KitchenFest!: Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
41 Kempt Street, Florence
902-574-6042
Thick As Thieves is a straight-up ‘80s and ‘90s rock band from Cape Breton featuring Brad Snow (vocals), Logan Graham (guitar/vocals), Paul Lyle (bass), Dick Lyle (guitar), and Less Huffman (drums). The former members of local bands The Roadkings, Evolution, Headspin, and Random Order combined their talents and love for 1980s rock and Thick as Thieves was born. Whether you wanna dance or just chill with a few drinks and listen to some killer tunes, Thick as Thieves is the band for you.
9pm-1am | $20
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Next Date: Jul 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck’s production of Ed’s Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arriv...
Next Date: Jul 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Since age five, MARY FRANCES LEAHY has been performing shows throughout Canada and the U.S. with her parents, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell ...
Next Date: Jul 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
ELYSE AERYN is picking up speed with her nostalgic brand of alt-country/rock, wrapping up a wild 2024 as Music Nova Scotia’s Entertainer o...
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
Big Wave Summer Festival is a community-based series of events including Strawberry Tea, Square Dance, Poker Run, live local entertainment, ...
Next Date: Jun 26, 2025
A weekly session that takes place at the Blue Mist Tavern in Bras d’Or every Thursday evening, following up on the Rollie’s sess...
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