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What to do (at home)
Tuesday, May 19
The Kitchener Says Thanks Live Series: Tuesday Program for Kids is back at 11 am.
Today's Artshine tutorial is at 1 pm where your kids (or you) will learn how to draw a tropical island.
Your Kitchener Public Library's new Imagine It Creative Writing Workshop series has "The Joy of Writing with Marissa Stapley" starting at 7 pm
Good Co. Productions has another awesome virtual open mic night starting at 7 pm.
Wednesday, May 20
The Makers Collective presents The Side Hustle Starter Kit. In this 90 minute online training session, you’ll be introduced to the Side Hustle Starter Kit methodology and tools to help kickstart your journey with side hustling. Then, you’ll hear from a panel of experienced side hustlers about their journeys and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and get coaching from the panel. Starts at 7 pm.
Learn how to juggle at home with THEMUSEUM's aptly titled "Juggle at Home" starting at 11.
Learn how to make Asian dumplings with your Waterloo Public Library. Both meat and vegetarian ingredient lists are available. 5 to 6 pm.
Thursday, May 21
Renison College's virtual lecture series kicks off with "Why for Profit Water Bottling" at 7 pm.
The Kitchener Says Thanks Live Series: Thursday Concerts is back too - line up to be announced soon.
Lana's Lounge has Take out Dinner and Online Show with Ryan Brohman. Dinner pickup starting at 5 and show starts at 7 pm.
Saturday, May 23
Continuing the Kitchener Public Library's Imagine It Creative Writing Workshop series, it's "Outlining for People Who Would Rather Just Write with Amber Cowie" at 1 pm.
If you're going to home schooling, you might as well benefit from it, right? "Virtual Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class" from 10 to 11 am wiith Chef Nicole will be providing instruction on simple, fun recipes that you can enjoy with your children from your own kitchen.
Sunday, May 24
Good Co. Productions are hosting their first ever virtual popup concert on Sunday, May 24 starting at 7 pm. You can attend the concert (virtually) for free. Paid admission starts at $15 and gets you a secret box. What's in the box? It's a surprise too. (You thought we were going to put that GIF from "Seve" here, didn't you? -Ed.)
Next week
Your Kitchener Public Library has a new workshop series where bestselling authors work with you to refine your storytelling skills. Learn how to bring your characters to life, develop compelling dialogue, snag a literary agent's attention and much more. Don't miss out on this incredible (and free!) opportunity to learn from some of the best. Authors include big Canadian names like Marissa Stapley, Karma Brown and more.
Ways to support local
Check HeartLocal for weekly updates on local businesses - fresh produce, bakeries, and more.
Over on Communitech News, I spoke with Kyryll and Amanda. Their day job is at the TD Lab - and on the side, they've developed Heart Local. It's a site that gives you updated info on local businesses - including opening hours and how you can get items delivered or pickup curbside.
Like beer? Like coffee? You can order both from Block 3 Brewing on their bottleshop.
Saw this article in newsletter - "Bike shops swamped with demand for repairs during COVID-19".
Like most businesses, The Culinary Studio has gone virtual. Listen to the team talk with AM570 News about their business pivot during COVID.
"We are in the community physically, and these folks are at risk. They are our neighbours and we want to help them as much as we are able to," Cafe Pyrus Operations Manager Tory Shantz said. Read the full story on how Cafe Pyrus is taking donations on behalf of the Sex Workers Action Network Waterloo Region on Kitchener Today.
Picthrive’s co-founders lost everything except a determination to make a difference (via Craig Daniels in Communitech News).
While the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery remains closed during our provincial state of emergency, staff working remotely from home have organized and opened an online version of their annual exhibition of student artwork from across Waterloo Region that was cancelled for the first time in this tradition’s history due to COVID-19. Featuring artworks in a wide range of media by over fifty local students, Expressions 45: Rework/Revisit is now available for online viewing at kwag.ca/digital-exhibitions.
Since 2011, Robert Langen Art Gallery (RLAG) has raised $42,395.00 which provides 127,185 meals for families in Waterloo Region. This year, RLAG in collaboration with the Waterloo Potters’ Workshop are taking their Empty Bowls event online. Sign up here to participate and here to donate to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
Trivia
Wednesday, May 20 | 6:45 pm
Trivial Dispute Live!
Descendants Beer & Beverage Co.
Cooking
Wednesday, May 20 | 8 pm
Mexican Fiesta Night Workshop with Donna-Marie from Relish Cooking Studio
Buzz Tour Co.
Movie
Anytime
Apollo Cinema
Buddy - Heddy Honigmann explores the story of six extraordinary dogs that are indispensable for their owners. Specially trained to assist them in lives that aren't always easy, the incredible skills of the dogs make them as independent as possible.