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Weaving Cultural Identities: Celebrating Heritage and Textile Traditions

Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This Vancouver Biennale nationally-touring exhibition brings together artists and graphic designers of diverse Indigenous and Muslim backgrounds to collaborate on a series of textile artworks that celebrate the sacred, historic, and creative significance of prayer rugs and weaving traditions. The project began with a series of questions: In a contemporary society of mixed cultures and values,…

Art as We Are: Creative Community Care

Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Organized by Art Not Shame and Guelph Museums, Art as We Are: Creative Community Care spotlights three projects centred in collective community-making through art and involving about 200 local creators:…

Alchemy Embroidery – Collaboratively Altering Paper with Needle and Thread

Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

The 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 significances being valued as an expressive medium in many cultures and…

Cinema in the City: Akeelah and the Bee

Riverside Park 709 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Join us for a FREE screening of Akeelah and the Bee in the park! Bring your lawn chairs and snacks, we’ll bring the movie. Pre-show crafts with Guelph Public Library at 7:30 pm The film begins at approximately 8:30 pm. About the film: Akeelah, an 11-year-old girl living in South Los Angeles, discovers she has…

Guelph Pipe Band Concert at McCrae House

McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

The 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, Canada

Guelph 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, Canada

Catherine 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 disregarded them. Doors open at 6:30 and the presentation starts at 7:00, followed by a question period. Endgame: The Secret Force 136 is presented by…

Welcoming Week: Floral Folklore and Pressed Wildflower Art by Nimra Bandukwala

Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Guelph 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, and artistic expression. What to expect?  Ecological awareness: Discover the wonders of the local environment by working with invasive wildflowers. Learn about ethical foraging practices…