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 16 to Wednesday, February 22.
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
Saturday, February 18
10pm - Big Club Night
Coming Soon
Friday, February 24
10pm - Project Friday presents Full Moon Party
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, February 17
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, February 18
9pm - Marlena Zuber & Joey Shulman.birthday party
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, February 17
9pm - Kirk Bates
Tuesdays
7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays
Coming Soon
Friday, March 3
9pm - Dean James
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
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
Monday, February 20
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, February 21
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, February 22
8pm - Trent student night
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 23
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues Night w/ Marsala Lukianchuk & Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, February 24
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Saturday, February 25
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Live music (TBA)
Sunday, February 26
3pm - Odd Man Rush
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturdays
8-11pm - Live music
Sunday, February 19
8pm - Austin Powers' Party ft costume contest and live music by Rick & Gailie ($5)
Tuesdays
7-10pm - Open jam
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Tuesday, February 21
7-9pm - Cobourg Poetry Workshop
Coming Soon
Friday, March 17
9pm - St. Patrick's Day Party ft Madman's Window
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
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)
Tuesday, February 21
8pm - Rare Birds Salon ft photographer/printmaker Janne Laine
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 25
6-8pm - Peterborough Poetry Slam presents Soul Buffet ft Ian Keteku ($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 16
7-9pm - Trent University Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society Networking Social (free for TSW members, $5 to join)
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 4
8pm - Dub Trinity (open to Trent University students and guests, all ages, $3)
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 16
9pm - Live music (TBA)
Friday, February 17
9pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, February 18
9pm - Live music (TBA)
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, February 18
10pm - Family Day Bash & Band ft Live on the Line (no cover)
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Thursday, February 16
10pm - Roy Asselstine (no cover)
Friday, February 17
10pm - Kevin Carley Band (no cover)
Saturday, February 18
10pm - Kevin Carley 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 18
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome)
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 11
7pm - Jimmy Pearson (no cover)
Friday, March 17
8pm - St. Patrick's Day Blues w/ Chuck Jackson and Tyler Yarema ($25)
Friday, April 7
8pm - Jim Love CD Release Party (no cover)
Friday, June 8
7:30pm - Farmer the Band (by donation0
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, February 18
2-5pm - Cale Crowe
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 25
8pm - The Austin Carson Band
Embers Grill House
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-6343
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 18
8:30pm - B.C.R.; 11:30pm - DJ Chrome
Tuesdays
7pm & 8pm - Salsa Classes beginners & intermediate ($10/lesson)
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 25
9pm - Joker; 12am - DJ Chrome
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, February 17
10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
Saturday, February 18
2-5pm & 10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
Sunday, February 19
1-5pm - Mike McGivern and Border Express
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, February 24
10pm - The Quickshifters
Saturday, February 25
2-5pm & 10pm - The Quickshifters
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Friday, February 17
5-7pm - Chester Babcock; 9pm - Weed and Cobras, rock.mp3
Saturday, February 18
9pm - Photogenics, Peace Sand Rest ($5 or PWYC)
Sunday, February 19
7-9pm - Show & Tell Poetry Series ft Mike Johnston; 10pm - Diamond Dave and The Smoke Eaters
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 23
9pm - Captain Cowboy and The Money Maker
Friday, February 24
9pm - Ali McCormick & Gillian Austin
Saturday, February 25
Closed for private party
Sunday, February 26
Keyboards! and Oscars Party
Monday, February 27
Claire Coupland
Tuesday, February 28
Jazzmaniacs
Sunday, March 19
9pm - Mobina Galore w/ Muddy Hack, The Corporate Life ($10 or PWYC)
Monday, March 20
10pm - Tragedy Ann, Lotus Wight ($10 or PWYC)
Friday, March 31
9pm - Jennifer Castle ($12 in advance, $15 at door)
George & Orange Taproom & Kitchen
67 Orange St., Cobourg
(289) 252-0227
Thursdays
8-11pm - Open mic
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, February 17
8pm - The Citiots Improv ($12 adults, $10 students/seniors)
Saturday, February 18
9pm - The Lad Classic concert and video shoot w/ Cleopatrick & C. Clarkin & The Residents (no cover)
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Coming Soon
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 17
10pm - Silent Disco (dance while listening through supplied wireless headphones)
Saturday, February 18
10pm - Pure Saturdays
Kawartha Coffee Co.
49 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
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 17
7pm - Craig Paterson & Pete Woolidge
Saturday, February 18
7-9pm - Whitney Paget
Coming Soon
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 16
7pm - Lotus Wight
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 23
7pm - Andy Earle
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
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, March 3
5:30 & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft Michael Monis, Kirk Lossell, Howard Baer ($45 per person)
Saturday, March 4
5:30 & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft Michael Monis, Kirk Lossell, Howard Baer ($45 per person)
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 18
2-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam w/ Wylie Harold & friends; 9pm - The Hack's Last Stand w/ Antixx ($3)
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Music night w/ DJ Johnny Punter
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Pitchers Place
8642 Lander Rd (Gores Landing), Cobourg
(905) 342-2832
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
Saturday, February 18
9:30pm - High Waters Band
Tuesdays
Live music
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
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)
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
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 ($5 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17242/, $7 at door)
Wednesday, March 22
10pm - A Tribe Called Red ($25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17241/)
Friday, March 24
10pm - Helldevilles ($10)
Sunday, March 26
10pm - Five Alarm Funk ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17374/)
Saturday, April 1
10pm - Julian Taylor Band and Kasador ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17399/)
Saturday, April 8
10pm - Said the Whale ($15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17075/)
Saturday, April 15
9pm - ANVIL ($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
Friday, February 17
10pm - Thirst! presents Candyland ft stage show, DJs, dancing, free candy, LGBTQ (19+, no cover)
Coming Soon
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
Friday, February 17
9pm - Broken Harmony w/ AtlasMurray and Taylor Kirkwood
Saturday, February 18
9:30pm - Garbageface, Pseudo, Dead Broke, Stacy Green Jumps ($7 at door)
Tuesday, February 21
8pm - Jacob Henley w/ Cale Crowe & Hillary Dumoulin
Wednesday, February 22
9pm - WHOOP-Szo w/ The Idle Crow & Prime Junk ($8)
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 23
8pm - Peterborough Poetry Slam ft Niambi ($5-10 or PWYC)
Friday, February 24
The Kerouacs
Saturday, February 25
Farewell Erik Party
Sunday, February 26
3-6pm - Pays d'en Haut
Wednesday, March 1
8:30pm - Kerry Jayne w/ special guests ($5 or PWYC)
Thursday, March 2
8pm - Hearing Trees w/ No Pussyfooting and Garbageface
Friday, March 3
9:30pm - Mary Kate Edwards EP Release Show ($10, includes copy of Blueberry Pie)
Monday, March 6
8pm - The Day of the Dude 2017 (entry by donation, no one turned away)
Sweet Bottoms Cafe
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Saturday, February 18
7pm - Open mic
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, February 18
7pm - The Quest MMA/Thai Boxing
Coming Soon
Wednesday, February 22
12-1pm - Next Level Business Event
Friday, February 24
11am-1pm - YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Empty Bowls fundraiser ($25)
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)
Saturday, March 25
6:30pm - PRHC Foundation Bollywood fundraiser ($125 or $175 VIP)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Saturday, February 18
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft High and Lonesome (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 25
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Jimmy Tri-Tone Band (no cover)
