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- CAFKA @ The Walper Hotel
- Posted by cafka
- Date(s): Friday, 03 May 2013 - Sunday, 11 August 2013
- Venue: The Walper Hotel, 1 King St. W., Kitchener
CAFKA – Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area is pleased to be teaming up with the Walper Hotel to exhibit eight provocative art installations throughout the hotel.
CAFKA @ The Walper...
- Spring Daily Swim Lessons
- Posted by City of Waterloo Events
- Date(s): Monday, 06 May 2013 - Tuesday, 18 June 2013
- Venue: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex-Swimplex
Is July too busy? Away for the summer? Get a jump on lessons with our Spring Daily session! The Spring Daily session runs weekdays for two weeks:
Tuesday June 18...- PRESEASON POWER SKATING CLINICS
- Posted by City of Waterloo Events
- Date(s): Saturday, 01 June 2013 - Sunday, 08 September 2013
- Venue: RIM Park
IMPROVE SKILLS AND GET READY FOR THE UPCOMING HOCKEY SEASON! TWO WEEK CAMPS IN AUGUST. All classes occur at RIM Park, 2001 University Ave East, Waterloo.
Power 1,2,3 & 4: August...
- City of Waterloo Summer Leisure Registration
- Posted by City of Waterloo Events
- Date(s): Tuesday, 04 June 2013 - Monday, 24 June 2013
- Venue: Waterloo Recreation Facilities
City of Waterloo Leisure Program Registration begins June 4. Register online at http://expressreg.waterloo.ca
New courses include Family Yoga, and Meditation in Waterloo.
For all the details on How to Register for Dance,...
- Earthborn: Waterloo Potters' Workshop Annual Juried Show
- Posted by Judy Hunter
- Date(s): Wednesday, 12 June 2013 - Friday, 20 September 2013
- Venue: City of Waterloo Museum
Earthborn is the annual, juried exhibition of works by members of the Waterloo Potters’ Workshop, a cooperative group, established in 1968 and operating since then in the Jacob Eby farmhouse...
Earthborn: Waterloo Potters' Workshop Annual Juried Show - full details
- City of Waterloo Summer Aquatic Registration
- Posted by City of Waterloo Events
- Date(s): Wednesday, 19 June 2013 - Sunday, 30 June 2013
- Venue: Waterloo Recreation Facilities
Learning to swim is a lifelong skill everyone should have and it’s never too late. We offer lessons for ages 0-100. Kids, prenatal moms, seniors – we have it all.
City...
- Sustainable Waterloo Region's Educational Forum: TD Bank Group - An Environmental Leader
- Posted by Sustainable Waterloo Region
- Date(s): Wednesday, 19 June 2013
- Venue: Kitchener-Waterloo Hotel
Is your organization striving to be an environmental leader?
TD Bank Group is doing so by setting an ambitious GHG reduction target – pledging to reduce per capita CO2e emissions from...
- David Murray Big Band featuring Macy Gray
- Posted by Centre in the Square
- Date(s): Friday, 21 June 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square
SHOW TITLE: David Murray Big Band featuring Macy Gray DATE: Friday, June 21, 2013 TIME: 8 PM TICKET PRICES: $25 to $80 VENUE: Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener,...
- Waterloo Mind+Body Fest 2013
- Posted by City of Waterloo Events
- Date(s): Saturday, 22 June 2013
- Venue: Waterloo Town Square
A Festive Gathering at Uptown Waterloo Square; Celebrating inspired living! Join us for movement through yoga with live music accompanying your experience. Connect with your community and support our...
- ROGER HODGSON, THE LEGENDARY VOICE OF SUPERTRAMP, WITH HIS BAND
- Posted by Centre in the Square
- Date(s): Sunday, 23 June 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square
SHOW TITLE: ROGER HODGSON, THE LEGENDARY VOICE OF SUPERTRAMP, WITH HIS BAND DATE: Sunday, June 23, 2013 TIME: 8 PM TICKET PRICES: $39 to $109 VENUE: Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St....
ROGER HODGSON, THE LEGENDARY VOICE OF SUPERTRAMP, WITH HIS BAND - full details
- Ring the Bell: get informed, get involved, take action!
- Posted by Nancy Cherry
- Date(s): Thursday, 27 June 2013
- Venue: Kitchener City Hall
Ring the Bell: get informed, get involved, take action! Kitchener City Hall Thursday, June 27th Rain or shine! 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Housing Opens Doors interactive exhibit Learn how affordable housing opens...
Ring the Bell: get informed, get involved, take action! - full details
- Waterloo Region Tacofest
- Posted by Bhagdeep Kang
- Date(s): Friday, 05 July 2013
- Venue: THE MUSEUM 10 King St W Kitchener, ON
Waterloo Region Tacofest promises three things: tacos, craft beer, and good times. All proceeds from the event will support Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and More, a...
- Garnishes for Kids Summer 2013 Culinary Classes
- Posted by Susan Dimma
- Date(s): Monday, 29 July 2013 - Friday, 16 August 2013
- Venue: Kingsdale Community Centre 72 Wilson Ave., Kitchener
Join Chef Susan for the fifth summer of fun in the kitchen! We will as always prepare our food from scratch using fresh ingredients. Along the way we will be...
Garnishes for Kids Summer 2013 Culinary Classes - full details
- Baden Corn Festival
- Posted by Michelle Lang
- Date(s): Saturday, 10 August 2013
- Venue: Baden, Ontario
The Baden Corn Festival is an annual summer event highlighting local food producers and restaurants, as well as celebrating the Township's agricultural heritage. Residents and tourists alike will enjoy a...
- Natalie MacMaster and the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 27 September 2013
- Venue: Centre In The Square
September 27 | 7 pm Centre In The Square
Cape Breton native and international fiddle superstar Natalie MacMaster joins the KWS for a high energy celebration of Canadian Celtic music. Known for...
Natalie MacMaster and the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - full details
- Natalie MacMaster and the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 28 September 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
September 28 | 8 pm Centre In The Square
Cape Breton native and international fiddle superstar Natalie MacMaster joins the KWS for a high energy celebration of Canadian Celtic music. Known...
Natalie MacMaster and the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony - full details
- Anton Kuerti Returns!
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 04 October 2013 - Saturday, 05 October 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
October 4&5 │ 8 pm Centre in the Square
Legendary pianist Anton Kuerti returns to play Beethoven’s sparkling and elegant Piano Concerto No. 1 in this festive opening to the Signature...
- Anton Kuerti Returns!
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Sunday, 06 October 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
October 6 │ 2:30 pm Centre in the Square
Legendary pianist Anton Kuerti returns to play Beethoven’s sparkling and elegant Piano Concerto No. 1 in this festive opening to the Signature...
- Barely Beyond Baroque
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Wednesday, 09 October 2013
- Venue: First United Church (16 William St W, Waterloo)
October 9 │ 8 pm First United Church
How did we get from Bach and Handel to Mozart and Haydn? Ian Whitman’s fascinating program examines this extraordinary moment in music. Featuring...
- Barely Beyond Baroque
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 11 October 2013
- Venue: Harcourt Memorial United Church (87 Dean Ave, Guelph)
October 11 │ 8 pm Harcourt Memorial United Church
How did we get from Bach and Handel to Mozart and Haydn? Ian Whitman’s fascinating program examines this extraordinary moment in music....
- Barely Beyond Baroque
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 12 October 2013
- Venue: Central Presbyterian Church
October 12 │ 8 pm Central Presbyterian Church (7 Queens Square, Cambridge)
How did we get from Bach and Handel to Mozart and Haydn? Ian Whitman’s fascinating program examines this...
- Mozart — Pianist and Conductor
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 25 October 2013 - Saturday, 26 October 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
October 25 & 26 | 8 pm Centre in the Square
This unique and lyrical concert features two of Mozart’s greatest concertos, led from the piano — as Mozart would have...
- Boisterous Beethoven
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 26 October 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
Oct 26 | 2:30 pm Centre in the Square
Beethoven was one of history’s greatest composers, and he wrote for the orchestra like nobody else! Join the KWS as we explore...
- John Williams and Spielberg
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 01 November 2013 - Saturday, 02 November 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
November 1 & 2 │ 8 pm Centre in the Square
Steven Spielberg, perhaps Hollywood’s best-known director, and John Williams, one of the most famous film composers, collaborated to...
- John Williams and Spielberg Matinée
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 02 November 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
November 1 & 2 │ 2:30 pm Centre in the Square
Steven Spielberg, perhaps Hollywood’s best-known director, and John Williams, one of the most famous film composers, collaborated to...
- Intersections Encore!
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Thursday, 07 November 2013 - Friday, 08 November 2013
- Venue: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (36 King St W, Kitchener)
November 7 & 8 │ 7:30 pm Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
Celebrate the first 5 years of the Intersections series as we encore our most mind-blowing premieres. We’ll revisit...
- Bella the Tuba Gets Her Melody
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 16 November 2013
- Venue: Waterloo Region Museum (10 Huron Rd, Kitchener)
November 16 │ 10:30 am Waterloo Region Museum
Everyone should get to play a melody — even tubas! Join the KWS Brass Quintet as they explore melody, harmony and rhythm.
Tickets starting...
- Concerto Grossi
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Wednesday, 20 November 2013
- Venue: First United Church (16 William St W, Waterloo)
November 20 │ 8 pm First United Church
The concerto grosso is one of the most enduring forms of music. With its engaging interplay between solo and orchestra strings, it...
- Concerto Grossi
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 22 November 2013
- Venue: Harcourt Memorial United Church (87 Dean Ave, Guelph)
November 22 │ 8 pm Harcourt Memorial United Church
The concerto grosso is one of the most enduring forms of music. With its engaging interplay between solo and orchestra strings,...
- Bella the Tuba Gets Her Melody
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 23 November 2013
- Venue: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (36 King St W, Kitchener)
Nov 23 | 10 & 11 am Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
Everyone should get to play a melody — even tubas! Join the KWS Brass Quintet as they explore...
- Concerto Grossi
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 23 November 2013
- Venue: Central Presbyterian Church (7 Queens Square, Cambridge)
November 23 │ 8 pm Central Presbyterian Church
The concerto grosso is one of the most enduring forms of music. With its engaging interplay between solo and orchestra strings, it has...
- Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 29 November 2013 - Saturday, 30 November 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
November 29 & 30 │ 8 pm Centre in the Square
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 contains some of his most famous melodies, and sets the standard for orchestral drama. On the first...
- Youth Orchestra Program
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 30 November 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
Nov 30 │ 2 pm Centre in the Square
“You will be inspired by the five ensembles in our nationally renowned KWS Youth Orchestra Program. Over 150 talented young musicians, from...
- Yuletide Spectacular
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 13 December 2013 - Saturday, 14 December 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
December 13 & 14 │ 8 pm Centre in the Square
Yuletide Spectacular has charmed and delighted audiences of all ages year after year. It returns once again in full splendor...
- Yuletide Spectacular Matinée
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 14 December 2013
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
December 14 │ 2:30 pm Centre in the Square
Yuletide Spectacular has charmed and delighted audiences of all ages year after year. It returns once again in full splendor to celebrate...
- Carnival of Arctic Animals
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 11 January 2014
- Venue: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (36 King St W, Kitchener)
Jan 11 | 10 & 11 am Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
Travel through the far north on a magical dog sled and meet lots of musical animals along the...
- Zhang Plays Rachmaninoff
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 17 January 2014 - Saturday, 18 January 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
January 17 & 18 │ 8 pm Centre in the Square
Van Cliburn Gold Medal winner Haochen Zhang makes his KWS debut playing Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody, which features one of the most...
- Peter and the Wolf
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 18 January 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
Jan 18 | 2:30 pm Centre in the Square
Music is all around you when you go outside for a walk on a sunny day. Come and explore the great...
- Carnival of Arctic Animals
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 01 February 2014
- Venue: Waterloo Region Museum (10 Huron Rd, Kitchener)
Feb 1 | 10:30 am Waterloo Region Museum
Travel through the far north on a magical dog sled and meet lots of musical animals along the way. This exciting journey features...
- Sound in Motion: Music and the Body
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Thursday, 06 February 2014 - Friday, 07 February 2014
- Venue: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (36 King St W, Kitchener)
February 6 & 7 │ 7:30 pm Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
What if there is more to listening to music than we thought? Join us for an unconventional evening...
- Paris Festival: From the Concert Hall to the Cabaret
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 14 February 2014 - Saturday, 15 February 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
February 14 & 15 | 8 pm Centre in the Square
Explore both the elegant and bohemian music of Paris. The first half features young English pianist Benjamin Grosvenor playing...
Paris Festival: From the Concert Hall to the Cabaret - full details
- Paris Festival: The Salon
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Sunday, 16 February 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
February 16 │ 2:30 pm Centre in the Square
Some of the greatest Parisian art and ideas came to life in the intimate spaces of the Salon. For our second concert...
- Youth Orchestra Program
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 22 February 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
Feb 22 │ 2 pm Centre in the Square
“You will be inspired by the five ensembles in our nationally renowned KWS Youth Orchestra Program. Over 150 talented young musicians, from...
- Pixar in Concert
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Wednesday, 26 February 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
Feb 26 │ 7 pm Centre in the Square
From the Toy Story trilogy to The Incredibles and UP, Pixar has forever impacted filmmaking and given audiences of all ages some...
- Brahms the Progressive, Schoenberg the Romantic
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 21 March 2014 - Saturday, 22 March 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
March 21 & 22 | 8 pm Centre in the Square
Explore the surprising links between these two great composers in a special concert presented by Edwin Outwater and Jon Kimura...
Brahms the Progressive, Schoenberg the Romantic - full details
- Tenors, Trumpets and La Traviata! An Introduction to Opera
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 22 March 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
Mar 22 | 2:30 pm Centre in the Square
Don’t know the difference between Falstaff and Falsetto? Think you’re more tone-deaf than tenor? The KWS with special guests Opera Five come...
Tenors, Trumpets and La Traviata! An Introduction to Opera - full details
- The Music of ABBA — A Pop and Symphonic Spectacular
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 28 March 2014 - Saturday, 29 March 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
March 28 & 29 | 8 pm Centre in the Square
Straight from London’s West End comes the world’s best ABBA tribute. Go back in time and experience the music of...
The Music of ABBA — A Pop and Symphonic Spectacular - full details
- Electronic Atmospheres: Daniel Lopatin, Tim Hecker, William Brittelle
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Thursday, 03 April 2014 - Friday, 04 April 2014
- Venue: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (36 King St W, Kitchener)
April 3 & 4 | 7:30 pm Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
The KWS explores the world of ambient electronica with the music of two of the genre’s most celebrated...
Electronic Atmospheres: Daniel Lopatin, Tim Hecker, William Brittelle - full details
- Tunes and Tarantellas — Music and Dance for Tots
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 05 April 2014
- Venue: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (36 King St W, Kitchener)
Apr 5 | 10 & 11 am Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
Exotic instruments and lots of percussion, a twirling dancer and a truckload of tunes guarantee a fun time...
Tunes and Tarantellas — Music and Dance for Tots - full details
- Anniversaries
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Wednesday, 09 April 2014
- Venue: First United Church (16 William St W, Waterloo)
April 9 | 8 pm First United Church
KWS Principal Oboe James Mason has put together a program of anniversaries featuring frequent Baroque and Beyond collaborator Joseph Lanza and violinist...
- Anniversaries
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 11 April 2014
- Venue: Harcourt Memorial United Church (87 Dean Ave, Guelph)
April 11 | 8 pm Harcourt Memorial United Church
KWS Principal Oboe James Mason has put together a program of anniversaries featuring frequent Baroque and Beyond collaborator Joseph Lanza and violinist...
- Tunes and Tarantellas — Music and Dance for Tots
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 12 April 2014
- Venue: Waterloo Region Museum (10 Huron Rd, Kitchener)
Apr 12 | 10:30 am Waterloo Region Museum
Exotic instruments and lots of percussion, a twirling dancer and a truckload of tunes guarantee a fun time will be had by...
Tunes and Tarantellas — Music and Dance for Tots - full details
- Anniversaries
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 12 April 2014
- Venue: Central Presbyterian Church (7 Queens Square, Cambridge)
April 12 | 8 pm Central Presbyterian Church
KWS Principal Oboe James Mason has put together a program of anniversaries featuring frequent Baroque and Beyond collaborator Joseph Lanza and violinist Julie...
- Ray Charles — A Tribute
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 25 April 2014 - Saturday, 26 April 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
April 25 & 26 | 8 pm Centre in the Square
The legendary Ray Charles is one of the most recognizable voices in American music. Bringing down barriers in both music...
- Billy the Kid and West Side Story
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 02 May 2014 - Saturday, 03 May 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
May 2 & 3 | 8 pm Centre in the Square
In this American music spectacular covering 100 years of American composing history, Edwin Outwater leads the KWS in two...
- Youth Orchestra Program
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 03 May 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
May 3 │ 2 pm Centre in the Square
“You will be inspired by the five ensembles in our nationally renowned KWS Youth Orchestra Program. Over 150 talented young musicians, from...
- Glorious Gran Partita
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Wednesday, 07 May 2014
- Venue: First United Church (16 William St W, Waterloo)
May 7 │ 8 pm First United Church
Strings, winds and brass are showcased in this stunning program assembled by KWS violinist Allene Chomyn. Beginning with the glorious brass sound of...
- Glorious Gran Partita
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 09 May 2014
- Venue: Harcourt Memorial United Church (87 Dean Ave, Guelph)
May 9 │ 8 pm Harcourt Memorial United Church
Strings, winds and brass are showcased in this stunning program assembled by KWS violinist Allene Chomyn. Beginning with the glorious brass sound...
- Glorious Gran Partita
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 10 May 2014
- Venue: Central Presbyterian Church (7 Queens Square, Cambridge)
May 10 │ 8 pm Central Presbyterian Church
Strings, winds and brass are showcased in this stunning program assembled by KWS violinist Allene Chomyn. Beginning with the glorious brass sound of...
- Ballroom with a twist
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Wednesday, 14 May 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
May 14 │ 7 pm Centre in the Square
Ballroom with a Twist is an evening of incredible entertainment highlighted by stunning costumes, breathtaking performances and magnificent music. This performance was...
- Superheroes!
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 23 May 2014 - Saturday, 24 May 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
May 23 & 24 │ 8 pm Centre in the Square
The music from much-loved superhero movies and television shows comes alive in an explosive and thrilling concert of iconic themes....
- Superheroes! Matinée
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Saturday, 24 May 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
May 24 │ 2:30 pm Centre in the Square
The music from much-loved superhero movies and television shows comes alive in an explosive and thrilling concert of iconic themes. From Batman...
- Petrushka Finale
- Posted by esther wheaton
- Date(s): Friday, 30 May 2014 - Saturday, 31 May 2014
- Venue: Centre in the Square (101 Queen St N, Kitchener)
May 30 & 31 │ 8 pm Centre in the Square
KWS favourite Karen Gomyo returns for the final concert of the season, playing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major....