CALENDAR
Club scene
Friday, July 6 to thursday, July 12
Churchill Arms, tyler Fry & the Mile highs, saturday (9 p.m.); tyler Fry, tuesday (8 p.m.); Johnny Gibson, Wednesday (8 p.m.); silvia d & the Boyfriend, thursday (8 p.m.), free, Churchill arms, 355 Erb st. W., Waterloo, 519-746-2530
Commercial Tavern, Paul Weber and top hand with special guest Kurk Bernard, Friday; Paul Weber and top hand, saturday; open stage jam with Paul and sue Weber and Big George lonsbury, thursday, cover charge except thursday, 8 to 11 p.m., Commercial tavern, 1303 Maryhill rd., Maryhill, 519-648-3644
Descendants Beer and Beverage Co. Ltd., Kevin Coates and don Featherstone, Friday (7 to 11 p.m.); tea For two, saturday (2 to 5 p.m.); Juneyt & Friends, sunday (1 to 3 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, turks & the hobbits, saturday, free, 8 p.m. Edelweiss tavern, 600 doon Village rd., Kitchener, 519-748-0221
Lana’s Lounge, lucas stagg, Friday (5 to 8 p.m.); Craig McNair, saturday (6 to 9 p.m.); jam night with John McKinley, tuesday (8 to 11 p.m.); Jesse Parent with lynn Jackson, thursday (6 to 8 p.m.), free, lana’s lounge, 220 King st. N., Waterloo, 519-725-5262
Lancaster Smokehouse, John McKinley Band, Friday (8 to 10 p.m.; acoustic set with a special guest from 7 to 8 p.m.); Matt Weidinger, Wednesday (6 to 9 p.m.), free, lancaster smokehouse, 574 lancaster st. W., Kitchener, 519-743-4331
Manhattans Pizza Bistro Music Club, tMJ trio, Friday (8 to 11 p.m.); Chris Platt trio, saturday (8 to 11 p.m.); olivia Borkosky, sunday (6 to 9 p.m.); open stage, tuesday (6 to 9 p.m.); Brad halls, Wednesday (6 to 9 p.m.); Carmen spada, thursday (7 to 10 p.m.), free, Manhattans Pizza Bistro Music Club, 951 Gordon st. s., Guelph, 519-767-2440
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, hot Jaws Quartet, Friday, free, 7 p.m. red Brick Café, 8 douglas st., Guelph, 226-343-4344
Rhapsody Barrel Bar, romeo sex Fighter, Friday (9:30 p.m.); Ben rollo, saturday (2 to 5 p.m.); Blackball Comedy, tuesday (8:30 to 10:30 p.m.); blues jam with dylan Wickens, Wednesday
(8 to 11 p.m.); adam Buschlen & Ben Kempel, thursday (8 to 11 p.m.), free, rhapsody Barrel Bar, 179 King st. W., Kitchener, 226-647-3996
Seven Shores Community Café, onion honey, second sunday of each month, free, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., seven shores Community Café, 10 regina st. N., Waterloo, 519-342-0916
Shakespeare Arms, King, Friday, free, 9 p.m. shakespeare arms, 35 harvard rd., Guelph, 519-757-6003
The Boar’s Head Pub, unheard of, Friday (8 p.m.); thorn and roses, sunday (3 to 7 p.m.), free, the Boar’s head Pub, Queen’s inn, 161 ontario st., stratford, 519-271-1400
The Boathouse, Mike’s Monster Jam, sunday (4 to 7 p.m.); open mike, Monday (8:30 p.m.); throwback thursdays with Vintage Flight, thursday (9 p.m.), free, the Boathouse, 57 Jubilee dr., Kitchener, 519-749-8080
The Cornerstone, roots & soul with Marcus starr, Friday, free, 9 p.m. the Cornerstone, 1 Wyndham st. N., Guelph, 519-827-0145
The Easy Pour Wine Bar, andy Klaehn & Keith Murch, saturday; Juneyt, tuesday; Neil light, thursday, free, 7 p.m. the Easy Pour Wine Bar, 1660 Blair rd., Cambridge, 519-219-3279
TWB Brewery, Kenneth Mcleod, sunday, free, 2 to 4 p.m., tWB Brewery, 300 Mill st., unit 1, Kitchener, 519-954-4433
Woolwich Arrow, andrea and Chris, saturday, free, 8 p.m. Woolwich arrow, 176 Woolwich st., Guelph, 519-836-2875
Concerts
Friday, July 6
RBC Noon Hour Concert Series 2018, free to music lovers of all ages; Fridays in July; July 6: the layrite Boys; July 13: Eleven 11, free, 12 p.m., st. George’s square, Wyndham st. N., Guelph
saturday, July 7
Hespeler Village Music Festival, family entertainment, food and friends; kids will love the daytime activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including clowns, jugglers, rides and games, playground and splash pad; adults will enjoy a roster of talented musicians as they meet their neighbours in the licensed beer tent; www.facebook.com/hespelermusicfestival, free, to 10:30 p.m., Forbes Park, 16 Kribs st., Cambridge
suNday, July 8
Kitchener Musical Society Band Victoria Park Concert, bring a chair; in the event of rain, the concert will be held in the rotunda at Kitchener City hall, 200 King st., free, 2 to 3 p.m., Victoria Park, roos island, Jubilee dr., Kitchener, www.kmsb.org
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 8: Galt Kilties; July 15: Waterloo Concert Band; free, 7 to 9 p.m., Waterloo Park, hospitality area, Westmount road entrance, 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 8: Wendy lynn snyder; July 15: the New Cumberland Band (bluegrass); free, 7 to 9 p.m., Gore Park, 68 arthur st. s., Elmira, 519-616-2794
WEdNEsday, July 11
2018 Backlot Session Outdoor Concert Series, hosted by E-Bolt Music; held indoors in case of bad weather; July 11: ophelia syndrome & yeshua Cornejo; July 18: luvr & ivan rivers; $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 11: tim louis; July 18: Jesse Webber; $5 donation gratefully appreciated, 6 to 8 p.m., rockway Centre, 1405 King st. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
thursday, July 12
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 12: rescue Junction; July 19: the rantin’ rovers; 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
Friday, July 13
Hillside Festival 2018, a festival of music and community (to July 15); camping available; for lineup and schedule, visit hillsidefestival.ca, $57-$159, Guelph lake island, 7743 Conservation dr., Guelph
Kultrun World Music Festival 2018
Opening Gala, featuring Morena son and dJ fosforita; tickets: www.kultrunwmf.com $45, 8 p.m. themuseum, 10 King st. W., Kitchener
saturday, July 14
Alex Gage “Lifeboat” EP Release,
progressive art rock with his Flagship band; with special guests, the seagram synth Ensemble; www.facebook.com/ events/2049946211886856, $15 at the door, 7:30 p.m., the Jazz room, huether hotel, 59 King st. N., Waterloo, 647-876-4243
Elora Festival: Ben Heppner and
Toronto Mass Choir, featuring traditional and contemporary gospel music; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/login?event=844, $45, $15 student, $10 child, 7:30 p.m. Gambrel Barn, 7454 Wellington Cty. rd. 21, Elora
suNday, July 15
Elora Festival: Museum Series:
Lesley Bouza, sings Joni (and more); optional pre-concert dinner prepared by Fergies Fine Foods at 6:30 p.m. for additional $20; tickets: tickets. elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/login?event=847, $10-$35, 7:30 p.m. Wellington County Museum and archives, 0536 Wellington County rd. 18, aboyne
thursday, July 19
DF, JoJo Worthington and Alder &
Ash, live concert featuring dF, looped saxophone with audio-reactive light installations and visuals; JoJo Worthington, experimental folk composer and songstress; and alder & ash, cello with loop pedal; www.facebook.com/ events/1854718564828547, $10/ PWyC, 8 to 11:30 p.m., open sesame, 220 King st. W., Kitchener
Friday, July 20
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
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
Kitchener Musical Society Band
Concert, join us for a free public concert at the bandshell; bring a chair; www.kmsb.org, free, 7 to 8 p.m., Waterloo Park, 50 young st. W., Waterloo
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
Art
Friday, July 6
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
tuEsday, July 10
UpTown Gallery, Wonder: featuring artworks by ManChoi Chow, sophie drouin, Wendy Fletcher and adrienne Zoe (to sept 16); opening reception: July 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.; 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
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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); opening reception: July 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 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 “please touch” materials used in residential construction over time 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, 519-748-4377
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
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, eventtickets.themuseum.ca/store/
UpTown Gallery, spring’s awakening: Julie Krahule, Candice leyland, Vickie lawrence and Jennifer akkermans (to July 8), free, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., uptown Gallery, 75 King st. s., Waterloo, www. uptowngallerywaterloo.com
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 6
Q Music Friday Night Social Dance, dJ Marg M plays top 40 popular dance music; mostly ’80s to new; some latin, a little country; cha cha 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
MoNday, July 9
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
Friday, July 13
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 14
1960s Dance, Come out and enjoy the ’60s music with dJ ted lavoie, free,
7 to 11 p.m., royal Canadian legion, Br. 50, 524 Belmont ave. W., Kitchener, 519-745-5101
Classics
Friday, July 13
Elora Festival: Opening Night Opera Gala, in partnership with the Canadian opera Company; tickets: www.elorafestival.ca/concert-information/2018-summer-concert-series-schedule, $65-$75, 7:30 p.m. Gambrel Barn,
7454 Wellington Cty. rd. 21, Elora
saturday, July 14
Elora Festival: The Shoestring Magic Flute, revisiting Mozart’s most famous
opera; for all ages; free pre-concert activities begin at 10 a.m.; concert at 11 a.m.; bring a picnic lunch; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/online?performance=905, $20, $15 student, $10 child, $45 family, 11 a.m. Wellington County Museum and archives, 0536 Wellington County rd. 18, aboyne Elora Festival: Isabel Bayrakdarian,
with robert Kortgaard, piano; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/login?event=841, $40, $15 student, $10 child, 1 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora Elora festival: Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montreal, vocal ensemble; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/login?event=842, $40, $15 student, $10 child, 4 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora The Promise of Living: UWaterloo
Choir, join us in welcoming our new conductor, liska Jetchick, featuring classical and contemporary composers alike, including music by Mendelssohn, haydn, Copland, McGlynn, and Emery; tickets available at the door; uwaterloo. ca/music/events, $10, $5 student/senior, 7:30 to 9 p.m., the Cedars Worship Centre, 543 Beechwood dr., Waterloo
suNday, July 15
Elora Festival: Evensong and Sunday Service, featuring the Elora singers, $20 recommended free-will offering, 11 a.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora Elora Festival: Bach: Lutheran
Masses, featuring the Elora singers and Festival Chamber Players; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/login?event=845, $10-$40, 2 p.m. Gambrel Barn, 7454 Wellington Cty. rd. 21, Elora A Capella Gospel Music Concert,
featuring Fairhaven youth Choir; all are welcome, free, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Forbes Park, 16 Kribs st., Cambridge Elora Festival: Vancouver Chamber Choir, Moods and Modes: Emotions in Music; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/ theatreManager/1/login?event=846, $10-$40, 4:30 p.m. Gambrel Barn, 7454 Wellington Cty. rd. 21, Elora
thursday, July 19
Elora Festival: Choral Evensong,
featuring the Elora singers, $20 recommended free-will offering, 5 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora Elora Festival: Healey Willan Through Song, Word and Images,
featuring the Elora singers; tickets: tickets.elorafestival.com/theatreManager/1/login?event=851, $10=$40, 7:30 p.m. st. John’s Church, 36 henderson st., Elora
Beautiful Wanderings: orchestra@
uwaterloo, featuring orchestra@waterloo, a university-wide orchestra open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni, directed by daniel Warren; offering collection of enchanting and beautiful compositions from Europe and England, free, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., First united Church, 16 William st. W., Waterloo, uwaterloo. ca/music/events
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
suNday, July 22
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
Arts events
Friday, July 6
Old Post Office Party, idea Exchange is excited to open their newest location; lots of events including an outdoor music stage featuring Erick traplin, rufus John, the reklaws, dance performances and projection light show; for more information visit ideaexchange.org/ programs/event/old-post-office-party, free, 6 to 10 p.m., idea Exchange | old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge
saturday, July 7
Cherry Festival, join us for the 11th annual Cherry Festival; fresh cherries, delicious cherry pies from Floradale Bakery, game asylum, vintage car show, everyone’s favourite Eric traplin, mini golf, the Cherry train, rock climbing, KW Poetry slam, silent auction, and more; cherrypark.blogspot.com, free, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cherry Park, Park and strange streets, Kitchener, 519-579-5827
suNday, July 8
Bug Out #37, presented by KitchenerWaterloo & area Bug Club, in association with Kitchener-Waterloo optimist Club; you will see vintage, modern and custom Volkswagens; registration for show cars is from 8 a.m. to noon; rain or shine; www.kwbugclub.org/armaturenbrett/index.php/event/bug-out-37, $5, $15 show car (driver and one passenger), $15 vendor, to 4 p.m., KW optimist Club, 2001 Kressler rd., Waterloo
Filmnachmittag, featuring “das hirtenlied vom Kaisertal”; coffee and cake available for sale, free, 2 p.m. schwaben Club, 1668 King st. E., Kitchener, 519-742-7979, www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com
MoNday, July 9
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
tuEsday, July 10
Reading Central Book Club, join us for a great discussion of “the Fire by Night” by teresa Messineo; registration required: kplca.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=23774&backto =calendar&startdate=2018/07/01; new members welcome, free, 7 to 8 p.m., Kitchener Public library, Central Branch, 85 Queen st. N., Kitchener, 519-743-7502
tuEsday, July 17
Christmas in July Train, santa will be dropping by and riding the train; he’s checking in to chat with all the boys and girls to make sure they’ll be on the “nice list” again this year; it will feel a little like Christmas in July with our seasonal music playing; train departs at 10:10 a.m., 12:10 and 2:10 p.m. on July 17, 19, 20 and 21, $14.99-$19.99, Waterloo Central railway, 878 Weber st. N., st. Jacobs, www.waterloocentralrailway.com
WEdNEsday, July 18
Grand Reads Book Club, join us for a great discussion of “the Mountain story” by lori lansens; new members welcome; registration required: kplca. evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventi d=27100&backto=calendar&s tartdate=2018/07/01, free, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Kitchener Public library, Grand river stanley Park Branch, 175 indian rd., Kitchener, 519-743-7502
Campfire, bring a blanket or hoodie; gather around the campfire with friends and neighbours for a music, food, fire and more; also featuring uW’s s.a.i.l. (student art innovation lab) and free s’mores by Mountain Equipment Co-op; July 18: Nicolette and the Nobodies; aug. 15: Frog & henry; sept. 19: Northland rail service; www.waterloo.ca/en/living/campfire.asp, free, 8 to 9:30 p.m., Waterloo Public square, 75 King st. s., Waterloo, 519-747-6125
Stage
Friday, July 6
Shakespeare in the Park 2018, an Elora Community theatre production featuring “as you like it”; performances at 7 p.m. on July 6 and 13; at 2 and 7 p.m. on July 7 and 14; and at 2 p.m. on July 8 and 15; bring a blanket or lawn chair, free, 7 p.m. Bissell Park, 83 East Mill st., Elora
WEdNEsday, July 11
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/cruisin-classics-cambridge#buy, $27-$46, hamilton Family theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand ave. s., Cambridge, 1-855-372-9866
thursday, July 19
The Little Mermaid, the splashy Broadway musical; performances to aug. 4; schedule and tickets at www. draytonentertainment.com/little-mermaid-stjacobs#buy, free, st. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin rd. E., Waterloo, 519-747-7788
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-beesdrayton, $27-$46, drayton Festival theatre, 33 Wellington st. s., drayton, 519-638-5555
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Canada 151: Better Late Than Sorry, the mountie’s first farewell tour; performances to July 8; schedule and tickets at www.draytonentertainment.com/canada-151-drayton#buy, $27-$46, 2 p.m. drayton Festival theatre, 33 Wellington st. s., drayton, 519-638-5555
The Rainmaker, a romantic comedy; suitable for ages 10 and up; schedule and tickets at www.draytonentertainment.com/rainmaker-stjacobs#buy, $27-$46, st. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin rd. E., Waterloo, 519-747-7788
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