What's On: Concerts
 AUGUST
Thursday, August 7
NEW THIS WEEK
Michael Occhipinti and the Sicilian Jazz Project: CAMMAC presents Michael Occhipinti and the Sicilian Jazz Project 8 p.m., at the Jones Theatre, Lakefield College (4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield). The evening will feature guitarist Michael Occhipinti, saxophone and Arabic flute player Ernie Tollar, bassist and jazz pianist Luis Simao, trumpet player Jason Logue, percussionist Barry Romberg, and guest vocalists Suba Sankaran and Maryem Tollar. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children/students. For more information call (866) 273-7697 or email ontario@cammac.ca.
Wednesday, August 13
NEW THIS WEEK
Kalan Porter: The Peterborough Summer Festival of Lights presents Kalan Porter at 8 p.m. at Del Crary Park (George St., Peterborough). Stage II performers are Hometown Fiddlers (4 - 5 p.m.), Rick and Gailie (5 - 6 p.m.) and Robin Hawkins (6 - 7 p.m.). A fireworks display follows the main performance. General admission is free. Concert-goers are asked to bring a lawn chair or rent one for $2 (limited number available).
Thursday, August 14
NEW THIS WEEK
Cedar Cross Quartet: CAMMAC presents the Cedar Cross Quartet 8 p.m., at the Jones Theatre, Lakefield College (4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield). The evening features National Ballet Orchestra members Dominique Laplante, violin, Angela Rudden, viola, Les Allt flute and special guest Elinor Frey, cello. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children/students. For more information call (866) 273-7697 or email ontario@cammac.ca.
Friday, August 15
Pete Binsted & Their Shallow Valley: Pappas Billiards (407 George St., Peterborough) presents Pete Binsted and Their Shallow Valley from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Peterborough locals Pete Binsted and Mean Mr. Jarvis team up with Their Shallow Valley from Toronto. Tickets are $5 and include pool. Music starts 9:30 p.m. For more information call (705) 742-9010.
Tuesday, August 19
NEW THIS WEEK
Animal Fair: The Showplace Performance Centre presents Animal Fair, a fund raiser for the Peterborough Humane Society, 8 - 10:30 p.m., at the theatre (290 George St., Peterborough). The evening's lineup includes: Bridget Foley, the Lemmon Sisters, Al Black and the Steady Band and the Gospel Girls. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $7.50 for 12 and under; $5 for EyeGo. Advance tickets are available at The Peterborough Humane Society, Titles Book Store, Star 93.3FM/107.9FM The Breeze and at the Showplace box office. For more information, or to purchase a ticket call (705) 742-7469.
Thursday, August 21
Craig Cardiff: The Friends of the Peterborough Folk Festival present Craig Cardiff, at 8 p.m., at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter St., Peterborough). Craig Cardiff is one of Canada's best-kept-secrets his performance will launch the 20th Peterborough Folk Festival. Tickets are $15. For more information call (705) 874-6796 or email ptbofolkfest@gmail.com .
Saturday, August 23
Pete Binsted & Mean Mr. Jarvis: Nanobot presents Sad Songs from Sad People from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m., at the Pig's Ear Tavern (144 Brock St., Peterborough). Tickets are $2. For more information call (705) 745-7255.
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