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, March 1 to Wednesday, March 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
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 10
10pm - Young Bombs
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, March 2
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, March 3
9pm - Chad McCoy (PWYC)
VIDEO: "Who Where When" - Chad McCoy
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 10
9pm - Random Order ($10)
Tuesday, March 13
7pm - Max Marshall (PWYC)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, March 1
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, March 2
8pm - Shawn Nelson
Saturday, March 3
8pm - Shawn Nelson
Sunday, March 4
4:30-8pm - Ugly Horse
Monday, March 5
6pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, March 6
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, March 7
8pm - Open mic
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, March 1
7:30-11pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, March 2
5-8pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:39pm - Game of Tones
Saturday, March 3
5-8pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, March 4
3-6pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, March 5
7-11pm - Birthday Bash for Gailie Young & Buzz Thompson
Tuesday, March 6
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, March 7
7pm - Nicholas Campbell
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 8
7:30-11pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, March 9
5-8pm - Tyler Koke; 8:30pm - Groove Authority
Saturday, March 10
5-8pm - 3/4 House Brand; 8:30pm - Chrstine Artrill
Sunday, March 11
3-6pm - Washboard Hank
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Saturday, March 3
6-9pm - Tyler Wilson
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 10
6-9pm - Darren Fraser
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, March 2
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, March 16
7-9pm - Open Mic Night
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Tuesday, March 6
9pm - Shred Kelly ($15)
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, March 2
8pm - Cindy and Scott
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 17
8pm - Madman's Window
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, March 1
7pm - Open Mic w/ James Higgins
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Fridays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, March 1
8pm - Open mic, Ray on the Radio
Friday, March 2
5pm - Queen & Son; 9pm - Lotus Wight
Saturday, March 3
9pm - Ken Tizzard
Monday, March 5
Trivial Pursuit
Tuesday, March 6
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesday, March 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, March 17
8pm - Campfire Karaoke
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, March 2
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, March 3
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Wednesday, March 7
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
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
St. Patrick's Day Bash ft Hal Draper (12-3pm), Kate Kelly & Bobby Watson (3-6pm), Present Tense (6-9pm), and Northern Soul (9pm-12am)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, March 2
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, March 3
8pm - Cowboys Don't Cry ; 11:30pm - DJ McPimpin
Wednesday, March 7
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 10
8pm - Brother Sweet Brother; 11:30pm - DJ Tan Man
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, March 2
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, March 3
2pm & 10pm - The Bridesmaids
Wednesday, March 7
8pm - Open mic w/ Rob Foreman and Clayton Yates
Coming Soon
Friday, March 9
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, March 10
2pm & 10pm - Gator James Band
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, March 1
5pm - Pints N Politics; 8pm - Campbell Woods (PWYC)
Friday, March 2
5pm - Forselli Fridays ft Chris Moore; 9pm - Casper Skulls
Saturday, March 3
9pm - Steelburner, Adrian House
Monday, March 5
9pm - Jack Pine
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 8
5pm - Pints N Politics; 8pm - Manitoba Hal
Friday, March 9
5pm - Forselli Fridays ft Latchford & Greig; 9pm - Wax Mannequin, Makkela
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, March 1
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
Wednesday, March 7
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
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 24
7-9:30pm - The Wakami Wailers w/ Glen Caradus & Michael Ketemer ($25, proceeds to Camp Kawartha)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, March 1
8pm - Quickshifterst (PWYC)
Coming Soon
Sunday, March 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, March 2
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, March 1
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, March 2
8pm - Jordan Mowat
Wednesday, March 7
7-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Tyler Koke
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 17
9pm - St. Paddy's Day Party w/ The Hard to Handle Band
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, March 1
7pm - Ragwax
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 8
7pm - Lotus Wight
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Thursday, March 1
7:30pm - Open Mic Night
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, March 1
7-10pm - Open Mic
Tuesday, March 6
7-10pm - Day of the Dude Open Mic (players are encouraged to play songs from The Big Lebowski soundtrack)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Saturday, March 3
8pm - B&B Blues Band. (no cover
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, March 2
8-10pm - Brennon Wasson
Saturday, March 3
8-10pm - Tony Silvestri
Coming Soon
Friday, March 9
8-10pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, March 10
8-10pm - Shai Peer
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, March 2
9pm - Andy McDonald & friends
Saturday, March 3
9pm - Brookdale Mafia
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, March 2
No 2morrow
Saturday, March 3
9pm - Dub Trinity Bob Marley Tribute ($7)
Sunday, March 4
3pm - Family friendly Dub Trinity Bob Marley Tribute ($7); 8pm - Chastity, Crywank, Beef Boys ($10 at the door)
Tuesday, March 6
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Wednesday, March 7
FM Berlin
Coming Soon
Friday, March 9
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents My Son the Hurricane w/ Broken Harmony ($10, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/20198/)
Thursday, March 15
9pm - The Discarded w/ with The Trespassers
Friday, March 16
Connor Clarken
Saturday, March 17
7pm - Colt Harley
Friday, March 23
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents BA Johnston ($4 before 8pm, $8 after)
Saturday, March 24
Modest Apollo
Friday, March 30
Emily Burgess
Saturday, March 31
Rainbow Romp
Thursday, April 5
Diamond Dave
Saturday, April 7
Hill Dum
Saturday, April 21
Silverhearts
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
Friday, March 2
5-10pm - Record Production Month Listening Party
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, March 2
Nashville Night
Saturday, March 3
Saturday Night Live
Coming Soon
Friday, March 9
10pm - High Court County
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
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 22
8-11pm - Trent University Music Society Open Mic
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 8
7-10pm - Gatsby: Art in the Dark CNIB benefit ($50 at www.cnib.ca/GatsbyArtInTheDark2018)
Wednesday, April 11
7pm - I Mother Earth & Finger Eleven ($42.50, available at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1646010)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Friday, March 2
5-9pm - High Waters Band
Saturday, March 3
5-9pm - High Waters Band
