Music Cape Breton Island’s two weeks event calendar

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SouthWestern Inverness Hillsborough Hillsborough & Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-945-2870: Dec 29th - 7pm to 10:30pm - Saturday bi-weekly jam session, lite lunch @$ 5; entertainers admitted Free, [Ronelda 902-945-2870] Mabou (An Drochaid) Dalbrae Academy -library: 11526 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: every Monday - 10am to noon - Gaelic Playgroups with leader Emily MacDonald; FREE, ages up to 5 years; [902-623-0455, growingthroughgaelic@gmail.com ] St. Mary’s Church: Dec 17th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Young County Singers, and VOCAL MOTION Free-will admission dispersed to local Food Banks. Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: Dec 19th - 7pm - Little Voices Christmas Choir-over 50 Inverness county youth showcase & live band; @$ 15 West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: ....every Saturday-Square Dance;: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 46°03.838′N 61°26.583′W: 902-945-2393: every Saturday - 9pm - ALL cancelled until our new year's eve dance-hall renovations. Glencoe Station Glencoe Station Hall: 1536 Mabou Rd.: 802-787-2062: Dec 31st - 9:30pm - New Year's Eve with DJ Ryan MacDonald; @$ 25- buffet dinner at 10pm Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: Dec 22nd & 29th - 7pm to 10pm - local entertainment; @$ 8 Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: every Sunday - 6pm to 8pm - Neil and Colin MacQuarrie Dec 31st - New Year's Eve with Company Road; @$30 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ........Sunday Ceilidhs: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Dec 23rd - No Ceilidh today Dec 26th - 2pm to 5pm - BOXING DAY -Ian MacDougall, Kenneth MacKenzie, Patrick Gillis & Mac Morin ;@$ 10 Dec 30th - 2pm to 5pm - Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham & friends ;@$ 8 Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: Dec 21st - 10pm to 2am - music with Full Circle; @$@ 10 Community Hall: ......bi-weekly year round Thursday Celtic jam sessions: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: Thursdays-all instruments are welcome, volunteer donations for non-musicians, monies collected at door will be towards direct costs of Jam Sessions. [ weather cancellation - announced/posted by 4pm [ 101.5 The Hawk & FB ); Dec 20th - 7pm - jam ; occurs on alternate Thursdays (biweekly) Dec 20th - tba

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Bras d’Or Lakes Area Blues Mills (Muilnean Clann ´ic Ghilleghuirme) Fire Hall: .......Friday -monthly ceilidhs: 902-756-2037: every Friday - 7:30pm - Friday-monthly ceilidh @ $ 5; lunch; Sponsored by the Blues Mills & Area Volunteer Fire Department; Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: every Thursday - 7pm - jam sessions; Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag) Little Narrows Presbyterian Church: Dec 17th - 7pm - ""Once Upon A Star''-with Michelle Stephens, Joella Foulds, Lynda Maxwell' Dec 18th - 7pm to 8pm - Keith Mullins; free; donations to Barra Food bank. Iona (Sanndraigh) Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....ceilidhs 5pm to 8pm: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: every Saturday - 5pm to 8pm - Saturday Ceilidh; @$ 5 to $10 Dec 22nd - Rachel Davis Dec 29th - tba Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ...Friday Frolic: 4115 Hwy # 223: Dec 31st - 9pm to 2am - Ring in the New Year with Pretty Archie; @$ 35 SOLD OUT Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: every Friday - 6pm to 7pm - Supper Adult plate - $15; Child/Senior plate - $10. Free Ceilidh from 7pm to 10 pm Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: 4237 Hwy 223: 902-725-2178: Dec 29th - 7pm to 10pm - our first Family Square Dance ; with a square dance workshop from 6 to 7 pm ; with Wendy MacIsaac, @$ 8; 19+ Baddeck (Badaig) Farmer's Market -Community Centre: 526 Chebucto St.: every Wednesday - 11am to 2pm - Farmer's Market Inverary Inn - MacAulay Conference Centre: 368 Shore Rd.: Dec 31st - New Year's Eve at the Inverary Knox Presbyterian Church: Dec 20th - 7pm - ''Once Upon a Star"" with Michele Stephens, Joella Foulds, Lynda Maxwell Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday - 7pm to 9pm - “evening ceilidh's' @ $ 10; 19+

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Urban Cape Breton Area Bras d’Or Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 381: North Sydney: 902-736-9812: every Saturday - 7pm to 10pm - country jamboree; FREE, 19+ 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 Florence Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: every Saturday - 8pm to 10pm - Saturday night kitchen party with Circle Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Duke's Place Bar & Grill: 1 Pitt St.: 902-736-6216: Dec 23rd - 5th annual tipsy eve Firemens’ Club: Elliot & Crescent St.: 902-736-6664: Dec 23rd - 6pm to 10pm - TipsyEve-music - Lynda Maxwell. Dec 24th - 2pm to 4pm - Ernie Wells Dec 31st - New Year's Eve with music by Firehounds DJ; @$ 15-advance Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: Dec 31st - 7pm to 8:30pm - New Year's Eve dinner & dance; @$ 20; music by Tom Capstick Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: Dec 31st - 7pm to 8:30pm - New Year's Eve dance; music by Kimmy & Pam; @$ 10 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hall: 643 Main St.: 902-736-6394: Dec 28th - 7pm - the Miners' First Noel Christmas Concert with Bob Quinn and Lucy MacNeil with daughters Kenna & Amelia, Stewart MacNeil, Bob and Jennifer (Whalen) Quinn, daughter Kate Quinn and husband Matt McIsaac. Tony Quinn with daughter Shannon. @$ 28 The Underground: 2 Elliot St. & main St.: 902-578-5548: every Tuesday - open Mike with hosts =Mark Boutilier & Joe Targett North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Dooley's: 10 Blowers St.: 1-902-794-1745: every Tuesday - 9pm to midnight - open mic with hosts Joey Targett and me Mark Boutilier Emera Centre Northside: 175 Kings St.: 902-794-3839: Dec 31st - 10pm to 2am - New Year's Eve with Clockwork; @$ 30 K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free every day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free North Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: every Thursday - 6pm to 9pm - after work kitchen party ; with Ernie, Wade and Todd; FREE Royal Canadian Legion Branch #19-Armstrong Memorial: 16 Archibald Ave.: 902-794-4816: Dec 31st - New Year's eve with music by Tom Capstick; @$ 20 Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni) CB Farmer's Market: 340 Keltic Drive: 902-564-9948: Dec 29th - 8:30am to 1pm - year round farmers Market; http://www.farmersMarketcapebreton.com United Protestant Church: 1524 King’s Rd.: Dec 22nd - 7pm - ''Once Upon a Star"" with Michele Stephens, Joella Foulds, Lynda Maxwell Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing Co.: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: every Friday - 4pm to 10pm - 'Music on Tap series' -no cover; Cape Breton University-Art Gallery: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-5300, 1-888-959-9995: Sep 30th to 2019 Feb 2nd - 'Mi’kmaq World View’ part of Teresa Marshall’s “ Estate of Mine” exhibit Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: Dec 26th - 8pm - boxing day dance with Sam Moon and his band; @$ 25 Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: Dec 26th - 9pm to 1am - Boring Day Party featuring Sam Moon Centre 200: 481 George St.: 1-902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: Dec 22nd - Bruce Guthro-songwriters circle with Matt Minglewood, Matt Andersen and the Men of the Deeps Dec 23rd - 8pm - tipsy eve with Slowcoaster, Pretty Archie, Carmen Townsend band, Dirt Squirrel; Mike Le Lievre ; @$ 25 Cineplex: 325 Prince St.: 902-539-9050: Dec 22nd - 11am - the Polar Express; @$ 5; all proceeds going to the Salvation Army in support for the former Sericom Employees Commoner Table & Tap: 560 Kings Rd: 902-539-8101: Dec 22nd - Buddy MacDonald Curling Club: 619 George St.: 902-539-4012: Dec 26th - 8pm - Joe Waye’s Night of Jazz Standards for the Holidays; with Waye Jr., Jody Cail, John Hawkins, Chris Lewis, Bette MacDonald, Mike MacDonald, Charlotte MacDonald, Malcolm MacNeil, Maynard Morrison and Matt Nicholson. Flavor on the Water -Sydney Marine Terminal: 60 Esplanade: 902-567-1043: every Friday - 4pm - back lounge after work party with music by Wayne Bedecki Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: every Wednesday - 8pm to 11pm - weekly Open Irish Celtic Session, host & guests; FREE Kyle Macdonald or Hailee LeFort or Ryan J MacNeil every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - Songwriter's Sessions ; @ $6; 19+, ID’s every Saturday - 3pm to 6pm - ceilidh every Saturday-hosted by either Pat Chafe, Carl MacKenzie, Gillian Head, or Mike Hall Dec 19th - 8pm to 11pm - Weekly Irish Session with Hailee LeFort Dec 21st - 6pm to 9pm - After Work Party with Buddy MacDonald - 10pm to 2am - Fire Valley Fire, Keith Doom and The Wrecking Crew, RICOCHET & static in action Dec 22nd - 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Ceilidh with Chrissy Crowley - 10pm to 2am - Ryan Rideout with Owen Maclellan & guests @$8 Dec 21st - Buddy MacDonald Harbourview Inn & Suites -Banquet Room: 100 Kings Rd.: 902-567-3311: Dec 17th - 6pm - ''dinner theatre''-not your typical hallmark christmas with Cory Keeping, Jason Kempt, Shawn MacDonald, Maura Lea Morykot & Jeff Stapleton; @$ 50 Hearthstone Inn-Commoner Table & Tap pub: 560 Kings Road: 902-539-8101: Dec 22nd - Buddy MacDonald Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Dec 21st - 8pm - Swinging Christmas with Kevin Colford With Steppin' Out The Little Big Band; @$ 20 Dec 22nd - 7pm - It;s a Wonderful Life Dec 24th - 9pm - : The Very Merry Christmas Eve Sing-along Service, with Adam Young Dec 27th - Port Cities 'Home for the Holidays' Dec 28th - 8pm - Dave Sampson-Christmas Show Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion-Flavor On The Water: ...2015 May 16th-'Fiddlin' Around Kick off to Summer'; #10th Anniversary of Big Fiddle: 74 Esplanade: every Friday - 4pm to 10:30p,-after work party in the back lounge Little Vegas Showroom: 451 Prince Street: 902-539-7665: every Wednesday - 9pm - open mic night with James Bornn & the band Forged Membertou Heritage Park: 35 Su'n Awti.: 902-567-5333: every Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - an evening full of stories and laughter with Membertou's Elders, Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Dec 31st - 7pm - Assembly of First Nations New Year's Eve Gala Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Wednesday - 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Serenade Jam Sessions; Free; Hosted by Donnie Campbell & Jinx O'Neill; FREE every Thursday - 6pm to 9pm - Live and Local Thursdays with a different artist each week. The Cave Bar & Lounge.: 418 George St.: 902-564-8609: every Wednesday - 8pm to 11pm - western with Brandon Collier Dec 22nd - 10pm - Spyder Dec 27th - 9pm - The Summer Rabbit Dec 28th - 10pm - Keith Mullins Onward & Upward Tour with Surprise Special Guests Dec 31st - 9pm - New Year's Eve - The Tom Fun Orchestra ; opening with the Town Heroes. Wentworth Park: Band Shell: Dec 23rd - 7pm - John Gracie Returns for 12th Annual Christmas Concert with daughter Samantha Gracie & his band; FREE Ziggy’s Pub & Grill: 1167 Kings Rd,: 902-539-8747: every Saturday - 5pm to 9pm - local live music Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 106 Reserve St.: 902-849-4301: every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. every Friday - 10pm to midnight - Bluenose Opera House with a Maritime flair every Saturday - 6pm to 7pm - The Coast Top 10 with Bill MacNeil every Saturday - 7pm to 8pm - Meet The Music • with Singer-songwriter Jason MacDonald; interviews with local & regional songwriters every Saturday - 10pm to midnight - 'Cape Breton Kitchen Party' • with Ron Neville every Sunday - 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Dec 15th to 22nd - 7pm - Scrooged in Cape Breton-dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT Dec 23rd - 3pm & 7:30pm - The Barra MacNeils-East Coast Christmas; @$ 40;50 Dec 28th to 30th - 7pm - Scrooged in Cape Breton-dinner theatre; @$ 55 SOLD OUT

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St Peter's Area Lower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys) Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: Dec 31st - 9pm to 1am - New Years Eve Ball with music by Gerald MacIntyre; @$ 10, 19+ St George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: every Monday - 7pm to 9pm - monthly jam sessions River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Building: every Thursday - 7pm - music with Edna & Gerry and Friends; bring your instruments and join in the fun. @ $ toonie Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 902-345-2610: every Saturday - 9pm to 1am - adult dance with live bands; @ $ 8 St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: Dec 26th - 7pm to 9pm - live music with Jaidon Seymour every Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - live music with Echo Immaculate Conception Church: Barra Head: Dec 19th - 6pm - multicultural church concert hosted by the Potlotek Education Centre, with Dwayne Cote & Jason MacDonald, Kevin Colford and The Steppin Out Little Big Band, Courtney MacPherson, Joel Denny, the Mikamawey School Choir and the East Richmond Education Centre School Choir. a fundraising event for two baby girls, Mya May and Paisley Jean Bernard, whose mother, Cassidy Bernard, died in October. Lion’s Hall: 32 Lions Avenue: 902-535-2482: Dec 31st - 10pm - New Year's Eve Party with ; Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Sunday - 1pm to 4pm - accoustic open mic; every one welcome to join in. New Horizon Seniors Club: Dec 21st - 7pm - jam session, lite lunch; 19+, [ Deltina 902-226-3694 ]; on third friday; @$ 5; entertainers are FREE; 19+ Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: Dec 19th - 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: Dec 20th - 6:30pm - Trina Samson Dance School for a Christmas dance concert; @$ 7 NEW STORM DATE Radio Richmond-CITU 101.1FM: #3435 Hwy # 206: 902-226-0981: Dec 30th - 7pm - Music of Ireland with host/producer Paul Davis every Saturday - 7pm to 9pm - "Music From The Isle Of Newfoundland" with host Howard Sleep D’Escousse Groundswell Pub: # 3281 Highway 320: 902-452-3314: Dec 22nd - 8pm - the straight shooters Dec 31st - 7pm - New Year's Eve Bash;

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Mainland Area Tracadie St. Andrews District Community Centre: 81 Pomquet River Rd.: 902-863-9222: Dec 31st - 10pm to 2am - New Year's Eve with Pogey,; @$ 25s Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Chedabucto Place Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: Dec 20th - 7pm - ''All together''-a mental health awareness benefit concert' ; with Greg Favaro & Jessica Wright, Tom Curry & Neild Decoff, Garth Wilson & Katelyn Cavanaugh, Jenna Haines & Netonia Nickerson, Anne Pelley & Terry & Brooke Grady, Gertie Grant, Jon Grady & Denny Rodgers, Jessica MacDonald, Shane Arsenault, Alex & Daniel Connelly; all proceeds to the Antigonish Women's Resource Centre Outreach program. Days Gone By Bakery: 143 Main St.: 902-533-2762: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - open mike with a new host each week Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Listen to Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ every Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin & his guests ; http://yourlisten.com/989XFM Piper's Pub: 33 College St.: 45°37.306′N 61°59.514′W: 902-863-2590: every Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - weekly ceilidhs with host Brian MacDonald & friends 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: 5015 Chapel Square: 902-867-3333: Dec 20th & 21st - 7:30pm - An Evening of Christmas Holiday Magic; Proceeds will support affordable housing in Antigonish, through the Antigonish Affordable Housing Society. [ Janet 902-872-2729)] @ : $20 St FX Celtic Society -Dennis Hall: Dec 23rd - 9pm to midnight - Celtic Society Square Dance with John Pellerin, Shelly Campbell, Stan Chapman, Kenneth MacKenzie, Colin Rankin, Junior Fraser, Joe MacMaster, Abigail MacDonald, & More; All Ages 8:30pm-workshop; fundraiser for the annual scholarship fund The TownHouse Brewpub & Eatery: 76 College St.: 902-863-2248: every Sunday - 6:30pm - acoustic Irish music jam session, with a Scottish-Cape Breton flavour ; host=John Hanlon, every Thursday - 9pm - Jazz session Lismore (Lios Mór) Community Centre: 4699 hwy 245: Dec 28th - 7pm - Variety concert ; proceeds to Karen Lynn MacDonald Allergy Awareness Society [ last friday of month] New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: Dec 21st - 7:30pm - ''Christmas Serenade'' with Doris Mason & Friends ; with Clare Mason-Grieves, Phyllis McGrath, Art Colman, Mike Freeman, Brice Weatherbee, Janice+Andrew Alcorn + Family, The North Nova Jazz Choir, Angela Cromwell, Jim Stewart, Jan Bent-Keefe and Heather Cameron Dec 31st - 6pm to 8pm - family First Night Celebrations; FREE; Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Dec 18th - Ennis Sisters Christmas; @$ 35 Dec 21st - A Gunning and JP Cormier Christmas; @$ 38 Truro BellyUp BBQ & Grill: 214 Robie St.: 902-893-7779: Dec 21st - 9pm - Tragically Hip tribute -the fabulously Rich First United Church: 711 Prince St.: every Tuesday - 10:30am to 12:30pm - free movies Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Dec 20th - 7:30pm - Dave Gunning & JP Cormier Christmas ; Rath Eastlink Community Centre: 625 Abenaki Road: 902-893-2224: Dec 31st - New year's eve party with Johnny Reid & friends Victoria Park-recreation centre: 40 Douglas St.: 902-893-6078: Dec 31st - 10pm - New Years Eve Kitchen Party with Johnny Reid & friends; therecc.ca https://ratheastlinkcommunitycentre.ca/ Rath Eastlink Community Centre 625 Abenaki Road Truro, Ns B2N0G6 Canada $59.75 plus taxes 19+ Summerville The Flying Inn & Cookery: 3 Summerville Wharf Rd. & Hwy 215: 902-633-2300: Dec 31st - 8pm to midnight - New Year's Eve-Kitchen Party with Terra Spencer concert; @$ 65 Windsor Spitfire Arms Alehouse: 29 Water St.: Dec 21st - Rowdy Dow Wolfville Paddy's Brew Pub: Main St.: every Sunday - 8pm to 11pm - Jam session Berwick Union Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: Dec 29th - 9pm - the Stanfields Annapolis Royal King's Theatre: 2019 St George St.: 902-532-7704: Dec 22nd - 7:30pm - the O'Briens and Co-benefirt concert Lower Sackville Beaver Bank Station-Bar & Grill: 991 Windgate Dr.: 902-864-5634: Dec 28th - 8pm to midnight - Michael Lloyd, Jesse McGillivary, Jordan Allan. Dartmouth Celtic Corner Public House-Irish Pub: 69 Alderney Drive;: 902-464-0740: every Sunday - 5pm to 7:30pm - afternoon ceilidhs with Brad Reid and a weekly guest. 'Fiddles & fish' Jamieson's Irish House & Grill: 5 Cumberland Dr.: 902-433-0500: every Tuesday - Songwriters Open Mic happening tonight w/ guest host Andrew Molloy, New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: Dec 23rd - 6pm to 8:30pm - Family Christmas Ceilidh; with fiddlers Danelle Doucet and Edmund Hayden, pianist Kyle McDonald and Guitar player James MacLean. FREE Seamus David's Irish Pub-Dartmouth Crossing: 21 Logiealmond Close Dartmouth Crossing: 902-462-2034: every Saturday - 8pm - entertainment Halifax (Halafacs) Casino Nova Scotia @ 3Sixty: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: every Saturday - 9pm - John Gracie -artist in residence; FREE Chocolate Lake Community Centre: 14 Purcells Cove Rd.: 902-490-4607: every Monday - 7pm to 9pm - Set dance classes with Scaip na Cleiti: Nova Scotia's Irish Set Dancers Clay West Bar & Grill: 120 Suzie Lake Crescent in Bayers Lake: 902-876-8555: Dec 29th - 3pm - Ashley MacIsaac Dalhousie University -Arts Centre: 6101 University Avenue: Dec 21st & 22nd - 7:30pm - Handel's Dublin Messiah Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 1645 Argyle St: 902-406-7640: every Thursday - 8pm to 10:30pm - celtic & traditional tunes; Hosted by Cassie Anne MacDonald every Sunday - 3pm to 6pm - Shannon Quinn celtic jam session Five Fishermen -Little Fish Oyster Bar: 1740 Argyle St.: 902-422-4421: every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday - 6pm to 9pm - live music Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: every Wednesday - 5pm to 8pm - live music Wednesdays Neptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: Nov 28th to Dec 27th - Eastern Front Theatre's production of DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL; **Scotiabank Stage Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (Dalhousie Arts Centre): 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: Dec 21st & 22nd - 7:30pm - Handel's Messiah Sniggily Wiggily's: 1665 Argyle St.: Dec 20th - 8pm - All I Really Want-a holiday Cabaret Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill: 5075 George St.: 902-420-1800: Dec 17th - 8pm to 11pm - Scott n’ the Rocks; FREE Dec 31st - 7pm - New Year's Eve with Doris Mason; @$25 The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: every Saturday - 10pm - The Carletones; @ $ 5 Dec 18th - 8pm - Dave Gunning & JP Cormier Christmas ; Dec 19th - 8pm - Dave Gunning & JP Cormier Christmas ; SOLD OUT Dec 20th - 8pm - Norma MacDonald & Friends - A Tribute To The Great Ladies Of Classic Country Music - Volume II Dec 31st - 7pm - Hogmaney; 3 course meal & Shannon Quinn & guests Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: every Wednesday - 8pm to 11pm - The Roy Logan WEDNESDAY jam Session The Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: Dec 26th - 10pm - Skratch Bastid presents Crunkmas 2018 Dec 31st - 10pm - Home Bass ~ NYE 2018 The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 7:30pm - Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit; every Tuesday - 8pm to 11pm - Contemporary Celtic/Cape Breton repertoire every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - Irish-style family friendly ceilidh; Open Session & Irish Set Dancing led by musicians Kevin Roach and Jane Lombard, Dec 29th - 5pm to 8:30pm - Michael Lloyd, Jesse McGillivary, Jordan Allan. Dec 27th to 31st - music by Rowdy Dow The Pint Public House: 1575 Argyle St.: 902-405-7468: Dec 19th - 9pm to 1:30am - Michael Lloyd w. Jordan The Seahorse Tavern: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Dec 20th - 8pm - The Burning Hell / Owen Meany's Batting Stance / Dance Movie Dec 22nd - 10pm - Floodland Plays The Beatles: Customer Appreciation Night Dec 26th - 10pm - Hot Boxing Day IV Dec 28th - 10pm - Holiday JAM w/ DJ DAN Dec 29th - 10pm - Sleepshaker / Botfly / Frail Hands / Pale Ache / BMAS Dec 31st - 10pm - RETRO NIGHT NYE PARTY Lunenburg Double S Park-hall: 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Germany: every Friday - 7pm to 10pm - acoustic music jam-South Shore Bluegrass Music Association Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 1-902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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