Last night, we let the events talk.
Last night, we let the events talk.
TL;WR for July 18 through July 24 2023
What to do.
Tuesday, July 18
The Apollo Cinema has a Rainbow Film Club screening of the director’s cut of But I’m a Cheerleader at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 19
Eight startups enter, one startup leaves. Wait, no. It’s not Thunderdome. It’s the Velocity $5K Finals at Theatre of the Arts at noon. The final eight student-led teams will be pitching to a panel of judges in hopes of winning their share of $20,000 for their ambitious idea!
Stamp, paint, print, glue, and create at Kitchener Public Library’s Messy Summer Art Fun for kids ages 4-8. Join them for 30-45 minutes of creative art fun, each week create a masterpiece with different materials. Wear clothes that can get messy for each week’s art adventure.
Rusty Nail Comedy at Foundry Tavern has headliner Ashwyn Singh at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Yoga in Mary Allen Park does the downward dog from 7 - 8 p.m.
BeccaHosts has Trivial Dispute: Summer League at Abe Erb Kitchener starting at 8 p.m.
The Whale and Ale has pub trivia starting at 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 20
The KW Coffee Collective has its Introduction to Roasting from 9:30 to 3 p.m.
The Princess Cinema has the 11th edition of the Trails In Motion Film Tour - the world's community driven trail and ultra running film showcase. This year the film tour is featuring five awe-inspiring films from filmmakers Timothée Ranger & Etienne Valentin, Ryan Scura & Adam Wells, Dean Leslie & Joe Grant, Beau Miles and Justin Galant. Thursday, July 20 at 7 p.m.
The Willibald Summer Music Series presents Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Friday, July 21
The Sun Life Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival is celebrating its 30th year of bringing some of the world’s best jazz musicians to Waterloo Region. This year’s festival includes musicians Alex Cuba, Jesse Cook, Ted’s Warren Commission, and the Barbara Lica Quintet.
TWB Brewing’s Summer Music Series features Brent Hagerman and the Passive Resistors at 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 22
Kitchener Public Library has a a free Summer Family Movie screening of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania at 2 p.m.
Kitchener Public Library in collaboration with Spectrum Region of Waterloo Community Space is happy to host Youth Under the Rainbow from 2 to 3 p.m. Rainbow families and friends with children aged 4-10 are invited to read stories, make crafts, and have fun playing together in a safe and supported environment for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, families, and allies.
Join TWB Brewing for a patio pints and pop-up entertainment by some of KW's favourite buskers, featuring comedic magic by TWB's own JP Magic & juggling feats by Simon Zenker.
Go back in time with Kitchener’s classic rock celebration Wayback Festival. Experience retro fun with performances from two legendary Canadian acts—Kim Mitchell and Sass Jordan—and Canada’s Teen Jam!
Evo Kitchen has its Bands and Burgers on from noon till 6 p.m.
Down at the Gaukel Block, check out the Waycool Vintage Market from 2 to 8 p.m.
AfronightsinKW has a Movie Watch Party for MTV Shuga Naija starting at 7 p.m. Get together with friends and join them for a night of entertainment at their Movie watch party where they’ll be streaming the new season of MTV Shuga Naija.
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Ernie Vicente at the Crazy Canuck DTK starting at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 23
The Kitchener Panthers take on the London Majors at 5:15 p.m.
The Apollo Cinema has a screening of The Muppet Movie at 2 p.m. and Wet Hot American Summer at 7 p.m.
Monday, July 24
The Princess Cinema has a screening of The Lesson at 7 p.m.
Ways to get involved.
Chips and Giggles is a just-for-laughs golf tournament in support of KidsAbility. Join the organizers on August 8 at Badlands Golf Course for 9 holes and a few laughs with friends, all for a good cause. This event is sponsored by Arnold Hearing Centres.
What to read.
We don’t off say this, but D’Amato is right about this one. Our brand-new hospital should be located on the site of the Aud (Louise D’Amato in The Record)
Ink-stained Wretches Wrap Up First Journalism Film Festival (Adrian Quijano in The Community Edition)
UW and Community Support in Wake of Hate Crime (Bronté Behling in The Community Edition)
A Farm to Fork Itinerary in Waterloo Region (Explore Waterloo Region)