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Each year, millions of Canadians celebrate their love of culture across Canada during Culture Days! On September 28, 29, and 30, Cambridge will be offering a variety of free activities during the Culture Days weekend.
Explore your interest in the arts, talents with a pottery, music concerts, ballroom dance lessons, family theatre, art activities, or just take a moment away for yourself and pop into an art gallery. No experience needed to participate in Cambridge’s Culture Days, just enthusiasm to participate in something new.
Plan your weekend with the events below.
Friday, Sept. 28
| Art Workshop with Kari Mullin |
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Time: 9:30am-11:30am Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King St East Cambridge ON N3H 3N4 Make a watercolour mono print. Use water colours and a plastic surface to make a print that can be used for cards or as a self-standing artwork. It's a 2-stage activity. 1. Paint an acetate; 2. Dry, 3; Print without press. Free admission |
| 5am Photographs by Brian Douglas |
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Time: 8:30am-4pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 Documenting the people, places and livelihoods of the night shift in Waterloo Region. Free admission |
| Dorothy Harvey Art Gallery |
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Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Cambridge City Hall, Dorothy Harvey Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, 50 Dickson St, Cambridge ON N1R 5W8 Free admission |
| Studio Tour Exhibition |
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Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Cambridge City Hall, Atrium, 50 Dickson St, Cambridge ON N1R 5W8 Art displayed by Participating Cambridge Studio Tour Artists. Free admission |
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Ballroom Dancing Drop-In and Demo |
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Time: 6pm-8pm W.G. Johnson Centre - Ted Wake Centre Activities Room, 31 Kribs St Cambridge ON N3C 2L3 Carmen and Winston will demonstrate a variety of dances and participants will also get a taste of ballroom instruction. No pre-registration required. Free admission |
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Great Canadian Artists Mural and Gathering Place |
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Time: 9am-3pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 To celebrate Canada's 150, the Cambridge Centre for the Arts commissioned Cambridge artist Michele Jones last year to paint a vertical window mural with 12 stiking portraits of great Canadian artists and performers. As visitors approach the entrance to the Arts Centre, they are able to experience a vibrant depiction of Canadians who through their talents have made a significant impact nationally and internationally. The 12 artists have influenced the development of the Canadian arts scene in profound ways and include painter Tom Thomson, dancer Karen Kain, pianist Oscar Peterson, writer Margaret Atwood and artist Kenojuak Ashevak. These were chosen to represent a range of creative expression and diversity from across all regions of Canada. Free admission |
Saturday, Sept. 29
| Cambridge Farmers' Market - Kids Craft Planning |
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Time: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm (or until supplies last) Address: Cambridge Farmers Market, 40 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 1T7 Program: Kids Craft Planting Event Category: Children’s Events Event Details: Drop in. Free admission |
| Live @ the Market: Sonshine and Broccoli |
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Time: 10:15am-11:00am Cambridge Farmers Market, 40 Dickson St, Cambridge ON N1R 1T7 Free admission |
| First Annual Downtown Galt Potters' Market |
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Time: 9am-3pm Cambridge City Hall, Civic Square, 50 Dickson St, Cambridge ON N1R 5W8 The Downtown Cambridge BIA would like to welcome everyone to this open-air market! Featuring work by some of the best Potters in Southwestern Ontario, this event will also include live demonstrations, fun activities for children of all ages, and amazing prize givaways! Visit our website for more information. Free admission |
| 5am Photographs by Brian Douglas |
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Time: 9am-3pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, Art Gallery, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 Documenting the people, places and livelihoods of the night shift in Waterloo Region. Free admission |
| Preston Scout House Band |
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Time: 1pm-2:30pm Mill Race Amphitheatre, 36 Water St N., Cambridge ON N1R 3B3 This outdoor concert will begin with the Silver Leaves Brass Group. Following will be the cadet (Jr.) group and then the Alumni group. For more information, visit our website. Free admission |
| Dorothy Harvey Gallery |
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Time: 8:30am-3pm Cambridge City Hall, Dorothy Harvey Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, 50 Dickson St, Cambridge ON N1R 5W8 Free admission |
| Great Canadian Artists Mural and Gathering Place |
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Time: 9am-3pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 To celebrate Canada's 150, the Cambridge Centre for the Arts commissioned Cambridge artist Michele Jones last year to paint a vertical window mural with 12 stiking portraits of great Canadian artists and performers. As visitor approach the entrance to the Arts Centre, they are able to experience a vibrant depiction of Canadians who through their talents have made a significant impact nationally and internationally. The 12 artists have influenced the development of the Canadian arts scene in profound ways and include painter Tom Thomson, dancer Karen Kain, pianist Oscar Peterson, writer Margaret Atwood and artist Kenojuak Ashevak. These were chosen to represent a range of creative expression and diversity from across all regions of Canada. Free admission |
| Make a Rattle Drum with Artist Michele Jones |
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Time: 1pm-3pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 Come and enjoy a fun filled activity making, decorating and playing your own Rattle Drum with artist Michele Jones. The rattle drum is a percussion instrument which can be traced back to ancient China. It can also be found in Japan, India, the Middle East and the Americas. For children and adults. Drop-in, no registration required. Please click on our Centre for the Arts website for more exciting programs and workshops. Free admission |
Sunday, Sept. 30
| Ground Shakers Tassa Band |
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Time: 1.30pm to 2.10pm Address: Forbes Park, 16 Kribs St. Cambridge, ON N3C 2E1 Program: Ground Shakers Tassa Band Event Category: Music, Festivals and Events Event Details: Please bring your own lawn chair. Drop in. Free admission. |
| 5am Photographs by Brian Douglas |
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Time: 1:30pm-5pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, Art Gallery, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 Documenting the people, places and livelihoods of the night shift in Waterloo Region. Free admission |
| Toastmaster's Speech & Communication Workshops |
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Time: 1pm-5pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, Quilt Studio, Donaldson Room, Gwowski Amphitheatre and Summerhayes Studio, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 Joins Toastmasters for an afternoon of education and learning. Toastmasters Division T is presenting 4 individual workshops designed to help you develop your skills. Seating is limited. Must register in advance. To register, visit Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toastmasters-workshops-tickets-49663943191. For more information, please visit the website. Free admission |
| 21 Army Cadet Pipes and Drums Band |
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Time: 2pm-3pm Mill Race Amphitheatre, 36 Water St N., Cambridge ON N1R 3B3 Come and enjoy an outdoor concert. Free admission |
| Great Canadian Artists Mural and Gathering Place |
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Time: 9am-3pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 To celebrate Canada's 150, the Cambridge Centre for the Arts commissioned Cambridge artist Michele Jones last year to paint a vertical window mural with 12 stiking portraits of great Canadian artists and performers. As visitor approach the entrance to the Arts Centre, they are able to experience a vibrant depiction of Canadians who through their talents have made a significant impact nationally and internationally. The 12 artists have influenced the development of the Canadian arts scene in profound ways and include painter Tom Thomson, dancer Karen Kain, pianist Oscar Peterson, writer Margaret Atwood and artist Kenojuak Ashevak. These were chosen to represent a range of creative expression and diversity from across all regions of Canada. Free admission |
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Greg Tarlin Comedy Variety Show |
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Time: 2pm-3pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, Toyota Room, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 This show is an energetic, comedy variety show suitable for all ages. There will be lots of audience interaction and lots of laughs for everyone! Sponsored by CUPE Local 1882. Seating is limited. Must register in advance. Doors open at 1:30pm. Register at any City of Cambridge Recreation Centre or through CORAL: Quote Activity # 12229 Free admission |
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Cambridge Youth Orchestra |
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Time: 5pm-6pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, Toyota Room, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 Free admission |
