KitchenFest!: Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Tap your toes to the sounds of live music when you join us for lunch! Swing by for a delicious daily special from the kitchen and enjoy our ...
Mike Wadden at The Crown
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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