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, August 17 to Wednesday, August 23.
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, August 18
10pm - Candyland
Saturday, August 19
10pm - DJ 4Korners
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Thursday, August 17
10pm - Shred Kelly ($10)
Friday, August 18
9pm - Swamperella ($15)
Saturday, August 19
9pm - Erika Werry and The Alphabet w/ Noah Zachirin ($10)
VIDEO: "Promises" - Erika Werry and The Alphabet
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 26
9pm - Jane Bunnett ($20 advance, $25 at door)
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 17
7:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, August 18
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Classic Collective
Saturday, August 19
5pm - Michelle Prinz; 8:30pm - Northern Soul
Sunday, August 20
3pm - Sonny & Cloudy
Monday, August 21
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, August 22
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, August 23
7-9pm - Spirits & Splatters Paint Night
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 24
7:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, August 25
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Randy Hill Band
Saturday, August 26
5pm - Michelle Prinz; 8:30pm - The Cadillacs
Sunday, August 27
3pm - Wolfgang Brothers
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, August 18
8pm - Cheryl Casselman Trio
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 26
8pm - Fin de Feista Flamenco presents Liándola
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Fridays
6-10pm - Live music
Saturday, August 19
6-10pm - Donny Woods Band
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
Saturday, August 26
10pm - Kevin Foster
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Thursday, August 17
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band (no cover)
Friday, August 18
10pm - High Waters Band (no cover)
Saturday, August 19
10pm - Howard Ross and Full Count Bound (no cover)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, August 19
8pm - Live on the Line
Sunday, August 20
5-8pm - Rhythm and Grace
Tuesday, August 22
5-9pm - Jeff Moulton
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 26
8pm - Movin' On
Sunday, August 27
5-8pm - Ron Beer
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, August 19
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 26
2-5pm - Bobby Watson and Kate Kelly; 8pm - Austin Carson Band
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Fridays
9pm-12am - Karaoke Night Girls Night Out; 12am - DJ Chrome
Saturday, August 19
8pm - Joker; 11:30pm - DJ Zee
Sundays
4-8pm - Kid's Karaoke hosted by Nelson Denis
Tuesdays
7pm & 8pm - Salsa Classes beginners & intermediate ($10/lesson)
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, August 18
10pm - Big Rude Jake
Saturday, August 19
2-5pm & 10pm - Big Rude Jake
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, August 25
10pm - Harmony Road
Saturday, August 26
2-5pm & 10pm - Harmony Road
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, August 17
9:30pm - Stacey Green Jumps, Common Holly, Nick Ferrio ($10 or PWYC)
Friday, August 18
10pm - Erika Werry and The Alphabet, Sean Conway
VIDEO: "Fishing For Fish" - Erika Werry and The Alphabet
Saturday, August 19
10pm - Folk Festival Afterparty: Steelburner, Diamond Dave and The Smoke Eaters
Monday, August 21
10pm - Look Vibrant
Tuesday, August 22
10pm - Chaos, Disorder, Panic
Wednesday, August 23
10pm - Koopa Troop: Video Game Music
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 24
10pm - Common Holly
Friday, August 25
10pm - Sarah Burton
Saturday, August 26
9pm - Christie Ulicny and Ryan Carr
Sunday, August 27
10pm - Keyboards by Justin Million
George & Orange Taproom & Kitchen
67 Orange St., Cobourg
(289) 252-0227
Thursdays
8-11pm - Open mic
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Wednesdays
7-9pm - Country Heat Dance Lessons w/ Amaralis Garcia ($7/person)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, August 17
8pm - The Quickshifters (PWYC)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
10pm - Jan Schoute
Fridays
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, August 17
7pm - Jazz Tonic
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 24
7pm - Andy Earle
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, August 20
3-6pm - The Do Good Badlies
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Tuesdays
7-9pm - North Country Express
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, August 17
7-10pm - Open Mic
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Friday, August 18
9pm - Live on the Line
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 25
8pm - Fiddling Jay
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, August 18
Dubstep Night ft Bass in the Borough
Saturday, August 19
11pm - Peterborough Folk Festival After Party ft My Son The Hurricane, Broken Harmony (no cover)
Sunday, August 20
9pm - Peterborough Folk Festival After Party and Volunteer Party ft Port Cities & special guests (admission by donation, free for PFF volunteers!
Tuesdays
9pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, August 25
10pm - Sean Conway & Postmodern Cowboys w/ Jennifer Castle, Steven Stanley ($10, advance tickets at www.ticketscene.ca/events/18838/)
Saturday, August 26
Ian K CD Release w/ Lans ManiX
Sunday, August 27
Roughhands
Riley's
257 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 750-1445
Thursdays
Travis Berlinbach
Fridays
Travis Berlinbach
Saturdays
Josh Gontier
Sundays
Josh Gontier
Mondays
Josh Gontier
Tuesdays
Josh Gontier & Cale Gontier
Wednesdays
Guest performers
Riverside Grill & Gazebo - Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144
Friday, August 18
6-10pm - Bill Durst and Tres Hombres ($10)
Sunday, August 20
2-5pm - Carrie Chesnutt Trio
Coming Soon
Friday, August 25
6-10pm - Paul Reddick ($10)
Sunday, August 27
2-5pm - Lauchy
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, August 17
8pm - Tom Eastland, Myke Mazzei, Susanne Kozo, Mike PIckett ($5)
Friday, August 18
9pm - Hairy Holler, Pindles ($5)
Saturday, August 19
9pm - Positive Charge, The Tenenbaums, Muddy Hack, Peace Sand Rest ($5)
Monday, August 21
9pm - Cellarghost, Stunspore, Aminal ($5-10)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 25
8pm - Crown Lands, Cleopatrick, Sonorous ($5-8)
Saturday, August 26
9pm - Basement Revolver, Stacey Green Jumps ($5)
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Saturday, August 19
10pm - Karaoke
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 23
7pm - Benefit for Hospice Peterborough ft Black Sabbath tribute band Brookdale Mafia ($20, tickets available at The Venue, Hospice Peterborough, Eastbank Variety, and Moondance)
Friday, November 10
8pm - Produce for Veterans presents Ambush, Dean James, Austin Carson Band, Sticks N' Tones ($25 til August 31, $30 advance, $35 at door)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, August 22
7:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Pine Box String Band (no cover)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 29
7:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Carling Stephens(no cover)
