seams and strata
2024-02-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-03 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2G1, Canada
As the Art Gallery of Peterborough enters its 50th anniversary year in 2024, we are digging into our archives and reconnecting with our founders to engage with our past. Looking through old photographs and archives offers us a chance to marvel at where we’ve been and where we’ve come from; at what has changed and what remains. Sifting through filing cabinets packed with layers of paperwork, notes, and images feels a bit like an archeological dig. We make careful work of it, pausing when we unearth something precious, like a handwritten letter on fine paper or a photograph with younger versions of familiar faces.
This juried exhibition invited artists to submit original works of art that resonate with themes of legacy, archives, nostalgia, ghosts, memory, survival, and growth.
Tree rings and stratified rock mark the passage of time and changing conditions, like layers of once fashionable wallpaper. The strata of our lives can be studied and excavated, unleashing seams of joy, curiosity, wonder, or grief. Throughout three ramps and the main gallery, works by fifty-five artists bring forward the findings of their own excavations.

Lunch with the Frozen Sisters
2024-02-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Boston Pizza Peterborough North, 1164 Chemong Road, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6X2
Meet with Elsa & Anna! Frozen Movie and Coloring Contest on February 25th at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Boston Pizza Peterborough Chemong Road Location. Free of charge event.

Woodburning Workshop: Lake Landscape
2024-02-25 13:00 - 16:00 | The Art School of Peterborough, 174A Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2T8
Learn the traditional art of woodburning by creating a beautiful Lake Landscape.
In this three-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to create trees, foliage, grass, and reflections. This is a great beginner workshop that will introduce you to the woodburning tool and some of the most-used tips. What’s more, you’ll come away with a beautiful project: the image of a lake landscape with birch trees!

Staged Reading: Trying
2024-02-25 14:00 | Peterborough Theatre Guild, 364 Rogers St, Peterborough, K9H 1W7
This play depicts the final year in the life of Francis Biddle, US Attorney General under FDR and Chief Judge at the Nuremberg trials. His final years are seen through the eyes of his 25 year old assistant, Sarah Shor. She is the latest and coincidentally the last in a long and unsuccessful line of personal secretaries, all of whom have disappointed Biddle in some way. Much of the story revolves around issues of aging and the breakdown of communication over divisions of age and class.

Dinner with Pup Patrol
2024-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Boston Pizza Peterborough South, 821 Rye Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6X1
Meet and Greet with Chase and Skye, your favorite paw patrol characters, on February 25th 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Free of charge event, coloring contest and paw patrol movie.
Boston Pizza Peterborough Lansdowne location.

Jazz & Dinner Night
2024-02-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
An evening of jazz and dinner in Buckhorn!
MENU: A delectable, locally catered, four-course Italian dinner.
• Appetizer: Savoury cauliflower bruschetta.
• Salad: Classic Caesar salad with a homemade dressing.
• Main: Mouthwatering chicken lasagna with portobello mushrooms in a rich garlic alfredo sauce, topped with a creamy béchamel. Served with warm garlic bread.
• Dessert: Indulge in a luscious Tiramisu.
(Dietary restrictions can be accommodated upon request.)
BEVERAGES: Upon entering the space, you will be warmly greeted with a small glass of cider, setting the tone for the delightful evening ahead. As the dinner unfolds, each course will be thoughtfully complemented with a 3oz glass of our wine. Any additional glasses of wine or cider can be conveniently purchased at our bar.
MUSIC: Experience the enchanting sounds of jazz duo, Rob Phillips on piano and Carling Stephens as the captivating vocalist, as they deliver a mesmerizing performance.
(The music for this evening is graciously sponsored by local realtor Jo Pillon.)
*DOOR PRIZE* Each guest will be entered into a draw and one lucky individual will win a beautifully curated gift basket!

Magic Monday
2024-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Boston Pizza Peterborough North, 1164 Chemong Road, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6X2
Magic with Alec Apostolski at Boston Pizza Peterborough North on February 26th 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free of charge event, however, food and drinks expected to purchase

Toddler Tuesdays at Peterborough Museum and Archives
2024-02-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6Y5, Canada
Bring your little ones into the Museum on Tuesdays from now until March 5th from 9:30-12:00 pm for self guided fun in the galleries, themed crafts in our programming space, and all kinds of new and old friends to play with!

Looking for Lear
2024-02-27 19:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
In the last week of February, New Stages presents a brand new festival of exciting new work:
LOOKING FOR LEAR
New Stages Theatre presents Looking For Lear by Dreda Blow and Brad Brackenridge.
A workshop production by Nervous System at Market Hall.
A family-friendly show that follows two roving misfits as they search for nonsense-poet extraordinare Edward Lear in a whirlwind of song, dance, poetry, and puppets.
LOOKING FOR LEAR was developed with generous support from Public Energy, EC3, 4th Line Theatre, and Puppetmongers.
Recommended audience: 6+

Sensory Storytime
2024-02-28 16:00 | Realign Wellness Centre, 157 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H3
Ages 0 – 5
Step into the serenity of Sensory Storytime, a tranquil space where stories gently unfold through a soothing blend of touch, sight, and sound. Immerse your little ones in the peaceful embrace of carefully crafted tales, accompanied by calming sensory elements. It’s a mindful journey designed to create moments of quiet joy, fostering a sense of calm and connection for your family.
What can you expect?
Story books of course, all with a common theme! Our readings will be theme-complimented with a sensory activity like singing, colouring, sensory play, etc.

Harry Kitchen Lecture in Public Policy
2024-02-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Gzowski College/Enwayaang Room ENW115, 1 Gzowski Way, Peterborough, K9L 1Z8
Andrew Coyne, Columnist for the Globe & Mail reflects on Canada’s Growth Crisis. Sluggish economic growth has long been a concern for Canada, especially in light of population aging and its costs. Lately, however, slow growth has been replaced by a new and even more alarming prospect: no growth, or even contraction, at least in per capita terms — not just in the short run but, it seems, indefinitely. What are the causes of this crisis? What are the implications? And what can be done about it?

Family Bus(y)ness Mixer
2024-02-29 17:30 - 19:30 | The Publican, 294 Charlotte Street, Peterborough
We get it – you’re juggling a business and parenting, and life is a whirlwind. Are you struggling to find time for networking? Let’s make it easy-peasy.
Join our Bus(y)ness Family Mixer! – it’s for entrepreneurs, super-parents, and stay-at-home heroes. We’re here to support each other’s business ventures and have a blast doing it!

Thursday Night Brewchre
2024-02-29 18:00 - 20:00 | 100 Acre Brewing Co., 390 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, K9J 6X7, Canada
Meet new people, drink great beer and WIN PRIZES!
*Tickets required*
Register for BREWCHRE (progressive style Euchre) beginning Thursday, Jan 25 until Feb 29 (6:00 – 8:00 PM) with a new chance to WIN EVERY WEEK!
***Spots to play are limited!***
🎟️ – Tickets are only $5.00 to register each week and can be purchased on our website. Ticket is per person, playing and winning as an individual (not partnered teams). Pick the dates you want to play – all available dates are posted on our website for reservation, and SPOTS ARE LIMITED, so sign up now to secure your seat!
🥇At the end of the night, the winner will receive a $25.00 gift card.
🥈The player with the most lone hands will also receive a runner-up prize of a $10.00 gift card.
@lowlandsfirefood will also be here slinging pizzas, so bring your appetite! 🍕
Are you ready to trump the competition?!
Purchase tickets here!

Pub Night Thursdays
2024-02-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Chemong Lodge, 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth, Ontario, K0L1H0, Canada
Join us every Thursday in the Pub for live music, classic pub fare and cold beers!
Feeling peckish? We will be releasing our pub-approved $13 bites menu, filled with classics like devilled eggs, cheeseburger sliders, tacos & more, alongside beverage specials that will be available exclusively in the pub.
Come one, come all and join us for Pub Night Thursdays at the Lodge

Life Without
2024-02-29 19:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
In the last week of February, New Stages presents a brand new festival of exciting new work:
LIFE WITHOUT
New Stages Theatre presents Life Without by Steve Ross.
A staged reading at Market Hall.
What do you do when your child turns out completely differently from the person you hoped they would be? LIFE WITHOUT is a riveting drama about family, children, grandchildren, the dream of happiness, and the prospect of a life without.
Recommended audience: 14+

Bridesmaids Trivia Night
2024-02-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Boston Pizza Peterborough South, 821 Rye Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6X1
Bridesmaids Trivia Night happening at Boston Pizza Peterborough South on February 29th at 7:30 PM.
Boston Pizza Peterborough Lansdowne location. $2 per player

The Office Trivia Night
2024-02-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Boston Pizza Peterborough South, 821 Rye Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6X1
The Office Trivia Night happening at Boston Pizza Peterborough South on February 29th at 7:30 PM.
Boston Pizza Peterborough Lansdowne location. $2 per player (paid in store)

Bookbinding Workshop with Stuart Hill
2024-03-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V8, Canada
Join expert Bookbinder and Instructor Stuart Hill, as he teaches how to make your own book using a Basic Cross Structure Binding!
The workshop will take place at Artspace on Friday March 1st, from 1-4pm. All are welcome to attend, with no bookbinding experience necessary!

Parents Night Off
2024-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Art School of Peterborough, 174A Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2T8
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 check out the PTBO First Friday Art Crawl or enjoy a night downtown.
Enjoy an evening out while your child(ren) enjoy the evening at The Art School of Peterborough. The evening will entail 1.5 hr of an art project, followed by a movie and popcorn on location. This lines up with the PTBO First Friday Art Crawl in case you wish to explore our local art community.

8th Annual Artspace Book + Zine Fest
2024-03-01 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V8, Canada
Join Artspace for their 8th Annual Book + Zine Fest, a celebration of regional press, zine, comic, and paper arts!

This beloved event is a wonderful opportunity to come peruse and support the work of talented comics artists, graphic novelists, letterpress printers, zine makers, and MORE!

Trivia Night
2024-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building, 146 Lang Road, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
Come support the Fleming College Museum Management & Curatorship Program’s annual exhibit with an entertaining evening testing your knowledge! There will be prizes, food, beverages and fun. Traditional European brewed craft beer by Haven Brewing Company. Admission is $5 per person. On-site childcare is available for an additional fee of $10 per child. Childcare must be reserved in advance. Trivia Night tickets available in advance or at the door.

Painting Date Night
2024-03-02 19:00 - 21:30 | The Art School of Peterborough, 174A Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2T8
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.

My Parent & Me
2024-03-03 10:00 - 11:30 | The Art School of Peterborough, 174A Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2T8
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 offer a class that allows some creative bonding time between Parent and Child!
Come express yourself together. This session will feature a Pottery Project for you to explore. Parent and child will create their own Pottery Heart bowl. Our instructors will lead you through a step by step process appropriate for any beginner and any age.
$45 per parent/child; $20 for each additional child

Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough
2024-03-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2G1, Canada
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 all ages. Explore the gallery’s current exhibitions and then drop in to the studio for a seasonally themed art activity.
Drop in from 1 pm to 4 pm.
No fee or registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
