What to do.
Tuesday, August 2
The Apollo Cinema has a screening of the Everything Everywhere All at Once – Extended Cut at 9 p.m.
The Duke has Turks & The Hobbits at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 3
AOK Craft Beer + Arcade and Good Co. Productions present live music every Wednesday evening. Music starts at 8 p.m., so get there early to grab a seat and enjoy 16-oz beers for just $6 from 5-8 p.m. 🍻
TWB Brewing Co-op has Barks & Brews Yappy Hour with Dog Friendly KW on the patio from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 4
Head downtown for the 20th anniversary of Kitchener Blues Festival featuring over fifty acts across DTK. Kitchener Blues Festival is one of the largest blues festivals in Canada - and good news, it’s free. Check out the fundraising concert in the park on Thursday August 4 featuring Whitehorse and Sam Roberts Band.
Grab a treat from the Kitchener Market and find a seat for a free screening of Dune (2021) starting at 6 p.m.
AOK Craft Beer + Arcade has 80s and 90s musical trivia hosted Eric Moon, man of leisure. Trivia starts at 8 p.m. and they have $10 pizzas from 5 – 8 p.m.
Movies in the Park features a screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). Hosted in Waterloo Park near the Bandshell, bring a blanket and watch movies on the big outdoor screen!
Drop by Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery and listen to some favourite local artists starting at 5:30 p.m. This week is Eric Bolton.
Descendants Beer & Beverage has Classic Rock Music Bingo with BeccaHosts at 8 p.m.
Friday, August 5
TWB Brewing Co-op’s Summer Music Series is back with Richard Anthony from 7 – 9 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy presents Marito Lopez & Nick Beaton with Bobby Warner starting at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 6
Check out a special food pop-up with Chef Eduardo Perez at TWB Brewing Co-op from 4 – 8 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy presents Patrick Hakeem Jarrett Campbell & Nick Reynoldson at 7:30 p.m.
Art$Pay Waterloo Region is adding more than the blues to this year’s Kitchener Blues Fest. For the first time, local artists from Art$Pay Waterloo Region are joining the party featuring juried selections by Joanne Poluch of Remarque Art Consulting. You can find the show on the first floor of 44 Gaukel St, August 6 and 7 from noon to 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Sunday, August 7
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June through October, the Hespeler Village BIA is closing Queen Street East, Cambridge, from Guelph Ave. to Tannery St. for #WalkQueen; a celebration of Hespeler’s unique and intimate Village district. Check out live music, art, and games for everyone.
Where were you 30 years ago? If you were alive, then maybe you caught A League of Their Own in a movie theatre. If not, then still have a chance. The Apollo Cinema presents Where Were You in ’92? A League of Their Own at 4:15 p.m.
Monday, August 8
The Princess Twin has a screening of The Duke at 7 p.m.
The Princess Original has a screening of Shrek at 7 p.m.
Ways to support local.
Did you know that 35% of food bank recipients are under the age of 18? That means more than 11,000 children in our community don’t have food on the table. There’s only one month left to help the Food Bank of Waterloo Region raise two million meals and ensure children in our community have access to fresh, healthy food. Donate to their Full Bellies, Happy Hearts campaign today.
What to read.
Bliss creations mixes sweetness with aesthetics (Community Edition)
Affordable housing expected to be part of former Kitchener bus terminal redevelopment (CBC KW)
Expect many new faces on Region of Waterloo council after this fall's election (CBC KW)