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Water St.

  • Lesley Jane Givens

    What It Feels Like to Exist

    Hosted by: Watson and Lou

    383 Water St, Peterborough ON K9H 3L7

    Gr 12 sculptures explore human existence through expressive figurative forms

    Accessible Venue

  • Kristen Cooper

    Touching Grass Everyday for Mental Health

    Hosted by: Statement House

    378 Water Street

    Handmade art and embroidered jewelry inspired by nature

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  • Edward Schroeter, Gerry McBride, Drew Taylor-Grigg, and a cast and crew of 30

    The Kid from Simcoe Street

    Hosted by: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

    140 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8

    A 90-minute history play set in Peterborough in the 1940s and 50s. It is the story of how the downtown community helped one young boy rise above poverty, a dysfunctional family life, and a pervasive neighbourhood drinking culture.

    Accessible Venue

    Ticketed Event

  • Jen Naus

    FlowState

    Hosted by: The Neighbourhood Vintage

    391 Water St

    Slow fashion created in flowstate; circular, zero-waste, salvaged textiles

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George St.

  • Multiple Artist, Group Exhibition

    The Hundred Acre Wood

    Hosted by: Peterborough Square, lower level

    360 George St. N

    ACP's 4th Annual Community Art Challenge showcasing local artist!

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    Accessible Venue

  • Amanda Hawthorne

    Ray of Light Glasswork

    Hosted by: Whimsy and Wonder

    444 George St N, Peterborough, ON

    Stained glass, suncatchers, pressed flowers, glass jewellery

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    Accessible Venue

  • Donna Jacobs, Mitchell Lalonde, Maryanne McFarlane

    Indigenous Open Mic Poetry & Art Sale

    Hosted by: Peterborough Community Health Centre

    360 George St. N Unit 64 (street level)

    Traditional Indigenous Art, Indigenous Created Art, Open Mic Spoken Word

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    Accessible Venue

  • Karen Stoker

    Here, There, & Everywhere

    Hosted by: Hi Ho Silver

    392 George st N

    Local landscapes, and dappled sunshine from around the world

    Accessible Venue

  • The Kids of Peterborough

    Beach Days

    Hosted by: Couture Candy

    386 George Street North

    Kids aged 5-13 create art for the city to enjoy!

    Accessible Venue

Commerce Building

129 1/2 Hunter St / 393 Water St

  • Joe Stable

    Copper Closet best kept secret

    Copper Closet at acme art

    Copper moose paintings, digital art navel books

  • Kim Beavis Sanderson

    Amour de soi

    Studio 3 NewARtyBeavis

    Augmented Reality Animations, Illustrative works & Sculpture. Parental Guidance Suggested.

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Everywhere else!

  • Students of The Art School of Peterborough

    The Art School of Peterborough's Student Show

    Hosted By: The Art School of Peterborough

    174A Charlotte Street

    Showcasing the Peterborough Art School's Student's work for 2025-26

    Accessible Venue

  • Melanie McCall and Jane Wild

    Pulling at threads

    Hosted By: The Annex Gallery (located on the south side of Artspace)

    378 Aylmer st. north

    Textile art, cloth collage, embroidery and weaving.

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  • Rapid's End Improv

    First Friday: Improv Jam

    Hosted By: Dreams of Beans

    141 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T6

    Join for free improv comedy by Rapid's End Improvisors

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    Accessible Venue