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 28 to Wednesday, March 6.
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.
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Thursday, February 28
7:30pm - The Big Lebowski
Saturday, March 2
9pm - Rae Spoon & LAL ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, February 28
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, March 1
9pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, March 2
9pm - Cale Crowe
Monday, March 4
7-9pm - Local talent
Tuesday, March 5
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, March 6
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 7
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, March 8
9pm - Downbeat
Saturday, March 9
9pm - Dan Clancy Trio
Sunday, March 10
4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday w/ Bill Craig
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, February 28
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Laurie Corrigan
Friday, March 1
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Hillary Dumoulin
Saturday, March 2
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, March 3
3-6pm - Bluegrass Menagerie; 6:30-9:30pm - Joe Bulger
Monday, March 4
7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, March 5
7pm - Randy Hill Band w/ Lauryn Macfarlane
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 7
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, March 8
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Blue Hazel
Saturday, March 9
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - BackBeat
Sunday, March 10
3-6pm - Catfish Willie & The Buckle Busters; 6:30-9:30pm - Jordan King
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, March 1
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Wednesday, March 6
7-10pm - Trent Oxfam presents Inali Berger & spoken word/open mic (LGBTQ+ friendly, no cover)
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
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)
Wednesdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Wednesday, March 6
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, March 2
9pm - Karaoke
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Friday, May 3
8pm - Valdy w/ Doris Mason ($30, in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/valdy-in-concert-with-doris-mason-tickets-56596015205)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 11
Doc Yates w/ Greg Williams & Kansas Stone
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, February 28
8pm - Open mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Coming Soon
Friday, March 29
9:30-11pm - Graham Show (no cover)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, March 1
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, March 2
7-10pm - Street Latin Social Dance Night
Wednesday, March 6
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 9
8pm - March Metal Mayhem ft Titan Arum, After Sin, Anthropophagy
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Friday, March 1
7pm - The Vagina Monologues ($20)
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 7
7pm - Heaven Lee Hytes Drag Show ($22)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, March 1
8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Fridays at The Ganny: Burlesque! ($20)
Saturday, March 2
2pm & 10pm - The Lovies
Wednesday, March 6
8-11pm - Open Mic Night w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 9
2pm & 10pm - Straight Shooter
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Friday, March 1
6-10pm - Niambi Tree, EJ, Bethlehem,Dixie Q, Ånane, Tokoni, Zubby, TMGxKOD, Don Soul, Azalyne ($10 or PWYC); 10pm - Fade Awaays, Shade, Peace Sand Rest, Belly Flop ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, March 2
9pm - Bonnaville "Back Alleys & Barstools” EP release w/ Sean Benji Merritt & Mitch Frost, The Corporate Life, The Mad Murdocks ($10)
Sunday, March 3
9pm - Mark Wylie w/ Justin Strode & Bryar Gray ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, March 8
5-7pm - Forselli Friday w/ Janetville Dug; 8pm - International Women's Day Concert ft. Little Fire, Charlie Earle, Jessica Lindeman, & more (PWYC)
Saturday, March 9
9pm - Zoom Daddys w/ Washboard Hank & The Wringers ($10 or PWYC)
Sunday, March 10
7pm - Jimmy Bowskill (SOLD OUT); 9:30pm - Jimmy Bowskill ($15, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/23338/)
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Wednesday, March 6
6:30-8:30pm - Line Dancing w/ Marlene Maskell ($7)
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 13
7pm - Dinner and dance patry ft Rye Street ($20 includes dinner, $5 music only at 8pm)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 16
8pm - The Red Finks "A Young Person's Guide To Science" album release (PWYC)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, February 28
8pm - The Quickshifters (no cover)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, March 1
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 9
8-11pm - Dance Party with The Kelly Burrows Trio ($10)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, March 1
8pm - Cindy & Scott
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music hosted by Tony Silvestri and Greg Caven
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
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music hosted by Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, February 28
7pm - Lotus White
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 7
7pm - Downbeat
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Coming Soon
Sunday, March 17
4-8pm - Snowbank McGuinty (no cover)
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Pappas Billiards
407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-9010
Thursday, February 28
7-10pm - Open Mic
Friday, March 1
8pm - Moon Child (Alisha Embury)
Saturday, March 2
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, March 15
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Irish Beer Dinner ft celtic music by Cooper & Wight ($50, or $65 with beer pairing)
Saturday, March 30
7pm - Rick Fines w/ Matthew MacCleod ($25)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 9
8pm - B&B Blues Band
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Sunday, March 3
3-7pm - Linda "Pinky" Brown
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 9
8:30pm - Pat Murphy and A.K.A. Reunion Tour (no cover)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, March 1
8-10pm - Northern Hearts Band
Saturday, March 2
8-10pm - Randy Stewart
Coming Soon
Friday, March 8
8-10pm - Ace and the Kid
Saturday, March 9
8-10pm - Joe Bulger
Sunday, March 10
3pm - Peterborough Winter Folk Fest presents Mundy ($25, in advance at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com/mundy-tickets/mundy-live-inside-the-publican-brewery-sunday-march-10th-3pm)
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, March 2
9pm - Northern Soul Trio
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 30
9pm - The Acoustically Hip (Crig McEarchern, Rod MacDonald, Dave Clarke)
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, February 28
10pm - Sun K w/ Huttch and Paper Shakers ($5 at door)
Friday, March 1
9pm- Tascu
Saturday, March 2
9pm - Emily Burgess & The Emburys w/ The Actual Goners ($15)
VIDEO: "Til I Get To Call You My Own" - Emily Burgess
VIDEO: "Coricidin Bottle Blues" - The Actual Goners
Tuesday, March 5
9pm - Open mic hosted by Davey Mac
Wednesday, March 6
10pm - Peterborough Winter Folk Fest presents Five Alarm Funk and Too Many Zooz ($25, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/22560/)
Coming Soon
Friday, March 8
10pm - Peterborough Winter Folk Fest presents BA Johnston w/ Beef Boys & Television Rd
Saturday, March 9
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents My Son the Hurricane ($20, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/22940/)
Friday, March 15
Sun Valley
Saturday, March 16
Colt Harley
Friday, March 29
10pm - The Sadies ($15, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/23470/)
Friday, April 19
10pm - Tokyo Police Club w/ special guests TBA ($25, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/22684/)
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, March 9
7pm - "Hot Damn It's a Queer Slam" poetry slam and open mic ft SofiaFly ($10 or PWYC)
Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge
161 Old Hastings Rd., Warkworth
(705) 924-3333
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 16
5-9pm - Lauryn Macfarlane (reservations recommended)
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Coming Soon
Friday, March 15
8:30pm - Kill No Albatross w/ Titan Arum, Maitreya ($10 at door)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 23
7-10pm - Maxwell Williams (no cover)
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, February 28
7-10pm - Kevin Foster
Friday, March 1
8pm - King Street Brass (no cover)
Saturday, March 2
8pm - JJ Thompson
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 7
7-10pm - Trent Music Society presents Open Mic Night
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, February 28
7-10pm - Twisted Wheel's Backroom Bazaar hosted by Washboard Hank w/ special guest Jenny Allen
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 7
7-10pm - Peterborough Winter Folk Fest ft Dylan Ireland w/ Melissa Payne, James Mckenty, Karl Lawson (no cover)
Saturday, March 9
7pm - Peterborough Winter Folk Fest presents Ben Rough w/ Rachel Beck (no cover)
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Tuesday, March 5
7pm - Mother Mother w/ Said The Whale ($34.50+fees, available at www.ticketmaster.com)
Wednesday, March 6
7pm - The Reklaws w/ Jade Eagleson & East Adelaide ($25, available at www.ticketmaster.com)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, April 16
7pm - The Tea Party ($45, available at www.ticketmaster.com)
Sunday, May 18
7pm - The Beaches ($25+fees, available Mar 1 at https://www1.ticketmaster.ca/the-beaches-peterborough-ontario-05-18-2019/event/10005659DDEE3F62)
