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18 events to check out in Waterloo Region this weekend (May 27 to 29)

18 events to check out in Waterloo Region this weekend (May 27 to 29)
Check out our events page for things to do.

Mel Brown Festival and Symposium 2022

Mel Brown Festival and Symposium 2022

The first Mel Brown Festival and Symposium will celebrate Black heritage and the enduring legacy of the jazz-funk-blues-fusion guitarist who lived in Kitchener. Live music shows will be staged around the Region.

Location and Venue: Waterloo Region, Kitchener, ON, (Waterloo Region) Event date and time: Friday, May 27, 2022 12:00AM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: See website for info and tickets

Glencairn Pickleball – Fridays All Level

Adult drop-in Pickleball for all level.. Three courts allows for minimum wait time between play. See All Level play also on Mondays and BeginnersPlus on Wednesdays. Contact Harry Chin for newsletter and cancellations

Location and Venue: 725 Erinbrook Dr., Kitchener, ON, N2E 3E3 (Glencairn Mennonite Brethren Church) Event date and time: Friday, May 27, 2022 9:00AM – 12:00PM Audience: Adults Price: Free

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UpTown Gallery New Art Exhibition: Sea, Land, Air

UpTown Gallery presents a new art exhibition “Sea, Land, Air” featuring works of Shane Langlade, Emily O’Neill-Larsen, Greg Pautler, and Jonathan Sau. This show runs from may 17 to july 17, 2022. 75 King Street, South, Waterloo. Waterloo Town Square.

Location and Venue: 75 King St. S., Waterloo, ON, (Uptown Gallery) Event date and time: Friday, May 27, 2022 11:00AM – 6:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

A Night To Remember…

is an evening paying tribute to the ones dealing with CANCER directly and indirectly. The theme of the night is Remembering the Past, Cherishing the Present, and Embracing the Future as we create it today knowing we are not ALONE…

Location and Venue: 1075 Bo de Lane , Woolwich, ON, N0B 2N0 (Waterloo Rod & Gun Club) Event date and time: Friday, May 27, 2022 5:00PM – 10:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: visit www.jamese.ca to purchases tickets. Register By: Friday, May 13, 2022

Kin Carnival 2022

This is one of the first events of the spring that all of Cambridge can come out enjoy the rides, food trucks and live music entertainment. We hope that you will help us make this year a great event.

Location and Venue: 49 King St. W., Cambridge, ON, (Riverside Park) Event date and time: Friday, May 27, 2022 5:00PM – 11:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Admission and parking is free! See website for info

Preston Lawn Bowls Opening

107 season of lawn bowls will begin Mon. at 6:45. Weather permitting it will run every Mon., Wed., & Fri. evening. Drop in and try it 3 times at no cost. All equipment and instruction provided. Open Houses coming in June, but don’t wait. Come out now

Location and Venue: 427 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, ON, N3H 3J9 (Preston Lawn Bowling Club) Event date and time: Friday, May 27, 2022 7:00PM – 8:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Steel Magnolias

Ayr Community Theatre presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ live on stage at the Ayr Community Centre from May 26-29. Anyone who’s anyone gets their hair done at Truvy’s Salon including these six friends who support each other with laughter and love.

Location and Venue: 7 Church Street, Ayr, Ontario, North Dumfries, ON, N0B 1E0 (Ayr Community Centre (Queen Elizabeth Arena)) Event date and time: Friday, May 27, 2022 8:00PM – 10:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: $25.00

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Wooden Spoon film

Wooden Spoon is a shot-in-Waterloo short film about a beleaguered single mom pushed to the edge. It will be shown at the Princess Twin.

Location and Venue: 46 King Street N. , Waterloo, ON, N2J2W8 (Princess Twin Cinemas) Event date and time: Saturday, May 28, 2022 12:00AM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: See website for info

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St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. Open Year-Round. Thursdays and Saturdays
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Follow COVID-19 protocols.

Location and Venue: 1386 King St. N., Woolwich, ON, N0B 2N0 (St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market) Event date and time: Saturday, May 28, 2022 7:00AM – 3:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Cambridge Farmers’ Market

The Market is the City’s hub for produce, foods and independent businesses. It continues its “Meet the Producer” tradition from the 1830s, connecting citizens and farmers. Saturday’s,  open year-round from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in historic Galt.

Location and Venue: 40 Dickson St., Cambridge, ON, (Cambridge Farmers’ Market) Event date and time: Saturday, May 28, 2022 7:00AM – 1:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

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Interfaith Counselling Centre- Garage Sale

Community garage sale with proceeds supporting Interfaith Counselling Centre.Books, puzzles, household items and treats

Location and Venue: 23B Church St., New Hamburg, ON, N3A 1J1 (Interfaith Community Counselling Centre) Event date and time: Saturday, May 28, 2022 7:00AM – 3:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Kitchener/ Waterloo Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides

Join thousands of our supporters across canada by registering for your local walk to raise funds for the pet valu walk for dog guides. Funds raised help Canadians living with disabilities receive life-changing Dog Guides.

Location and Venue: 100 Father David Bauer Dr , Waterloo, ON, N2L 2Y4 (Waterloo Park Hospitality Area (Westmout Road Entrance)) Event date and time: Saturday, May 28, 2022 8:00AM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Ayr Farmers Market 2022

The market will run in Ayr every Saturday starting on May 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Queen Elizabeth Arena.

Location and Venue: Event date and time: Saturday, May 28, 2022 8:00AM – 1:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

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Bike Rodeo

A fun, free Bike Rodeo for kids ages 5-12. After a bicycle safety inspection, participants can practice their bicycle handling skills on our course. Don’t forget to bring your bike and helmet! One lucky participant will win a new bike.

Location and Venue: 445 Anndale Road, Waterloo, ON, N2K 2E3 (Christ Lutheran Church) Event date and time: Saturday, May 28, 2022 9:00AM – 12:00PM Audience: Children Price: Free

Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre

The Fire Hall Museum honours the history of the fire service in southwestern Ontario. It’s goal is to inform, educate and entertain all ages while promoting fire safety and heritage.

Location and Venue: 56 Dickson St., Cambridge, ON, N1R 1T8 (Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre) Event date and time: Saturday, May 28, 2022 9:30AM – 12:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Bridgefort Community Outreach – FREE Bread & Baked Goods

“Operation Feed the People of Waterloo Region & its Suburbs”, with the kind support of COBS Bread Bakery-Blackstone, is pleased to be offering free bread & baked goods at the front door of St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church every Saturday in May.

Location and Venue: 110 Francis St., Cambridge, ON, N1S 2A1 (St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church) Event date and time: Saturday, May 28, 2022 12:00PM – 12:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Galt Legion Saturday Night Dance

Dance at the Galt Legion every Saturday night. (except when hosting live bands) Come enjoy yourself dancing on Galt’s only dance floor with some amazing people. Call to confirm.

Location and Venue: 4 Veterans Way, Cambridge, ON, N1R 3K7 (Galt Legion Br.121) Event date and time: Saturday, May 28, 2022 6:00PM – 9:00PM Audience: Adults Price: Free

Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History

This year, the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History is returning in person at Waterloo Park on Sunday, May 29th and we’re calling on YOU to rally with us to bring it back and make it better than ever!

Location and Venue: 50 Young St, W , Waterloo, ON, (Waterloo Park) Event date and time: Sunday, May 29, 2022 9:00AM – 2:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free Register By: Friday, May 27, 2022

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