Wednesday through Saturday, July 6 to July 20 | 7 PM Saturday matinees, July 13 and 20 | 2 PM Synopsis: What I Gave, I Have dramatizes the life of Guelph poet, soldier and doctor Lt.-Col. John McCrae, who wrote the famous First World War poem 'In Flanders Fields'. Running time: 75 minutes   Cast John McCrae - Bryndyn Boonstra Production Team Playwright - Catherine Frid Director - Valerie Senyk Production Manager - Dennis Gray Stage Manager - Deb Neve PLEASE NOTE:…

Inspired by John McCrae’s creative inclinations, join us for a morning of tea and 'Illuminate Your Writing' with Rob O'Flanagan in the McCrae House gardens. All levels of experience are welcome. $35+ HST  | Tickets in advance.   About Illuminate Your Writing: There is a longstanding tradition of combining writing and visual art into evocative and thought-provoking tributes, memories, statements and inspirations. Highly detailed illustrated manuscripts like the Book of Kells, the flowing watercolour illustrations that adorn the poems of…

Join us each week for presentations by special guest stars! Every Wednesday in July and August, 11 AM & 1 PM General admission.   JULY 24            Sports Day JULY 31            Stories with Elder Jan Sherman AUGUST 7       Superhero Day AUGUST 14     Orbax and Pepper Do Science AUGUST 21      Fantescapes Escape Room AUGUST 28      The Making Box

Kick off your weekend with a performance by The Making Box! On the Fourth Friday of the month, Guelph Museums offers free admission to the Guelph Civic Museum after 5 p.m. Sets by The Making Box at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cash bar. The Making-Box is a hub for live comedy and improv education. Since 2013, we have empowered thousands of individuals and businesses through improv training and delighted thousands more at our one-of-a-kind live comedy events. In 2016,…

Join us each week for presentations by special guest stars! Every Wednesday in July and August, 11 AM & 1 PM General admission. JULY 3              1800’s Day JULY 10            LIFT – family classic exercise JULY 17            Puppets JULY 24            Sports Day JULY 31            Stories with Elder Jan Sherman AUGUST 7       Superhero Day AUGUST 14     Orbax and Pepper Do Science AUGUST 21      Fantescapes Escape Room AUGUST 28      The Making Box

PRACTICE: WEDNESDAY, JULY  31, 7 PM FULL CONCERT: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 6:30 PM MCCRAE MEMORIAL GARDENS Pull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the end of the day.

A new musical by acclaimed Canadian musicians Mike Ford and Murray Foster that explores the founding of Guelph in a new light Two performances, 2 and 7 PM. Tickets in advance | $20 + HST GALT 240 2019 marks the 240th birthday of John Galt, colonist and founder of Guelph. Take part in the conversation at Guelph Museums through a series of events that reimagine our city today and in the future. Art As Activism: Truth, Survivance, and Resilience (exhibit) - August…

Family activities by day and a free concert at night. 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM | Market Square  Hilarious live magic performances by Brent and Sarah Face painting with Cleo the Clown and her Painting Pals Interactive t-shirt printing with Jeff Mann of TREAD ON IT! Activities and crafts with Wyndham Art Supplies Don’t forget your reusable water bottle to bring, fill, drink at Guelph’s Water Wagon! Details: bit.ly/2F7SPRQ   8 PM | Civic Museum Concert featuring celtic-folk-traditional group Rant Maggie Rant and Canadian Mohawk and Billboard and…

Karonhyakatste is a mixed blooded Haudenosaunee woman, experiential knowledge teacher and story teller. Join us as we share in a circle learning about our roles and responsibilities to be good stewards of the earth, through our connection to food and the world around us. She will be explaining the significance of each item: Cold cedar tea with cinnamon and lemon Wild rice - cold Mini Indian tacos Salmon crostini Corn soup with chicken (vegetarian option) Strawberry short cake Tickets in…

Join us each week for presentations by special guest stars! Every Wednesday in July and August, 11 AM & 1 PM General admission.   AUGUST 7       Superhero Day AUGUST 14     Orbax and Pepper Do Science AUGUST 21      Fantescapes Escape Room AUGUST 28      The Making Box

Join us each week for presentations by special guest stars! Every Wednesday in July and August, 11 AM & 1 PM General admission.   AUGUST 14     Orbax and Pepper Do Science AUGUST 21      Fantescapes Escape Room AUGUST 28      The Making Box

Join us each week for Wednesday Wonders presentations by special guest stars! Every Wednesday in July and August, 11 AM & 1 PM General admission.   AUGUST 21      Fantescapes Escape Room AUGUST 28      The Making Box

Kick off your weekend with a performance by VERSA! On the Fourth Friday of the month, Guelph Museums offers free admission to the Guelph Civic Museum after 5 p.m. Performance by VERSA at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cash bar. VERSA is a Guelph ON-based audiovisual collective led by Monika Hauck and Alex Ricci. The duo create powerful instrumental music written around live looping bass guitar, and pair this with responsive projections that visualize sound. Low frequency sound is passed…

Join us each week for Wednesday Wonders presentations by special guest stars! Every Wednesday in July and August, 11 AM & 1 PM General admission.   AUGUST 28      The Making Box

19+ Event | No cover charge. Fifth Friday! Something new at the Civic Museum, pub night! On Fifth Fridays, Guelph Museums offers free admission to the Guelph Civic Museum after 5 PM. Featuring mini-escapes and puzzles with Fantescapes Escape Room. Free admission. Cash bar. Located in Downtown Guelph, Fantescapes is Guelph's Premier Escape Room Facility. Unique, immersive escape rooms, puzzles everywhere and a boutique featuring "geeky" art and craft items fan merchandise, instruments and steampunk items. There are hidden mind benders, ever-changing…

FULL CONCERT: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 6:30 PM MCCRAE MEMORIAL GARDENS Pull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the end of the day.