Building up to something good

TL;WR for June 13 through June 19 2023

Jun 12, 2023

What to do.

Tuesday, June 13

BeccaHosts has RuPaul's Drag Race Trivia Night at The Duke of Wellington Pub starting at 7 p.m.

The Princess Twin has a screen of BlackBerry at 9:15 p.m.

Over the Princess Original, check out a 4K restoration screening of 2001: A Space Odyssey at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 14

The Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics presents Astronomy on Tap: Kitchener-Waterloo at the Crazy Canuck DTK. This month, they’ll be talking about dark matter and dark energy. Wednesday, June 14 at 8 p.m.

Learn how to make your own folding fan at THEMUESUM’s Wednesday Night Live event. Grab your friends for a fun maker workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own fan! In this two hour licensed workshop. Wednesday, June 14 at 7 p.m.

TenC Dance Co is bringing high-energy Latin dance to Carl Zehr all summer long. From 7 to 10 p.m. come on down to dance the night away. Free lessons available.

Kitchener Public Library has its Pride Month Film Screening of Pride. Based on a true story, Pride follows a community in 1984 Wales. Realising that they share common foes in Margaret Thatcher, the police and the conservative press, London-based gay and lesbian activists lend their support to striking miners. June 14 at 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 15

The Willibald Farm Summer Music Series presents Matt Zaddy starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Hub has Manila Luzon "Gangsta Paradise" with Anne Tique Doll, Ultraviolet & Ella Mint live at 8, doors at 7.

Evo Kitchen + Bar has I ❤ the 90s Vol 1! musical bingo on at 7 p.m.

Explore your creative side at Kitchener Public Library’s Adult Craft Night - Hot Mess Art at Country Hills Library. This month, they are making "Hot Mess" art using vinyl stencils and acrylic paints.

Friday, June 16

It’s Pride and Bike Month in June, which means time for a collab. Check out the Pride Ride from the City of Kitchener, Spectrum, and Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health on Friday, June 16. Meet at 44 Gaukel at 7 p.m.

Check out the Indigenous Spoken Word Slam inside Catalyst Commons on Friday, June 16. Along with spoken word slams, feature performers, and live music, the event features local indigenous vendors, indigenous community service organizations, and school programs.

In the mood for some musical bingo? BeccaHosts has Summer Jams Music Bingo at Rural Roots Brewing in Elmira starting at 7:30 p.m.

Dust and Soul presents Precarious, an evening of contemporary dance at the Registry Theatre. This evening of dance will feature four world premieres by award winning choreographers Allison Cummings, Aria Evans, Nickeshia Garrick, and Karen Kaeja. These works will take the viewer on a journey, from the artists’ perspective on death and dying, and the struggle to find peace and balance, to the pressure and joy of motherhood and the celebration of femme resilience. Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17.

Maxwell’s has its KW’s Emerging Artists Showcase with Courtney Wolfe, Rachel Hickey & Twone, and Mojo Cola at 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 17

On June 17, you’re invited to the KidsAbility Superhero Day. It’s a free family fun fair happening at KidsAbility Waterloo with prizes, food, a bouncy castle, a petting zoo, and games and activities. The event is free, and they’re accepting donations to meet the greatest therapy needs of kids and their families.

Come celebrate the opening of the RIM Park Bike Park, Waterloo’s latest action park! Check out the new pump tracks, designed for beginners and advanced riders to enjoy using bikes, scooters and skateboards. McPhails will also be on site to offer complimentary bike checks.

June 17 is Neighbour’s Day in Kitchener. Check out this interactive map of live music around the city! In the evening, head downtown for the Neighbours Day After Party at the Gaukel Block.

Head to St. Jacobs and the Fat Sparrow Block for their first ever Pride Market on June 17 from noon to 5 p.m in The Charcuterie Bar parking lot. They’ll have vendors, a Drag Show, a presentation by @beer_diversity, prizes, and more. A portion of the proceeds raised that day will be donated to Spectrum Waterloo Region.

Downtown Cambridge has its Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 17. Join them on Main Street from 11 to 2 P.M. for a day of live music, face painting, balloons, bubbles, giveaways, and more!

Experience family fun while celebrating the launch of Downtown Kitchener's newest placemaking space—the Gaukel Block! Enjoy music all day with Good Co. Productions, face-painting, and balloon twisting. Live music from Clarissa Diokno, Bell Rollo, and more.

Dr. Dre and a driver? Weezer and a wedge? Grab your clubs for the Forever 90’s Charity Golf Party at Badlands Golf Company. The day of golf, music, and food is in support of the amazing work that Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region does for women and families in our community. The Mamas Kitchen 90’s Band will be performing live, and DJ Analog Soundsystem will be spinning 90’s hits.

Explore the past, present, and future of street art in downtown Cambridge with the Stroll Walking Tour’s Cambridge Mural Tour. Learn about the Cambridge International Street Art Festival that generated works by international street artists, meet local artists, and see what the future of public art can look like.

Pinch Cabaret #19 is on at Button Factory Arts with KW’s best line up of poetry, jazz, pole dancing, comedy, live hip-hop beats, and more.

Rusty Nail Comedy has Eric Johnston on stage at the Crazy Canuck starting at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 18

Come out to celebrate the return of the animals to Eby Farm and join your community in an afternoon of fun in Waterloo Park! Participate in a variety of activities curated by the Friends of Waterloo Park including a kids craft station, lawn games, live music and more. Sunday, June 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.

On your marks. Get set. Go! The Waterloo 10KM classic is Waterloo Region’s longest-running (sorry!) race. Runners from across Canada have been crossing the finish line since 1978. The annual Father’s Day race is a great way to bring families together for racing, music, pizza, and prizes!

The Apollo has curated 90 minutes of your favourite classic Warner Brothers Looney Tunes starring animated A-listers like Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian, Wile E. Coyote, Sylvester & Tweety, Bugs Bunny! Sunday, June 18 at 2 p.m.

Monday, June 19

Celebrate and reflect on Juneteenth at Kitchener Public Library with a screening of “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility In America”. This documentary explores the history of mobility for Black people in the U.S., from the time of slavery to today

Ways to get involved.

Summer is the mostly costly time of the year for Food4Kids Waterloo Region. They’re doing the good work to support kids who don't have access to nutrition during the nine-week 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 small grocery card for fresh milk/eggs – is delivered weekly over the summer to a local child living with chronic hunger.

Use code KIDS when you’re ordering from Dominos from June 12 – 18 and 50% of the proceeds will go to support KidsAbility. Don’t forget the dipping sauces. And the code. Don’t forget the code either.