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 23 to Wednesday, March 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
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Friday, February 24
10pm - Project Friday presents Full Moon Party
Saturday, February 25
10pm - Big Club Night
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Tuesdays
7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays
Coming Soon
Friday, March 3
9pm - Dean James
Friday, March 17
9pm - Dave Byrski
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
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 - The Randy Hill Band
Sunday, February 26
3pm - Odd Man Rush
Monday, February 27
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, February 28
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, March 1
8pm - Trent student night
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 2
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues Night w/ Marsala Lukianchuk & Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, March 3
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Union Band
Saturday, March 4
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, March 5
3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
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, February 24
9pm - The St. Practice Day Band (replacing Wicklow Beach Boys)
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 25
6-8pm - Peterborough Poetry Slam presents Soul Buffet ft Ian Keteku ($10 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Sunday, March 5
3-4:30pm - Holly Bennett "Drawn Away" book launch
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
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 23
9pm - Robert Keyes
Friday, February 24
9pm - Derek Arsenault
Saturday, February 25
9pm - Lynne Hanson
Mondays
Trivia Monday
Wednesdays
Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 8 - Saturday, April 22
2nd Annual Monopoly Tournament
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, 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)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
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 25
8pm - The Austin Carson Band
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 25
9pm - Joker; 12am - DJ Chrome
Sundays
4-8pm - Kid's Karaoke hosted by Nelson Denis
Tuesdays
7pm & 8pm - Salsa Classes beginners & intermediate ($10/lesson)
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 4
9:30pm - 5 Day Hangover; 11:30pm - DJ Shreddy Beats
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, February 24
10pm - The Quickshifters
Saturday, February 25
10pm - The Quickshifters
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, March 3
10pm - Al Black & The Steady Band
Saturday, March 4
2-5pm & 10pm - Brave and CRazy
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
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
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 2
Kitty Pit, Deathsticks, The Litch
Friday, March 3
I Dunno
Saturday, March 4
Brooklyn Doran, Gillian Nicola, Bethany Brown
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
Saturday, February 25
8pm - Crime City ($10)
Coming Soon
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 24
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Saturday, February 25
10pm - Pure Saturdays
Kawartha Coffee Co.
49 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Friday, February 24
6-8pm - Nichole Coward ($8 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Friday, March 3
7-9pm - Brooklyn Doran and Gillian Nicola "Wings Unwired" Tour (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 24
7-9pm - Whitney Paget
Saturday, February 25
7pm - Frederico Pontani & Pete Woolidge
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 4
7pm - Craig Patterson & 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 23
7pm - Andy Earle
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 2
7pm - Ragwax
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
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 25
9pm - Peterborough Folk Fest February Folk Folly w/ Mayhemingways and Murder Murder
VIDEO: "Finnish Polka/Salmontails Up The Water" - Mayhemingways
VIDEO: "Movin On" - Murder Murder
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
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Wednesday, March 1
10:30pm - Bleeker ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17306/ or at the door)
Coming Soon
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 24
10pm - DJ Jas Nasty, DJ Mexican Poutine, and friends
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 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 - February Folk Folly Mardi Gras Party with Pays D'en Haut
Wednesday, March 1
8:30pm - Kerry Jayne w/ special guests ($5 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
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)
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
NOTE
Closed for Reading Week, reopening February 27
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 2
7-10pm - Mysterious Entity Theatre Script Club
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
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)
Coming Soon
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 25
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Jimmy Tri-Tone Band (no cover)
