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SUMMARY:The Image Makers
DESCRIPTION:The Image Makers is a free monthly gathering of vidyeo and cinema makers who are dedicated to the craft of moving imagery\, with a particular focus on lighting design. \nThe next Image Makers session will explore how to film low light scenes. Working with in-camera ISO settings as well as small accent lights (i.e. candlelight)\, we will work together to make a dark scene look good! \nWhile no formal instruction is provided\, this session is a great chance to meet new collaborators\, try new techniques\, push one another to new levels\, and keep skills fresh. \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility concerns.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-image-makers-19/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T180000
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Night Market
DESCRIPTION:More info here. \nJune 27th\, 6pm-10pm\, Guelph Farmer’s Market \nSummer Solstice Night Market is coming to the Guelph Farmers’ Market on Saturday June 27\, 6-10pm. Warm up to summer with an evening featuring local food offerings\, night vendors\, live music and an awesome community!⁠ \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/summer-solstice-night-market/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Children,Families,Interactive,Music,Performance,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260625T181539Z
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UID:51022-1782932400-1782939600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:In the Neighbourhood: Improv Fun & Fundamentals (Drop-in Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on our weekly Wednesday workshops!\nOur ‘In the Neighbourhood’ workshops are a great opportunity to learn about and practice improv right here in our own backyard! Literally! The good ol’ backyard is where we started teaching our classes and it’s where we like to practice improv in the summers. It is located in the area of the Victoria Rd and York Rd intersection in Guelph. \nIn these workshops we’ll use discussions\, exercises and scenework to play with this wonderful artform of improv theatre. \nThe Fun & Fundamentals workshops are for all experience levels. If you’ve never tried improv\, this is your chance to dip a toe (or cannonball). If you’re a seasoned pro\, you know much fun and helpful it is to meet new players and groups with different styles. With many decades of performing and teaching experience between them (and within some alone) the Friendly Heretics are eager to lead you and learn with you. \nWe reserve the backyard address for confirmed attendants. Once you register\, we will give you the deets with joy. \nRegister here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-neighbourhood-improv-fun-fundamentals-tickets-1992529123245 \nWe happily lead the workshops for free\, and we will also accept any donations to put toward renting warm spaces in the winter. You are welcome either way! \nWe’re excited about the growing improv community in Guelph. Come on out and enjoy!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/in-the-neighbourhood-improv-fun-fundamentals-drop-in-workshop/
LOCATION:The Backyard\, Guelph
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Theatre,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Heretics":MAILTO:friendlyheretictheatrecompany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T130637Z
CREATED:20260708T130637Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Downtown Guelph Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:After an incredibly successful 2025 debut\, the Great Downtown Guelph Garage Sale is back for 2026 \nMark your calendars for Saturday July 11th\, 2026\, when Macdonell Street (*new location*) will be transformed into a vibrant\, open-air marketplace from 10am to 4pm\, rain or shine.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-great-downtown-guelph-garage-sale/
CATEGORIES:Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T143000
DTSTAMP:20260813T145746Z
CREATED:20260813T145746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T145746Z
UID:51556-1786890600-1786890600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Out on the Shelf Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 16\n2:30–4:30 PM\nFirst Floor\, Old Quebec Street Shoppes (55 Wyndham St. N.\, Guelph) \n\nOfficial ribbon cutting ceremony\nTour the new library and community space\nMeet staff\, volunteers\, partners\, and community members\n\nEnjoy light refreshments and community connection. This move represents more than a new location\, it’s an investment in creating an even more welcoming\, accessible\, and affirming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across Guelph and Wellington County. \nFor more info about Out on the Shelf visit their website. \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/out-on-the-shelf-grand-opening/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Families,Interactive,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260811T133910Z
CREATED:20260811T133910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133910Z
UID:51477-1787252400-1787259600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Image Makers\, August
DESCRIPTION:A free monthly gathering of video and cinema makers who are dedicated to the craft of moving imagery\, with a particular focus on lighting design. \nExperience Level: All Levels \nIn August’s Image Makers session\, we will experiment with camera settings and lighting equipment to recreate a still from a low-light film scene (TBD). \nWhile no formal instruction is provided\, this session is a great chance to meet new collaborators\, try new techniques\, push one another to new levels\, and keep skills fresh. \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility concerns. \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-image-makers-august/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185350Z
CREATED:20260811T185350Z
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UID:51530-1787652000-1787670000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:CAMP DAYS: Community Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Aug 25.2026\nTime: 10:00am – 3:00pm\nLocation: 358 Gordon Street Guelph\, ON N1G 1Y1\nPrice: Free\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer camp isn’t just for kids! \nBring yourself\, your family\, and friends\, and join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph on August 25 for a free\, all-ages day of artmaking to wrap up the summer season. \nDrop in throughout the day to experiment with different printmaking techniques\, make something of your own\, and add your mark to a collaborative community banner that will be displayed at the gallery until September 16. On September 17\, join us back at the gallery to celebrate the launch of our fall season! \nWhether you are 5 or 95\, a first-time printmaker or a seasoned artist\, everyone is welcome. Artists ages 13 and under must have a caregiver present. \nAll materials are provided. Come dressed for mess! \nClick here for more info
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/camp-days-community-printmaking/
CATEGORIES:Camps,Children,Families,Interactive,Visual Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260730T180338Z
CREATED:20260730T180338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T180338Z
UID:51379-1788894000-1788901200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Audio Feedback as a Creative Tool
DESCRIPTION:Audio feedback can be an unbounded fury that screeches\, thunders\, and pierces the air\, but within its chaos lives vast potential for dynamic sonic behaviours and colour. In this workshop\, participants will learn the fundamentals of working with feedback in an eardrum-friendly way while maintaining its liveliness. Topics will include tools and techniques for safely and creatively interacting with audio feedback\, notable feedback artists\, works\, and instruments\, and non-audio uses of feedback. Participants will have opportunities for hands-on experience with feedback using microphones\, speakers\, contact mics and exciters\, feedback instruments\, and various processing tools. Working with feedback suggests an entangled understanding of sound that may be of particular interest to artists working in sound art\, media art\, and experimental music. \nFacilitated by Dave Riedstra \nExperience Level: Beginner \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility concerns.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/audio-feedback-as-a-creative-tool/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Music,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T140553Z
CREATED:20260730T180338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T140553Z
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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:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260908T191741Z
CREATED:20260908T191741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T191741Z
UID:51755-1790276400-1790283600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Image Makers
DESCRIPTION:A free monthly gathering of video and cinema makers who are dedicated to the craft of moving imagery\, with a particular focus on lighting design. \nExperience Level: All Levels \nt’s time for the next round of the Image Makers! As suggested by one of our attendees\, we will try to light a simple music video with a single artist and a piano. Come with ideas of some shots you’d like to put in the video (colours\, camera placements\, action shots). If anyone has some piano skills\, please email workshops@edvideo.org\, as we may use you as our subject for the night if you are interested. Participants are also welcome to bring other instruments if they would like to experiment with their “inner rockstar!” \nWhile no formal instruction is provided\, this session is a great chance to meet new collaborators\, try new techniques\, push one another to new levels\, and keep skills fresh. \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility concerns.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-image-makers-20/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260921T185229Z
CREATED:20260921T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T185229Z
UID:53160-1790451000-1790460000@guelpharts.ca
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
DTSTAMP:20260921T183516Z
CREATED:20260921T183516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T183516Z
UID:53151-1790503200-1790508600@guelpharts.ca
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:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260921T184026Z
CREATED:20260921T184026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T184026Z
UID:53154-1791108000-1791113400@guelpharts.ca
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
DTSTAMP:20260921T184433Z
CREATED:20260921T184433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T184433Z
UID:53158-1791712800-1791718200@guelpharts.ca
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;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T190736Z
CREATED:20260921T190736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T190736Z
UID:53166-1792852200-1792861200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Collective Stitching Session - “Call This What It Is”
DESCRIPTION:“Call This What It Is” is a permanent work in progress depicting the names of women and girls who have been the victims of femicide in Canada since 2020.  I am currently working the panels for 2021.\n\nThe Collaborative Stitching Session presents an opportunity for community members to participate in the stitching of the names for the 2021 panels.  It is an opportunity to sit in a safe space to reflect upon and possibly discuss the impact of violence against women and girls on the community at large as well as personally\, if you feel so inclined.  This is not a workshop or group counselling session.  The discussion and material may be triggering so it is important to check in with yourself and do only what you feel you’re able to. \n\n\nThe names stitched by participants during this session will be incorporated onto a panel as part of “Call This What It Is”.\n\n\nLed by artist Katie Tonetti\n\nProceeds will be donated to Women in Crisis.\n\nDonate Directly Here
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/collective-stitching-session-call-this-what-it-is/
LOCATION:Ground Floor Arts\, 112 C Wyndham St N\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Workshops
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