What to do.
Monday, October 24
Where to vote in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot, and North Dumfries.
Tuesday, October 25
Get your Tuesday off to a great start with Morning Yoga at Catalyst 137. Join them for an open class, 60-mins in length led by Dahlia Ibrahim. Open to the public, registration required.
Wednesday, October 26
Check out 85 Queen: An Evening with Debra Thompson at Kitchener Public Library. Author and Academic Debra Thompson visits Kitchener Public Library to discuss her latest book, The Long Road Home. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.
The KW People Managers Meetup has a roundtable at Abe Erb at the Tannery. Come on down and chat with fellow people managers! Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 7:30–9 p.m.
Thursday, October 27
Real talk - the 1988 version of The Blob is amazing, scary, and creepy as hell. The Apollo has an Apolloween screening of this classic at 7 p.m.
Enjoy a free guided tour of the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery with Curator Darryn Doull, who will walk you through Emily Pelstring: The Passion of the Hedge-Rider and SOS: A Story of Survival, Part I - The Image. Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
BeccaHosts has Halloween Music Bingo at Descendants Beer & Beverage starting at 8 p.m.
AOK has Treehouse of Horror Trivia at 8 p.m.
Friday, October 28
The Apollo and Spectrum have a screening of The Craft at 7 p.m. The proceeds will help Spectrum continue to offer high quality programming for the local 2SLGBTQ+ community. Visit ourspectrum.com to learn more.
Take a candlelit stroll through Schneider Haus...if you dare. Those who are brave enough will join TikTok influencer Hauntinglykristahave and tour what some claim to be the most haunted house in Kitchener! Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.
Calling all wild writers! The 2022 Wild Writers Literary Festival will be back in-person this year featuring a wide array of readings, conversations, panel discussions, and workshops that will stimulate readers and writers alike. If you live far away or are unable to attend the festival in-person, our Opening Showcase featuring Heather O'Neill and Farzana Doctor on Friday, Oct 28 will be live-streamed. Consider an All-Inclusive Festival Pass or Essential Festival Pass for an immersive festival experience!
Bring your two and four-legged friends to the Yeti’s Halloween Patio Pooch Pawty on Oct. 28. There’ll be a dog costume contest, raffle, and more. 7–9 p.m.
Get spooky at The Aud as the Kitchener Rangers take on The Erie Otters at 7:30 p.m. Wear your best costume, grab some candy, and participate in many fun and games.
The Dana K Duo play the Duke of Wellington in uptown Waterloo from 8 – 11 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy is back at the Crazy Canuck DTK with headliner Courtney Gilmour at 7:30 p.m.
The Princess Cinema has your Rocky Horror Picture Show fix with screenings on Thursday, Oct. 27 through Monday, Oct. 31!
Saturday, October 29
Over at the Apollo Cinema, check out a special Apolloween screening of The Exorcist – The Version You’ve Never Seen – with 11 extra minutes that you’ll regret when trying to sleep later. 1 p.m.
Reynolds, Robinson & Lodge, with special guest Sarah Louise McGregor on fiddle play Emmanuel United Church in Waterloo at 7:30 p.m.
Drew Behm & Danny Martinello headline Rusty Nail Comedy at The Crazy Canuck DTK starting at 7:30 p.m.
Spooky Saturdays at The Civil continue with a screening of Gremlins at 10 p.m.
Sunday, October 30
Bring the whole family up to enjoy a safe, fun Halloween experience in Uptown Waterloo with Treats in the Streets! Participating Uptown businesses will be handing out candy to the kids, PLUS they’ll have live music and characters in costume to entertain you! The first 50 people to visit the Uptown Waterloo BIA tent in the Square will also get a free tote to help them trick or treat! 1–4 p.m, Sunday, Oct. 30.
Grab your goblins and head to Descendants Beer & Beverage for their Halloween Family Day from 2 – 6 p.m. There’ll be treats for kids and adults, plus activities and pumpkin carving.
Head over to Waterloo Brewing on Sunday October 30 for two instalments of Tarot and Drag with Bri and Xtacy Love. 2–4 and 5–7 p.m., tickets are $25.
Monday, October 31
All newsletters and no play makes this newsletter a dull boy. Check out a special screening of The Shining at 9:30 p.m. at the Apollo Cinema.
Coming up in November
The Green Light Arts production of This Is How We Got Here runs November 9-20 at the terrific Conrad Centre in Downtown Kitchener. Tickets are available at Ticketscene.
Ways to support local.
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The Big House Party is back in person this year! Join Habitat for Humanity WR on October 27 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Farm League Brewing for a fun night of drinks, activities, live music by FireTrain and delicious food provided by Schmuck Truck and The Funnelcloud.
What to read.
'The feeling of coming home': Rebranding of Cambridge counselling organization shines light on expanded services (Cambridge Times)
Local film doc embraces nostalgia for vintage toys (The Record)
KPL and ACO Host Lectures On Indigenous Archaeology in Waterloo Region (Community Edition)