Looking for things to do in Guelph this weekend? From arts festivals to comedy shows, here’s a curated list of events happening around town:
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🎨 Arts & Culture
ArtsEverywhere Festival
📅 May 2–4 | 📍 Various locations in Guelph
A three-day festival featuring conversations, performances, workshops, and artistic experiments. Highlights include the Guelph Lecture – On Being 2025.
Brilliant Encounters Art Exhibit
📅 Ongoing until May 4 | 📍 The Bookshelf, 41 Quebec Street
Explore a collaborative art exhibit presented by Artworks Gallery Guelph.
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Wallflower Paintings by Corine van Hoeve
📅 Ongoing until May 21 | 📍 Wyndham Art Supplies, 125 Wyndham St N
An exhibition showcasing the works of Dundas-based artist Corine van Hoeve.
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🎶 Music & Performance
Women’s Music Weekend
📅 May 2–4 | 📍 Ignatius Jesuit Centre
A dynamic three-day event of musical inspiration, learning, and community.
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MOONBEAN & Pick A Piper Live
📅 May 2 | 📍 B1-99 Wyndham St, Guelph
Enjoy live performances by MOONBEAN and Pick A Piper.
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🎭 Comedy & Entertainment
Guelph Pro Comedy Show
📅 May 2 | 📍 The Albion Hotel
An evening of laughter with a lineup of professional comedians.
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ALT CABARET – Queer Burlesque Brunch
📅 May 3 | 📍 Which Craft, Wyndham Street North
A vibrant brunch event featuring queer burlesque performances.
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🛍️ Markets & Workshops
Guelph Farmers’ Market
📅 May 3 | 📍 2 Gordon St
Shop for fresh produce and local goods at the weekly farmers’ market.
Spring Bouquet Workshop
📅 May 3, 1:00 PM | 📍 15 Surrey St W #3
Create your own dried floral arrangement in this hands-on workshop.
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Candle Making at Fixed Gear Brewing
📅 May 4 | 📍 Fixed Gear Brewing Canteen
Learn to make soy wax candles with a variety of scents.
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🧘 Wellness & Spirituality
The Art of Letting Go – Half-Day Course
📅 May 3, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | 📍 Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre
A course exploring impermanence and inner freedom through teachings and meditation.
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🌤️ Weather Forecast
Friday, May 2: Mostly cloudy, breezy and warmer. High: 60°F (15°C), Low: 40°F (4°C).
Saturday, May 3: Mostly cloudy. High: 55°F (13°C), Low: 38°F (4°C).
Sunday, May 4: Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 56°F (13°C), Low: 45°F (7°C).
Note: A fog advisory is in effect until 9:04 AM EDT on Friday. Travel may be hazardous due to reduced visibility.
