Open Mic in Christmas island
Next Date: Feb 22, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Christmas Island
Bring your songs, poems, musical instruments, or dancing shoes to the Open Mic at St. Barra Church & Christmas Island Communities Centre...
An astronomical event to remember!
Two Rivers observatory is hosting an event on Facebook for those not on Cape Breton Island on April 8th where they hope to livestream the solar eclipse. If you are interested in viewing this event in person, you’re invited to the Two Rivers Wildlife Park (regular admission fees apply) and peer at the sun (safely) through their scope.
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Dan McCarthy at the Old Triangle
Next Date: Feb 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace ...
The Kimberley Fraser Sessions at the Old Triangle
Next Date: Feb 26, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Renowned Cape Breton fiddler, piano player, and step dancer Kimberley Fraser will be hosting sessions at the Old Triangle on Wednesday night...
Full Circle at Duke's
Next Date: Feb 22, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney Mines
Full Circle is a popular five-piece cover and dance band based in Cape Breton, known for playing all your favourite party songs. The band’...
Murray Gallant: "a man lies here" - art exhibition at Eltuek
Next Date: Feb 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Dubbed the grandfather of Cape Breton folk art, Murray Gallant spent his days in his polka-dotted shed, never referred to as a studio, craft...
Guitar Circle at the Marion Bridge Community Centre
Next Date: Feb 28, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Marion Bridge
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Bring your guitar, and an amp and mic if you have one. We will take turns playing songs so all play...
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Living Culture
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Music & the Arts
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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