Better than Ezra.
TL;WR for March 18 through March 24 2025
What to do.
Tuesday, March 18
The Knowledge Integration program at the University of Waterloo is showcasing its third and fourth-year capstone projects from March 17-22 11 am-6 pm at the St. Jerome's University gymnasium, including two 225 square feet museum exhibits on the importance of hobbies and the perception of safety at night, entirely researched, designed, and built by students over the past 7 months. Fourth-year students' independent projects on AI, food security, social media addiction, and much more will also be on display!
Wednesday, March 19
Experience the next generation of theatre at UpStart 25—One Act Play Festival, where University of Waterloo students take the stage as writers, directors, and performers. This juried festival features three original productions: Utopia, The Waiting Room, and Hell Weeks. Catch these captivating performances, which showcase bold storytelling and fresh perspectives, from March 19 to 22 at the Theatre of the Arts on the UW campus.
Check out Sonic Spectrum at KW Little Theatre, opening with originals with Anat, instrumentals with Funk 'n Circumstance, then closing with the 7-piece band Coast2Coast with funk soul and everything dancy!
Thursday, March 20
Canada’s best university women’s hockey teams will take the ice at the Woolwich Memorial Arena for the 2025 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship. Come out and cheer on your favourite teams as they compete for the U Sports championship.
St. Jerome's University’s Lectures in Catholic Experience presents Dr. Catherine Clifford presents From Vatican II to a Synodal Church at 7:30 pm. Event is free, all are welcome, please register.
Just three months after its Christmas carolling and cookie making event, MacGregor Albert Community Association (MACA) is hosting its first Neighbourhood Ramadan Iftar meal, on Thursday evening, March 20 7 pm, at the Waterloo Public Library Main Branch auditorium.
The UW Art Gallery has an opening reception for SONDER: 51st Senior Undergraduate Exhibition from 5-8 pm.
The Balsillie School of International Affairs is pleased to announce the 2025 Balsillie Lecture, featuring renowned historian, journalist, and author Dr. Gwynne Dyer. Dr. Dyer’s lecture, titled ‘Planetary Maintenance Engineers’: Exploring Earth Interventions, will examine pressing global challenges, including climate intervention, geopolitical shifts, and the role of technology in shaping our planet’s future. It’s a free event, but registration is required.
Blu & Exile play The Hub at 7:30 pm.
Emmanuel Concerts presents The Fretless with Madeleine Roger live at 7 pm.
Friday, March 21
Starting this Friday for five weeks, Anila Yadavalli (RYT-200) is hosting a BIPOC centered yoga at The Yurt (508 Duke St. W.) If you have any questions or to register, contact anilayadavalli@gmail.com. Sessions are pay-what-you-can.
What better way to celebrate the change of seasons than with a night of fast-paced improv comedy? Tri-City Improv’s next show is this Friday at the KW Little Theatre starting at 8 pm.
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Kevin Christopher live at TWH Social at 8 pm.
Saturday, March 22
Lucky Ducks have a pop-up at Wave Maker Craft Brewery with awesome vintage finds. 1 to 6 pm.
The Co-Ex Collaborative House presents the Galt Gallery Hop! Explore downtown Galt’s art galleries from 12-4, meet artists, curators, and fellow enthusiasts. Enjoy a kids’ scavenger hunt, a passport challenge with a prize draw, and more. Wrap up the day at Farm League Brewing from 4-7 for activities, art, and good conversation with the local creative community!
Wesley presents the Shipyard Kitchen Party. With roots in Scotland, Newfoundland & Georgian Bay, they’ll blend traditional instrumentation with humour, artistry, and history to tell Canadians stories in original ways.
Tri-City Roller Derby are hosting Atlantic Roller Derby for a bout at the New Hamburg Community Centre. 5:00 PM Tri-City Junior Roller Derby. 7:00 PM Tri-City Lightning vs Atlantic Roller Derby.
Sunday, March 23
Anat Hector is back at the Duke of Wellington Waterloo with those smooth 70's grooves and the richness of soul music. 2-5 pm.
Monday, March 25
In4Questioning has a trivia night at Arabella Park Beer Bar at 7 pm.
Ways to get involved.
Applications are now open for three grant streams at Waterloo Region Community Foundation: Arts Grants, Community Grants, and Racial Equity Grants.
Learn more and apply to one before March 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM: https://www.wrcf.ca/news/si-grant-streams
What to read.
Understanding Tariffs on Coffee With Kyle (Lazaridis School of Business)
Why the folks who run the Humble Lotus are the real deal (Alex Bielak, Food for Thought)
I seriously love this week's post title.