What to do.

Tuesday, November 3

Indigenous peoples were challenged in the sixties to assert their rights to territory. In a lecture titled Red Power and Resurgence: The 1960s and the Persistence of Indigenous Sovereignties, Lianne Leddy, an associate history professor from the Wilfrid Laurier University, will explore indigenous legacies as well as the continued work toward reconciliation. RIM Park, 1:30 - 3:00 pm.

Well, HELLLOOOOO! If you loved the 1993 film, you’re going to adore the musical version of Mrs. Doubtfire on stage at Centre In The Square. Based on the beloved film, this heartfelt and hilarious musical comedy tells the story of Daniel Hillard, an out-of-work actor who will do anything to stay close to his kids. Full of big-hearted storytelling and unforgettable family fun, it’s a feel-good show about love, connection and the lengths we go to for the people who matter most.  

AOK Craft Beer + Arcade has Drag Bingo hosted by (and with performances from) Sasha Tease starting at 8 pm.

Startup Drinks KW is meeting at Abe Erb in DTK from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Wednesday, November 4

The Region of Waterloo Library's Ayr Branch has Celebrating Diwali: Storytime & Craft from 4 to 4:45 pm.

The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery has Inspired: An Evening for Educators from 6 to 8 pm. This free for educators events is an evening to explore creativity at the CCGG, to connect with peers and their education team, and to leave inspired with resources to bring back to your classrooms.

Local artist Trevor Clare is back with another collection of his paintings of local landmarks, from the Kitchener Market to Sonny’s to the event’s location, the Walper Hotel. Hosted by Mike Farwell, The Art of Nostalgia II Book Launch  is presented in collaboration with the Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation. Trevor will share the story behind the new book and unveil a new artwork of St. Mary’s General Hospital, a longtime community landmark featured within it. 

From the banks of the Kitchissippi River, Mia Kelly is bringing her distinctive blend of folk, rock, and blues to Queen Street Commons in Downtown Kitchener. The award-winning musician is known for her ability to weave stories and emotion together. Catch her live this November thanks to the team at Good Co. Productions.

Thursday, November 5

Often called the “battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling, verbatim theatre, and live music, Brendan McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past. Check out a performance of The Ridge by The Fugitives at Emmanuel United Church at 7:30 pm.

Culture Talks is back, this time exploring Art, Architecture, the Public Realm and Social Infrastructure. This series brings together artists, architects, designers, city builders, and urbanists to spotlight exemplary buildings, public art projects, and placemaking. This year's focus digs deeper into social infrastructure. Join Nate Storring, Co-Executive Director of Project for Public Spaces (New York), from 6:30–8:30 PM at The Walper Hotel.

The Pod Club has a meet-up at Builder's Club from 6 to 8 pm. Enjoy some food and refreshments as we kick-off the networking and look at what's new in podcasting (PWYC admission helps us to get quality food offset the cost of the catering).

Friday, November 6

The University of Waterloo Art Gallery has an artist talk with Laura Moore, whose current exhibition Handheld is on display at the University of Waterloo Art Gallery until December 5. Noon at East Campus Hall Room 1219.

The Kitchener Rangers have their Remembrance Day game vs. the North Bay Battalion at 7 pm.

The Duke of Wellington has live music with Craig McNair from 8 to 11 pm.

Midnight Run Cafe has ASHES & Julie Stella live at 8 pm, doors at 7.

Porchlight Trivia Night brings together people from across our community for an evening of entertainment, friendly competition, connection, and fun! Guests enjoy an exciting trivia experience as teams go head-to-head testing their knowledge of music, movies, and pop culture — all in support of Porchlight's Accessible Counselling Services! It's back on Friday, November 6 at Grand Valley Golf from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Saturday, November 7

The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is hosting its fourth annual Bespoke Diwali Marketplace on November 7! It’s a free, family event featuring vendors selling food, skin care, clothing, jewelry, and they’ll have henna artists on site. ​ 

Check out the launch of a brand-new live music experience called FEEL SOUL GOOD at The Underwing in the Gaslight District! Feel Soul Good brings together live music, DJs, food, drinks, nostalgia and good company for people looking to get out, connect and enjoy a proper night out. 

Strap yourself in for an evening of (mostly) live hardware electronics, a wild night of crossed wires and glitching machines as four acts present their distinctive takes on live electronic music at Yoni Mudra Art Gallery on Duke St. The night features Toronto duo Male Oblivion, Peterborough’s Gnostic Front, Lil Aitch, and the live debut of Radiant Bling, a "cacophonous blend of modular synth noise and saxophone freakouts." 8 pm. $15 adv, $20 at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds.

The TOGETHER WE'RE BOISTEROUS comedy & variety show is back on at TWB Brewing Co-Op with these hilarious firecrackers Mark Edwards (Stand Up), Aims the Magnificent (Magic & Sketch Comedy), Boonies (Improv), and Ben Gorodetsky (Hosting, Improv & Boisterous Bits). 7 pm. Sliding scale tickets | $11-$33

Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Graham Chittenden (Mr. D, Still Standing, The Debaters) at TWH Social at 8 pm.

Don't miss an unforgettable evening with Chris Murphy, one of Canada's most celebrated rock musicians and a founding member of Sloan. KPL's Central Library Reading Lounge will transform into a one-of-a-kind venue for this after-hours concert. All proceeds benefit the library.

Sunday, November 8

Elliott and the Audio Kings & The Easy Street Blues Band play the Jazz Room from 2 to 5 pm.

Over at Button Factory Arts, learn to write your name in Arabic calligraphy with Abdollah Fadl from 2 to 4 pm.

The Laurier Guest Artist Series brings you Jully Black, live at 7 pm at the Theatre Auditorium.

Monday, November 9

Button Factory Arts has a six-week Storytelling Through Photography course with photographer Karl Griffiths-Fulton starting on Monday. Karl with guide you through everything you need to know, from technical elements like lighting and exposure o composition of not just a single image but the story as a whole. $153 for members, $180 for non-members.

The Princess Twin has Wild Horse Nine screenings at 1:15, 3:50, 6:35, and 9:15 pm.

The Boathouse has Name Game Trivia from 7 to 8:30 pm.

What if owning a home didn't mean buying one alone? Join goodDEED for an evening of conversation about housing affordability, alternative homeownership models, and reimagining existing homes to create more attainable housing. 6 to 8 pm at GreenHouse, United College in Waterloo.

LWIFF and the Waterloo Region Community Garden Network are excited to bring you a free movie and discussion event at Steckle Heritage Farm. Join them for a screening of the documentary, The Hands That Feed Us, a feature-length documentary that visits five different farms across Canada to ask the question, "Can our farmers afford to feed us?" The show gets start at 6:30pm with a community discussion to follow at 8:30pm. 

Ways to get involved.

Vital Ideas®: Social Infrastructure and Black Communities is a new report from Waterloo Region Community Foundation that explores how our region can build and sustain the spaces, programs, and connections that help Black communities heal and thrive. Written in partnership with Lead Author and Researcher Teneile Warren, and grounded in the voices of Black community organizers and youth, it includes research, community stories, and actions you can take. You can read the report at wrcf.ca/vital-signs.

What to read.

Private Buckam Singh’s wartime service draws hundreds to his Kitchener gravesite (Prabhnoor Kaur, The Record)

If Co-ops Are So Great, Why Aren’t There More of Them? (Sean Geobey)

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