I didn't know we had a king. I thought we were an autonomous collective.
TL;WR for May 2 through May 8 2023
What to do.
Tuesday, May 2
Need some resume help? Kitchener Public Library has you covered with Resume Coach office hours. Appointments run one hour, registration required.
The Journalism Film Festival presents a screening of All the President's Men. The classic 1976 film inspired a generation of young journalists and will be introduced by Jim Poling, editor-in-chief of the Waterloo Region Record. This screening takes place on the eve of World Press Freedom Day. Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m.
Facilitator and musician Joni NehRita is hosting a series of Música do Círculo/Circle Music sessions at Kitchener Public Library! Circle Music is a collective music-making experience that is centred around core elements including: body percussion, improvisation, singing, movement and non-verbal communication. Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m.
BeccaHosts has a "Harry Potter" Trivia Night at the Duke of Wellington starting at 7 p.m.
Fever Dream Comedy presents Rebecca Reeds at the Crazy Canuck DTK at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 3
New to town and looking to meet some awesome people? Check out Speed Friending at Kitchener Public Library from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Branch.
TWB Brewing Co-Op has Star Wars Trivia with Seen on Screen Podcast at 7 p.m. May the Force be with you as they take you to a galaxy far, far away for a Star Wars-filled Trivia Night! From Stormtroopers to Battle Droids, they’ve got you covered — only at TWB!
Create Waterloo’s Campfire is back! Ther first campfire of the season features local artist Clarissa Diokno performing with Caleb Khuu on guitar from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. outside the Albert McCormick Community Centre.
Thursday, May 4
Kitchener Public Library x Mel Brown Music Festival and Symposium present a Hip Hop Workshop for Black Youth at 4:30 p.m. This four-part series happens every Thursday at the KPL Heffner Studio.
Join WeWorkingWomen and the Accelerator Centre as they discuss how women entrepreneurs thrive in the AI Economy. Thursday, May 4 at 5 p.m.
Cambridge Toastmasters Club want you to put away your phone and “get real again”. Club members practice giving and receiving feedback about each other’s public speaking, leadership, and presentation skills. It’s a great way to meet new people and improve your public speaking confidence. Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
The Apollo has a May the 4th screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at 6:45 p.m.
The Rabbid Fox has Canadiana Music Bingo with BeccaHosts at 8 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Jason Allen on stage at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 5
Back at The Apollo, check out a Clapback Queens screening of Miss Congeniality at 9 p.m. Sasha Tease and her special guests provide some fabulous drag performances, offer hilarious commentary on the film, and bring their shade expertise to rate the clapbacks of your favourite female protagonists.
The Fat Sparrow Charcuterie Bar has a two-day Cinco De Mayo Patio Party on Friday from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Their chefs are serving up a Mexican inspired menu and festive drinks you won't want to miss — and they’ll have a live mariachi band here Saturday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with authentic Mexican food by Chef Eduardo Perez (aka The Lord of The Tacos). You can find him at TWB Brewing Co-Op every Friday and Saturday from 4 - 8 p.m.
Revive Game Bar has a release party for Nick Bordman’s Tread Lightly at 6 p.m.
The Yeti has Neck's EP Release Show with very special guests Dog Named Baseball and Allie Reddon at 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 6
Celebrate Waterloo Public Library’s Eastside Branch's 1st Birthday with a free Erick Traplin Concert from 11-11:45 a.m.
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery has a Bundle Silk Dyeing workshop with Nimra Bandukuala from 2 to 4 p.m. “Natural dyeing has a long and rich history in communities around the world. Bundle dyeing is a simple, yet fascinating way to create texture and colour on cloth.” Saturday, May 6.
Kickoff patio season in Waterloo Region at Block Three Brewing in St. Jacobs Village with their Makers Market Patio Takeover. Discover awesome gifts from local vendors, enjoy one of their craft beers or ciders, and explore the village while you’re there.
You’re invited to ring the bells of Central Presbyterian Church on May 6 to help to celebrate completion of a $2.5 million roof and stonework restoration. The church is featured in television shows including Designated Survivor, Murdoch Mysteries and The Handmaid’s Tale. Guided tours, live music, access to the bell tower and historic memorabilia displays are part of an open house at the landmark church at 7 Queen’s Square in Cambridge, at the Main Street bridge. Events run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Registry Theatre is getting groovy with Listen To The Music, a Doobie Brothers tribute band. From "Black Water” to "China Grove,” this talented tribute band will transport you back to the 70s with their authentic sound and energetic performance.
Put on your fave Hawaiian shirt and join the crea at the Waterloo Brewing Taphouse on Saturday, May 6 for their Spring LandShark Party! Your $10 ticket gets you a LandShark merch item and some good times.
The Hub has Texas King with Boston Levi and 95PRXXF on stage starting at 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 7
The Green Room Barbershop presents the Spring Maker’s Market from 12 to 4 in Belmont Village. Vendors include Blowing Smoke Hotsauce, KW Famous, Legacy Bread, and more.
The Apollo Cinema has a 55th Anniversary screening of Destroy All Monsters at 2:30 p.m.
Jane's Walk - Visions of Downtown Kitchener, Past and Present - takes your on a tour of DTK’s streets and buildings that tell the stories of the many visions that influence downtown Kitchener as it exists today, and into the future. Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m.
Burlington-based Fury Hot Sauce will be at Counterpoint Brewing for FURY Hot Sauce Making Class at 1 p.m. This class includes everything required and is a hands-on workshop, that fully engages you through the process of making your own fermented hot sauces.
Ways to get involved.
Whether you’re playing for the kids, the win, or simply the thrill, get your tickets for the Rotary of KW Play-for-Good 50/50 Draw today, help kids & families all around Waterloo Region and get a chance to win big! The Play-for-Good 50/50 Draw runs 4 x times a year. The more tickets are sold, the bigger the 50/50 jackpot, and the more money raised in support of KidsAbility and the winner.
Shelter Movers is having their first in-person fundraiser on May 6 — the Shelter Movers’ Shuffle. The event is western-inspired with line-dancing instruction, refreshments, a photo station, and a silent auction. Proceeds from this event will be used to help them provide free moving and storage services to people experiencing abuse in their homes.
Save the date for Rally For Health on May 27 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Grand River Hospital Foundation is rallying every member of our community in support of the launch of their $258 million Care Never Stops Campaign to ensure world class health care right here for everyone who needs it.
The Rally for Health is a celebration of our community and their dedication to the future of local health care. Join us for an unforgettable evening, including a free concert with performances by The Strumbellas, DJ Shub and Ian Richards Project, a stunning drone show, food trucks, event activations, and more.
What to read.
Hundreds of affordable units included in new plans for four-tower project in Kitchener (Brent Davis in The Record)
New 'coppa plate' at St. Jacobs spot sparkles (Andrew Coppolino in the Waterloo Chronicle)
Blast from the past: KWFamous and St. Jacobs Market District present Vintage Fest in Waterloo (Marshall Ward in the Waterloo Chronicle)
Jane’s Walks Return to WR (me in the Community Edition)
Why are your email subjects lines so misleading?? lol
I legit thought there was going to be a screening of The Holy Grail somewhere in this newsletter. *sad face*.