Get lost in a universe of sound from Amanda Elemental, DIVAA, and Summerr, featuring a live set from duo Moonbean. Prepare to be star struck by a cast of drag performers: Elixxirr, Miss Conduct, Anita Valentine, Dr. Dirty Digoonious, and Peach Blossom. A fun filled rockous night for all.
Each year, World Suicide Prevention Day provides an opportunity to receive information about local services and resources, to connect with others, and to be with community. Join the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council for light refreshments, a panal discussion and a hope and healing ceremony.
Join WPL and SPECTRUM for a reading circle for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies that takes less commitment than a book club. The event will have different readings (short stories, essays, poetry, etc) that will beread together and then discussed. No preparation needed!
Come play casual friendly games with local KW chess players. All levels and ages welcome. Experienced players, will be matched with similar level players. New players will be taught the game rules.
Art vendors, queer line dancing, live music, beers and so much more! The KW Punk Rock Flea Market has something for everyone. Check out their instagram @prfmkw to see all the vendors featured at this market.
Hear from candidates who are running to represent Ward 10 on Kitchener City Council, and ask your questions before election day. Election day is Monday, October 26th, 2026. Municipal elections often have the biggest impact on your daily life, and your vote can make a real difference.
In 2001, Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener + Area launched their first biennial: CAFKA.01: AND THEN WE TAKE BERLIN. 25 Years and 13 biennials later, CAFKA is celebrating their avant-garde contemporary art contributions to the KW community with a huge art party. Free food, cash bar, DJ’s and more.
Join Nash Danger and friends for a night of folk music at Midnight Run Cafe. Hear heartfelt folk performances from Nash Danger, Hunter Stull, Ava Hickey, Emily Gilbart and Neurosea. This event is 15$/PWYC.
The Multicultural Festival of Elmira returns for a day chock full of performances, workshops and more. This year’s theme, “Rooted Here. Growing Together,” shows how shared presence and care create vibrant, connected communities. No matter where we come from, we all contribute to what’s growing here.
Sasha Tease is adopting her 2nd child, Bee Gaea! Come fill the room with love and celebrate chosen family with an incredible drag show. Bee Gaea made her Drag Debut almost 3 years ago at Sasha’s Drag Open Stage. Since then Bee has been tugging on Sasha’s maternal heart strings and has finally made her […]
KW’s favourite DIY music fest is back for a second round. Public Seating DIY has curated an excellent lineup of hardcore, punk, indie and ecclectic music over the course of 3 days in downtown Kitchener. Highlights include Julie Doiron, Yoo Doo Right and Botfly. A pre-show will take place on Sept 25th at Short Finger […]
Performing from the upstairs balcony at The Yeti, in an homage to the Beatles’ last concert on a London rooftop in 1969, a Beatles cover band will play the album Abbey Road from start to finish! Plus a bunch more Beatles songs inspired by their Shea stadium performance.
Bring your appetite and gather your friends, family and neighbours for King StrEATery, a free community celebration of food, local businesses and downtown fun that is returning to Kitchener. This pedestrian-friendly event will transform King Street East between Eby Street and Cedar Street, as well as the Kitchener Market piazza.
Mixed(er) is a comedic coming-of-adulthood story about Sam, a biracial woman who returns to her parents’ home in Kitchener-Waterloo after completing her undergrad. She learnsher parents are throwing her a surprise birthday party, including her White friends and only Black friend.
