Music Cape Breton Island’s two weeks event calendar

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Bras d’Or Lakes Area Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: every Thursday - 7pm - weekly jam sessions Nov 30th to Dec 5th - Christmas in the Village; masking, double vac proof and ids required. Dec 2nd - 7pm - christmas jam session @$5 Dec 4th - 11am - social distancing visit and pictures with santa Dec 5th - 2pm - christmas's skits and carols, @$ 5, under direction of WESPAC Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: every Friday - noon to 1pm - Pop-up Gàidhealtachds ; https://www.facebook.com/events/1211212282641458/ Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Nov 27th - Stephanie MacDonald Dec 4th - Kenneth MacKenzie Baddeck (Badaig) town: ....2021 Nov 26th & 27th-Christmas in the Village: Nov 26th - 10am - kits, 6pm-tree lighting, 6:30pm-family skate, Nov 27th - 9:30am - reindeer run, 10am-christmas market, 2pm-Grinch move at Knox Church hall 3pm-baddeck library-scavenger hunt and crafts, 4pm-parade, 5:30pm-Santa at Inverary Conference Center. Bell Buoy Restaurant: 539 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2581: every Friday & Saturday - Rob Hancock plays Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: Nov 26th - 4pm - Darrell Keigan Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#7th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2021 July 15th to December 11th: 24 Queen St.: 902-295-3283: Dec 2nd, 3rd, & 7th to 10th - 7:30pm - CHARLES DICKENS WRITES A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Richard Quesnel http://www.theatrebaddeck.com/christmascarol 902-412-7122 with largest cast Theatre Baddeck has ever assembled Dec 4th, 5th, & 11th - 3:30pm - CHARLES DICKENS WRITES A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Richard Quesnel http://www.theatrebaddeck.com/christmascarol 902-412-7122 with largest cast Theatre Baddeck has ever assembled Dec 4th & 11th - 8pm - CHARLES DICKENS WRITES A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Richard Quesnel http://www.theatrebaddeck.com/christmascarol 902-412-7122 with largest cast Theatre Baddeck has ever assembled

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Urban Cape Breton Area Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 8pm to midnight - "the Northside Session" Celtic music sessions ; bring an instrument & join in; 19+ All Ages; FREE Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Fire Hall: RTE #223-3810 Grand Narrows Hwy: 46°05.778′N 60°30.492′W: 902-871-2655: Nov 27th - 7:30pm - An Evening of Music in the Hills of Boisdale; with Mary Beth Carty, Rose Morrison, & Darrell Keigan @$ 15' COVID regulations -proof of double vaccination Fred: 902 577-7728 ; Joe: 902 871-2013 Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: every Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - music by the Circle Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hall: 643 Main St. -3 queen st.: 902-736-6394: Nov 26th - 7pm - Hum Hymn Sing-Come join Chalk Dust -your favourite hymns and a few special selections. COVID 19 Protocols - Proof of Double Vaccination Valid Photo ID; Wearing of Masks 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 Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: Nov 25th, Dec 2nd, & 9th - 8pm to midnight - regular Thursday night dances; with Ernie, Wade and Todd North Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: Nov 28th - 2pm to 4pm - country music-free Coxheath Knox United Church Hall: Blackett's Lake Rd.: Dec 2nd, 3rd, & 5th - 7pm - Christmas Concert series;- each @$ 20 902-578-6709 , 902-574-7136 2nd -''Festive Tales & Tunes''' with Jen Wilson, Cindy Price, Debi Sullivan, Kenny Hutchins & Mario Colosimo, Second Wind Saxes. Carol & Stephen MacDougall, Laurie Murchison 3rd-''Jazz Yule Love''' with Carl Getto, Jazz Trio, Janet Bickerton 5th-''The Wonder of Christmas"" with Jen Wilson, Quarterdeck. Heather Sparling, Chris McDonald, Janice Tulk, Stephen MacDougall. fundraiser for Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association to maintain the Coxheath trails. masks and proof of covid 19 vacination required Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni) CB Farmer's market: 340 Keltic Drive: 902-564-9948: Nov 27th - 8:30am to 1pm - year round farmers market; http://www.farmersmarketcapebreton.com Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: Nov 26th - 4pm - Steve MacIntyre Nov 27th - 3pm - Doug Johnson C.B. Centre for Craft & Design Gallery: 322 Charlotte St.: 902-539-7491: Oct 28th to Dec 1st - Explorations, a visual art exhibition by Ontario artist, Shane Norrie; CTV Studio: Dec 4th - 11am to 6pm - #58th annual christmas daddies Telethon; https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca http://www.christmasdaddies.org Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: Nov 30th - 7pm to 10pm - Holiday Dinner theatre with Ashley Buckingham, Em & Jenifer Dingwall ; @$ 40 Dec 7th, 15th, & 21st - 7pm to 10pm - Holiday Dinner theatre with Ashley Buckingham, Em & Jenifer Dingwall ; @$ 40 Doktor Luke's-coffee house: 54 Prince St.: Dec 3rd - 4pm to 7pm - Adam Young Forrester's Centre & Krypt Lounge: 42 Coxheath Rd.: 902-371-2201: Nov 26th - 7:30pm - 11pm-Strings, song and soup for the soul; featuring Alton MacKinnon & David Brake; @ $40 + tax; 19+ just 40 guests allowed; masks, proof of vaccination at the door. Dec 3rd - 6:30pm - Your grown=up christmas list; with Jason Kempt, Anita Helle, Katie Hodder, Dan MacPherson Shannon Forrester; 19+ Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Nov 26th - 6pm to 9pm - Rob Murphy Nov 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Brandon Bates Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Dec 2nd - A Gunning & JP Cormier Christmas Dec 7th to 12th - 7:30pm - A Christmas Carol; 40 person cast; @$ 42 our annual fundraiser ; Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Dec 9th & 10th - 7pm - CB Christmas Ceilidh presented by CB Building Trades & Unionized Contractors @$ 40+ with Mac Morin, Kimberley Fraser, Wendy MacIsaac, Howie MacDonald, Aaron Lewis, Sarah MacInnis , Em Dingwall, Jordan Lewis, Lyndon MacKenzie, Keltic Drive Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Wednesday - 6pm to 9pm-Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions; Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm-Live and Local Thursdays with a different artist each week. host is Aaron C. Lewis every Saturday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - live music every Saturday Nov 25th - 5pm - Aaron Lewis & Murry Dingwall Nov 27th - 6:30pm - Jordan Musycsyn Old Sydney Society: 173 Charlotte St.: 902-539-1572: every Tuesday & Thursday - 7pm - Harbour HerStory walk; walk in the footsteps of CB's impactful womenl @$ 13 register at 902-539-1572 Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse: 252 Townsend St.: Nov 27th - 5pm to 2am=# 14th Annual Autism Rocks; @$10; with Terry Peters, PHD, Jaded, Cheery Bomb. Wise Guys, Broken Road, Gunnar, Alter Ego, Whiskey Jack, & more 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 The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: every Sunday - 7pm to 11pm - Michael Lloyd Dominion Shamrock Club: 2012 March 11th to 17th-Irish Heritage Festival: Commercial St.: 902-849-2600: Nov 28th - 2pm to 5pm - Darrell Keigan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Nov 25th to 28th - 6:45pm - The Divorce Before Christmas A Brand New Holiday Dinner Theatre By Aaron Corbett; @ $59 Dec 4th - 7pm - Christmas Legends; @ $54.50 Dec 5th - 2pm - Christmas Legends; @ $54.50 Dec 9th - the Snowman's Christmas ball with Matt Andersen & the Fortunate Ones and Reeny Smith; Donkin Fire Hall: 2010 July 8th to 12th-Coastal Days Festival: Nov 27th - 8pm - Colin Grant with special guest Brian Cathcart. hauler

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Mainland Area Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Chedabucto Place Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: Nov 28th - 2pm - the Men of the Deeps=Christmas in the Mine; @$ 25 Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) various town locations: ...2021 Nov 26th to 2022 Jan 1st.A hometown Christmas: Nov 26th to 2022 Jan 1st - .A hometown Christmas Nov 26th - moonlight madness downtown celebration-details to follow Nov 27th, Dec 11th, & 18th - Drive In Movies-details to follow Dec 1st to 2022 Jan 1st - storybook walks-details to follow Candid Brewing Company: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: every Sunday - 7pm to 9pm - Celtic music with John Hanlon,Heather MacIsaac, Kenny Stewart, Stan Chapman, John Pellerin a “pay what you can” admission with all proceeds going to the Antigonish Food Bank. 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 ; Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: every Wednesday - 6pm to 9pm-musician showcase with Brian England 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-main stage: 902-867-3333: Dec 9th to 12th - Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" ; @ $ 9 Proof of vaccination and ID required; masks must stayon at all times. The Town House Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: every Sunday - 6:30pm - Irish Traditional Music jam Session, no cover Sherbrooke Sherbrooke Village: 42 Main St.: 902-522-2400, 1-888-743-7845: Nov 26th to 28th - 2021 Old Fashioned Christmas; https://oldfashionedchristmas.sherbrookevillage.ca/ New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: Nov 26th - 8pm - Fully Completely-a tragically hip tribute, with Escape is at hand; @$ 25 Dec 4th - 8pm - Stone House with Leah & Kyle , Steve Travis Auld; , @$ 15-advance The Dock Pub: 130 George St.: 902-752-0884: Nov 27th - 2pm to 5pm - jam session Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Nov 25th - 7:30pm - Ashley MacIsaac, Madison Violet, Hilda Chiasson-Cormier @$ 41 proof of double vaccination & a Photo ID (required ] Masks Dec 4th - 7:30pm - the Snowman's Christmas ball with Matt Andersen & the Fortunate Ones and Reeny Smith; @$ 55 proof of double vaccination & a Photo ID (required ] Masks Dec 5th - 2pm & 6pm - A Christmas Spectacular-Presented by Miss Carla’s Dance proof of double vaccination & a Photo ID (required ] Masks Dec 8th & 9th - Bette Maynard MacMorrison-TIS THE SEASON IS BACK proof of double vaccination & a Photo ID (required ] Masks Truro First United Church: 711 Prince St.: Dec 1st - 7pm to 9pm - Christmas Tour-Ashley MacIsaac & Lisa MacIsaac ; @$ 43.45 by Nova Scotia Arts Factory - NSAF Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Dec 2nd to 5th - Bette Maynard MacMorrison-TIS THE SEASON IS BACK Dec 6th & 7th - the Snowman's Christmas ball with Matt Andersen & the Fortunate Ones and Reeny Smith; @$ 55 Wolfville Acadia University-Acadia Festival Theatre: 504 Main St.: Dec 9th - 8pm - Lennie Gallant - The Innkeeper's Christmas Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm-free music 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: Dec 2nd - 8pm to 11pm - with Leona Burkey every Sunday - 6pm to 7pm - tradition fiddle music with host Brad Reid New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: every Friday - 8pm - Willie Stratton every Saturday - 3pm to 6pm - jam session with Tatsu, Cole Harbour Woodside United Church: Nov 28th - 3pm - Catherine Little in Concert; @$ 15-advance covid restrictions in place/ Halifax (Halafacs) various town locations: Nov 26th to Dec 19th - Evergreen Festival all over Halifax area. Evergreen Stage- Foundation Lot North, Halifax Waterfront (1549 Lower Water St, next to Waterfront Warehouse) Nov 23rd to 2022 Jan 9th - All day with Alice in Pantoland at Neptune Theatre Nov 23rd to 26th - all day - Dickens' A Christmas Carol at Neptune Theatre Nov 24th to 2022 Jan 2nd - all day - Halifax Glow Gardens at Halifax Exhibition Centre Nov 26th - 5pm to 6:40pm - Good Dear Good / Jody Upshaw on Evergreen Stage - 6:30pm to 7:30pm - Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting in Acadia Park - 7pm to 8:40pm - The Gilberts / Ranking & The Broken Reeds, on Evergreen Stage Nov 27th - 1pm to 2:40pm - Amelia Parker / Eriana Willis on Evergreen Stage - 1pm to 3pm - Nautical Rope Wreath Demonstrations, at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - 2pm to 9pm - North-by-Night Holiday Market at Agricola Street (North St to Woodill St) - 3pm to 4:40pm - Paul St-Amand Soul Quartet / Gizelle de Guzman, on Evergreen Stage - 7pm to 8:40pm - Willie Stratton / Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound on Evergreen Stage Nov 28th - 1pm to 2:40pm - Shannon Quinn / Matt Steele on Evergreen Stage - 3pm to 4:40pm - Jessie Brown / Brad Reid on Evergreen Stage - 4pm to 8pm - holiday market Takin' BLK the Holidays at Halifax Brewery Market Dec 2nd & 3rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - At This Hour at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Dec 4th - all day - Lights of Dartmouth Christmas Walk, on 163 Portland Street - 8am to 1pm - Holiday Hygge Makers & Producers Market, at halifax Brewery Market - 1pm to 3pm - Nautical Rope Wreath Demonstrations, at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - At This Hour at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Dec 5th - 10am to 3pm - Holiday Hygge Makers & Producers Market at Halifax Brewery Market Dec 5th, 9th, & 10th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - At This Hour at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Bearly's-the House of Blues and Ribs: 1269 Barrington St.: 902-423-2526: Nov 25th - 8pm - Morgan Davis Nov 26th - 9pm - Shrimp Daddy & The Sharpshooters Nov 27th - 9pm - Michelle Mock & The Moccassins, Brad Conrad Nov 28th - 8pm - Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam Nov 29th & 30th - 8pm - Garrett Mason Casino Nova Scotia -: ...-Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -ONLINE SERIES: Dec 9th - 8pm - Bruce Guthro Songwriters Circle -with Bruce , Dylan, Jodi Guthro, & special guest Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: every Sunday - 3pm to 6pm - jam -Shannon Quinn celtic session Gus' Pub & Grill: 2605 Agricola St.: 902-423-7786: Nov 25th - backyard Heros with Elk Lodge, No Mad Sky Henry House: 1222 Barrington St.: every Sunday - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and Colin 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 Mary E. Black Gallery: 1061 Marginal Rd. Suite 140: Nov 12th to 2022 Jan 9th - Brunswick.Commemoration: Woven Stories Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. free. Neptune Theatre-At HOME: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: Nov 23rd to 2022 Jan 9th - Alice in Pantoland: Nov 24th to Dec 26th - Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Obladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: every Thursday - 6:30pm & 8:30pm - Thursday Residency with Mairi Rankin; guests Cassie & Maggie every Wednesday - 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5 Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: Dec 5th - 2pm - TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE NUTCRACKER; Dec 6th - Bette Maynard MacMorrison-TIS THE SEASON IS BACK St. Andrew's United Church-stage: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: Nov 26th - Catherine MacLellan with Tanya Davis , Terra Spencer and Nick Gauthier The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Nov 25th - 7:30pm - The Jungernauts, Jack McDonald, Mike Aubé - Album Release Show Nov 26th - 8pm - Ashley MacIsaac with special guest Lisa MacIsaac & Hilda Chiasson SOLD OUT Nov 27th - 8pm - Tevon Tynes & The Superstatics Nov 30th - 7:30pm - Ashley MacIsaac with special guest Lisa MacIsaac & Hilda Chiasson ; @$ 65 Dec 1st & 2nd - 7:30pm - Cory Tetford -SOLD OUT Dec 3rd - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Erin Costelo Dec 4th - 2pm - Symphony Brunch - 8pm - Maximum overdrive Dec 9th - 7:30pm - Thomas Stajcer Vinyl Release Show The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: Nov 28th & Dec 5th - 7pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Chester Chester Playhouse: 22 Pleasant Street: Nov 26th - 8pm - Lennie Gallant - The Innkeeper's Christmas Lunenburg Lunenberg Academy of Music Performance: 97-101 Kaulbach St.: 902-634-8667: Nov 28th - 2:30pm - Verona Quartet Dec 5th - 2:30pm - Verona Quartet Lunenberg Folk Harbour Festival: 125 Montague St.: 902-634-3180: Nov 27th - Catherine MacLellan with Tanya Davis , Terra Spencer and Nick Gauthier The Lunenberg Opera House: 290 Lincoln St.: Nov 25th - Heather Rankin=Christmas Nov 26th - David Myles-it's Christmas Nov 27th - Catherine MacLennan & Friends-=holiday Shelburne Osprey Arts Centre: 107 Water St.: Dec 5th - 7pm - 'Once unon a christmas tour with John Gracie'; @$ 25 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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