A Night In Lagos

Salsa In The Square is back for the 4th year in a row! Join us for a FREE evening of dancing, music, and laughs in the Waterloo Public Square! Our studio is pleased to provide complimentary dance lessons every Thursday at 7:00pm for the Region of Waterloo, live performances, and music until 11pm!

Help us keep this event free for the KW community by simply registering for the event. To learn more/register, click here.

Bring a blanket and your favourite snacks to enjoy these family-friendly films under the stars on the big outdoor screen. SDH subtitles are available. Movie titles will be announced soon.

• June 11, 18, 25
• July 9, 16, 23
• August 6, 13, 20

Movies begin after sunset (recommend to arrive by 9 p.m.). Waterloo Park (west side)

Movies in the Park is brought to you in partnership with the City of Waterloo and Princess Cinemas in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. If possible, please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate.

Please note this event is weather dependent. For more details and movie announcements, follow Create Waterloo on social media or visit the City of Waterloo website.

Senseless Sensibilities presents Last Fridays at Emmanuel United! Monthly concerts of noise and experimental music dedicated to sharing Ontario’s greatest and strangest artists

The last Friday of every month in 2026 I will be presenting a concert of noise and experimental music at Emmanuel United Church in Waterloo, ON. All shows will be $15/PWYC.

Expect to hear: harsh noise, industrial percussion, free improvisation, free jazz, ecstatic joy, overwhelming dread, glitching laptops, chaos punk, buzzing motors, folksongs, pop songs, sustained drones, blissful ambience, large waves of feedback, immaculate beauty, harsh noise and more

Organ: 7PM, Noise: 8PM
$15/PWYC
Emmanuel United Church, 22 Bridgeport W, Waterloo

Freewheeling variety show at Button Factory Arts in KW!

The Pinch Cabaret is KW’s monthly variety show, performance laboratory, and community arts party. An unexpected mix of Fantasy Writing, Opera, Pole Dance, Folk-Punk, Comedy, Zines & who knows what else!

Hosted and curated by amorous AI chatbot Ben Gorodetsky. Get ready for a diverse bill that’ll surprise audiences and bring together disparate artistic communities! Click here to learn more.

Advance tickets are $5 / $10 / $20 / $30 – you choose the option that’s right for you

Indigenous community members are welcomed to attend for free.

Get creative with glass! Make your choice of a coaster OR window hanging. Each ticket includes 1 kiln-fired glass item.

Our instructor will give a brief lesson on fused glass, and the rest of the time is yours to create a one-of-a-kind artwork! Get creative with colour and texture to create a unique, functional piece of art.

Cost: $41.22