UPCOMING EVENTS
Rock of Slayges
Multi-genre
Sep 28, 2023
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7:30 pm
Magnolia Knox
Queen Veronica
Sahira Q
Banshii Waylön
Titan Arum
Get ready to rock and slay with some amazing local talents for a night of death metal music and a whole lot of drag!!
Sep 29, 2023
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8:00 pm
B.A. Johnston
Beef Boys
The Mickies
Sep 30, 2023
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7:30 pm
Josh Setterfield
Ty Wilson
Nickola Magnolia
Get ready for an epic night of live music with Josh Setterfield (debut Canadian Show), Ty Wilson, and Nickola Magnolia.
Oct 5, 2023
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7:00 pm
Little Fire Collective
Irish Millie
Reserve a seat for Little Fire Collective at Gordon Best Theatre on the first Thursday of each month. October features fiddler Irish Millie.
Oct 6, 2023
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7:00 pm
Sam Banton
Victoria Yeh
Danny Taro (MC)
Alpha Wymnd (DJ)
Open Mic
Oct 13, 2023
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8:00 pm
R O N I
Doses
MackRay
DOSES returns to the Gordon Best Theatre w/ very special guests from RONI coming up from New York City and Peterborough's very own Mack Ray! This is not a show to miss! Advance tickets on sale now.
Oct 14, 2023
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9:00 pm
Sicknote (UK)
Erbalist
Bear Demz
Dave Illeagle
Purdon
Oct 27, 2023
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7:00 pm
Wain & Katie
Georgia Nite
Onya Knees
a night of spooky fun, outrageous costumes, performances by two of my favorite people, raffles, games, candy and prizes! Stag and Doe parties are great but don't hold a candle to a HALLOWEEN DRAG & DOE! Email wainfowler@gmail.com for advanced tickets.
Nov 4, 2023
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7:00 pm
Mariel Buckley
Dom Louis
Join Mariel Buckley and her band in Peterborough, Ontario, at Gordon Best Theatre. Supporting act TBA.
Nov 25, 2023
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8:00 pm
Howlin' Circus
TBA
A rock’n’roll heartbeat for these divisive times, Howlin’ Circus is the Middle Eastern-inspired psychedelic rock project of Canadian-Iraqi musician, Jafar Sandouk.
An authentic and vibrant tribute to the legendary band that is TOOL. The four members are inspired by their technically complex yet emotionally powerful music, their visual arts, philosophy and of course their unmatched live shows.
To be announced...
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News
Event Coverage

Complete coverage of The Centre's "Black History Month Blowout" with a lens on Ethel Nalule, the inaugural recipient of the Charlie Earle Memorial Micro Grant

On February 28th, 2020, The Trent Centre for Women and Trans Peoples' organized an absolute blowout in a showcase of black performers to observe Black History Month 2020. Featured individuals were a mixture of spoken word artists, bands, circus artists, drag performers, and even two DJs to carry the party into the late evening. The event honoured Ethel Nalule with the inaugural Charlie Earle Memorial Micro Grant for Black Women and Trans Artists in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong.
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Event Coverage

Complete coverage of The Centre's "Black History Month Blowout" with a lens on Ethel Nalule, the inaugural recipient of the Charlie Earle Memorial Micro Grant

On February 28th, 2020, The Trent Centre for Women and Trans Peoples' organized an absolute blowout in a showcase of black performers to observe Black History Month 2020. Featured individuals were a mixture of spoken word artists, bands, circus artists, drag performers, and even two DJs to carry the party into the late evening. The event honoured Ethel Nalule with the inaugural Charlie Earle Memorial Micro Grant for Black Women and Trans Artists in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong.
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Interviews

BRKN LOVE's Justin Benlolo discusses new album, the influence of musical theatre on his performances, and working with bandmates in NYC.

It is always a touching experience to be able to speak with the best and brightest upcoming Canadian musicians, and our conversation with BRKN LOVE’s Justin Benlolo was no exception. The Toronto-based singer and guitarist recently put out a number of singles on streaming platforms with his band, and has disclosed the news that they are in the works of releasing a full-feature LP in due time. On the eve of a Canada-wide tour, Justin gave us his take on the band’s formation, ambitions, and the steps he took to get to where he is today.
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recent past events
Sep 22, 2023
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8:00 pm
MR. SAUGA
Kelli Marshall
Van The Man
Erroneous Monk
Join Colour Upwards, a local Music & Art Collective, for a night of LIVE Hip-Hop Music & Dance featuring MR. SAUGA, Kelli Marshall, Van The Man, and Erroneous Monk. Hosted and curated by Danny Taro.