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, March 23 to Wednesday, March 29.
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, March 24
10pm - Project Friday Tequila Fest
Saturday, March 25
10pm - Big Club Night
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, March 24
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 31
8pm - Kingdom of Birds w/ Brighid Fry ($5)
Saturday, April 1
9pm - Salty Dog ($10)
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, March 24
9pm - Open Mic Jam Night
Tuesdays
7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays
Coming Soon
Friday, March 31
9pm - Phil Hughes
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, March 23
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues Night w/ Marsala Lukianchuk & Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, March 24
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Parkside Drive
Saturday, March 25
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Parkside Drive
Sunday, March 26
3pm - Odd Man Rush
Monday, March 27
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, March 28
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, March 29
8pm - Trent student night
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 30
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues Night w/ Marsala Lukianchuk & Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, March 31
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Saturday, April 1
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, April 2
3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Thursday, March 23
7:30-10:30pm - The Bridgenorth Boys
Saturday, March 25
8-11pm - The Gunslingers
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Thursday, March 23
8pm - Film Night: ft "Wag The Dog"
Saturday, March 25
8pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents Kate Suhr and Melissa Payne w/ special guests ($10 at door)
VIDEO: "Fourteen" - Kate Suhr
VIDEO: "My Dry Eyes" - Melissa Payne with The Odin Quartet
Coming Soon
Friday, March 31
7:30pm - Lynne Hanson & The Good Intentions album release ($15)
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 30
7-11pm - Trent Ski and Board Club Pong Tournament (2-person teams, $2 per person)
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, March 23
6:30pm - Euchre; 9pm - Tom Eastland w/ Susanne and Myke
Friday, March 24
9pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, March 25
9pm - Sean Poluk
Mondays
Trivia Monday
Wednesdays
Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 8 - Saturday, April 22
2nd Annual Monopoly Tournament
CJ's Tap & Grill
1 Strathy Rd., Cobourg
(905) 372-9784
Sunday, March 26
5-9pm - Shelby Matthews Memorial Music Foundation 5th Annual Sick Kids Fundraiser ($10, tickets at https://northumberlandwest.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027058)
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Jam w/ Gerald Vanhalteren
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, March 24
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band (no cover)
Saturday, March 25
10pm - Marty and The Mojos (no cover)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Friday, April 7
8pm - Jim Love CD Release Party (no cover)
Saturday, May 20
Summer 2017 Kickoff Party w/ Movin' On ($5)
Friday, June 8
7:30pm - Farmer the Band (by donation)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, March 25
8pm - Northern Soul
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. March 25
8:30pm - Union Band; 11:30pm - DJ Shreddy Beats
Sundays
4-8pm - Kid's Karaoke hosted by Nelson Denis
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, March 24
10pm - Jade Eagleson Band
Saturday, March 25
2-5pm & 10pm - Howard Ross w/ Full Count Blues Band
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, March 31
10pm - Kyler Tapscott Band
Saturday, April 1
2-5pm & 10pm - Blue Print
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, March 23
9pm - The Rifle and The Writer w/ Cameron von Criegern
Friday, March 24
Gratia's Birthday
Saturday, March 25
5-7pm - Little Fire; 9pm - Manitoba Hal, Pineapple Brown
Sunday, March 26
10pm - Keyboards! By Justin Million
Monday, March 27
10pm - Peter Willie Youngtree
Wednesday, March 29
8-10pm- Jazzmania; 10pm - Daniel Champagne
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 30
8:30pm - Poetry + Music Series II hosted by Sean Conway ft Pat Walsh, Mary-Kate Edwards ($10 or PWYC)
Friday, March 31
9pm - Jennifer Castle ($12 in advance, $15 at door)
George & Orange Taproom & Kitchen
67 Orange St., Cobourg
(289) 252-0227
Thursdays
8-11pm - Open mic
Golden Wheel Resaturant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Saturday, March 25
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 1
8pm - Open mic
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, March 24
8pm - The Citiots Improv w/ special guests Adam Martignetti and Mike Moring ($12/adult, $10/student)
Coming Soon
Friday, April 7
9pm - LMT Connection
Saturday, April 8
8pm - Steve & Hillary Dumoulin with Broken Harmony & Special Guests ($10, advance tickets at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17572/)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Saturday, March 25
10pm - Glow Night
Kawartha Coffee Co.
49 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Friday, March 24
8-9pm - Nichole Coward ($10 or PWYC)
The Lounge by Lignum
442 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9463
Friday, March 24
7pm - Whitney Paget & Terry Finn
Saturday, March 25
7pm - Frederico Pontani & Pete Woolidge
Coming Soon
Friday, March 31
7pm - Frederico Pontani & Pete Woolidge
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, March 23
7pm - Detour
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 30
7pm - Bridget Foley & Mike Graham
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Sunday, March 26
3-5pm - Pub Quiz Sundays
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
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Thursdays
9pm - Open stage
Friday, March 24
7-10pm - Trent Valley Archives presents Pub Crawl - The Pig's Ear Finale
Saturday, March 25
10pm - Live music (TBA)
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Music night w/ DJ Johnny Punter
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 1
8pm - Severed Feathers w/ Knifehammer
Saturday, April 8
9pm - The Ireland Brothers w/ Kate LeDeuce
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
Thursday, March 23
Connor Clarkin
Friday, March 24
10pm - Helldevilles ($10)
Sunday, March 26
10pm - Five Alarm Funk ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17374/)
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Wednesday, March 29
9pm - Neon Dreams
Coming Soon
Friday, March 31
9pm - Rainbow Romp w/ DJ Mike Lee ($5 before 10pm, $10 after 10pm)
Saturday, April 1
10pm - Julian Taylor Band and Kasador ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17399/)
Saturday, April 8
10pm - Said the Whale ($15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17075/)
Saturday, April 15
9pm - ANVIL ($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/)
Frday, May 19
10pm - Joey Landreth w/ Dylan Ireland ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17742/)
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Friday, March 24
6-10pm - Trent Writers Society "Constellate" Anthology Launch ($10 in advance, $15 at door - includes copy of book)
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, March 23
3-6pm - RC4G Rock Block; 7:30pm - Peterborough Poetry Slam ft estefania
Friday, March 24
9pm - Hidden Hierarchies, Joyful Joyful, Conflict Avoider ($8 or PWYC)
Saturday, March 25
3-6:30pm - Benefit for Habitat For Humanity Youth Program ft Nathan Bottomley, Jesse Slack & more ($5 at the door); 9pm - Horseman, Pass By & guests, ELMS ($10, all proceeds to Medecins Sans Frontier)
Tuesday, March 28
9pm - Fun 'N' Games With Matt Jarvis
Wednesday, March 29
9pm - Return For Refund "Lift You Up" CD release tour w/ Big Motor Gasoline, Callfield ($5)
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 30
8pm - The Famines, Sun RaRaRa, garbageface, Deathsticks, Century Palm ($10 or PWYC)
Friday, March 31
8:30pm - Excuses Excuses, Sonorous, Two Year Plan, The Ramblers ($5)
Saturday, April 1
3-6pm - Dance for Kawartha Lakes Animal Wellness Society (KLAWS) ft Max Mouse and the Gorillas (admission by donation); 7pm - Downturns and River Groves w/ Sonorous and Stunspore ($5)
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Thursday, March 23
8-11pm - Trent Music Society Open Mic Night
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, March 25
6:30pm - PRHC Foundation Bollywood fundraiser ($125 or $175 VIP)
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 1
5-10pm - Kawartha Combat & Muay Thai Ontario present Spring in the Ring ($25 in advance, $35 at door)
Saturday, April 29
6pm - Jack's Journey and The Isaac Foundation present Gala for a Cure ft Royal Wood ($100 at www.eventbrite.ca/e/gala-for-a-cure-featuring-royal-wood-tickets-32110957739)
