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TL;WR for March 2 through March 8, 2021
What to do.
Tuesday, March 2
Waterloo Public Library is partnering with Forest of Reading Book Club, a literary series for kids in grades 3 and 4. There’s a discussion on Shirley and Jamila Save their Summer by Gillian Goerz this Tuesday, March 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, March 3
The Perimeter Institute has The Invisible Universe: Priyamvada Natarajan live webcast at 7:00 p.m. Learn about dark matter, dark energy, and black holes - and how Dr. Natarajan’s research on mapping the distribution of dark matter and tracing the growth history of black holes.
Kitchener Public Library invites you to learn about the LGBQT+ history of Canada at QueerKPL on Wednesday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m. Raegan from the ArQuives will discuss key events in LGBTQ+ Canadian history and the work the ArQuives do to preserve LGBTQ+ history in Ontario and across Canada.
The City of Kitchener has a free antiracism workshop with local Black leader, Selam Debs, on March 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Your museum curators were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should. THEMUSEUM presents a sneak peek at DINOSAURS | The Age of Big Weird Feathered Things Virtual Tour on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 4
The University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts and Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre present the Indigenous Speakers Series featuring Dr. Evan Adam at 12 p.m. Dr. Adams will be addressing the impacts of COVID-19 on Indigenous communities in Canada.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with WLU and the International Women’s Forum as four local leading women discussion the impacts of the pandemic on women’s experiences. Thursday, March 4 at 11:30 a.m.
The Data for Good Meetup kicks off 2021 with a meetup on Thursday, March 4 at 7 p.m. Come learn about the exciting plans they have for their chapter in 2021 and how you can get involved.
Friday, March 5
BeccaHosts is hosting Babes Supporting Babes, virtual trivia night this Friday, March 5 at 8:30 p.m. in support of Women’s Crisis Services Waterloo Region.
The Irish Real Life Festival runs March 6 through March 17. Check out their site for the full schedule of events!
Sunday, March 7
Kick off the Irish Real Life Festival with Intro to Aran Cables class with Erin Anton at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 6
Good Co. Productions and The Apollo Cinema present Live at The Apollo on Saturday, March 6. It’s a concert in a box in collaboration with the City of Kitchener. The concert boxes are $30 each, but the show will be accessible for free on their YouTube channel and the City of Kitchener's Facebook page.
Page 1 Theatre has a Zoom reading of The Wedding by Josh Downing to kick off OutFest. OutFest is an annual Queer theatre festival in Waterloo, Ontario. The festival supports the development of new work by emerging and established artists.
Monday, March 8
Femme Folks Fest kicks off on Monday, March 8 with an Artist Talk with Festival Playwright in Residence Michaela Jeffery at 7 p.m. Check out their site for the full series of festival events.
Join the University of Waterloo for their International Women's Day breakfast at 9:00 a.m. The event features a discussion on how diversity and equity are critical to helping power shifts in science, technology, entrepreneurship, and social change. The talk is moderated by Ziya Tong.
Join WLU’s Consent is Golden for Women, Art & Activism on March 8 at 7 p.m. for a conversation with five incredible women whose art is creating change in the world. The conversation features Alysha Brilla, Janice Jo Lee, Jenna Rose Sands, Roza Nozari (Yallaroza) and is moderated by the always amazing Mona Mousa.
Coming up later in March
Buzz Tour Co has a St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Bingo Party on March 12
The Culinary Studio KW has a St. Patrick’s Day Party with beer from Block 3 Brewing on March 17
Ways to support local.
Happy Birthday Loloan Lobby Bar!
Longer days and warmer temperatures will be here soon. But when will the mercury hit 20? Take your guess in the annual University of Waterloo Weather Station contest!
YMCA of Three Rivers is looking for your feedback on your sense of well-being. Survey only takes a few minutes.
Friends of the newsletter Ginger Goat have launched their first hot sauce. It’s available for purchase at Graffiti Market, Crowsfoot, Caudles Catch, and other places where you purchase handcrafted, locally-made hot sauces.
What to read.
Andrew Coppolino talks with Jannell Lo and Jessica Kalman of Byte Size Co. to learn about the food styling and photography startup. (Waterloo Chronical)
Rediscovering your love for something after losing it can be hard. Even more so in the middle of a pandemic. I talked to @ramsayalmighty about his new track, how growing up in the Internet age shaped his music and how he’s approaching his craft now. (Communitech News)
Off the beaten path – exploring the trails and parks of Waterloo Region (Explore Waterloo Region)
Indigenous leader Lori Campbell is returning to Saskatchewan for an awesome new opportunity at the University of Regina. (The Record)
Kitchener church providing free meals five days a week (Kitchener Today)