Drift Away at Governors
Next Date: Jan 11, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
With more than 45 years of combined professional music-making between them, Brandon Collier and Jason Kempt have each made their own mark on...
Mike Wadden at The Crown
Date: Jan 31, 2025
Main-a-Dieu native Mike Wadden has been involved in Cape Breton’s music scene—on stage, in the studio, and at the soundboard—for 40 years. An entertaining performer, well-known for his oversized sense of humour on stage, Mike plays guitar and sings old country songs along with some Celtic selections and a mix of other popular and well-known songs.
8:30-12am | Free
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Jason Kempt at The Crown
Next Date: Jan 17, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Before he was tall enough to reach the pedals, Jason Kempt couldn’t wait to get started playing piano. A career spanning more than 30 yea...
Colin Gillis at the French Club
Next Date: Jan 31, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Colin Gillis is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Sydney. His storytelling and his heartfelt words are sure to pull you in and leave yo...
Friday Night at Baddeck Legion: Andrew Doyle
Next Date: Jan 17, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
For more than 25 years, singer-songwriter Andrew Doyle has been performing locally around Cape Breton Island and internationally across the ...
Kina’masultinej - an exhibition at CBU Art Gallery
Next Date: Jan 13, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Kina’masultinej (“Let’s Learn Together”), features the work of four distinct, contemporary Mi’kmaq beaders from Eskasoni and Membe...
Jazz Showcase at Daniels Alehouse with the Marcel Aucoin Quartet
Next Date: Jan 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A cozy pub in the heart of downtown Sydney, Daniel’s Alehouse and Eatery is a hopping spot for live music and has a tasty menu availab...
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Hiking
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Music & the Arts
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Cabot Trail
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cabot Trail
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Living Culture
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Music & the Arts
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