TL;WR

Nov 18, 2019

What to do.

Monday, November 18
The Apollo Cinema has an exclusive screening of "Transference: Escape the Dark".

It's open mic night at Rhapsody Barrel Bar starting at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19
On mat or pat leave? The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery has "Wall the Talk: Stroller Tour" this Tuesday. You can drop in with your small art critique between 9:30 and 11 a.m. - and they have a casual guided tour from 10 - 11 a.m. (It's better our kids learn early why we don't put their latest drawing on the fridge. -Ed.)

It's jam night at Lana's Lounge with John McKinley starting at 8 p.m.

Descendants Beer & Beverage has "The Office" TV Trivia at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, November 20
Grand River Film Festival x CineSeries are partnering with the Cambridge Shelter Corporation (The Bridges) for a Winter Warmer Donation Drive. They're collecting frequently required items by The Bridges at Cambridge Centre’s Galaxy Cinemas for the CineSeries screening of "Wild Nights With Emily". The CineSeries team will be collecting items so The Bridges can continue to provide programs, supports and services for anyone in the community experiencing or at risk of homelessness..

Thursday, November 21
The Open Ears Festival is throwing a fall fundraiser this Thursday at Cafe Pyrus. Join other music loving people for "An Evening with Pam Patel and Jason White" starting at 7 p.m. All proceeds from this fundraising event will support the ongoing work of Open Ears Festival to present the highest calibre artists, music and sound installations.

The iOS KW Meetup is happening at Workhaus from 7 to 9 p.m. This month's topic is "Integrating Rich Machine Learning Capabilities in iOS 13 Apps" with Jean-Luc David, the Head of Mobile at Kijiji.

The Monowhales are playing Maxwell's starting at 8, doors at 7:30. (They were awesome at True North 2018 - Ed.)

Friday, November 22
SSIMWAVE has a Makers Market from 11 to 1 p.m. at their spot in the R+T Park. Jump on the LRT and shop local with vendors including Community Edition, StickerFule, Dundee Pottery, Jushmu, Oso Bears and more. 🎁

The Arts Awards Waterloo Region Awards Night is happening at the Tannery starting at 6 p.m.

Finger Eleven play Maxwell's at 8, doors at 7:30.

TWH Social has live music with Jack Pender starting at 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 23

That's right - it's the big show - the Etsy Waterloo Region Holiday Market. Shop local from more than 75 vendors from 10 to 5 p.m. at RIM Park in Waterloo. 🎁

Oh, you though we were excited before? Just realized Saturday is also Belmont Village's "Christmas in the The Village". Horse-drawn wagon rides, writing letters to Santa (or Krampus if you're inclined. - Ed.), family activities, going to Arabella Park after spending two hours in the cold, and more!!

Yuk Yuk's Comedy is coming back to Kingpin Bowling at Bingemans. The night features renowned comedians Rob Pue, Marito Lopez and MC Jeff Paul.

Sunday, November 24
The Jazz Room has Jane Bunnett and Maqueque at 8, doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The Princess Cinema has Studio Ghibli's "Spirited Away" on at 9:20 p.m. and The Princess Twin has "The Irishman" on at 6:30 p.m.

Coming up in later in November and December
On Tuesday, November 26, join CSR for Startups for "Diversity and inclusion for startups: D&I strategies at scale" at Workhaus.

Startups and Beer is coming back to THEMUSEUM on Thursday, November 28.

Side notes...

Lady Glaze Doughnuts is getting ready to open in Belmont Village.

Friend of the newsletter Mike Jutzi has opened a Club Pilates here in Waterloo.

Jasmine Mangalaseril reviews Jasna's European Meat and Deli in the Records' Dining Out column.

The trek to end homelessness with the Crossing Trek.

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Where to be for....

...music

Saturday, November 23
Starlight Social Club
LACOKA NOSTRA
with Gamble the Greedy Grin, Nu Breed, Diztrikt Apolo & Wiser, BCK
$30 advance
Door at 7 PM, show at 8 PM
19+
Show followed by Global Warming DJs