Dance of Deception: Beats of Intrigue
2023-10-20 20:00, 2023-10-21 20:00 (America/Toronto) | The Theatre on King, 171 King St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2R8
“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, Naomi Duvall, Ryan Kirby, LA, Luqman, Dan Smith, and Lindsay Unterlander, with visuals provided by Duv Heron. Created by Ryan Mclean Purdon, Carlos Quintero and Rania Maarouf.
This production will showcase many sounds across the dance music spectrum while combining movement, mime, and mystery. As the night unfolds, you’ll be challenged to uncover the hidden truths hidden within the space and throughout the performance. Will you uncover the truth or get lost in the dance? Join us for a night of suspense, intrigue, and dance like no other!
Reserve tickets here!

Bowie Fest Canada 2023
2023-10-21 13:00 - 22:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
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 events throughout the 2-day celebration.
Friday, October 20 8:30 pm
Join fans at the Crook and Coffer British Pub, 231 Hunter St W, for the launch party and Bowie Karaoke! Host Andrew Stoeten will spin Bowie karaoke on request and award one lucky singer with tickets to Saturday night’s concert at Showplace.
Saturday, October 21
1. The day kicks off at 1 p.m. with the Bowie Bazaar in the lobby of Showplace Performance Centre. On offer, Bowie collectibles, T-shirts, LPS, rare DVD, and more. The Peterborough Arts Collective will also be on-site selling unique one-of-a-kind original pieces of Bowie-inspired art.
2. Downstairs in the Showplace Lounge “Ziggy Played Guitar” begins at 2:30 as up-and-coming solo acts “audition” for their chance to join the opening set Saturday night, by performing one Bowie track. For all musicians interested in taking part contact info@thebowielives.com
3. Local artist Jason Wilkins will also be on hand in the lobby from 7-8 pm creating a unique piece of Bowie art, live before your eyes!
4. Finally, at 8 pm, The Bowie Lives returns to Peterborough and takes the stage with a brand new show. New songs, costumes, and multimedia will entertain fans new and old. The opening set includes performances by The Hippie Chicks, Lisa Canivet, and the winner of “Ziggy Played Guitar.”
Attendees will be sure to stay behind after the show for photos and the band’s Meet and Greet!
For more information contact: thebowielivespublicity@aol.com
Tickets on sale now: https://secure1.tixhub.com/showplace/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=96&cboEvent=72&width=1903

Our Place by Terry Gabbard
2023-10-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-10-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The Peterborough Theatre Guild, 364 Rogers St, Peterborough ON, K9H1W7
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 final scene. In a poetic epilogue, they all discover the true meaning of Our Place—both comedic and tragic.
By- Terry Gabbard

Tickets: $15.00

Halloween Fright Night at Canada's Dinosaur Park
2023-10-21 19:30 - 22:30, 2023-10-22 19:30 - 22:30, 2023-10-27 19:30 - 22:30, 2023-10-28 19:30 - 22:30 | Canada’s Dinosaur Park, 2206 County Rd. 38, Asphodel-Norwood, ON, K0L 2B0
HALLOWEEN FRIGHT NIGHTS… if you dare!
Scary but fun entertainment for the family! Walk through the park filled with ghosts, goblins, bats, skeletons, monsters and clowns! Also featuring some of our animatronic dinosaurs and rescued reptiles! Wear your best costume and you may win a prize!
Open from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Admission is required for each person attending (children aged 3 and under free).
Canada’s Dinosaur Park is a non-profit charity and sanctuary caring for 100’s of rescued and abandoned reptiles. All proceeds go into helping care for the animals.
SHOW UP ANYTIME BETWEEN 7:30PM AND 10:30PM

Chaos Carnival: The Dark Circus
2023-10-21 19:30 - 23:00, 2023-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | 1734 5th Line, 1734 Fifth Line, Peterborough, K9J 6X5, Canada
Chaos Carnival is an immersive Halloween experience.
Prepare to step into the heart of darkness as Chaos Carnival beckons you into an immersive haunted walk through the eerie woods of Selwyn, Ontario. Join us as sinister world awaits, blending the thrill of a haunted house with the spine-chilling allure of a horror circus. for two weekends only, come see what awaits you at The Dark Circus.
Take a walk through the forest and experience the thrills, chills and ominous atmosphere as we tell a story you get to be a part of!
2023 THEME: Dark Circus
The circus may be closed, but the terror never ends….. Chaos Carnival in production with USB Escape presents our flagship event “Chaos Carnival: Dark Circus”. The legend of Chaos Carnival’s Dark Circus is a warning to all who dare to enter, for our presence strikes terror into the bravest of souls. Our sinister funhouse in the woods promises to take visitors on a journey that will test their courage, their will, and even their sanity. If you dare to enter the twisted world of the Dark Circus, be prepared, our clowns are waiting to greet you in our terror filled forest.

The Bowie Lives: Canada's Most Spectacular Tribute to David Bowie
2023-10-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
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 Now https://secure1.tixhub.com/showplace/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=96&cboEvent=72
The Bowie Lives is excited to be returning to Peterborough once again!
So what is “The Bowie Lives?”
Perhaps this email from an audience member best sums it up… “Saw the show last night in Midland and was blown away. Was a little apprehensive at first as I have been a Bowie fan since I was a teen and I was concerned the band may not do the songs justice. I was overwhelmingly thrilled at what I heard and saw, from the first note I was hooked. The biggest takeaway is you can tell the lead singer is truly a devoted fan himself. Loved the way you honored David Bowie. Hope to see you in Collingwood!”
The industry thinks so too…
“5 Stars! Unbelievable! I could have watched them for two more hours!” says Richard Crouse, Host of CTV PopLife.
“By far, the best & coolest Bowie Tribute I’ve seen!” says Sam Grosso, Cadillac Productions.
“As close as it gets!” says MusikMirage.com
They’re all talking about the “The Bowie Lives” Canada’s most Spectacular Tribute to David Bowie! Michael Bell is an award-winning vocalist who channels the sound and styles of David Bowie, and with the help of an all-star band, multi-media, theatre, and costumes, he has captured the imagination of fans young and old.
Michael discovered Bowie as a teen and performed songs with a number of his early bands. By the 80’s his first theatrical production “ChangesAllBowie” toured the “A circuit” before hanging up his “Ziggy” in the early ’90s. Decades passed. After David’s untimely death on January 10, 2016, Michael’s calling returned; his calling to honor the man who helped shape his life. Together with musical director Michael Beauclerc, they began auditioning players to fill out a band capable of performing some of Rock’s most challenging material. The Bowie Lives bring all the hits to the stage, from Space Oddity to Lazarus, and everything in between.
The Bowie Lives PRE-SHOW includes the Bowie Bazaar; T-shirts, collectibles, LP’s and DVDs, and more.
Come dressed as your favorite David Bowie persona, or wear your favorite swag and be rewarded! Don’t forget to grab a button!
Michael is also the subject of an upcoming documentary film “Being David Bowie” and an upcoming web series “The Bowie Lives.”
For more information:
thebowielives.com or follow their community on Twitter/Instagran/Facebook.com/thebowielives
Watch the latest stinger on YouTube! youtu.be/GcjjUehwk7E
705-742-7469 or boxoffice@showplace.orgg

Just One of Those Things Musical
2023-10-23 14:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
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 who was the #1 box office draw for most of a decade. The joy and success…and, yes, the pain, they had in common.
Featuring: Beth McMaster Kate Suhr Wayne Robinson Bob Trennum Rob Phillips Megan Murphy Lisa Devan and Linda Kash
Generously Sponsored by The Gardens of Peterborough, Retirement Residences

2023 PMA: Bringing TIFF to You!
2023-10-23 16:00, 2023-10-23 19:00 | Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough, 320 Water St., Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3L5, Canada
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 and its extra-terrestrial passenger crash land in his backyard.
Drama, Comedy • Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jane Curtin • 87 minutes
Presented by the Peterborough Museum & Archives and the Toronto International Film Festival Circuit Group, bringing Canadian & International film to Peterborough since 1998.
Fall 2023 Series Pass – $115.50
Access to each film in this series (6 total)
Available for purchase exclusively through the Peterborough Memorial Centre Box Office here.
Rush tickets
$20 – Credit Card Only
Rush tickets can be purchased prior to each film in the lobby (behind the concession stand).
Doors open 30 minutes prior to each screening.

Just One of Those Things Musical
2023-10-23 19:00, 2023-10-24 14:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
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 who was the #1 box office draw for most of a decade. The joy and success…and, yes, the pain, they had in common.
Featuring: Beth McMaster Kate Suhr Wayne Robinson Bob Trennum Rob Phillips Megan Murphy Lisa Devan and Linda Kash
Generously Sponsored by The Gardens of Peterborough, Retirement Residences
Shows October 23rd at 2pm and 7pm & October 24th at 2pm!

Brit Floyd: 50 Years of Dark Side
2023-10-25 20:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
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 show will feature classic tracks from the album such as Time, Money, Us and Them and The Great Gig in the Sky. Catch them on their stop at the Peterborough Memorial Centre!
The 2 and a half hours plus set list will also include other highlights from Pink Floyd’s magnificent catalogue of albums, including tracks from The Wall, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Division Bell, Medal and much more.

The 46th Annual Hand of Man Art and Craft Sale
2023-10-27 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Morrow Building, 155 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A4
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 Peterborough and the surrounding area. Because of the wide variety of handcrafted products offered for sale we are a must-see destination for people not only from the Peterborough area but for many out of town people.
The Hand of Man Art & Craft Sale is held every last full weekend in October at the Morrow Building, 155 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough, ON
Admission $ 3.00
Children under 12 FREE with Adult
FREE Parking
Wheelchair Accessibility

POPOVICH Comedy Pet Theater
2023-10-27 19:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
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 of his furry co-stars. There are more than 25 pets in the show, each one has been rescued from animal shelters and given a new lease on life! They love to perform their skills and stunts on stage. Dogs, cats, parrots, doves, mini-Pig Lucy and special guest star mini horse Mr. Diamond.
Gregory Popovich has shared his expertise for raising, training and living harmoniously with pets as written in his book, “You CAN Train Your Cat” and “Dog Gone Good”!
Gregory Popovich Gold medal winner in Paris and France. Special award winner in Monte Carlo. He has also produced and starred in a feature film now available for purchase, “Popovich: Road to Hollywood”. This movie already won several awards including “Best Family Children’s Film” in the International Film Festival in Kolkata India, “Audience Choice Award” in Milan, Italy and Tokyo and Japan. Popovich show has been selected “Best Family attraction” and Gregory himself voted “Entertainer of the Year”!

Creepy Doll Museum
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Theatre on King, 171 King St, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2R8
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 are excited to nibble on your hangnails, show off their scab collections, and introduce you to the new family members.
The Creepy Doll Museum will have its doors wide open (no need to book ahead, but you may need to hang tight if we reach occupancy limits) on October 27th and 28th, from 7:00-9:00pm. Catch a quick puppet performance by Brad Brackenridge and find out what other special 5th anniversary delights will tickle your fancy (or is that the dolls tickling your feet?) Tickets are $10 at the door, or pay what you can.
Come play with us!

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band
2023-10-27 19:30 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
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 for a blues extravaganza you don’t want to miss!!
Downchild came to international prominence as the inspiration for Hollywood stars Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi’s hit film, The Blues Brothers. In fact, two Downchild songs, “Shotgun Blues” and “I Got Everything I Need (Almost)” were even covered on The Blues Brothers’ 1978 multi-platinum album Briefcase Full of Blues.
Leader and co-founder, Donnie Walsh, was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019, alongside some of the greatest songwriters of our time, like Leonard Cohen, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell.
Downchild continues to be led by, Donnie “Mr. Downchild” Walsh on guitar and harmonica, singer Chuck Jackson, who also plays harmonica, tenor sax man Pat Carey, Gary Kendall on bass, drummer Jim Casson and Tyler Yarema on keyboards.
With their signature jump-blues style and infectious, soulful sound, Juno Award winners Downchild deliver a live performance that is second to none and good times guaranteed!

Oh What a Night!
2023-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Oh What a Night! is a blockbuster musical revue directed by award-winning Broadway producer/director Michael Chapman, written by Motown producer George Solomon and choreographed by critically acclaimed choreographer Paul Holmquist.
Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, Working My Way Back To You, Let’s Hang On and Who Loves You are just some of the many hits you’ll enjoy from the dynamic songbook of those boys from Jersey, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons. Between the score of recognizable tunes, and non-stop dancing OH WHAT A NIGHT! also delivers informative and often hilarious banter between the high-spirited cast!
Oh What a Night! is more than just a concert. It’s a flashy all-around feel-good experience that leaves audiences on their feet Beggin’ for more.”

Drag Bingo: Night of the Living Drag
2023-10-28 19:00 - 22:30 | Delta Bingo & Gaming, 1019 Clonsilla Avenue, Peterborough, K9J 5Y2
Get ready for a spooktacular evening out at Drag Bingo: Night of the Living Drag at Delta Bingo & Gaming in Peterborough! Grab your friends, wear your best costume, and join us on October 28 for an evening of wickedly entertaining drag performances, fang-tastic cash prizes and thrilling games.
Whether you’re a bingo enthusiast or just looking for a night out with friends, Drag Bingo: Night of the Living Drag guarantees a memorable experience. You won’t want to miss this.
The details:

Cost: $40* (includes cost of Bingo package)

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Time: Doors open at 5pm. Game starts at 7pm.

Address: 1019 Clonsilla Ave, Peterborough, ON K9J 5Y2

Event features: Bingo, costume contest, live DJ and more!

Delta Bingo & Gaming in Peterborough is partnered with 52 local charities. Since 2005, over $17 million has been raised for our charitable partners through the Charitable Gaming program. When you play at Delta, local charities WIN!
*Plus applicable fees. All guests must be 18+ for entry and 19+ to be served alcohol. Guests must be able to present Government Issued Identification.

Celebrate the Music of The Tragically Hip with Road Apples
2023-10-28 19:30 - 20:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Hailing from the very birthplace of the revered Canadian rock group they pay tribute to, Road Apples formed in Kingston, Ontario and has been performing the music of The Tragically Hip professionally since December 1992. Now in their fourth decade, the band has performed thousands of live concerts at theatres, arenas, music festivals and other venues from coast-to-coast across Canada.
The members of Road Apples pride themselves on delivering the music of The Tragically Hip to audiences respectfully and faithfully to the original recordings with no interpretations or gimmicks involved. With an extensive repertoire spanning The Hip’s entire discography, you will enjoy celebrating the music – and inevitabley your memories – of the musical group that is now woven into the very fabric of Canadian society. Road Apples: Canada’s original and most celebrated tribute to The Tragically Hip.
