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May 6, 2024: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood?

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Fan of 80’s hard rock music, AC/DC and/or ABBA?  This week has great events for you music lovers out there! Be sure to check out the Rock of Ages Musical Comedy in St. Jacobs, the AC/DC Back In Black Classic Album Live at Centre In The Square, and an ABBA tribute band playing in Cambridge. Click below for more information and tickets.

Rock of Ages | St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo | To Do Canada

Classic Albums Live: Back in Black (AC/DC) | Centre in the Square, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener | To Do Canada

The Music of ABBA Tickets, Sat, May 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Calling all youth!  There are many programs and activities for you to get creative, learn new skills and make new friends in Kitchener-Waterloo Region.  This week there is a pickleball drop-in event, a tote bag and keychain making class, and a program for newcomer youth that focuses on career guidance. Check out the links below for more details!

YEP Social Design You Own Tote Bag and Keychains – KW Habilitation Shop

Youth Pickleball and Badminton Drop-In (downtownkitchener.ca)

Let’s Talk Newcomer Youth Program Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

 

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at Chandler Mowat Community Centre

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at Country Hills Community Centre

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre

 

There are plenty of ways to get out and about in Waterloo Region outside your neighbourhood association including:

 

Mom & Me Floral Workshop

Monday May 6, 2024
11:00AM
$33.90
Chick-fil-A – 225 Fairway Road South, Kitchener, Ontario
Mom & Me Floral Workshop Tickets, Mon, 6 May 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

Paint Nite

Tuesday May 7, 2024
6:30PM – 8:30PM
$39.00
E.V.O. Kitchen – 31 Water Street South, Cambridge, Ontario
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events Tickets, Tue, May 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

 

Candle Making Workshop

Tuesday May 7, 2024
7:00PM – 9:00PM
$62.15
The Rabbid Fox – 123 Pioneer Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
The Rabbid Fox – Candle Making Workshop Tickets, Tue, May 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Mother’s Day Comedy Show

Wednesday May 8, 2024
7:30PM – 9:00PM
$17.31
Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters – 100 Ahrens Street West, Kitchener, Ontario
Mommy Needs A Drink! A Mother’s Day Comedy Show Tickets, Wed, May 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite

 

Sandra Dunn: How I Made Spinal Column

Wednesday May 8, 2024
7:30PM – 9:00PM
FREE
44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener, Ontario
Sandra Dunn: How I Made Spinal Column (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

LEG Up! @ the Movies: Encanto

Friday May 10, 2024
10:00AM – 12:30PM
$32.00
109 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, Ontario
LEG Up! @ the Movies: Encanto – KW Habilitation Shop

 

Laugha-Cadabra: A Magic and Comedy Show

Friday May 10, 2024
5:00PM – 11:00PM
$22.50
KW Little Theatre – 9 Princess Street East, Waterloo, Ontario
Laugha-Cadabra: A Magic and Comedy Show (waterloo.ca)

 

Succulents Arrangement Workshop

Friday May 10, 2024
6:00PM – 7:30PM
$33.28
Hespeler Memorial Arena – 640 Ellis Road, Cambridge, Ontario
Succulents Arrangement Workshop Tickets, Fri, 10 May 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Trivia Night

Friday May 10, 2024
7:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE
Indulge Kitchen – 1595 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, Ontario
Jeff & Miranda’s Trivia Night @ Indulge Kitchen! Tickets, Fri, 10 May 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Speed Dating (Ages 40 to 50)

Friday May 10, 2024
7:00PM – 9:00PM
$43.88
TWB Brewing – 300 Mill Street, Kitchener, Ontario
Friday Night Speed Dating Ages 40-50 @TWB Tickets, Fri, May 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women

Saturday May 11, 2024
8:00AM
By donation
Conestoga College – 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women | Conestoga College – Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Dr, Kitchener | To Do Canada

 

Gem & Mineral Show & Sale

Saturday May 11, 2024
10:00AM – 4:00PM
$2.00
The Kitchener Auditorium – 400 East Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario
Kitchener Waterloo Gem & Mineral Show & Sale | The Kitchener Auditorium, 400 East Avenue, Kitchener | To Do Canada

 

Love In Motion: Mother’s Day

Saturday May 11, 2024
11:00AM – 12:30PM
FREE
D2L – 137 Glasgow Street, Kitchener, Ontario
love in motion: Mother’s day Tickets, Sat, May 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

Create & Paint 3D Sign Workshop

Saturday May 11, 2024
1:00PM – 3:00PM
$35.00
54 Guelph Avenue, Cambridge, Ontario
(20+) CREATE & PAINT 3D SIGN WORKSHOP | Facebook

 

Mother’s Day Drag Brunch

Sunday May 12, 2024
10:30AM – 12:30PM
$19.56
EVO Kitchen & Bar – 31 Water Street South, Cambridge, Ontario
Mother’s Day Drag Brunch w/ Moço & Wilma Tickets, Sun, May 12, 2024 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite

 

Mother’s Day Garden Party

Sunday May 11, 2024
11:00AM – 4:00PM
$25.00
1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener, Ontario
Mother’s Day Garden Party (homerwatson.on.ca)

 

Teacup Candle Making Workshop

Sunday May 12, 2024
1:00PM – 3:00PM
$83.22
Homer Watson House & Gallery – 1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener, Ontario
Teacup Candle Making Workshop Tickets, Sun, May 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Ghost Walks at Castle Kilbride

Sunday May 11, 2024
8:00PM
$17.00
Castle Kilbride – 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden, Ontario
Ghost Walks at Castle Kilbride | Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden | To Do Canada