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Win a Pair of Tickets to The Little Theatre BIG Comedy Fundraiser – The Perfect Parents’ Night Out! 🎭😂

Calling all Kitchener-Waterloo parents! If you're overdue for a night of laughter, magic, and grown-up fun, we’ve got just the thing—and a chance to enjoy it for FREE!

✨ Giveaway Alert: We’re giving away a pair of tickets to The Little Theatre BIG Comedy Fundraiser happening Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM at the Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre! ✨

Why This Is the Ultimate Parents’ Night Out

Let’s face it—between school lunches, soccer practices, and bedtime routines, parents deserve a break. And what better way to recharge than with an evening of side-splitting comedy and jaw-dropping magic?

Here’s what’s in store:

• 🎤 Gavin Stephens, Juno-nominated comedian and one of E! Network’s “10 Funniest Canadians,” headlines the night with his razor-sharp wit and hilarious storytelling.

• 🪄 Ian Batturbury, Canada’s top comedy magician and mentalist, brings over 7,000 performances’ worth of mind-blowing illusions and laugh-out-loud surprises.

• 🎙️ Hosted by Vinny Vinelli, a seasoned performer who’s graced stages from Gotham Comedy Club in NYC to Flappers in LA.

• 🎁 Free giveaways from sponsors like Starbucks—because who doesn’t love a little extra treat?

All proceeds support Starling Children’s Mental Health Centre, so you’ll be laughing for a great cause.

Event Details

📍 Location: Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess Street East, Waterloo, ON

🕣 Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | Doors open at 7:30 PM | Show starts at 8:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets: $30 each at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-little-theatre-big-comedy-fundraiser-tickets-1632205814529

How to Enter the Giveaway

To enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets:

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🎉 Winner will be contacted via DM from @Those2Girls Instagram

Whether you’re longtime fans of stand-up or just need a night to reconnect and laugh together, this fundraiser is the perfect excuse to call the babysitter and head out. Good luck—and get ready to giggle!

Parents' Night Out - Comedy Fundraiser - Enter to Win 19+ only

 

After the success of the Comedy Fundraiser last year, it is back again in support of the Starling Children's Mental Health Centre. This ages 19+ event on March 29, 2025 is perfect for a Parents' Night Out so have a drink, relax and laugh, while we raise money for Starling Children's Mental Health Centre.

This time the lineup includes:

Headliner, Evan Carter, has been a frequent guest on radio and television, and also hosted his own CBC TV special. He’s been in comedy for over 40 years, opening up for some of the world’s top acts including Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Air Supply and Dionne Warwick.

Matt Disero is one of Canada's best magicians, appearing on the famed show Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

Your host, Vinny Vinelli is a comedian, writer, actor and producer. He has performed throughout North America from famed comedy clubs like Flappers (Los Angeles) to Gotham Comedy Club (New York City). And pereformed at comedy festivals such FunnyFest (Calgary, 2024), Danforth Comedy Festival (Toronto, 2024), Kenan Presents Competition - Voted Best of Show (Toronto, 2024) and many more.

Vinny also currently has two segments on MinddogTV (New York City) called Stars, Stripes and Maple Leaves and the popular Proud to be Italian series, and has co-hosted the Los Angeles-based Comedy Road podcast.

Tickets available at this link 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-little-theatre-big-comedy-fundraiser-tickets-1071732022329

Limited seats available so get your tickets before they are gone!

I am so excited for this comedy show that I am giving away a pair of tickets to attend The Little Theatre BIG Comedy Fundraiser!

Enter to Win

Enter the rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend (it works best if you are already logged into your google account). If you have trouble leaving a comment below, then DM me @Those2Girls on instagram to let me know.

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Return of the Roman Empire from Revenge to Redemption - Gladiator II Review - Parents' Night Out

Please note this is an R-rated film (but for me the R-rating can also mean Revenge and Redemption)

I think it will be great for a Parents' Night Out

Gladiator II Review

Gladiator II takes us right back to the Roman Empire and the quest for power.  It begins with a country reading for battle and how a anti-hero begins a journey from revenge to redemption.

With constant echoes of the original Gladiator film, the sequel will remind fans of the impact the first film had on audiences and create new fans of these movies.

Much like the first film, all of the characters had their own agendas when it came to their visions of Rome and it's place in history.

In Gladiator II they are once again battling one another both in the colosseum and on the political field. This time Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) has the assistance of her husband, General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal) and some senate members loyal to her father.  The thing they had not planned for is the arrival of a new Gladiator (Paul Mescal) that has some familiar battle tactics and his keeper (Denzel Washington).who each have plans of their own. 

With the movie being shown in IMAX the experience is extremely exhilarating and incredibly immersive.

This film is exciting, emotional and mesmerizing.   I think you will enjoy Gladiator II on your next Parents' Night Out. The film will be released this Friday November 22, 2024

Let me know what you thought of Gladiator II in the comments and THANK YOU to The TARO Group for tickets!

Parents' Night Out - Comedy Fundraiser - Enter to Win ages 19+

 

After the success of the Comedy Fundraiser last May, it is back again in support of the Starling Children's Mental Health Centre. This ages 19+ event is perfect for a Parents' Night Out so have a drink, relax and laugh, while we raise money for Starling Children's Mental Health Centre.

This time the lineup includes:

Vinny Vinelli is a comedian, writer, actor and producer. He studied comedy at Second City in Toronto, Chicago and LA. He has performed throughout North America from famed comedy clubs like Flappers (Los Angeles) to Gotham Comedy Club (New York City). And pereformed at comedy festivals such FunnyFest (Calgary - 2024), Danforth Comedy Festival (Toronto - 2024), and many more.

Vinny also currently has two segments on MinddogTV (New York City) called Stars, Stripes and Maple Leaves and the popular Proud to be Italian series, and has co-hosted the Comedy Road podcast.

Phil Howard Pivnick is an award winning magician, and writer. His comedy magic acts have been featured at sold out shows on stages across Ontario, where he’s entertained audiences with his quick wit, fast fingers, and mind boggling illusions.

Martha Chaves is a Latin-Canadian award-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and comedy writer. Daryl Jung from Now Magazine called her “smart, sassy, provocative, and very funny.”

Her TV credits include multiple appearances in the Just For Laughs, the Winnipeg, and the We Are Funny That Way Festivals, to mention a few and her two national comedy specials, Something About Martha on CTV and the Comedy Network, and Comics! on the CBC.

Martha’s often heard on CBC radio’s The Debaters and Laugh Out Loud and is a cast member of CBC’s Because News. Her album Chunky Salsa is available on all platforms and heard on Sirius XM.

Tickets available at this link

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-little-theatre-big-comedy-fundraiser-tickets-981858855267

Limited seats available so get your tickets before they are gone!

I am so excited for this comedy show that I am giving away a pair of tickets to attend The Little Theatre BIG Comedy Fundraiser!

Enter to Win

Enter the rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend (it works best if you are already logged into your google account). If you have trouble leaving a comment below, then DM me @Those2Girls on instagram to let me know.

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Mother's Day Giveaway - Mom's Night Out - Comedy Fundraiser - Enter to Win ages 19+

 

Happy Mother's Day weekend! I kicked it off last night at the Comedy - Magic Show and had to opportunity to meet local comedian Vinny Vinelli.  He let me know that next weekend he is hosting a COMEDY FUNDRAISER for Lutherwood Children's Mental Health Centre. I was so excited to hear that I immediately thought this would make a great PARENTS' NIGHT OUT!

Last Minute Gift for Mom

Looking for a last minute Mother's Day Gift?  I suggest getting her the gift of laughter by purchasing tickets to The Little Theatre BIG Comedy Fundraiser that is taking place on Saturday May 18. 2024 at 8:30pm at the Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre. Tickets are $30 each. Please note this is a licensed event for those 19+

Have a drink, relax and laugh, while we raise money for Lutherwood Children's Mental Health Centre.

Luke Lynndale is a comedian, writer, and actor. When Luke is performing, hang on for the ride - it's fast and hilarious. He was a finalist in the Comedian of The North comedy competition in Thunder Bay, ON, performed in the Salem Comedy Festival (Salem, PA), New York Underground Comedy Competition (New York, NY), Comedy Chateau Festival (Los Angeles, CA), Finger Lakes Comedy Festival (Ithaca, NY), Danforth Comedy Festival (Toronto, ON) and Tower City Comedy Festival (Texas, TX). Luke was selected as Best of Fest at the Comedy Chateau Festival. His debut Comedy Album “Luke Lynndale Live” can be found on all streaming platforms.

Phil Howard Pivnick is an award winning magician, and writer. His comedy magic acts have been featured at sold out shows on stages across Ontario, where he’s entertained audiences with his quick wit, fast fingers, and mind boggling illusions.

Vinny Vinelli is a comedian, writer, actor and producer. He studied comedy at Second City in Toronto, Chicago and LA. He has performed all throughout North America including famed comedy clubs like Flappers (LA), Comedy Bar (Toronto), Zanies (Chicago) and Gotham Comedy Club (New York City).

He's the winner of the 2024 FunnyFest Virtual contest, and currently has two segments on MinddogTV (New York City) called Stars, Stripes and Maple Leaves and Proud to be Italian (Release date June 2024)and has co-hosted the Comedy Road podcast.

Tickets available at this link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-little-theatre-big-comedy-fundraiser-tickets-871928751367 Limited seats available so get your tickets before they are gone!

I am so excited for this comedy show that I am giving away a pair of tickets to attend The Little Theatre BIG Comedy Fundraiser!

Enter to Win

Enter the rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend (it works best if you are already logged into your google account). If you have trouble leaving a comment below, then DM me @Those2Girls on instagram to let me know.

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PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT @ #KitchenerMarket for a Mexican Fiesta - Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did get free tickets to attend, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win a spot too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

With Cinco De Mayo only days away, now is the time to learn how to cook a Mexican meal.  Many of our readers know that I learned a bit about Mexican food preparation in Huatulco Mexico a few years back, but I am looking forward to even more tips and tricks at the Kitchener Market Cooking Class this Wednesday!

We think this will make a great PARENTS NIGHT OUT event so we hope you’ll register for this Mexican Fiesta!

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with traditional Mexican food!

Mexican Cooking: Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEE $50

Register at https://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp

Flash Fiesta Giveaway

Just like in the Flash Mob sequence of Lionel Ritchie’s ALL NIGHT LONG you will learn how to FIESTA FOREVER so we decided to have a Flash Fiesta Giveaway!

Enter To Win

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and tell us why you want to attend. (NOTE when commenting below it is best to be logged into your google account. After you click publish, it may take up to one minute for your comment to show. Please wait for it to publish before clicking anything else). It may win you a spot at the Mexican Cooking Class this Wednesday!

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Parents’ Day Out @ The Food And Drink Kitchener Market Cooking Stage – Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

Make it A PARENTS’ DAY OUT or PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT @ The Kitchener Market Cooking Stage

 

We are thrilled to announce that our FOOD REVOLUTION DAY partner, THE KITCHENER MARKET is sponsoring the Cooking Stage at The Food And Drink Show from April 21-23 2017 and you have a chance to win your way in! Read on to see how you could be at what we are calling PARENTS DAY OUT!

The Chefs At The Cooking Stage

This year's Chef line up has a variety of local chefs.  Some that you may have met if you have attended the Kitchener Market Cooking Classes. 

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This 2017 Cooking Stage has a mix of cooking demonstrations so there is something for everyone in the age 19+ crowd. Be sure to visit the Cooking Stage Schedule page to get all the cooking stage info.

Show Info (from the Food And Drink Show Page)
Show Hours:

• Friday 5pm – 10pm
• Saturday 12pm – 10pm
• Sunday 12pm – 5pm
• Must be 19 years or older to attend. No children, no infants.
• Cost for admission is $15 per person/per day

Please note that the Kitchener Market Cooking Stage is included in admission.  Food and beverage samples from the vendors are an additional cost.

• Sample tokens act as the official show currency
• Tokens can be purchased for samples of food and beverages
• Sample prices may vary based on product and exhibitor, *Sample tokens will be available for purchase on show dates only.

Enter To Win

Want to win your way in? We have a giveaway for passes to the Food And Drink Show so that you can be there live at The Kitchener Market Cooking Stage.
This contest is for those in the Kitchener Waterloo Area Only. Must be 19+ to enter. The prize is a pair of passes for FREE ADMISSION to the Food And Drink Show. Food and Drink purchases are at your own cost.

Just enter the contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form. If the contest does not pop up, clear your cache and refresh). Remember the blog comment about WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN TO COOK is a mandatory entry.
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Parents' Night Out #PopUP With Conestoga's #RisingStars @ #KitchenerMarket

Parents' Night Out

 

Many of you know that we attended last year's Rising Stars event at Kitchener Market. You can see a recap at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2016/03/conestoga-college-risingstars.html

 

For 2017 they have a new theme for the "pop up" restaurant inside the Kitchener Market Kitchen.  See the info they provided for this year below 

 

Rising Stars – the Canapé Series.

 

On selected evenings in February, March and April, aspiring chefs, restaurant owners and entrepreneurs from Conestoga’s School of Business and Hospitality will host themed pop-up canapé evenings at the Kitchener Farmers Market.

 

Join us to enjoy a variety of international and locally inspired hors d'oeuvres, desserts and live music.

 

Attend one or all three events in the Rising Stars Canapé Series:

February 22: Locally Inspired
March 29: International Street Food Inspired
April 19: Locally Inspired

 

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Rising Stars website: https://www.conestogacommunity.ca/RisingStars

 

Price: $35 + HST per ticket

 

LCBO licensed event with cash bar (beer and wine only)