What’s Happening in Guelph This Week

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What’s up in Guelph
May 13th – May 19th

Hey Guelphites!

We hope you had a great weekend and got to enjoy some of the events around the city! The sun is shining and the patios are staring to open up!

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This Weeks Featured Event

The Hive is bringing you weekly markets every single Sunday from April to October (excluding long weekends) at the tennis courts on top of the hill right beside Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate at 75 Dublin St. N.

Here you can expect local farmers, local artists, local musicians, locally made food and tons of activities for the kids! You can check out more about the Hive Market here on their Instagram!

Daily Snapshot

Wednesday – May 13

Heart & Stroke – BLS 9am-12pm @ Guelph General Hospital Assembly Hall (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Groovy Guelph Scavenger Hunt 11am @ Balzac’s Guelph (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Book Club 1:30-2:20pm @ Wellington County Library Marden Branch (Free) (Info)
Queer Line Dancing with Giddy Up 7-10pm @ Guelph Farmer’s Market (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Wednesday Meditation Class – Living Lightly 7-8:15pm @ Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Ian Thomas… Not Gone Yet! 7:30pm @ River Run Centre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Open Mic Comedy Night 8pm @ The Albion (Donation) (Info)

Thursday – May 14

Mini Headshot & Branding Photo Day 8:30am-4:30pm @ 21 Douglas St. (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Plant Agriculture Graduate Student Liaison Committee Plant Sale 10am-3pm @ Crop Science Building, University of Guelph (Free) (Info)
Lunchtime Meditation 12:15-12:45pm @ Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
In-Person Information Session: Distract Me Not 12:30-3:30pm @ Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington (Free) (Registration and Info)
Simply Networking by This Great City – GKWC 5:30 pm @ Symposium Cafe – 304 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 3C4 (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Tales From The Hill by Guelph Guild of Storytellers 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St. (Free) (Info)
Stan Chang 7-10pm @ Manhattans (Info)
Avonlea: A New Musical 8-10:30pm @ The Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)

Friday – May 15

Toddling Among the Blooms – Forest Therapy for Toddlers and their Caregivers Workshop 9:30-10:45am @ The Arboretum, University of Guelph (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Baby Steps – Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver Workshop 11:15am-12:30pm @ The Arboretum, University of Guelph (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Guelph Black Heritage Society – Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth 4:30-6:30pm @ Heritage Hall (Free) (Info)
Paint & Sip: Friday Nights 7-10pm @ Williams Fresh Cafe (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Andrew Schoettler @ 7-10pm Manhattans (Info)
Avonlea: A New Musical 8-10:30pm @ The Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Brilliant Corners – Rebecca Hennessy’s Makeshift Island 8-11pm @ Silence (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Disney Channel Drag & DJ Night 8pm @ The Albion (Paid) (Tickets and Info)

Saturday – May 16

Guelph Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm @ 2 Gordon St (Free) (Info)
Eramosa River Trail parkrun 9-10am @ Eramosa River Trail (Free) (Registration and Info)
Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale 9am-1pm @ Harcourt Memorial United Church (Free) (Info)
Outdoor Boot Camp 9am @ Colonial Park (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Guelph Correctional Centre Grounds Tour 11am-12:30pm @ Guelph Correctional Centre (Donation) (Info)
Pink Pony Club Drag Brunch 1pm @ The Cornerstone (Paid) (Info)
SOLACE: A Wellness Spa Experience 1-2:30pm @ Army Navy & Airforce Veterans #344 (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Two-Colour Riso Printing 1-4pm @ 26 Douglas St (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Avonlea: A New Musical 2-4:30pm and 8-10:30pm @ The Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
The Pink Book Social: A Sip and Paint Experience 3-6pm @ 42 Carden St. (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
The Guelph Poetry Slam 7pm @ The Round Table Board Game Café Guelph (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Danielle Bassels 7-10pm @ Manhattans (Info)
Sands of Time by Andean Oscillations 8pm @ Silence Guelph (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
When the Beat Drops Fridayz 10pm-2am @ 99 Wyndham St N (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
R4A Presents: BBQ Pope, Perfect Strangers, You Might Be Sleeping, IN GUELPH 10:30pm @ Jimmy Jazz (Free) (Reservation and Info)

Sunday – May 17

Markets on the Court hosted by The Hive 11-3pm @ 75 Dublin St. N (Tennis Courts on the Hill) Local vendors, live music, fresh goods, kids activities (Info)
Leather Dog Collar Workshop 1-3pm @ Cox Creek Cellars Inc. (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Avonlea: A New Musical 2-4:30pm @ The Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Lowest of the Low concert 2 pm @ Sonic Hall (Paid) (Tickets and Info)

Monday – May 18

Learn to Play Duplicate Bridge 12:45-4pm @ Kortright Presbyterian Church (Paid) (Info)

Tuesday – May 19

DH@Guelph Summer Workshops 2026 9am @ University of Guelph (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Application of Hydroxyl Radical Process for Decontaminating Meat and Eggs Workshop 9:30am-4pm @ University of Guelph (Free) (Registration and Info)
Lunchtime Meditation 12:15-12:45pm @ Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Craft and Create Beginner Crochet 6-7pm @ Wellington County Library Marden Branch (Free) (Info)
Celebrating Broadway 6:15-7:45pm and 8:30-10pm @ The Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Young Adult group – Grief in Common 6-8pm @ 737 Woolwich Street, The Grove building (Free) (Registration and Info)
Needle Felting Workshop: Succulents 7-9pm @ Royal City Brewing Company (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Tuesday Meditation Class – Buddhism for Beginners 7-8:15pm @ Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Guelph Youth Dance Spring Show: Taking Off 6:30pm @ River Run Centre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
Ontario Premier League (women): Guelph United – FC London by Guelph United 8.00pm @ Centennial Bowl (Paid) (Tickets and Info)

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Business Spotlight

The Bookshelf

For anyone looking for a cozy local spot to spend some time this week, The Bookshelf is a longtime downtown favourite in Guelph. The Bookshelf combines an independent bookstore, cinema, café, and bar all in one space. Whether you’re browsing for a new read, catching a movie, meeting a friend, or just looking for a relaxing place to unwind downtown, it’s one of those uniquely Guelph spots people keep coming back to. With the weather finally warming up and more people spending time downtown again, it’s a great week to stop in and check it out. You can take a look at their website or Instagram here.

Cafe of the Week

A great local spot in the city is Benjamin’s Bodega. The vibe is cozy, the coffee is solid, and it’s one of those places where you can easily spend way longer than planned. Along with drinks and baked goods, they also feature products from tons of local small businesses, so there’s always something interesting to browse while you’re there. It’s a perfect spot for a casual coffee catch-up, or getting a bit of work done. Check them out on their website here or their Instagram here.

Around Guelph This Week

Guelph’s Goods Exchange Weekend is back — From May 15 to 18, residents can leave gently used items at the curb for neighbours to take for free.

South End Community Park is reopening — The park reopens May 15, with access through the parking lot off Poppy Drive West while construction continues nearby.

School zone safety upgrades are coming — Guelph is adding lower speed limits, pedestrian crossovers, traffic calming, and expanded safety zones around schools.

Outdoor watering rules are back — Guelph is at Level 0 – blue, with odd and even addresses watering on assigned days during allowed times.

U of G receives $51M gift — The University of Guelph has received a historic donation for the Lang School of Business and Economics.

Guelph water bills are changing — Starting in June 2026, water bills will come directly from the City instead of Alectra.

Victoria Day closures are coming — City facilities will be closed Monday, May 18, and waste collection will be delayed by one day.

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