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 18 to Wednesday, May 24.
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 19
10pm - Project Friday ft DJs Manzone & Strong
Saturday, May 20
10pm - Big Club Night
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, May 19
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, May 20
9pm - Supernatural Buffalo ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 27
9pm - Bobby Dove ($10)
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
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 18
7:30pm - Jazz and Blues Night ft Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, May 19
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Rob Phillips Band
Saturday, May 20
5pm - Tammy J Wilde; 8:30pm - Al Black and the Steady Band
Sunday, May 21
3pm - Rick & Gailie
Monday, May 22
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, May 23
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, May 24
7:30pm - Live music (TBA)
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 25
7:30pm - Jazz and Blues Night ft Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, May 26
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Saturday, May 27
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Northern Soul
Sunday, May 28
3pm - The Bucklebusters
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 19
9pm - Tyler Cochrane
Tuesday, May 23
7-9pm - Cobourg Poetry Workshop
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Sunday, May 21
9pm - Transfiguration Day w/ Kurtis Eugene and Blue Lobella
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 3
7:30pm - Deborah Kimmett presents "The Year of the Suddenly" ($25)
Friday, June 9
7-8:30pm - Rainbow Service Organization Annual General Meeting and Social ft burlesque w/ The Kitten Academy
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Friday, May 19
7-11pm - Waters Edge
Saturday, May 20
7-11pm - Donny Wood Band
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
7-11pm - Tami J. Wilde
Saturday, May 27
7-11pm - Wiley Harold
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, May 18
9pm - Tubourg w/ Ray on The Radio
Friday, May 19
9pm - Cindy McCredie & Scott Maybee
Saturday, May 20
9pm - Jonny and Jane
Mondays
Trivia Monday
Tuesdays
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesdays
8pm - 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
Friday, May 19
9pm - Karaoke
Saturday, May 20
10pm - Daniel Greer Band
Coming Soon
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
Thursday, May 18
9pm - Robin Hawkins Band (no cover)
Friday, May 19
9pm - Robin Hawkins Band (no cover)
Saturday, May 20
9pm - Kevin Carley Band ft Don Fernley, Shea Bailey and Graham Earl
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, May 20
8pm - Summer 2017 Kickoff Party w/ Movin' On ($5)
Wednesday, May 24
7:30pm - Poets in the Pub
Coming Soon
Friday, June 8
7:30pm - Farmer the Band (by donation)
Thursday, July 13
8:30pm - Valdy ($30)
Saturday, July 22
8pm - Ian Reid ($6)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, May 20
2-5pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association Deluxe Blues Jam
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 27
10pm - Jesse Slack
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 20
8:30pm - Head Case; 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 27
8:30pm - White Steve
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, May 19
10pm - Tamin Thunder
Saturday, May 20
2-5pm & 10pm - Tamin Thunder
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
10pm - Jimmy Bowskill, Clayton Yates, and Brave & Crazy
Saturday, May 27
2-5pm & 10pm - Jimmy Bowskill, Clayton Yates, and Brave & Crazy
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
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)
Tuesday, May 23
10pm - Ben Rough, James Irwin, Caro Diaro ($10 or PWYC)
Wednesday, May 24
10pm - Taylor Angus Duo
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 25
10pm - Gentlemen Of The Woods w/ David Turpin from Cellar Door
Friday, May 26
5-7pm - Chester Babcock; 10pm - Sean Conway and Postmodern Cowboy
Saturday, May 27
The Corporate Life CD Release and Punk Show
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 18
8-10pm - Open mic hosted by Freda Burke & Brian Tisdale
Wednesdays
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
9pm - Jesse Slack ($7)
Friday, June 2
9pm - Jade Eagleson Band ($7)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, May 19
8pm - The Citiots Improv ($12 adults, $10 students)
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 8 - Saturday, June 10
8pm - Art for Awarness presents "Ordinary Days"
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, May 18
8pm - The Quickshifters (PWYC)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Thursday, May 18
10pm - Weekend Warmup (downstairs pool room) w/ live DJs
Saturday, May 20
10pm - Pure Saturdays
Sunday, May 21
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
The Lounge by Lignum
442 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9463
Friday, May 19
7-9pm - DJ Verger
Saturday, May 20
7-9pm - The Classics at The Lounge w/ Wylie Pffa
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Michael Bell
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
7-9pm - Frederico Pontani and Pete Woolidge
Saturday, May 27
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, May 19
6-9pm - Washboard Hank
Saturday, May 20
6-9pm - Washboard Hank
VIDEO: "Love Song of the Dump" - Washboard Hank with Ben Rowland
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
6-9pm - Patrick Maloney
Saturday, May 27
6-9pm - Andrew Vatcher and ANdam Tario
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, May 18
7pm - Nudie
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 25
7pm - Cindy McCredie & Scott Maybee
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
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 18
7-10pm - Open Mic
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft Michael Monis & Kirk Lossell ($45 per person)
Saturday, May 27
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft Michael Monis & Kirk Lossell ($45 per person)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Saturday, May 20
8pm - Howard Ross & The Full Count Blues Band
Sunday, May 21
9pm - The Rootmen ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 1
9pm - The Tonemasters
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, May 20
9:30pm - High waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, May 18
Ivory Hours
Friday, May 19
10pm - Joey Landreth w/ Nathan Jackson ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17742/)
Saturday, May 20
10pm - Sean Conway w/ Chris Culgin ($10 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 25
10pm - Chastity ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17507/)
Saturday, May 27
10pm - Rainbow Romp ft DJ Mike Lee ($5)
Saturday, June 3
9pm - The Weber Brothers ($10)
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Thursday, May 18
9pm - Bassline
Coming Soon
Friday, June 2
8pm - Max's Cabaret
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 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.
Tuesday, May 23
Fun 'N' Games with Matt Jarvis
Wednesday, May 24
Cale C. Crowe & friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 25
3-6pm: RC4G Rock Block Social Jam; 8pm - Peterborough Poetry Slam
Friday, May 26
9pn - Low Dérive, The Costanzas, Coach Bombay, The Corporate Life, Seyton ($6)
Saturday, May 28
National Drone Day (experimental/ambient music)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Saturday, May 20
2-5pm - Cameron von Criegern
Sweet Bottoms Cafe
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Saturday, May 20
7-10pm - Open Mic
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 1
2-5pm - Canada Day ft Garage Dog
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
A Phantom Returns ft Peter Karre fundraiser for StageCoach Peterborough ($25 or $100 VIP Ticket, available at www.peterkarrieusa.com/peterborough)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Friday, May 19
5-9pm - Northern Soul
Saturday, May 20
5-9pm - 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)
