This year's scariest costume? The housing crisis in Waterloo Region.

TL;WR for October 24 through October 30 2023

Oct 23, 2023

What to do.

Tuesday, October 24

UWaterloo presents The Talent Evolution Series: The impact of AI on the future of work at 5:30 p.m. Hear from a panel of employers, alumni and students about how AI will impact the future of work.

We thought Frodo was coming to town. Elijah Woods (Woods, not Wood) is playing Maxwell’s — doors at 7 p.m.

Counterpoint is pleased to welcome Haven & Hearth Tea Company on Tuesday, Oct. 24 for an engaging and educational Pu-Erh guided tea tasting. With nine years of experience of tasting and exploring teas from around the world, tea expert and founder of @havenandhearthteacompany, Mathias, is excited to share with you two amazing Pu-Erh expressions.

Sam Nabi is hosting a one-of-a-kind concert at the Registry Theatre by bringing 23Dreamz and more friends to the aptly named Sam Nabi & Friends Hip -Hop / R&B Jam at The Registry Theatre at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 25

Check out this noon hour-ish concert at Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. Features well-known pianist and singer Mike Janzen presenting The Psalms Project, a series of biblical psalms set to music. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 12:30 p.m.

Kitchener Public Library invites you to press rewind to 1973 and join then for the horror classic Don't Look Now at 7 p.m. at the Central Branch.

The Walper Hotel is hosting a Mixology Masterclass! Join them on Wednesday, Oct. 25 with Flor de Caña Rum specialist Ainslie Corrigan. You’ll learn how to make a Stirred Flor Ginger, Shaken Macqua, and a Smoked Old Fashioned.

WCA Astronomy Series - From Dawn to Dusk: The Lives of Galaxies brings you Dr. Liza Sazonova, who will explain what we know—and what we don't know—about the birth, lives, and deaths of galaxies. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at Central Branch.

Are you looking to improve or maintain your spoken French skills? If so, check out the region’s French-language Toastmasters group,Toastmasters d’Expression Française de Kitchener. They meet on Wednesday nights to chat, present speeches, and host the occasional debate. They’re inviting free drop-ins at their next meeting on Wednesday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. Email toastmasters.efk@gmail.com for more info and to get the Zoom link or follow them on LinkedIn.

Forget Tinder, meet some people in real life at Pumpkin spice & everything nice Speed Dating at Counterpoint Brewing at 7 p.m. Open to people ages 25-38.

Carolyn Mark plays Dive Bar in Uptown at 8 p.m.

Thursday, October 26

Join the conversation about how municipalities and the general public can support the implementation of a Basic Income Guarantee for Canada. Basic Income Waterloo Region (BIWR) invites you to The Big Event on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at Kitchener Public Library. The Big Event addresses Basic Income Guarantee in our region. Come join in and learn about the reality of basic income guarantee from Keynote Speaker Rob Rainer and Community Experts with lived experience over coffee and refreshments.

Wave Maker Craft Brewery has the Quizzard of Oz to entertain at their Trivia Night. Grab some friends and make a team! 7 p.m.

The Beaches return to Kitchener, this time on the Centre in the Square stage! The Beaches are joined by very special guests Beach Weather.

The Hub has Whale and the Wolf with Emi Jeen, Anti Social Surf Club, Lost In The Woods at 7 p.m.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Princess Original is a KW tradition you don’t want to miss! Read about why in The Cord and get your tickets to one of the showings on Oct. 26 through Oct. 31.

Friday, October 27

The Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada is hosting a panel on universal basic income in Canada. Join them at 232 King St N, Waterloo on Oct. 27 at 1 for snacks, refreshments, and a discussion with policy experts on the prospects of a guaranteed minimum income. Doors open at 12:30, and if you can’t make it in person, you can watch on Zoom.

Join fellow readers and writers at the Wild Writers Literary Festival from Oct. 27-29. The festival features readings from great Canadian books, thought-provoking conversations, and inspiring writing workshops.

Acclaimed jazz / hip-hop trumpet player Brownman Ali is leading an all-star quartet through his popular annual Halloween Thriller concert, this year travelling to six cities, including their Kitchener stop at Counterpoint Brewing! The much lauded BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO + 1 will perform the entire Michael Jackson "Thriller" recording, interpreted and re-worked in the Miles Davis-esque fashion this multiple National Jazz Award winning improviser has become known for.

Rusty Nail Comedy Friday nights at the Crazy Canuck DTK has headliner Noor Kidwai at 7:30 p.m.

Chef Terry Salmond is making Dinner of People. Wait. Sorry. Dinner for People. The Yeti Cafe at 6 p.m.

The Culinary Studio is hosting a Friday Night Supper Club at your house starting at 6 p.m. Invite your friends over, pop open the vino on these bistro favourites.

Noelle Frances plays Emmanuel United Church at 7 p.m.

Maxwell’s has a live theatrical production of the The Rocky Horror Show on Oct. 27, 28, and Tuesday, Oct. 31. Doors open at 7, show starts shortly after 7:30, costumes encouraged!

Saturday, October 28

Get ready for a spook-tacular day of family-friendly Halloween fun at St. Jacobs Farmers' Market! Join them on Oct. 28 as they transform the market for their Halloween Kids Day. Dress up in your most adorable or spookiest costumes and embark on a delightful trick-or-treating journey!

Have fun with your friends and family with SVP Teens' Halloween-themed fundraiser at Catalyst Commons from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Uptown Waterloo’s Treats in the Streets is on from 1 to 4 p.m. Explore uptown’s awesome local businesses as they feed your kids candy.

The University of Waterloo’s Kids’ Science Open House is back! It’s an extravaganza of hands-on science discovery for school-age kids from 10:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Wolfman’s got nards! Head over to the Apollo Cinema for some freaky family fun with a Kids Halloween Party featuring a screening of The Monster Squad. They’ll have a costume parade and some other fun surprises in store, too. 2 p.m.

Murals add vibrancy and personality to any city. Stroll Walking Tour’s Cambridge Mural Tour will take you through the city’s works by local and international stars, including the recent destruction of a very popular mural in Downtown Cambridge.

St. Jacobs has got the spirit, and it’s going to be a hauntingly good time! St. Jacobs Pumpkin Parade is a family-friendly event kicks off at 4PM and includes entertainment, free skating, Trick or Treat-ing, and the Pumpkin Parade of carved pumpkins (make sure you come in costume)!

Also in St. Jacobs - check out Block 3’s Here for the Boos Makers Market from 1 to 7 p.m.

The Trick or Trot is a Halloween-themed 5K Run, 5K Walk with 1K and 250m Kids Dash races. Come dressed in your favourite costume for the chance to win in their Halloween Costume Contest. Proceeds from Trick or Trot will benefit Food4Kids Waterloo Region, a local organization that addresses the childhood hunger crisis present in our community.

Learn professional interview-based lighting setups with film industry professional, Tony Smith, at Commons Studio Filmmaking Workshop: Grip and Lighting for Beginners. Kitchener Public Library Central Branch at 1:30 p.m.

I, The Moutain are bringing their blend of folk and pop to the Registry Theatre with Sing Yourself Home on Oct. 28. Fresh off a summer of festivals and concerts across Canada, I, The Moutain are bringing some special guests, including Paige Warner, to the show.

One thing about living in KW I never could stomach: all the damn vampires. Check out a screening of The Lost Boys at the Apollo Cinema at 6:45 p.m.

Rusty Nail Comedy Saturday nights at the Crazy Canuck DTK has headliner Sam Norton at 7:30 p.m.

Wave Maker has its annual Halloween party with Lucky’s Cambridge. Wear your costume and take part in their costume contest with other games and prizes up for grabs. Lucky’s will be at the brewery from 12 - 8 p.m. with burgers and roasted corn.

Emo Night North Presents The Black Parade Halloween Emo Night Kitchener at The Hub starting at 10 p.m.

The Yeti Cafe has Acid Damage and Thou Shalt live on stage.

Como viste en Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime y más, ¡este 28 de octubre ven a morir de risa con Manu Nna y otros comediantes en TWB Brewing Cooperative para Muerte de Risa con Manu Nna a las 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 29

Kitchener Public Library has a free public screening of The Little Mermaid (2023) at 1:30 p.m.

Spend your Sunday with the Swifities at a screening of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tours at the Princess Twin at 6:30 p.m.

Arabella Park Beer Bar is hosting House of Kameleon’s HalloQueen Drag Brunch at 1 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of epic lipsyncs, comedy, entertainment, food, and beer and cidre (taps 17 and 18) from Arabella Park Beer Bar.

Monday, October 30

In Writers' Craft Workshop: Writing & Illustrating a Graphic Novel, David A. Robertson explains how text and image work together to create a vivid story, including how to create a compelling script, how to make the right choices in terms of image, word, frame, transition, and how all of these elements come together. Virtual event at 6:30 p.m.

Waterloo Brewing Taphouse has its Witch's Night Market from 4 to 8 p.m. They’ll have local vendors, tarot card reading, pumpkin painting, snacks and beer, and a Hissing Goose coffee pop up.

Ways to get involved.

Join Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region at The Big House Party on Oct. 26. The Halloween-themed fundraising event is to help them reach their “Foundation: goal of $25,000 as they break ground on their new St. George Street project in the spring,