What to do.
Tuesday, May 27
Kitchener Public Library hosts a guest speaker for Morning Out on the last Tuesday of each month. This month, join Leanne Charters from TD Canada Trust who will be talking about what you need to know about financial fraud. 10 am at the Pioneer Park Branch.
Waterloo Public Library has Open Mic Live Music Night from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the main library.
Check your EBITDA, the Princess Cinema has a screening of The Accountant 2 at 9:20 pm.
Wednesday, May 28
Celebrate National AccessAbility Week with Independent Living Waterloo Region (ILWR) and the City of Waterloo at the 2025 Accessibility Tradeshow and Conference — a full-day event dedicated to accessibility, inclusion, and community innovation. 10 to 8 pm at RIM Park. Free admission.
The Treading Theatre Project runs May 23 to June 1 at the Schneider Haus National Historic Site. Ciarán Myers and Maria Colonescu have carefully curated the festival programming from nearly 40 different artist proposals and are extremely proud to bring you this lineup of contemporary and intimate productions.
WCA Astronomy Series presents Cosmic Trailblazers: Women in Astronomy and Astrophysics at KPL’s central library at 7 pm.
Get ready to crank up the volume and unleash your inner rockstar at Rock of Ages Trivia Night! We'll be diving headfirst into classic rock anthems, legendary bands, and even a round inspired by the Rock of Ages movie/musical. It's time to test your knowledge and let the good times roll! Tickets: $10 in advance/$12 day of
Thursday, May 29
The Detweiler Meeting house has Canadian roots legend Ken Whiteley playing live starting at 7 pm. Admission by donation.
KPL Green presents a Guided Climate and Architecture Walk at 7 pm. Guided by an architect, you will use your feet and your senses to explore the architecture in downtown Kitchener as it relates to sustainability and climate change.
Wave Maker Craft Brewery has music bingo starting at 7:30 pm.
Rusty Nail Comedy has a special Thursday night show with Dan Duvall & Rob Bebenek at TWH starting at 7:30 pm.
Friday, May 30
Short Finger Brewing’s Live in a Dive has Fast Eddy live from 6 to 8 pm.
The Duke of Wellington has Rhythm & Roots from 8 to 11 pm.
The Rabbid Fox has Anat Hector live at 7:30 pm.
Dan Duvall headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at 7:30 pm at TWH Social.
Top Shelf Burlesque is back at Sugar Run for a night of music, comedy, after party with @the_good_dr. Show starts at 9. $20 at the door.
TWB Brewing is launching its patio season with an epic evening of music by Zoltar - featuring our friend and former TWB worker-owner Rob Shorney on vocals & guitar - don’t miss it! Food pop-up by The Lord of the Tacos (4:30-8:30 pm)
Discover unique handmade goods from local artists while enjoying live music at the Waterloo Public Square Art Market. Support local creators and find something special.
Join I, the Mountain for an unforgettable night of singalongs in celebration of their newest single ‘Primrose’ alongside KW’s own Rachel Hickey! Midnight Run Cafe.
Saturday, May 31
Head on over to Central Frederick on Saturday, May 31 from 8 AM–12 PM (rain date: Sunday, June 1 from 8 AM–12 PM) for a neighbourhood-wide garage sale! Stroll block to block for unique finds, vintage gems, and unbeatable deals.
Want to follow Schneider Creek from DTK to Doon? Want to see/hear/feel Kitchener from an entirely different angle? Join The Creek Collective for CHANNEL MIGRATION an official Open Ears event on Saturday, May 31, featuring a 13-station audiowalk along the creek, two short dance performances, and an urban hike experience.
Join Waterloo Public Library has a guided bird* walk through Waterloo Park with bird expert David Gascoigne, followed by a visit to the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery to explore Nestcraft, a unique exhibition about swallows and human collaboration in nest-building. *Birds aren’t real.
KPL hosts Retro Video Game Day from 1 to 4pm. Drop in and play a variety of great games from consoles ranging from 15-40 years ago. They’ll have gems from Vectrex, Neo Geo, Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation and more!
Rusty Nail Comedy has two shows on Saturday. Catch Jeremy Dobski at the Falls Road Pub or Dan Duvall at TWH Social.
Pinch Cabaret is KW's variety show, performance lab & community arts party! The 40th edition of this legendary series features a surprising mix of music, poetry, storytelling, burlesque, writing & who knows what else! 8pm at Hepcat Swing Studio - 42 Erb St, Waterloo. Sliding scale tix $5-$30
Check out The Union grand opening featuring KROKA, Customer Service and Split up the Bone. 7 to 11 pm.
Sunday, June 1
Drew Ripley, the magic man of balloon making, is taking over the Gaslight District from 2 to 2:45 pm with his mix of illusions, gags, and comedy! Stick around after the show for a free outdoor screening of The Greatest Showman at 5:30 pm!
Cool Aunt Creative has a Ceramic Mosaic Dish Workshop at the Metro restaurant from 1 to 3 pm.
Come find your next read of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and more from local authors at the Homer Watson House Writer’s Market! Then walk a few more steps to see storytelling or character-focused artworks hung as part of our Summertime Storytelling Clothesline Art Sale!
Monday, June 2
CycleWR and Laurier Wellbeing in Film Forum are excited to invite you to a FREE screening of THE ENGINE INSIDE directed by Darcy Wittenburg, followed by a community discussion. Follow the lives of 6 people from diverse backgrounds who have devoted themselves to a simple, age-old machine - the bicycle. Witness how bicycles have the potential to transform lives and contribute to a better world. 7 pm at the Princess Twin.
Ways to get involved.
New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale | May 30-31
There’s no shortage of things to see, do and taste at the annual New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale! Come for the food, and stay for the quilt auction which features hundreds of handmade quilts. Funds raised support the work of the Mennonite Central Committee at home and around the world.
What to read.
Kitchener trumpeter Tom Moffett living dream with Arkells (Josh Brown, The Record)
Emilie Duffin conquers Ontario baking and sets sights on Nationals and a new job at Langdon Hall (Alex Bielak)