10 Must-See Events in Waterloo Region This Week (16-20)
Grand River Film Festival 2022
The festival hosts local, Canadian and international films, combining screenings with panels made up of directors, film professionals, local interest groups and notable guest speakers. See the website for a list of movies. May 9-22, 2022
Location and venue: online, Waterloo, ON (a digital film festival) Date and time of the event: Monday, May 16, 2022 00:00 – 23:59 Spectators: All ages Price: See website for info
Glencairn Pickleball – Mondays All Levels
Adult walk-in pickleball for beginners – more targeting more experienced players. Three courts allow for minimum waiting time between games. See all level games on Mondays and Fridays Contact Harry Chin for newsletter and cancellations
Location and venue: 725 Erinbrook Dr., Kitchener, ON, N2E 3E3 (Glencairn Mennonite Brethren Church) Date and time of the event: Monday, May 16, 2022 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Spectators: Adults Price: Free
Community meals for seniors
Note: New date and location this month-Tuesday May 17 New Legion Hamburg 65 rue boulleeCommunity Care Concepts invites you to join us for lunch and fellowship.You must register by noon May 12 by calling 519-664-1900 or toll free: 1-855-664-1900.
Location and venue: 65 Boullee St. New Hamburg, New Hamburg, ON, N3A 1E1 (New Hamburg Legion) Date and time of the event: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Spectators: Seniors Price: $12.00
Dave Restivo Trio with Fawn Fritzen
Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets required. Please go to https://www.kwjazzroom.com to purchase tickets in advance for this event.
Location and venue: 59 King St. N., Waterloo, ON, N2J 2X2 (The Huether Hotel Jazz Room) Date and time of the event: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Spectators: Adults Price: $22.00 / person
KW Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards
Community members are invited to support the nominees and celebrate with these distinguished women. In-person or virtual tickets are available online at womenoftheyear.ca. The event also supports Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
Location and venue: 74 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge, ON, N1S 2L9 (Tapestry Hall) Date and time of the event: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 7:30 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. Spectators: All ages Price: $50 tickets at womenoftheyear.ca
Hemp, chia and flax… Oh my god! Dietitian cooking demonstration
Join Kelly and Heidi in this one-hour cooking demonstration to explore – The nutritional value of popular seeds – Different ways to use seeds – Storage tips to maximize the shelf life of seeds The workshop includes: a demonstration of live cooking, recipes, resources, live questions and answers
Location and venue: 750 Ottawa Street South, Waterloo, ON, N2E 1B6 (ONLINE EVENT) Date and time of the event: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Spectators: All ages Price: 30 Register by: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market
St. Jacobs Farmers Market. Open all year. 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) Date and time of the event: Thursday, May 19, 2022 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Spectators: All ages Price: Free
under the book
Brought to you by Black Girls Excellence, this series is the perfect activity for 13-24 year olds who want to experience romance in an immersive way. Sponsorship opportunities available
Location and venue: 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, N2G 4J3 (Online on Zoom targeting Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge) Date and time of the event: Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Spectators: Youth Price: Free. Register before May 3 Register by: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Fleetwood Nicks and Practically Petty Tribute Concert
Fleetwood Nicks is an early tribute performance to Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks. Exploration of Rumors material, Stevie Nicks solo work, plus Tom Petty/Stevie Nicks hits! Every Practically Petty performance is true to the spirit of Tom Petty.
Location and venue: 665 King Street North Waterloo, Kitchener, ON, N2J4G8 (St. George Banquet Hall) Date and time of the event: Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM Spectators: All ages Price: Tickets from just around $40.00
Jerzy Kaplanek Quartet
Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets required. Please go to https://www.kwjazzroom.com to purchase tickets in advance for this event.
Location and venue: 59 King St. N., Waterloo, ON, N2J 2X2 (The Huether Hotel Jazz Room) Date and time of the event: Friday, May 20, 2022 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Spectators: Adults Price: $25.00 / person
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