Enjoy classic cottage tea, complete with a selection of tea sandwiches, scones with jam and whipped cream and other sweet treats! What could be better than a chat and some nosh in a cozy 168-year-old stone cottage?
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Enjoy classic cottage tea, complete with a selection of tea sandwiches, scones with jam and whipped cream and other sweet treats! What could be better than a chat and some nosh in a cozy 168-year-old stone cottage?
$37.47
Join us for a special matinee concert welcoming the Waleed Kush Afro-Jazz quintet to Kitchener. More than just a band, Waleed Kush-Afro Jazz draws from African values of community and shared knowledge. This ticketed show will have mixed seating available. There will be a cash and card bar at the venue, as well as a […]
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Join in for ELLA’s 2026 Generator Event: Little Humans, Big Tech. They are bringing together two powerhouse Canadian voices to spark a real conversation about supporting families in the digital age.
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Check out this beginner-friendly art program for adults who want to explore sketching, watercolour, painting and acrylic painting in a supportive setting. Get guided time to experiment with basic techniques, materials and colour. This program is open to all skill levels and all materials are provided.
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Join in on the treasure hunt! Everyone is welcome at the KW Gem and Mineral sale. Find rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, fluorescent specimens, beads, gemstone jewelry and more.
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This immersive guided walk will bring you through the beautiful woodlands surrounding Doon Heritage Village, located in the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. Step off the path and into the story of the forest.
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Get your trivia on for this Mother’s Day-themed trivia night featuring famous moms from pop culture. This fun, fast-paced night will be filled with familiar favourites and a little friendly competition.
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Enjoy this intimate evening of food and wine, featuring acclaimed winemaker Luca Baccarelli. This exclusive experience celebrates the culinary traditions of Umbria, Italy. The region’s soulful cuisine will inspire a thoughtfully curated four-course menu.
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Rusty Nail Comedy brings the best comedians in Canada to Waterloo Region! Drew Behm is the headliner, hailing from Edmonton. He gained fame with his viral “Alberta accent” videos and has appeared at Just for Laughs.
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Rock out with the community with this edition of the Long Weekend Band Crawl. Enjoy the most artists yet, including The Creepshow, The Abruptors, Broadcast Zero and more. Hop around from venue to venue supporting your favourite local artists.
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Spend your Victoria Day at McDougall Cottage! Drop in for a guided tour and explore the new exhibit, Snapshots in Time. Enjoy freshly baked mini-scones and jam and whipped cream alongside your choice of tea, coffee or ginger cordial.
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This annual event features art by youth aged ten to 18, from paint to pencil to photography, sculpture and more. The City of Kitchener has teamed up with community groups to bring this whole event together.
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Girls’ Night is back at Whoopsie Daisy Drinks! Come down for drinks and laughs and secrets with friends. Heather Mariko from Canada’s Drag Race and Project Runway Canada is the headliner for this star-studded night of jokes. This is the last show for a few weeks before a brief interim.
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Join KWAG in ROOTED, their celebration of 70 years in operation. This weekend of free arts programming and music will include the return of the Garden of Resilience, an opportunity for community members to grow their own organic produce.
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Starting on May 9, join Shuh Orchards during select weekends in May to experience the orchard in full bloom. Celebrate spring at Shuh Orchards! Join in for the first annual Bloom fest. Enjoy a wagon ride through the apple blossoms, sip on some cider and listen to local live music.
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Let’s Tree Wilmot is partnering with the Township in this new special project. The trees being planted will feature a species from the Carolinian forest zone. No tree planting necessary, but advance registration is requested.
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Lions Club is hosting a road clean up along the HWY. 7 between Woolwich St. S. to Shantz Starion Road. All are welcome to participate; anyone under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. The meetup starts at the 822 Air Cadets building at the Waterloo Region Airport.
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The vigil will include Gary Whetung, an Indigenous Catholic, who will be speaking about Laudato Si, an encyclical written by Pope Francis about the Care of Creation. The vigil will also include time for reflection.
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In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of hand-stitching leather as you create your own cardholder to take home. Learn essential techniques such as saddle-stitching, beveling, burnishing, and sealing edges. You’ll also get a quick demo on punching stitch holes and cutting.
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Make pin-back buttons in preparation for Pride Month! Folks 12-29 are invited to participate in this button-making social. Folks who want a space to craft, hang out and talk about sexual health are welcome.
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This fundraiser show for SASC WR includes performances from 12 amazing artists! There will also be 2 funtastic vendors available. Keep an eye out for the performer figurines being sold as that helps with the total donation!
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Join Landscape Designer Heather Jerrard for a hands-on workshop and lecture designed to make the gardening planning process accessible. Whether starting with a blank slate or refreshing a corner of the yard, this session provides professional foundations and “tricks of the trade.”
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This investigative drama follows a well-intentioned retail employee who discovers a factory worker’s handwritten note inside the new pair of jeans he’s folding. As he begins to pull at the threads, he’s entwined in a sprawling overseas network that leads right back home.
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Shop queer art, get a tattoo, change up your look and so much more! Queer Night Out is proud to present the return of a Guelph Queer Crawl. There will be gender affirming haircuts at pay-what-you-can pricing through the fabulous folks at Art Texture Hair.
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A social hangout dedicated to creating, crafting, and collaging with others. All you need is your journal and a pen! Come join us for a fun gathering where you can connect with other journal lovers, share experiences, and get inspired.
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Come mark World Environment Day by watching and discussing the powerful new documentary “Earth’s Greatest Enemy” about the climate and environmental impacts of the U.S. war machine. This film screening will be followed by a moderated discussion by Dr. James Nugent of the University of Waterloo and Dr. Tamara Lorincz of Wilfrid Laurier University. All […]
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Oak and Acorn is excited to announce Pride Flash Day! This inclusive, queer-positive tattoo studio is ready to welcome you as you are. This flash day is by appointment only, no walk-ins.
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This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of tri-Pride; a milestone rooted in resilience, advoacy and community care. The 2026 theme is “The Light is Coming,” celebrating queer joy in response to a time marked by grief, uncertainty and renewed challenges.
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There will be a sacred fire and respectful sharing to honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous men and boys. Volunteers and speakers are welcome. All are welcome to attend.
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Leave it all on the dance floor, that’s what Pride is for! Welcome to Pride in Paradise, a One Big Gay Disco party to celebrate pride in all its colours. Get ready for that Pride beat to move your feet with a stacked cast of DJs to enjoy all night long.
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