Bundle up for these events.
TL;WR for January 21 through January 27 2024
What to do.
Tuesday, January 21
Joey Castillo from 91.5 The Beat is hosting 70’s music bingo at the Duke of Wellington from 7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, January 22
The UW Music Department’s Noon Hour Concert is Musical Reflections on the Holocaust at the Conrad Grebel Chapel. The well-known Magisterra Soloists will perform two pieces by Holocaust survivors, highlighting how art has and will always be a valuable form of expression during times of hardship.
Think you know music? Put your knowledge to the test at Music Showdown, TWB Brewing’s ultimate music trivia night. $9 in advance/ $11 day of - includes a 12 oz beer or non-alc beverage plus unlimited(ish) popcorn courtesy of Apollo Cinema.
It’s retro night at Skate Night/Date Night in Uptown Waterloo from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Silent Book Club is meeting silently at Midnight Run Cafe from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 23
THEMUSEUM and the Anne Innis Dagg Foundation are hosting Celebrating a Local Hero: A Tribute to Giraffologist Dr. Anne Innis Dagg on January 23 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It’s an evening honouring the life and contributions of Waterloo’s pioneering giraffologist, Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, in support of the Anne Innis Dagg Foundation.
TWB Brewing has a darts Night $9 in advance/$11 day of - includes a 12 oz beer or non-alc beverage.
Kitchener Public Library has Page Turners and Pop Icons Trivia Night at the central branch starting at 7 p.m.
The Rabbid Fox has Epic Intro’s music bingo at 8 p.m.
Friday, January 24
The City of Kitchener has an art exhibition opening and artist talk with Essey Fitsum Weldeslassie at 7 p.m.
Grab your neon shirts and acid-washed jeans for the Kitchener Ranger’s 80’s Night against the Owen Sound Attack at 7 p.m.
ABBAMANIA with Night Fever As The Bee Gees is on at Centre in the Square.
Sam Norton headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at TWH Social at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 25
Grab a hot chocolate and head to Uptown Waterloo for the return of Winterloo. Watch award-winning ice carvers, bring your own skates for outdoor ice skating, and warm up with hot drinks and treats from local food trucks while listening to music from a live DJ. Winterloo has something for everyone!
The Little Mushroom Dining Lounge is hosting a Robbie Burns Dinner with a whisky tasting starting at 6 p.m. Three Courses for $65. Highland Dancer performance included!
The Friends of Waterloo Region Museums are hosting the collab you didn’t know you needed. Join them on January 25 for Gung Haggis Fat Choy, a celebration fusion of the Chinese New Year and Scottish Robbie Burns Day featuring performers and food tastings from each culture. Performers include Scantily Plaid, the Grand River Chinese Orchestra, and other special guests.
James Keelaghan plays the Emmanuel Concert series starting at 7 p.m.
Join KW dj's @koshkasia and @amanda.elemental for a night of auditory delight and good community vibes at The Yeti starting at 9 p.m.
Sunday, January 26
Anat Hector has your live music fix at the Duke of Wellington from 2 to 5 p.m.
Monday, January 27
The Princess Twin has a Holocaust Remembrance Day screening of Schindler's List at 7 p.m.
What to read.
Gotta sell ’em all; Pokémon card hype drives market for resellers (Joe McGinty, The Record)
Affordable Winter Clothing in Waterloo (Arti Dani, The Community Edition)
Workshop Skateboard Club (Me, The Community Edition)
From Karachi to Kitchener: Area 11 opens doors to cricket enthusiasts (Mark Bryson, The Record)