Events
Guelph Pipe Band Concert at McCrae House
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe Guelph Pipe Band invites visitors to attend an official performance with the band in uniform as they play a variety of tunes that they perform at competitions. . The pipe major will interact with the audience and provide an overview of what they will be performing. Pull up your lawn chair and enjoy the…
Vinta – Bal Folk workshop and performance in partnership with Guelph Jazz Festival
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGuelph Civic Museum partners with the Guelph Jazz Festival to present a unique opportunity for the community to engage in a folk dance workshop. Join us for a free "Bal Folk" dance workshop hosted by Vinta at 1 PM, followed by a captivating 'Bal' performance at 2:15 PM. "Bal Folk" is community social folk dancing…
Military Lecture: Endgame: The Secret Force 136 by Catherine Little
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaCatherine Little explores contributions of early Canadian-born Chinese to Canada’s Second World War efforts and the sacrifices its members made to show their loyalty to a country that had utterly…
Welcoming Week: Floral Folklore and Pressed Wildflower Art by Nimra Bandukwala
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGuelph Civic Museum warmly WELCOMES all to an inspiring exploration of local ecology, folklore, and creativity! Led by Nimra Bandukwala, this free workshop offers a unique blend of learning, storytelling,…
City of Guelph 2024 Artist-in-Residence Tracey-Mae Chambers: #HopeAndHealingCanada
Shelldale Family Gateway 20 Shelldale Crescent, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaCity of Guelph’s 2024 Artist-in-Residence, Tracey-Mae Chambers, will present an artist talk and single-day exhibition of the community weavings created throughout the residency, during Culture Days on Sunday, September 22.…
Fourth Friday: Joni Nehrita
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaEvery Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a free concert starting at 7 p.m. If weather permits,…
Alchemy Embroidery – Collaboratively Altering Paper with Needle and Thread
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe history of a society or an individual can be told through textiles, and these narratives may not be present in other historical records. The only trace of a life lived may be found on an embroidered piece of cloth. Embroidery has enormous cultural significance being valued as an expressive medium in many cultures and…
Stitch in Public Day
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe Canadian Embroiders' Guild celebrates needle arts by encouraging a Stitch-In-Public Day in September each year. Join Mary Kroetsch to learn and explore how to stitch on paper or bring your own projects to work on. Take inspiration from works on display in the Alchemy Embroidery – Collaboratively Altering Paper with Needle and Thread exhibition,…
