What to do.

Auditions for KWLT's production of Venus in Fur run this Monday, Oct. 23 to Wednesday, Oct. 25. Full information about the show, characters, mandatory dates, and audition process is available at http://tinyurl.com/venusinfurinfo.

Head over to the Kitchener Public Library for a new series - Founder's Forum - showcasing business leaders and entrepreneurs. Hear first-hand from local artists and designers who followed their passion to build a dream creative career leading their own small businesses. The panel includes Chrissie Boon (Too Nice to Slice), Paul Field (Artshine | ARTS4ALL Unlimited), Lloyd Arbor, (Good Vibes Juice), Paul Nicolaes (Lush Woodcraft) and Andrea Utter (Buttercup Design). Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7 PM.

Ever dreamed of being one of those glamorous Instagram models? Heaven knows I have. Well here's your chance to amaze your friends. Award-winning florist Living Fresh will walk attendees through making their very own flower crown all while enjoying a pint from Royal City Brewing Co. Beer + Flower Crowns - Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 PM.

Kick-off your Thursday evening with drink and a viewing of THEMUSEUM’s feature exhibition, Model Citizens, before Grand River Film Festival’s screening of the 2017 film, Geek Girls, by director Gina Hara. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Gina Hara. Thursday, Oct. 26 starting at 6 PM.

On Friday, Oct. 27, Plugin reopens the doors of the vacated Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. Seriously. This is a thing that is happening and it's freaking me out. Is Sam Legge DJ'ing this? If so, please tell me he's set up in the embalming room. Tickets here - if you dare.

An Original Princess Halloween Tradition for 30 years!
Dress up as your favourite Rocky Horror Picture Show character, give yourself over to absolute pleasure and remember, "Don't dream it, be it." Bring your own props. These shows SELL OUT every year without fail, so get your tickets EARLY! Princess Cinema - multiple showings starting Friday, Oct. 27.

On Nov. 6, join the Kitchener Public Library for an evening that examines how we view conflict through photography in the post 9/11 era with award-winning documentary photographer Louie Palu. Louie will be sharing insights into his new book Front Towards Enemy which is the result of covering the frontline for 5-years in Afghanistan, his short film Road Through War, which is a journey along the frontlines in Ukraine and his 10 year long project exploring Washington DC from 2007-2017 as a view of the American home front during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Monday, Nov. 6 at 7 PM.

Couple things to read.

Construction is the alpha and omega of the region. Pausing uptown construction not the way to go, BIA says via CTV News.

Pun of the week - Andrew Coppolino gets to the core of the local craft cider industry via CBC.

Moving on up. Former glove factory to be redeveloped into 23-storey tower via CTV News.

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Where to be for...

...Music.

The Northern Pikes
Mon., Oct. 23 | 7:30 PM
Maxwell's Concert & Events

...Brawling.

Beer Brawl: Block 3 vs Black Swan
Fri., Oct. 27 | 7:00 PM
Nick & Nat's Uptown 21

...Movies.

Grand River Film Festival
Oct. 25 - Oct. 28
Details