What to do.
Tuesday, March 12
Some movies you just have to see on the big screen. See Shrek the way it was meant to be seen at the Princess Twin at 1:45 p.m. Tickets are only $6.
Join University of Waterloo scientists to learn about the upcoming total solar eclipse before it happens. KPL hosts the Eclipse Workshop with Let's Talk Science at 11 a.m.
Explore the diverse flavours of Latin America and the Caribbean with dishes from Casa Toro 88, The Tamale Girl, Pupuseria Latinos, The Caribbean Kitchen, Don Julio’s Tacos & Tequila, and The Guanaquita during DTK’s Traveller’s Tour Latin America week.
The Apollo has a screening of Poor Things at 6:30 p.m.
Good Co. Products presents The Advance, a special perfomance from Jaguar Sun at Arabella Park Beer Bar at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13
The Princess Twin has Turning Red at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are only $6.
Your KW Titans take on the Windsor Express at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 14
Love fresh, flavourful food? Explore the St. Jacobs Market Food Tour with Stroll Walking Tours on March 14. ! Savour delectable treats, learn about the market history, and meet the passionate vendors who call the market home. This tour is for foodies who want to know their food and experience the market like never before.
KPL and the UWaterloo Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies, in collaboration with Black Studies, presents Afro Latin American Film Festival: Panama Canal Stories at 6:30 p.m.
Get ready to laugh! Life Sucks, Let’s Tour brings stand-up comedy to Block Three Brewing in St. Jacobs. The show features three talented comedians: Angie St. Mars (Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs), Ben Bayfield (one of Yuk Yuk’s youngest stars), and Etay Kuperman (Yuk Yuk’s Rising Star). Don’t miss this night of laughter and good times!
The House of Kameleon Presents Emo Night at Arabella Park Beer Bar at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 15
Kitchener Public Library has a free screening of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse at 2 p.m.
Your Kitchener Rangers welcome the Owen Sound Attack to the Aud at 7 p.m.
Pinch Cabaret, KW’s monthly variety show, performance laboratory, and community arts party, has a special FEMME FOLKS FEST Edition at Button Factory Arts starting at 8 p.m.
Tri-City Hip Hop and the Irish Real Life Festival present On the mic: Irish Hip Hop Night, a screening of the documentary Ó Bhéal plus special guest live performances! Registry Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy Friday night co-headliners are Ariel Kagan and Brandon Sobel at the Crazy Canuck DTK at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16
Learn the basics of printmaking in Introduction to Block Printing at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the process of creating personalized patterns and transferring them onto linoleum for carving and printing.
Sasha Tease is bringing the art of drag to Femme Folks Fest! Join Sasha, Saff the Sapphic, Elixxirr, & Dr. Dirty Digoonious at Button Factory Arts at 7:30 p.m.
Back at the Aud for basketball action with your KW Titans taking on the Glass City Wranglers at 7 p.m.
Catch exciting amateur boxing live at Bingemans on March 16 at Destiny Athletics Canada Fight Night. Local boxing legend Syd Vanderpool and the SydFIT boxing community are launching their new not-for-profit—Destiny Athletics Canada! The evening is a fundraising event that supports local amateur athletes on their path to National, International, and Olympic championships
Sunday, March 17
The Irish Real Life Festival presents Irish: Then/Now, a musical journey through music and text then and now. The Church of St. John the Evangelist from 2 to 3 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a live Celtic Jam at the Scran & Dram Scottish Public House (338 Waterloo Street, New Hamburg) from 2 to 4 p.m.
Bring your own beer stein to TWB Brewing and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with .40 cents per oz draught pours from 1 to 5 p.m.
Join the Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo for its Kiwanis Music Education Fundraiser in support of music lessons for kids in need! Featuring Guy Few & Stephanie Mara, students performances and a silent auction.
ONE NIGHT ONLY! The Princess Cinema has a special pairing of The Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd’s 1973 opus The Dark Side of the Moon at 7:15 p.m.
Monday, March 18
AutoCate presents KW’s first Women's Auto Show sponsored by Heffner Lexus Toyota. Discover a world of empowerment and knowledge as we dive into workshops designed specifically for women, covering everything from vehicle maintenance and ownership to selecting the perfect ride for your lifestyle. Learn how to accessorize your vehicle like a pro and prioritize personal safety behind the wheel. Heffner Lexus Toyota from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ways to get involved.
Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region have been working on a new series of She Is Your Neighbour and the first episode is out now! She Is Your Neighbour: When Violence Escalates is launching just in time for International Women’s Day to amplify the voices of domestic violence survivors and advocates.
2024 marks the end of an era for Habitat Waterloo Region as the final Kehl Street family moved into their home a few weeks ago. Over the past 10 years, hundreds of team build participants helped make the project happen. They’ve put together a video celebrating how our community brought Kehl Street to life.
Waterloo Region Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for Community Grants. There is approximately $650,000 available to organizations that are focused on initiatives linked to improving social infrastructure. Learn more and apply before the application closes on April 2, 2024: www.wrcf.ca/communitygrants.
What to read.
Taste of place drives sous chef’s passion project (Alex Bielak, The Record)
Local restaurants struggle to keep doors open amid rising costs (Andrew Coppolino, CBC KW)