Arts & Entertainment
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Words & Beyond: How Communication Brings Us Together
The Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA) Heideman Gallery was transformed by up-and-coming museum professionals from Fleming College’s Museum Management and Curatorship program! The students’ exhibition explores how communication has shaped…
Woodburning Workshop: Animal Portrait
Woodburning Workshop: Animal Portrait
Learn the traditional art of woodburning by creating an Animal Portrait While this class will present the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for…
Rice Lake Arts Open House
Rice Lake Arts Open House
Spend an afternoon enjoying the outdoors at Rice Lake Arts! Join to kick off Rice Lake Arts' first season at the Rice Lake Arts Open House on Sunday May 26 1-4pm.…
Staged Reading: Surrender, Dorothy
Staged Reading: Surrender, Dorothy
Online dating has been around for a while but it isn't something most of us over 50 would ever consider, right? Until Ally, in her 50's, meets someone-online! She insists…
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Country “Singo” (Bingo Night!)
Country “Singo” (Bingo Night!)
🍻🎉 Join us for our very first Bingo Night at 100 Acre Brewing Co! 🎉🍻 We'll be hosting a unique country-themed "singing bingo" event. Songs will be played; if you…
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Live Music at the Brewery
Live Music at the Brewery
🍻🎶🎸 Get ready for another wonderful night of live music at the brewery! This Thursday, May 30th, we’re excited to welcome @seanjamiesonmusic to our stage! Grab your favourite beer and…
Good Lovelies
Good Lovelies
The rich complexity of life is the emotional focus of the much-anticipated new album from one of Canada’s most accomplished and harmonious trios – Good Lovelies. The songs on We…
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The Child in All of Us
The Child in All of Us
Come to Peterborough New Horizons Bands' Spring concert, "The Child in All of Us", at 7pm, at Calvary Church. All 5 of their concert bands will be performing. Proceeds from…
Tommy Youngsteen – Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA”
Tommy Youngsteen – Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA”
Tommy Youngsteen performs Bruce Springsteen's classic 1984 album "Born in the USA" along with all his Greatest Hits, featuring a 10 piece all-star band! Tommy Youngsteen is a Toronto based…
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7th Annual Kawartha Craft Beer Festival
7th Annual Kawartha Craft Beer Festival
The Kawartha Craft Beer Festival, presented by Bobcaygeon Brewing Company, is pleased to announce the 7th anniversary of the Festival, taking place on May 31 and June 1, 2024. We're…
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My Parent & Me
My Parent & Me
First Sunday of every month come express yourself together. Sessions will feature a Craft Project for you to explore. After the success of our Youth programming we would like to…
Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough
Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough
Get creative with the Art Gallery of Peterborough! Family Sunday runs on the first Sunday of each month and offers fun, free, and seasonally themed art making activities, suitable for…
June Jubilee Concert
June Jubilee Concert
Join the Kawartha Youth Orchestra for an evening of celebration and achievement, featuring performances from our Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Youth Ensembles as well as our Jazz band and chamber…
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Father’s Day Buffet
Father’s Day Buffet
On Sunday, June 16th, join us for Father's Day at the Lodge, featuring Brunch, BBQ, and a fully loaded Bacon Bar! Doors will open at 9:30 am to an all-day…
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Summer Sips
Summer Sips
An evening of reconnection, dinner, drink and live music at Rolling Grape Vineyard in beautiful Bailieboro. Tickets are $90pp and include a welcome drink, casual dinner, live entertainment, and a…
A Night To Remember
A Night To Remember
"A Night to Remember" is Next Generation Dance Company's third year-end show featuring all NGDC dancers from ages 2 - 18. Enjoy a night filled with lots of smiles, laughter,…
2 events,
Once Around the Mediterranean Harvest Dinner
Once Around the Mediterranean Harvest Dinner
Rolling Grape invites everyone to join them on June 5th for an incredible Harvest Dinner inspired by all things Mediterranean! Their Chef, Kevin Olinger, has returned to his roots, creating…
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Classic Lightfoot Live – The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute
Classic Lightfoot Live – The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute
The Legend Lives On The Authentic Gordon Lightfoot Concert Experience Take a trip down memory lane….with CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE! Classic Lightfoot Live stands as Canada’s premier homage to the legendary…
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Parents Night Off
Parents Night Off
First Friday of every month leave the kids with us, enjoy the night out. These sessions feature a craft project followed by a movie and popcorn on location. Parents can…
Cold Reads: The Visitations Of Captain John By Jeffrey Round
Cold Reads: The Visitations Of Captain John By Jeffrey Round
This full-length script was workshopped with the late, great Gordon Pinsent! Come see where award-winning author Jeffrey Round has taken it since; hear some great actors read (including Rob Fortin,…
Listen Much: Jill Staveley
Listen Much: Jill Staveley
Jill Staveley is a musician, mother, and Trent Radio manager extraordinaire. A key figure in the Peterborough music scene, Staveley has been involved in various bands such as The Burning…
5 events,
Painting Date Night
Painting Date Night
Explore something new together! Come try your hand at painting alongside someone special. Share a special moment while learning the basic technique of putting acrylic paint to canvas.
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show
19+ Entry The Player’s Lounge will be open to enjoy dinner before the show!
The Beatles Touring Years
The Beatles Touring Years
The Beatle Band (formerly The Fab Four Canada) is an engaging and entertaining musical tribute to one of pop-rock music's most revered and influential bands - The Beatles! The Beatle…
3 events,
Gazebo Series Community Performance
Gazebo Series Community Performance
Gazebo Series Community Performance 2pm Peterborough Riverview Park & Zoo Free admission to the public
Yellow Face
Yellow Face
A staged reading at Market Hall. A satirical play about the once-common practice of casting White actors to play Asian roles on stage and screen. YELLOW FACE is based on…
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ininige / s/he holds
Guest curated by Lori Beavis, ininige examines the work of five contemporary women artists each of whom carry knowledge, memory and skills developed across time and through their art practice.…
Board Together (LGBTQ+ meetup)
Board Together (LGBTQ+ meetup)
The Boardwalk Game Lounge is excited to host another BOARD TOGETHER LGBTQ MEETUP on the second Wednesday of June! This event is perfect for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike,…
A Walk Through Ashburnham’s Past
A Walk Through Ashburnham’s Past
Take a stroll through Ashburnham with historian Don Willcock and learn about the people, events and structures tied to this historic neighbourhood. You will pass by the sites of past…
Explore the World of Voiceovers
Explore the World of Voiceovers
Come spend a couple of hours peeking behind the scenes or microphone to learn about voice overs. Learn about its history, play a part in script reading and engage with…
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9th Annual Yuk Yuk’s Fundraiser
9th Annual Yuk Yuk’s Fundraiser
On the second Saturday in August (10/24), the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club presents an evening of professional comedy, delivered by the Yuk Yuk's stable of touring comedians. This is an age of majority event and…
Kathleen Edwards
Kathleen Edwards
If you ask Kathleen Edwards, the best thing she ever did was quit. By 2014, the singer-songwriter had released four studio albums and amassed widespread critical acclaim. She had been…
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Father’s Day Fishing Weekend
Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing license if you want to fish. Free loans for…
Blocks and Blooms 2024
Blocks and Blooms 2024
It’s the perfect day trip! Tour at your own pace the picturesque Township of Cavan Monaghan. Visit distinctive gardens and heritage properties, and enjoy the beauty and artistry of new…
Once Upon a Story
Once Upon a Story
Step into a world where words ignite, melodies enchant, and tales unfold with the upcoming 2024 Children’s Montessori & Preparatory School Year-end Performance - Once Upon a Story. Prepare to…
Fleetwood Mac Meets Tom Petty! An Excusive 2-Band Celebration
Fleetwood Mac Meets Tom Petty! An Excusive 2-Band Celebration
North America’s Top Fleetwood Mac Tribute A visually and musically stunning performance featuring the renowned Fleetwood Nicks. All the hits of Fleetwood Mac PLUS the solo work of Stevie Nicks…
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Feature Films
Feature Films
It's not too late to catch last summer's fantastic films! We’ll show them for free on our big screen, throw on the AC and prep the popcorn! June: Blackberry (2023)…
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Bollywood Dance Party & Marketplace
Bollywood Dance Party & Marketplace
Join the New Canadians Centre for a Bollywood Dance Party & Marketplace as they launch the Multicultural Festival! Bring your dancing shoes and get your hips moving as we dance…
Beer + Board Games
Beer + Board Games
Come Play With Us as we pop up at 100 Acre Brewing Co with a bunch of games to play and some incredible beer to enjoy! Dylan will be on…
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Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night on the Patio
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night on the Patio
Join us for a night of food, drinks, fun, and comedic performances brought to you by Yuk Yuk's on Tour! The show may not be suitable for all audiences, viewer…
3 events,
Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival
3 days of original contemporary Indigenous performance with shows for all ages. Theatre, Music, Film and More! The Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF) is the world's first and only Indigenous…
Rick Fines’ Farewell For Now
Rick Fines’ Farewell For Now
Rick Fines' going away to Europe with his family! This concert will feature his original songs, an all-star cast and Rick's special guest Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, making his first…
8 events,
Yoga & Lunch
Yoga & Lunch
Join us for a magical Summer Solstice celebration of renewal, growth and abundance! 🌱🌻☀️ As the sun reaches its peak and the longest day of the year unfolds, immerse yourself…
Backyard Summer Social
Backyard Summer Social
The Backyard Summer Social will be in full bloom on Saturday, June 22, as it returns for a third year to Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough. The Centre’s signature…
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Made by Me Market
Made by Me Market
An outdoor exhibit of fine art and handcrafted goods for sale. Win a prize! A free handmade bookmark by local artisan Cheryl Edwards will be given to the first 100…
St. John’s Strawberry Social
St. John’s Strawberry Social
Come out to hear some live music and enjoy delicious local strawberries with whipped cream, cake and tea/coffee. If the weather is rainy, the band will play in the Sanctuary.…
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Watershed
“In waterways, there is a constant flow of intergenerational knowledge passing through the lakes, rivers and oceans; every body of water holds a spirit, a history and informs the land.”…
Figuring Identity: declarations and dreams
Works from the Youth Art Mentorship Program Featuring local youth artists: Masinjah Aloh, Ruby Carbert, Annabelle Diamond, Artemis Lishman, and Jace McIntyre This exhibition is the culmination of the 2023/24…
Axe Throwing
Axe Throwing
Step into the thrill of target precision at Kawartha Downs' axe throwing event! Whether you are a seasoned or a first-time axe thrower, join us for an adrenaline-pumping experience. Test…
Annual General Meeting: Art Gallery of Peterborough
Annual General Meeting: Art Gallery of Peterborough
Join the Art Gallery of Peterborough for refreshments and to celebrate the gallery's accomplishments in 2023, their 50 years of operation, and to take a sneak peek into the future…
A Walk Through Ashburnham’s Past
A Walk Through Ashburnham’s Past
Take a stroll through Ashburnham with historian Don Willcock and learn about the people, events and structures tied to this historic neighbourhood. You will pass by the sites of past…
5 events,
Sip & P.L.A.Y.
Sip & P.L.A.Y.
Parents can sip and relax while kids aged 4-7 enjoy a variety of activities | 100 Acre Brewing Company and P.L.A.Y. Sports will donate $5 from each ticket to Five…
Ron Josol in “Ron the World” Canadian Tour
Ron Josol in “Ron the World” Canadian Tour
Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter as the illustrious Ron Josol brings his unique brand of humour to the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. This Filipino-Canadian powerhouse of…
6 events,
NCC’s 45th Anniversary Block Party
NCC’s 45th Anniversary Block Party
Join the New Canadians Centre (NCC) in celebrating 45 years of community and welcome with neighbors! Attendees are invited to the NCC for a fun-filled afternoon outdoors, featuring a talent…
Summer Ride Club Launch Event
Summer Ride Club Launch Event
Join us for our Summer Ride Club Launch Event on Friday, June 28th from 2-6pm at the New Canadian Centre’s 45th Anniversary Block Party. Learn all about the Summer Ride…
Rock the Quarry
Rock the Quarry
Don't miss this years Rock The Quarry CANADA DAY PARTY! Fireworks and Live Music Friday June 28th 7pm
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Family Fishing Week
Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing license if you want to fish. Free loans for…
Saturday Art Club
Saturday Art Club
Join us on the last Saturday of the month for Saturday Art Club Does your child have an interest in art? Are they looking to explore new materials and techniques?…
Margaritaville at Chemong Lodge
Margaritaville at Chemong Lodge
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere! Kicking off the first of our Summer Festivals, Margaritaville will transport you to the tropics in true Jimmy Buffett style. You'll be serenaded with 3 Live…
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Peterborough Musicfest Presents: Road Apples, A Tribute to The Tragically Hip
Peterborough Musicfest Presents: Road Apples, A Tribute to The Tragically Hip
Hailing from the very birthplace of the revered Canadian rock group they pay tribute to, Road Apples are Canada’s original and premier tribute to the iconic band, The Tragically Hip.…
Canada Day at the BCC
Canada Day at the BCC
The BCC in partnership with Buckhorn District Tourist Association. This FREE event runs 10am - 4pm. Activities for the whole family. Vendors, music, entertainment, petting zoo, Birds of Prey display…
Lakefield Legion Canada Day Party
Lakefield Legion Canada Day Party
Make sure you join the Lakefield Legion on Canada Day Monday July 1st!! If you love country music you’re going to be amazed by the talented Stephanie Dauncey and her…
6 events,
Music at Lock 31
Music at Lock 31
Food starts around 4:30pm, music 6pm - 8pm July 2 - Odd Combo July 9 - Jasmine Murray Music July 16 - Peterborough Dixiland Band July 23 - Joslynn Burford…
Tuned Up Tuesdays
Tuned Up Tuesdays
Tuned Up Tuesdays are smokin’ with BBQ! This summer on the Patio at Elmhirst’s, join us on Tuesdays for live music, great BBQ, local brews and of course, a gorgeous…
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Peterborough Musicfest Presents: Aysanabee with special guest Cale Crowe
Peterborough Musicfest Presents: Aysanabee with special guest Cale Crowe
Aysanabee (Ace-in-abbey), a two-time JUNO award-winning alternative indie artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter will be gracing the Musicfest Stage July 3rd, treating Peterborough to a swirling mix of indie, soul,…
6 events,
(The Last) Show And Tell Poetry Series
(The Last) Show And Tell Poetry Series
Show and Tell Poetry Series is excited to host Toronto-based poet Spencer Gordon for the Peterborough launch of his latest poetry collection ‘A Horse At The Window’ from House of…
Tragic Tales
Tragic Tales
Join knowledgable tour guide Mona Wilkes in Little Lake Cemetery to listen to some of Peterborough's most tragic tales from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As you walk,…
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40th Anniversary: KAST Selections Exhibition
Featuring one work by each of this year's participating artists, the 40th Anniversary: KAST Selection Exhibition seeks to capture the outstanding quality, spirit, and variety available on this year's tour.…
Peterborough Musicfest Presents: Tim Baker + Great Lake Swimmers
Peterborough Musicfest Presents: Tim Baker + Great Lake Swimmers
Led by singer/songwriter Tony Dekker, the critically acclaimed indie-folk band Great Lake Swimmers is teaming up with Tim Baker of Hey Rosetta! to hit the stage at Del Crary Park…
Axe Throwing Competition
Axe Throwing Competition
It’s time to celebrate the sunny days with competition, brews, delicious food, and the company of friends new and old. That is why the Peterborough Axe Club is proud to present this…
Reflexology for Two
Reflexology for Two
Experience the epitome of relaxation with our Reflexology for Two & Pizza Lunch package! Two skilled reflexologists will pamper you both with simultaneous 30-minute treatments. Following your rejuvenating experience, enjoy…