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Nov 27, 2017

What to do.

Shop local online from some neighbours this Cyber Monday*. Deals from Cognitive Systems, Palette Gear, Alert Labs, Oneiric, KidsWifi and BridesMade. Details over here in this Google Doc.

*I feel dirty every time I type out Cyber Monday.

If you're marketing a product or business, video is key. Get a jump start at the Kitchener Public Library with a free two-hour intro to video marketing seminar. Learn how to get started using only your smartphone. Monday, Nov. 27 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Let's learn to write with brush markers - while we drink. Beer + Brush Lettering is this Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM at THEMUSEUM. You get a brush marker, workbook, paper and a pint for one low price.

Waterloo Region's hottest club is Startups and Beers. Organizer Sam Trieu has broken the mold with this one. Located in the renovated Catalyst 137, this event has everything; robots, smart city tech, digital forensics, startups, eLearning, live video transport technology and publishing optimization. There's also beer. And cider. Cider is important as it is better than beer. Don't @ me. Come meet some local startups, sample some great beverages and make some new friends. Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Some bands just make an impact on you. I remember being at the Duke of Wellington one random night to witness the raw, sensual power that is The Guilty Pleasure Band. They made such an impact on me that I booked them for a launch party at Thalmic Labs - true story. Want to be moved like I was? They're playing Rhapsody Barrel Bar this Saturday, Dec. 2 starting at 9:30 PM.

White Tiger and Starlight present the White Light Holiday and Vintage Art market - this Saturday, Dec. 2 at Starlight Social Club from 1 PM to 5 PM. Find wicked awesome vintage threads from White Tiger, Meow Boutique, Orange Monkey, Luster and Oak and more. I'm looking for a large denim jacket to complete my Canadian tuxedo. Text me if you see one.

CAFKA (Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener) presents Paddy Johnson this Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 PM at Kitchener City Hall. Johnson is the founding editor of Art F City and maintains a column on digital art for Artnet. She'll be addressing the phenomenon of the contemporary art biennial -- the good, the bad and the ugly -- and what makes them that way.