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June 24, 2024: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood?

There are three photos here. On the left is a photo of a pride month heart. In the middle is a photo of roller skates, and on the right is a photo of a cooking class.

It’s Pride month!  Be sure to check out the Rainbow Community Calendar of events to find and attend 2SLGBTQIA+ events taking place across Waterloo Region.  There are multiple events to choose from each day this month.  Click below to view the calendar.

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Roll to your heart’s desire at the pop-up Retro Rollers Rink in Waterloo this summer! From their toonie Tuesdays, mature adult skates, workout Wednesdays, throwback Thursdays, Fresh Fridays, social Saturdays, and spin-back Sundays, you are bound to find a day for you to get out and get your skate on!

(20+) Adult Night at The Rink | Facebook

 

There are two fun cooking classes taking place this week at the Kitchener Market. On Thursday, you can learn recipes from New Orleans such as Cajun Jambalaya and catfish cake with Chef Rob, and on Saturday you can learn how to transform everyday ingredients into delicious vegan dishes with ease and confidence with Chef Eartha. Click below for more details and to purchase tickets.

Taste of New Orleans | Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener | To Do Canada

Transform Everyday Ingredients: A Plant-Based Cooking Class | Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener | To Do Canada

 

 

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

Click here – Mill Courtland Community Centre – City of Kitchener – to see what’s happening at Mill Courtland Community Centre

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

 

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

 

The Return of Simpsons Trivia

Monday June 24, 2024
6:00PM – 11:30PM
$11.98
The Jazz Room – 59 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
The Return of Simpsons Trivia! Tickets, Mon, 24 Jun 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Secret Show

Monday June 24, 2024
7:00PM – 10:00PM
$25.00
TBA
SECRET SHOW: JUNE 24, 2024 (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

The Big Screen: Barbie & Mean Girls

Tuesday June 25, 2024
6:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE
The Gaslight District – 64 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, Ontario
(20+) Barbie and Mean Girls (2024) ⭐FREE⭐????DOUBLE FEATURE???? Outdoor Screening | Facebook

 

Eid Mubarak at Schneider Haus

Wednesday June 26, 2024
5:00PM – 8:00PM
FREE
Schneider Haus National Historic Site – 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario
Eid Mubarak at Schneider Haus Tickets, Wed, 26 Jun 2024 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

OutReach Social – Pride Month Trivia

Wednesday June 26, 2024
5:30PM – 7:30PM
FREE
The MUSEUM – 10 King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario
OutReach Social (June 2024) – Pride Month Trivia Tickets, Wed, 26 Jun 2024 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite

 

Speed Dating (Ages 30-42)

Wednesday June 26, 2024
7:30PM – 9:30PM
$43.63
Babylon Sisters Bar – 23 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
Kitchener-Waterloo & Guelph Speed Dating (Ages 30-42) Tickets, Wed, 26 Jun 2024 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite

 

YEP Social Music and Movement

Thursday June 27, 2024
9:00AM – 4:00PM
$95.00
KW Habilitation – 99 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, Ontario
YEP Social Music and Movement (PD Day) – KW Habilitation Shop

 

Summer Concert Series

Thursday June 27, 2024
7:00PM – 8:00PM
By donation
Castle Kilbride – 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden, Ontario
Castle Kilbride Summer Concert Series | Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden | To Do Canada

 

Movies in the Park

Thursday June 27, 2024
8:30PM – 11:00PM
FREE
Waterloo Park Bandshell – 100 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, Ontario
Movies in the Park (waterloo.ca)

 

Friday Flicks

Friday June 28, 2024
1:30PM – 3:00PM
FREE
Community Pavilion – 101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, Ontario
Friday Flicks: Portugal’s Algarve – West to East. Sponsored by City of Waterloo *FREE

 

Drag Glass Fusion Night

Friday June 28, 2024
6:30PM – 9:00PM
$61.68
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery – 25 Caroline Street North, Kitchener, Ontario
Drag Glass Fusion Night with Crystal Quartz Tickets, Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

 

Dimitri Goes to Hollywood

Friday June 28, 2024
7:30PM
$28.00
The Registry Theatre – 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario
Dimitri Goes to Hollywood | The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener | To Do Canada

 

Andrew McAnsh

Friday June 28, 2024
8:00PM
$28.00
The Jazz Room – 59 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
Andrew McAnsh | The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo | To Do Canada

 

IAM Kitchener: Indigenous Art Market

Saturday June 29, 2024
11:00AM – 4:00PM
FREE
44 Gaukel, Kitchener, Ontario
IAM Kitchener: Indigenous Art Market (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

Food Carnival of India

Saturday June 29, 2024
1:00PM – 11:00PM
FREE
Waterloo Public Square – 75 king Street South, Waterloo, Ontario
Food Carnival of India – Journey into Indian Street Food Tickets, Sat, 29 Jun 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Strawberry Tea by the Grand

Sunday June 30, 2024
11:00AM – 12:30PM
$29.95
McDougall Cottage Historic Site – 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, Ontario
Strawberry Tea by the Grand | McDougall Cottage Historic Site, 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge | To Do Canada

 

Keep The Earth Fresh Cleanups

Sunday June 30, 2024
12:00PM – 2:00PM
FREE
150 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario
Keep The Earth Fresh Cleanups Waterloo Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite