There’s so much to do and see in Nogojiwanong and Peterborough & the Kawarthas. Whether you’re looking for something to do, somewhere to go, or resources and supports, the Rainbow Service Organization is here for you!

Event Calendar

Find out what 2SLGBTQIA+ events are happening in Nogojiwanong, Peterborough & the Kawarthas. Have an event you’d like us to add? Send us an email and we would be happy to add it!

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Cultivating Queer Futures

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Peterborough Pride

Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride (in Peterborough, ON, CA) is an annual week+ long celebration for 2SLGBTQIA folks!

Peterborough Pride

6 days ago

Today is the day! 👻 the ghosts are coming out and the treats are waiting - 4-6PM all across downtown and in @east_city_ptbo All the info including a list of participating businesses and map can be found by visiting theboro.ca or in the link in our bio! The Photo Booth by @sevenevents.ca as well as our costume contest entry booth will be at the corner of George and Simcoe Street in front of Peterborough Square. 📸 Find the 💨haunted🕷️🕸️ pumpkin 🎃 at one of the participating businesses and win a prize by either 1)bringing it to our costume contest booth during the event or our office next week during our operating hours. So grab your broomsticks, call your coven, and creep downtown for a frightfully fun day in The Boro! 🧡🕷️

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Peterborough Pride

6 days ago

📸 by @bryanreid Casting for Circus-Burlesque performers! This is the official callout for act proposals for Cirquelesque 2026: Cirquelesque 7 Seas! This is our Seventh Sexy Show, which will be brought to you by the letter C and the number 7! C is for Cunnalingus, Consent, Come-hither, Curiosity, Caress, Camp and Cirquelesque! It’s also for the Sea! Everything’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from me. Think mermaids, pirates, and aquatic life of all kinds! Show dates are Sat Feb 14 and Sun Feb 15th 2026. Undress rehearsal will be the evening of Feb12th. Tech rehearsal will be the evening of Feb 11th. (Please only apply if you are able to commit to these dates) Our vision for Cirquelesque includes 10-12 high quality circus acts. Ideally, each act features a circus discipline and has a cohesive narrative, costuming, and musical selection. Students are welcome to apply but ought to plan for how they will be supported in their act development process by a mentor or coach. Deadline for proposals is Nov 17th 2025. (It's okay if your idea evolves as you develop it, but send your starting pitch on time!) Email to cirquelesque@gmail.com Please include: -Brief description of act/concept & how it relates to the Sea and/or the letter C/#7 (ex mermaid lyra act or 7 gay sailors swabbing the deck burst into a sexy flow arts act spinning mop staffs and flags) -Circus apparatus(es) -Song title if you have it, and length of time -Names of all performers (if not a solo) -Link to an example(s) of your work (video if possible, photos accepted) -If you have a mentorship or coaching plan, please let us know about it Performers will be paid based on a split of the proceeds after production costs are covered. If you can think of anyone who I have missed who can perform a fusion of circus and burlesque, please let me know so I can reach out to them. Looking forward to your utter submission....I mean submissions!

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Peterborough Pride

6 days ago

A reminder to register for our upcoming MENding cohort, starting next week on October 23rd from 6:30-9:30pm and running every Thursday evening until November 13th. Our male ally facilitators Luke, Ben, and Nicholas will lead discussions around masculinity, understanding gender-based violence, consent, bystander intervention, and building male ally leadership skills! Email jenright@kawarthasac.ca to register or if you have any questins!

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Peterborough Pride

6 days ago

It’s almost that time of year again! Much like putting up the tree or baking your first batch of cookies, In From the Cold marks the true start of the holiday season for so many of us in Peterborough. 🎄💫 . Now celebrating its 26th incredible year, this beloved winter concert brings together extraordinary local talent for a warm, joyful mix of holiday music from around the world — from festive folk tunes to timeless choral hymns. And for the first time, the performance on Saturday will be a matinee! 🎶❤️ . Join us in support of the YES Shelter for Youth and Families and kick off the season with music, community, and holiday spirit! 🎻🎤 For more information and tickets, scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio 🙂 . . #IFTC #InFromTheCold #YESptbo #downtownptbo

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Peterborough Pride

6 days ago

Fredathon is getting bigger! Here's a bunch of the talent we have on board (besides myself): legendary Canadian songsmith @ronsexsmithmusic along with billboard charting Itunes #1 @flamygrant the extraordinary @thesusanwerner @myabyrne @jeremyfacknitz @samrobbinsmusic @krisangelis @brynscottgrimes @erincorbettmusic @gardner.music @noisebynix @swindovermusic_ and even more! You have a month to submit your own performance if you'd like to be involved! #queenmusic #freddiemercury #transgenderrights #transpride🌈

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