💼 Good Times, Great Tunes, All Local

Good morning, PTBO! Word is we might see the first flakes this weekend so before the snow starts flying, warm up with some live tunes, good company, and maybe a pint (or two). Here’s what’s playing around town.

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The official opening for Bonnerworth Park’s new upgrades has been bumped to Saturday at 1 p.m. after rain delayed the finishing touches. The City’s making it a weekend celebration, with bike demos on Saturday, skateboard and pickleball sessions on Sunday, and try-it pickleball and a pop-up bike event on Monday. Free shuttles will run from City Hall Saturday and Sunday, 12:30–4:30 p.m., and yes- there’ll be snacks.

Trent University is rolling out the green carpet this Friday for its 2025 Fall Open House at the Peterborough campus, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can tour classrooms, residences, and labs, meet faculty and students, and even apply on the spot.

Highlights include chances to win free first-year tuition, explore new programs like Software Engineering Co-op and Forensic Anthropology, and get a feel for campus life. Bonus: 40% off Trent merch and residence bingo prizes.

Peterborough city council has voted not to extend heritage protection to more of the former General Electric plant, allowing GE Vernova to move forward with demolishing 25 of the 33 buildings on the Park Street property. Eight buildings selected by the company will be preserved.

The decision follows recommendations from the city’s heritage advisers, but council chose to move ahead without further designations. GE Vernova has until November 7 to finalize plans for the historic 50-acre site.

🎨 First Friday Art Crawl: Downtown’s monthly art crawl is back this Friday from 6 to 11 p.m., inviting everyone to explore local galleries, studios, cafés, and shops in a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. It’s free, inclusive, and always full of surprises — the perfect way to experience Peterborough’s creative side on foot while meeting the artists, makers, and friendly faces that keep downtown buzzing.

🎁 Modern Holiday Market This Sunday: The Modern Holiday Market is back this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., filling the space with local vendors, handmade gifts, and festive cheer. It’s the perfect chance to shop small, meet local makers, and kick off your holiday season in true Peterborough style.

🧸 Annual Christmas Toy Drive: The Toy Shop PTBO is kicking off its annual Christmas Toy Drive, collecting donations for the Salvation Army to help brighten the holidays for local kids. They’ve already contributed hundreds of toys in past years, but there’s always room for more, stop by, drop off a gift, and spread a little cheer.

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🧶 ARTISANity Craft Show & Sale: Artisans Centre Peterborough’s beloved biannual show is back with handmade gifts, home décor, and plenty of local talent just in time for the holidays. Explore one-of-a-kind creations in the Peterborough Square atrium Friday and Saturday, free to attend. 12 PM Artisans Centre Peterborough

💚 Customer Appreciation Day: Jo Anne’s Place is celebrating you this Friday with giveaways, gift bags, samples, and surprise savings including the chance to win up to $100 off at checkout. Stop by for demos, treats, and all-day gratitude from one of PTBO’s favourites.

🏺 Couples Pottery Night: Get your hands dirty and create something together at The Art School of Peterborough’s pottery wheel workshop. Learn the basics of throwing clay, share a few laughs, and make a memory that lasts long after your pots are fired and glazed. 7 PM The Art School of Peterborough ($)

🎓 Trent Fall Open House: Explore campus life, meet professors, and learn about paid co-op programs, scholarships, and on-the-spot applications at Trent’s Fall Open House. Campus tours and info sessions run all day, giving future students a full look at life by the Otonabee. 10 AM Trent University

💃 Salsa Night at the Vineyard: Dance the night away at Rolling Grape with live music, tacos, and white wine margaritas no experience needed, just good vibes and great moves. 5 PM Rolling Grape Vineyard

🎭 291: A poetic look at the love and letters between Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, capturing their 30-year exchange of words, art, and passion. A moving tribute to the beauty of connection before the digital age. 7:30 PM Peterborough Theatre Guild

🎨 First Friday Art Crawl: Downtown lights up this Friday with galleries, studios, and cafés opening their doors for a night of local art, music, and community vibes 6 PM Downtown Peterborough

💋 Drag Bingo: Fall Into Fabulous: Delta Bingo turns up the glam with performances from Madge Enthat and Miss Divalicious, cash prizes, and a fall-inspired night of fun, laughter, and sparkle. 7 PM Delta Bingo and Gaming ($)

🎁 Modern Holiday Market: Step into the Morrow Building for a festive market filled with handmade gifts, local makers, and holiday cheer. With a petting zoo, kids’ craft table, and plenty of seasonal finds, it’s the perfect place to shop small and soak up the spirit of the season. 11 AM Morrow Building

🎥 Paddling Film Festival: The Canadian Canoe Museum hosts a night of adventure with the world’s best paddling films, celebrating 20 years of stories from rivers, lakes, and oceans. Grab a drink, settle in, and get inspired to explore the wild. 7 PM The Canadian Canoe Museum

🚗 Kawartha Diecast & Model Show: Collectors and hobbyists unite for a day of diecast cars, model kits, and vintage finds, with 94 tables, competitions, and vendors from across Ontario. 9 AM Kawartha Downs Event Centre

🍂 Before the Snow Flies Fall Clean Up: Join the final community cleanup of the year with Clean Up Peterborough and the Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group. Supplies are provided just bring a mug for coffee or tea and help keep the city beautiful before winter hits. 10 AM Heritage Pavilion

🎖️ Military History Cemetery Tour: Discover the stories of Peterborough residents who served their country on this guided walking tour through Little Lake Cemetery, led by historian Don Willcock. 3 PM Little Lake Cemetery

🎵 Footnote to Freedom: Brand New Stages presents a powerful new musical by Beau and Lance Dixon, telling the story of their grandfather’s service in Canada’s only segregated Black Battalion during World War One. 7 PM Market Hall

🎨 Busy Brushes Pottery Bingo: Mix creativity with a little friendly competition at this 19+ night of painting pottery, playing bingo, and winning prizes - the perfect blend of artsy and fun. 6 PM Busy Brushes Studio

🎁 The Modern Holiday Market: Day two of the festive market brings more handmade gifts, local makers, and holiday cheer the perfect place to find something special and support local this season. 11 AM Morrow Building

🎭 291: A poetic look at the love and letters between Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, capturing their 30-year exchange of words, art, and passion. A moving tribute to the beauty of connection before the digital age. 1:30 PM Peterborough Theatre Guild

🎤 Open Mic Night: Take the stage or cheer on local talent at McThirsty’s laid-back Sunday open mic good tunes, good vibes, and no cover needed. 8 PM McThirsty’s

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Charlie Horse | Black Horse Pub | 5 PM
Jordan Thomas | McThirsty’s Pint | 4 PM
Mudfish (Georgia Fisher & Tex Mudslide) | Jethro’s | 8 PM
Cherry Garcia Band | Jethro’s | 10 PM
Kevin Parrish | Honkey Tonk Angel Bar | 8 PM
High Waters Trio | Puck ’N Pint Sports Pub | 7 PM
Adam Tario | Crook & Coffer | 7:30 PM
Blues in the Bottle | Pig’s Ear Tavern | 7 PM
Still Picking Country | Black Horse Pub | 9 PM

Brennen Sloan | Black Horse Pub | 5 PM
Hillary Dumoulin, Marcus Browne, Emily Burgess & Chris Hiney | Black Horse Pub | 9 PM
Sarah VDB w/ K-Stew & Joanna Bronson | Jethro’s | 8 PM
Hannah Green | Jethro’s | 10 PM
Justin Cooper | Honkey Tonk Angel Bar | 8 PM
Ky Anto | Crook & Coffer | 7:30 PM
The Wild Cards | Pig’s Ear Tavern | 2 PM
Broke And Hungry Canada: A National Food Drive ft Twitchy Tantrum, Unknown Mizer, Knifehammer, Blue Velour & Michelle Möran | Pig’s Ear Tavern | 8 PM
Chris Collins | McThirsty’s Pint | 9 PM

Doc MacLean | Black Horse Pub | 4 PM
Blues Jam | Jethro’s | 3 PM
Brad Renaud | 100 Acre Brewing Co. | 3 PM
Tyler Koke | Rolling Grape Vineyard | 2 PM
Karaoke & Open Mic | McThirsty’s Pint | 8 PM

You stay classy Peterborough, and thank you again for reading!

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