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Aug 04, 2020

What to do

Wednesday, August 5
Your Waterloo Public Library has Most Awesome Mocktails on at 7 pm.

Thursday, August 6
Summer Lights Festival has Thursday Nite Music with The Kramdens - in support of their new album dropping this fall. This powerhouse is celebrating 30 years playing together.

Bingeman's has The Lulu's Band Drive-In Concert starting at 9:15 pm.

Lana's Lounge has Thursday Take Out featuring their famous bison burger or veggie burger.

Friday, August 7
Four Fathers Brewing Co. hosts Lucas Stagg for some live music in the loft starting at 9 pm.

Jokes at Jane's takes over Waterloo Park (in a physically distant safe way) for Comedy In The Park. Join host Ben McKay for a hilarious night of physically distant, outdoor stand up comedy starting at 8 pm.

Patent Social has Friday Night Live featuring Molly Roach and more. It's a ticketed event and masks are mandatory.

Saturday, August 8
Glitch Gaming Café celebrates its grand opening 1 to 4 pm. They're located at 380 King Street North in Uptown Waterloo.

Sunday, August 9
Kidspark is going virtual! Kick-off a week of kid-focused events starting with Erick Traplin from 10 am
and Artshine at 3 pm. Check out the event page for the full event listing.

Monday, August 10
The Princess Original has the 40th anniversary re-release of 1980's Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back on at 7:45 pm.

You can build a rocket car with your Waterloo Public Library at 10 am. (Sure, this event is for kids, but just tell your manager your WiFi is out. -Ed.)

Ways to support local

Run Waterloo is trying to run every road, every trail, every path, anywhere runners can run in Waterloo Region. Check out their latest post to learn how you can be a part of it.

You can purchase adult and youth size masks from the Grand River Hospital Foundation's store.

Friend of the newsletter Rick Andrade just released a new album - check it out on Bandcamp.

Beertown just dropped their summer seafood menu featuring Lobster Mac n' Cheese Balls, Krusty Krab Grilled Cheese, Singapore Shrimp Slaw, Beach Boil Lobster Roll and Vegan Singapore Phish Slaw. There's also a Omnipollo Mimmi Mimosa Sour Slushie.

That beautiful TWB Brewing Cooperative patio is open - get out and enjoy some delicious food and beer.

Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region Foundation has their Camp "In" for Kids fundraiser on August 8, 2020. Have the fun of a night of camping but with all the comforts of home! Grab your pillows, favourite blankets, some snacks, and set-up camp! Whether it’s a full tent in your backyard or a blanket and some cushions in your living room, plan to camp "in" then sit back and let FACS do the rest! Camp "IN" for Kids is sponsored by Joseph & Co. Inc, Recycling since 1880.