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May 20, 2024: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood?

There are three photos here. On the left is a photo of a cassette tapes. In the middle is a photo of friends around a campfire, and on the right is a photo of colourful summer items.

Summer weather is finally here! Head out to Waterloo Public Square this Wednesday evening for a campfire. Bring a blanket or favourite hoodie and a friend to enjoy local music, games and more!  These campfire events will be taking place on Wednesdays throughout May to August, so be sure to check them out!

Campfire (waterloo.ca)

 

Throw on your high-waisted jeans, leg warmers and high tops and dance the night away to 80’s and 90’s hits this weekend! There are two dance party events – one this Friday and one on Saturday!  Check out one of these events if you are looking for a slammin’ night of nostalgia!

Dance Mix 90’s Vol. 6 – THEMUSEUM

(20+) BATTLE OF THE DECADES: 80’s VS. 90’s DANCE PARTY FUNDRAISER | Facebook

 

Celebrate art, food, patios and summer this Saturday at Downtown Kitchener’s first ever Palette to Palate event! Expect an array of engaging activities and activations throughout sidewalks, public spaces and the businesses of downtown Kitchener. Click below for more information.

Palette x Palate (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

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:

 

May Long Weekend Family Fun Fest!

Monday May 20, 2024
11:00AM – 4:00PM
FREE
10 Huron Road, Kitchener, Ontario
May Long Weekend Family Fun Fest! (waterlooregionmuseum.ca)

 

Sip N’ Pour Workshop

Wednesday May 22, 2024
6:30PM – 8:30PM
$45.00
Waterloo Brewing – 400 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
(20+) Sip N’ Pour Workshop @ Waterloo Brewing! | Facebook

 

The Songs of Sting and Peter Gabriel

Wednesday May 22, 2024
7:30PM
$40.00
The Registry Theatre – 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario
The Songs of Sting and Peter Gabriel | The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener | To Do Canada

 

Lunch & Learn: Meal Planning

Thursday May 23, 2024
12:30PM – 1:30PM
FREE
Catalyst Commons – 137 Glashow Street, Kitchener, Ontario
Lunch & Learn: Meal Planning with Christie Tickets, Thu, 23 May 2024 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite

 

Crochet For All

Thursday May 23, 2024
1:00PM – 3:00PM
$176.00 (6 weeks)
Button Factory Arts – 25 Regina Street South, Waterloo, Ontario
Button Factory Arts – COURSE- Crochet For All with Maria Mesquita (wildapricot.org)

 

Bloom: On Becoming an Artist Later in Life

Thursday May 23, 2024
2:00PM – 4:00PM
FREE
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery – 25 Caroline Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
Bloom: On Becoming an Artist Later in Life (Gather at The Gallery 55+) Tickets, Thu, 23 May 2024 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Spring Fling Speed Dating (Ages 28 to 39)

Thursday May 23, 2024
7:00PM – 9:00PM
$43.88
Waterloo Brewing Beer Store & Taphouse – 400 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
Spring Fling Speed Dating Ages 28-39 @ Waterloo Brewing Tickets, Thu, May 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Taste of Summer BBQ Cooking Class

Friday May 24, 2024
6:00PM – 8:00PM
$70.00
300 King Street East, Kitchener, Ontario
Taste of Summer BBQ Cooking Class (kitchener.ca)

 

Musical Bingo

Friday May 26, 2024
7:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE
1595 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, Ontario
Musical Bingo with Thunderstorm Productions Tickets, Fri, May 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Menopause The Musical 2

Friday May 24, 2024
8:00PM
$39.50 – $85.75
Centre In The Square – 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario
Menopause The Musical 2 | Centre in the Square, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener | To Do Canada

 

Improv Comedy!

Friday May 24, 2024
8:00PM – 10:00PM
$11.98
KW Little Theatre – 9 Princess Street East, Waterloo, Ontario
Improv Comedy! Tickets, Fri, May 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides

Saturday May 25, 2024
8:30AM – 10:30AM
By donation
Waterloo Park – Westmount Road Entrance Pavillion
Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides (waterloo.ca)

 

ACCKWA’s Prevention Fair

Saturday May 25, 2024
1:00PM – 5:00PM
FREE
1770 King Street East, Kitchener, Ontario
Sex, Drugs, & Cornhole: ACCKWA’s Prevention Fair Tickets, Sat, 25 May 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Bookfest

Saturday May 25, 2024
2:00PM – 8:00PM
FREE
Waterloo Public Square – 75 King Street South, Waterloo, Ontario
Bookfest | Waterloo Public Square | To Do Canada

 

Poetry & Music Night

Saturday May 25, 2024
7:00PM – 9:30PM
$22.63
243 King Street East, Kitchener, Ontario
Poetry & Music Night Tickets, Sat, 25 May 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Taylor Swift Drag Night

Sunday May 26, 2024
8:00PM
$10.52
The Pub On King – 77 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
Taylor Swift Drag Night at Pub on King! Hosted by Anne Tique & Ultraviolet! Tickets, Sun, 26 May 2024 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite