What to do.
Tuesday, December 13
The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre is hosting its first-ever Eco-friendly Holiday Market on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 4–8 p.m. Discover a variety of local vendors, each offering unique, sustainable products, perfect for gift-giving for any occasion.
Check out some Festive Trivia at the Duke starting at 7 p.m. with BeccaHosts.
Wednesday, December 14
KPL’s Grand Reads Book Club is discussing New Girl in Little Cove by Damhnait Monaghan at the Grand River Stanley Park Community Library at 6:30 p.m.
Head over to TWB Brewing Co-Op for their Totally Epic Christmas Trivia-Palooza at 7 p.m. Bring a donation for the Mill-Courtland Community Centre's Community Angel Project to participate. Minimum $10 donation or equivalent value item (per person) to play. Entry includes a 12 oz beer and unlimited(ish) popcorn.
Sophie Labelle, neurodivergent trans cartoonist and novelist, is bringing THE TRANS AGENDA to Kitchener Public Library., The acclaimed French-Canadian cartoonist from Montreal will be speaking about her art and activism, her artistic process, comic-making, community building and empowerment, through art. This event is in partnership with Spectrum and OK2BME. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Take a blank canvas to a work of art home for the holidays! Join KWFamous for paint night with @kimkoart at 6:30 p.m. at the KWFamous Pop-Up Shoppe (painting happens inside AOK).
The Apollo Cinema’s Movie + Market is a great way to support awesome local artists and makers. The film starts 90min after the market start time, giving you plenty of chances to find something unique at our market and meet your makers. This year’s movie is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Market opens at 8 p.m.
BeccaHosts and Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. are hosting Die Hard Trivia at 7 p.m. Here’s an answer for you - Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie.
Thursday, December 15
Speaking of Die Hard, Mid-Credit Scene Podcast will be on 570 News with Mike Farewell and Brittlestar at 11:30 a.m. to debate this Die Hard/Christmas Movie thing.
Waterloo Public Library has Hanukkah and Kwanzaa Take and Make Kits available at all their locations.
Are you looking for a gift for a fellow UXer, or a last minute addition to your own wish list? Maybe you are just curious about the UX books that people have been reading lately. December’s uxWaterloo will be a UX resource show and tell from noon till 1 p.m.
Maxwell’s has Matt Weidinger 8th Annual Holiday Show at 7 p.m. An evening of music delicately curated by KW’s own Matt Weidinger. This performance will feature Matts original material, classic covers and vintage B sides.
Friday, December 16
Back at TWB, check out Brewer's Brass Holiday Concert & Pairing Event with TWB Head Brewer Peter Collins on trombone. They’ll be playing some of your holiday favourites.
DJ Good DR is spinning at Jane Bond on Friday Dec. 16 for a 90s Alternative night.
The KW Symphony’s Yuletide Spectacular Holiday features carols, the Nutcracker and more. Bring a donation of non-perishable food in support of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Dec. 16 & 17 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 17 & 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts.
Farm League Brewing has Elevator with very special guest Loviet at 7 p.m.
Wear your best “ugly” Christmas or Holiday sweater and head down to The Aud to celebrate the season when the Kitchener Rangers take on the Soo Greyhounds.
Counterpoint Brewing is hosting the Brownman Akoustic 4-tet starting at 8 p.m. Internationally acclaimed jazz trumpet player BROWNMAN ALI's annual Jazz Christmas show is a unique reading of classic holiday tunes by the BROWNMAN AKOUSTIC 4-TET, which features a hand-picked cast of some of Toronto's top-shelf jazz & studio musicians. Each year during the holidays Brownman specially arranges and re-orchestrates many of the quintessential archetypes of the season, with his own unique visions.
The older newsletter can’t come to the phone right now. Check out the Taylor Swift Dance Party at The Hub in Kitchener from 10 - 2 a.m.
Saturday, December 17
Celebrate Hanukkah at Kitchener Public Library from 10-11 a.m. They’ll be reading Hanukkah stories and making a Hanukkah craft.
Big Band Theory, some of Waterloo Region’s best jazz musicians, return to play Christmas classics in their annual charity fundraiser at The Registry Theatre at 8 p.m.
Short Finger Brewing’s Festivus Makers Market, Feats of Strength, and Airing of Grievances is this Friday, Dec. 17 featuring: Abbie Darling Customs, Andew Kolb, Hush Puppy Designs, BRFC, and more.
Rural Roots Brewing hosts Music Bingo: Festive Edition with BeccaHosts at 7:30 p.m.
Over the Hub KW, it’s Nate Husser with Young Lungs, Ramsay Almighty and APXO. Doors at 7, bars at 8.
Sunday, December 18
Grab your best mates and family to team up for the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Competition with prize packs from Muddy Paws Treat Co. and Rich Uncle Tavern. Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m.
Goldie’s Convenience has its Holiday Market this Sunday from 12 - 4 p.m.
Catch a free screening of It’s A Wonderful Life at The Princess Original at 2 p.m. when you bring a non-perishable Food Bank Donation. Or book ahead of time and they will donate the amount to the Food Bank.
Ways to support local.
One in three families in the Waterloo Region struggle with mental health challenges. The impacts of the pandemic and the current cost of living are harming families in our community. Their path to well-being can only happen with access to tailored supports that are available when and where needed most.
A little bit of help at the right time can go a long way, and we are inviting you to consider supporting families in your community through a donation to Carizon.
Your gift:
Allows Carizon to offer counseling services to individuals who can’t afford the payment.
Provides evidence-based treatment to help a family heal, grow, and thrive.
Provides youth with more opportunities to reach their full potential.
Learn more and make a donation at carizon.ca.
What to read.
‘It was so much more than a place to buy shirts and suits’ (The Record)
Colleen James Becomes First Black Women On Regional Council (Community Edition)