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CBC
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Feb. 21 to 23
The forecast is calling for a chance of flurries all weekend, so if you didn't get your fill of shovelling last weekend, great news — there's more! It will be slightly warmer than earlier in the week, so it could be a pretty time to go for a walk in the woods or nearby trials (if they're cleared). The third annual Scripps Regional Spelling Bee for Waterloo region will be held Sunday at the Kitchener Public Library. There are 17 middle school students from across the region and the Toronto area who will take part. The winner will go to Washington, D.C. The competition is set to begin at 1 p.m. Royal City Musical Productions presents The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. this weekend at the Guelph Little Theatre. The story follows 10-year-old Stanley who goes on a musical odyssey around the globe all while flat as a pancake. Meanwhile, K-W Little Theatre presents Pippin at The Registry Theatre in Kitchener. The production is on stage until March 2. The Kitchener Rangers are home Friday to take on the Barrie Colts. Then they hit the road for a game in London on Sunday. The Guelph Storm are on the road this weekend, taking on the Soo Greyhounds on Friday and the Saginaw Spirit on Saturday. The K-W Titans basketball team are home at The Aud in Kitchener Saturday night, facing the Newfoundland Rogues. It's Pink Shirt Day at the game and fans can stick around afterwards to meet the players and get autographs and photos. If you're driving this weekend, here are some local gas prices: Seedy Saturday Saturday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kitchener Public Library, main branch This annual event includes seed swaps, free seminars including grading techniques and growing your own food, plus local vendors with plants, supplies and, of course, seeds. Black History Celebration Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cambridge Public Library —Hespeler branch This Black History Month event will feature author readings, trivia, crafts, music, dancing and food. There will also be a community art project everyone can take part in. Rhythm and Blues Cambridge event page A Tribute to Bob Marley featuring Dr. Mike and Friends Saturday at 7 p.m. Heritage Hall, 83 Essex St., Guelph Dr. Mike and friends will perform the legendary tunes of Bob Marley during this concert event held by the Guelph Black Heritage Society. Tickets are required. Celebrating Black History with Peggy Plet Saturday 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Waterloo Public Library — Eastside Branch Local historian and writer Peggy Plet will give her presentation: Discovering Waterloo Region's Untold Stories: Celebrating Black History. It looks at the impacts and contributions of Black residents in the community and celebrates what they accomplished. Registration is required. Waterloo Public Library event page Rock Paper Scissors: Book and Print Fair Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art Gallery of Guelph This annual fair features zinesters, printmakers, artists, poets, and publishers from across the province. There will be more than 50 vendors on hand. On Saturday, there are four artist-led workshops including collage and storytelling, preventing burnout and other areas of writing. Workshops are free but registration is required. Sunday's fair is free to attend. Bonus: Free Public Kilt Skate Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Centre Wellington Sportsplex, Fergus Don your kilt (or some plaid if you don't have a kilt) and skates and hit the ice in Fergus for this winter event from the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. There will also be hot chocolate, shortbread, pipes and drums and highland dancers. Bonus: Chickadee Day Sunday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wild Birds Unlimited and Starkey Hill, Guelph Wild Birds Unlimited is hosting a morning of crafts, storytime and activities. People should dress warmly and there will be a chance to try to hand-feed chickadees at Starkey Hill. Registration is required.
CBC
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Family Day weekend
It's Family Day weekend, which means some offices, businesses and schools will be closed on Monday for the provincial holiday. It's also Valentine's Day on Friday, which means local restaurants may be busy so call ahead if you plan to go out for dinner this weekend. There is also more snow in the forecast, which makes it a good weekend for some sledding or skiing. The Kitchener Rangers are on the road all weekend for three games. The Guelph Storm have two home games: Friday they host the Oshawa Generals and Monday they're home to the Sudbury Wolves. The K-W Titans basketball team has a home game on Monday, taking on the Jamestown Jackals. The game starts at 2 p.m. and stick around afterwards to get photos with and autographs from the Titan players. If you're driving this weekend, here are some local gas prices: TriCon Saturday and Sunday TheMuseum, downtown Kitchener This fan event will feature all things pop culture, sci-fi, comics, anime and various artforms all in one place. Special guests include Adrian Hough, the voice of Nightcrawler, and on Saturday only Alyson Court will be there. Court is known for shows like Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird and she was Loonette on The Big Comfy Couch. She's also voiced iconic characters like Lydia Deetz (Beetlejuice), Jubilee (X-Men), and Claire Redfield (Resident Evil). Get decked out in your best cosplay and join other fans for this event. TheMuseum event page Critter Corner All weekend Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Get up close and check out some really cool animals and bugs like giant leaf insects, jungle nymphs, millipedes, and Bumble the Blue-Tongued Skink. This is in addition to all the butterflies normally found at the conservatory, which is a very warm place to enjoy during cold weather. The Critter Corner is included in regular admission. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory website Owl Program Saturday 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. University of Guelph Arboretum Learn how to identify Ontario's owls as part of this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns and owl folklore. Registration is required. University of Guelph Arboretum website DTK Travellers Tour Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kitchener Public Library, main branch This weekend is the start of a free four-week program to enjoy food, music, dancing, art and activities from various cultures and traditions without having to leave the downtown main branch of the Kitchener Public Library. This weekend will focus on Europe. Then over the course of the following three weeks, there will be Asia, Africa and Caribbean and ending with Latin America. Downtown Kitchener event page Music Weekends Saturday and Sunday starting at 2 p.m. Downtown Guelph There's more music this weekend in downtown Guelph. Saturday at 2 p.m. at Sonic Hall is the Down By The Point Records showcase with Harry Lee Follon and Ben Somer. On Sunday, Mattie Leon performs at the Red Brick Cafe.
