Presenting our suggested location for the new hospital campus.
No, not really. We're a newsletter with events.
What to do.
Monday, January 15
The Culinary Studio has a Junior Chef class at 5 p.m. Your little chef’s can learn how to make a taco supper, homemade KD, and more.
Tuesday, January 16
Waterloo Public Library hosts A Discussion with Author Mariam Pirbhai, in partnership with Words Worth Books at 7 p.m. at the Eastside Branch. Pirbhai will discuss her new book Garden Inventories: Reflections on Land, Place and Belonging.
BeccaHosts has Music Bingo: Greatest Hits of the 20th Century at the Duke of Wellington starting at 7 p.m.
The Apollo has a screening of Godzilla Minus One at 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, January 17
18 people have been hit by drivers in the last two months. Red Raccoon Bike Rescue is hosting a letter writing campaign in response to the spike in road violence. Join them at 79 Joseph St. from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Jesse Webber Blues Trio play The Underwing inside the Gaslight District at 7 p.m.
Ready, Set, Music Bingo has, well, music bingo, at the Waterloo Brewing Taphouse starting at 7 p.m.
THEMUSEUM’s Black and Free: New Art presents Àbíkẹ́ The Artist at 6:30 p.m. Azeezat Oyawoye (She/Her), also known as Àbíkẹ́ The Artist is a Waterloo-based Nigerian artist who honors her Yoruba culture by incorporating its colour and spirit in her art. Her artwork celebrates Black women and Orì, a Yoruba term that translates to “head,” referring to ones purpose and essence.
Midnightrun Cafe has a poetry open mic night!
The Skate Night / Date Night theme in Uptown Waterloo is Emo Night!
Thursday, January 18
Put your classic rock knowledge to the test with Classic Rock Music Bingo at the Rabbid Fox with BeccaHosts at 8 p.m.
Maxwell’s has Old Friends, New Friends & Good Music with No Service, Antisocial Surf Club, Miss Conduct, and Mojo Cola live on stage starting at 7 p.m.
Menstrual Equity at Waterloo University presents Reeling over Menstrual Inequality, an interactive screening of Carrie. Get ready to break barriers by shouting back at stigma, tossing around provided props, and immersing yourself in Carrie's story through a lens of menstrual equity. 7 p.m. at the Princess Twin.
Join the University of Waterloo's Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies and Black Studies for the Afro Latin American Film Festival, featuring films which explore African cultural legacies in Latin America, and the economic, societal, and political challenges faced by Afro-Latin Americans today. All screenings include an introduction and post-screening discussion. They’re screening A Bruddah's Mind at 6:30 p.m.
Four Fathers Brewing has Drag Bingo with Crystal Quartz. Doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.
DJ Kosh spins deep tech, house, and organic grooves at the Yeti starting at 9 p.m.
Friday, January 19
Every Friday is pizza day at Counterpoint Brewing. Join them from 1-8 and order from the taproom for a hot and fresh pizza farm pie!
Participate in a PD-day community care project with author Lindsay Zier-Vogel with Love Lettering, in partnership with Words Worth Books. The event features a eeading of Lindsay’s debut picture book Dear Street, about a girl who shares her love for her neighbourhood. This child friendly story encourages mindfulness and gratitude and will be followed by crafts and activities.
The Rusty Nail Comedy Friday headliner is Dave Burke, live on the Crazy Canuck DTK stage starting at 7:30 p.m.
The Purpletones bring their unique high-energy Rhythm & Blues sound to The Jazz Room at 8 p.m. Their sound covers everything from early Motown to 70’s funk, Prince to Bruno Mars.
Friday is National Popcorn Day, so celebrate with a screening of the movie that ended the greatest decade of filmmaking—Star Wars: A New Hope—at 9:15 p.m at the Apollo.
Grab your red and blue and head out to the Aud as the Kitchener Rangers welcome the London Knights for exciting OHL action! Puck drops at 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 20
It’s the KW Titans 10/10 Double-Feature Weekend. Buy tickets to the KW Titans back-to-back home games Jan. 20 and Jan. 21 and receive 10% off on tickets. This special offer includes a $10 merch coupon (one per order).
Over at the St. Jacobs Market District, learn how Paint Piping at New Year/New Hobby starting at 2 p.m.
Short Finger Brewing’s winter patio (with a fire!) is on from 3 to 6 p.m. with a drop of True Believer, too.
TriCON returns to the THEMUSEUM on Jan. 20 and 21 for two days of vendors, speakers, and cosplay across five floors. Immerse yourself in all things pop culture, sci-fi, comics, anime, visual art, digital technology, interactive tech art, and more. Degrassi High’s Pat Mastroianni Stacie Mistysyn will be there, too, signing autographs!
Hawksley Workman plays Farm League Brewing at 3 p.m.
Join Chef Destiny for Indigenous Culinary Experience, a hands-on workshop where she will teach you how to make Bison & Three Sisters Chili with cornbread. Chef Destiny is the owner and head chef of FoodZen and the founder and executive chef of Cedar Spoon, an Indigenous catering company.
MODO-LIVE & Programme Present Ragers with The Coywolves and Alyssa DVM at The Hub. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Start the year off with laughs at Tri-City Improv at the KW Little Theatre at 8 p.m.
Pinch Cabaret is back at TWB Brewing for another entertaining evening of improv, stand-up, and burlesque at 7 p.m.
Sunday, January 21
The Foundry Tavern in the Gaslight District has DJ Chris Mihas spinning during its Funky Brunch starting at 10 a.m.
Catch a free screening of WALL-E at Kitchener Public Library’s Central Branch at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, January 22
Mandippal hosts Open Mic Mondays at Prohibition Warehouse from 8 to 11 p.m. This week’s theme is Emo.
Ways to get involved.
The Coldest Night of the Year is happening on February 24, and Supportive Housing Waterloo Region wants you to be a part of it. Start a team or join SHOW’s team and learn how you can make a difference.
Child Witness Centre’s 2024 Pancake Lunch is quickly approaching on Tuesday, Feb. 13 – that’s just under five weeks from today! Act now to make a difference for more local child victims, and their families, while being part of a memorable event.
New sign, same amazing selection of games, toys, collectibles and more at J&J Cards & Collectibles.
What to read.
Mason Cumming literally at home with K-W Titans (Mark Bryson in The Record)
No significant change in pedestrian/vehicle collisions in Waterloo Region, police say, despite rash of incidents (Bill Doucet in The Record)
Acorn Leads Rally Against Demoviction (Adrian Quijano in The Community Edition)
KW Chamber of Commerce Hosts 25th Annual Physician Recruitment Event (me in The Community Edition)