One night only – Tue, Oct. 6, 2026: Vocamus Writers Community presents Poetry As Medicine, a workshop to experience the healing power of words while learning poetry by heart. Far from rote memorization, this workshop gives participants the opportunity to gradually take the poem in until it lives in their hearts – for future access, comfort & wisdom.
The fourth Monday of every month: Necessary Arts Collective & Otherwise Studios host Crit Nights, a monthly art critique facilitated by Guelph-based artist Paige Bromby that brings together local painters, sculptors, printmakers & other artists to engage in a critical dialogue about each other's work. Artists are encouraged to bring an in-progress or complete artwork to share with the group.
The third Saturday of every month: Join Guelph Spoken Word for Guelph Poetry Slam! This event includes a feature poet set, open mic and a poetry slam competition, where the winning poet takes home a cash prize of $100. Slam poets have three minutes to dazzle the panel of judges, assembled from the audience. All ages, discretion advised.