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Apr 23, 2018

What to do.

The forty-third annual exhibition of artwork by students from across Waterloo Region - Expressions 43: Recalibrate and InSight: RE: are on view from April 21 to 27 May 27 at the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery. Expressions 43: Recalibrate features artwork made by students from Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 12. Inspired by Rhyma Her’s geometric painting Altering, students were encouraged to rethink their subjects and imagine new possibilities for an ever-changing world. Shown alongside works by Edward Burtynsky, Michael Snow, Claude Tousignant and others from KWAG’s Permanent Collection, this exhibition provides a meaningful historical context for the ideas and aspirations of our next generation of creative young people.

Princess Cinemas CineBabies continues this Wednesday, April 25 at 1 PM with a screening of "The Death of Stalin".

Centre in the Square presents "An Evening with Jane Goodall" this Wednesday, April 25 starting at 7:30 PM. Dr. Goodall’s talks never fail to inspire people of all ages, from all walks of life, as she recounts her unique experiences as a young woman working alone in the rainforest and her hope for the future through her dedication to youth-led action for sustainable change.

Thursday, April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day (thanks Alexis!). This year’s theme is Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity. Join the dialogue and learn about women’s contributions to innovation and science, and how IP can support growing your business. Get access to the resources and tools you need to succeed. Experts from CIPO, the BDC and other organizations will be there to answer your questions.

The KW School of Rock Grad School presents "Funk, Blues and British Invasion" at Starlight Social Club on Friday, April 27 at 6:45 PM. $12 at the door. Stick around for Fresh Fade Fridays starting at 10:30 PM.

THEMUSEUM has Brush Off | Junior Edition on Friday, April 27 at 7:30pm. During this ticketed event ‘Junior’ artists are invited to participate in a friendly painting competition, creating art live in front of an audience. Young artists will be able to showcase their talent on a community stage and network with the local arts scene.

This is also the last weekend of performances of "The Merchant of Venice" at the KW Little Theatre. Check their site for showtimes.

Shop local this Saturday, April 28 at the Stitch n Kitsch Handmade Market. 11 AM to 4 PM at the First United Church in uptown Waterloo.

Relish Cooking Studio's "Family In The Kitchen" cooking class returns this Saturday, April 28 with "Waffle Magic". Bring one of your kid or borrow a friend's kid and learn to make chicken and waffles and strawberry shortcake waffles. $80 per adult/child.

The KW Poetry Slam Showcase is this Saturday, April 28 at Just Love Pie Cafe in Waterloo starting at 7 PM. This edition features David Delisca.

An Army Of Lovers - QT dance party is back at Jane Bond on Saturday, April 28 at 10 PM. 19+, $5-$10 on a sliding scale.

Jack Pender plays Ethel's Lounge on Saturday, April 28. Come for the music, stay for the nachos.