Opening Reception: Juried Exhibition
2023-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2G1, Canada
Join the Art Gallery of Peterborough on Thursday, November 23 from 7 pm – 9 pm to celebrate the opening of “seams and strata,” a juried exhibition.
A call for artists, seeking original new, recent, or past works that resonate with the themes of legacy, archives, nostalgia, ghosts, memory, reflection, survival, and growth, went out earlier this autumn. A jury composed of Canadian artists and arts professionals selected 55 artists out of 140 submissions.
This event is free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be served.

Holiday Shopping at The Canadian Canoe Museum
2023-11-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | The Canadian Canoe Museum – Monaghan, 910 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, ON, K9J 5K4, Canada
The Canadian Canoe Museum store is the perfect place to shop for your home, cottage, or next adventure! We carry a range of clothing, books and unique creations by Canadian artists.
By shopping with us, you are supporting the care of our world-class collection and the work of the museum. Thank you!
In-store shopping will be available for 8 sessions in November and December at the current museum location (910 Monaghan Road):
November 24 and 25
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16
from 10 AM – 4 PM.

Kawartha Potters Guild Holiday Show Show & Sale
2023-11-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Kawartha Potters Guild, 993 Talwood Drive, Peterborough, MT, K9J 7R8
Kawartha Potters Guild (KPG) is proud to announce we will be hosting a Holiday Sale from November 24- 26. This is the perfect time to get a locally crafted mug as gift to someone special (yourself included!). KPG members already know the joy and want to share the experience of drinking your morning cup of joe or cozying up with a hot chocolate in a handmade mug While you’re at guild, don’t just limit yourself to mug as there will also be ornaments, bowls, plates and a variety of creative pieces.
There is lots of FREE parking so make sure to tell your friends to come on down. The admission to this event is an optional donation of a new pair of socks which will be given to Socks Peterborough or a non perishable items that will be given to Peterborough food share.

Festival of the Trees & Holiday Market
2023-11-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
Visit with local artisans and pick up some holiday gifts in the festival atmosphere of the Festival of Trees & Decor!
Purchase tickets for a chance to win decorated trees and home décor items sponsored by local businesses.
Tickets for items
$5 for 5
$10 for 15
$15 for 25

Bush - Nowhere To Go But Everywhere Tour
2023-11-24 19:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada

iskwē Presented by Market Hall PAC
2023-11-24 20:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
iskwē | ᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ — short for waseskwan iskwew, meaning “blue sky woman” — is more than just an artist, she is a teller of stories that have impacted our past and will inform our future. Mesmerizing listeners with her truly incomparable sound, iskwē has released three genrebending full-length albums including 2019’s acākosīk which features “Little Star” whose accompanying stop-motion visual won a JUNO award for Music Video of the Year. Incorporating multimedia in her electrifying live sets, iskwē has performed hundreds of shows around the world at iconic locations including New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park’s SummerStage, Ottawa’s Parliament Hill, and London’s Border Crossing Origins Festival offering attendees a completely engulfing and cathartic experience. Throughout her career, iskwē has received media support from the likes of NPR, Billboard, VICE, Entertainment Tonight Canada, and CBC.

Hiawatha Christmas Craft Sale
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 | The Gathering Place, 431 Hiawatha Line, Hiawatha, ON, K9J 0E3

Festival of the Trees
2023-11-25 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
Bring the family and experience the beautiful decor at the Festival of Trees!
Purchase tickets for a chance to win decorated trees and home décor items sponsored by local businesses.
Tickets for items
$5 for 5
$10 for 15
$15 for 25

Modern Makers Holiday Market
2023-11-25 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Morrow Building, 155 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A4
Embrace the holiday spirit at our Holiday Market! Join us for a festive celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community as we showcase the talent and passion of local small businesses and makers. This is your opportunity to find the perfect, one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones or yourself and dive into the magic of the season.
What to Expect:

Unique Gifts: Explore our amazing event full of treasures, from stunning jewelry and bespoke clothing to cozy home decor and the best treats. Find gifts that truly stand out and show your thoughtfulness.
Meet the Makers: Interact with the passionate businesses and creators behind the products. Learn about their craft, stories, and the inspiration behind their work. Each purchase directly supports a small business!
Festive Atmosphere: Michael Buble has officially come out of hibernation and we’ll have seasonal tunes, twinkling lights, and the best festive vibes. Bring your family and friends for a weekend filled with Holiday spirit
Food and Drinks: At our holiday event there are plenty of savoury and sweet options to keep you going for the whole day. Have a seat in the food area and rest in between all that shopping!
Activities: Many vendors have custom and one of a kind interactive experiences at our event. Our Sponsor Puffs Purposeful play will have a sensory filled activity area to engage your littles and keep them busy! The big guy himself, SANTA, will be joining us Saturday Evening and again Sunday afternoon for Selfies with the jolliest fella around.
Giveaways and Surprises: Saturday evening five raffles are up for grabs! Hidden in one of these raffles is a BIG SURPRISE! Sunday afternoon there are 3 raffles up for grabs and our incredibly fun 2pm Lucky dip! Buy a ticket at the door between 2p-3p and get a mystery bag/package in a lucky dip style. (While quantities last) There are some HUGE surprises in the Lucky Dip bags.

Support Local: By attending the Holiday Makers Market, you’re not only discovering unique gifts but also helping the local community thrive. Your support makes a meaningful difference to small businesses and independent makers.
Admission: $5 at the door. Cash only.
Don’t miss out on this festive celebration of creativity, community, and the holiday spirit. Whether you’re seeking the perfect gift or simply looking to soak in the seasonal magic, the Holiday Makers Market is the place to be. Join us in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year!

THE LAST WALTZ - A musical celebration of THE BAND live
2023-11-25 20:00 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Back by popular demand, one of Ontario’s most talked about acts makes its third return to Showplace Performance Center in Peterborough on Saturday November 25th 2023.
Featuring an all-star Canadian cast of award-winning blues and roots musicians, under the direction of Juno-award-winning producer and musical director, Lance Anderson.
This is an all-star line-up, featuring Jerome Levon Avis (Levon Helm’s Godson), on drums and vocals with special guests, and a nine-piece band led by Maple Blues 2014 “Keyboardist of the Year” Lance Anderson. The performance will recreate the atmosphere of The Band’s final concert, which was captured in Martin Scorcese’s award-winning concert film, The Last Waltz.
They are celebrating the 47th Anniversary of THE BAND’s last concert in 1976 and The BAND’s amazing contribution to our shared Canadian musical heritage.
This show has thrilled audiences at the Mariposa Folk Festival, Beaches Jazz Festival, Kitchener Blues Festival, Ottawa City Folk Festival, CNE Bandshell, Peterborough Musicfest and the Norfolk County Fair. It has also Sold Out casinos in Saskatchewan and Alberta and also theatres in Ottawa, Oshawa, Peterborough, Ajax, London, Orillia, Cobourg, Collingwood, and many more over the past 13 years this group has been together.

Live History: Behind Glass
2023-11-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6Y5, Canada
The Peterborough Museum & Archives welcomes you to its exhibition galleries to participate in Live History: Behind Glass
Something isn’t right here. That book is out of place. There is a label in the display case, but no item behind it. There are antiques in the incorrect place; and artifacts that are standing the wrong side up. Clearly, the Peterborough Museum & Archives needs your help. As curators of other nearby museums, you are called to the venue after hours in order to help figure out what is causing these disturbances. Once inside, you are greeted by one of the exhibits who has come to life. They are happy to show you around and share tales about the other exhibits. As you hear stories from their lives, it becomes clear that one of them is the culprit behind these disturbances. The question is, which one? Succeed and you will find yourself promoted. Fail, and you may find yourself trapped behind glass forever.
Behind Glass has escape room, theatre, and murder mystery elements. Expect to work with all you fellow audience members and the actors as you try to discover which historical figure has been causing chaos at the Peterborough Museum & Archives.
Tickets are $20 + tax per participant
This is an 16+ event.

Sean Paul - Scorcha Summa Hot Tour with special guest Chi Ching Ching
2023-11-26 19:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
The Peterborough Memorial Centre is excited to welcome Sean Paul to the PMC stage on Sunday November 26, presented by Dutty Rock Productions. Sean Paul the Grammy award winning performer will be joined by Chi Ching Ching. With a career that has spanned multiple decades at the top of the charts earning 10 Grammy Award nominations along with more than 18 other Awards won, Sean has earned the title of the “Ambassador of Dancehall Music”. With hits like “Temperature” and “Get Busy” the show at the PMC is not something to miss.

Hunter Brothers
2023-11-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Real life brothers J.J., Dusty, Luke, Brock and Ty, are no strangers to hard work, perseverance and discipline. Life on a family farm wasn’t always easy, but the brothers attribute much of their success to their rural upbringing in a home dedicated to faith, music and sport. With over 46 million video & audio streams to date, Hunter Brothers have amassed a large volume of industry credibility in a record amount of time, including multiple CCMA Award nomination, JUNO Award nominations and SCMA Award wins.
Hunter Brothers’ third studio album, Been A Minute, hit all digital platforms on June 30th, and is a compilation of their signature harmonies and up-tempo hits which delve into the heart of the times the world is presently walking through. Their sophomore album, State of Mind, was released in 2019 and remained the #1 selling country album for four consecutive weeks following its release. “Lost” ( their first #1 single at country radio), “Those were the Nights”, (from their debut album Getaway) and their Top 10 smash hit “Born and Raised” have all been certified Gold in Canada. In 2020, Hunter Brothers were the #3 most played Group or Duo on country radio in Canada. Known for their energetic and entertaining live shows, the group has played major country festivals in Canada and the U.S., and toured with country icon Paul Brandt.

Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra
2023-11-26 20:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Sinatra. All that cool, classy style and energy from the Rat Pack shows of yesterday are right here, right now. Take a journey with Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum selling crooner Matt Dusk as he whisks you away to Las Vegas in 1966 where he pays homage to his hero Frank Sinatra.
With new arrangements by Grammy Award-winning arrangers Pat Williams and Sammy Nestico, Dusk transports you back in time to one of music’s most elegant eras. A time when Come Fly With Me, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Fly Me To The Moon and One For My Baby dominated the charts.

Festival of the Trees & Tea
2023-11-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
Enjoy the Festival of Trees experience and for $10, you can also enjoy a hot beverage with a savoury treat plate. Reservations for tea appreciated but not necessary.
Purchase tickets for a chance to win decorated trees and home décor items sponsored by local businesses.
Tickets for items
$5 for 5
$10 for 15
$15 for 25

Paul Brandt & Terri Clark: Homecoming '23 Tour
2023-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Peterborough, Canada
Two of Canada’s most dynamic country music artists and award-winning, chart-topping entertainers, Terri Clark and Paul Brandt have announced that they will embark on the co-headlining “Homecoming ’23 Tour,” – an intimate acoustic tour set to travel across Canada this fall. The multi-platinum selling Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductees known for their amazing live performances and vast number of hits will share the stage in an intimate stripped back setting, making this an incredible co-headlining tour fans of both artists and country music will not want to miss.
Visit the Paul Brandt & Terri Clark event page for more information and to buy tickets

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition
2023-11-29 19:30 | Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Holiday Magic is made year after year by Ballet Jörgen’s traditional treasure The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a favourite that brings magic to the holidays.
Born from a collaboration with Kleinburg’s wold renowned McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and with well over 100 costumes in richly coloured fabrics, The Nutcracker, A Canadian Tradition brings out the magic of Canada. 20th Century landscapes make up the stunning 30-foot backdrops, including Franklin Carmichael’s Church and Houses at Bisset (1931), Tom Thompson’s Snow in the Woods (1916), and L.L. Fitzgerald’s Trees and Wildflowers (1922).
This is a beautiful Canadian work, and audiences are taken on Klara’s familiar, magical dream journey as she arrives in Canada and experiences winter landscapes filled with snowflakes, lumberjacks, Mounties, and creatures of the woods. This celebration of the wonder of the season is based on the popular traditional story The Nutcracker and the King of mice by E.T.A Hoffman, enjoyed by audiences for years. The ballet’s second act is remembered for its celebration of varied dances, and our charming divertissements of raccoons, loons, dragonflies, and bears demonstrate Klara’s longing for the summer months as she travels excitedly through her dreams. The iconic, show-stopping pas-de-deux in the final act is lovingly danced by Lord and Lady Birch as they usher Klara safely home at the end of the adventure.
Ballet Jörgen’s Nutcracker is destined to become a national treasure that will warm the hearts of young and old alike. It is a holiday tradition that has showcased the magic of the season for years. Rediscover the joy of dance with the show that audiences flock back to again and again.

Terra Lightfoot Presented by Market Hall PAC
2023-11-30 20:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
In celebration of her new record, Terra will be performing with her full band.
Drop the needle on Healing Power, the bright, bold new album from acclaimed Canadian recording artist Terra Lightfoot, and you won’t be surprised to learn that it was inspired at high altitude.
Healing Power delivers the peerless pop-rock album that fans have long known that she always had in her. The set captures the crackling chemistry of the core live trio — most of the album finds Lightfoot backed by bassist Elijah Abrams and Blue Rodeo’s Glenn Milchem on drums. This compact and capable team of players reinforces the strengths of Lightfoot’s remarkable material. From hand-clapping head-turner “Cross Border Lovers” through the cinematic ballad “Out Of Time” that closes it, Lightfoot’s artistic range is again on full display, and her musical talents never short of dazzling. A buoyant pop-rock record at its core, Healing Power is a prismatic tour de force from the charismatic rocker.

Holiday Market and Fundraiser
2023-12-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V8, Canada
Join Artspace for their Second Annual Holiday Market and Fundraiser!!
We are so excited to bring together artists, art-enthusiasts, and community members to celebrate local arts and welcome in the holiday season!
This event will take place over TWO days:
On Friday December 1st from 6PM-10PM, Artspace will transform into a welcoming and cozy night market, offering a warm place to stop, shop, and enjoy a hot apple cider for First Friday Art Crawl.
On Saturday December 2nd, the market will continue from 12PM – 4PM! On this day, we will ALSO have a free art-making drop in from 12-4 in our new Maker Space. Stop by and make a print with one of our new mini etching presses!
Vendors:
We have an incredibly talented and unique group of vendors lined up for this event! From fine art, to pottery, to zines, and more, there is something for everyone! Keep an eye on this event page to see vendors as they are announced.
The Fundraiser:
Entry is by donation ($3 recommended) and we will be selling tickets for our Raffle Basket, which is full to the brim with local art and handcrafted goodies. Even better, all items in our Raffle Basket were donated by our talented vendors! It’s a beautiful and one of a kind prize, you won’t want to miss the chance to win!
All funds will go directly towards supporting low-barrier arts programming in our Maker Space.

The Enchanted Bookshop
2023-12-01 19:30 | Peterborough Theatre Guild, 364 Rogers St, Peterborough, K9H 1W7
During the day, “A Likely Story” may look like any other used bookstore. But at night, it’s a place where magic happens. That’s when the characters inside the books come alive.
Six of those characters long to help Margie, the scatterbrained owner, save her struggling store. But the book fairy has made it very clear to them that they’re not allowed to leave the building or be seen by human eyes. So when a pair of smugglers come looking for a stolen necklace hidden inside one of the books, the characters are torn. Should they warn Margie and risk disappearing forever? Or can they find a way to defeat the crooks without being seen?
