HackerNest, Butter Chicken, and Deadpool at the Apollo
Eating and drinking and working.
Both Uptown Waterloo and Downtown Kitchener are anchored on King Street - the road that amazingly goes north, south, east, and west at the same time. Midtown, the Frankenstein's monster of neighbourhoods, has its heart on Belmont Avenue. If you haven't been down to Belmont since Vincenzo's moved, you're missing out on an evolving culinary scene. Augmenting an already awesome array of eateries, the last few months have seen the opening of The Berlin Bicycle Cafe, Chelsea Market, and soon Arabella Park. Jeff MacIntyre spotted that long time residents Casa Rugantino are expanding into the recently vacated Toy Sense....just in time for patio season.
Want to keep up with all the culinary news in Belmont? Follow @belmontfoodave.
Also, it's Monday - you should go for the buffet at Raja Kitchener.
Quick hits this week -
This Friday is "An Evening With Kirstin Stewart at Kitchener Public Library" - tickets are still available, registration is free.
"Deadpool" is coming to The Apollo Cinema this Friday.
What to do.
Hunting Cockroaches
KW Little Theatre
Apr 14, 15, 16; 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
This offbeat comedy features an immigrant couple from Poland who are having a hard time in their strange new country - examining the possibility that, while you may not be able to go home again, that doesn’t mean home can’t keep messing with your head. I grew up in Florida, surrounded by roaches, so not sure if I can handle watching this.
HackerNest | Dejero Labs | 412 Albert Street, Waterloo | Mon, Apr 11 | 8pm
The best networking event in town heads to Dejero Labs this month. Join over a hundred other developers, designers, and other assorted tech people for a night of stress free networking (and beer). [photo credit: Brett Wettlaufer]
Button-Making | Open Sesame | Thurs, Apr 14 | 7pm
Armed with their trusty "Badge-A-Minit" button makers, KW artists Caroline Wesley and Ellie Anglin will show you how to make your own one-of-a-kind collage buttons (1.25" round) to wear and treasure. Caroline and Ellie will have lots of collage materials on hand, but if you have any small, high-quality images that you would like to wear on a button, please feel free to bring them.
Tickets are $10 general admission; $5 for students, seniors, and culture workers; or PWYC. Space is limited. Please reserve a spot using the Eventbrite link above. This workshop is appropriate for button aficionados age 12 and up.
A Rebel Few | Maxwell's | Sat, Apr 16 | 7:30pm
Rock was meant to be heard live and Maxwell's continues to deliver. A Rebel Few is performing Saturday, April 16th in support of their new CD. Grab your jean jacket with the Iron Maiden patches and come rock out with special guests Forevertree & Gypsy Chief Goliath.
Grapes & Grains at Abe Erb | Tues, Apr 26 | $55
Date night idea -> Part two of the Brewmaster's Table series features a four course meal and guided tasting. This series, Grapes & Grains, emphasizes the pairing of food with 3 oz of wine and 5 oz of beer to discover which is the ultimate pairing for each course.
Where to be.
Aidan Knight
with special guest Laura Sauvage
$12 adv
Door at 8 PM
19+
Colouring for Adults
Mon, Apr 11 | 7:30pm
Kitchener Public Library | Free
The Peanuts Mobie
Sun, Apr 17 | 2pm
Kitchener Public Library | Free