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, January 26 to Wednesday, February 1.
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
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331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Friday, January 27
10pm - Project Friday Video Dance Party
Saturday, January 28
10pm - Big Club Night
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, January 27
8pm - Karaoke
Saturday, January 28
8pm - Seed ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, February 3
8pm - Open mic
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, January 27
9pm - Jam Night (19+)
Tuesdays
7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, January 26
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues Night w/ Marsala Lukianchuk & Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, January 27
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, January 28
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Al Black & The Steady Band
Sunday, January 29
3pm - Odd Man Rush
Monday, January 30
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, January 31
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, February 1
8pm - Trent student night
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 2
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues Night w/ Marsala Lukianchuk & Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, February 3
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - TBA
Saturday, February 4
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, February 5
3pm - TBA
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 Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, January 27
9:30pm - Mayhemingways (no cover)
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Thursday, January 26
7pm - Lindy Hop Beginner's Lessons and Intermediate ($10); 9:30pm - Sarah DeCarlo Bubble Wrapture CD release (all ages, $10)
Friday, January 27
9pm - Urban Highlanders ($10)
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, January 26
7-9pm - The Pig's Ear presents 5th Annual Pingo Training w/ John Punter
Friday, January 27
7-9pm - Open Mic hosted by Robert Reid (all ages, no cover)
Saturday, January 28
12-8pm- Broomball Tournament
Wednesday, February 1
7-9pm - Trivia Night
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 9
8-11pm - Open Mic w/ AtlasMurray
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, January 26
9pm - Myke Mazzei & Kelly Burrows w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, January 27
9pm - Cindy McCredie & Scott Maybee
Saturday, January 28
9pm - BJ the DJ
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
Friday, January 27
10pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, January 28
10pm - Live music (TBA)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Thursday, January 26
7:30pm - Trivia w/ Sue & Justin
Saturday, January 28
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome)
Coming Soon
Friday, February 3
8:30pm - Open mic
Friday, March 17
8pm - St. Patrick's Day Blues w/ Chuck Jackson and Tyler Yarema
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, January 28
8pm - Tyler Cochrane Band; 11pm - 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, January 27
10pm - Battle of the Bands (The Stagecoach Riders vs Tyler Cochran Band)
Saturday, January 28
2-5pm & 10pm - Marty and the Mojos
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, February 3
10pm - Battle of the Bands (Jeremiah TaylorX vs Wining It)
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, January 26
Mary-Kate Edwards
Friday, January 27
Diamond Dave and The Smoke Eaters
Saturday, January 28
Songwriter Night: Paper Shakers, Lee Dodington, Nathan Miller
Sunday, January 29
STPS presents Keyboards! By Justin Million
Monday, January 30
Cancelled, to be rescheduled - 8pm - 16mm Film Night w/ Josh Fewings ($10 or PWYC)
Tuesday, January 31
8-10pm - Jazzmaniacs
Wednesday, February 1
Kerry Jayne
Coming Soon
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
George & Orange Taproom & Kitchen
67 Orange St., Cobourg
(289) 252-0227
Thursdays
9pm-12am - Open mic
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Saturday, January 28
7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Hannah Georgas ($20 general admission plus $3 service fee, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
VIDEO: "Evelyn" - Hannah Georgas
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 18
9pm - The Lad Classic
Friday, March 10
9pm - Lonesome Ace Stringband ($15 at door)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, January 27
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Saturday, January 28
10pm - Pure Saturdays
Kawartha Coffee Co.
49 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Friday, January 27
9pm - Nicole Coward ($5 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Friday, February 10
7-10pm - Kelly and Myke ($10 or PWYC)
The Lounge by Lignum
442 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9463
Saturday, January 28
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, January 26
7pm - Mulligan Tyme
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 2
7pm - Live music (TBA)
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, January 28
2-5pm - Rob Foreman Benefit w/ host Pat Temple; 10pm - Karaoinke benefit for mysterious entity ($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, January 27
10pm - Tokyo Police Club (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, January 28
9pm - 2nd Annual Rainbow Romp ft DJ Synfullysweet (19+, $5 before 10pm, $10 after 10pm)
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
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 ($5 at door)
Saturday, February 11
1:30pm (family - $5) & 9:30pm (adults only - $7) - Dub Trinity Tribute to Bob Marley
Sunday, February 12
Max Mouse
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, April 8
10pm - Said the Whale ($15)
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)
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, January 26
8pm - Peterborough Poetry Slam Individual Slam Championship ft Apollo the CHild ($5-10 or PWYC)
Friday, January 27
7pm - Blues Night w/ The Ramblers, C. Clarkin & The Residents, Nathan Miller, The Templars ($5 or PWYC)
Saturday, January 28
3-7pm - Nebraska, Puppet, Lungbutter, Seyton (all ages, $5)
Coming Soon
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)
Wednesday, February 8
8pm - Black History Month Artist Showcase & Open Mic ft Elizabeth Jenkins, Ropa Mungwari, Niambi Leigh, Samantha Banto ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, February 11
9pm - Woodshed Orchestra
Saturday, February 18
9pm - Pseudo, Garbageface
Sweet Bottoms Coffee
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Note
Sweet Bottoms is closed for renovations until Wednesday, February 1
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 2
7-10pm - Mysterious Entity Theatre Script Club
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 18
7pm - 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)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Saturday, January 28
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Mayhemingways (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 4
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Hurtin' for Certain (no cover)
