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SUMMARY:National Day of Truth and Reconciliation- Centre Wellington
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nJoin Dalton Associates and the Township of Centre Wellington for a special evening of remembrance\, reflection\, action\, and learning in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. \nWe are honoured to host Leo Stands Alone Strong Atlookan of Eabametoong First Nation\, alongside his brother\, Elmer Atlookan. Together\, this talented duo will offer: \nCultural Teachings & Stories: Personal reflections on history and traditional ways of living on the land. \nMusic & Dance: Artistry featuring the flute and hand drumming. \nTraditional Regalia: A visual display and explanation of sacred cultural attire. \nStay after the presentation for an exclusive meet-and-greet with Leo and Elmer. \nThis is a free event; however\, registration is required as space is limited
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/national-day-of-truth-and-reconciliation-centre-wellington/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville St.\, Elora\, N0B 1S0
CATEGORIES:Families,Heritage,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T123000
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Week: Gwelf Early Days Walking Tour with Jay Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Main Library before heading out on a walking tour with storyteller\, Jay Wilson. \nA moving theatrical journey. A 60 minute storytelling walking tour featuring amusing diary entries\, thrilling newspaper writings and local 19’th century poetry recited from memory as we visit unique historical locations in downtown Guelph. \nParticipants will have a chance to share their stories with refreshments\, following the walk. \nThis tour is recommended for ages 12+. \nInclement weather: In the case of inclement weather\, this program will be held at the Main Library\, in the program room.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/welcoming-week-gwelf-early-days-walking-tour-with-jay-wilson/
LOCATION:Guelph Public Library – Main Branch\, 100 Norfolk St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 4J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Public Library":MAILTO:askus@guelphpl.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260825T133918Z
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UID:51599-1789207200-1789212600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Welcoming Week: Gwelf Early Days Walking Tour with Jay Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Main Library before heading out on a walking tour with storyteller\, Jay Wilson. \nA moving theatrical journey. A 60 minute storytelling walking tour featuring amusing diary entries\, thrilling newspaper writings and local 19’th century poetry recited from memory as we visit unique historical locations in downtown Guelph. \nParticipants will have a chance to share their stories with refreshments\, following the walk. \nThis tour is recommended for ages 12+. \nInclement weather: In the case of inclement weather\, this program will be held at the Main Library\, in the program room.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/welcoming-week-gwelf-early-days-walking-tour-with-jay-wilson-2/
LOCATION:Guelph Public Library – Main Branch\, 100 Norfolk St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 4J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Public Library":MAILTO:askus@guelphpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T133918Z
CREATED:20260825T133918Z
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UID:51623-1789155000-1789162200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:IMPROV CIRCUS!
DESCRIPTION:It’s the monthly live improv show that’s part high-wire act and part petris dish! \nGames\, scenes and shenanigans – wrangled by the rascally ringmaster and performed for you in the name of art and heresy. \nFollow this link for more info and to reserve your ticket for free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/improv-circus-tickets-1998255159975 \nPs. The awesome artwork is by @marcelaecheverrioc
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/improv-circus-3/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Heretics":MAILTO:friendlyheretictheatrecompany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T113132Z
CREATED:20260806T113132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T113132Z
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SUMMARY:IMPROV CIRCUS!
DESCRIPTION:Ouuuuuuuu Ahhhhhh…\nIt’s IMPROV CIRCUS\, once again!! \nThis sensational show blends together improvisers from Guelph and surrounding area with a range of styles for a magical evening of games\, scenes and experimental formats that will never be the same again! The show is hosted by the ringmaster who always has surprises in store for the performers. It’s the shock and awe\, the hilarity\, and the emotional moments that make this show so much fun for everyone in the room. \nYou can also enjoy free samples + killer candy for sale from Craig and Amanda AKA Sugar Syndicate! \nReserve your ticket here for free. At the door we’ll accept cash donations to help us continue to host shows and classes\, and support our local art community! \nCome enjoy the spontaneous magical once-in-a-lifetime moments that make an improv show spectacular. \nWe’d love to see you there! \nPs. The awesome artwork is by @marcelaecheverrioc
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/improv-circus-2/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Heretics":MAILTO:friendlyheretictheatrecompany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260807T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260809T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T181814Z
CREATED:20260714T181259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T181814Z
UID:51257-1786060800-1786233600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Drake Equation
DESCRIPTION:In 1975\, an artist boards a sailboat and disappears. In 2020\, a poet walks out his front door\, never to be seen again. And in 2022\, an actor steps onto a plane hoping it will crash. \n“The Drake Equation” is a lecture performance about artists who die in the middle of making projects\, leaving behind an unfinished work. The show weaves through themes of alien life\, suicide\, mid-60s pop music\, mid-aughts hip-hop\, air travel\, boating accidents\, the planet Mars\, and the persistent question of whether art is worth dying for.  \nDubbed “extremely grim but funny” by one reviewer\, the show serves as a follow up to “Dead People Are Liking Things On Facebook\,” which was presented at Guelph Fringe Festival in 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent warnings: Death or dying\, Mental illness and ableism\, Self-harm and suicide\, Swears or curses \n\nVenue: Guelph Arts Council\, 55 Wyndham St N\, Unit 22B \nDates: \nFriday\, August 7\, 2026\, 8:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026\, 2:30 p.m \nMore info and tickets: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/thedrakeequation
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-drake-equation/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260807T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T180207Z
CREATED:20260714T180207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T180207Z
UID:51251-1786060800-1786147200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Detention
DESCRIPTION:When high-school teacher Samantha Twiggs (Sam) finds herself facing an educational tribunal for vague accusations of unprofessional conduct\, she defends herself with wit and impassioned appeals for the freedom of reading. Will her love of popular music and rosé give her the strength she needs to face personal challenges and shifting tides in the field of education? Will her moral compass and her inner resources betray her when she meets an old flame who also happens to be the divorced father of one of her teenaged students? This one-woman show raises prickly questions about the integrity of contemporary educators and how they square their humanity with their public-facing careers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent warnings:  \n\n\nDeath or dying\, Swears or curses\, Includes misogynistic words that are challenged critically \n\nVenue: Guelph Arts Council\, 55 Wyndham St N\, Unit 22B \nDates: \nFriday\, August 7\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 2:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 9:30 p.m \nFor more info and tickets: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/detention
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/detention/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260807T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T150444Z
CREATED:20260714T150444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T150444Z
UID:51215-1786060800-1786147200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Road to Somewhere
DESCRIPTION:When LaLi is suddenly dismissed from the circus and told to leave immediately\, she finds herself facing a question she never expected: what comes next? \nDetermined not to let one closed door define her future\, Lali embarks on a journey of reinvention. As she searches for a new path\, she explores unlikely opportunities\, encounters curious strangers\, and stumbles into situations that are equal parts chaotic\, hilarious\, and heartwarming. \nFrom a picnic that takes an unexpected turn to an attempt at magic gone spectacularly wrong\, and even a boxing ring showdown\, each new adventure challenges LaLi’s assumptions about who she is and who she might become. \nBlending physical comedy\, clowning and heartfelt storytelling\, this family-friendly show celebrates resilience\, curiosity\, and the courage to keep going when life doesn’t go according to plan. \nA playful journey of misadventure and self-discovery\, LaLi’s search for belonging may lead somewhere she never thought to look. \n\nVenue: Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St N \n\nDates: \nFriday\, August 7\, 2026\, 9:30 p.m. \n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 1:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m \nMore info and tickets: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/theroadtosomewhere
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-road-to-somewhere/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260708T122337Z
CREATED:20260708T122337Z
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UID:51130-1786039200-1786042800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Heads & Tales - A JayWalking Theatre Event at the Library
DESCRIPTION:One Hat. One Stage. Endless Possibilities.\nAs a student of theatre\, Jay was captivated by legendary performers who could recite poetry\, speeches\, or any text at the drop of a hat. In Heads & Tales\, he does just that: drop the hat and entertain. \nOver the years\, monologues\, poems\, and unforgettable passages have gathered in the recesses of his mind. To keep them alive\, the titles go into a hat. You draw one. Jay performs it. Neither of you knows what’s coming next. \nEvery performance is different. Every draw is a surprise.\nAn evening of stories\, wit\, and words brought vividly to life. \nCome curious. Leave surprised. \nFREE – REGISTER HERE \nIf the weather co-operates this event will be held outside on the lovely patio at the West End Branch of the Guelph Public Library
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/heads-tales-a-jaywalking-theatre-event-at-the-library/
LOCATION:Guelph Library West End Branch\, 21 Imperial Road South\, Guelph\, N1K 1X3
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260809T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T180833Z
CREATED:20260714T180833Z
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UID:51255-1785974400-1786233600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Trivial Lawsuit
DESCRIPTION:Trivial Lawsuit is an award-winning Fringe Festival comedy gameshow is returning to Guelph and you get to be a part of it. Every show is different so you will get a new experience every time. Trivial Lawsuit takes the classic format of a live trivia gameshow and flips it on its head with unexpected twists\, hilarious routines\, and many out-of-this-world mini games within the game. The best part is that YOU can be one of 4 lucky and voluntary contestants! Or. if you prefer\, you can just sit back and enjoy it from the audience.  \nReviews have hailed Trivial Lawsuit as being “One of the most creative\, unique\, and out-there shows I have ever seen”\, and “A one-of-a-kind show; I could not stop laughing the entire time.” Written\, produced\, and performed by Graeme Taylor\, a Toronto-based comedy writer and performer who’s been described as “one of the most promising young voices in comedy I have seen in years” by Mark Breslin\, owner of the Canadian Yuk Yuk’s comedy club franchise. He has been making people laugh all his life and now he’s coming back to Guelph. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent warnings: Death or dying\, Murder\, Self-harm and suicide\, Swears or curses\, Violence\, While there is no nudity or pornographic content of any kind\, there is some sexually explicit themes I guess? There are many sexual jokes in the show\, but the most explicit thing I actually show is a cartoonishly large censor bar where someone’s groin would be. \n\nVenue: Guelph Arts Council\, 55 Wyndham St N\, Unit 22B \nThursday\, August 6\, 2026\, 9:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 4:00 p.m. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026\, 4:00 p.m \nMore info and dates: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/triviallawsuit
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/trivial-lawsuit/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260809T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T151125Z
CREATED:20260714T150710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T151125Z
UID:51217-1785974400-1786233600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Paradise On Earth – An Environmental Musical Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Meet the modern-day conscientious family comprised of Mom\, Daughter\, Step Parent and ‘wannabe Son-In-Law’ Boyfriend as they spend a day in the life in this family dynamic discovering what their beliefs and values are concerning the natural world\, the impact we all have on the environment and the choices in front of all of us concerning how we as the human race could live harmoniously with Mother Earth. The humorous short play contains original music and will leave you feeling happy to be alive in these impactful times. \nVenue: Guelph Arts Council\, 55 Wyndham St N\, Unit 22B \nDates: \nThursday\, August 6\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 8:00 p.m. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026\, 1:00 p.m \nMore info and tickets: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/paradiseonearth
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/paradise-on-earth-an-environmental-musical-comedy/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260809T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T150116Z
CREATED:20260714T144308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T150116Z
UID:51211-1785974400-1786233600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Abbey Road Bomb Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Set inside the secret room at Abbey Road Studios in London\, globetrotting session musicians record songs from the world’s iconic recording studios. From Europe and India to the Caribbean and Quebec\, their intrepid manager calls the tunes from rock’s greatest sessions! \n\nVenue: Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St N \nDates: \n\nThursday\, August 6\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m \n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 8:00 p.m \n\nSunday\, August 9\, 2026\, 2:30 p.m \nFor more info and tickets: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/abbeyroadbombshelter
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/abbey-road-bomb-shelter/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260809T000000
DTSTAMP:20260707T192034Z
CREATED:20260707T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T192034Z
UID:51113-1785974400-1786233600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:August 6-9\, 2026\nThe Guelph Fringe Festival is a performing arts festival that celebrates creativity\, diversity\, and inclusivity. It is a platform for innovative theatre and performance – regardless of content\, form or style – where all ticket revenue goes directly to the artists. We showcase a variety of shows from local and international artists\, providing a platform for emerging talent and established performers alike. \nTickets will be on sale soon! Check the Guelph Fringe Festival Website for updates: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-fringe-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T180426Z
CREATED:20260714T180426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T180426Z
UID:51253-1785974400-1786147200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Second Best Friend
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Boston is a stand up comedian\, bestselling author\, actor\, podcaster and veterinary surgical oncologist. She is just focussing on being a stand up comedian for this show. Sarah has spent a lot of her formative years in Guelph and she is so happy to be back performing at the Guelph Fringe Festival. This hour long show will be a work in progress of Sarah’s stand up comedy. Sarah has previously performed at the Guelph Fringe Festival (2024\, Jury Nod for Storytelling)\, Ottawa Fringe Festival (2025)\, Women in Comedy Festival UK (2025) and the Halifax Comedy Festival (2026). She doesn’t know why she is saying this in third person\, but also she can’t wait to see you! She is thrilled to be performing in Guelph and also a bit relieved that her mom won’t be at the show to heckle her. (It’s a problem.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent warnings:  \n\n\nSwears or curses \n\nVenue: Red Brick Cafe\, 8 Douglas St \nDates: \nThursday\, August 6\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m. \nFriday\, August 7\, 2026\, 8:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 9:30 p.m \nMore info and tickets: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/secondbestfriend
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/second-best-friend/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T175950Z
CREATED:20260714T151538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T175950Z
UID:51219-1785974400-1786147200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Need To Be Valuable
DESCRIPTION:All our lives we’ve been taught to chase worth\, value and validation. As an artist I find my responsibility is to wear my heart on my sleeve. Th show shared humanity. I however have not contributed to making the world a better place. I like many have no idea how. Journey with me to open dialogue both micro (personal) and macro (systematic) through poetry\, non fiction and satire. As I aim to show you that you’re not alone in your experiences and observations. \nThat which is most genuine is most general. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent warnings:  \n\n\nAbuse\, Classism\, Death or dying\, Murder\, Self-harm and suicide\, Swears or curses\, Violence\, Satire \n\nVenue: Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St N \nDates: \nThursday\, August 6\, 2026\, 9:30 p.m. \nFriday\, August 7\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 4:00 p.m \nMore info and tickets here: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/theneedtobevaluable
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-need-to-be-valuable/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T142927Z
CREATED:20260714T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T142927Z
UID:51209-1785974400-1786147200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tales From the Wacky Dimension
DESCRIPTION:The only sketch comedy show where a bond villain goes to therapy\, pirates comply to OSHA\, God sits down with Jimmy Fallon\, and there’s Bimpo\, a silly little guy in a propeller hat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent warnings:  \n\n\nDeath or dying\, Kidnapping and abduction\, Murder\, Swears or curses\, Violence \n\nVenue: Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St N \nDates: \n\nFriday\, August 7\, 2026\, 8pm \n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 2:30pm \n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 2:30 p.m \nMore info and tickets here: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/talesfromthewackydimension
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tales-from-the-wacky-dimension/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTAMP:20260714T142307Z
CREATED:20260714T142307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T142307Z
UID:51207-1785974400-1786147200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Scenario: Hip-Hop + Improv Comedy
DESCRIPTION:The Scenario is a freestyle-fueled improv show where comedy meets hip-hop. Guided by audience suggestions\, the performers build scenes\, characters\, and games that spin into rhythm and rhyme. Punchlines become punch bars\, and the beats don’t stop until the lights go down. It’s part concert\, part comedy scenes\, and fully spontaneous! Every show is a one-night-only mixtape that can’t be repeated. \nFeaturing: PHATT al\, Katie Chin\, Lance Oribello\, and Ryan Troke\, this crew flips suggestions into stories and freestyles into fire. No scripts. No safety nets. Just flow\, comedy\, and connection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent warnings: Swears or curses\, Violence\, This show is completely improvised. Content will be different every show. Any violence will be mimed. \nDates: \n\nThursday\, August 6\, 2026\, 8:00pm \n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 9:30pm \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026\, 1:00pm \nMore info and tickets here: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/thescenario
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-scenario-hip-hop-improv-comedy/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T141539Z
CREATED:20260714T141539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T141539Z
UID:51203-1785974400-1786147200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Shut Up and Lip Sync
DESCRIPTION:Venue:Guelph Arts Council\, 55 Wyndham St N\, Unit 22B\nDates: \n\nThursday\, August 6\, 2026\, 8:00 p.m. \n\nFriday\, August 7\, 2026\, 9:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 1:00 p.m. \n\nShut Up and Lip Sync follows Kasha Czech\, a drag queen from Waterloo\, as she shares stories on experiencing loss\, surviving homicide\, losing her vision\, and redefining her future. These stories are explored through the wit that has made her beloved or be hated.These stories make up the DNA of who she is\, but should she just shut up and lip sync?\n\n\n\n\nContent warnings: Abuse\, Death or dying\, Murder\, Sexual assault\, Swears or curses\n\nMore info and tickets here: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/shutupandlipsync
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/shut-up-and-lip-sync/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T141121Z
CREATED:20260714T141121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T141121Z
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SUMMARY:The Curse of Girl Night
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Times: Aug 6\, 9:30 PM | Aug 7\, 6:30 PM | Aug 8\, 8:00 PM \nLocation: Red Brick Cafe\, 8 Douglas St \nThe Curse of Girl Night is a 60-minute comedy sketch show about two stand-up comedians trying to keep their all-women comedy show alive while battling an increasingly ridiculous string of bad luck. It’s a fun\, fast-paced show about friendship\, failure\, and the chaos of stand-up comedy. \nMore info and tickets here: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/thecurseofgirlnight
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-curse-of-girl-night/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T124352Z
CREATED:20260708T124352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T124352Z
UID:51144-1785070800-1785085200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond the Stereotype: Creating Authentic Characters with Elly Pond
DESCRIPTION:Art Not Shame’s Art for Social Change Series – Beyond the Stereotype: Creating Authentic Characters with Elly Pond \nRegister here \nDate: Sunday\, July 26th\, 1–5 pm \nLocation: 119 Wyndham St N\, Guelph ON (Art Not Shame) \nThe Fourth workshop in the Art for Social Change series:\nThis 4-hour workshop invites participants to break the mold! Unlearn the flat\, typecast characters absorbed from mainstream media and create layered\, nuanced characters that reflect the complexity of ourselves and our communities. Expect movement\, writing\, talking\, (maybe even) laughter\, and reflection. Participants will leave with a deeper sense of creative agency and a handful of characters rooted in honesty\, care\, and power. \n\n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/beyond-the-stereotype-creating-authentic-characters-with-elly-pond/
LOCATION:Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, N1H 4E9
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T195716Z
CREATED:20260707T195716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T195716Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: The Dufferin Groove
DESCRIPTION:July 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\, Guelph Civic Museum \n5pm Doors\, 7pm Showtime \nMore info here \nClose your eyes and you might just imagine you’re in New Orleans on a hot summer night! \nThe Dufferin Groove bring their cool\, cozy\, and cheerful Trad Jazz vibe to the Civic Museum patio\, reviving music from the 1920s and 30s by greats like Louis Armstrong\, Jelly Roll Morton\, and Joe “King” Oliver. \nGather your favourite people\, grab a cool drink\, and settle in for an evening of timeless tunes. \nAdmission by donation starts at 5 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Cash bar available. \nAbout the Artists\nLaurent Humeau (trumpet\, clarinet\, soprano\, vocals)\, Jared Higgins (tenor banjo)\, and Ashleigh Rose (tuba) \nLaurent Humeau (France) started playing guitar at an early age with his father\, fell in love with the music of New Orleans\, and taught himself soprano saxophone\, clarinet\, and trumpet. His love for performing the music of the greats\, like Louis Armstrong\, Johnny Dodds\, Django Reinhardt\, and Sydney Bechet\, has taken him around the world. He leads multiple projects in Canada and Europe including the Jungle Jazz Band\, and is delighted to be returning to the Guelph Civic Museum. \nAshleigh Rose (Canada)\, is a classically trained pianist and saxophonist and grand-daughter of the founder of the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. She transitioned to tuba and sousaphone within the fanfare culture of southern Europe and later the brass band culture of Berlin\, Germany. She has played with the Titubanda (Rome)\, Salsa Azul (Berlin) the Berlin Brass Caravan (Berlin)\, Marching Disorder (Toronto)\, and The Happy Pals (Toronto). \nJared Higgins (Canada) is a Toronto local who has been playing professionally in the scene since graduating Humber College in 2016. Since then\, he has become ubiquitous in the Toronto swing music scene\, playing with acts like Trombone Charlotte\, The Tap Room Gang\, Tak Arikushi\, The Happy Pals\, and more.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/fourth-friday-the-dufferin-groove/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T231538Z
CREATED:20260609T230630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T231538Z
UID:50841-1782583200-1782597600@guelpharts.ca
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:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224623Z
CREATED:20260609T224623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T224623Z
UID:50837-1782500400-1782507600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: MR. SAUGA
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the event at Guelph Museum’s website. \nMR. SAUGA is a high-energy Indigenous performer fusing hip-hop with Michi Saagiig cultural elements. His engaging stage presence gets audiences to Get Loud! His latest album “Band Council Secrets” delivers impactful\, crowd-ready tracks that showcase his evolving sound. \nAdmission by donation starts at 5 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m.. Cash bar available. \nSAUGA’s performance is offered in conjunction with the feature exhibition Maawnjidyang Maa: We Come Together Here\, curated by the Decolonizing Place Narratives Collective. \nThroughout the evening\, witness a 30-foot-wide video projection on the east-facing wall of the St. Agnes School\, overlooking the museum’s main entrance and parking lot. The video compilation features “The Archive of Steampunk Mishoomis\,” created by longtime Guelph resident\, Anishinaabemowin speaker\, and residential school Survivor\, Rene Meshake\, whose art is also represented in the Maawnjidyang Maa exhibition.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/fourth-friday-mr-sauga/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224908Z
CREATED:20260609T224908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T224908Z
UID:50839-1782043200-1782061200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:More information here \nJune 21st\, Guelph Civic Museum\, 12pm-5pm \nCelebrate Indigenous Culture and Excellence on National Indigenous Peoples Day with an afternoon of First Nations\, Inuit\, and Métis art\, song\, and dance. \nFeaturing Cedar Drummers\, a family drumming group with mixed Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe ancestry\, and an Indigenous Market from 12:00 to 5 p.m. on the hilltop patio. \nShared in conjunction with Maawnjidyang Maa : We Come Together Here\, an exhibition curated by the Decolonizing Place Narratives Research Collective\, on view inside the Guelph Civic Museum. \nAll are welcome
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day-community-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Families,Interactive,Performance,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260310T183052Z
CREATED:20260310T183052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183052Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Musicfest presents the Penderecki Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jerzy Kaplanek violin\, Jeremy Bell violin\, Christine Vlajk viola\, Katie Schlaikjer cello\, with guest pianist Ken Gee \nPROGRAM: Beethoven Quartet No. 8 in E minor\, Op. 59\, No. 2 (“Razumovsky”); Penderecki String Quartet No. 3\, “Leaves of an Unwritten Diary” (2008); Dvořák Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major\, Op. 81 \nCelebrating its 40th anniversary\, the Penderecki String Quartet returns to Guelph Musicfest. The PSQ began its career as winner of the Penderecki Prize at the National Chamber Music Competition in Łódź\, Poland in 1986. Now based in Waterloo\, Ontario\, where it has been Quartet-in-Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University since 1991\, The Penderecki String Quartet has become one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles of their generation. The four Penderecki musicians (now originating from Poland\, Canada\, and the USA) bring their varied yet collective experience to create performances that demonstrate their “remarkable range of technical excellence and emotional sweep” (Toronto\, Globe and Mail). \nThe PSQ’s international performing schedule has included appearances in New York (Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall)\, Amsterdam (Concertgebouw)\, Hong Kong (Academy for the Arts)\, Los Angeles (REDCAT Hall at Disney Center)\, St. Petersburg (Sheremetev Palace)\, the Adam Festival in New Zealand\, and throughout Europe in Rome\, Madrid\, Paris\, Belgrade\, Prague\, Krakow\, Vilnius\, and Zagreb. The PSQ has also toured extensively in Mexico\, Australia\, Venezuela\, Brazil\, Colombia\, and across Canada. Dedicated educators\, the PSQ have been recent guests at Bloomington\, Indiana University’s String Academy; the Beijing Conservatory; the University of Southern California (Los Angeles); the University of British Columbia in Vancouver; and at their partner universities in Osnabrück\, Germany and Lyon\, France. To this day\, the PSQ is a devoted champion of the music of our time\, having premiered over 100 new works from composers in Canada and abroad. \nPenderecki Quartet’s large discography includes over three dozen recordings\, including the chamber music repertoire of Beethoven and Brahms on both the Marquis and Eclectra labels\, as well as the first Canadian release of the six Béla Bartók quartets. Their disc of Marjan Mozetich’s “Lament in the Trampled Garden” won the 2010 JUNO Award for Best Composition. In October 2013\, the PSQ worked with Maestro Krzysztof Penderecki on his Third Quartet (2008) and performed it at Symphony Space in New York City on the occasion of his 80th birthday. This was followed by the recording of Penderecki’s Third Quartet along with quartets of Norbert Palej on the Marquis label. In 2022\, the PSQ was featured in Howard Shore’s soundtrack to David Cronenberg’s film Crimes of the Future. The Penderecki Quartet has performed with diverse artists such as Atar Arad\, Jeremy Menuhin\, Stewart Goodyear\, James Campbell and has recently appeared with jazz saxophonist Jane Bunnett\, jazz pianists Egberto Gismonti\, Don Thomson and David Braid\, pipa virtuoso Ching Wong\, Dancetheatre David Earle\, Pentaedre Wind Quintet\, actor Colin Fox\, and New York turntable artist DJ Spooky. \nThe Penderecki Quartet continue to be active members of the Faculty of Music at Laurier University\, where they have built the string program to be one of the top programs in Canada\, attracting an international body of students. Their annual Quartetfest at Laurier is an intensive study seminar and concert series that has featured such ensembles as the Tokyo\, Fine Arts\, Lafayette\, Miro\, Ying\, and Ariana String Quartets. \nThis is the final concert of the Spring series in Guelph Musicfest’s 20th Anniversary Season!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-musicfest-presents-the-penderecki-quartet/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260310T183052Z
CREATED:20260310T183052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183052Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Musicfest presents the Gryphon Trio
DESCRIPTION:Annalee Patipatanakoon\, violin; Roman Borys\, cello; Jamie Parker\, piano. \nPROGRAM: Mozart Divertimento B-flat major\, K254\, 1st mvt. Allegro assai; Beethoven Piano Trio in E‑flat major\, Op. 1\, No. 1\, 1st mvt. Allegro; Schubert Piano Trio in B‑flat major\, D 898 (Op. 99)\, 2nd mvt. Andante un poco mosso; Rebecca Clark Piano Trio\, 1st mvt. Moderato ma appassionato; Dinuk Wijeratne Love Triangle (2013\, written for the Gryphon Trio); Dvořák Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor\, Op. 65 (B.130) \nThe endlessly inventive Gryphon Trio has captivated international audiences for over 30 years with dynamic\, deeply expressive performances. Recognized among the world’s leading piano trios\, the Gryphon bridges tradition and innovation with repertoire spanning European classicism to 21st-century multimedia\, redefining chamber music for today. \nTheir discography of 22 acclaimed recordings on Analekta\, Ondine\, and Naxos includes works by Haydn\, Mozart\, Beethoven\, Schubert\, Mendelssohn\, Dvořák\, Ravel\, Shostakovich\, and Piazzolla\, as well as by contemporary composers such as Valentin Silvestrov\, Christos Hatzis\, and Kelly-Marie Murphy. Broken Hearts and Madmen\, a genre-defying album with vocalist Patricia O’Callaghan\, blends Leonard Cohen\, Nick Drake\, and traditional Latin songs. The Trio’s recordings have garnered numerous accolades\, including three Junos. An ensemble-in-residence at Music Toronto for more than 25 years\, the Gryphon Trio performs extensively throughout North America and Europe. Their commitment to artistic innovation has produced over 100 commissioned works\, numerous multimedia works and resulted in collaborations with a long list of musicians and artists from other fields. A landmark achievement\, Constantinople—a multimedia work conceived by composer Christos Hatzis and created with a remarkable theatrical production team—was presented across North America and at London’s Royal Opera House. More recently\, the Trio produced Echo – Memories of the World\, in collaboration with a team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. Also featuring singer Marion Newman and actor Cheri Maracle\, Echo is a powerful multimedia work that positions artists as custodians of shared heritage\, giving voice to memories and histories that have too often been marginalized\, silenced\, or erased. \nDedicated educators\, the Trio gives masterclasses across North America and serves as Artists-in-Residence at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music. Jamie Parker holds the Rupert E. Edwards Chair in Piano Performance\, Annalee Patipatanakoon is Professor of Violin and Chamber Music\, and Roman Borys is Artistic and Executive Director of Toronto’s long-running chamber music series\, Music TORONTO. Their flagship educational initiative\, Listen Up!\, offers a unique opportunity for elementary students to discover their own capacity to communicate through the arts. Delivered over a full school year\, the program features workshops in poetry\, \nThis is the fourth concert in Guelph Musicfest’s 20th Anniversary Season.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-musicfest-presents-the-gryphon-trio/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260310T183053Z
CREATED:20260310T183053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183053Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Musicfest presents Stewart Goodyear: The Goldberg Variations
DESCRIPTION:Internationally-renowned pianist Stewart Goodyear performs the complete Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach. \nProclaimed “a phenomenon” by the Los Angeles Times and “one of the best pianists of his generation” by the Philadelphia Inquirer\, Stewart Goodyear is an accomplished concert pianist\, improviser and composer. Mr. Goodyear has performed with and been commissioned by many of the world’s major orchestras and chamber music organizations. Last year\, Orchid Classics released Mr. Goodyear’s recording of his suite for piano and orchestra\, Callaloo\, and his piano sonata. \nHis recent commissions include an orchestral work for the Chineke! Orchestra\, his Piano Quintet for the Penderecki String Quartet\, and a piano work for the Honens Piano Competition. His suite for solo violin\, Solo\, was recorded by violinist Miranda Cuckson on the Urlicht Audiovisual label\, and his work for cello and piano\, The Kapak\, was recorded by cellist Inbal Segev on the Avie Records label. \nMr. Goodyear’s discography includes the complete sonatas and piano concertos of Beethoven\, as well as concertos by Tchaikovsky\, Grieg and Rachmaninov\, an album of Ravel piano works\, and an album entitled For Glenn Gould\, which combines repertoire from Mr. Gould’s US and Montreal debuts. His Rachmaninov recording received a Juno nomination for Best Classical Album for Soloist and Large Ensemble Accompaniment. Mr. Goodyear’s recording of his own transcription of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker (Complete Ballet) was chosen by the New York Times as one of the best classical music recordings of 2015. His discography is released on the Orchid Classics\, Naxos\, Analekta\, Bright Shiny Things\, Marquis Classics\, and Steinway and Sons labels. Mr. Goodyear releases his recording of Prokofiev’s 2nd and 3rd Concertos with Andrew Litton and the BBC Symphony Orchestra\, and the composer’s 7th Sonata\, on Orchid Classics this September 2024. \nRecent highlights were performances at the BBC Proms with the Chineke! Orchestra\, his return to the Phillips Collection (Washington D.C.)\, and performances with the Vancouver and Toronto Symphonies\, the Indianapolis Symphony\, the Rochester Philharmonic\, Frankfurt Museumgesellschaft\, and A Far Cry in Boston. \nThis is the third concert in Guelph Musicfest’s 20th Anniversary Season! It will be an inspiring experience.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-musicfest-presents-stewart-goodyear-the-goldberg-variations-2/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Musicfest":MAILTO:ken@guelphmusicfest.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260310T183052Z
CREATED:20260310T183052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183052Z
UID:50080-1780687800-1780695000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Musicfest presents Stewart Goodyear: The Goldberg Variations
DESCRIPTION:Internationally-renowned pianist Stewart Goodyear performs the complete Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach. \nProclaimed “a phenomenon” by the Los Angeles Times and “one of the best pianists of his generation” by the Philadelphia Inquirer\, Stewart Goodyear is an accomplished concert pianist\, improviser and composer. Mr. Goodyear has performed with and been commissioned by many of the world’s major orchestras and chamber music organizations. Last year\, Orchid Classics released Mr. Goodyear’s recording of his suite for piano and orchestra\, Callaloo\, and his piano sonata. His recent commissions include an orchestral work for the Chineke! Orchestra\, his Piano Quintet for the Penderecki String Quartet\, and a piano work for the Honens Piano Competition. His suite for solo violin\, Solo\, was recorded by violinist Miranda Cuckson on the Urlicht Audiovisual label\, and his work for cello and piano\, The Kapak\, was recorded by cellist Inbal Segev on the Avie Records label. \nMr. Goodyear’s discography includes the complete sonatas and piano concertos of Beethoven\, as well as concertos by Tchaikovsky\, Grieg and Rachmaninov\, an album of Ravel piano works\, and an album entitled For Glenn Gould\, which combines repertoire from Mr. Gould’s US and Montreal debuts. His Rachmaninov recording received a Juno nomination for Best Classical Album for Soloist and Large Ensemble Accompaniment. Mr. Goodyear’s recording of his own transcription of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker (Complete Ballet) was chosen by the New York Times as one of the best classical music recordings of 2015. His discography is released on the Orchid Classics\, Naxos\, Analekta\, Bright Shiny Things\, Marquis Classics\, and Steinway and Sons labels. Mr. Goodyear releases his recording of Prokofiev’s 2nd and 3rd Concertos with Andrew Litton and the BBC Symphony Orchestra\, and the composer’s 7th Sonata\, on Orchid Classics this September 2024. \nRecent highlights were performances at the BBC Proms with the Chineke! Orchestra\, his return to the Phillips Collection (Washington D.C.)\, and performances with the Vancouver and Toronto Symphonies\, the Indianapolis Symphony\, the Rochester Philharmonic\, Frankfurt Museumgesellschaft\, and A Far Cry in Boston. \nThis is the third concert in Guelph Musicfest’s 20th Anniversary Season! It will be an inspiring experience.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-musicfest-presents-stewart-goodyear-the-goldberg-variations/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Musicfest":MAILTO:ken@guelphmusicfest.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T171516Z
CREATED:20260528T171516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T171516Z
UID:50735-1780686000-1780693200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:2026 Youth Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to present our second annual Youth Open Mic event!\n\n\n\nThis event invites young performers to take the stage with music\, poetry\, spoken word\, storytelling\, and more. Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth\, you’ll find a supportive room and attentive audience. \nYouth aged 18 and under are encouraged to sign up for a time slot HERE \nAll members of the community are welcome to attend. \n7-9pm at Guelph Arts Council\, Sally Wismer Gallery (55 Wyndham St N Suite 22B)
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/2026-youth-open-mic/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260602T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T004204Z
CREATED:20260515T004038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T004204Z
UID:50646-1780426800-1780426800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Yukon Gold Folk Club Series - Moonfruits
DESCRIPTION:Moonfruits is the creative braiding of Alex Millaire and Kaitlin Milroy and their collaborators\, city dwellers yearning for the forest – a dreamship brimming with love\, resilience and hope. Hailing from the unceded Territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe (Ottawa)\, their tender and powerful harmonies ring out in French and English over a landscape of guitar\, banjo\, harmonium\, double bass and found sounds. Moonfruits have toured in Canada\, Europe and the US for heart-forward music lovers of all stripes – let this Canadian Folk Music Awards-nominated group transport you. \nmoonfruits.ca \nTuesday\, June 2\, 2026\nCost: $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)\nDoors open at 7:00pm\, music starts at 7:30pm\nLocation: Sally Wismer Gallery/Guelph Arts Council (22B-55 Wyndham St N)\nThe venue is a physically accessible space.\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/yukon-gold-folk-club-series-moonfruits/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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