Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, February 2 to Wednesday, February 8.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
7oh5
295 George St. N, Peterborough
(705) 743-2717
Thursdays
10pm - Thirsty Thursdays
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Friday, February 3
10pm - Project Friday presents Trent vs. Fleming
Saturday, February 4
10pm - Big Club Night
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, February 3
8pm - Open mic
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Tuesdays
7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, February 2
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues Night w/ Marsala Lukianchuk & Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, February 3
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Union Band
Saturday, February 4
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, February 5
3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, February 6
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, February 7
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, February 8
8pm - Trent student night
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
NOTE
Closed for renovations Sunday, February 5 to Friday, February 10, reopening Saturday, February 11
Saturdays
8-11pm - Live music
Sundays (2nd/4th of month)
2-5pm - Live music
Tuesdays
7-10pm - Open jam
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Coming Soon
Tuesday, February 21
7-9pm - Cobourg Poetry Workshop
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, February 2
7-9pm - Trivia Night
Friday, February 3
8pm - Dickie and the Boys w/ Adam Tario and MJ & The Beetus (all ages, $3)
Wednesday, February 1
7-9pm - Trivia Night
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 9
8-11pm - Open mic w/ AtlasMurray Band (all ages, no cover)
Thursday, February 16
7-9pm - Trent University Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society Networking Social (free for TSW members, $5 to join)
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Fridays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, February 2
9pm - Lotus Wight w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, February 3
9pm - Screamin' Sins, ELE, The Muddy Hack, SCAM
Saturday, February 4
8:30pm - Crowsfeat
Mondays
Trivia Monday
Wednesdays
Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Jam w/ Gerald Vanhalteren
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 18
10pm - Live on the Line (no cover)
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Thursday, February 2
10pm - Roy Asselstine (no cover)
Friday, February 3
10pm - Bailien (no cover)
Saturday, February 4
10pm - Verns Comb (no cover)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 25
10pm - LMT Connection
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, February 3
8:30pm - Open mic
Saturday, February 4
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome)
Coming Soon
Friday, March 17
8pm - St. Patrick's Day Blues w/ Chuck Jackson and Tyler Yarema
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, February 4
2-5pm - Randy Hill & friends
Embers Grill House
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-6343
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 18
7-10pm - Kawartha Mediums presents "Spirit" Open Mic Night ($40)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Thursdays
5-8pm - Live music
Fridays
9pm-12am - Karaoke Night Girls Night Out; 12am - DJ Chrome
Saturday, February 4
8:30pm - The Spirits; 12pm - DJ Chrome
Tuesdays
7pm & 8pm - Salsa Classes beginners & intermediate ($10/lesson)
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, February 3
10pm - Battle of the Bands (Jeremiah TaylorX vs Wining It)
Saturday, February 4
2-5pm & 10pm - Broken Harmony
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, February 10
Battle of the Bands - Finals
Saturday, February 11
Jake Chisolm Band ft Daryl Yates
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, February 2
Mattie Leon, Scott Somerville, Mary-Kate Edwards
Friday, February 3
5-7pm - Chester Babcock; 8:30pm - Evangeline Gentle, Moonfruits, The Lifers ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, February 4
5-7pm - Little Fire; 9pm - The Venisons, Sun RaRaRa
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 11
4-7pm - Show and Tell Poetry Series; 9pm - ENiiD (Carol Goodman), Jamie Gia
Sunday, February 12
2:30-6:30pm - Blue Valentine Willie P. Bennet Tribute
George & Orange Taproom & Kitchen
67 Orange St., Cobourg
(289) 252-0227
Thursdays
8-11pm - Open mic
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Friday, February 10
5pm - Cubs' Lair final pitch
Saturday, February 18
9pm - The Lad Classic
Friday, February 17
8pm - The Citiots Improv ($12 adults, $10 students/seniors)
Saturday, February 25
8pm - Crime City ($10)
Friday, March 10
9pm - Lonesome Ace Stringband ($15 at door)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, February 3
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Saturday, February 4
10pm - Pure Saturdays
Kawartha Coffee Co.
49 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Coming Soon
Friday, February 10
7-10pm - Kelly and Myke ($10 or PWYC)
Friday, February 24
6-8pm - Nichole Coward ($8 or PWYC)
Friday, March 24
8-9pm - Nichole Coward ($10 or PWYC)
The Lounge by Lignum
442 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9463
Friday, February 3
7-9pm - Whitney Paget
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
10pm - Jan Schoute
Fridays
10pm - Brian Haddlesey
Saturdays
10pm - Brian Haddlesey
Mondays
10pm - Trivia Night
Tuesdays
9pm - Topper Tuesdays w/ DJ Jake Topper
Wednesdays
9pm - Cody Watkins
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, February 2
7pm - Live music (TBA)
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 9
8pm - The Revolvers
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 23
8pm - Comedy Night ft three Yuk Yuk's comedians ($25)
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Thursdays
6:30pm - Live music
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Wednesdays
6:30pm - Live music
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 4
8pm - Benefit for Kelly Prentice w/ live entertainment, country auction ($10, all proceeds to purchase of prosthetic leg)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Thursdays
9pm - Open mic
Fridays
Pingo
Saturday, February 4
10pm - Steelburner w/ Rob Hailman (19+, $3)
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Music night w/ DJ Johnny Punter
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Fridays
Live music
Tuesdays
Live music
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday February 3
10pm - Burlesque Show ft Wolfox w/ music by Kalen Davidson, Brandon Humphrey, Matt Greco ($10)
Saturday, February 4
8pm - Madchild w/ Dow Jones & Joseph Rose ($30, $60 VIP Meet & Greet)
Tuesday, February 7
9pm - Begonia w/ Modest Apollo ($5 at door)
VIDEO: "Jupiter" - Begonia
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 11
1:30pm (family - $5) & 9:30pm (adults only - $7) - Dub Trinity Tribute to Bob Marley
Sunday, February 12
3-6pm - Max Mouse and The Gorillas benefit for Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (all ages; $10 in advance at Moondance, Hank To Hendrix, Bridgenorth Deli, LAWS; or $12 at door)
Thursday, February 16
10pm - Elephant Stone w/ Walrus ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16880/ or at the door)
Saturday, February 18
10pm - Silver Hearts ($10)
Saturday, March 4
BA Johnson
Friday, March 10
Blue Sky Miners
Saturday, March 11
10pm - The Pick Brothers (19+, $5 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17242/, $7 at door)
Wednesday, March 22
10pm - A Tribe Called Red (19+, $25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17241/)
Saturday, April 8
10pm - Said the Whale (19+, $15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17075/)
Saturday, April 15
9pm - ANVIL (19+, $20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17002/)
Friday, May 12
5:30pm - Peterborough Live Music Festival Acoustic Jam w/ Nathan Bottomley, The Templars (all ages, $5 or $15 for weekend pass, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17190/)
Riverside Grill & Gazebo - Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144
Coming Soon
Friday, March 10
8pm - Jack De Keyzer Solo Performance ($15)
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Coming Soon
Wednesday, February 22
8pm - 16mm Film Night w/ Josh Fewings (rescheduled from January 11)
Friday, February 24
10pm - DJ Jas Nasty
Shots
379 George Street K9H 3R2, Peterborough
(705) 749-9315
Wednesdays
10pm - Wednesday House Party
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2); 8pm - Karaoke
Tuesdays
9am-12pm - Open mic (free); 8pm - Karaoke
The Spill
414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167
Thursday, February 2
8pm - Bruce Springsteen Acoustic Tribute w/ Lee Dodington & Stephen Clancy
Friday, February 3
8pm - Beyond The Wall, The Costanzas, FoOlish, CallField ($2 or PWYC)
Tuesday, February 7
5-7pm - Refugees in Belgrade Amnesty Letter Writing & info
Wednesday, February 8
8pm - Black History Month Artist Showcase & Open Mic ft Elizabeth Jenkins, Ropa Mungwari, Niambi Leigh, Samantha Banto ($10 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Friday, February 10
10pm - Century Palm, Manager, Meowlinda, Deathsticks ($5 or PWYC)
Saturday, February 11
3-6pm - Repair Cafe; 9pm - Woodshed Orchestra
Friday, February 17
9pm - Pseudo, Garbageface
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Thursday, February 2
7-10pm - Mysterious Entity Theatre Script Club
Friday, February 3
7-10pm - Trent Queer Collective Beers4Queers (all ages & allies welcome)
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 9
8-11pm - Trent University Music Society Open Mic
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 18
7pm - The Quest MMA/Thai Boxing
Saturday, February 25
6pm - Peterborough Humane Society Fur Ball Gala ($75, $100 VIP)
Tuesday, February 28
8pm - Mother Mother #NoCultureTour w/ We Are The City ($29.50 available at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005175B8D58A95)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Saturday, February 4
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Hurtin' for Certain (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 11
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Bonus Numbers (no cover)
