Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; April 28 - 30

photo courtesy of the peterborough memorial centre, facebook.

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from April 28 to 30!

OFAH Fishing Derby

The 34th annual OFAH Fishing Derby is back at the Lift Lock!

The youth derby begins on Saturday, for children 15 and under and includes 500 tagged Trout for instant prizes and a chance to win one of four grand prizes. The big fish prize - $1,000 cash - will go to whoever catches Walter, a rainbow trout estimated to weigh between 8 and 10 pounds.

The all-ages derby, meanwhile, runs from April 29 to May 7 and for the second year. It will include tagged fish with cash prizes sponsored by local businesses.

When: April 29 - May 7

Where: Peterborough Lift Lock

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online at ofah.org/underthelock or in person at Peterborough Canadian Tire locations. 

Blues for Ukraine

An afternoon of blues presented by Al Black and Friends featuring Dennis O'Toole, Dave Mowat with The Steady Band and Nicholas Campbell and The Two Meter Cheaters.

A Special video/slide presentation by Chloe Black on her 3 Humanitarian/ Dog Rescue Tours of Ukraine with a Q &A.

Chloe is a Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame Inductee who has turned her other passion, for animal welfare, into a commitment that few will sign up for. She went to Ukraine shortly after the war began to help build shelter in neighboring Romania for dogs and family pets evacuated from the war zone and soon after returned twice to deliver humanitarian aid to both animal shelters, civilians and front line defenders. She will share stories of her time with different groups helping and the day to day lives of ordinary people suffering this criminal invasion. There will be a question and answer. All profits from the show will support Chloe Black's expenses for pet evacuations and Ukraine Patriot (the group she volunteers with).

When: April 30, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

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

Tickets: $30

Something Rotten!

Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in the theatrical world as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary William Shakespeare. By Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell.

When: April 28-30 (matinee), 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. (m)

Where: The Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St, Peterborough)

Tickets: $15-$25

The Great Benjamins Circus

John Davenport is a third-generation circus performer along with his brother Jairo have created the “Great Benjamins Circus”.

A traditional circus that offers amazing acts of international quality. Join our circus family for 90 minutes of entertainment, energy, beauty, and excitement. We offer a rich and sincere circus experience. Much more than an entertainment organization, we present ourselves as being a symbol of respect and education towards all cultures. We are an ambassador of multiculturalism and have a great appreciation for performance art.

You’ll see Clowns, Acrobats, Aerialists, and Daredevils from North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our show will entertain and thrill children and adults alike.

When: April 29, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough)

Tickets: $17.52 to $45 plus applicable fees and taxes

Leave the Kids at Home Comedy Show

An evening of hilarious stand up comedy with TWO HEADLINERS and special guests! These two comedian dads are leaving the kids at home and heading out to bring the laughs to anyone and everyone who could just use the break. Come on out for a great night of jokes, laughs and a chance to remember what’s important. Enjoying yourself a bit.

CHUCK BYRN has been a touring national headliner for over 25 years. He’s played every festival, every club and almost all the community centres and legions. BEN MINER has been a stand-up comedian for over half his life. He’s toured coast to coast and across the UK, Radio host, Touring comedian and new dad.

Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Charcuterie boards available for order until show begins at 8 p.m.

When: April 28, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.

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

Tickets: $28

Check out the Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares.

When: April 28, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Square

The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan

Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the super group of all super groups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan.

The Traveling Milburys deliver the goods in an evening filled with thrilling lights, sound, video and audience participation. An authentic recreation of The Traveling Wilburys right down to the outfits and the instruments. Enjoy all the hits of The Wilburys PLUS classics from each individual artist.

Opening chords to final encore of this energy-packed and hit-filled performance, here’s your chance to experience The World’s Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys LIVE and in concert.

When: April 29, 8 p.m.

Where: The Historic Market Hall (140 Charlotte St, Peterborough)

Theory of a Deadman: The Dinosaur Tour

Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman is coming to the Peterborough Memorial Centre Friday, April 28th as part of The Dinosaur Tour. The night will feature special guest Saint Asonia.

With sky-high hooks, riffs as thick as a 2x4, rumbling grooves, and a razor-sharp sense of humor, Theory of a Deadman have quietly persisted as an unapologetic, unbreakable, and undeniable hard rock force with major multiplatinum hits and countless sold out shows in each of the past two decades.

When: April 28, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough)

Tickets: $39-$65 (prices are subject to applicable fees and taxes.)

Haven Brewery Game Day

Whether your idea of a game day is sports on the television, videogames on the television or board/card games we have them all available every Sunday from 1-6pm. Come join for a fun, chill, all around good time afternoon.

When: April 30, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Haven Brewing Company (687 Rye St.)