What to do.

Tuesday, January 25

Waterloo Public Library and Words Worth Books presents a discussion with Author Jenny Heijun Wills to discuss her fascinating memoir, Older Sister. Not Necessarily Related. Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 26

Author and Film Critic Adam Nayman returns to the Kitchener Public Library to discuss his latest book David Fincher: Mind Games. This 85 Queen event is moderated by Mallory Andrews. Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 27

Join the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and the University of Waterloo for a conversation with new UW President and Vice-Chancellor Vivek Goel to hear how he plans to lead Waterloo into bold new futures. Thursday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m.

The Coalition of Muslim Women of KW is hosting Understanding and Confronting Islamophobia. The online event is for community members who want to learn more about what Islamophobia is, where it happens and how they can respond to Islamophobia. They’ll explore scenarios from everyday life: on the street, in the workplace, in schools, and in public. Thursday, Jan. 27 from 4 – 6 p.m.

Friday, January 28

The Product Management Peer2Peer group is hosting a Product Unconference. The session will be divided into two rounds of different virtual round tables based on topics brought by attendees. Friday, Jan. 28 at noon.

Saturday, January 29

Brisket poutine, vegetarian chilli, chicken pot pie, nachos…whatever your comfort food is, the awesome restaurants of Uptown Waterloo have you covered with the Comfort Food Crawl, kicking off this year’s Winterloo.

Monday, January 31

The Button Factory Arts BIPOC Bookclub meets Monday, Jan. 31 from 6 – 8 p.m. BIPOC Bookclub centres the voices of marginalized community members by providing a safe space to connect and exchange ideas through art and reading.

Ways to support local.

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What to read.

This Cambridge DJ is paving the way for local underground electronic music scene (Waterloo Chronicle)

The Best Outdoor Activities In Waterloo Region To Enjoy This Winter (Explore Waterloo Region)