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Northern Inverness Area Chéticamp town-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2025 June 12th to 15th--#11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: Jun 12th to 15th - #11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival Jun 14th - 10am - family event at Raveston Music School-École de musique 10am-a determiner noon-kitchen party at Les Trois Pignons 1pm-nature walk at Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge 2pm-spoon playing workshop at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground 3pm-music and camping at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground 7pm-square dance with 6 hearts at Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club Jun 15th - 10am - family walk at Corney Brook-Riviére à Làzare 2pm-closing event with 6 hearts [The East Pointers & Vishtèn] at Place du Pécheur (Fisherman's Place) Doryman's tavern: .2025 Kitchenfest.. ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Jun 28th - 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Pub ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Troy MacGillivray, Patrick Gillis Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Jun 14th - 3pm to 6pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe - 9pm - live band-No Boundaries Jun 15th - 2pm to 4pm - the Trad Sessions-free - 6pm to 9pm - Father's Day with Robert Bouchard & Nick the Pick Boudreau Jun 19th - 8pm to 10:30pm - Talent night Jun 20th - Dane Pedersen Jun 21st - 3pm to 6pm - liv fiddle music - live band-Risin' Tide Jun 25th - 7pm - River's Bend Jun 28th - Stewart MacDonald & Mark Poirier-Kitchenfest Jun 28th to Jul 5th Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: Jun 14th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoin Jun 15th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Free live music Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent

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Margaree Area Margaree 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 wheels Front Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: Jun 24th - 7pm - Robert Deveauz, Hilda Chiasson @$:25 Jun 25th - 5:30pm - Dana Sipos & Ryan McNally Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jun 27th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jun 27th - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidh Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: Jun 21st - 7pm to 9pm - Chase the Ace ; Music by: Country Tones ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Jun 21st - 10am to 6pm - Sea Glass Festival ICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: May 18th to Jun 15th - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: ...2025 -Kitchenfest: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-3233, 902-258-2961: Jun 28th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door 2025 -Kitchenfest Featuring: Eddie Cummings, Aaron MacDonald, Steve Luxton Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: Jun 14th - 9pm to 1am - Caper; @$ 10

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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: Jun 14th - 1pm to 3pm - Taya MacDonald & Finley MacDougall - 8pm to 10pm - Darrell Lahey Jun 15th - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel, Jessi Levescounte Jun 16th - 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens - 8pm to 10pm - Michelle Stevens Jun 17th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Kyle MacDonald & Sandra Gillis Skye Glenn Skye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: Jun 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - Murdock & Jimmy Dora Milling Frolic; with Kaj Udby, Jordi Martin. Kyle Levesconte Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation- Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Jun 14th & 28th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Mabou (An Drochaid) town: ...2025 June 26th to July 1st -#57th Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: Jun 26th - 5:30pm - Lorgan Nam Bard-in the footsteps of the Bards Visiting homesteads of the Mabou;s Gaelic Bards-meet at West Mabou Trailhead -6pm to 8pm-Step back in time-horse and wagon rides thru historic Mabou @$10; website register -6pm to 8pm-Junior jam-black light pre-teen dance for grades 4-6; Mabou arena @$10 -8pm to 10pm-Soc Hop-black light teen dance for grades 7-9; Mabou arena @$10 10pm to midnight-black light teen dance for grades 10-12; Mabou arena @$10; doors close at 10:30pm Jun 27th - 2pm - ball hockey tournament-mabou arena' @$15 per person-all ages welcome -5pm-kid's ceilidh, petting zoo with 6 little farmers, Slushies; face painting, BBQ-Mabou Marina -6pm-boat parade-meet at Mabou Harbour wharf-then to Mabou Marina -6pm-music at the Marina with the Celtic Touch Danceers and young local talent -7pm-Ecumenical servie-at Mabou Marina [if rain- into church] -8pm to 10pm-Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; $40 + fees ; Strathspay Place Kitchenfest 2025 with Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonald -8pm-music on the Marina with Alter Ego, BBQ, Beaton's Delight Slushies, free s'mores for kids -9:30pm-Fireworks at Mabou Marina -10pm to midnight-outdoor pub night at Marina with Alter Ego; @$!0 19+ Jun 28th - 8am to 10am - Pancake Breakfast- Mabou Hall @ $12 -8am-Softball Tournament in memory of Earl MacNeil with BBQ, Beer Tent Tulloch Field, Brook Village, running all day ; [call Rankin MacEachern to register: 902-578-1516] -8am-: Annual Hugh Arnold Campbell Memorial Road Race -Mabou Fire Hall Registration at 8am, Race to start at 9am -noon-Parade- from Mabou Hall to Mabou Arena ; Floats to meet from 11-11:30am 2025 Parade Marshall=Heather Rankin & Ceilidh Couple-Stanley and Margie Beaton -1pm to 3pm- The Big Picnic: MCS Reunion + Bouncy Castles + Live Music with Aaron MacDonald; Mabou Arena Grounds , + Beer Tent + Old School Games + Face Painting + BBQ' lemonade, -2pm-42nd Annual Luathadh Mòr Mhàbu - Mabou Milling Frolic - An Drochaid, The Bridge Museum ; tea -2pm- “Futon” Don Campbell Memorial Horseshoe Tournament | Tulloch Field, Brook Village -8pm: sunset Yoga on the Beach with Jenny MacKenzie, West Mabou Beach | $10 -9pm to midnight-Family Square Dance with Ian MacDougall, Kolten MacDonell, Allen Dewar, Derrick Cameron West Mabou Hall @ $15 -10pm to 2am-outdoor pig & whistle pub night with Beech Hill, Kenneth MaxKenzie, Ian MacQuarrie Mabou Arena @$ 20 19+ Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: every Sunday - 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment Jun 15th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Amie Rose Jun 22nd - 11am to 2pm - Music from Ariana Nasr. ACAP Cape Breton will be at our Community Table. Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: Jun 25th - 7pm - music with Alanna Jenish & John Mitchell CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio station Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, free Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: Jun 27th - 8pm to 10pm - Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; $40 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Seating Kitchenfest 2025 with Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonald The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: every Thursday - 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoin The Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Jun 27th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron, Kathleen LeBlanc Jun 28th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: John Pellerin, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Hilda Chiasson, Mary Beth Carty The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Jun 14th - 7pm to 9pm - Neil McDaniel & Kevin Levesconte, N/C Jun 15th - 4pm to 7pm - Kinnon, Betty Lou & Andrea ' @ $12. Jun 16th to 18th - 5pm to 7pm - Peter MacKenzie West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Jun 28th - 9pm to midnight - Square Dance ; Kitchenfest 2025; @ $15 ; All Ages - 10 and under FREE Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Kolten MacDonell, Allan Dewar, Derrick Cameron Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrie Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: Jun 15th - 6pm to 9pm - MacQuarrie Brothers; @$ 5 St. Peter’s Parish Hall: 260 Main St.: Jun 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - book launch ''Where Did I go?' a memoir plus; & listen to the excellent piano playing of Stephen Doiron St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Jun 21st - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jun 15th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Dawn & Margie Beaton, James MacLean Jun 22nd - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Mairi Rankin & Mac Morin Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9:30am - walking tours every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch music Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: Jun 15th - 11am to 1pm - Rev father Allan's #60th Anniversay of his ordination; lunch;entertainment 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 & Patio Jun 20th - 6pm to midnight - the Creig Summer Solstice with Stephen Poirier, Jeremy White, Abbey Mullendore & the Luxtones; @$ 20-advance Jun 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Shane Savoury

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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-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: May 28th to Jun 27th - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERC Maritime Inn-Miller's Tap & Grill: Church St.: 902-625-0320: Jun 16th - 6pm to 9pm - Amie Rose Jun 23rd - 6pm to 9pm - Jim Ralph the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith

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Bras d’Or Lakes Area Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: ..2025..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: Jun 27th - 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic ; Included with admission Jun 28th to 30th - 10am to 4:30pm - Visit The Highland Village; Highland Village Admission 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: Jun 15th, 22nd, & 29th - 4:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessions Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Jun 14th - 5pm to 8pm - Jonathan Andrews Jun 21st - 5pm to 8pm - Stephanie MacDonald and Ryan MacNeil Jun 28th - 5pm to 8pm - Neil McDaniel Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: Jun 21st - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - open mic session; [sign up @ christmasislandevents@gmail.com ]; donations appreciated; cuppa, Sponsored by: The Wardens of the Church of St. Barra Preservation and Development Society. Nyanza (Waqmitkuk) Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited, Jun 14th - 2pm - Freya Milliken Jun 20th - 3pm - DJ Analog Jun 21st - 2pm - Sam Kruger & Dale Ross Jun 22nd - 2pm - Jonathan Andrews Jun 27th - 4pm - McMillan's Camp Boys Jun 28th - 2pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen - 4pm - Brad McGoey Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Blues & Roots w/ Charlie A’Court, Ian Sherwood, & Joce Reyome 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 welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 8pm to 11pm - live music daily Jun 14th & 15th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy Cavanaugh Jun 16th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLean Jun 17th to 19th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy Cavanaugh Jun 20th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Eric Angus Whyte Jun 21st & 22nd - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy Cavanaugh Jun 23rd - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLean Jun 24th to 26th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy Cavanaugh Jun 27th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Mark Boutilier Jun 28th & 29th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy Cavanauugh Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night movies Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2025 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: Jun 27th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Darrell Keigan, Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLean Jun 28th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Eastbound, Nora MacNeil, Katie Agnes MacNeil, Colin MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Jun 14th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Jun 15th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Jun 16th - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Jun 17th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean Jun 18th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Jun 19th - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Jun 20th - Kevin Lesesconte & Neil McDaniel Jun 21st - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Jun 22nd - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Jun 23rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Gillian Head & Jason Roach Jun 24th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Jun 25th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Jun 26th - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Jun 27th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Jun 28th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald

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St Anns Bay Area St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2025 kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Jun 27th - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Cameron Chisholm, Robert Deveaux, Marion Dewar - 4pm to 6pm - Getting Primed: Afternoon Pub ; @ $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Jason Roach Gaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Jun 27th to Jul 6th - #12th Annual Kitchenfest Gaelic College-Great Hall of Clans-: .... Kitchenfeest 2025: 902-295-3411: Jun 27th - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Wednesday - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: Jun 14th - 5pm - Allie Bennett 8pm-David Doucette Jun 15th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan 8pm-Jordan Musycsyn Jun 16th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan 8pm-Jordan Musycsyn Jun 17th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan 8pm-Jordan Musycsyn Jun 18th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan 8pm-Jordan Musycsyn Jun 19th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan 8pm-Jesse Cox Jun 20th - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald 8pm-Jesse Cox Jun 21st - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald 8pm-Jesse Cox Jun 22nd - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald 8pm-Jesse Cox Jun 23rd - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald 8pm-Jesse Cox Jun 24th - 5pm - Fran Doyle 8pm-Deron Donovan Jun 25th - 5pm - Fran Doyle 8pm-David Doucette Jun 26th - 5pm - Fran Doyle 8pm-David Douccette Jun 27th - 5pm - Rob MacLean 8pm-Aaron & Heather MacDonald Jun 28th - 5pm - Rob MacLean 8pm- Aaron & Heather MacDonald The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Trail Bound; with Jud Gunning @$ 20 **postponed to June 28th** Jun 28th - 7:30pm - Trail Bound; with Jud Gunning @$ 20 Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: every Wednesday - 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE

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Urban Cape Breton Area 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 Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: Jun 27th - 9pm to 1am - dance with music by Shotz Fired; @$10 Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: Jun 20th - 8pm - benefit Dance with Ernie Wells & Todd Hines ; In aid of Tanya Donovan recently burned out North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) 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 Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: Jun 21st - 8pm to 11pm - Dance with Bobby MacDonald; @$3 Howie Centre Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Jun 22nd - 4pm - Jazz & blues; Marcel Aucoin, Janet Bickerton, Malcolm MacNeil, Red Mike; @$10-advance Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: Jun 18th - 7pm - Ella Dubinsky & Isabella Samson at the CBMIC Mini Fest Women in Music Songwriters show; @$ 10 Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative: Jun 18th to 21st - #3rd annual Hall of Fame, at various locations in Sydney Jun 18th - 7pm to 9pm - CBMIC Women in Music Songwriters Showcase Featuring Ella Dubinsky and Isabella Samson; @ $10 ; 19+ at Breton Brewing, Sydney River - 8pm to 10pm - CBMIC Emerging Artists Showcase 1 – Featuring Dane Pederson and Jocelyn Hynes; @ $10 ; 19+ at Governors Pub, Sydney Jun 20th - 11am to 1pm - Artists Workshop 1 "Help Me With My Live Sound" with instructor Andy Bishop; Free RSVP to programs@cbmic.ca at 3097 Frenchvale Road at the Frenchvale Community Centre. - 3pm to 5pm - Artist Workshop 2 "Royalties For Songwriters / Music Publishers". free. RSVP to programs@cbmic.ca at Location: C200 in the MacDonald Room Arena Level - 9pm to 11pm - CBMIC Emerging Artists Showcase 2 – Featuring Dylan Devoe and Broken Road @ $10 at the door 19+; at Daniels Alehouse, Sydney Jun 21st - 11am to 1pm - Artist Workshop 3 "Royalties For Musicians & Master Owners". presenter for these sessions, Tim Hardy. free. RSVP to programs@cbmic.ca at: C200 in the MacDonald Room Arena Level - 6pm to 8pm - CBMIC Export Development Artist Showcase-Festival Finale Featuring: Rose Morrison with Isabella Samson, Jordan Musycsyn with full Band, Aaron MacDonald with full Band and Elyse Aeryn with full Band Free with Hall of Fame Ticket from Thursday night's Gala or $10 at the door. 19+ at : C200 Main Arena Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: #53rd Annual season: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: Jun 18th - 7:30pm - Second Wind Community Band; @$20 Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: Jun 19th - 7pm - 3rd Annual Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame inductees are = Rankin Family, Donnie Campbell, Bruce Guthro Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: every Friday - 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac Donald Jun 15th - 7pm - Father's day comedy with Jared Nathan Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2025 Kitchenfest: Jun 27th - 9pm to midnight - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, Adam Young, Scott Macmillan, Steve Luxton Jun 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Brenda Stubbert, Stephanie MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Fr. David Rankin, Michael Cavanaugh Doktor Luke's-coffee house: 54 Prince St.: Jun 16th - 6pm - bring your Ukulele and Jam with us, lead by George MacKenzie Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: May 1st to Jun 28th - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris, Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Jun 14th - 1pm to 4pm - Doug Lamey and Brenda Stubbert - 7pm to 10pm - The Back Pack Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Jun 28th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; @ $40 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Seating Kitchenfest 2025 with: Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonald Membertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Jun 14th - Yu Yuk's stand up comedy; 19+ 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 Sunday - 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Royal Canadian Legion Branch #12: 101 Dorchester St.: 902-539-9745, 902-562-3198: Jun 14th - 8:30pm to midnight - Elmer's square Dance: Colin Grant & 19+ 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) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Jun 14th - 7pm - Rumours-the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute show Jun 20th - 7:30pm - Green River Revival- the best of CCR

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Louisbourg Area Mira River Fire Hall-community: Jun 26th to Jul 1st - Mira Gala Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: Jun 28th - 11am - poker run; 8pm to midnight-music by John Curtis Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: ...2024 June 27th to July 6th-Mira Gala Festival: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: Jun 28th - 7pm to 9pm - Concert ; $15 | All Ages | General Seating; Kitchenfest 2025 Featuring: Kimberley Fraser, Kenneth MacKenzie, Leanne Aucoin, Darrell Keigan, Orianna MacNeil Gabarus Taigh nan Òg: French Road: 902-567-4108: Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Dane Pedersen and Malcolm MacNeil ; @$20 e-transfer to adamcdyoung@gmail.com; to book a seat ; @$ 20 [capacity of 20] 902-567-4108

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St Peter's Area West Bay (An Bàgh an Iar) Black River United Church: 1796 Black River rd.: Jun 14th - 6:30pm to 8pm - 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 Eastbound and Jessica & Greg Favaro (2/3 of the band Shiretown) Lower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys) Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: Jun 14th - 7pm - Rockin' Country; @ $7 Jun 27th - 7pm - East of 60; @ $7 Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: every Friday & Saturday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainment St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Jun 23rd - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan Marchand River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: Jun 19th - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: Jun 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Wendy Abbott & Rosie Sampson, Troy MacGillivray, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart Jun 28th - 6pm to 9pm - pub Night ; @$15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, Darren McMullen, Steve Luxton Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: every Wednesday - 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ; Jun 14th - 6pm - Shane Savoury & Heather Ryan Jun 15th - 3pm - Jordyn Musician Jun 20th - 7pm - Trevor Howlett Jun 21st - Shine Blue for Autism Jun 22nd - 3pm - Tyrone & Wayne Jun 27th - live entertainment Jun 28th - 7pm - Russ Matthews MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith St. Peters Canal: 160 Toulouse St.: Jun 21st - noon to 4pm - National Indigenous People's Day; free BBQ, etc music by Hi-Boys, Eskasoni Women's drum group -9:30pm-fireworks at Potlotek wharf Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Jun 14th - Art show and sale; 'A Visual Journey''' Jun 21st - 7pm - Ariana Nasr @$ 20-advance Petit-de-Grat St Joseph’s Parish Hall: Jun 21st - 9pm to 1am - music with East of Sixty; @$ 15; benefit in support of Jean-Clalude Heudes Little Anse Social Action Centre: Jun 21st - noon to 4pm - bbq, bake sale, auction, soup & chowder; benefit in support of Jean-Clalude Heudes Rocky Bay Irish Club: 751 Rocky Bay Road: Jun 14th - 8pm to midnight - with Sam Moon; CANCELLED 902 226 1928 or email Telile@telile.tv @$25-advance 19+ D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Jun 27th - 7pm - Tyler Shea L’Ardoise Community Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: Jun 27th - live afternoon entertainment of the deck; 19+ Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: Jun 21st - 9pm to 1:30am - dance with Rock & country; @$10

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Mainland Area Guysborough Intervale St. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Jun 15th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) 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 ; Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein) Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: Jun 20th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Margie & Dawn Beaton. Mac Morin Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Jun 15th - 2pm & 6:30pm - Ashlei Ballet ~30th Anniversary Spring Recital Jun 17th - 7:30pm - RUMOURS The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show Jun 20th - 7:30pm - Queen Tribute to The Freddie & Queen Experience Jun 21st - 6pm - Read by the Sea -25th Anniversary reception Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Jun 17th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn Great Village Great Village Arts and Entertainment Centre: 8729 Nova Scotia Trunk 3: 902-901-5771: Jun 21st - 7pm - ''i;m not what i seem''-songs and stories of Rita MacNeil; hosted by Charlie Rhindress; with Jennie Del Motte, Heather MacIntyre, Carley Varner-Joudrey, Theresa Malenfant; @ $40 Parrsboro Ship's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: Jun 12th to 15th - the Hobbit Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Lower Sackville Acadia Hall: 650 Sackville Dr.: Jun 15th - 2pm to 4:15pm - country music show; with Host Wendy Manning; & guests-Joyce Seamone, Louisa Manuel, Neil MacKinnon, Larry & Tina Bond, Lucas Whitehead; @$ 10 Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: every Saturday - 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ every Saturday - 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin 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 Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Holy Trinity Emmanuel Church: 30 Alfred St.: Jun 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - Mike's classi-country show;@$10; with host Bob Harrison Bill Grover, Jovial Joes, Nick Langille. Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast 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) Bearly's-the House of Blues and Ribs: 1589 Gratton St.: 902-423-2526: Jun 14th - 4pm - Zak Miller & the Yodalahee Few - 9:30pm - Keepy Uppy- Jun 15th - 4pm - Hatfield & LaFleche Garrison Grounds: Jun 27th to 29th - ​The Halifax Music Fest halifaxmusicfest.com Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Jun 14th - The Right Swipes Present "Sonic Wallpaper" - 9:00PM Jun 15th - Shine Blue - In Support of Autism Nova Scotia - 7:00PM Jun 19th - Lennie Gallant Album Release - Thursday - 7:30PM Jun 20th - SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show - Friday - 8:00PM Jun 21st - SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show - Saturday - 8:00PM Jun 22nd - Riley Burns & The South Mountain Boys + Julia Cunningham - 7:00PM The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit 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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