Verified good events.
TL;WR for November 8 through November 14 2022
What to do.
Tuesday, November 8
Help bring an end to period poverty at Tampon Tuesday at Waterloo Brewing. They’re back in-person from 6–8 p.m. with speakers and giveaways! Admission is one box menstrual products.
The Keep Your Head Up Foundation is offering education sessions to increase youth awareness about the effects of traumatic brain injury including concussion. Join them on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. to go beyond the signs and symptoms of a concussion and allow youth to consider the common challenges they may be faced with post-concussion.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be Kitchener Public Library to discuss her latest novel, Poster Girl, at 85 Queen: An Evening with Veronica Roth.
Wednesday, November 9
The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony presents The Art of Video Game Music at 8 p.m. Swedish video game music concert producer Orvar Säfström make his Canadian debut with the KWS in a video game music event that focuses on the exceptional quality of the music and the orchestra. Featuring the music of The Legend of Zelda, Halo, Final Fantasy and more! Orvar will be narrating the concert himself, presenting well known themes intertwined with lesser known gems and perhaps even a few surprises! Use the code AOK30 to save 30% on your ticket!
KWS is also hosting a pre-concert meetup at AOK Craft Beer + Arcade at 5 p.m. where conductor Evan Mitchell will drop in and do a speed run of the retro NES game Contra, plus special pizza and beer deals from the AOK team.
Head over to the Rich Uncle Tavern on Thursday, Nov. 10 for their VIP Whiskey Dinner. The evening features collaborative efforts between Rich Uncle, Jack Daniel's, and Woodford Reserve - witness the showdown of Kentucky vs. Tennesse whiskeys.
Neo-Noirvember is a month full of films at The Apollo that put a contemporary spin on the classic film noir genre. This Wednesday, they have a screening of Perfect Blue at 9 p.m.
Over at the Princess Original, check out a screening of Starship Troopers at 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 10
The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery has a free presentation from the Director of the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, Stéphane Aquin. Thursday, Nov. 10 from 7–8 p.m.
Bordeaux-based ensemble QAIRO take the Jazz Room stage this Thursday, Nov. 10. Qairo (pronounced Cairo) is a fiery and dynamic ensemble that combines the emotionally charged vocals and pulsing rhythms of flamenco with the infectious melodies and ear-popping tonalities of the Mediterranean diaspora.
BeccaHosts has 90’s Music Trivia at Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. starting at 8 p.m.
TWB Brewing Co-Op host’s their Brews & Tunes Acoustic Jam starting at 6 p.m.
It’s a double author week at KPL with 85 Queen: An Evening with Jesse Thistle. Jesse Thistle returns to Kitchener Public Library in-person and on-stage to discuss his latest book, Scars and Stars.
Friday, November 11
Back at The Apollo, check out a screening of The Dark Knight in their Neo-Noirvember at 9:30 p.m.
illScarlett plays The Hub (FKA Wax) this Friday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m.
Canada’s #1 drama comes to musical life in the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony’s Murdoch Mysteries in Concert. See Murdoch, Dr. Julia Ogden, Inspector Brackenreid, Constable George Crabtree, and the entire cast on the big screen accompanied by Robert Carli’s score performed live by the KWS in sync to one of the most beloved and musically rich episodes. Hosted by Detective William Murdoch himself, Yannick Bisson, you’ll also get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look. Friday, Nov. 11 at Centre in the Square.
Saturday, November 12
Cinched Events presents Ara-Bellas Drag Show at Arabella Park Beer Bar. The beauty Bellas of Southern Ontario will be performing from 8–11 p.m.
Pinch Cabaret will be back at TWB for another raucous evening of comedy, improv & burlesque with Together We're Boisterous Comedy Show on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 pm. Space is limited so get your tickets now!
Maxwell’s Concerts & Events presents a double tribute night featuring Who Made Who, Canada’s Tribute to AC/DC & Ed Force One, Kitchener’s Iron Maiden Tribute.
How do you spell F-U-N. Introducing the KWFamous Adult Spelling Bee in collaboration with Waterloo Brewing. Grab a group of friends and head to their first-ever Adult Spelling Bee. Each team will consist of up to four 19+ members.
Sunday, November 13
Stroll Walking Tours presents Berlin's Great War Stories. Learn about World War One through a wide range of stories and people: those who fought bravely and those who bravely refused to fight; some who volunteered and others forced to enlist; others who tried to enlist but were refused; as well as the many women who contributed on the ‘home front.’ Walk through Berlin’s tumultuous four years of war and engage with some lesser-known people and stories from Kitchener’s past. Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m.
The Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound Annual FUNdraiser is Sunday, Nov. 13 at AOK Craft Beer + Arcade. Your ticket gets you unlimited vintage arcade at AOK Craft Beer + Arcade and spacey harp vibes courtesy of Grace Scheele, plus beer tasting and junk food pairings.
The Green Room Barbershop is celebrating three years of business with a Makers Market from 3–6 p.m. at their spot in Belmont Village. Afterwards, join them next door at Arabella Park where their ‘Take Me To Your Barber’ collaboration IPA Short Finger Brewing is on tap.
Monday, November 14
MPP Catherine Fife is hosting a free film and discussion night on the topic of Health Care Privatization in Canada at the Princess Twin from 7–8:30 p.m.
Ways to support local.
Waterloo Region Community Foundation is hosting Do More Good Dialogues around our community. These dialogues bring people together to discuss topics that are important to our community, and highlight the work WRCF is doing to impact these areas. Their team will be on-site at libraries around Waterloo Region to chat and answer any questions you have about your community foundation, and to get your input on issues of importance in your neighbourhood, city and/or township. Find dates and locations here.
Hundreds of refugees in the Waterloo Region are waiting for homes. Local landlords, property managers, and individuals with in-house flats, apartments, and homes for rent are invited to a Rent 2 Refugees Information Session. Choose from Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7-7:30 p.m. or Thursday, Nov. 17, 12-12:30 p.m. on Zoom. In this 30-minute session hosted by Reception House Waterloo Region, hear from landlords who rent to refugees, a newcomer tenant, and refugees who need housing. Also, learn how Reception House supports landlords and tenants to have positive working relationships. You can make a difference by welcoming refugees.
What to read.
Spice up your life with this juicy chicken from Penny’s Hot Chicken (Waterloo Chronicle)
Fat Sparrow Block starts serving St. Jacob’s (Community Edition)
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