Weekly eBar Lineup: May 22 - May 30 2019
The eBar is more than just a 'bar,' it's an event's venue extraordinaire! We play host to so many diverse events, there's bound to be something for everyone!
You may have heard the news; we are so pleased that we are moving towards becoming physically accessible to all! The Bookshelf received a generous donation from Stu & Kim Lang, plus a grant from the federal governement. If you would like to contribute, please visit the
'Elevate Guelph' Go Fundme Page, made possible by the Friends of the Bookshelf.
Wednesday, May 22nd
The Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation wants you to catch the free screening of Why We Cycle thanks to the City of Guelph, followed by a discussion afterwards! Click here for event details published in GuelphToday.com
6:30pm Why We Cycle film in the Cinema /// 7:30pm discussion in the Greenroom
Wednesday, May 22nd
Hump Day Karaoke with Athena McQueen (eBar)
9pm doors, drink specials, Disney tunes encouraged
Thursday, May 23rd
RuPaul's Drag Race with Athena McQueen (eBar)
8pm doors, 9pm start
Friday, May 24th
Victoria's Gay Queer Affirming Comedy Show ft. Catherine McCormick & fellow comedians (eBar)
Doors 730pm / Start 8pm $15 at the door, $12 in advance (eventbrite)
Written and performed by Preeti Torul (www.onlyonepreeti.com, @onlyonepreeti) & Nelu Handa (www.neluhanda.com, @neluhanda)
Music - "In Your Arms" - Kevin MacLeod "Rock and Gravel" - Syd Valentine's Patent Leather Kids
Lady Tapes from Danz Altvater on Vimeo.
Friday, May 24th
DJ Edwin the cat to follow comedy event (eBar)
No Cover, funk, house, old school, hip hop & more
Saturday, May 25th
Saturday Night Fever with the Harlem Strobetrotters (ebar)
Saturday Night Fever with the Harlem Strobetrotters (ebar)
Thursday, May 30th
The High Loves (live Music in the eBar)
9pm doors / start 930pm Tickets $10 in advance thru eventbrite/ $15 at door
Thursday, May 30th
RuPaul Drag Race with Athena McQueen in the Greenroom
Click here for event details & how to reserve a table
Click here for event details & how to reserve a table
8pm doors, 9pm start, drink specials, no cover
Athena McQueen by: Bradon Marsh photography
Special Mention:
Special Mention:
Friday, May 31st
Susan Benson & Patricia Flood: Art, Design and Craft on Stage Book Launch & Evening of Performanc Arts
Doors 6:30pm / Start 7pm
Tickets: $8. $6 members, seniors, students
The Bookshelf's eBar is proud to present an evening with both biographer and theatrical designer Patricia Flood and legendary theatrical designer, Susan Benson! They will be talking about all things set, design, costumes and all about Susan's works featured in Patricia's book entitled, Susan Benson: Art, Design and Craft on Stage.
Various local performance arts groups will be part of a makeshift theatre market in the greenroom including: The Making Box, Guelph Little Theatre, RCMPI, august Productions Theatrical Inc., Passionate Heart: Women's Stories through Dance, The Downtown Theatre Project and more! Find out what they've got coming up... performances, summer camps, auditions etc.
Also, members of the arts communities will be sharing what they do & there will even be a few sneak peek performances from upcoming shows!
Special thanks to Pat the Dog Theatre Creation, Playwright in Residence, Deanna Kruger!
Sketches by Susan Benson
Provided by Firefly Books
Image on the left: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Image on the right: Cabaret
See you soon!