(Art)Hopping around town with the KWFamous Crew.
TL;WR for September 5 through September11 2023
What to do.
Tuesday, September 5
The Apollo has a screening of Meg 2: The Trench at 9:15 p.m.
BeccaHosts has Duke It Out Trivia at the Duke of Wellington at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 6
Grab those #2 pencils. School’s back in session. Consider setting up a monthly donation to Nutrition for Learning or Food4Kids Waterloo Region to help make every kid has the fuel they need to learn.
Thursday, September 7
Check out the Black Entrepreneur Vendor Market in Uptown Waterloo at the Dupont St. parking lot of the Waterloo Public Library from 7 to 10 p.m. Find everything from unique products and professional services, to flavorful cuisine, all in one place. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to celebrate diversity, support Black entrepreneurship and discover unique products and services.
Afronights KW and Digimilennials invite new students to kick off Frosh Week at Erb and Culture’s Afrobeats, Dancehall, and Soca fusion bash. New friends, fresh beats – don't miss out on this unforgettable start to your Waterloo journey.
Check out Taylor Swift Music Bingo at The Rabbid Fox starting at 8 p.m.
Wave Maker Craft Brewery has music bingo starting at 7:30 p.m.
Kitchener Public Library has an Art Exhibit Opening Reception for Ed Schleimer from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, September 8
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Martha Chaves at the Crazy Canuck DTK.
Get ready to experience Rotary Waterloo's First Annual Ribfest Northern Heat Rib Series! This much-anticipated festival of food, beer, and music will be hosted in the Regina Street parking lot, behind Waterloo City Hall ,from September 8 to 10. All the funds raised will support our Community Grant Program, which provides valuable assistance to local not-for-profit organizations.
Explore the weirder side of Waterloo Region’s art scene during KW Famous’ Art Hop. The two-day festival features seven unique events across Waterloo Region, with everything from breakdancing to pottery to a rooftop concert. 👽 Dom Vallie is headlining the Art Hop KW rooftop concert starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $25.
Rural Roots has karaoke with BeccaHosts starting at 7:30 p.m.
The MacQueens & Woody Woodburn play Emmanuel United Church at 7 p.m.
Cots and Bry Webb play The Yeti at 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 9
The Heidelberg Community Association is hosting a Family Fun Day at Heidelberg Community Park on September 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. The fun day includes a bouncy castle, a fire truck, face painting, and more.
Art Hop KW continues with a breakdancing battle at Revive, Printapalooza at the Gaukel Block, the Area 51 Secret Field Trip starting at Catalyst Commons.
96 Cougar, Baby Labour & Judah John play The Yeti starting at 7:30 p.m.
For over 30 years, the Canadian Clay & Glass Museum has showcased the unique talents of clay, glass, and vitreous enamelling artists from across Canada. The museum invites you to celebrate its 30th anniversary on September 9 with two events. First, the Celebrate 30 Crafternoon has family-friendly activities for all ages from 1 to 5 p.m. At night, the museum hosts the Celebrate 30 Gala with a DJ and dancing, delicious catering and cash bar, creative activities, a silent auction, and unlimited access to the gallery’s exhibition space for an evening of fun and celebration!
19th Moon is playing Emmanuel United Church at 8 p.m. 19th Moon is an Electro/pop/indie artist based in New Orleans. Her music is about love, lifting the spirits and also vibrating at a beautiful frequency. Her style is influenced by her African, European and American roots. Born in the USA but growing up in Nigeria and vagabonding through Italy and Germany influenced her musical style and outlook in life.
The Purpletones Rhythm & Blues Band are playing EVO Kitchen & Bar’s Dancing in September starting at 8 p.m. They’ll be playing the hits of artists like Dua Lipa, Bruno Mars, Lizzo, Prince, MJ, The Temptations, Whitney Houston, Kool & The Gang, Nelly, Justin Timberlake, Rick James, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, and more!
Pinch Cabaret is back at TWB Brewing Co-Op for another raucous evening of Stand Up, Improv, and Storytelling on Saturday, Sept. 9 starting at 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 10
Join Tiny Home Takeout for their 3rd annual Hunger No More fundraiser. All funds raised support St. Mary’s Tiny Home Takeout.
Check out the Dozynki: Polish Harvest & Food Festival in Breslau on September 10. The day features pierogi, cabbage rolls, Polish pastries, music, and great community fun.
Twas Now Brewing is taking over the TWB Brewing Taproom for a special one-day event from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Princess has Cat Video Fest 2023 on at 4 p.m.
The Princess Original has a screening of The Virgin Suicides at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, September 11
The Princess Original has a screening of Scrapper at 7 p.m.
Join Kitchener Public Library for a special Rosh Hashana Storytime where you’ll make some mini honey cakes and read some Rosh Hashana stories. Monday, Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Ways to get involved.
Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region is excited to announce its 2023 Investment process will begin in September with two information sessions where you can determine if this is the right opportunity for your organization. Unlike traditional funders, SVP uniquely provides an annual grant AND capacity building support to help strengthen your organization to better serve your clients and our community.
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON: Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Waterloo Region Community Foundation is currently accepting applications to their Youth in Recreation Fund. There is approximately $90,000 for organizations that encourage participation in healthy and safe community recreation activities for youth in Waterloo Region. Learn more and apply before the September 17, 2023 deadline: https://www.wrcf.ca/youthinrec
What to read.
Things to Do in Waterloo Region in September (me in Explore Waterloo)
New studio space in Kitchener will build ‘a community of creatives and artists’ (Cheyenne Bholla in The Record)
Local restaurant owners sink their teeth into new jobs outside of the kitchen (Andrew Coppolino on CBC KW)