after dark events
In addition to being one truly fantastic bookstore/café, DOG-EARED CAFÉ also holds many events in the evenings on Fridays and Saturdays, fully licensed with fantastic specials on Beer, Wine, Cocktails, and even an evening menu full of sharable plates for you to nosh on over a great conversation with old friends or new! Some events are ticketed, but all are designed to bring you closer to your community.
QUEERAOKE!!
Get ready to sing your heart out and join us for a fabulous evening of karaoke on Friday, February 21st with QUEER JOY EVENTS! Come in from the cold and sing away your winter blues! It will be as fantastic as it sounds.
Get tickets HERE!
Open Mic JAM w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for our LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! Yes! Participate in our live music night—or simply hang out and listen—with our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got! All talent levels are welcome.
sign up upon entry begins at 6:30pm
*please note that this is a live music event, not Karaoke, and we will no longer be welcoming tracks to be played through our PA system for guests to sing along to.
Nolan Gibson & Amber Banks!
Nolan Gibson
Equipped with a foundation in roots music, but a sense of responsibility to our present times, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nolan Gibson creates music that is grounded yet embraces curiosity and growth. When crafting lyrics, Nolan looks to John Prine, The Band, and traditional folk/bluegrass music as his Northstar. But the path Nolan walks is his own. His eclectic voice and guitar playing allow him to blur genre lines, and his lyrics will make you smile, laugh, cry, roll your eyes, and most importantly, feel.In his 12-year career Nolan has had the pleasure of performing shows at the Lighthouse Festival Theatre, Simcoe Heritage Friendship Festival, Norfolk County Fair, Homegrown Hideaway, Birdtown Jamboree, The Casbah, and The Mill to name a few. He is eager to share his craft in the cozy, intimate space that the Dog-Eared Café provides!"
Amber Banks
Music flows through singer-songwriter Amber Banks. Inspired by folk, roots, soul, and americana music, her uniquely timeless voice captivates audiences. Complimented by her lush, melodic fingerstyle guitar playing, her performances promise dynamic vocals, magical ambience, and an authentic, evocative music-going experience.
Tickets HERE!
Poetry Night!
Our monthly Poetry Night! with our amazing host Maichina Veri!
*Theme: TBA
Come on out for an evening of poetry with your community. Sign up starts around 6:30 pm with poets taking the stage near 7:00. Can't wait to see you!
Dating D***s Book Launch
This event is not for the faint at heart! It's a little spicy, a little juicy, and a LOT of fun!
Hi, I'm Steph and I'm the Author and Podcast Host of Dating Dicks (available on Spotify and Amazon)
I'm single, in my 40's and have dated a whole lot of dicks - so in my book and podcast, I'm sharing it all with you and spilling so.much.tea!!
I also interview women from all over Canada and share their dating disaster stories!
But here's the thing: we always come together as women, share tips, advice and guidance as well as red flags and ways to date safely while setting boundaries and feeling great about yourself!
Humourous, uplifting, and fun - you might just love the books and podcasts!!
Your Ticket Includes:
- Your own copy of the Dating Dicks Book
- Light snacks
- Welcome glass of bubbly (19+ with government issued ID)
- Be a guest or watch as we broadcast the podcast live at the Dog-Eared Cafe!
- Enjoy a fun, wonderful and exciting evening
- Make new friends, or bring all of your best friends and have a fun night out
- Music, of course!!
And... a live reading from my book so you can hear all MY TEA!!!
It will be a lovely evening together, and I can't wait to meet each of you!
TICKETS: Early Bird Before March 1st: $40.00
After March 1st - $45.00
Only a small amount of tickets will be sold - this is a private, intimate event!
Open Mic JAM w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for our LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! Yes! Participate in our live music night—or simply hang out and listen—with our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got! All talent levels are welcome.
sign up upon entry begins at 6:30pm
*please note that this is a live music event, not Karaoke, and we will no longer be welcoming tracks to be played through our PA system for guests to sing along to.
A Medium Named Bri
✨I’m so grateful to be back at @dogearedcafe for another evening of mediumship & cozy beverages surrounded by books✨
🎟️tickets: here!🎟️
A Medium Named Bri has the ability to communicate with your loved ones on the other side. She delivers messages of love, healing and laughter through their signature down-to-earth and enthusiastic style. Bri is known to leave their clients and audiences in jaw-dropping shock as she shares messages of inexplicable accuracy.
WTF is Music Bingo!?!
WTF is Music Bingo!?
How it works:
-It’s like Music Trivia, only you have to keep score on a bingo card, OR it’s like Bingo, only you have to know the songs to mark the square!
-Seating is first come, first served. (No reservations; sorry.)
-The event will run from 7pm-9pm so we advise arriving as early as 6:30 as seating fills up very quickly.
-Cost is $2.00 per card (limit of one per customer unless otherwise stated by the host) with all card proceeds going to support UNITE AGAINST HATE
-Winners win the prize per round.
*there are no reservations or tickets for this event—it’s first come, first served—so we do recommend arriving as early as 6:30pm to ensure primo seating.
Andrew Bentham-Riley & Emma Whale
DOG-EARED CAFÉ welcomes Andrew Bentham-Riley and Emma Whale as part of our FOLK EXPLOSION series of intimate shows.
Order Tickets HERE!
Andrew Bentham-Riley:
Andrew Bentham-Riley offers an authentic singer-songwriter experience, weaving deeply personal and anecdotal lyrics into his music. His songs explore his own life, tales from the road, and themes of love, loss, and personal growth, creating a compelling narrative. Andrew complements these stories with skillfully crafted and dynamic guitar arrangements, delivering performances that resonate with heartfelt emotion and artistry.
When not performing Andrew can be found inspiring students in classrooms for The Hamilton Music Collective in addition to working with his private students throughout Hamilton. Andrew also facilitates weekly Interactive Music Groups with multiple Hamilton and Brantford Adult Day Programs.
Through various projects Andrew has been performing in and around the GTA since he was 16-years-old performing in larger bands, his newly formed trio, and his solo acoustic/electric act. Andrew has found better days through his performances at venues across Southern Ontario including The Casbah, The Dakota Tavern, Cameron House, and The Winona Peach Festival.
Emma Whale:
Described as “90’s inspired dream grunge,” Emma Whale captivates audiences with her songwriting. While her lyrics reflect her life, she’ll morph her sound to match her mood, resulting in a unique experience for every release.Emma became a multi-instrumentalist at a young age, starting with singing, then picking up piano and guitar not long afterwards. After high school, she earned her Bachelor of Musical Arts degree from Western University, and her Music Industry Arts diploma from Fanshawe College. Emma currently works as an engineer and producer at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton.Emma has been performing throughout the GTA for years, including appearances at the Burlington Sound of Music Festival, Sneaky Dee’s, The Casbah, and the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
Open Mic JAM w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for our LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! Yes! Participate in our live music night—or simply hang out and listen—with our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got! All talent levels are welcome.
sign up upon entry begins at 6:30pm
*please note that this is a live music event, not Karaoke, and we will no longer be welcoming tracks to be played through our PA system for guests to sing along to.
WTF is Music Bingo!?!
WTF is Music Bingo!?
How it works:
-It’s like Music Trivia, only you have to keep score on a bingo card, OR it’s like Bingo, only you have to know the songs to mark the square!
-Seating is first come, first served. (No reservations; sorry.)
-The event will run from 7pm-9pm so we advise arriving as early as 6:30 as seating fills up very quickly.
-Cost is $2.00 per card (limit of one per customer unless otherwise stated by the host) with all card proceeds going to support UNITE AGAINST HATE
-Winners win the prize per round.
*there are no reservations or tickets for this event—it’s first come, first served—so we do recommend arriving as early as 6:30pm to ensure primo seating.
Open Mic JAM w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for our special VALENTINE’S DAY OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! Yes! Participate in our live music night—or simply hang out and listen—with our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got! All talent levels are welcome.
*please note that this is a live music event, not Karaoke, and we will no longer be welcoming tracks to be played through our PA system for guests to sing along to.
*sign up upon entry
Poetry Night!
Our monthly Poetry Night! with our amazing host Maichina Veri!
*Theme: FAMILY
Come on out for an evening of poetry with your community. Sign up starts around 6:30 pm with poets taking the stage near 7:00. Can't wait to see you!
Cocktails & Jazz!
Join us! Friday, January 31st for a spectacular evening of vocal jazz, piano, cocktails and company! Featuring the enviable talents of Ross Wooldridge and Carolyn Credico while Dog-Eared Café serves up everything from lattes and baked goods to beer and nachos to and some delicious wine and cocktails as well!
We promise it will be the swankiest affair this side of the William Street Bridge.
Tickets available here
Open Mic JAM w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! With our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got!
*sign up upon entry
QUEERAOKE!!
Get ready to sing your heart out and join us for a fabulous evening of karaoke on January 18th with QUEER JOY EVENTS! Come in from the cold and sing away your winter blues! It will be as fantastic as it sounds.
Get tickets HERE!
WTF is Music Bingo!?!
WTF is Music Bingo!?
How it works:
-It’s like Music Trivia, only you have to keep score on a bingo card, OR it’s like Bingo, only you have to know the songs to mark the square!
-Seating is first come, first served. (No reservations; sorry.)
-The event will run from 7pm-9pm so we advise arriving as early as 6:30 as seating fills up very quickly.
-Cost is $2.00 per card (limit of one per customer unless otherwise stated by the host) with all card proceeds going to support UNITE AGAINST HATE
-Winners win the prize per round.
Held Third Friday of Each month.
Open Mic JAM w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! With our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got!
*sign up upon entry
Poetry Night!
Our monthly Poetry Night! with our amazing host Maichina Veri!
*Theme: CELEBRATION
Come on out for an evening of poetry with your community. Sign up starts around 6:30 pm with poets taking the stage near 7:00. Can't wait to see you!
Kristian Del Cantero
Join us for an evening of classical guitar as performed by award winning guitarist Kristian Del Cantero!
Tickets here.
DEC staff Shenanigans
There will be no event this evening as we’ll be closing at 6pm for our annual staff party. No, you can’t come.
Open Mic w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! With our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got!
*sign up upon entry
A Medium Named Bri
A Medium Named Bri has the ability to communicate with your loved ones on the other side. She delivers messages of love, healing and laughter through their signature down-to-earth and enthusiastic style. Bri is known to leave their clients and audiences in jaw-dropping shock as she shares messages of inexplicable accuracy.
Bri is a medium who is passionate about using their abilities to help others. Since coming out as a medium in 2019, they have done over 2500 medium readings, delivering messages of love and closure all around the world. A group reading provides the opportunity for you to be chosen for a reading, and to watch others be read. You will be touched as you watch messages with accuracy bring comfort and connection to those around you, and maybe even be chosen yourself! You will be given the opportunity to volunteer for a reading. Come with curiosity and an open heart! 💕
Dog Eared Café is a beautiful, cozy spot on the grand river in Paris, Ontario. They’ll be serving up coffee, cocktails, and food!
🎄Saturday, December 7th
☕️7:00 - Doors open
🧚🏻♀️7-8:30 - Introduction & group medium reading
❄️$65+hst | 25 spots available
Bring a friend, or come make a new one! 💕
✨See you there!✨
Poetry Night!
Our monthly Poetry Night!! November 1st is coming fast, which means it's almost time for Poetry Open Mic Night with our amazing host Maichina Veri!
*Theme TBA
Come on out for an evening of poetry with your community. Sign up starts around 6:30 pm with poets taking the stage near 7:00. Can't wait to see you!
HOT JAZZ!
Hot Club of Nowhere are are quartet performing Pre-Bop Swing in the Hot Club format, mixing Django and Hot Jazz favourites.
With three Selmer style guitars and Jazz violin trading solos to keep your toes tapping and faces smiling while Dog-Eared Café serves up everything from lattes and baked goods to beer and nachos to and some delicious wine and cocktails as well!
Join us for Night Two of what proves to be the jazziest of weekends Paris has to offer!
Tickets here!
Cocktails & Jazz!
Join us! Friday, November 29th for a spectacular evening of vocal jazz, piano, cocktails and company! Featuring the enviable talents of Ross Wooldridge and Carolyn Credico while Dog-Eared Café serves up everything from lattes and baked goods to beer and nachos to and some delicious wine and cocktails as well!
We promise it will be the swankiest affair this side of the William Street Bridge.
Tickets available here
QUEERAOKE DISNEY + MUSICAL EDITION
Get ready to sing your heart out and join us for a fabulous evening of karaoke on November 23rd with QUEER JOY EVENTS! This months theme will be Disney and Musicals and it will be as fantastic as it sounds.
Get tickets HERE!
Open Mic w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! With our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got!
*sign up upon entry
Tayloraoke!
Join us in conjunction with the Paris Branch of the Brant County Library as we celebrate Taylor Swift by holding TAYLORAOKE as hosted by Queer Joy Events! There will be Taylor Swift themed Karaoke and Trivia as well as beverages, food, and yes, plenty of room to dance!
It’s going to be fantastic and you should join us!
Jingle bell Night!
WTF is MUSIC BINGO!?! will be be postponed due to the JINGLE BELL NIGHT festivities where we’ll be offering tax free book shopping and all the usual glory of our space for you to enjoy and keep warm and fed.
See you soon, Paris!
Open Mic w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! With our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got!
*sign up upon entry
Poetry Night!
Our monthly Poetry Night!! November 1st is coming fast, which means it's almost time for Poetry Open Mic Night with our amazing host Maichina Veri! This month we're rolling with "No Theme" November! Have you been sitting on a piece that hasn't matched the other themes, working on something that you're finally ready to share, or exploring a new form that you want to guide us through? We'd be so excited to hear your work!
Come on out this Friday for an evening of poetry with community. Sign up starts around 6:30 p.m. with poets taking the stage near 7:00. Can't wait to see you!
QUEERAOKE!!
Queeraoke is back October 26th with an extra special Halloween edition 🎃👻🎤
Costumes? Encouraged.
Fun? Guaranteed.
Rocky horror songs? Inevitable.
Tickets here, PWYC with a suggested amount of $15.
50% of all ticket sales donated to Trans Health Coalition, remainder will go towards future QueerJoy events.
Open Mic w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! With our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got!
*sign up upon entry
WTF is Music Bingo!?!
WTF is Music Bingo!?
How it works:
-It’s like Music Trivia, only you have to keep score on a bingo card, OR it’s like Bingo, only you have to know the songs to mark the square!
-Seating is first come, first served. (No reservations; sorry.)
-The event will run from 7pm-9pm so we advise arriving as early as 6:30 as seating fills up very quickly.
-Cost is $2.00 per card (limit of one per customer unless otherwise stated by the host) with all card proceeds going to support UNITE AGAINST HATE
-Winners win the prize per round.
Held Third Friday of Each month.
Open Mic w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! With our brilliant host LISA COSTA!! from 7pm-10pm! Held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got!
*sign up upon entry
Poetry Night!
Our monthly Poetry Night!! With our amazing host Maichina Veri! We advise showing up as early as 6:30 because seating is limited and our Poetry Nights fill up fast! see you then, Paris! This month’s spooky theme is...HAUNTED!
Sign up starts at 6:30pm with readings beginning at 7pm.
Culture Days Paris Arts Showcase!!
Yes! We will be participating in this years CULTURE DAYS hub day with a special showcase of all the amazing events we hold regularly at Dog-Eared Café featuring the talented poets and musical performers that grace our room and the evening will end off with Queer Joy’s QUEERAOKE PARTY!!
PWYC tickets can be found here *link to follow
Open Mic w/ Lisa Costa!
Join us for OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! With our brilliant host LISA COSTA!!
NOW WITH EXTENDED HOURS!! That’s right, Open Mic will Now run from 7pm-10pm! And will be held TWICE MONTHLY on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
It’s going to be a magical night with drink specials from and Vodka Friday and MUSIC?! Did we mention music?
Come. Show us what you’ve got!
*sign up upon entry
QUEERAOKE!!
Queeraoke is BACK and less than a month away! These events often sell out so don’t wait to reserve your spot! Ticket’s found here 😎
🎵🌈🎵🌈🎵🌈🎵
Date: Saturday September 21st
Time: Doors open at 7, karaoke runs from 7:30 - 11
Price: changed tickets are pay what you can (recommended price of $15/person) and 50% of every ticket will be donated to the non-profit Hamilton Trans Health Coalition. The rest goes to running karaoke and funding future QueerJoy events.
(If you’re buying for multiple people, please just message Queer Joy the details or leave comment at checkout)
With that one ticket you get to support a great cause, celebrate our amazing 2SLGBTQAI+ community, support an incredible local business, meet new amazing people and have a grand ol time!
About Hamilton Trans Health Coalition: They are a non-profit coalition of health care providers, advocates, and community members working to increase the capacity of health systems in Hamilton, Ontario to meet the needs of trans, gender-diverse, and non-binary people.