Jovino Santos Neto from Brazil with Roberto Occhipinti and Mark Kelso SUNDAY Matinee

Join Tri City Improv at KWLT for a laugh of surprises and hilarity, to help you warm up to the idea that we’re in a WHOLE NEW YEAR!

Tri City Improv performs in games and scenes, all entirely improvised on the spot based on suggestions from our live audiences!

Tickets are $10, available at the door while they last, or go to Eventbrite to secure your spots now.

KWLT is in the heart of Uptown Waterloo, so there’s plenty to do before or after the show. Bring some friends and make a night of it!

This event is licensed, so 18+, thanks. Doors open at 7:30.

Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is one of the most important Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal.  He was an integral part of Pascoal’s group from 1977 to1992, where he fine-tuned his artistry, performing around the world and co-producing several legendary records.

His personal style is a creative blend of energetic grooves, deep harmonies, telepathic improvisation, lyrical melodies and great ensemble playing, always inspired and informed by the colorful richness of Brazilian music. His compositions include samba, choro, baião, xote, forró, marcha and many more styles, rooted in centuries-old musical tradition while pointing to new and adventurous harmonic languages.

He can also be heard around the world as a piano soloist, working with symphony orchestras, jazz big bands, chamber music groups, and in collaboration with musicians such as his mentor Hermeto Pascoal, Bill Frisell, Paquito d’Rivera, Airto Moreira, Claudio Roditi, David Sanchez, Joe Locke, Anat Cohen and many more.

DOORS at 3:00 PM

Personnel:

Jovino Santos Neto-piano
Roberto Occhipinti-bass
Mark Kelso-drums

Thanks to everyone who supported last year’s (SOLD OUT) Comfort Food Crawl, which raised $6,585 for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, providing 13,170 meals.

This year’s Comfort Food Crawl is happening January 25, 1-4PM 2025

Come on Up to support the Food Bank of Waterloo Region AND indulge in Uptown’s yummiest comfort foods!

Kicking off along with the City of Waterloo’s annual Winterloo festival, this year’s Uptown Comfort Food Crawl includes a delicious array of food items from Uptown restaurants that are sure to provide a little comfort (and who couldn’t use a bit more of that?)! Sample it all in one delicious day!

Tickets are $15 to sample at all four locations- Revive Game Bar, Kentucky Bourbon & BBQ, Bodega Rose, and Dosa Boyz- and all proceeds go to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.

People’s Choice & Judge’s Choice:

Vote for your favourite dish! Once you’ve voted in People’s Choice, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of three Uptown Dollars prizes – $25, $50, or $100! We’ll also have celebrity judges casting their ballots.