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TL;WR for June 20 through June 26 2023
What to do.
Tuesday, June 20
Are you at home with a little one and need to get out and see other adults? The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery has a Walk the Talk: Stroller Tour from 10 - 12 p.m.
The SDG Idea Factory hosts SDGtalks: Sustainable Cities & Communities on Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. The talk explore what makes our cities and communities sustainable. Sustainable communities are not only green - they are also inclusive, safe, and affordable. This conversation will cover what our cities are doing right and where they can improve to reach the goal of creating sustainable cities built for everyone.
The Princess Twin has a screening of the The Blackening at 6:45 and 9 p.m. The Blackening centres around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer.
The Apollo Cinema has a Rainbow Film Club screening of Paris Is Burning at 7 p.m.
85 Green: Native Plants for Beauty and Biodiversity has author Lorraine Johnson sharing the benefits and how-to's of introducing native plants to the home landscape, and she’ll explode some myths and common misconceptions about native plants. Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m.
The finale of the "Duke It Out" Trivia League at the Duke of Wellington is Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21
Waterloo Public Library has free bike repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue at the McCormick Branch from 6 to 8 p.m.
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and the City of Waterloo has been marking this occasion for the past six years by partnering with artist Luke Swinson, who creates and installs an original art piece on the surface of the Waterloo Public Square. This artwork serves as a visual reminder of the territory and land on which the city was founded.
Get ready for the summer series at Waterhill Farm with local shops, fun themes, and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks!
Centre in the Square has welcomes Amanda Marshall and her fantastic 25 & Counting: The Heavy Lifting Tour on Wednesday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Kitchener Public Library has an Indigenous History Month film screening of Slash/Back on Wednesday, June 21 at 6 p.m. In Slash/Back, a girl gang in Pangnirtung, Nunavut is left to fight off a supernatural apocalypse and is a vibrant portrait of resilience, friendship, and what it means to fight for community.
Thursday, June 22
Platypus Marketing and Communications’s Social Media Metrics in 30 Minutes is this Thursday, June 22 at 11 a.m. Join Sandra Muir to learn about the key social media metrics to track, as well as how you can track and present your data.
The Culinary Studio’s Weekday Miracle is Southeast Asian Grill. Learn two new sauces and marinades with their Green Chili & Lemongrass paste & a fresh version of Sambal.
TWB Brewing Co-Op has the Barks & Brews Patio Meet-Up with Dog Friendly KW at 5 p.m.
Look for those triple word scores at Game On! Scrabble at KPL’s Forest Heights Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Bellwoods Brewery is taking over the taps at Arabella Park Beer Bar starting at 4 p.m.
Check out a special presentation of The Grateful Dead's epic performance at Soldier Field (June 22, 1991) at the Princess Original at 7 p.m.
EVO Kitchen + Bar has Musical Bingo - Classic Rock on at 7 p.m.
Maxwell’s has Candlelight – Bach to Beatles in the building. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience with the Listeso String Quartet.
Create Waterloo invites you to bring some chairs or your favourite blanket to watch Disney's Moana in Waterloo Park. Movie starts at sunset.
Willibald’s Summer Music Series has Paul & Laura starting at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 23
Got lunch plans? Feeling like a butter bean cassoulet would hit the spot? Well, Top Toques has you covered with its Friday lunch special. Their Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Management students work tirelessly while in the practical component of their programs under the tutorship of their professional chef instructors to prepare and serve exceptional and innovative menus.
TWB Brewing Co-Op’s Summer Music Series has Richard Anthony starting at 7 p.m.
Waterloo’s Honeyglaze takes the stage at Maxwell’s. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm.
Hey. Romeo Sex Fighter is playing a fundraiser for the Belmont Village Bestival at the Croatian Parish Hall starting at 7 p.m.
The Galtway has its Grand Opening this Friday, June 23 from 6 to 11 p.m. Celebrate with a night market, live music, DJ, meet the artists, and giveaways!
The St. Jacobs Market District comes alive at night at its Summer Social on June 23. Explore the shops and vendors at the market, along with samples from craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries. There’s live music, trivia, games, and axe throwing too!
Saturday, June 24
The 56th annual KW Multicultural Festival comes to Victoria Park on June 24 and 25. When it comes to festivals in the park, there are festivals—and then there’s The KW Multicultural Festival. It is the Highland Halal of festivals. It is the Morty’s wings of festivals. It’s Bangkok Cuisine of festivals. It is the nachos at Ethel’s of festivals. What we’re trying to convey is that it is the best festival in town and you should definitely go. Don’t forget about the ION light rail transit and Grand River Transit weekend family day pass. The $8 pass offers unlimited travel for a family (1-2 adults and up to 4 children, 17 years or younger) on Saturdays, Sundays, and any statutory holiday.
Lost Lola has a pop-up market celebrating pride month at Abe Erb in DTK. $10 from every vendor fee as well as 10% of Lost Lola’s sales will be donated to OK2BME, an amazing organization in the community. Saturday, June 24 from 11:30 to 5 p.m.
Gizaagi'in Healing and the KW Titans are holding an Open House Fundraiser on Saturday, June 24 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chicopee-Centreville Community Centre at 141 Morgan Ave. Kitchener.
Tri-City Improv has a free improv workshop at the Country Hills Community Centre on Satuday, June 24 from 2-4 p.m.
Saturday is FLamenco Fest at the Kitchener Public Library. Learn about the wondrous improvisational language of Flamenco in a TED-style talk presentation led by Claudia Aguirre. There’s also a Spanish Storytime hour starting at 2 p.m.
Back at Centre in the Square, two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner and Broadway breakout star Jinkx Monsoon presents her biggest concert tour to date with "Everything at Stake." Saturday, June 24 at 8 p.m.
Feel The Music of The Tragically Hip with 50 Mission plays The Hub at 8 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Eric Johnston live on the Crazy Canuck DTK stage at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 25
You finally, really did it. The Apollo Cinema has a screening of Planet of the Apes (1968) at 4:30 p.m.
Ways to get involved.
Counterpoint Brewing is hosting a Charity Comedy Night In Support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region on Monday, June 26. Ticket proceeds from the event will go towards supporting Extend a Family Waterloo, a local charity dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities and their families. Your attendance and support will directly contribute to their efforts in creating inclusive communities, empowering individuals with disabilities, and promoting equality.
What to read.
New men’s shelter in Waterloo screams, ‘You matter, you deserve this’ (Liz Monteiro in The Record)
Queer wine nights at Goldie’s (Alexandra Giovanatto in The Community Edition)
Share and share alike: Waterloo restaurant teams community and excellent eats (Andrew Coppolino in the Waterloo Chronicle)