Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; June 23 - 25

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Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from June 23 to 25!

Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival at Trent University

Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF) is an unjuried, uncensored festival for independent Indigenous performers in theatre, dance, music and comedy. Participants send in applications and are chosen by lottery. Performers receive 100% of the box office proceeds. NIFF is proud to be a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.

NIFF is committed to providing a space for people to experience and embrace the arts and community with an extensive commitment to the development and transmittal of cultural knowledge and creative practice.

When: All weekend

Where: Trent University

Five Counties Backyard Summer Social

The Backyard Summer Social will be in full bloom on Saturday, June 24, as it returns for a second year to Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough. The inaugural event held in 2022 raised more than $45,000 for critical, high-demand treatment services for children/youth at Five Counties. Now the Centre’s signature fundraising event is back with music, food, entertainment, fun activities and more as it offers a high-end gala experience for adults with a fun summer twist.

“Our Backyard Summer Social is an adults-only gala event that celebrates the arrival of summer, lets you be like a kid again, and allows you to swap out the tux, gown and heels for T-shirt, shorts and sandals all the while supporting a great cause,” says Lyn Giles, Director of Fund Development at Five Counties. “Our initial Backyard Summer Social was a smashing success, and we plan to make it even bigger, bolder and better in 2023!”

Tickets to the Backyard Summer Social are now on sale for $125/person. Tickets are available online or through Five Counties (email development@fivecounties.on.ca or call 1-888-779-9916, ext. 300). Along with a charitable tax receipt, each ticket purchased to the Backyard Summer Social includes all food, one drink ticket, live music, access to all activities, and a chance to win fantastic door prizes.

People attending the Backyard Summer Social on June 24 can look forward to:

• Fantastic food/fare catered by La Mesita, SKH Catering and Loaded Pierogi.

• Sweet treats from Central Smith and Flossophy.

• Drinks from Rolling Grape and Brock Street Brewery.

• Musical performances by Irish Millie and the Boogie Time Ramblers.

• Live auction and door prizes.

• Axe throwing, lacrosse shootout, inflatable jousting, old-fashioned picnic games and more.

• Behind-the-scenes tour of Five Counties’ Peterborough location.

When: Saturday June 24, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough

Beatlemania at Market Hall

Join us at The Market Hall in Peterborough for a truly unforgettable show! The Beatles – From early Ed Sullivan to Let it be, you’ll get all the hits. Experience a live Beatles show through all eras of their career, live on stage with their high energy, impeccable musicianship, showmanship, and humour.

The Liverpool 4, Canada’s Tribute to The Beatles has been delighting audiences for nearly two decades with their live high energy performance! They have played thousands of shows across North America including appearances with Global TV morning show, Maple Leaf Gardens, Universal Pictures, The British Isle’s shows as well as countless theaters and festivals.

The show performance is 2 acts with a 20-minute intermission. It must be seen to be believed. Come together and sing and dance along, clap your hands, stomp your feet, or just rattle your jewelry!

When: Saturday June 24, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Market Hall

League 1 Ontario Women's Home Game - Electric City FC vs Darby FC

The Electric City Football Club Women’s Team host the Darby FC for a regular-season match at Fleming College.

When: Saturday, June 24 noon to 2 p.m.

Where: Fleming College (599 Brealey Drive, Peterborough)

Check out the Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares.

When: Saturday June 10, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park

Peterborough ComicCon

Admission : $5 for Adults . Children 12 and under are Free !!
TICKETS: Online ( Eventbrite ) & at the door.
If you purchase your ticket online you will get a Free comic book at the door.

FOOD DONATIONS:
Please bring non-perishable food items for your local community food bank and get entered to win some fun prizes.
One raffle ticket will be given for each item.
<< maximum 10 per person >>
The following items are in high demand and are greatly appreciated :

VENDORS: A variety of vendors will be selling comic books, new & vintage toys, jewelry, DVD's, anime, prints, and a variety of other awesome geek stuff . There will even be some Artists & Authors present with their own art , books and comics. Visit their booths and get some unique items and even some free autographs!!

BUYING: Some vendors will be buying. Bring your unwanted comic books , toys, video games and anything else you are looking to clear out and go home with some extra cash!!

When: Saturday, June 24 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: The Venue

Tickets: $22, and $11 for students, under-waged and artworkers.

Watch Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs

Horse racing is an exciting sport, dynamic business and a major contributor to the agricultural economy in Ontario. At Kawartha Downs, we feature harness or Standardbred racing where the horses are attached to a race bike (called a sulky) and are steered by drivers through a one mile race.

Kawartha Downs is a five-eighths mile track which means the races start on the far side (away from the grandstand) of the racetrack, pass by the grandstand and race once more around the track with the exciting finish right in front of the fans and grandstand.

The horses which compete in harness racing have two distinct gaits. Pacers, the most common, move with both legs on the same side operating together. The front and hind legs on the right and left side move together. The majority of pacers wear equipment called hopples which help them maintain their gait.

When a trotter races their opposite legs work together – the front right and left rear come forward at the same time and vice versa.

The Standardbred horse is noted for its versatility and even temperament. Many harness horse that don’t make the racetrack can be found in the Mennonite communities, working as police horses and used in therapeutic riding programs. Standardbreds also make great riding horses and can be trained to compete in a variety of disciplines including barrel racing, dressage etc.

When: Saturday, June 24 7-10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs (1382 County Rd. 28, Fraserville)

Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; June 9 - 11

photo courtesy of the peterborough dragon boat festival.

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from June 9 to 11!

Come out and cheer on the Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival

Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival is a vital fundraiser for the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation, supporting world-class cancer and breast cancer screening.

Cheer on your friends, family and neighbours, participate in the moving breast cancer flower ceremony, come shopping, play games or enjoy some time at the Thirsty Dragon beer garden.

This fundraiser for the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation (PRHC Foundation) supports world-class breast and other cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment, and has raised over $3.9 million so far.

7 a.m. – Road closures in effect, barricades close

7:45 a.m. – Team Captains meeting by the Volunteer Tent

8 a.m. – Awakening the Dragon/Opening Ceremonies

8:30 a.m. – First Race Heats begin

9 a.m. – Vendors Village Market opens

9 a.m. – Family Fun Zone opens

11 a.m. – The Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden opens

11:30 a.m. – McKenzie Cup Race followed by the Flower Ceremony

Noon to 12:30 p.m. – Lunch break

12:30 p.m. – Second Race Heats begin

3:10 p.m. – Divisional Finals begin

4 p.m. – Raffle winners announcements

4 p.m. – Last shuttle bus leaves Del Crary Park

4:50 p.m. – Awards Ceremony – Race Trophies Top Individual Fundraisers – At the bleachers

5:45 p.m. – The Thirsty Dragon Beer Garden closes

When: Saturday, June 10, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Little Lake, Peterborough.

Join the Peterborough Business Social Club Tiki Party

Looking for some tropical fun without leaving Peterborough?

The Peterborough Business Social Club is opening up their Tiki Party to the public at Chemong Lodge to the public this Saturday, June 10th, starting at 5 p.m.

Join for cocktails, games, live music by Cary Shields, prizes and dancing! Fire up the barbecues as a family-style dinner and complimentary wine is being served on the patio!

Tickets are $150 a couple and you can get more details by emailing jamesway33@gmail.com. Come on out and enjoy a tropical paradise at Chemong Lodge with the Peterborough Business Social Club!

When: Saturday June 10, 5 p.m.

Where: Chemong Lodge

Chow Down at Greek Festival

Greek Festival for all!

Greek food, Greek music, Greek dancing will entertain festival goers in the back yard of the church.

Free admission.

When: Sunday, June 11, noon - 7 p.m.

Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

League 1 Ontario Men's Home Game - Electric City FC vs Hamilton United

The Electric City Football Club Men’s Team host the Hamilton United for a regular-season match at Fleming College.

When: Saturday, June 10 2-4 p.m.

Where: Fleming College (599 Brealey Drive, Peterborough)

Daniel James McFadyen at Jethro's Bar & Stage

Nova Scotia-based indie folk artist Daniel James McFadyen is bringing his national tour to Jethro's Bar & Stage (137 Hunter St. W) on Friday, June 9. 

It's been a busy time for Daniel, as he has just released his new single “Sunshine”, the lead track off his forthcoming EP. He recently performed in Halifax at the 35th annual East Coast Music Awards, where his 2022 single “Hot Sun” was nominated for ‘Best Song’ and ‘Rising Star Recording’.

When: Friday, June 9 6 p.m.

Where: Jethro’s Bar (137 Hunter St. W)

Check out the Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares.

When: Saturday June 10, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park

New Stages Theatre Presents ‘SWEAT’ by Lynn Nottage

New Stages presents a one-night-only staged reading of SWEAT by Lynn Nottage, an unforgettable play for unprecedented times.

Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize, SWEAT is a chilling and timely play that tells the story of a group of colleagues in Pennsylvania whose fortunes rapidly decline between 2000 and the 2008 financial crisis. A devastating account of American industrial collapse and the racial and class tensions that shatter the surface when people are desperate. A must-see for Peterborough audiences.

The cast includes: Christopher Allen, Andrew Chown, Beau Dixon, Kait Dueck, René Escobar Jr., Catherine Fitch, Tony Munch and Ordena Stephens-Thompson.

Content Advisory: This play contains themes of racism and uses words that are offensive and demeaning, including the n-word. Recommended audience: 14+.

When: Sunday, June 11 7:30 p.m.

Where: Market Hall

Tickets: $22, and $11 for students, under-waged and artworkers.

Watch Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs

Horse racing is an exciting sport, dynamic business and a major contributor to the agricultural economy in Ontario. At Kawartha Downs, we feature harness or Standardbred racing where the horses are attached to a race bike (called a sulky) and are steered by drivers through a one mile race.

Kawartha Downs is a five-eighths mile track which means the races start on the far side (away from the grandstand) of the racetrack, pass by the grandstand and race once more around the track with the exciting finish right in front of the fans and grandstand.

The horses which compete in harness racing have two distinct gaits. Pacers, the most common, move with both legs on the same side operating together. The front and hind legs on the right and left side move together. The majority of pacers wear equipment called hopples which help them maintain their gait.

When a trotter races their opposite legs work together – the front right and left rear come forward at the same time and vice versa.

The Standardbred horse is noted for its versatility and even temperament. Many harness horse that don’t make the racetrack can be found in the Mennonite communities, working as police horses and used in therapeutic riding programs. Standardbreds also make great riding horses and can be trained to compete in a variety of disciplines including barrel racing, dressage etc.

When: Saturday, June 10 7-10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs (1382 County Rd. 28, Fraserville)

Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; May 26 - 28

photo courtesy of the Peterborough New Horizons Bands

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from May 26 to 28!

Meet the author!

Trent Valley Archives will be hosting ‘Author! Author!’ a Meet the Author event at The Mount Community Centre May 27 with featured authors Rosemary McConkey, Bob Reid and Elwood Jones.

The free event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. will also feature the music of Allan Kirby and his Backwoodsmen sharing some of the tunes from their recent CD, ‘Cross Cut.’ This features many classic folk songs from the area, some of which were referenced in Dr. Alan Kirby’s ‘Fowke Songs’.

There will be refreshments and discussion, as well as a chance to buy the books and to have them autographed.

More information is available on TVA’s website or by calling 705-745-4404.

When: May 27, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: Mount Community Centre (1545 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough)

Opening of the Legacy Space - Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack fund

The Peterborough Public Library will be celebrating the opening of the Legacy Space on May 27 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m.

You can follow along as they build the space, plan the launch, and develop programs and collections to support their commitment to ReconciliACTION on the the Legacy Space webpage and on social media channels.

Legacy Spaces are safe, welcoming places where conversations and education about Indigenous history – and our collective journey towards reconciliation – are encouraged and supported. They also serve as symbols and reminders of the important work each of us needs to undertake in responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.

When: May 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library (345 Alymer St. N, Peterborough)

Crescendo: Kawartha Youth Orchestra

Kawartha Youth Orchestra presents Crescendo: A Concert to Conclude the season featuring the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Youth Orchestras.

When: May 28, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: All Saints Anglican Church (235 Rubidge St., Peterborough)

Tickets: $20 at the door, children 5 and under free (cash and credit cards accepted)

League 1 Ontario Women's Home Game - Electric City FC VS Woodbridge Strikers

The Electric City Football Club Women’s Team host the Woodbridge Strikers for a regular-season match at Fleming College.

When: May 27, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Fleming College (599 Brealey Drive, Peterborough)

Check out the Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares.

When: May 27, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park

Feast on the Farm at Lang Pioneer Village

Feast On the Farm is a unique event series that brings together chefs, purveyors and food lovers!

Indulge in creations by some of the best chefs in Ontario serving up incredible food inspired by the innovation, hard work, and creativity of local farmers. This intimate event allows foodies from across Ontario the opportunity to indulge in culinary creations by some of the best chefs in the province.

Featured Chefs include: Chef Brad Watt, Chef Tyler Scott, and Chef Lisa Dixon

Every ticket includes a selection of dishes curated by participating chefs, a variety of beverages from local purveyors, a behind-the-scenes experience, and a $25 Feast On Gift Voucher that can be redeemed at participating Feast On restaurants.

When: May 28, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Where: Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Rd., Keene)

Tickets: $125 (plus taxes and fees)

Concert for Cool Cats and Dogs

Come to the Peterborough New Horizons Bands "Concert For Cool Cats and Dogs" on May 26 at 7 p.m. at Calvary Church in Peterborough. 

Proceeds shared with the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society. For more information go to nhbpeterborough.com or email pnhb.music@gmail.com

When: May 26, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.

Where: Calvary Church (1421 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough)

Tickets: Tickets sold at the door for $15, children under 10 free.

Live Harness Racing

Horse racing is an exciting sport, dynamic business and a major contributor to the agricultural economy in Ontario. At Kawartha Downs, we feature harness or Standardbred racing where the horses are attached to a race bike (called a sulky) and are steered by drivers through a one mile race.

Kawartha Downs is a five-eighths mile track which means the races start on the far side (away from the grandstand) of the racetrack, pass by the grandstand and race once more around the track with the exciting finish right in front of the fans and grandstand.

The horses which compete in harness racing have two distinct gaits. Pacers, the most common, move with both legs on the same side operating together. The front and hind legs on the right and left side move together. The majority of pacers wear equipment called hopples which help them maintain their gait.

When a trotter races their opposite legs work together – the front right and left rear come forward at the same time and vice versa.

The Standardbred horse is noted for its versatility and even temperament. Many harness horse that don’t make the racetrack can be found in the Mennonite communities, working as police horses and used in therapeutic riding programs. Standardbreds also make great riding horses and can be trained to compete in a variety of disciplines including barrel racing, dressage etc.

When: May 27, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs (1382 County Rd. 28, Fraserville)

Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; May 12 - 14

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Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this Mother’s Day weekend from May 12 to 14!

The East City Neighbourhood Yard Sale

Get ready for the ultimate treasure hunt in East City! On May 13th the East City Neighbourhood Yard Sale will have over 60 houses and businesses hosting a yard sale on their front lawns.

Whether you're a seasoned collector, bargain hunter or just looking for some good old-fashioned fun, there will be something for everyone. From furniture to clothing, books, toys, tools and everything in between, you never know what gems you'll find.

Check out Flossophy (75 Hunter St. E) for live cotton candy spinning during the event!

Come explore East City's best bargains. Who knows, you might even find that perfect item you've been searching for.

When: May 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: East City, Peterborough

Mother’s Day Weekend Amongst the Vines

Treat mom with an exclusive day at Rolling Grape Vineyard: signature mimosa, carefully crafted brunch, a wine tour and a free floral gift.

The Head Chef has created a one of a kind Mother’s day Brunch Board which includes a selection of cured meats and local cheeses, thick cut candied bacon, house made quiche, dill cream cheese, smoked salmon, yogurt parfaits, chocolate covered strawberries and Nutella cinnamon rolls.

After, join Wine Maker Jon Drew for a short walk up to our production building where he will give you a look into the behind the scenes of Rolling Grape Vineyard. Finish off your morning with a taste of wine straight from the barrel, paired with our decadent Rolling Grape Vineyard chocolates.

Love homemade chocolate? The Head Chef will have a limited amount of small chocolate gift bags available for purchase on your visit.

When: May 13, 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Rolling Grape Vineyard (260 County Rd. 2, Bailieboro)

Tickets: $50

Come and see Something Rotten!

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.

When: May 12, 13, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. (m)

Where: The Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St, Peterborough)

Tickets: $15-$25

Take part in Mother’s Day Family Yoga

Come check out what family yoga is all about and make some hilarious and sweet memories together!

Family yoga is all about connection and gives us a way to bridge the age gap using co-operative games, group work, partner work, dance, music, songs, acro-balance, role exchange and more. Come prepared to travel, wonder, bend, breathe and laugh!

When: May 13, 3 p.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Yoga Wellness Centre (107 Hunter St. E, Peterborough)

Tickets: $10 per family member

League 1 Ontario Men's Home Game - Electric City FC vs Masters FA

The Electric City Football Club Men’s Team host the Masters FA for a regular-season match at Fleming College.

When: May 13, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Fleming College (599 Brealey Drive, Peterborough)

Check out the Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares.

When: May 13, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Square

Take Mom out for Brunch at The Venue

The Venue will be hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14, 2023
Activities for the entire family!

1st Session – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
2nd Session – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

When: May 14, 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Where: The Venue (286 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: Adults $65 and kids 3 to 10 years old are $15. Kids 2 and under are free! Call (705) 876-0008 for tickets.

Peterborough Fibre Arts Festival

Peterborough Weavers and Spinners Guild invite you to come and celebrate everything fibre! 

Spinning, Weaving, Dyeing, Felting, and Basketry supplies will be available, along with demonstrations throughout the event.

Vendors will be selling fluffy fibres, beautiful yarns, books, patterns, kits and Artisan quality gift items.

Free parking is available in the underground lot under Galaxy Cinemas.

When: May 13, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Square lower level (340 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: Admission is $5 cash and kids under 12 are free.

Pottery Date Night Mother’s Day Event

Explore something new together and try your hand at one of the potter’s wheels alongside someone special. Share a special moment while learning the basic technique in throwing a pot.

It is important to arrive 10-15 mins ahead of time. The pottery studio is downstairs so the door will not remain open. It is a long process for pottery to become ready to come home, so allow 3-4 weeks for your pottery pieces to be finished for you. We will call you once they are ready for pickup.

When: May 14, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Where: The Art School of Peterborough (174A Charlotte St., Peterborough)

Tickets: $90 per couple (Additional costs: For every piece you would like to keep, they will finish, fire and glaze for $10 a piece; mug handles are an additional $5. This must be prepaid the night of the workshop with cash, cheque, debit or credit card). You can keep as many pieces as you wish.

Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; April 28 - 30

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Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from April 28 to 30!

OFAH Fishing Derby

The 34th annual OFAH Fishing Derby is back at the Lift Lock!

The youth derby begins on Saturday, for children 15 and under and includes 500 tagged Trout for instant prizes and a chance to win one of four grand prizes. The big fish prize - $1,000 cash - will go to whoever catches Walter, a rainbow trout estimated to weigh between 8 and 10 pounds.

The all-ages derby, meanwhile, runs from April 29 to May 7 and for the second year. It will include tagged fish with cash prizes sponsored by local businesses.

When: April 29 - May 7

Where: Peterborough Lift Lock

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online at ofah.org/underthelock or in person at Peterborough Canadian Tire locations. 

Blues for Ukraine

An afternoon of blues presented by Al Black and Friends featuring Dennis O'Toole, Dave Mowat with The Steady Band and Nicholas Campbell and The Two Meter Cheaters.

A Special video/slide presentation by Chloe Black on her 3 Humanitarian/ Dog Rescue Tours of Ukraine with a Q &A.

Chloe is a Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame Inductee who has turned her other passion, for animal welfare, into a commitment that few will sign up for. She went to Ukraine shortly after the war began to help build shelter in neighboring Romania for dogs and family pets evacuated from the war zone and soon after returned twice to deliver humanitarian aid to both animal shelters, civilians and front line defenders. She will share stories of her time with different groups helping and the day to day lives of ordinary people suffering this criminal invasion. There will be a question and answer. All profits from the show will support Chloe Black's expenses for pet evacuations and Ukraine Patriot (the group she volunteers with).

When: April 30, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: $30

Something Rotten!

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.

When: April 28-30 (matinee), 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. (m)

Where: The Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St, Peterborough)

Tickets: $15-$25

The Great Benjamins Circus

John Davenport is a third-generation circus performer along with his brother Jairo have created the “Great Benjamins Circus”.

A traditional circus that offers amazing acts of international quality. Join our circus family for 90 minutes of entertainment, energy, beauty, and excitement. We offer a rich and sincere circus experience. Much more than an entertainment organization, we present ourselves as being a symbol of respect and education towards all cultures. We are an ambassador of multiculturalism and have a great appreciation for performance art.

You’ll see Clowns, Acrobats, Aerialists, and Daredevils from North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our show will entertain and thrill children and adults alike.

When: April 29, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough)

Tickets: $17.52 to $45 plus applicable fees and taxes

Leave the Kids at Home Comedy Show

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 p.m. Charcuterie boards available for order until show begins at 8 p.m.

When: April 28, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Farmhill Weddings + Events (2709 Dillon Rd, Keene)

Tickets: $28

Check out the Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares.

When: April 28, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Square

The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan

Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the super group of all super groups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan.

The Traveling Milburys deliver the goods in an evening filled with thrilling lights, sound, video and audience participation. An authentic recreation of The Traveling Wilburys right down to the outfits and the instruments. Enjoy all the hits of The Wilburys PLUS classics from each individual artist.

Opening chords to final encore of this energy-packed and hit-filled performance, here’s your chance to experience The World’s Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys LIVE and in concert.

When: April 29, 8 p.m.

Where: The Historic Market Hall (140 Charlotte St, Peterborough)

Theory of a Deadman: The Dinosaur Tour

Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman is coming to the Peterborough Memorial Centre Friday, April 28th as part of The Dinosaur Tour. The night will feature special guest Saint Asonia.

With sky-high hooks, riffs as thick as a 2x4, rumbling grooves, and a razor-sharp sense of humor, Theory of a Deadman have quietly persisted as an unapologetic, unbreakable, and undeniable hard rock force with major multiplatinum hits and countless sold out shows in each of the past two decades.

When: April 28, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough)

Tickets: $39-$65 (prices are subject to applicable fees and taxes.)

Haven Brewery Game Day

Whether your idea of a game day is sports on the television, videogames on the television or board/card games we have them all available every Sunday from 1-6pm. Come join for a fun, chill, all around good time afternoon.

When: April 30, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Haven Brewing Company (687 Rye St.)