Public Energy will celebrate the grand opening of the Canadian Canoe Museum's new waterfront location with special performances featuring live circus, theatre, and music on June 23. A unique set piece and circus apparatus called the aerial canoe will be a focal point for what organizers describe as an emotional journey. The show is a […]
Pride Outside and Peterborough GAA have joined forces to introduce locals to Gaelic Football on Wednesday June 26 at 7 p.m. An Irish sport played on a field, similar to soccer and other familiar team sports, organizers say Gaelic Football is “like soccer with hands plus basketball with feet”. Participants will gather at the Adam […]
On June 27 at 6 p.m., LGBTQ2S+ nature lovers and allies are invited to join Pride Outside and the Peterborough Field Naturalists for a nature walk. The group will meet at Roger’s Cove in the grassy area between the splash pad and Little Lake. From there, folks will wander over to Beavermead and Ecology Park. […]
One June 27 from 7 to 9 p.m., the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble will take to the stage as part of Trent University's William and Nona Heaslip Music on the Hill series. The free outdoor concert series will feature artists playing a range of music from jazz and classical pieces to folk and rock. […]
Join the New Canadians Centre for their 45th anniversary block party June 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. Taking place outdoors at the New Canadians Centre (221 Romaine Street), the block party will feature a talent show, multicultural crafts, henna, face painting, a bouncy castle, and food. There will also be a Cultural Fair onsite […]
Trent Radio's Radio from the Stage series, which records and airs live musical performances around Peterborough, continues with Rise Against the Machine on Sunday, June 30 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Jethro's Bar and Stage. Featuring Social Activists Beats, Mshkiki Gitigaan Kwe, Garbageface, and special guest Myles Conner, the evening will focus on music […]
Indigenous community members lead families in reading a story in Anishnaabemowin, followed by a craft On the second Thursday of each month, families are invited to come and listen to a story read in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) by an Indigenous community member, followed by a craft or activity. This program is offered in partnership with the […]
One July 11 from 7 to 9 p.m., Tom Allen will present Johann Sebastian Bach's Long Walk in the Snow as part of Trent University's William and Nona Heaslip Music on the Hill series. The free outdoor concert series will feature artists playing a range of music from jazz and classical pieces to folk and […]
Cheri Patrick-Wilson of Kidz First Ptbo is offering half-day arts programming for kids aged 6 to 11 in the mornings, and teens from 12 to 16 in the afternoons this July. "Child development and art are my two passions. Art education benefits children across all domains of development," said Patrick-Wilson, a Registered Early Childhood Educator […]
B!KE, Peterborough's not-for-profit community bike shop, is teaming up with the Peterborough Field Naturalists to offer a free nature identification ride on July 20 starting at 10 a.m. The group will depart from Auburn Street at Parkhill Road, and ride north along the Rotary Greenway Trail up to Trent University. Members of the Field Naturalists […]
Indigenous community members lead families in reading a story in Anishnaabemowin, followed by a craft On the second Thursday of each month, families are invited to come and listen to a story read in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) by an Indigenous community member, followed by a craft or activity. This program is offered in partnership with the […]
B!KE, Peterborough's Community Bike Shop, is inviting local cyclists to join them for a picnic meet and Glow Ride on August 9. Starting at 7 p.m. on August 9, folks are welcome to join B!KE at Nicholl's Oval for a picnic with live music, and cool off at the splash pad before beginning an evening […]
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