What to read.

Through a random series of connections, I found myself at Jimmy's Lunch with the seemingly everywhere at once Dave Inglis and Emily Squirrell, owner of The Present mediation studio in uptown Waterloo. We had a awesome conversation about meditation over some damn good eggs. If you're interested in learning more, check out their site. They also have a family movie viewing event this Saturday, February 11.

Saturday also is Night Fever in support of THEMUSEUM. This party has everything, a Bee Gees cover band, Juno and Polaris Prize nominated guests, a 50/50 raffle, and if people do enough shots, someone will end up in the Maverick the dinosaur costume.

There's a name for the restaurant opening in the former Firkin space in the Tannery - Taste at the Tannery.

Pints & Pianos is the first Plugin Happening for 2017. They'll be taking over the second floor of the newly renovated Walper Hotel with local brews, #DTK trivia and a full-out duelling piano competition. Get your tickets now for this event happening Thursday, February 23. All proceeds from the event go to support Ray of Hope.

What to do.

Open Sesame (220 King St W, Kitchener) has music and comedy on the calendar this week. On Thursday, February 9, Come celebrate the release of Kaleb Mudrik's first EP "Give Me The Moon". Doors opening at 7:30 pm, $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Natalia Valencia will also be performing. Head back in on Friday, February 10 for LOL in February featuring Jess Beaulieu, Natalie Norman and Mirali Almaula.

Speaking of comedy, Centre in the Square has Jiff Gaffigan on stage this Saturday, February 11 at 7pm. Jim Gaffigan has recently wrapped the second season of his semi-fictitious television show, The Jim Gaffigan Show. The single-camera comedy revolves around one man’s struggle to balance fatherhood, stand-up comedy and an insatiable appetite.

Rhapsody Barrel Bar (179 King St W, Kitchener) has Pretzel Logic, a tribute to Steely Dan on Friday February 10. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Looking for a date night idea? Join ChefD (host of Rogers TV 'At Home with ChefD') for a fun couple's night out at the Kitchener Market on Friday, February 10. Learn how to make a delicious three course meal plus dessert.

The City of Waterloo is hosting a Love Bird themed Family Fun Skate on Saturday, February 11 from 12pm to 4pm at Waterloo Town Square. Come dressed as a bird or something Valentie's themed.

Where to be for...

...Music

Bob Marley tribute at Maxwell's
Sat, Feb 11 | 8pm
Maxwell's
35 University Ave E, Waterloo
$15/adv

...Food

Pitcher and Wing Special
Daily
Milton's Restaurant
2979 King St E, Kitchener
via Dine Special

...Movie

Kubo and the two Strings
Sun, Feb 12 | 2pm
Kitchener Public Library
85 King St, Kitchener
Free