What to do.

Tuesday, March 24

If you're on the UW campus, check out Sip, Snack, & Support from 11 to 4 pm in the SLC Marketplace. Women in Pre Law UW and hearty are raising funds to strengthen gender equality through legal education and advocacy. You’re invited to post a note to their appreciation board for the women who influence your world, in law and beyond

Data Drinks Waterloo has its first meeting at the Barley Works Restaurant in uptown at The Huether Hotel from 6 to 8 pm.

Rusty Nail Comedy is back at Arabella Park Beer Bar with headliner Patrick Hakeem (JFL Toronto, Icebreakers, Ice Cold, Zoofest, and NXNE) at 8 pm.

The Excavator Arts Collective is running Goodlines, an inclusive and low-pressure sketching and art group. Bring your sketchbook, whatever you're currently working on, or try out some semi-structured activities and exercises. Snacks and supplies provided, or bring your own!

Phyllis Webstad, the founder of the orange shirt movement for reconciliation in Canada, is speaking at the Conrad Grebel University College dining hall from 7:30-9:30 pm. Hosted by Mennonite Central Committee, this event is a chance for students and community members at all stages of their reconciliation journey to learn more and recommit to action towards right relations.

Wednesday, March 25

Join the Region of Waterloo Library and Crow Shield Lodge for Understanding an Indigenous Worldview, an enriching and immersive talk that explores the profound wisdom of Indigenous worldviews, their relationship with the natural world, and the sacred role of medicines in maintaining balance and well-being. 6 to 7 pm at the Bloomingdale Branch.

The Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics has Probing Alien Skies at KPL's central library at 7 pm. In this month's KPL astronomy talk, Dr. Lisa Dang will share how we find scorching hot rocky exoplanets, and discuss how we can study them and what you could experience if you were to visit a lava world.

Thursday, March 26

Try out the Pinch Pay What You Can Improv Workshop & Jam at the Waterloo Visitor Info Centre (10 Father David Bauer Dr) from 7 to 9 pm! Improv builds confidence, teaches storytelling, improves listening, and helps you to be present in the moment. Taking an improv class is like supercharging your creative brain! All skill levels welcome.

Little Mushroom Dining Lounge has Delicious Words Poetry Night at 7 pm. Join them for Tapas in the Dining Lounge while local poets share their art throughout the night.

The Boathouse DTK has Magic After Dark, a late-night spectacle that's intimate, interactive, and unforgettable. Perfect for anyone who loves a little mystery after dark. Show starts at 9 pm.

Rell has Guess the Song (TV Show Edition) trivia at Farm League Brewing at 7 pm.

The Union KW has The New Hires, Antisocial Surf Club, and Milhowse live starting at 7 pm.

Friday, March 27

The Flying Dutchman are playing live at Counterpoint Brewing from 5 to 7 pm.

UW Music presents Coalescence: UWaterloo Balinese Percussion Ensembles at 7:30 pm at the Humanities Theatre. Experience a blend of the old and new, featuring the energetic interlocking rhythms of Lelongoran – a traditional gong kebyar piece from 1920s North Bali – and original works by students in the Special Topics in Global Music course.

Rob Bebenek headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at TWH Social at 8 pm, doors at 7:30 pm.

The Patti Payne Trio is back at the Boathouse for a night of jazz and bossa nova from 7 to 10 pm.

Cafe Clementina has an open mic night from 8 to 10 pm. Seating is limited so please make sure to pre-purchase your PWYC ticket on their website!

Two voices, two unique journeys. Join Midnight Run Cafe for a night that explores the raw, unfiltered side of storytelling through an intimate evening of live music featuring Julie Stella & Ella Ruth. 7:30 pm.

Saturday, March 28

Tunes for Tiny Home Takeout is an afternoon of beautiful music in support of a meaningful cause. Enjoy a stunning blend of classical, jazz, and pop performed by the talented faculty from the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty of Music. 1:30 pm at St. Mary's Church on Duke St.

The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery has Sharing the Passion: 70 Years of Building the Collection, a panel discussion with Aaron Milrad, Carolyn Veseley, Ihor Holubizky, and Jamelie Hassan from 2 to 4 pm.

Wave Maker Craft Brewery is turning 7 and they've got a day's worth of celebrations for you! They'll have live music from 4 to 6 and 7 to 10, plus House of Davis by ADE will be onsite serving up delicious African-inspired eats.

Princess Cinemas has a special 100^th Anniversary celebratory screening of Sparrows starring Canada's own Mary Pickford, the world’s first movie star, and featuring live piano accompaniment by Bruce Vogt! Described by film historian William K. Everson as a masterpiece and by historical Jeffrey Vance as Pickford's most fully realized, artistic work.

TWB Brewing is having its Say Goodbye to Winter Patio Party from 5 to 9 pm. They'll have hot dogs and s'mores available by PWYC donation to Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society. No RSVP required - just show up ready for fun!

UW Music presents Journeys:  University of Waterloo Choir at 7:30 pm at First United Church. This term's concert will explore various human journeys as often recounted through story, tale, or myth. It features opera gems by Verdi along with classics by composers including Mozart and Pärt.

TriCity Improv is back at the beautiful KW Little Theatre at 7:30. As with all of their shows, improv doesn't happen without an amazing audience. Every show is completely unique, and made up right on the spot with help from your suggestions and ideas. Tickets are $10 at the door, but seating is limited. If you want to be sure you get a seat, order in advance.

The Pinch Cabaret Variety Show is back with a weird and wonderful lineup of Breakdancing, Improvised Music, Sketch Comedy, Singer-Songwriters, Zines & who knows what else! 8 pm at Button Factory Arts. Special guest alert — Anat Hector will be playing her original songs that weave in stories of healing and the experiences we navigate in life.

The Rabbid Fox has Raven's Landing playing at 7:30 pm.

My Son the Hurricane is playing at Maxwell's starting at 8 pm.

Manolis Zontanos (The Comedy Network, Just For Laughs, MTV Canada, and more) headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at Morty's Pub at 8 pm.

Sunday, March 29

The Lab, Sai Samson Phounsavath, and Arnoldo Yescas are hosting a Hot Dog Day in support of Champions for Charity (which is in support of McMaster Childrens Hospital). Sponsored by Brady's Meats and Wellington Brewing (hi Greg!).

Come by Dirty Work Studio on Sunday from 2-5 pm for a Disko coffee pop-up and an afternoon of fun tunes from DJ Evan Yew, chai, coffee, magazines, and more.

​Tired of sticky nametags and awkward small talk at networking events? Join Sam and Sarah-Beth for Craft and Coach: Craft Your Tag and Master Your BRAG, a fun, hands-on workshop. You'll leave with a wearable work of art AND the confidence to make memorable first impressions at your next conference, networking opportunity, or community event. 2 to 4 pm at Builder's Club.

UW Music has two shows on Sunday. First at 2 pm, check out the Spring Thaw Jazz Ensemble Concert. Then at 7:30 pm, check out the Instrumental Chamber Ensembles Concert. Both shows are free and happen at Conrad Grebel University College Great Hall.

KW Kiwanis Club's Kiwanis Celtic Cabaret is going down at the Jazz Room from 5 to 8 pm. It's an entertaining line up of dance, music, and comedy with proceeds going to support Food4Kids Waterloo Region.

Monday, March 30

The Princess Twin has The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist at 4:30 and 7 pm. From the Academy Award®-winning filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere All at Once and Navalny; a father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity.

Ways to get involved.

KWAG is looking for a Gardener-in-Residence to join us this summer in the Garden of Resilience!

This one-of-a-kind residency blends contemporary art, ecological engagement and community. You'll receive your own garden plot to tend over the summer, and work with our team to create programming and community experiences, workshops, and events rooted in eco-conscious art-making. Applications will be accepted until Friday, 3 April.

What to read.

Beyond the toque - who is a chef? (Alex Bielak, Food for Thought)

‘Definitely an honour’: Kitchener tapas restaurant recognized by Spanish government for its authenticity (Brent Davis, The Record)

These local gourmet sandwiches are more than just bread, cheese and meat (Jasmine Mangalaseril, CBC KW)