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, November 16 to Wednesday, November 22.
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, November 17
10pm - Fiesta ft. Jed Harper
Saturday, November 18
10pm - Young Bombs
Coming Soon
Friday, November 24
10pm - Little Black Dress Night
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, November 18
9pm - Bless Your Purple Heart
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 25
9pm - Vertigo
Saturday, December 2
9pm - The Cedar Shakes ($10)
Saturday, December 16
9pm - The Weber Brothers Patches CD release ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursdays
Karaoke Night
Sundays
4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday w/ Madman's Window
Wednesdays
Open Mic
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, November 16
7:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, November 17
5pm - Mike Lonergan; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, November 18
5pm - 3/4 House Brand; 8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Sunday, November 19
3pm - Bucklebusters
Monday, November 20
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Gailie & Friends
Tuesday, November 21
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 23
7:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, November 24
8:30pm - Al Black Steady Band
Saturday, November 25
8:30pm - Northern Soul
Sunday, November 26
3pm - Odd Man Rush
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Thursdays
7:30-10:30pm - Live music
Saturdays
7:30-10:30pm - Live music
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Thursday, November 16
8pm - Borderless presents WHOOP-Szo & Stunspore ($8-10)
Wednesday, November 22
9pm - Evangeline Gentle, Ersatz, Nick Zubeck
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 7
9pm - The Holy Gasp w/ Kitty Pit, Meowlinda ($10 at door)
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, November 16
7-9pm - Beer Tasting (sold out)
Wednesday, November 22
7-10pm - Anne Shirley Theatre Company Open Mic night (admission by donation)
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 23
7-11pm - World University Service of Canada Trent Colloquim Series
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, November 16
9pm - Tuborg
Friday, November 17
5pm - Andrew Queen & Son; 8pm - Lukash Chabursky
Saturday, November 18
9pm - Al Lerman
Monday, November 20
Trivial Pursuit
Tuesday, November 21
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesday, November 22
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Mic w/ Gerald Vanhalteren
Fridays
9:30pm - Karaoke Night w/ DJ. Ross
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Saturday, November 18
7pm - 21st Anniversary Party ft Live on the Line
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Thursday, November 16
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Friday, November 17
9pm - 10th Anniversary Party ft Godboogie (Jerome Godboo, Al Cross, Shawn Kellerman, and Eric Schenkman) ($5)
VIDEO: "Why Don't You Love Me" - Godboogie
Saturday, November 18
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Wednesday, November 22
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 16
Blues Christmas Dance ft the Full Count Blues Band ($20-25)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, November 18
1:30-5pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by The Victory Boys (by donation)
Coming Soon
Friday, November 24
8pm - Present Tense
Saturday, November 25
2-5pm - Lorinda Frudd & Elijah Holt
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, November 17
9pm-12am - Karaoke Final; 12am - DJ Double Jam
Saturday, November 18
8pm - Movember Party w/ City of Leeches;10pm - DJ Mc Pimpin
Sundays
7-10pm - Underground Sundays ft 3 bands
Tuesdays
7pm & 8pm - Salsa Classes beginners & intermediate ($10/lesson)
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 25
8:30pm - Quickshifters;11:30pm - DJ Double J
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, November 17
10pm - Al Black Band
Saturday, November 18
2pm & 10pm - Brave and Crazy
Wednesday, November 22
8pm - Open mic w/ Rob Foreman and Clayton Yates
Coming Soon
Friday, November 24
10pm - Marty and the Mojos
Saturday, November 25
2pm & 10pm - Marty and the Mojos
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, November 16
5-7pm - Pints N' Politics; 9pm - Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Friday, November 17
9pm - Costanzas, Corporate Life, Backyard Riot, Basement Dweller ($5 or PWYC)
Saturday, November 18
9pm - Vile Creature, They Grieve, Knurl ($8 or PWYC)
Sunday, November 19
Orit Shimoni (Little Birdie)
Monday, November 20
Ali McCormick
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 23
5-7pm - Pints N' Politics
Friday, November 24
9pm - BA Johnston, Deathsticks ($6)
Saturday, November 25
9pm - Wax Mannequin, Dog Is Blue, Steelburner ($10)
Sunday, November 26
Keyboards! By Justin Million
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursdays
7-9pm - Intermediate Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke ($7 per person,)
Wednesdays
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 2
7pm - Dinner w/ live music by Rye Street ($15)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, November 17
8-10pm - The Citiots Improv United Way fundraiser ($12 adults, $10 students/seniors
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 30
6-9pm - Cubs' Lair Entrepreneurship Competition 2017
Friday, November 24 to Sunday, November 26
8pm - Amber Coast Theatrical and Anne Shirley Theatre Company present "Fugitive Songs" ($15)
Saturday, December 2
2pm & 8pm - Amber Coast Theatrical and Anne Shirley Theatre Company present "Fugitive Songs" ($15)
Sunday, December 3
2pm - Amber Coast Theatrical and Anne Shirley Theatre Company present "Fugitive Songs" ($15)
Saturday, December 16
7pm - Tacky Christmas Sweater Party 'N Food Drive
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, November 16
8pm - The Quickshifters (PWYC)
Saturday, November 18
1-3pm - Jazz Duo
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music
Fridays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Saturdays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Mondays
10pm - Trivia Night
Tuesdays
9pm - Topper Tuesdays w/ DJ Jake Topper
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, November 16
7pm - Michael Schatte
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 23
7pm - Jazz Tonic
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
NOTE
Closed until Tuesday, November 21
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 23
8pm - Kevin Foster
Saturday, November 25
8pm - Bill Foster
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
Thursdays
7-10pm - Open Mic
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, November 25
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft Michael Monis, Howard Baer, Marsala Lukianchuk ($45 per person)
Saturday, November 26
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft Michael Monis, Howard Baer, Marsala Lukianchuk ($45 per person)
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, November 18
9:30pm - High Waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, November 16
10pm - Jesse Roper ($10 at door)
Friday, November 17
10pm - The Elwins and Fast Romantics ($10, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/19080/)
Saturday, November 18
9pm - Rainbow Romp LGBT+ dance ($5 at the door, all proceeds to Rainbow Services Organization)
Tuesday, November 21
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 23
10pm - One Bad Son ($10, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/19034/)
Friday, November 24
10pm - Kennedy Cult ($5)
Saturday, November 25
8pm - Big Shiny Nineties 2 ft Beth Rogen, The Canadians, Living Dead Girl ($10)
Thursday, November 30
9pm - Red Dog Laughs Comedy Show ($10)
Wednesday, December 13
10pm - Julie and the Wrong Guys ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/id=19653 or $13 at door)
Thursday, December 14
Kirkland
Friday, December 15
Silverhearts
Saturday, December 16
9pm - Ireland Brothers w/ Washboard Hank
Thursday, December 21
The Kents
Friday, December 22
9pm - Tribute Audio Xmas
Sunday, December 31
10pm - The Weber Brothers Patches CD Release ($20)
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
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 25
8pm - Peterborough Area Roller Derby Christmas PARDy and Award Show
Shots
379 George Street K9H 3R2, Peterborough
(705) 749-9315
Wednesdays
10pm - Wednesday House Party
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, November 17
Boots of Hazard
Saturday, November 18
Austin Carson Band
Wednesday, November 22
Cale Crowe
Coming Soon
Friday, November 24
Jayme Lynn Reed
Saturday, November 25
Rye Street
Wednesday, November 29
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2);
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Thursday, November 16
8-11pm - Trent University Music Society Open Mic
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 25
9pm - The Tragically Hits
Saturday, December 2
10pm - Joker
Saturday, December 9
10pm - DownBeat
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Friday, November 17
7pm - USS w/ Ascot Royals ($25-30+ fees, available at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1479651)
Saturday, November 18
5-10pm - The Fall Brawl 3 - Live Muay Thai ($30 advance at www.kawarthacombat.com, $40 at door)
Sunday, November 19
1-10pm - A Day of Music to Benefit Ricky Young ($25)
Coming Soon
Friday, November 25
5pm - Peterborough LIVE presents Hip Hop Unlimited ($20 general admission, $25 reserved seating, $10 family hip hop dance event, available in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/19648/)
Sunday, December 17
7-10pm - 3rd Annual Warming Room Christmas Party ft Kate Suhr, Melissa Payne, Kate Brioux, Silver Lining, Paper Shakers, Eric Brandon (PWYC)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Friday, November 17
6-9pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Saturday, November 18
6-9pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
