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What to do (at home)
Monday, May 25
Need to give the kids something to do outside so you can get 30 minutes of work done? (Is it so much to ask? -Ed) From Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29, the Waterloo Region District School Board outdoor education department is hosting a Backyard Bug Blitz for all WRDSB students and families. Learn more on their site about how your kids can participate and give you some quiet.
Games on Tap Board Game Café has online trivia from 8 to 10 pm.
Tuesday, May 26
The Kitchener Says Thanks Live Series: Tuesday Program for Kids is back at 11 am.
The Future of Work & Learning Peer 2 Peer presents "Adapting to the New Normal During and Post COVID-19" from 8:30 to 9:30 am.
The folks at Driveseat have a big secret announcement coming out at 1:30 pm.
Today's Artshine tutorial is at 1 pm where your kids (or you) will learn how to draw a tropical island.
Good Co. Productions has another awesome virtual open mic night starting at 7 pm.
Wednesday, May 27
Buzz Tour Co. and ThunderStorm Productions present 80's Dance Party Bingo from 8 to 9.
Thursday, May 28
UW/UX presents "Designing your design career with Jenny Wen" from 8 to 9 pm. Jenny is a product designer at Figma and a Waterloo alumna. She’ll be going through various post grad career learnings, and will also be running an interactive goal-setting workshop.
The Kitchener Says Thanks Live Series: Thursday Concerts has the always awesome Juneyt live.
Lana's Loung has another Take Out Dinner and Online Show this Thursday. This week's perfomer is Craig McNair. Check out their Facebook page for the menu choices.
Friday, May 29
OK2BME and KW Counselling Services present the 12th Annual Pride Prom for LGBTQ2+ High School Aged Youth 12-18 and their allies. OUT of this world: Virtual Pride Prom features performances by Kez Vicario-Robinson, Kate Reid, Ale Suarez and DJ Brett McNeil. It's a free virtual event, but RSVP is required.
Learn how to taste wine like a pro with the Culinary Studio this Friday from 6:30 to 8:30. PM. Not AM.
Saturday, May 30
Virtual Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class is on from 10 to 11.
You get a quilt. You get a quilt. Everybody gets a quilt. If your bid is good enough. The New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale quilt auction is going online starting at 10 am.
Porch parties are one of the best part of the summer - and sadly something we have to give up in order to keep each other safe. But physical distancing can't stop the music. Your Kitchener Public Library presents the Virtual Hohner Ave Porch Party from 6 to 7 pm. Best part? You don't have to worry about hiding your traveller.
Physical distance can't stop buskers juggling fire either. World Buskers United brings some of the worlds best buskers right into your living room on a two-day live stream. Check out the schedule at worldbuskersunited.com.
May 30 to June 5 is Porch Placemaking Week. Check out their site for ways use your porches, balconies, front yards, stoops or driveway into new ways to connect with your neighbours. (h/t Jenna VK)
Sunday, May 31
Enjoy 'Afternoon Tea for Two' and support Mike Farwell's annual "Farwell-4-Hire" fundraising campaign for Cystic Fibrosis at the same time! Delivery services provided by Mike Farwell himself or Brady & Tara from CHYM 96.7 morning show $25 from EVERY order will be donated to the "Farwell 4 Hire" campaign.
This week is Artshine's “Kids Inspiring Kids” week. It's five days of kids teaching kids art. All the things you need are listed here - just subscribe to their YouTube channel and set a reminder!
Ways to support local
Check HeartLocal for weekly updates on local businesses - fresh produce, bakeries, and more.
Over on Highland, Kishki World Foods has re-opened as Oma Fresh Foods. Check out their site for online ordering and curbside pick up or delivery to Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph and Cambridge.
Purple Teeth wine consulting has orders open for their June selections. These are all wines you can't get in the LBCO. Even better, they're picked by Wes and delivered right to your house.
Willibald Farm Distillery delivers to Waterloo Region on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Waterloo Brewing's beer store re-opens today. Hours are 12-8.
Short Finger Brewing Co's Lando (Batch AC) is now available. Check out their shop for info.
Guelph-based Fill it Forward has partnered with Wine To Water to help you reduce bottled water usage and raise money for a school-based clean water project in the Dominican Republic. Learn more here.
Trivia
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:45 pm
Trivial Dispute Live!
Descendants Beer & Beverage Co.
Movie
Virtual Screening
Blood Quantum
Online purchase supports the Apollo Cinema
F*** up
Wednesday, May 27 | Noon
Fuckup Nights KW AMA Series: Episode 1 - Emily O'Brien
Accidental international drug smuggler turned snack-preneur, Emily O'Brien, will be joining us for an AMA live stream where she will be taking your questions, talking about her journey from prison to popcorn, and what she has learned from her Fuckups.