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TL;WR for October 1 through October 7 2024
What to do.
Tuesday, October 1
The Gaslight District has a free outdoor screening of Ghostbusters starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the film!
Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira play Emmanuel United Church at 7 pm.
Wednesday, October 2
85 Green - Book & Bike is a a beginner-level community bike ride loop from the Central Library. Once back at the library, you can socialize and discuss your latest read around cycling, sustainability, and environmental initiatives.
Embrace the Oktoberfest spirit with Beerfest Trivia Night at TWB! Test your knowledge of drinking songs, famous bars, and even TWB’s beer history! $12/person includes a 12 oz beer and unlimited (ish) popcorn courtesy of the Apollo Cinema.
Thursday, October 3
The University of Waterloo Faculty of Health has special guest Dr. Jodi Oakman, public health professor, ergonomist and human factors specialist from La Trobe University, Australia, speaking on ‘Creating Sustainable Working Conditions.’ The topic will cover challenges and strategies to promote mental and physical health at work. 5 pm in the Health Expansion Building (EXP).
Maxwell’s has Kasador with special guests The High Loves & House Cat starting at 8 pm.
Emma the Bar Witch has a Rum Masterclass at Sugar Run at 1 pm.
Friday, October 4
Admission to the Fashion History Museum is free on October 4 as part of Culture Days.
Ziggy zaggy your way to Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery in Ayr for Farmtoberfest! The two-day festival features authentic German food paired with Willibald’s delicious craft beer, cocktails, and live music. Tickets are $25 and include a ceramic Farmtoberfest stein to take home.
If anyone can make “fetch” happen, it’s the team at THEMUSEUM. Join them on October 4 for Mean Girls Drag Night, featuring an evening of drag performances from Doll Haus Events.
The Jim Cuddy Band brings their "All The World Fades Away Tour" to Centre in the Square.
Grab your frocks, your faire, your dirndls, lederhosen, and clogs for Frocktoberfest hosted by The KW Garment Sewists Guild at TWB Brewing.
Join your Kitchener Rangers on Friday for their Oktoberfest game as they welcome the Flint Firebirds to the Aud. Don your best Bavarian attire, enjoy lively music, and soak in the atmosphere as they bring the energy of one of Kitchener’s most beloved festivals to The Aud.
Rusty Nail Comedy is over at TWH Social in DTK with headliner John Mostyn at 7:30 pm.
Farm League Brewing has Fontine & Wyatt C. Louis starting at 7 pm.
Lost Vessel and DJ Galac are spinning tunes at Jane Bond.
Saturday, October 5
Paradise Pointe Orchard (3811 Weimar Line) in Wellesley is open for apple picking on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm.
The KW Titans have a volunteer fair from 10 am to 1pm at Re/Max Twin City Realty (901 Victoria St. N.)
Join the City of Kitchener for an exciting Block Party in Downtown Kitchener on the Gaukel Block (beside 44 Gaukel) from 12 to 6 pm on Saturday, October 5. It will be a fun fall day with neighbours joining interactive activities for all ages, along with free food and entertainment. It's also a chance to give input to shape their new Official Plan and other city-building initiatives around transportation, parks, and trails.
Looking for a new piece to brighten up your home? Check out the KW Central Art Walk. This self-guided tour features local artists showcasing their work in home studios and community spaces. It’s the perfect chance to explore unique creations, meet talented artists, and find that special piece to take home.
KWAG has an opening celebration for This dream pays for its space in my heart at 2 pm. Borrowing the title from a somatic ritual written by poet CAConrad, This dream pays for its space in my heart frames the featured artist’s work through poetics—a refusal to be in relation through the language of capital.
Take a nap in Downtown Kitchener as CAFKA presents the Underlay: Nap Tour by Kitchener-based multidisciplinary artist Brenda Mabel Reid.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in style at the Oktoberfest Bierhaus at Counterpoint Brewing Co. They’ll have tacos from Lord of the Tacos and pretzels from Grain Harvest Bakery to go along with their awesome beer.
Over at the Crazy Canuck DTK, check out headliner Ian Gordon at Rusty Nail Comedy starting at 7:30 pm.
Studio 27 (27 Roy St South in DTK) has an exhibition opening on Oct 5 from 7 to 10 pm with food and beverages from Holly’s Neighbourhood Cafe.
Sunday, October 6
KWLT is holding auditions for its 90th anniversary musical production of Pippin. Auditions will include a short monologue (prepared in advance if desired), singing and harmonization, and learning a brief choreographed routine. Auditions are on Oct 6, 7, and 8.
KWAG’s Family Sunday is extra special with inspiration from Billy Gauthier: Sila. During this Family Sunday, you’ll make clay creatures inspired by "Tupilak ate my fish" (careful, they might cause mischief!), create hand sculptures, and try your hand at soap carvings.
The Jazz Room has a special Sunday matinee performance from the Bernie Senensky Trio at 4 pm.
The Apollo has a screening of Ringu at 7 pm.
Monday, October 7
The Princess Twin has screenings of The Outrun at 1 and 6:30 pm.
Ways to get involved.
The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Join COMPASS Refugee Centre on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Doon Valley Golf Course. They have options to walk 2.5 or 5 km or bike 10 or 20 km.
What to read.
2 startups from Kitchener-Waterloo in next cohort of Google accelerator (Terry Pender, The Record)
Over 1,700 new seats revealed at Centre in the Square as part of venue’s ‘modernization’ (Abhiraj Lamba, The Record)