TL;WR

Sep 28, 2020

The TL;DR for Waterloo Region events, music, comedy, giving back and more.

What to do

Tuesday, September 29
Your Kitchener Public Library is back with another 85 Queen event featuring author Catherine Hernandez Crosshairs.

Challenge your 90's and 2000's Hip Hop and R&B Music Trivia with a virtual trivia night from your Waterloo Public Library from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

Descendants has Trivial Dispute on starting at 7 pm.

Wednesday, September 30
The Falls Road Pub has Blackball Comedy featuring John Mostyn on at 8:30 pm. .80 cent wings and $6 craft beer.

Thursday, October 1
Grab your boots, it's Musical Bingo: Country Smash Hits at Descendants Beer & Beverage starting at 8 pm.

Nick Vokey plays live at The Aging Oak starting at 6 pm.

Friday, October 2
Thresholds Homes and Supports has their 40th Anniversary Drive-in Fundraiser at Catalyst137 with a drive-thru feature of Trolls.

The Duke of Wellington Patio is celebrating Oktoberfest with live music from The Black Forest Band from 8 to 10 pm.

Rusty Nail Comedy presents Comedy Comeback at The Crazy Canuck from 8 to 10:30 pm.

Craftoberfest 2020 at TWB Brewing Co-operative is on 11 am-10 pm with Hemlock Street Burgers, live music from DJ Galac, live fire entertainment from Dragon Breath Entertainment, special beer releases, and guest taps. 🐝 🍺

Saturday, October 3
Short Finger Brewing has their Believer Brunch collab with the Princess Cafe. A breakfast sammy and can of True Believer combo will be available for $10 starting at 9am. Pre-orders start Monday, September 28 and are strongly recommended.

It's day 2 of Craftoberfest 2020 at TWB. 11 am to 10 pm with Nyam Revival Kitchen, live music from DJ Galac, fire entertainment from Dragon Breath Entertainment, special beer releases, and guest taps. 🐝 🍺

Over at Jane Bond, it's DJ Good Dr. with the second anniversary of Music for the Masses - with a spotlight on NIN. 8pm. No cover. Masks on.

The Jazz Room has two sets from Sarah Thawer and The Squad at 7:30 and 9:30 pm.

Head back over to The Duke of Wellington for more Oktoberfest music from The Golden Keys Band - 8 to 10 pm.

Sunday, October 4
Willibald in Ayr has their Fall Market on from noon to 5 pm featuring Boosh, Wayward Farm, Revel Cider, Show & Tell Coffee, Dundee Pottery, and more. Donations being accepted for the Cambridge Food Bank.

Missed the first two days? That's cool, from 11 am to 6 pm, TWB has Craftoberfest 2020 back with Clementine Catering, all day beer brunch, and breakfast beers. 🐝 🍺

Uptown Waterloo has their Uptown Fall Open Air Market on from 9 am to 1 pm behind City Hall. Check their site for a vendor list.

Monday, October 5
Midtown Radio is sharing a short poem from local poets every Monday at 9 pm as part of their Midtown Poetry Project. The episodes range in length from 2 minutes to 10 and just has one poem from one poet each week.

Ways to support local

A fest in your mouth - Counterpoint Brewing has their Hoptoberfest on tap. It's made with Citra, Simcoe, Mosaic and Bru-1 hops to create a flavour profile that includes orange and pineapple juice, with a touch of juniper berry.

Looking for some ways to Halloween'up your place? How about a spooky mug? This and more are in stock now at Gifted Waterloo on Park Street.

Block 3 Brewing and St. Jacobs Village present Walktoberfest! From September 26 to October 4, pickup a Walktoberfest card from Block 3, The Village Biergarten, Jacob's Grill, or Stone Crock Restaurant. Collect five stamps from participating shops in the Village of St. Jacobs to redeem a free beer at the brewery. (see post for details)

@theglutenfreecollective has another Pop Up Pick Up & Pairing with Winnie's Gluten Free Bakery and @thebeansproutgf. Order online at www.theglutenfreecollective.ca until Wednesday September 30 - pick up at Winnie’s on Sunday October 4.

Your Kitchener Rangers and Rustico Kitchen present the first Community Impact 50/50 Raffle supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region, and the House of Friendship. Tickets can be purchased online at reach5050.com. In addition to the 50/50 jackpot for one lucky winner, Rangers Reach is including two game-worn Kitchener Rangers jerseys as “early-bird” prizes.

#TastetheCountryside is a 10-day dining event where participating businesses offer a delicious $35 or $15 Prix Fixe menu. Follow on Instagram or check out the Explore Waterloo Region site for location and menu details coming soon. Runs from September 25 to October 4. There's prizes too - check their site for details.