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, March 2 to Wednesday, March 8.
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, March 3
10pm - Project Friday
Saturday, March 4
10pm - Big Club Night
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, March 3
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, March 4
9pm - The Venisons w/ Sun Ra Ra Ra ($5)
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, March 3
9pm - Dean James
Tuesdays
7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays
Coming Soon
Friday, March 17
9pm - Dave Byrski
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
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
Monday, March 6
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, March 7
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, March 8
8pm - Trent student night
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 9
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues Night w/ Marsala Lukianchuk & Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, March 10
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Dean James Band
Saturday, March 11
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Terry Guiel 50th Birthday Bash
Sunday, March 12
3pm - Christine Artrill Band
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Thursday, March 2
7:30-10:30pm - Mike Graham & Guests
Saturday, March 4
8-11pm - 5 Shots to Ragtown
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
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
Thursday, March 2
8pm - Film Night: "All The President's Men"
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)
Coming Soon
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
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, March 2
9pm - Benj Rowland w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, March 3
9pm - Ian Reid
Saturday, March 4
9pm - Jordan Mowat
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, March 3
10pm - Kevin Carley Band
Saturday, March 4
10pm - Verns Comb
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)
Saturday, May 20
Summer 2017 Kickoff Party w/ Movin' On ($5)
Friday, June 8
7:30pm - Farmer the Band (by donation)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Sunday, March 12
12pm - St. Patrick's Day Parade After Party ft Roy Boys, Ugly Horse
Friday, March 17
12pm - St. Paddy's Day Party ft: Jessie Morrisey, Adam Grills, Jayde Taylor; Kate Kelly & Bobby Watson; Northern Soul; Rockin Robin Hawkins
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, March 4
9:30pm - 5 Day Hangover; 11:30pm - DJ Shreddy Beats
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 11
8:30pm - Urban Angel; 11:30pm - DJ Ryan
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, March 3
10pm - Al Black & The Steady Band
Saturday, March 4
2-5pm & 10pm - Brave and Crazy
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, March 10
10pm - Marty and the Mojos
Saturday, March 11
2-5pm & 10pm - Marty and the Mojos
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, March 2
9pm - Kitty Pit, Deathsticks, The Litch ($5 or PWYC)
Friday, March 3
9pm - I Dunno
Saturday, March 4
9pm - Brooklyn Doran, Gillian Nicola, Bethany Brown
VIDEO: "The Villain" - Brooklyn Doran
VIDEO: "Unconditionally" - Gillian Nicola
Wednesday, March 8
Cheyanne Buck, Adam Tario
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 9
Monique Barry, Brennon Wasson
Friday, March 10
Sputnik, Chris Culgin
Saturday, March 11
9pm - Richard Laviolette album release w/ Steve Lambke and Nick Ferrio ($10)
Sunday, March 12
STPS: Kerry Jayne, Stephen Stamp
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
Coming Soon
Friday, March 10
9pm - Lonesome Ace Stringband ($15 at door)
Friday, April 7
9pm - LMT Connection
Saturday, April 8
8pm - Steve & Hillary Dumoulin with Broken Harmony & Special Guests ($10, advance tickets at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17572/)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, March 3
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Saturday, March 4
10pm - Pure Saturdays
Kawartha Coffee Co.
49 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Friday, March 3
7-9pm - Brooklyn Doran and Gillian Nicola "Wings Unwired" Tour (PWYC)
Coming Soon
Friday, March 24
8-9pm - Nichole Coward ($10 or PWYC)
The Lounge by Lignum
442 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9463
Friday, March 3
7pm - Mike Graham
Saturday, March 4
7pm - Craig Paterson & Pete Woolidge
Coming Soon
Friday, March 10
7pm - Mike Graham
Saturday, March 11
7pm - Whitney Paget & Terry Finn
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, March 2
7pm - Ragwax
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 9
7pm - The Invisible Sideman
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
Friday, March 3
5:30 & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft Michael Monis, Kirk Lossell, Howard Baer ($45 per person
Saturday, March 4
SOLD OUT - 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
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, March 4
9pm - Broken Harmony
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
Saturday, March 4
BA Johnson
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
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)
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, 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)
Saturday, March 4
6-10pm - Trent Radio RPM End of Challenge Creators Social & Listening Party
Monday, March 6
8pm - The Day of the Dude 2017 (entry by donation, no one turned away)
Wednesday, March 8
9pm - Fat Plant Assembly presents Elizabeth Lima and Alix Hyde w. Not Twins ($8)
Coming Soon
Friday, March 10
8pm - Broken Foot, Beyond The Wall, Cleopatrick, Sonorous (all ages, $5)
Monday, March 13
8pm - Fiddlehead Soup
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Thursday, March 2
7-10pm - Mysterious Entity Theatre Script Club
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 9
8-11pm - Trent Music Society Open Mic Night
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Tuesday, March 14
7pm - "Kiss & Cry" screening ($20)
Friday, March 17
9pm - 1st Annual Shamrock Music Festival ft Lost Kings, Elephant, Khaos, Kingzmin ($30 or $35 VIP, tickets at www.eventbrite.ca/e/ptbos-1st-annual-shamrock-music-festival-tickets-31999330860?aff=eac2)
Saturday, March 25
6:30pm - PRHC Foundation Bollywood fundraiser ($125 or $175 VIP)
