Heating up January with some events.
TL;WR for January 7 through January 13 2024
What to do.
Tuesday, January 7
The Silent Book Club has a meeting at Midnight Run Cafe from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, January 8
It’s Bollywood night in Uptown Waterloo at Skate Night, Date Night. Enjoy treats from Hissing Goose Coffee Roasters as you skate to Bollywood tunes spun live by DJ King Kadeem from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Midnight Run Cafe has an open mic poetry night at 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 9
St. Jerome’s University’s Lectures in Catholic Experience presents Amir Hussain and A Muslim Theologian Teaching at a Catholic University. Amir will talk about his journey, from graduate work in a secular department for the study of religion, to first teaching in a large public state university, and then seeking out a position in a Jesuit university’s theology department. 7:30 p.m.
The Rabbid Fox has Misheard Lyrics music bingo at 8 p.m.
Friday, January 10
Head to the Aud for the Hockey is for Everyone Game as your Kitchener Rangers take on the Brampton Steelheads. This special game is dedicated to embracing diversity and promoting the message that hockey is a sport for everyone.
Blue Rodeo plays Centre in the Square on Friday and Saturday - both shows start at 8 p.m.
Maxwell’s has an indie music night featuring Maria Gabriella & Corduroy Blue, Amelia Maxwell, Ayesha Ahad, and The Peaks. Doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Ron Josol at TWH Social on Friday and at the Crazy Canuck DTK on Saturday.
Don’t Tell Comedy has a secret show with a secret comedian at a secret spot. All we know is that it’s on Friday and it’s at 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 11
Join community member Pat Grundy at KPL Stanley Park as she explains the different programs and initiatives available to recycle items that can't go in the blue box. 85 Green: Recycling Beyond The Blue Box, 10 a.m.
The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery has two events on Saturday. First, from 11 to 12 p.m., unleash your inner three year-old and touch the art during the Touch Tour. From 11 to 5 p.m., the gallery hosts Sensory Saturday for individuals of all ages and neurodiversity, including ADHD, ASD, OCD, and Sensory Processing Disorder.
Come share a laugh and a beer at the first Together We're Boisterous - Comedy Show of 2025! At TWB Brewing, featuring: stand up, improv, musical comedy & burlesque! Sliding Scale tix, $11-$33. Sat Jan 11 at 7 p.m.
The Brian O’Kane Group plays the Jazz Room at 8 p.m.
Syd Vanderpool presents Destiny Boxing New Years Fight Night. It’s the first fight night event in the new SydFIT at 180 St. Leger St. in Kitchener. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Be the first to dive into the thrilling world of Crashing Tides, the highly anticipated debut feature film from local talent Nick Milczarczyk. Set against a backdrop of sun and sand, Crashing Tides follows Mark as he navigates his suspicion surrounding a lifeguard who has become involved with Mark’s crush after a mysterious drowning. Is the lifeguard hiding a secret, or is Mark just jealous? 7 p.m. at the Apollo Cinema.
Paper Soul plays the Rabbid Fox starting at 7:30 p.m.
Block Three Bewing has "Glitz & Glam" Drag Bingo featuring Crystal Quartz Queen. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m.
Sunday, January 12
The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is hosting a family-friendly afternoon of creativity and intergenerational sharing from 1 to 4 p.m. Engage in stimulating conversations about art while you unleash your creativity in its vibrant Community Access Space.
Midnight Run Cafe hosts its Pro-Am Bucket Show on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.
Cool Aunt Creatives has a felt wreath making workshop at Arabella Park at 1 p.m.
What to read.
Alex Bielak talks about his book Babcia was eaten by Lions with Martin De Groot on the Promenade community radio magazine podcast
Canadians tell Australia: ‘Don’t do what we did’ on international student cap (Robert Williams, The Record)
All Cars on the Western Front (Josh Milton-Bell, Community Edition)