What to do.

Tuesday, March 31

AOK Craft Beer + Arcade has drag bingo with Sasha Tease from 8 to 10:30 pm.

Old Man Luedecke is playing the Emmanuel United Church concert series at 7:30 pm.

Wednesday, April 1

The St. Jacobs County Playhouse is your place to see the Olivier, Tony®, and Grammy® Award-Winning Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen! Deeply moving and emotionally resonant, Dear Evan Hansen is a story that speaks to anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world, and a reminder that connection, however unlikely, can find us when we need it most. 

Thursday, April 2

Your KW Titans are in the playoffs and game 1 is at 7:00 PM at The Aud! Get your tickets and support the Titans as they make a run for the BSL Championship!

Kitchener’s “favorite whimsical scamps” Romeo Sex Fighter are taking the stage at Dallas Night Club on April 2. Known for their high-energy live performances, Romeo Sex Fighter’s setlist includes a veritable cornucopia of dance, pop, and rock hits from the 1960s to the present! 

Revive Karaoke Bar and Thursday are hosting a Girl's Night Out Karaoke Party on Apr 2. Open to everyone 18+. Karaoke starts at 8pm!

Rare has an all ages hiphop vs reggaeton show hosted by MC Meekz. Doors at 9 pm.

The annual Too Mutch Clutch Party returns to Maxwell’s for a high-energy Thursday night packed with music, vibes, and nonstop party energy. Doors at 7:30, music at 8.

The Yeti has an open mic night with host (& Vag Halen guitarist) Jo Snyder at 8 pm.

Friday, April 3

Hop into spring at McDougall Cottage’s Spring Fling Family Easter Celebration! It’s a weekend packed with spring crafts, flower planting, a carrot toss, bunny bowling, and a garden scavenger hunt with Easter treat bags for kids. While you’re here, explore their newest exhibit, Snapshots in Time: Nostalgia and Memory! Nestled on the banks of the Grand River, McDougall Cottage is the perfect place to make spring memories! 

Enter a world of pure imagination (and Everlasting Gobstoppers) with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Broadway Musical at The Registry Theatre in Downtown Kitchener. Join Wonka, young Charlie Bucket, and four other golden ticket winners as they embark on a life changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including Oompa Loompas, chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator. 

Easter weekend is full of fun at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory! Work your way through 6 different stations where families will learn about animals and their eggs. Make sure to keep your eyes open for the Golden Mystery Eggs hidden in the Conservatory that will help you solve a riddle! Daily storytime and extra spring activities are also included in the regular admission price.

The Union KW has its Youth Series Vol. 3 with performances by (from?) Karelia, Sundried, D1-Detour, and Catharsis. Doors at 6, music at 8, memories for a lifetime.

Michael Moses headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at 8 pm at TWH Social.

Don't Tell Comedy has a secret pop-up comedy show at 8 pm. Where? It's a secret. Who? It's a secret. Don't tell.

Ed Madden plays live at Block 3 Brewing from 6 to 9 pm.

Saturday, April 4

Want to try out skateboarding or get some time in before the weather gets nice? Bright Side Skate Supply, Waterloo Wellington Skate, Bluebird, Workshop Skateboard Club, and Clarity Park Skateboarding are hosting the Queensmount Skate Jam. There'll be lessons, activities, vendors, prizes and more in an action packed event and fun for all ages and skill levels. Hosted by the City of Kitchener! 4:30 to 8:30 pm.

All aboard the Easter Egg-spress! Join us for a magical heritage train ride the whole family will love. Travel to the Waterloo County Railroad (WCR) park for an Easter egg hunt where hidden surprises courtesy of the Easter Bunny himself await! Find the special egg and take home a WCR Easter Prize Basket. Then climb back on board for a scenic ride over our historic trestle bridge before returning to Farmer’s Market Station. It’s a truly egg-straordinary adventure! 

Celebrate spring at the St. Jacobs Market Easter Egg Hunt! Explore the farmyard in search of hidden eggs during hunts, then snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. Don’t forget to visit participating vendors. Look for the Easter egg sign to collect sweet treats along the way. Free, fun, and perfect for the whole family!  

Grab a scavenger hunt booklet and search THEMUSEUM for hidden Easter eggs! Solve all the riddles to win candy and a chance at the grand prize. The fun doesn’t stop there: catch Maverick the Dinosaur, decorate paper eggs, and catch a Star Lab StarShow. Members get free admission! 

Did you and your lil ones miss Cosmic Fishing Theatre's opening of their DiSCoVeR series? They're back, presenting a new early-years performance that gently weaves together theatre, music, and imaginative play. TWINKLE (ages 0-6 years) is a dream-like camping adventure, where everyday objects change into extraordinary worlds. Two shows only at K-W Little Theatre.

The Titans have game 2 of their playoff run at 4 pm at The Aud!

Girl Night features a lineup of all women stand-up comedians from all over Ontario, and they’re coming to Kitchener for a special night of laughs at Camellia Bake Shop in Waterloo. The show brings you established acts and rising stars curated for women but enjoyable by everyone!  

Pinch Presents: TOGETHER WE'RE BOISTEROUS - Comedy Show at 7 pm. Featuring stand up, sketch & improv comedy from Rob Lewin, Lucy Winkle, Erin O'Brien, & Ben Gorodetsky. Plus KW's best local beer! Sliding scale tickets $11-$33. TWB Brewing Co-Op (300 Mill St).

Castle takes the stage at The Union KW with special guests KROKA and Aawks. 7 pm.

House of DIVAA and One Big Gay Disco are taking over Jane Bond for Together. The theme is florals for spring (encouraged, not mandatory). Music from @danasonic, @existentialcowgirl, and @kasia.

Sunday, April 5

Multi JUNO Award–winning Indigenous (Oji-Cree) singer-songwriter Aysanabee is coming to Boathouse in Victoria Park on April 5. Known for his blend of alternative, indie-folk, and rock influences, Aysanabee puts on an amazing show!

Monday, April 6

The Boathouse DTK and host Patrick Sheese invite you to The Showboaters, a wonderful evening of interview, performance, and general tom-foolery. This "variety show" features two local artists competing head-to-head to showcase for the audience their performativity, compositions, and artistic styles. No Ticket required - reservations suggested to guarantee your spot!

The Princess has a Rainbow Film Club screening of But I'm a Cheerleader at 7 pm.

Ways to get involved.

The Essentials Fund launches its fifth annual fundraising campaign to provide unrestricted grants to Waterloo Region non-profits

The Essentials Fund welcomes Spring 2026 by launching its fifth annual fundraising campaign! With the goal to assist Waterloo Region non-profits, The Essentials Fund provides an unrestricted grant to eligible organizations to purchase essential items for their clients. Launched in 2022 by a group of community volunteers, The Essentials Fund has provided over $180,000 to non-profit organizations throughout Waterloo Region. 

Tacofest WR tickets drop on Tuesday!

Incredible drinks, great vibes, and a whole lot of tacos. That's right, the Wasterloo Region Tacofest is back for another year of great tacos and an important mission. Proceeds from the award-winning event support Community Support Connections, a local charity that works with hundreds of local volunteers to help over 7,000 seniors live happily and healthy in the comfort of their own homes. So set your reminders—tickets drop Tuesday, March 21 at noon, and they’re going to go fast!

What to read.

Twelve chefs, zero apologies, plenty of opinions (Alex Bielak, Food For Thought)

Founder of Anna Mae’s Bakery remembered for her legacy (Johanna Weidner, The Record)