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TL;WR for November 7 through November 13 2023
What to do.
Tuesday, November 7
The Apollo has a screening of Dumb Money at 6:45 p.m.
The Walper Hotel is hosting Taylor Swift Bracelet Making Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Lokal Lounge. Tickets include all the supplies to make bracelets while connecting with other local Swifties.
Wednesday, November 8
Join the Magistera Soloists for La Belle Epoque as they play contrasting music from the end of the 19th century, an era known as la belle époque, or "the beautiful epoch". Violinist Annette-Barbara Vogel, a professor at Western, is the lead performer. Nov. 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Conrad Grebel University College Chapel.
TWB Brewing Co-op has euchre starting at 7 p.m. Your ticket includes your first 12oz beer and the winner receives a $20 TWB Gift Card.
The Grand Trunk Saloon welcomes back Dan Reiss for a memorable bourbon-tasting night on November 8. Give your taste buds a gift with bourbon samples, Grand Trunk’s famous dishes, and a nightcap cocktail. It’s educational too—Dan will share the history of each bourbon along and insights on their unique flavours.
The Hub has The Planet Smashers with K-Man and The 45s, Arcade Allstars and The Checkerboards at 7 p.m.
Join Nutrition For Learning on Nov. 8 for Comedy & Cocktails, an exciting evening hosted by comedian Jean Paul at the beautiful Tapestry Hall in the Gaslight District in Cambridge. Expect incredible silent auction items, including a chance to learn from private chefs in your own home—all for an amazing cause!
Thursday, November 9
St. Jerome's University Lectures in Catholic Experience presents Living the Virtues in the Face of Homelessness with Joe and Stephanie Mancini at 7:30 p.m.
The Daily Show’s Roy Wood Jr. is your headliner and host for the Just for Laughs Comedy Tour presented by Boston Pizza at Centre in the Square. Wood Jr. recently performed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and he’s bringing his comedy along with Lebanese-Canadian comedian Malik Elassal, Critics Choice Award nominee Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Just For Laughs Festival favourite Arthur Simeon.
Create a beautiful, delicate, and unique snowflake ornament with Artisan Maille at TWB’s Crafts On Tap. Your workshop fee includes all of the pieces you'll need to create your ornament, tools, step-by-step instruction, and a 12oz beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
Daniel Romano's Outfit play Farm League Brewing in Cambridge at 8 p.m.
BeccaHosts has 80’s Night Music Bingo at the Rabbid Fox starting at 8 p.m.
Friday, November 10
The Elmira Theatre Co. presents Ed’s Garage, written by Dan Needles and directed by Brian Otto. Originally premiered by Theatre Collingwood, Ed’s Garage tells the story of mechanic Ed and his right-hand man Nick as they fix cars, trucks, tractors, lawnmowers, outboard motors—and people. When a trained professional therapist opens an office in town, confusion leads to cooperation, friendship, and love. Performances from Nov. 10 through Nov. 19.
Rusty Nail Comedy Friday nights at the Crazy Canuck DTK has headliner Patrick Hakeem at 7:30 p.m.
Over at the Yeti, check out LAUGHSQUATCH! featuring Chris Locke, Jackie Pirico, and Michael Balazo at 8 p.m.
Rural Roots Brewing has a karaoke night with BeccaHosts starting at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 11
Kitchener Public Library has Intro to Beatmaking in Ableton Live at 1 p.m.
Shop from nearly 100 local Etsy makers at the 2023 Etsy Waterloo Region Holiday Market at RIM Park in Waterloo. Check your list twice for hand-made, one-of-a-kind gifts from clothing and home decor to pottery and artwork.
The Hub has Mariel Buckley with some very special guests at 7 p.m.
Pinch Cabaret will be back at TWB for another raucous evening of Stand Up, Improv, and Storytelling at Together We're Boisterous Comedy Show.
Sunday, November 12
AOK Craft Beer + Arcade in Downtown Kitchener is hosting Se Habla Español – Stand up en Español, featuring Gus Viana, Vanessa Zavatti, Carlos Rivera, and other comedians from the Latín Comedy Fest in Toronto.
Kitchener Public Library has a free screening of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse at 1:30 p.m.
Diwali Dhamaka 2023 comes to The Hub in DTK with music, dance, and more. Experience the rich cultural heritage of India through mesmerizing performances, delicious food, and colorful decorations.
Monday, November 13
KPL Forest Heights has a Festival of Diwali PD day event from 2-3 p.m. for grades K-8. Registration required.
Over at KPL Central, the 85 Green Environmental Film Series presents Beyond Crisis at 7 p.m. Beyond Crisis is a story of hope for a rapidly changing world: a meditative call to action that explores what it means to be living in this new era of climate change, as told by over fifty diverse voices from across Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Also at KPL Central is The Good and Bad of AI: Where Can It Take Society and What Do We Need to Do with UW professor Dr. Anindya Sen who will discuss some basic definitions of what constitutes artificial intelligence, and areas where it is being used where it can benefit and adversely impact society. He will also present some ideas that might be useful in governing the use of artificial intelligence.
Ways to get involved.
Need some catering for your office? Aura-La Pastries and Provisions has a new catering menu and it looks delicious!
Looking for a remote/hybrid-work friendly holiday party idea? Book your holiday corporate party today with The Culinary Studio team. Their menus are inclusive and can be made to suit almost any budget. Choose from a quick lunch & learn session to an evening of fine dining, or a morning of holiday baking!
What to read.
La Lola – Authentic Spanish Cuisine in the Heart of KW (Jenn Allen on AllTheBestSpots.com)
Not Your Average ‘za: 9 Places for Pizza Lovers in Waterloo Region (Andrew Coppolino on Explore Waterloo)
AskEllyn uses conversational AI and personal experience to support people diagnosed with breast cancer (me on Communitech News)