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.


TRIVIA NIGHT!!
May
17

TRIVIA NIGHT!!

Paris!! It’s that time again! Our mind blowing trivia facts and laughs with a new host, new themes, and amazing specials!

This month’s theme: Book to Movies!

We have drink specials from FIXED GEAR and VODKA FRIDAY to fill the void.
See you soon, Paris!

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Comedy Hypnosis!
May
11

Comedy Hypnosis!

Come join us for a hilarious evening of mind-bending entertainment with LOVING HYPNOSIS! Get ready to be mesmerized and laugh your socks off as the talented Paris Hypnotist takes the stage. Watch as volunteers become the stars of the show, participating in wacky and outrageous acts under hypnosis. It's a night you won't want to miss!

This is a liscensed event and there will be nachos along with other yummy food that can be purchased. If you love to laugh, you'll want to attend this event.

Tickets available here!)

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WTF is MUSIC BINGO!?!
May
10

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.

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SNEAKY BEATZ Vol 9!
May
4

SNEAKY BEATZ Vol 9!

MO MONEY NO PROBLEMS and presents: SNEAKY BEATS: COBBLESTONE STREETS! Our monthly Drum and Bass nights continue on every first Saturday!

Join us for our May edition w/ DJ Polychronic!

Join us for a night of drinks, dancing, killer vibes and spectacular beats! We promise a night o be remembered!

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POETRY NIGHT!
May
3

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 theme is... MONSTERS!!

Sign up starts at 6:30pm with readings beginning at 7pm.

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Queer-aoke Vol. 4!
Apr
20

Queer-aoke Vol. 4!

With The Spinster as our Karaoke DJ we will have giant range of music genres to choose from and will be creating a safe, inclusive space for everyone to sing their hearts out! I personally already have a song from Rent I’ll be putting in the queue.

Space is limited so don’t hesitate and grab your ticket before it’s sold out!
Tickets available
here!

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WTF is MUSIC BINGO!?!
Apr
12

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.

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SNEAKY BEATS CHAPTER Nine!
Apr
6

SNEAKY BEATS CHAPTER Nine!

MO MONEY NO PROBLEMS and presents: SNEAKY BEATS: COBBLESTONE STREETS! Our monthly Drum and Bass nights continue on every first Saturday!

Join us for our March edition! DJ TBA!

Join us for a night of drinks, dancing, killer vibes and spectacular beats! We promise a night o be remembered!

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Riverside Reading Series
Mar
30

Riverside Reading Series

Join us for Riverside Reading Series!

“We are excited to support the next generation of writers!

Our March 2024 event will feature presentations of original writing by Grade 12 students at Paris District High School in Paris, Ontario.”

  • FOOD & DRINKS will be available for purchase from the venue.

  • FREE PUBLIC PARKING is available throughout Downtown Paris.

This event is made possible with funding support from both the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) and the Government of Ontario.

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Queer-aoke Vol. 3!
Mar
16

Queer-aoke Vol. 3!

With The Spinster as our Karaoke DJ we will have giant range of music genres to choose from and will be creating a safe, inclusive space for everyone to sing their hearts out! I personally already have a song from Rent I’ll be putting in the queue.

Space is limited so don’t hesitate and grab your ticket before it’s sold out!
Tickets available
here!

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Trivia Night!
Mar
15

Trivia Night!

Paris!! It’s that time again! Alison Fishburn is back with more mind blowing trivia facts and laughs to match! Come laugh at Alison with us and maybe learn some stuff. Bring your holiday spirit, but if you don’t have the holiday spirit we have drink specials from FIXED GEAR and VODKA FRIDAY to fill the void.
See you soon, Paris!

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WTF is MUSIC BINGO!?!
Mar
8

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.

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SNEAKY BEATS CHAPTER EIGHT
Mar
2

SNEAKY BEATS CHAPTER EIGHT

MO MONEY NO PROBLEMS and presents: SNEAKY BEATS: COBBLESTONE STREETS! Our monthly Drum and Bass nights continue on every first Saturday!

Join us for our March edition! DJ TBA!

Join us for a night of drinks, dancing, killer vibes and spectacular beats! We promise a night o be remembered!

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TBA
Feb
24

TBA

What’s going on? Well, we’re still officially deciding. There will be something, but we’re still sorting out the details. Stay tuned and follow us and we promise we’ll keep you up to date as best we can. :D

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TBA
Feb
23

TBA

What’s going on? Well, we’re still officially deciding. There will be something, but we’re still sorting out the details. Stay tuned and follow us and we promise we’ll keep you up to date as best we can. :D

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Queer-aoke Vol. 2!
Feb
17

Queer-aoke Vol. 2!

With The Spinster as our Karaoke DJ we will have giant range of music genres to choose from and will be creating a safe, inclusive space for everyone to sing their hearts out! I personally already have a song from Rent I’ll be putting in the queue.

Space is limited so don’t hesitate and grab your ticket before it’s sold out!
Tickets available
here!

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Trivia Night!
Feb
16

Trivia Night!

Paris!! It’s that time again! Alison Fishburn is back with more mind blowing trivia facts and laughs to match! Come laugh at Alison with us and maybe learn some stuff. Bring your holiday spirit, but if you don’t have the holiday spirit we have drink specials from FIXED GEAR and VODKA FRIDAY to fill the void.
See you soon, Paris!

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Comedy Hypnosis!
Feb
10

Comedy Hypnosis!

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT!

Please follow Loving Hypnosis and Dog-Eared Café for future events!

(*Come join us for a hilarious evening of mind-bending entertainment at the Dog-Eared Café in Paris, ON, Canada. Get ready to be mesmerized and laugh your socks off as the talented Paris Hypnotist takes the stage. Watch as volunteers become the stars of the show, participating in wacky and outrageous acts under hypnosis. It's a night you won't want to miss!

This is a liscensed event and there will be nachos along with other yummy food that can be purchased. If you love to laugh, you'll want to attend this event.

Tickets available here!)

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WTF is MUSIC BINGO!?!
Feb
9

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.

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SNEAKY BEATS CHAPTER SEVEN
Feb
3

SNEAKY BEATS CHAPTER SEVEN

MOEMONEYNOPROBLEMS is back for their 7th chapter of SNEAKY BEATS/COBBLESTONE STREETS at Dog-Eared Café with more big Drum & Bass vibes f/ DJ PRESTIN3! So come join us and dance away the winter blahs!

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Poetry Night!
Feb
2

Poetry Night!

Welcome to Dog-Eared Café’s Poetry Open Mic Night! All levels of experience are encouraged to come out and share. Each month we’re trying out new themes to get the ink flowing, though all poetry is welcomed for sharing. February’s theme is, of course, LOVE. The theme isn’t strict – if you’ve got something else to share, we’d be delighted to hear it! So, poetry lovers near and far, come out Friday, February 2nd for an extraordinary evening of words, writers, and, if you’re up for it, wine (for $16.99!!!).

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RIVERSIDE READING SERIES
Jan
27

RIVERSIDE READING SERIES

We are excited to welcome writers Manahil Bandukwala, Nimra Bandukwala, Kathryn Carter, Kimia Eslah, David McPherson, Frances Roberts-Reilly, and Elizabeth Tarr to present their original work with us in Paris, Ontario.

  • BOOKS will be available for purchase from the presenters.

  • FOOD & DRINKS will be available for purchase from the venue.

  • FREE PUBLIC PARKING is available throughout Downtown Paris.

This event is made possible with funding support from both the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) and the Government of Ontario.

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Open Jam
Jan
26

Open Jam

Welcome to The Dog-Eared Open Jam Night! Held on our second and fourth Friday nights of each month we open up our space from 7pm until close for those wayward musicians that are looking to connect and play with others, share a beer or two, and make some music! But be sure to leave your ego at the door; as much as we truly welcome singer/songwriters, this an open jam, not an open mic so expect to share the stage. We’ll have a variety of instruments to play, as well as an electric drum kit to provide beats without destroying our neighbours eardrums! We hope to see you all there. Sign up upon entry for participating customers, and $7 tall boys of select Fixed Gear!

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TRIVIA NIGHT!!
Jan
19

TRIVIA NIGHT!!

Paris!! It’s that time again! Alison Fishburn is back with more mind blowing trivia facts and laughs to match! Come laugh at Alison with us and maybe learn some stuff. Bring your holiday spirit, but if you don’t have the holiday spirit we have drink specials from FIXED GEAR and VODKA FRIDAY to fill the void.
See you soon, Paris!

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Open Jam
Jan
12

Open Jam

Welcome to The Dog-Eared Open Jam Night! Held on our second and fourth Friday nights of each month we open up our space from 7pm until close for those wayward musicians that are looking to connect and play with others, share a beer or two, and make some music! But be sure to leave your ego at the door; as much as we truly welcome singer/songwriters, this an open jam, not an open mic so expect to share the stage. We’ll have a variety of instruments to play, as well as an electric drum kit to provide beats without destroying our neighbours eardrums! We hope to see you all there. Sign up upon entry for participating customers, and $7 tall boys of select Fixed Gear!

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SNEAKY BEATS CHAPTER SIX
Jan
6

SNEAKY BEATS CHAPTER SIX

MOEMONEYNOPROBLEMS is back for their 6th chapter of SNEAKY BEATS/COBBLESTONE STREETS at Dog-Eared Café with more big Drum & Bass vibes f/JB! So come join us and dance away the winter blahs!

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