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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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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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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
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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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DTSTAMP:20260714T175950Z
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260707T193016Z
CREATED:20260707T193016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T193016Z
UID:51117-1784052000-1784059200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Sally Wismer Gallery Solo Show Opening Reception: Curious\, Andi Syme
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception July 14th 6pm-8pm \nJULY 4th– AUGUST 25th 2026 \nGallery hours: Tue to Wed\, 10am to 4pm \nThe structures we live in pose an ongoing challenge to finding comfort in our bodies. Despite this\, comfort regrows out of warm and soft spaces\, where we are able to imagine and regenerate. \nWithin the desaturated planes\, figures bond and interact with a sense of freedom\, play\, or absurdity. Reflecting the nuance of finding joy and euphoria through their historical bodies\, the figures continue to dance in their plurality\, recognizing the fuel joy gifts in upholding resiliency. Their boundless bodies bloom\, reshape\, and rework their assumed limits\, harvesting with them grit\, flexibility\, and connection. Inviting you into their curious world\, the interwoven figures play in the environment of uncertainty\, open to surprise and new constructions of self. \nAndi Syme (they/ them) is an interdisciplinary visual artist. Syme graduated from the University of Guelph with a BA(Honours) in Studio Art and Sexualities\, Genders and Social Change. With focus on figures in community\, they expressively explore autobiographical themes of neuro-queer and trans* identity\, community\, and safe spaces. Syme primarily works through charcoal drawings on soft domestic objects to share joy and understanding.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/sally-wismer-gallery-solo-show-opening-reception-curious-andi-syme/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260708T125110Z
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SUMMARY:Brilliant Encounters
DESCRIPTION:July 4th to September8th\, Artworks Gallery Guelph\, 404 York Road\, open everyday 10am-4pm \nOpening Reception July 12th\, 1pm-3pm \nVisit the Artworks Gallery Guelph website here \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/brilliant-encounters-2/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T124026Z
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SUMMARY:Ritualizing Resistance: A Zinemaking Playshop
DESCRIPTION:Art Not Shame’s Art for Social Change Series – Ritualizing Resistance: A Zinemaking Playshop \nDate: Saturday\, July 11\, 1 – 4 pm \nLocation: 119 Wyndham St N\, Guelph ON (Art Not Shame) \nRegister here \nThe third workshop in the Art for Social Change series:\nWhat does it mean to resist – not just in moments of urgency\, but as a sustained practice\, as sacred ritual? Ritualizing Resistance is a zine-making playshop led by Justine Abigail Yu that invites storytellers to explore resistance as something we return to\, tend to\, and transform through intentional acts. This is a space for writers and artists of all levels\, especially those seeking to connect their creative practice to social change\, healing\, and community.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/ritualizing-resistance-a-zinemaking-playshop/
LOCATION:Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, N1H 4E9
CATEGORIES:Visual Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T130637Z
CREATED:20260708T130637Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Downtown Guelph Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:After an incredibly successful 2025 debut\, the Great Downtown Guelph Garage Sale is back for 2026 \nMark your calendars for Saturday July 11th\, 2026\, when Macdonell Street (*new location*) will be transformed into a vibrant\, open-air marketplace from 10am to 4pm\, rain or shine.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-great-downtown-guelph-garage-sale/
CATEGORIES:Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T025947Z
CREATED:20260630T025947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T025947Z
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SUMMARY:worthwhile by Isabella “Issy” De Tullio\, Opening reception
DESCRIPTION:worthwile\, by Isabella “Issy” De Tullio will be showing at 10C Shared Space (42 Carden St Guelph) from July 3rd-30th with an opening reception on July 9th from 6pm-8pm. \nMore information about the exhibition here.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/worthwhile-by-isabella-issy-de-tullio-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260802T000000
DTSTAMP:20260707T192642Z
CREATED:20260707T192642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T192642Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Circles\, an exploration of Sacred Geometry and Mandala Art by Barbara McKell
DESCRIPTION:Show Runs July 8th – August 2nd \nArtist Reception July 11th\, 3-5pm \nBarbara McKell is a visionary artist specializing in unique Mandala Art. \nArtists Statement: As a Visionary Artist\, I work with watercolour\, ink\, and acrylic to create Mandala paintings and Soul Portraits that invite viewers to journey beyond the tangible world into the metaphysical and spiritual realms. For me\, art is a sacred practice\, a pathway to self discovery and healing that deepens as I connect to the inner voice of wisdom guiding my work. In each piece\, I aim to redefine perspectives offering a visual language that transcends established thought and opens the door to a more expansive reality. \nMy mandalas are expressions of the soul’s symbolic language\, created through a blend of inner vision and artistic technique. My artwork is infused with elements of sacred geometry\, symbolic patterns\, and the natural energies of crystals\, plants\, and totems\, imbuing them with healing potential. The interplay of these influences\, along with vibrant colours and organic forms\, invites a sense of unity that lingers. \nLearn more on the Ground Floor Art’s website
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/sacred-circles-an-exploration-of-sacred-geometry-and-mandala-art-by-barbara-mckell/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T182407Z
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SUMMARY:Writing a Strong Second Draft of Your Novel- Vocamus Writers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writing a Strong Second Draft of Your Novel JULY 7th\nBy Maggie Morris.\nYou have written your first draft\, but how do you evaluate your book and take it to the\nnext level? Get easy-to-apply tips from a fiction editor with twelve years of experience.\nIn this seminar\, Maggie Morris will share the major issues she addresses during\nsubstantive and stylistic edits.\nAttendees will leave with new knowledge they can immediately put to work. \nThe 2026 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community\nand provided by local artists and editors 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\npractice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\,\nsuch as poetry 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•discovering the intersectionality of diverse arts when adopting and improving a writing\npractice\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\nthe adjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON\nN1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to\nregister for the specific workshop that you are interested in participating before the\nworkshop’s unique registration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\n-To be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash.-
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/writing-a-strong-second-draft-of-your-novel-vocamus-writers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260706T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T000000
DTSTAMP:20260708T123405Z
CREATED:20260708T123312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T123405Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Arts Council Exhibit at the Library: Oceans\, Wetlands\, and Greenlands by Grazyna Adamska-Jarecka
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 6\, 2026 – Friday\, August 28\, 2026 at various Guelph Public Library Locations \nPresented by the Guelph Arts Council\, Oceans\, Wetlands\, and Greenlands by local artist Grazyna Adamska-Jarecka 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
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-arts-council-exhibit-at-the-library-oceans-wetlands-and-greenlands-by-grazyna-adamska-jarecka/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260705T000000
DTSTAMP:20260630T150419Z
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SUMMARY:Ward one Acts
DESCRIPTION:The Ward One Acts is an annual summer theatre festival hosted at GLT\, which is conveniently located in Guelph’s historic Ward One municipal district. The festival provides an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of theatre\, both on and off stage\, as well as a venue for new plays. \nFor more info on the four performances this year click here. 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/ward-one-acts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260625T181539Z
CREATED:20260625T174030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T181539Z
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SUMMARY:In the Neighbourhood: Improv Fun & Fundamentals (Drop-in Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on our weekly Wednesday workshops!\nOur ‘In the Neighbourhood’ workshops are a great opportunity to learn about and practice improv right here in our own backyard! Literally! The good ol’ backyard is where we started teaching our classes and it’s where we like to practice improv in the summers. It is located in the area of the Victoria Rd and York Rd intersection in Guelph. \nIn these workshops we’ll use discussions\, exercises and scenework to play with this wonderful artform of improv theatre. \nThe Fun & Fundamentals workshops are for all experience levels. If you’ve never tried improv\, this is your chance to dip a toe (or cannonball). If you’re a seasoned pro\, you know much fun and helpful it is to meet new players and groups with different styles. With many decades of performing and teaching experience between them (and within some alone) the Friendly Heretics are eager to lead you and learn with you. \nWe reserve the backyard address for confirmed attendants. Once you register\, we will give you the deets with joy. \nRegister here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-neighbourhood-improv-fun-fundamentals-tickets-1992529123245 \nWe happily lead the workshops for free\, and we will also accept any donations to put toward renting warm spaces in the winter. You are welcome either way! \nWe’re excited about the growing improv community in Guelph. Come on out and enjoy!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/in-the-neighbourhood-improv-fun-fundamentals-drop-in-workshop/
LOCATION:The Backyard\, Guelph
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Theatre,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Heretics":MAILTO:friendlyheretictheatrecompany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T231538Z
CREATED:20260609T230630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T231538Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Night Market
DESCRIPTION:More info here. \nJune 27th\, 6pm-10pm\, Guelph Farmer’s Market \nSummer Solstice Night Market is coming to the Guelph Farmers’ Market on Saturday June 27\, 6-10pm. Warm up to summer with an evening featuring local food offerings\, night vendors\, live music and an awesome community!⁠ \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/summer-solstice-night-market/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Children,Families,Interactive,Music,Performance,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T224623Z
CREATED:20260609T224623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T224623Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: MR. SAUGA
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the event at Guelph Museum’s website. \nMR. SAUGA is a high-energy Indigenous performer fusing hip-hop with Michi Saagiig cultural elements. His engaging stage presence gets audiences to Get Loud! His latest album “Band Council Secrets” delivers impactful\, crowd-ready tracks that showcase his evolving sound. \nAdmission by donation starts at 5 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m.. Cash bar available. \nSAUGA’s performance is offered in conjunction with the feature exhibition Maawnjidyang Maa: We Come Together Here\, curated by the Decolonizing Place Narratives Collective. \nThroughout the evening\, witness a 30-foot-wide video projection on the east-facing wall of the St. Agnes School\, overlooking the museum’s main entrance and parking lot. The video compilation features “The Archive of Steampunk Mishoomis\,” created by longtime Guelph resident\, Anishinaabemowin speaker\, and residential school Survivor\, Rene Meshake\, whose art is also represented in the Maawnjidyang Maa exhibition.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/fourth-friday-mr-sauga/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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