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Traditional music/ jam sessions
• Schooner Session with Mark Douglas and friends is Thursdays, 7 p.m., at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown.
• Weekly Friday night ceilidhs are at the Seniors Circle Club in St. Peter’s Bay, 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5.
• Kitchen party is May 24, 8-10 p.m., at the Acadian Musical Village, Abram-village, featuring Kim Albert and Michael Arsenault. Admission is $5 for those 19 years and over. There is also a Chase the Ace draw at 9:15 p.m.
• Tip Er Back (Allan Betts, Clive Currie, Wade Murray with Darlene Bradley and guest fiddler Allison Giggey) will be featured in the ceilidh May 24 at the Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Rd., Charlottetown. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. The venue is air conditioned, licensed and wheelchair accessible. Tickets are on Locarius or at the door. There is a complimentary lunch and a 50-50 draw. For more information, text or call 902-314-8840.
• Kitchen party is at the Summerside Legion on May 25, 2-5 p.m., featuring the Mcgarry brothers, Mike and John, playing classic country and old rock ’n’ roll. Admission is $5.
• High-energy kitchen party-style concert by Dahlia Ave Band is at Park Royal United Church May 25, 7 p.m. This four-piece female band rocks out on fiddles, piano, stepdancing and vocals featuring Old Time, Celtic and Acadian melodies. Tickets are at the church office (902-894-9656), at the door or by e-transfer (officeparkroyal@eastlink.ca) for $15. There will also be a fudge sale in lobby.
• Helping Hands Band jamborees are Saturdays at St. Anthony’s Hall, Route 2, Woodstock, with the next one May 25, 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 with a light lunch and a 50-50 with proceeds donated to charities. Call 902-859-2394 for information.
• Ceilidh at Kinkora is May 26, 1:30 p.m., at Kinkora Place. The admission of $10 includes refreshments. Performers include Not All There, Mildred Dover, Ricky and Sandra Jones. Trevor Wade Mcinnis, Lou Doiron, Harold and Marnie Noye and Liam and Daniel Arsenault. There will be a 50-50 draw.
• A toe-tapping ceilidh is May 26, 2 p.m., at the Lower Montague Women’s Institute Hall, 88 Lower Montague Rd. The featured artist is Jolee Patkai with local talent Marie Macintyre, Brenda Pollard, Diane Deagle, Barry Hogan, Frances Mcinnis, Willie Jamieson and others. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. There will be a 50-50 draw, with biscuits and jam served at intermission. Admission is by donation for the hall renovation project.
• Sunday afternoon tune session is May 26, 2 p.m., at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown with host Roy Johnstone. Players, dancers and listeners are welcome.
• Ceilidhs are at the Silver Threads Club, 78 Main St., Wednesdays, 7:30-10:30 p.m. There is a door prize, a 50-50 draw and a lunch. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. Call Thelma Macdonald, 902687-2652.
• Fiddle Fandemonium II is May 31, 7:30 p.m., at Centre 150, 150 Industrial St, Summerside – one show with five fiddling styles (Irish, Acadian, Cape Breton, old tyme, Scottish), featuring Richard Wood, Howie Macdonald, Melissa Gallant, Roy Johnstone, Beverly Maclean with guest guitarist Brent Chaisson and guest dancer Janelle Banks, as well as Samuel Stretch, recipient of the Wood family fiddle scholarship award. Advance general seats are available through Rwood.ca. Any remaining seats will be first come/ first serve on show day when doors open at 6:30 p.m. (cash, credit, debit accepted).
• Rustico Bay Club Ceilidh and Dance with Kelly Buote will be held June 1 at 8 p.m. Buote will entertain with a bit of everything, from rock ’n’ roll and some country favorites. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The venue is located at 2104
Church Rd., Rustico. Admission is $12.
Concerts
• Maïa Davies and Noah Malcolm are at the Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown, May 23, 8 p.m.
• Amanda Jackson and Route 225 are at the Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown, May 24, 8 p.m.
• Brielle Ansems returns for a performance in the lounge at Harmony House in Hunter River, May 24, 7 p.m. This is a non-ticketed, pay-what-you-can at the door event.
• Island Jazz Thursdays at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown on May 23 features Teresa Doyle performing swing and Latin tunes, with some new original compositions written in Mexico this winter, including her first song in Spanish. Doyle will perform with the Island Jazz Quartet: Dan Rowswell, sax; Jordan Taylor, guitar; Chris Martell bass; Mat Maceachern, drums. Two sets start at 8 p.m. Admission is by donation with a $10 minimum.
• Blues Jam with Plain Dirty Blues is at Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, May 25, 5:30 p.m., with admission by donation.
• Copper Bottom Presents: Logan Richard on May 25, 7:30 p.m., at the venue in Montague. Tickets can be purchased in the taproom or online via Locarius. Doors open at 6 p.m.
• Fiddlers’ Sons with Keelin Wedge are in concert at West River United Church in Cornwall, May 26, 2 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the church. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 902-566-4052.
• International Children's Memorial Place fundraising concert is May 26, 2 p.m., at the College of Piping in Summerside, 2 p.m., featuring Canadian country/folk musician Terry Kelly and The Ross Family (high-energy siblings who fiddle, play piano and guitar, step dance and sing) and multi-instrumentalist Leon Gallant.
• Sunday blues jam with guests is Sundays, 3 p.m., at Copper Bottom Brewing in Montague. There is free admission. The guest May 26 is Chris Roumbanis.
• Music is at St. Louis Community Centre, 3563 Union Rd., May 26, 7:30 p.m., featuring Boondockers: Leona Perry, Juanita Arsenault and JL Doucette. Admission is $10. There will also be a 50-50 draw.
• Chastity is at the Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown, May 29, 8 p.m.
• Talking Heads tribute, featuring members of Coyote, Sorrey and Calm Baretta, is at the Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown, May 30, 8 p.m. • Summerside Intermediate School presents “S.N.OWL: a variety show!” at the College of Piping in Summerside, May 31, 7 p.m.
• Dave Gunning and JP Cormier are at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside, May 31.
• Country Legends Tribute Show, with performances by Gordon Cormier and Dave Pike is May 31, 7:30 p.m., at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown.
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• Daniel Champagne is in concert on June 1, 7:30 p.m., at The Guild in Charlottetown.
• Copper Bottom Presents: A Tyler Childers tribute as performed by The Hounds June 1, 7:30 p.m., at the venue in Montague. Tickets can be purchased in the taproom or online via Locarius. Doors open at 6 p.m.
• Music is at St. Louis Community Centre, 3563 Union Rd., June 2, 7:30 p.m., featuring Dale Gaudet, George Chaisson, Roger Chaisson, Clint Doucette and John Mcinnis. Admission is $10. There will also be a 50-50 draw. • A dance at the Malcolm Darrach Community Centre in East Royalty, May 25, with music by Mike Mcgarry and friends and dancing 8-11 p.m. There will be lunch and a licensed bar. Admission is at the door.
• A dance is May 25, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at the Charlottetown Legion, 99 Pownal St., Charlottetown, with music by Kim Albert.
• Phase II will be hitting the stage May 25, 8 p.m., for a nostalgic dance to remember the Rollaway, P.E.I.’S finest dance hall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 per person. Tickets and tables for six or more may be reserved by contacting Gerry, 902-393-3251, or on Messenger. The Jack Blanchard Hall is located on Pond Street in Charlottetown.
Theatre/comedy/dance
• Danspirations presents its 2024 showcase, “Dance your Dreams,” May 18, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the College of Piping in Summerside, Students will be demonstrating their talents in ballet and modern dance, as well as tap and step. Admission is $19.
• “Anne & Gilbert-the Musical” is at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Holland College, Charlottetown, on select dates and times.
• Brian Patafie’s “Funny As Puck Tour” is May 23, 7:30 p.m., at The Mack in Charlottetown. Contact the Confederation Centre of the Arts box office.
• “Matilda Jr. The Musical” will be presented by Athena Consolidated, May 23-24, 6:30 p.m., at the College of Piping in Summerside. Tickets are $15.
• Pride Comedy Night is May 24, 7 p.m., at the Brothers 2, Summerside,
• Jimmy the Janitor presents “The Crowd Will Be Roarin'” Tour on May 25, 7:30 p.m., at the College of Piping in Summerside.
• Side Hustle live improv comedy is May 25, 7:30 p.m., at The Guild in Charlottetown. It is hosted by Ryan William and will feature Britt Campbell and guests.
Festivals
• The Festival of Wines Prince Edward Island is May 23-25. Go to https://peiwinefest.com/.
Films
• Movies are coming up at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. “Ghost World” is May 27 at 6 p.m., and the afternoon movie club on June 4, 1 p.m., features “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.” Both movies are rated AA. Family Movie Night is June 3, 6 p.m., and features Pixar’s “Onward.”
Literary events
• “The Little Red Dress,” co-written by Julie Pellissier-lush and Julie Gagnon, will be launched May 31, 4:15-5 p.m., at the Carrefour de l’isle Saint-jean in Charlottetown. This book aims to teach the sad reality of missing and murdered Indigenous women and two-spirited people. Written in a friendly and sensitive way, it is intended to create awareness among students and adults. This will be a tri language event with several special guests.
Practices
• The Queens County Fiddlers practise approximately every second Thursday at the BIS Hall on North River Road in Charlottetown. There’s a slow jam at 6:30 p.m. and a practice at 7:30 p.m. The group’s next practice is May 30. All are welcome – players and listeners.
• Carrying on the tradition of the Miscouche band, musicians and interested parties are meeting Wednesdays at Summerside Intermediate School (247 Central St., Summerside), 6:30 p.m. in the band room (look for signs). The hope of the group is not only to provide a chance for people to play but to provide entertainment to local communities. Contact Kim Knight-picketts, raxawa7@yahoo. ca.
Club listings
• Fraser Maccallum – Lone Oak Brewpub, Charlottetown, May 23, 6 p.m.
• Nick Hann – Brothers 2, Summerside, May 23, 7 p.m.
• Entertainment trivia with Darcy Campbell – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, May 23, 9 p.m.
• Chris Johnston – Bogside Brewing, Montague, May 24, 6:30 p.m.
• Trivia night – Lone Oak Brewery, Borden-carleton, May 24, 7 p.m.
• Dave Woodside – Brothers 2, Summerside, May 24, 7 p.m.
• Thatcher Mackay – The Local, Charlottetown, May 24, 7 p.m.
• Brian Dunn – Peakes Quay, Charlottetown, May 24, 7 p.m.
• Vintage 4.0 – Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, May 24, 9:30 p.m.
• Toughest Trivia in Town with Dave Connolly – Old Triangle, Charlottetown, May 25, 2:30 p.m.
• Blizzard Goats – Bogside Brewing, Montague, May 25, 3 p.m.
• Dave Woodside – Lone Oak Brewery, Borden-carleton, May 25, 7 p.m.
• Steve Zaat – Bogside Brewing, Montague, May 25, 6:30 p.m.
• Adam Macgregor and Liam Kearney – The Local, Charlottetown, May 25, 7 p.m.
• Mike Stratton and Albert Kays – Peakes Quay, Charlottetown, May 25, 7 p.m.
• Roundabout – 200 Summerside Wing, Summerside, May 25, 9 p.m.
• Down with Darby – Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, May 25, 10 p.m.
• Baited, My Gardens, Old Habits – Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, May 25, 10 p.m.
• Copycat – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, May 25, 11 p.m.
• Blurobin – Lone Oak Brewery, Borden-carleton, May 26, 1 p.m.
• Kenton Wedge – The Local, Charlottetown, May 26, 5 p.m.
• Karaoke – 200 Summerside Wing, Summerside, May 26, 7 p.m.
• Name that tune trivia with Andrew Rollins – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, May 26, 9 p.m.
• Trivia – Bogside Brewing, Montague, May 28, 6:30 p.m., with Lisa Birt.
Workshops
• The River Clyde Pageant (July 25-28 and Aug. 1-4) is holding a free puppet ensemble workshop – training in ensemble-based puppetry and performance with Franziska Glen and Laura Stinson – on the pageant site and at the outdoor studio in New Glasgow. The 11-part workshop series explores group movement, mask work, puppet operation and more. This workshop begins June 12. For information and registration, visit https://www.riverclydepageant. com/get-involved.
• The River Clyde Pageant (July 25-28 and Aug. 1-4) will be presenting Dance with the Wind, a workshop exploring creative movement and dance within the outdoor environment, led by Reequal Smith. Sessions start June 23 at the New Glasgow Christian Church. As much as weather allows, sessions will take place outdoors. For more information and registration, visit https:// www.riverclydepageant.com/getinvolved.
Art galleries/exhibits
• The Time of Our Lives Seniors College Group Art Show and Sale featuring artwork of Seniors College students and instructors will be showcased at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown until May 28. This is the 12th anniversary for this group show. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
• As part of the Sixty Days of Fame series at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre in Summerside, artist Shelia Forsyth presents a solo exhibit, Here and There: A Journey in Colour, that explores subjects and colours of beautiful places and spaces, from across P.E.I. and around the world, which have inspired her. It runs until May 31. The exhibit can be viewed, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free of charge. The centre is at 205 Prince St.
• Confederation Centre Art Gallery is showing Donald Andrus: A Retrospective until May 19; Mn’tu wikk ti! until June 19 and The Sweet Spot until Jan. 26. Also on display are Ronald Bloore, Paul Griffin and Eleanor King in the Entrance Gallery and The Anne of Green Gables Manuscript: L.M.