Waterloo Job Fair
Wednesday, January 15
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
FREE
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (Main Lobby) – 101 Father David Bauer Dr. Waterloo
Get ready to get hired! Each summer, the city of Waterloo hires over 85 staff to support parks, camps, aquatics, programming, special events and more. The Summer Job Fair is a great way to meet staff, learn more about working for the city and gain a better understanding of roles and the application process. There will be staff from various city departments representing recreation, summer camps, parks and volunteer services. The City of Waterloo is a living wage employer, which means all full-time, part-time and contract staff earn at least a living wage.
Coffee House
Friday, January 17
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
$3 Admission
Mill Courtland Community Centre – 216 Mill St. Kitchener
Do you enjoy live folk music and meeting neighbours over a hot drink? At the Mill-Courtland Neighbourhood Association’s Monthly Coffee House, neighbours meet to chat and play music together. Bring your instrument, or come and enjoy listening to a lively jam session of folk music. This program is geared towards adults. Participants who want to play music are encouraged to registered by 7:15pm on the day of the event.
The Out Goers
Various Activities
FREE
Various Locations
The Out Goers is a fun social group of friends and strangers who come together and enjoy all that life has to offer together! Their main goal is just to have fun and explore as much of this beautiful earth as possible! Their activities include hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, day trips and multi-day trips, international trips as well as local exploration. Their adventures will take you all over this beautiful country as well as the world! They welcome all age groups, backgrounds and beliefs. Click the link below for information about upcoming events, or email Quinn at [email protected] with any questions.
Friendship Café
Tuesday, January 14
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
FREE
Health Caring KW – 44 Francis St. S, Kitchener
The Friendship Café is a welcoming space designed to bring our community together. Whether you’re looking to connect with others, enjoy a meal, or learn something new regarding healthy aging, this is the place for you!
https://healthcaringkw.org/events/event.cfm?ww_event_eventID=E2487BD3-CC30-43D8-A34C-CECBBFE13028
Bring Your Own Book Club
Tuesday, January 14
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Forest Heights Library – 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd. Kitchener
If you are looking to connect with other readers, share your favourite books and find something new to read, then this book club is for you! Bring the book you just finished, you are currently reading or one you want to share with the group. We will take some time sharing our books and sharing our love for reading!
https://kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=146481
Open Mic Night at Midnight Run
Wednesday, January 15
8:00 PM
Pay what you can
Midnight Run Café – 84D King St. N, Waterloo
Come see seasoned and amateur comics test their funny – or take the plunge and try your first ever stand-up comedy set! Open Mic Comedy Night at Midnight Run Cafe – on the third Wednesday of every month. Sign up starts in-person at 8, and the show begins around 8:30. This is a pay what you can event. Please be advised the show is intended for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is strongly encouraged.
Music At Noon: Reciprocity
Thursday, January 16
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
FREE
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall – 75 University Ave. W Waterloo
Music is more than just a hobby or a pastime. It is a powerful force that improves physical, emotional, and cognitive health in countless, tangible ways. Enjoy the musical magic of Laurier faculty and guests at our Music at Noon Concert series! Whether you are a fan of classical, jazz, or contemporary music, you will find something to suit your taste in our diverse lineup of performers.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-at-noon-reciprocity-tickets-1000793017857?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Indigenous Reading Group
Thursday, January 16
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
WPL Main Library – 35 Albert St. Waterloo
Join us for an Indigenous Reading Circle where we’ll explore a variety of readings—short stories, essays, poetry, and more—by Indigenous writers.
https://calendar.wpl.ca/event/12387598
Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, January 18
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$10+ fees
KW Little Theatre – 9 Princess St. E, Waterloo
Grab some friends and join us at the Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre for a night of laughter and spontaneity. Our talented improvisers will have you in stitches with their quick wit and hilarious antics. Whether you’re a seasoned improv fan or new to the scene, this event promises to be a night of non-stop fun and entertainment. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to witness comedy in its purest form!
Waterloo Region is full of Art!
In 2002 Waterloo Regional Council agreed that public art enhances the well-being of a community, so they approved the Waterloo Public Art Program. As a result, there is art all over Waterloo Region that tells our stories. Some unique art installations are meant to interrupt everyday thinking and open our eyes to new possibilities. There is art all along the ION corridor, along walking trails and throughout our parks.
There are maps available where you can walk along a trail and view all the different art pieces along the way. Some of the collections available include the Downtown Stroll, Uptown
Trek and the River Walk. There is also new art being created. The Region of Waterloo invites local Indigenous artists to submit proposals for a large scale, mural to be displayed at the
Region of Waterloo International Airport. Click below to learn more about the art in Waterloo Region and experience a different kind of connection to your community.
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