CALENDAR
Club scene
Friday, april 27 to thursday, may 3
Churchill Arms, the shawn Kellerman Band, Friday (9 p.m.); Gary Cain Band, thursday (8 p.m.), free, 355 Erb st. W., Waterloo, 519-746-2530
Commercial Tavern, Fred lewis and ridin’ high, Friday; ridin’ high, saturday; Commercial Blue Grass Band, Wednesday; open stage jam with paul and sue Weber and Big George lonsbury, thursday, cover charge except thursday, 8 to 11 p.m., Commercial tavern, 1303 maryhill rd., maryhill, 519-648-3644
Descendants Beer and Beverage Co. Ltd., matt Weidinger, saturday (2 to 5 p.m.); second anniversary party with Juneyt, saturday (8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; $5, all proceeds to Extend-a-Family Waterloo region); sounds of sunday, sunday (6:30 to 9 p.m.), free, 319 Victoria st. N., Kitchener, 226-241-3700
Duke and Duchess, unheard of, Friday; the Brink, saturday, free, 9:30 p.m., 900 Jamieson pkwy., Cambridge, 519-654-2224
Duke of Wellington, uptown Girls, Friday; Gary Cain Band, saturday; romeo sex Fighter, sunday; turk and the hobbits, monday; Chalkline, tuesday; mike todd, Wednesday; happy pappy, thursday, free, 9:30 p.m., 33 Erb st., Waterloo, 519-886-9370
Edelweiss Tavern, two six, saturday, free, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., 600 doon Village rd., Kitchener, 519-748-0221
Ernie’s Roadhouse, sue Windover and sandy macdonald, sunday, free, 1 to 4 p.m., 7 Queen st. W., Cambridge, 519-658-9562
Fiddle and Firkin, sandy macdonald, thursday, free, 8:30 p.m., 707 King st. E., Cambridge, 519-653-8835
Lancaster Smokehouse, John mcKinley Band, Friday (9 to 10 p.m.); matt Weidinger, Wednesday (6 to 9 p.m.), free, 574 lancaster st. W., Kitchener, 519-743-4331
Manhattans Pizza Bistro Music Club, tom altobelli trio, Friday (8 to 11 p.m.); Carl Bray trio, saturday (8 to 11 p.m.); olivia Borkosky, sunday (6 to 9 p.m.), free, 951 Gordon st. s., Guelph, 519-767-2440
Molly Bloom’s, Kevin Coates and Joey dietrich, Friday; laura & Graham, saturday, free, 10 p.m., 170 university ave. W., Waterloo
Pops and Ruby’s, sandy macdonald, Wednesday, free, 7:30 to 11 p.m., 200 preston pkwy., Cambridge, 519-653-4814
Rhapsody Barrel Bar, alex price & pocket City, Friday (9 p.m.); mike & diana Erb, saturday (2 p.m.); spencer mackenzie Cd release, saturday (9 p.m.); open mike, monday, (7 p.m.); phil & John show, thursday (8 p.m.), free, 179 King st. W., Kitchener, 226-647-3996
Robusta Café & Lounge, hunter sheridan, saturday, free, 7 to 10 p.m., 160 macdonell st., Guelph, 519-265-2655
Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 50, mid-life Crisis, saturday, free, 7 to 11 p.m., 524 Belmont ave. W., Kitchener, 519-745-5101
Scran and Dram, Craig mcNair, saturday, free, 9 p.m., 338 Waterloo st., New hamburg, 519-390-2767
Shakespeare Arms, Joel Johnson, Friday; ian andrews, saturday, free, 9 p.m., 35 harvard rd., Guelph, 519-757-6003
Sip Club, Bo, Friday (6 to 9 p.m.); Ken macmillan, Friday (9:30 p.m.); Josh’s Band, saturday; rusty Nail Comedy, sunday (8 p.m.), free, 91 Wyndham st., Guelph, 519-265-1964
Stampede Corral, Elyse saunders, Friday-saturday, cover charge, 9:40 p.m., 248 stirling ave. s., Kitchener, 519-576-5660
Stampede Ranch, southern Belle, Friday-saturday, cover charge, 9:30 p.m., 226 Woodlawn rd. W., Guelph, 519-822-1358
The Boar’s Head Pub, thorn and roses, Friday; Jack and the hartbeat, saturday, free, 8 p.m., Queen’s inn, 161 ontario st., stratford, 519-271-1400
The Boathouse, Flowers for daniel, lost in Japan, James Blonde, Friday (9 p.m.); mike’s monster Jam featuring mike mcKenna, sunday (4 to 7 p.m.); open mike, monday (8:30 p.m.); lava lava, thursday (9 p.m.), free, 57 Jubilee dr., Kitchener, 519-749-8080
The Easy Pour Wine Bar, Eric Bolton, saturday; Juneyt, tuesday; tim moher, thursday, free, 7 p.m., 1660 Blair rd., Cambridge, 519-219-3279
The Grand Trunk Saloon, onion honey, Wednesday, free, 7:30 p.m., 30 ontario st. s., Kitchener, 519-578-8282
TWB Brewery, Karyn Ellis, sunday (2 to 4 p.m.); acoustic folk jam with dave pike of onion honey, thursday (6 to 9 p.m.), free, 300 mill st., unit 1, Kitchener, 519-954-4433
Concerts
Friday, april 27
The Lazys & Crown Lands, with sierra pilot, Jesse roper; 19-plus; doors open at 7 p.m.; tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/ events/20782, $15, 7:30 p.m. maxwell’s Concerts and Events, 35 university ave. E., Waterloo, 226-240-7020
Lori Freedman and Nicolas Caloia, a Numus presentation; also featuring the winner of the fifth annual NUMUS Emerging improviser Contest; tickets: numus.on.ca/tickets-contact, $15, $10 senior/arts worker, $5 student, 8 to 10 p.m., the Walper hotel, 20 Queen st. s., Kitchener
Big Band Theory, presented by the Grand river Jazz society; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/ events/20589, $25, $15 under 30, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., the Jazz room, huether hotel, 59 King st. N., Waterloo
saturday, april 28
KW Dixieland Jazz Club, featuring peter liu & the pollcats, $15 member, $20 non-member, 2 to 5 p.m., royal Canadian legion, Br. 530, 316 marsland dr., Waterloo
Brian Dickinson’s “The Rhythm Method”; presented by the Grand river Jazz society; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/ events/20788, $20, $10 under 30, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., the Jazz room, huether hotel, 59 King st. N., Waterloo
sunday, april 29
Musical Lives Classical Guitar Open Mike, guitar concert featuring southern ontario musicians followed by a guitar open mike; ideaexchange.org/ programs/event/musical-lives-classicalguitar-open-mic-0, food bank donations gratefully accepted, 2 to 4 p.m., idea
Exchange | preston library, 435 King st. E., Cambridge Adrean Farrugia and Joel Frahm,
presented by the Grand river Jazz society; doors open at 3 p.m.; tickets: www. ticketscene.ca/events/20789, $15, $8 under 30, 4 to 7 p.m., the Jazz room, huether hotel, 59 King st. N., Waterloo
tuesday, may 1
Suubi Fusion Troupe, with guest performance by Errol Blackwood; eight young women and men from uganda perform traditional african drumming and dancing; tickets: kitchenerwaterloo. snapd.com/events/view/1142861, $20, 6 to 9 p.m., the Boathouse, 57 Jubilee dr., Kitchener, 519-496-2448
wednesday, may 2
Mostly Music, we sing for fun; if you can sing “happy Birthday” you can sing with us; first Wednesday of the month from september to June, free, 1:15 to 3 p.m., Breithaupt Centre, 350 margaret ave., Kitchener, 519-884-1850
Friday, may 4
The Great Human Odyssey In Concert, presented by the K-W symphony; performances on may 4 and 5; tickets and information at www.kwsymphony. ca, $19-$86, 8 to 10 p.m., Centre in the square, 101 Queen st. N., Kitchener, 519-745-4711 Dave Wiffen Quartet, exploring the jazz of John Coltrane; tickets: www. registrytheatre.com/dave-wiffen, $30, 8 to 10:30 p.m., the registry theatre, 122 Frederick st., Kitchener, 519-745-6565
Irish Music, Irish pipes, harp, fiddle, flute, song, dance and poetry; featuring artists of the spring rain Weekend workshops; accessible; free parking; advance tickets available at church office on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or at the Bookery, $12.50 advance, $15 at the door, 8 to 10 p.m., melville united Church, 300 st. andrew st. W., Fergus, 519-843-3274 Jerzy Kaplanek and David Braid Duo, presented by the Grand river Jazz society; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/events/20790, $20, $10 under 30, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., the Jazz room, huether hotel, 59 King st. N., Waterloo
saturday, may 5
KW Dixieland Jazz Club, featuring Club django, $15, 2 to 5 p.m., royal Canadian legion, Br. 530, 316 marsland dr., Waterloo Happiness Is ... join the rockway Entertainers for their annual spring concert; tickets available from any chorus member, from rockway Centre (519-741-2507) or online at www. kitchener.ca/activenet, $7, 2 to 3 p.m., stanley park Community Centre, 505 Franklin st. N., Kitchener Tevet Sela Quartet featuring John Roney, presented by the Grand river Jazz society; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/ events/20791, $18, $10 under 30, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., the Jazz room, huether hotel, 59 King st. N., Waterloo
sunday, may 6
Katie Ditschun, jazz, blues, pop and Broadway tunes; fundraising concert for childhood arthritis research; tickets available at the door, $15, 2 p.m., Zion Evangelical lutheran Church (west of philipsburg), 3357 Erbs rd. N., Baden, 613-662-0642
monday, may 7
Lindi Ortega, in concert; tickets: centreinthesquare.com/event/lindi-ortega, $22.50-$32.50, 8 p.m., Centre in the square, 101 Queen st. N., Kitchener, 519-578-1570
wednesday, may 9
Wednesday Noon Concert, featuring Willem moolenbeek (saxophone) and ann-marie macdairmid (organ); bring your lunch or buy a low-cost meal at the church; doors open at 11:30 a.m., free, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., st. andrew’s presbyterian Church, 54 Queen st. N., Kitchener
Friday, may 11
Carey West Band, presented by the Grand river Jazz society; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/ events/20792, $16, $8 under 30, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., the Jazz room, huether hotel, 59 King st. N., Waterloo
saturday, may 12
Music in the Lounge, featuring leisa Way and Fred smith (vocalists), free, 1 to 2 p.m., Kitchener public library, Central Branch, 85 Queen st. N., Kitchener, 519-743-7502
KW Dixieland Jazz Club, featuring dinny & the all stars, $15, 2 to 5 p.m., royal Canadian legion, Br. 530, 316 marsland dr., Waterloo
Happiness Is ... join the rockway Entertainers for their annual spring concerts; performances on may 12 at 7 p.m. and may 17 at 2 p.m.; tickets available from any chorus member, from rockway Centre (519-741-2507) or online at www.kitchener.ca/activenet, $7, rockway Centre, 1405 King st. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
Elvis Show, Elvis impersonator with a special guest, $20, available at the club, 7 to 11 p.m., royal Canadian legion, Br. 50, 524 Belmont ave. W., Kitchener, 519-745-5101 Worst Pop Band Ever, presented by the Grand river Jazz society; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets: www. ticketscene.ca/events/20793, $18, $10 under 30, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., the Jazz room, huether hotel, 59 King st. N., Waterloo
Art
Friday, april 27
Cambridge Centre for the Arts, Expressions of treeQuility: amy Ferrari (to June 1); opening: april 27, from 7 to 9 p.m., free, 60 dickson st., Cambridge, www.cambridgecentreforthearts.ca
tuesday, may 1
Art District Gallery, featuring 17 local artists (to June 14); opening reception: may 4, 5 to 9 p.m., meet the artists, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, chance to win a door prize; gallery hours: tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, 185 King st. E., Kitchener, www.artdistrictgallery.org
thursday, may 3
Central Library Art Gallery, Barbara di renzo: metal wall art and sculpture (to may 31); opening reception: may 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Kitchener public library, 85 Queen st. N. (lower level), Kitchener, 519-743-7502 University of Waterloo Art Gallery, mFa thesis two (to may 19); Gallery one: provisional Zones: aaron maclean. Gallery two: search party: tait Wilman; opening reception for both exhibits: may 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.; gallery hours: tuesday to saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or by appointment, free, 263 phillip st., Waterloo
ongoing
Art District Gallery, new work from 18 local artists including four new featured members: Elvan Konedrali suzer, liz skelton, shaun mcFee, and Faith hieblinger (to may 3), free, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 185 King st. E., Kitchener, 519-722-1588 Art Gallery of Guelph, Common Collective: land/line (to april 29), free, 12 to 5 p.m., 358 Gordon st., Guelph Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery,
traces of memory: rosemary aicher (to may 20); then, Now and Next: 25th anniversary exhibition featuring six acclaimed Canadian artists (to sept. 2), free, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 25 Caroline st. N., Waterloo, 519-746-1882 ext. 235 City of Waterloo Museum, tales of Fantasy: our myths and legends: an interactive travelling exhibit from the sherbrooke museum of Nature and science explores the oral tradition of telling legends (to may 18); visit www.waterloo. ca/en/living/exhibitions.asp for gallery hours, free, 550 King st. N., Waterloo, 519-885-8828 ext. 29012 Fashion History Museum, 101 tales of Fashion: did women remove ribs to make their waists smaller? Who really invented the mini-skirt? these and 99 more stories will be revealed (to dec. 23), $5, 12 to 5 p.m., 74 Queen st.
E., Cambridge, 519-654-0009, www. fashionhistorymuseum.com Guelph Civic Museum, Focusing on Nature: photography in the Natural World; a collaboration between Focus on Nature and Guelph museums (to June 10), $5, $15 family of two adults, four children, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 52 Norfolk st., Guelph, 519-836-1221 Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, how to Be 57: lucie Chan; curated by Crystal mowry (to June 30), free, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 101 Queen st. N., Kitchener
Kloepfer Gallery, please re-leash me: Chris Evitts (to april 28), free, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 18 paisley st., Guelph, 519-763-3456
Queen’s Square Gallery, thinner skin, thicker hide: daveandJenn (to June 30); opening: april 20 at 7 p.m., artists david John Foy and Jennifer saleik will be attendance, free, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Cambridge, 519-621-0460
Schneider Haus, Baggage: Carrying on Within two Worlds: featuring the beaded art works of 2018 artist-inresidence Naomi smith (to sept. 2), $6, $5 senior/student, $4 child, $15 family plus hst, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 466 Queen st. s., Kitchener, 519-742-7752
Studio 30, seventh annual studio 30 exhibit: oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings by 20 local artists (to June 19), free, 10:30 a.m., langs Community health Centre, 1145 Concession rd., Cambridge The Gallery, spring sparklers: showcasing new works by 26 Waterloo region artists (to may 10); gallery hours: tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., free, Frames by Verne, 299 manitou dr., Kitchener, 519-489-6038 The People’s Gallery, artistic Expression in Bloom: david Crow, dragan doric, ron hewson, siebe houtsma, Janet illingworth-Cooper, april Jensen, Jack macaulay, louise maree, John marshall, don routly, alexis tyrala, Barry Wright, and roger young (to may 3), free, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 91 Caroline st. s., Waterloo, 519-744-1103 Themuseum, interplay: interactive exhibit exploring the history of electronic entertainment (to may 13), $8.95$11.95, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 10 King st. W., Kitchener University of Waterloo Art Gallery,
Gallery one: restrictions of routine: Eryn o’Neill, paintings (to april 28), Gallery two: 1, 2, 3, 4: tess martens, gallery hours: tuesday to saturday, noon to 5 p.m., free, 263 phillip st., Waterloo
UpTown Gallery, Chain reaction: featuring Carolyn dix, Christine Gagnon, susan arness, ron hewson, and laurie spieker and new members Wendy Fletcher, Chesley house and ida tong (to may 13), free, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 75 King st. s., Waterloo
Dances
Friday, april 27
Top Guns Friday Night Dance, with dJ darrel; music from 1950 to present; 35-plus, singles and couples welcome, snacks, prizes, dress code (no jeans); doors open at 7:30 p.m., dancing to 12:30 a.m., $10, 8 p.m. Conestoga place, 110 manitou dr., Kitchener, 226-755-1461
saturday, april 28
Karen Reed Fiddle Jam and Barn Dance, fiddlers of all ages, their friends and family are invited to come and play, dance or just enjoy the music and fun; for more information and to register, please email studio@karenreed.ca, $10, child under five free; family rate available, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Button Factory arts, 25 regina st. s., Waterloo, 519-571-8498
The Biggest Singles Tri-City Singles Dance, with dJ Brian spinning the tunes from the ’60s to present; buffet included; smart casual no jeans please, $15, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Cambridge Newfoundland Club, 1500 dunbar rd., Cambridge, 519-807-5938
Top Guns Country Dance, dance to the Country Versatiles; singles and couples welcome, dress code (country attire if you wish); snacks, door prizes; doors and bar open at 7 p.m.; dancing to midnight, $12, 8 p.m. royal Canadian legion, Br. 412, 601 Wellington st. N., Kitchener, 226-755-1461
Saturday Night Blues Dance, come try this expressive and versatile dance style for yourself; introductory lesson at 8 p.m.; social dancing at 9 p.m.; hepcatswing.com, $9, $7 members, to 12 a.m., hepcat swing dance studio, 42 Erb st. E., Waterloo
monday, april 30
Monday Night Swing, free introductory lesson at 8:30 p.m., followed by a social dance provided by dJs at 9 p.m.; free for first-timers and if you bring a new person, you both get in free; hepcatswing.com, $9, $7 student; $2 less for members, to 11 p.m., hepcat swing dance studio, 42 Erb st. E., Waterloo
Friday, may 4
Q Music Friday Night Social Dance,
dJ marg m plays top 40 popular dance music; mostly ’80s to new; some latin, a little country; the electric slide/country line dance will be taught at 7:15 p.m.; the social dancing starts at 8 p.m. in the main banquet hall; dress code; www. qmusicdances.com, $10, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Conestoga place, 110 manitou dr., Kitchener Swing Into Spring “Star Wars” Dance, “star Wars” themed night starting with a free introductory lesson, followed by dJ’d swing dance; doors open at 8 p.m., lesson at 8:30 p.m.; general dancing at 9:15 p.m., $7 member; $5 student member; $9 non-member; $7 student, to 11:30 p.m., hepcat swing dance studio, 42 Erb st. E., Waterloo, hepcatswing.com
saturday, may 5
Reflection: Find Yourself in Dance,
join us for a no-shoes, no-talk, non-stop dance set to music from around the world; no experience or partner required; bring a water bottle and dress in layers; enter through purple side door; first saturday each month, september to June; www.reflectiondance.ca, $10, $8 youth ages 17 to 22, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Church of the Good shepherd,
116 Queen st. N., Kitchener
Classic Rock Dance, with dJ Boyd spinning the tunes for the 40-plus crowd; light refreshments; cash bar; pay at the door, $10, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., schwaben Club, 1668 King st. E., Kitchener, 226-748-9077, www.classicrockdances.com Swing into Spring Live Band Dance,
doors open at 8 p.m.; drop-in beginner lesson at 8:30 p.m.; dancing to Eclectic Vinyl orchestra at 9:15 p.m., $13 member/student; $11 student member; $15 non-member, to 12:15 a.m., hepcat swing dance studio, 42 Erb st. E., Waterloo, 226-647-0483
Classics
saturday, april 28
One Song ... Many Voices, presented by NoteWorthy singers; directed by terry English, trudy dey, accompanist; tickets available from any member, or by calling 519-500-4298 or emailing nfo@ nwsingers.com, $15, $5 student, free for children under 12, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Community Christian reformed Church, 1275 Bleams rd., Kitchener
The Royal Fireworks — No Strings Attached, presented by the K-W symphony; tickets and information at www. kwsymphony.ca, $36, 8 to 9:30 p.m., Central presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s square, Cambridge, 519-745-4711
This Thirsty Land, presented by daCapo Chamber Choir; a waterthemed choral concert, inspired by environmental realities that often impact or even cause refugee situations; with special guests orpheus Choir of toronto, directed by robert Cooper; plus oboe soloist and string orchestra; tickets: app.arts-people.com/index. php?ticketing=dacap, $25, $20 senior, $15 student, $5 eyeGo/child, 8 to 10 p.m., st. John’s lutheran Church, 22 Willow st., Waterloo, 519-725-7549
sunday, april 29
From Ellesmere Island to Cape Horn! featuring Wellington Wind symphony; conducted by daniel Warren, with larry moser (solo clarinet); www.wellingtonwindsymphony.ca; tickets available at the door, $20, $15 senior, free for student, 3 to 5 p.m., Knox presbyterian Church, 50 Erb st. W., Waterloo, 519-886-3148
IMCC Spring Concert: There’s Nothing Like a Song! Carolyn Neumann VanderBurgh, conductor; melinda metzger, training choir conductor; Christine Klaver-schmidt, accompanist, $10, $5 child (five to 18), 3 to 5 p.m., Floradale mennonite Church, 22 Florapine rd., Floradale
wednesday, may 2
Wednesday Noon Concert, featuring andrew Fu (piano); bring your lunch or buy a low-cost meal at the church; doors open at 11:30 a.m.; www.standrewskw.com/concerts, free, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., st. andrew’s presbyterian Church, 54 Queen st. N., Kitchener
thursday, may 3
Serenade to Music, presented by Grand river Voices; with the Guelph symphony orchestra; showcasing local composer Colin labadie doing a live composition with the audience; tickets: www.grandrivervoices.ca, $20 advance, $25, free for student/child, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Wilmot Centre missionary Church, 2463 Bleams rd., petersburg
Friday, may 4
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, Calling all youth; presenting young winners of the North york music Festival; www.cambridgeorchestra.ca/events/ calling-all-youth-2, free, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Central presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s square, Cambridge, 519-716-5566
saturday, may 5
Serenade to Music, presented by Grand river Voices; with the Guelph symphony orchestra; performing a Gershwin medley of favourites and will also showcase local composer Colin labadie doing a live composition with the audience; tickets: www.grandrivervoices.ca, $20 advance, $25, free for student/child, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Benton street Baptist Church, 90 Benton st., Kitchener
sunday, may 6
From Ellesmere Island to Cape Horn!
featuring Wellington Wind symphony; conducted by daniel Warren, with larry moser (solo clarinet); www.wellingtonwindsymphony.ca; tickets available at the door, $20, $15 senior, free for student, 3 to 5 p.m., Grandview Baptist Church, 250 old Chicopee dr., Kitchener, 519-886-3148 WLU Alumni Choir Sings Messiah,
the Wlu alumni Choir presents handel’s messiah, featuring alumni and current students of Wilfrid laurier university; admission by donation with all proceeds to Wlu alumni Choir Voice award, donations gratefully accepted, 3 to 5:30 p.m., st. andrew’s presbyterian Church, 54 Queen st. N., Kitchener, 519-744-7941
saturday, may 12
Ode To Joy — Beethoven 9, presented by the K-W symphony; 8 p.m. show on may 12, and 2:30 p.m. show on may. 13; tickets and information at www. kwsymphony.ca, $19-$82, Centre in the square, 101 Queen st. N., Kitchener, 519-745-4711
Arts events
Friday, april 27
The Brush Off: 6th Junior Edition, one night, 12 artists, three rounds, 29 original works; junior artists are invited to participate in a friendly painting competition, creating art live in front of an audience; tickets: www.themuseum.ca/ brush-off-junior-edition, $12, ages 14 to 19; $20, 6:30 to 10 p.m., themuseum, 10 King st. W., Kitchener
saturday, april 28
SkyCon Light Gaming Convention, tabletop gaming convention; board games, role playing games, miniatures, tournaments, vendors and more; www. skycongames.com, $15 online to april 26; $20 at door, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., holiday inn Kitchener, 30 Fairway rd. s., Kitchener
Butter and Cheese PennsylvaniaGerman Style, it’s spring and that means plenty of milk for the schneider family to turn into butter and cheese; saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; sunday,
1 to 5 p.m., $6, $5 senior/student, $4 child, $15 family plus hst, schneider haus, 466 Queen st. s., Kitchener
Author Event, meet local author sherry leclerc (“the Guardians of Eastgate”); book-signing, free, 4 p.m. eBar, 41 Quebec st., Guelph
sunday, april 29 Filmnachmittag, featuring “die Zwillinge vom Zillertal”; free, 2 p.m., schwaben Club, 1668 King st. E., Kitchener, www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com
tuesday, may 1
May Day Celebration, join us to celebrate our collective resiliency; our goal is to create an inclusive, free, familyfriendly space and event; grounded in mutual aid, voluntary participation, and personal/collective autonomy without authority; there will be a potluck feast, dance, music, workshops, kids activities; come build connections with one another, free, 5 to 9 p.m., Victoria park, 80 schneider ave., Kitchener, www.facebook.com/events/195472461055628/
Farwell4Hire Launch Party 2018, Farwell4hire has raised over $183,000 for Cystic Fibrosis in the past four years; let’s help mike Farwell meet his goal to raise $100,000 this year; music by amberwood, live and silent auctions, food, cash bar; tickets: www.eventbrite. ca/e/farwell4hire-launch-party-tickets44499107027?aff=es2, $40, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., dallas Night Club, 312 King st. W., Kitchener, 519-591-4511
thursday, may 3
Silent Movie: “Metropolis”; classic silent film with live soundtrack by VOC silent Film harmonic; tickets: www. registrytheatre.com/metropolis, $18, $12 with food bank donation, $5 eyeGo, 8 to 9:30 p.m., the registry theatre, 122 Frederick st., Kitchener, 519-745-6565
Stage
Friday, april 27
Roseanne Barr, standup comedy; material not suited for children; tickets: riverrun.ca/whats-on/roseanne-barr/; $5-$74, 8 p.m., river run Centre, 35 Woolwich st., Guelph, 519-763-3000
saturday, april 28
Musical Variety Show and Revue, join us for an afternoon of entertainment from a variety of performers followed by a chili supper with dessert, coffee and tea; fundraiser for exterior brickwork repairs; for tickets call 519-653-3323, $20, children $10 (under two free), 3:30 p.m., saint John’s anglican Church, 567 Queenston rd., Cambridge
monday, april 30
LOL in April, join your hosts Erinn White and suzie taka for another lol: ladies and lGBtQ2+ out loud, K-W’s feminist and queer bi-monthly standup comedy show; advance tickets: www.eventbrite. com/e/lol-in-april-tickets-44924840407, $12, 8 to 10:30 p.m., open sesame, 220 King st. W., Kitchener
tuesday, may 1
An Evening With Rick Mercer, presented by themuseum; mercer chronicles, satirizes and celebrates all that is great and irreverent about Canada; tickets: themuseum.ca/ evening-rick-mercer-tickets, $100-$110, 7:30 p.m. Bingemans, marshall hall, 425 Bingemans Centre dr., Kitchener