Events
Cape Breton Food & Wine Festival
Showcase of island chefs, wineries and craft producers.
Saturday Music On Tap! Jordan Musycyn
Local musician Jordan Musycyn performs at Breton Brewing on Saturday from 2pm to 5pm with no cover charge.
Emergency Preparedness & Resiliency Expo
Learn practical emergency preparedness steps from local partners at a free community expo on Sunday, May 3, at Centre 200.
Committee of the Whole
Municipal Council holds open meetings where the public can watch proceedings in person or online.
Vials of Life and Falling Prevention & Awareness
Free session on fall prevention and senior safety tips at McConnell Library Wednesday, May 6 from 1:30-3 p.m.
Free Exercise Circuit
Free exercise class on May 6 from 2 to 3 PM at Acadie Grouille Fitness Centre.
2026 Safety First In Cape Breton Symposium
A safety symposium brings together community and business leaders on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre.
Tea & Trivia at the New Waterford Library
Adults can join a tea and trivia session at the New Waterford Library from 10:30-11:30am with registration required.
Wednesday Night Blues Jam at The Club
Open mic blues jam hosted by Steve McNenly and Baden MacLeod runs 7-10pm.
Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral
Weekly live music sessions happen Wednesdays at the Admiral Lounge and Café, with local musicians leading alternating sessions and a donation entry.
The Kimberley Fraser Sessions at the Old Triangle
Kimberley Fraser hosts weekly fiddle sessions with guest musicians Wednesday nights at the Old Triangle.
Wednesday Ceilidhs at Colaisde na Gàidhlig
Live traditional music and dancing happens every Wednesday evening at Colaisde na Gàidhlig, $15 admission.
Unplugged Open Mic at the Diamond with Shane O’Handley
Open mic night happens Wednesday evenings at the Black Diamond, hosted by Shane O'Handley, with $5 drink specials.
Judique Walking Group
Free weekly walking group in Judique for people 55 and over, and their caregivers.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Visit the Committee & Council Meetings for the agenda and more information. View Council Video Stream. This webcast is only available during scheduled meetings. Meetings are open to the public unless noted as In Camera (private) pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
Traditional Thursday Session at the Blue Mist
A weekly traditional music session runs Thursdays at the Blue Mist Tavern in Bras d'Or, welcoming musicians and audiences to play and dance together.
Open Mic with Brian Cathcart at Daniels
Open mic hosted by Pretty Archie's Brian Cathcart happens Thursday nights at Daniels starting at 9pm.
Célébration Isle Madame – St John’s Centre for the Arts
Local artists, storytellers, and live music celebrate Isle Madame culture at St John's Centre for the Arts.
Friday Music On Tap! Migue de Oca
Breton Brewing hosts musician Migue de Oca from 4pm to 7pm Friday with no cover charge.
Jazz Showcase at Daniels Alehouse
Live jazz plays Friday evenings from 4-7pm at Daniel's Alehouse and Eatery in downtown Sydney.
Friday Night Jazz at Kiju’s with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson
Local jazz musicians Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson perform Friday nights at Kiju's.
Senior Safety Information Table – National Police Week
A Senior Safety information table runs Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mayflower Mall during National Police Week.
Saturday Music On Tap! Lee Stuart
Lee Stuart performs at Breton Brewing from 2pm to 5pm Saturday with no cover charge.
Saturday Afternoon Fiddle Matinee at the Doryman
Live fiddle music plays every Saturday afternoon at the Doryman Pub & Grill in Chéticamp from 2-6pm.
90’s Music Themed Trivia!
Test your knowledge of 90's music at Breton Brewing, with proceeds supporting Motionball Cape Breton.
Trad Sessions at the Doryman
Amateur musicians gather every Sunday afternoon at the Doryman for traditional music sessions hosted by Gillian Head.
Open Mic at The Club
Drop in for Open Mic at The Club in Sydney's Northend on Sunday afternoons from 4-7pm.
Drafts & Crafts – Paint your Mom!
Paint a portrait of your mom at Drafts & Crafts on Sunday, May 10th from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM for $50.
Tai Chi (Hillsborough)
Learn Tai Chi through gentle movement classes for all levels and abilities.
Warhammer 40,000 Escalation League
Soulvaria's Warhammer 40,000 escalation league meets Monday, May 11th at 6PM at Keltic Drive Taproom, with learning games available.
Fire Prevention Awareness
The CBRM Senior Safety Program hosts a free fire prevention session on Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at the Town House in Glace Bay.
Unama’ki – Cape Breton Job Fair Series
Job seekers can meet employers from across Cape Breton at this career fair hosted by local employment and economic development organizations.
The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum — come & practice your Gaelic
come & practice your Gaelic
Council
Visit the Committee & Council Meetings for the agenda and more information. View Council Video Stream. This webcast is only available during scheduled meetings. Meetings are open to the public unless noted as In Camera (private) pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
Celtic Music Interpretive Centre — Mother's day Sunday Ceilidh with John Pellerin & Hilda Chiasson
Mother's day Sunday Ceilidh with John Pellerin & Hilda Chiasson
Knitting Group at the New Waterford Library
Adults gather to knit or crochet together at the New Waterford Library from 6-7:30pm with no registration needed.
Open Mikey at Governors Pub & Eatery
Open mic night hosted by local musician Mike LeLievre at Governors Pub & Eatery in Sydney.
Tai Chi (Inverary Manor)
Learn gentle movement practices including Tai Chi, Sabre, and Lok Hup at Inverary Manor for $65 per four-month membership.
Seniors Open House
Seniors Open House features live local music with dancing and singing.
Communities and Healthy Aging
Chair yoga, hearing loss information, hearing aids demo, and live music come together at la salle des retraités on May 13.
Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links — musician-Eddie Cummings
musician-Eddie Cummings
Highland Arts Theatre — Willy Wonka JR
Willy Wonka JR
L'nuisultinej
Theme: Apaja’tu’kw ta’n i’tlo’ltimkip -- Land and Sea-Based Learning.
Morning Coffee - St George’s Channel Hall
Join us for your morning cup of coffee at the St George’s Channel Hall (3363 W Bay Hwy, St. Peter's, NS)
Tea & Trivia at the New Waterford Library
Adults can test their knowledge at a tea and trivia session at the New Waterford Library from 10:30-11:30am.
Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge — debut album "Go With the Flo" release of -Flo Sampson
debut album "Go With the Flo" release of -Flo Sampson
Bayview Education Centre — Gaelic concert
Gaelic concert;
Wednesday Night Blues Jam at The Club
Drop by an open mic blues jam hosted by Steve McNenly and Baden MacLeod from 7 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral
Live music sessions happen Wednesdays at the Admiral Lounge and Café, led by local musicians on rotating weeks, with a donation entry and kitchen open until 8pm.
the Carriage House — open mic with host Rob Smith
open mic with host Rob Smith
Admiral Lounge & Dining room — Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral
Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering instruction in over ten disciplines, and year-round learning and fun. As a cultural destination, it will delight visitors with the unique opportunity to experience first-hand the living culture of the Nova Scotia Gaelic people.
The Kimberley Fraser Sessions at the Old Triangle
Kimberley Fraser hosts Wednesday night fiddle sessions with rotating guest musicians at the Old Triangle.
Wednesday Ceilidhs at Colaisde na Gàidhlig
Live traditional music and dancing happen every Wednesday evening at the Gaelic College, 7:30-9pm, $15 admission.
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub — Kimberley Fraser and Joel Chiasson
Kimberley Fraser and Joel Chiasson
Unplugged Open Mic at the Diamond with Shane O’Handley
An unplugged open mic night at the Black Diamond on Wednesday evenings, hosted by Shane O'Handley, welcomes musicians of all levels.
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub — All Musicians Session, FREE, come and play along
All Musicians Session, FREE, come and play along
Tai Chi (Creignish)
Learn tai chi and related movement practices with Tai Chi Cape Breton's four-month membership classes for adults and seniors of all experience levels.
Rotating Indoor Social Program
Cape Breton University offers free programs for people 55 and older, those at risk or living with dementia, and caregivers.
Brain Health, Memory & Caregiver Support
A free community session on brain health, memory, and caregiver support takes place Thursday, May 14, at 2 p.m. at St Barra's Church.