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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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Opening Reception + Artist Talk for Boring Earth's 'spontaneous gift'
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery — Join KWAG’s 2026 Gardeners-in-Residence sophia bartholomew and Shalaka Jadhav on Saturday, 8 August from 12–1 :30 p.m. for the last in a series of regular gatherings ne… See more
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Street-Skate Punk Show in November at The Union
We’ll be visiting your beautiful town on November 8th at The Union with the skate punk legend Three Impotent Males to destroy curbs and melt rails! Supporting are your local street/ skate punk heroes The Essential Letdowns and Suplex! Have fun and share your energy with us!
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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 errands202 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core177 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space36 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
Lady Glaze Doughnuts Lady Glaze Doughnuts on Quebec St offers a cozy spot for pastries and coffee, with a menu featuring seasonal treats.
Scout's noteCheckerboard Restaurant Checkerboard Restaurant on Belmont Ave W offers a nostalgic dining experience with a vintage atmosphere.
Scout's noteRaja Chettinad Fine Indian Cuisine Raja Chettinad Fine Indian Cuisine offers a variety of South, North Indian, Indo-Chinese, and Halal dishes with fresh ingredients.
Scout's noteThai Sun Thai Sun is a local spot offering Thai cuisine and massage services in multiple locations, including Waterloo and Corpus Christi.
Scout's noteThe Bingsu (Uptown) The Bingsu in Uptown offers a variety of Korean desserts, including shaved ice and boba, in a cozy cafe setting.
Scout's noteCafé 1842 Café 1842 in Uptown offers fine chocolates, seasonal treats, and small meals in a protected historic building.
Scout's noteWaterloo Park The green space locals head to around here is Waterloo Park.
Scout's noteCafé 1842 Locals mention Café 1842 as a neighbourhood favourite for cafe.
Scout's noteOriginal Princess Cinema Original Princess Cinema is one of the spots locals tend to point newcomers to around here.
Scout's noteUpdated August 5, 2026
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Local news
Recent headlines from around Uptown.
Skate AC's Uptown Takeover returns to Uptown with world-class skateboarding, cash prizes and live music. A crash blocked inbound lanes of I-277 and temporary bus detours are in place due to weekend events. A 61-year-old man was allegedly robbed in uptown Saint John and CMPD is searching for a missing woman last seen in Uptown.
Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated July 16, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.
China Uptown Group To Place Up To 90.6 Million New Shares At HK$0.26 Each - TradingViewMen charged with attempted murder following uptown stabbing - Telegraph-JournalUPDATE: Two charged with attempted murder after uptown Saint John assault - Your Greater MonctonUptown intersection reopens after crash - Fredericton IndependentJulio Le Parc | Uptown - mutualart.comNews | AI helps drive leasing at Uptown Dallas' tallest tower - CoStar
Local signals
What changed around Uptown
Openings, roadwork, civic decisions, development and public-space updates classified from recent source-linked local coverage.
Men charged with attempted murder following uptown stabbingMen charged with attempted murder following uptown stabbing Telegraph-JournalTelegraph-Journal Men, Telegraph-Journal Uptown NewsUPDATE: Two charged with attempted murder after uptown Saint John assaultUPDATE: Two charged with attempted murder after uptown Saint John assault Your Greater MonctonUPDATE, Saint John, Your Greater Moncton UPDATEIn Photos: Uptown Jazz Festival tradition continues with dancing, vibrant music and connectionIn Photos: Uptown Jazz Festival tradition continues with dancing, vibrant music and connection Signal TribuneIn Photos, Uptown Jazz Festival, Signal Tribune In PhotosCajón festival in uptown Charlotte celebrates Afro-Peruvian cultureCajón festival in uptown Charlotte celebrates Afro-Peruvian culture WFAE 90.7Charlotte, Afro-Peruvian, WFAEUptown intersection reopens after crashUptown intersection reopens after crash Fredericton IndependentUptown, Fredericton Independent Uptown, Fredericton Independent Uptown NewsPortion of I-277 in uptown Charlotte to close for emergency repairsPortion of I-277 in uptown Charlotte to close for emergency repairs Charlotte ObserverPortion, I-277, Charlotte
This Weekend
Weekend picks in Uptown
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Alistair Ogden's Here For You | Live Stand Up Comedy in Waterloo
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Alistair Ogden's Here For You | Live Stand Up Comedy in Waterloo
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Fri Aug 7
Heathen at Maxwell's
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Heathen at Maxwell's
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Sat Aug 8
Northern Outlaw Wrestling presents: Game Over 2!
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Northern Outlaw Wrestling presents: Game Over 2!
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Alchemy Hyrox Challenge
625 Park Rd N
Pairs and Individuals challenge a Hyrox style challenge as either a short or long course option. Get ready for this fun summer event!
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Your Highness
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Ontario Seed Company
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The quick read
What is happening in Uptown this week?
Uptown has 27 current event listings. Current picks include Kitchener / Waterloo Psychic & Crystal Fair, Alistair Ogden's Here For You | Live Stand Up Comedy in Waterloo, Alchemy Hyrox Challenge.
What can families do in Uptown?
Family-coded listings near Uptown include Trades & Tech Summer Camp: Linamar (All-Girls Camp). Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
Are there free things to do in Uptown?
There are 1 event listing that look free or no-cost near Uptown, including Hindi Poetry Open Mic in KWC.
What is a good date-night idea in Uptown?
For a date night near Uptown, start with Alistair Ogden's Here For You | Live Stand Up Comedy in Waterloo, Summer Art Camp Week 8: Fun & Functional Creations (2), 90S DRAG SHOW AT COX CREEK CELLARS IN GUELPH!, then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.
What is Uptown good for day to day?
Uptown has 97 food and drink places in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
Is Uptown a good place to live?
Uptown has 97 places to eat, and 105 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 141 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 141 homes for sale in and around Uptown, priced from $229,900 to $19,900,000 (median about $474,999). See the Homes page for current listings.
What is Uptown known for?
Uptown is known locally for landmarks like Original Princess Cinema, its 97-strong food and drink scene.
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What is there to do in Uptown?
Uptown has 0 parks and green spaces, 97 places to eat, and landmarks like Original Princess Cinema. 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 Uptown, Ontario, reachable by car 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.