What to do.
Tuesday, May 11
Hey iOS devs - join the NSCoderTO meetup to hear from Kitchener-based Faire iOS engineers Raíssa Nucci and Luke Becker. They’ll be talking about SwiftUI - from prototyping to production and some best practices in software development. Tuesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets for the Apollo Cinema’s Mystery Movie Night #5 go on sale today, Tuesday, May 11 for pickup on movie night - Saturday, May 15.
Wednesday, May 12
Channelling your inner Lorax and check out the Region of Waterloo and REEP’s Gardening Webinar - "Common Landscape Mistakes to Avoid for Thriving Trees" on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Learn good tree care practices and landscaping pitfalls that contribute to poor health and not enough water for trees (and other plants in your garden too!).
Thursday, May 13
Your Kitchener Public Library invites you to join Kadampa Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Kunden with Meditation to Heal Body and Mind on Thursday, May 13 at 5 p.m..= In this short course, learn the benefits of meditation to make our minds peaceful and calm, which in turn helps our body relax and heal.
Join your Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery for an online panel discussion to celebrate the launch of Carry Forward / Post Script, KWAG’s latest publication. Moderated by KWAG Senior Curator Crystal Mowry, this virtual discussion features curator Lisa Myers, and artists Deanna Bowen and Jamelie Hassan. Thursday, May 13 at 7 p.m.
Friday, May 14
There’s less than three tickets left for the KW Habilitation x Taco Farm Tequila School fundraiser on Friday, May 14. Funds raised will go towards KW Hab’s next affordable housing project.
Saturday, May 15
Eid Mubarak! Come celebrate Eid with the Kitchener Public Library. Join Raufikat Oyawoye-Salami, winner of The Great Canadian Baking Show, as she teaches you how to make a simple Eid dessert and shares her experiences of celebrating Eid in Nigeria and Canada. Saturday, May 15 at 3 p.m.
Monday, May 17
Your Waterloo Public Library has The British Invasion Music Trivia at 7:30 p.m.
May the odds be ever in your favour. BeccaHosts has The Hunger Games Trivia on at 8 p.m.
Ways to support local.
You got nothing else today, might as well get out and explore your neighbourhood – or another part you’ve never seen before. The City of Kitchener has a bunch of maps available - check out the Make Tracks 5KM challenge.
CAFKA.21’s theme is Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost. The exhibition features eleven projects, including performance, sculpture, interactive media, and film. Learn more on their site.
While we’re waiting for patio season, check out Uptown Waterloo’s Taco Trail map!
Artshine has a flash sale on their summer camps until May 15. Use the code CAMPFLASH15 at checkout to receive 15% off Artshine Benjamin Tree Farm camp registration.
What to read.
Phi Doan talks with the outreach team connecting Black communities to vaccines (InsideWaterloo)
Angie’s restaurant in Waterloo closing after 59 years (The Record)
Driven by pandemic restrictions, Loloan Lobby Bar devised a new menu and service, writes Andrew Coppolino (Cambridge Times)
Jim Parrott reflects on queer rights, love, and the future as he retires from SPECTRUM (Community Edition)