Every Thursday, we publish live music events at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region 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, December 14 to Wednesday, December 20.

If you’re a pub or restaurant owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our nightlifeNOW editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com. For concerts and live music events at other venues, check out our Concerts & Live Music page.

With the exception of karaoke, we only list events with performing musicians. Venues may also host other events during the week (e.g., dancing, DJs, comedy shows).

The audience rang little bells when Clarence got his wings at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday (December 13) during the opening night of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, presented by New Stages Peterborough.

It was one of the many audience interactions throughout the play, which saw the Market Hall stage transformed into a radio station in Bedford Falls on Christmas Eve in 1946, set to air a radio version of the classic Christmas film to millions of people before a live “studio” audience.

The opening night “studio” audience included a who’s who of the regional theatre community, including Kim Blackwell of 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook, Sarah Quick and James Barrett of Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon, and Rob Kempson and Emily Martin of Capitol Theatre in Port Hope.

Following an introduction and sponsor acknowledgement by the play’s director, New Stages artistic director Mark Wallace (singing was involved), five real-life actors took to the set to portray the five fictional actors performing the radio play — Kerry Griffin as Freddie Filmore (also the radio station’s announcer), M. John Kennedy as Jake Laurents, Brad Brackenridge as Harry Jazzbo Heywood, Ordena Stephens-Thompson as Sally Applewhite, and Megan Murphy as Lana Sherwood.

The radio station set, designed by Sean Harris (owner of The Little Building Company in Lakefield) with set consultant Patricia Levert Thorne on lighting design, includes “On Air” and “Applause” signs, with the latter used effectively to prompt the “studio” audience during the radio play, lending to the feeling of actually being in a studio audience.

The set also features a piano, played with nuance throughout the show by the production’s real-life musical director Gabriel Vaillant, with real-life stage manager Esther Vincent also appearing as the radio station’s director doing the on-air countdowns.

Each of the five actors perform one or more of the characters in the original film, including the main roles of George Bailey (M. John Kennedy), Mary Hatch/Bailey (Ordena Stephens-Thompson), Henry F. Potter and Uncle Billy (Kerry Griffin), guardian angel Clarence Odbody and George’s brother Harry (Brad Brackenridge), and Mary’s romantic rival Voilet (Megan Murphy). The actors wear costumes designed by Korin Cormier.

While actors are at the microphones, their colleagues creatively contribute live sound effects — crickets, crunching snow, a train, a car horn, and more — using all manner of objects on the set. You may even be tempted to close your eyes to imagine hearing the performance over the radio, but only momentarily as you won’t want to miss the sometimes moving and sometimes funny physical interactions between the actors.

During the two-hour show, which includes an intermission after George Bailey’s backstory is revealed, the actors also perform hilarious “live on-air” commercials for the radio station’s fictional sponsors.

All five actors have their time in the spotlight during the show, with each bringing their unique takes to the many characters, including Kerry Griffin’s performance when he switches between the roles of both Uncle Billy and Henry F. Potter in a single scene.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will especially resonate with audience members familiar with the original film, and you may find yourself tearing up during the final scene when a transformed George Bailey is reunited with his family and friends, saved from financial ruin, and discovers that he is indeed the richest man in Bedford Falls.

Produced by Laurie Westaway, the play also includes Andy Malcolm as foley and sound effects consultant, Alan Stanley on sound design, and Dayle Finlay on festive decor design. It should be noted that photos and videos are strictly prohibited during the performance (as Kerry Griffin notes, smart phones weren’t around in 1946).

Recommended for audience members over eight years of age, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play continues until Sunday, December 17th, with 7 p.m. evening performances nightly until Saturday and 2 p.m. matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday.

General admission tickets are $40 ($20 for students, arts workers, and those who are underemployed) and are available in person at the Market Hall box office (140 Charlotte St, Peterborough), by phone at 705-775-1503, or online at markethall.org. A 25 per cent discount is available for group sales of 10 or more tickets.

For more information about New Stages’ 2023-24 season, visit www.newstages.ca.

kawarthaNOW is proud to be media sponsor of New Stages Theatre Company’s 2023-24 season.

The original version of this story has been updated with photos by Dahlia Katz from a dress rehearsal.

As the world evolves (or devolves, depending on your point of view), some things never get old. Take, for example, the exhilarating feel-good feeling that comes to the forefront when people come together in support of those in need of our help.

However, combine such compassion with the gifted talents of multiple local musical acts and, well, you’re onto something really special.

For a fourth time, Peterborough Performs: Musicians United To End Homelessness will be staged on Thursday, March 7th at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough, presenting 15 acts — full bands as well as solo performers — on two stages simultaneously.

From 7 to 11 p.m., the big stage in the Erica Cherney Theatre will host The Weber Brothers Band, SJ Riley, The Austin Carson Band, Rick and Gailie Young’s Peterborough All-Star Band, The Cheryl Casselman Trio, and Emily Burgess.

During the same time frame, in the more intimate Nexicom Studio, performances by Tom Eastland, Irish Millie, Wylie Harold, Chris Collins, Michaela Hetherington, Dan Hick, Jacques Graveline, The Hippie Chicks (Tami J. Wilde and Joslyn Burford), and Phil Stephenson and Glen Caradus will be presented back-to-back.

Until January, early bird general admission tickets cost $40, with all proceeds going to United Way of Peterborough and District-supported agencies provide emergency shelter for those in need of safe refuge. Tickets are available at the Showplace box office and online at www.showplace.org.

Ticket holders have the choice of catching all the main stage performances or all the lounge acts or, ideally, go back and forth to both rooms as they please.

VIDEO: “Message of Love” – Rick and Gailie at Peterborough Performs III

United Way director of philanthropy Anne Ondercin says Peterborough Performs will again be “a catalyst, bringing together hundreds of music lovers and community supporters to enjoy incredible local talent and give back to their community.”

“Proceeds from Peterborough Performs will help move people from poverty to possibility by funding local programs and initiatives that support those experiencing housing instability, food insecurity, and underemployment.”

Ondercin terms the United Way “a safety net that helps catch those who might otherwise fall through the cracks,” noting last year saw United Way funding support 900 people in find housing in Peterborough, and provided 794 food cards and 24 employment support sessions through six funded partners.

Returning for Peterborough Performs fourth staging as the exclusive digital media sponsor is kawarthaNOW while Long & McQuade is again providing stage audio equipment with Porter Sound handling sound and lighting production.

Also back in the fold is Andy Tough of RMS Events, who will again work his magic to ensure the audience in each space can see (and hear, during breaks) who’s performing in the other space.

Meanwhile, United Way Campaign Cabinet member and kawarthaNOW writer Paul Rellinger is again organizing and producing the show.

Rellinger helped then campaign cabinet chair David Goyette stage the inaugural Peterborough Performs benefit in March 2020 — just days before the emergence of COVID-19 put a stop to pretty much everything.

Since then, two more have been held — in March 2022 and March 2023. Combined, Peterborough Performs has raised close to $80,000 for the benefiting agencies’ work.

VIDEO: “Wild as the Wild Dogs” – The Weber Brothers at Peterborough Performs III

“From the very first note struck at the very first Peterborough Performs, I knew we were onto something very special and I’m so grateful the United Way has seen fit to continue with this event,” says Rellinger, expressing equal gratitude to RBC, the presenting sponsor of each Peterborough Performs to date, and LLF Lawyers, the sponsor of past event-associated virtual auctions.

“Those who were there in March 2019 know what a great buzz there was in both rooms. They were wholly entertained, all while contributing toward the eradication of what is an ongoing scourge in this city. I’m hopeful they’ll return but not before telling their friends to buy a $40 ticket for what is a terrific night out.”

Rellinger says that while most of the acts are of the returning variety, he does try to mix it up year to year. To that end, Dan Hick and The Cheryl Casselman Trio will make their Peterborough Performs debut, along with stand-up comic Tim Burnie.

Emily Burgess, meanwhile, has played past Peterborough Performs events with The Weber Brothers Band, and is doing so again, but is also performing her original music with a full band, including selections from her new album Arrow.

“Stand-up comedy is a new element for us; I’m thrilled Tim, a longtime friend, is on board, making with the funny during breaks between main stage acts,” says Rellinger.

“I cannot say enough about all our performers. We need a theatre of Showplace’s size to contain hearts so big. Without them, there is no show, and with no show, there is no opportunity for so many to gather and say, in one loud collective voice, ‘Homelessness isn’t acceptable — period.’

Also returning for the event is The Austin Carson Band, reprising its 2020 and 2022 appearances.

“It’s rare that you get the opportunity to share the stage with so many of Peterborough’s top local acts,” says Carson. “Each time we walked away feeling more united with the community than before. The big reason for that is we are all there for the same reason, coming together to fight homelessness in our city.”

“We can’t wait to present a snippet of the show we’ve crafted for our 2024 touring season. We’ve spent the last couple years playing across the province, from headlining Toronto’s legendary Horseshoe Tavern to playing resorts and campgrounds throughout cottage country. Peterborough Performs will mark our first public hometown show since June 2022 and we can’t wait.”

Also chomping at the bit is folk/alternative artist Dan Hick, whose single “Armour Hill” has seen his star rise quickly in indie music circles.

He admits to being “extremely excited” for his inaugural Peterborough Performs appearance.

“In buying tickets for this show, you’re not only going to see an amazing concert but you’ll make a big difference for those in our community who are in need. I will be donating 100 per cent of my merchandise profits from the night of the show to help out.”

VIDEO: “Armour Hill” – Dan Hick

Meanwhile, thrilled to be back for his fourth Peterborough Performs event, alongside longtime musical partner Glen Cardus, is Phil Stephenson.

“This event is like old home week for me,” says Stephenson who, this Friday night (December 15), will host his annual Tacky Christmas Sweater Party at Jethro’s (137 Hunter St.) at 10 p.m., preceded by Irish Millie, another Peterborough Performs regular.

“It’s always great to reconnect with old friends and fellow musicians,” Stephenson says. “I enjoy watching the other performers when I’m not playing. The vibe is always positive. It feels good knowing we’re all collectively helping to make a difference in this great city of ours.”

Rellinger says with the holiday season shopping frenzy in full swing, there’s no better affordable gift for the live music lover on your list than a Peterborough Performs ticket.

“Peterborough Performs is full value for your money,” he says. “Grocery prices have gone through the roof. Fuelling your car requires a loan. Here we are with an early bird ticket price of $40 — $10 off the regular $50 ticket price. You tell me where I can see 15 stellar Peterborough music acts perform for $2.67 per act, all while helping the most vulnerable among us, and I’ll buy a ticket tomorrow.”

Tickets for Peterborough Performs IV are available now at the Showplace box office and online at www.showplace.org. For Peterborough Performs updates, including virtual action details as they become known and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.uwpeterborough.ca.

kawarthaNOW is proud to be the exclusive digital media sponsor for Peterborough Performs IV.

Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming to Netflix in January.

Lift is an American action comedy film starring Kevin Hart as the leader of an international heist crew racing to steal $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet. The film also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, and Sam Worthington.

Originally scheduled to be released in August but delayed because of the actors’ strike, Lift premieres on Netflix on Friday, January 12th.

VIDEO: “Lift” trailer

Griselda is a miniseries based on the life of Griselda Blanco, a prominent Colombian drug lord who created one of the most profitable cartels in history in 1970s-80s Miami and became known as the “Godmother of Cocaine.” Sofía Vergara stars as Blanco in the six-episode limited miniseries, which comes to Netflix on Thursday, January 25th.

VIDEO: “Griselda” trailer

Fans of Schitt’s Creek will want to check out the American comedy-drama film Good Grief, Canadian actor Dan Levy’s first feature film as a writer and director. Levy also stars in the film as Marc, a man dealing with the unexpected death of his larger-than-life husband Oliver (Luke Evans). Along with his two best friends Sophie (Ruth Negga) and Thomas (Himesh Patel), Marc embarks on a soul-searching trip to Paris that reveals some hard truths they each needed to face. Scheduled to be released in limited theatres on December 29, Good Grief arrives on Netflix on Friday, January 5th.

VIDEO: “Good Grief” trailer

The black comedy action series The Brothers Sun stars Justin Chien as Charles, the eldest son of the head of a powerful triad in Taipei, Tiawan. When his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother Eileen (Michelle Yeoh) and his naive younger brother Bruce (Sam Song Li), who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now. As the Taipei triads fight a new rising faction, Charles and Bruce must figure out what brotherhood and family truly means before someone takes them out. The eight-episode series debuts on Netflix on Thursday, January 4th.

VIDEO: “The Brothers Sun” trailer

The Spanish survival thriller film Society of the Snow tells the story of the crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the remote Andes mountains in 1972, where the survivors were forced to resort to cannibalism. The film is adapted by Pablo Vierci’s book of the same name, which documents accounts of all 16 survivors of the crash, many of whom Vierci knew from childhood. The cast is composed of Uruguayan and Argentine actors, most of whom are newcomers. Selected to represent Spain at the 2024 Academy Awards, the film will be released in selected theatres in Uruguay and Spain in December before coming to to Netflix on Thursday, January 4th.

VIDEO: “Society of the Snow” trailer

The true-crime documentary Bitconned tells the story of three men — Sohrab “Sam” Sharma, Robert Farkas, and Raymond Trapani — who founded Miami-based Centra Tech, which exploited the freewheeling cryptocurrency market in 2017 to scam millions from investors and bankroll lavish lifestyles. In this fast-paced film from director Bryan Storkel, Trapani guides viewers through the ups and downs of his dramatic journey, alongside his family, former friends, and the journalist who exposed Centra Tech as the first high-profile fraud case of the crypto era.

VIDEO: “Bitconned” trailer

Returning series on Netflix in January include season two of Break Point (Jan. 10), season two of Love on the Spectrum U.S. (Jan. 19), season two of Not Quite Narwhal (Jan. 22), and season eight of Queer Eye (Jan. 24).

Theatrically released films coming to Netflix include Chappie, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Braven (all on Dec. 1), Batman Begins (Dec. 9), Spider-Man: No Way Home and Uncharted (both on Jan. 12), Freaks (Jan. 17), Room (Jan. 20), and Train to Busan (Jan. 23).

VIDEO: New on Netflix Canada in January 2024

Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in January by date, along with what’s leaving.

Coming in January (no release date specified)

• Detective Forst (Netflix series) – When a detective’s maverick approach to investigating gets him fired, he teams up with a journalist to solve a series of brutal murders outside the law.
• Delicious in Dungeon (Netflix anime) – Dungeons, dragons … and delicious monster stew!? Adventurers foray into a cursed buried kingdom to save their friend, cooking up a storm along the way.
• Dusty Slay: Workin’ Man (Netflix comedy) – Comedian Dusty Slay serves up his distinctive homespun humour on shirt-tucking, hipster coffee shops and country music mysteries in this stand-up special.
• The Kitchen (Netflix film) – Amid rising injustice and encroaching gentrification, a young boy finds community in the last place left for London’s most disadvantaged residents.
• Kübra (Netflix series) – When a mechanic receives messages that seem to predict the future, he starts to believe he is speaking with God and quickly develops a following.

Monday, January 1

• Bitconned (Netflix documentary) – Ray Trapani had always wanted to be a criminal, even as a young boy. In 2017, amidst the economic frenzy of the Bitcoin boom, there was no better place for scammers than cryptocurrency. So when Ray’s friend approached him with the idea of creating a debit card for crypto, Trapani jumped at the chance. There was only one problem: he had no idea how to do that. But thanks to fake LinkedIn profiles, paid celebrity endorsements, and the online community’s insatiable desire to “get rich quick,” Centra Tech was soon raking in millions of dollars a day. Was it real? No. But did it work? Maybe. In this fast-paced documentary from director Bryan Storkel (Producer of The Legend of Cocaine Island + Director of The Pez Outlaw), Ray himself guides viewers through the ups and downs of his dramatic journey, alongside his family, former friends, and the journalist who exposed Centra Tech as the first high-profile fraud case of the crypto era.
• Fool Me Once (Netflix series) – When ex-soldier Maya sees her murdered husband on a secret nanny cam, she uncovers a deadly conspiracy that stretches deep into the past.
• You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment (Netflix documentary) – Identical twins change their diets and lifestyles for eight weeks in a unique scientific experiment designed to explore how certain foods impact the body.
• Annie (1982)
• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
• Braven
• Chappie
• Loudermilk: Seasons 1-3
• Mahalia
• Mandy
• ONE PIECE: Marineford
• Sex Tape
• Something Borrowed
• War Dogs

Thursday, January 4

• Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix series) – A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.
• The Brothers Sun (Netflix series) – When a mysterious enemy targets his family, a Taipei triad member heads to Los Angeles to protect his strong-willed mother and oblivious younger brother.
• Society of the Snow (Netflix film) – In 1972, a Uruguayan flight crashed in the remote heart of the Andes, forcing survivors to become each other’s best hope. A film by J.A. Bayona.

Friday, January 5

• Good Grief (Netflix film) – Marc (Daniel Levy) was content living in the shadow of his larger-than-life husband, Oliver (Luke Evans). But when Oliver unexpectedly dies, Marc’s world shatters, sending him and his two best friends, Sophie (Ruth Negga) and Thomas (Himesh Patel), on a soul-searching trip to Paris that reveals some hard truths they each needed to face. Good Grief marks Levy’s debut as a feature-film writer and director. He also produced as part of Not a Real Production Company, alongside Sister Pictures.
• Gyeongseong Creature Part 2 (Netflix series) – Gyeongseong, 1945. In Seoul’s grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed.

Sunday, January 7

• Mr. D: Seasons 1-3

Tuesday, January 9

• Batman Begins

Wednesday, January 10

• Break Point: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – The world’s top tennis players return to the courts and set their sights on glory once again during another gruelling Grand Slam season.
• The Trust: A Game of Greed (Netflix series) – In this reality series, strangers living in a luxurious mansion compete for $250,000. Will they split it — or cut each other out to raise their share?

Thursday, January 11

• Champion (Netflix series) – Rapper Bosco is free from prison and ready for a comeback — until his sister Vita steps into the spotlight and puts their family bond to the test.
• Sonic Prime Chapter 3 (Netflix family) – After Nine steals the Paradox Prism to create a world all for himself, Sonic must team up with unlikely allies to protect the universe as he knows it.

Friday, January 12

• Lift (Netflix film) – An international heist crew, led by Cyrus Whitaker (Kevin Hart), races to lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet.
• Love is Blind: Sweden (Netflix series) – The unique dating experiment lands in Sweden as local singles seek true love and propose marriage — all before seeing each other in person.

Monday, January 15

• CoComelon: Season 9
• Maboroshi (JP) (Netflix anime) – A factory explosion plunges a small town into a timeless freeze, leaving 14-year-old Masamune and his pals to grapple with a quickly collapsing reality.
• Spider-Man: No Way Home
• Uncharted

Tuesday, January 16

• Umma

Wednesday, January 17

• End of the Line (Netflix series) – Ivan, a clandestine van driver, navigates the end of his marriage and daily challenges with humour in this quirky comedy series featuring a live audience.
• Freaks

Thursday, January 18

• Rachid Badouri: Les fleurs du tapis (Netflix comedy) – The charismatic Quebecois comedian gets real on everything from meeting a racist fan to letting success go to his head in this candid stand-up special.

Friday, January 19

• Love is Blind: Sweden (Netflix series, new episodes) – The unique dating experiment lands in Sweden as local singles seek true love and propose marriage — all before seeing each other in person.
• Love on the Spectrum U.S.: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Single people with autism — including new romantic hopefuls and familiar faces — search for the perfect partner in this dating docuseries.
• Mi soledad tiene alas (Netflix film) – With his estranged father’s return, Dan’s inner demons resurface, triggering a downward spiral. Can love save him from a tragic destiny?
• Sixty Minutes (Netflix film) – Desperate not to lose custody, a mixed martial arts fighter makes dangerous enemies when he ditches a matchup to race to his daughter’s birthday party.

Saturday, January 20

• Captivating the King (Netflix series) – Captivating the King draws the cruel love story between King Lee In, who is in danger of both royal and political power struggles, and Kang Hee Soo, who tries to seduce the King and get revenge, but gets seduced instead
• Room

Monday, January 22

• Not Quite Narwhal: Season 2 (Netflix family) – From the ocean to the land, curious Kelp learns more about himself by going on fun-filled adventures with his unicorn friends and narwhal family.

Tuesday, January 23

• Jacqueline Novak: Get on Your Knees (Netflix comedy) – Comedian Jacqueline Novak’s break-out hit stand-up show about the blowjob is coming to Netflix. A word-of-mouth sensation Off-Broadway, directed for the stage by John Early, the show first took off in 2019, where audience members showed for repeat viewings across multiple sold-out runs. A Time’s Critic’s Pick, the show earned Jacqueline a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Solo Performance. Over the last few years, Novak has toured the show nationally and abroad, and enjoyed sell-out stints at Largo Los Angeles. This year, Novak teamed up with director Natasha Lyonne and cinematographer Sam Levy (Rothaniel, Lady Bird) to film the show’s final performance as a concert film-meets-comedy special at historic Town Hall in New York City. Ostensibly a 90-minute stand-up set about the blowjob, it is both raunchy and poignant, an unexpectedly philosophical, coming-of-age tale of triumph that pushes the boundaries of stand-up.
• Train to Busan

Wednesday, January 24

• Six Nations: Full Contact (Netflix documentary) – Round by round, match by match, the best teams in Europe battle it out to take home the trophy in the 2023 Six Nations Championship.
• Queer Eye: Season 8 (Netflix series) – The Fab Five return to the city of New Orleans to jazz up the lives of their heroes — one emotional makeover at a time.

Thursday, January 25

• Griselda (Netflix series) – Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother.” Starring and executive produced by Sofia Vergara, the dramatic limited series is created by Narcos and Narcos: Mexico showrunner Eric Newman, who comes to the title alongside Narcos director Andrés Baiz, who directs all six episodes. The series is co-created by Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard and Executive Produced by Newman, Baiz, Miro, Escajeda, Bernard, along with Vergara and Luis Balaguer with Latin World Entertainment. In addition to Vergara, the series stars Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and, making her on screen debut, Carolina Giraldo (a.k.a Karol G).
• Masters of the Universe: Revolution (Netflix series) – The final instalment of Kevin Smith’s animated adult version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Friday, January 26

• The Blacklist: Season 10
• Love is Blind: Sweden (Netflix series, new episodes) – The unique dating experiment lands in Sweden as local singles seek true love and propose marriage — all before seeing each other in person.

Saturday, January 27

• Doctor Slump (Netflix series)

Sunday, January 28

• Love is Blind: Sweden (Netflix series, new episodes) – The unique dating experiment lands in Sweden as local singles seek true love and propose marriage — all before seeing each other in person.

Monday, January 29

• Mighty Bheem’s Playtime (Netflix family) – When Mumma Bheem gets a new job as the palace Chef, it’s time for Bheem to start school.

Tuesday, January 30

• Jack Whitehall: Settle Down (Netflix comedy) – A new special from Jack Whitehall.

Wednesday, January 31

• Alexander the Great (Netflix documentary) – Combining expert interviews with gripping reenactments, this docudrama explores the life of Alexander the Great through his conquest of the Persian Empire.
• Baby Bandito (Netflix series) – After Kevin and his gang pull off Chile’s biggest heist, reckless love — and social media — threatens to ruin everyone’s fortunes. Inspired by real events.
• The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse: Part 1 (JP) (Netflix anime) – As a prophesy of doom unfolds upon the peaceful land of Britannia, a pure-hearted boy sets out on a journey of discovery — and revenge.
• Wil (Netflix film) – Two young police officers find themselves torn between collaboration and resistance as they navigate the Nazi-occupied Antwerp during World War II.

Leaving Netflix Canada in January

Sunday, January 14

• A Simple Favor

Saturday, January 20

• The Hunger Games
• The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

Sunday, January 21

• Pretty Little Liars: Seasons 1-7

Wednesday, January 31

• Crazy, Stupid, Love.

All titles and dates are subject to change.