12 events to mark your calendars in Waterloo Region this weekend
Dinosaur Drive-Thru
Realistic dinosaurs, some reaching 9 meters high, are back at Bingemans. Bring the whole family on this COVID-free prehistoric journey from the comfort of your own vehicle. March 11 – April 3, 2022.
Location and venue: 425 Bingemans Center Dr., Kitchener, ON, N2B 3X7 (Bingemans) Date and time of the event: Friday March 11, 2022 00:00 – 23:59 Public: All ages Price: Tickets start at $25/vehicle + HST, online pre-booking schedules
Glencairn Pickleball – Fridays All Levels
Adult walk-in pickleball for all skill levels. Three courts allow for minimum waiting time between games. See all level games also on Mondays and BeginnersPlus on Wednesdays. Contact Harry Chin for newsletter and cancellations
Location and venue: 725 Erinbrook Dr., Kitchener, ON, N2E 3E3 (Glencairn Mennonite Brethren Church) Date and time of the event: Friday, March 11, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Public: Adults Price: Free
UpTown Gallery
UpTown Gallery presents its first art exhibition of the year, “Seasons”, featuring new works by Sophie Drouin, Gordy Ess and Shaun McFee. This show runs from January 18 to March 20, 2022. Waterloo Town Square, 75 King St. S. Waterloo
Location and venue: 75 King St. S., Waterloo, ON, (Uptown Gallery) Date and time of the event: Friday, March 11, 2022 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Public: All ages Price: Free
Derek Hines Sextet
Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets required. Please go to https://www.kwjazzroom.com to purchase tickets in advance for this event.
Location and venue: 59 King St. N., Waterloo, ON, N2J 2X2 (The Huether Hotel Jazz Room) Date and time of the event: Friday, March 11, 2022 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Public: Adults Price: $20.00 / person
Steel Magnolias Auditions – Ayr Community Theater
Ayr Community Theater presents Steel Magnolias at the Ayr Community Center – May 26-29. We are looking for 6 Southern Magnolias (18 to 70 years old) and 1 male voiceover (any age to pre-record). Schedule your audition online at www.ayrcommunitytheatre.com.
Location and venue: 7 Church St, Ayr, ON, North Dumfries, ON, N0B 1E0 (Ayr Community Centre) Date and time of the event: Friday, March 11, 2022 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Public: Adults Price: Free
Cambridge Farmers Market
Visit the Cambridge Farmers’ Market online map to see which vendors will be open and where they are to quickly navigate the market. Additionally, buyers are encouraged to contact vendors directly to see if pre-ordering is available.
Location and venue: 40 Dickson St., Cambridge, ON, (Cambridge Farmers’ Market) Date and time of the event: Saturday March 12, 2022 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Public: All ages Price: Free
St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market
St. Jacobs Farmers Market. Open all year. Thursdays and Saturdays
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Follow COVID-19 protocols.
Location and venue: 1386 King St. N., Woolwich, ON, N0B 2N0 (St. Jacobs Farmers Market) Date and time of the event: Saturday March 12, 2022 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Public: All ages Price: Free
IRL Festival Presents – Celtic Fiddle Class with Karen Reed – Online
This course is for both beginner and intermediate level players. Karen will teach a melody or two and then provide the tools to make those fiddles sing along with an Irish melody. Join the party!
Location and venue: 60 Schneider Ave, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1K8 (IRL Festival) Date and time of the event: Saturday, March 12, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Public: All ages Price: $10 Register by: Friday, March 11, 2022
Galt Legion Saturday Night Dance
Dance at the Legion Galt every Saturday night. (except when hosting live bands) Come have fun dancing on Galt’s only dance floor with amazing people. Call to confirm.
Location and venue: 4 Veterans Way, Cambridge, ON, N1R 3K7 (Galt Legion Br.121) Date and time of the event: Saturday March 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Public: Adults Price: Free
Roberto Occhipinti Quartet
Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets required. Please go to https://www.kwjazzroom.com to purchase tickets in advance for this event.
Location and venue: 59 King St. N., Waterloo, ON, N2J 2X2 (The Huether Hotel Jazz Room) Date and time of the event: Saturday March 12, 2022 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Public: Adults Price: $20.00 / person
public skate
Residents of Wilmot can skate in public at the Wilmot Recreation Complex (WRC) every Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. until June 26, 2022. Visitors can check in at the customer service counter to screen and pay . See website for cancellation dates to note.
Location and venue: 1291 Nafziger Rd., Wilmot, ON, N3A 0c4 (Wilmot Recreation Complex) Date and time of the event: Sunday March 13, 2022 2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Public: All ages Price: See website for information and fees
Drayton Entertainment’s Backstage Pass digital streaming series
Hosted by Drayton Entertainment Artistic Director Alex Mustakas, Backstage Pass features 10 one-hour episodes featuring thrilling performances and interviews with over 40 incredible Canadian theater artists. Plus, more fun surprises!
Location and venue: 46 Grand Ave S, Cambridge, ON, N1S2L8 (Drayton Entertainment Online) Date and time of the event: Sunday March 13, 2022 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Public: All ages Price: Series price $150+HST or Episode price $20+HST (per household) Register by: Sunday, January 30, 2022
Although we strive to provide the most accurate description of the listing of events and locations, we are not responsible for errors and omissions in the description of the event, location or intended audience. If necessary, please contact the event organizer for more information.
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