The Woman’s Monthly: Comedy for Everyone. Period.

Hosts: Sarah Boston and Mark Edwards Featuring: Jen Sakato, Renee Groux, and Jessica Besser-Rosenberg

Join us for the inaugural Woman’s Monthly comedy show this Mother’s Day Weekend (May 11th) at the ArtBar.

Women love comedy, but sometimes comedy doesn’t love women. We’ve worked hard to make a show where everyone feels welcome. This is a show (mostly) by women and (mostly) for women, both on and off stage.

Most comedy shows happen in gross basements, this is a night of above-ground laughs (literally and figuratively) for everyone and their mother. (Really, you can bring your mother.)

We’re proud to partner with the Guelph Arts Council for a memorable night of laughter.

Admittance 19+ The artBar will be licensed for this event.

Audience is limited to 100 tickets. Of these, 75 will be seated, and 25 standing room only, seating will be available on a first come-first served basis.

Come celebrate the launch of WHO BY FIRE, a "crackling whodunnit" by Guelph's own Greg Rhyno.

Hosted by Rebecca Kelly, the party features literary superstars Leanne Toshiko Simpson (author of Never Been Better) and Deepa Rajagopalan (author of Peacocks of Instagram). Music by the talented Nina Lynn.

Free admission. Licensed event. 19+

Presented by The Bookshelf, The Guelph Arts Council, and Cormorant Books.

Let's try this again! We're glad to return to our roots! Join us @artbar_gac April 20th for our next event!

New time: 9pm - 1am

New place: ArtBar 37 Quebec St Upper Level (above @bookshelfnews) Guelph, ON Accessible with elevator (more details coming soon)

$10 online presale tickets (link TBA) $10/pwyc at the door Tickets will be available at the door Come early so they don't sell out!

No drinks/loitering in the Green Room.

Join your friendly neighbourhood DJs Slamboxxx @i.am.slamoiselle, Junglecat @junglecatdj & DJ NB'D @dj_nb_d for our triumphant return!

More info coming soon! Please reach out if you have any questions/suggestions!

Poster @futureproofvisuals Sponsored by @wellingtonbrewery

The best of '80s dance music - the original alternative (new order, yaz, depeche mode) a sprinkle of new wave and pop (Madonna and MJ) and cross-over hip-hop, all rolled into one incredible night of high energy all '80s dance music!

Doors Open at 7:30, funkhaus takes the stage at 9pm!

Partial proceeds from the evening will support the Guelph Arts Council

For more information, contact: funkhaus@funkhaus.ca

Attend this event to celebrate and learn about past micro-grant recipients and their exciting projects. Have a great idea of your own? Attend this session to get answers to your application questions.

A reception to celebrate the artists in the Retrospectacle art show!

Are you an artist that needs help writing grant applications? Look no further! Join Guelph Arts Council and Nina Platiša for an evening where you will learn essential skills and strategies for writing successful grant proposals.

Best of all? It's free!

If you wish to take notes please come prepared with writing utensils.

his exhibition aims to provide an opportunity for artists with old work that is taking up space in your studio, falls outside of “recency” submission criteria for exhibition opportunities, or is maybe just a super experimental piece that falls outside of your current body of work that you would like to have the opportunity to sell.

Hatha Breakdown: Yoga Class & Figure Drawing Series

A night to explore standard yoga postures through drawing or enjoying a guided, hands on yoga class.

Grow with our four week series taking our yogis through a slow, supportive practice. Working with different props to modify their diverse postures finding ease in stillness. Sharing the evolution of postures for drawers to experience a deeper understanding of anatomy and how to capture weight distribution.

Guided meditation, breath work and joint prep.

Followed by a gentle flow through intricate asanas (postures) great for all levels of yoga practitioners.

Drawers are encouraged to join in the yoga practice as needed.

Week 1- Chair/Bar Stool Assistance

Week 2- Blocks & Cushions

Week 3- Straps & Resistance Bands

Week 4- Prop-less Magic

Bring your own drawing supplies.

Yoga Mats included.

Tea and Biscuits available.

$25 Drop-In

$20 Student Rate

$65 Full Series

ArtBar- Doors open 6:30

37 Quebec St Upper Level,

Guelph, ON N1H 2T1

Notes: $65 Full Series $25 Drop-in: Yogi $20 Students Rates: Yogi $25 Drop-in: Drawer $20 Students Rates: Drawer If you change your mind on how you would like to attend, please contact Peach.Email: bruleepeach@gmail.comIG: @peach_brulee

BIO "JUNO-nominated singer/storyteller Corin Raymond draws comparisons to John Prine… in his notebook, when he’s bored. Corin’s songs have been covered by The Strumbellas, Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer, The Good Lovelies, and Dustin Bentall – among other far-flung fellow-travellers and song-junkies. Corin’s fifth solo album, Dirty Mansions, was released in 2019. His latest storytelling show, BOOKMARKS, won “Storytelling/Spoken Word Favourite” at the 2022 Victoria Fringe. Raymond currently has no fixed-address and travels with his dog Reese.

“A hypnotic, literate collection of dark tall tales… Romantic, immediate, and narcotic.” – No Depression, on Corin’s 2016 album Hobo Jungle Fever Dreams

“Corin Raymond is a storyteller who by the end of the night you’ll have known your whole life.” – The Globe and Mail"

Local Kitchener artist McVittie is putting out a new, all-original, 80's inspired synthwave album, VOLTAGE. Come out for a night filled with electrifying synth riffs, powerful electric guitar hooks, and drum beats that will get the dance floor moving. One night only! Supported by opening acts Unkind Skies, Taylor Holden, and The Torsos.

Come share your work with the community

Vocamus Writers Community and the Guelph Arts Council present the In Your Own Words Open Mic on Wednesday February 21, 7:00 PM, at the ArtBar (formerly the Ebar, above The Bookshelf).

The event will feature a reading by local collective author, Ferris Tremain, made up of Gloria Ferris, Liz Lindsay, and Pam Blance. They'll be reading from their recent novel, Worlds May Change.

Doors open at 6:30 so you can come a little early to sign up to read about 7 minutes of written, family friendly work. All genres are welcome.

Admission is $5 or PWYC.