Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
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.
Friday: Nemoralis Book Making Workshop — Presented by Artspace Peterborough with bookbinder Stuart Hill from 12:30–3 pm at the Peterborough Public Library. Participants will learn to create a Nemoralis-style book inspired by medieval record-keeping traditions, featuring a folded paper cover and hand-sewn binding techniques. The workshop is by donation, with a $50 suggested contribution.
Friday: Memory Crimes – opening reception — Artspace Peterborough hosts the opening reception for Edward Fu-Chen Juan’s exhibition from 6–9 pm. The exhibition runs May 1 to June 27 and explores themes of Taiwanese family history, diaspora, truth, and reconciliation, including reflections on the 1947 February 28 massacre and Taiwan’s White Terror period.
Friday: First Friday Peterborough Art Crawl — A self-guided, family-friendly art crawl takes place from 6–11 pm across downtown Peterborough. The monthly event features participating galleries, studios, shops, and cafés showcasing local art, with individual venues operating on varying hours. Admission is free.
Friday: 10th Anniversary Book + Zine Fest — Presented by Artspace Peterborough, the festival runs Friday, May 1 (5–9 pm) and Saturday, May 2 (12–4 pm) at the Peterborough Public Library. The admission-by-donation event ($5–$10 suggested) features more than 25 local and regional creators, including comic artists, zine makers, printmakers, and children’s authors, with all sales going directly to the artists. Activities take place in the Friends of the Library Room and include additional workshops led by participating artists.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams
Peterborough Minor Ball Hockey League (PMBHL)
Thursday:
5:30pm – Allen Insurance vs Bell Boys Insulation
6:30pm – Ptbo Waterproofing vs Daniel & Sons Contracting
7:30pm – Todd Equipment vs Bailey Excavating
8:30pm – Tom’s Heating vs Bobby Orr
*All games will take place at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre*
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