What to do.
Monday, June 27
Come by The Wooden Boat for their Monday Market with vendors including (but not limited to) Milkman’s Daughter, Lucky Bug Farm, Four All Ice cream, Smile Tiger Coffee, Pretty Effing Good, Short Finger Brewing Co. and more. Monday, June 27 from 4–7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 28
The Kitchener Public Library’s 16th Annual Amateur Photo Contest exhibit opens on Tuesday, June 28.
Wednesday, June 29
Kitchener Public Library’s Pride Month Celebration continues with Makeup for Kings and Queens at 7 p.m. Dallas Ryder will take participants through a beginner friendly drag tutorial.
You better work with RuPaul's Drag Race Trivia at Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. starting at 7 p.m.
Pinch Cabaret Presents Together We're Boisterous, a comedy show at TWB. Come down for some stand-up, improv, comedic burlesque and so much tasty, tasty beer - all on one warm, summer patio. This is a non-ticketed, pay-what-you-can event. Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m.
For their second in-person Conversation for Conservation, rare will be gathering at the Slit Barn at 768 Blair Road to hear Sarah Martin-Mills talk about environmentally regenerative farming. Sarah is the owner and founder of Growing Hope Farm in Cambridge. Growing Hope Farm began in 2016 with the goal to help the local community, the global community and make environmentally friendly and nutritious food in the process. Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m.
Join the SHORE Centre for a pro-abortion rights rally on June 29 at 7 p.m. at the Clock Tower in Willow River Park (FKA Victoria Park).
Thursday, June 30
BeccaHosts brings you Canadiana Music Bingo at Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. starting at 8 p.m.
The Yeti has karaoke with Holden Levack!
Dyke Bar Takeover presents Gayz at the Gallery at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. Come out for a tour of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, an art activity led by an artist educator, and social time to enjoy some wine, beer, or pop at the cash bar to hang out with DBTKW friends. Thursday, June 30 from 6—8:30 p.m.
The Apollo Cinema has a 4K restoration of The Fog at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 1
I, The Mountain plays TWB at 7 p.m. Known for their joyous harmonies, high-energy performances and infectious songwriting, this local indie-folk group puts on an incredible live show that you do not want to miss.
Fat Sparrow is firing up the wood-fire BBQ to bring you some great Canadian staples, like Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwiches and a Whisky Caesar complete with bacon and topped with beer. Friday, July 1.
Saturday, July 2
The Princess has a screening of Rock This Town at 2 p.m. Rock This Town brings to life the exciting history of rock music concerts in KW from the 1960s & ‘70s. An insider’s look into the gritty reality of building the local live music scene.
Sunday, July 3
Join The Kitchener Famous Podcast team for a live recorded chat with Glenn Smith (Pop The Gator, Ethels, The Coronet) and Miss Angel Brown surrounding Kitchener's rich blues history. Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m at Bobby O’Brien’s.
Monday, July 4
Make your own zine (and rage against the machine) at Waterloo Public Library’s Eastside Branch from 3:30—5:30 p.m.
Ways to support local.
Help Foods4Kids Waterloo Region feed the hungry children they support for the 9 weeks of summer break. Your donation ensures a healthy food box - loaded with a selection of fruits and vegetables, grocery staples (such as cereal, canned meat and soup) and a grocery card is delivered to a local child living with chronic hunger.
These boxes will be delivered to the children weekly for the full 9 weeks of summer holidays to keep them nourished and ensure they have healthy food to eat during this time. Learn more and donate.
What to read.
The Ridge Social Eatery in Roseville serves ample pub/bistro fare in the countryside (The Record)
Shore Centre launches app with Zeitspace (The Community Edition)
Grand River Hospital would be repurposed under joint proposal for new hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo (Waterloo Chronicle)