💼Singing Loud & Proud

Good morning, PTBO! If productivity had a season, it definitely wouldn’t be this one but hey, at least there’s plenty happening to help us all pretend we’re getting stuff done.

In today’s PTBO Brief:

Let's get to it.

— M&B

Peterborough’s own Graham Rowat is stepping onto one of baseball’s biggest stages this week Yankee Stadium. The Broadway actor will sing both the Canadian and American national anthems before Game 3 of the ALDS between the Blue Jays and Yankees on Tuesday night in New York. (Examiner$)

Heads up, night drivers McDonnel Street at George will shut down nightly for resurfacing and a new commemorative crosswalk. Closures run 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday through Friday, Oct. 10, with detours posted. George stays open but expect lane reductions.

The Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival has smashed another record, raising $400,104.01 for the PRHC Foundation’s cancer care programs. That’s over $4.9 million raised since the festival began and the second straight year they’ve broken their own record. The 24th edition hit Little Lake on June 14, bringing together 73 teams, 1,400 paddlers, and a community determined to make waves for a cause that matters

Here’s a quick look ahead to some events coming 3 weeks from now.

🛶 Canoe Museum Makes a Splash: the Canadian canoe museum threw its first ever lakeside gala this weekend and honestly it looked straight out of a movie — live jazz in the atrium, chefs like Shawn Adler and Adam Brown plating local eats, cocktails by the water and a sunset over the Otonabee that had everyone reaching for their phones. even an Inuit kayak build kicked off inside the museum. pure PTBO magic right on the lake.

🧘 Salti Turns 10: Downtown’s hot yoga haven is hitting double digits and throwing a community bash Oct. 17 at their Hunter Street studio expect good vibes, sweaty smiles, and a few anniversary deals to sweeten your savasana.

🎃 All-o-ween Is Back: Five Counties Children’s Centre is bringing back its inclusive, sensory-friendly Halloween for kids and families — think trick-or-treating without the scares, plus crafts, food, and a storyteller spinning fall tales. It all runs Oct. 28-30 at their Peterborough, Cobourg, and Lindsay locations.

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🎸 Bryan Adams & The Sheepdogs: Canadian rock royalty and prairie grit collide when Bryan Adams rolls into town with the sheepdogs for the roll with the punches tour — expect singalongs, denim jackets, and zero bad seats at the 7:30 PM Peterborough memorial Centre ($)

🎙️ The Suits: Four voices, four decades and enough Motown, Doo Wop and Rock classics to make you wish shoulder pads never went out of style from “My Girl” to “Don’t Stop Believin’,” these gents cover it all with harmonies sharper than their suits 7 PM Showplace ($)

🔮 Psychic Games Night: test your intuition and maybe freak out your friends a little at this playful night of energy games, laughs and “how did you know that” moments with snacks and good vibes included 7 PM Studio 32

🎤 Open Mic: Johann Burkhardt hosts a night of guitars, voices, and surprise talent that turns the Black Horse into a cozy living room jam. Sign up or just soak in the laid-back vibes. 7 PM The Black Horse Pub

🧠 Trivia: Questions fly, laughs follow, and only the sharpest team walks away with bragging rights, Social Bucks for the winners, plus $22 sangria pitchers and $22 team nacho platters. 8 PM The Social

🎤 Open Mic: Grab a pint, grab the mic, and let it rip music, comedy, poetry, whatever you’ve got. 9 PM The Pigs Ear

🏒 Leafs Bingo Night: blue and white fever hits delta bingo where every dab could land you tickets to a leafs game — plus mini-games, prizes, and bragging rights for days. grab your jersey and show up early, bingo kicks off 7 PM delta bingo and gaming

🎵 Music Bingo at The Horse: Swap numbers for bangers and test your tune knowledge while Maggie spins everything from rock to pop to honky tonk — same bingo thrill, way better soundtrack 7 PM The Black Horse Pub

🕶️ Oakley Trunk Show: Nelms Opticians is turning up the style with giveaways, merch, and a chance to snag free Oakleys — stop by, meet the Oakley rep, and flex your eyewear game 12 PM Nelms Opticians

👒 Hat Burning Workshop: Sip, scorch and style your very own custom hat while Dawn from Soul Fire Hats walks you through the pyrography magic with cocktails, creativity and good vibes all night long 6:30 PM Puck’n Pint Sports Pub

🌽 Farmers Market: Wander the stalls, fill your bag with fresh produce, local bites and handmade finds, and take a moment to connect with the community as you shop. 8 AM Quaker Park

🎻 Champagne Weather at TTOK: folk and minimalism collide as james hill and anne janelle create a sound that feels both haunting and healing with shimmering strings and stories that linger 8 PM The Theatre on King

🎤 Open Mic Night: Grab a pint, tune your guitar, and take the stage for a night of local talent and laid-back vibes 6 PM 100 Acre Brewing

🛍️ Fall Pop-Up Gift Shop: City Hall’s front lobby turns into a mini market as the Peterborough Museum and Archives rolls in with local finds and fall gifts for two hours only 11 AM Peterborough City Hall

🔥 Thunder From Down Under: Australia’s hottest export is back with the Temptation Tour bringing dance routines, charisma and chaos that’ll have The Venue crowd losing their minds 7:30 PM The Venue

🎲 Game Night Thursdays: Boardwalk is saving you a seat for their weekly board game bash $8 gets you access to a library of over 600 games or bring your own and show the table who’s boss 5:30 PM Boardwalk Board Game Lounge

🧁 Thanksgiving Bake Sale: Coldwell Banker Electric Realty is serving up sweets for a cause at their annual Homes for Pets fundraiser swing by for cookies, cupcakes and cuddles for a good cause 10 AM 215 George Street North

🏒 Petes vs Frontenacs: rivalry night hits the ice as the petes face off against kingston in what’s sure to be a loud one under the lights 7:05 PM Memorial Centre

🍻 Brewchre: cards clink with glasses as euchre lovers deal in for brews, prizes and a shot at local bragging rights 6 PM 100 Acre Brewing Co

🎯Bingo Night: your midweek party is sorted with bingo, laughs, and prizes waiting for whoever yells first grab a seat and test your luck 7:30 PM The Social

🐾 Meet George
A three-year-old explorer with a soft heart and big curiosity who likes to take life at his own pace. once he warms up he’s all in for treats, chats and head pats, preferably in a quiet home where he can be the solo star of the show. a little heart murmur won’t stop this guy from loving life or stealing yours.
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