Nothing says 'I love you' like these events.
TL;WR for February 11 through February 17 2024
What to do.
Tuesday, February 11
Head to the Civil in DTK for dinner, $10 gin and tonic flights, and a free tarot reading with Wendy Bones! 6 to 8 pm. Book on the Civil’s website.
Midnight Run Cafe has Oceanique with Phillip Vonesh and Mitch Szitas at 7:30 pm.
Wednesday, February 12
Astronomy on Tap: Kitchener-Waterloo is back with Marie-Joëlle Gingras (University of Waterloo) and Kiana Salehi (Perimeter Institute) talking about black holes. The Crazy Canuck Kitchener from 8 to 10 pm.
It’s Reggae and Dub night at the City of Waterloo’s Skate Night/Date Night from 6 to 8 pm.
Thursday, February 13
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery has Gather at the Gallery: Mug Handbuilding (55+) from 2 to 4 pm.
Sarah Thompson hosts Lavender Fizz Comedy Open Mic at TWB Brewing Co-Op. Lavender Fizz is a 2SLGBTQIA+, women and non-binary comedy open mic, and if you’re interested in stepping up to the mic, sign-up starts at 6:45 pm and is first come first served.
KWFamous presents Pitch-A-Friend. It’s a night of fun, matchmaking, and friendly competition. Your mission? Take the stage and pitch your bestie to the crowd—hype them up, highlight their best qualities, and maybe even help them find their perfect match! AristoCanine (28 King Street North, Waterloo) from 8 to 11 pm.
Celebrate love (and pizza) at Bauer Kitchen from February 13 to 15. They’ll have special Valentine’s Day features available.
Cold drinks and warm introductions! Waterloo Social is a new group organizing monthly singles events across Kitchener-Waterloo. Their launch event is on Thursday, Feb. 13 at Arabella Park Beer Bar.
Get ready to have your socks rocked off by the acoustic anarchy of Tom and Nate's Folk Explosion at Midnight Run Cafe. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Friday, February 14
Schooner Street Brewery is hosting Love and Laughter, a Valentine’s Day evening of comedy. Try one of their ten craft beers on tap, bring your own snacks! Open 5 pm till late, show starts at 7 pm. Comedians are Zahan Khursigara, Robbie Da Silva, and Geneviève Cube Carpenter.
Short Finger Brewing Co. has ROMANCE in a DIVE (Piano Bar Edition) from 6 to 8 pm.
Paul Haywood headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at TWH Social starting at 7:30 pm.
The Grand Surf Lounge and the Zodiac Thriller present the Lover’s Luau from 7 to 11 pm with a special Tropical Romance set of vintage Hawaiian vinyl as well as the usual scintillating sounds of yesteryear.
Anat Hector is playing live at the Rabbid Fox from 7:30-10:30 pm.
Joel Saunders is performing at the Boathouse DTK for its Valentine’s Day festivities. Join them for a special night of live music and a prix fixe menu curated by Chef Darnell.
Saturday, February 15
Head over to Brightside Skate Supply to celebrate Skate Shop Day from 11 to 5 pm. They’ll have limited edition products as well as some special in-store offers.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory’s After Dark Sweetheart Stroll. Explore the tropical greenhouse and galleries glowing with thousands of twinkling lights, while the soothing sounds of Violin & Viola Duo and Daly Live Music, set the perfect mood. Friday is sold out, Saturday tickets are still available.
Waterloo Public Library has Black Excellence Bingo from 11 to 12 pm. The event highlights stories about Black people who have changed the world, blazed a trail, and made the world a better place for everyone.
Learn how to make sick beats with Ableton Live and internet radio at KPL’s Remix the Radio for Beatmaking from 3 to 4 pm.
Rhythm & Blues Cambridge presents Art From The Heart at Langs Community Centre from 12 to 3 pm. Local artist Alana Decker will lead participants in designing postcards that reflect their personal stories. These postcards will be displayed at Langs Community Health Centre, showcasing the creativity and strength of the community.
Sing Me A River play the Rabbid Fox live at 7:30 pm.
Experience comedy like never before with HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis, a one-of-a-kind live show combining the art of hypnosis and improv. World-renowned hypnotist Asad Mecci starts the evening by inviting 20 volunteers on stage to be hypnotized. The most receptive join improv legend Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) to create an entirely unscripted and unforgettable performance. Whether you’re on stage or in the audience, prepare for an evening of laughter, imagination, and pure entertainment!
Experience an intimate evening of live music at Good Company Productions’ Secret Show. The event will take place at a location revealed only to ticket holders and features a unique “in the round” format, where guests surround the performance space for an up-close experience with the artists. The performers remain a mystery until showtime, making this an unforgettable night of surprise and exceptional talent!
This table is made of formica. The Princess Cinema has a screening of Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me at 9:30 pm.
Wave Maker Craft Brewery has Sketches & Sips: Valentine’s Day Fun for Everyone from 4 to 8 pm.
Drew Behm headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at the Falls Road Irish Pub at 7:30 pm.
Sunday, February 16
Flying Squirrel Fine Yarns and Notions and the Princess Twin have Craft-A-Long Cinema: La La Land at 4 pm. Bring your own craft (no glue or sticky, messy crafts please) and work on your crafts.
Looking for something out of the ordinary for your family? The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory has special Family Day Weekend hours where you can experience up-close encounters with live beetles, caterpillars, stick insects and more at its Critter Corner.
The Elmire Theatre Company presents its production of Forever Love, written and directed by Michael Grant. Forever Love is the story of Kyle and Max’s relationship told in their own words. From their first high school dance in the eighties through to their relationship years later.
The DTK Travellers Tour returns for its second year! Brought to you by the DTK BIA, this four-week program celebrates the diversity and creativity of Downtown Kitchener. Experience the European influences across DTK with food, music, and more. 1 to 4 pm at the Kitchener Public Library’s central branch.
You can catch Anat Hector again at the Duke of Wellington from 2 to 5 pm.
Fat Scheid & Pink Lemonade Records present the Long Weekend Band Crawl - Vol 11. Catch Pkew Pkew Pkew, Frank Dux, Arcade Allstars, Bleeding Out, Stolos, Bill McNeal, A Horse Named Friday, STEVEDAVE, Kingfisher, Rare Candyz, Abysmal Whore, To The Bloody End, and Angelpuss performing live at Midnight Run, Prohibition Warehouse, Revive Karaoke, and Room 47.
Monday, February 17
Spend Family Day at The Aud with a line up of awesome events! First, there’s a free family skate happening from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Then, check out the KW Titans Family Day Fan Fest from 12:30 to 1:30 pm for some family-friendly fun and games. Then grab your tickets to see the KW Titans take on the Jamestown Jackles at 2 pm.
Supporting local.
Ditching booze from south of the border? Good on ya. The team at Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery are offering free delivery on orders over $100 during February. Or head to farm and grab a delicious pizza from the creative kitchen team led by a nice young lad from Ireland, Chef Brian McCourt.
Speaking of beverages, Counterpoint Brewing Co is moving to a new spot down Victoria Street close to Breslau. They’re planning out new brewery memberships, stay tuned to their account for details.
What to read.
Hearts, Hugs & Holiday Fun: 5 Ways to Enjoy February’s Long Weekend (Explore Waterloo Region)
Erin Bow: Writer By Accident (Safina Jennah, The Community Edition)