What to do.
Tuesday, September 6
Want to make some friends in a fun, casual outdoor setting? Come on downtown to Speed Friending KW’s Speed Friending at Cafe Pyrus. Speed Friending participants will rotate through multiple one-on-one conversations with each other throughout the evening, and then choose who they do and don’t want to keep in touch with. Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 6:45 p.m.
BeccaHosts brings you karaoke at Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. starting at 7 p.m.
The Apollo Cinema has a screening of Fast Times at Ridgemont High at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 7
The Princess Twin has a screening of Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. at 7 p.m.
Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. and BeccaHosts Entertainment have 2000’s trivia at 7 p.m.
Juneyt is playing Red House starting at 6 p.m.
Thursday, September 8
Stroll Through Historic St. Jacobs with Stroll Walking Tours at 2:30 p.m.
Stroller Sessions return to Four Fathers Brewing starting this Thursday. Bring your lil’ ones and get ready for delicious bites and brews and a great deal—15% off your meal.
McDougall Cottage Historic Site hosts an All Nations Indigenous Led Drumming Circle starting at 7 p.m.
The Cambridge Fall Fair kicks off today and runs through Sunday, Sept. 11. Music, rides, food and more!
The Kitchener Public Library presents The Nitty-Gritty of Recording Music at 6:30 p.m.
Games On Tap has Music Trivia starting at 8 p.m.
Friday, September 9
The City of Kitchener is hosting Rotunda Gallery Reception: In Plain Sight. Artist Kat Hernden will present her collection, In Plain Sight. Kat uses the geometry and patterns visible in many buildings - In Plain Sight - around the city as inspiration to create works on canvas with hand stitching with thread. Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
Percocet Blonde play Maxwell’s at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 10
Waterloo Public Library and the Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association present Moon Festival. Celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival with crafts, performances and a workshop on how to make the traditional Chinese pastry - mooncakes. Saturday, Sept. 10 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
TWB Brewing Co-op is hosting The Lord Of The Tacos, serving up tacos al pastor meat & veg options available) from 4 – 10 p.m.
Saturday is World Suicide Prevention Day and the Kitchener Public Library are hosting Creating Hope Through Action with Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council. The event includes a wellness fair, yoga session, and more.
Join the Coalition of Muslim Women of KW at Schneider Haus for Tea and Tales. This event gives participants the opportunity to learn from racialized Muslim Women in the KW community in a safe space through conversation, stories and food. Each table will be associated with a particular country and our table hosts will share country customs and regional culinary treats over a cup of tea.
The Kitchener Market Fall Fair has something for everyone, including a festive fall spinning pumpkin fair ride, classic carnival games, talented buskers from across the region, foodie finds, family cooking activities, a variety of local handmade artisan products and more. Saturday, Sept. 10 starting at 9 a.m.
TWB Brewing Co-op presents the End of Summer Drag Show presented by Cinched Events from 8 – 11 p.m.
Check out over 30 local artist vendors at the The Homer Watson Art Fair from 11 — 4 p.m.
Sunday, September 11
Kitchener City Hall hosts the South Asian Cultural Festival this Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11:30 — 6:30 p.m. They’ll have music, food, henna, and more.
Monday, September 12
The Princess Cinema has a screening of Heathers at 9 p.m.
Ways to support local.
Join the team at The Civil on Sept. 8 as they try to navigate dinner service in heels! All gratuities collected will be matched and donated to the Red Shoes Walk 2022 My Friend's House.
What to read.
Cara Watson Joins AOK, Plans On Increasing Community Engagement In DTK (Community Edition)
Now Serving: Coffee And A Haircut (Community Edition)
On coal, Waterloo’s first Yemeni restaurant, specializes in “cultural platters” (The Record)
Kitchener hospice to foster bees in new partnership (The Record)
Waterloo region benefits from 'world class' food: Andrew Coppolino (CBC)
‘Why am I driving when I can bike it?’ Ditching the car is doable, especially as cycling infrastructure improves (The Record)