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August 19, 2024: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood

There are three pictures. One on the left is of women dressed in caribana attire. The picture in the middle is of somebody blowing fire and the picture on the right is of ribs and beer.

 

Check out Caribana Ignite, a celebration of Caribbean culture in Downtown Kitchener. Enjoy a day filled with lively music, colorful performances, delicious Caribbean food, and a marketplace showcasing unique vendors. It’s a festive event that brings the community together to celebrate the rich traditions and energy of the Caribbean.

https://calendar.downtownkitchener.ca/default/Detail/2024-08-24-1100-Caribana-Ignite

 

Get ready for an electrifying experience at the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival! This thrilling event brings together world-class street performers, including jugglers, acrobats, magicians, and comedians, all delivering jaw-dropping acts in the heart of Waterloo. Perfect for families and fun-seekers alike, the carnival transforms the streets into a vibrant stage filled with non-stop entertainment.

https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/sun-life-financial-waterloo-busker-carnival/

 

Get ready for a mouthwatering experience at the Waterloo Rib & Beer Festival! This delicious event features some of the best rib vendors and craft beer selections, all in a lively outdoor setting. Enjoy the perfect combination of smoky BBQ flavors and refreshing brews while soaking in live entertainment and a festive atmosphere. It’s a must-attend event for food lovers and fun-seekers alike!

https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/waterloo-rib-beer-festival/

 

 

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at Breithaupt Centre

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at Bridgeport Community Centre

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre

 

There are plenty of ways to get Out and About in Waterloo Region outside your neighbourhood association including:

 

Yoga in the Park

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
12:30PM – 1:15PM
FREE
Civic Centre Park – 101 Queen Street North
https://calendar.downtownkitchener.ca/default/Detail/2024-08-21-1230-Yoga-in-the-Park

 

DTK Latin Heat

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
7:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square 200 King Street West

https://calendar.downtownkitchener.ca/default/Detail/2024-08-21-1900-DTK-Latin-Heat

 

Live at Lunch

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Thursday, August 22, 2024
12:00PM – 1:00PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King Street West, Kitchener
Live at Lunch (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

Music at the Market

Thursday, August 22, 2024
6:00PM – 9:00PM
FREE
Kitchener Market – 300 King Street East

https://calendar.downtownkitchener.ca/default/Detail/2024-08-22-1800-Music-at-the-Market

 

Roos Island Music Series

Sunday, August 25, 2024
2:00PM – 3:00PM
FREE
Roos Island, Victoria Park – 32 Dill Street, Kitchener, Ontario
ROOS ISLAND MUSIC SERIES (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

Holistic Healing Fair

Sunday, August 25, 2024
10:00AM – 4:00PM
FREE
Bingemans – 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kitchener-holistic-healing-fairtm-tickets-846171029327?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

 

Dogs and Drag

Sunday, August 25, 2024
7:00PM – 10:00PM
$30.00
TWB Brewing – 300 Mill Street Unit 1
https://shop.twbbrewing.com/product/dogs-drag/1212?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=6ODTOFGIWIYRLUEV2P6VZBO5

 

Rockin’ it at Rockway Concerts

Wednesdays until August 28 2024
6:00PM – 8:00PM
$5.00
Rockway Centre, 1405 King Street East, Kitchener
Rockin’ it at Rockway (todocanada.ca)

 

Neighbourhood Market

Wednesdays in July & August, 2024
9:00AM – 12:30PM
216 Mill Street (Mill – Courtland Community Centre)
Cash Only
Greenspace & Markets – NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUPS AT MILL-COURTLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE (mcna-hscg.com)

 

Willibald’s Summer Music Series

Wednesdays until September 25, 2024
5:00pm – 8:00pm
FREE
1271 Reidsville Road, Ayr
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES | Willibald Farm (drinkwillibald.com)

 

Uptown Waterloo Night Market

Thursdays until August 29, 2024
7:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE (food donations)
Waterloo Public Library – 35 Albert Street, Waterloo, Ontario
Uptown Waterloo Night Market (todocanada.ca)

 

Main Street Music Series in Cambridge

Thursdays July & August, 2024
5:00PM – 7:00PM
FREE
Lower Main Street, Downtown Cambridge
Main Street Music Series in Cambridge – Explore Waterloo Region

 

The Gaslight District Summer Market

Sundays in July & August, 2024
12:00PM – 5:00PM
FREE
64 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge
☀️The Gaslight District Summer Market☀️ | Facebook

 

The Elmira Sunday Night Concert Series

Sundays until August 25, 2024
7:00PM – 9:00PM
FREE
Gibson Park – 17 First Street West, Elmira
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/the-elmira-sunday-night-concert-series/

 

 

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