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07
Jan
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
07
Jan
20:00 22:30
Open Stage Drag Show
1st Wednesday of every month we welcome all new & veteran drag performers
$5
The Grad Club
Event can be attended in person
07
Jan
16:00 19:00
DJ Great White
Anything from 60s, 70s, 80s, soft/yacht rock, soul/R&B, 80s new wave/pop.
Free
Hotel Wolfe Island
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
07
Jan
19:30 22:30
The Hotel Sessions: Open Mic Night
Musicians - Join us for our open stage night (almost) every Wednesday.
Free
Hotel Wolfe Island
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area

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08
Jan
18:00
Original Thursdays: Sean Pinchin, Scott Fitzpatrick
One of the most underrated, absolute monsters of the blues/folk slide-guitar.
$10
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
08
Jan
19:00 23:00
Drag Bingo
Prizes, drinks, and fun crazy times at every event!
Free
Daft Brewing
Event can be attended in person
08
Jan
19:30
Old Friends: The Songs of Simon & Garfunkel
Celebrate one of the most celebrated vocal duos of all time.
$65.30
Kingston Grand Theatre
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
08
Jan
20:00 23:00
Laine Raudsepp
 
Free
Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
08
Jan
19:00 22:00
Ted Lalonde
 
Free
Time Out Bar & Bistro
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
08
Jan
21:30 01:00
The Sun-Dried Flies
Bud Light Swag Party
Free
The Toucan
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
09
Jan
20:00 22:00
Queeraversary 2! Louder and Prouder
Presented by Limestone City Burlesque and Harlequin Crow
$25
The Broom Factory
Event can be attended in person
09
Jan
21:00 23:30
The Buckle Karaoke
 
Free
The Buckle
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
09
Jan
17:00 20:00
Amanda Keeley Trio
Canadian, Indie~Folk artist and a soulful singer songwriter.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
09
Jan
20:30 22:20
Dayna Pirso, Adam Nutbey
Two musicians playing early bluegrass, old time and folk music.
Free
Hotel Wolfe Island
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
09
Jan
20:00 23:00
LOWERY
 
Free
K&R Sports Bar
Event can be attended in person
09
Jan
22:30
ToneKats
 
Free
The Merchant Tap House
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
09
Jan
20:00 23:00
The 'Evs
 
Free
Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
09
Jan
19:00 22:00
The Peter Copp Project, Scott Dwyre, Jay Godin
Mind melting tunes - interpretations of timeless classics and originals.
Free
Stonewater Pub
Event can be attended in person

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09
Jan
18:00
Paula Wood , Laura Richards
 
Free
Time Out Bar & Bistro
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
09
Jan
17:00 20:00
Christopher Jackson
 
Free
The Toucan
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
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