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The Yacht Rock Show
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — The Yacht Rock Show returns to Maxwell's on Saturday, August 15!… See more
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Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo, Thursday November 12th, 2026!… See more
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Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips, Wednesday, November 25!… See more
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ALT CTRL
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — TONIGHT! ALT CTRL hits the Maxwell's stage featuring members of Our Lady Peace and Sloan, bringing an incredible night of '90s alternative rock favourites. If you grew up on this music, you're in for a really fun night. Last minute tickets are still available both online and at the door. Times: 7:30pm - Doors Open 8:30pm - Set 1 There is no support/opening act.
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Signal Hill
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — TONIGHT! Signal Hill is at Maxwell's for a SOLD OUT show! No tickets will be available at the door. Times: 7:30pm - Doors Open 8:30pm - Set 1 10:00pm - Set 2 *Note: there is no support/opening act*
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Kalan Live in Waterloo
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — Maxwell’s & HAVE HOPE present Kalan Live in Waterloo, Friday, September 25, 2026!… See more
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Can You Sing, Kitchener
Centre In The Square — Fri, Apr 30, 2027 at 7:30 PM EDT Can You Sing, Kitchener 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2H 6P7
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Hotel California: The Original Tribute to The Eagles
Centre In The Square — Sat, May 1, 2027 at 7:30 AM EDT Hotel California: The Original Tribute to The Eagles 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2H 6P7
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KWS Masterworks 4: The Journey Home
Centre In The Square — Sat, May 15, 2027 at 7:30 PM EDT KWS Masterworks 4: The Journey Home 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2H 6P7
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Legally Blonde – The Musical
Centre In The Square — Tue, May 18, 2027 at 7:30 PM EDT Legally Blonde – The Musical 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2H 6P7
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Jersey Boys
Centre In The Square — Fri, May 28, 2027 at 8:00 PM EDT Jersey Boys 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2H 6P7
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The Yacht Rock Show
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall — The Yacht Rock Show returns to Maxwell's on Saturday, August 15!
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Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall — Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo, Thursday November 12th, 2026!
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The Yacht Rock Show
Bandshell — The Yacht Rock Show returns to Maxwell's on Saturday, August 15!… See more
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ALT CTRL
Bandshell — Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo, Thursday November 12th, 2026!… See more
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Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips
Bandshell — Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips, Wednesday, November 25!… See more
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Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre — The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series returns for its landmark 20th season, bringing live performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes access from New York's iconic Met stage directly to Landmark Cinemas.
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Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series
Landmark Cinemas Waterloo — The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series returns for its landmark 20th season, bringing live performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes access from New York's iconic Met stage directly to Landmark Cinemas.
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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Uptown.
Daily errands623 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core413 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space172 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
The Grand Malabar Indian Cuisine The Grand Malabar Indian Cuisine on Erb Street West offers a variety of flavorful dishes in a welcoming ambiance.
Scout's noteCovenant Cafe Covenant Cafe on Erb St. W offers a variety of menu items and hosts events, with mixed reviews on the quality of their chicken dishes.
Scout's noteDouble Double Pizza & Chicken Double Double Pizza & Chicken is located at 2530 Sixth Line in Oakville and offers a variety of menu items with updated hours and reviews available online.
Scout's noteRed Swan Pizza - Cambridge Red Swan Pizza in Cambridge is located next to Canada Computers & Electronics on Hespeler Rd and offers fresh pizza with good service.
Scout's noteKam Yin Chinese Restaurant Kam Yin Chinese Restaurant on Erb Street West serves traditional Chinese cuisine with a friendly atmosphere.
Scout's noteWaterloo Park Waterloo Park is the neighbourhood's spot for a walk or some fresh air.
Scout's noteKam Yin Locals mention Kam Yin as a neighbourhood favourite for chinese.
Scout's noteChoice Choice is one of the spots locals tend to point newcomers to around here.
Scout's noteUpdated August 9, 2026
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Local signals
What changed around Uptown
Openings, roadwork, civic decisions, development and public-space updates classified from recent source-linked local coverage.
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This Weekend
Weekend picks in Uptown
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Sun Aug 9
Beginner West Coast Swing dance classes (5 week block) - no partner needed!
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Beginner West Coast Swing dance classes (5 week block) - no partner needed!
Discovered · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
Sun Aug 9
CRUDE AWAKENING @ Kitchener Blues Festival
Downtown Kitchener
Facebook / Allevents · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
Sun Aug 9
Kitchener Blues Festival/Pretzel Logic with Guest: Corinne Plomish
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Kitchener Blues Festival/Pretzel Logic with Guest: Corinne Plomish
Discovered · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
Sun Aug 9
Rock the WRHN at the Kitchener Blues Festival
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Rock the WRHN at the Kitchener Blues Festival
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Sun Aug 9
Trinkets Toy & Collectibles Show - Bingemans Kingpin Bowlounge
Bingemans Centre Dr, Kitchener, ON N2B, Canada
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Through the lens
Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
Chatime
Andrew Nuri Hair Studio
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch
Optical Illusions
Highland Halal Shawarma
Dana Shortt Gourmet and Gifts
Looking Outward & Inward
Poke Box
W Store Essentials - Student Life Centre
St. Jerome's Library
Midnight Run Cafe
Massage Addict
Raymond's Flower Shop
Tweed and Hickory
Kam Yin
The Children's Marketplace
A Sculpture Environment
Ken Sushi
Golden Dynasty Restaurant
Rumner's Wobble
Canadian Veterans' Memorial
Good Guys Garage
Northdale Auto Body Ontario
LCBO
Oma Fresh Foods
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The quick read
What is happening in Uptown this week?
Uptown has 30 current event listings. Current picks include CRUDE AWAKENING @ Kitchener Blues Festival, Trinkets Toy & Collectibles Show - Bingemans Kingpin Bowlounge, Playful Fox Productions presents: SHREK The Musical.
What can families do in Uptown?
Family-coded listings near Uptown include KidsPark, Family Day at the Schwaben Club. Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
Are there free things to do in Uptown?
There are 28 event listings that look free or no-cost near Uptown, including CRUDE AWAKENING @ Kitchener Blues Festival, Trinkets Toy & Collectibles Show - Bingemans Kingpin Bowlounge, Playful Fox Productions presents: SHREK The Musical.
What is in the local news around Uptown?
Recent local headlines around Uptown include Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Aug. 7 to 9, Former Green MP Mike Morrice announces he's running to be party's next leader, Waterloo taekwondo instructor convicted of sexual assault allowed to continue teaching. The source links below the guide point to the original reporting.
What is Uptown good for day to day?
Uptown has 139 food and drink places in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
What are homes like in Uptown right now?
Tiny Local Adventure currently sees 630 home listings in or near Uptown, with a median asking price around $484,900.
Is Uptown a good place to live?
Uptown has 30 parks and green spaces, 290 places to eat, and 333 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 382 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What are homes like in Uptown?
There are 382 homes for sale in and around Uptown, priced from $1 to $9,750,000 (median about $469,900). See the Homes page for current listings.
Good to know
What is there to do in Uptown?
Uptown has 30 parks and green spaces, 290 places to eat, and landmarks like Choice. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Uptown?
Most of Uptown is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Uptown?
Uptown sits in Kitchener, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Uptown?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Uptown, and can connect you with a local agent.