There’s lots of activities and events going on around the city as April comes to a close.
Friday, April 28
To Build What We Become When We Dream
Queen’s Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, all day
This art exhibition, curated by Sarah-Tai Black and featuring Katrina Coombs, Nnenna Okore and Chason Yeboah, brings together Black artists and celebrates their work. Runs all weekend.
The Mom Project
Preston Idea Exchange - 435 King St. E, All day
Come view a collection of small oil on board portraits by Mark Crofton Bell. Paintings of his mother during the final years of her life shine a light on the process of aging, physical and mental deterioration, and death. Runs all weekend.
Preston Book Club
Preston Idea Exchange - 435 King St. E, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This club meets once a month to discuss a set title. April’s book is Every Falling Star by Sunju Lee.
Connections Aged 50+
Queen’s Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet up with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats and more.
Los Rolling Tacos Food Truck
Wavemaker Brewery - 639 Laurel St, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Start your weekend with a beer and a taco.
Friday Night Social Cards
Ted Wake 50+ Centre - 31 Kribs St, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Play a variety of card games with old friends and make new ones.
Truck - Born 2 Eat
Farm League Brewing - 295 Ainslie St S, 7 p.m.
Head down to the brewery for food, drinks and music from Jack Pender.
Live Music at Rhythm and Brews
1000 Bishop St N Unit 10, 9 p.m.
Enjoy craft beer and music from Electric Crush.
Karaoke Friday’s at Gator's Tail
970 Franklin Blvd, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Head out to the local Sports Shack and Grill to show off your singing skills.
Saturday, April 29
Cambridge Farmers' Market
40 Dickson St, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A central community food hub, the market features 26 year round vendors and 30 seasonal vendors.
Hespeler Optimist Park Community Cleanup
Hespeler Memorial Arena - 640 Ellis Rd, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Earth Day may have passed but residents can still cleanup the community with the Hespeler Optimist Club. Supplies will be provided.
West Galt Community Cleanup
Galt, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join the West Galt Neighbours group for their cleanup. Check out their Facebook page for locations and details.
Drawing People for People Who Don’t Draw
Queen’s Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join artist Mark Crofton Bell as he teaches the art of portrait drawing.
Storytime
Queen’s Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Come out, meet new friends and enjoy family-friendly songs, rhymes, games and stories.
Share your Family Memories
Old Post Office Idea Exchange - 12 Water St S, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Turn home videos and photos into something special by learning how to digitally edit.
Computer Basics
Queen’s Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Adults can attend and learn how to use the various functions on a computer.
Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, and Restoration
Old Post Office Idea Exchange - 12 Water St S, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Discover the next step in art and design with AI.
Trivial Pursuit
Ted Wake 50+ Centre - 31 Kribs St, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Come as an individual and join a team or bring friends. The cost is $10 per person.
Dungeons and Dragons with DM Doug
Hespeler Idea Exchange, 5 Tannery St E, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy the famous game with other interested players.
Trip to the Tropics Island Party
Wavemaker Brewery - 639 Laurel St, 4:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Head to the local brewery for a tropical party featuring island music, tropical drinks featuring a line of Tropics IPAs and amazing food by Irie Myrie’s Caribbean Catering Company.
Sunday, April 30
KWGO-Classic Guitar Concert
Virtual, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Log on and enjoy the Kitchener-Waterloo Guitar Orchestra's Spring Concert: "Feel the Rhythm"
The Mighty Ship Celtic Music
O’Brien’s Irish Pub - 215 Beverly St, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Close out the weekend with food, drinks and music.