Upcoming Guelph Events May 2025

May 8 (Thursday)

• Tales from the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers

🕕 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Guelph Civic Museum

An evening of storytelling featuring guest tellers and Guild members, accompanied by hot cider and light refreshments.

• Spice Wannabe – The Spice Girls Tribute

🕕 7:00 PM
📍 River Run Centre

🎫Tickets
Relive the '90s with this high-energy tribute to the iconic girl group.

May 9 (Friday)

• Guelph Youth Council – Youth Art Showcase
  🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  📍 Art Not Shame, 110 Wyndham Street North
  Support local youth artists at this showcase event.
• Live at Which Craft K.C. LEE & HIS CHECKERED PAST

🕕 9:00 PM

📍 Which Craft, Downtown Guelph
Enjoy live music performances in a cozy setting.

• Mighty Kin at McCabe's
  

🕕 10:00 PM

 📍 McCabe's Irish Pub and Grill

🎫 RSVP
Experience a night of lively music and entertainment.

May 10 (Saturday)

• Mother's Day Meal and Market

 🕐 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Trinity United Church

🎫 Register
Celebrate Mother's Day with a special meal and local market.

• Explore the Reformatory Grounds Walking Tour

 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Ontario Reformatory Grounds

🎫 Join Waitlist
Discover the history of the Ontario Reformatory with guest curator P. Brian Skerrett.

May 11 (Sunday)

• Mother's Day Tea

 🕐 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Guelph Civic Museum

🎫 Join Waitlist
Treat your mom to teatime with scones, sweets, and live music. Seatings at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Pre-registration required.

• All About Mom Market

🕧 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 349 Elizabeth Street
Shop for unique gifts and crafts to celebrate Mother's Day.

May 13 (Tuesday)

• Guelph Youth Dance Spring Show: Taking Off

🕧 6:30 PM
📍 River Run Centre

🎫 Tickets
Enjoy performances by young dancers showcasing their talent and creativity.

May 14 (Wednesday)

Guelph Youth Dance Spring Show: Flying
🕧 6:30 PM
📍 River Run Centre

🎫 Tickets
A continuation of the spring show, featuring dynamic dance performances.

• Jake Vaadeland Concert

🕧 8:00 PM
📍 Sonic Hall

🎫 Tickets
Experience the unique blend of bluegrass and rockabilly music by Jake Vaadeland.

May 17 (Saturday)

• Sacred Space: Intuitive Nature Sculptures Workshop

🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Guelph Civic Museum

🎫Tickets
Engage in a creative workshop exploring the connection between nature and spirituality through sculpture.

May 21 (Wednesday)

• Daniel Romano's Outfit Concert

🕧 8:00 PM
📍 Sonic Hall

🎫 Tickets
Enjoy a live performance by Daniel Romano's Outfit, known for their eclectic musical style.

May 22 (Thursday)

• Frog Eyes Concert

🕧 8:00 PM
📍 Sonic Hall

🎫 Tickets
Experience an evening of experimental and indie music performances.

May 23 (Friday)

• Emotion Dance Company: Circle of Life & A Collective of Dance

🕧 6:00 PM

📍 River Run Centre

🎫 Tickets
A mesmerizing dance performance exploring themes of life and community.

• Fourth Friday: Zubayeer Swani

🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Guelph Civic Museum

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Join us for an evening of music and storytelling as Zubayeer Swani presents "Love, Longing & Devotion – A Journey Through Ghazal & Thumri."

May 25 (Sunday)

• The Once and Miranda Mulholland Concert

🕧 8:00 PM
📍 Sonic Hall

🎫 Tickets
Enjoy a captivating performance by The Once and Miranda Mulholland, blending folk and contemporary music.

Ongoing Exhibitions

• Where The Rivers Meet
  📍 Guelph Civic Museum
  An exhibition focusing on the Indigenous peoples of the region, their history, and their connection to the land.
• Revelations From The Collection
  📍 Guelph Civic Museum
  Explore a curated selection of artifacts that reveal the diverse stories of Guelph's past.
• Art as We Are: Creative Community Care
  📍 Guelph Civic Museum
  An exhibition showcasing community art projects and their impact on well-being.
• Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory
  📍 Guelph Civic Museum
  Delve into the history of the Ontario Reformatory through this insightful exhibition.