Good morning, Peterborough!
Peterborough’s weather lately: Heatstroke on Monday, patio perfection by Wednesday, and a surprise shower to ruin your weekend plans

In Today’s The Ptbo Brief:

Let’s dive right in.

— M&B

🍽Local restaurant reaching out for help
Fork It, a local breakfast spot known for giving back, is at risk of closing due to COVID debt and recent setbacks. Owner Stephanie Patterson has launched a GoFundMe to keep it alive every bit helps. (GoFundMe Linked here)

🎷Peterborough Musicfest continues
Peterborough’s Musicfest is reaching new levels this week hosting Canadian Country Music star Jess Muskaluke on Wednesday; followed by Acrobat, a U2 Tribute band on Saturday, all at Del Crary Park.

🚢 Peter Robinson bicentennial commemoration
The Irish Emigration Commemoration Kicks off August 1st, Celebrating 200 years in Peterborough. Expect a whole week of events planned out from the 1st-10th including guided tours, Gaelic football, gatherings, museums, and much more. Click the link in title to learn all about it and get your tickets!

☎Local Call Center Leaves Peterborough
Lufthansa will close it’s Peterborough call center by May 2026, cutting 300 jobs due to automation and declining call volumes. Support will be offered to affected staff. This follows Siemens' recent cut of 160 local jobs.

🍸Cosmic Charlies Closes Down Shop
Cosmic Charlie’s on Charlotte Street will close July 31 after nearly 30 years in Downtown Peterborough. Owners Maria and Mario Salalila, known for their homemade international dishes and warm hospitality, are retiring. Mario’s unique recipes and passion for authentic cuisine made the spot a local favourite. The couple says they’ll deeply miss the community that supported them for decades.

📸 @CityPtbo |🚂Enjoy a ride on the Miniature train daily until Monday August 4th
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🎞Movies at the Square - Twisters: Catch a FREE outdoor screening of Twisters. Bring your crew and a lawn chair for a fun night under the stars, snacks, and drinks available on site. Part of the Movies at the Square series, running every Tuesday this summer! 8-10pm Quaker square

🍬Hutchinson House Tea Party: Starting July 2, enjoy fresh scones, oatcakes, and tea, in a charming garden setting, then tour the beautifully restored 1840s Stone House — all for just $12. Groups over four should register beforehand . 1-4pm Every Tuesday to Sunday Hutchinson House

🎨 Musicfest: Catch Jess Muskaluke, Singer of platinum hit: Cheap wine & Cigarettes. Free at your local Peterborough Musicfest. 8pm Del Crary Park

🍕 Dinner with Princess Beauty and her Beast: Pizza, princesses, photo ops, and fun! Join Boston Pizza for a magical night with the family. 5pm-7pm Boston Pizza south

🍎Famers Market: Summer is in full swing for the Peterborough Farmers Market. Enjoy some local fresh fruit and vegetables. 8am-1pm Quaker square

Thursday 7/31

🚗Cruise Night at Craftworks: Classic cars, sunshine and good times with cruise night at craftworks at the barn. 4pm-dusk Craftworks at the barn

🎨First Friday PTBO Art Crawl: Join First Friday PTBO in supporting local artists by coming to a free, self-guided tour of downtown Peterborough’s galleries, studios, shops, and cafés. Happening the first Friday of every month. It’s a vibrant, inclusive, and family-friendly event, celebrating local creativity with a laid-back vibe. 6-11pm multiple locations

🐴 Kawartha Downs Harness Racing: Come experience the thrill of live harness horse racing at Kawartha Downs Community Race Night. Enjoy free admission, free parking, and a fun, family friendly atmosphere. 6-10 PM@ Kawartha Downs

🍷Salsa Night at the Vineyard: Salsa dancing, artisan tacos, frozen wine margaritas, patio vibes, group lessons, Latin beats, date night fun, summer fiesta. 5-10pm Rolling Grape Vineyard

Saturday 8/2

🏎Peterborough Speedway Cottage Country Bash: Enjoy high octane and corn on the cob during this thrilling weekend at the Peterborough Speedway featuring Cottage Country Bash and enjoy a pre-race corn roast and fun for the whole family. Gates open- 4pm racing start-5pm Peterborough Speedway

🎨 Musicfest: Don’t miss Acrobat the U2 Tribute band this Saturday at Musicfest for a special night! 8pm Del Crary park

🍉 Famers Markets: Enjoy both of Peterborough’s farmers markets on a breezy summer Saturday, what’s not to love!? District market 7-1pm Morrow Building/ Regional market 8-1pm Quaker square

🎤 Best case Ontario tour 2 hits the venue: Canadian Death Row artist Merkules with Icarus and Harley G on the Best Case Ontario 2 Tour. Big performances and surprise guests you don’t want to miss! 9-11pm The Venue, Tickets

Jess Muskaluke | Wednesday July 30th @ 8PM
Acrobat-The U2 tribute band | Saturday August 2nd @ 8pm

Crash and Burn | Blackhorse Pub | 7-10pm

Joanna & Danny | Mcthirsys | 8pm-12
PUBIN | [Crook & Coffer | 7pm

Nagmeh + Unas Escondidas | Jethros | 8pm
Space heaters | Jethros | 10pm
Kevin Foster | Mcthirstys | 8pm-12

Jazz & Blues Night | Blackhorse pub | 7-10:30pm
DJ Candy Crash | Mcthirtys | 8pm-12
Ryan Vanloon | Crook & Coffer | 7pm

The Co-Conspirators| Blackhorse pub | 5-8pm
Blues in the Bottle | Pig’s Ear tavern | 7pm
First Friday After Party | [Pig’s Ear tavern | 9pm
Derrick Seed | Crook & Coffer | 7:30pm

Cameron Von | Blackhorse pub | 5-7pm
Jake Norris & the Sidestreet band | Blackhorse pub | 9-12pm
The Asthma Kids | Crook & Coffer | 2pm
Johann Burkhardt | Crook &Coffer | 7:30

Cheryl Casselman | Blackhorse pub | 4pm
Blue Jay Sunday | Crook & Coffer | 12:30pm-5:30pm

📻 Radio Contests to tune into
101.5 the Wolf kicked off its “$3K your way” Contest Last Friday chance to win 3000$ Cash details above

100.5 Fresh Radio also kicked off its “$3K your way” Contest Last Friday chance to win 3000$ Cash details above

90.5 The Freq/ Oldies 96.7 Are looking for the next 10,000$ Fugitive if you or somebody you know would like to be the fugitive hit the link up top!

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Stay cool and see you next week,
— M&B