KW Multicultural Festival returns!
TL;WR for June 21 through June 27 2022
What to do.
Tuesday, June 21
Celebrate Toronto getting the FIFA World Cup with some pickup soccer at Montgomery Park. KW Pick-Up Soccer meets at 6 p.m.
The City of Waterloo is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on Tuesday, June 21 with an original art piece on the surface of Waterloo Public Square as a visual reminder of the territory and land on which our city was founded. This day recognizes the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples of Canada. CBC KW has a list of ways you can celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day around Waterloo Region.
Dog Friendly KW has Pups & Poses Summer Yoga Series in Victoria Park from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 22
Top Toques has a live in-person Thai Cuisine class from 6 – 9 p.m.
Eric Moon, Man of Leisure, hosts trivia night at the Duke of Wellington from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Trivia curated by BeccaHosts.
There’s a Say No To Evictions, Say Yes To Housing rally and march at Speakers’ Corner in Downtown Kitchener. It’s a good opportunity to hear from local community leaders to learn more about issues causing homelessness in Waterloo Region and potential ways to help. Wednesday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m.
The Princess Cinema has a screening of The Conversation and it’s a new print in 5.1 surround sound supervised by Walter Murch at 9 p.m.
Thursday, June 23
Thank you for being a friend. Check out Golden Girls Trivia at Goldie’s Convenience.
BeccaHosts has Studio 54 & Disco Music Bingo at Descendants Beer & Beverage at 8 p.m.
Bring your instrument and join in with Brews & Tunes Acoustic Jam at TWB Brewing Co-op from 6 – 9 p.m.
Friday, June 24
The Great Ontario Beer Festival is this Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at Bingemans. Tickets are 30% and a portion of the proceeds go to support Food4Kids Waterloo Region.
The Lab Street Eats Food Truck will be at TWB Brewing for their Summer Music Series from 7 – 9 p.m.
The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging has their Seniors Month Showcase features engaging information booths from the Supporting Inclusion through Intergenerational Partnerships projects and other opportunities for older adults living with dementia. Find out how you can get involved in these programs in the Region of Waterloo. Friday, June 24 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Waterloo Memorial Rec Centre.
The Uptown Waterloo Art Market is on from 5 – 9 p.m. featuring artists, crafters, and makers from Waterloo and surrounding area selling outside at the Waterloo Public Square.
Celebrate the creative works of Danielle Petti and her solo exhibition "ORIGINS" at Minds Eye Studio Art Gallery and Yoga Studio. They’re hosting an artist reception from 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Rural Roots Brewing has BeccaHosts in for Karaoke Night starting at 7 p.m.
Over at the Apollo, Vixens and Tease Burlesque present Chicago at 9:30 p.m. with a live, in theme, strip tease show.
Rusty Nail Comedy is back at the Crazy Canuck DTK with Jordan Foisy and Andrew Packer at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 25
Short Finger and The Yeti made a beer called Betty and they’re celebrating with a Golden Girls Parade. Dress up like your favourite Golden Girl and meet at Short Finger Brewing Company at 7 p.m. followed by a Golden Girls Parade along King Street to The Yeti for an 80s dance party.
Help support kids in need and get your car washed at the same time. Food4Kids Waterloo Region’s Summer Charity Car Wash is happening at the Kitchener Fire Headquarters (270 Strasburg Rd.) from 10 – 1 p.m.
The Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival returns to Victoria Park for two days of celebrations, music, and food. Saturday, you can check out a Juici Yoga Workshop with Selam Debs, the Bulgarian Folklore Dance Group "Hopa-Tropa, Eha-ha", the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and more. 12 – 6 p.m. in Victoria Park.
Campbell & Johnston's Black Market Band play Emmanuel United at 8 p.m. with special guest Matthew Ryan Jacobs. $15 at the door or online.
Kenny Robinson and Darren Frost take the Rusty Nail Comedy stage starting at 9:30 p.m.
Maxwell’s Concerts & Events presents Like Pacific – Control My Sanity – Album Release Tour with special guests Action / Adventure, Rarity, Never Loved & Grumpster!
Sunday, June 26
Day 2 of the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival features the Intensely Irish dancers, the Mighty Kin, and more. 12 – 6 p.m. in Victoria Park.
There’s always room for more karaoke. BeccaHosts brings your Karaoke Night at Lobster Burger Bar starting at 7 p.m.
Monday, June 27
The Princess Cinema has a screening of Official Competition at 8:45 p.m
Ways to support local.
Many kids will enjoy a summer vacation filled with fresh, delicious foods and fun activities. But, there are other children in your community who don’t get enough to eat, particularly during the months when school lunch programs take a break.
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region also sees a significant reduction in donations during the summer months. That means the Food Bank of Waterloo Region need your help to keep the shelves stocked for hungry children this July and August.
What to read.
New WPL Branch Opens In Eastside (Community Edition)
Healthy and delicious fresh-cooked meals made while you shop (The Record)