What to do.
Tuesday, March 5
Did someone put a ring on that finger? First, congratulations! Second, make sure you check out the schedule of events for this year’s Cambridge Wedding Week from March 4 to March 10. Park Hills Studio has a new photo setup for engagement and couple shoots, with 15% of proceeds being donated to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation. EVO Kitchen & Bar is also hosting a Bridal Party Bingo with great drinks, delicious appetizers, and prizes.
From March 4 – 10, you can savour the vibrant tastes of Asia at SOI Thaifoon, Rose Café, The Civil, and Taste of Seoul during Downtown Kitchener’s DTK Traveler’s Tour.
Explore an amazing selection of paintings, prints, stickers, books, blankets, apparel, beadwork and more at the Kalihwíyo Indigenous Art Market Pop-Up. Located inside the Square Peg (220 King St. W., Kitchener) pop-up space, the market is your chance to discover gifts and artwork from over 25 Indigenous creatives.
Wednesday, March 6
Conrad Grebel University’s Noon Hour Concert is Cafe Music with Annette Barbara Vogel (violin), Tom Landshoot (cello), and Mehdi Ghazi (piano).
Leave your good taste at home and bring on the creativity at KPL Stanley Park’s Bad Art Night at 6:30 p.m.
Farm League Brewing has Shred Kelly with very special guests The Advantage at 8 p.m.
KPL x SPECTRUM present 85 Queen: James Chaarani. Author and local journalist James Chaarani visits Kitchener Public Library to discuss his latest novel, Between the Head and the Hands. Moderated by Nic Brewer.
TWB Brewing has Trivia Night: Who Runs the World? at 7 p.m. It’s their annual trivia night in celebration of International Women's Day.
Thursday, March 7
Micaela wants you to know about the University of Waterloo’s Co-operative and Experiential Education’s Employer Impact Conference. Hear strategies from industry leaders on motivating students and gain insights from students sharing their experiences. March 7, 12 to 4:30 p.m. (virtual)
Your KW Titans take on the Newfoundland Rogues at the Aud — tip-off is at 7 p.m.
KPL has “Who the Computer Sees: Race, gender, and AI” with scholar, activist, and public figure Joy Boulamwini at 7 p.m.
BeccaHosts has 2010s Music Bingo at 8 p.m. at The Rabbid Fox.
Waterloo Brewing has trivia from 7 to 9 p.m. Winning teams get a $50 gift card.
Hacking darts and breaking hearts. Come out for a fun and friendly evening of darts at TWB Brewing at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 8
The Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 International Women's Day Breakfast is from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza in DTK.
Waterloo Region Small Business Centre has its International Women's Day Breakfast from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Victoria Park Pavillion.
The UWaterloo Faculty of Science have a virtual International Women's Day High Tea Social at 3 p.m.
The fifth annual Femme Folks Fest features more than 25 live events over nine days in This Uptown Waterloo and Hespeler Village in Cambridge. Enjoy theatre, comedy, dance, and a stunning visual arts parade. You can also see the world premiere of the eco-dance performance “It Falls With the Rain.” Join this vibrant celebration of creativity and community.
The Kitchener Rangers welcome the Flint Firebirds to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium with a special celebration for International Women’s Day, featuring a ceremonial puck drop by Waterloo native Caitlin Kraemer and Blenheim, ON native Abby Stonehouse.
The Lancaster Smokehouse as John McKinley playing live in the main dining room.
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Chris Robinson at the Crazy Canuck DTK at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9
🎂 It’s my birthday. I’ve got socks, but how about supporting my fundraising (and boxing) for McMaster Children’s Hospital.
Happy Purim! Kitchener Public Library is making cookies to celebrate Purim! Help them make and eat Hamantaschen. 10 a.m. for kids ages 6 to 12 at the Central Branch.
Get ready for Ramadan at Waterloo Public Library from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Main Library. They’ll have crafts, games, decorations, and more.
Celebrate all things Irish with the Irish Real Life Festival. The festival has events across Waterloo Region that celebrate Irish food, music, dance, culture, and more. Kick off the festival with the Open Ceremonies on Saturday, March 9 at Speaker’s Corner in Downtown Kitchener and make sure you check out Candlelit Tales: Saints and Sinners on March 17. Explore the full schedule at irishreallifekw.com.
Femme Folks Fest presents It Falls with the Rain, an inspiring and provocative contemporary eco-dance performance created by Tara Butler, Artistic Director of Dust and Soul Dance Projects. The show is at The Studio Theatre at Centre in the Square, with shows at 2 and 8 p.m. Did you know there was as second theatre at Centre in the Square? If not, now you do. And knowing is half the battle.
Minor Gold plays Emmanuel United Church at 7 p.m.
D12 & Obie Trice take the Maxwell’s stage at 8 p.m.
Over at The Hub, they’re hosting the appropriately named The Hubs Battle of the Bands starting at 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 10
Experience the magic of fairy tales with Into the Woods, a musical opera by Opera Laurier that features a full-stage production and a talented cast of singers. Performed by Laurier voice students enrolled in The Practice of Opera courses, Opera Laurier stages two productions a year. Don’t miss this show!
Phidon Pens (who celebrates 15 years in business this year) has a journalling meet-up from 12 to 2 p.m. $10 admission.
Good Co. Productions have another secret show. All we know is the time — 7 p.m.
Monday, March 11
How is March Break? Didn’t sign the kids up for camp? No worries. The Princess Twin has you covered with $6 matinees from March 11 to March 15, including Turning Red, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Shrek. Check their schedule for times.
Ways to get involved.
This year KidsAbility is excited to partner with Miovision as the title sponsor for its 2024 Plasma Car Races. Race along side local businesses in your community to compete for the winning title and speed to the finish line together while raising funds for a great cause—KidsAbility! This is an extraordinary opportunity for team building, networking, and supporting your community. Businesses are invited to register a team or even sponsor the event.
#ICYMI - the Jan/Feb special issue of Briarpatch Magazine on Black Radicalism represents just over a year's worth of work from an editorial collective composed of Waterloo Region community members, including Teneile Warren, Ruth Cameron, Ann Marie Beals, Ola Idris, Ciann L. Wilson, and Fitsum Areguy. Briarpatch Magazine is an indie news publication with a Canada-wide scope, was recently published. This issue
Fertile Ground CSA has some shares available for the upcoming growing season. Fertile Ground is a small, ecological farm offering a bounty of vegetable goodness with pick-ups on Tuesdays off Margaret Ave. in Kitchener and run June to October. Tell them TL;WR sent you.
What to read.
After long delay, region to make business case for LRT to Cambridge (Catherine Thompson, The Record)
Centre in the Square announces new Executive Director (Joel Rubinoff, The Record)
It's all about the hummus at Arabesque (Andrew Coppolino, The Record)