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, October 20 to Wednesday, October 26.
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
Thursday, October 20
10:30pm - Knowledj w/ DJ Crash
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 27
10pm - Suicide Squad Halloween Party
Monday, October 31
10pm - DJ Drama Diablo Halloween Night
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Friday, October 21
10pm - Project Friday Superhero Night (dress up like your favorite superhero or villain and receive free cover before midnight)
Saturday, October 22
10pm - Saturday Big Club Night
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, October 21
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, October 22
9pm - Broken Harmony ft Brandon Humphrey, Sean Hallihan, and Dawson McManus ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, October 28
9pm - The Weber Brothers
Saturday, October 29
9pm - Halloween Party w/ DJ Kloudliner
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, October 21
9pm - James Higgins
Tuesdays
7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays
Wednesdays
7pm - Jam Night in the York Room
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 20
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, October 21
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, October 22
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Briannah Cotton Band
Sunday, October 23
3pm - The Wolfgang Brothers
Monday, October 24
7pm - Hard Time Mondays w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, October 25
7:30pm - Open Mic w/ Randy Hill
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 27
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, October 28
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Rob Philips Band
Saturday, October 29
8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Sunday, October 30
3pm - The John Steel Band
Monday, October 31
7pm - Halloween Party w/ Rick & Gailie
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturdays
8-11pm - Live music
Sundays (2nd/4th of month)
2-5pm - Live music
Tuesdays
7-10pm - Open jam
The Cat & The Fiddle Lindsay
49 William St. N., Lindsay
(705) 878-4312
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 29
8pm - Halloween Party ft The Harry Peterson Band
Saturday, November 12
8pm - 9th Anniversary Party ft The Bomb Retro '80s
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Saturday, October 22
2pm - High and Lonesome
Coming Soon
Sunday, October 30
3pm - Halloween Matinee w/ Mayhemingways & Willie Stratton
Sunday, November 6
2pm - Red Room Quartet
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, October 20
7-9pm - Trent Philosophy Society Beginning-of-the-Year Party
Coming Soon
Wednesday, November 9
2-6pm - Trent Student Psychology Society presents Meet the Professors
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, October 20
9pm - Tuborg w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, October 21
9pm - Sue and Mike
Saturday, October 22
9pm - Lukash Chabursky
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
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 5
5:30-9pm - Newfoundland Night 2016 in support of A Place Called Home ft music by John Turner ($30, at http://www.apch.ca/events/nl)
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Thursday, October 20
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band (no cover)
Friday, October 21
10pm - Kevin Carley Band
Saturday, October 22
10pm - Marty and The Mojos
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, October 22
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome)
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 29
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome)
Embers Grill House
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-6343
Coming Soon
Wednesday, November 2
Open Mic Night w/ host Richard Kyle
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Thursdays
5-8pm - Live music
Fridays
9pm-12am - Karaoke Night
Saturday, October 22
8pm - The Spirits; 11pm - DJ spinsmart
Sundays
4-8pm - Kids Karaoke
Tuesdays
7pm & 8pm - Salsa Classes beginners & intermediate ($10/lesson)
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 29
8pm - Halloween Party ft The Inside Outs; 11pm - DJ Chrome
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, October 20
9:30pm - Peter and The Wolves, Lee Dodington ($6)
Friday, October 21
Nick Ferrio and His Feelings, Penny Blacks, Baa
Saturday, October 22
3pm - Show and Tell Poetry Series presents Richard Harrison & JC Bouchard; 9pm - Emily Rockarts, Mary-Kate Edwards
Sunday, October 23
Sean Burns
Monday, October 24
Micah Ehrenberg, Nick Ferrio
Tuesday, October 25
8-10pm - Jazz; 10pm - Mike Biggar (PWYC)
Wednesday, October 26
Pretty Archie
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 27
Jesse and The Dandelions, Hello Holiday
Friday, October 28
Monique Barry, Brennon Wasson
Saturday, October 29
Halloween Party
Sunday, October 30
Show and Tell Poetry Series: Keyboards
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Saturday, October 22
8pm - The 24 Hour Project #31 ($15/$10 students at door)
Sunday, October 23
7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Donovan Woods w/ Joey Landreth ($15, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
"What They Mean" - Donovan Woods
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 29
Idlewood Blues Band
Friday, November 4
7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Birds Of Chicago ($15 general admission, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
Saturday, November 5
7pm - The Wooden Sky ($20, tickets at www.thegordonbest.ca)
Saturday November 12
7pm - Kevin Kane of Grapes Of Wrath & Bryan Potvin of The Northern Pikes ($20, tickets at www.thegordonbest.ca)
Saturday, November 26
7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Andy Shauf w/ Chris Cohen (all ages, $20, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
Tuesday, November 29
7pm - Plants And Animals ($15)
Friday, December 2
8pm - Tommy Youngsteen ($20 at www.thegordonbest.ca)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Saturday, October 22
10pm - Think Pink Party with a Purpose ($1 from every drink donated to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation)
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
Wednesdays
9pm - Cody Watkins
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, October 20
7pm - Quickshifters
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 27
7pm - Invisible Sideman
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Thursday, October 20
6:30pm - Logan Brown
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Wednesdays
6:30pm - Live music
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, October 28
5:30 & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft. Bernardo Padron & Mark Sepic ($40 per person)
Saturday, October 29
5:30 & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft. Bernardo Padron & Mark Sepic ($40 per person)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 29
10pm - Halloween Dance Party
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Fridays
Pingo
Saturday, October 22
10pm - Sean Conway
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Open stage (second Tuesday of each month: 5-7:30pm - Family Friendly Open Mic)
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 29
Gagner
Saturday, November 5
10pm - Nick Ferrio w/ Hurtin' for Certain ($3)
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Fridays
Live music
Saturdays
9pm - Live music
Tuesdays
Live music
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, October 20
Emily Burgess
Friday, October 21
Burlesque
Saturday, October 22
Bastard Son
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 27
10pm - TUNS w/ Young Rivals ($10 at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16089/)
Friday, October 28
8pm - Bobby Watson CD Release w/ Greg Wells (no cover)
Saturday, October 29
Express and Co.
Thursday, November 3
Lauren Mann
Saturday, November 5
8pm - The Sadies w/ Union City ($15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16294/, $20 at door)
Friday, November 11
9pm - The Balconies
Thursday, November 17
10pm - Bif Naked ($25 at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16296/)
Friday, November 25
10:30pm - Adam Gontier acoustic ($20 at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16445/)
Saturday, November 26
Plaid on Flannel
Thursday, December 8
10pm - PUP ($12 at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16330/)
Friday, December 16
10:30pm - A Tribe Called Red ($25 at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16440/)
Riley's Olde Town Pub
257 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 750-1445
Thursdays
Travis Berlinbach
Fridays
Travis Berlinbach
Saturdays
Josh Gontier
Sundays
Josh Gontier
Mondays
Josh Gontier
Tuesdays
Josh Gontier & Cale Gontier
Wednesdays
Guest performers
Shots
379 George Street K9H 3R2, Peterborough
(705) 749-9315
Wednesdays
10pm - DJ Muddler's 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, October 20
8pm - The Damn Truth w/ Callfield, The Maxwells
Friday, October 21
9pm - Prime Junk Release w/ the Ferns, Gold Pony, & Stacey Green Jumps ($7 or PWYC)
Saturday, October 22
3-6pm - Musicians Gear Swap; 9pm - The Burning Hell
Monday, October 24
9pm - Carpe Noctem
Tuesday, October 25
Fun 'N' Games With Matt Jarvis
Wednesday, October 26
8pm - C. Clarkin & The Skeletons, Fuurthur, Graft, The Anxious Patients, Last Time I Checked ($5 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 27
Peterborough Poetry Slam Workshop Night
Friday, October 28
9pm Television Rd w/ Native Other, Bolete, Stunspore ($10 or $5 with a costume)
Saturday, October 29
3pm - Bobby Dove Album Launch w/ Megan Nash, Bears in Hazenmore ($10 at door); 8pm - Super Funk Band Of Awesome
Sunday, October 30
Garbageface Special.
Monday, October 31
Spooky Dice Spectacular
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, October 21
5pm - High Waters Duo
Tank House
295 George St. N, Peterborough
(705) 743-2717
Friday, October 21
5:30-9:30pm - The Roy Boys; 9:30pm - Retro Rewind w/ DJ Candice
Saturday, October 22
3-7pm - Randy Hill; 8pm - Silmaril
Tuesday, October 25
5:30-9:30pm - Jade Eagleson
Coming Soon
Friday, October 28
5:30pm - High Waters Band; 8:30pm - Retro Rewind Monster Mash w/ DJ Bob
Saturday, October 29
3pm - The Cadillacs; 9pm - Halloween Party w/ Superfreak
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 17
Handbags for Hospice ($50 or $100)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Thursdays
7pm - Red Hot Poker Tour (registration opens at 6pm)
Mondays
7pm - Red Hot Poker Tour (registration opens at 6pm)
Wednesdays
7pm - Red Hot Poker Tour (registration opens at 6pm)
Winchester Arms
299 Ridout St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9393
Tuesdays
7pm - Trivia night
