Featured Events in Waterloo in June, 2025 (June Updated)

The DeKalb High School baseball camp is for anyone entering 3rd – 9th grade looking to develop their baseball skills! Come work with the high school coaching staff and current players during this week long event!All campers will need to supply their own equipment including a baseball glove, baseball shoes, and a bat (in case of inclement weather, campers should bring tennis shoes for indoor work) Each day will feature the DHS coaching staff and players on the high school baseball teamCampers will be placed in small groups for more personalized instructionLittle League coaches and travel coaches are welcome to attend free of chargeJune 23-27, 2025Registration grants access to the full week(Cost: $65) ** Campers entering grades 3-6: 8:00AM - 9:30AM ** ** Campers entering grades 7-9: 9:30AM - 11:00AM ** Each day will take place outside at DeKalb High School's Baron FieldT-shirts will be distributed on the final camp day For questions, please hit the 'contact' button below Information Source: DeKalb Baron Baseball | eventbrite

Pinch presents: Improviser, director, and UWaterloo instructor Ben Gorodetsky is offering a 2 hour improv workshop & jam. Improv builds confidence, teaches storytelling, improves listening and collaboration, and allows you to be present in the moment. Taking an improv class is like supercharging your creative brain! The 90 minute workshop portion will be followed by a 30 minute improv jam facilitated by Ben, exploring short form and long form improv games for a fun and immersive approach to collaborative comedy. All skill levels welcome! 7:00-8:30pm: Workshop 8:30-9:00pm: Jam Pay what you can! ($20 suggested, but no one turned away) This workshop will take place at The Waterloo Visitor Information Centre | 10 Father David Bauer Dr, Waterloo About the instructor: Ben Gorodetsky is an improviser, director, and educator based in Kitchener, Ontario. They are curator and host of KW monthly mainstays: Pinch Cabaret and Together We're Boisterous Comedy. Ben has performed, taught, and directed improvisation at The Magnet Theatre (NYC), Out of Bounds Comedy (Austin), UCB (LA), Highwire Comedy (Atlanta), English Lovers (Vienna), IGLU (Ljubljana), FERIIR (Reunion Island), Bad Dog (Toronto), and Blind Tiger (Vancouver). His performance work has been presented by The Art Gallery of Ontario, CAFKA, Lumen Fest, Movement Research at Judson Church, The Tank NYC, Mile Zero Dance, Brian Webb Dance Company, Expanse Festival of Movement Arts, Rubaboo Festival, Guelph Dance Festival, SpringWorks, and the Gas Station Arts Centre. They are creator and executive producer of TV series My Pet Ate What? for CTV/Bell Media. Ben is the former Associate Artistic Director of Rapid Fire Theatre a nominee for a Canadian Comedy Award. They teach at UWaterloo and hold an MFA from Brooklyn College-CUNY and a BFA from the University of Alberta. Information Source: Pinch | eventbrite

Come celebrate the weekend before Canada day with a comedy show and Desi afterparty! The first show is 100% in English and open to everyone. Don't miss Ashwyn's signature style of incisive and intelligent humour! After the comedy show, there will be take a 30 minute break for drinks, and then we switch to music and the afterparty! The second showing will be completely different from the first, with lots of new material and crowdwork, and a very laidback, stripped down set of the deep cut songs we all know and love. If you're familiar with Ashwyn's translations, this is the live version! Tickets are cheaper if you attend both shows, you are free to attend both or either! This show will sell out, make sure to get your tickets early. Ashwyn Singh is a world-touring writer, musician, and comedian known for blending social commentary and intelligent humour. Ashwyn is best known for his Desi Translations series on Instagram, where he uses humour and comparisons between English and Hindi/Urdu to explain the beauty and concepts behind some of Indian cinema's most popular songwriting. With over 50M views on Instagram, Ashwyn has opened for household names like Mark Normand, Sammy Obeid, and Zarna Garg, with spotlights at Canada's Got Talent and CBC's hit show The Debaters . Doors open at 6:30 PM for this show, seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Latecomers may not be allowed to enter once the show has started, please get your tickets in advance! Information Source: Ashwyn Singh Productions | eventbrite

The GMA Championships 2025 will take place in Waterloo at the prestigious Rim Park. The event is scheduled for June 7, 2025. Attendees can expect an exciting competition showcasing top talent in various disciplines. Ticket prices range from $54.58 to $134.46, offering options for different budget preferences. Don't miss this opportunity to witness exceptional performances and support the participants at this highly anticipated event.

Gelli Printing is a fun, quick and effective way to produce unique monotype prints using acrylic paint and a silicone press. We will explore object printing, relief, stencils, image transfer and painterly prints. At the end of the day you will have a series of prints to take home. This course is suitable for all levels. All materials and equipment are provided. Costs: £85 Days: 1 Sunday Times: 10:30 - 16:30 Dates: Sunday 1 June Location: Red Room Maximum: 8 Denise Harrison is a trained painter having gained her BA (Hons) degree in Painting at the University of Brighton and then an MA in Painting at the University of the Arts, London (Wimbledon). She is the author of the popular book 'If You're Bored with Acrylics, Read This Book.' Denise has run creative arts classes and workshops for many years in Birmingham, London and Brighton. Her practice is based at Phoenix Art Space where she runs regular painting classes, as well as being a painting tutor at Cass Art Brighton. Information Source: Phoenix Art Space | eventbrite

CHARACTER: Explore the bold world of improvised character! In this one-off, 3 hour workshop we'll look at psychological, emotional, and physical approaches to playing complex, interesting characters on stage. This class will help you extend your character range and open up new choices in spontaneity that rely less on doing and more on being. Prerequisites: *Some* improv experience recommended. If you're not sure, just email Ben@PinchCabaret.com Date and time: Tuesday, June 10 | 7:00-10:00pm Venue: Waterloo Visitor Information Centre | 10 Father David Bauer Dr Accessible Pricing: If cost is a barrier for you, please email Ben@PinchCabaret.com and we'll figure out an accessible price. Don't be shy! About the instructor: Ben Gorodetsky is an improviser, director, and educator based in Kitchener, Ontario. They are curator and host of KW monthly mainstays: Pinch Cabaret and Together We're Boisterous Comedy. Ben is the former Associate Artistic Director of Rapid Fire Theatre, where he performed in the flagship TheatreSports show every friday night for seven years, and a nominee for a Canadian Comedy Award. He has performed, taught, and directed improvisation at The Magnet Theatre (NYC), Out of Bounds Comedy (Austin), UCB (LA), Highwire Comedy (Atlanta), English Lovers (Vienna), IGLU (Ljubljana), FERIIR (Reunion Island), Bad Dog (Toronto), and Blind Tiger (Vancouver). His performance work has been presented by The Art Gallery of Ontario, CAFKA, Lumen Fest, Movement Research at Judson Church, The Tank NYC, Mile Zero Dance, Brian Webb Dance Company, Expanse Festival of Movement Arts, Rubaboo Festival, Guelph Dance Festival, SpringWorks, and the Gas Station Arts Centre. They are creator and executive producer of TV series My Pet Ate What? for CTV/Bell Media. They teach at UWaterloo and hold an MFA from Brooklyn College-CUNY and a BFA from the University of Alberta. More info: www.pinchpinchpinch.com/classes *photo of Rapid Fire Theatre by Billy Wong Information Source: Pinch | eventbrite

Develop your skills and increase your confidence in acrylic painting by experimenting with materials, equipment and techniques. The course will cover the formal elements of making a painting through exercises that include, colour, tone and composition. The group will be small and informal so that Denise can spend time tutoring each person. Denise will give you individual guidance in the subject area that you want to explore including: still-lifefigurative/portraiturelandscapeabstractThis course is aimed at all levels. All materials and equipment are provided. Costs: £85 Days: 1 Thursday Times: 10:30 - 16:30 Dates: 12 June Location: Red Room Maximum: 8 Denise Harrison is a trained painter having gained her BA (Hons) degree in Painting at the University of Brighton and then an MA in Painting at the University of the Arts, London (Wimbledon). She is the author of the popular book 'If You're Bored with Acrylics, Read This Book.' Denise has run creative arts classes and workshops for many years in Birmingham, London and Brighton. Her practice is based at Phoenix Art Space where she runs regular painting classes, as well as being a painting tutor at Cass Art Brighton. Information Source: Phoenix Brighton Learning Programme | eventbrite

Monoprinting is a way of making one-off prints. We will learn three different techniques; direct method, object method and subtraction method. We work on sheets of glass using rollers, brushes, cotton buds, pencils and pens to make images. Objects like leaves and feathers can also be rolled into the ink to make impressions of their texture and shape. We use black and coloured printing inks and a variety of different sorts of paper. The techniques are easy to do again in your own home or studio. Suitable for all levels including artists and complete beginners. No experience necessary. All materials provided but students are encouraged to bring their own images to work from, such as drawings or photographs. There will also be images and objects to inspire you in the studio. Please wear old clothes as printing can be messy. Feedback from previous student: Rachel is an excellent teacher, engaging and resourceful, her long experience as an artist and printmaker was very helpful in enabling my learning. Image by former student Buy a ticket for both the Monoprint Day and Drypoint Day for a special weekend ticket price of £150. Costs: £85 Times: 10:30 - 16:30 Dates: Saturday 14 June Location: Red Room Maximum: 8 Rachel Cohen studied Art History (BA) at Sussex University and Fine Art (PG Dip) at Brighton. She has an MA in museum and gallery education from the Institute of Education, London. She learned printmaking at a private college in Treviso, Italy and at Kensington and Chelsea Institute in London. Rachel works with wide range of techniques and materials. She makes paintings and sculptures, site-specific installations and performances. Recent projects include residencies in Ireland, Spain, Brazil, Portugal and Denmark, solo exhibitions at Regency Town House and Newhaven Fort and group shows in Brighton, London and Eastbourne. Information Source: Phoenix Brighton Learning Programme | eventbrite

Buy a ticket for both the Monoprint Day and Drypoint Day for a special weekend ticket price of £150. You can find out more information and buy single day tickets via these links: Monoprint Day (Saturday 14 June) with Rachel Cohen Drypoint Day (Sunday 15 June) with Rachel Cohen Image by former student Costs: £150 (single day tickets cost £85) Times: 10:30 - 16:30 Dates: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June Location: Red Room Maximum: 8 Rachel Cohen studied Art History (BA) at Sussex University and Fine Art (PG Dip) at Brighton. She has an MA in museum and gallery education from the Institute of Education, London. She learned printmaking at a private college in Treviso, Italy and at Kensington and Chelsea Institute in London. Rachel works with wide range of techniques and materials. She makes paintings and sculptures, site-specific installations and performances. Recent projects include residencies in Ireland, Spain, Brazil, Portugal and Denmark, solo exhibitions at Regency Town House and Newhaven Fort and group shows in Brighton, London and Eastbourne. Information Source: Phoenix Art Space | eventbrite

Buy a ticket for both the Monoprint Day and Drypoint Day for a special price of £150. You can find out more information and buy single day tickets via these links: Monoprint Day (Saturday 14 June) with Rachel Cohen Drypoint Day (Saturday 21 June) with Rachel Cohen Image by former student Costs: £150 (single day tickets cost £85) Times: 10:30 - 16:30 Dates: Saturday 14 and Saturday 21 June Location: Red Room Maximum: 8 Rachel Cohen studied Art History (BA) at Sussex University and Fine Art (PG Dip) at Brighton. She has an MA in museum and gallery education from the Institute of Education, London. She learned printmaking at a private college in Treviso, Italy and at Kensington and Chelsea Institute in London. Rachel works with wide range of techniques and materials. She makes paintings and sculptures, site-specific installations and performances. Recent projects include residencies in Ireland, Spain, Brazil, Portugal and Denmark, solo exhibitions at Regency Town House and Newhaven Fort and group shows in Brighton, London and Eastbourne. Information Source: Phoenix Art Space | eventbrite

Experience the mesmerizing music of Dean Wareham at the upcoming event "Non Bruises" in Cleveland. The event will take place at the Beachland Ballroom on June 14, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to witness Dean Wareham's exceptional performance at 15711 Waterloo RD, OH, 44110. Join music enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening filled with soulful melodies and captivating tunes. Mark your calendars for this extraordinary musical experience.

This one day course is designed to introduce you to the ideas behind and techniques of abstract landscape painting using acrylics. Taking the local landscape as a starting point, this course aims to explore techniques such as altering perspective, abstracting through mark making and experimenting with different viewpoints to produce successful abstract landscape paintings. This course is suitable for all levels. All materials and equipment are provided. Costs: £85 Days: 1 Sunday Times: 10:30 - 16:30 Dates: 15 June Location: Red Room Maximum: 8 Denise Harrison is a trained painter having gained her BA (Hons) degree in Painting at the University of Brighton and then an MA in Painting at the University of the Arts, London (Wimbledon). She is the author of the popular book 'If You're Bored with Acrylics, Read This Book.' Denise has run creative arts classes and workshops for many years in Birmingham, London and Brighton. Her practice is based at Phoenix Art Space where she runs regular painting classes, as well as being a painting tutor at Cass Art Brighton. Information Source: Phoenix Art Space | eventbrite

Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Cults at their upcoming performance in Cleveland. The event will take place at the renowned Beachland Ballroom on June 15, 2025. Immerse yourself in their unique blend of indie pop and dreamy melodies at 15711 Waterloo RD, OH, 44110. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a captivating live show by Cults.

She's in control... only when her drag king alter-ego takes over. KING is a one-hander telling the story of Geok Yen, a public relations executive who seemingly has it all - a stable job and a boyfriend who is about to propose. But one fateful office party, her life gets upturned when she goes in the guise of a man, Stirling da Silva. Emboldened by the alter ego, Yen discovers a newfound confidence to take up space and speak her truth...but which personality will have to deal with the consequences? Jo’s experiences as a drag king sparked off an explosion of realisations about her own gender-identity – maybe she wasn’t a woefully inadequate Asian female, but just an individual with the right to navigate life her way. This inspired KING, where Jo singlehandedly plays multiple conflicting voices in the life of a socially-terrified woman: the unabashedly sexual and politically-incorrect King she dreams of being, her fabulous gay boss, her traditional chauvinist fiancé, his misogynistic drag queen friend, the mansplainer colleague… all accompanied by drag numbers of songs by beautiful K-Pop boys. This August, KING is travelling to the Edinburgh Fringe as well as stops in Malaysia and Australia, but before that, Singaporean audiences will have the chance to see it first! Winner of the Straits Times Life Theatre Awards for Best Actress and Best Original Script in 2022, KING was first staged as a live-streamed digital production in 2020 by renowned Singapore arts company T:>Works, reaching over 3000 online viewers both in and beyond Singapore, and was given a sold-out and highly acclaimed live staging in August 2023. This newest edition is an updated 70-minute version created specially for KING's international tour. Dates/Times: 16 Jun, 7:30pm 17 Jun, 7:30pm 18 Jun, 7:30pm 19 Jun, 7:30pm Duration: 70 mins Ticket Price: $25 All proceeds from this show will go towards funding KING travelling to the Edinburgh Fringe and beyond, an entirely self-funded and independent project. If you'd like to offer further support in our touring journey, donation QR codes will be available on the day itself. Information Source: Jo Tan | eventbrite

Street Nature Group presents Noble, performing his new EP The Awakening Step into an immersive night of music, meaning, and movement as Street Nature Group proudly presents Noble and his debut EP launch, The Awakening. Born and raised in North London, Noble brings a breath of fresh air to the music scene. Known for his poetic rhymes and neo-soul-infused sound, Noble is more than a rapper he’s a storyteller, a thinker, and a humble soul with a powerful presence. His deep love for life and commitment to truth shine through in every verse, with lyrics crafted to inspire, uplift, and connect. The Awakening is not just an EP it's a journey of self-discovery, told in two contrasting halves. Side A: The Street delivers raw Hip Hop, channeling Noble’s roots, the struggle, and the fight to rise.Side B: The Nature shifts into soulful, reflective Neo-soul tones, expressing growth, inner clarity, and alignment with one's true self.Together, they explore the duality of sound and self, the tension between how the world defines you and who you were destined to be before its influence. It’s about awakening to your authentic identity, beyond fear, beyond limitation. This is the undercurrent — the unspoken battlefield of the mind, the silent transformation from surviving to thriving. Expect a night of live music and positive vibes. With elements of Hip Hop, Neo-Soul, and Spoken Word, this launch is more than a performance, it’s a multi-sensory experience. Come vibe, reflect, and awaken. Your greatness has always been within. Featuring: Live Performances – By Noble with a fusion of hip-hop and neo-soul Live Band & DJ Sets – Blending live instrumentation with hard-hitting tracks by Dj Longers Are you ready to be awakened? Step into the sound. Feel the undercurrent. Experience the duality. Limited Tickets Available – Secure your spot now. Information Source: Street Nature Group | eventbrite

Drypoint etching is a simple intaglio print technique in which you scratch your design onto a surface and then print it onto dampened paper using a press. We will make designs on clear plastic and on recycled cartons. We print with black and coloured inks and also add colour with tissue paper, a technique called chine collé. Suitable for all levels including artists and complete beginners. No experience necessary. All materials provided but students are encouraged to bring their own images to work from, such as drawings or photographs. There will also be images and objects to inspire you in the studio. Please wear old clothes as printing can be messy. Feedback from previous student: Rachel is an excellent teacher, engaging and resourceful, her long experience as an artist and printmaker was very helpful in enabling my learning. Image by former student Costs: £85 *Or buy a ticket for both the Monoprint Day and Drypoint Day together for £150:Monoprint and Drypoint Special Offer Times: 10:30 - 16:30 Dates: Saturday 21 June Location: Red Room Maximum: 8 Rachel Cohen studied Art History (BA) at Sussex University and Fine Art (PG Dip) at Brighton. She has an MA in museum and gallery education from the Institute of Education, London. She learned printmaking at a private college in Treviso, Italy and at Kensington and Chelsea Institute in London. Rachel works with wide range of techniques and materials. She makes paintings and sculptures, site-specific installations and performances. Recent projects include residencies in Ireland, Spain, Brazil, Portugal and Denmark, solo exhibitions at Regency Town House and Newhaven Fort and group shows in Brighton, London and Eastbourne. Information Source: Phoenix Art Space | eventbrite

Cuttlefish casting is an ancient technique of casting in metal using found cuttle bones that get washed up on the beach. Two bones are rubbed together to form a flush flat surface between which you can press objects and scratch designs. Creating a pour hole you can then melt and pour molten metal into the mould creating beautiful cast designs that retain some of the texture of the cuttle. Most materials are provided including cuttle bones and a limited amount of pewter and silver. Extra silver can be purchased on the day, silver is between 60-79p per gram, it fluctuates daily. Please bring design ideas and objects you wish to cast. This course is suitable for all levels Days: 1 Sunday Costs: £95 Times: 10:30 - 16:30 Dates: Sunday 22 June Location: Red Room Maximum: 8 Anna Watson graduated from the University of Brighton with a First Class degree in Materials Practice where she specialised in woodwork and metal. For the past eleven years she has worked in the jewellery industry for commercial designers and artisan jewellers. Anna runs her own jewellery business where she designs work for shops and creates work for national and international exhibitions. In 2018 she did a residency in Athens and has since exhibited in Germany, Greece, Portugal and China. Anna particularly enjoys teaching and encouraging students to develop their designs and ideas. Information Source: Phoenix Brighton Learning Programme | eventbrite