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What to do.
The HOT DOCS Film Series comes to the Waterloo Public Library with "Afghan Cycles". This documentary explores women in Afghanistan, who despite cultural barriers, oppression and death threats - embrace the power and freedom of riding a bicycle. Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7.
The Velocity Fund Finals are going down this Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 1 to 3 at the SLC Great Hall at the University of Waterloo. It's a tech battle of the bands. Come out and hear pitches from companies who could be the next tech giants.
Jesse Webber is the special guest at the Blues Jam at Rhapsody Barrel Bar on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 8.
Valley and Wyland play Maxwell's Music and Events on Thursday, Nov. 29. Doors at 7:30, music at 8 - $10.
Your Kitchener Public Library hosts Adulting 101: Tough Financial Stuff on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6:30 to 8:30. Get your books in order with tips on home ownership, co-habitation agreements, wills, life insurance, budgeting, financially preparing for a baby and caregiving. (Do not bring your blockchain questions here. -Ed.)
Friends of the newsletter AntiSocial Surf Club are playing The Boathouse in Victoria Park with Hello Hopeless, Another Crush and Pioneer Anomaly on Friday, Nov. 30. Doors at 7:30, music at 8. $10 cover.
5-piece cover band Somethings Always Flying is playing Descendants Beer & Beverage this Friday, Nov. 30 at 9.
UW Warrior Men's Hockey takes the ice this Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 vs. York (If you can use a fork, you can go to York. -Ed.)
The Stitch ‘n’ Kitsch Winter Handmade Market is on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 to 5 at their new location - the Centre For International Governance Innovation at 67 Erb Street West in Uptown Waterloo next to Shopify. This market has everything - Bearface Johnson, Ambrosia Pastry, Vintage Acorn, Merrily Designs and more. 🛒
Laurier Golden Hawks Women's Hockey is playing Ryerson this Saturday, Dec. 1. Puck drop at 7:07.
Join conductor Trevor Wagler and the 50-piece Waterloo Concert Band for a family-friendly musical celebration of the holiday season. Admission is free - donations of any amount always appreciated. Treats for all at intermission. Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 at Knox Presbyterian Church - 50 Erb Street in Uptown Waterloo.
In collab news - we're excited to bring you restaurant reviews and tips from KWFOMO. We've been following their Instagrm for a few weeks and our minds are constantly being blown by the number of awesome joints we had no idea existed.
With more than 1400 reviews and an average of 4.4 on Google Maps, Arabesque is undoubtedly a local favourite. Arabesque is located on Victoria near the Conestoga Parkway and serve an array of carnivorous and vegetarian Lebanese fare. Their more popular dishes are the Chicken Shawarma Plate, Pita and Hummus, and Baklava for dessert. They open until 10PM Tuesday to Saturday or until 9PM Monday and Sunday, and deliver so you can enjoy delicious authentic Mediterranean food anywhere.
Where to be for....
...music
Sat., Dec. 1
Jane Bond
TRIBUTE TO MAGNOLIA ELECTRIC CO.
featuring Chris Boyne, Lynn Jackson, Nick Barkley, Scott Fitzpatrick & Jonny Sauder
Free show in celebration of Mark Logan's birthday
Show at 9 PM
19+
...race
Sat., Dec. 1
RunWaterloo Musagetes 5K
5K
Waterloo
...waltz
Wed. Nov 2 | 7
The Last Waltz
Apollo Cinema