Events
Cinema in the City presents Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On
York Road Park 85 York Road, Guelph, ON, CanadaCinema in the City is a free outdoor movie series presented in parks throughout the city. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks to York Road Park for a Friday night screening starting at dusk (approximately 8:50 pm) Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On Experience the story of this Oscar-winning Indigenous artist from her rise to prominence…
Fourth Friday: Cachada
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. Through the summer, if weather permits, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy music on the patio! Get your tickets here! Due to high demand for seating, please arrive…
Cinema in the City: Wonder Park
Orin Reid Park 120 Goodwin Drive, Guelph, ON, CanadaCinema in the City is a free outdoor movie series presented in parks throughout the city. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks to Orin Reid Park for a Friday night screening starting at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm). Wonder Park Buckle up for an epic adventure where anything is possible! A young girl named June with…
Best of Creative Encounters
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaSummer break is nearly over but that won’t stop Creative Encounters and the Civic Museum from having fun! Join us on August 31st from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Guelph Civic Museum for captivating activities straight from Creative Encounters suite of 2023 STEM Summer Camps! From amazing demonstrations to hands-on crafts to take…
Military Lecture: Battle for Hill 70 with Matthew Barrett
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOn 15 August 1917, the Canadian Corps for the first time under the command of General Arthur Currie captured the German strongpoint at Hill 70 near Lens, France. Through Their Eyes: A Graphic History of Hill 70 and Canada’s First World War, illustrated by Matthew Barrett and co-written with Robert Engen, depicts this remarkable but costly…
Fourth Friday: Eko Gemah
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGuelph Culture Days kicks off with a Fourth Friday concert by Eko Gemah, renowned for their authentic renditions of Andean music from South America. Playing traditional instruments, this band of talented musicians delivers folk music that is loud, boisterous, and danceable. Every Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from…
Shibori Handpainted Silk Scarves with Karen Dodds
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin Guelph-based fibre artist Karen Dodds for this fun and creative workshop. Karen will lead you through a full day workshop where you design and create your own silk scarf. Shibori is a fabric dyeing technique which resists dye and produces patterns on fabric. Learn about colour theory, dye mixing and common shibori dyeing methods.…
Fables In Yarn: Guelph Exhibition by Alisa McRonald
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaVisit Creative in Residence Alisa McRonald's community led textile punch needle art piece at the Guelph Civic Museum during Ontario Culture Days. This exhibition will be on display for the duration of the listed dates. Registration is not required to visit the exhibition. Registration will provide updates and reminders of the event. Program Description: Alisa…