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Let's celebrate the best things in life: art, food, patios and summer!

Join us at the Downtown Kitchener BIA’s first ever Palette to Palate event on May 25th from 12:00-10:00pm. You can expect an array of engaging activities and activations throughout sidewalks, public spaces and the businesses of downtown Kitchener.

ART:
Immerse yourself in the world of art with interactive experiences scattered throughout downtown Kitchener. Creativity will be in the air as we launch our new DTK Art Walk Field Guide and enjoy inspiring activities such as live painting, art installations and mural projects.

Live Sidewalk murals happening 12-5pm at:

• King and Water St. - Steven Restagno

• King and College St.  - Kat Hernden

• King and Queen St. - Faki Kuano

• King and Benton St. - Ralf Wall

• King and Scott St. - Moumita Roychowdhury

Live Paintings happening 12-5pm at:

• King and Water St. - Murray Dekeyser

• King and College St. - Nancy Peng

• Bobby O'Briens - Jessica Penney

• King and Ontario St. - Logan Soeder

• Queen St. and Goudies Lane - Deb Mowatt

• Hong Kong Plaza - Christine Lippa

• King and Benton St. - Carol Walthers

• 305 King St. W - Julian van Mossel-Forrester

• Williams Fresh Cafe - Roslyn Ramsay 

• Bells Lane behind Dallas Night Club - James Nye

ENTERTAINMENT:
Enjoy live music at restaurant patios and public spaces while stilt walkers, fire throwers, and buskers bring the streets to life.

Live Music in partnership with Good Co. Productions located at:

• • Alexander Saint - 12PM @ Hong Kong Plaza
  • Alexander Saint - 3PM @ 20/20 Vision (Hall's Lane)
  • Alexander Saint - 9PM @ Grand Surf / Odd Duck
  • Amanda Movio - 2PM @ Vogelsang Green
  • Ayesha Ahad - 3PM @ Mark's Caribbean
  • Ben Rollo - 12PM @ Vogelsang Green
  • Ben Rollo - 2PM @ Bobby O'Brien's / Don Julio
  • Ben Rollo - 8PM @ Abe Erb / The Civil
  • Christian Miles - 1PM @ Bobby O'Brien's / Don Julio
  • Christian Miles - 7PM @ Kafana
  • Christian Miles - 6PM @ Odd Duck / Grand Surf
  • Clarissa Diokno - 12PM @ Speaker's Corner
  • Clarissa Diokno - 5PM @ TWH Social
  • Conexion Latina - 9PM @ Goudies Lane
  • Debi Botos - 6PM @ TWH Social
  • Debi Botos - 7PM @ TWH Social
  • Holly Clausius - 6PM @ Vogelsang Green
  • Ian James Bain - 7PM @ Bobby O'Brien's / Don Julio
  • Ian James Bain - 8PM @ Bobby O'Brien's / Don Julio
  • Ian James Bain - 9PM @ Bobby O'Brien's / Don Julio
  • KW Symphony - 2PM @ Hong Kong Plaza
  • KW Symphony - 6PM @ 305 King
  • KW Symphony - 7PM @ Goudies Lane
  • Mandippal - 1PM @ Mark's Caribbean
  • Mandippal - 5PM @ Kafana
  • Mauve Grove - 4PM @ Vogelsang Green
  • Natalie Reis - 1PM @ Hong Kong Plaza
  • Natalie Reis - 5PM @ 305 King
  • Nefe - 8PM @ 20/20 Vision (Hall's Lane)
  • Odario - 4PM @ Carl Zehr Square
  • Prrr - 2PM @ Mark's Caribbean
  • Prrr - 6PM @ Abe Erb / The Civil
  • Royal City Rhythm - 7PM @ Grand Surf / Odd Duck
  • Sam Drysdale - 6PM @ Kafana
  • Sam Drysdale - 7PM @ Abe Erb / The Civil
  • Sam Nabi - 1PM @ 305 King
  • Sammy Duke - 5PM @ Odd Duck / Grand Surf
  • SHEBAD - 9PM @ 20/20 Vision (Hall's Lane)
  • Shout! - 5PM @ Goudies Lane
  • Shout! - 6PM @ Speaker's Corner
  • Shout! - 7PM @ 20/20 Vision (Hall's Lane)
  • Smackjive - 8PM @ Vogelsang Green
  • The Stack - 12PM @ 305 King
  • The Stack - 2PM @ Speaker's Corner
  • The Stack - 4PM @ 20/20 Vision (Hall's Lane)
  • Viva Mexico Mariachi - 1PM @ Speaker's Corner
  • Viva Mexico Mariachi - 3PM @ Bobby O'Brien's / Don Julio

Wandering entertainment in partnership with Drew Ripley Entertainment: 

• Magic, fire juggling, balloons, stiltwalkers, and more!

Interactive activities include: 

• Clay painting in Goudies Lane 12 pm - 3 pm

• Canvas painting in Goudies Lane 12 pm - 3 pm

• Face Painting at Williams Fresh Cafe 3 pm - 6 pm

• Interactive mural at Carl Zehr Square 12 pm - 10 pm

• Movie in the Carl Zehr Square (Wonka, 2023 Family/Musical) 6pm start 

Pop-Up Art Market located in Vogelsang Green in partnership with KW Society of Artists:

• Pick-Up the brand new DTK Art Walk Field Guide (online version to be updated on May 25th)

• BIA and event information booth

• Rotating art vendors throughout the day

• Marquez Churros Food Truck

SHOPPING:
Explore unique creations and support our community's artists and vendors at the pop-up art market in Vogelsang Green. Sidewalk sales can also be found throughout the downtown core with featured products from your favourite DTK businesses.

• Marlowe General

• Kinoko's Oven

• KW Bookstore

• Libro Credit Union

• TWH Social

• odd duck | wine & provisions

• Big D's Hot Chicken

• Legacy Greens 

• The Attic Yoga

• Abe Erb

• La Lola Tapas Bar

• Starbucks

• Don Julios Tacos & Tequila Bar

• Rose Cafe w/ Mr Ali Baba Ice Cream 

• Score Pizza 

• Willow River Centre

• Bobby O'Brien's

• Recycle Cycles

• Matter of Taste Coffee Bar

• The Grand Surf Lounge

• Worth a Second Look

• Crafty Ramen

• Meltwich Food Co.

• The ForUsGirls Foundation (SDG Idea Factory)

• Meltwich
• Crafty Ramen 
• THEMUSEUM
• Vintage Pop-Up Shop
• Full Circle Foods
• Casa Toro
• Coven Market

FOOD:
Savour the fusion of flavours as local restaurants and chefs collaborate with artists to create unique food and art pairings, offering an immersive sensory experience.

Chef & Artist Collabs:

• TWH Socal x Ardea Thurston-Shaine

• odd duck | wine & provisions x Conan Stark

• La Cucina x Julia Spiegl

Join us for this fantastic celebration of summer, delicious eats and creativity, where every brushstroke, note, and flavour adds to the palette of our community's identity.

Find a map of all activations here. Artists and locations may be subject to change. 

Cost:

Free

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