🐤 Things to Do in London Feb 6-12

Happy Tuesday London!

Our release dates are changing in an effort to provide enough notice so that attend any event. Expect an email on Tuesdays that covers the following Thursday-Wednesday. But I know what you are thinking… Get to the good stuff already 🥱 

As you wish; acrylic art 🎨 Freddy Mercury theatrics 🕺and Tres Leches Cake 🍰 inbound!

— Enrique Banuelos

THINGS TO DO

Pinball League 🧙 | 6-9PM, THUR Feb 6 (More Info)
Location: Mana Pinball, 1742 Hyde Park Rd Unit 3
Description: Mana Pinball Arcade is launching its inaugural league night for pinball enthusiasts, offering a competitive and social environment.

Ted ❌ Talk | 10AM, FRI Feb 7 (More Info)
Location: Huron University, 1349 Western Road London
Description: Puzzles In Progress is an inspiring in-person conference featuring 10 TEDx Talks that explore diverse topics. Read below to see if any of theme pique your interest.

• Kelly Kaur 🌍 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant, Toastmasters speaker, empowers through storytelling.

• Swathi Sathyaseelan 🧘 700-hr yoga teacher, overcame mental health challenges, advocates for wellness.

• Matthew Shoss 📊 Finance content creator, ex-venture capitalist, provides entrepreneurial financial guidance.

• Abby Walker 💭 Mental health advocate, shares body image recovery journey, supports youth through storytelling.

• Harsheen Kaur 👪 Supports families in conflict zones, transforms personal challenges into resilience.

• Joe Plant 🏡 Indigenous community developer, creates sustainable housing solutions through activism.

• Anat Peri ❤️ Transformative coach with 19 years experience, specializes in inner child healing.

• Dr. Anna Gunz 🏞️ Pediatric ICU doctor, advocates for planetary health and climate change impact.

• Matthew Shen 💻 High school student, developed AI for Parkinson's diagnosis using vocal biomarkers.

• Nikida Steel 🆘 Saulteaux Métis nonprofit leader, supports survivors of gender-based violence.

Valentine's Mini Market ❤️ | 10AM-3PM, SAT Feb 8 (More Info)
Location: Medlyn Studio, 643 Talbot St
Description: The Valentine's Day Artisan Market showcases local farmers and handcrafted products, offering unique gifts for loved ones. The first 100 attendees will receive a free flower stem and cup of tea from The Tea Haus, adding an extra touch of love to the event.

Acrylic Pour Workshop ($) 🎨 | 6-8PM, Wed Feb 12 (More Info)
Location: Forked River Brewing, 45 Pacific Court
Description: This workshop lets you pour and manipulate specially formulated paints to create unique, abstract designs.

Paint Nite ($) 🎨 | 7PM, WED Feb 12 (More Info)
Location: Mingle by Mr and Mrs Bao, 551 Richmond street
Description: In just two hours you'll go from blank canvas to colorful masterpiece!

COMEDY & ENTERTAINMENT

Comedy Night at Anderson ($) 🤣 | 7PM, THUR Feb 6 (More Info)
Location: Anderson Craft Ales, 1030 Elias Street
Description: Featuring a lineup of comedians including Derek Holly, C.J. McDougall, Mitch VK, Elaine McNeice, AJ Jarvis, Emerald Hill, and Kevin Eliott, hosted by Cameron Avery.

FCFF Screening of ATROCITY 🎥 | 7PM, FRI Feb 7 (More Info)
Location: Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street
Description: This powerful film is an unfiltered exploration of homelessness in London, Ontario. By Retired Police Officer turned filmmaker Nigel Stuckey.

Sorry! Comedy All-Stars ($) 😜 | 8:30PM, SAT Feb 8 (More Info)
Location: The Rec Room, Masonville Mall
Description: Featuring Patel, Max Reaume, Brandon MacIntosh, Lucas Brennan, and Aaron Hopkins.

The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan ($) 🤣 | 8PM, SAT Feb 8 (More Info)
Location: Palace Theatre, 710 Dundas St. E.
Description: The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan brings big laughs to The Palace Theatre in support of Make-A-Wish Canada.

Wrestling with London Brawling 2 ($) 🤼 | 7PM, SAT Feb 8 (More Info)
Location: 80 Ann St
Description: A pro wrestling event featuring intense matches with a tables match between Kevin Frayne and Roughhouse Black, multiple wrestler appearances.

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY

• The Rec Room 🏈 | SUN Feb 9 | 1680 Richmond (More Info)

• The Club House 🏈 | SUN Feb 9 |100 Kellogg Lane (More Info)

• Dawghouse Pub & Eatery 🏈| SUN Feb 9 | 699 Wilkins Street | (More Info)

FOOD & DRINK

Cooking Classes at the Market 👩‍🍳 | 11AM, SAT Feb 8 (More Info)
Location: Covent Market, upstairs at the Market Kitchen
Description: Chef Nancy Salamanca, Tres Leches Cake (Valentine’s Day Meal Theme) . Doors open 20 minutes prior, no registration is required. First come, first serve.

Londonlicious 🥙 | Jan 17 - Feb 9 (More Info)
Location: Covent Market, upstairs at the Market Kitchen
Description: A fun way to discover unique and delicious dining experiences in the city.

MUSIC

Police & Sting Tribute ($) 🎵 | 8PM, THUR Feb 6 (More Info) 
Location: Toboggan Brewing Company, 585 Richmond Street
Description: A Tribute to the music of Sting and The Police.

Alan Walker ($) 🎵 | 9PM, THUR Feb 6 (More Info) (Spotify)
Location: London Music Hall
Description: Alan Walker, the Norwegian electronic music producer and DJ.

Tribe and Direct 2 ($) 🎵 | 8PM, FRI Feb 7 (More Info) 
Location: Rum Runners, 176 Dundas Street
Description: 4DaTribe is returning to give you the best show you seen in ya life. With live music from Juice Joint Band, and the city’s best rappers.

Lost Property (Release) 🎵 | 9:30PM, FRI Feb 7 (More Info) (Spotify)
Location: Palasad Socialbowl, 777 Adelaide St N
Description: Lost Property is a local band preparing for a full band release show. The band will perform their new songs live, showcasing their latest musical material.

Hilario Duran Trio ($) 🎵 | 7PM, SAT Feb 8 (More Info) (Spotify)
Location: Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street
Description: Sunfest presents Latin jazz sensation Hilario Duran Trio, featuring Roberto Occhipinti on bass and Ahmed Mitchel on drums.

The Black Frame Spectacle (Release) 🎵 | 9:30PM, SAT Feb 8 (More Info) (Spotify)
Location: Palasad Socialbowl, 777 Adelaide St N
Description: Supporting band Good Weather. Ian Sullivan on vocals and guitar.

Classic Albums Live: Queen ($) 🎵 | 8PM, SAT Feb 8 (More Info) 
Location: Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street
Description: A unique tribute performance group that recreates iconic albums with meticulous musical precision.

Colin James ($) 🎵 | 8PM, WED Feb 12 (More Info) (Spotify) 
Location: Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street
Description: Blues-rock icon brings his legendary musical prowess to the stage.

FUN FACT: QUEEN TRIVIA

Logo Design: Freddie Mercury personally designed the famous Queen crest logo. The logo is particularly interesting as it incorporates the band members' star signs: two Leos, one Virgo, and one Cancer.¹

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1  https://www.thefactsite.com/queen-band-facts/