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 23 to Wednesday, November 29.
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 24
10pm - Little Black Dress Night
Saturday, November 25
10pm - Megahits Movember Edition
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, November 24
8pm - Movie Night ft "Dirty Dancing"
Saturday, November 25
9pm - Vertigo ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, December 1
8pm - Open mic
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 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 - Wylie Harold and Radio Flyer Band
Monday, November 27
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Gailie & Friends
Tuesday, November 28
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 30
7:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Thursdays
7:30-10:30pm - Live music
Saturdays
7:30-10:30pm - Live music
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, November 24
8pm - Urban Angel
Coming Soon
Friday, December 1
8pm - Madman's Window
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Friday, November 24
5-7pm - Chester Babcock Trio
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 7
9pm - The Holy Gasp w/ Kitty Pit, Meowlinda ($10 at door)
Saturday, December 9 & Sunday, December 10
11am-4pm - Focus Fair
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, November 23
7-11pm - World University Service of Canada Trent Colloquim Series
Friday, November 24
9-11pm - Trent University Music Society Winter Concert after-party
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 30
8-11pm - Trent Womens Rugby Christmas Open Mic ($5)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, November 23
7pm - Euchre w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, November 24
5pm - Andrew Queen & Son; 8pm - Chris Culgin
Saturday, November 25
9pm - Muddy Hack
Monday, November 27
Trivial Pursuit
Tuesday, November 28
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesday, November 29
8pm - Booth Street Records Christmas Party ft Ken Tizzard and the Random Strangers
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 25
8pm - Karaoke
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Thursday, November 23
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Friday, November 24
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, November 25
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Sunday, November 26
4:30pm - Benefit for Crystal Parker ($5)
Wednesday, November 29
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
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
Fridays
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, November 25
8pm - Dance night hosted by Gabia;10pm - DJ Double J
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, December 2
8pm - Ugly Sweater Contest; 10:30pm - DJ Mc Pimpin
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, November 24
10pm - Marty and the Mojos
Saturday, November 25
2pm & 10pm - Marty and the Mojos
Wednesday, November 29
8pm - Open mic w/ Rob Foreman and Clayton Yates
Coming Soon
Friday, December 1
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band
Saturday, December 2
2pm & 10pm - Washboard Hank
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
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
Monday, November 27
Ali McCormick
Tuesday, November 28
9pm - Jessica Moss w/ Ben Shemie ($10 in advance, $12 at door)
Wednesday, November 29
Jessica Moss (Thee Silver Mt. Zion), Ben Shemie (SUUNS)
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 30
5-7pm - Pints N' Politics; 9pm - STPS, Precarious: Rob Winger, Jeannette Platana
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 24
8pm - Amber Coast Theatrical and Anne Shirley Theatre Company present "Fugitive Songs" ($15 at door)
Saturday, November 25
8pm - Amber Coast Theatrical and Anne Shirley Theatre Company present "Fugitive Songs" ($15 at door)
Sunday, November 26
8pm - Amber Coast Theatrical and Anne Shirley Theatre Company present "Fugitive Songs" ($15 at door)
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 30
6-9pm - Cubs' Lair Entrepreneurship Competition 2017
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
Thursdays
8pm - The Quickshifters (PWYC)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, November 24
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
49 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Friday, November 24
Karaoke
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 23
7pm - Jazz Tonic
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 30
7pm - Brian Jones
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
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
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)
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
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)
Tuesday, November 28
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
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
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 24
Jayme Lynn Reed
Saturday, November 25
Rye Street
Wednesday, November 29
Hillary Dumoulin & Brandon Humphrey
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2);
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Saturday, November 25
9pm - The Tragically Hits
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 2
10pm - Joker
Saturday, December 9
10pm - DownBeat
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, 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/)
VIDEO: "Let's Hop To It" by Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie
Coming Soon
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)
Thursday, January 19
7pm - Big Wreck ($35 - $130)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Friday, November 24
6-9pm - High Waters Band
Saturday, November 25
6-9pm - High Waters Band
