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, April 18 to Wednesday, April 24.
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.
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 27
5-8pm - International Jazz Day presents "Dine with Jazz" ft Carrie Chesnutt and Mike Graham
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, April 19
8pm - Hoot In M'noot open mic w/ guest host Jesse Hannah
Saturday, April 20
9pm - Hungerford Station ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 27
8pm - Anything Goes Café ($5, half of proceeds to Home Again animal rescue)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, April 18
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, April 19
9pm - Busker Brothers
Saturday, April 20
9pm - Shaun Savoy & Mark Hanson
Sunday, April 21
4:30-8pm - Brian Ruddy
Monday, April 22
7-9pm - Jazz and blues w/ Rob Phillips
Tuesday, April 23
7:30pm - British Invasion w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, April 24
8pm - Open mic hosted by Bruce Longman
Coming Soon
Thursday, April 25
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, April 26
9pm - Shawn Nelson
Saturday, April 27
9pm - Shawn Nelson
Sunday, April 28
4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday ft Madman's Window
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Friday, April 26
9pm - David Byrski and Riley Towns
Friday, May 31
9pm - Steve Stacey & The Stump Splitters
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, April 18
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, April 19
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Bailien
Saturday, April 20
5-8pm - Matt Gunn; 8:30pm - Christine Atrill
Sunday, April 21
12-2:45pm - Po'Boy Jeffreys; 3-6pm - Cindy & Scott; 6:30-9:30pm - Joe Bulger
Monday, April 22
7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, April 23
7pm - Randy Hill Band w/ guest Lauryn Macfarlane
Wednesday, April 24
7-9pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends ; 9-11pm - Soul Honey
Coming Soon
Thursday, April 25
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, April 26
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, April 27
5-8pm - Oscar Donald Trio; 8:30pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band
Sunday, April 21
3-6pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers; 6:30-9:30pm - Cellar Door
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, April 19
7-9pm - Looking for Heather w/ A Victory Marked
Coming Soon
Friday, April 26
6-9pm - Open mic hosted by Gerald Van Halteren
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, April 19
7pm - Bruce Longman
The Cat & The Fiddle Lindsay
49 William St. N., Lindsay
(705) 878-4312
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 25
6pm - Cancer Awareness Fundraiser ft dinner, The Harry Peterson Band (8pm), silent auction, door prizes ($10, reservations required)
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
Thursday, April 18
8pm - Tubourg
Saturday, April 20
8pm - Tom Eastland Triage
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, April 20
9pm - Live On The LIne
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 27
9pm - The Harry Peterson Band
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)
Saturday, May 11
8pm - Canadian Blues Legend Series ft Chris Antonik Band ($30, in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/chris-antonik-band-canadian-blues-legend-series-tickets-57945124427)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, April 20
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Jane Archer & Heart of the Blues (donations accepted for Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association)
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 11
8pm - Doc Yates w/ Greg Williams & Kansas Stone ($20, available at www.docyates.com)
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, April 18
8pm - Open mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Saturday, April 20
9pm - F.O. Theatrics Launch Party & Cabaret ft. Conner Clarkin, Caitlin Currie, Liam Parker, Ryan Myles, Kevin Lemieux, & Justin Hiscox on piano ($10 at door)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2720
Friday, April 19
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, April 20
8pm - 5W Drive; 11pm - DJ
Wednesday, April 24
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 27
8pm - The Breezeway Band w/ Griffin McGill; 11pm - DJ
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Monday, April 22
6pm - Earth Day Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 27
7pm - Kim Doolittle
Saturday, May 11
7pm - Steve Marriner
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, April 19
8pm - Sheer Heart Attack Queen tribute ($20)
Saturday, April 20
2pm & 10pm - Marty and the Mojos
Coming Soon
Friday, April 26
8pm - Union Duke
Saturday, April 27
2pm & 10pm - Tamin Thunder
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, April 18
7-9pm - The Mad Dalton w/ Kip Gordon ($5 at door or PWYC)
Friday, April 19
5-7pm - Forselli Fridays w/ Ben Rough & Hot Cross Buns; 8pm - Wight & Williams
Saturday, April 20
8pm - Album Listening Party for Death by Art School
Sunday, April 21
7-10pm - Quote the Raven, Jessica Pearson, East Wind
Monday, April 22
8pm - The Classic 45s
Wednesday, April 24
8pm - Charlie Earle & Rob Phillips ($10 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Thursday, April 25
8-10pm - BanjoGoBoom! (Bob Birnie, Kate Murphy, John Glover, Dave Harvey, Neil Affleck) w/ Robert Atyeo
Friday, April 26
5-7pm - Forselli Fridays w/ McDonnel Street Gospel Quartet; 8pm - Nathan Truax ($5 at door or PWYC)
Saturday, April 27
9pm - The Party Favours
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Wednesday, April 24
6:30-8:30pm - Line Dancing w/ Marlene Maskell ($7)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Friday, April 26
7:30pm - International Jazz Day Peterborough Committee presents Jazz Film - Finding Carleton
Saturday, May 4
9pm - Lucky Monkey w/ The Classic 45s ($10 at door)
Saturday, May 11
8pm - Limestone ($10 at the door, or $15 for two)
Friday, May 17
Garbageface, Mokomokai
Friday, May 24
9pm - The Kents and Basement Revolver w/ Rhys Climenhage Band ($10)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, April 19
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, April 19
8pm - High Waters Band
Mckecks Tap & Grill
207 Highland St., Haliburton
(705) 457-3443
Coming Soon
Friday, April 26
7-9pm - The Swingin' Blackjacks (no cover, reservations recommended)
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
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Saturday, April 20
2-5pm - Max Mouse & The Gorillas
Next Door
197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609
Friday, April 19
9-11pm - Hunter Sheridan
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, April 18
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, April 20
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays w/ Jacques Graveline
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, April 26
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft Lenni Stewart, Michael Monis, Howard Baer ($50 per person)
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Friday, April 19
1-5pm - Linda "Pinky" Brown w/ The Ring Fingers
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 2
7-11pm - Two For The Show (no cover, reservations recommended)
Saturday, May 4
8pm - The Seven Man Trio ($15 in advance, $20 at door)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, April 19
7-9pm - Mike Graham Duo
Saturday, April 20
7-9pm - Cindy & Scott
Coming Soon
Friday, April 26
7-9pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, April 27
7:30-10pm - International Jazz Day presents "Dine Later With Jazz" ft Rob Phillips Trio
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, April 20
High Waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, April 19
10pm - Tokyo Police Club w/ Dizzy ($25, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/22684/)
VIDEO: "Bleachers" - Dizzy
VIDEO: "Ready To Win" - Tokyo Police Club
Monday, April 22
8-11pm - Sean and Chris Conway w/ guest Hillary Dumoulin
Tuesday, April 23
9pm - Open mic hosted by Davey Mac
Coming Soon
Friday, April 26
8pm - Death by Art School album release w/ St. Homer and Bellyflop ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, April 27
MJ & The Beetus
Thursday, May 9
9pm - Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace and Saint Asonia acoustic show ($15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/24136/, $20 at door)
Friday, May 10
Kasadors
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
Wednesday, April 24
8-11pm - Peterborough Poetry Slam NaPoWriMo Edition (sign-up at 7:30pm,$5-10 or PWYC)
Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge
161 Old Hastings Rd., Warkworth
(705) 924-3333
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 27
12-9pm - Helping BJ Rebuild benefit ft David Papple, Cheryl Casselman, Fiddling Jay, Al Kirby, Mark Sepic, Marsala Lukianchuk, Rob Phillips, Saskia Tomkins, Steafan Hannigan, Al Lerman, Jane Archer & many more (free, donations encouraged)
Simcoe Ptbo
172 Simcoe St., Peterborough
705-874-3825
Friday, April 19
9pm - Doors & Fours w/ Cudbear, Vinyl Hero, Deviants and The Odd Man Out ($10)
Saturday, April 20
9pm - League of Wolves and F.Scott and The Nighthawks w/ Joan Smith & the Jane Does
Coming Soon
Friday, April 26
8pm - Onionface, Bowtie Killers, Antixx, Latest V
Saturday, April 27
9pm - The Castor Troys and Hot Lips w/ The Crooked and One In The Chamber ($10)
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, April 19
9pm - The Beresfords
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 27
9pm - The Spirits
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Coming Soon
Friday, April 26
8pm - Punks On Pizza presents It's A Little Metal But A Whole Lotta Punk ft Hurricane Charlie, Puppet, Outer Rooms, Strange, Copper Crown ($5)
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, April 18
7pm - Kevin Foster
Friday, April 19
8pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, April 20
8pm - Steve O'Donaghue
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 27
10pm - Jackson Fox Band
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, April 18
7:30pm - Express and Co. (no cover)
Coming Soon
Thursday, April 25
7-10pm - Washboard Hank's Backroom Bazaar w/ Tami J. Wilde and Jimmy Deck
Friday, April 26
7-10pm - People with AIDS Foundation fundraiser ft Nick Procyshyn and the Bad Milk, Lance Isaacs, Niall, Conner Clarkin ($10)
Saturday, May 11
7-10pm - Future History w/ Say Ritual and Tijuana Jesus
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
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)
Wednesday, August 7
7-10pm - Buckcherry w/ Joyous Wolf, Ian K. & more ($34.99 - $39.99 on sale Fri Apr 5 at 10am at www.ticketscene.ca/events/23864/)
