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SUMMARY:Brush Battle\, Guelph Tool Library
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Guelph Tool Library \nBrush Battle is a fast-paced live painting competition where local artists go head-to-head to create a work of art in just 25 minutes! Over three rounds\, artists will compete for a cash prize. After each round\, art will be up for sale via a silent auction. \nThe event will feature a cash bar\, exciting door prizes\, and the chance to bid on art and gift baskets from local businesses. \nMore info and tickets here.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/brush-battle-guelph-tool-library/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113230Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Jazz Society Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Free show April 7th at Brothers Brewing (7:30pm) \nMade up of 19 local musicians and vocalists aged 16 to 65\, The Guelph Jazz Society Big Band is built on collaboration\, with members working together to shape the sound. Run by the Guelph Jazz Society (founded in 2024)\, the group brings together different voices\, skill levels\, and generations\, creating not just music\, but a community. \nLearn more here
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-jazz-society-big-band/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260403T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260403T230000
DTSTAMP:20260310T170309Z
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SUMMARY:Lucid Frequencies
DESCRIPTION:Ed Video Media Arts Centre and Silence invite you to Lucid Frequencies\, a joint fundraising event featuring Electronic music and live Analog Visuals. With performances by Bodywaltz\, SLEDD and Transstar\, as well as the tastiest non-alcoholic beverages Guelph has to offer\, this will truly be an evening to remember! \nTicket prices for advance purchase start at $25.00/person and for $45.00\, include a limited edition Tote Bag! For those buying tickets at the door\, the cost is $30.00 per person\, and $50.00 to include the Tote Bag.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/lucid-frequencies/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260331T181426Z
CREATED:20260331T181426Z
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UID:50344-1774944000-1774976400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:How the Light Gets In: The Rainbow Chorus
DESCRIPTION:The Rainbow Chorus is excited to present: How the Light Gets In our spring concert weaves together songs of love\, loss\, and light. At its heart is the strength and beauty of connection: the courage found in deep friendship. The music reminds us that there is light in all of us\, no matter where we’ve been or what we’ve been through. When things fall apart\, it’s often our community that helps gather the pieces and keeps our light burning. Our spring concert is a message of hope and love\, because even on our darkest days\, we sing!\n\nSat 5/9/26 2:00pm to 3:30pm\nSat 5/9/26 7:30pm to 9:00pm\n\nHarcourt Memorial United Church\, 87 Dean Avenue\, Guelph\, ON\n\n25.00 to 25.00–Students pay $15\, Children under 12 are free\n\nMore info here
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/how-the-light-gets-in-the-rainbow-chorus/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260226T185039Z
CREATED:20260226T184633Z
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UID:49888-1774449000-1774454400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Death in Reverse: Performance in Precarious Times
DESCRIPTION:Death in Reverse: Performance in Precarious Times\nKate Story and Ryan Kerr\nMarch 25 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nImprovLab (Mackinnon Building Room 108)\nUniversity of Guelph\nFree\n\nOn March 25\, 2026\, artists Kate Story and Ryan Kerr will visit ImprovLab to share what it means to create meaningful work within conditions of precarity\, and on the unusual\, often improvised ways artists find to stay connected with audiences. They will share experiences from curating a contemporary theatre piece marked by setbacks: limited funding\, collaborative challenges\, shifting resources – while also finding unexpected forms of support through local politics\, partnerships\, and community networks. Reflecting on “Project Baroness\, ”they will also consider festival and DIY theatre\, arts and “non-arts’’ collaborations\, residency models\, and the fragile balance between fundraising and public funding that shapes small-scale performance ecosystems. “As Death in Reverse made its way toward the stage\, our work continually evoked echoes of DADA-era New York: periods of conflict\, displacement\, authoritarian tightening\, censorship\, and the suppression of movements for racial\, gender\, and LGBTQ2IA+ justice. Artists may have been worn down by their circumstances\, yet they continued to create. This conversation invites us to sit with those parallels—and with the quiet insistence of art that persists.” \nFull listing here.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/death-in-reverse-performance-in-precarious-times/
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Performance,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260312T161325Z
CREATED:20260219T150920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161325Z
UID:49722-1774188000-1774188000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Music of the Night: The Concert Tour
DESCRIPTION:Music Of The Night: The Concert Tour\nA Celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber \nThis nationally celebrated concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest songs\, finally comes to the River Run Centre on March 22nd at 2:00pm! \nExperience the magic of his musicals like never before! Featuring a live band and an incredible cast of powerful singers\, this unforgettable show brings to life Webber’s most iconic theatrical music – including selections from The Phantom of the Opera\, Evita\, Cats\, Jesus Christ Superstar\, Sunset Boulevard\, and more! \nFurther information/video/and tickets at\nwww.musicofthenight.live \nor via River Run Centre Box Office\nhttps://riverrun.ca/whats-on/music-of-the-night-the-concert-tour/ \nPricing: $47.85 – $60.03 CAD (plus taxes) = $55 – $69\nLowest price available for ECONOMY RELIEF if in need. \nWARNING:  This production includes the use of haze\, fog and some flashing lights.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/music-of-the-night-the-concert-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20250929T170305Z
CREATED:20250929T170305Z
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UID:47159-1772294400-1772301600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Illuminated Glory
DESCRIPTION:A late afternoon\, atmospheric concert featuring two French choral masterpieces\, Faure’s “Requiem” and Poulenc’s “Gloria”\, performed with guest organist\, Jonathan Oldengarm on the Casavant organ of St. George’s Anglican Church downtown Guelph. \nWe are thrilled to welcome choral groups from the area to join us in singing the Faure “Requiem” in this tribute to two cornerstones of French repertoire. \n  \nTickets are $35/$30/$10/$5
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/illuminated-glory/
LOCATION:St. George’s Anglican Church\, 99 Woolwich St.\, Guelph\, N1H 3V1
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260121T131604Z
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UID:49373-1772127000-1772134200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Bal Folk Music and Dance Workshop Series\, Jan-March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Music Workshop 5:30-6:30 – Come learn repertoire for Bal Folk dances! Fun tunes taught by ear\, ideal for melody based instruments (Fiddle\, accordion\, mandolin\, flute\, etc.). You are welcome to stay for the dance workshop and either learn the dances or play the tunes you just learned for the dancers. \nDance Workshop 6:30-7:30 – Come learn traditional dances and dances common at Bal Folk events. Non-gendered dance roles\, no partner or experience necessary. Each session is a focus on a different dance\, and we’ll go in depth into the footwork\, connection\, and variations for each.  \n\n\nDates: (you are welcome to come to one or come to all of them!) \nFeb 26 – Bourrée in 3 Mar 5 – Balfolk Mixers (Chapeloise\, Cercassien) \nLocation: Guelph Arts Council / “Sally Wismer Gallery” in the Quebec St. Mall DownwtownPrice: PWYC suggested minimum $10. Drop-in or pay in advance (Ticket links coming soon!) \n\nTickets for the workshop can be found here.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/bal-folk-music-and-dance-workshop-series-jan-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260211T212251Z
CREATED:20260211T212251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T212251Z
UID:49660-1770921000-1770921000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tales from the Hill
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider\, light refreshments\, and conversation. Guests are invited to register a telling or participate during the open mic storytelling. \nTales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday of each month from October to May. \nGuests can arrive at 6:30 p.m. for casual socializing\, call to order at 7:00 p.m. for storytelling\, followed by time for more visits. \nMore information can be found here: https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/tales-from-the-hill-guelph-guild-of-storytellers-20/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tales-from-the-hill/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T233000
DTSTAMP:20260203T205257Z
CREATED:20260203T205257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205257Z
UID:49312-1770409800-1770420600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Trial Runners Xtra (feat. We Quit Theatre)
DESCRIPTION:Calling all visceral clowns\, earnest wailers\, sound sculptors\, body poets\, etc.! TRIAL RUNNERS is an experimental open mic— a low-pressure event for folks who make performances/videos/sounds to try stuff out in front of an audience. If you are interested in signing up to perform please email Trial Runners‘ host\, Megan Arnold\, at trialrunnersguelph@gmail.com. All are welcome to attend the event as audience members. \nAfter the live performance portion (8:30-10:30pm)\, there will be an “xtra” special live-streamed broadcast of Men Explain Things to Us… And We Like It! by We Quit Theatre\, an artist-duo based in Winnipeg\, Manitoba. \nIn the broadcast\, two impulsive\, unpredictable\, extravagantly gendered late-night talkshow hosts — Dasha Plett and Gislina Patterson — invite real life men into a cardboard and construction paper television studio to talk about their passions\, fears\, and what it’s like to be a man. Streamed live from Winnipeg\, Men Explain Things to Us… And We Like It! uses the space between reality and performance to transgress and re-write the unwritten rules and social etiquette of gender relations. Men Explain… is presented with support from send+receive\, Winnipeg Film Group\, Manitoba Arts Council\, and Canada Council for the Arts\, and is directed by filmmaker Ryan Steel.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/trial-runners-xtra-feat-we-quit-theatre/
LOCATION:Guelph Arts Council\, 55 Wyndham Street N\, Guelph
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260121T131421Z
CREATED:20260121T131421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T131421Z
UID:49371-1770312600-1770319800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Bal Folk Music and Dance Workshops Jan-March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Music Workshop 5:30-6:30 – Come learn repertoire for Bal Folk dances! Fun tunes taught by ear\, ideal for melody based instruments (Fiddle\, accordion\, mandolin\, flute\, etc.). You are welcome to stay for the dance workshop and either learn the dances or play the tunes you just learned for the dancers. \nDance Workshop 6:30-7:30 – Come learn traditional dances and dances common at Bal Folk events. Non-gendered dance roles\, no partner or experience necessary. Each session is a focus on a different dance\, and we’ll go in depth into the footwork\, connection\, and variations for each.  \n\n\nDates: (you are welcome to come to one or come to all of them!) \nFeb 5 – Breton tunes and dancesFeb 26 – Bourrée in 3 Mar 5 – Balfolk Mixers (Chapeloise\, Cercassien) \nLocation: Guelph Arts Council / “Sally Wismer Gallery” in the Quebec St. Mall DownwtownPrice: PWYC suggested minimum $10. Drop-in or pay in advance (Ticket links coming soon!) \n\nTickets for the workshop can be found here.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/bal-folk-music-and-dance-workshops-jan-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260121T131124Z
CREATED:20260121T131124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T131124Z
UID:49367-1769707800-1769715000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Bal Folk Music and Dance Workshops Jan-Mar 2026
DESCRIPTION:Music Workshop 5:30-6:30 – Come learn repertoire for Bal Folk dances! Fun tunes taught by ear\, ideal for melody based instruments (Fiddle\, accordion\, mandolin\, flute\, etc.). You are welcome to stay for the dance workshop and either learn the dances or play the tunes you just learned for the dancers.Dance Workshop 6:30-7:30 – Come learn traditional dances and dances common at Bal Folk events. Non-gendered dance roles\, no partner or experience necessary. Each session is a focus on a different dance\, and we’ll go in depth into the footwork\, connection\, and variations for each.  \n\n\nDates: (you are welcome to come to one or come to all of them!) \nJan 29 – Polka\, Waltz\, Scottish\, MazurkaFeb 5 – Breton tunes and dancesFeb 26 – Bourrée in 3 Mar 5 – Balfolk Mixers (Chapeloise\, Cercassien) \nLocation: Guelph Arts Council / “Sally Wismer Gallery” in the Quebec St. Mall DownwtownPrice: PWYC suggested minimum $10. Drop-in or pay in advance (Ticket links coming soon!) \n\n  \nTickets for the workshop can be found here.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/bal-folk-music-and-dance-workshops-jan-mar-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260108T183828Z
CREATED:20260108T183828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T183828Z
UID:49246-1769194800-1769194800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Friendly Heretics present: Sketchub
DESCRIPTION:A comedy sketch show bringing together local sketch writers and performers. This month\, Kevin Nunn and Justin Turgeon of the Friendly Heretics are joined by local comedy icon Rob Lewin for a night of sketch comedy scenes. \nFriday Jan 23rd \nDoors- 7pm \nShow- 7:30pm \nPay what you can \nSilence\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph ON
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-friendly-heretics-present-sketchub/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260121T131810Z
CREATED:20260121T131810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T131810Z
UID:49375-1769016600-1769023800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Bal Folk Music and Dance Workshop (Last date for the Jan-March 2026 series!)
DESCRIPTION:Music Workshop 5:30-6:30 – Come learn repertoire for Bal Folk dances! Fun tunes taught by ear\, ideal for melody based instruments (Fiddle\, accordion\, mandolin\, flute\, etc.). You are welcome to stay for the dance workshop and either learn the dances or play the tunes you just learned for the dancers. \nDance Workshop 6:30-7:30 – Come learn traditional dances and dances common at Bal Folk events. Non-gendered dance roles\, no partner or experience necessary. Each session is a focus on a different dance\, and we’ll go in depth into the footwork\, connection\, and variations for each.  \n\n\nDates: (you are welcome to come to one or come to all of them!) \nMar 5 – Balfolk Mixers (Chapeloise\, Cercassien) \nLocation: Guelph Arts Council / “Sally Wismer Gallery” in the Quebec St. Mall DownwtownPrice: PWYC suggested minimum $10. Drop-in or pay in advance (Ticket links coming soon!) \n\nTickets for the workshop can be found here.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/bal-folk-music-and-dance-workshop-last-date-for-the-jan-march-2026-series/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260108T223116Z
CREATED:20260108T204941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T223116Z
UID:49252-1768498200-1768505400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Bal Folk Music and Dance Workshops Jan-Mar 2026
DESCRIPTION:Music Workshop 5:30-6:30 – Come learn repertoire for Bal Folk dances! Fun tunes taught by ear\, ideal for melody based instruments (Fiddle\, accordion\, mandolin\, flute\, etc.). You are welcome to stay for the dance workshop and either learn the dances or play the tunes you just learned for the dancers.Dance Workshop 6:30-7:30 – Come learn traditional dances and dances common at Bal Folk events. Non-gendered dance roles\, no partner or experience necessary. Each session is a focus on a different dance\, and we’ll go in depth into the footwork\, connection\, and variations for each.  \n\n\nDates: (you are welcome to come to one or come to all of them!) \nJan 15 – Bourrée in 2\, RondeauJan 29 – Polka\, Waltz\, Scottish\, MazurkaFeb 5 – Breton tunes and dancesFeb 26 – Bourrée in 3 Mar 5 – Balfolk Mixers (Chapeloise\, Cercassien) \nLocation: Guelph Arts Council / “Sally Wismer Gallery” in the Quebec St. Mall DownwtownPrice: PWYC suggested minimum $10. Drop-in or pay in advance (Ticket links coming soon!)
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/bal-folk-music-and-dance-workshops-jan-mar-2026/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251219T213000
DTSTAMP:20250929T170305Z
CREATED:20250929T170305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T170305Z
UID:47153-1766172600-1766179800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Students from Guelph Vocational Collegiate Institute \nand Chamber Orchestra \nEnjoy this baroque masterpiece in the stunning acoustics and beauty of Guelph’s Basilica. It has become a favourite holiday tradition in Guelph! \nTickets are $45/$40/$10/$5
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/messiah-3/
LOCATION:Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate\, 28 Norfolk St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20251203T141314Z
CREATED:20251203T141314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T141314Z
UID:48532-1765479600-1765483200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Isn't That The Dickens - A Christmas Radio play performed live
DESCRIPTION:Isn’t that The Dickens is Charles Dickens’\, ‘A Christmas Carol’ re-imagined. \nA ten minute radio play performed live. Now a poem in rhyming couplets with a wealth of atmospheric sound effects\, and featuring all the familiar characters\, Jacob Marley\, the Ghosts and of course everyone’s favourite\, Scrooge. Theatre of the mind performed live before your eyes. Perfect for the holiday season. PLUS a couple of other holiday surprises!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/isnt-that-the-dickens-a-christmas-radio-play-performed-live/
LOCATION:Guelph Public Library East Side Branch\, 1 Starwood Drive\, Guelph\, N1E 0H5
CATEGORIES:Families,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T160000
DTSTAMP:20251107T165413Z
CREATED:20251107T165413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T165413Z
UID:48357-1764496800-1764518400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Merry Muskrat Market
DESCRIPTION:November 30 from 10-4\, Guelph Farmers Market @ 2 Gordon St. \n\nFREE admission\n40 + Vendors\nLive MusicNovember 30 from 10-4
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/merry-muskrat-market/
CATEGORIES:Art Sales,Families,Music,Performance,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T190000
DTSTAMP:20251104T154930Z
CREATED:20251104T153405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154930Z
UID:48301-1763838000-1763838000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Arts Council Golden Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:RSVP at guelpharts.ca/gacgac \nWhat: The “GACGAC”. Guelph Arts Council Golden Anniversary Celebration. We turned 50. We want to celebrate with you! \nWhen: Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\, 7pm (programming to begin at 7:30pm) \nWhere: GAC’s new home in Old Quebec Street Shoppes. \nWhy should you come: GAC wouldn’t exist without an arts community to serve\, so we’d like to celebrate with the people who have inspired us for 50 years. There’s also a chance that GAC has supported you in your Guelph arts life\, whether that’s as an organization that got its start with support from GAC many years ago\, or as an individual who has shown in our gallery space\, received an award\, participated in our mentorship program or Art on the Street\, or any other things over the past 50 years. \nWe’re also unveiling the new “Sally Wismer Gallery” that night\, named after GAC’s longtime Executive Director\, volunteer and friend\, so maybe you’d like to come and celebrate that too. \nBasically\, if you love the arts\, you love our community\, and you love a chance to gather with friends in the sector\, this is the place for you. \nWe’re calling the event “folk formal”\, meaning all are welcome to come as formally (or informally) dressed as they’d like\, and the night’s program will feature dance\, spoken word/performance arts\, and musical performances\, video screenings\, as well as a chance for attendees to participate in a community craft project (beading) and a community literature project\, where they will be encouraged to write down their favourite Guelph arts memories from the past 50 years with the intention of publishing a keepsake book. \nAttendees may enjoy beverages from a cash bar and mocktail bar\, and snacks will be served. \nThere will be an in-person 50/50 raffle at the event\, and people may also make an optional donation when they RSVP to attend (guelpharts.ca/gacgac)\, or contribute to GAC’s ongoing donation appeal online by visiting guelpharts.ca/about/donate. \nWe’re so grateful to all of you who have shaped GAC over the past 50 years\, and who will continue to shape us through the next 50. Let’s celebrate together!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-arts-council-golden-anniversary-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Children,Families,Heritage,Interactive,Literary,Music,Performance,Theatre,Visual Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T190000
DTSTAMP:20251113T144939Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Little Theatre's "Live In the Lobby" Series presents Rock and Blues Originals with The Speed River Band Featuring Gayle Ackroyd
DESCRIPTION:On Friday November 21 at 7pm\, join The Speed River Band for a catchy blend of rock originals flavoured with blues and country in Guelph Little Theatre’s “Live In the Lobby” concert series. Fronted by award-winning Guelph songwriter and performer Gayle Ackroyd\, the show features an eclective variety of songs all penned by Ackroyd. She is joined by the fine musicianship of veteran rock players Richie Sarlo (guitar)\, Ed Miller (drums)\, and Daev Mulholland (bass) – bio’s below. The audience will also be treated to the interesting stories behind the writing of the songs. The Speed River Band is a highly entertaining ensemble\, brimming with energy. Their music feels nostalgic yet new\, sharing a memorable evening of live music enjoyable for rock and blues fans alike.\n \nTickets: $20 + tax on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-speed-river-band-tickets-1750647276129\nor at the door.\n\nGAYLE ACKROYD – Vocals/ Guitar. \n“Guitar slinger and blues singer Gayle Ackroyd\, a whole lot of tender and a little bit tough” as Lenny Stoute of the Toronto Star once described her\, “belts out the blue eyed soul with intense energy\, grit and class all at the same time. Gayle’s passion for songwriting and playing guitar are evident in the 8 albums of original music she has recorded and released. Originally from Brampton and a graduate of Sheridan College’s Musical Theatre Program\, she has been in hundreds of films as both an extra and actress. Gayle sang on the Bolero Cruise ship for Regent Holidays. Over the years she has  shared the stage as a guest singer with Jeff Healy\, Jack DeKeyser\, James Gordon\, Jimmy Rankin\, Robbie Lane and many more well-loved Canadians. Her current focus is learning classic covers by her favourite female singers\, as well as fronting and writing the rock and blues music of the Speed River Band; Her considerable accolades include the Toronto Arts Council Songwriting Grant to live in Nashville\, the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award\, Honorable Mention for the Ontario Arts Council Songwriting Award\, and being a Q107 Songwriting Competition Top 10 Finalist for Outstanding Concert Performance.  Much more about Gayle at: https://www.singingteacherguelph.com/about.php\n\nED MILLER – Drums / Vocals: Ed played with “Major Hoople’s Boarding House” who had hit records with “I’m Running After You” and “You Girl”. Prior to that he worked with Kelly Jay of Crowbar fame in Calgary. He also played with Bobby Curtola touring Canada and played in Las Vegas at “The Sands Hotel”. He spent some time playing with “Jack London and The Sparrows” in the Yorkville Village days.\n\nRICHIE SARLO – Guitar: This extraordinary guitar player has been at it since he was 9 years old. His passion for playing\, and recording caught the notice of Bo Diddly\, Phil Sussan of Ozzy Osbourne band\, Roger Kapps {Pat Benetar’s bassist / co-writer)\, John-Luc Ponty (also violinist for Frank Zappa); all of with whom he played on albums in LA and toured the USA. He has also worked with numerous prominent Canadians including Moe Berg pre-Pursuit of Happiness\, country artist Paul Weber.\n\nDAEV MAHOLLAND – Bass: is a Guelph-based musician who has played and toured with bands including The Monster Show\, Joe and the Four Tops\, Ten Cent Town\, and\, K.C. Lee and His Checkered Past \nListen to the band on theiir website: https://www.speedriverband.com/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-little-theatres-live-in-the-lobby-series-presents-rock-and-blues-originals-with-the-speed-river-band-featuring-gayle-ackroyd/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251107T213000
DTSTAMP:20251103T175141Z
CREATED:20250902T170101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T175141Z
UID:46477-1762543800-1762551000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Musicfest Encore: East to West—a musical journey with violinist Sadie Fields & pianist Ken Gee
DESCRIPTION:Violinist Sadie Fields returns to Canada from Belgium to join friend/pianist/Musicfest director Ken Gee for another Guelph Musicfest Fall ENCORE recital as Guelph Musicfest 2025 continues its musical journey Around the World! \nEast to West—a Musical Journey presents music from Japan to Canada. The concert in the Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre includes Takemitsu\, Distance de Fée; Bartók\, Romanian Folk Dances; Brahms\, Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major; Weinberg\, Two Songs without Words; Raminsh\, Aria (1987); Enman\, Imagined Shapes (2022). \nThis concert is the second of Guelph Musicfest’s Encore series\, which includes a concert by the Zemlinsky String Quartet (from Prague) on Saturday October 25 at the GYMC. More information at https://guelphmusicfest.ca \nSadie and Ken have been performing together as a duo and in the Festival Trio for many years. During that time\, they have built on a common sense of musicality and close friendship that makes for wonderful performances. \nSadie enjoys a richly varied career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, curator\, and artistic director. Her love affair with the violin began at the age of seven when her primary school visited the renowned Axelrod collection of Stradivarius violins. Mesmerized by the sound\, she convinced her mother to let her start lessons\, leading to a lifelong dedication to the instrument. \nPerforming regularly across Europe and North America\, Sadie’s concerts also take her to destinations further afield\, including Asia\, the Middle East\, and New Zealand. A passionate advocate for chamber music\, she was the founding leader of the Castalian String Quartet and violinist of Trio Khnopff. She also founded the Belgium-based Flash Ensemble\, a flexible chamber group centred around a string trio\, and is a member of the Festival Trio in Canada. In addition to her ensemble work\, Sadie collaborates with a range of distinguished pianists and recently formed a duo with Italian accordionist Luca Piovesan. Most recently\, Sadie has been appointed leader of the acclaimed Edinburgh Quartet\, an ensemble with a rich history spanning over more than 60 years. \nAs a recording artist\, Sadie’s most recent recording features Flash Ensemble’s pioneering interpretation of the complete string trios by Hungarian composer László Lajtha (Pavane Records\, 2023)\, and was awarded 5 stars in Diapason. Another recording\, ‘Weinberg – 1945’\, by Trio Khnopff\, was celebrated by critics in both Europe and North America and was selected as BBC Music Magazine’s ‘Chamber Disc of the Month’ for January 2020. Sadie’s discography also includes several recordings for BIS Records with Camerata Nordica (Sweden)\, and two highly acclaimed albums with Champs Hill Records. Her Mendelssohn chamber music disc earned BBC Music Magazine’s Editor’s Choice and ‘Chamber Disc of the Month’ honours\, as well as the German Record Critics’ Award for ‘Chamber Music Disc of the Quarter.’ Her second Champs Hill release\, featuring the complete Brahms Sonatas with pianist Jeremy Young\, also received widespread critical acclaim. \nSadie is the founder and director of the Mini Concerts series in Brussels\, and has recently taken up the role of artistic director of the Music in Rannoch concert series in the Highlands of Scotland. \nSadie holds a PhD from the Royal Academy of Music in London\, where her practice-led doctoral research explored practical and philosophical ideas surrounding the concepts of learning and tradition\, with a focus on her engagement with Bartók’s violin works. She has been awarded prizes and scholarships from over twenty UK and international organizations\, and she has held prestigious fellowships\, including the Leverhulme Fellowship at the Royal Academy of Music and the Edison Visiting Fellowship at the British Library. \nGuided by principal teachers György Pauk\, Yair Kless\, and Atis Bankas\, Sadie has also benefited from the mentorship of Ivry Gitlis\, Ida Haendel\, and Ferenc Rados. As an educator\, she teaches violin and chamber music\, has taught at King’s College London\, and offers masterclasses at conservatories and universities in China\, Canada\, and the UK. \nSadie plays on a very fine Italian violin made by Gioffredo Cappa in 1687.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-musicfest-encore-east-to-west-a-musical-journey-with-violinist-sadie-fields-pianist-ken-gee/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T213000
DTSTAMP:20250929T170306Z
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SUMMARY:Tango to Death
DESCRIPTION:A Latin-American Celebration featuring “Misatango” by Argentinian composer Martin Palmeri.\nAna Isabella Castro\, soprano\nMatti Pulkki\, accordion\nRoyce Rich\, violin\nSarah de Niverville\, viola \nJoin us for an evening of Latin-American choral music that features Argentinian composer Martin Palmeri’s genre-bending “Misatango”\, a celebration of Mexico’s “Dia de los Muertos” and even a salsa dance to close the night. \nTickets are $35/$30/$10/$5 \nSave with a Season Ticket available until November 1
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tango-to-death/
LOCATION:Harcourt United Church\, 87 Dean Ave.\, Guelph\, N1G 1L3
CATEGORIES:Families,Interactive,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T213000
DTSTAMP:20251020T183304Z
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SUMMARY:Percussiano3 comes to Eden Mills Stage
DESCRIPTION:Percussiano3: A Sound Feast of Piano & Percussion \n Music at the Hall is excited to present Percussiano3 on Tuesday\, October 28 at 7:30 pm at the Eden Mills Community Hall.  Percussiano3 is a veritable pageant for the eye and the ear bringing together a myriad of percussion instruments with one piano. \nWith their dazzling array of instruments and brilliant display of virtuosity\, Percussiano3 present great masterpieces and unique transcriptions for percussion and piano\, from an Aaron Copeland Hoe-Down to a Piazzolla Tango to Dave Brubeck’s Blue Rondo a la Turque! They never miss a beat! \nThe trio come to Eden Mills from Western Canada.  Based in Calgary\, Rod Thomas Squance is a stunning solo percussionist captivating audiences with his perfect blend of compelling musicianship\, sparkling technique\, and exotic sound.  He has performed with Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Project and international artists from a rich variety of musical cultures. Rod also plays jazz vibraphone\, Balinese shadow-puppet music and Indian classical music. \nThe prize-winning Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann Piano Duo’s dynamic and energetic performances of uniquely eclectic programmes have inspired audiences nationally and internationally. The duo has recorded extensively and their repertoire ranges from the Baroque to the contemporary\, including a myriad of Marcel’s own arrangements and compositions.  They are based in the Vancouver area. \nMusic at the Hall programs concerts and events keep the village of Eden Mills hopping\, and to raise funds for Community Hall operations.  The heritage Hall is known for its excellent acoustics and dance floor.  The Hall is also proud to be carbon neutral!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/percussiano3-comes-to-eden-mills-stage/
LOCATION:Eden Mills Community Hall\, 104 York Street\, Eden Mills\, N0B 1P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20251007T145648Z
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UID:47410-1761476400-1761498000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:ponyHAUS presents: SLOW TROT
DESCRIPTION:Join ponyHAUS’ co-hosts\, Em Wright (Bodywaltz) & Evangeline Y Brooks\, for their Guelph debut at Ed Video! Your favourite living room house party hosts are leaving their livestream box and bringing you an experiment in interactive archiving through a durational A/V installation with a long-exposure projection and immersive soundscape. Drop your phones and think about alternative means of recording community gatherings … how do we capture slow shifts in community through methods that feel like they belong to us? \nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nsnacks\nrefreshments\ncozy lighting\ngroup collaging\ncurious visuals\nweird sounds\nfriends\nfun\norigami horses
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/ponyhaus-presents-slow-trot/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T213000
DTSTAMP:20250902T170101Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Musicfest Encore: Zemlinsky String Quartet (from Prague)
DESCRIPTION:Guelph Musicfest welcomes the internationally-renowned Zemlinsky String Quartet from Prague for its first-ever performance in Guelph. The quartet will appear at the Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre. \nPROGRAM: Beethoven’s Quartet in F minor “Serioso” Op. 95; Janáček’s Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata”; and Dvořák’s famous “American” Quartet\, Op. 96 in F major. \nThis concert is the first of Guelph Musicfest’s Fall Encore series\, which includes a recital by violinist Sadie Fields (from Brussels\, Belgium) with festival director/pianist Ken Gee on Friday\, November 7\, at the GYMC. More information at https://www.guelphmusicfest.ca \nFounded in 1994 while the members were still students\, the Zemlinsky Quartet has become a much lauded example of the Czech string quartet tradition. The Zemlinsky Quartet won the First Grand Prize at the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition in 2010. They have also been awarded top prizes at the Banff International String Quartet Competition (2007)\, the Prague Spring International Music Competition (2005)\, and the London International String Quartet Competition (2006)\, where they also received the Audience Prize. The Quartet was the recipient of the Alexander Zemlinsky Advancement Award in 2008. Other notable prizes include the Beethoven International Competition (1999)\, the New Talent Bratislava (2003)\, the Martinů Foundation String Quartet Competition (2004)\, and the Prize of the Czech Chamber Music Society (2005). In the 2016/17 season\, the Zemlinsky Quartet was appointed as the residential ensemble of the Czech Chamber Music Society. \nWhile students at the Prague Conservatory and the Academy of Performing Arts Prague\, the ensemble was coached by members of renowned Czech string quartets\, including the Talich\, Prague\, Kocian and Pražák Quartets. The ensemble also participated in several master classes\, including ProQuartet in France and the Sommerakademie in Reichenau\, Austria\, where they were awarded First Prize for the best interpretation of a work by Janáček. From 2005 to 2008\, the quartet studied with Walter Levin\, the first violinist of the LaSalle Quartet. Their recent mentor has been Josef Klusoň\, the violist of the Pražák Quartet. \nThe performance also pairs with a concert by the Zemlinsky Quartet for the KW Chamber Music Society on Friday October 24 featuring Zemlinsky’s Quartet No. 1 in A major\, Op. 4; Smetana’s Quartet No. 1 in E minor “From My Life”; and Janáček’s Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters.” More information at https://k-wcms.com
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-musicfest-encore-zemlinsky-string-quartet-from-prague/
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:20251024T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T213000
DTSTAMP:20251007T145648Z
CREATED:20251007T145648Z
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UID:47203-1761336000-1761341400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:between me and you
DESCRIPTION:Guelph Dance proudly partners with River Run Centre to co-present ‘between me and you’ by Heidi Strauss. \nA playful exploration of human complexities. A deeply moving and intimate solo dance work relaying vulnerability\, sincerity\, humour and surprise. ‘between me and you’ invites gentle audience participation\, exploring togetherness in an ode to the moments we have together\, and their impermanence. \nIn a physical language that grapples between uncertainty and openness\, the work explores togetherness and the slippage of time and memory. A meditation on the importance of listening to ourselves and each other\, the solo plays with the body’s archive\, trust\, and expectation. \nTickets are on sale now through River Run’s Box Office. Price ranges from $30 to $10 with sliding scale options. \n\n\n\nPhotos by JEREMY MIMNAGH
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/between-me-and-you/
LOCATION:River Run Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20251007T155128Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: Diwali Celebration with UW Mehfil - Guelph Civic Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Diwali\, the festival of lights\, with a vibrant performance by UW Mehfil\, the University of Waterloo’s South Asian Music Club\, and a host of Diwali-inspired activities\, including mehndi painting and festive crafts. \nThrough music and storytelling\, UW Mehfil captures the spirit of Diwali: light over darkness\, unity in diversity\, and the joy of coming together in celebration. Their repertoire spans Bollywood classics\, soulful Sufi melodies\, and energetic Western fusions\, creating an unforgettable soundtrack for the evening. Expect heart-stirring ballads\, foot-tapping rhythms\, and an atmosphere brimming with warmth\, colour\, and festivity. \nAdmission by donation starting at 5 p.m.\, with the performance starting at 7 p.m. Cash bar. \nMore information here.  \n\nUW Mehfil celebrates the rich diversity of South Asian culture through music\, blending traditional genres with innovative contemporary styles. Their performances offer a space for connection\, creativity\, and community -bringing people together through the universal language of music
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/fourth-friday-diwali-celebration-with-uw-mehfil-guelph-civic-museum/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20251007T150931Z
CREATED:20251007T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T150931Z
UID:47446-1760986800-1764018000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Improv Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Fall Improv Workshop Series by the Friendly Heretic Theatre Company\n\nIn the theme of shedding leaves and autumn transformation\, we’re offering an exciting workshop series! What does it feel like to loosen up rigid patterns and beliefs about theatre\, about improv\, and our selves? What are the unique rewards of trying on new characters and strategies? What are the unique rewards of honest improv\, whether it comes out as comedic or not? What discoveries can we make when we let go of what we think we know?\n\nFor 6 weeks we’ll combine improv theory\, games and scene work to bring out fresh perspectives. This series is just as much meant for those brand new to improv as it is for those with plenty of improv experience. We all have some firm-ish beliefs about this artform\, which means that we all have exciting new discoveries to make within it. In the spirit of improvisation\, the unique gifts of everyone who joins the series will help to shape it. The only prerequisites are: an interest to learn and explore\, an enthusiasm for camaraderie\, and the willingness to try something new (regardless of your current experience level).\n\nClasses will be taught by Kevin Nunn.\n\nKevin is a professional and brilliant improv performer and teacher on a decades long journey. He aspires to ignite the flame of improv passion in as many hearts as he can. He is all around good human with an autistic slant and an absolutely undying passion for improv theory and the art of discovery. Kevin now makes his living in a non-theatrical profession\, and in the spirit of separating art and commerce as much as possible he refuses to profit financially from teaching improv. Part lecture and part workshop\, his classes are participatory and inspiring as students join in an exploration of the expanding possibilities of improvisation.\n\nDates & Times: Mondays 7pm-9pm\, Oct 20th – Nov 24th\n\nLocation: 10Carden Shared Space\, in the Activity Room\n\nCost: Pay what you can\, even if that’s $0. We aspire to make participation in improv accessible to everyone. Similar classes in the area cost $10-$20 per. All of our proceeds go directly toward theatre company overhead and to fueling our local theatre community. All teaching and executive board efforts are volunteered.\n\nSign Up: Send us a message on our social media channels\, or an email to friendlyheretictheatrecompany@gmail.com.\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendlyheretictheatrecompany?igsh=MWN6b3E0NDhicDk1\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19TvaHtgeV/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/fall-improv-workshop-series/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Interactive,Performance,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T133000
DTSTAMP:20250909T154343Z
CREATED:20250909T154343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T154343Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Listen: Culture Reject
DESCRIPTION:⁠Friday\, September 19\, 12:30-1:30⁠pm AT 10C (42 Carden St.)⁠ \nTickets: sliding scale $5-$20⁠ \nCulture Reject’s Michael O’Connell (ex-Black Cabbage) and bandmates Karri North (Catch Veronica) and Carlie Howell (Beverley Glenn Copeland\, Queer Songbook Orchestra) come to Guelph with a bass-heavy\, guitar and synth-driven emotional dance party of perfectly broken pop songs\, happy and haunting vocal harmonies on up up tempo beats.⁠ \nLunch available for purchase from the Nourish Café on 10C’s First Floor starting at 11:30AM. Featuring a popup from Caraway Culinary \nClick here to visit 10C’s website for more info.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/lunch-listen-culture-reject/
LOCATION:10C Shared Space\, 42 Carden St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T210000
DTSTAMP:20250722T154817Z
CREATED:20250722T154817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T154817Z
UID:45222-1753988400-1753995600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFor the Guelph Arts Council’s very first event in our new office\, our summer co-op student Claire is proud to be organizing a Youth Open Mic to give youth a platform to showcase their art and connect with other young artists in the Guelph community. Because it can be intimidating to perform and share your art with other people\, especially when you’re young\, Claire hopes this event will help youth gain confidence and connect with other young artists in the community. She is very grateful to the Guelph Arts Council team in providing the space\, and guiding her through the process of creating this event.  \nThe Youth Open Mic will be taking place on July 31st from 7-9pm at the new home of the Guelph Arts Council\, in the Old Quebec St Shoppes. While acts are open to artists ages 18 and under\, all ages are welcome and encouraged to come and watch the show. The event is open to a variety of art forms whether it be music\, spoken word\, visual art\, monologues or more.  \nClick here to Register and/or RSVP! \n  \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/youth-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Guelph Arts Council\, 55 Wyndham Street N\, Guelph
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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