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, February 9 to Wednesday, February 15.
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, February 10
10pm - Project Friday presents Fake Love
Saturday, February 11
10pm - Big Club Night
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, February 10
8pm - Movie Night ft "Top Gun"
Saturday, February 11
9pm - Red Shoes Techno House Dance Party
Coming Soon
Friday, February 17
8pm - Open mic
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Tuesdays
7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays
Coming Soon
Friday, February 17
9pm - Kirk Bates
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, February 9
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues Night w/ Marsala Lukianchuk & Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, February 10
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Dean James Band
Saturday, February 11
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Classic Collectives
Sunday, February 12
3pm - Christine Artill Band
Monday, February 13
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, February 14
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, February 15
8pm - Trent student night
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 16
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues Night w/ Marsala Lukianchuk & Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, February 17
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Rob Phillips Band
Saturday, February 18
5pm - Mike Lonergan; 8:30pm - Northern Soul
Sunday, February 19
3pm - The Wolfgang Brothers
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
NOTE
Closed for renovations, reopening Saturday, February 11
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
Coming Soon
Tuesday, February 21
7-9pm - Cobourg Poetry Workshop
Friday, March 17
9pm - St. Patrick's Day Party ft Madman's Window
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Friday, February 10
8pm - Good Fridays at Catalina's LGBTQ Valentine Dance Party ($5 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 18
8pm - The EveryBeauty Ball benefit for YWCA Peterborough ft Evangeline Gentle, Celeste Terry, Emma Keat, Yumna Sawnya, Tessa May Smith, Samathan Banton ($10 or PWYC)
Wednesday, March 8
8pm - Rosie's Revue for International Women's Day ft Missy Knott, Hillary Dumoulin, Kerry Jayne, Britt Hall, Elisha Rubacha, Stephen Stamp, & more ($10 or PWYC)
Friday, March 31
7:30pm - Lynne Hanson & The Good Intentions album release
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, February 9
8-11pm - Open mic w/ AtlasMurray Band (all ages, no cover)
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 16
7-9pm - Trent University Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society Networking Social (free for TSW members, $5 to join)
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, February 9
9pm - Al Lerman w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, February 10
9pm - Ontario Kelly and Caravan Haylan
Saturday, February 11
8:30pm - Jacques Graveline
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, February 10
10pm - High Waters Band (no cover)
Saturday, February 11
10pm - High Waters Band (no cover)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Coming Soon
Friday, February 24
10pm - The Family Band (Waxxie Belbin, Brent Olgletree, Brent Bailey) w/ Howard Ross and Robin Hawkins
Saturday, February 25
10pm - LMT Connection ($10)
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, February 11
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome)
Wednesday, February 15
7:30pm - Poets in the Pub
Coming Soon
Friday, March 17
8pm - St. Patrick's Day Blues w/ Chuck Jackson and Tyler Yarema ($25)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, February 11
2-5pm - Jessie Morrisey, Adam Grills, and Jayde Taylor
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 18
2-5pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, February 25
8pm - The Austin Carson Band
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, February 11
8:30pm - The Spirits; 12pm - 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, February 10
10pm - Battle of the Bands Finals (Electric Catfish vs. The Canadians vs. Winging It)
Saturday, February 11
2-5pm & 10pm - Jake Chisolm Band ft Daryl Yates
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, February 17
10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
Saturday, February 18
2-5pm & 10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Saturday, February 11
4-7pm - Show and Tell Poetry Series; 9pm - ENiiD (Carol Goodman), Jamie Gia
Sunday, February 12
2:30-6:30pm - Blue Valentine Willie P. Bennet Tribute
Tuesday, February 14
9pm - Sean Conway
Wednesday, February 15
Ben and Anita
Coming Soon
Friday, February 17
5-7pm - Chester Babcock; 9pm - Weed and Cobras, rock.mp3
Saturday, February 18
Photogenics, Peace Sand Rest
Sunday, February 19
7-9pm - Show & Tell Poetry Series ft Mike Johnston; 10pm - Diamond Dave and The Smoke Eaters
George & Orange Taproom & Kitchen
67 Orange St., Cobourg
(289) 252-0227
Thursdays
8-11pm - Open mic
Saturday, February 11
Grand Opening Party w/ live music from Conor Gains
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, February 10
5pm - Cubs' Lair final pitch
Coming Soon
Friday, February 17
8pm - The Citiots Improv ($12 adults, $10 students/seniors)
Saturday, February 18
9pm - The Lad Classic
Saturday, February 25
8pm - Crime City ($10)
Friday, March 10
9pm - Lonesome Ace Stringband ($15 at door)
Friday, April 7
9pm - LMT Connection
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, February 10
10pm - Nothing But the 90s w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Saturday, February 11
10pm - Pure Saturdays
Kawartha Coffee Co.
49 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Friday, February 10
7-10pm - Kelly and Myke ($10 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Friday, February 24
6-8pm - Nichole Coward ($8 or PWYC)
Friday, March 24
8-9pm - Nichole Coward ($10 or PWYC)
The Lounge by Lignum
442 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9463
Friday, February 10
7-9pm - Whitney Paget
Saturday, February 11
5:30 & 9pm - Love of Fine Wines & Food w/ Tony Aspler ($132.75 per person)
Coming Soon
Friday, February 17
7pm - Craig Paterson & Pete Woolidge
Saturday, February 25
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, February 9
7pm - The Revolvers
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 16
7pm - Live music (TBA)
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Thursday, February 9
8pm - Kelly Burrows and Myke Mazzei
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 stage
Fridays
Pingo
Saturday, February 11
9pm - Chris Culgin Band
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Music night w/ DJ Johnny Punter
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Pitchers Place
8642 Lander Rd (Gores Landing), Cobourg
(905) 342-2832
Coming Soon
Wednesday, February 22
8pm - "Death of An Angel" by Gary Woodill book launch
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
Saturday, February 11
1:30pm (family - $5) & 9:30pm (adults only - $7) - Dub Trinity Tribute to Bob Marley
Sunday, February 12
3-6pm - Max Mouse and The Gorillas benefit for Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (all ages; $10 in advance at Moondance, Hank To Hendrix, Bridgenorth Deli, LAWS; or $12 at door)
VIDEO: "Steppin' Out" (1982) - Max Mouse & The Gorillas
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 16
10pm - Elephant Stone w/ Walrus ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16880/ or at the door)
Friday, February 17
Live comedy
Saturday, February 18
10pm - Silver Hearts ($10)
Wednesday, March 1
10:30pm - Bleeker ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17306/ or at the door)
Saturday, March 4
BA Johnson
Friday, March 10
Blue Sky Miners
Saturday, March 11
10pm - The Pick Brothers (19+, $5 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17242/, $7 at door)
Wednesday, March 22
10pm - A Tribe Called Red (19+, $25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17241/)
Saturday, April 8
10pm - Said the Whale (19+, $15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17075/)
Saturday, April 15
9pm - ANVIL (19+, $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/)
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
Friday, February 17
10pm - Thirst! presents Candyland ft stage show, DJs, dancing, free candy, LGBTQ (19+, no cover)
Wednesday, February 22
8pm - 16mm Film Night w/ Josh Fewings (rescheduled from January 11)
Friday, February 24
10pm - DJ Jas Nasty
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, February 9
Ramblin' Valley Band
Friday, February 10
10pm - Century Palm, Manager, Meowlinda, Deathsticks ($5 or PWYC)
Saturday, February 11
3-6pm - Repair Cafe; 9pm - Woodshed Orchestra
Monday, February 13
Choose Your Own Adventure Live
Coming Soon
Friday, February 17
AtlasMurray Band
Saturday, February 18
Garbageface, Pseudo, Deadbroke
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Thursday, February 9
8-11pm - Trent University Music Society Open Mic
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 18
7pm - The Quest MMA/Thai Boxing
Saturday, February 25
6pm - Peterborough Humane Society Fur Ball Gala ($75, $100 VIP)
Tuesday, February 28
8pm - Mother Mother #NoCultureTour w/ We Are The City ($29.50 available at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005175B8D58A95)
Tuesday, March 14
7pm - "Kiss & Cry" screening ($20)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Saturday, February 11
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Bonus Numbers (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 18
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft High and Lonesome (no cover)
