Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony & Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery-Thursday Night in UpTown Series

We’ll start the evening with a 30-minute beginner dance lesson at 6:15 PM, designed especially for first-timers. No experience is needed and no partner is required. 19+.
After the lesson, enjoy social dancing with great salsa and bachata music until 10:00 PM. Whether you’re coming with friends, on a date, or on your own, this is a relaxed, welcoming space where the focus is on movement, connection, and having fun. To learn more, click here.

Cost: $10

Get ready for a high-energy night of live rock as Trucker Mouth takes the stage for an unforgettable evening of music in Waterloo. Known for their dynamic performances and crowd-pleasing sound, this talented group delivers a mix of classic rock favourites and unique acoustic spins that keep audiences coming back for more.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this intimate show offers the perfect opportunity to experience great live music, connect with fellow music lovers, and enjoy a lively night out.

Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and get ready to rock—this is one night you won’t want to miss.

Cost: $17.31

This Spring, AOMS explores themes of gathering in difficult times in the name of hopeful change. Through gathering, our community can support each other and others, stand up for injustice and marginalized voices, and share a dream for a better world, and love for all. Through powerful lyrics and inviting melodies, we hope everyone at the concert finds a sense of support, comfort, and belonging in our music. Featuring songs by choral giants Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre, songwriting poets like Bob Dylan (whose song “The Times, They Are A-Changin’ provides the inspiration for our concert title), and hit songs from the musicals “Wicked” and “Dear Evan Hansen”, our program explores the multitude of ways music speaks truth to power: through the lyrics and notes we sing, as a caring musical community.

There are TWO shows available, a 2pm matinee followed by a 7:30pm evening performance.

Cost: $20-25

Join us for the Button Factory Art Centre’s 2026 Open House!

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Open House on Saturday, May 9th! Bloom & Grow will feature a variety of drop-in crafts and performances available hourly throughout the day.

We will be running programs from 2 pm – 9:30 pm, with a focus on kid-friendly activities from 2 pm – 4 pm including paper bouquets and friendship bracelets. Plan your day in advance with our full schedule of programming. To learn more, click here.

This event is free to the public, but donations are greatly appreciated.

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