The Waterloo Salsa Bachata Festival (Day 1) - Salsa In The Square Special Edition
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¡Vamos a pasarla bien! Join the Underdog Dance Corp for a three-day celebration of music, movement, and community in the heart of Waterloo! Featuring both local and
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¡Vamos a pasarla bien!
Join the Underdog Dance Corp for a three-day celebration of music, movement, and community in the heart of Waterloo! Featuring both local and international artists, they’re kicking things off on Thursday, June 18th with a special edition of our free event, Salsa in the Square:
- 30-minute beginner lesson at 7:00 PM, followed by social dancing until 11:00 PM
- Food trucks
- Live music
- Special performances
Followed by two full days of:
- Salsa, Bachata, and Dancehall workshops*
- Performances by dancers from Ontario and across Canada
- Socials with amazing DJs
The Underdog Dance Corp is thrilled to welcome international artists Antoni & Belen from Spain, bringing their signature style, artistry, and expertise to our festival. They’ll be joined by acclaimed local artists from prestigious companies, sharing their talents both in the classroom and on stage.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer, just beginning your journey, or simply looking to connect with others in the community, this weekend is designed to immerse you in salsa and bachata at the highest level—while maintaining the warmth, inclusivity, and connection our community is known for.
Mark your calendars – Waterloo is dancing.
*Please check the Festival Passes tab on the website for pricing.
- Day 1: Waterloo Public Square
- Day 2: Maxwell’s Concerts and Events
- Day 3: Delta Hotels Waterloo
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Waterloo Public Square
75 King St S
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12jun7:30 pm9:00 pmKitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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Based on the much loved Peanuts Comic Strips, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a musical revue of Charlie Brown and his friends in
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Based on the much loved Peanuts Comic Strips, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a musical revue of Charlie Brown and his friends in their daily adventures! You’ll feel like you’ve jumped into your tv screen as you scramble to catch the bus, write a book report and play a baseball game with all your favourite Peanuts characters. This immersive and involved real life cartoon will hit the KWLT stage in June of 2026! Take Lucy Van Pelt’s (renowned) advice and don’t miss a chance to catch Charlie, Snoopy and their friends this summer
Ticket and show information: kwlt.org/charliebrownPerformances will be June 12th through 14th, 19th through 21st, and 26th to 28th. Showtime is 7:30pm on Fridays, and 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The show is approximately 90 minutes long.
Cost: ~$25
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June 12, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)Organizer
12jun(jun 12)10:00 pm13(jun 13)2:00 amPERREOLANDIA – Legends del Reggaeton 2
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The legendary reggaeton rewind party is BACK! The first edition SOLD OUT! This one won’t be any different. KW’S MOST LEGENDARY PARTY
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The legendary reggaeton rewind party is BACK! The first edition SOLD OUT! This one won’t be any different.
KW’S MOST LEGENDARY PARTY IS BACK!
Get ready… this time we’re celebrating the LEGENDS OF REGGAETON Part 2
Friday, June 12. From 10pm-2am
Cost: $12-18
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June 12, 2026 10:00 pm - June 13, 2026 2:00 am(GMT-04:00)Location
Rare Nightcub & Events Centre
24 King St N
Other Events13jun11:00 am2:00 pmFamily Garden Day: Ceramic Fish Workshop
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Create a ceramic fish! Make a 2D tile or a or 3D sculpture it’s your choice. All tools and materials will be provided to make
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Create a ceramic fish! Make a 2D tile or a or 3D sculpture it’s your choice. All tools and materials will be provided to make and paint your fish.
Clay will be fired in a kiln after the workshop. You will receive an email when they are ready to be pick up, approximately 4-5 weeks after the workshop date.
Please carve your name on the back of your artwork and take a photo of it so you can identify your piece when picking it up at the gallery.
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June 13, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)Location
Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
25 Caroline Street North
Other Events13jun12:00 pm6:00 pmOpen Streets
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Celebrate the livable cities movement with music, art, games and community in a car-free space. What’s happening: Live music and dance battles, Art market, Interactive
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Celebrate the livable cities movement with music, art, games and community in a car-free space. What’s happening: Live music and dance battles, Art market, Interactive art activities, Community chalk art, Giant games, Live DJ sets, Circus and stilt performances, Flamenco performance. To learn more, click here.
Free and family-friendly. Saturday, June 13. noon to 6 p.m. Waterloo Public Square and Willis Way.
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June 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)Location
Waterloo Public Square
75 King St S
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13jun1:00 pm4:00 pmWORKSHOP- Memories Through Art with Erica Gosselin
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Explore meaningful memories through intuitive, process-based acrylic painting in this reflective workshop for adults. Rather than focusing on realism, participants will use colour, layering, and
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Explore meaningful memories through intuitive, process-based acrylic painting in this reflective workshop for adults. Rather than focusing on realism, participants will use colour, layering, and abstraction to express the emotional essence of a memory. Through gentle prompts and guided exploration, we will experiment with painting different emotions, building layers of meaning, and allowing shapes, atmosphere, and feeling to emerge on the canvas. Open to all skill levels.
Saturday, June 13, 1 – 4 pm & June 20, 1 – 4
Cost: $76.50 Members / $90 non-members + $10 materials fee + HST
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June 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)Location
Button Factory Arts
25 Regina St. South
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