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Mar 18, 2019

What to do.

Monday, March 18
Women Techmakers Waterloo has a celebration of International Women's Day 2019 tonight from 6 to 9. They'll be celebrating a diverse group of Women Techmakers from across Kitchener-Waterloo region and their invaluable contributions to technology.

Your Kitchener Public Library is thrilled to welcome international bestselling author Lisa See as she launches her newest novel, The Island of Sea Women. Ms. See’s latest novel deftly explores the complexities of female friendship and introduces readers to the remarkably strong and spirited female divers of Jeju Island.

Tuesday, March 19
Grey’s Anatomy Trivia at 8:00 at Descendants Beer & Beverage.

Wednesday, March 20
THEMUSEUM (all caps, no spaces) has their "Beer & Breakout!" event this Wednesday. It combines a table top Mission Impossible Escape Room and beer.

Did you know Gilt has half-priced bottles of wine on Wednesdays? Did you know that wine goes great with bacon-wrapped dates. Now you do. And knowing is half the battle. (The other half of the battle is fighting over the last bacon-wrapped date. -Ed.)

Relish Cooking Studio has a gluten-free passport to Southeast Asia demonstration cooking class from 6 to 9 PM.,

Thursday, March 21
Join Immigration Waterloo Region for #belongtogetherWR in support of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. They invite you to make a personal commitment to take a public stand and commit to eliminate racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia and all types of discrimination in Waterloo Region. Learn more at their site.

Starlight Social Club presents The Wooden Sky with special guest Casper Skulls. $15 advance, $20 at the door. Door at 8 PM. 19+.

Friday, March 22
Join CAFKA for a reception with the artists of CAFKA @ The Walper 2019. CAFKA @ The Walper 2019 is an exhibition featuring six contemporary artists whose practices are based in Southern Ontario. Works by Vessna Perunovich, Shaheer Zazai, Jordyn Stewart and Amy Lockhart will be on view from March 1 through April 2019 in the public spaces of the hotel. From March 22 through March 25 two rooms in the hotel will be given over to installations by Audrey D'Astous and the Call Again Collective.

Descendants Beer & Beverage as live music with Juneyt at 7:30 pm.

Over at Arabella Park Beer Bar, DJ Galac has a tribute to Phife Dawg, A Tribe Called Quest and Native Tongues.

Saturday, Mar 23
This Saturday is the 25th anniversary of Mike Mignola's "Hellboy". Lookin' for Heroes comic book shop in downtown Kitchener is celebrating Hellboy Day with a free special edition with a new cover of the first issue of Hellboy, posters, buttons and more. (While supplies last.)

Every Saturday in March multi-award winning trumpet player Brownman Ali (2x National Jazz Award winner) will lead five different all-star ensembles through five historic eras of jazz which Miles Davis catalyzed and immortalized with his presence. This Saturday, March 23 is "Bitches Brew to Tutu" - Electric Miles at TWH Social in Downtown Kitchener.

The Clay & Glass Gala is this Saturday. The event features live music, exciting art activities with local artists such as glass-fusing and ceramics, a silent auction of artwork from notable Canadian artists as well as upscale entertainment and travel packages. Wine tastings will be hosted throughout the evening by Rebecca Pettigrew of The Winey Somm, and the event will be catered by Public Kitchen & Bar. This elegant evening supports the programs at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased online.

Sunday, Mar 24
Make it a lazy Sunday afternoon with live music at Descendants Beer & Beverage and Sammy Duke.

Articus Productions and LOT42 present FOREST/FIRE, a circus variety show featuring the hilarious and daring adventures of two circus Lumberjacks as they compete to see who is the most graceful (and brave), followed by the scorching flames of the world-renowned FireGuy Show! It all begins with the exciting exploits of a cat that's not afraid of heights.

Your Kitchener Public Library has a free screening of "Ralph Breaks the Internet" at 2 PM.

Next week and beyond
The Perimeter Institute presents Jonathan Roozeman on cello next Thurs, March 28 at 7:30 PM. Finnish-Dutch cellist Jonathan Roozeman is already establishing himself as a cellist of exceptional musical integrity. At the age of 17, Jonathan won the 2015 Tchaikovsky Competition, making him the youngest prize-winner ever. From there, he has played with the world’s most renowned orchestras and conductors.

Side note.

The LRT will start soon - but there are still a number of questions about the costs of the delays - and who pays for them. The Record put in a freedom of information (FOI) request and it was denied. Reporter Catherine Thompson says the public has a right to know.

The Downtown Kitchener Queen Street Placemaking plan is now ready for review. You can share your feedback on EngageWR.

Local tech company Kiite is working to help community groups by letting employees give through payroll deductions. Terry Pender has the full story.

You may have seen that Waterloo Region is a finalist for the Smart Cities Challenge - here's their finalist video.

FOMO.

Mark’s Caribbean Kitchen & Seafood is a sit-down, full service Caribbean restaurant in Downtown Kitchener across from Rainbow Cuisine. The restaurant features a beautifully bright and clean interior, making it a great date night or business lunch option. The dishes are influenced by cuisine from the West Indies but takes inspiration from other cultures too. They serve mouthwatering authentically Caribbean beef, goat, chicken and oxtail curry by the pound for all your catering needs. Their fish cakes and calamari are unbelievably savoury and makes for an incredible start to your meal. For entrees, try “Mark’s famous fried chicken” or a Surf and Turf of 10oz New York Strip Loin with a 6 oz lobster tail. Depending on when you visit Mark’s, you may be served personally by the friendly owners themselves.