KitchenFest!: Pub Night at The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn is a beautiful and popular venue that provides the perfect conditions for a sweet eve of great live music. At...
2 MacSween Street, Port Hawkesbury
Don’t miss this opportunity to beat the winter blues and enjoy some of the best folk music in Canada. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience live folk music in a cozy and intimate setting while supporting local artists and the community. Joining host Steve MacIntyre tonight are Campbell & Johnston and Steven MacDougall.
7-9:30pm | $20 advance / $25 door
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
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