What to do.
Tuesday, January 3
Got kids at home this week? The City of Kitchener is here to help with Kidspark events all week long. Today, check at an Erick Traplin Concert at the Country Hills branch or Winter Fun and Games at Forest Heights at 2 p.m.
Tap Board Game Café has Trivia Night Games at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, January 4
Kidspark has Island Princess Storytime at Forest Heights starting at 10, DIY Suncatchers at Central at 2 p.m. and more for your kid distraction needs.
Lana’s Lounge’s Artist Showcase are shows where local artists to pay tribute to the greats that Influenced them. This Wednesday, Jan. 4, A Tribute To Tedeschi Trucks with Silvia D & The Boyfriend at 7 p.m.
Communism is just a red herring. Check out a screening of Clue at the Apollo Cinema at 9:30 p.m.
Create Waterloo and Uptown Waterloo present Skate Night Date Night starting at 6 p.m. with the music of the 1950s.
Head to the Underdog Dance Co. at 9 p.m. for a West Coast Swing social dance hour — $5 entry.
Thursday, January 5
Kidspark has Mega Forts (KPL Central Branch) at 10 a.m. It says ages 10 and up, so I’m sure any of us can go build a giant fort, right?
The Princess Twin has screenings of Empire of Light at 6:30 and 9 p.m.
AOK Craft Beer Pizza + Arcade has $10 pizzas on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m.
Wednesdays are Lone Wolf Wednesdays at the The Adventurers Guild Board Game Café & Tavern in DTK. They’ll have tables set aside for anyone that wants to show up, meet people, and try out some random games!
Friday, January 6
There’s a Spanish Storytime at KPL Central Branch for Kidsspark at 10 a.m.
Tim Louis and the Ambassadors play the KW Jazz Room at 8 p.m.
Blue Rodeo plays two shows at Centre in the Square. Friday, Jan. 6 and Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m.
The first Rusty Nail Comedy show of 2023 brings you headliner Kyle Brownrigg at 7:30 at the Crazy Canuck DTK.
The Point play some great retro 70s, 80s, and 90s the Churchill Arms starting at 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 7
KW Rock Space has a Soapstone Carving Workshop at 1 p.m. Renowned sculptor Lloyd Stonehouse leads a guided workshop on carving with soapstone, teaching how to turn your ideas into reality.
The Barry Elmes Quintet play the KW Jazz Room at 8 p.m.
Game over man. Check out a double feature Saturday at the Apollo Cinema with Alien and Aliens starting at 6:45 p.m.
McCabes Waterloo has its celtic music night starting at 7 p.m.
Sunday, January 8
Citizens of Kitchener - celebrate the new year with your mayor, councillors, and neighbours at the 2023 New Years Levee. It’s a free carnival-themed celebration under the big top of City Hall with vintage carnival games, photo booth, face painting, and more.
Spend an afternoon listening the jazz sounds of Genevieve “Gigi” Marentette at the KW Jazz Room. The show is part of the Women in Jazz Series, sponsored by DIVA International. Sunday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m.
Monday, January 9
The Princess Original has a screening of All The Breathes at 8:20 p.m.
Explore augmented reality at KPL’s Forest Heights branch on Monday, Jan. 9 starting at 6:30 p.m. You'll learn to use Tinkercad and Swift Playground to make your own AR experiences.
Ways to support local.
New requests for counselling at the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region have risen 58 percent since the start of the pandemic, leaving some survivors on a year-long waitlist for help. Start your 2023 giving to help reduce wait times and make a difference for people in our community.
What to read.
Indigenous students rock their mocs (UWaterloo News)
Taco Farm restaurant in Waterloo is closing (The Record)
Alex Bielak dishes out awards for chefs to watch, hospitality all-stars and memorable meals (The Record)