Juneyt plays at the City of Kitchener New Years Levee.
What to do.
Tuesday, January 10
Show Choir Canada National Championship winners KW Glee play Centre in the Square on Tuesday, Jan. 10 and Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. KW Glee are local young performers ages 9 to 19 whose incredible talent and enthusiasm for song and dance are off the charts. Don’t miss these versatile young performers live on stage with your KWS, performing popular songs from the 1960s through current top hits!
Prohibition Warehouse has its Trivia Night at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, January 11
AOK Craft Beer + Arcade’s Midweek Reboot brings you $6 pours on from 5-8 p.m.
Seen on Screen Podcast Trivia Night is back at TWB Brewing Co-Op on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. with everyone's favourite host, Sean! Assemble your team and conquer the "Party Like It's 2022" challenge.
Thursday, January 12
Orson Wilds with The Diner Mints, Bodice & Snailspace play The Hub in DTK starting at 8 p.m.
Friday, January 13
BeccaHosts has One Hit Wonders Music Bingo at Rural Roots Brewing starting at 7:30 p.m.
Get rowdy at a special interactive screening of the the angsty supernatural saga Twilight at the Princess Cinema. "Oooh" at the electrifying chemistry between Bella and Edward, LOL when Edward reveals his vampire body and – if you're in the spirit – dress up as your favourite Twilight character. “Say it. Out loud. Say it!”
MODO-LIVE & Programme present Laurier Indie Night at The Hub in DTK.
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Jarrett Campbell on stage at the Crazy Canuck DTK at 7:30 p.m. There’s a second show on Saturday too.
Cinched Events presents the Ara-Bellas Drag Show at Arabella Park Beer Bar at 8 p.m.
Your Kitchener Rangers take on the Oshawa Generals at the Aud starting at 7:30 p.m.
Jack and Danica play the Malt & Barely Pub at 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 14
Method Intelligence Ltd. has a workshop called Hacking Personal Cybersecurity at 7 p.m. Learn all about how to manage and be in control of your own personal cybersecurity and protect yourself and your family. Pay by donation.
Ruby Waters plays Maxwell’s with special guest Cam Kahin at 7:30 p.m.
Allison Au plays the KW Jazz Room at 8 p.m.
The Kitchener Waterloo Film Fest kicks off at the Princess Cinema with a wild night of mind melting entertainment. The night begins with a mystery movie that's guaranteed to disgust, shock, and terrify followed by eight short films of similar intense caliber. This night is not for the faint of heart, and definitely not for children! Film Directors will be in attendance.
Pinch Cabaret is back at TWB Brewing Co-Op for another raucous evening of stand-up, improv and musical comedy on Saturday, January 14 at 7:30 pm. Space is limited so get your tickets now!
Sunday, January 15
Hey trivia fans - BeccaHosts is bringing you a brand new league at Lobster Burger Bar — The Lobster League. It’s a general knowledge trivia league that will run for six weeks. Get a team together at join them starting at 7 p.m.
This month, the Apollo Cinema is celebrating one of film’s great narrative devices, the MacGuffin. Check out What’s the MacGuffin? The Maltese Falcon screening at 4 p.m.
Back at the Princess Cinema, The Kitchener Waterloo Film Fest has a night of fantastic entertainment, starting with the locally made, internationally recognized hit film SHIFTED.
Monday, January 16
Looking to skateboard, scooter, or inline skate all winter long? The City of Kitchener indoor skatepark is open to all skill levels from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16 at Queensmount Arena. The skatepark feaures ramps, fly-over box, kicker ramps, grind box, and grind rails. $2 entry fee, helmets required.
Ways to support local.
Diverse and Delicious is a new podcast/broadcast from Andrew Coppolino launching on January 10 on CKWR 98.5 FM. Each episode explores the cultures and the cooking of Waterloo Region. The series premiers on January 10.
What to read.
Why Waterloo Region’s only Black-owned yoga studio closed for good (Anam’s Substack)
A crisp, tubular piece of art: Try a dose of dandy dosa at new Kitchener eatery (Waterloo Chronicle)
Mel Brown sculpture is in U.S. for bronze casting (The Record)
Winter Cycling In Waterloo Region: There’s Snow Reason Not To! (Explore Waterloo)