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Hot dogs and cool cats

It's hot in the city right now. Cicadas are already whirring outside, the neighbours are squealing in the wading pool, and Open Streets is gearing up for another hot afternoon in UpTown Waterloo. [Need an Open Streets primer? Read my how-to guide on MSN.ca.]

With the hubby and dad-in-law.

The second of our four Open Streets events will be on Sunday, July 22, from 1pm to 4pm. We're trying to make sure we keep things interesting, and mix it up just enough to keep you all excited about coming back. So, to whet your appetites, here's a wee glimpse of what's to come:
• More music, including Richard Garvey, the Town Hall Cryers, Lynn Jackson, Lawrence Cresswell, and the Two Bit Kettle Krooks. If those names sound familiar, they should - they're some of the awesome Grand Porch Party contingent. 
• Fitz The Whip is coming back. This time, go get a lesson people! For real. Fitz is ace. 
• There's gonna be heaps of dog-friendly spots, and a petting zoo at the Town Square!
• When you get to King and William, TURN THE CORNER. There'll be DJs, a water fight, food truck, bike polo and other sporty silliness at the south end of the route. Did somebody say eBike rides? YES!
Oh, and there's also this little thing called the UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival going on. 
Put it on your calendar, folks! You can be like these cool kids: