Concerts
KENNY HESS
Jun 17, 2026 6:30 PM Showplace Performance Centre Kenny Hess has been living the country-music life since the early ’80s, back when most teenagers were still figuring out who they were and he was already out […]
The Concerts
Community
Community
Bicycle in Peterborough? The difference between infrastructure and symbolism.
Peterborough’s bike-lane argument usually gets framed like some culture-war yard sale: drivers on one side, cyclists on the other, everyone acting as if a painted line on asphalt is either the dawn of civilization or […]
Miss Advice
Miss Advice
Miss Advice… Any Questions?
Dear Miss Advice,It’s April in Peterborough and I made the mistake of putting my winter coat away. Now I’m cold, damp, and furious. Was that naive?— Seasonally Betrayed in the North End Dear Betrayed,Yes. Deeply […]
The Interviews
Interviews
Interview: Ron Sexsmith
(July 2008) One of Canada’s most quietly brilliant songwriters, Ron Sexsmith is headed back to Peterborough this August, bringing his delicate magic and timeless melodies to Crary Park for what’s bound to be an unforgettable […]
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Music News with Dee Draper
- Atlantic Canadian artist, Heather Feather is Redefining Children's Music. April 17, 2026
- Triumph's 2026 Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Has Begun! April 11, 2026
- Blu Beach Band NEW single Rock Band April 3 April 9, 2026
- Large Win for Peterborough's Irish Millie April 2, 2026
- 55th Annual 2026 in Hamilton March 29, 2026
In The Clubs
Music
The Black Horse This Week….
The Black Horse is running a full seven-day relay this week — the kind of lineup that turns your calendar into a coaster and your voice into a scratchy souvenir. The Black Horse is doing […]
THEATRE
Theatre
Schoolhouse
June 30 – July 25. Previews: June 30, July 1Opening Night: Thursday, July 2 Tuesday to Saturday at 6 pmWith an added Monday performance on July 20th4th Line Theatre Schoolhouse arrives with the dust of […]
Comedy
Comedy
Women Fully Clothed
Apr 23, 2026 7:30 PM Showplace Performance Centre After selling out theatres in Toronto, Montreal, New York, Edinburgh, and a whole trail of lucky towns in between, Jayne Eastwood (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Hairspray, Dawn […]
Horror Scopes
Horror Scopes
HorrorScopes: April 2026
Aries April hands you a fresh start and you immediately treat it like a demolition derby. You’re full of energy, confidence, and just enough self-awareness to ignore all three. You’ll start something bold — a […]
Indie Spotlight
Spotlight
Caitlin O’Connor
In Peterborough, where the local music scene survives on hustle, chemistry, and whoever’s still standing by the second set, Caitlin O’Connor has carved out a place by doing the work. She fronts The Detention Club, […]
Local Politics
Politics
CITY HALL: April 13 — The Decisions Before the Decisions
Monday night at City Hall wasn’t about decisions. It was about lining them up. The April 13 General Committee meeting did what these meetings are designed to do: move things into place so that when […]
The Arts
Art
Edward FuChen Juan: Memory Crimes
Friday, May 1, 2026 to Saturday, June 27, 2026 Artspace The exhibition’s point of departure can be traced to a 2017 New York Times article on the opening of the 228 Memorial Museum in Taipei, Taiwan. […]
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Dining
Dining
Shafiq’s Taste of India is a Local Gem with Deep Roots and Bold Flavour
For nearly two decades, Shafiq’s Taste of India has been quietly and confidently serving some of the most soulful Indian food in the Peterborough region. Family-owned and operated since 2005, this unpretentious South End spot […]
