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SUMMARY:Reel Stories: Documentary Filmmaking for Youth (Grades 9-12)
DESCRIPTION:Reel Stories\, Ed Video’s documentary filmmaking program for youth returns this September with the support and funding of the J.P. Bickell Foundation. Reel Stories is designed to empower the next generation of storytellers\, giving them the tools and confidence to share their voice with the world. A group of youth participants (Grades 9-12) will meet for 8 sessions on a biweekly basis to create short documentaries. Participants will undergo the filmmaking process\, building skills in scriptwriting\, conducting interviews\, smartphone and camera-based filmmaking\, lighting\, audio recording and editing\, while learning how professional-quality films can be created using accessible technology. \nSkills in communication\, critical thinking and collaboration will also be developed throughout the program. At the program’s end in January\, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their completed documentaries for family\, friends and local community members. Reel Stories is more than just a filmmaking course; it’s an experience that equips youth with skills that extend beyond the world of film. \nParents and guardians interested in enrolling their children in this free program are encouraged to email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions or accessibility concerns. Spaces are limited\, so early registration is recommended to secure a spot.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/reel-stories-documentary-filmmaking-for-youth-grades-9-12/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Interactive,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T190000
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SUMMARY:YGFC Presents: Basset & Janice Jo Lee
DESCRIPTION:Toronto-based folk duo Basset are full of timeless heart. With deeply human lyrics and harmonies reminiscent of the early folk revival\, CBC Q’s Tom Power says\, “I think you’re going to love this.” Their debut album In the Clay was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award. With a live show that is sincere and disarmingly funny\, they’ve performed at Mariposa\, Winnipeg\, and Celtic Connections Folk Festivals. In 2026\, they’ll tour Australia\, Canada\, and Europe\, promoting their upcoming album Human Nature. bassettheband.com \nJanice Jo Lee (she/they) is a contemporary folk-fusion musician\, composer\, sound designer\, spoken word poet\, actor-clown\, director\, facilitator and educator born and based in Toronto. Her artwork explores climate grief\, antiracism\, loneliness\, workers rights\, queer joy\, and her Korean heritage. She is a dynamic and engaging performer\, and performs with a guitar\, trumpet\, vocal looping and jjangu drum. As a professional educator\, she has facilitated arts and anti-oppression workshops for 15 years. Janice Jo Lee has toured across Canada with her music and poetry. Currently she is composing the first draft of a musical adaptation of Minh Ly’s Ga Ting (Finding Family) and working on songs from her next album Lullabyes for End Times. janicejolee.ca \nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 Cost: $25/sliding scale (no one will be turned away due to lack of funds\, so please choose the ticket option that best suits your needs) Doors open at 7:00pm\, music starts at 7:30pm Location: Sally Wismer Gallery/Guelph Arts Council (22B-55 Wyndham St N in Old Québec Street Mall) The venue is a physically accessible space. \nMany thanks to Guelph Arts Council (GAC) for partnering with YGFC to present the series. As part of your purchase\, you may also choose to make a charitable donation to GAC. \n\n$25/Sliding Scale (nobody turned away for lack of funds)
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/ygfc-presents-basset-janice-jo-lee/
LOCATION:Guelph Arts Council\, 55 Wyndham Street N\, Guelph
CATEGORIES:Families,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T220000
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SUMMARY:The 3rd Annual Lantern Parade and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of lanterns\, lights and music! Bring your homemade lantern\, light up costume or just your lovely self to enjoy a night of community and creativity. Starting at 7:30 pm to gather and wait for dark\, then parade through the park following a marching band of excellent musicians. Afterwards\, you can enjoy the park\, your new friends and dance tunes under the canopy of trees. \nDate: Saturday\, September 26\nTime: 7:30PM – 10:00PM\nLocation: Exhibition Park \nExhibition Park Neighbourhood Group\nThe EPNG — and its parent group the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition — will help build healthy\, engaged and inclusive neighbourhoods by providing programs and events that encourage community participation and involvement. \n\nexhibitionparkevents@gmail.com
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-3rd-annual-lantern-parade-and-dance/
LOCATION:Exhibition Park\, 81 London Road West\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families,Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T113000
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SUMMARY:Historical Walking Tour 1: Where Guelph Began
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Guelph’s history while taking in its beautiful architecture and natural features through six different Historical Walking Tours. \nThis tour encircles the original Market Square area of almost twenty-four acres laid out by John Galt in 1827. Serving as the focal point for Guelph’s early social and business life\, the area also contains the sites of many of Guelph’s first buildings. \nDate: September 27\nTime: 10:00 AM \nPurchase tickets for Tour 1 here. \nStarting point: 25 Waterloo Ave\, corner of Dublin Street. (Please use street parking\, not 25 Waterloo private lot.) \nThank you to all of our tour volunteer tour guides for making these beloved tours possible! \nPlease note: Tours are approximately 90 minutes and all begin at 10am. Participants are required to register and pre-pay. Guides will not handle cash. Tours with less than two registrations by the Friday prior to the tour at 12pm will be cancelled.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/historical-walking-tour-1-where-guelph-began/
CATEGORIES:Families,Heritage,Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T131017Z
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SUMMARY:Truth & Reconciliation After-School Event
DESCRIPTION:On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, Guelph Indigenous Community Council and Guelph Museums offer an after-school gathering that honours the children lost to residential schools and supports the healing of survivors and their families. \nChildren\, youth\, and community members are invited to come together in a spirit of remembrance and renewal. Guided by the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, through land-based and Indigenous teachings—including a sacred fire\, indoor and outdoor activities\, and a special raptor presentation —we will celebrate the language\, ceremony\, community\, and joy that were unjustly taken. \nImage Credit: Michelle Stoney\, Gitxsan
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/truth-reconciliation-after-school-event/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camps,Children,Families,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T113000
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SUMMARY:Historical Walking Tour 6: Ward One
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Guelph’s history while taking in its beautiful architecture and natural features through six different Historical Walking Tours. \nThis tour of the area southeast of the downtown\, between the Speed and Eramosa Rivers\, reveals the rich variety of historic architecture and the diversity of peoples who formed Guelph. Particular attention is devoted to residential/industrial proximity and the city’s early Italian community. \nDate: October 4\nTime: 10:00 AM \nPurchase tickets for Tour 6 here. \nStarting point: Tytler Public School\, 131 Ontario St\, Guelph. \nThank you to all of our tour volunteer tour guides for making these beloved tours possible! \nPlease note: Tours are approximately 90 minutes and all begin at 10am. Participants are required to register and pre-pay. Guides will not handle cash. Tours with less than two registrations by the Friday prior to the tour at 12pm will be cancelled.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/historical-walking-tour-6-ward-one/
CATEGORIES:Families,Heritage,Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261011T113000
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SUMMARY:Historical Walking Tour 2: Downtown Walkabout
DESCRIPTION:**Final tour of the 2026 season** \nLearn about Guelph’s history while taking in its beautiful architecture and natural features through six different Historical Walking Tours. \nThe present downtown centre of Guelph\, with its wide main street\, provides a compact walking tour\, which includes many buildings and sites of considerable historical and architectural interest. \nDate: October 11\nTime: 10:00 AM \nPurchase tickets for Tour 2 here. \nStarting point: In front of Guelph City Hall\, 1 Carden Street\, Carden & Wilson. \nThank you to all of our tour volunteer tour guides for making these beloved tours possible! \nPlease note: Tours are approximately 90 minutes and all begin at 10am. Participants are required to register and pre-pay. Guides will not handle cash. Tours with less than two registrations by the Friday prior to the tour at 12pm will be cancelled.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/historical-walking-tour-2-downtown-walkabout/
CATEGORIES:Families,Heritage,Interactive
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
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UID:53137-1792022400-1792281599@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION:We have a fantastic three days planned of standup comedy\, improv\, storytelling and more\, featuring a stacked lineup of local talent. There are events for the whole family\, including a Community Showcase on Thursday night and a Li’l Local Legends kids’ improv show on Saturday afternoon. \nOctober 15th to 17th\n10C Shared Space\n42 Carden St\, Guelph
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-comedy-festival-2/
LOCATION:10C Shared Space\, 42 Carden St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families,Performance
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