Twas the week before St. Patricks, and all through Ezra....
TL;WR for March 7 through March 13 2023
What to do.
Tuesday, March 7
Celebrate the amazing women who continue to change hockey for the better at a special International Women’s Day Game as the Kitchener Rangers take on the Guelph Storm at 7:00 p.m.
Women in Communications and Technology presents IWD Youth Program: Government & Society at 6 p.m. It’s a panel discussion for youth regarding government and society with Bardish Chagger, Meena Waseem, and other amazing speakers.
BeccaHosts has the "Duke It Out" Trivia League at The Duke of Wellington Pub starting at 7 p.m.
The Journalism Film Festival kicks off with a screening of Writing with Fire. This documentary focuses on Dalit women journalists in India. Introduced by CBC-KW. Book table by Words Worth Books. 7 p.m. at the Apollo.
Green Light Arts Theatre presents Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers And Little Brothers. The play is a co-production from Tarragon Theatre and Black Theatre Workshop and tells the story of Slimm, a seventeen-year-old Black boy in a hoodie who suddenly finds himself in the first moments of his afterlife. He calls out for God. God does not respond. What happens next is a sacred journey through the unknown as Slimm grapples with the truth of his life and the death he didn't choose.
Wednesday, March 8
The Woman Life Freedom Concert is the opening event for Femme Folks Fest 2023. The convert is presented in partnership with Hillside Festival and Registry Theatre. Wednesday, Mar. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Registry Theatre. PWYC $20/donation recommended. All proceeds to Amnesty International Canada.
Join Digital Sabbath Film Company for a screening of Sarah Polley's Oscar nominated film "WOMEN TALKING", with special guest speakers and post-screening reception. Princess Cinema at 6:30 p.m.
Women in Communications and Technology have another International Women’s Day event with IWD Women in Media: Navigating Your Way Through. This virtual event features Lisa LaFlamme, Caryma Sa’d, Luisa D’Amato, and moderator Melissa Durrell.
Your KW Titans welcome the Windsor Express back to the Aud at 7 p.m.
Trivial Dispute is returning with another six-week-long league at Abe Erb Kitchener!
Come on out each Wednesday night to Abe Erb Kitchener for the next edition of their six week trivia league hosted by BeccaHosts. Categories include pop culture, science, history, sports, geography, and more. Wednesday, Mar. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Join Maison Verte x KPL for a virtual workshop on how to handle microgreens safely using a free kit (available to pick up at any KPL location starting on Thursday, March 2), provide information on seeds, define what local means in terms of food sovereignty, mental health and food and share basics on nutrition.
Thursday, March 9
BeccaHosts has The 2010s Musical Bingo at The Rabbid Fox starting at 8 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy has a special International Women's day comedy special with headliner Rebecca Reeds at 7:30 p.m.
The KPL Musician Meetup in Heffner Studio is back from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in and share what you’re working on.
Downtown Kitchener Live has Alysha Brilla live on stage at 7 p.m. at THEMUSEUM.
Friday, March 10
On special evenings during Femme Folks Fest, check out a parade of Femme created Visual Art Projections will light Uptown Waterloo. Show begins at dusk and ends at 10 p.m. – March 8, 10, 11, 17, and 18. You’re invited to stroll on by and take in the best of Femme created contemporary visual art from across Canada.
Femme Folks Fest presents Witches In The Woods by Amy Neufeld. The show is a delightful, heart-warming telling of the classic Grimms’ with contemporary resonances. It’s a premiere production of a locally created, original Theatre for Young Audience play.
Headliner Gavin Stephens rocks the Rusty Nail Comedy stage at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 11
The Apollo Cinema has a March Break Kids’ Video Dance Party at 10 a.m.
The Irish Real Life Festival kicks off at Speaker’s Corner in DTK at 11 a.m. Check out their full schedule for a week of Irish cultural and music events for the whole family.
Star Wars cosplayers from the Fifth Deep Core Army will be at KPL for their Star Wars Meet 'n Greet and Movie starting at 11 a.m. They'll have crafts and activities and then a free screening at 1 p.m. of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Pinch Cabaret is back at TWB for another Together We're Boisterous Comedy Show — it’s a raucous evening of stand-up, improv and story-telling on Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 pm. Space is limited so get your tickets now!
Kitchener Punk Rock Flea Market x Femme Folks Fest present Stay Cold at The Hub. It’s a triple venue event that featuring the Punk Rock Flea Market and a plethora or music from Mr. Hands, Uncle Ray, Kate Ruckus, Buunkin, Anti Social Surf Club, and more!
Too Many Zooz plays Maxwell’s at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 12
Femme Folks Fest, in partnership with the Fashion History Museum, is hosting their first clothing exchange. All genders, all bodies, and all ages welcome. Bring your good condition clothes, accessories, jewellery, shoes and more. Sunday, Mar. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Waterloo Visitor Centre (10 Father David Bauer Drive).
Back at the Aud, your KW Titans take on the London Lightning at 2 p.m.
The University of Waterloo's Children's Communication Lab Talk2Thrive outreach team is hosting a board game event from 2-3:30 at Kitchener Public Library for kids in K through grade 4 and their families.
Join the Princess Cinema for the live broadcast of the 95th Academy Awards—free with donation to the Foodbank of Waterloo Region.
Monday, March 13
The most sought after science-magic educator in North America is coming to Cambridge on Monday, Mar. 13 at the Hamilton Family Theatre. The Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show breaks down the unexplainable into a format that everyone can download, absorb and understand with mystifying tricks, side-splitting humour and plenty of audience participation.
The Princess Cinema has a screening of Everything Everywhere All At Once at 8:35 p.m.
Ways to support local.
She Is Your Neighbour is an awareness project and storytelling series created by Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. The project explores the realities and complexities of domestic violence by sharing stories from people of all walks of life. In season 4, they explore what happens when domestic violence becomes lethal. Learn more about where to listen and how you can help at sheisyourneighbour.com.
What to read.
What’s the over/under on this one? The high-speed rail debate is back. Will the feds deliver where the province could not? (The Record)
Journalism Film Fest showcases power of news media (The Record)