Elmira Maple Syrup Festival

7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 7

Elmira

You'll have a sweet time at this festival, whether it's filling your tummy at the pancake tent, going on a sugar bush tour, watching the pancake flipping competition, listening to live music or taking in the vendors and multiple other events. Be sure to plan your day accordingly and schedule in time to eat so you never run low on vitamin maple syrup. There are also train shuttles by the Waterloo Central Railway.

Town Hall: A Progressive Comedy Tour

8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, April 8

The Watchtower, 280 Lester St., Waterloo

Three Canadian stand-up comics will take the stage to give their unique takes on social and political issues. It will be hosted by Erinn White, who co-produces a queer feminist comedy series here in K-W. The show will feature Dave Getachew, an Ethiopian-Canadian comedian originally from London, Ont., and Gavin Stephens, host of the Master Race Debaiters (a podcast which tackles race and discrimination in Canada). Read more in our interview with Erinn White.

The full lineup for the TD Kitchener Blues Festival will be released Saturday night. (CBC)

Kitchener Blues Festival Launch Party

7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday, April 7

Elements Nightclub, 90 King St. W., Kitchener

Enjoy a night of music with Son of Dave and Ghost Town Blues Band while getting the scoop on this year's Blues Fest lineup. We already know Miss Angel and the Homewreckers will be there Friday, and Grammy-winning band Tinariwen will be at this year's event, but organizers say there are some big names yet to be released this weekend. The annual festival happens Aug. 10 to 12.

Jesse Parent Trio/Lynn Jackson Trio

8 p.m., Sunday, April 8

Jane Bond, 5 Princess St. W., Waterloo

One night, two trios. The evening is simple: Jesse Parent will be debuting his new trio while sharing the stage with Lynn Jackson and her trio.

Swan Parade

2 p.m., Sunday, April 8

Lakeside Drive, Stratford

All weekend, swans will be celebrated in Stratford to mark the return of spring. While the weather isn't really co-operating, the swans will make their annual trek down Lakeside Drive promptly at 2 p.m. (so get your spot before then). A Swan Fair will be held in the Festival Theatre Lobby starting at 10 a.m. with music and crafts. There is also the Swan-y Street Party with art, food trucks and other activities from noon until 3 p.m. There are also photos with the swan mascot, horse-drawn carriage rides, guided nature walks and you may also want to check out the tribute to local singer-songwriter Justin Bieber at the Stratford Perth Museum.