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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10may2:00 pm4:00 pmGlasstime | Beginner Fused Glass Workshops Sundays
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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
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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
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May 10, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)Location
Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
25 Caroline Street North
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Open Mic, Open Stage, Open Invitation! Anything goes in this diverse & delightful open mic. Comedy, Music, Performance Art, Burlesque, Poetry, Drag, Lectures, Rants, etc!
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Open Mic, Open Stage, Open Invitation! Anything goes in this diverse & delightful open mic. Comedy, Music, Performance Art, Burlesque, Poetry, Drag, Lectures, Rants, etc!
Here’s the deal:
- 5 min spots
- 10 spots/show
- Performer sign up at 7:00pm
- Show at 7:30pm
- Sliding scale tickets $5-$15 (click here to purchase your ticket)
- No Hate/No Jerks!
Produced by Pinch Arts & hosted by Ben Gorodetsky
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May 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00)Location
Visitor Information Centre
10 Father David Bauer Dr
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The IRL Festival, with the support of Knox Waterloo, is thrilled to bring you an in-person and livestreamed evening talk in which the wisdom teachings
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The IRL Festival, with the support of Knox Waterloo, is thrilled to bring you an in-person and livestreamed evening talk in which the wisdom teachings of John Philip Newell and the spiritual practices of Cami Twilling call us to be aware of the sacredness of Earth and every human being as key to the way of transformation and healing in our lives and world. The talk focuses on the main themes of John Philip’s award-winning book Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World. To learn more, click here. Virtual and In-person.
Cost: $20
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May 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)Location
Knox Presbyterian Church
50 Erb St. W
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The IRL (Irish Real Life) Festival is thrilled to offer a weekend of immersive engagement in which the wisdom teachings of John Philip Newell and
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Knox Presbyterian Church
50 Erb St. W
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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
Event Details
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.
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May 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)Location
Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
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