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Jan 13, 2020

What to do.

Monday, January 13
Princess Cinema has "Uncut Gems" staring Adam Sandler on at 6:30 and 9:20 p.m.

The first HackerNest KW of 2020 is happening at Miovision inside Catalyst 137 starting at 8 p.m. It's a low-key, no-pressure meetup for people in tech.

Tuesday, January 14
WCT Waterloo Region Chapter presents a panel discussion on women in politics featuring Karen Redman, Chair, Region of Waterloo, Laura Mae Lindo, MPP, Kitchener Centre, Julie Garner, Prinicipal, Earnscliffe Strategy Group
and author Stephanie MacKendrick. Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 p,m. at Kitchener Public Library.

Wednesday, January 15
Have you ever wanted to try Roller Derby? LOCO Roller Derby Fighting Fräuleins has their new skater night on from 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, January 16
From 5:00 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Big Push Pitch is hosting a “Pitch and Pair” event that brings together 10 of the most promising local women-led start-ups with more than 100 vetted experts for one evening of match-making.

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics has the Concerto Italiano Baroque Ensemble on stage starting at 7:30 p.m.

The Marit Collective has "Speaking Queerly: How to Be a Better Ally" on starting at 6:30 p.m. Learn what you can do to make yourself, your work, and your spaces more supportive for LGBTQ friends, family and co-workers.

Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. has Classic Rock musical bingo starting at 8 p.m.

Maxwell's Concerts and Events presents chastity with special guest EDDYEVVY starting at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 17
Two Smiths has a make your own kitchen knife workshop running today through Sunday. No previous forging experience needed.

Patty O'Lantern hosts Punk Rock Karaoke at TWB Brewing Co-operative starting at 7 p.m.

Button Factory Arts presents "Friends & Lovers". The show explores the ways in which care, vulnerability and intimacy contribute to our sense of community.

Saturday, January 18
The 3rd Annual Winter Porch Party at Kitchener Public Library is happening from 12 to 5 p.m. They have an awesome line-up of local acoustic music and singer-songwriters in their Reading Lounge.

Come and connect with other women and spend some time focusing on you at Replenish 2020. Begin 2020 by re-discovering who you are, what your values are and what makes your soul sing. January 18 in St. Jacobs.

Canada's first and largest beginner-focused hackathon, StarterHacks, is happening this weekend at the University of Waterloo.

Apollo Cinema has a Drunken Cinema presentation of the absolute classic "Killer Klowns from Outer Space" at 7 p.m. (This still gives us nightmares. -Ed.)

Skate Night, Date Night at RIM Park is a three course meal at the Benchwarmer pub followed an evening of skating to live music. 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Jane Bond has Music for the Masses with a special David Bowie focus tonight starting at 10 p.m. with DJ Good Dr.

Sunday, January 19
The Planet Market takes over Arabella Park from 11 to 2 p.m. with great conversations and local botanical vendors focused on all things green. Tickets are only $15.

Good Co. Productions has their first secret pop-up concert of the year happening. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Where? That's the secret. RSVP now.

Keep on your radar...
F**k-up Nights KW Volume 5 - Hear from three KW entrepreneurs, how they messed up, and what they learned. These stories are raw, honest, and moving – many of you will relate to them for sure. January 27 at Catalyst 137.

If you're looking for a gala like no other, you need to check out BMW Grand River presents: Bow Ties, Blues and Barbecue. Leadership Waterloo Region's annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, January 25 at Bingemans.