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What to do. This weekend is the kickoff of Oktoberfest - and it's quite unlike any Oktoberfest you've experienced before. First, you've got your foundational Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest festenhallens - Alpine Club, Hubertushaus, Schwaben Club, Transylvania Club and Concordia. If you're new to

What to do. Grab your folding chairs - Tuesday, Sept. 26 is Fall Brawl featuring Legends of Wrestling at Maxwell's! Seven matches with WCW and WWE alumni like Kevin Nash, Jimmy Hart and more. Canadian legend Bruce Cockburn plays Centre in the Square this Tuesday, Sept. 26 starting

What to do. It's time for a week of eating, shopping and playing local! LiveLocalKW is a grassroots initiative which challenges participants to eat, play and buy from local businesses for one week. LiveLocal runs this week - September 17-23, 2017. To sign up to see the offers

What to do. THINGS HAPPENING NOT ON SATURDAY. The Night/Shift lineup launch and volunteer social is this Thursday, Sept. 14 starting at 6:30 pm in Goudie's Lane. Don't sleep on this free, all-ages, pop-up show featuring the soul-blistering sounds of Halifax's Walrus!

What to do. Your Waterloo Public Library presents "Identity and Popular Culture" this Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 pm. Carol B Duncan, Professor of Religion & Culture and coordinator of the Women & Gender Studies program at UW will discuss how popular culture influences who we are and

Local Twitter. Friend of the newsletter (and 570 News host) Mike Farwell wrote a column titled "Cyclists also have to obey the rules of the road" last week and, well, there was some spirited debate on local Twitter. TL;DR - Mr. Farwell argues that even with better

What to do. Before we get to the events - quick shout out to some other awesome community builders who work tirelessly to keep you up-to-date with what's happening in town - KW Tonite, KW Buzz, The Local Advocate, The Cambridgian, Canardiain, KPL #ChapterOne, CultKW and The Community

What to do. If you're reading this, it's not too late. The annual charity Tray Race at Ethel's Lounge is today, Monday, August 14 at noon. Come out and support your favourite local watering hole and server while they raise money for CMHA Waterloo

What to do. The 2007 TD Kitchener Blues Festival kicks off this Thursday, August 10 and runs through Sunday, August 13. Check out www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com for the full lineup! What to do. Need some art for your home? Social Art KW guides you through painting your own 16”x20”

What to do. There's a reason your Instagram feed was all hamburgers this weekend. Waterloo's Harmony Lunch has returned and all is right in uptown - other than the construction. New Block Three Brewing's new farmhouse ale is out. If we had label awards,