The United Way Labour Day Picnic is a great way to end your summer. Your local labour community has provided food and entertainment to make your day special! All we ask for in return is a pay-what-you-can donation to the United Way Waterloo Region Communities. New this year, we will have “tap” payment available, so you don’t need to bring any cash!
Come out to The Lab Street Eats on Saturday September 9th to hear some local beat makers share some of their work while enjoying some great food and drinks . There is limited availability so please RSVP This is a creative event with the amazing vibes and free to attend.
Check out the inaugural “On The Burg” (OTB) Writers Intensive Community Presentation! Teneile Warren, the OTB playwrights will share their plays in development through heightened storytelling followed by a community conversation. OTB supports Black writers at any point in their career.
Mad Science will mesmerize you with special dry ice that does not melt! There will be a foggy dry ice storm, a shivering coin dance and sizzling scissors. Enjoy science fun for all ages.
Come check out the clown in a gown, Biana Del Rio! She returns to the stage with “ Dead Inside!” She has been entertaining the masses with her iconic lightning-fast-wit and sharp tongue. Her show will cover politics, pop culture, and everyday life through the eyes of someone who is dead inside.
Over 170 vendor tables of model trains of all scales will be on display. There are train sets, locomotives, transformers and all the hobby supplies that you may need. This event is for everyone, whether you are a serious hobbyist or just looking for a great family event. This is a cash admission event.
Radio Laurier is proud to host this fantastic array of music with support from Amanda Braam Music. All are welcome, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Be sure to have fun, respect the space and don’t forget to tip the bartender!
“Come on Down” to The Price is Right live taping! Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, this is your chance to be a part of the fun and win incredible prizes. Playing to near sold-out audiences for over two decades, generations of fans across North America have made The Price Is Right a welcoming family experience.
Grab friends and enjoy a fantastic lineup of talented comedians, guaranteed to leave you with a smile. Don’t miss out on the fun performances by Tige Wright, Paul McCallum and special guests.
Reflect on the masterwork of Bach! The St. John Passion is a beautiful and dramatic setting of the biblical narrative and will transport you to a magical place.
Check out this fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music. Directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus with a Tony-winning book by Diablo Cody (Juno) and Grammy-winning score. This show is recommended for ages 14 and up.
Join Emilie McNamara from Homer Watson House and Gallery to explore sustainable artmaking and learn how to create your own recycled paper journal. Choose from a variety of themes that include vintage hard cover, minimal and sleek or bursting with colour and texture.
Join the vibrant knitting and crochet group where needles click, and yarn intertwines. Fabric artists of all levels are welcome to participate. Bring your current work-in-progress and father fellow enthusiasts to exchange tips.
Calling all Swifties in their Eras era. Join fellow Swifties as they celebrate the new album and dance through all of Taylor’s iconic eras. This event is 18+, and costumes and signs are welcome and encouraged. For security reasons, avoid anything bulky.
Welcome to an unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection and celebration at the Inspiring Peace Gala. Learn how to create a ripple effect of change and build more peace, conflict resolutions, classrooms and beyond.
The KW Titans are a professional basketball team based in Waterloo Region that competes in the Basketball Super League. They are the first not-for-profit professional basketball franchise dedicated to respecting and inspiring the citizens of Waterloo Region.
This workshop aims to help participants find their inner spark and guide you along the way. They’ll provide you with a quiet space without any distractions and invite you to bring anything you need to be comfortable like a drink, pillow and blankets.
Join the pop-up drive in revolution! This event has limited space and spots are on a first come, first served basis. Attendees can arrive any time after 7L30 PM and movies begin after sunset.
Spring is the season of colours and light, so join the Gallery as they present a new art exhibition called “Sea, Land, Air” which features works of Shane Langlad, Emily O’Neill-Larsen, Greg Pautler and Jonathan Sau. This show will run from May 17 to July 17.
Join fellow community members as they celebrate Soulful Sunday with the one and only Nichelle Bernard. And get ready to dust off your bell-bottoms and break out your Birkenstocks cause this event is a part of Vintage Fest! See St. Jacobs transform into a bustling hub of nostalgia and treasure hunting.
Check out all the fine felines in our community! There will be many of our furry friends competing to be the best of the best. Different vendors will be on site selling some amazing products. Come for an hour or spend the whole day.
Mark it on your calendars cause Good Kid is coming to KW. The band is a celebration of passion, innovation and community. Embrace the ability to explore the world of pop and rock in Ontario.
Market season is back! Enjoy all that spring has to offer with the many art markets around the region. Art Market features artists, crafters and makers from Waterloo and surrounding areas. Additional Art Markets will be held in Open Streets.
KWAG’S Seniors Supporting Seniors group is facilitated and developed by a group of people 55-plus. This event is promoting creativity with art journals and using specialty artist papers. Participants will bind their own books, personalize their journals and make use of them should they wish. All materials will be supplied.
Emo Night is back at Maxwell’s but this time Ontario’s premiere emo & pop punk band “Strike Tyson” will headline! DJ Rob Da Selekta will also be spinning all of your favourite sad songs to cry to throughout the evening so don’t miss out.
Join Susan Reid from Deep Roots Walk on the Walter Bean Trail for a guided forest therapy walk. This walk will engage the elements of nature in a way that awakens your senses and experience the forest in a new way. Reid is a certified guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy guides and trainers.
Check out KW’s monthly variety show, performance lab and community arts party. This unexpected mix of comedy, R&B, theatre, clowning, poetry and everything else will sure to brighten up your summer days. This edition will be guest-hosted by multitalented poet, comic and musician Braeden Etienne.
Grand River Black Music Festival and Conference and KPL present a free concert in the Civic Centre! This event features hip-hop legend Solitair, Black emerging artist showcases and a live DJ. This afternoon will feature family-friendly fun with artisans and food sellers, and a licensed area for people 18-plus.
Come join fellow newcomers in this informal information-sharing group. Have meaningful conversations and learn about the resources and programs available in Waterloo Region. Refreshments and bus tickets will be provided.
Join Kelly Welch for a drumming and sharing circle. The circle will be opened with a smudging ceremony, allowing for time and space. Welch is a member of Flying Post First Nation and has mixed ancestry. Participants are welcome to bring their own shakers or rattlers.
Co-curated with the Stratford Festival Archives, Castle Kilbride is pleased to host Fabled, an exhibit that pairs childhood books with costumes from Stratford Festival productions. See exquisite costumes from Alice Through the Looking Glass, Peter Pan, Romeo & Juliet and so many more!