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 29 to Wednesday, January 4, 2017.
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
Saturday, December 31
10pm - The Midnight Ball NYE Party ($5)
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Friday, December 30
10pm - Project Friday Year End Turn Up
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)
Coming Soon
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 30
Closed
Saturday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve Party ft DJ Das Hussy l($5)
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
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 29
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, December 30
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Rob Phillips Band
Saturday, December 31
9pm-1am - New Year's Eve ft Pop Machine (no cover)
Monday, January 2
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, January 3
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
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)
Sundays (2nd/4th of month)
2-5pm - Live music
Tuesdays
7-10pm - Open jam
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Saturday, December 31
9pm-12:30am - Catalina's New Year's Eve
Sunday, January 1
4-6pm - Chester Babcock New Year's Matinee ft Rob Fortin, Susan Newman and John Hoffman
Cat & Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Saturday, December 31
9pm-1am - New Year's Eve Black Flag Soiree ft Madman's Window
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 12
8-10pm - Trent Central Student Association (TCSA) and The Ceilie Pub Trivia Night
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 29
9pm - Sean Conway
Friday, December 30
9pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve w/ Muddy Hack
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
Saturday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve ft The Rootmen ($5)
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, December 30
10pm - Kevin Carley Band ft Graham Earl, Shea Bailey, Don Fernely (no cover)
Saturday, December 31
10pm - New Year's Eve w/ The High Waters Band (no cover)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, December 31
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, December 31
8pm-2am - New Year's Eve ft Robin Hawkins ($20 per couple includes party favours and bubbly at midnight)
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 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)
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, December 30
10pm - Jade Eagleson Band
Sunday, January 1
Closed
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, January 6
10pm - Battle of the Bands
Saturday, January 7
10pm - Quick Shifters
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Friday, December 30
9pm - Steelburner & Ersatz ($5)
Saturday, December 31
3pm - Washboard Hank; 9pm - New Year's Eve Speakeasy w/ DJ Waxwinder, era-appropriate dress encouraged, entry by password only (password available from "The Grocer"at The Sapphire Room on NYE)
Monday, January 2
DJ Smoke Weed Guy, Perkolater
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 5
The Ramblers & guests
Friday, January 6
Brooklyn Doran (Tent)
Saturday, January 7
5-7pm - Little Fire; 9pm - Rachael Cardiello Band, David Newberry, James Burrows
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
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 30
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Saturday, December 31
10pm - New Year's Eve Celebration w/ DJ Bill Porter ($10, includes party favours and champagne toast at midnight, advance tickets at www.thejunctionpeterborough.com/nyet)
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 29
7pm - Detour
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 5
8pm - Cindy & Scott
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
Sunday, January 1
Closed
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 14
9pm - B&B Blues Band
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Fridays
Pingo
Saturday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve Party w/ Mayhemingways ($5, includes chili and complimentary Labatt's 50 toast at midnight)
VIDEO: "Atlantic City" covered by Mayhemingways
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Open stage (second Tuesday of each month: 5-7:30pm - Family Friendly Open Mic)
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 7
10pm - Sean Conway & the Postmodern Cowboys, Oxford Blue ($3)
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Fridays
Live music
Saturday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve party ft Jamie Lee w/ Andy & The Boyds
Tuesdays
Live music
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, December 30
6:30-9pm - The Weber Brothers New Year's Eve Eve concert ($15, $10 for Market Hall attendees)
Saturday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve w/ J Mack, Mokomakia, White Cowbell Oklahoma ($15)
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
Friday, January 27
10pm - Tokyo Police Club ($25 at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16607/)
Saturday, January 28
9pm - 2nd Annual Rainbow Romp ft DJ Synfullysweet (19+, $5 before 10pm, $10 after 10pm)
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)
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
Saturday, December 31
9pm-3am - New Year's Eve dance party ft DJ Jakio and Petay w/ party favours and snakes
Coming Soon
Monday, January 11
9pm - 16mm Film Night hosted by Josh Fewings (admission by donation)
Shots
379 George Street K9H 3R2, Peterborough
(705) 749-9315
Saturday, December 31
10pm-2am - Studio 54 New Year's Eve ft DJ Mike Witt & DJ Morgan Chamberlain (19+, $5)
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
Saturday, December 10
9pm - Spanky's Kiss Off 2016 w/ DJ Jonathan Hall ft noise makers and midnight champagne toast, Willy Joel Next Door (free)
The Spill
414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167
Friday, December 30
8pm - C. Clarkin & The Residents, Excuses Excuses, Callfield, Cleopatrick, Ready The Prince ($5)
Saturday, December 31
3-6pm - Dance for Operation Catnip ft Max Mouse & The Gorillas w/ Delbert Metherel; 9pm - Dungeons & Dragons New Year's Eve
Coming Soon
Friday, January 13
9pm - Deathsticks Tape Release w/ Surinam, Garbageface, Bonnie Trash ($5 or PWYC)
Saturday, January 14
9pm - Sparklesaurus, Holy Christopher, Prime Junk ($8)
Sweet Bottoms Coffee
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Coming Soon
Sweet Bottoms is closing from January 2 - 30 for renovations
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Coming Soon
Reopening on January 9
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, December 31
10pm - NYE 2017 Black & White Ball, black/white semi-formal attire recommended (19+, $25 includes balloon drop, champagne toast, late night buffet, party favours)
Coming Soon
Wednesday, January 25
5:30-9:30pm - Peterborough Chamber presents Power Hour ft. MP Maryam Monsef, MPP Jeff Leal, Warden J. Murray Jones, Mayor Daryl Bennett
Saturday, February 18
6pm - The Quest MMA/Thai Boxing
Tuesday, February 28
8pm - Mother Mother #NoCultureTour w/ We Are The City ($29.50 available at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005175B8D58A95)
Saturday, March 4
6-10pm - One Night in Brazil
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Friday, December 30
3-5pm - Dylan Ireland & Kayla Howran (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 7
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Washboard Hank (no cover)
Winchester Arms
299 Ridout St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9393
Tuesdays
7pm - Trivia night
