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TL;WR for April 11 through April 17 2023

Apr 10, 2023

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What to do.

Tuesday, April 11

The Harlem Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals at the Aud starting at 7 p.m.

Expect a night of great entertainment, bonus challenges and maybe a fun surprise or two when Sasha Tease hosts Drag Bingo at AOK Craft Beer + Arcade from 8 - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12

Your KW Titans welcome the London Lightning at 7 p.m. Use the code “ASKDAVID” at checkout for $5 off bowl tickets, $10 off baseline tickets, and $15 off courtside tickets!

Part 1 of the Jazz Room’s History of Jazz series kicks off with Jazz 101. The series is hosted by jazz musician and educator Tim Shia.

TWB Brewing Co-Op has Karaoke with Eric Moon from 7 - 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 13

Game On! Scrabble is on at KPL’s Forest Heights Library from 6:30–8:30 p.m.

BEP Waterloo Region presents Explore Your Future. The event brings together local grade 7-12 students and their parents/guardians to explore opportunities for work and learning. Thursday, Apr. 13 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Tapestry Hall.

Get your tickets for the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth's comedy festival Paws for Laughs at the Apollo Cinemas with headliner Kate Davis. Davis is a twelve-time nominee at the Canadian Comedy Awards including the prestigious Phil Hartman Award and the star of her own hour-long comedy special on CTV and the Comedy Network. Kate stars, writes and produces the web series, “Best Before” which also won at the Canadian Comedy Awards. Thursday, Apr. 13 at 7 p.m.

The University of Waterloo Art Gallery presents UW Fine Arts MFA Thesis One: Christine De Vuono | Sarah Martin opening reception from 5 - 8 p.m.

Live your rock star dreams at AOK Craft Beer + Arcade’s Rock Band from 8 - 11:30 p.m. Free to play, no registration required, choose from thousands of songs—all hosted by Eric Moon, man of leisure.

Friday, April 14

Rural Roots has Drinking Songs Music Bingo with BeccaHosts at 7:30 p.m.

Fire in the Valley play Rhythm And Brews Brewing Company starting at 9 p.m.

Take a musical journey of the mind and the cosmos with scientist and musician Stephon Alexander at the Perimeter Institute’s The Jazz of Physics. A professor of physics at Brown University, Alexander began his journey to science in high school, where a teacher introduced him to the magic of jazz, fostering a connection between John Coltrane and Albert Einstein. Friday, Apr. 14 at 7 p.m.

The Cambridge Arts Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz, with shows running from Apr. 14 to Apr. 22.

The Jazz Room has Nick Maclean Quartet featuring Brownman Ali at 8 p.m.

The Edelweiss Tavern has Jack Pender live at 8:30 p.m.

The Charcuterie Bar presents Unbottled: A Tasting Series. Experience the flavours craft beer has to offer with your expert guide—Ren Navarro of Beer Diversity. Grab a seat at their communal harvest table for Fat Sparrow's own Chef Nick & Loreena's thoughtfully prepared food pairings, breads, fruits, and accoutrements.

Beer Diversity is more than just a company that educates, it’s a resource built from the passion and love of the industry to do better and be better. With nearly a decade of experience in the alcohol industry, a passion for encouraging personal and professional growth, and her trademark wit, Ren Navarro is here to educate, enlighten, and engage. Cultivating diversity in beer, and beyond.

Saturday, April 15

Grab your spoons for All-You-Can-Eat Cereal and Cartoons at the Apollo. It’s three hours of sugary goodness and 80s and 90s Saturday morning cartoons. Saturday, Apr. 15 starting at 11 a.m.

BRFC/Bearface Design is having a moving sale on Saturday, Apr. 15 at Short Finger Brewing Co. Grab some misprints, older stock, and more.

Grab the precious for a screening of The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers (Extended Edition) at The Princess Cinemas at 2 p.m.

The Hub in DTK has Pearl Jam tribute band Leash at 8, doors at 7 p.m.

Rusty Nail Comedy at the Crazy Canuck DTK has headliner Rob Bebenek at 7 p.m.

Back at the Aud, your KW Titans take on the Windsor Express at 7 p.m. Use the code “ASKDAVID” at checkout for $5 off bowl tickets, $10 off baseline tickets, and $15 off courtside tickets!

Grand River Pride presents Queer Night Out - Spring Fling! Shake off the winter with dinner and dancing at EVO Kitchen & Bar in Cambridge. Saturday, Apr. 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Join Counterpoint Brewing for Retro Night at the Brewery. DJ Chill Haze will be spinning funky fresh vinyl. Gayuma will be serving up some delicious food. Get ready for a Groovy night! Doors open at 7 p.m. and the party goes until 10!

Sunday, April 16

KPL Central Branch has a free screening of the absolute must-see Puss in Boots: The Last Wish at 1:30 p.m.

The Princess Twin has a National Theatre Live presentation of The Crucible at 1 p.m.

The Apollo has a 40th anniversary screening of Scarface at 7:30 p.m.

Jokes at Jane’s is back with headliner Adam Christie, an award-winning television writer, stand-up comedian, and actor who has worked on many acclaimed shows including Baroness Von Sketch Show and Schitt’s Creek. Sunday, Apr. 16 at 8 p.m.

Goldie’s Convenience has Emo Night Karaoke from 9 till midnight.

Monday, April 17

Learn how to make your own sushi with Relish Cooking Studio. Learn to make your own sushi rolls, cones and bowls for fun at home. Monday, Apr. 17 at 6 p.m.

Ways to get support local.

The Working Centre’s 34th Mayors' Dinner is on Saturday, Apr. 15. This year's objective is Responding to Homelessness. What does it take to impact the issues of homelessness in our community? They will highlight stories of people who have acted into these issues as we build a community where everyone has a place to live. Real change will only happen as we each contribute in meaningful ways. They also have some awesome prizes in their Reclaim Social Auction.

Got a team you want to bring together? The Culinary Studio is booking May and June team building events now. Bonus: refer your company, and if they book an event, you'll receive a $100 gift card as a big thank you from the studio. (Make sure they mention your name)

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Join the Old Galt Bottle Shop for Hops 4 Hope, a fun evening of craft beer, local music, and snacks as they raise money for local suicide prevention and mental health. Thursday, Apr. 25.