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SUMMARY:The Image Makers\, August
DESCRIPTION:A free monthly gathering of video and cinema makers who are dedicated to the craft of moving imagery\, with a particular focus on lighting design. \nExperience Level: All Levels \nIn August’s Image Makers session\, we will experiment with camera settings and lighting equipment to recreate a still from a low-light film scene (TBD). \nWhile no formal instruction is provided\, this session is a great chance to meet new collaborators\, try new techniques\, push one another to new levels\, and keep skills fresh. \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility concerns. \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-image-makers-august/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T143000
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SUMMARY:Out on the Shelf Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 16\n2:30–4:30 PM\nFirst Floor\, Old Quebec Street Shoppes (55 Wyndham St. N.\, Guelph) \n\nOfficial ribbon cutting ceremony\nTour the new library and community space\nMeet staff\, volunteers\, partners\, and community members\n\nEnjoy light refreshments and community connection. This move represents more than a new location\, it’s an investment in creating an even more welcoming\, accessible\, and affirming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across Guelph and Wellington County. \nFor more info about Out on the Shelf visit their website. \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/out-on-the-shelf-grand-opening/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Families,Interactive,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T113132Z
UID:51417-1786735800-1786741200@guelpharts.ca
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:20260814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T134843Z
CREATED:20260813T134833Z
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UID:51553-1786730400-1786730400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Feeling creative? Come join Skov park Neighbourhood Group this Friday at Skov Park for an outdoor art day. Get inspired by nature to make art! \nArt supplies will be provided\, but you can also bring your own! Everyone is welcome to this free event. \n580 Eramosa Road\, Guelph
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-in-the-park/
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T150000
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SUMMARY:Presented by Guelph Arts Council: An Afternoon with Artist Grazyna Adamska-Jarecka
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register. \nJoin GAC and the Guelph Public Library for a conversation with local artist Grazyna Adamska-Jarecka and Preetam Sengupta\, Executive Director of the Guelph Arts Council. Grazyna will share insight into her approach to making art\, including how she created the pieces in her exhibit\, Oceans\, Wetlands\, and Greenlands. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to connect with one of Guelph’s own creative voices. \nWhile you’re at the Library\, visit Grazyna’s exhibit\, Oceans\, Wetlands\, and Greenlands which depicts vital and interconnected ecosystems. The exhibit features more than 25 paintings displayed across three library locations: Main Library\, East Side Library\, and Westminster Square Library. The collection includes works from the artist’s My Oceanic Allegories show\, as well as paintings depicting forests\, lakes\, and wetlands. \nAbout the Artist\nGrazyna Adamska-Jarecka is a Polish-born Canadian painter who has lived in Guelph\, Ontario\, for thirty years. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the University of Guelph in 2002 and her Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2006. Her background in biology has greatly influenced her artistic interests. Throughout her career\, her work has oscillated between abstract interpretations of microbes\, coral reefs\, landscapes\, the human body\, and communication. \nAbout Guelph Arts Council\nGuelph Arts Council (GAC) is a registered charity\, community resource\, and cultural hub for artists\, arts organizations\, and audiences. GAC supports Guelph’s creative community by championing cultural initiatives\, connecting residents and visitors with the arts\, and promoting the benefits of the arts for individuals and the community. Visit guelpharts.ca to learn more.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/presented-by-guelph-arts-council-an-afternoon-with-artist-grazyna-adamska-jarecka/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T113000
DTSTAMP:20260811T172425Z
CREATED:20260811T172425Z
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UID:51522-1786701600-1786707000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales with the Guelph Guild of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 14 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nRiverside Park\, 709 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, Ontario N1H 7G6 Canada \nEntering its 19th season. Tea ‘n’ Tales is a 14-week storytelling festival\, hosted by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and the Guelph Enabling Garden. The audience is entertained with an hour of adult -oriented tales from tellers from across Ontario and from the US. Originally focusing on seniors\, the events are open to all\, although young children would find the stories complex. In advance of the tellers\, musicians\, choral groups and singers entertain the assembly from 10:00 until 10:30. While unpredictable\, Robert Munsch often attends and adds an impromptuy addition to our programme.\nFree coffee and treats are provided (you are asked to bring your own mug and lawn chair).\nWhile the event is free\, donations to further the projects of the two organizations are always appreciated.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-with-the-guelph-guild-of-storytellers/
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T191833Z
CREATED:20260707T190716Z
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UID:51111-1786122000-1786129200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:AGG Sunshine Studio Series: Carve & Create\, Linocutting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 7\, 2026 | 5 – 7 pm\, Art Gallery of Guelph \nLearn to design\, carve\, and ink your own linocut stamp and create prints on paper or a tote bag \nThe Art Gallery of Guelph’s Sunshine Studio Series is a welcoming\, creative\, and social space where community members 16+ are invited to gather\, connect\, and explore their creativity through a series of guided beginner-friendly craft activities each Friday. \nWorkshops are aimed at students\, emerging professionals\, and anyone looking to connect with others while exploring new artmaking techniques and materials. Led by the AGG’s Leah Orellana-Banning\, each week offers a new activity with something handmade and uniquely yours to bring home every time. \nWorkshops run each Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 pm for four weeks. Tickets are limited to 25 participants per workshop\, so register now!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/agg-sunshine-studio-series-carve-create-linocutting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art,Workshops
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T000000
DTSTAMP:20260714T150444Z
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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T122337Z
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Public Library":MAILTO:askus@guelphpl.ca
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DTSTAMP: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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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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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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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:20260714T141940Z
CREATED:20260714T141940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T141940Z
UID:51205-1785974400-1786147200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:And Then What Happened… Black Canadian History- the untold stories
DESCRIPTION:Many people know how Freedom Seekers came to Canada through the Underground Railroad. But what happened after they arrived? \nCreated and presented by Tracy Lee Johnson\, a fifth-generation Black Canadian with over 200 years of family history in Canada\, this engaging presentation explores the communities\, achievements\, challenges\, and legacies of Black Canadians whose stories are often missing from traditional history lessons. \nThrough powerful storytelling\, music\, historical images\, and audience interaction\, Tracy brings to life the experiences of pioneers\, entrepreneurs\, educators\, faith leaders\, and community builders who helped shape Canada. Drawing on both historical research and personal ancestral connections\, she reveals how resilience\, determination\, and hope transformed freedom into opportunity. \nMore than a history presentation\, And Then What Happened… Black Canadian History – The Untold Stories invites audiences to explore Canada’s rich and diverse heritage while reflecting on the contributions of those who came before us. \nThis inspiring and thought-provoking experience encourages meaningful conversation\, celebrates untold stories\, and reminds us that crossing the border was not the end of the journey. \nFreedom was only the beginning. \nContent warnings: Racism and racial slurs \nVenue: Red Brick Cafe\, 8 Douglas St \nDates: \nThursday\, August 6\, 2026\, 8:00 p.m. \nFriday\, August 7\, 2026\, 9:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m \nMore info and tickets here: https://www.guelphfringe.ca/artistinformation2026/andthenwhathappened
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/and-then-what-happened-black-canadian-history-the-untold-stories/
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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
UID:51201-1785974400-1786147200@guelpharts.ca
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:20260805T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260906T000000
DTSTAMP:20260811T184356Z
CREATED:20260811T182150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T184356Z
UID:51526-1785888000-1788652800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Dissent: Group Exhibition and Award
DESCRIPTION:Aug 5th – September 6th @Ground Floor Arts \nReception Aug 15th\, 3:30-5:30pm \nRead the full exhibition details HERE \nThe Creative Dissent Group Exhibition and Award serves to platform artists who use their practice to work towards social and environmental change. With a diverse range of experiences\, perspectives and voices\, each artist’s advocacy comes together in strength and solidarity in this exhibition.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/creative-dissent-group-exhibition-and-award/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260731T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T190312Z
CREATED:20260707T190257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T190312Z
UID:51109-1785519000-1785526200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:AGG Sunshine Studio Series: Clip & Connect: Bag Charm Design Social
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 31\, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm\, Art Gallery of Guelph \nGive your favourite tote\, backpack\, phone\, or keys an instant upgrade with a custom accessory. \nThe Art Gallery of Guelph’s Sunshine Studio Series is a welcoming\, creative\, and social space where community members 16+ are invited to gather\, connect\, and explore their creativity through a series of guided beginner-friendly craft activities each Friday. \nWorkshops are aimed at students\, emerging professionals\, and anyone looking to connect with others while exploring new artmaking techniques and materials. Led by the AGG’s Leah Orellana-Banning\, each week offers a new activity with something handmade and uniquely yours to bring home every time. \nWorkshops run each Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 pm for four weeks. Tickets are limited to 25 participants per workshop\, so register now!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/agg-sunshine-studio-series-clip-connect-bag-charm-design-social/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art,Workshops
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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
UID:51122-1784919600-1784919600@guelpharts.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T190040Z
CREATED:20260707T190040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T190040Z
UID:51107-1784914200-1784921400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:AGG Sunshine Studio Series: Reframed\, Frame Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 24\, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm\, Art Gallery of Guelph \nDecorate your own picture frame with beads\, fabric\, charms\, and other ephemera. \nThe Art Gallery of Guelph’s Sunshine Studio Series is a welcoming\, creative\, and social space where community members 16+ are invited to gather\, connect\, and explore their creativity through a series of guided beginner-friendly craft activities each Friday. \nWorkshops are aimed at students\, emerging professionals\, and anyone looking to connect with others while exploring new artmaking techniques and materials. Led by the AGG’s Leah Orellana-Banning\, each week offers a new activity with something handmade and uniquely yours to bring home every time. \nWorkshops run each Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 pm for four weeks. Tickets are limited to 25 participants per workshop\, so register now!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/agg-sunshine-studio-series-reframed-frame-design-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T200537Z
CREATED:20260707T200537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T200537Z
UID:51126-1784833200-1784840400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Image Makers\, July
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more info and to register.  \nThur\, July 23 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00PM \nA free monthly gathering of video and cinema makers who are dedicated to the craft of moving imagery\, with a particular focus on lighting design. \nExperience Level: All Levels \nThis month’s Image Makers session is BYOD—Bring Your Own Drone! Join us at Hugh Guthrie Park (111 Forest Street\, Guelph\, ON) as we discuss and demonstrate our drones as a group. All are welcome\, whether you own a drone or not! This session is weather permitting\, so please ensure you register so you can be informed of a cancellation. \nWhile no formal instruction is provided\, this session is a great chance to meet new collaborators\, try new techniques\, push one another to new levels\, and keep skills fresh. \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility concerns.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-image-makers-july/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260707T183852Z
CREATED:20260707T183852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T183852Z
UID:51101-1784743200-1784750400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Windfall Light: Collections\, Connections\, and Art Histories
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 22 | 6 – 8 pm\nArt Gallery of Guelph\nFree | Reserve your seat now > \nLight refreshments will be served. \nJoin AGG Director Shauna McCabe and artist Ron Shuebrook as they discuss the art histories that underpin AGG’s exhibition Windfall Light. Reflecting on the relationships that emerge among works from AGG’s collection and contemporary artworks on view\, the discussion will consider how artists speak across time through shared practices\, subject matter\, and engagements with landscape. \nWindfall Light brings together historical works by Franklin Carmichael\, A. J. Casson\, Gordon Couling\, Kathleen Daly\, Prudence Heward\, Edwin Holgate\, Arthur Lismer\, Evan Macdonald\, J. E. H. MacDonald\, Doris McCarthy\, J. W. Morrice\, George Pepper\, William Goodridge Roberts\, Tom Thomson\, Frederick Varley\, and others—with contemporary artists including John Chalmers\, Susan Dobson\, Kim Dorland\, Don Russell\, Stephen Shore\, Monica Tap\, Takao Tanabe\, and Pearl Van Geest. Through this conversation\, McCabe and Shuebrook will explore the connections at play across the exhibition\, considering how works made in different moments illuminate one another through their attention to light\, place\, memory\, and the changing conditions in which artists work.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/windfall-light-collections-connections-and-art-histories/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185816Z
CREATED:20260707T185816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185816Z
UID:51105-1784309400-1784316600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:AGG Sunshine Studio Series: Mosaics & Mingle\, Tile-Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 17\, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm\, Art Gallery of Guelph \nCreate your own decorative tile\, coaster\, or trivet in this guided workshop on mosaic-making. \nThe Art Gallery of Guelph’s Sunshine Studio Series is a welcoming\, creative\, and social space where community members 16+ are invited to gather\, connect\, and explore their creativity through a series of guided beginner-friendly craft activities each Friday. \nWorkshops are aimed at students\, emerging professionals\, and anyone looking to connect with others while exploring new artmaking techniques and materials. Led by the AGG’s Leah Orellana-Banning\, each week offers a new activity with something handmade and uniquely yours to bring home every time. \nWorkshops run each Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 pm for four weeks. Tickets are limited to 25 participants per workshop\, so register now!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/agg-sunshine-studio-series-mosaics-mingle-tile-making-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art,Workshops
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