Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: Jan. 10 to 12
With warmer temperatures, it could be a good weekend to be outside
It won't be quite as cold this weekend as it was earlier this week, which means it might be a good time to get outside and enjoy some winter activities like skiing at Chicopee, cross country skiing at a local conservation area, tobogganing on a neighbourhood hill, going for a hike or skating at an outdoor rink.
City staff in Kitchener were flooding a section of Victoria Park this week for a rink near the clock tower. If all goes according to plan, the rink is expected to be open on Sunday.
The K-W Titans basketball team is not playing this weekend. Their next home game is Jan. 19.
The Kitchener Rangers are busy with three games this weekend, two of them at home. On Friday, they host the Brampton Steelheads. Then on Saturday they're on the road to take on the Barrie Colts. Sunday they're back at The Aud to host the Saginaw Spirit.
The Guelph Storm are on the road this weekend with games in Flint, Mich., on Friday and against the Soo Greyhounds on Saturday.
If you need to drive, here are some local gas prices:
Music Weekends
Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.
Downtown Guelph
Music Weekends are back. It's an effort to get people into local businesses and supporting local musicians during what is typically a slower time.
This weekend, Scott Wicken with Les Armstrong are at NV Kitchen and Bar Saturday afternoon while Miranda Journey and Mikalyn Hay are at Red Brick Cafe on Sunday.
Music Weekends run through to mid-March.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital open house
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
The hospital will open up parts of its newly renovated space, including the new diagnostic imaging department, laboratory, endoscopy suite as well as two inpatient units.
The self-guided tours will take about an hour to 90 minutes and there are stops along the way with videos and experts. The tour ends in the cafeteria where there will be an innovation fair and information booths.
Together We're Boisterous comedy show
Saturday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
TWB Brewing, Kitchener
It's an evening of improv, stand-up comedy and even burlesque at this 19+ show. There's tiered pricing and tickets are required. The event is organized by Pinch Cabaret.
Local live music
Lots of restaurants, bars and breweries will have live music this weekend. Here's a brief sample (tickets may be required so check ahead):
- It's Indie Music Night on Friday at Maxwell's in Waterloo. There will be performances by Maria Gabriella and Corduroy Blue, Amelia Maxwell, Ayesha Ahad and The Peaks.
- Schooner Street Brewery in Waterloo has Ewan Doig performing Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- There's a Glitz and Glam drag bingo at Block Three Brewing in St. Jacobs on Saturday and on Friday night, Leanne Mayer performs at the brewery.
- Ryan Valentine performs at The Boathouse in Kitchener's Victoria Park on Friday evening.
- Blue Rodeo performs at Centre in the Square Friday and Saturday night. As of Friday morning, only a few single seat tickets were available.
- JoyRide will be at The Jazz Room in Waterloo Friday night while Brian O'Kane Group will be there Saturday night.
Take in a library program
Winter is a good time to rediscover what your local library has to offer. Here are some events this weekend:
- Learn to crochet on Saturday afternoon at the main branch of the Waterloo Public Library.
- Snowman Story Time will be at the Pioneer Park branch of Kitchener Public Library on Saturday at 10 a.m. No registration is required.
- Belonging is a juried community art exhibition at the Cambridge Public Library/Idea Exchange. It's located at the Preston location and includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, photography and other mediums.
- The Pokémon Fan Club will meet at the west end branch of the Guelph Public Library Saturday starting at 2 p.m.
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