Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Mar. 17 - 19

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Here are eleven things to do in Peterborough City and County this St. Patrick’s Day weekend from March 17 to 19!

 

‘Full of the Blarney' Songs and Storytelling from The Verandah Society

Shake the winter blues and embrace the St. Paddy’s Day green with an original show of Irish themed stories and songs from storyteller Megan Murphy and singer/songwriter Kate Suhr.

Suhr and Murphy will be joined by fiddlers Melissa Payne and Saskia Tomkins for the event, presented by The Verandah Society.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two shows in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Where: Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: $39 for adults and $25 for youth, available online.

 

St. Patrick’s Day at Farmhill

Live music, ALL the green beer, lawn games and café eats!

  • 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - The Doozies will be playing

  • 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. - The Leahys will be playing, closing out the celebrations.

  • 8:30 p.m. - Transportation leaving Farmhill to downtown.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Farmhill Weddings and Events (2709 Dillon Rd, Keene)

 

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Dr. J’s BBQ and Brews!

Join Dr. J’s for Live Music and Leprechauns this Friday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

They’ll have fun food features as well as Live Music by @michaelcostantinimusic and @i.am.dunner starting at noon.

Food Features include: Corned Beef, Brisket Guinness Stew, Bangers & Mash, Irish Nachos and more.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 12 p.m.

Where: Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews (282 Aylmer St N, Peterborough)

 

Friday Film & Discussion: Women Talking at Peterborough Public Library

Take a break and watch a recent feature film at the Peterborough Public Library. Just because you missed it in the theatre doesn't mean you can't enjoy it on a big screen. Stay after the movie for hors d'oeuvres and a fun, thought-provoking discussion about what you just watched.

Movie: Women Talking (PG-13) In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their faith against the reality of sexual assaults by the colony's men.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N, Peterborough) in the FOL Community Room.

 

Celebrate the Seasoned Spoon’s 20th Anniversary Special

Join the Seasoned Spoon to celebrate 20 years of deliciousness.

The café has been a hub for students, staff and faculty at Trent University and in the community, feeding both bodies and minds with locally-grown meals and ideas that strengthen the local food system and honour relations with the land and the community.

At 5 p.m. on the Saturday they will be gathering in the Great Hall for live music, food and some fun foodie activities. The event will have the café’s Zine/Cookbooks and new t-shirts available for the first time. All money raised will go towards purchasing the Trent Vegetable Gardens this trike for their veggie deliveries.

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: The Seasoned Spoon Café in Champlain College (1600 West Bank Drive

Tickets: Tickets $10 and children are free.

 

Hear some Beatles Hits at The Fab Four Canada Show!

A Tribute Show The Touring Years The FabFour Canada are an engaging and entertaining musical tribute to one of pop-rock music's most revered and influential bands - The Beatles!

The FabFour Canada accurately recreates the excitement and energy of The Beatles' 1963 to 1966 "Touring Years" repertoire and the historic "Rooftop" performance of 1969. Never relying on any recorded backing tracks what-so-ever, The FabFour Canada are noted for their attention to detail in song arrangements, costumes and gear. For audiences of any age, The FabFour Canada and their Touring Years Show is must-see entertainment.

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: Adult tickets are on sale for $44 and $39 for students, available online here.

 

Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

Visit the 100+ vendor market located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.

The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown.

As producers of local food and crafts, the Peterborough Farmers’ Market stresses freshness, quality and value as they deal each and every week with market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park (151 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough)

 

Listen to Drag Queen Story Time with Betty Baker

Betty Baker, a local Drag Queen and star personality, will share some of her favourite stories exploring diversity, inclusion and respect. (ages 3+)

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N, Peterborough)

 

Music of the Night at Showplace

Andrew Lloyd Webber's 75th Birthday, and his acclaim as the most successful musical theatre composer of all time, will be celebrated through his most iconic theatrical music including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Blvd and more.

With a fully professional cast, many of whom have performed throughout Canada, London's West End and Australia, we are sure this concert parade of musical offerings will overwhelm the senses.

When: Sunday Mar. 19, 2 p.m.

Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: Tickets are available online (Adults: $65, Senior/Student: $55, Indigenous Persons: $45)

 

Shop Local Vendors at the Modern Makers Market!

The Modern Makers Market is starting 2023 off with an exciting new event to hit the Market. This is the first time they are hosting a multi-day event with entertainment to open the weekend. 

Saturday March 18th 40 small businesses and an incredible event will be introduced within the market. A special guest performance from Drag queen Xtacylove (she/her, xe/xem) and A medium named Bri (she/they) are bringing their iconic Tarot & Drag show to the Modern Makers Market! Put in your name to be chosen for a personal tarot card reading by A Medium Named Bri. Come with a question in mind that you’d like guidance on, or receive general reading where anything is possible.

Guest performances kick off at 8:00 p.m. and run until approx 10 p.m. Tickets for Saturday must be pre purchased before the event. 

On Sunday, Modern Makers is hosting their largest Spring market ever! 90+ vendors will be available to shop all things Spring. Courtney from courtyard tarot and Natasha from Henna by Tash will be at the Saturday and Sunday events. Make sure to get your name on their lists if you want a session.

Where: Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough)

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mar. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets: Ticket pricing and information available online. Kids under 16 enter the event for free.

 

Séan McCann Performing at Market Hall

2023 marks the 30th anniversary of one of Canada's favourite bands and founding member Séan McCann will be celebrating the legend and legacy across the country. Singlaong with ‘The Shantyman’ as he sails back in time through stories and foot stomping traditional favourites to the brighter bays of his native Newfoundland.

When: Sunday Mar. 19, 7 p.m.

Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St, Peterborough)

Tickets: Available online.