I can buy myself flowers or just go to these events.
TL;WR for February 7 through February 13 2022
What to do.
Tuesday, February 7
BeccaHosts Entertainment has trivia at The Duke of Wellington Pub starting at 7 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy is bringing headliners Keith Pedro & Jarrett Campbell to Arabella Park for Comedy in the Village starting at 8 p.m.
Join Kitchener Public Library for a screening of Queen & Slim in the Theatre of the Central Library for their Black History Month film screening series.
Support the talented actors and singers from Amie Debrone’s Studio as they perform “Dream Role Songs” all in support of Food4Kids Waterloo Region! Entrance is by cash or credit card donation to Food4Kids at the door.
Wednesday, February 8
Black and Free: New Art at THEMUSEUM brings you award-winning artist/illustrator Ken Daley. Daley is known for his use of bold colours, and authentic details to depict Black Life in all its iterations. 6:30 p.m.
It’s the music of the 2000s at Uptown Waterloo’s Skate Night, Date Night from 6–8 p.m.
Tony Yayo plays Maxwell’s at 6:30 p.m.
Seen on Screen Podcast Trivia Night is back at TWB Brewing Co-Op on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Think you know rom-coms, tv relationships and power ballads? Come on out for Stupid Cupid, Love and other Crap.
Thursday, February 9
Check out "The 90s" Music Bingo with BeccaHosts at The Rabid Fox starting at 8 p.m.
The Apollo Cinema has Kids vs. Aliens on at 7 p.m.
The Community Edition’s Learn Journalistic Writing: Writing a news story 2 takes you into the background work of writing an article such as finding sources, reaching out to people for interviews, creating the focus of the article, and considering all the perspectives. Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.
Join Khalim and a bunch of other awesome people for Scrabble at KPL’s Forest Heights Branch. Players of all skill levels welcome! Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Danny Michel and Laura Sones play the DTK Live stage at THEMUSEUM from 7–9 p.m. Catch some great live music and then hit up some local watering holes for a drink afterwards.
Friday, February 10
Go grab lunch at Top Toques during their Friday Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Menu includes appetizer, entree, and dessert — all prepared by some amazing chefs-in-training. 50 Ottawa Street South, Unit 109.
The Kitchener Rangers welcome the Hamilton Bulldogs to the Aud. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
It’s karaoke night at Rural Roots Brewing starting at 7:30 p.m.
It's me, hi, I'm the newsletter, it's me. Head downtown to The Hub for their Taylor Swift Dance Party starting at 10 p.m.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before at Maxwell’s Music & Events. Discover Valentine’s Day inspired music at Maxwell’s under the gentle glow of candlelight—two shows, one at 6:30 and the other at 8:45.
Mandippal plays Farm League Brewing 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Good Co. Production’s second secret pop-up concert of 2023 is this Friday, Feb. 10. The event will be held live at a location only revealed to ticket holders, fully in-person. Space is limited. This will be a low amplification, intimate show where the audience and artists will be seated side by side, in the round. Be ready to laugh, sing, make new friends, and make the most of live music together.
Saturday, February 11
The Branches’ Valentine's Partner Yoga is a creative way to connect with your sweetie and have double the fun in your yoga practice. Carin will lead you through light-hearted poses redesigned for two and help each other experience stretches, balance, and relaxation.
Canada’s greatest women’s hockey players are coming to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium for the Professional Women’s Hockey Player Association Showcase! Bring your kids to see over 125 of Canada’s best hockey stars—including over 40 Olympians—as Team Sonnet takes on Team Scotiabank.
The Killjoys with special guests Pkew Pkew Pkew, Weigh The Anchor, and Faulty Rivals play The Hub starting at 7 p.m.
West Coast Swing Workshop is coming to the Underdog Dance Company on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Topics will include Turn technique and Playing with leverage. All levels are welcome but you should have some understanding of West Coast Swing basics.
Rusty Nail Comedy has Christophe Davidson live at the Crazy Canuck in DTK at 7, doors at 6:30 p.m.
Pinch Cabaret will be back at TWB for another raucous evening of stand-up, improv and poetry on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 pm. Space is limited so get your tickets now!
Conductor Andrei Feher leads the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and soloists and chorus from the Music Faculty of Wilfrid Laurier University in a production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, a tragic Parisian romance about a woman caught between two worlds and a fatal love. Insider tip: the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony is only one of three symphonies in Canada with full-time musicians.
Head out to St. Jacobs for Comedy Night at Block Three Brewing on Feb. 11. It’s an evening of eclectic top, local comedians with laughs and brews!
Sunday, February 12
Forget Fabio. Romance By The Book (RBTB) brings New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey to the Kitchener Public Library for 85 Queen: A Date with Tessa Bailey. RBTB’s Kayleigh Platz will be interviewing Tessa about her steamy new rom-com about a starchy professor and the bubbly neighbour he clashes with at every turn.
The K-W Chamber Orchestra has two big events in one location on Sunday, Feb. 12 at Knox Presbyterian Church in Uptown Waterloo. Their The Heart That Dances concert brings the orchestra together with Carousel Dance Centre and they are also hosting their annual Silent Auction, a big part of their fundraising efforts. Learn more and get tickets here.
Monday, February 13
Rhythm and Blues Cambridge invites you to Black Love Day to celebrate black love through the sharing of poetry, spoken word, and community arts and crafts activities for the whole family. Monday, Feb. 13 from 6–8 p.m.
Ways to support local.
Friend of the newsletter Nigel V. sent this in: “Lorne Wallace is a friend and colleague in urgent need of a stem cell transplant. If you are between the ages of 17 – 35 in Canada or 18 – 40 in the USA, please consider registering for this life-saving donation. Lorne is only 60 years old and has SO much love to give and lessons to teach his grandkids! He is a role model for friendship, loyalty, compassion, hard work, sharing knowledge, success and philanthropy.” You can learn more about Lorne and how to make a non-invasive donation at stemcellsearch.ca.
Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services is selling beeswax votive candles to raise money to support people working to overcome addiction in Cambridge and North Dumfries. Orders your today - cash on pick up at 18 Walnut Street.
What to read.
Local artists well represented at this year’s Juno Awards (The Record)
Café 22 a cosy escape in uptown Waterloo (The Record)
Local founder takes on a new post-acquisition challenge working to become what he calls an “internet food person” (Communitech Tech News)