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22
May
19:30 22:00
Dave Gunning
A multiple East Coast Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award winner, Dave is ...
$30
Broom Factory
Event can be attended in person
22
May
16:30
Nouveau Cirque Mondial
100% human performers push the limits of strength, agility, and imagination!
$20-$55
Cataraqui Centre
Event can be attended in person
22
May
16:00 18:00
Happy Hour TGIF: Tim Sheffield
Get your weekend started with us!
Free
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
22
May
20:00 23:00
Pete Deachman & Handsome Molly
Blending bluegrass roots with songs by artists like John Prine & Fred Eaglesmith
$15
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area

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22
May
17:00 20:00
Krista Hartman
New Country from Edmonton! A cinematic alt-country songwriter.
PWYC
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
22
May
20:00 22:00
Mike Guiney & Friends
Grand Prize Winner of the 2019 American Songwriter Lyric Contest in Nashville
$20 PWYC
Hotel Wolfe Island
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
22
May
19:00
The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection
Experience the magic of one of the greatest Divas of all time!
$69
Kingston Grand Theatre
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
22
May
20:00 22:00
ToneKats
 
Free
Lakeside Bar & Grill
Event can be attended in person
22
May
19:00 21:00
Whiskey Smoke
 
Free
The Loaf N' Ale Pub & Restaurant
Event can be attended in person
22
May
19:30 21:30
Live French Chansons
Join us for 2 sets of French Chansons/Cabaret Music.
Free
Martello Alley
Event can be attended in person
22
May
22:30
The Oreoz
 
Free
The Merchant Tap House
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
22
May
20:00
Emo Drag Show: BeeWitched, Flora Fawning, Street Meat, Amygdala
Join us as we get emo, sad, angry and thrash to various emo bangers!
Something In The Water
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
22
May
19:00 22:00
Triple-J, Those Guys.
Sharing the bill for a Punk/Indie/Alt Rock evening.
Free
Spearhead Brewery
Event can be attended in person
22
May
19:30
Mauricio & The Latin Beat Band
Performing original music & Latin World music supporting Home Base Housing.
$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
22
May
18:00
The Red Handed
 
Free
Time Out Bar & Bistro
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
22
May
21:00 00:00
Gerald McGrath
 
Free
Tir Nan Óg
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
22
May
22:30 02:00
Thunder Glove & The Great Octopus
 
Free
The Toucan
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
13:30
Nouveau Cirque Mondial
100% human performers push the limits of strength, agility, and imagination!
$20-$55
Cataraqui Centre
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23
May
14:00 21:00
Summer Kickoff Music Festival: Bill Welychka , Lukas Oak, Whiskey Smoke, Sittin'...
Celebrate summer in South Frontenac with live, local music and more!
Free
Centennial Park
Event can be attended in person
23
May
20:00 23:00
Beatles Tribute: Barrelhouse, Kirsten Wayman
A talented 10 piece band joined by renowned violinist!
$30
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
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