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, February 1 to Wednesday, February 7.
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, February 2
11pm - Trent vs. Fleming pong tournament w/ DJ RithM & Morgan Chamberland
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 10
10pm - Young Bombs
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, February 3
9pm - Silver Lining w/ Marie-Clo ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Saturday, February 3
8-10pm - Celtic Saturday ft Madman's Window
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 10
8-10pm - Celtic Saturday ft Madman's Window
Sunday, February 11
4:30pm - Celtic Sunday ft Madman's Window
Friday, March 16
8pm - Madman's Window
Saturday, March 17
12-4pm - Tom Leighton and Rick Bauer; 4-8pm - Greg Dowey; 8pm-12am - DC Guitarman
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, February 1
7:30-11pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, February 2
8:30pm - Parkside Drive
Saturday, February 3
8:30pm - Parkside Drive
Sunday, February 4
3-6pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, February 5
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ special guests
Tuesday, February 6
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 8
7:30-11pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, February 9
5-8pm - Kyle Koke; 8:30pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, February 10
8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Sunday, February 11
3-6pm - Blue Valentine Teniversary Tribute to Willie P. Bennett
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Saturday, February 3
6-9pm - Tyler Wilson
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 17
6-9pm - Derrick Zuber
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, February 2
7pm - Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, February 9
6:30-9pm - Fingerstyle Guitar Showcase ft Kyle Pullan and Joel Saunders
Friday, February 16
7-9pm - Open mic
Friday, February 23
7pm - Adam Crossman
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, February 2
7pm - Shaun Savoy
Tuesday, February 6
7pm - Trivia Night
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, February 1
8-11pm - Dub Trinity w/ Ace & The Kid and Chet Singh (all ages, $5 or PWYC)
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, February 1
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, February 2
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Saturday, February 3
7-11pm - Tami J. Wilde
Sunday, February 4
2-6pm - Donny Woods Band
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, February 1
8pm - Open mic w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, February 2
5pm - Queen & Son; 9pm - Shawn Dore
Saturday, February 3
9pm - Cindy & Scott
Monday, February 5
Trivial Pursuit
Tuesday, February 6
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesday, February 7
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
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 17
8:30pm - Live on the Line (no cover)
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, February 2
10pm - Robin Hawkins w/ Doug Hewie and Tom Batton (no cover)
Saturday, February 3
10pm - Kevin Carley Band w/ Graham Earl, Doug Hewie, and Don Fernley (no cover)
Wednesday, February 7
Open stage
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Friday, February 2
9pm - Austin Carson Band w/ Ace and The Kid ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 17
9pm - Northern Soul
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Thursday, February 1
5-8pm - Mike Rutherford
Fridays
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, February 3
10:30pm - DJ Brown Sugar
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 10
8pm - Honey Soul; 10:30pm - DJ McPimpin
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, February 2
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, February 3
2pm & 10pm - Marty and the Mojos
Wednesday, February 7
8pm - Open mic w/ Rob Foreman and Clayton Yates
Coming Soon
Friday, February 9
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, February 10
2pm & 10pm - Quickshifters
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, February 1
5pm - Pints N Politics; 9pm - East City Descendant
Friday, February 2
5pm - Forselli Fridays ft Mary-Kate Edwards Benj Rowland; 9pm - Whitney Paget
Saturday, February 3
9pm - Mattie Leon, Lance Issacs, St. Homer ($10 or PWYC)
VIDEO: "In Your Wake" - Mattie Leon
Monday, February 5
9pm - Property//, Wangled Teb, Foonyap, Olias, ELMS ($8)
Tuesday, February 6
9pm - Old Man Grant, Ali McCormick
Wednesday, February 7
9pm - Evrytt Willow, Little Rapids, Evangeline Gentle ($10 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 8
5pm - Pints N Politics
Friday, February 9
5pm - Forselli Fridays ft Chris Culgin; 9pm - Cruel Bloom, Antixx, Shit Liver
Saturday, February 10
6pm - Little Fire; 9pm - Peachykine, Shirazi, People You Meet Outside Bars
Sunday, February 11
9pm - Catriona Sturton, Josh Fewings
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, February 1
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
Wednesday, February 7
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Coming Soon
Friday, February 9
7-10pm - Terry & Patsy Live Show
Saturday, February 10
8pm - Rye Street $5 after 8pm (dinner is sold out)
Saturday, March 17
8pm - St. Patrick's Day Party ft House Brand ($20 for dinner at 7pm and music)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Friday, February 9
9pm - The Sick Things, The Crowleys, The Beef Boys ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, March 24
7-9:30pm - The Wakami Wailers w/ Glen Caradus & Michael Ketemer ($25, proceeds to Camp Kawartha)
Hastings House Restaurant & Bar
27 Front St. W., Hastings
(705) 696-3301
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 17
8pm - Northumberland's Got Talent Karaoke Contest Qualifying Round ( $10 entry fee, 19+)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, February 1
8pm - The Quickshifters (PWYC)
Coming Soon
Sunday, February 11
1-4pm - Monthly Jazz Jam hosted by Standard Time Trio (Pete Woolidge, John Climenhage, Craig Paterson)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, February 2
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Saturday, February 3
10pm - DJ Snails ($10)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, February 2
8pm - Darrin Johnson
Wednesday, February 7
7-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Tyler Koke
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 8
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music with Tony Silvestri
Fridays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Saturdays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Sundays
8pm - Open stage hosted by Ryan Van Loon
Mondays
9:30pm - Trivia Night hosted by Cam Green
Tuesdays
9pm - Topper Tuesdays w/ DJ Jake Topper
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music with Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, February 1
7pm - Pop Up Choir
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 8
7pm - The Invisible Sideman
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, February 1
7-10pm - Open Mic
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, February 2
8-10pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, February 3
8-10pm - Rob Phillips
Coming Soon
Friday, February 9
8-10pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, February 10
8-10pm - Rob Phillips
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, February 2
9pm - Jagged & My Affected Reality w/ Present Tense ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/20245/)
Saturday, February 3
3-6pm - Max Mouse & the Gorillas Valentines Dance benefit for LAWS ($10 in advance at Moondance, Hank To Hendix, LAWS; $12 at door); 9pm - All Man Brothers Blues Band
Tuesday, February 6
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
Friday, February 16
10pm - Old Man Luedecke ($12 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/20184/ or $15 at door)
Saturday, February 17
9pm - Silver Hearts ($10)
Friday, February 23
Evil Ebenezer
Saturday, February 24
Chris Culgin
Friday, March 9
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents My Son the Hurricane w/ Broken Harmony ($10, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/20198/)
Friday, March 23
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents BA Johnston ($4 before 8pm, $8 after)
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
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, February 2
Nashville Night
Saturday, February 3
Saturday Night Live
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2);
Spanky's
201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5078
Friday, February 2
9pm - Modest Apollo at Next Door ($5 or PWYC)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, February 2
6-10pm - David Cann
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 15
8-11pm - Trent University Music Society Open Mic
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Saturday, February 3
9:30pm - Head Case w/ Honey Soul
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 17
10pm - Joker
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 24
6pm - Peterborough Humane Society Cat N Canine Cabaret 5th Annual Fur Ball Gala ($100 until December 31, $150 after)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Friday, February 2
5-9pm - Steve Waters & Cartwright Boundary
Saturday, February 3
4-8pm - Steve Waters & Cartwright Boundary
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Saturday, February 3
3-5pm - Fewings and Son (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 10
3-5pm - Catriona Sturton w/ Josh Fewings (no cover)
