Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Jan. 17 to 19
Grand Slam of Curling takes place in Guelph all weekend with teams from all over the world
It's going to be slightly warmer for at least part of this weekend before temperatures drop off Sunday and Monday, so get outside and enjoy it while you can.
The Grand Slam of Curling is taking place at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph with teams from all over the world competing and weekend action will see some of the best games. There are tickets still available.
Music Weekends continue in downtown Guelph. Saturday afternoon, Neko Fakes performs at Which Craft. On Sunday afternoon, David Picco and Alison Corbett with Naomi Dyon and Alex Iverson perform at McCabe's Irish Pub.
Also in Guelph, The OBGMs perform with Bad Waitress and Burner at Sonic Hall on Friday night. This is a 19+ event.
Meanwhile, Mandippal performs at Boathouse DTK in Kitchener's Victoria Park on Friday night.
The Kitchener Rangers are home Friday night and play host to the Flint Firebirds. Then they hit the road for a Saturday afternoon game against the Brampton Steelheads.
The Guelph Storm remain on the road (because the Grand Slam of Curling has taken over the Sleeman Centre). They're in London on Friday night to take on the Knights and then will face the Saginaw Spirit Saturday afternoon.
The K-W Titans will host the London Lightning Sunday afternoon at The Aud.
If you're driving this weekend, here are some local prices:
Tri-City Improv: Kick Off 2025 With a Laugh
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
Who knows what will happen this year or even during this show. The performers will take part in games and scenes all entirely improvised with suggestions from the audience. Tickets required.
Cookies and Kids: Tribal Vision Dance
Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cambridge Centre for the Arts
Enjoy a performance by Tribal Vision Dance, a family from Six Nations made up of singers and dancers and learn about Indigenous history and traditions. Tickets required.
BeaverCon
Saturday at 10 a.m.
JamSchool, Guelph
This one-day tabletop board gaming convention is for female and female-presenting players of all playing levels. It's an event meant to encourage more women to get into gaming. Pre-registration is required.
Leafs Vs. Canadiens Tailgate Party
Saturday at 7 p.m.
The Gaslight District, Cambridge
Bundle up and watch the hockey game on the big screen outside in the district.
Come early for the tailgate party. People are encouraged to bring their own food, non-alcoholic drinks, grills, decorations and "game day vibes." Or buy food from one of the local restaurants.
Family/Adapted Céilí
Saturday 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Button Factory Arts, Waterloo
This Céilí dance event is great for the whole family and dancers of any ability. Hosted by the Irish Real Life Festival, the event will have traditional Irish music but with slower tempos. Traditional Irish dance steps will be taught, but with modifications to make the dances more accessible.
Céilí caller Marjorie Hopkins has been teaching Irish dance for more than 10 years and specializes in adaptive Irish dance.
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