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TL;WR for March 25 through March 31 2025

Mar 24, 2025

What to do.

Tuesday, March 25

Cool Aunt Creative has a Fused Glass Workshop at Metro Restaurant at 7 pm.

Good Co. Productions has another evening of the Musicians of the KW Symphony at Arabella Park Beer Bar. The night features a brass quintet starting at 6:30 pm.

Daniel James McFadyen plays The Boathouse. Doors at 7, music at 8 pm.

Wednesday, March 26

In this month’s KPL astronomy talk, Marie-Joëlle Gingras will explore how supermassive black holes influence their surroundings through a process known as Active Galactic Nucleus feedback, regulating star formation and transforming galaxies over billions of years.

Join Tri-City Roller Derby for an information session and meet and greet at AOK Craft Beer & Arcade on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Meet members of Tri City Roller Derby, ask questions, watch footage, and hang out with your future teammates. The event is drop-in style, so feel free to come and go as you please. If you're interested in getting more information about the course, complete their intake survey and indicate that you're interested in joining the league.

Thursday, March 27

Cassie Noble & Morgan Lee play Emmanuel United Church at 6:30 pm. Students—tickets are only $15.

The 2025 International Year of Quantum recognizes 100 years since the development of quantum mechanics. Researchers at the University of Waterloo are at the forefront of quantum innovation, pushing the boundaries of discovery and positioning Waterloo as a global leader in quantum research. Join them to celebrate the Year of Quantum at Science in the City to hear from leading experts who share what’s next in quantum science! The event is free. Light snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. 6:30 to 8 pm.

MT Space is presenting the world premiere of CONVERSATIONS: Hidden Stories on World Theatre Day at The Registry Theatre. Created by Vanguardia Dance Projects in collaboration with Aanmitaagzi, CONVERSATIONS: Hidden Stories is a dance theatre work with women from diverse territories of the Americas, within the context of erased traces of Indigeneity from history, mestizo peoples and connects voices of women.

Love books but not formal book clubs? Join The Margins Club for quiet reading, good company, and connections that spark beyond the margins! 6 to 8 pm at Midnight Run Cafe.

Friday, March 28

Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner John Mostyn at TWH Social starting at 7:30 pm.

Maxwell’s has a UK Calling 80’s Show with new wave, punk, and 2-tone ska hits starting at 7:30 pm.

Anila Yadavalli (RYT-200) is hosting a BIPOC centered yoga session at The Yurt (508 Duke St. W.) from 5:30-6:30 pm. If you have any questions or to register, contact anilayadavalli@gmail.com. Sessions are pay-what-you-can. There are four sessions left: March 28, April 4, 11, 18.

Midnight Run has DEREV with Local Goblin and Kroka live at 7:30 pm.

Kat Steeves plays The Boathouse live from 8 to 11. Free show.

Short Finger Brewing has Live in a Dive with NovaKate from 6 to 8 pm.

Saturday, March 29

Arts Integration is pleased to present Timmy Five Toes the Lonely Left Foot by Aoife Nally, a comic exploration of a lonely limb’s search for friendship and belonging through art making, music, movement and collective storytelling. 2 pm at Central Branch.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Arts Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception of Expressions 50: Foresight. KWAG's renowned annual exhibition has attracted 150 local school board and home-schooled students from JK through Grade 12, including the Gallery's Youth Council and InSight Artist-in-the-Schools program. 1– 3:00 pm.

The Grand River Film Festival is hosting a movie screening of Paying For It, followed by a Q&A with author Chester Brown on Saturday March 29 at the UW School of Architecture in Cambridge. Doors open at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

KW’s legendary variety show, Pinch Cabaret, is back on Sat March 29. Expect the unexpected with music, comedy, drag, contemporary art, poetry & who knows what else! Pinch Cabaret #38 | Sat Mar 29 - 8pm | Sliding scale tix start at $5

Good Co. Productions and Studio 27 present Stories in Song at 7 pm. This series features a different (secret) artist every month, performing totally unplugged to a small audience of 30 at Studio 27.

Detweiler Meetinghouse (3445 Roseville Rd, Ayr) presents Ken Whiteley live at 7 pm. Ken is one of the founders of the Original Sloth Band. He went on to a very distinguished career in blues, gospel, folk, jazz, jugband, and far more.

Sunday, March 30

Beer. Soap. Check out this Beer Soap Making Workshop with Cool Aunt Creative at Beer Soap Making Workshop at 1 pm.

KPL’s free Spring movie is Big Hero 6 at 2 pm at the Central Branch.

Midnight Run Comedy hits Midnight Run Cafe starting at 7 pm.

Monday, March 31

It’s a PD day and KPL has a day full of activities across its branches. Check out their site for info!

Tuesday, April 1

Witness bold pitches, connect with founders, and experience innovation in action as they compete for the $25K grand prize at the Velocity Pitch Competition: All-Stars! The Velocity Pitch Competition (VPC) provides equity-free funding to early-stage startups to help remove some of the barriers that hinder innovation and entrepreneurial growth. This year, the competition features a first-place award of $25,000, bringing together exceptional current and past Waterloo founders to compete head-to-head.

Ways to get involved.

Since 2022, The Essentials Fund has raised over $130,000 for 29 local community organizations throughout Waterloo Region. The fund supports these organizations’ efforts to provide essential items like toiletries, transportation, seasonal clothing, menstrual products, and baby supplies. Learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved at essentialsfundwr.ca.