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, June 13 to Wednesday, June 19.
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
Saturday, June 15
9pm - Reckless ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 22
9pm - Supernatural Buffalo ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, June 13
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, June 14
9pm - Two for the Show
Saturday, June 15
9pm - Mark Hanson & Jim Mathews
Sunday, June 16
4:30-8pm - Celtic music w/ Madman's Window
Monday, June 17
7pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Phillips
Tuesday, June 18
7:30pm - British Invasion w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, June 19
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 20
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, June 21
9pm - Shawn Nelson
Saturday, June 22
9pm - Shawn Nelson
Sunday, June 23
4:30-8pm - Celtic music
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Friday, July 19
9pm - Sara and Filthy Rich
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, June 13
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, June 14
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Lindsay Barr
Saturday, June 15
1-4pm - Harry Vetro's Northern Ranger; 5-8pm - Strangemakers; 8:30pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band
Sunday, June 16
3-6pm - Deep Dark River; 6:30-9:30pm - Sawyer Dundas
Monday, June 17
7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, June 18
7pm - Randy Hill Band w/ guest Lauryn Macfarlane
Wednesday, June 19
7-10pm - Po’Boy Jeffreys
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 20
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, June 21
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Christine Atrill
Saturday, June 22
5-8pm - Oscar Donald Trio; 8:30pm - Josh Gordon Band
Sunday, June 23
3-6pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers; 6:30-9:30pm - Joe Bulger
Boathouse Cafe
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Wednesday, June 19
6pm - Tyler Wilson
Coming Soon
Wednesday, June 26
6pm - Jeff Biggar
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, June 14
7-9pm - Looking for Heather
Coming Soon
Friday, June 21
6-9pm - Open mic
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 11
8-11pm - Kane Miller with Lauryn Macfarlane
Castle John's Pub & Restaurant
1550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-2111
Coming Soon
Friday, August 2
9pm - Two for the Show
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, June 14
8pm - Travis Lemah
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, June 13
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, June 14
6-10pm - Terry Finn and Alec Mitchell (patio)
Saturday, June 15
5-9pm - Peterborough Youth Performers (patio)
Wednesday, June 19
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coming Soon
Friday, June 21
6-10pm - The Bridgenorth Boys (patio)
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, June 15
9pm - 13th Step
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 29
9pm - U Jimmy
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, June 15
5-8pm - Carrie Cooper with Albert Saxby
Tuesday, June 18
5-8:30pm - Tiki Tuesday with Jeff Moulton
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, June 15
12-6pm - Phil Marshall Birthday Bash ft Water Street Slim & Unlikely Heroes, Max Mouse & Gorillas, Backbeat, Bridget Foley Band, Fabulous Tonemasters, Al Black & Steady Band ($10, proceeds to PMBA)
VIDEO: "Reincarnation Blues" - Al Black and the Steady Band
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, June 13
8pm - Open mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 6
9:30pm - Garbageface w/ piloting the animal, Jaysic, Nevada Proving Grounds ($8 at door or PWYC)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2720
Friday, June 14
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, June 15
8:30pm - Carla & The Latintrain Trio; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, June 19
8-11pm - Open Mic
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Saturday, June 15
7:30-9:30pm - One Year Anniversary Celebration ft Dave Mowat Band ($20)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, June 15
2pm & 10pm - Marty and the Mojos
Coming Soon
Friday, June 21
8pm - Ode to Fleetwood Mac ($20)
Saturday, June 22
2pm & 10pm - Ole Fashion Music
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Friday, June 14
5-7pm - Forselli Friday w/ Chester Babcock; 9pm - I, The Mountain, Last Men on Earth (PWYC)
Saturday, June 15
7pm - Craig Robertson ($10); 10pm - The Bombed Solid
Wednesday, June 19
9pm - Jean Caffeine w/ Nathan Truax
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 20
9pm - Focused, Sarah Tohnin, Death By Art School
Friday, June 21
5-7pm - Forselli Friday w/ Chris Moore; 9pm - Oberge
Saturday, June 22
10pm - Belly Flop, Good Grief
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Saturday, June 15
8:30pm - Camp sTIC fundraiser w/ live music by FOG, silent auction ($10, call 705-772-8090 for tickets)
Wednesday, June 19
6:30-8:30pm - Line Dancing w/ Marlene Maskell ($7)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Saturday, June 15
8pm - Carpenter's Gardening presents Road To Lost in a Little Town ft Dube w/ Heartless, Excuses Excuses, and The New Blue ($10 in advance, $15 at door)
Coming Soon
Friday, June 21
9pm - Ben Rough album release w/ Steelburner, Beef Boys, and DJs from Twisted Wheel ($10 in advance at The Only Cafe, $12 at door)
Saturday, July 6
8pm - 24 Hour Theatre Project ($10, proceeds to Mysterious Entity Theatre)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, June 13
6-8pm - High and Lonesome
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, June 14
10pm - Nothing But the 90s hosted by DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 24
8pm - Kelly Burrows Trio
Local No90
90 Mill St. N., Port Hope
(905) 269-3373
Coming Soon
Wednesday, June 26
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Lock 27 Tap and Grill
2824 River Ave., Youngs Point
705-652-6000
Saturday, June 15
2-6pm - The Roy Boys
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, June 14
7-10pm - Ben Rough
Coming Soon
Friday, June 21
7pm - Washboard Hank & Sweet Muriel
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, June 13
7pm - Brian Gordon (no cover)
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Thursday, June 13
7-9pm - Morgan Davis (no cover)
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Tuesday, June 18
7-9pm - North Country Express
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 29
8pm - Jesse Slack
Next Door
197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609
Coming Soon
Friday, June 21
9pm - 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, June 13
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, June 15
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays w/ Jacques Graveline
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, June 28
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Ladies of Jazz Dinner Series ft Tanya Wills w/ Michael Monis & Howard Baer ($45 per person)
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Sunday, June 16
7-9pm - Comedy Night: "No Map Required" ft Cedric Newman & Chris Quigley ($10)
Wednesday, June 19
6pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 22
7pm - Drag Bingo Comedy Show w/ Ms. Madge Enthat & Miss Divalicious ($30 in advance)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, June 14
6-9pm - Joe Bulger
Saturday, June 15
6-9pm - House Brand
Sunday, June 16
3-6pm - Ace and The Kid
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, June 13
8pm - The Weber Brothers present WE Thursdays Concert Series ft Tony Silvestri ($10 at door)
Saturday, June 15
8pm - Peachykine Album Release Party w/ People You Meet Outside Bars and Shirazi ($9 at door or PWYC)
Monday, June 17
8-11pm - Sean and Chris Conway w/ guest
Tuesday, June 18
9pm - Open mic hosted by Davey Mac
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 20
8pm - The Weber Brothers present WE Thursdays Concert Series ft Brock Zeman ($10 at door)
Friday, June 21
9pm - Sun Valley w/ Harry Hannah ($10)
Thursday, June 27
8pm - The Weber Brothers present WE Thursdays Concert Series ft Paul Reddick ($10 at door)
Sunday, June 30
9pm - Shotty Horroh ($5 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/24638/, $8 at door)
Wednesday, July 24
8pm - Bonds of Mara & special guests ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/24319/, Red Dog, Zap Records)
Friday, July 26
8:30pm - Niall, Ready The Prince, Rebelle Live ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/24896/)
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
Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge
161 Old Hastings Rd., Warkworth
(705) 924-3333
Sunday, June 16
4-8pm - Roy Borden
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Thursday, June 13
8pm - Yuk Yuk's Summer Comedy Series ft Bryan O'Gorman, Patrick Hay, Courtney Gilmour ($10)
Friday, June 14
10pm - Robyn Ottolini
Saturday, June 15
9pm - Classic Collective
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 27
8pm - See Spot Run
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Thursday, June 13
9pm - Punks On Pizza ft Noisebleed, Looping, Heir Of The Throne, Nebraska, and Trigger Warning ($10 or PWYC)
The Spud and the Bull Food Truck
2621 Lakefield Rd., Peterborough
705-208-2855
Saturday, June 15
12-4pm - High Waters Band
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, June 13
7pm - Kevin Foster
Friday, June 14
8pm - Steve O'Donaghue
Saturday, June 15
8pm - Ryan Vanloon
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 22
10pm - Baby Drayton
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Friday, June 14
7-10pm - Inverness w/ Mr. Notmuchfun and Janetville Dug
Saturday, June 15
7-10pm - Johnson Crook with Chris Collins
Coming Soon
Friday, June 21
7-10pm - Chic'n Pot Pi w/ Jonny & Jane
Saturday, June 22
7-10pm - Bowtie Killers w/ Greg Cave
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
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/)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, June 18
6:30-8:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Al Black & the Steady Band (no cover)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, June 25
6:30-8:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Fred Stillman & Keene Country (no cover)
William Street Beer Co.
975 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
289-252-2225
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 20
2-5pm - Northern Hearts
