What to do.

Tuesday, March 10

The Princess Twin has a screening of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie at 7:30 pm.

Wednesday, March 11

The Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada is hosting Jade Ferguson speaking on From Patriotism to Belonging: Black Soldiers and the Struggle for Recognition in Canada. This presentation examines how Black soldiers and their families in early twentieth-century Canada pursued citizenship and equality through military service during the World Wars, only to confront systemic discrimination that persisted despite their sacrifice. This is a hybrid event in person at 232 King St. N., Waterloo or on zoom.

Grammy nominated and Juno award winning rockers Crash Test Dummies are coming to Maxwell’s Concert & Events on March 11! Led by the unmistakable baritone of Brad Roberts, the band became a defining voice of Canadian alternative rock, and you can catch them live right here in Waterloo! 

Thursday, March 12

Juno-nominated Métis artist Red River Rambler and Celtic-fusion favourites Mighty Kin bring you an electrifying night of contemporary takes on traditional music at the Registry Theatre for the Irish Real Life Festival. Blending fiddle traditions, storytelling, and modern energy, this double bill celebrates how living cultures honour their roots while evolving in new and exciting ways.

The Downtown Kitchener BIA is bringing the heat with DTK Sunset Sessions at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts. The best part? Each concert features a surprise artist! Concerts are free, but RSVPs are required. You’re encouraged to stop by a DTK restaurant for dinner and a treat before the show! 

Waterloo Public Library in Partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University presents Imagining Sustainable Futures: Disability, Access, and Hope from 7 to 8 pm at the Eastside Branch. This talk explores disability and accessibility through the lens of sustainability, while also questioning what “sustainable” really means with Dr. Alexis Buettgen.

The Rabbid Fox has drinking songs music bingo at 8 pm.

Lavender Fizz is A 2SLGBTQIA+, Women & Non-binary Comedy Open Mic hosted by local stand-up comic Sarah Thompson! You can catch the show at TWB Brewing from 7 to 9 pm.

Wave Maker Craft Brewery's trivia host Sammy is hosting general knowledge trivia starting at 7 pm.

Thursday is hosting a SHAMROCK Singles Party at McCabe’s Irish Pub starting at 7pm.

Friday, March 13

Indie film icon Jason Mewes is bringing his signature “Jay” energy to the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts. Best known for his decades of rebellious banter alongside Kevin Smith in the Jay and Silent Bob and Clerks movies, Mewes has now transitioned into the digital space with the Hulu Original Series, Spoilers. Part screening, part “verbal blogging” free-for-all, the show invites fans to engage in high-energy debates about the latest in pop culture—continuing Mewes’ legacy of offbeat, audience-driven entertainment. 

Jon McLean is playing live at Counterpoint Brewing at 6 pm. D&D Smoked Eats will be there from 5 to 8 with tacos and nachos, too.

Femme Folks Fest presents emme kay kennedy's OOPS!, a live comedy show at the Studio Theatre at Centre in the Square. This autobiographical solo comedy show about one queer woman’s experience discovering herself south of the border and making major late-in-the-game decisions about where to thrive next.

Steve Dylan (The Jon Dore Television Show, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Halifax Comedy Festival) headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at TWH Social at 8 pm. Peter Saran opens!

John Ordiway plays live at the Rabbid Fox starting at 7:30 pm.

Jordan Kalist is playing tunes down at Farm League Brewing starting at 7 pm.

The Hydrotonics are playing over at The Boathouse at 7 pm.

Saturday, March 14

Experience a sweet springtime tradition with Elmira Wagon Tours’ Sugar Bush Tour. Departing from the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, this guided adventure invites you onto the multi-generational farm of Norman and Bernadine Horst. Discover the time-honored secrets of their maple syrup-making process before exploring the farm store, stocked with fresh syrup, homemade preserves, and farm-fresh apples.  

Cosmic Fishing Theatre is thrilled to bring back DiSCoVeR, the beloved theatre and performance series for children (ages 0-8) in Waterloo Region. The series is kicking off with Old Man and the River (for children ages 3+): a heartwarming and hilarious tale for children and their grownups! Performed without words to an enchanting musical score, this acclaimed production reveals a storybook world where rivers sing, trees laugh, and curious dragonflies come to visit. One performance only at the Kitchener Public Library Theatre.

The I❤︎BEER Festival is back at Bingemans on March 14!  Sip your way through some of the best Ontario beers, ciders, and spirits and enjoy games and dancing! This year, there are two sessions on one day—either 1 to 5 P.M. or 5 to 10 P.M. 

Get ready for a night of pure classic rock swagger as Saskatoon’s own The Sheepdogs take the stage at Centre in the Square. Known for their electrifying live energy and vintage harmonies, this beloved five-piece brings a massive sound fueled by chart-topping hits like “Feeling Good” and “I Don’t Know.” Fresh off global tours with rock icons, the band delivers a soulful, guitar-driven performance that proves rock is alive and louder than ever. 

Studio G Aesthetics and Arnold Yescas present The Flavour Profile in support of Champions for Charity and McMaster Childrens Hospital. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience featuring a three-course mixology tasting, curated by the incredibly talented Josh Cuellar, Mixologist & Manager of Grand Trunk Saloon and Grand Surf Lounge. 6 to 9 pm. Tickets are going fast!

Joel Rubinoff Film Festival: The Time Travel Years brings you a screening of Boyhood at 3 pm.

Sasha Tease's Drag Lab: Femininomenon brings a cast of incredible local drag talent the Studio Theatre at Centre in the Square to remind us that Drag is for Everyone and Anyone can be a Drag Queen. Part of Femme Folks Fest!

Good Co. Productions presents Pick a Piper live at Fresh Ground Cafe in DTK. Pick a Piper is a Toronto-based genre-fluid live electronic project with producer/drummer Brad Weber and vocalist Sophia Alexandra. The show features energetic live drums, distinctive synths and samples, and alluring ethereal vocal melodies.

TWENTY-SIXTH CENTURY and Waveform Collective present BREW.EXE at TWB Brewing. It's a night of dance, electronica, and techno, featuring artists on both synthesizers and decks. 6 to 10 pm at TWB Brewing.

The amazing Mandippal is playing at The Boathouse starting at 7 pm.

Sunday, March 15

Cool Aunt Creatives has a Punch Needle Pillows workshop at Arabella Park Beer Bar from 1 to 3 pm. Punch needle is a relaxing textile technique where yarn is looped through fabric to build soft, textured designs. It’s simple to learn, soothing to do, and incredibly satisfying — no prior crafting experience needed.

KPL's Sunday Family Movie is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2021) at 1:30 pm in the Central library theatre.

The Princess Cinema has a live screening of the 98th Academy Awards starting at 6:30 pm.

Monday, March 16

The Margins Club has a silent book club reading night at Midnight Run Cafe from 6 to 8 pm.

Author, Comedian, and Classicist Natalie Haynes visits KPL to discuss her new novel, "No Friend to This House", with Elizabeth DiCesare. 7 pm at the Central library.

Back at the Princess Twin, check out a screening of one of the greatest films ever made, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, at 3 pm.

Ways to get involved.

Last year, Socratica filled a hockey arena with 2500 makers! This year, they're going bigger with a two-day event at Centre in the Square and The Tannery for creatives, tinkerers, builders and dreamers. Learn more about the 2026 Winter Symposium and how to register on their site!

Help make Type 1 Type none at the 5th Annual BAND AGAINST DIABETES fundraiser on April 25 at THEMUSEUM. It's a family-run passion project that raises funds to advocate, educate and eradicate Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). $50 tickets gets you four amazing bands, a huge silent auction and late night snacks. All money raised will support their team's T1D walk page through Breakthrough T1D Canada. They're also seeking silent auction items and any interest in sponsorship. Tickets can be purchased by email: bandagainstdiabetes@gmail.com or through DM on Instagram: @bandagainstdiabetes.

What to read.

Meet Faye MacLachlan, Langdon Hall's award-winning sommelier (Jasmine Mangalaseril, CBC KW)

Dirty Work Studio Brings Risograph Printing to KW (Hans Haryanto, The Community Edition)

Cindy Ward: Entrepreneur Extraordinaire (Alex Kinsella, The Community Edition)