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 8 to Wednesday, February 14.
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
Saturday, February 10
10pm - Young Bombs
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, February 9
8pm - Karaoke
Saturday, February 10
8pm - Red Shoes Techno House Dance Party w/ DJs Kitty Lonestar & Sparksea ($5)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Friday, February 9
8pm - Rocky Cortis of Head Case
Saturday, February 10
8-10pm - Celtic Saturday ft Madman's Window
Sunday, February 11
4:30pm - Celtic Sunday ft Madman's Window
Coming Soon
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 8
7:30-11pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, February 9
5-8pm - Kyle Koke; 8:30pm - High Waters Band
Saturday, February 10
5-8pm - Doug Horner; 8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Sunday, February 11
3-6pm - Blue Valentine Teniversary Tribute to Willie P. Bennett featuring Rick Taylor, Barry James Payne, Russell DeCarle, Pat Temple, Sean Conway, Spencer Evans, David Berger, Kelly Pineault & John Mather, Jay Lindon, Rob Foreman, Kyler Tapscott, Tom Eastland, and more (no cover)
VIDEO: "Country Squall" by Willie P. Bennett performed by David Berger
Country Squall. An early one for Willie P Bennett and one of my favs. Sure hope he knew how much he was loved. #wpbchallenge
Posted by David Berger on Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Monday, February 12
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Gailie Young & special guests
Tuesday, February 13
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, February 14
7pm - Nicholas Campbell
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 15
7:30-11pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, February 16
8:30pm - Flashback
Saturday, February 17
8:30pm - Northern Soul
Sunday, February 11
3-6pm - Bucklebusters
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Saturday, February 10
6-9pm - Todd Mason'
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 17
6-9pm - Derrick Zuber
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, February 9
6:30-9pm - Fingerstyle Guitar Showcase ft Kyle Pullan and Joel Saunders
Coming Soon
Friday, February 16
7-9pm - Open mic
Friday, February 23
7pm - Adam Crossman
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturday, February 10
8-11pm - Northern Soul
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Tuesday, February 13
7pm - Trivia Night
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, February 8
7:30pm - Beers 4 Queers and Trent Educat Open Mic and Board Game Night
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, February 8
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, February 9
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, February 8
8pm - Open mic w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, February 9
5pm - Mike Tabares; 9pm - Patrick Maloney
Saturday, February 10
9pm - Blue Hazel
Monday, February 12
Trivial Pursuit
Tuesday, February 13
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesday, February 14
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
Thursday, February 8
10pm - Mike MacCurdy (no cover)
Friday, February 9
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, February 10
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Wednesday, February 14
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Wednesday, February 14
5-8pm - Valentine's Day with live music by Trina West
Coming Soon
Friday, April 27
8pm - Lance Anderson and Roly Platt ($20, available at www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-blues-legends-anderson-platt-in-concert-tickets-42823752998)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
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 10
8pm - Honey Soul; 10:30pm - DJ McPimpin
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, February 9
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, February 10
2pm & 10pm - Quickshifters
Wednesday, February 14
8pm - Open mic w/ Rob Foreman and Clayton Yates
Coming Soon
Friday, February 16
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, February 17
2pm & 10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
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 ft Kirsten Addis and Josh Fewings; 9pm - Peachykine, Shirazi, People You Meet Outside Bars ($9)
Sunday, February 11
9pm - Catriona Sturton & The Pine Box String Band
Wednesday, February 14
8:30pm - Valentine's Day ft Paper Shakers, Melissa Payne, Peachykine ($10, half price for your date)
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 15
5pm - Pints N Politics; 9pm - Jennifer Castle
Friday, February 16
5pm - Forselli Fridays ft Karl Lawson
Saturday, February 17
5pm - Chester Babcock; 9pm - Basement Revolver with Martian Broadcloak and Jesse Foster ($10)
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, February 8
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
Friday, February 9
7-10pm - Teddy & Patsy Live Show (no cover)
Saturday, February 10
8pm - Rye Street $5 after 8pm (dinner is sold out)
Wednesday, February 14
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Coming Soon
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
Friday, February 9
9pm - The Sick Things, The Crowleys, The Beef Boys ($10 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
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 8
8pm - Alan Black Trio ft Chris Hiney & JP Hovercraft (PWYC)
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 9
10pm - Nothing But the 90s w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover) Porter (no cover)
Saturday, February 10
10pm - Wear Neon To Glow
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, February 8
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Wednesday, February 14
7-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Tyler Koke
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 8
Thursday, February 8
7pm - The Invisible Sideman
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 15
7pm - Don Dawson, King & Breath Band
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 8
8-11pm - Bill Craig
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 8
7-10pm - Open Mic
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, February 16
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Valentine's Dinner Weekend ft live music by Jennifer and John Miller ($45 per person)
Saturday, February 17
6:30pm - Valentine's Dinner Weekend ft live music by Jennifer and John Miller ($45 per person)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 3
8pm - B&B Blues Band. (no cover)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
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 9
9pm - Jagged, My Affected Realty, Present Tense ($10, advance tickets at www.ticketscene.ca/events/20245/)
Saturday, February 10
3-6pm - Share the Love Valentine's Dance & Fundraiser for Lakefield Animal Welfare Society ft Max Mouse & the Gorillas ($10 in advance at Moondance, Hank to Hendrix, LAWS; $12 at door)
Tuesday, February 13
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
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/)
Saturday, March 17
7pm - Colt Harley
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 9
Nashville Night
Saturday, February 10
10pm - Saturday Night Live ft High Waters Band
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2);
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
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)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Saturday, February 10
3-5pm - Catriona Sturton w/ Josh Fewings (no cove
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 17
3-5pm - Blues in the Bottle (no cover)
