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What to do (to help make change happen)
Every so often, I get asked what the process is to have an event listed. The answer is always the same–just send it to me and it'll be in here. There's no fee, no forms - I just want to showcase the people, organizations and events that make living here great. Listing them is one thing. Going is another. I encourage you (and myself) to check out a virtual event with voices you haven't heard before.
Your Waterloo Public Library has put together two staff-curated reading lists of amazing Black writers. Check out their list for kids and list for adults on their site. Your Kitchener Public Library has put together a list too.
Curb-side pickup of books at both libraries starts next Monday, June 15.
The African Caribbean and Black Network of Waterloo Region has a list of Black-owned businesses to check out.
Looking for more? Curated KW has a list of BIPOC-owned businesses (and some awesome deals too).
What to do (at home)
Tuesday, June 9
Kitchener has live music for your kids at 11 am with the Kitchener Says Thanks Live Series.
The Idea Exchange and Trivial Soup have Schitt's Creek trivia on at 7:30.
Find a comfy spot and tune into some amazing open-mic music with Good Co. Production's Virtual Open Mic starting at 7 pm.
Wednesday, June 10
The Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion Office at the University of Waterloo has an online Anti-Racism workshop starting at 1 pm.
Young Sales Professionals has their meetup at 6:30 pm. This month's topic is "Selling in Turbulent Times".
You knew about tribute bands - but did you know about tribute dance teams? THEMUSEUM and Momentum Developments bring you Beyography -the Beyoncé tribute dance class at 7 pm.
Order some beer and get yourself ready for Descendants Beer & Beverage's Trivial Dispute starting at 6:45 pm.
Put some magic in your Wednesday with Summer Lights Experiences with JP Magic at 8:05 pm.
Thursday, June 11
Need a fun, musical break from your Zoom calls for a good cause? Join The UnMarketing Group on Thursday June 11 at 11 am for #CoffeeTalk & Music with Juneyt! All donations go to support Nutrition for Learning‘s Pop Up Snack Program.
Check out The Culinary Studio's virtual cooking class BBQ & Smoking Workshop starting at 5 pm. They'll be covering topics like curing, smoking, brining, basting, wood types, grill times and temperatures and more. During the class you will cure a pork belly, smoke a brisket and grill a steak accompanied by chimichurri sauce.
Summer normally means the Summer Lights Festival. Well, you can't stop Charlène and the SLF team - they're bringing you live music every Thursday at 8:05 pm.
This Thursday features Darcy Feaver, a local singer/songwriter in Hamilton. Get the link here.
Sunday, June 14
Midtown Radio's 1st Anniversary Special airs from 7 - 10pm. Tune in to hear stories from their first year and their hopes and dreams for 2020!
Spend Sunday learning how to dance bachata with Emily. It's a no experience needed class to give you the basics for dancing to bachata music.
Didn't get enough trivia this week? Descendants has got you covered with another round of Trivial Dispute starting at 6:45 pm.
Monday, June 15
OK2BEME has a virtual Lunch and Learn on Creating Queer-Inclusive Workplaces from 12 to 1 pm. OK2BME will cover basic terms, common issues and best practices for being an ally and advocate in the workplace.
Ways to support local
Looking for some father's day gift ideas? Gifted Waterloo has you covered.
Suns out, gelato out. Cafe Pyrus Outpost has gelato at their spot on the Spur Line Trail.
Central Fresh Market now has Big Jerk Jamaican Patties!
Four All Ice Cream's Scoop Shop in Uptown Waterloo is open! Limited number of customers in the shop at one time, but worth the wait for that cookies and cream.
The KW Little Theatre is looking for help with making their Studio Series into virtual events. Check out their post for details.
We can't be there together, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy delicious tacos AND support the work of Community Support Connections! Check out special Tacofest At Home specials from Bingemans, Proof Kitchen + Lounge, and Swine & Vine Charcuterie.
Willibald Farm Distillery just dropped their first-ever vodka.
Waterloo Region restaurants using ‘guerrilla tactics’ to stay afloat - featuring The Wooden Boat Food Co. (via The Record)
The Village Biergarten in St. Jacobs has an insanely awesome pickup menu on Fridays and Saturdays. Bike or drive out there for some delicious food.
Check HeartLocal for weekly updates on local businesses - fresh produce, bakeries, and more.
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Where to be for....
...f-ups
Wednesday, June 10 | 12 pm
Fuckup Nights KW AMA
with Mona Mousa
...tacofest
Friday, June 12
Swine and Vine
Sangria and Shrimp Tacos
$2 from every order goes to Community Support Connections2
...movie
Virtual Screening: Whose Streets
Apollo Cinema
An account of the Ferguson uprising as told by the people who lived it. The filmmakers look at how the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown inspired a community to fight back and sparked a global movement.