Enjoy the last summer long weekend with these events.
TL;WR for August 27 through September 2 2024
What to do.
Tuesday, August 27
Looking to jump start your career? WatSPEED, part of the University of Waterloo’s lifelong learning division, presents the Career Accelerator Program, providing professional, executive, and corporate education to enhance skills and job prospects in the digital workforce. They’ll have advisors at KPL Central Branch from 11 to 2pm.
The Princess Cinema has a screening of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly at 6:30 pm.
Check out the first-ever Downtown Paddle Palooza Pickleball Festival at Carl Zehr Square from 2 to 8 pm. This free community event will bring together all levels of pickleball play, live music, entertainment, a beer garden and much more!
Wednesday, August 28
The Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada (232 King St N, Waterloo) is hosting an end of the summer book sale this week! Drop by on August 29 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm or 30 August from 12:30 pm to 4 pm. Cash only.
Hyness is playing Campfire in Uptown Waterloo on August 28. Every Campfire night features live music, games, and more for the whole family.
Thursday, August 29
Penny & Pound Theatre Productions presents Little Heaven: A New Musical at the Guelph Little Theatre. Set amidst the backdrop of post-World War II Poland, Little Heaven weaves together the stories of those most affected by the horrors of the past, as they grapple to rebuild their lives. Shows August 29 through September 2.
BeccaHosts has 90s Night Music Bingo at The Rabbid Fox starting at 8 pm.
Music at the Market has Royal City Rhythm & J-ONE playing live at the Kitchener Market starting at 7 pm.
Friday, August 30
Explore the diverse flavours of Waterloo’s university district with Stroll Walking Tour’s University Food Tour! Discover hidden gems, sweet treats, and unique eateries around the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Conestoga College. This guided tour highlights locally owned businesses and introduces you to the passionate chefs and entrepreneurs behind the food. Bring your appetite and enjoy a delicious journey through the university district!
Taste local treats, enjoy entertainment from local musicians, discover programming from Waterloo Public Library and so much more at the Uptown Night Market from 7 to 10 pm.
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Peter Saran at the Crazy Canuck DTK starting at 7:30 pm.
Saturday, August 31
Think you can out run a jet? Well, this is the closest you’ll get. Run Waterloo presents The Runway — run on the tarmac of The Region of Waterloo International Airport in either a 2 mile run/walk or 5 mile run.
Tyler Jafelice, A Weekend At Ramona's, and Corbin Hawkins play The Yeti live starting at 8 pm.
Sunday, September 1
The Kitchener Ranger’s Fan Fest and Barbecue is Sunday, September 1 from 11 to 2 p.m. at The Aud (Parking Lot A). As always, admission to the Fan Fest and Barbecue is free for all fans and will include a number of activities including inflatable games, rides, an autograph session with Kitchener Rangers players, and, of course, a BBQ!
Music on the Grand is a fantastic fundraiser for the Cambridge Food Bank featuring the incredible music of the Patti Payne Duo at the Melville Cafe in Cambridge. Tickets are available at Melville Cafe, Suave Social Boutique, and the Art of Home for $40, and all proceeds will be donated to the Cambridge Food Bank.
The Apollo has a 25th anniversary screening of Fight Club at 6:30 pm.
Ways to get involved.
Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice are excited to announce this year's Golden Ticket Raffle. Each ticket is $100 and gets you a chance to win an all-expense paid getaway to Windermere House on Lake Rosseau in Muskoka! The prize includes a two-night stay in a premium lakeview room, along with complimentary hot breakfast, $200 in gift cards for gas and $3,000 to spend on food, entertainment and spa treatments! All sales go towards supporting the Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice kitchens with equipment and groceries for resident meals. The draw will take place on Sept 19 during its Hearts for Hospice telethon on Rogers TV.
What to read.
Four All Ice Cream on the upscoop in downtown Kitchener (Mark Bryson, The Record)
Iconic Kitchener boxing gym finds a new home (Josh Brown, The Record)
Kitchener and Guelph supervised consumption and treatment sites to close as province announces new rules (Kate Bueckert, CBC KW)
Over a decade in the making, Rockway Centre is finally being redeveloped (Melissa Bowman, Citified)
Is Mustard’s Having a Moment (Again)? (Alex Bielak, Food For Thought)