We have a karaoke train now.
TL;WR for July 1 through July 7 2025
What to do.
Tuesday, July 1
From an Indigenous sunrise ceremony in Wilmot to LED drones over Waterloo Park and a late-night pyrotechnics finale in Downtown Kitchener, check out this post from Explore Waterloo for a full list of what’s happening this Canada Day in Waterloo Region.
Short Finger Brewing has a release party for its Cobra Chicken beer from 1 to 5 pm.
Wednesday, July 2
KPL’s Movie Night: There's No Crying in Baseball presents a screening of “42”, the story of baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Screening starts at 6:30 pm.
Thursday, July 3
The classic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar storms onto the Hamilton Family Theatre stage with its electrifying ’70s score, including “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane” and, of course, “Superstar.” Five decades on, its themes of fame, revolution, and humility remain deeply resonant.
Bring your favourite blanket or chair to Castle Kilbride for its Castle Concert Series with the Kitchener Musical Society Band.
The Margins Club has a Quiet Reading Night at Midnight Run Cafe from 6 to 8 pm.
Dom Paré headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at the Underwing in the Gaslight District in Cambridge at 7:30 pm.
The Princess Cinema x The Yeti Cafe present a screening and Q&A for “Endless Cookie”, Audience Award winner for Best Canadian Documentary at Hot Docs 2025. The Q&A is moderated by Jeremy Singer.
Friday, July 4
Miss T the Bubble Queen is coming to KPL’s Forest Heights branch with bubble science and artistry. Show starts at 2 pm.
Dance to salsa, bachata and merengue at DTK Latin Heat! Free dance lessons start at 7 pm, and then it’s time to strut your stuff from 7:30 – 11 pm.
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Kyle Lucey at TWH Social at 7:30 pm.
Saturday, July 5
KW Flamenco Fest lights up Kitchener-Waterloo on July 5 with a full day of free events. Check out kids’ flamenco at 11 a.m., a cante workshop at noon and a CalúJules student showcase at 2 p.m. at The Registry Theatre, followed by an open-air finale in Waterloo Square starring Esmeralda Enrique company dancers Virginia Castro Durán and Rocío Conde, Montreal singer Alvaro Echanóve and violinist Philip Samutin, hosted by Claudia and Julian.
Did you know that you can see THREE buildings on ONE street corner that have received the Governor General’s Medal in Architecture? If this is news to you, check out Stroll Walking Tour’s Street side Waterloo - an Architecture Walking Tour at 3 pm, led by Karl Kesslet.
It’s “All aboard!” like you’ve never heard it before. The Waterloo Central Railway invites you to sing your heart out aboard the Karaoke Train on its restored classic railcars as you travel through the region’s countryside. Your ticket includes live music, snacks, and there’s a cash bar. Don’t sleep on this one. Tickets must be booked by July 3, 2025, at 12:00 a.m.
Whether you were there in person or watched the concert film, Taylor Swift’s Eras tour brought millions of people together across the globe. Relive those moments at Centre in the Square in TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift on July 5. It’s an evening of singing, dancing and celebrating Taylor together!
Alex Handy headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at The Falls Road Pub at 7:30 pm.
Dallas Nightclub presents Saturday Nights Live with Crazy Babies (tribute to Ozzy Osbourne) and special guests The Chaos Kings at 7:30 pm.
The Hub presents the Afro Block Party with Khaid starting at 8 pm. It’s a a night of Afrobeat rhythms, high energy, and pure culture.
Perfect Strangers, Lovers, LA Rent, and Pretty play The Union at 7:30 pm.
Sunday, July 6
Cool Aunt Creative is hosting its Coolest Crafts Handmade Market Tour at the EcoCafe in St. Jacobs starting at noon.
The Kitchener Panthers take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Jack Couch Park at 5 pm. Gameday tickets are only $11 in advance or $13 at the gate.
Monday, July 7
Explore the wines of Burgundy with Advanced Sommelier Nate Morrell at Langdon Hall. It’s a guided, intimate tasting at one of Waterloo Region’s most breathtaking venues.
Jim Parrott, one of the founders of SPECTRUM and editor of the Grand River Rainbow Historical Project will introduce a screening of “Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance” at the Princess Cinema at 7 pm.
What to read.
Sweet farewell: Popular Waterloo bakery closes while still on top (Mark Bryson, The Record)
Asian bakeries offer flavours steeped in heritage and culture (Jasmine Mangalaseril, CBC KW)