🐤 Things to Do in London Jan 30-Feb 5

Happy Thursday Londoners!

This week seems to be full of fun free events. Who doesn’t love free? Have an event you want to promote? Let me know about it!

— Enrique Banuelos

THINGS TO DO

Photo 101 - an Introduction to Photography 📷️ | 12-2PM, SAT Feb 1 (More Info)
Location: Henry’s Camera London (South) 1070 Wellington Road #Unit 19/20
Description: Ignite your passion for photography with a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals! In this workshop you will learn the various controls on your camera, common settings and more are explained.

Maker’s Club Button Making 🔘 | 2:30-4:00PM, SAT Feb 1 (More Info)
Location: London Public Library, Beacock Branch, 1280 Huron Street London
Description: Making things is fun! Join us as we learn and make custom DIY projects! This week we make buttons. This program is for ages 10+.

Splashing Guppies 🐟️ | 8:30-9:30AM, SUN Feb 2 (More Info)
Location: TVCC - formerly Thames Valley Children's Centre, 779 Base Line Road East
Description: Babies and toddlers with special needs who are new to the water can explore swimming in a supportive group environment with their parent/caregiver. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany their child in the water.

Little Explorers 🧸 | 9:30-10:30AM, TUES Feb 4 (More Info)
Location: Bostwick Library, 501 Southdale Rd. W.
Description: Organized by the Westmount Family Centre. So much to explore and discover at this family friendly event.

Basically Sewing 🧵 | 7:00-8:30AM, TUES Feb 4 (More Info)
Location: Bostwick Library, 501 Southdale Rd. W.
Description: In this beginner level program, you’ll get your hands on a Singer sewing machine. You’ll learn how to fill a bobbin and thread a machine, and complete a small project to gain confidence. This program is suitable for ages 12+.

Infant Massage 👶 | 2:00-3:00PM, TUES Feb 4 (More Info)
Location: London Public Library, Beacock Branch, 1280 Huron Street London
Description: Bring your non-crawling baby to practice nurturing touches and communication through massage to build a special connection with your baby. Please dress comfortably and bring a blanket or towel for your baby. This is a 4 week program.

Open Studio ✂️ | 3-7PM, TUES Feb 4 (More Info)
Location: Hello Maker, 717 Richmond Street Suite 202
Description: Grab your work-in-progress and supplies - be it painting, knitting, embroidery... or grab a new project from our DIY Kit selection in studio! Included in your cover charge is use of all of our workshop tools.

Snoezelen Room 💡 | 9-10AM, TUES Feb 4 (More Info)
Location: 690 Osgoode Drive
Description: The Snoezelen room uses music, lighting effects, gentle vibrations and tactile sensations which all provide opportunities for a unique sensory experience. Book one or more 1 hour spaces for your family. Siblings welcome in the room or can be provided with other opportunities to keep them busy. This room is open to all who feel they could benefit from the Snoozelen environment.

Note: A Snoezelen Room is a specially designed therapeutic space that provides a unique sensory experience for individuals with various disabilities and special needs. These controlled multisensory environments (MSE) are carefully crafted to offer a safe, engaging, and stimulating setting where people can explore and interact with different sensory elements. The primary goal of a Snoezelen Room is to promote relaxation, sensory regulation, emotional well-being, and personal engagement for individuals with conditions such as autism, dementia, brain injuries, and sensory processing disorders.¹

Bayshore Hiring Event 🩺 | 10AM-6PM, WED Feb 5 (More Info)
Location: Henry’s Camera London (South) 1070 Wellington Road #Unit 19/20
Description: If you're on the lookout for a new job opportunity, this is the place to be! Positions available include Nursing, PSW and Paid Educational Program to obtain a Home Support Worker Certificate. Employer will be conducing onsite interviews. Please bring your resume and references.

Sunday Morning Yoga 🧘 | 10:00-10:45AM, SUN Feb 2 (More Info)
Location: Lululemon @ Masonville Mall
Description: Classes will be accessible for all levels of experience and modifications will be offered throughout the classes. Bring your own mat to sweat on and a bottle of water to hydrate!

COMEDY & ENTERTAINMENT

Firebringer - King’s Players ($) 🎭️ | 7:30PM, SAT Feb 1 (More Info)
Location: Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre, Epworth Avenue London
Description: Firebringer is a quirky, comedy musical set in the Stone Age, following a tribe of early humans as they discover fire and navigate their relationships with each other and their world.

Tuesday Night Trivia League 🤓 | 7:00-9:30PM, TUES Feb 4 (More Info)
Location: The Rec Room @ Masonville Mall
Description: Battle it out across 6 rounds of General Knoweldge and Name That Tune to become the Ultimate Trivia Champion! It's absolutely free to play, must be legal drinking age.

Stand Up Comedy ($) 😆 | 8PM, THUR Feb 5 (More Info)
Location: The Morrissey House, 361 Dundas Street London
Description: Stand up comedy at The Moho is back with headliner Kevin Elliott (Seriously JK, Sorry! Comedy Fest). Featuring Christos, Mykal Donald, James Butler.

FOOD & DRINK

Cooking Classes at the Market 👩‍🍳 | 11AM, SAT Feb 1 (More Info)
Location: Covent Market, upstairs at the Market Kitchen
Description: Chef Polina Shadman, Eggplant Dips. Doors open 20 minutes prior, no registration is required. First come, first serve.

Londonlicious ($) 🦐 | Jan 17 - Feb 9 (More Info)
Location: Throughout London
Description: Welcome to London’s most iconic food festival! Londonlicious is a fun way to discover unique and delicious dining experiences in London, Ontario!

MUSIC

Chase Beckham - Bad for Me Tour ($) 🎵  | 11AM, SAT Feb 1 (More Info)
Location: London Music Hall
Description: Chayce Beckham is an American country music singer-songwriter who rose to fame after winning the nineteenth season of American Idol.

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