Pinch Cabaret #46 - January 24, 2026
24jan8:00 pm11:00 pmPinch Cabaret #46 - January 24, 2026
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The Pinch Cabaret is KW’s monthly variety show, performance laboratory, and community arts party. An unexpected mix of Circus, Poetry, Clown, Experimental Harp & Electronics, Comedic
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The Pinch Cabaret is KW’s monthly variety show, performance laboratory, and community arts party. An unexpected mix of Circus, Poetry, Clown, Experimental Harp & Electronics, Comedic Essays & who knows what else!
Hosted and curated by salacious bon vivant Ben Gorodetsky. Get ready for a diverse bill that’ll surprise audiences and bring together disparate artistic communities!
Featuring: Alanna Schwartz, Erika Lui (they/she), Grace Scheele, Mary Abdel-Malek Neil, Allyson Proulx (they/she)
Advance tickets are $5 / $10 / $20 / $30 – you choose the option that’s right for you! Click here to learn more and purchase your tickets.
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Hepcat Swing Dance Studio
42 Erb St E e 117, Waterloo, ON N2J 1L7
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April
21apr6:00 pmBarrels and Bites 2026: An Uptown Waterloo Whisky Walk
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Whisky. Cuisine. History. Combined for a one-of-a-kind event. Barrels & Bites: An Uptown Waterloo Whisky Walk is not your typical tasting event. It’s a curated
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Whisky. Cuisine. History. Combined for a one-of-a-kind event. Barrels & Bites: An Uptown Waterloo Whisky Walk is not your typical tasting event. It’s a curated evening where premium whiskies meet chef-crafted bites, live music, and local stories brought to life.
Stroll through Uptown Waterloo and experience:
• Whisky tastings guided by sommelier Gary Bernier
• Culinary pairings from top local restaurants
• Live music by No Discernible Key
• A theatrical glimpse into Waterloo’s “Wets vs. Drys” debateTwo tour times available on April 14th (6pm or 8:30pm). Limited tickets.
$85 per person – Click here to get your tickets!Time
April 21, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)Organizer
24apr7:00 pm10:00 pmLast Fridays at Emmanuel United 2026
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Senseless Sensibilities presents Last Fridays at Emmanuel United! Monthly concerts of noise and experimental music dedicated to sharing Ontario’s greatest and strangest artists
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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, WaterlooTime
April 24, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00)Location
Emmanuel United Church
22 Bridgeport West
Other Events24apr7:30 pmMidnight Run Comedy Show
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Check out the area’s hottest independent comedy show, featuring an array of hilarious special guests! Please note that space at this event is extremely
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Check out the area’s hottest independent comedy show, featuring an array of hilarious special guests!
Please note that space at this event is extremely limited – advance tickets strongly encouraged. Ticket required for entry. Please note general admission seating is first come, first serve.
Doors 7pm. Show 730pm.
19+ onlyClick here to purchase your tickets.
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April 24, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-04:00)Organizer
30apr7:00 pm10:00 pmImprov Workshop & Jam
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Pinch Arts presents: Improviser, director, and UWaterloo instructor Ben Gorodetsky is offering a 2 hour improv workshop & jam. Improv builds
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Pinch Arts presents:
Improviser, director, and UWaterloo instructor Ben Gorodetsky is offering a 2 hour improv workshop & jam.
Improv builds confidence, teaches storytelling, improves listening and collaboration, and allows you to be present in the moment. Taking an improv class is like supercharging your creative brain!
The 90 minute workshop portion will be followed by a 30 minute improv jam facilitated by Ben, exploring short form and long form improv games for a fun and immersive approach to collaborative comedy.
All skill levels welcome!
Pay what you can! ($20 suggested, but no one turned away). Click here to learn more and purchase your tickets.
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April 30, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00)Location
Visitor Information Centre
10 Father David Bauer Dr
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