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What’s up in Guelph
May 21st- May 27th

Happy Wednesday Guelphites!

Hopefully your staying warm this brisk Wednesday… perhaps summer weather will last longer this year because it’s delayed? We can only hope.

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This Weeks Daily Snapshot

Wednesday – May 21

  • Music Bingo @ The Shakespeare Arms (Free, 7:30 pm)

  • Guelph Youth Dance Spring Show @ River Run Centre (Tickets & Info)

Thursday – May 22

  • Summer Exhibition Launch Opening Reception @ Art Gallery of Guelph (Free, Info)

  • Friends of Friends Speed Friending 20’s & 30’s (6:30 pm) @ Brothers Brewery

Friday – May 23

Saturday – May 24

  • Guelph Farmers Market (8am – 1pm) – (Info)

  • Eramosa River Trail parkrun (5 km run/walk, Free, Register)

  • Guelph Royals Home Opener Vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (1 pm – 4pm) @ Hastings Stadium (Tickets & Info)

  • Plein Watercolour Class @ Guelph Arboretum (Tickets & Info)

  • Guelph Correctional Grounds Tour @ 785 York Road (Free, Donation, Info)

  • Howitt Park Community Cleanup @ Howitt Park (Free, Info)

Sunday – May 25

  • Community Planting Event @ Kortright Hills Natural Area (Free, Info)

  • Guelph Pet Value Walk for Guide Dogs @ Royal City park (Free, Info)

  • Journey Through the Senses @ Cox Creek Cellars (Tickets & Info)

  • Felt Wreath Making @ Cox Creek Cellars (Tickets & Info)

  • Performance Dance Academy presents “Bon Appetit” @ River Run Centre (Tickets & Info)

Monday – May 26

  • Trivia Night @ St. Louis Bar and Grill (7:30pm, Free)

Tuesday – May 27

  • Guelph United Vs. Simcoe County (women) – 8pm @ Centennial Bowl (Tickets & Info)

  • Textured Art Workshop @ Brothers Brewing (Tickets & Info)

Upcoming City Anchor Events

  • June 1st – 7th Annual Guelph Exotic Car Show (12pm – 4pm) @ Carden St, Downtown Guelph- Hosted by Prince Adventures and downtown Guelph. Free event, all donations go to Big Brothers Big Sisters Guelph. Click Here for More Information.

  • June 21st – Art on the Street (10am – 5pm) @ Quebec St. Downtown Guelph – Free event. The largest outdoor exhibition and sale of local artists in the city.Click Here for more Information.

  • June 21st – 10C Summer Solstice Shindig (5 pm-Midnight) @ Guelph Farmers Market  – Backlot all ages party including live music, food, vendors & more. Click Here for Information & Tickets.

  • July 12th (10am – 4pm) – The Great Downtown Guelph Garage Sale @ Wyndham St. – Locals will setup downtown to sell their items along with downtown businesses. Click Here for Information and/or to register as a vendor.


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Event Spotlight

10C Summer Solstice Shindig

Kick off summer with this all ages backlot party at the Guelph Farmers’ Market!

Saturday, June 21 5:00PM-Midnight. The 10C Summer Solstice Shindig at the Guelph Farmers’ Market is a celebration of community and connection to kick off the summer season. Food, music, performances, and Community Showcase will bring the Market to life at this event for the whole family. Join us for an evening filled with live performances, art activities, local food vendors and engaging installations from organizations like the Guelph Film Festival, Ed Video Media Arts Centre and Art Not Shame! Get tickets online today!


Bakery of the Week

In need of some bread or some pastries? Then you need to visit Polestar Hearth at 535 Woolwich St. They might be the de facto place in the city to get fresh bread. You can take a look at their menu here. You can also check them out and all their yummy treats here on their Instagram here.


Have you noticed?

Deadline approaching. Downtown Guelph is looking for feedback for its renewal along Wyndham street. Please click here to submit the survey and have your say! This is super important as it will set the tone for how downtown will look and feel in the future! Click here to view the plan and provide feedback!


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