June 2 – June 26
Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs
The Reinvention of Tap Dancing
Original Design & Direction by Nigel Triffitt
Music Composed by Andrew Wilkie
Created & Choreographed by Dein Perry
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo
Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50
Tel: 519-747-7788 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463

June 4
LOBSTERFEST
Kitchener, Bingemans, 415 Bingemans Centre Drive. The Rotary Club of Kitchener-Conestoga invites you to attend our 39th Annual Lobsterfest. Enjoy all you can eat Lobster, 2 live bands plus much more. 5:30 pm till Midnight. For tickets call 519-743-2997 or visit www.lobsterfest.ca

June 4 – June 7 Guelph, Canada’s Outdoor Equine Expo The Premier Equine Experience’ for Ontario horse owners, riders, coaches and professionals. Features all breed trade show, outdoor demonstrations, expert clinics and interactive seminars. Monday is Race Day with race industry specific clinics, networking sessions and celebrities. Arkell Research Station near Guelph, Ontario Tel: 1-800-563-5441 Online: www.EquineExpo.ca

June 5
RAW Beats n’ Jam Finale & Fundraiser for The Working Centre
Millsy’s Billiards, corner of King & Frederick in Kitchener.
The ‘RAW Creativity Association’ presents the “RAW Beats n’ Jam Finale & Fundraiser for The Working Centre”. The event concludes our season with a talent show featuring live local bands (beginning at 8:00), concert featuring local motown/funk band, ‘Mo Phat’ (beginning at 10:30), art gallery display, artwork created live at the event, silent auction with items from local businesses & artists, plus exciting contests & prizes. $2 in advance; $4 at the door. Pick up tickets at Millsy’s OR reserve them at the $2 rate by contacting event coordinator, Lisa Golem @ (519) 998-8062 or lisa@rawcreativity.net.

June 5-13
Bayfield Festival of Song
Town Hall, Clangregor Square, Bayfield
Seven concerts of classical song, featuring sopranos Mary Lou Fallis and Virginia Hatfield, mezzo Lauren Segal and many others, presented by the Aldeburgh Connection (artistic directors Stephen Ralls and Bruce Ubukata). June 5 and 12, 11 am: $25, June 5, 11 and 12, 8 pm: $35, June 6 and 13, 2:30 pm: $35, (Also June 10, 4 pm, masterclass for young singers: $10), Reductions if booking more than one concert. Call 416.735.7982 or 519.565.2435, www.aldeburghconnection.org

June 8 – June 26
On Golden Pond
An Ageless Comedy
By Ernest Thompson
Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St., Drayton
Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50
Tel: 519-638-5555 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463

June 8
Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters' Guild Adjudicated Fashion Show
Hilliard Hall, First United Church, 16 William St.W (at King), Waterloo
Every second year, members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters' Guild submit knitted projects to be adjudicated by a guest designer. The 2010 theme is "Embrace Lace". This celebration of diversity of member's interests and creativitiy are paraded in a fashion show during which awards are presented. We welcome the public to attend this showcase of members' work celebrating the art of knitting. Our adjudicator for 2010 is Anne Hanson (http://www.knitspot.com/), a reknown designer, especially of lace. For more information visit our website at http://www.kwknittersguild.ca/contact.html

June 9-19
Magnetic North Theatre Festival
Kitchener-Waterloo, Bringing some of the most exciting productions of Canadian English theatre on tour to Kitchener-Waterloo. Call toll free: 1-866-850-2787 ext 719 or check out www.magneticnorthfestival.ca for more Festival Information.

June 9 – June 26
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
A Quirky Musical Comedy
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo,
Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre
The King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene
Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50
Tel: 705-549-5555 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463

June 9 – June 26
Sweet Charity
A Hopefully Ever After Musical
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Book by Neil Simon
Huron Country Playhouse, 70689 B Line, Grand Bend
Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50
Tel: 519-238-6000 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463

June 11
Teen Night
Wild Waterworks, 585 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton
For one night teens will have exclusive use of Wild Waterworks for an amazing night of thrills, excitement, music with a live DJ, dancing, food, and our great waterslides and Canada’s largest outdoor wave pool! Runs from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Get more information at www.facebook.com/wildwaterworks or by calling 1.800.555.8775 ext 5302.

June 12
Watermusic by the Avon - Summer 'Idyll' Time
City Hall, Stratford
Trumpet Concerto, Haydn; Larry Larson Virtuoso KWSO Trumpeter; Siegfried Idyll, Wagner and Symphony No. 101 in D (The Clock), Haydn. $20/A, $18/SR, $10/ST, $45/Family (In advance) $25/A, $23/SR, $10/ST, $50/Family (At door). For more information contact the Stratford Symphony Orchestra, 519.271.0990

June 12 - 14
home suite home
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen Street North,Kitchener
home sweet home© is a spectator-led 'generative art installation' presented by UK live art company Subject to_Change©. Designed to include as many different members of public as possible, this event hybridises theatrical genres to create a unique experience in each new environment that it is performed in. Free admission.519-579-5860

June 13
Guelph, On Gardenscapes 2010
Annual Self-guided tour of 8 private Guelph gardens, noon to 6 p.m. rain or shine $15.
519-837-0010; www.msac ca info@msac.ca

June 19 - June 20
Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show
Bring the entire family out to the airport to enjoy a celebration of powered flight in Canada featuring an air show with the Snowbirds, as well as dynamic aerobatic & jet acts held at The Region of Waterloo International Airport. Explore historical & military aircraft, visit our many tradeshow vendors, and take in the air show! Fees: Adult $18, Under 16/Over 65 $10, Veterans/Disabled $10, Children under 5 Free.Held at the Region of Waterloo International Airport. For more information contact us at: info@wwflightcentre.com

June 19
UpTown Country
Saturday -- 3 pm-10:30pm. Rain or Shine.
FREE! Open air country music festival!
Licensed venue. Located in the Waterloo City Center parking lot.
Don’t miss our 8th year celebration this year!!
www.uptowncountrywaterloo.com

June 20
Father's Day Brunch
Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory
2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge, Ontario
Treat Dad to a delicious Sunday Brunch in the Paradise Garden Cafe.
Dad gets into the Conservatory FREE when you treat him to Brunch!
Reservations are required: please call 519.653.1234 x113

June 26
Port Rowan, Backus Fishing Derby
Backus Heritage Conservation Area, R.R. # 1, Port Rowan.Throw out a line and see if you can hook “the big one”: Fun, fish and prizes in a great setting add up to a terrific family outing. Derby runs from 8:00 am until 2:30 pm. Day use admission $13.00 plus derby entry.519-586-2201, email: bhca@lprca.on.ca

June 30 – July 24
Country Legends
A Salute to Country Music Pioneers
Conceived, Written & Directed by Alex Mustakas
Huron Country Playhouse, 70689 B Line, Grand Bend
Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50
Tel: 519-238-6000 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463

June 30 – July 17
On Golden Pond
An Ageless Comedy
By Ernest Thompson
The King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene
Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50
Tel: 705-549-5555 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463

June 30 – July 24
Cagney!
A Spirited Musical Biography
Book by Peter Colley
Music & Lyrics by Robert Creighton & Christopher McGovern
(also featuring “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and “Grand Old Flag”)
Directed by Bill Castellino
Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St., Drayton
Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50
Tel: 519-638-5555 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463