Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling as acclaimed, award-winning artist Zubayeer Swani  presents Love, Longing & Devotion – A Journey Through Ghazal & Thumri. Swani will introduce the rich South Asian traditions of ghazal and thumri, deeply expressive art forms that weave together history, poetry, and melody. Ghazal, known for its…

Join us for a presentation and discussion with Dr. Megan Brickley, a leading expert in the bioarchaeology of human disease, as she shares fascinating learnings from her study of skeletal remains uncovered from beneath Guelph’s former Baker Street parking lot. Discover what these early settlers can teach us about life, hardship, and resilience in 19th-century…

This 2-hour workshop centers around the maxim that rest is an act of resistance, a radical form of self-care, and a powerful tool for Black, Indigenous, and women/femmes of colour to reclaim their lives from the constant pressure to perform and produce. Inspired by the work of Black feminist thinkers like Tricia Hersey, Audre Lorde,…

Listen in to Guelph Pipe Band practices starting at approximately 7:00 pm. They will play a variety of tunes that they perform at competitions. and the pipe major will share information about the music and the band. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.

Enjoy community music making, explore music history, make musical instrument crafts, play in the Families Gallery, and discover classic toys and games.

Join the Guelph Civic Museum and community partners in the Family Tent for a weekend of storytelling, artmaking, and community engagement. The Civic Museum will provide a drop-in creative activity for families. Visitors are invited to connect and create while reflecting on community and culture.  Come and enjoy craft, connection and creativity as a community.

Join the Guelph Civic Museum and community partners in the Family Tent for a weekend of storytelling, artmaking, and community engagement. The Civic Museum will provide a drop-in creative activity for families. Visitors are invited to connect and create while reflecting on community and culture.  Come and enjoy craft, connection and creativity as a community.