What to do.

Tuesday, August 15

Kitchener Public Library has a free Summer Movie Nights screening of The Farewell at 6 p.m.

The Yeti has The Crime Family / Cootie Catcher / Jugs Bunny live.

BeccaHosts has MCU Trivia Night at The Duke of Wellington Pub starting at 7 p.m.

The Apollo has a Rainbow Film Club screening of The Watermelon Woman. The screening is brought to you by SPECTRUM and the Queer Night Out Waterloo Region.

The Walper Hotel has a Glenmorangie Tasting with Bry Simpson at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, August 16

Back at Kitchener Public Library, check out the Spanish Speakers Meetup at 6 p.m.

Enjoy some delicious alcohol-free beer, wine, and spirits at the Waterhill Farm Summer Series. For this month’s event, the farm has partnered with Dog Friendly KW for a special Dog Days of Summer theme. Your $35 ticket gets your two beverages, with all proceeds supporting KidsAbility. 

RekeNaijaKitchen, Lord of the Tacos, Tavola di Terra, and Tastea Bubble Tea are the food vendors at this week’s Music at the Market from 5 to 9 p.m.

Bring your bestie to The Walper Hotel for Paint & Prosecco with KimKoArt in the Lokal Lounge at 7 p.m.

The David Johnston R+T Park Charity Beer Garden is back on Wednesday, Aug 16 from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. A donation to Spectrum gets you a free meal, plus tasty brews, snacks, games, and music!

Thursday, August 17

BeccaHosts has British Invasion Music Bingo at The Rabbid Fox at 8 p.m.

EVO Kitchen + Bar has Musical Bingo - Back to the 80s Vol 3 at 7 p.m.

It’s the final Thirsty Thursday food pop-up of the season at TWB Brewing Co-Op with Wooden Boat Food Co.!

Friday, August 18

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Playful Fox Production’s Alice in Wonderland at The Registry Theatre in Downtown Kitchener. Everyone in your family will fall in love again with this classic tale featuring the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar, the Hatter, and of course, the short-tempered maniacal Queen of Hearts. 

The Apollo has a Drunken Cinema screening of Wild Things at 9:30 p.m.

Spend your Friday nights in Waterloo Region’s newest outdoor public space — The Gaslight District. The Foundry Tavern hosts Beers & Bands, a free happy hour with great live music and tasty craft beers. 

Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Big Norm at the Crazy Canuck DTK at 7:30 p.m.

The Gaslight District’s Big Screen Thursday has a free screening of Cars at 6 p.m.

The Witch + Wellness Night Market returns to the Gaukel Block for another night time magickal pop-up with vendors, food, and more.

Join your host Emma at Wave Maker Craft Brewery for a night of karaoke! Sign up starts at 7:30. Reservations are encouraged by DM.

TWB Brewing’s Summer Music Series features Badunkafunk at 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 19

Grab your spoons at to The Apollo for their All-You-Can-Eat Cereal and Cartoons screening starting at 10 a.m. curated by David Bertrand.

Head back 100 years in time to enjoy the sights and delights of a 1920s garden party at Castle Kilbride in Baden. Tour the Castle with a costumed guide and enjoy tea and sweets on the front lawn. 

Pinch Cabaret is Waterloo’s best variety show featuring juggling, music, comedy, poetry, performance art, and more. Host Ben Gorodetsky brings performers from across North America to Button Factory Arts in Waterloo for an evening of laughter you won’t soon forget. 

TWB Brewing has HAWT DOGS, a dogs and drag show in support of New Collar Collective in partnership with Haus of Alchemy events & Dog Friendly KW. Meet some adoptable dogs in need of a forever home and enjoy drag performances organized by Haus of Alchemy, a brand-new, performer-run production company. $5 from each ticket sold goes to support New Collar Co.

Canada’s Largest all Mopar Car Show returns to New Hamburg. It’s a two-day celebration of all things Mopar, including a swap meet, prizes, food vendors, games, and more. The New Hamburg Optimist Club has a raffle for a 2022 Jeep Trailhawk, and the festival includes a special appearance by Tom Sarmento, the lead mechanic from the Dukes of Hazzard! 

Cheap Thrills Cabaret presents Sweet Summer Delights- A Burlesque and Drag Show at The Jazz Room starting at 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 20

The Kwartzlab Makerspace is having a Garage Sale on Sunday, Aug 20 from 9 to 1 p.m.! It’s a delightful Sunday morning where you can find quality housewares, clothing, electronics, tools, and more.

Monday, August 21

Take a Photowalk & Critique Workshop with Jason Panda (KW Panada) on Monday, August 21 in St. Jacobs Village. Whether you have the newest DSLR, a compact point and shoot or a mobile phone, the photowalk is designed for photographers at any skill level interested in learning about manual controls, composition, or just looking to figure out the basics.

Ways to get involved.

Spend the evening with SHORE Centre reminiscing about past trends, fashion, and music at its Summer Soirée on Aug. 17. Join them for a fun night to celebrate and support SHORE Centre, so they can move forward in the work to advance and protect reproductive freedoms. Have a favourite fashion trend from another decade? Wear a fun throwback outfit!

Did you know our buddy Marko has a granola business? Check it out.

What to read.

Is Mexican the new Italian? (Alex Bielak)

Wilmot’s mayor can’t afford to buy a house in the township she leads (Luisa D’Amato in The Record)

Colour Your World: 8 Places to Find Instagrammable Art in Waterloo Region (Ian Shantz on Explore Waterloo)

Latin Dancing Heating Up the City Centres (me in the Community Edition)

The Odd Duck in the Industry (Adrian Quijano in the Community Edition)

Loss of Instagram infuriates Kitchener businessperson (Terry Pender in The Record)