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COME OUT and celebrate JUNETEENTH and FATHER’S DAY

in Downtown, Peterborough

Support the Local Businesses, Friday, JUNE 6th, From 5PM - 7PM and Later …

Peterborough NH ——  “Summer is in the Air” for the month of June and the merchants of  Depot Square and Downtown Peterborough are opening up their doors late to welcome you!  Stroll around Downtown and discover the unique shops, restaurants and galleries all within easy walking distance.  Each location will feature something special ……….  From jewelry, to clothing to delicious pastries, chocolates, to wool for all your home projects, to original art, WE HAVE IT ALL.  Even a gift for that “four legged” member of the family!  Partake of all that the area has to offer and then finish off the evening with dinner at one of the many restaurants in Downtown Peterborough.  

Thinking take out?  Lots of options available for you to take home.

“Show Your Father the Love” 

  Come out, bring DAD and the whole family to support Local Artists, Local Businesses and Local Restaurants.  

THIS IS A PERFECT DATE NIGHT!  Ample free parking, handicap access.

Here are some of the merchants that invite you to join them:

The Apothecary, Depot Square, Owner Gloria invites you to visit her beautiful new store with so much to experience.  Complimentary refreshments provided.

LIVE MUSIC --- OUTSIDE BAKER'S STATION CAFE, Depot Square (in case of rain inside Twelve Pine) 

Presenting LIPKIN & HITT DUO, an acoustic, storytelling guitar playing troubadour teams up with truth-seeking piano songstress to make a powerhouse duo!  Pittsburgh's Jay Hitt & New York's Lisa Jane Lipkin craft a musical world that is insightful, playful and sheer delight.  With a long list of awards and stage credits, they entertain and enchant audiences everywhere they go.......

diVINE ON MAIN, Main Street, Be sure to check out the “Flights” of wines offered, great way to taste several wines from the extensive list!  Open from 4pm to 9pm.  

MacDowell Downtown —— Bass Hall at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, Grove Street, MacDowell Downtown features PALIMPSEST AS IMAGE WITH SAMA ALSHAIBI. Visual artist Sama ALSHAIBI will showcase how displacement, aftermath, and fragmented memory shape her visual practice across photography, Vedic and installation.  Drawing from footage of deserts, borderlands and post-conflict cities, she explores how landscapes and bodies become sites where histories are both buried and reimagined.  Her work engages with questions of survival, perception, and the stories we tell to make sense of disrupted time and space.  Audience will be invited into a conversation about the role of image in witnessing loss and imagining continuity.  Doors open at 7:00, program runs 7:30-8:30pm.  The event and light refreshments are always free.  No tickets required but we would like attendees to register at the door or in advance at https://www.macdowell.org/events/2025-macdowell-downtown.

NEW LOCATION ——— Makerspace/MAXT, Noone Falls, 50 Jaffrey Road, MAXT will be hosting an ART JAM from 6-8pm.   Come and join local artist Hannah Banana and MAXT staff for a fun filled night of community art! 

There will be a host of art materials to share and we encourage you to bring your own. Create art to keep, give or share something you've created. It's a night of free expression for all ages. This is a FREE event.

Parking and entrance is located around on the river side of the building.  Follow the signs!

NEW EVENT -- Monanock Country Club, High Street, Featuring another TROUBADOUR REVUE from 7pm to 10pm. Showcasing 8 local acts each performing for 15 minutes.  Come and see your favorite and vote for the winner...........

NEW BUSINESS ——— Moon Glow Esthetics, Grove Street, Check out the First Friday specials with 

discount coupons for your first service. Enjoy complimentary baked goods & pastries. 

NEW BUSINESS —— Nidu Studio + Tribals| Rugs by Hand, Depot Square.  Check out the First Friday specials with a project that intents to create a point of reflection and connection!  They have installed a large jute net outside and have provided beautiful rolls of yarn made in Bhutan from Recycled thread.  It's  an invitation to passersby to stop and reflect on a worry or wish they have been carrying within them; then cut a piece of yarn and tie it or weave it into the net.  This net could represent a medium for people to channel personal worries & wishes into a beautiful communal textile.  

A Silent Unloading and Sharing!

Peterborough Art Academy & Supplies, Depot Square, On display paintings by local artists & great selection of art supplies and gifts.  Find all you will need to create you next master piece! One stop shopping for Art!

NEW EXHIBIT -- Peterborough Town Library, Grove Street. Hosting an Opening Reception for Lee Dunholter's exhibition of paintings titled "Kaleidoscope" in the Community Art Gallery.  The exhibit will be up through the end of July.  Complimentary refreshments served! 

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT — Mariposa Museum, Main Street, Peterborough Players Artistic Director Brendon Fox and first-time Player Brian Owen will partner to share the stage secrets of the Craft of Comedy & the Fun of Farce! 

The Player's 2025 Season takes off on June 18th with the hilarious Boeing Boeing, directed by Fox and staring Owen.  This fun, flirty farce will be their inaugural production with the Players, but the duo has collaborated previously with other comedies!  Fox and Owen have honed their tips and tricks for creating that comic calculus that has audiences roaring...... They will be taking a break from their relentless rehearsal schedule to give you the inside scoop and to introduce you to one of your soon-to-be new favorite performers.  This event is a must for those interested in learning more about the first show and the unique actor/director alchemy that forges the funny.  The event is free for all, but seating is limited.

NEW MARKET PLACE - Main Street, Visit the Pop-Up Market "Behind Roy's Store", featuring local vendors, farmers and crafts.  Check out Lux Lifestyle from Greenfield with the new line of Clean Kids Self Care products, Lux Bloom amung other lovely items.  Find Liberty Fish with fresh fish and many more.........

Steele’s Stationers, Main Street — Open and all “Decked out for Father’s Day” Cards, Gifts Galore.  Best Selection of Cigars in the Region! Steele’s always has what you need and more … 

Toadstool Bookshop, Depot Square, Independent book store with tons of awesome books! 

 

Tria Yoga — Grove Street, Join Anna for the 5:30pm Flow class at Tria Yoga. This community class has a pay-what-you-can structure. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up online at triayoga.com/classes to save your spot!

NEW SUMMER SPECIALS -- Twelve Pine, Depot Square. Twelve Pine will be opening the season with homemade Gelato, flavorful Smoothies (some for Adults Only) and a Wine Tasting not to be missed, starting at 4pm.  

Check out the new After Hours Gelato Window........

 Food & Drink In and Around The Square

After visiting the merchants, Enjoy a Bite!

Cooper's Hill, School Street Open for Dine In or Take Out!

Post & Beam Brewing, Grove Street

Thai Cafe, Grove Street

Twelve Pine, School Street, Depot Square

Waterhouse Restaurant and Bar, Depot Square

Have questions about the event or how to get involved in future programs?

Please contact Pelagia Vincent, pelagiavincent@earthlink.net. 

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