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SUMMARY:Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
DESCRIPTION:The featured artworks reflect a wide range of material and conceptual concerns shaping contemporary artistic practice. Artists draw on the historical and cultural labour embedded in textiles to imagine Black and Métis futures\, explore fibre as an everyday material that can serve as a conduit for activism and poetry\, and experiment with the integration of photography and realism into fibre-based forms.   This exhibition was juried by Suzanne Carte (Artistic Director\, Art Gallery of Burlington) and Maria Hupfield (Artist; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto) with Cambridge Art Galleries staff.  Featured Artists AJA Louden · Ava Katz · Christy Kunitzky · Eva Kolcze · Ioana Dragomir · Margaret Firlotte · Maria-Margaretta Cabana Boucher · Négar Devine-Tajgardan · Sky Weir · Tara Lynn MacDougall
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/next-in-fibre-fibreworks-2026/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Queen’s Square\, 1 North Square\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1S 2K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Ongoing Events
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SUMMARY:STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the City of Waterloo Museum and Conestoga Mall\, this free\, one-day-only drop-in event brings science\, math\, and technology to life. Tied to the museum’s exhibition Iron Willed: Women in STEM\, STEM Starts Here showcases the incredible innovation happening right in our backyard while inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/stem-starts-here-celebrating-waterloo-innovators/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Conestoga Mall\, 550 King Street North\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Family Day at the Schwaben Club!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music by the Edelweiss Trio\, delicious German food\, Oktoberfest treats\, and fun for all ages in a welcoming family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re dancing along to the music\, enjoying lunch with loved ones\, or introducing the kids to Oktoberfest traditions\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Gather your family and celebrate Oktoberfest with us – Prost! Click the link below to purchase your tickets. 
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/family-day-at-the-schwaben-club/
LOCATION:Schwaben Club\, 50 Scheifele Place\, Breslau\, ON\, N0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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SUMMARY:Kitchener-Waterloo Wedding Expo Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Your wedding is one of the most exciting things you’ll ever plan. The Kitchener-Waterloo Wedding Expo makes it a whole lot easier and a lot more fun. On Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\, Bingemans Ballroom in Kitchener becomes the place to be for engaged couples across the region. Spend the afternoon meeting the best local wedding professionals KW has to offer: photographers\, florists\, caterers\, venues\, decorators\, DJs\, formal wear designers\, limos\, photobooths and more. Come with your questions\, your ideas\, your future spouse\, your moms\, your MOH. Come ready to get things done. Prizes Worth Showing Up For Every engaged couple who attends is will receive a ballot to win a Trip for 2 to Ireland\, valued at over $7\,000\, courtesy of Royal Irish Tours\, Shine Travel\, and The Wedding Ring. That draw happens Monday\, November 9\, 2026 and covers every Wedding Ring Expo this fall season. More shows attended means more chances to win. Plus\, one lucky couple at the KW Expo wins $1\,000 “Wedding Cash” to spend with their favourite wedding professional from the show. The draw happens at the end of the event. Every Couple Leaves with a SWAG Bag Packed with The Wedding Ring Magazine and goodies from local wedding pros. It’s your take-home guide to planning a fabulous KW wedding. Tickets General Admission: FREE until midnight on October 1\, 2026. Walk-ins welcome at the door for $10 per person. VIP Tickets: $30 for 2 people. Skip the line\, grab an upgraded SWAG bag\, and earn additional ballot entries into the grand prize draw. Additional VIP Guests are $10 per person.Get your FREE or VIP tickets today!Event Details📆 Sunday\, Oct 4th\, 2026⌚11 am to 4 pm📍Bingemans – Ballroom | 425 Bingemans Centre Dr\, Kitchener\, ON N2B 3X7🚗Free on-site parking available
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/kitchener-waterloo-wedding-expo-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Bingemans Conference Centre\, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2B 3X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots FREE outdoor screening
DESCRIPTION:Part of our FREE outdoor KW Oktoberfest Prostgarten! We’ll have all of the game day action LIVE on The Big Screen! The largest outdoor screen of its kind in Canada! 📍 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON. 📺 FREE outdoor screening! 𝘕𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥! 🌞 In our outdoor District Square! 🌦️ Rain or shine! 🪑 BYO chairs or grab a seat at one of The Prostgarten tables! 🌭 Hungry? We’ll have the grills fired up! 🍺 Thirsty? We’ll also have drinks for purchase in the District Square! And of course… 🛜 FREE wifi! 🅿️ FREE parking onsite and nearby! Visit www.gaslightdistrict.ca/events for our full event calendar including every Bills game that we’ll have on the largest outdoor screen of its kind in Canada!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/buffalo-bills-vs-new-england-patriots-free-outdoor-screening/
LOCATION:The Gaslight District\, 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON.\, Cambridge\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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SUMMARY:Learn to Knit Workshop + Tea at Kress Hill House
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Knit Workshop + Tea at Kress Hill House\, Cambridge Date & Time: Sunday October 4\, 1-3:30pm Never knitted before? Or just need a quick refresher? This workshop is perfect for you! Join us for 2.5 hours of FUN hands-on instruction where you’ll learn the basics: casting on\, knit\, purl\, and binding off. You’ll also get the scoop on how to read a yarn label and the different kinds of knitting needles out there. It’s basically Knitting 101! Every participant gets a knit kit with all the materials you need to get started. Just show up ready to learn and have fun! Self serve tea service included. Venue: Kress Hill House\, 127 Jacob St\, Cambridge Ages 12+ including all adults welcome! Cancellation policy: Tickets are nonrefundable\, however they can be transferred to another person. Contact us if this is the case so we know who will be there! cabinandcoveknits@gmail.com
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/learn-to-knit-workshop-tea-at-kress-hill-house/
LOCATION:Kress Hill House\, 127 Jacob St\, Cambridge\, ON\, N3H 2T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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SUMMARY:Family Sunday: Construct a Fairy House
DESCRIPTION:Guided by our talented Art Instructors\, families of all ages will explore new art techniques\, play with materials\, and create one-of-a-kind artworks together. There’s no better way to spend time with the people you love than by imagining\, creating\, and making side by side! Join us for a creative afternoon inspired by Boring Earth: spontaneous gift and the beauty of the season as we bring the outdoors inside! Using natural materials like leaves\, rocks\, and wood\, families can create magical fairy houses together\, exploring the colours\, textures\, and sights of Fall. Free | Drop-in | All Ages Sponsored by BMO
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/family-sunday-construct-a-fairy-house/
LOCATION:Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery\, 101 Queen Street North\, Kitchener\, ON\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance
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SUMMARY:20th Anniversary Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Garden Party celebrating 20 years of Puddicombe House! Enjoy an afternoon of drink samples\, passed appetizers\, and live music as we celebrate two decades of memories\, milestones\, and wonderful guests. The celebration will take place inside the beautiful Grand Hall on Sunday October 4th. VIP tickets include early access to the event at 1pm with general admission at 2pm.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/20th-anniversary-garden-party/
LOCATION:Puddicombe House\, 145 Peel Street\, New Hamburg ON\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alayna Bailey":MAILTO:events@puddicombehouse.com
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SUMMARY:Garden Party at Puddicombe House
DESCRIPTION:20th Anniversary Garden Party at Puddicombe House! Enjoy an afternoon of drink samples\, passed appetizers\, and live music as we celebrate two decades of memories\, milestones\, and wonderful guests. The celebration will take place inside the beautiful Grand Hall on Sunday October 4th. VIP tickets include early access to the event at 1pm with general admission at 2pm.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/garden-party-at-puddicombe-house/
LOCATION:Puddicombe House\, 145 Peel Street\, New Hamburg\, ON\, N3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath - Gong Led Yogic Rest
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the yogic practice of pratyahara\, this experience begins with guided meditation before dissolving into a boundless gong immersion. We begin with intention setting and a gentle rotation of consciousness\, gradually turning attention inward. From there\, the gong becomes the landscape for deep rest\, inviting you into the space between wakefulness and sleep\, where effort fades yet awareness remains. Rather than simply falling asleep\, the practice offers an opportunity to experience rest while maintaining a quiet thread of inner awareness\, gently loosening our habitual identification with the body and mind. An invitation for those wishing to rest deeply\, cultivate inner awareness\, and explore the spaciousness that emerges when doing stops\, yet awareness remains. Following the gong immersion\, we gather for rose tea and dates\, to sit\, share\, or simply be.  
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/sound-bath-gong-led-yogic-rest/
LOCATION:Lavender Lane Wellness Centre\, 215 Toman Dr.\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2K 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Layla Haroon":MAILTO:laylaharoon@intuned.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T160000
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SUMMARY:ST. MATTHEWS PRESENTS: Diego Carneiro- cello
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed Brazilian cellist and peace ambassador Diego Carneiro returns to Kitchener-Waterloo to share his music and the important work of lifting up the voices of at-risk youth in Ecuador. Admission by donation
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/st-matthews-presents-diego-carneiro-cello/
LOCATION:The St. Matthews Centre\, 54 Benton Street\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 3H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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SUMMARY:Song and Gong Resonance Circle
DESCRIPTION:Under the moon’s pull\, we gather to listen\, not only to the gong\, but to what remains when the sound has passed. This immersive gong journey explores the dialogue between resonance and silence. Waves of vibration gradually give way to spaciousness\, inviting the breath to soften\, the body to settle\, and the mind to become quiet. Rather than seeking an outcome\, we listen. We notice the spaces between sounds\, the moments of silence\, and the awareness that remains beneath them. An invitation for those drawn to contemplative practice\, inner stillness\, and a deeper exploration of consciousness through sound. The experience closes with rose tea and dates\, creating space to gently return\, sit together\, share\, or simply be.  
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/song-and-gong-resonance-circle/
LOCATION:Lavender Lane Wellness Centre\, 215 Toman Dr.\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2K 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Layla Haroon":MAILTO:laylaharoon@intuned.ca
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SUMMARY:Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
DESCRIPTION:The featured artworks reflect a wide range of material and conceptual concerns shaping contemporary artistic practice. Artists draw on the historical and cultural labour embedded in textiles to imagine Black and Métis futures\, explore fibre as an everyday material that can serve as a conduit for activism and poetry\, and experiment with the integration of photography and realism into fibre-based forms.   This exhibition was juried by Suzanne Carte (Artistic Director\, Art Gallery of Burlington) and Maria Hupfield (Artist; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto) with Cambridge Art Galleries staff.  Featured Artists AJA Louden · Ava Katz · Christy Kunitzky · Eva Kolcze · Ioana Dragomir · Margaret Firlotte · Maria-Margaretta Cabana Boucher · Négar Devine-Tajgardan · Sky Weir · Tara Lynn MacDougall
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/next-in-fibre-fibreworks-2026/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Queen’s Square\, 1 North Square\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1S 2K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Ongoing Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T140000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070024Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the City of Waterloo Museum and Conestoga Mall\, this free\, one-day-only drop-in event brings science\, math\, and technology to life. Tied to the museum’s exhibition Iron Willed: Women in STEM\, STEM Starts Here showcases the incredible innovation happening right in our backyard while inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/stem-starts-here-celebrating-waterloo-innovators/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:Conestoga Mall\, 550 King Street North\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Waterloo Museum":MAILTO:museum@waterloo.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070107Z
CREATED:20261002T070106Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Screamers Movie Premiere
DESCRIPTION:The film follows a group of older adults as they take on every aspect of making a horror movie—from set design and special-effects makeup to acting\, production\, and editing.  Following the screening\, stay for an engaging panel discussion and live Q&A. Featuring research expert Kate Dupuis\, Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging\, film director Sean Cisterna\, and guest panelists\, the discussion will explore the important role arts and creativity have in aging well.   
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/silver-screamers-movie-premiere/
LOCATION:Princess\, Twin Cinema\, 46 King Street North\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J2W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Judges":MAILTO:info@the-ria.ca
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SUMMARY:Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
DESCRIPTION:The featured artworks reflect a wide range of material and conceptual concerns shaping contemporary artistic practice. Artists draw on the historical and cultural labour embedded in textiles to imagine Black and Métis futures\, explore fibre as an everyday material that can serve as a conduit for activism and poetry\, and experiment with the integration of photography and realism into fibre-based forms.   This exhibition was juried by Suzanne Carte (Artistic Director\, Art Gallery of Burlington) and Maria Hupfield (Artist; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto) with Cambridge Art Galleries staff.  Featured Artists AJA Louden · Ava Katz · Christy Kunitzky · Eva Kolcze · Ioana Dragomir · Margaret Firlotte · Maria-Margaretta Cabana Boucher · Négar Devine-Tajgardan · Sky Weir · Tara Lynn MacDougall
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/next-in-fibre-fibreworks-2026/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Queen’s Square\, 1 North Square\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1S 2K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Ongoing Events
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SUMMARY:STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the City of Waterloo Museum and Conestoga Mall\, this free\, one-day-only drop-in event brings science\, math\, and technology to life. Tied to the museum’s exhibition Iron Willed: Women in STEM\, STEM Starts Here showcases the incredible innovation happening right in our backyard while inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/stem-starts-here-celebrating-waterloo-innovators/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Conestoga Mall\, 550 King Street North\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Waterloo Museum":MAILTO:museum@waterloo.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070108Z
CREATED:20261002T070108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070108Z
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SUMMARY:Hallman Lecture Series: First Nations rights and health system transformation
DESCRIPTION:Established through a generous professorial endowment\, this series aims to foster intellectual curiosity and the exchange of ideas amongst the general public\, students\, public health practitioners\, educators and other professionals. What is “health system transformation” and why do we need it? For First Nations people across the country\, there still remain gaps in health status. A First Nations physician shares their work in antiracism\, cultural safety\, quality and health human resources – grounded in First Nations rights\, relationality and partnerships – that contributes to transformative change and translates into improved First Nations health and well-being.     
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/hallman-lecture-series-first-nations-rights-and-health-system-transformation/
LOCATION:OPT – Optometry Building\, Room 1129\, 200 Columbia Street West\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 3G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katelyn Gordner":MAILTO:Hcpalumn@uwaterloo.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T000000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070021Z
CREATED:20261002T070021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070021Z
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SUMMARY:Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
DESCRIPTION:The featured artworks reflect a wide range of material and conceptual concerns shaping contemporary artistic practice. Artists draw on the historical and cultural labour embedded in textiles to imagine Black and Métis futures\, explore fibre as an everyday material that can serve as a conduit for activism and poetry\, and experiment with the integration of photography and realism into fibre-based forms.   This exhibition was juried by Suzanne Carte (Artistic Director\, Art Gallery of Burlington) and Maria Hupfield (Artist; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto) with Cambridge Art Galleries staff.  Featured Artists AJA Louden · Ava Katz · Christy Kunitzky · Eva Kolcze · Ioana Dragomir · Margaret Firlotte · Maria-Margaretta Cabana Boucher · Négar Devine-Tajgardan · Sky Weir · Tara Lynn MacDougall
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/next-in-fibre-fibreworks-2026/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Queen’s Square\, 1 North Square\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1S 2K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Ongoing Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T100100
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T140000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070024Z
CREATED:20261002T070023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070024Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the City of Waterloo Museum and Conestoga Mall\, this free\, one-day-only drop-in event brings science\, math\, and technology to life. Tied to the museum’s exhibition Iron Willed: Women in STEM\, STEM Starts Here showcases the incredible innovation happening right in our backyard while inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/stem-starts-here-celebrating-waterloo-innovators/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Conestoga Mall\, 550 King Street North\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Waterloo Museum":MAILTO:museum@waterloo.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T190000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070110Z
CREATED:20261002T070109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070110Z
UID:10896203-1791392400-1791399600@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Jazz Lokal: New Vibes Jazz Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Lokal Lounge inside the Walper Hotel on Wednesday\, October 7 from 5-7 PM to enjoy The New Vibes Jazz Quintet\, they will be bringing elegant standards with vibraphone and violin to your evening. Hours: – Doors open at 4:30 PM – Live music from 5–7 PM 🎟️ $25 per person that includes chef’s canapés Come for the music. Stay for the atmosphere. Make it your new Wednesday tradition. Get your tickets in OpenTable or in the link in our Instagram profile @thewalperhotel
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/jazz-lokal-new-vibes-jazz-quintet/
LOCATION:Lokal Lounge\, The Walper Hotel\, 20 Queen St S.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 1V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ranjit Roy":MAILTO:ranjit.roy@walper.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070026Z
CREATED:20261002T070025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070026Z
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Steins
DESCRIPTION:Your instructor will lead you in making hand-built steins using the slab construction method. Carve\, stamp\, and appliqué your steins to create 3D designs. Then\, customize your finish by painting it with underglazes! Your stein will be foodsafe\, dishwasher safe\, and microwave safe. Perfect for any beverage! Please take a photograph of your stein at the end of the workshop to help you identify it at pickup. Sometimes colours change and things can look a bit different when they come out of the kiln.Your Stein will not be ready by the end of Oktoberfest. The thick steins require a longer drying time before firing.Getting to the Workshop:Please note\, the gallery will already be closed at the start of the workshop. Please come to the classroom entrance at the back of the building. Look for the stairs between the parking lot and rec path.If you require an accessible entrance\, please email isabella@theclayandglass.ca by September 30th\, so that we can have a staff member ready to meet you there.Find parking using the Uptown Waterloo Parking MapAfter the Workshop + Pickup:The ceramic artworks will be fired in a kiln at the gallery. Approximately 4-6 weeks after the workshop\, you will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up.After 6 weeks\, if you have not received a pickup email\, please send a photograph of your piece to isabella@theclayandglass.caOur self-serve pickup area is located in the coatroom\, between the front desk and washrooms. The Steins will not be ready by the end of Oktoberfest 2026.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/oktoberfest-steins/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery\, 25 Caroline Street North\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 2Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T203000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070112Z
CREATED:20261002T070111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070112Z
UID:10896205-1791399600-1791405000@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Visionary Speaker Series: Emelie Chhangur
DESCRIPTION:This talk considers what becomes possible when curatorial practice works directly on the structures through which cultural and public life are organized.  Drawing on twenty-five years of work\, Chhangur follows two connected movements in her practice: changing cultural institutions from within and bringing curatorial practice into the public spaces and systems of the city.  At Agnes Reimagined\, these movements came together. The museum itself became a long-term curatorial project\, with architecture as a medium for rebuilding museum practice from the ground up and transforming its social and civic role.  Chhangur now brings this practice to the reimagining of Toronto Pearson International Airport as Art and Culture Integration Lead on the architectural design team. If Agnes reimagined the museum as civic infrastructure\, Pearson reverses and expands that proposition: civic infrastructure is reimagined as culture.  Free | Please Register
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/visionary-speaker-series-emelie-chhangur/
LOCATION:Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery\, 101 Queen Street North\, Kitchener\, ON \, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T213000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070111Z
CREATED:20261002T070110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070111Z
UID:10896204-1791399600-1791408600@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Euchre Night @ TWB
DESCRIPTION:Euchre Night at TWB Join us for an evening of fun and new friends!   – Games begin at 7:00 pm sharp – check in by 6:45 pm. – New to Euchre? Come learn the basics at 6:30 pm! – Individuals welcome – partners are randomly assigned and rotate each round. – $10 in advance | $12 day-of (advance tickets available starting one week prior – get yours early to guarantee your spot!). – Your ticket includes your first 12oz beer (upgrade to a pint or non-beer option at the bar). – Winner takes home a $20 TWB Gift Card!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/euchre-night-twb/
LOCATION:TWB Co-operative Brewing\, 300 Mill St\, Unit 1\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T213000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070113Z
CREATED:20261002T070112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070113Z
UID:10896206-1791401400-1791408600@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Something To Talk About: The Songs of Bonnie Raitt and Norah Jones
DESCRIPTION:Classic Troubadours Presents: The Songs of Bonnie Raitt & Norah Jones. These two celebrated icons are known for their soulful and bluesy folk rock and melodic torch songs\, and their songs are beloved by true music fans worldwide. Songs like ‘Nick of Time’\, ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’\, ‘Love Sneakin’ Up On You’\, and ‘Don’t Know Why’. Award-winning singer songwriter Jacob Moon has assembled an incredible collection of talent to bring these beloved songs to brilliant life in the latest incarnation of his wildly successful ”Classic Troubadours” series\, which has brought over 15000 audience members to their feet in dozens of shows across Ontario and Eastern Canada since its inception two years ago. Now that’s Something To Talk About!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/something-to-talk-about-the-songs-of-bonnie-raitt-and-norah-jones/
LOCATION:The Registry Theatre\, 122 Frederick Street\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2H 2L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T000000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070021Z
CREATED:20261002T070021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070021Z
UID:10896539-1791417600-1791417600@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
DESCRIPTION:The featured artworks reflect a wide range of material and conceptual concerns shaping contemporary artistic practice. Artists draw on the historical and cultural labour embedded in textiles to imagine Black and Métis futures\, explore fibre as an everyday material that can serve as a conduit for activism and poetry\, and experiment with the integration of photography and realism into fibre-based forms.   This exhibition was juried by Suzanne Carte (Artistic Director\, Art Gallery of Burlington) and Maria Hupfield (Artist; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto) with Cambridge Art Galleries staff.  Featured Artists AJA Louden · Ava Katz · Christy Kunitzky · Eva Kolcze · Ioana Dragomir · Margaret Firlotte · Maria-Margaretta Cabana Boucher · Négar Devine-Tajgardan · Sky Weir · Tara Lynn MacDougall
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/next-in-fibre-fibreworks-2026/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Queen’s Square\, 1 North Square\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1S 2K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Ongoing Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T100100
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T140000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070024Z
CREATED:20261002T070023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070024Z
UID:10896590-1791453660-1791468000@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the City of Waterloo Museum and Conestoga Mall\, this free\, one-day-only drop-in event brings science\, math\, and technology to life. Tied to the museum’s exhibition Iron Willed: Women in STEM\, STEM Starts Here showcases the incredible innovation happening right in our backyard while inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/stem-starts-here-celebrating-waterloo-innovators/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Conestoga Mall\, 550 King Street North\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Waterloo Museum":MAILTO:museum@waterloo.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070114Z
CREATED:20261002T070113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070114Z
UID:10896207-1791478800-1791486000@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:KWAG Accessibility Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Help us reimagine and expand what accessibility can look like at KWAG! We are hosting three information-gathering sessions\, inviting members of our community to speak about their experiences of accessibility at the Gallery. Feel free to come to one or all sessions and share how the Gallery can best serve you!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/kwag-accessibility-initiative/
LOCATION:Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery\, 101 Queen Street North\, Kitchener\, ON \, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T193000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070115Z
CREATED:20261002T070114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070115Z
UID:10896208-1791482400-1791487800@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create your own beautiful pumpkin centerpiece and take your creation home for your Thanksgiving table! Create your own beautiful thanksgiving centerpiece with hands on instrution\, then take your creation home to enjoy! Bring a friend or come on your own and make some new friends. The more\, the merrier! 🍂 What’s included: Complimentary Drink Surprise Giveaways
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/pumpkin-centerpiece-workshop/
LOCATION:Monigram Coffee Roasters\, 16 Ainslie St. S\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1R 3K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20261002T070117Z
CREATED:20261002T070116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T070117Z
UID:10896210-1791486000-1791486000@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Indie Music Night
DESCRIPTION:Support local music and discover four great artists live at Maxwell’s featuring Alyssa DVM\, Softcase\, ASHES\, and Eric Folino. 🎟️ Tickets on-sale now for just $10!🎶 Doors open at 7:00pm\, music starts at 7:30pm👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages + Licensed🪑 General admission with limited side seating available A night dedicated to supporting independent music in Waterloo Region. Come discover something new and catch four emerging artists all on one stage!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/indie-music-night/
LOCATION:Maxwell’s Concerts & Events\, 35 University Ave E\, Unit 2\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J2V9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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