrong Memorial: 16 Archibald Ave.: 902-794-4816: Dec 31st - NEW YEARS DANCE -with DJ Mike Whitty; @$15Howie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Dec 8th - 3pm to 8pm - Blues & Jazz sessions with Janet Bickerton, Shelley Allen, Marcel Aucoin,
Doug Johnson, Ron LeadbetterDec 6th - 8pm to 10pm - ''Yule Be Laughing: A Christmas Comedy Night''- @ $33.28
with Kyle Hickey, Rob Calabrese, Patrick Cadegan, Lauchlan Mackinnon, Chad Sinclair; Hosted by: Clifton CremoSydney (Suidni)Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: every Tuesday - 7pm - Country Line Dance lessons , @ $ 5 [ Christine-cfilipowich@yahoo.ca ; Facebook: @LineDanceCapeBreton ]Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: Dec 20th - ''Christmas in Space''- A Holiday Cirque SpectacularCTV Studio: Dec 7th - 11am to 6pm - #61st annual christmas Daddies Telethon
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca http://www.christmasdaddies.orgFlavor on the Water -H20-Sydney Marine Terminal-“The Royal Cape Breton Room”: 60 Esplanade: 902-322-0507: Dec 20th - 5:30pm to 8:30pm - Entertainment with Gerry McDanielHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Dec 6th - 7pm - Over the Rainbow; this production is an annual fundraiserDec 7th - 3pm & 7pm - Over the Rainbow; this production is an annual fundraiser; @$ 18+Dec 11th to 14th - 7pm - A Christmas Carol ; @$ 39+ an annual fundraiserDec 15th - 3pm & 7pm - A Christmas Carol an annual fundraiserDec 17th to 22nd & 28th to 30th - 6:30pm - Christmas at Sacred Heart Downtown -a festive Dinner & show; @$ 60+
with Pelumi Adedoyin, MacKenzie Sechi, Robbie Simms, & Mea TonetDec 18th - 7:30pm - Lennie Gallant-christmas tour; @$ 35+Dec 19th - 7pm - big screen movie-''Home Alone-1990-@$ 5+Island Folk Cider House-brewery: 52 Nepean St.: 902-270-5490: Dec 8th - 2pm to 5pm - Celtic Cultural Experience with Brenda Stubbert, Leanne Aucoin, Monica MacNeil,
John Angus MacNeil FREE All AgesMembertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Dec 31st - ‘Cheers to 2025’ New Year’s Eve bash. with High Society & The Privateers @ $115Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guestevery Saturday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live musicRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #138-Ashby: 35 State St.: 902-562-4994: Dec 13th & 31st - Full CircleSacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: Dec 31st - 7:30pm - Prime Rib Dinner by Mis en Place, Music by The Relatives; DanceSimeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show.every Friday - 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talentevery Saturday - 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musiciansevery Sunday - 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydneyevery Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and LabradorWhitney PierUkrainian Parish Hall: 51 West St.: Dec 7th - 1:30pm - Christmas with the Cape Breton Chorale; Festive Family Fun, Concert with sweets & coffee/tea; @$ 10 - 7:30pm - Christmas with the Cape Breton Chorale;
Concert with three-course meal & wine or beverage; $60 Meal and concertWhitney Pier Funeral home-Chapel “The Star Memorial Theatre”: Dec 21st - 7pm - Old Time Christmas concert; with Aaron Lewis ,Jocelyn Nicole Hynes, Kimberley Fraser,
Sheldon Chant, Lyndon MacKenzie. @ $30 ;
they are re-naming the chapel “The Star Memorial Theatre” and this will be the first concertNew Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)St. Leonard's Church: 3180 Mt. Carmel Ave.: Dec 14th - 7pm - Christmas Concert with Jean Sheppard ; Men of the Deeps; ; @$ 25Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: Dec 14th - 6pm to 9pm - Low ProfileDec 21st & 26th - Full CircleThe Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Dec 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 20th, & 21st - 7pm - The Grinch who stole Glace Bay -dinner theatreDec 6th - 7pm - 'Christmas in Cape Breton' with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison, Mac Morin, Wendy MacIsaac,
Jordan MusycsynDec 7th - 2pm - 'Christmas in Cape Breton' with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison, Mac Morin, Wendy MacIsaac,
Jordan MusycsynDec 19th - 7pm - Turnbull Brothers ChristmasDec 21st - 2pm & 7:30pm - Barra MacNeils-East Coast Christmas show;
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaLouisbourgCranberry Cove Inn: 12 Wolfe St.: 902-733-2171: Dec 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st - Titanic Theme Christmas meal with music by Leanne Thérèse Aucoin;
1-800-929-0222 or 902-733-2171Louisbourg Fortress -Taverne Storehouse: 3 Fortress Service Rd.: 902-733-3546: Dec 14th - concert -Khozie Music as the opening act, then Jordan Musycsyn Trio; @$ 99- dinner included, 19+
—[Jordan Musycsyn, Emily Dingwall, and Jordan Bruleigh—Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: Dec 8th - 2pm - "The Spirit of the Season" with Jan Tetford, Dane Pedersen, Michelle Hollohan, Adam Young :@ $25.Dec 13th to 15th - the Foggy View PlayersGabarusTaigh nan Òg: French Road: 902-567-4108: 2025 Jan 19th - 7pm - Taigh nan Og house concert with Joshua Hyslop & Zach Smith
adamcdyoung@gmail.com; to book a seat ; @$ 30 [capacity of 30] 902-567-4108
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaLower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys)Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: Dec 13th - 7pm - HOLIDAYS CHRISTMAS CONCERT; fundraiser is in support of the Richmond Cheer Athletics Travel Team
with Delores Boudreau, Steve MacIntyre, Eastbound, Isabella Samson, Tyler Shea
Tim Faulkner & Kent McNamaraSt. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Dec 9th, 23rd, 2025 Jan 6th, 20th, & Feb 3rd - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings [July 8th, 22nd, Aug 5th, 19th]River BourgeoisAnne Sampson Building: Dec 18th, 2025 Jan 1st, 15th, & 29th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun.St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bonnie Brae Seniors Club: 12 Toulouse St.: 902-535-2071: Dec 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - Christmas show with Wayne Bona, Mannie Bougeois, Tyrone David; @$ 5Bras 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'NeillDec 6th - 6pm - Mountain Road [ Chantel & Rob ]; no chargeDec 13th - 7pm - Hauler; @$ 25Dec 14th - 7pm - Jeremy White; @$ 10Dec 20th - 7pm - Eddie CummingsDec 31st - 7pm - New Year's Eve with dinner and music by Rick Roach will open for Clam ChowderMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob SmithThe Farmer's Pantry: ....Kitchen Party: 10043 Grenville St.: Dec 20th - 11am to 1pm - Entertainment with Gerry McDanielArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam sessions-proceeds to Angel fundRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Dec 7th, 2025 Jan 4th, & Feb 1st - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Dec 11th - 7pm - Musique Royale' Yuletide ; @$ 20 advanceTelile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: Dec 18th & 2025 Jan 15th - 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry SamsonPetit-de-GratRadio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: Dec 8th, 22nd, 2025 Jan 5th, 19th, & Feb 2nd - 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davisevery Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard SleepD’EscousseCivic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: Dec 17th, 31st, 2025 Jan 14th, & 28th - 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday]
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaPomquetSalle Rev P J Baccardax Hall: 1034 Pomquet Monks Head Rd.: Dec 21st - 8pm - Matt Andersen-''Put the Joy back in Christmas'' @ $60Guysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Dec 15th & 2025 Jan 19th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: Dec 20th - 8:30pm to 10:30pm - live music with Daniel Connolly, Matt Myer & Keith Doiron; @$ 18-advanceMiles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: Dec 8th - 2pm to 4pm - Lennie Gallant Christmas TourAntigonish (Am Baile Mór)Coldstream Clear Distillery: 25 James St.: 902-867-0487: Dec 28th - 6pm to 8pm - Entertainment with Gerry McDanielCJFX-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 ;Maritime Inn: Dec 8th - 10am - Gaelic-An Club CabadaichSt. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: Dec 6th & 7th - The Gift - The Journey of the 4th Wise One-presented by L’Arche.Dec 13th - Christmas Karaoke2025 Jan 17th - Stand-Up Comedy with host Isaac Patton.St. Ninian’s Cathedral: 121 St. Ninian St.: Dec 14th - Annual Christmas Concert with Mary Beth Carty, John Pellerine, & Heather MacIsaac
& St. Ninian's Cathedral choir, alongside the Antigonish Choral Ensemble, Rose QuartetSt. Paul's Anglican Church: Church St.: Dec 9th - 7pm - Musique Royale' Yuletide ; @$ 20 advanceNew Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)The Dock Pub: 130 George St.: 902-752-0884: Dec 28th & 2025 Jan 25th - 2pm to 5pm - jam sessionThe Shoebox Cantina: 84 Provost St.: 902-695-3700: every Monday - 7:30pm - Music Monday ; songwriters showcaseTrinity United Church: 151 Temperance St.: Dec 7th - 7pm - Ellen Gibling Music-Adrianna & Ellen - with their fiddle & harp Christmas album, "The Pear Tree. @$ 20Pictou (Phiogto)town waterfront: 2024 Celebration Series: 27 Creighton St.: Dec 6th, 13th, & 21st - 6pm - Christmas Village on the waterfront; live musicDeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Dec 23rd - Barra MacNeils-East Coast Christmas show;Marina Bar & Grill: 67 Caladh Ave.: Dec 21st - 6pm to 9pm - Entertainment with Gerry McDanielTrentonHillside 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 @$ 5TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Dec 6th - 7:30pm - The Irish Descendants $46Dec 7th - 7:30pm - Lennie Gallant $55Dec 12th - 7:30pm - Gunning & Cormier $48Dec 13th - 7:30pm - Old Man Luedecke $34Dec 14th - 7:30pm - Dragstravaganza: Holiday Edition $35Dec 20th - 7:30pm - COIG $35Dec 31st - 8pm - New Year's eve dance with Dancing Queen at the Truro Legion; @$65Rath Eastlink Community Centre: 625 Abenaki Road: 902-893-2224: Dec 21st - Christmas in SpaceCanningThe Annex: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam sessionBerwickUnion Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm-free musicDec 23rd - Boxing Day with DJ -Pineo & LoebParrsborothe Hall: 44 King St.: 902-701-8951: Dec 13th - 7:30pm - Ship's Company Theatre -''Dicken's A Christmas Carol.OxfordCapitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: every Friday - 7pm - open micWolfvilleAll over town: .....2022 Sept 23rd to 25th..Deep Roots Music Festival: Dec 6th - Tim Baker & All Hands with the Villages-festival theatreHorton 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 SundaysOld Orchard Inn: Dec 13th - ''Howlin’ at the Moon Series''' w/ Kristen Martell and Joe Henry; Mary Beth CartyPaddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: every Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-MilfordMilford Lantz United Church: 2134 Highway 2: 2025 Jan 6th & Feb 3rd - 1pm to 3pm - Monday jam sessionsSackvilleAcadia Park Bandstand: 650 Sackville Drive: 902-865-7751: Dec 15th - 2pm to 4:15pm - Christmas Music show-proceeds to ''Make a Wish''; MC-Wendy Manning, with
BJ MacKay, Bob MacDonald, Tyuler Salsman, Bob Harrison, Pam & Ray Gray, Nicholas Langille, Tracy Lyn MacKenzie,
Louisa Manuel, Neil MacKinnon;Sackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & rollLower SackvilleKnox United Church: 567 Sackville Dr.: Dec 7th - 2pm & 7pm - ''Happy ha Ha Holidaze'''
Jean Sheppard, Heather Rankin, Terrance Murphy, Colin Grant, Fred Lavery, Stephen Muise, Emily DingwallWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: every Tuesday - 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddyevery Saturday - 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/every Saturday - 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickeyevery Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquetteevery Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watsonevery Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Rossevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordanevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al HollingsworthBedfordSou' Wester in The City: 27 Dellridge Ln #105: 902-829-8888: Dec 14th - Christmas Ceilidh with Shane MacDougall, Kenneth MacKenzie, Mac Morin,
Wendy MacIsaac , Norma MacDonald; @$ 20 [under 15 FREE ]DartmouthAlderney Landing Theatre-Community Cultural Centre,: 2 Ochterloney Street: 1-888-311-9090, 902-461-8401: Dec 14th - 7pm - The Celtic Christmas Show; Décota McNamara, Jeremy Finney, and Glenn Coolen, Mark Currie
Marielle Lespérance School of Dance, Dartmouth & District Pipe Band, Diaga Irish Dance, Scaip na Cleiti,
Chelsea Comeau – Acadian step dance, and solo vocalist Patricia MurrayChrist Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: every Thursday - 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk ClubMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring castNew Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: every Friday - 8pm - Willie StrattonThe 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 McEwanSeaforthSeaforth Community Centre: 6060 Hwy #207, Halifax: Dec 7th - 7:30pm - Zachari Smith & Brieanna Nicole's-Annual christmas concert with guests Mary Beth Carty,
Jake Ballard and more.Halifax (Halafacs)Casino Nova Scotia -Schooner Room: 902-451-1221: Dec 31st - 10pm - New Years Eve with The Elvis Concert featuring Pete Paquette,
with The Rockin' Royals and The Tonettes!Casino Nova Scotia -Bruce Guthro Theatre: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: Dec 12th & 13th - 8pm - Bruce Guthro's Songwriters Circle with host Dylan Guthro; & Tenille Townes,
Gordie Sampson, Scott Helman 19+Dec 14th - 8pm - Bruce Guthro's Songwriters Circle with host Dylan Guthro; & Tenille Townes,
Gordie Sampson, Jodi Guthro 19+Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: Dec 9th & 10th - ''Christmas in Cape Breton''' with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison, Mac Morin, Wendy MacIsaac,
Jordan Musycsyn; #$ 48Dec 22nd - 3pm & 7:30pm - Barra MacNeils-East Coast Christmas show;Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: every Sunday - 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guestevery Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friendsGood Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: every Thursday - 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy nightHenry House: 1222 Barrington St.: every Sunday - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and ColinLight House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: Dec 6th - 8pm - A Celtic Family Christmas with Natalie & Donnell & FamilyDec 7th - 3pm & 7pm - A Celtic Family Christmas with Natalie & Donnell & FamilyLion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: every Wednesday - 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy LoganMaritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: every Thursday - The amazing MellotonesNeptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: Nov 7th to 2025 Jan 5th - Disney’s FrozenDec 5th to 29th - Dickens' A Christmas Carol-Back for it's 21st season,
Featuring Rhys Bevan-John and Simon Henderson2025 Jan 15th to Feb 2nd - Controlled Damage-The story of Civil Rights icon Viola Desmond
Co-Presented by the National Arts Centre Returning to the Scotiabank Stage in 2025North End Baking Co Cafe: 3430 Prescott St.: 902-454-7387 ext. 225: every Thursday - 1pm to 2pm - Helen Creighton Folklore Society storytelling session every last Thursday of monthObladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: every Wednesday - 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionThe Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Dec 6th - 8pm - Reeny's Family ChristmasDec 7th - 8pm - Keepy Uppy + Hobo AquariumDec 8th - 1:30pm - A Còig Christmas Matinée - 7pm - A Còig Christmas - 7pm - SOLD OUT: A Còig ChristmasDec 9th - 7pm - Jon Bryant & Special GuestsDec 10th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Jon Bryant & Special GuestsDec 13th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Linda McLean & The AwakeningDec 14th - 1pm - Broadway Brunch - Holiday Edition - 8:30pm - The Hopping Penguins' Holiday SoiréeDec 15th - 1pm - Broadway Brunch - Holiday Edition - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Gunning & Cormier ChristmasDec 16th - 7pm - 8 TIX LEFT! Gunning & Cormier ChristmasDec 17th - 7pm - Gunning & Cormier ChristmasDec 18th - 7pm - Craft Draught Showdown: Burnside vs The ChurchDec 19th - 7:30pm - 2 TIX LEFT! Gunning & Cormier ChristmasDec 20th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Gunning & Cormier ChristmasThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitThe Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: every Wednesday - 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessionsThe Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 2025 Jan 2nd - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesMahone BaySaltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friendsSaulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas