Stop what you're doing and check out these events.
TL;WR for November 26 through December 2 2024
What to do.
Tuesday, November 26
KPL’s 85 Green invites you to explore the rich flavors of Palestine with Rommana at the Kitchener Public Library. Sample traditional Palestinian flavors, create your own unique labneh mixes, and enjoy a live knafe-making demo. 6:30 pm.
Join the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery for a family-friendly afternoon of creativity and intergenerational sharing from 10 to 2pm. Come and explore the galleries, embark on a grand quest to spark artful conversations and unleash your creativity by making works of art in our Community Access Space.
Award-winning author and historian Tim Cook visits the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada (232 King St N, Waterloo) on 26 November at 7:00pm to launch his new book, The Good Allies, on how Canada and the US fought fascism during the Second World War. Join them in-person or tune in on Zoom.
Join the SDG Idea Lab for its latest SDG Talks series focused on Responsible Consumption and local initiatives making a real difference in sustainable consumerism. This year’s theme, Community of Difference Makers, spotlights dedicated individuals and organizations advancing environmental stewardship, community building, and social entrepreneurship.
Wednesday, November 27
In this month’s KPL astronomy talk, Dr. Avery Broderick will talk about what we can learn about fundamental physics from these images, and how we go from a fuzzy image to sharp conclusions about the nature of gravity. 7 pm at the Central Branch.
Learn what you need to know to get starting with biking during the winter! 85 Green: Introduction to Winter Cycling, led by Waterloo Cycling Club member Scott Weldon, will cover how to get you and your bike winter ready as well as review how to keep safe on snowy roads and trails. 7 pm at the Central Branch.
TWB Brewing has Trivia Night: Music Madness 1990s-2000s. $10 in advance/$12 day of.
The Silent Book Club is meeting at Midnight Run Cafe from 6 to 8 pm.
CivicTech WR x GET Dinner Party presents a talk from Leia Minaker, the Director of the Future Cities Institute at the University of Waterloo and an Associate Professor in the School of Planning in the Faculty of Environment. She holds a PhD in Public Health and her research focuses on designing cities to improve health, with a focus on urban food systems and urban design for mental health.
Join Green Drinks Waterloo Region for Green Drinks, a fun and casual gathering where like-minded people come together to enjoy drinks, networking and conversation. 7 pm at TWH Social.
Sweet Dreams Tea Shop has an open mic night at 7 pm.
Emmanuel Concerts presents Sherman Downey live at 7 pm.
Thursday, November 28
TWH Social Bar & Bistro has a Sparkling Wine & Cheese event at 5 pm. Join them to dive deep into the background of four varieties of bubbly and sample exceptional cheese pairings that complement each glass.
The Apollo has a screening of SOOKSHMADARSHINI at 9:45 pm.
Romance By The Book and Indigo! Present: Sugar & Spice- A Romance Author Event. Bust out your favourite ugly Christmas sweater, and join us in person for an author event sure to get you into the festive spirit. Meet them at Indigo Kitchener where we’re chatting with five incredible Canadian romance authors from 7 to 9 pm.
Friday, November 29
Tricity Improve will be pushing the boundaries of improv comedy with some new games and their first long-form improv set! As always, everything is created on the spot based on suggestions from the audience. Tickets are $10 at the door (credit and debit accepted), or you can guarantee yourself a spot by booking online.
Embrace the holiday spirit at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market Sip & Shop! on November 29. Enjoy a festive evening of retail therapy, exploring unique gifts from handpicked vendors. The evening is more than shopping. You’ll also have the chance to sip on specially crafted seasonal beverages to add warmth and cheer to your night.
Your Kitchener Rangers welcome the Owen Sound Attack to the Aud. Puck drops at 7.
I Mother Earth plays Elements with very special guests Feral Minks.
Rusty Nail Comedy at TWH Social has headliner Marc Hallworth at 7:30 pm.
Saturday, November 30
Turn it up to 11. Joel Rubinoff's Rock N Roll Years presentsThis is Spinal Tap at 4 pm at the Princess Cinema.
UW Music presents The Heart’s Garden: University Choir concert on November 30 at 7:30 pm at First United Church in Waterloo. $10/$5 students. Tickets available at the door. Directed by Liska Jetchick and accompanied by Nicole Simone, this talented group of students, staff, and faculty from UWaterloo will perform a wide range of choral pieces. The University Choir will explore various themes central to the human condition through the music of Archadelt, Handel, and Tin, while featuring world premieres by composers Matthew Emery and Katy Dosman.
Tickets are available from the choristers or at the door.
KW Musical Production’s Cabaret has two shows at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts—2 pm and 7:30 pm.
The Yeti Cafe has Bird Daniels + Radio Laurier present Weekend Goodbye / Alert the Audience / Painting Pelicans with DJ Z-Spinz. Doors at 7 pm, $15 or PWYC.
Comedian Marc Hallworth is back with another Rusty Nail Show at the Crazy Canuck DTK at 7:30 pm.
TWB Brewing is having a party to launch their highly anticipated seasonal brews, Merry Krampus & Sinister St. Nick with live music by Joe Salema. Try this year's iterations of the beers on draught and don't forget to buy some cans to go, featuring artwork by local artist Abhilasha Dewan. No tickets but please bring a donation for the Mill Courtland Community Centre's Community Angel initiative.
DigiMillennials Presents AfroNightsInKW: AfroKaraoke + Open Mic Night at the HB Lounge starting at 7 pm.
Midnight Run Cafe hosts the Niagara Invasion with Nonchalant, The Stack, Maggot Pizza, and The Crooked Crow live.
Maxwell’s has a reggae night feauring live performances by Juno Award Winners. Humble and LJX, King Shadrock, Errol Blackwood & The Mighty Mystics.
Emmanuel Concerts presents the Laureate of the Lonesome Song, Zachary Lucky, live at 7 pm.
Sunday, December 1
KPL has a free screening of The Peanuts Movie at 1:30 pm at the Central Branch.
Bring your own crafts, catch up on your knitting, hand-quilting, crocheting and more! Craft a-long with Elf at the Princess Cinema. Co-presented with Flying Squirrel Fine Yarns and Notions at 4 pm.
UW Music presents its Jazz Ensemble at 2pm in the Grebel Great Hall. Free Admission. The concert includes jazz compositions influenced by the traditions and talents of America, Canada, and Cuba, with a Christmas twist thrown in just for fun!
It's time for the Waterloo Concert Band's annual holiday concert at Knox Church. This performance will feature a selection of music that speaks to the spirit of goodness within each of us, and how it can grow when looked for in others. Entry is FREE, and donations are gratefully welcomed via cash, cheque or through their donation page on Canada Helps.
What to read.
Waterloo’s Comedy Star, Ashwyn Singh (me, The Community Edition)
Restaurants feeling the pinch as people curb their appetite for eating out (Jasmine Mangalaseril, CBC KW)
‘The community’s place’: Kitchener’s Boathouse is back in business (Brent Davis, The Record)