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I also just found out about In The Loop KW. It's a great place to find out about new restaurants, bars and entertainment in town.

Waterloo Region Eats has two great interviews up. First, Andrew sits down with Rob Theodosiou to talk brewing beer in downtown Kitchener at the new Abe Erb. Stick around for the next episode with my boss Iain Klugman where he talks about the importance of restaurants in attracting people to move to KW.

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What to do.

For the last five years, if you've need a fresh mex fix, the place to go has been Holy Guacamole. Come celebrate their fifth year anniversary on Duke Street (14 Duke St, E, Kitchener) in Kitchener today through Friday, January 20.

Sharpen your cutting skills with an intensive hands-on tutorial at the Kitchener Market. Learn the basics of how to hold, sharpen, clean and purchase knives, as well as some classic cuts. You'll soon be chopping with confidence! Band-aids not provided. Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30pm.

All of your favourite coffee shops, coming together under Vidyard's (8 Queen St N, Kitchener) roof for a barista battle! Taste the creations from top baristas in the region and vote for the ultimate coffee beverage! And of course, there will be food, more beverages, a latte art showcase, and plenty of Vidyardians to complete the evening! Wednesday, January 18 at 6pm.

It's the middle of January so you might as well start thinking about what to on Valentines Day. How about making home made pasta for your special someone. This Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30pm, learn how to make handmade fresh pasta and sauces to accompany it at the Kitchener Market.

In "best meta moment of the week" news, the Princess Cinema is playing "The Princess Bride" this Thursday, January 19 at 6:50pm. It's not a typical show either, it's the Princess Bride Quote-along. "Have fun storming the castle" and break out your swords to get ready to do battle in the name of “twue wuv.” They'll be supplying free inflatable swords to the first 100 super-fans who come through the door and folkes from the Royal Medieval Faire will be part of the night's fun.

Artist Thea Yabut will discuss her work and her distinctive drawing practice with Open Sesame (220 King St W, Kitchener) curator Sarah Kernohan this Friday, January 20 at 7pm. Thea Yabut is a drawing-based artist who lives and works in Montréal, Quebec.

Cafe 22 is hosting a scotch tasting this Saturday January 21 at 7pm. Come and celebrate all that Scotland has to offer while tasting five single malt scotches paired with carefully selected appetizers.

Where to be for...

...Music

Elliott and the Audio Kings
Fri, Jan 20 | 9pm
Rhapsody
179 King St W, Kitchener

...Food

Fundraiser for Mennonite Central Committee
Tues, Jan 17
Shawarma Plus
220 King St, N, Waterloo

...Movie

The World's End
Thurs, Jan 19 | 6:45pm
Apollo Cinema
141 Ontario St N, Kitchener
Movie, food and TWB beer!