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, December 15 to Wednesday, December 21.
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 w/ DJ Crash & guests
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Friday, December 16
10pm - Project Friday Ugly Sweater Party
Saturday, December 17
10pm - Big Club Night
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
10pm - Aria NYE 2017 ft DJ Muddler & Rith, aerial performances, balloon drop at midnight (tickets $15-$30 at http://clubaria.ca/event.cfm?cart&showTimingID=178504)
Thursday, January 19
10pm - Adventure Club w/ Young Bombs ($20, 100 tickets available, early bird tickets on sale Friday, December 16 at noon)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, December 16
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, December 17
9pm - Salty Dog
Coming Soon
Closed on Friday, December 23 & Saturday, December 24
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, December 16
9pm - Dave Byrski
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, December 15
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, December 16
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, December 17
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Northern Soul
Sunday, December 18
3pm - Brian Haddelsey
Monday, December 19
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, December 20
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, December 21
8pm - Student Band Night
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, December 23
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Rop Phillips Band
Saturday, December 24
4-8pm - Christmas Eve Celebrations w/ Terry Finn/4 Front (closing at 8pm)
Sunday, December 25
Closed
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
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
7:30pm - New Year's Eve ft The Gunslingers (19+, $80 per person, includes 3-course meal, drink, entertainment, and champagne at midnight)
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Fridays
9pm - Live music (TBA)
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, December 15
7-9pm - Beer Tasting (19+, $10 for 10 samples)
Friday, December 16
Last call, open until 8pm and then closed until the New Year
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, December 15
9pm - Turborg w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, December 16
9pm - Terry Blankey & David Morrison
Saturday, December 17
9pm - Booth Street Records official launch party w/ KTBI & Muddy Hack
Mondays
Trivia Monday
Wednesdays
Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coming Soon
Friday, December 23
6-10pm - Xmas Party ft Muddy Hack
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, December 16
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band
Saturday, December 17
10pm - Bailen (Shea Bailey, Brent Bailey, Jan Shoute)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
New Year's Eve w/ The High Waters Band (no cover)
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, December 17
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome)
Wednesday, December 21
7:30pm - Poets in the Pub
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22
7:30pm - Trivia w/ Sue & Justin
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Thursdays
5-8pm - Live music
Fridays
9pm-12am - Karaoke Night
Saturday, December 17
8pm - Little Lake; 11pm - DJ Chrome
Sundays
4-8pm - Kids Karaoke
Tuesdays
7pm & 8pm - Salsa Classes beginners & intermediate ($10/lesson)
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
8pm - NYE Party ft Sawdust from 8-11pm & DJ Shreddy Beats from 11pm-3am ($15 includes guaranteed seating for Sawdust, party favours, sparkling wine)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, December 16
10pm - Quickshifters
Saturday, December 17
2-5pm & 10pm - Bad to The Bone George Thorogood tribute
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, December 23
10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, December 15
Craig Paterson, Fredrico Pontani
Friday, December 16
Ewan MacIntyre, Bonus Numbers
Saturday, December 17
James Bell, Nick Procyshyn, Jamie Gia
Monday, December 19
Communi-Kitch w/ Dan LeDanDan
Tuesday, December 20
10pm - Evangeline Gentle
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22
STPS: A Keyboards Christmas
Friday, December 23
Tipsy Eve w/ Benj Rowland
Saturday, December 24
Closing early
Sunday, December 25
Open regular hours
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Thursday, December 15
7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Fortunate Ones ($20 general admission, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
Friday, December 16
9pm - The Citiots Improv ($12 adults, $10 students)
Saturday, December 17
7pm - Silver Hearts Album Release Show w/ Mayhemingways ($17.50 at www.thegordonbest.ca)
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 14
8pm - Roosevelt Dime w/ The Adjustments ($20, advance tickets at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16837/)
Saturday, January 28
7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Hannah Georgas ($20 general admission plus $3 service fee, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, December 16
10pm - Nothing But the 90s w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Saturday, December 17
10pm - Pure Saturdays
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, December 15
7pm - Todd Mason & Nick Marcuz
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22
7pm - The Greg Hannah Band
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
Fridays
Pingo
Saturday, December 17
2-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Victory Boys; 9pm - Pig's Ear Christmas w/ Washboard Hank and The Wringers
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Open stage (second Tuesday of each month: 5-7:30pm - Family Friendly Open Mic)
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve Party w/ Mayhemingways ($5)
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Fridays
Live music
Saturday, December 17
9:30pm - High Waters Band
Tuesdays
Live music
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, December 16
10:30pm - A Tribe Called Red (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, January 27
10pm - Tokyo Police Club ($25 at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16607/)
Saturday, February 4
8pm - Madchild w/ Dow Jones & Joseph Rose ($30, $60 VIP Meet & Greet)
Thursday, February 16
10pm - Elephant Stone w/ Walrus ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16880/ or at the door)
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
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Coming Soon
Friday, December 23
10pm - A Very Merry xXxMas ft Miss Divalicious, Madge EnThat w/ music styles by Magnola Saintraven
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
Spanky's
201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5078
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22
8pm - Spanky's 7th Annual Customer Appreciation Xmas ft live music and DJ (free)
The Spill
414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167
Thursday, December 15
8pm - Evan Moore, Laughed The Boy, The Muddy Hack, Todd Jaxon ($5 or PWYC)
Saturday, December 17
8pm - Mattress, Potion, ELMS, Olias ($8 or PWYC)
Saturday, December 10
2-5pm - Pays d'en Haut (PWYC); 9pm - Lindy Vopnfjord Album Release, Wax Mannequin, Andrew McLean ($10, $15 w/ new album download card)
VIDEO: "Lover Sister" - Lindy Vopnfjörd
Monday, December 19
9pm - Sound Of The Mountain, Paulabulus, Meowlinda & Friends ($8 or PWYC)
Tuesday, December 20
8pm - Sarah McInnis "'Farmer, Coal Miner'" EP Release w/ Caroline Holly & Jeremy Stillman ($10 at door)
Wednesday, December 21
Solstice Celebration with garbageface, Humanities, Bloody Diamonds
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22
Peterborough Poetry Slam
Friday, December 23
A Burrett & Friends Christmas
Tank House
295 George St. N, Peterborough
(705) 743-2717
Friday, December 16
5:30-9:30pm - High Waters Band; 9:30pm - Gen XY Dance Party w/ DJ Candice
Saturday, December 17
7:30pm - The Blues Brothers Xmas Party ft Mississauga Delta Blues Band and special guest Shane Philips ($20 in advance at 704-930-1124, $25 at door)
Sunday, December 18
3pm - Closing Party ft Live on Fire & Lans Manix
Coming Soon
The Tankhouse has announced it will be closing after December 18.
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Thursday, December 15
4-6pm - StartUp Drinks Holiday Edition
Saturday, December 17
2-4pm - The Adjustments Holiday Show
Tuesday, December 20
7-10:30pm - For the Love of Love Xmas Party ft Silver Lining (PWYC, proceeds to Warming Room)
Coming Soon
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
Coming Soon
Wednesday, December 28
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Mayhemingways (no cover)
Winchester Arms
299 Ridout St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9393
Tuesdays
7pm - Trivia night
