Kitchener-Waterloo

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: March 28 to 30

Art exhibits, concerts and craft shows are a great way to be indoors this weekend when the weather might not be so nice. The Kitchener Rangers also kick off their playoff series against Flint Friday night, while the K-W Titans have their final regular season home game on Saturday.

Kitchener Rangers take on Flint Firebirds Friday night in Game 1 of the best of 7 playoff series

A mascot that looks like a man wearing a blue cowboy hat with a red band around it and a white star at the front
Kitchener Rangers start their playoff series against Flint on Friday night at The Aud. (Kate Bueckert/CBC)

It's the last weekend of March and the weather doesn't look great unless you're a fan of rain, freezing rain and cooler temperatures.

Luckily there are a few indoor activities to take in this weekend.

The Kitchener Rangers kick-off the playoffs Friday night, hosting the Flint Firebirds in the best of seven series. Game 2 goes Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Aud.

WATCH | Kitchener Rangers meet the fans at Downtown Showdown:

Kitchener Rangers meet the fans at Downtown Showdown

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The Kitchener Rangers were showing gratitude to fans on Tuesday in downtown Kitchener's Carl Zehr Square. Attendees of the first ever Downtown Showdown had a chance to meet the players, get their merchandise signed and watch the Blueshirts compete in a 3 vs. 3 ball hockey tournament. CBC K-W's Karis Mapp stopped by the event to chat with some of the people there.

The K-W Titans have their last regular season home game of the season on Saturday at The Aud and will host the London Lightning. 

If you're driving, here are some local gas prices:

Chand Raat Bazaar and Community Iftar

Friday 1 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Armenian Community Centre of Cambridge, 15 International Village Dr., Cambridge

This event to celebrate Ramadan will include a vendors area, cultural activities and music, plus a community iftar dinner at 7:30 p.m.

Expressions 50: Foresight

Saturday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

This art exhibit features pieces by students in the Waterloo Region Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board.

The student artists were asked to explore their community through an intergenerational lens, reflect on the past and also share their dreams for the future.

Saturday afternoon's event is the opening reception. The exhibit will be on display until May 4.

K-W Symphony Presents: Spring featuring Edwin Outwater

Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Kitchener

Conductor emeritus Edwin Outwater will lead the musicians through music such as Wagner's Siegfried Idyll and Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite.

Tickets are required.

Signs of Spring Craft Show

Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

University of Guelph

This craft show is similar to Fair November, where there are artisans from across the region and province with various items including fashion, jewellery, pottery, soaps, food, woodworking and more. It could be a good place to get a jump on Mother's or Father's Day shopping. Admission is free.

Bonus:

There's also a Spring Market, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gale Presbyterian Church in Elmira.

Sunnyside Public School in Kitchener is also hosting a spring craft and vendor market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Boots and Bands

Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to late

Newfoundland Club, Cambridge

This evening of music will feature Evermile, Jessie T and Drew Leith. There will also be food, line dancing, an auction and prizes.

Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online. This is a fundraiser for the YWCA Cambridge Women's Shelter.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kate Bueckert

Content producer

Kate has been covering issues in southern Ontario for more than 20 years. She is currently the content producer for CBC Kitchener-Waterloo. Email: [email protected]