What to do.
Tuesday, November 2
The Art District Galleries new exhibition Art Squared Plus opens today and runs through Jan. 31, 2020. The exhibition features 12x12 pieces created especially for this show by the awesome ADG artists.⠀⠀⠀⠀
Wednesday, November 3
The Apollo has a screening of Candyman (2021) at 9:15 p.m.
Thursday, November 4
The Maker’s Collective has teamed up with the Kitchener Public Library to provide you with training, support and a step-by-step methodology to help get your side hustle in flight this year. Start with the Side Hustle Starter Kit on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
If you’re like us, you’re not quite sure what to do with your hands either. Join Pinch Cabaret for a four-week improv workshop exploring play, storytelling, and listening. The first session is on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.
Join professional explorer and #1 national best-selling author Adam Shoalts at the Princess Original to learn about his latest adventure and the launch of his brand new book, The Whisper on the Night Wind: The True History of a Wilderness Legend. It's the fascinating story of a century-old wilderness legend from the Labrador wild of an unknown creature and Shoalts's attempt to unravel it. Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery has their Culture Talk featuring Matthew Hickey at the Walper Hotel. Hickey will speak about Indigenous ideologies in architectural form that mesh local traditional knowledge with the environment and current building technologies. Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Rhythm & Brews has a comedy night featuring comedians Val Cole, Aj Bate, Michael Moses, and Quinn C Martin at 8 p.m.
The Crazy Canuck Kitchener has Rusty Nail Comedy featuring Scott Faulconbridge. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Descendants Beer & Beverage has live classic rock musical bingo at 8 p.m.
As we prepare to mark Remembrance Day, IdeaExchange invites you to a poignant conversation with Judy Batalion, author of The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos. Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.
Friday, November 5
Taco Farm has a special Dia de los Muertos virtual Tequila School. Join them for an interactive tasting and cocktail making session with your very own host in the comfort of your home. Friday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m.
The Mudmen play Rhythm & Brews live at 9 p.m. $20 cover.
Katy Topham plays Descendants Beer & Beverage live at 8 p.m.
The Culinary Studio has Flavours of Indonesia featuring sambal oelek and other Indonesian pantry staples like teresi (shrimp paste), kecap manis, and more. Friday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 6
85Green: Cooking Series is a collaboration with Collective Catering at The Underground Flavour Group featuring monthly recipes designed for both individuals and families to build up food literacy in the community while exploring the intersection of food and culture. On Saturday, Nov. 6, Chef Venky Puranik will guide you through a Diwali-inspired recipe.
Speaking of Diwali, celebrate the festival of lights virtually with the Waterloo Public Library and the Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region. Saturday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.
The Barry Elmes Quintet plays the Jazz Room at 8 p.m.
Apollo Anime series presents Cowboy Bebop at 9:15 p.m.
Sunday, November 7
The Apollo Films We Love series presents a screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World at 7 p.m.
Monday, November 8
In what may be a more ambitious crossover event than Infinity War, Communitech and the University of Waterloo are teaming up to explore the Tech for Good® movement with honest conversations about innovation from diverse perspectives. Join them for Critical Tech Talk: The Digital Frontier and Its Limits featuring Nicole Aschoff, Senior Editor of Verso Books for a discussion on the limits of the digital frontier. Monday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m.
Ways to support local.
The Art$Pay's Annual Show & Sale is happening Nov. 12 through Nov. 14. They’re taking over the Workshop 660 space on Belmont ave and filling the space with inspiring art from their members at all price ranges and styles. Plus, Chef D will be providing seasonal drinks and treats to be enjoyed outside around the fire.
Maxwell’s Concert and Events has a bunch of shows coming up later in November, including Ruby Waters, Dizzy, Dwayne Gretzky, and more.
The new Dominion Lane Art Walk in Uptown Waterloo is open! Check out beautiful works of art along Dominion Lane, which runs parallel to King St. N. in Uptown between Erb and Dupont.
What to read.
Kitchen Wall Hakka’s offerings a welcome addition to Waterloo Region food scene (The Record)
Explore St. Jacobs With Travel Mammal (Explore Waterloo Region)
Union Co-operative is taking an innovative approach to funding a new housing project (Communitech Tech News)