Music Cape Breton Island’s two weeks event calendar

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Northern Inverness Area Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday - 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] 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 Mar 14th - 3pm to 6pm - Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: Mar 7th - Fémin’Arts with Nicole Deveau, Michelle Deveau, Heather Cameron, Ashley Aucoin, Marie Terèse Aucoin, Syllvia Aucoin, Christine Doucet, Julie Larade, Avery O'Toole, Ashley Roach-Poirier Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Grand-Étang Centre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: Mar 8th to 14th - La Mi-Carême festival 2026 itinerary..https://www.facebook.com/lestroispignons/ - 6:30pm - La Mi-Carême festival www.micareme.com Mar 8th - 6:30pm - Gélas Chester & Marcella; Gillian Head & Jason Roach - 6:30pm - Michelle & Joel Deveau, Doug Lamey & Jason Roach - 6:30pm - Gélas, Chester & Marcella; Gillian Head & Jason Roach - 6:30pm - Jeannine & Kathleen; les Jolis Galants - 6:30pm - L'AMAC-les Jolis Galants Mar 13th - 6:30pm - Rachel Davis & Jason Roach, les Jolis Galants Mar 14th - 2pm - gala with Gélas, Marcella & Dennis Harold Centre de la Mi-Carême: 2026 March 8th to 14th-La Mi-Carême 2026 festival: 51 Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-224-1016: Mar 8th to 14th - 6pm to midnight - La Mi-Carême 2026 festival outdoor family dance on the front lawn, a caller & hot chocolate

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SouthWestern Inverness Skye Glenn Skye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: Mar 8th - 2pm to 4pm - milling frolic , featuring guest musician-Donna Marie DeWolfe, Betty Lou Beaton Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation- Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Mar 14th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, NO JAM on March 7th-2026 Mar 8th - 2pm - Laurel's house concert with Kevin Dugas, Howie MacDonald, James MacLean ; @$40 2PM-tea, coffee, sweets; 3PM-MUSIC; after music: full meal [ laurelebrowne@gmail.com, or cash at the door. 902-919-4664 ] Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: Mar 6th - 5pm - the SNUG Pub with Steve Luxton; 19+; ID's, cash bar; delivery from Beinn Mhàbu Mar 6th & 13th - 5pm to 8:30pm - SNUG Pub; 19+ ;19+; ID's, cash bar; delivery from Beinn Mhàbu The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Mar 5th - 7pm to 9pm - A tune or two-'Port No Dhà''' with Kenneth MacKenzie, Mac Morin; @$ 5 Mar 19th & Apr 9th - 7pm to 9pm - A tune or two-'Port No Dhà''' ; @$ 5 Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Mar 7th - Eddie Cummings-fundraiser for Westside Minor hockey Mar 12th - St, Patrick's day trivia-fundraiser for food bank Mar 17th - Peter MacKenzie St. Peter’s Parish Hall: 260 Main St.: Mar 15th - 11am to 4pm - Bake Sale & Vendor Market; $15 per space; St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Mar 14th - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-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 Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-495-6817: Mar 9th - 7pm - Next “Books by the Bay” gathering Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 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 Mar 6th - 6pm to 9pm - heather & Shane Mar 13th - 7pm to 11pm - the Ceilidhmen-St Patrick's day dance

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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-: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: Mar 7th - 8pm - Jimmy Rankin's Kitchen Party-songwriters edition with JP Cormier, Catherine MacLellan Civic Centre - Shannon Studio: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: Mar 13th - 7pm - Dave Gunning-album release -''Field Notes'' Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: Mar 7th - Elyse Aeryn & Brooklyn Blackmore ''Cabin Fever Concert Series''' hosted by Steve MacIntyre; Robyn's Nest Productions SAERC Auditorium: 304 Pitt St.: 902-625-2591: Mar 7th - 8pm - Jimmy Rankin’s Kitchen Party ; special guests J.P. Cormier and Catherine MacLellan the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith The Evergreen seniors Club: Mar 8th - 2pm to 5pm - Evergreen Jam Session with Duncan Gillis; @$ 5; (there is a charge for the lunch).

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Bras d’Or Lakes Area Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Mar 14th - 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with trad celtic music; 19+ Iona (Sanndraigh) 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: Mar 14th - 5pm to midnight - HIGHWAY TO HEALTH: a fundraiser for Abbey Mullendore Tyler Mullendore,Steve Mullendore,Aaron MacDonald,Hearts Of Kin,Beats & Keys,Russ Matthews Wills Addiction,Steven Luxton,Melody & Derrick Cameron,Cameron Landry 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 Freight Shed terrace: every Sunday - 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald 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 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 Mar 6th - 6pm to 9pm - Jordan Musycsyn Mar 13th - 6pm to 9pm - Don Liller, Bill Hyde

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Urban Cape Breton Area Bras d’Or Seniors & Pensioners Club: 66 Main St.: Mar 14th - 6pm - St. Patrick's day -Angela's 3 course dinner party ; @$40 advance tickets only music by Ward Glogowski, Tim Glogowski, Roy Dawson, Angela Iannetti, Anu Ware, Katmie Steele, Evan MacDonald, Jimmy D Advance tickets ONLY= [Angela Iannetti 902-577-8787; angelaiannetti @hotmail. com ] Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Duke's Place Bar & Grill: 1 Pitt St.: 902-736-6216: Mar 7th - 9:30pm to 1:30am - Night train; John Nugent Firefighter’s Centre: 2 Elliot St: 902-736-6664: Mar 7th - 7pm to 9pm - the Relatives band; @$ 15 Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: Mar 14th - 8pm to midnight - saturday dance with HI-BOYS; @$ 10 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 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #19-Armstrong Memorial: 16 Archibald Ave.: 902-794-4816: Mar 14th - 8pm - St Patricks Day Dance; Ernie Wells @$5 Westmount (A´ Bheinn An Iar) Westside Royal Canadian Legion-Branch # 126: 99 Midgely Drive: 902-562-6073: Mar 7th - 7pm to 11pm - Elmer Fraser-special square dance; Elmer is #90; @39 years of square dances with Howie MacDonald, Beverly Maclean, Donna Marie DeWolf ; FREE 19+ Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni) Ziggy's: Mar 14th - 1pm to 11pm - St Paddy's day with Brian Cathcart ,Cam Hollohan , Garrett & Jeff Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: #54th Annual season of plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: Mar 12th to 15th - The Elizabeth Boardmore One-Act Play Festival Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: Mar 10th - 5pm - fundraiser for Steve McIntyre with Brandon Bates, Jacob Noonan, Colin Gillis, Jordan Musycsyn, Brian Cathcart, RG Schaller, Elyse Aeryn, Robbie Simms Garrett Taylor, Russ Matthews, Hearts of Kin, Steve Luxton Mar 17th - 7pm - St. Patrick's Day with Bethany June Music,Brett Santacona Trio,Coastline, Deron Donovan’s Duo, Duane Nardocchio,Gerry McDaniel,Keith and Murray Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Mar 10th - Fool POSTPONED Mar 19th - 7pm - Dave Gunning-Field Notes album release tour 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 Mar 5th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Robbie Simms Mar 12th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Michael Cavanaugh Mar 19th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Buddy MacDonald Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; Mar 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th - 4pm to 7pm - Aaron Lewis Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse: 252 Townsend St.: Mar 17th - 2pm - st Patrick's day with Andrew Doyle 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 Wednesday - 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Kimberley Fraser Session, with Guests, FREE, come and play along every Wednesday - 8:30pm to 10pm - All Musicians Session, FREE, come and play along Mar 6th - 5:30pm - Aaron Lewis Mar 17th - 5:30pm - Aaron Lewis - 8pm - st Patrick's day with Andrew Doyle & Bobby Currie Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 10 Wesley St.: 902-539-4112: Mar 7th - 8pm to 11pm - pub night with The Happy Enchiladas

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St Peter's Area Lower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys) Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: Mar 13th - 8pm to midnight - St Patrick's day party with Andre Pettipas; 19+; @$10 St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Mar 16th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan Marchand River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: Mar 12th - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: Mar 6th - 6pm - Linda & Dave Mar 7th - 7pm - Ashley MacDonnell Mar 13th - 6pm - Shane & Heather Mar 14th - 7pm - St,Patrick's day with Jesus Murphy; @$ 18+ Mar 15th - 5pm - Luke, Kyle, Jordi MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Royal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: Mar 7th - 9pm to 1am - Gunner; 19+ ID's @$10 Mar 14th - 9pm to 1am - EAST of SIXTY; 19+ ID's @$10 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 ] Mar 14th - 7pm - Dave Gunning-album release -''Field Notes'' Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Mar 7th - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Mar 16th - 7pm - 2026 Musique Royale David Greenberg & Chris Norman D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David

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Mainland Area Guysborough Intervale St. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Mar 15th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: Mar 7th - Jake Ballard Mar 14th - TBA Miles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: Mar 15th - 2pm - Evans & Doherty; @$ 35-advance Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Candid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: Mar 7th - 8pm to midnight - the Fabulously rich; @$40+ CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX-Immaculata Hall-#202: 902-867-2196: Mar 6th - 7:30pm - Thales String Quartet St. Ninian’s Place: 2339 Notre Dame Ave.: Mar 15th - 1:30pm to 4pm - Square dance/Ceilidhs with Howie MacDonald, Mac Morin;; @$ 15; light lunch profits will go to the St. Ninian's roof repair fund. The People's Place-Community Room: 283 Main Street: 902-863-4276: Mar 10th - 7pm to 8pm - Stompin' Mary's Square Dance gathering workshop New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: Mar 8th - 1pm to 3pm - ''Songs From The Square''-Green Room- =Ian Kamp, Dillon Ryan Mar 13th - the Irish Descendants 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 Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Mar 5th - 7:30pm - Dave Gunning; @$ 38 with special guest Rose Morrison Mar 7th - 7:30pm - Kevin MacDonald, @$45 Mar 13th - 7:30pm - the McMillan's camp boys; @$ 25 Mar 18th - 7:30pm - My Life-the Billy Joel Experience; @$45 The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Mar 10th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn Minasville Minasville community hall: Mar 6th & 20th - 7pm - community jam sessions Enfield Royal Canadial Legion: 50 Old Enfield Road: Mar 14th - 2pm to 6pm - Tammy Adams, [htb] Elmsdale Royal Canadian Legion #48: Mar 6th - 7pm - Ted's kitchen party-come and join in Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Lower Sackville 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 Grace United Church: 70 King St.: Mar 14th - 7pm - Songs in the Key of Sea 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) Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: every Tuesday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session the Capital Sports Bar: 6300 Lady Hammond Rd.: Mar 6th - 4pm to 11pm - Tyler Mullendore -fundraiser show for my sister Abbey Mullendore; with Tyler Mullendore and the Backbone, Vultures of the stone age, Ryan Rideout, Factory Girls, the Johnsons, Manderville, Kayden Saulnier, Wendy Martin, Jackson Weldon, Theo MacIntosh, Tyler Cox of Mahogany Hollow, Noah Tye, and other special guests. The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Mar 5th - 7:30pm - Alfie Zappacosta Mar 6th - 8pm - 8 TIX LEFT! Alfie Zappacosta Mar 7th - 8pm - Gypsy - The Music Of Fleetwood Mac Mar 8th - 7pm - Ian Janes Mar 13th - 8pm - Ben Caplan + Moira & Claire Mar 14th - 8pm - Ben Caplan + Moira & Claire Mar 15th - 7pm - Lynne Hanson Mar 19th - 7:30pm - Shaggy Dog: Stories At The Carleton The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Mar 5th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Mahone Bay Cat tale Eclectics: 529 Main st.: Mar 14th - 10am - Scottish Gaelic Conversation group; Bruidhinn Gàidhlig; free 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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