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SUMMARY:ANALOG MAYHEM
DESCRIPTION:An evening of collaborative and chaotic video experimentation. \nJoin us for a hands-on night of collaboration and creation. Whether you’re a seasoned gear-head or analog-video-curious\, this is your chance to experiment with our equipment\, generate visuals\, and manipulate footage. Our LZX Industries Vidiot\, modular system\, and Erogenous Tones Structure video synthesizers\, along with Critter & Guitari Eyesy audio reactive (!) visuals generator\, plus digital and analog video mixers\, cameras\, and displays of all sorts will be available. Contribute to the chaos by bringing your own equipment to add to the mix\, or footage on USBs\, VHS\, or DVDs to feed through the system. \nNo experience required\, we’ll help you get started and guide you through the signal chain. \nMark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/analog-mayhem/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T113000
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SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On August 29 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden\, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome Stephanie Holt from St. Thomas and Toronto’s Susan Ida Boucaud\, with prelude entertainment by Daniel Valour. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-16/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T210000
DTSTAMP:20250826T180332Z
CREATED:20250826T180332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T180332Z
UID:46308-1756407600-1756414800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Image Makers
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the August edition of the Image Makers and in this session\, we will explore whether having a Black & White film as the destination requires adjustments to our lighting and filming techniques. \nCome join a meeting of video and cinema makers who are dedicated to the craft of moving imagery. While no formal instruction is provided\, this session is a great chance to meet new collaborators\, try new techniques\, push one another to new levels\, and keep skills fresh. \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility needs.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-image-makers-11/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T203000
DTSTAMP:20250724T141241Z
CREATED:20250724T141241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T141241Z
UID:45342-1756319400-1756326600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Crafty Hang
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all\, to a Queer Crafty Hang! Hosted every other Wednesday evening by Jude Akrey at the Exhibition Park Activation Station\, drop by and get creative with your queer community! \nThere will be supplies generously donated by Art Not Shame (@artnotshame) \, and some fun rec activities thanks to  Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition (@guelphneighbourhoods) ! \nBYO: blanket/ lawn chair\, water\, and art supplies if you want to work on your own project 🙂 \nMasking is encouraged and all ages are welcome!  🙂
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/queer-crafty-hang-3/
LOCATION:Exhibition Park\, 81 London Road West\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T200000
DTSTAMP:20250507T020400Z
CREATED:20250507T020400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T020400Z
UID:43967-1756231200-1756238400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community and\nprovided by local authors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing practice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\, such as\npoetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In the\nadjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON N1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to register for the\nspecific workshop that you are interested in participating before the workshop’s unique\nregistration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\nTo be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash. \nPublishing and Promoting Your Writing By Greg Rhyno\n[August 26th 6-8pm]\nThe Art of Biography and Family History By Judith Nasby\n[September 30th 6-8pm]\nWriting on Your Feet By Sharon B. Moore\nOctober 28th [6-8pm]\nThe Crafting of a Memoir By Sue Williams\n[November 25th 6-8pm]
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/2025-vocamus-writers-workshops-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20250724T160951Z
CREATED:20250724T160712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T160951Z
UID:45360-1755943200-1755950400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Music Speaks! Gospel Music Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more info!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/music-speaks-gospel-music-workshop/
LOCATION:Guelph Black Heritage Society\, 83 Essex St\, Guelph\, N1H 3K9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T113000
DTSTAMP:20250609T203642Z
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UID:44391-1755943200-1755948600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On August 23 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden\, for a special children’s programme at Ribfest\,  The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome Family Friendly Storytelling “Under the Magic Ash”\, with Kait Taylor and Sarah Abusarar\, with prelude sing-a-long with Larry Gibbs.  \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-15/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T210000
DTSTAMP:20250724T142138Z
CREATED:20250724T142138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T142138Z
UID:45351-1755887400-1755896400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:TRIAL RUNNERS - Experimental Open Mic
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. Feel like trying something you’re not sure is going to work? Something you’ve never done before? Something a lil too freaky for regular open mics? \nThe venue has a physically accessible front entrance and one gender neutral washroom. \nThe event is $5-10/PWYC. \nSign up by emailing trialrunnersguelph@gmail.com by August 8th! Please indicate what you’re interested in presenting\, the amount of time you need to set up/present your work (up to 20 minutes)\, and any requests re: technical equipment\, accessibility\, etc. Or just show up on August 22nd! 🤡 🎤 💃 🦋 🍰 \nSpecial thanks always to Ed Video for partnering on this event.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/trial-runners-experimental-open-mic/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T113000
DTSTAMP:20250609T203238Z
CREATED:20250609T203238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T203238Z
UID:44389-1755856800-1755862200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On August 22 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden\, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome Baden tellers\, Mary McCullum Baldaraso and Kait Taylor\, with prelude entertainment by Royal City Ambassadors. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-14/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20250707T145915Z
CREATED:20250707T145915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T145915Z
UID:44747-1755797400-1755804600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:155\,578 Artist Socials: Sculpture\, Textile\, and Installation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for 155\,578 | Artist Socials: Sculpture\, Textile\, and Installation – a casual evening of creativity\, conversation\, and community. \nDrop in August 21\, 5:30–7:30 pm to connect with fellow artists\, share your process\, ask questions\, and build your creative circle. Hosted by Curator of Contemporary Art Erin Szikora\, this is your chance to engage with the exhibition 155\,578 in a whole new way.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/155578-artist-socials-sculpture-textile-and-installation/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20250724T144749Z
CREATED:20250724T144749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T144749Z
UID:44516-1755628200-1755637200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Stephanie Badoe \nThis workshop introduces the essentials of editing video in Adobe Premiere Pro: how the software manages media\, starting a new project\, importing footage\, simple editing tools\, applying effects\, and exporting your work. This beginner-level workshop is an ideal starting point for someone who wants an overview of the software. \nTopics include\n• Setting up a new project and importing media\n•Organizing Media\n•Basic editing and assembly\n•Basic audio adjustments\n•Applying and adjusting effects\n•Applying and adjusting transitions\n•Applying and adjusting titles\n•Exporting video \nParticipants will need a laptop with Adobe Premiere Pro. Ed Video has a limited amount of laptops available for members to use during the workshop. Please email workshops@edvideo.org if you wish to use one. \nEmail workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility needs.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/introduction-to-adobe-premiere-pro/
LOCATION:Ed Video Media Arts Centre\, 404 York Rd.\, Guelph\, N1E 3H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20250807T142236Z
CREATED:20250807T142236Z
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UID:45798-1755622800-1755633600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Art for Social Change Workshop Series - Miikawaadizi: They Are Beautiful and Know What They Are Doing
DESCRIPTION:FREE\, Spaces limited – Register/RSVP at the link in bio! \nArt Not Shame’s sixth workshop of the Art For Social Change Workshop Series\, generously supported by OPIRG Guelph\, is “Miikawaadizi: They Are Beautiful and Know What They Are Doing”. This workshop will take place on Tuesday\, August 19th from 5-8 pm in our space\, and is co-facilitated by Issac Two White Feather and Lori Gentle Eagle. \nIn this free\, participatory art workshop\, Isaac Two White Feather and Lori Gentle Eagle invite the community to learn what mental health and justice looks like through an Indigenous lens. The collaborative effort will be centred around creating a ceremonial blanket to wrap around a person looking to reignite their divine spark. By sewing\, painting\, and patching messages of hope on this blanket\, we will demonstrate that ruptures can be repaired when we care about each other. \nIssac Two White Feather is a member of the Wolf Clan from Saugeen First Nation who is now living on Treaty 3 (Cambridge\, ON). After surviving a childhood disconnected from his cultural roots and enduring many overdoses in his young adulthood as a result of the aftereffects of multi-generational trauma\, Two White Feather is grateful to have been given another chance to live the good life (mino-bimaadiziwin) and to give back to others; all while still navigating his way on the Red Road with a vulnerable brain. \nLori Gentle Eagle is of French Canadian\, Irish\, Scottish roots and Wise Woman ancestry. Committed to decolonization and allyship with Indigenous People for many years\, in both professional and personal circles\, she now grips her cane and walks proudly as an Empath with the medicine name “Gentle Eagle” gifted by Gaisheda Kheawok of The Whispering Song Teaching Lodge.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-for-social-change-workshop-series-miikawaadizi-they-are-beautiful-and-know-what-they-are-doing/
LOCATION:Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, N1H 4E9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T161144Z
CREATED:20250610T161144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T161144Z
UID:44443-1755536400-1755543600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Art in the Arb: Lines in Nature and Design\, Symmetry and Manmade Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Explore the intersection of natural form and intentional design in our English\, Italian\, and Japanese gardens. This session is focused on symmetry and manmade design in nature. The Arboretum’s formal gardens offer a rich environment to explore balance through your craft. Hosted by Mikaela Ryan\, this is an opportunity to create outdoors in a unique setting. Open to any medium or level of experience! \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nOpen-air\, open-media creative session in our gardens\nInspiration from The Arboretum’s living collections and new familiarity with our work and garden design\nA chance to engage with themes of symmetry\, human influence\, and design in natural spaces\nOpen to all creative practices\nBring your own art supplies\n\nClick Here to Register for a Workshop \nPlease note: This program includes a self-directed creative session without formal artistic instruction. We will provide a plein air location\, introduction to our collections\, and a theme. You bring your artistic eye and anything you need for your creative! Assure these are supplies that you can carry. \n*Maximum 20 adults. Registrants must be age 14+. \nLearn more about our Art in the Arb Program
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-in-the-arb-lines-in-nature-and-design-symmetry-and-manmade-beauty/
LOCATION:Arboretum (University of Guelph)\, 200 Arboretum Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T113000
DTSTAMP:20250609T202107Z
CREATED:20250606T165517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T202107Z
UID:44352-1755252000-1755257400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On August 15 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden\, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome  Heather Whaley and Elizabeth Matson with prelude entertainment by harpist Kim Michele. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-13/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T203000
DTSTAMP:20250724T141621Z
CREATED:20250724T141124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T141621Z
UID:45340-1755109800-1755117000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Crafty Hang
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all\, to a Queer Crafty Hang! Hosted every other Wednesday evening by Jude Akrey at the Exhibition Park Activation Station\, drop by and get creative with your queer community! \nThere will be supplies generously donated by Art Not Shame (@artnotshame) \, and some fun rec activities thanks to  Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition (@guelphneighbourhoods) ! \nBYO: blanket/ lawn chair\, water\, and art supplies if you want to work on your own project 🙂 \nMasking is encouraged and all ages are welcome!  🙂
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/queer-crafty-hang-2/
LOCATION:Exhibition Park\, 81 London Road West\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T210000
DTSTAMP:20250807T143930Z
CREATED:20250807T143930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T143930Z
UID:45802-1755025200-1755032400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Art for Social Change Workshop Series: Listen and Break Barriers
DESCRIPTION:FREE\, Spaces limited – Register/RSVP at the link in bio! \nArt Not Shame’s fifth offering from the Art for Social Change Workshop series is “Listen and Break Barriers”\, led by facilitator and broadcaster Karim Mosna. On Tuesday\, August 12th from 7-9pm\, attendees will interview each other and be moved by each other’s stories and perspectives. In a world where the sense of division is at an all-time high\, Karim will guide folks through the skills of active listening and non-violent communication to effectively break down barriers. \nKarim Mosna is a journalist\, broadcaster\, podcaster and workshop facilitator. Through his radio career\, he has hosted and produced multiple current affairs and interview-based programs featuring conversations with world-renowned musicians\, doctors\, entrepreneurs\, students\, activists\, and those living in encampments. Last year\, he worked on The People’s History’s Project with OPIRG Guelph and conducted a series of long-form interviews exploring the connection between the local music scene and activism.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-for-social-change-workshop-series-listen-and-break-barriers/
LOCATION:Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, N1H 4E9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250810T150000
DTSTAMP:20250731T173730Z
CREATED:20250731T173730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T173730Z
UID:45600-1754830800-1754838000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Ecology Hike: Land\, Story\, and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Art Not Shame’s fourth workshop as part of the Art for Social Change Workshop series\, is “Queer Ecology Hike: Land\, Story\, and Belonging” led by facilitator Zwena Gray. On Sunday\, August 10th\, participants will meet at the Boathouse sign in (116 Gordon St\, Guelph) to embark on a two-hour guided hike of the Eramosa River Trail. \nHikers meet at the Boathouse sign (116 Gordon St\, Guelph) at 1pm \nFREE\, Spaces limited – Register/RSVP at this link! \nRegistration is open to all community members. No outdoor experience is required. \nZwena Gray’s guided hike will weave together land connection\, storytelling\, and queer ecology. This is not just a walk in the woods\, it’s an invitation to slow down\, listen deeply\, and reflect on what it means to belong: to ourselves\, to each other\, and to the land. \nRooted in Black and queer ways of knowing\, this hike creates space for reflection\, rest\, and quiet joy. Along the trail\, we’ll pause for grounding practices\, storytelling prompts\, and gentle conversation. Together\, we’ll explore how land holds memory\, how our bodies carry story\, and how nature can be a place of both healing and resistance. \nZwena Gray (she/they) is a storyteller\, facilitator\, and land-based dreamer. Born in Detroit and rooted in many places\, Zwena’s work lives at the intersections of ecology\, identity\, and collective memory. \nThrough Queer Ecology Hikes\, Zwena creates reflective spaces where folks can return to land and to themselves. Her practice weaves together storytelling\, movement\, and ancestral listening\, reminding us that healing is possible in community\, and that land holds our histories as much as our futures. \nZwena became the first Black woman to thru-hike the 900km Bruce Trail\, not as a performance\, but as a love letter to presence\, grief\, and Black joy in nature. Zwena carries a commitment to justice\, wonder\, and reimagining public space as a site of care\, rest\, and resistance. \nHome is not always a place\, it’s people\, plants\, stories\, and stillness. Zwena builds toward futures where we can all belong more deeply.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/queer-ecology-hike-land-story-and-belonging/
LOCATION:The Boathouse\, 116 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 4H6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T220000
DTSTAMP:20250722T151437Z
CREATED:20250722T151437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T151437Z
UID:45217-1754766000-1754776800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Giddy Up: Queer Line Dancing Party
DESCRIPTION:Nothing beats a summer’s eve of queer line dancing! Giddy Up is back for another rodeo at the Guelph Farmers Market on Saturday\, August 9! \nWhether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or a newly minted cowpoke\, there will be line dance lessons for all ages and experiences\, all night long. Giddy Up is run by and for queer and trans folks – join\, and find community on the dance floor \nTickets are offered on a sliding scale – take advantage of the early bird special with tickets from $10-15 until July 26! Click here to purchase tickets.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/giddy-up-queer-line-dancing-party/
LOCATION:Guelph Farmers’ Market\, 2 Gordon Street\, Guelph\, N1H 4G7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T113000
DTSTAMP:20250606T164931Z
CREATED:20250606T164931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T164931Z
UID:44350-1754647200-1754652600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On August 8 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden\, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome storytelling icons June Brown and Anna Kerz\, with prelude entertainment by Paul Caufield. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-12/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20250707T145717Z
CREATED:20250707T145717Z
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UID:44745-1754587800-1754595000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:155\,578 Artist Socials: Lens-based Media
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for 155\,578 | Artist Socials: Lens-based Media – a casual evening of creativity\, conversation\, and community. \nDrop in August 7\, 5:30–7:30 pm to connect with fellow artists\, share your process\, ask questions\, and build your creative circle. Hosted by Curator of Contemporary Art Erin Szikora\, this is your chance to engage with the exhibition 155\,578 in a whole new way.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/155578-artist-socials-lens-based-media/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T200000
DTSTAMP:20250723T124804Z
CREATED:20250723T124804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T124804Z
UID:45265-1754416800-1754424000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Mapping the Diaspora: Exploring Arab Identity Through Art + Activism
DESCRIPTION:Come join Art Not Shame for the third workshop from their Art for Social Change series\, generously supported by OPIRG Guelph! This participatory artmaking workshop\, titled Mapping the Diaspora: Exploring Arab Identity Through Art + Activism\, will be led by Mryam AlSaad. \nFREE\, Spaces limited – Register/RSVP here! \nMryam AlSaad invites members of the Arab diaspora to explore and reclaim their identities through creative expression\, dialogue\, and collective art-making. \nThrough mixed-media storytelling\, participants will trace their histories\, celebrate their roots\, and engage with questions of displacement\, identity\, justice\, and representation\nBy layering art with activism\, the workshop becomes a space where healing and transformation are possible\, and where the diverse experiences of the Arab diaspora can be seen\, shared\, and honoured\nMryam AlSaad is an Arab professional working in sustainability\, climate action\, and non-profit. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of GAIA\, a non-profit organization based in Guelph that aims to educate\, advocate and create social change. She was selected as a Changemaker for the Planet by CxC and Apple for the MENA region in 2024. She is passionate about art\, music and the intersection of identity and urbanism.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/mapping-the-diaspora-exploring-arab-identity-through-art-activism/
LOCATION:Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, N1H 4E9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T160629Z
CREATED:20250610T160629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T160629Z
UID:44438-1754413200-1754420400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Art in the Arb: Summer Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the lush summer season through your art practice. This session invites you to look at vibrant colors\, layered views\, and lively plant growth through your preferred media and interpretation. Capture the summer season through your chosen artistic lens. Hosted by Mikaela Ryan\, this is an opportunity to create outdoors in a unique setting. Open to any medium or level of experience! \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nOpen-air\, open-media creative session in a scenic setting.\nFlexible and welcoming for any medium\nCreate something in response to nature’s rhythm—whether through literal depictions or personal interpretations\nBring your own art supplies\n\nClick Here to Register for a Workshop \nPlease note: This program includes a self-directed creative session without formal artistic instruction. We will provide a plein air location\, introduction to our collections\, and a theme. You bring your artistic eye and anything you need for your creative! Assure these are supplies that you can carry. \n*Maximum 20 adults. Registrants must be age 14+. \nLearn more about our Art in the Arb Program
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-in-the-arb-summer-landscape/
LOCATION:Arboretum (University of Guelph)\, 200 Arboretum Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250802T113000
DTSTAMP:20250606T164800Z
CREATED:20250606T164800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T164800Z
UID:44348-1754128800-1754134200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On August 2 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden\, for a special children’s programme\, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome Family Friendly Storytelling “Under the Magic Ash” with Sarah Abusarar and Mary McCullum Baldaraso\, and prelude sing-a-long with Larry Gibbs. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-11/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T113000
DTSTAMP:20250609T202407Z
CREATED:20250606T163952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T202407Z
UID:44346-1754042400-1754047800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On August 1 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden \, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome local Don Conibear and international teller Sarah Abusarar. With prelude entertainment by The Silver Strummers. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-10/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T193000
DTSTAMP:20250722T143935Z
CREATED:20250722T143935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T143935Z
UID:45211-1753983000-1753990200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:"Art as We Are: Creative Community Care" Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Not Shame for the closing reception of Art as We Are: Creative Community Care! \nThurs\, July 31\n5:30–7:30 PM\nGuelph Civic Museum \nCelebrate the closing of this powerful community exhibition featuring 200+ local creators across three collaborative projects (2020–2024)\, and hear from Art Not Shame ED Michelle Peek in a short reflective talk. \nFree & drop-in — all are welcome!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-as-we-are-creative-community-care-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T160435Z
CREATED:20250610T160435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T160435Z
UID:44436-1753981200-1753988400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Art in the Arb: Preserved Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:Draw inspiration from The Arboretum’s preserved plant collections. Herbarium samples offer a unique lens through which to explore structure\, subtle colours\, and preserved memory. Join us indoors with unique\, curated samples and explore a diverse array of plant species\, many of which were collected on The Arboretum’s grounds decades ago. This session provides a calm indoor space where participants can create detailed or interpretive work inspired by our herbarium. Hosted by Mikaela Ryan\, this is an opportunity to create outdoors in a unique setting. Open to any medium or level of experience! \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nIndoor\, open-media session using preserved plant specimens as reference\nA calm setting ideal for detailed or reflective work\nInspiration from The Arboretum’s pressed botanical collections and new familiarity with our work and history\nBring your own art supplies\n\nClick Here to Register for a Workshop \nPlease note: This program includes a self-directed creative session without formal artistic instruction. We will provide a plein air location\, introduction to our collections\, and a theme. You bring your artistic eye and anything you need for your creative! Assure these are supplies that you can carry. \n*Maximum 20 adults. Registrants must be age 14+. \nLearn more about our Art in the Arb Program
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-in-the-arb-preserved-inspiration/
LOCATION:Arboretum (University of Guelph)\, 200 Arboretum Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T203000
DTSTAMP:20250724T140804Z
CREATED:20250724T140804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T140804Z
UID:45330-1753900200-1753907400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Crafty Hang
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all\, to a Queer Crafty Hang! Hosted every other Wednesday evening by Jude Akrey at the Exhibition Park Activation Station\, drop by and get creative with your queer community! \nThere will be supplies generously donated by Art Not Shame (@artnotshame) \, and some fun rec activities thanks to  Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition (@guelphneighbourhoods) ! \nBYO: blanket/ lawn chair\, water\, and art supplies if you want to work on your own project 🙂 \nMasking is encouraged and all ages are welcome!  🙂
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/queer-crafty-hang/
LOCATION:Exhibition Park\, 81 London Road West\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T203000
DTSTAMP:20250708T173955Z
CREATED:20250708T173955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T173955Z
UID:44796-1753812000-1753821000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Love & Protest: A Workshop on Revolutionary Songwriting (Part Two)
DESCRIPTION:Love & Protest: A Workshop on Revolutionary Songwriting\, led by Joni NehRita.\nTuesday\, July 22nd + Tuesday\, July 29th\, 6-8:30pm\nFREE\, Spaces limited – Register/RSVP here! \nIn the second part of this workshop\, singer/songwriter & community musician\, Joni NehRita will continue to lead participants through creative exercises to help uncover: \n* What is really important?\n* What does your voice long to say?\n* Where do our wishes and offerings differ and where do they overlap? \nThrough circle practices\, music improvisation games\, and free writing with prompts\, Joni will help guide you to writing your own revolutionary song!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/love-protest-a-workshop-on-revolutionary-songwriting-part-two/
LOCATION:Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, N1H 4E9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20250415T195306Z
CREATED:20250415T195306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T195306Z
UID:41358-1753693200-1754064000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Band Camp Junior Guelph
DESCRIPTION:Band Camp Junior is a week-long day camp for kids in grades 1-6 who want to explore their love of music through games and demonstrations with new friends. \nAt Band Camp Junior\, kids have fun with hands-on introductory workshops with some cool instruments and experience a wide variety of music styles. Led by keen musicians and educators\, campers enjoy participating a wide variety of musical activities\, from bucket drumming to body percussion to music theory and everything in between. \nCampers will try out different types of instruments alongside dedicated music mentors. There’s also typical camp games\, projects and team-building activities. At the end of the week\, campers take part our end-of-week free mini-concert for parents and friends.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/band-camp-junior-guelph/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bandology":MAILTO:camp@bandology.ca
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