CALENDAR
Club scene
Friday, July 20 to thursday, July 26
Commercial Tavern, Paul Weber and top hand, saturday; open stage with Paul and sue Weber, thursday, free, 8 to 11 p.m., Commercial tavern, 1303 Maryhill rd., Maryhill, 519-648-3644
Descendants Beer and Beverage Co. Ltd., dana K & the remedy, Friday, 8 p.m.; tea For two, saturday, 2 p.m.; Juneyt & Friends, sunday, 1 p.m., free, descendants Beer and Beverage Co. ltd., 319 Victoria st. N., Kitchener, 226-241-3700
Duke of Wellington, romeo sex Fighter, sunday; turk & the hobbits, Monday; Chalkline, tuesday; Mike todd, Wednesday; happy Pappy, thursday, free, 9:30 p.m. duke of Wellington, 33 Erb st., Waterloo, 519-886-9370
Edelweiss Tavern, organized Kaos, saturday, free, 8 p.m. Edelweiss tavern, 600 doon Village rd., Kitchener, 519-748-0221
Lana’s Lounge, the duovers, Friday, 5 p.m.; alison King Jazz duo, Friday, 9 p.m.; Mike rajna trio, saturday, 8 p.m.; John McKinley, tuesday, 8 p.m.; live piano, Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Jendy Way, thursday, 6 p.m., free, lana’s lounge, 220 King st. N., Waterloo 519-725-5262
Lancaster Smokehouse, John McKinley Band blues jam, Friday, 7 p.m.; Matt Weidinger, Wednesday, 6 p.m., free, lancaster smokehouse, 574 lancaster st. W., Kitchener, 519-743-4331
Manhattans Pizza Bistro Music Club, tom altobelli trio, Friday, 8 p.m.; Jazz Meets Blues Meets latin, saturday, 8 p.m.; stan Chang & Erick Bruck, sunday, 6 p.m.; open stage, tuesday, 6 p.m.; Jontue Elan, Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Carmen spada, thursday, 7 p.m., free, Manhattans Pizza Bistro Music Club, 951 Gordon st. s., Guelph, 519-767-2440
Molly Bloom’s, Jessie & James, Friday; Flex, saturday; Jessie treener, Wednesday; Juneyt & derek, thursday, free, 9:30 p.m. Molly Bloom’s irish Pub, 170 university ave. W., Waterloo
Patent Social, open air open mike, tuesday, free, 7 to 10 p.m., Patent social, 17 Erb st. E., Waterloo, 519-208-4030
Red Brick Café, Brave Moon, Friday, free, 7 p.m. red Brick Café, 8 douglas st., Guelph, 226-343-4344
Rhapsody Barrel Bar, Celebration army, Friday, 9 p.m.; Ben rollo, saturday, 2 p.m.; Bayou Boys, CCr tribute band, saturday, 9:30 p.m.; open mike, Monday, 7 p.m.; Blackball Comedy, tuesday, 8:30 p.m.; blues jam with Mike Elliott, Wednesday, 8 p.m., free, rhapsody Barrel Bar, 179 King st. W., Kitchener, 226-647-3996
Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 50, come out and join Gord & laurie on our beautiful patio for music and fun, saturday, free, 1 to 7 p.m., royal Canadian legion, Br. 50, 524 Belmont ave. W., Kitchener, 519-745-5101
Shakespeare Arms, ian andrews, Friday, free, 9:30 p.m. shakespeare arms, 35 harvard rd., Guelph, 519-757-6003
The Boar’s Head Pub, Chad McCoy, Friday, free, 8 p.m. the Boar’s head Pub, Queen’s inn, 161 ontario st., stratford, 519-271-1400
The Boathouse, Mike’s Monster Jam with special guest Brant Parker, sunday, free, 4 to 7 p.m., the Boathouse, 57 Jubilee dr., Kitchener, 519-575-5265
The Easy Pour Wine Bar, tim Moher duo, saturday; Juneyt, tuesday, david scott, thursday, free, 7 p.m. the Easy Pour Wine Bar, 1660 Blair rd., Cambridge, 519-219-3279
TWB Brewery, dan Walsh, sunday, free, 2 to 4 p.m., tWB Brewery, 300 Mill st., unit 1, Kitchener, 519-954-4433
Williamsburg Arms, My Cousin otis, Friday, free, 9:30 p.m. Williamsburg arms, 1187 Fischer-hallman rd., Kitchener, 519-745-6460
Woolwich Arrow, lucas stagg, saturday, free, 8 p.m. Woolwich arrow, 176 Woolwich st., Guelph, 519-836-2875
Concerts
Friday, July 20
RBC Noon Hour Concert Series 2018, free to music lovers of all ages; Fridays in July; July 20: innes Wilson; July 27: Kent smith, free, 12 p.m. st. George’s square, Wyndham st. N., Guelph
Sun Life Financial Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival, featuring world class artists Manteca, Francisco Pais, Mark Kelso and the Jazz Exiles, Mike downes, Coco love alcorn and more; to July 22; for lineup and schedule, visit uptownwaterloojazz.ca, free, Waterloo City hall, 100 regina st. s., Waterloo, 519-394-0093
Sultans of String, musical fusion; tickets:, $10-$40, 7:30 p.m. Gambrel Barn, 7454 Wellington Cty. rd. 21, Elora
saturday, July 21
Elora Festival: Chris McKhool’s Fiddlefire!, Family series: perfect for the young and young at heart; free preconcert activities (with paid ticket) at 10 a.m.; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/ theatreManager/1/login?event=854, $20, $15 student, $10 child, $45 family, 11 a.m. Wellington County Museum and archives, 0536 Wellington County rd. 18, aboyne
Elora Festival: Louise Pitre, sings the songs of Judy Garland; tickets: tickets. elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/ login?event=857, $40, $15 student, $10 child, 7:30 p.m. Gambrel Barn, 7454 Wellington Cty. rd. 21, Elora
Kim Mitchell, 19-plus, valid photo id required;doors open at 7:30 p.m.; tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/events/20313, $35, 8 to 11 p.m., Maxwell’s Concerts and Events, 35 university ave. E., Waterloo, 226-240-7020
Mainland Kitchen Band, in concert, $10 at the door for non-members; members free, 8 to 11:30 p.m., royal Canadian legion, Br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, Cambridge, 519-622-8100
suNday, July 22
Waterloo Park Summer Concerts, presented by the Waterloo Concert Band and the City of Waterloo; join us sunday evenings at the Band shell; bring a lawn chair; July 22: Kitchener Concert Band; July 29: Flutes Galore; free, 7 to 9 p.m., Waterloo Park, hospitality area, Westmount road entrance, Waterloo
Kitchener Musical Society Band Concert, join us for a free public concert at the bandshell; bring a lawn chair; www.kmsb.org, free, 7 to 8 p.m., Waterloo Park, 50 young st. W., Waterloo
Sunday Night Concert Series, join us sunday evenings in July and august
for traditional and old-time country and bluegrass music; bring a lawn chair; July 22: Nelson Family Bluegrass; July 29: lance russwurm; free, 7 to 9 p.m., Gore Park, 68 arthur st. s., Elmira, 519-616-2794
Sammy Duke, “terminus” album release concert with guest opener, arun Pal; doors open at 6:45 p.m.; tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sammy-duke-terminus-album-release-concert-with-arunpal-tickets-46677312097?aff=eac2, $15 advance, $20 at the door, 7:15 p.m. the registry theatre, 122 Frederick st., Kitchener, 519-745-6565
Concert in the Garden, featuring tim louis; bring a lawn chair or blanket; rain venue: rockway seniors Centre; www. kitchenerhs.ca, donations appreciated, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., rockway Gardens, dorothy Elliott Gazebo, 7 Floral dr., Kitchener
WEdNEsday, July 25
Music in the Lounge, featuring singersongwriter JoJo Worthington, free, 12 to 1 p.m., Kitchener Public library, Central Branch, 85 Queen st. N., Kitchener, 519-743-7502 2018 Backlot Session Outdoor
Concert Series, hosted by E-Bolt Music; held indoors in case of bad weather; July 25: Matt Weidinger; aug. 1: King’s limit; $10 suggested donation, 6 to 8 p.m., Monigram Coffee roasters, 16 ainslie st. s., suite C, Cambridge
Rockin’ it at Rockway, join us Wednesday nights in July and august, where music happens, rain or shine; food and alcoholic beverages available for sale; bring a lawn chair; July 25: the Mclaughlin Brothers’ back porch band; aug. 1: the riffs; $5 donation gratefully appreciated, 6 to 8 p.m., rockway Centre, 1405 King st. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
thursday, July 26
Summer at the Castle Concert
Series, bring your lawn chair and enjoy live music on the front lawn (weather permitting) thursday evenings to aug. 30; July 26: onion honey; aug. 2: Kitchener Musical society; www.wilmot. ca/en/living-here/events-and-exhibits. aspx, admission by donation, 7 to 8 p.m., Castle Kilbride, 60 snyder’s rd. W., Baden, 519-634-8444 Elora Festival: Gesualdo Six, in recital; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/login?event=863, $40, $15 student, $10 child, 7:30 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora
Friday, July 27
Elora Festival: Paul Novotny and
Robi Botos, with special guest, Jackie richardson; tickets: tickets. elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/ login?event=865, $40, $15 student, $10 child, 7:30 p.m. Gambrel Barn, 7454 Wellington Cty. rd. 21, Elora
saturday, July 28
Elora Festival: Platypus Theatre: How the Gimquat Found
her Song, Family series for all ages; pre-concert activities at 10 a.m. (with paid ticket); tickets: tickets. elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/ login?event=866, $20, $15 student, $10 child, $45 family, 11 a.m. Wellington County Museum and archives, 0536 Wellington County rd. 18, aboyne
Schneider Creek Porch Party, musical and neighbourhood event nestled between Courtland, Queen, Mill and schneider Creek; schedule, venues and details at scporchparty.weebly.com, free, 3 to 8 p.m., schneider Creek Neighbourhood, Peter street (at the creek), Kitchener Elora Festival: Chantal Kreviazuk, festival debut; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/ login?event=869, $50-$70, 7:30 p.m. Gambrel Barn, 7454 Wellington Cty. rd. 21, Elora
saturday, auGust 11
Music in the Lounge, with singersongwriter Jesse Parent; kplca.evanced. info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=2835 9&backto=calendar&startda te=2018/08/01, free, 1 to 2 p.m., Kitchener Public library, Central Branch, 85 Queen st. N., Kitchener, 519-743-7502
Art
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Berlin Tower Artspace, brought to you by homer Watson house and Gallery: the art of homer Watson (to aug. 31), free, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Berlin tower artspace, City hall, 200 King st. W., Kitchener, 519-741-2200 ext. 7912
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, then, Now and Next: 25th anniversary exhibition featuring six acclaimed Canadian artists (to sept. 2); gallery hours: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; closed on statutory holidays, free, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline st. N., Waterloo, 519-746-1882 ext. 235
Castle Kilbride, the roaring twenties: Childhood Bliss, highlighting the influences of laura louise livingston; dramatically deco: in partnership with stratford Festival archives featuring costumes from plays set in the 1920s; Bouquets of Bliss: in honour of the Wilmot horticultural society’s 50th anniversary featuring floral artifacts from the Castle’s collection (all exhibits on display to Nov. 11); gallery hours: tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; saturday and sunday, 1 to 4 p.m., $7, $6 senior/student, $5 child, $20 family, Castle Kilbride, 60 snyder’s rd. W., Baden, 519-634-8444
Central Library Art Gallery, horseback safari: Paulina Zaborska, paintings (to July 31); gallery hours: Monday to thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday and saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, Kitchener Public library — Central library art Gallery, 85 Queen st. N. (lower level), Kitchener, 519-743-7502
City of Waterloo Museum, at home in Waterloo: residential architecture in Waterloo (to oct. 27); features materials used in residential construction and household goods over the course of the past several decades, each item helps tell the story of how a house becomes a home; free, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., City of Waterloo Museum, 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., Fashion history Museum, 74 Queen st. E., Cambridge, 519-654-0009 Homer Watson House and Gallery, annual homer Watson Exhibition featuring the work of homer Watson: Element of life; roger young: the lens is My Brush; and the art district Gallery: Elemental (to aug. 12), $5, 12 to 4:30 p.m., homer Watson house and Gallery, 1754 old Mill rd., Kitchener, 519-7484377
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, Final Girl: selected Works from the Permanent Collection; the Brain is Wider than the sky: premiering new work by artists based within Waterloo region and Wellington County, curated by Crystal Mowry (both exhibits to sept. 23); opening reception: July 18, from 7 to 10 p.m.; free, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., KitchenerWaterloo art Gallery, 101 Queen st. N., Kitchener, 519-579-5860
Kloepfer Gallery, sailing into the sunset: taniz orton; stallion: John McGill (both to July 31); gallery hours: kloepferframing.com, free, Kloepfer Custom Framing and Gallery, 18 Paisley st., Guelph, 519-763-3456
Open Sesame, those Who Walk Between us: sherry Czekus, paintings (tuesday to saturday, to aug. 25); opening reception and artist talk: aug. 2, 6 to 8 p.m., free, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., open sesame, 220 King st. W., Kitchener, 519-954-7722 Rotunda Gallery, a Procession: Jess lincoln (to July 31), free, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., rotunda Gallery, City hall, 200 King st. W., Kitchener, 519-741-2200 ext. 7912
The Art District Gallery, featuring guest artists robert Crosby and Barb di renzo (to July 26); gallery hours: tuesdays to Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; www. artdistrictgallery.org, free, the art district Gallery, 185 King st. E., Kitchener
The Gallery, art Explosion: showcasing the work of Waterloo region artists (to July 24); gallery hours: tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., free, the Gallery, Frames by Verne, 299 Manitou dr., Kitchener, 519-489-6038
The People’s Gallery, the talent of Canada (to aug. 4): featuring artworks by Chow Man Choi, david Crow, Peter Ferry,Mary lou hiller, siebe houtsma, Janet illingworth Cooper, april Jensen, tina Jensen,Jack Macaulay, louise Maree, John Marshall, arlene McCarthy, Karen Pike, don routly, timothy schmalz, alexis tyrala, Balu Venugopal, and roger young; gallery hours: www. theartstoreofwaterloo.com/store.html, free, the People’s Gallery, 91 Caroline st. s., Waterloo, 519-744-1104
TheMuseum, decoding E-Money: discover the emerging world of bitcoin (to sept. 3), $13.95, $11.95, senior/ student, $9.95 child three to 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., theMuseum, 10 King st. W., Kitchener, event-tickets.themuseum.ca/ store/ UpTown Gallery, Wonder: featuring artworks by ManChoi Chow, sophie drouin, Wendy Fletcher and adrienne
Zoe (to sept. 16); gallery hours: Monday to saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; closed on statutory holidays, free, uptown Gallery, 75 King st. s., Waterloo Visitor and Heritage Information
Centre, Chronicle: 25 years at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery (to sept. 2); curated by tsukiko Keogh and andrew Bucsis; exploring the archives of the Clay & Glass as it celebrates a quarter century of silica arts, free, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Visitor and heritage information Centre, 10 Father david Bauer dr., Waterloo, 519-746-1882 ext. 235
Dances
Friday, July 20
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 “sex on the Beach” line dance lesson begins at 7:15 p.m.; the social dancing starts at 8 p.m. dress code; www.qmusicdances.com, $10, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Conestoga Place, 110 Manitou dr., Kitchener
Singles Selective Social Club Dance, with music by dJ howie Johannes; for ages 50-plus, door prize, 50/50 draw; www.facebook.com/ groups/194505381130334/about/, $10, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Wing 404 rCaFa rotary adult Centre, 510 dutton dr., Waterloo, 226-647-5279
saturday, July 21
Saturday Night Dance, various dJs on saturday nights, $10 non-members; free for member and one guest, 8 p.m. royal Canadian legion, Br. 234, 57 Watson Pkwy. s., Guelph
MoNday, July 23
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, 8:30 to 11 p.m., hepcat swing dance studio, 42 Erb st. E., Waterloo
tuEsday, July 24
Dancing in the Park, scottish country dancing with the Kitchener-Waterloo branch of the royal scottish Country dance society; tuesdays to July 31; weather permitting; www.rscds.kitchener.on.ca, free, 7 to 9 p.m., Victoria Park pavilion, 80 schneider ave., Kitchener, 519-572-2741
Friday, July 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., free, 8 p.m. Conestoga Place, 110 Manitou dr., Kitchener, 226-755-1461
saturday, July 28
Saturday Night Dance, various dJs on saturday nights, $10 non-members; free for member and one guest, 8 p.m. royal Canadian legion, Br. 234, 57 Watson Pkwy. s., Guelph
Classics
Friday, July 20
Elora Festival: Simona Genga, mezzo, Canadian opera Company winner; tickets:, $10-$25, 5 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora
saturday, July 21
Elora Festival: Berstein:
A Choral Tribute, with the Elora singers; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/ theatreManager/1/login?event=855, $40, $15 student, $10 child, 1 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora
Elora Festival: Bénédicte Lauzière, on violin, with Janelle Fung, piano; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/login?event=856, $35, $15 student, $10 child, 4 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora
suNday, July 22
Elora Festival: Evensong & Sunday Service, featuring the Elora singers; services on July 22 and 29 at 11 a.m., and July 26 at 5 p.m., $20 recommended free-will offering, st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora
Elora Festival: Mendelssohn Organ Sonatas and Choral Works, featuring the Elora singers; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/ login?event=858, $40, $15 student, $10 child, 2 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert, four different student chamber groups performing classical music; reception to follow; uwaterloo.ca/music/
events, free, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Conrad Grebel university College Chapel, 140 Westmount rd. N., Waterloo
saturday, July 28
Elora Festival: Andre Laplante, piano; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/login?event=867, $40, $15 student, $10 child, 1 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora Elora Festival: Rolston String
Quartet, in recital; tickets: tickets. elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/ login?event=868, $40, $15 student, $10 child, 4 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora
suNday, July 29
Elora Festival: The Majesty of Handel and Mozart, featuring the Elora singers; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/ login?event=870, free, 3 p.m. Gambrel Barn, 7454 Wellington Cty. rd. 21, Elora
Arts events
MoNday, July 23
Show and Shine Classic Car Mondays, unique classic and special edition cars (to sept. 17); enjoy great music, colouring activities, and weekly prize giveaways; www.facebook.com/classiccarmondays, free, 6 to 8:30 p.m., the shops at highland and Westmount, Partsource parking lot, 563 highland rd. W., Kitchener, 905-484-3517
Friday, July 27
Final Fridays, on the last Friday of each month, everyone is invited to explore the exciting arts, culture and cuisine of the city’s core; www.waterloo.ca/en/living/ finalfridays.asp, costs vary according to event, City of Waterloo, 100 regina st. s., Waterloo, 519-747-8769
saturday, July 28
Afro Festival, celebrating african culture: dance, music, drama, art and cuisine; vendors selling african food, traditional crafts and clothing; free parking available, free, 12 to 6 p.m., Waterloo Park, hospitality area, Westmount road entrance, Waterloo, 519-578-9570
7th Annual Rock and Rumble, live music featuring honeymoon suite and Northern Pikes; food trucks and craft brewery, hundreds of custom and vintage motorcycles; for more information, visit www.kitchenerevents.ca/whats-on/ events?&eventid=152, free, 5 to 11 p.m., Carl Zehr square (Kitchener City hall), 200 King st. W., Kitchener
tuEsday, July 31
Modern Classics Book Club, join us to discuss “the handmaid’s tale” by Margaret atwood; new members welcome; registration required: kplca. evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?even tid=27430&backto=calendar&am p;startdate=2018/07/01, free, 10 to 11 a.m., Kitchener Public library, Country hills Branch, 1500 Block line rd., Kitchener, 519-743-7502
Stage
Friday, July 20
The Little Mermaid, the splashy Broadway musical; performances to aug. 4; schedule and tickets at www. draytonentertainment.com/littlemermaid-stjacobs#buy, $27-$46, st. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin rd. E., Waterloo, 519-747-7788
suNday, July 22
Elora Festival: Sounding Thunder: The Song of Francis Pegahmagabow, stage performances in three acts featuring Festival of the sound Ensemble; tickets: tickets. elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/ login?event=859, $40, $15 student, $10 child, 4:30 p.m. Gambrel Barn, 7454 Wellington Cty. rd. 21, Elora
WEdNEsday, July 25
The Birds and The Bees, this winning courtship comedy about chance encounters and fresh starts is a racy recipe for relentless laughter; suitable for ages 15 and up; performances to aug. 11; schedule and tickets at: www.draytonentertainment.com/birds-bees-drayton, $27-$46, 2 p.m. drayton Festival theatre, 33 Wellington st. s., drayton, 519-638-5555
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Stratford Festival 2018, visit www. stratfordfestival.ca for plays and show times, ticket prices vary, stratford Festival, Box office: 55 Queen St., Stratford, 1-800-567-1600
Cruisin’ Classics, a rock ’n’ roll musical celebration featuring classic hits of the Baby Boomer era; performances to July 21; schedule and tickets: www.draytonentertainment.com/cruisinclassics-cambridge#buy, $27-$46, hamilton Family theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand ave. s., Cambridge, 1-855-372-9866