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, May 11 to Wednesday, May 17.
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.
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Friday, May 12
6-8pm - Media Night / Weigh ins ft appearance by two-time heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman; 10pm - Project Friday "A Weekend in Las Vegas" ft DJ Warren Peace
Saturday, May 13
11pm - Homecoming - The Return of Cody Crowley After Party
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, May 13
9pm - The Weber Brothers ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, May 20
9pm - Supernatural Buffalo ($10)
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Sunday, May 14
5pm - Jazz standards ft Bob Bidaman
Tuesdays
7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays
Coming Soon
Friday, June 2
9pm - Kelly Burrows
Friday, June 16
9pm - Dean James
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, May 11
8pm - Peterborough LIVE Jazz & Blues Open Stage w/ Rob Phillips ft Marsala Lukianchuk & Whitney Paget
Friday, May 12
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Dean James and The Hillbillies
Saturday, May 13
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Briannah Cotton
Sunday, May 14
3pm - Christine Artrill Band
Monday, May 15
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, May 16
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, May 17
7:30pm - Live music (TBA)
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Thursdays
7:30-10:30pm - Live music
Saturdas
8-11pm - Live music
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, May 12
8pm - Bruce Longman
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Thursday, May 11
8pm - Movie Night ft "Mommie Dearest"
Saturday, May 13
8-11pm - Peterborough LIVE An Evening w/ Jayde Taylor (8 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details)
Monday, May 15
8pm - Ian Foster ($10 or PWYC)
Wednesday, May 17
8pm - Nudie
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 3
7:30pm - Deborah Kimmett presents "The Year of the Suddenly" ($25)
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)
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
7-11pm - Waters Edge
Saturday, May 20
7-11pm - Donny Wood Band
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, May 11
9pm - Les Slimmon and Gary C w/ Ray on The Radio
Friday, May 12
9pm - Susan Latimer and Mike Tabares
Saturday, May 13
9pm - Shawn Dore
Mondays
Trivia Monday
Tuesdays
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesdays
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
CJ's Tap & Grill
1 Strathy Rd., Cobourg
(905) 372-9784
Saturday, May 13
7-10pm - Benefit for K9 Crusaders ft Dan O'Farrell (Gentlemen Husbands)
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
Friday, May 19
9pm - Karaoke
Saturday, May 20
10pm - Daniel Greer Band
Saturday, June 10
8:30pm - Comedy Night ft Michael Moses and Eric Johnston ($20)
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, May 12
5-9pm - Peterborough LIVE Blues and Rock Showcase (4 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details); 10pm - High Waters Band (no cover)
Saturday, May 13
1-5pm - Peterborough LIVE Acoustic Crew w/ Nathan Jackson (7 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details); 10pm - High Waters Band (no cover)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 20
8pm - 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
Saturday, May 13
1pm - Peterborough LIVE Rock Show w/ Break the Trend (4 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details)
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 20
2-5pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association Deluxe Blues Jam
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Sunday, May 14
2-9pm - Peterborough LIVE Coffee House Hosted by Zach & Steve (6 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details)
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, May 13
8-11pm - Tyler Cochrane; 11:30pm - DJ
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, May 20
8:30pm - White Steve
Saturday, May 27
8:30pm - Stolen Alibi
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, May 12
10pm - Broken Harmony
Saturday, May 13
2-5pm & 10pm - Broken Harmony
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
10pm - Tamin Thunder
Saturday, May 20
2-5pm & 10pm - Tamin Thunder
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, May 11
9pm - Deathsticks, Towanda, Clairvoyant ($6 or PWYC)
Friday, May 12
5-7pm - Chester Babcock; 10pm - Vypers, Protruders, Sun RaRaRa, Beef Boys
Saturday, May 13
5-7pm - Little Fire; 7-9pm - Show and Tell Poetry; 9:30pm - Rob Dickson, Ansley Simpson
Sunday, May 14
5-7pm - Peterborough LIVE ft Mary-Kate Edwards Songs for Mother (6 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details); 9pm - Mother's Day Bingo
Monday, May 15
7-9pm - STPS: Dominico Capilano; 10pm - Rob Dickson, Ansley Simpson
Wednesday, May 17
10pm - Dana Sipos
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 18
10pm - Captain Cowboy and The Money Maker
Friday, May 19
10pm - DUNES, The Lonely Parade, Prime Junk ($8 or PWYC)
Saturday, May 20
10pm - Hurtin' For Certain, Kimberly MacGregor, Elliot Thomas
Sunday, May 21
10pm - Bonnie Doon, Television Rd., Shadow High ($8 or PWYC)
Thursday, June 8
9pm - David Essig
George & Orange Taproom & Kitchen
67 Orange St., Cobourg
(289) 252-0227
Thursdays
8-11pm - Open mic
Golden Wheel Resaturant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, May 11
8-10pm - Open mic hosted by Freda Burke & Brian Tisdale
Friday, May 12
8:30pm - Dance Sensations for Zoomers Plus ($12)
Wednesdays
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
9pm - Jesse Slack
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Saturday, May 13
7:30pm - James Palmer / Broad Forks Redwood EP Release Concert ($10 in advance at Long & McQuade or Dreams of Beans, $15 at door)
Sunday, May 14
5-8pm - Peterborough LIVE Evening Patio Party (at The Only Cafe downstairs) w/ Semolina Pilchard (4 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details)
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
8pm - The Citiots Improv ($12 adults, $10 students)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, May 11
8pm - The Quickshifters ft Jimmy Bowskill and Mike Boguski (PWYC)
Saturday, May 13
2-4pm - Peterborough LIVE An Afternoon of Jazz ft The Five Fours & The Fabulous Rave
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 18
8pm - The Quickshifters (PWYC)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Thursday, May 11
10pm - Peterborough LIVE Weekend Warmup (downstairs pool room) w/ live DJs
Friday, May 12
10pm - Nothing But the 90s w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Saturday, May 13
10pm - Road to Ever After ft DJ Waves
Kawartha Coffee Co.
49 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Friday, May 12
6:30pm - Kelly Burrows ($5 or PWYC)
The Lounge by Lignum
442 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9463
Thursday, May 11
7:30-9:30pm - Peterborough LIVE Formal Piano Recital w/ DJ Verger
Friday, May 12
5-9pm - Peterborough LIVE Peterborough Performs (7 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details); 9:30-11:30pm - Peterborough LIVE Evening of Jazz w/ Whitney Paget
Saturday, May 13
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Michael Bell
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Coming Soon
Opens for the season on the Victoria Day weekend.
Friday, May 19
6-9pm - Washboard Hank
Saturday, May 20
6-9pm - Washboard Hank
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
10pm - Jan Schoute
Fridays
10pm - Brian Haddlesey
Saturdays
10pm - Brian Haddlesey
Sunday, May 14
5-7pm - Peterborough LIVE Alternative Celtic Session w/ Hunt the Hare
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, May 11
7pm - Madman's Window
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 18
7pm - Nudie
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Coming Soon
Sunday, May 21
3pm - Wylie Harold
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
Pappas Billiards
407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-9010
Thursday, May 11
7-10pm - Open Mic hosted by Casey Bax
Saturday, May 13
1:30-3pm - Peterborough LIVE The L.O.F.T. Open Mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 20
8pm - Howard Ross & The Full Count Blues Band
Sunday, May 21
9pm - The Rootmen ($10)
The Perch
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7888
Friday, May 12
5-8pm - Marc Ekins
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, May 12
5pm-1am - Peterborough LIVE Singer/Songwriter Showcase w/ Hillary Dumoulin (19 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details)
Saturday, May 13
6:30pm-2am - Peterborough LIVE Deb Draper’s Hard Rock & Metal Showcase (5 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details)
Sunday, May 14
2-5pm - Peterborough LIVE Stars of Tomorrow Showcase w/ Missy Knott (10 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details)
Tuesday, May 16
10pm - The Real McKenzies ($15, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17962/ or at door)
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 18
Ivory Hours
Friday, May 19
10pm - Joey Landreth w/ Dylan Ireland ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17742/)
Saturday, May 20
10pm - Sean Conway w/ Chris Culgin ($10 or PWYC)
Thursday, May 23
10pm - Chastity ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17507/)
Saturday, June 3
9pm - The Weber Brothers ($10)
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Thursday, May 11
9pm - Peterborough LIVE David Eadie and friends ft DJ Thibault
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);
The Spill
414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167
Thursday, May 11
7-10pm - Jennifer LoveGrove poetry collection launch hosted by Stuart Ross w/ guest readers Tara Azzopardi and Lesley Belleau and live music by Erik Culp & Bennett Bedoukian
Friday, May 12
8pm-1am - Peterborough LIVE Oh, How Punk (5 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details)
Saturday, May 13
3-6pm - Peterborough LIVE The Live Room ft UNI Peterborough, Bring Back Summer, & special guests; 9pm - Wrekmeister Harmonies, ELMS, Horseman, Pass By, Paulabulus ($10 advance / $15 door)
Monday, May 15
7:30pm - Trippin' With Leigh w/ Revive the Rose & The Rob Graham Band ($10 at door, $20 VIP tickets)
Tuesday, May 16
7-10pm - Chiaroscuro Reading Series w/ host Sandra Kasturi and ft Heather Spears, Nathan Adler, Ian Rogers, Ursula Pflug
Wednesday, May 17
8pm - Know w/ How Far to Mexico and Mary-Kate Edwards ($5 at door or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 18
9:30pm - Disterror (mx), GOD, Deathsticks, Crazy Bomber ($10 or PWYC)
Friday, May 19
9:30pm - Darkware Events presents Attrition w/ Olias ($8 or PWYC)
Saturday, May 20
Sparkelsaurus, Television Rd.
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 20
2-5pm - Cameron von Criegern
Sweet Bottoms Cafe
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 20
7-10pm - Open Mic
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, May 13
12pm-12am - Peterborough LIVE Reunion & Dance Party ft Peter Jackson (30 acts, see www.peterboroughlive.ca for details)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
5-9pm - Northern Soul
Saturday, May 20
4-8pm - Northern Soul
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Coming Soon
Tuesday, June 6
7:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Mayhemingways (no cover)
