Kate’s 5 enjoyable issues to do in and round Waterloo area: Jan. 30 to Feb. 1

The days are getting longer, solar is within the forecast and this weekend we’ll flip the calendar from January to February.

Get your blood pumping by watching some newbie wrestling. 365 Pro Wrestling will have an event Saturday evening on the Red Chevron in Guelph. Tickets are required.

There’s a book launch Sunday night at Brubacher House in Waterloo for a bilingual assortment known as From Shore to Shore: Ukrainian Mennonite Poetry in Translation. There can be remarks from the translators in addition to readings from households of the authors. There isn’t any registration required for this free occasion. Books can be obtainable for buy.

Bird Bingo is occurring Friday evening at TWB Co-operative Brewing in Kitchener. The trivia half is being run by Bird Friendly Kitchener and Waterloo Region Nature whereas the beer half comes from the brewery. Tickets are required and obtainable on-line.

But wait, there’s extra Bird Bingo! Another event is happening Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to three:30 p.m. at Royal City Brewing Company. Nature Guelph’s chicken wing is main the occasion. Registration is required.

This weekend it will likely be barely much less chilly exterior, so you could need to strap on some skates and hit a neighborhood outside rink. There are many in neighbourhoods throughout the area in addition to city-run rinks in uptown Waterloo, in entrance of Kitchener’s metropolis corridor and in Kitchener’s Victoria Park.

The Kitchener Rangers host the Windsor Spitfires on Friday evening at The Aud.

The Guelph Storm will play the Brampton Steelheads on the Sleeman Centre Friday evening, then head to Owen Sound on Saturday.

The K-W Titans have a house recreation Sunday. They’ll host the Lake Erie Jackals for a particular Black History Month celebration recreation. Tipoff is at 3 p.m., however head to the sport early for actions together with some with individuals from the summer season occasion Caribana Ignite.

Hillside Inside

Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Royal City Mission, 50 Quebec St., Guelph

It’s Hillside Inside weekend, with live shows, workshops and artwork deliberate all day on Saturday.

The workshops and performances are free or pay what you’ll be able to. The workshops embrace morning yoga, creating felt patches, find out how to give again therapeutic massage, make soy wax candles, and learn to line dance or do Tai Chi.

Performances embrace the Girls and Guitars Showcase, a youth showcase from JamSchool, a day efficiency by Housewife and the afternoon Eramosa Sessions with Harri Palm, Jeff Bird, Sam Cino and Tyler Wagner and extra.

There is a live performance Friday evening with Donovan Woods and AHI, however it’s sadly bought out.

Tickets are nonetheless obtainable for the Saturday evening live performance that includes Dwayne Gretzky on the River Run Centre.

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Nith Valley Ecoboosters Repair Café

Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Zion United Church, 215 Peel St., New Hamburg

Got a small equipment or merchandise round your property that wants fixing however aren’t certain the place to begin? Volunteer fixers can be available to assist sort out that chore. They can cowl mechanical and woodworking repairs, mending for clothes, knit and crochet objects, jewellery, and e-book repairs.

Most supplies and instruments can be found on the café. The occasion is free and refreshments can be obtainable.

If you’re in Guelph, there’s additionally a repair café being held by the Guelph Tool Library Saturday from 11 a.m. to three p.m. in Old Quebec Street Shoppes in downtown core.

Clothed With Love Pop-Up Freestore

Sunday 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Heritage Hall, Guelph

The Guelph Black Heritage Society has various occasions for Black History Month and the primary one is a pop-up that permits individuals to choose up gently used clothes and important provides all without spending a dime. It’s a collaboration with Halton region-based group Clothed With Love.

Also will word, there can be a flag elevating occasion at Heritage Hall at 11 a.m. on Monday as a part of Black History Month celebrations.

The Brush Off

Saturday 7 p.m. to late

TheMuseum, downtown Kitchener

This annual reside art-making occasion is an opportunity to observe artists create a chunk in a single evening. Attendees can get pleasure from drinks and stroll round to observe artists at work, then vote on their favorite work.

The work then go up for public sale to boost cash for TheMuseum.

The occasion is supposed for individuals ages 12 years and older.

Puzzle Swap Meet

Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Hespeler Presbyterian Church, 73 Queen St. E., Cambridge

Bring puzzles you’ve already loved and swap them for some new-to-you puzzles at this swap meet. There can be espresso and tea plus some treats whilst you join with different puzzle lovers.

People are requested to “ensure that all your puzzles have all their pieces included. A sealed ziplock bag works very well to protect the pieces.”