The Kawarthas Tourism

"Three Takes": A Group Art Show
2023-04-12 10:30 - 16:00, 2023-04-13 10:30 - 16:00, 2023-04-14 10:30 - 16:00, 2023-04-15 10:30 - 16:00, 2023-04-18 10:30 - 16:00, 2023-04-19 10:30 - 16:00, 2023-04-20 10:30 - 16:00, 2023-04-21 10:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) and 6 more dates | The Cheesy Fromage, 25 Queen St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0, Canada
“Three Takes”, an exciting new group show featuring the art of area artists Donna Bolam, Carol Forbes and Barbara Reeves launches with an opening event at The Cheesy Fromage, Cheese Shop & Bar in Lakefield, on April 1, 4-6pm, and runs to April 29 during shop hours (Closed Sundays and Mondays)

Peterborough Farmers' Market
2023-04-15 07:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-22 07:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-29 07:00 - 13:00 | Morrow Park, 151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.
As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

To Honour and Respect: Gifts from the Michi Saagiig Women to the Prince of Wales, 1860
2023-04-16 - 2023-11-19 | Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6Y5, Canada
In April 2023, quilled birch bark makaks made by women of Rice Lake Village (now Hiawatha First
Nation) will arrive at the Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA) for an extended loan visit from the
Royal Collection Trust in England, where they have been cared for since they were given to the young
Prince of Wales in 1860. The makaks will be exhibited and will be the focus of activities: workshops on
quillwork, Michi Saagiig Anishnaabemowin, special tours of the exhibit, and some visits in which
participants will be able to gently touch them.
Dr Lori Beavis (Hiawatha) and Dr Laura Peers curate the To Honour and Respect project, with a Planning
Circle including Gimaakwe Laurie Carr (Hiawatha), Kim Muskratt (Hiawatha), Veronica King-Jamieson
(Mississaugas of the Credit) and others. The project is funded by the Museum Assistance Program
(Department of Canadian Heritage), Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and Hiawatha
First Nation, with in-kind contributions by the City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Museum &
Archives, whose staff will care for the makaks during their visit. The Royal Collection Trust is lending the makaks.

Peterborough Pop Ensemble Presents "A Century of Song"
2023-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
The Peterborough Pop Ensemble is excited to announce that our 2023 spring concert, A Century of Song, will be taking place at Market Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 7 pm! Featuring music starting from the 1920s and hitting every decade since, this concert will highlight some of the best of the Ensemble’s repertoire including jazz standards, gospel, pop, songs of WWII, motown, and so much more! With a little something for everyone, this concert is sure to have you tapping your toes, dancing, and singing along. Save the date now; we can’t wait to see you there!

Stand-Up Comedy Night at Gordon Best Theatre
2023-04-22 20:00 - 21:30 | Gordon Best Theatre, 216 Hunter St. W, Peterborough, ON, K9H2L1
Join us for a night of laughs at the Gordon Best Theatre!
Featuring Headliner Nigel Grinstead:
Nigel Grinstead’s laid back charm and absurd takes on life have earned him the reputation of being one of the most imaginative comics in Canada. He jumpstarted his career with consecutive victories in high-profile competition, receiving the Tim Sim’s Encouragement Fund for his win at Cream of Comedy 2013, placing first in the 2014 Toronto Comedy Brawl, as well as taking home first place at the Homegrown competition at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival: an annual contest recognizing the strongest upcoming Canadian talent. His most recent victory came in the form of $10,000 at the 2018 Brantford Comedy Festival. All of this momentum granted him the opportunity to perform in festivals all across the country including the Cottage Country Comedy Festival, Sudbury’s LOL Festival, and NXNE. Above all, Nigel has had the distinct honor of taping three sets at Just For Laughs to air on The Comedy Network, as well as two sets for CBC Television at the Halifax Comedy Festival. He was also a two-time finalist in Sirius XM’s Top Comic competition and has performed at renowned venues such as Massey Hall and the Queen Elizabeth Theater.
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Allie Perase (Just for Laughs, CBC’s New Wave of Comedy, Writer for Letterkenny)
Peter Saran (The Comedy Lab)
& Host Ben McKay (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
Doors 7pm – Show 8pm
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Fun with Slime PA Day Camp
2023-04-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Hutchison House Museum, 270 Brock Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2P9, Canada
Looking for a fun activity for this upcoming PA Day? Back by popular demand Hutchison House Museum will host its Fun with Slime Day Camp on April 28th, 2023 from 9:30-12pm. Children will decorate their own slime containers and make two different types of fun slime. Cost per child is $25. Children are required to bring their own peanut free snack. Registration is required. This workshop is appropriate for children ages 6-12. For more information or to register a child please contact the museum at 705-743-9710.

Spring ARTISANity Show
2023-04-28 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Peterborough Square, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 7E8, Canada
Join us at ARTISANity, the best of artisan craft in Peterborough. Discover the exquisitely handmade creations from the members of Artisans Centre Peterborough. Our artisans created with perfection, experience, artistry, a love of their craft and heart. The show is boutique style but several artisans will be on hand to describe how and with what items are made. Their will be demonstrations and tours of the Artisans Centre. Find Fibre Art, Gourd Art, Woodturning, Jewelery and Pottery. Friday Hours are noon to 8 pm. Saturday hours are 9 am to 3 pm.

Leave the Kids at Home Comedy Show
2023-04-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Farmhill Weddings, 2709 Dillon Road, Peterborough, K9J 6X8
An evening of hilarious stand up comedy with TWO HEADLINERS and special guests! These two comedian dads are leaving the kids at home and heading out to bring the laughs to anyone and everyone who could just use the break. Come on out for a great night of jokes, laughs and a chance to remember what’s important. Enjoying yourself a bit.
CHUCK BYRN has been a touring national headliner for over 25 years. He’s played every festival, every club and almost all the community centres and legions. BEN MINER has been a stand-up comedian for over half his life. He’s toured coast to coast and across the UK, Radio host, Touring comedian and new dad.
Doors open at 7:15 pm. Charcuterie boards available for order until show begins at 8pm.

Something Rotten!
2023-04-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-04-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-04-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-05-04 19:30 - 22:00 | The Peterborough Theatre Guild, 364 Rogers St, Peterborough ON, K9H1W7
Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in the theatrical world as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary William Shakespeare.

by Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell
April 28, 29, 30m / May 4, 5, 6, 7m / 11, 12, 13
7:30 pm

m = 2:00 pm Matinee performance

Peterborough Poutine Feast
2023-05-04 11:00 - 2023-05-07 18:00 | Morrow Park, 151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Get ready for a poutine feast in Peterborough! Join us for a weekend filled with mouth-watering poutines and exciting family-friendly activities. Bring the kids and enjoy games and a bucket of mini donuts, and more while you indulge in Canada’s iconic dish. With entertainment for the whole family, including live music and performances, there’s something for everyone at this not-to-be-missed event. Don’t wait, come and join the fun!

First Friday Art Crawl
2023-05-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Peterborough, 500 George Street N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H1, Canada
The best way to experience Art Crawl is to set out on foot and explore. Each month is different – you never know what you will stumble across. Check out the map and monthly listings for participating locations HERE!
First Friday Peterborough is a downtown monthly art crawl that allows you to experience the city’s art, music, and food scene, while supporting local artists, people watching, and taking in some city sights all at once. FFPTBO is dedicated to showcasing the immense artistic and musical talent in the Peterborough community. The art crawl is a self-guided tour of downtown galleries, studios, shops, and cafés that takes place on the first Friday of every month, between the hours of 6pm-11pm*
The First Friday Art crawl provides a welcoming energy and encourages everyone to come and enjoy the multifaceted creative culture of downtown. Each of the gallery, studio, and shop owners go out of their way to ensure the vibe is light, friendly, and completely unpretentious.
The event is family friendly + inclusive.
*Note: some venues may have varied hours. Please check monthly listing.

First Friday is proudly organized by a group of local artists, stakeholders in the arts community, and local arts-based business owners.
