Canadian American Club

Gaelic Club
2024-04-21 15:30 - 19:00, 2024-05-19 15:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-16 15:30 - 19:00, 2024-09-15 15:30 - 19:00, 2024-10-20 15:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-17 15:30 - 19:00, 2024-12-15 15:30 - 19:00, 2025-01-19 15:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) and 18 more dates | Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA, United States
The Cape Breton Gaelic Club invites you to a Ceilidh every third Sunday (Sept through June) at 3:30pm. We will have live fiddle music, Gaelic singing, and probably a square set too! Bring your instruments if you play and a snack or dessert to share. The Bar will be open. $7 admission.
If you’d like to join the Gaelic singers, please come early at 3:00 for practice.

Cape Breton Fiddle workshop with Wendy MacIsaac
2024-05-19 13:45 - 15:15
Come learn some Cape Breton tunes with Wendy MacIsaac!
1:45 – 3:15PMat the Canadian American Club202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA
Wendy MacIsaac is a renowned fiddle player and culture bearer from Creignish, Cape Breton who has been playing music for close to 40 years. She is recognized as one of the old-school style of players who has kept the traditional sound going, and has a deep respect for it. Wendy is also a sought-after piano accompanist and step dancer.In addition to performing as a solo artist, she has toured extensively with Mary Jane Lamond and in her band Beòlach. She also tours with her cousin Ashley MacIsaac, Heather Rankin and Bruce Guthro.Wendy is in high demand for her skills at teaching the Cape Breton style of fiddling. She travels throughout North America and overseas as well as teaching from her home in Halifax.Wendy has recorded on over a dozen albums including four of her own, three with Beòlach, and one with Mary Jane Lamond. Beòlach‘s three albums have earned nominations for East Coast Music Awards, Canadian Folk Music Awards, and a JUNO award, and they performed at the 2021 World Expo in Dubai. Wendy has also produced two albums, one for the Katie McNally Trio and one for Saskatoon based band, West of Mabou.The album Seinn she did with Mary Jane Lamond in 2012 won an East Coast Music, Music Nova Scotia and Canadian Folk Award in 2013.

Canadian-American Club Fundraiser Gala w/ Troy MacGillivray
2024-11-03 13:00
A fun-filled Sunday afternoon, where everyone is welcome! Family-friendly day of music, dancing, kids’ korner with crafts, homemade treats, snacks, raffles, and a cash bar. Plus a special visit by world-renowned fiddler Troy MacGillivray! Something for everyone! $20 suggested donation at the door – children are free. Come explore the Canadian-American Club, where hospitality is at its best!

Sunday Dance Cèilidh
2025-01-12 14:00 - 17:00
We’re planning a Dance Cèilidh on Sunday, January 12! Fun, accessible dances and Mabou Sets will be on the program. Will be an afternoon of great energy! Admission will be $10 / $5 students & kids.

Cape Breton Square Dance with Doug Lamey & Neil Pearlman
2025-05-24 20:00 - 23:00
Join us for a square dance upstairs at the Canadian American Club! We will have live music provided by Doug Lamey & Neil Pearlman.
$20 at the door. Bar will be open and accepts cash or credit.
