What to do.

Tuesday, November 4

Kitchener Public Library Southwest Branch has Little Time Travellers from 10-10:45am.

Later in the day at 7 pm at KPL’s central library, PhD students in Clinical Psychology from the University of Waterloo discuss research about the mental health impacts of news consumption and share ideas about ways to stay updated without sacrificing your peace of mind.

The Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada is hosting “Expo is Celluloid City” Art, Commerce, Film, and Urbanism at Expo 67 at 232 King Street North. Doors open at 6:30 pm. This event is also available on Zoom, registration required.

Donald Trump, president or performer? Political science prof Jasmin Habib probes the appeal of Trump in the New America for a Third Age Learning Kitchener-Waterloo audience. 1:30 p.m. at RIM Park. (Link to https://tal-kw.ca/lectures/back-by-populist-demand-trump-the-power-of-performance-and-the-performance-of-power/)

Wednesday, November 5

The UW Music’s Noon Hour Concert is Mozart & Oswald in G Minor at noon featuring Annette-Barbara Vogel, violin, Jutta Puchhammer, viola, Kayami Satomi, cello, and Durval Cesetti, piano.

Get you laugh on for $5 at the Rusty Nail Comedy PRO AM show at TWH Social. The line up includes semi pro, amatuer, and pro comedians from all over Canada.

AOK has The Office Trivia with In4Questioning starting at 8 pm.

Thursday, November 6

Celebrate the art and imagination of animation at KW Creator’s Animation Celebration 2 at the Princess Cinema. It’s a night dedicated to fans, creators, and everything animated.

Canadian comedy legend Tom Green is coming back to Kitchener for a show at Centre in the Square! Known for his unpredictable MTV show and cult-classic films, Green continues to make us laugh with new projects and his new tour.

Claire Hunter, Alex Mason and Mitch Szitas play the Emmanuel Concert series. Doors at 6:30, music at 7.

Waterloo Public Library, in Partnership with SPECTRUM, is hosting a 2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle from 7 to 8 pm.

Dani hosts Emo Pop Punk music bingo at The Rabbid Fox from 8 to 10 pm.

The UW Art Gallery has an in-gallery Artist Talk and Q&A with artist Andrew McPhail starting at 7:00 pm. His current exhibition TEXTiles, This is not an AIDS Quilt is a survey of works made between 2019-2025, featuring 59 of the artist’s hand-sequinned bedsheets, pillowcases, and quilts.

KWAG presents Culture Talks: Art, Architecture, the Public Realm and Social Infrastructure featuring Carol Coletta, a nationally recognized leader in civic design and public space innovation. 6:30 pm at The Walper Hotel.

Friday, November 7

The Wild Writers Literary Festival returns November 7-9. The festival will mostly be hosted at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the heart of uptown Waterloo. Visit their site for the full festival lineup and to get your passes.

Skripped Down is a first event of its kind, merging the various genres and styles of pole dance into one, spectacular event! They’ll have guest performers, comedic hosts, music, vendors, and a raffle. Doors at 3 pm, show at 3:30 pm.

TWB Co-operative Brewing is your home for opera and amazing craft beer at Hops & High Notes: Opera at the Brewery. Entry is pay-what-you-can, with proceeds supporting Grand River Opera’s next production.

Casey Corbin headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at TWH Social starting at 7:30 pm with openers Monica Gross and Big Norm.

Built upon a rootsy funkiness that’s part JJ Cale and The Band, accentuated with shades of Daptone and Bill Withers, David James Allen’s songs spin off into emotional realms populated by the likes of Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt and Harry Nilsson. You can catch him live at Emmanuel United Church starting at 7 pm.

Robyn Ottolini’s The Way, Way Back Tour makes a stop at The Hub in DTK. Doors at 7, music at 8.

Matt Lamers, of I, the Mountain is playing live at Counterpoint Brewing to bring on the weekend with some fine covers and a few originals. Music starts at 5:30 pm.

Raider plays the Union KW with special guests Omnivide, Duskwalker, and Sentiment Dissolve. It’s an all ages show!

Saturday, November 8

Cry havoc and grab your shopping bag for the annual Etsy Holiday Market at RIM Park. It’s two days of locally-made gifts from over 100 vendors and admission is only a toonie.

Learn how vets help keep our furry friends healthy in Veterinarian Storytime, a special storytime celebrating animals and community helpers at Waterloo Public Library’s John M. Harper Branch from 10:30-11:30 am.

Join the Kitchener-Waterloo Dixieland Jazz Club for live jazz on Saturdays from 1-4 at Ouroboros Sports Lounge, 101 Hazelglen Drive in Kitchener! This Saturday features the West End Riverboat Band. Admission only $5 for first timers!

Join Pathways to Horizons for an inspiring afternoon of storytelling, reflection, and connection as they explore the diverse experiences of Muslim Canadians, from family journeys of faith and belonging to responding to hate and building inclusive communities. 12 to 3 pm at Elmira District Community Living.

Willibald Farm Distillery and Brewery (and pizzeria, we guess) has its annual Holiday Market from 10 to 4 pm.

Discover one-of-a-kind creations at the CPS Handmade Market, happening from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Conestoga Public School. Explore 30 talented local vendors offering handmade fashion, jewellery, home décor, art, candles, soaps, pottery, macramé, and more. It’s the perfect place to find unique gifts while supporting the community.

Taste your way through Waterloo’s vibrant university district with Stroll Walking Tour’s University Food Tour. From sweet treats to savoury bites, you’ll enjoy tastings across eight to nine locally owned eateries while meeting the passionate chefs and entrepreneurs behind them.

For one night only, KPL’s Central Library transforms into an intimate concert venue for an unforgettable after-hours performance featuring Juno Award-winning rapper Shad. This all-ages, licensed event offers a rare chance to experience Shad’s thought-provoking lyricism and magnetic stage presence up close.

Enjoy tacos, music, and lucha libre wrestling at Bingeman’s Tequila Expo on November 8. It’s the expo’s fifth year, and they’re back with tequila and mezcal tastings, artisan vendors, and live lucha libre wrestling.

Award winning comedian, actor, emcee, and #1 best selling author Eric Johnston is coming to Block 3 Brewing in St. Jacobs. From stories about being raised by a professional wrestler, to jokes about thriving and surviving in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, Johnston’s comedy is both outrageous and relatable, and will leave you begging for more laughs!

The TOGETHER WE’RE BOISTEROUS comedy show is back at Kitchener’s favourite brewery, TWB Brewing Co-op, with a rip-roaring lineup of Improv, Burlesque & Stand Up Comedy: Ruby Krueger (Burlesque) + Boondogles (Improv) + Hillary Pimlott (Stand Up) + Emma Currie & Ben Gorodetsky - (Improv) Sliding scale tickets | $11-$33.

Over the past decade Mike Janzen has crafted three full albums on the Psalms and on November 8, Mike brings his award winning band to Registry Theater with George Koller, Davide Direnzo, Lydia Munchinsky, and guest artist Erin Propp as they play a gorgeous night of music revolving around the Psalms starting at 7:30 pm.

Dallas Nightclub presents Saturday Nights Live with Only Journey (Journey Tribute) and special guests Have a Cigar (Pink Floyd Tribute) starting at 7:30 pm.

Newfoundland’s premier party band, The Celtic Connection, brings the lively sounds of Newfoundland and Labrador to Maxwell’s at 7 pm.

Sunday, November 9

Make your own suncatcher at Cool Aunt Creative’s Beaded Plant Suncatcher Workshop. 1 to 3 pm at Metro Restaurant on Victoria St.

Monday, November 10

Grab a book and head to Midnight Run Cafe for the The Margins Club Quiet Reading Night from 6 to 8 pm.

Ways to get involved.

Join the the FoxNet team at its annaul fundraiser in support of KidsAbility to support local children of Waterloo Region! Enjoy live music by Black Water Trio, mouthwatering BBQ dinner from The Lancaster Smokehouse, and a night of community, fun, and generosity.

What to read.

Ontario to consolidate conservation authorities, create new oversight agency (Allison Jones, The Canadian Press)

Waterloo region, Guelph in wait-and-see mode following province’s ban on speed cameras (Carmen Groleau, CBC)

‘Cautious optimism’ for Waterloo Region economy in latest forecast (Robert Williams, The Record)

Titans prep for BSL season as league adapts to London exit (Mark Bryson, The Record)