What to do.
Tuesday, March 1
Women in Communications and Technology present Breaking The Bias, an International Women’s Day featuring a conversation with four women who have broken barriers. Tuesday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Kitchener Public Library presents 85 Queen: A Brief History of Time-Keeping with Chad Orzel. Sharp and engaging, A Brief History of Timekeeping is a story not just about the science of sundials, sandglasses, and mechanical clocks, but also the politics of calendars and time zones, the philosophy of measurement, and the nature of space and time itself. Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m.
The Princess Twin has a screening of Cyrano at 9:10 p.m.
Your KW Titans take on the Sudbury Five at the Aud. Tip-off at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2
It’s AOK Craft Beer + Arcade’s second birthday! Celebrate all week with awesome specials. On Wednesday, March 2, all draft beer pours are $6.
Waterloo Public Library presents The Digital Smarts program workshops. Designed by Media Smarts, these workshops teach important everyday digital skills. Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 3
The UX Book Club is back with Tragic design with Jonathan Shariat. Thursday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Back at AOK, pair a craft beer with a tasty pizza pie from Those Pizza Guys for just $15! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.
The Apollo Cinema is celebrating their seventh birthday with a screening of Seven Samurai at 7 p.m.
Descendants Beer & Beverage has 80’s Musical Bingo, presented by BeccaHosts. Thursday, March 3 at 8 p.m.
Friday, March 4
Head downtown for $9 cocktails from the AOK Craft Beer + Arcade Rainbow Road menu.
The KW Jazz Room has Avery Raquel on stage, presented by DIVA International. Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 5
Get dressed up in your best running greens and join the Irish Real Life Festival for the Mighty Craic Fun Run. Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m.
Maxwell’s Music & Events presents Shawn Kellerman and the Wrightmen — live on stage! Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 6
The Waterloo Region Women’s Municipal Campaign School has their 5th annual Campaign School starting at 9 a.m. Hear from past and present female leaders who will share their stories and experiences in politics. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops that will teach you everything from how to engage with the media successfully to how to prepare for a debate. Participants will leave this event with the confidence and skills required to plan, run and win a campaign.
The Rich Uncle Tavern x The Irish Real Life Festival present the Second Chapter of The Paddy & The Jock 5-course Celtic Dinner, a wicked combination of Irish and Scottish cuisine. Great craic, music, food, and more. Sunday, March 6 at 6 p.m.
BeccaHosts has Virtual General Trivia at 7 p.m.
Monday, March 7
Join Laurier and the International Women’s Forum for their fifth annual International Women’s Day event. This year’s theme is Celebrating Women Leading in the Arts and features a panel of women sharing their experience as a musician, an artist and an actor. Monday, March 7 at 11:30 a.m.
Are you curious about Backyard Houses? Join the City of Kitchener and The Architect Builders Collaborative Inc for a workshop on everything you need to know about building a tiny home in your backyard. Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
The Irish Real Life Festival presents Irish Ukulele Sing Along Jam. It’s a night of great Irish classics on the Ukulele led by Music at Green Gables! Monday, March 7 at 8 p.m.
Ways to support local.
Some assholes slashed the screen at the Princess Twin. Here’s a GoFundMe to help them cover the costs of replacing the screen.
What to read.
Two suspects sought after Waterloo movie theatre screen slashed (The Record)
‘Having an equal voice’ — Kitchener firm looking to make every employee an owner (The Record)
Waterloo duo says 'Budmo!' with ultra-premium Ukrainian vodka (Waterloo Chronicle)
New advocacy group ActingOutWR holds rally in solidarity of region’s diverse population (Community Edition)