Gotta say, feeling pretty good going into this week.
A week's worth of events, music, art and more in Waterloo Region.
What to do.
Tuesday, November 10
Malt & Barley Public house has hockey trivia starting at 7pm.
Wednesday, November 11
What skills do we need to be successful in the Future of Work? The Waterloo Region Future of Work and Learning Coalition meetup will discuss this topic and more from 11:30 to 12:30pm.
Your Waterloo Public Library has a virtual Remembrance Day event - Remembrance Day: Meet a Veteran Writer from 1 to 2pm. US Army veteran and writer Keith Dow will share how writing can be used to express and process his experiences.
Thursday, November 12
Styrkerz Kitchen & Bar has the debut show of The Father & Son Duo with Neil & Ryan starting at 6pm.
Grab your boots, Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. has Country Smash Hits Musical Bingo starting at 8pm.
Your Kitchener Public Library’s Public Lecture series with author Kamal Al-Solaylee returns for part two of the four part series. His talks focus on writing narrative nonfiction for general-interest magazines and books.
Jesse Parent’s Storytellers! series is back at Lana’s Lounge with John McKinley starting at 7pm.
Idea Exchange has virtual Star Wars Trivia starting at 7:30pm.
Friday, November 13
Thorn and Roses play Rhythm & Brews Brewing Company starting at 8pm.
Juneyt plays the Local Live show at Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. starting at 8:30pm.
The Culinary Studio has a virtual wine and dine date night cooking class starting at 5:30pm. Their sommelier Robert Miller will pair two wines with the dinner you’ll be making at home.
Art$Pay is taking theirAnnual Show in a new two part direction! There will be a little something for everyone. Part 1 will be totally virtual so you can see the art from the comfort of your home. Part 2 will take place at Art Incubate and feature a selection of works under $500-perfect for finding great gifts! Art$Pay is also teaming up with Farwell4Hire to raise money to Cystic Fibrosis Canada. More info at artspay.org and https://www.kwcf.ca/farwell4hire
Saturday, November 14
The Kitchener & Waterloo 20's - 30's Social Meetup group has a Saturday Morning Hike through Huron Natural Area from 10 to noon.
The Reverse Santa Claus Parade happens today at 10am at the Aud.
Brass Butterflies has a Pole Dancing Act Creation Workshop from 3:30 to 5pm.
Sunday, November 15
It’s the last Good Co. Productions’ Concert in a Box! Order your box now so you’re ready to go on Sunday. They say the box is their best one yet, and they are very trustworthy people.
Monday, November 16
Princess Twin has The Climb at 5 and 7:45pm.
Ways to support local.
The amazingly awesome duo behind @CuratedKW have put together a local shopping guide—just in time for the holidays. Skip the Amazon and big box stores and get some locally-made gifts your friends and family will love (and help out your neighbours at the same time).
Starting this Friday, November 13 at 6pm - it’s the Etsy Waterloo Region Virtual Market. All your favourite local Etsy makers and more will be there with great gifts. You can preview some of the vendors in their look book too.
Art$Pay has a new show by Christie Shen and Lauren Prousky - Turn off the lights and go to sleep - starting on November 13.
Pat the Dog Theatre Creation is delighted to announce a new program of Microgrants for Waterloo Region artists: 20 microgrants of $500 each ($10,000 total) with each microgrant representing the equivalent of 1-week paid work, in accordance with Ontario Arts Council Artistic Residency rates. This program is a first for Waterloo Region and is made possible through the support of the City of Waterloo. Learn more here.
Artshine is turning 5 and to celebrate, you can use the code 5YEARBIRTHDAY to save 15% on their virtual workshops. They’ve also launched Artshine in a Box Premium boxes - great holiday gifts.
What to read.
Sam Toman spoke with Glodeane Brown (aka Culture Fancier) about the art scene in Kitchener-Waterloo.
I talked with Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (KWAG) executive director Shirley Madill about how the pandemic has given the gallery time to focus on their mission of community outreach.