Date: May 3, 2025
Hauler seamlessly bends and blends roots, rock, and traditional Cape Breton Celtic music together into a hearty homemade soup that can dynamically have you hanging off every lyric—or knock you flat on your arse. The contemporary Cape Breton Celtic trio features multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriters Mike LeLievre and Steven MacDougall (Slowcoaster) teamed up with versatile Cape Breton fiddler Colin Grant. Enjoy an evening of music from Hauler with special opening sets from Billie Yvette and Mae River.
10pm-1am | $30
Next Date: Sep 8, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
Next Date: Jun 17, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
Next Date: May 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Relatives is a Mi’kmaw music group featuring lead vocalist Darren Stevens with his brother Robert on bass and cousin Tom Sylliboy on g...
Next Date: Aug 7, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the JUNO award-winning Good Lovelies at the Little Church in Big Baddeck! This intimate venue pr...
Next Date: Apr 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
Drop in at the Wilfred Oram Memorial Library to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.1-3pm | Free ...
Next Date: Apr 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Public skating is available on Mondays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are available at the Sk...
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