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Bill Welychka Book Signing
Bill Welychka Book Signing
Bill Welychka is doing a book signing at Chapters in Peterborough for his first memoir 'Bill Welychka: A Happy Has-Been'! Since first stepping in front of MuchMusic’s national cameras in…
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2023 PMA: Bringing TIFF to You!
2023 PMA: Bringing TIFF to You!
This weeks TIFF film being shown is What's Love Got To Do With It? Synopsis: In London, an award-winning film-maker documents her best friend's journey into an assisted marriage in line…
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Patio Pints – JJ & Guest
Patio Pints – JJ & Guest
Patio Pints is a free concert series offered every Wednesday from June - October 6:30 - 9:30 pm (we are OPEN from 5:30-10:30 pm - we love an early hello…
Harvest Season Pop-Up Shop
Harvest Season Pop-Up Shop
As the leaves start to turn and the air gets crisp, you know it’s time to celebrate the autumn harvest season! We’re excited to announce that the Peterborough Museum &…
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Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies
Sometimes revolutions begin quietly... Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band. In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective.…
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Nelly with Sean Kingston and Special Guest Peter Jackson
Nelly with Sean Kingston and Special Guest Peter Jackson
The Peterborough Memorial Centre is excited to welcome 3-time Grammy award wining rapper & singer Nelly on Friday, October 6. He will be joined by chart-topping singer and rapper Sean…
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The Price is Right Live!
The Price is Right Live!
The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and "Come On Down" to win. Prizes may…
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Kim Mitchell
Kim Mitchell
Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell is coming to Showplace in Peterborough on October 12th, 2023, don't miss it! Kim Mitchell is a Canadian rock icon who has sold more than…
Kate Suhr: Backstage Diary
Kate Suhr: Backstage Diary
Kate Suhr returns to Market Hall Performance Centre on October 12th to share her Backstage Diary. In true Cabaret form, Kate will share a delicious mix of folk, pop and…
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The Abrams at Norwood Old Town Hall
The Abrams at Norwood Old Town Hall
Composed of brothers – James and John – The Abrams are known for their explosive live show and impeccable musicianship, honed over two decades of playing to audiences around the…
Simply Queen
Simply Queen
SIMPLY QUEEN is a world class act! This COMPLETELY LIVE tribute performs all the iconic songs that have made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time…
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Artisans Centre Peterborough – Indoor Yard Sale
Artisans Centre Peterborough – Indoor Yard Sale
Come out to a fun, casual, pay-what-you-can yard sale and shop a huge variety of used and vintage goods! All funds go to support the Artisans Centre Peterborough, an artist-run…
The Abrams at Lakehurst Hall
The Abrams at Lakehurst Hall
Composed of brothers – James and John – The Abrams are known for their explosive live show and impeccable musicianship, honed over two decades of playing to audiences around the…
Jersey Nights: A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Jersey Nights: A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
The Beaches International Jazz Festival presents Jersey Nights, a spectacular show, celebrating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Jersey Nights is an exciting, dynamic and powerful ensemble that…
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Monarch Festival Peterborough
Monarch Festival Peterborough
The Monarch Ultra is planning Peterborough's first Monarch Butterfly Festival and 10km Race this fall at Millennium Park. The 10km race will start at Millennium Park and will wind along…
The PATH Forward Benefit Concert
The PATH Forward Benefit Concert
The Peterborough Concert Band and Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) are joining forces to present this benefit concert in support of PATH’s mission to provide transitional, supportive housing in…
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2023 PMA: Bringing TIFF to You!
2023 PMA: Bringing TIFF to You!
This weeks TIFF film being shown is The Quiet Girl! Synopsis: Rural Ireland, 1981. A quiet, neglected girl is sent away from her dysfunctional family to live with foster parents…
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Pulled by Paint: Art Exhibit & Talk by David Beaucage Johnson
Pulled by Paint: Art Exhibit & Talk by David Beaucage Johnson
David Beaucage Johnson is a renowned printmaker and watercolour artist from Curve Lake who has exhibited his work across Ontario. Join us at Trent University's Bata Library (2nd/main floor) on…
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Draft & Crafts – Fall Floral Planters
Draft & Crafts – Fall Floral Planters
Get ready to celebrate fall in style at our Fall Floral Planter Workshop! This unique event, hosted in partnership with Bee Wild Sustainable Services and 100 Acre Brewing Co., promises…
Halloween Drag Bingo at Cork and Bean
Halloween Drag Bingo at Cork and Bean
Drag Bingo at Cork and Bean is back and better than ever! Drag is returning to Cork and Bean Peterborough on October 19, 2023! Join hostess Kali Kontour for a…
Overnight Sensation: Deborah Kimmett
Overnight Sensation: Deborah Kimmett
"Kimmett is a shaman, a healer and burns the stereotype of the older woman to the ground. One of the funniest comics out there". Broadway World. Overnight Sensation has been selling out from the…
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Magic Spooktacular
Magic Spooktacular
Aaron and Caroline Matthews, the ultimate magic duo magic act! Their performances are a mix of gut busting laughter, mind-boggling mentalism, impossible illusions, inspiring stories and shocking moments that is…
Dreamer – “The Supertramp Experience”
Dreamer – “The Supertramp Experience”
The world's most authentic tribute to Supertramp. Performing songs from the 'Crime of the Century' album, plus all of Supertramp's biggest hits: GIVE A LITTLE BIT, THE LOGICAL SONG, TAKE…
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Bowie Fest Canada 2023
Bowie Fest Canada 2023
Outshout Entertainment presents BowieFest Canada 2023 on October 20/21, 2023 in Peterborough Ontario. The event pays homage to the sights and sounds of David Bowie and features a number of…
Dance of Deception: Beats of Intrigue
Dance of Deception: Beats of Intrigue
“Dance of Deception: Beats of Intrigue” is an immersive hybrid theatre show and dance party, where the lines between performance and celebration blur. Featuring a star-studded ensemble including Kevin Gallagher,…
The Bowie Lives: Canada’s Most Spectacular Tribute to David Bowie
The Bowie Lives: Canada’s Most Spectacular Tribute to David Bowie
THE BOWIE LIVES: Canada’s Most Spectacular Tribute to David Bowie performs in Peterborough on October 21, 2023, at 8PM. Showplace Performance Centre at 290 George St N. TICKETS: On Sale…
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The Ghost of Catharine Parr Traill Book Launch
The Ghost of Catharine Parr Traill Book Launch
Join us in celebrating the release of Laura Elliott’s new book The Ghost of Catharine Parr Traill at Hutchison House Museum Sunday October 22, 2023 from 1-3pm. Listen to excerpts of Laura’s…
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Our Place by Terry Gabbard
Our Place by Terry Gabbard
The unassuming location of a dock extending out onto a small lake serves as the backdrop for five different stories. The entire ensemble gathers on the dock together for the…
Just One of Those Things Musical
Just One of Those Things Musical
A Fundraiser for Showplace This new musical biography by Beth McMaster tells the story of Cole Porter, one of the greatest composers of all time and Doris Day, the actress/singer…
2023 PMA: Bringing TIFF to You!
2023 PMA: Bringing TIFF to You!
This weeks TIFF film being shown is Jules! Synopsis: Milton lives a quiet life of routine in a small western Pennsylvania town, but finds his day upended when a UFO…
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Just One of Those Things Musical
Just One of Those Things Musical
A Fundraiser for Showplace This new musical biography by Beth McMaster tells the story of Cole Porter, one of the greatest composers of all time and Doris Day, the actress/singer…
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Brit Floyd: 50 Years of Dark Side
Brit Floyd: 50 Years of Dark Side
Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2023 to perform a brand-new production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon. The…
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Paul DeLong’s ONE WORD
Paul DeLong’s ONE WORD
Juno award winner, multi-platinum artist, author and educator, Paul DeLong is a legendary member of Canada’s music royalty and considered one of North America’s top drummers. He's best known for…
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POPOVICH Comedy Pet Theater
POPOVICH Comedy Pet Theater
Voted best family attraction in Las Vegas! The World-Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and circus skills of Gregory Popovich, and the talents…
Paint Nite: Halloween Pumpkin at Kawartha Downs
Paint Nite: Halloween Pumpkin at Kawartha Downs
Our first Halloween Paint Nite with Kawartha Downs and Shoreline Casino. Join us and wear your best costume. Prizes to be won for best dressed. This Paint Nite is a…
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band
After 19 albums, countless awards and wowing sold-out audiences around the world for over 50 years, THE LEGENDARY DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND are excited to hit the stage at Market Hall…
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Pure Country 105’s Halloween Dance Party
Dance the night away at Kawartha Downs on Halloween Weekend! Doors @ 8:00PM Event 9:00PM-1:00AM Admission price: $15 online or at the door Food and drink will be available for…
Creepy Doll Museum
Creepy Doll Museum
With the cool weather comes cozy sweaters, woollen blankets, and crackly little voices beckoning you from the shadows to celebrate the Creepy Doll Museum’s 5th Anniversary! Everyone’s favourite little sweethearts…
Haunted Halloween For Kids
Haunted Halloween For Kids
The month of October would not be complete without the Halloween tradition. Look out for young ghostly ghouls and goblins on Saturday, October 28th from 12pm – 4 p.m. when…
Halloween Painting Class
Halloween Painting Class
Enjoy a spooktacular paint class at the winery! Choose between a magical witch or playful pumpkin. Ages 14+. Includes all materials and a charcuterie box! Charcuterie Box: Gluten-free & Dairy-free…
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The 46th Annual Hand of Man Art and Craft Sale
The 46th Annual Hand of Man Art and Craft Sale
The Hand of Man Art & Craft Sale is presented by The Peterborough Guild of Arts & Crafts (PGAC) and is the largest and longest running yearly art and craft sale in…
Halloween Haunt – Sunday Funday at Farmhill Weddings
Halloween Haunt – Sunday Funday at Farmhill Weddings
Halloween Haunt - Sunday Funday with @jjandhisdog and our first ever spooky wagon ride + other fall fun and NEW spooky cocktails!!! 🍂👻🎃 Costumes encouraged for the animal trick or…
The Ultimate Santana Tribute – featuring Abraxas
The Ultimate Santana Tribute – featuring Abraxas
Santana is one of the best-selling groups of all time with 43.5 million certified albums sold in the US, and an estimated 100 million sold worldwide. Fronted by Mexican-born Javier…
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Erben Presents: Horror Movie Marathon
Erben Presents: Horror Movie Marathon
As part of Eben's 6 days of Halloween we are hosting a Horror Movie Marathon. Bring some floor cushions, pillows and your camping blankets and camp out in the backroom…
An Evening of Comedy Shorts with BICK/ANTZIS
An Evening of Comedy Shorts with BICK/ANTZIS
Peterborough’s own Paradigm Pictures is proud to present An Evening of Comedy Shorts with Bick/Antzis. Please join us for drinks & socializing in the lobby at 6:30pm followed by an…
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The Stalking Dead
The Stalking Dead
Zombies are on the loose again. Are they zombies or just mind controlled dead people? Is that even possible? It will be your job as scientists to search the grounds…
Bougie and Bewitched: Zero Proof Halloween Soiree
Bougie and Bewitched: Zero Proof Halloween Soiree
Halloween is just around the corner, and for those seeking a unique and alcohol-free way to celebrate, look no further! Get ready to don your spookiest Halloween costume and join…
Erben Presents: Karaoke Halloween Edition
Erben Presents: Karaoke Halloween Edition
This is the final event and day of Erben's 6 days of Halloween Events. Another free event with prizes, trivia and of course music. Wear your costumes, sing your favourites…
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Dean Brody
Dean Brody
"Join Dean Brody in an intimate acoustic performance as he takes us on a chronological journey through his music and story" Since his debut single "Brothers" hit the US Top-40…
The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute Experience
The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute Experience
An incredible live reincarnation of one of the greatest comedic icons of all time ---- Robin Williams! Starring Roger Kabler from New York City, award winning movie actor, stand-up comic…
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PA Day Camp: Tin Can Lantern
PA Day Camp: Tin Can Lantern
Looking for a fun activity for this upcoming PA Day? Hutchison House Museum will host its Tin Can lantern Day Camp on November 3, 2023 from 9:30-12pm. Children will punch…
10th Day of the Dead Dinner Gala
10th Day of the Dead Dinner Gala
Prepare to embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Mexican culture as we celebrate the 10th Annual Day of the Dead Dinner Gala. This vibrant and colorful event…
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Autumn ARTISANity Show and Sale 2023
Autumn ARTISANity Show and Sale 2023
ARTISANity is our bi-annual show & sale featuring handcrafted artisan work by our members! This fundraising event supports the Artisans Centre Peterborough while showcasing the best artisan craft of Peterborough…
Zaagi’idiwin: Our Mothering Heart
Zaagi’idiwin: Our Mothering Heart
Zaagi’idiwin: Our Mothering Heart weaves three womxn’s stories of love and loss, reflecting on the Mothers who carry us, the Mothers who raise us, and the Mother land and Mother…
Poetic Monologues – The Show!
Poetic Monologues – The Show!
On Friday November 3rd & 4th Charlie Petch will perform some of their new works as part of “Poetic Monologues" and let YOU get on the mic. Charlie Petch performs…