What to do.
Tuesday, July 19
The 108th Canadian Women's Amateur Championship runs this entire week at Westmount Golf and Country Club. Local teacher Brooke Sharpe is competing - read the story in The Record.
Wednesday, July 20
Dog Friendly KW and TWB Co-operative Brewing present the Barks & Brews Yappy Hour from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The Princess Cinema presents Flamenco Films. It’s a curated collection of short flamenco films by talented Canadian and international artists, demonstrating a range of interpretations of the flamenco art-form. Wednesday, July 20 at 6 p.m.
The Red Carpet Crew’s 4th Annual Community Movie Night presents a free screening of Mary Poppins Returns. Movie starts at dusk at 300 Gage Ave in Kitchener.
Stroll Walking Tour’s Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour tells you the stories of Kitchener’s early history and ‘who’s who’ etched in stone over 150 years in Mount Hope Cemetery. Wednesday, July 20 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 21
Music at the Market brings you live music from Rufus John and Clarissa Diokno starting at 5 p.m. Food from KW Empanadas, The Grazing Table, and RekeNaijaKitchen too!
Movies in the Park has a free screening of Encanto in Waterloo Park near the Bandshell. Bring a blanket and watch movies on the big outdoor screen!
Explore Uptown Waterloo during the Uptown Waterloo Night Market between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Waterloo Public Library in the upper parking lot. Taste local treats, enjoy entertainment from local musicians and variety performers, discover programming from Waterloo Public Library and more!
The Apollo Cinema has a screening of Big Trouble in Little China at 9:30 p.m.
BeccaHosts has 2000s Music Bingo at Descendants Beer & Beverage.
Friday, July 22
The Sun Life Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival returns with live performances from more than 15 world-class performers for three days of live music!
Join the Apollo Cinema for Interactive! Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Featuring bags full of imaginative snacks and props, a list of audience-led prompts and shout outs, and maybe even special appearances from our staff (in costume of course), Interactive! is a surefire way to make a movie unforgettable.
The Allison Lupton Band returns folk music to the Cambridge Arts Theatre on July 22. Tickets available for $30 online or at the door.
TWB Brewing’s Summer Music Series features Abigail Lapell with opener Haugtussa starting at 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 23
Ophelia Gardenia will be at the Kitchener Market for a Dried Floral Arrangements class. All supplies needed for this activity will be provided. Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m.
Berlin Ablaze! - Downtown Kitchener - Fires have the power to transform a city in both subtle and dramatic ways. See how downtown Kitchener has changed as the result of some historic fires with Stroll Walking Tours.
The City of Waterloo Museum is thrilled to announce a visit from a Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen on July 23. Hansen will speak about his career and space exploration, beginning at 2 p.m. inside the Sun Life Financial Arena with Mayor Dave Jaworsky. Admission to the event and all talks are free. Saturday, July 23 from 11 – 4 p.m.
The Wayback Festival is Kitchener's classic rock celebration—and a trip back in time. Experience retro fun with performances from three legendary Canadian acts; Helix, Lee Aaron, and Trooper. Complete your Downtown Kitchener experience by visiting one of the many restaurants, pubs, or patios.
Rusty Nail Comedy Presents Jeff Leeson at 7:30 p.m. For over 22 years Jeff Leeson has been astonishing crowds across North America (and once in Cuba) with his off the cuff, improvisational style that leaves crowds not only wanting more, but amazed at what they just witnessed. Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 24
The KW Humane Society and the Princess Cinema present CatVideoFest 2022. CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m.
The Kitchener Panthers will be shining a spotlight on the Kitchener Blues Festival with a special pre-game performance by the Show Me The Money Blues Band at 12:30 p.m. The Canadian-based band is known for their funky and lively Chicago style blues performances and are sure to put on a great show for Panthers fans!
Monday, July 25
Over at the Princess Twin, check out a screening of The Black Phone at 9:10 p.m.
Ways to support local.
What to read.
Local band I, the Mountain breaks nationally (Community Edition)
Expanded Kitchener community centre throws reopening bash Saturday (The Record)