Busking for events.
TL;WR for August 22 through August 28 2023
What to do.
Tuesday, August 22
Kitchener Public Library has a free screening of The Passengers of the Night at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 23
Music at the Market features Caleb Khuu live from 5 to 9 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy is over at the Foundry Tavern with headliner Jason Allen at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 24
Cap off summer with An Afronight At Erb!, a sensational night party with Toronto's finest, Uncles Of TO, making their debut appearance in KW. Get ready to dance the night away as they spin a mix of afrobeats, amapiano, and the best tunes from the African music scene. Thursday, Aug. 24 at Erb and Culture (24 King Street N.)
The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory will be at Kitchener Public Library’s Central Branch to share all about the beautiful roles butterflies play in upholding our natural world and the steps we can take to protect them. Drop in from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
The streets of Uptown Waterloo come alive when dozens of international buskers come to town for the 35th annual Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival. The three-day festival features roaming buskers, a fun-for-the-family Vaudeville show, and a circus workshop where you can learn everything from juggling to stilt walking.
The Rabbid Fox has Disney Music Bingo with BeccaHosts at 8 p.m.
Friday, August 25
Spend your Friday nights in Waterloo Region’s newest outdoor public space — The Gaslight District. The Foundry Tavern hosts Beers & Bands, a free happy hour with great live music and tasty craft beers.
Want to learn more about the legal and political battles being waged around the tent encampments in downtown Kitchener? Join Fightback KW for a conversation with Waterloo Region Community Legal Services, the co-defendants arrested for challenging the fencing around Roos Island in Willow River Park, and former Island residents. They will be fundraising for the co-defendants' legal defense.
Rural Roots has 90s Music Bingo with BeccaHosts at 7:30 p.m.
Grab a blanket and some takeout and head to Vogelsang Green for another fantastic outdoor concert from Good Co. Productions. This free concert is a great way to meet new friends as you enjoy a sunset concert.
Minds Eye Studio Art Gallery and Yoga Studio and Culture Fancier are hosting an artist reception for Mary Murdoch on Friday, Aug. 25 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Come out to enjoy her bold, vibrant contemporary abstract works filled with energy, emotion, and strength.
Hands Make Fire are playing TWB Brewing Co-Op.
Fire in the Valley are playing at Block Three in St. Jacobs starting at 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 26
KPL Kids Presents a Fun Family Magic Show at 10 a.m.
Explore Downtown Galt in historic Cambridge with Dog Friendly KW’s Mutts on Main. This pup-approved block party is a great chance to discover new favourites in Cambridge and see where some of your favourite shows, like The Queen’s Gambit and The Handmaid’s Tale, are filmed.
Fitz Williams plays the Foundry Tavern at 7 p.m. in the Gaslight District.
Rusty Nail Comedy has Christopher Davidson at the Crazy Canuck DTK at 7:30 p.m.
The Yeti has Laughsquatch! - standup comedy on the outdoor patio featuring Michael Balazo, Jordanne Brown & Adam Christie.
Sunday, August 27
The Apollo has a screening of the classic film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, at 2 p.m. Cowabunga dude.
Monday, August 28
The Apollo Cinema x A Better Tent City present a screening of “Someone Lives Here”, a modern day David and Goliath story, set against the backdrop of North America’s housing crisis. Carpenter Khaleel Sievwright builds small lifesaving structures for unhoused people living outside in Toronto during the winter of the pandemic. His actions attract international attention, but also staunch opposition from city officials. “Someone Lives Here” follows Khaleel, his tiny shelters, and their residents over the course of one brutal Toronto winter. The screening includes a Q&A with Sievwright and free calzones from Tiny Home Takeout (vegan/vegetarian options available).
Calling all heartbroken Taylor Swift fans. Join Play-a-Latte Cafe for their Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Waitlist Support Group led by @beccahosts. It'll be an unforgettable evening of Taylor Swift Themed Music Bingo and Trivia!
Ways to get involved.
Tickets for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s 10th annual Waffles in the Warehouse event are on sale now! Join them at their distribution centre on Friday, Sept. 22 to learn more about The Food Bank of Waterloo Region and the powerful impact that they have in nourishing our community. Tickets are $75 and include a delicious breakfast, networking opportunities, live entertainment by Steve Ashton of The Bulletproof Brothers Band, and a keynote presentation by local Métis chef Sydney Keedwell. Can’t attend in person? Watch the live entertainment and Sydney’s talk online by buying a $25 virtual ticket.
KW Famous Art Hop tickets are on sale! Art Hop is an ode to why we love KW - the wonderful community and artists, and their dedication to keeping it weird. Get your advanced tickets now for Art Hop on Sept. 8 and 9.
What to read.
Conversations Continue on Proposed New Hospital (Rachael Macintosh in The Community Edition)
Region of Waterloo’s planned mixed-income development could be ‘missed opportunity’ Cambridge councillor says (Paige Desmond in The Record)
An Odd Duck walks into a bar and asks the bartender, "Got any bread?" (Alex Bielak)
Grand move: new duo on board at crowd-pleasing Kitchener saloon (Andrew Coppolino in the Waterloo Chronicle)
From dishwasher to head chef: man’s rise in food industry brings tastes of Mexico to Kitchener (Cheyenne Bholla in The Record)
Hackers exploit Facebook ad accounts (Terry Pender in The Record)
A reminder of the importance of local journalism (Melissa Bowman)