As we head into the middle of March, we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and March Break. The South Shore has plenty of events happening to keep the kids busy if you are staying local for the break and there are also a number of events to help you celebrate your Irish heritage, whether it is real or honorary! Let’s take a look and see what’s happening on the South Shore this weekend.

 

What’s Happening on the South Shore Friday March 13, 2020

Mar 13 – Celebrate Sarah Mitton, Olympian (Liverpool)

 

Region of Queen’s Municipality invites the community, family and friends to join them in the lobby of Queens Place Emera Centre, Friday at 10:30 AM to recognize and celebrate the amazing accomplishments of local athlete Sarah Mitton. Sarah Mitton is an accomplished athlete in the sport of Shot Put and is on the road to Tokyo2020!

Mar 13 – Friday Fun Night Curling (Lunenburg)

The Lunenburg Curling Club invites you to the last Friday Fun Night of the season. Doors open at 6:30pm. First curling draw will start at 7pm and the second draw at 8:30pm. Lucy Slauenwhite’s Canteen will be serving up ham, scalloped potatoes and baked beans. Live Music will be provided by Lorne Spence & Ed Halverson! And with JD Shore as our sponsor, there will be great door prizes!
Everyone is welcome, both members and non-members. If you don’t want to curl? No problem! Come for the food and stay for the socializing. Bar will be open.

Mar 13 -James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe Live (Lunenburg)

Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society is please to welcome James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe to the Lunenburg Opera House this Friday at 7:30pm. James Keelaghan is noted as one of  “Canada’s finest songwriter,”. Keelaghan forges his pieces with brilliantly defined craftsmanship and a monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices of not only the Canadian scene, but as a member of the international singer-songwriter community. Tickets are $30 age 26+ and $15 age 25 and under.

Mar 13 – Weather Advisory at the FirkenStein (Bridgewater)

Weather Advisory returns to the FirkenStein Brewing Company this weekend. Playing all of your favourites, you are sure to be up on the dance floor. Great music, good times. Music starts at 8pm.

Mar 13 – Mustangs Play Off Hockey Game #5 (Bridgewater)

The UPS Store South Shore Mustangs return to the LCLC this Friday night for playoff Game 5. Trailing Pictou County 3-1 in this NSMMHL Semifinal series this is a must win situation. Puck drops at 7:00pm in this “Must Win” game. Come out and cheer on the Stangs! Admission: Adults: $7 Seniors: $5 Students: $5 Under 12: FREE.

Mar 13 – The Country Outlaws (Liverpool)

The Country Outlaws take the stage at the Liverpool Legion this Friday at 9pm. Playing a mix of your traditional country favourites with a bit of classic rock mixed in, you will be tapping your toes and hitting the dance floor for sure.

What’s Happening on the South Shore Saturday March 14, 2020

Mar 14 – Firefighters Breakfast (Dayspring)

 

Everyone is invited to head down to enjoy a Firefighters Breakfast at the Dayspring & District Fire Department this Saturday. We have Bacon, Eggs, Homemade Beans, Hashbrowns, Toast and Pancakes! Doors open at 7:30am ends at 11:00am. Adults eat for $9.00, Ages 6 to 12 eat for $5.00, Children under 5 and under eat for FREE!

Mar 14 – Gentle Yoga (Lunenburg)

 

 

 

 

 

The Second Story Women’s Centre is hosting an all levels Gentle Yoga class offered by a local yoga teacher in training. Please come join them for a fun and relaxing yoga practice at 9:15am (please arrive 10min prior). No experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one, but we will have a few extra available. This is a free event, no need to register – simply show up!

Mar 14 – Lace Basic Class (Mahone Bay)

Have a Yarn in Mahone Bay is hosting a Lace Basic Class this Saturday 10:30am-2:30pm. This class is all about making holes on purpose. The focus will be on yarnovers & decreases used together to make simple lace patterns. Written instructions and charts will be explored. Skills: Knitters interested in this class should be able to cast on & bind off, knit & purl, and work k2tog & ssk decreases.Materials: Yarn provided. You will need 4.5mm needles (straight or circular will work) as well as your regular knitting kit. Cost: $50 To register for classes call 902-624-0569, email , or visit 575 Main St. Mahone Bay. Payment is required with registration. (50% of course fee will be withheld for cancelations with less than 24 hours notice.)

Mar 14 – Amazing Birds of Prey, Community Supper and Owl Prowl (Kempt)

Join the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute this Saturday an learn about Amazing Birds of Prey!.  This is a free event, everyone is welcome at the Institute from 1:30-4:30pm and learn about eagles, hawks, falcons and more from expert guest speakers. There will be displays, activities and a Birds of Prey song writing circle for all ages! Afterwards head to the Maitland Bridge Hall for a buffet dinner from 4:30-6:30pm ($12 Adults $6 Children Free for kids 5 and under) Then, join in on an Owl Prowl to hear some of the night predators and Keji’s Dark Skies guided star-gazing. Wow, now this sounds like a great way to kick off March Break!

Mar 14 – Devin Huang in concert (Mahone Bay)

Musique Royale presents Devin Huang, the first recipient of the newly established Peggy Corkum / Musique Royale Legacy Award, for a solo piano program at Cecilia’s Retreat. Devin has been a National Finalist for the Canadian Music Competition since 2017, winning first prize each year in his age category as well as the overall Grand Prize in all instruments, age 11 – 14 in 2018.
Admission: $25. As there is limited seating for this event, admission is by advance reservation. Please email  to save a seat!

Mar 14 – Stickfest – Funspiel (Barrington)

The Barrington Curling Club invites you to StickFest! A Saturday afternoon Stick Curling Funspiel that is open to all. No experience necessary, equipment provided, and they will draw numbers to make up two person teams.Stick curling rules. Prizes for top three teams. Cost is $20, Pizza supper included.  Sign up at the club or contact the club by phone at (902) 637-2009 email or Facebook message to sign up.

Mar 14 – Recreational Aviation Talk by Chris Ball (Bridgewater)

Join the DesBrisay Museum this Saturday at 2pm as they host a talk on Recreational Aviation.This presentation will introduce participants to the world of recreational aviation including Ultralight flying and Hang Gliding, through photographs and videos. Hosted by ultralight instructor and hang glider pilot, Christopher Ball. Admission free, donations appreciated.

Mar 14 -2020 Benefit Auction for Shelburne Curling Centre

The Shelburne Curling Centre invites you to their 2020 Benefit Auction this Saturday starting at 4:30pm. Join Shelburne’s curlers for a raucous evening of high spirits and generosity to benefit the Centre – help them continue to provide vital winter programming to the community! Schedule of events are – 4:30-6:30 – open ice time & on-ice skills events, drinks 4:40-7:00 – bidder registration, silent auction, raffles, drinks, etc, 7:00-On – live auction, door prizes, drinks & socialization.

Mar 14 – Spring into Spring Event (Blandford)

The St. Barnabas Ladies Guild invites you to their Spring into Spring Event. Taking place at the Blandford Community Centre this Saturday fro 11am-2pm, enjoy a delicious luncheon of soups, sweets & tea/coffee. There will vendors selling Guild Goods, Baked Goods, New to You items, a raffle basket and more. There will also be a prize for the most memorable St. Patrick’s Day outfit, so collect up all your green and show your Irish spirit! Free Admission to the event, $8 per person for the luncheon.

Mar 14 – St. Patty’s Day Party at Black Harbour Distillery (Hubbards)

The Black Harbour Distillery is hosting a St. Patty’s Day Party this Saturday! Opening for their regular hours11-3pm,  live music starting at 5pm with Peter Grant & Eric Marshall and they will be extending their hours until 10pm. Free Admission

Mar 14 – Season Opening of the Trellis Cafe (Hubbards)

Summer must be around the corner as the Trellis Cafe is having it’s Season Opener Event this Saturday. Enjoy the evening with a delicious dinner and a solo performance by John Cole Porter,
playing all your favourites plus some originals. For reservations please call Steve at 902-857-1188.

Mar 14 – St. Paddy’s Day with 38 Fathoms (Liverpool)

Hellbay Brewing Co. is hosting a St. Paddy’s Day Bash this Saturday at 8pm. Wear your best green outfits, grab your friends and enjoy an evening with 38 Fathoms providing the music for the evening.

Mar 14 – The Weekenders live at The FirkinStein (Bridgewater)

The FirkenStein welcomes The Weekenders this Saturday. Another band playing all your favourites that is bound to get you out on the new dance floor. Music starts at 8pm.

Mar 14 – St. Patty’s Day Dance with Crossfire (New Germany)

The New Germany Legion invites you to dig deep and reach down for your Irish roots for their St. Patty’s Day Dance.  Crossfire Music Productions is DJ’ing for again this year, so get ready to do a little bit of jiggin’ if you will! The party is from 9pm-1am, tickets are $10, Members get in FREE, this is a 19yrs and older event. Everyone welcome, Prizes for the Most Irish (i.e. they want to see a lot of green)

Mar 14 – Karaoke Night at the Chester Legion (Chester)

Head down to the Chester Legion for Karaoke this Saturday at 9pm. A night of singing and overall fun! Pick your best songs and hit the stage, or be a cheerleader in the crowd. Members and Guests are welcome, 19+ event, no cover charge.

Mar 14 – St. Paddy’s Day Celebrations with Ghost Town Heroes (Liverpool)

Do you like Green Beer and Good Music?  Route 3 Cellar Taproom & Grill invites you to join them for a St. Paddy’s Day Celebration this Saturday at 9:30pm.  Ghost Town Hero will be there playing your classic rock favourites and more. You are bound to be on the dance floor!

What’s Happening on the South Shore Sunday March 15, 2020

Mar 15 – March Hare Tea Party (Mahone Bay)

Break up the March madness with literary fun for all ages with the Biscuit Eater Cafe & Bookstore and their March Hare Tea Party! Adventure down the rabbit hole to Wonderland for a March Hare high tea party at The Biscuit Eater Cafe. Channel your inner Mad Hatter or Queen of Hearts and wear your most ridiculous outfits while eating delectable delights. Along with high tea menu they will have a limited brunch menu. Tickets are limited so RSVP quick either in the cafe or online.

Mar 15 – Screening of Stratford Festival’s “The Tempest” (Shelburne)

The Osprey Arts Centre presents a screening of the Stratford Festival’s 2019 production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. This is a visually stunning presentation of Shakespeare’s great drama of loss and reconciliation, a long-deposed ruler uses magical arts to bring within her power the enemies who robbed her of her throne and marooned her on a remote island. But what revenge does she mean to take? The Tempest is presented in a 3 hour LIVE movie from the play.  Running time 2hrs 54 mins with one intermission.

Mar 15 – From Bach to the Beatles (Mahone Bay)

Lunenburg Foundation for the Arts is proud to present From Bach to the Beatles this Sunday at the Mahone Bay Centre at 3pm. Enjoy an afternoon of popular music played by 3 very talented and personable Nova Scotia musicians. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Mar 15 – Merchandise Bingo (Liverpool)

The Liverpool Curling Club is hosting a Merchandise Bingo this Sunday from 2-5pm. Get you lucky charms and your bingo dabbers ready to win! Doors open at 1pm play starts at 2pm!

Mar 15 – Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner (New Ross)

Forties Community Centre is hosting a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner this Sunday from 4-6pm. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Corned-Beef & Cabbage, Carrots & potatoes
Dessert, tea/coffee. Doors open at 4, serving 4:-6 Adults $ 13.00, tickets at the door. For more information you can call 902-689-2612 or 902-689-2000. A delicious part of what’s happening on the South Shore this weekend.

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