18 events to check out this week in Waterloo Region (Aug. 15 to 19)
STEM camp for Black youth
The weeklong camp will run from Aug. 8 to 22 with a different cohort each week: a week for kids in grades 4 to 6, then a week for grades 7 to 9 and the final week aimed at kids in grades 10 to 12. It will feature hands-on activities.
Location and Venue: Waterloo, Waterloo, ON (University of Waterloo Engineering and Science Outreach) Event date and time: Monday, August 15, 2022 12:00AM – 11:59PM Audience: Youth Price: Free
Neebing Indigenous Art Fair
The Neebing Indigenous Art Fair celebrates the Grand River — an important natural feature for many Indigenous communities. But it also uses cutting-edge technology to give visitors a more in-depth experience. Aug 6-21.
Location and Venue: 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, ON, N2B 3X7 (Bingemans) Event date and time: Monday, August 15, 2022 12:00PM – 8:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: $10. Buy tickets online
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: Monday, August 15, 2022 7:00PM – 8:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market
Open year-round Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Open Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., mid-June to Labour Day.
Location and Venue: 1386 King St. N., Woolwich, ON, N0B 2N0 (St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market) Event date and time: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 8:00AM – 3:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
A new art exhibition: Relationship and Emotion
UpTown Gallery presents a new art exhibition “Relationship and Emotion” featuring works of Michael ManChoi Chow, Amy Stickney, and Ida Tong. This show runs from July 19 to Sept. 18. www.uptowngallerywaterloo.com
Location and Venue: 75 King St. S., Waterloo, ON, (Uptown Gallery) Event date and time: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 11:00AM – 6:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Youth English Conversation Circles
Learn conversational English and vocabulary for everyday life, interviewing, and resume writing. Contact Esar at esar.aljuboori@ytr.ymca.ca for more information. Bus tickets and light refreshments will be provided!
Location and Venue: 800 King St. W, Kitchener, ON, (YMCA Three Rivers Waterloo Region) Event date and time: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 3:30PM – 4:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
It Runs in the Family
It Runs in the Family, An Infectiously Funny Farce, By Ray Cooney. It runs August 11 to August 28. Frantic, funny and completely outrageous, this rib-tickling farce proves once and for all that laughter truly is the best medicine.
Location and Venue: 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge, ON, N1S 2L8 (Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge) Event date and time: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 2:00PM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: See website for ticket info
2SLGBTQ+ Newcomer Teen Peer Support Group
This virtual group is for youth living in Stratford-Perth County and Waterloo Region. Participants can range from those who are entering Grade 9 in September 2022 to those who graduated High School in June 2022.
Location and Venue: Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, (Zoom) Event date and time: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 3:30PM – 4:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market
Open year-round Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Open Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., mid-June to Labour Day.
Location and Venue: 1386 King St. N., Woolwich, ON, N0B 2N0 (St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market) Event date and time: Thursday, August 18, 2022 8:00AM – 3:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
The Preston Towne Market runs Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. (Preston Town Market/Facebook)
Preston Towne Farmers’ Market
Drop by Central Park in Preston (corner of King and Argyle where the Cenotaph is) Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. Pick up some fresh, local produce, delicious baking, jams, jellies and spreads. New this season are crafters and artisans.
Location and Venue: 615 King St. E., Cambridge, ON, N3H 3N6 (Central Park) Event date and time: Thursday, August 18, 2022 3:00PM – 7:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Food trucks at New Hamburg Thrift Store
Food trucks at the New Hamburg Thrift Centre Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.
Location and Venue: 41 Heritage Drive, New Hamburg, ON, (New Hamburg Thrift Centre) Event date and time: Thursday, August 18, 2022 5:00PM – 8:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Uptown Night Market
Weather permitting, the Uptown Night Market will run every Thursday evening through August, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Waterloo Public Library (WPL) upper parking lot on Albert Street. It will host 26 vendors of food, art, retail, clothing and more
Location and Venue: 35 Albert St., Waterloo, ON, N2L 5E2 (Waterloo Public Library) Event date and time: Thursday, August 18, 2022 7:00PM – 10:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Movies in the Park
Free entry with non-perishable donation of food or cash to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Schedule: July 21 – Encanto, August 4 – Willy Wonka and The Choclate Factory, August 18 – Sing 2.
Location and Venue: 50 Young St. W., Waterloo, ON, N2J 4A8 (Waterloo Park) Event date and time: Thursday, August 18, 2022 7:00PM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Castle Kilbride Concert Series
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy concerts on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride!
Shows start at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. Concerts will be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check www.castlekilbride.ca for concert status.
Location and Venue: 60 Snyder’s Rd. W., Wilmot, ON, (Castle Kilbride) Event date and time: Thursday, August 18, 2022 7:00PM – 8:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Admission by donation
Outdoor Movie Nights
Join us every Thursday evening for a free family friendly movie on a giant inflatable screen. Movies selected are either G or PG. Movies start at dusk (Around 8:30 PM), weather dependent. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket and snacks.
Location and Venue: 50 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON, N1R 5W8 (Cambridge City Hall) Event date and time: Thursday, August 18, 2022 8:30PM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
#WalkQueen – Queen Street East
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Jun-Oct, we will be closing Queen Street East, Cambridge, from Guelph Ave. to Tannery St. for #WalkQueen; a celebration of Hespeler’s unique and intimate Village district, and featuring free, inclusive activities.
Location and Venue: Queen Street East, Guelph Ave to Tannery St, Cambridge, ON (Queen Street East, Guelph Ave to Tannery St) Event date and time: Friday, August 19, 2022 3:00PM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free
Friday night karaoke at Galt Legion
Friday night karaoke at the Galt Legion. Come on down every Friday night from 7 p.m. till close to share some good times and great company in a safe comfortable environment.
Location and Venue: 4 Veterans Way, Cambridge, ON, N1R 3K7 (Galt Legion Br.121) Event date and time: Friday, August 19, 2022 7:00PM – 11:00PM Audience: Adults Price: Free
Sounds Good to Me Concert Series: Anthony Damiao
Sounds Good to Me is a brand-new performing songwriter series. It intends to showcase performers of mostly original music over a diverse array of performing voices, styles, and genres in an intimate performance space. Anthony Damiao performs Aug 19.
Location and Venue: 9 Princess St. E., Waterloo, ON, N2J 2H4 (Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre) Event date and time: Friday, August 19, 2022 7:30PM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: $25
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