The Kickup - Creative Networking Event

Textile presents its inaugural fall literary event, Black Talk: In Conversation with Hanif Abdurraqib and Antonio Michael Downing, including readings from Hanif’s and Antonio’s newest works — “There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension” and “Stars in My Crown,” respectively.

Together, they will discuss shaping Black identity, the weight of excellence as expectation, and expected to touch on the relationship between the arts and culture, space and place, and Black life. How is Black life archived in Waterloo Region? How do we protect Black histories from gentrification? How do we distinguish between cultural theft and cultural integration? What do we get wrong about Black masculinity and basketball? How are geography and memory intertwined when we try to recount our stories? What can nostalgia teach us?

Ryan Belleville is one of Canada’s best known comedians and comedic actors. GQ magazine called him “Not just a great Canadian comic, but one of the best around anywhere.” One of the stars of the hit Netflix show Workin Moms, where he plays fan favorite Lionel. GQ magazine called him one of the best comics working today. Multiple Screen Award nominated actor, Ryan Belleville has been seen on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, CBS’s The Late Late Show, and MTV’s Busted, and he has made countless appearances at the Just for Laughs Festival, CBC’s Halifax Comedy Festival, and The Winnipeg Comedy Festival and is also a regular on CBC’s The Debaters. He has performed all over the globe from the Sydney Opera House, to the back of truck in the desert performing for the troups.

Just some of his notable Film and Television credits include, Overlord and the Underwoods, National Lampoons Going the Distance, Disney’s Stuck in the Suburbs, Wynonna Earp, Murdoch Mysteries, The LA Complex, Satisfaction, Almost Heroes, Step Dogs and the award winning family film Finn on the Fly.

Proud father, and husband. He currently lives in Los Angeles.

Join Lori Yates, Kylie Fox, and Paige Warner on a captivating musical journey that celebrates the heart and soul of songwriting in intimate settings across Ontario!

From Toronto, Lori Yates, the pioneer of alt-country, weaves narratives that resonate with authenticity and warmth. Kylie Fox, hailing from the East Coast, infuses her set with folk-Canadiana elements and unique jazz-pop/folk-rock fusions. From Owen Sound, Paige Warner offers a soulful sound with evocative ballads, deeply personal lyrics, and catchy hooks.

The “Gold Dust Women Songwriters Tour” showcases three uniquely talented Canadian women.

Get ready for another edition of Kasha Cab, the show you wanna take a ride to see as we kick off homecoming weekend! This is our third homecoming show, at our new home Up Lounge, and these shows always sell out!

Hosted by Waterloo’s own award-winning Kasha Czech, featuring Brantford’s kitty cat Lucy Purr, the mug of Waterloo, Basic Taylor, the Kitchener up and comer that always knows where the party is, IndeesPants, and Hamilton’s alternative queen Qlorox!

$15 advance | $20 VIP | $20 at the door

VIP Tickets include primary couch seating, a Kasha Czech merch item, and priority access to bottle service.

7 PM DOORS | 8 PM SHOW

This is a 19+ show. All ticket sales are final, and refunds will not be issued.

ACCESSIBILITY INFO: The venue does have a ground level entrance, but unfortunately no accessible washrooms on site.