Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Wednesday: Improv at the Library — A free drop-in improv comedy workshop hosted by Rapids End Improv in partnership with the Douro-Dummer Public Library from 7–8:30 pm at 435 Fourth Line, Douro. Open to ages 15+, the session is part of a weekly Wednesday series running April 1 to May 6, featuring improv games and storytelling exercises that introduce the basics of improvisation.
Wednesday: Entrepreneurship 101: Money Map – Cash Flow Forecasting — Community Futures Peterborough hosts this workshop from 12–1 pm at VentureNorth, Lower Level Board Room, 270 George St. N., Peterborough. The session focuses on cash flow management for small businesses, covering forecasting techniques, identifying financial challenges, and tools for monitoring and improving cash flow to support stability and growth.
Wednesday: How to Build a Picnic Table – women’s workshop series — Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region hosts a three-week hands-on building workshop from 7-9 pm on April 29, May 6, and May 20 at 3001 Lakefield Road (former Lakefield ReStore). Open to all who identify as women, the series teaches participants how to build a picnic table using reclaimed materials, with all tools and instruction provided. The cost is $285 and proceeds support affordable housing initiatives in the community.
Wednesday: Take Me Home: Celebrating John Denver & Glen Campbell — A tribute concert takes place at 7:30 pm at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. The show celebrates the music of John Denver and Glen Campbell, featuring classic hits like Wichita Lineman, Rhinestone Cowboy, Take Me Home, Country Roads, and Annie’s Song, performed by a full band of accomplished musicians. Tickets are $65.
Thursday: Young Frankenstein (Peterborough Theatre Guild) — A musical comedy by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan hits the stage at 7:30 pm. Directed by Nate Axcell, the production is based on the classic 1974 film and features a parody of the horror genre with comedy, choreography, and songs including The Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend, and Puttin’ on the Ritz.
Thursday: Kawartha Heights Park improvement consultation – public drop-in session — The City of Peterborough is hosting a community engagement session from 6:30–7:30 pm at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. Residents can learn about proposed upgrades to Kawartha Heights Park, including future accessibility improvements, new recreation features, and phased development plans, and provide feedback through discussion and an online survey.
Thursday: Spring Artist Talk – Kim Blackwell in Conversation with Megan Murphy — Presented by 4th Line Theatre at 7 pm at Millbrook Lions Community Centre. The free event features a discussion on playwright and performer Megan Murphy and her work Wild Irish Geese, which explores the history of Irish settlers who arrived in the Peterborough region under the Peter Robinson emigration plan in the early 19th century. Reservations can be made through the 4th Line Theatre box office.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams
Peterborough Minor Ball Hockey League (PMBHL)
Wednesday:
6:00pm – Hewn Construction vs Farmland Milk Transport
7:00pm – Paget Denture vs Clarke’s Service Centre
*All games will take place at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre*
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