TL;WR

Sep 30, 2019

What to do.

Monday, September 30
Grab a burger at Descendants Beer & Beverage for only $5 with purchase of a beverage - plus Nailed It has a class to learn how to build, stain and stencil the perfect pallet style Fall sign for your home - $45 per person.

Tonight is the LGBTQ+ in Technology Meetup v0.3.0 at the Roadmunk offices in Downtown Kitchener from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 1
Is butter a carb? Descendants has "Mean Girls" trivia at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, October 2
The Communitech Breakfast Series is back with Joel Semeniuk who will talk about the founder’s journey, with examples to shine a light on mental health and provide strategies the audience can use to reinforce their own foundation. 7:15 a.m. at the Inn of Waterloo.

Saucony is going to be at Runner's Choice in Waterloo for their Saucony Sneak Peek Shake Out Run starting at 5 p.m. Come try out some new shoes and go for a 5 KM run with fun run leader Dave Bedrosian.

Powerful objects, ideas or installations can transform the ways we use and view common spaces. The City of Kitchener and Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery present "How Public Art Evolves Public Space" at KWAG from 7 to 9 p.m. Hear from a trio of local artists join for a panel discussion about their experiences bringing creative acts to shared spaces.

Thursday, October 3
Tonight is the kick-off of the Night Light Film Festival at the Apollo Cinema. $66 gets you admission to eight movies (including a Drunken Cinema screening of "The Lost Boys"), a special festival pin and 10% off snacks. Festival runs through Sunday.

Just in time for the election - CIGI presents "Fake News and Elections: What We Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls". This discussion with Darrell Bricker, CIGI Senior Fellow and CEO of Ipsos Public Affair. will explain social media's role in propagating fake news and look at if (and how) it impacts our elections.

The Belmodretro Pop-Up Shop has mid-century modern, vintage, retro, art, collectibles, furniture, toys and more available in the former Belmont Bistro spot.

It's another Surprise Movie Night at the The Princess Cinema in support of KW Counselling Services. Want two free tickets to go? Just respond to this email by 5 p.m. EST on Monday, September 30 and we'll randomly pick a winner.

The four kitchens of the Abe Erb family are going up against each other in Clash of the Kitchens. This month is best burger and best rum cocktail at the Abe Erb in Kitchener.

Friday, October 4
Maxwell’s Concerts & Events presents an epic night of music paying tribute to Rage Against the Machine, Tool and Incubus. The line-up includes performances by Evil Empire(A Tribute to Rage Against the Machine), Third Eye Open( A Tribute to Tool) and Megalomaniac (A Tribute to Incubus). $15 in advance, doors open at 7:30 pm, music starts at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, October 5
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Kitchener Market this Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with live music, Descendants beer and KW Craft cidre, cake (CAKE!) and more.

It's Iron Chef with cast iron skillets. Cast Iron Chef is three teams using three different cooking methods – Schneider Haus staff, culinary historian Carolyn Blackstock and special guest Chef Nick Benninger will battle it out and attempt to prepare a delicious dish with mystery 19th century ingredients using different historical cooking methods. Noon till 3 p.m. at the Schneider Haus National Historic Site on Queen Street.

Girls Learning Code presents "Gamemaking with Scratch" for girls aged 9 - 12. They'll learn how to create an algorithm, sprites and basic coding to make their own game - plus create their own Scratch account so they can keep coding and maybe make a viral game that lets you retire early. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Auvik office in Waterloo. A guardian needs to go with them and cost is donation based.

TWH Social presents nationally touring stand up comedians Jeff Leeson and Tige Wright starting at 9 p.m.

Sunday, October 6
TWB Co-operative Brewing is hosting the first ever Craftoberfest Bierbrunch from 11 to 2 p.m. Your brunch ticket gives you a plate and unlimited access to our harvest table filled with plenty of brunch staples - sweets, breads, cheeses, fresh fruits, cured meats and more. Children will enjoy their “deutsche mark" pancake bar with all the fixings. Plus, there's beer.

Getting married soon? Find some new ideas at THEMUSEUM's UnWedding Show from 11 to 3 p.m.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest A Blooming Affair fashion show is today starting at noon. This year's raffle proceeds go to support Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region.

Coming up in later in October, November and December
Join The Maker’s Collective on Wednesday, October 16 for a mini market with food and maker vendors along with a panel discussion on personal growth and development. Tickets go on sale October 1.

The Food Bank of Waterloo's Great Food Sort Challenge is coming up on October 22-24. 3 Days. 30 Teams. 1 Goal. The Great Food Sort Challenge is an energetic corporate and community-based challenge where teams of 10 compete to see who can sort the most food the fastest. This awesome team building event brings people together to help fight hunger in our community.

Come party with a purpose! Block Party is a celebration of the neighbourhoods of Waterloo Region- where we live and play, where families grow and connect with each other. Where everyone belongs. November 9. Block Party is a Better Together Event in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) EAFWR serves nearly 2,000 adults and children living with developmental and physical disabilities in Waterloo Region. EAFWR is committed to dignity, inclusion and belonging for all.

Where to be for....

...music

Sunday, October 6
Jane Bond
JOKES AT JANE'S
with headliner Kyle Brownrigg
and Ben Stager, Dana CK, Otis Morris, Jack Hirschfield & Aba Amuquandoh
Hosted by Ben McKay!
$6 advance, $10 at the door
Show at 8 PM
19+