What's Happening 2018
(1) Garment Street Condos Hub
King Street from Francis to Water
GARMENT STREET CONDOS STAGE
8pm-1am
| 8:00pm- 9:00pm | UW Cuban Salsa Club |
| 9:00pm-10:00pm | UW Mambo Club |
| 10:00pm-11:00pm | Excluisve Vibez |
| 11:00pm-12:00am | Social Dance: UW Salsa + UW Mambo + Exclusive Vibez |
| 12:00am- 1:00am | Social Dance: UW Mambo + UW Salsa + Exclusive Vibez |
GARMENT STREET CONDOS HUB LEADER
Ask Tracy about....her favourite saying!
8pm-1am
Tracy will be your Hub Leader.
She can point you in the right direction, suggest a great place to eat, chat about all things Summer Lights and tell you a good joke.
Get to know Tracy....
Fav Game: Cards Against Humanity
Fav Dance: Swing
Fav Era: 80's
Fav Animal: Dog
Fav Saying: Dance like there is no tomorrow
"Summer Lights Festival is a fabulous mixing of community, music art and tec."
SUPPORT SUMMER LIGHTS
Share the Love!
8pm-1am
Wondering how to support the festival?
1. Stop by SLF Headquarters and buy a bracelet (various colours, some glow in the dark) - HEADQUARTERS IN FRONT OF CITY HALL
2. Take a Photo at the SLF Photobooth (with special guests - all proceeds go to SLF)
3. Thow in some money to our Thank You Bucket
Every little bit helps! Every little bit matters!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
PAPER AND CRAYONS
We rolled out the paper..
8pm-1am
We rolled out the paper. True Story. We rolled out a big roll of paper for you to draw, write on....
S
MEMORY MATCH GAME
Match me up!
8pm-1am
Find a match! Turn one over...remember where the matching pair is...
Classic game enlarged for SLF.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
LEMON TWISTER
Bringing some 80's to SLF
8pm-1am
Hop and jump and spin it around.
This beloved game is back for everyone to enjoy!
Lemon Twisters may have different fruit on the end for your very own enjoyment!
Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X02gzh2Qn5Q
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
OTHER NAME: FOOTSIE TOY
Rarely has a toy reemerged over and over again as a hit “new toy” as the Lemon Twist (or Jingle Jump, Footsie, Skip-A-Roo, or Skip It) has done. First introduced in the late 1960’s as the Footsie toy, it became very popular for several few years before gradually fading away into obscurity. Then in the mid-1970’s the toy reemerged as the Lemon Twist toy and became one of the top selling toys of the decade.
CHALK: DRAW ME UP
Chalk like no one is watching!
8pm-1am
Look for the bucket of chalk and do what makes you happy.
Draw whatever your heart desires...
Keep it clean!
Direct your chalk to the road-pretty please.
UW SALSA CLUB
In collaboration with UW Salsa and UW Mambo Clubs.
| 8pm - 9pm |
UW CUBAN SALSA CLUB |
| 9pm-10pm |
UW MAMBO CLUB |
| 10pm-11pm | EXCLUSIVE VIBEZ Musical set |
| 11pm-12am |
SOCIAL DANCE |
| 12am-1am | SOCIAL DANCE UW Cuban Salsa Club & UW Mambo Club |
UW Mambo Club
In collaboration with UW Salsa and UW Mambo Clubs.
EXCLUSIVE VIBEZ WILL BRING THE MUSIC FOR:
| 8pm - 9pm |
UW CUBAN SALSA CLUB |
| 9pm-10pm |
UW MAMBO CLUB |
| 10pm-11pm | EXCLUSIVE VIBEZ Musical set |
| 11pm-12am |
SOCIAL DANCE |
| 12am-1am | SOCIAL DANCE UW Cuban Salsa Club & UW Mambo Club |
EXCLUSIVE VIBEZ
Garment Street Condos Stage
8pm-1am
Exclusive Vibez will bring the music to this dance party at the Garment Street Stage.
In collaboration with UW Salsa and UW Mambo Clubs
Yesy- Percussion Javi- Trumpet Mitch- Jazz Guitarist Jonah- Pianist- Allison Vocalist
Exclusive Vibez Set: 10Pm-11pm
Exclusive Vibez a local band servicing the tri-city area and beyond. Music is our passion and we are in the business of making you happy, working hard to bring the best variety of genres to Summer lights!
BLACK ARROW CYCLES
free bike adjustments + chit chat about bicycles + biking photo booth= Bikawesome
8pm-1am
Black Arrow Cycles is a DTK gem. Free onsite assessments and adjustments to your bicycles.
Come meet the BAC team and chit chat all things Bicycles.
Black Arrow Cycles has teamed up with Bike Kitchener for a Biking Photobooth-stop in and check it out!
Black Arrow Cycles is a full service touring and commuter-oriented bicycle shop located in downtown Kitchener, Ontario.
BIKE KITCHENER
Peddle on Over.....
8pm-1am
Jump on a stationary bike in the Bike Kitchener Photobooth. There will also be some swag, surprises and biking chit chat.
Right next door to Bike Kitchener-you can get a tune-up on your bike provided by Black Arrow Cycles.
BikeKitchener promotes and fosters a sustainable cycling culture among Kitchener residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Whether residents are looking for information on cycling routes, safety tips, promotional events or upcoming projects, BikeKitchener provides information, resources, and support to those interested in cycling.
SOCIAL ART KW
Come paint with us! Hosted by: Stephanie
8pm-1am
Join Social Art KW to paint your very own masterpiece that you get to keep.
Stephanie will be your host at Social Art-Summer Lights style!
No experience need. All ages. FREE. All materials supplied.
Great way to see what Social Art KW is all about.
New painting is done every half hour-paint right in! (like jump right in)
We believe that each person has an artistic ability that can be brought out in a fun, relaxing atmosphere which we seek to create at each and every Social Art event. Discover your inner artist with our easy to follow, step-by-step instruction. Paint your own masterpiece, no experience necessary!
KW HUMANE SOCIETY-DOG LICENSING
Bark! Bark!
8pm-1am
All paws welcome!
Bark right up, learn about dog licensing or renew your dogs license.
It's easy-all you need is:
· Dog’s name
· Dog’s breed
· Dog’s sex
· Dog’s distinguishing features (collars etc.)
· Colour
· Any other identification
· Size
For the past 90 years, the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society has been dedicated to assisting animals in need and serving local communities in the Waterloo region. We assist more than 2,000 animals in need each year and raise awareness on the humane treatment of animals through education programs and outreach. We are a registered, not-for-profit charity and rely on the generosity of our community partners to keep our shelter operating.
KW HUMANE SOCIETY
Come make a puurfect cat toy!
8pm-1am
Everyone is a maker here! A kitty Cat Toy Maker!
Join the KWHS to make a cat toy for yourself or leave it for a kitty cat at the shelter.
Stop in and chat about with Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society.
Bonus: Renew Dog Licences on site.
For the past 90 years, the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society has been dedicated to assisting animals in need and serving local communities in the Waterloo region. We assist more than 2,000 animals in need each year and raise awareness on the humane treatment of animals through education programs and outreach. We are a registered, not-for-profit charity and rely on the generosity of our community partners to keep our shelter operating.
UW MAMBO CLUB
Stage: Garment District Condos Mambo-aka New York Salsa-Everyone welcome!
9pm-10pm Learning/Dancing 11pm-1am Social Dance
Mambo, aka New York salsa, is a fast-paced dance that will keep you moving and meeting new people!
UW Mambo Club creates a welcoming atmosphere and a fun atmosphere for everyone.
No experience needed.
You can watch, learn, or dance....
| 8:00pm- 9:00pm | UW Cuban Salsa Club |
| 9:00pm-10:00pm | UW Mambo Club |
| 10:00pm-11:00pm | Excluisve Vibez |
| 11:00pm-12:00am | Social Dance: UW Salsa+UW Mambo+Exclusive Vibez |
| 12:00am- 1:00am | Social Dance: UW Mambo+UW Salsa+Exclusive Vibez |
Founded in 2007, UW Mambo is the 1st dance club to bring Latin dancing to University of Waterloo. Ran only by students and graduates, Mambo club has been producing some of the best dance leads and follows in the KW region.
UW CUBAN SALSA CLUB
STAGE: Garment District Condos Stage Salsa + Bachata+ Merengue+Kizomba=UW Cuban Salsa
8pm-9pm Learning/Dancing 11pm-1am Social Dance
Come Ignite the Night with Dance+Dance+Dance.
You can watch, you can learn and you can share.
Everyone welcome!
| 8:00pm- 9:00pm | UW Cuban Salsa Club |
| 9:00pm-10:00pm | UW Mambo Club |
| 10:00pm-11:00pm | Excluisve Vibez |
| 11:00pm-12:00am | Social Dance: UW Salsa + UW Mambo + Exclusive Vibez |
| 12:00am- 1:00am | Social Dance: UW Mambo + UW Salsa + Exclusive Vibez |
UW Cuban Salsa Club is a latin dance club. We are dedicated to spread the joy that Casino Rueda(Cuban Salsa) brings to all of us. We teach classes, we go out dancing together, hold parties and train for performances. Our teaching repertoire is not only limited to Salsa but it also includes other social Afro & Latin such as Bachata, Merengue, and Kizomba.
(2) Accommod8u Hub
King Street from Water Street to College Street
ACCOMMOD8U STAGE (BOB BLUE STAGE)
8pm-1am
| 8:00pm- 9:00pm | Vienna D'amato Hall |
| 9:00pm-10:00pm | Rebekah Stevens |
| 10:00pm-11:00pm | Mandippal |
| 11:00pm-12:00am | Lea Keeley |
| 12:00am- 1:00am | Paige Warner |
YOUNG CONDOS HUB LEADER
Ask James about....community building.
8pm-1am
James will be your Hub Leader.
He can point you in the right direction, suggest a great place to eat, chat about all things Summer Lights and tell you a good joke.
Get to know James....
FAVOURITE:
GAME: Subway Surfer
DANCE: Slow
ERA: The future
ANIMAL: Tiger
SAYING: Where there is a will, there is a way.
"Summer Lights Festival is an eclectic evening of fun in downtown Kitchener"
ASK HIM ABOUT: Community building.
SUPPORT SUMMER LIGHTS
Share the Love!
8pm-1am
WONDERING HOW TO SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL?
1. Stop by SLF Headquarters and buy a bracelet (various colours-some glow in the dark) HEADQUARTERS IN FRONT OF CITY HALL
2. Take a Photo at the SLF Photobooth (with special guests) (all proceeds go to SLF)
3. Thow in some money to our Thank You Bucket
Every little bit helps! Every little bit matters!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
ACCOMMOD8U PHOTOBOOTH
Snap Right Up!
8pm-1am
Snap Right Up..
Summer Lights Festival Partners with Accommod8u is hosting a PhotoBooth like no other.
Come stop by and snap a pic of yourself and walk away with a great snapshot at Summer Lights.
Free!
P.S. While you are there-give a shout out to Accommod8u who helps make this festival happen for its community.
Thank You Accommod8u for caring and for supporting our community!
Accommod8u is a high-end brand of architecturally striking Waterloo rental apartments for students and young professionals, showcasing the new standard in luxury living. Our contemporary buildings offer glorious interiors and exteriors, fashionable furnishings and are located right where the action is. The design team includes LEED® accredited professionals that work closely with the project team through all stages of the design and construction. Accommod8u is your opportunity to enjoy luxury living at a competitive price.
PAPER AND CRAYONS
We rolled out the paper..
8pm-1am
We rolled out the paper. True Story. We rolled out a big roll of paper for you to draw, write on....
MANDIPPAL
Accommod8u Stage-Bob Blue Stage
9pm-10pm
Enjoy Mandippal's intoxicating sound and captivating lyrics.
"From playing guitar in his Kitchener high school music class, to selling out hometown venues, to showcasing at major festivals, Mandippal has certainly come a long way in his decade plus career as a musician, establishing himself as one of the hardest working artists in Ontario. He has made a lasting impression in Ontario's booming singer/songwriter scene, performing with notable acts like Scott Helman, Virginia To Vegas, Tim Hicks, Fred Penner, Hannah Georgas, Lindi Ortega, Repartee, Said The Whale, Justin Nozuka, Jully Black, Sarah Slean, and many others. With over a decade of songwriting and performing under his belt, 200 shows played a year, 2000+ EPs sold in his last effort, Mandippal is recognized as a serious player. With the ability to capture an audience with his tone and humility, it's only a matter of time before he wins you over as well.
PLAYDOUGH CITY
Make it and they will come....
8pm-1am
Pull up a seat, make what you want, and add it to Playdough City.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
COLOURING BOOK TIME
Colouring time!
8pm-1am
Pull up a chair, grab a crayon or two and colour. There is something special about colouring, join us and see.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
SCRABBLE
Who has an S or L or F? Anyone?
8pm-1am
Come along and play. Supersize Street Game of Scrabble!
Everyone welcome and encouraged to be part of a Big Game of Community Scrabble.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
KERPLUNK
Super Size !
8pm-1am
Stop by and Play the Giant Size Kerplunk.
Beware, this is no average game. This is pure 100% fun guaranteed!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
BALL IN THE BASKET
How is your toss?
8pm-1am
A simple game of Ball in a Basket.
Show us your throwing skills.
All ages welcome!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
BEAN BAG TOSS
Grab and Toss.
8pm-1am
The Bean Bag toss game can be super addictive and a great way to meet new people.
Jump right in and enjoy a game under the Night Sky.
WARNING: Severe competition can cause heated discussions. We suggest always HUG IT OUT at Summer Lights. Heck, while you're hugging it out-Hug a Stranger. (Please ask permission first)
PAIGE WARNER
Bob Blue Stage in the Accommod8u Hub.
12am-1am
Paige Warner is a singer-songwriter who favours soul-stirring lyrics paired with catchy melodies and hinted with contemporary R&B, yet each of her songs has its own unique sound. She is skilled with more than just her voice, however, and accompanies herself on piano, guitar, and ukulele. Her debut EP, Revealed, released May of 2018, showcases her recipe of intimate lyricism combined with "vibey" sounds. She is excited to hold any audience and loves to connect with her fans one on one. Paige Warner's voice is known to captivate.
Paige Warner is a singer-songwriter who favours soul-stirring lyrics paired with catchy melodies and hinted with contemporary R&B, yet each of her songs has its own unique sound. She is skilled with more than just her voice, however, and accompanies herself on piano, guitar, and ukulele. Her debut EP, "Revealed", released May of 2018, showcases her recipe of intimate lyricism combined with "vibey" sounds. She is excited to hold any audience and loves to connect with her fans one on one. Paige Warner's voice is known to captivate.
REBEKAH STEVENS
Bob Blue Stage in the Accomm8u Hub.
9pm-10pm
Rebekah Stevens will take over the Bob Blue Stage with her incredible voice. A country singer-songwriter she will bring some of her work from her debut EP along with some of her favourites.
Rebekah is a country singer-songwriter currently residing in Kitchener, Ontario. Coming from a musical family, music has always been in her blood & is a passion she pursued from an early age. After posting videos of herself on YouTube for several years, singing a variety of both covers & original songs, Rebekah was discovered by an LA producer wishing to work with her. In early 2013, Rebekah flew to Los Angeles to record her debut EP ""Here I Am."" Later on that same year, Rebekah was chosen out of hundreds of entrants across Canada to be named a Boots & Hearts Top 8 Emerging Artist Finalist, thus making her official debut on stage as a Canadian country artist at one of Canada's largest country music festivals. Since then, she has been making a name for herself performing across Ontario, sharing the stage with major Canadian acts such as Aaron Prtichett, Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, Kiefer Sutherland & Wes Mack. In early 2015, Rebekah released her first single ""Better in the Past"" to Canadian country radio which, along with her debut EP, is available on iTunes now."
LEA KEELEY
Bob Blue Stage in the Accommod8u Hub
Join Lea Keeley an R&B/Soul singer, with powerful lyrics and some sweet soulful melodies.
Lea Keeley is an R&B/Soul singer, raised in Stratford, Ontario & currently pursuing music in Montréal. With influences of timeless old soul and funk music, Lea sings with a deep-rooted, raw passion. Her music has powerful lyrics and soulful melodies, graced with haunting harmonies. The 26-year-old is working on her Debut Album, "Golden" set to release this May, 2018. Staying true to her nature, the songs featured on the new album are uplifting and endearing with an inspiring message and feeling.
VIENNA D'AMATO HALL
BOB BLUE STAGE in the Accommod8u Hub
8pm-9pm
An artist with a unique voice, and intoxicating lyrics.
Vienna D'Amato Hall is a New York City / Kitchener-Waterloo based singer-songwriter.
Vienna D'Amato Hall is a New York City / Kitchener-Waterloo – based singer-songwriter. In 2014, Vienna D'Amato Hall was hired as Lyricist and Singer by the Actors Studio for their production of Anton Chekovâ The Cherry Orchard, starring Ellen Burstyn, which marked her career as a singer and lyricist. Vienna proceeded to self-release her debut album, “It’s What the Dog Saw, (2015) which was received with rave reviews. She followed the release with a Tour of Europe and the United Kingdom. In 2016, Vienna returned to her native Canada to release her sophomore album, Red Light Temple, with the support of a cross-country tour. She was subsequently awarded The âLeading Edge Award at the K-W Arts Awards for her work up to date.
MEG LESLIE LITTLE LIBRARY TAKEOVER
Little Libraries Take Over
8pm-1am
3 Little Libraries donated by Meno S Martin Contracting Ltd. taken over by the creative, talented Meg Leslie.
Pop in and see Meg Leslie turn these Little Libraries into pieces of Art.
The 3 Little Libraries will be donated and placed at the following locations:
1) The COPING Centre - offers a place for healing and support for those dealing with issues surrounding grief and bereavement. Has a special place in the hearts of our board members! COPING- Caring for Other People In Grief.
www.copingcentre.com
2) YCWA Cambridge- at their Ryerson Child Care Centre -offering quality early learning in a child care environment for children from 18 months to 12 years of age.
http://ywcacambridge.ca/programs/childcare
3) Still to be determined!
Meg Leslie is a local artist and arts educator. She works mostly in ceramics and mosaics. She has created a mosaic art wall for the City of Kitchener at Homewood Green Park (near City Bakery Cafe on Victoria) and a very large mosaic art wall at the Charles Street Men's Shelter for the House of Friendship. She believes everyone is creative and her goal is to prove it.
ART WITH ELSIE
Pop Up Art with Elsie
8pm-11pm
Step up and watch Elsie as she creates pieces of work.
Elsie is a young visual artist from Kitchener Ontario. From the moment she could hold a pencil, Elsie has been fixated with art, spending most of her time drawing. Elsie's love of manga, video games, pokemon, and graphic novels shines through in her work. While her preferred mediums are pencil and marker drawing, Elsie also dabbles in paint, as well as clay and paper stop-motion animation. Elsie has studied with Kitchener artists Jennifer Gough, Kate Cox, Glen Anthony, and regularly attends classes at the international award-winning Sheepdog Animation Studio. She hopes one day to become a successful animator and graphic novelist.
UWATERLOO WOMEN in STEM
8pm-1am
Women in STEM/STEAM
Standing at the Cosmic Crossroads with Momentum for Change.
WiSTEM (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) was founded in Spring 2013 by UW students who want to promote equality in STEM disciplines. Although we focus on the issue of gender imbalance, we encourage both males and females, grads and undergrads, and anyone with a connection to STEM to participate. Our activities are a mix of skills workshops, topical discussions, homework help, speakers, and special trips. We hope to deliver a regular programme of events spanning all STEM topics which promote collaboration, creativity, and open-mindedness to all students. We believe that no matter how small, we can make a difference.
MPRESS MUSIC JAM SESSION
Jam Night Drop In at our MPRESS Studio.
8:00pm-11:00pm
Bring your singing voices and instruments and join us for some Summer Lights jamming in our Downtown Kitchener Music Studio!
From the moment you walk through the doors of Mpress Music, you will know that we offer our clients something different, a music community where artists are drawn together to "inspire & be inspired". Here at Mpress Music we offer technology blended music education on various instruments including voice, piano, guitar & drums as well as masterclasses, workshops & performance opportunities.
(3) Share the Love Hub
King Street from College to Young and City Hall
SHARE THE LOVE STAGE
8pm-1am
| 8:00pm- 9:00pm | DJ Raflar |
| 9:02pm- 9:30pm | Jeff and Lisa get married |
| 9:30pm-10:00pm | Sing-a-Long with Royal City Ukulele Ensemble |
| 10:00pm-11:00pm | Royal City Ukulele Ensemble |
| 11:00pm-12:00pm | Hugo Alley |
| 12:00am- 1:00am | Nick Zubeck |
SHARE THE LOVE HUB LEADER
Ask Nancy about.....Renaissance Venetian Art
8pm-1am
Nancy will be your Hub Leader. Host Nancy!
She can point you in the right direction, suggest a great place to eat, chat about all things Summer Lights and tell you a good joke.
Get to know Nancy...
Fav Game: Clue
Fav Dance: All of them-I love to dance!
Fav Era: Now
Fav Animal: Platypus
Fav Saying That old gag!
"Summer Lights Festival is a place to enjoy art and community in DTK"
ASK ME ABOUT: Renaissance Venetian Art
Nancy is an art-loving, reality-tv watching traveller. She went to school on both coasts (Nova Scotia for her undergrad, BC for her Master’s) before coming back home to KW and getting sucked into the local arts scene, where she now works as part of the KW Symphony. She loves music but her background is in Art and Art History – She is always willing to geek out about the Renaissance!
SUPPORT SUMMER LIGHTS
Share the Love!
8pm-1am
Wondering how to support the festival?
1. Stop by SLF Headquarters and buy a bracelet (various colours, some glow in the dark) - HEADQUARTERS IN FRONT OF CITY HALL
2. Take a Photo at the SLF Photobooth (with special guests - all proceeds go to SLF)
3. Thow in some money to our Thank You Bucket
Every little bit helps! Every little bit matters!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
PAPER AND CRAYONS
We rolled out the paper..
8pm-1am
We rolled out the paper. True Story. We rolled out a big roll of paper for you to draw, write on....
DJ RAFLAR
You spin me round round, like a record baby..
8pm-9:30pm (ish)
Come join DJ Raflar under the night sky, along King St in the Share the Love Hub while he spins his tunes.
Professionally Ralf is an artist, primarily painting the Ontario landscapes. Music has always played a large part of his creative side so he also djs for local clubs and artistic events. Music and art is about evoking an emotional response.
BOOK-MO-BIKE
Read aloud at Summer Lights
8pm-1am
Pick a book from the Book-Mo-Bike and read it for all to hear. Share your favourite book or let the Book-Mo-Bike attendants pick one for you.
If reading aloud isn't your thing, stick around for some special guest readers!
Of course, you can always take a book or leave a book with the fabulous Book-Mo-Bike.
We are a Little Free Library on wheels - very cool wheels! This citizen led Book-Mo-Bike celebrates books, bikes and the arts while wheeling around KW. We pop up on local trails and at community events to give away or exchange free books. Our team includes Juanita Metzger, Liana Kreamer, Meg Harder, Trent Bauman and other guests.
THE WEDDING
Lisa and Jeff Share their Love with you!
9:02pm-9:30pm (ish)
Jeff and Lisa will share their Love with everyone at this most spectacular Un-Wedding ever! Jeff and Lisa applied back in January when The Berlin, Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, The Walper Hotel, and Summer Lights sent a call out for couples to get married at SLF. The official committee selected Jeff and Lisa and fast forward they are now getting married.
What is special is Brenda Halloran will be marrying Jeff and Lisa with special permission with the City of Kitcheners Clerks office.
This is a Real-Live wedding and we are honoured you will be our guest.
Stay around after the wedding for Sing-A-Long, Dancing, Cake and surprises.
#sharetheloveSLF
Connect with the Lisa/Jeff
Instagram:
Lisa
Jeff https://www.instagram.com/jeffmackw/
Facebook:
Lisa
Jeff http://www.facebook.com/jeff.macintyre.18:
Twitter:
Lisa
Jeff http://twitter.com/jeffmackw?lang=en
"We are two people who love each other and love this community. We would consider ourselves Community Builders with many roles on committees, board and are actively participating in the revitalized Core of our amazing city. We made a conscious decision to leave a country property 3 years ago and move to Midtown to be a part of the change. We have been busy setting up a social venture "Screw Cancer" that is making some big noise around North America. Jeff has two children who are caring and compassionate children both wired to give back to the community. We are very proud to call Waterloo Region home." Jeff/Lisa (direct from application)
ROYAL CITY UKULELE ENSEMBLE
This is no ordinary 26+ member Ukulele Ensemble....
10:00pm-11:00pm
Royal City Ukulele Ensemble will captivate you with their ethereal renditions using the coolest instrument in town-the ukulele.
The Royal City Ukulele Ensemble is an adult learning ensemble program that is in its 4th season. The group learns and rehearses throughout the year and enjoys multiple performances at various community events throughout the year. It's 30 ukuleles for the win!
SING-A-LONG (Share the Love Stage)
With Royal City Ukulele Ensemble
9:30pm-10:00pm (ish)
Royal City Ukulele Ensemble under the direction of Cynthia will conduct a Sing-A-Long after the wedding.
Everyone is welcome to join in and the lyrics will be projected on the screen.
Let's come together and fill the Downtown with song.
The Royal City Ukulele Ensemble is an adult learning ensemble program that is in its 4th season. The group learns and rehearses throughout the year and enjoys multiple performances at various community events throughout the year. It's 30 ukuleles for the win!
CHESS
Super Size!
8pm-1am
Make a move at this Super Size Chess Game!
EMERGENCY-FIRST AID STATION-
St Johns Ambulance on site
8pm-1am
First Aid available by trained, certified, and trusted professionals with St John Ambulance.
*Please Note: Within each hub, you will see a HUB LEADER wearing an orange vest, they can help you, answer questions and guide you to St Johns Station.
St. John Ambulance is Canada's leader in first aid and has programs tailored to fit your needs. Our courses provide complete and comprehensive information and skills that can help in an emergency situation at work, home and at play.
SLF LETTERS
SLF with twinkly lights!
8pm-1am
It's just our letters: SLF (short for Summer Lights Festival) with twinkly lights!
We kinda like them, they look pretty with the background of the fountain.
Take a selfie with them. :)
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
SHARE THE LOVE STAND-CAKE
Wedding cake
8pm-1am
Come enjoy a slice of cake made by Refined Sugar.
Cookies and Cream Cake.
First come first Served!
We do have enough for 400 people so come on by.
Check out Refined Sugar at the links below. Support Local!
#sharetheloveSLF
SHARE THE LOVE STAND-GUEST BOOK
Message for Jeff and Lisa
8pm-1am
Leave a message for Jeff and Lisa.
They are getting married at Summer Lights by Brenda Halloran at 9:02pm (ish) in the Share the Love Hub.
EVERYONE welcome!!!!
Sing-a-long after and some cake!!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
LIMBO
How low can you go?
8pm-1am
Limbo is fun under the stars!
Jump in and have some fun! Everyone welcome!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
HEARTS & STARS
x/o's using Hearts & Stars
8pm-1am
A straight line of three that's how we do it!
NOTE: This is the same as an X/O game-we switched it up using Hearts and Stars!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
SCRABBLE
Who has an S or L or F? Anyone?
8pm-1am
Come along and play! Supersize Street Game of Scrabble!
Everyone welcome and encouraged to be part of a Big Game of Community Scrabble.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
PLINKO
And P L I N K O was the name O...
8pm-1am
If it is good enough for Price is Right, it's good enough for SLF!
It is frequently said to be the most famous of all the pricing games.
No cash prize here, only buckets of FUN!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
Plinko is the most popular pricing game on The Price is Right. Debuting on January 3, 1983 and created by the late Frank Wayne, it is played for a cash prize of up to $50,000 and also awards prizes valued under $100.
BEAN BAG TOSS
Who has the beans play??
The Bean Bag toss games can be super addictive and a great way to meet new people.
Jump right in and enjoy a game under the Night Sky.
WARNING: This game can cause dizzy-silly bouts of laughter. Please ensure you can handle this amount of fun. Please seek Medical Attention if you feel any symptoms such as "peeing of pants" and/or uncontrollable laughter.
MISS DREW
It's Miss Drew time.
8pm-1am
Once a Novice. Now a Queen.
Miss Drew is Summer Lights Favourite and Drag Queen Royalty.
| 8:00pm-9:00pm | Hosting Summer Lights Photobooth |
| 9:00pm-9:30pm | Wedding |
| 9:30pm-10:00pm | Pop Up |
| 10:00pm-10:30pm | Pop Up |
| 11:00pm-12:00am | City Centre Stage (performance) |
| 12:00am-1:00am | Hosting Summer Lights Photobooth |
Once a novice. Now a queen. This year, Miss Drew celebrates her 20th Anniversary as an entertainer. She burst onstage with a bang in the mid-nineties at Kitchener's finest hot spot, Club Renaissance. Her high production values and intense choreography make for a winning formula. Considering herself an entertainer, Miss Drew has wowed audiences throughout Canada and the United States. Miss Drew's commitment to excellence and devotion to various charities has gained her numerous awards throughout North America. "I would like to thank everyone for their continued support and motivating me to keep expressing my passion for fundraising."-Bradley Hammacher
HUGO ALLEY
11pm-12am
Enjoy the Indie-rock-Acoustic sounds of Hugo Alley.
An Indie/Alternative Rock band named Hugo Alley based out of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
THEMUSEUM (Museum After Dark)
Say a wish as your boat floats into the water.
8pm-1am
Create an Origami Boat by hand with the guidance of the folks with THEMUSEUM.
Make it, create it, add some light and release it in City Hall Fountain.
All ages welcome and no experience needed!
"We are a new kind of museum “ one of ideas and experiences. No dusty objects, no collections, and no velvet ropes here. We are dedicated to presenting fresh, relevant cultural content from around the globe in unique and interactive ways that intersect art, science, culture, and technology. Museum After Dark (MAD) is our premier destination for culture-craving urbanites in Waterloo Region. Our flagship Beer Series pairs Beer & Beyonce among other things. We also host incredible events like Dance Mix 90's, The Brush Off, and MAD Thursdays. MAD is the perfect way to experience THEMUSEUM after dark. "
(4) Young Condos Hub
Young Street and Forsyth Lot
HUB LEADER-YOUNG CONDOS
Ask her about: her most recent travels
8pm-1am
Domini will be your Hub Leader. Host Domini!
She can point you in the right direction, suggest a great place to eat, chat about all things Summer Lights and tell you a good joke.
Domini is a talented, kind, thoughtful, strong women. She is passionate about her community and everyone in it.
Tonight she will use her skills to Lead a Hub like no other Hub Leader has ever done before.
#dominiformayor
YOUNG CONDOS STAGE
8pm-1am
| 8:00pm-9:00pm | Nicolette and the Nobodies |
| 9:00pm-10:00pm | Onion Honey |
| 10:00pm-11:00pm | The Kramdens |
| 11:00pm-12:00am | Thorn and Roses |
| 12:00am-1:00am | Transit Lounge |
SUPPORT SUMMER LIGHTS
Share the Love!
8pm-1am
Wondering how to support the festival?
1. Stop by SLF Headquarters and buy a bracelet (various colours, some glow in the dark) - HEADQUARTERS IN FRONT OF CITY HALL
2. Take a Photo at the SLF Photobooth (with special guests - all proceeds go to SLF)
3. Thow in some money to our Thank You Bucket
Every little bit helps! Every little bit matters!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
PAPER AND CRAYONS
We rolled out the paper..
8pm-1am
We rolled out the paper. True Story. We rolled out a big roll of paper for you to draw, write on....
S
ECOWELL
8pm-1am
Jen is a cosmetic chemist that travels around North America giving presentations about sustainability in cosmetics and 'clean beauty'. She is the founder of The Eco Well, a Waterloo cosmetic business focused on education operating in the natural cosmetic industry.
UW IMPROV CLUB
Jump in!
8pm-1am
Jump in, watch or be an audience member who yells out a suggestion. Join UW Improv Club in all sorts of improv games, similar to the hit show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and laugh together at the insanity we create and the inevitable bad puns that get made.
All ages welcome and no experience required!
WARNING: Laughter can cause serious side effects: like distorted bellies, peeing of your pants, snorting sounds, loss of reality, deep love for the person standing to your left, love of sloths, dangerous laughter rashes and dislocated funny bones. Also, no politicians allowed in this area, due to the lack of politicians having a sense of humour.
UW Improv Club cannot promise a bad time, and will not be responsible if you so choose to head the warning and enjoy yourself. UW Improv Group.
8pm-9pm UW Improv Group will be roaming
9pm-1am they will be setting up shop along Young St in the Young Condo's Hub.
The UW Improv Club is all about having fun and making stuff up! We meet once a week to play all sorts of improv games, similar to the hit show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and laugh together at the insanity we create and the inevitable bad puns that get made. We also form a competitive team every semester which focuses on more advanced improv techniques and building stronger scenes. This team also travels to other universities to compete in improv competitions (including one we host right here in Waterloo)! We've also recently started holding workshops to teach some of these skills, so people can confidently create hilarious and entertaining scenes. If you're interested and want to know more, check out our facebook page! Our club did this a few years back, but I'm pretty all those who were involved have since graduated, so this is going to a be new experience for most of us and we're super excited about it! (So the club has technically been involved with the SLF before, but its current membership hasn't)
CRAZY CANUKS
8pm-1am
A menu that encompasses everything we love about our home and native land!
P.S. As them about their NEW location. Welcome to DTK You Crazy Canuks!
Cash please!
At The Crazy Canuck we take pride in offering delicious, fresh food and amazing, friendly service. Inexpensive, delicious, and extremely friendly staff. You will definitely be coming back! 2 locations-www.thecrazycanuck.ca
TRANSIT LOUNGE
12am-1am YOUNG CONDOS STAGE
Transit Lounge finds catchy covers that translate sweetly -- and sometimes unsuspectingly -- onto ukulele and bass. A few originals thrown in for good measure, too. Transit Lounge will ease you into the early morning hours.
Cynthia Kinnunen, ukulele & vocals; Ben Coulson, bass, ukulele & vocals
PROJECTION
Summer Lights
8pm-1am
This projection is all Summer Lights.
We will be showing off the people making Summer Lights happen, like Andrin who is a Presenting Partner.
We will also share some important details about the night!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
MUSICAL UP CYCLE WALL
Make your own music!
8pm-1am
Everything but the Kitchen Sink. We added some pretty cool items that together can make some pretty sweet music.
No experience needed. Tap away and listen closely to hear the music.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to play together.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
MEMORY GAME-HEARTS & STARS
x/o's using Hearts & Stars
8pm-1am
A straight line of three that's how we do it!
NOTE: This is the same as an X's and O's game-we switched it up to share the LOVE under the STARS!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
TABLE TOP GAMES
Pull up a chair and enjoy a game or two!
8pm-1am
Lot's of games to play with family, friends, or new friends.
Great way to meet people and play cool games!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
SKIPPING
Skipping under the stars!
8pm-1am
You decide- Single? Double? or Dutch?
Grab a rope, jump with friends and meet new ones!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
PING PONG
Paddle your way on over to a great game of Ping Pong.
8pm-1am
Ping Pong under the stars! Grab a paddle, play with friends or jump in and meet your neighbours.
Two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small bats.
Some fun facts:
The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. (you knew that right?!)
First played: 1880s Victorian England
Highest governing body: International Table Tennis Federation
Olympic: since 1988
Team members: Single or doubles
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
JENGA
SUPER SIZE
8pm-1am
Pop in and pull a piece out, add one to the top....all in good fun!
WARNING: Super Size Jenga can bring out some serious reactions. Such as a feel of "rush" when you pull out your piece and nothing falls. Some people are known to have sudden fits of "screaming" when it all falls down.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
CHALK: TIC TAC TOE
Tic Tac Toe Bonanza!
8pm-1am
Play a Tic Tac Toe and chalk a Tic Tac Toe for your neighbour.
How many Tic Tac Toes can we fit on Young St?
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
ONION HONEY
Young Condos Stage
9pm-10pm
Onion Honey brings the best of folk music, with some juicy sweet sounds of the banjo, scrumptious fiddle, mandolin, washboard and that beautiful fluffy double bass. They harmonize like a sweet lily bird on a hot summer night is Lousianna. Don't be achin' that you missed the likes of these folks, be there or be square.
Onion Honey Band:
Dave Pike, Esther Wheaton, Keenan Reimer-Watts, Leanne Swantko and Kayleigh LeBlanc
Onion Honey makes folk music, sharp and sweet and mixed in with banjo and mandolin, washboard and double bass, fiddle and warm five-part harmonies. It'sa recipe for a great time and good for what ails, home-cooked comfort food for the ears. Dave Pike, Esther Wheaton, Keenan Reimer-Watts, Leanne Swantko and Kayleigh LeBlanc play new-time traditionals, old-time originals and all-time favourites: mountain music as heard from the Grand River Valley.
NICOLETTE AND THE NOBODIES
Young Condos Stage
8pm-9pm
Nicolette and the Nobodies make some sweet music that sounds like country western with sugary additives.
The Band:
Nicolette Hoang- Vocals & Guitar, Emma Howarth-Withers - Bass, Nicole Gulewitsch -Drums, Daniel Paille- Guitar, Ian Bain- Guitar
Nicolette & The Nobodies is a Guelph-based country western band, fronted by Nicolette Hoang featuring members from the Fury's and Softside. They've been working on their own set of tunes for an upcoming EP, Devil's Run, to be released this year. Nicolette Hoang- Vocals & Guitar, Emma Howarth-Withers - Bass, Nicole Gulewitsch -Drums, Daniel Paille- Guitar, Ian Bain- Guitar
THORN AND ROSES
Young Condos Stage
11pm-12am
Thorn and Roses-a three-piece band with powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation.
This trio brings a unique, toe-tapping mixture of country, classic rock, and pop to their high energy performance.
The Band:
Janna Le Duc- guitar/vocals. Jay Riehl- percussion/vocals. Katie Korfmann- fiddle/vocals.
Thorn and Roses is a three-piece amalgamation of powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation. This trio features a blend of uncompromising three-part harmonies, unique arrangements of country, classic rock and pop standards, and an energy so abundant it promises to have audience members on their feet from the first note to the very last. Janna Le Duc- guitar/vocals Jay Riehl- percussion, vocals Katie Korfmann- fiddle, vocals
THE KRAMDENS
Young Condos Stage
10pm-11pm
The Kramdens are flying in from Guelph to bring their rock stylistics that will Ignite the Night.
WARNING: Be prepared to block the stage, so The Kramdens don't finish their set. They are just that good.
Welcome to the KitchenerLoo Kramdens! Shake it like we do here in The Big K.
The Kramdens are
Steve Knox - Guitars
Robert Leader - Drums, Vocals
Craig Norris - Vocals, Keyboards
Mike Ostler - Bass, Vocals
Michael Plater Findlay - Guitars, Vocals
The Kramdens are a 5 piece band from Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Started in 1990, the band has released 5 studio albums, been broadcast coast to coast, has performed extensively, including performances on national television. The Kramdens are fronted by CBC Radio Host, Craig Norris. The Kramdens are Steve Knox - Guitars Robert Leader - Drums, Vocals Craig Norris - Vocals, Keyboards Mike Ostler - Bass, Vocals Michael Plater Findlay - Guitars, Vocals
FUNGA DRUMMERS
Let the Rhythm be your Guide.
8PM-11PM
Enjoy the sounds of the Funga Drummers. They are tucked away in the Young Condos Hub-along Young St for an intimate experience.
Dance, sing, or sit back and relax-up to you.
The Funga Drummers are a West African-inspired drumming group who were drawn together through the love of African rhythm, drums, and culture. Seeing them in action, whether performing or hosting a workshop, it's obvious how much they enjoy sharing their knowledge and love of rhythm with others.
lightsweetcrude
Listen to the Colour! Memorizing!
8pm-1am
LIVE PROJECTION
lightsweetcrude is a multi-faceted project in the tradition of the collectives, and what curator/art historian Adam Lerner calls "hybrid forms" of the psychedelic era. The project's origin involved a mandate to fuse North Indian ragas with Western forms, and has evolved from those musical roots to find the projection of "colour" - the definition of the Sanskrit root verb for "raga" - and an exploration of its effects on human beings, to be a going concern.
BEAVERTAILS FOOD TRUCK
Beavertails and Poutine-Oh My!
8pm-1am
Famous BeaverTails, Pastries and Poutine. Yummeh.
Enjoy your food, music, games, beer and so much more in the Young Condos Hub.
$$ Cash and Debit $$
Take a selfie enjoying your food or a photo of your food and share it at #slfKW #SLF18 #sharetheloveSLF
Pastries and Poutines
FOUR ALL ICE CREAM
Summer Lights Ice Cream!
8pm-1am
Cool Down with some delicious ice creamy treats!
Take a selfie enjoying your food and share it at #slfKW #SLF18 #sharetheloveSLF
We retail - Visit our Tasting Room at 141 Whitney Place in Kitchener. Our door is around the back of the old Bonnie Stuart factory building. Currently, we’re open Friday-Saturday 12-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Click here to read more about our Tasting Room. We wholesale - Our choice to be a licensed dairy facility was important for two reasons: to make ice cream from scratch and to wholesale our ice cream to other small businesses around KW! Currently, we have retailers, farms, breweries, restaurants and caterers that stock our ice cream in Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Stratford, Conestogo, and more. If you are interested in stocking Four All Ice Cream cubes for your business or becoming a satellite scooping location, contact Ajoa at letsconnect@fourall.ca
SWAT FOOD TRUCK
You tried swat, until you have tried SWAT Food Truck! (No bun intended)
Swat Food Truck is a staple at all Summer Lights Events because it is so yummy and the owner is one funny man.
Stop in, order up and tell Paul a joke.
CASH
WARNING: You will enjoy the food so much. you may come back for seconds.
Enjoy the grub, grab a beer and pull up a chair in Young Condos Hub.
Take a selfie enjoying your food or a photo of your food and share it at #slfKW #SLF18 #sharetheloveSLF
Philly Cheesesteak burgers, pulled pork, back bacon, sausage, hotdogs, chicken fingers, poutine, fries, onion rings, Montreal smoked meat and more!
SWEET TEMPTATIONS CUPCAKERY
C U P C A K E S this way!
8pm-1am
CUPCAKES CUPCAKES CUPCAKES
Our signature treat, called a la mode, is a combination of a full-sized cupcake and a serving of ice cream.
$$ Cash, Visa/MC $$
Take a selfie enjoying your food or a photo of your food and share it at #slfKW #SLF18 #sharetheloveSLF
When baking only top quality ingredients will do – resulting in superior taste! Sweet Temptations Cupcakery is committed to our local economy and community. We are working to grow our network of local farmers and producers to use, where possible exclusively Wellington County ingredients such as fresh berries and eggs. Locally produced ingredients are not only sustainable for our environment but support our community.
JASHAN-E-DAWAT
Authentic Indian Food
8pm-1am
This is where you will be delighted by authentic Indian food that is tantalizing, aromatic and super delicious.
MENU: Check out the website to get a sneak peak.
$$ Cash, Credit and Debit $$
Enjoy JASHAN-E-DAWAT, with a beer or pull up a chair and listen to some music.
Lot's of options in the Young Condos Hub.
Take a selfie enjoying your food or a photo of your food and share it at #slfKW #SLF18 #sharetheloveSLF
Ashan-e-Dawat, the Food Trucks name has a whimsicality that betrays the perfectly executed cooking that you will have ever tasted.
THE CRUMBY COOKIE DOUGH COMPANY
Cookie Dough. (we have nothing else to say)
8pm-1am
6 flavours of raw edible safe-to-eat cookie dough.
OBLIGATORY CHOCOLATE CHIP
You gotta have chocolate chip like you gotta have vanilla ice cream. *like, oh. my. god. this dough is such a basic b@tch
MATERIAL SQUIRREL
natural peanut butter dough + roasted peanuts + bean to bar chocolate + butter toffee pieces
squirrel food. all the nuts. super nutty - but classy af
FEISTY REDHEAD
ginger spice dough + molasses gingerbread swirl + candied ginger bits
CAUTION: this ginger may snap...like most redheads
CHOCOLATE (S)QUAD
chocolate dough + bean to bar semi-sweet + bittersweet + milk chocolate
that's 4, count' em FOUR chocolates
conveniently, the precise number of chocolates required to form a squad
RAINBOW PONY SHOW
naturally coloured swirly pink and purple dough + natural rainbow sprinkles + sparkly things (also natural)
*throws glitter* *hair flip. *applause*. dramatic pause. *applause
SUGAR BUSH
maple dough + Elmira maple tart filling + candied bacon + toasted pecans
pretty much a Canadian salad.
mounties. beavers. healthcare. oh my.
Take a selfie enjoying your food or a photo of your food and share it at #slfKW #SLF18 #sharetheloveSLF
$$ Cash, Debit tap, Visa/mc, Apple pay, Google Pay and Amex $$
Cash. Menu subject to change.
GIANT ETCH-A-SKETCH
Hosted by Hold The Line Festival
8pm-1am
We at Hold the Line are all for getting creative when it comes to city planning within the boundaries of the Countryside Line, and we want to see how creative you can be, oh citizens of Waterloo Region!
Equipped with (1) a giant Etch A Sketch, (2) a heart full of YOLOs, and (3) the use of a single line, can you help us design our new logo as we gear up for this year's festival?
Hold the Line is a small 'nonprofit-that-could' made up of artists, community builders, sustainability advocates, and Waterloo Region enthusiasts. We love the farms, towns, and natural spaces that make up our countryside, and the walkable shops and restaurants that make our downtown cores exciting places to work and play. Our purpose is to celebrate the Region of Waterloo's history of protecting our farmland and environmentally sensitive areas by protecting the integrity of the Countryside Line, the border that delineates the extent of development and urban sprawl. We truly believe that a stronger line means more vibrant cities, more delicious food, and better living!
ABE ERB BREW CO.
Pull up a chair and enjoy a beer in the Abe Erb Tent.
8pm-1am
This is the spot. You can enjoy a beer, some grub, play some games, listen to music and be in the middle of everything.
Beer makes everything better!
Local Craft Brewery, Beer Shop and Eatery in the heart of Waterloo and Kitchener. Serving up fresh brews and food. Live music on weekends.
HUB LEADER-CITY CENTRE HUB
Ask her about: the cat, the bunny and her gigantic garden
8pm-1am
Julie will be your Hub Leader. Host Julie!
She can point you in the right direction, suggest a great place to eat, chat about all things Summer Lights and tell you a good joke.
Julie is a passionate builder and professional schemer. She loves to get her hands dirty in her garden and enjoys helping to support her community.
CITY CENTRE STAGE
8pm-1am
| 8:00pm-8:30pm | The AcaBellas |
| 8:30pm-9:00pm | The Committee |
| 9:00pm-9:30pm | The Waterboys |
| 9:30pm-10:00pm | The Unaccompanied Minors |
| 10:00pm-10:30pm | In Full Colour |
| 10:30pm-11:00pm | Musical InterDudes |
| 11:00pm-11:30pm | UW ACE |
| 11:30-12:30 | Miss Drew LIVE |
SUPPORT SUMMER LIGHTS
Share the Love!
8pm-1am
Wondering how to support the festival?
1. Stop by SLF Headquarters and buy a bracelet (various colours, some glow in the dark) - HEADQUARTERS IN FRONT OF CITY HALL
2. Take a Photo at the SLF Photobooth (with special guests - all proceeds go to SLF)
3. Thow in some money to our Thank You Bucket
Every little bit helps! Every little bit matters!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
PAPER AND CRAYONS
We rolled out the paper..
8pm-1am
We rolled out the paper. True Story. We rolled out a big roll of paper for you to draw, write on....
UW ACE
11:30PM
Though we're the largest group under UWACC, we often don't perform on the same stage as the smaller auditioned groups. The Summer Lights Festival gives us the opportunity to do so while all of our members have a great time performing for the community.
MISS DREW
11:30pm Show on Centre City Stage
8pm-1am
Once a Novice. Now a Queen.
Miss Drew is Summer Lights Favourite and Drag Queen Royalty.
| 8:00pm-9:00pm | Hosting Summer Lights Photobooth |
| 9:00pm-9:30pm | Wedding |
| 9:30pm-10:00pm | Pop Up |
| 10:00pm-10:30pm | Pop Up |
| 11:30pm-12:30am | City Centre Stage (performance) |
| 12:30-1:00am | Surprise |
Once a novice. Now a queen. This year, Miss Drew celebrates her 20th Anniversary as an entertainer. She burst onstage with a bang in the mid-nineties at Kitchener's finest hot spot, Club Renaissance. Her high production values and intense choreography make for a winning formula. Considering herself an entertainer, Miss Drew has wowed audiences throughout Canada and the United States. Miss Drew's commitment to excellence and devotion to various charities has gained her numerous awards throughout North America. "I would like to thank everyone for their continued support and motivating me to keep expressing my passion for fundraising."-Bradley Hammacher
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
9:30pm-10:00pm City Centre Stage
This is Summer Lights Family right here! Unaccompanied Minors is a highlight of the festival and something not to be missed.
9:30pm at the City Centre Stage
The Unaccompanied Minors have been participating in the Summer Lights Festival for some time now, and it has become a highlight of our Spring term! Every year, we look forward to performing because the Summer Lights festival is an awesome way to share and experience local talent. Way to go K-W!
UKULELE UKULELE
Come jam with Cynthia!
8pm-9pm
Matter of Taste meets Ukulele.
Cynthia will be sharing her passion for the Ukulele!
Everyone welcome and no experience needed!
She will have 10ish Ukulele's on hand to jam and learn on.
*Special-1 Hour only!!
Hosted by Matter of Taste
SANDCASTLES
Digging and Making.
8pm-1am
Grab a shovel and a pail and build something under the night sky.
Same rules apply here that apply on the Beach. Once you leave your masterpiece, others may come along and start all over.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
MUSICAL UP CYCLE WALL
Make your own music!
8pm-1am
Everything but the Kitchen Sink. We added some pretty cool items that together can make some pretty sweet music.
No experience needed. Tap away and listen closely to hear the music.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to play together.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
STRAWS AND CONNECTORS
Build Up or Sideways!
8pm-1am
It's up to you!!!
Come join people creating large structures or have a seat and build something small.
How big can we go?
WARNING: People have been known to lose themselves in this activity. Please ensure if you leave a friend here, you come back for them.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
PING PONG
Paddle your way on over to a great game of Ping Pong.
8pm-1am
Ping Pong under the stars! Grab a paddle, play with friends or jump in and meet your neighbours.
Two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small bats.
Some fun facts:
The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. (you knew that right?!)
First played: 1880s Victorian England
Highest governing body: International Table Tennis Federation
Olympic: since 1988
Team members: Single or doubles
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
BOWLING
Supersize Bowling Anyone?!
8pm-1am
Step right up and Bowl away.
How many pins can you knock down...
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
BADMINTON
Hit the birdie!
8pm-1am
Come one, come all, meet new people and enjoy Badminton under the skies along King Street.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
CHALK STREET
King St-Chalk Street
8pm-1am
Let's chalk up King St
Grab a piece of King Street and Chalk away!
Everyone welcome!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
CHALK: THE ANSWER IS....
Ask a question or answer a question!
8pm-1am
Chalk a question or leave an answer.
Keep it clean and tasteful!
What would you name Kitchener Waterloo-if they amalgamated? Kitchenerloo Right?
BEAN BAG TOSS
Toss Right up and Play!
The Bean Bag toss games can be super addictive and a great way to meet new people.
Jump right in and enjoy a game under the Night Sky.
WARNING: This is game is known to make people wonder if there is a small sloth underneath, moving the hole each time you throw your bean bag. Unfortunately, it is your skill level. We invite you to practice for Summer Lights 2018!
#slkfKW #slf18 #sharetheLOVE
VOLLEYBALL AT BOBBY O'BRIENS
8pm-1am
Volleyball in the sand at Bobby O'Briens.
Enter off of King St.
Everyone welcome and levels encouraged.
Pop in there for some grub or grab a seat on the patio and take in the sights and sounds of Summer Lights.
Bobby O'Brien's - a casual restaurant and bar located in downtown Kitchener. Opening its doors on September 5th 2002 as The Still Bar & Grill, we quickly became a landmark in the downtown area. Featuring the Largest Patio in the tri-city area, outdoor beach volleyball court, daily food/drink specials, live music and weekly special events. We offer a great pub atmosphere and a casual dining menu at reasonable prices. With outdoor seating on our expansive patio, comfortable seating at the bar inside and a large dining room you can book for parties Bobby O'Brien's is the place to be.
BUS KARAOKE
Step right up, Sing-A-Long on the Karaoke Bus.
8pm-1am
Ebuka will be back for his 2nd year hosting the Karaoke Bus.
It's fun to sing along with some of your friends and neighbours.
Special Surprises as the Cliff Rego team will be on site Co-Hosting.
*The Bus is stationary.
Ebuka is presently a student at the University of Waterloo who enjoys music and performing!
TODD'S CAFÉ
PODCAST ME UP SCOTTY
8pm-1am
Todd's Café will be chit chatting with various artists who will be at Summer Lights.
Hosted by Todd and Co Host Katy.
Pop in to watch, participate or be part of the LIVE recorded podcast.
See the artists in an unplugged way as they chit-chat with Todd's Café.
Expected the Unexpected!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
Arts, Culture, Coffee... weird goofy stuff! Todd's Café is a Waterloo-Region-based funny talk podcast!
THE WATERBOYS
City Centre Stage
Come watch The Water Boys (UWaterloo's own super talented Acapella Group) sing, dance, and beatbox their way to an aca-tastic performance.
The UW A Cappella Club is Canada's largest university a cappella organization, with upwards of 200 members over the course of a year and 5 different a cappella groups.
The Water Boys were formed in the summer of 2008 as the first a cappella group at the University of Waterloo. This auditioned, all-male band of brothers sings a variety of music, ranging from oldies to current chart-toppers. They've travelled to the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and competed again in Winter 2018! The Water Boys focus on musical excellence in all they do and enjoy singing, performing, and having fun together.
THE ACABELLAS
CITY CENTRE STAGE
Come watch The AcaBellas (UWaterloo's own super talented Acapella Group) sing, dance, and beatbox their way to an aca-tastic performance.
The UW A Cappella Club is Canada's largest university a cappella organization, with upwards of 200 members over the course of a year and 5 different a cappella groups.
The AcaBellas are the University of Waterloo's first all-female a cappella group. Founded in 2009 by seven girls who just wanted to sing, the group has now grown to include as many as 20 members at a time, and was the first a cappella ensemble at Waterloo to truly incorporate choreography into their performances. The AcaBellas aim to enrich the experience of the KW area through female a cappella music, with genres ranging from well-known pop songs to obscure indie tracks. They also promote skills development among members through their arranging, beatboxing, and choreography teams. In 2016, the Bellas competed for the first time at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) and placed 3rd in the Central Quarterfinals. Founded in 2009 by seven girls who just wanted to sing, the group has now grown to include as many as 20 members at a time, and was the first a cappella ensemble at Waterloo to truly incorporate choreography into their performances. The AcaBellas aim to enrich the experience of the KW area through female a cappella music, with genres ranging from well-known pop songs to obscure indie tracks. They also promote skills development among members through their arranging, beatboxing, and choreography teams. In 2016, the Bellas competed for the first time at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) and placed 3rd in the Central Quarterfinals.
IN FULL COLOUR
City Centre Stage
Come watch In Full Colour (UWaterloo's own super talented Acapella Group) sing, dance, and beatbox their way to an aca-tastic performance.
The UW A Cappella Club is Canada's largest university a cappella organization, with upwards of 200 members over the course of a year and 5 different a cappella groups.
Established in the Fall of 2017, In Full Colour is an award-winning co-ed a cappella group from the University of Waterloo. Most recently crowned ICCA 2018 Quarterfinal Champions and Semifinals Runner-Up, the group draws inspiration from the stage and was founded to push the boundaries of a cappella. In Full Colour focuses on combining music and choreography into masterful storytelling, and strives to give audiences unique and emotional experiences.
THE COMMITTEE
City Centre Stage
Come watch The Committee (UWaterloo's own super talented Acapella Group) sing, dance, and beatbox their way to an aca-tastic performance.
The UW A Cappella Club is Canada's largest university a cappella organization, with upwards of 200 members over the course of a year and 5 different a cappella groups.
The Committee The Committee formed in Winter of 2014 out of the choreography committee of Waterloo a cappella group ACE. Fun Fact: All members of The Committee have been in ACE! In that time, they've grown from a diverse group of performers with unique personalities into a tight-knit family of friends. Between rehearsals, the group spends an unreasonable amount of time around each other, laughing their hearts out.
THE MUSICAL INTERDUDES
City Centre Stage
Come watch The Musical InterDudes (UWaterloo's own super talented Acapella Group) sing, dance, and beatbox their way to an aca-tastic performance.
The UW A Cappella Club is Canada's largest university a cappella organization, with upwards of 200 members over the course of a year and 5 different a cappella groups.
The Musical InterDudes are the University of Waterloo's 12-member all-male a cappella group, as well as the youngest main group Founded in Fall 2014, the Dudes are a close-knit community with a focus on tight harmonies and a dash of musical comedy.
CENTRE IN THE SQUARE
Come make friends with CITS and jump in the Photo Booth
8pm-1am
The hottest photo booth at Summer Lights! (FREE)
Meet and greet the folks at Centre In The Square and be in the know about all of the awesome shows coming up.
Centre In The Square is Kitchener's world-class live performing arts venue; Creating memorable experiences since 1980.
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JAMES BALL
Just a person and his banjo!
8pm-1am
James will travel with his Banjo all over the Summer Lights Festival.
Stop and ask him about his airplane or Johnny Cash.
James will also be doing some super secretive Pop-Ups.
WARNING: His banjo playing has known to cause large crowds to follow him along as he strolls down King St. This is a direct side effect of the mesmerizing sounds of the Banjo.
P.S. Take a selfie with him or capture him in his natural habitat (banjo in hands) and share it at #slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
JP MAGIC
Be ready to be entertained!
8pm-1am
He started doing magic when he arrived from Mars as a little boy. Alright, alright I'm joking. He was never little. When he was seven his uncle showed him a crazy, simple card trick and it blew his mind. He asked his uncle to show him how it was done until he crumbled and showed him the trick - He was hooked. He learned to juggle when he was fourteen, the rest, as they say, is history. He loves what he does and his goal is simple: go out and make people smile and everything else will take care of itself. Humour is a universal factor, and a person's smile has the same value whether you are a millionaire or a kid from the projects. JP has performed in Trinidad, Tobago, and the United States. Every summer he tours Eastern Canada and goes to local fairs, market, shows, or gigs that he can. He aims to travel the world and will do a show where ever there is an opportunity!
AL DOERKSEN
Summer Lights Official Photographer
8pm-1am
Al has an amazing eye, he captures the festival and the community in a beautiful-unique way.
Summer Lights counts him as Family and we are proud/honoured he is back for year 5.
Al, also enjoys when two strangers meet, chit chat and he gets to capture the moment thru pictures.
If you see him, ask him about Mexico or his work in our very own backyard-DTK.
Al Doerksen is a street photographer - well known to the streets of Kitchener Waterloo - who thoroughly enjoys the friends and strangers he meets there. He publishes a daily photoblog.
MICHAEL FRANCIS MAGIC
8pm-1am
Michael Francis will a Roving Magician at Summer Lights with some Pop Ups.
He loves audience participation, so don't be shy-step up and be part of his show.
Expect the Unexpected from this Guiness World Record holder and guest magician at Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy Festival.
When you see him, ask him about the Rubik Cube.
Michael Francis is a two-time Guiness World Record holder and guest magician at Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. Michael Francis does it all. He will entertain you with his amazing illusions and make you laugh with his unforgettable performance. Check him out at MichaelFrancisMagic.com
KW TONITE
Connecting you and the story!
8pm-1am
The Summer Lights Series with KW Tonite.
Watch LIVE as KW Tonite will capture the people, the places and things at Summer Lights Festival using various formats.
Find KW Tonight on the street.
What happens when a vibrant and influential DTK summer festival teams up with an arts & culture online magazine?
All kinds of awesomeness, that's what.
This year, KW Tonite is teaming up with the Summer Lights Festival, a unique event that brings together all the best parts of Kitchener-Waterloo for everyone to enjoy.
This is the Summer Lights Series with KW Tonite.
KW Tonite is an arts & culture online magazine that celebrates the vibrant creative community in #KWAwesome!
BMKH PHOTOGRAPHY
SLF Roving Photographer
8pm-1am
Bryce is our resident photographer who will be roaving the Summer Lights Festival.
If you see him, ask him about his dog and his trip down East.
Share your photos #slf18 #slfKW #sharetheloveSLF
As a photographer, he loves to capture the candid moments that make up each person's day. B.M.K.H. Photography offers professional photography services for weddings and other special occasions. Owner and main photographer Bryce passionately captures the finest moments of your big day. He uses a contemporary style of photography to capture all those heartfelt moments.
URBAN SKETCHERS WATERLOO
8pm-1am
Urban Sketchers will be popping up all over the Summer Lights Festival. You can follow them along, watch as they put what they see down on paper and learn about urban sketching.
Don't hesitate to chit-chat with the Urban Sketchers of Waterloo as they sketch, and they will be happy to share their love of what they do.
We are the local chapter of the worldwide organization of urban sketchers. We sketch from life and try to capture a scene as it unfolds in front of us. Typically we use pencil, pen and watercolour.