Enjoy a drive-in experience minus the car this summer in Market Square. Four family-themed films will be shown on a giant screen in Guelph’s newest gathering place during July, August, and September as part of a new programming initiative called Movies in the Square.
Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to the screenings, with seating on a first-come, first served basis. The free films will begin at 9:00 p.m. Movie screenings will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.
The movie line-up includes:
• July 20 – ET: The Extra-Terrestrial. The Steven Spielberg-directed 1982 film classic features a young Drew Barrymore in the tale of an alien stranded on Earth, three million light years from its home planet.
• August 10 – The Princess Bride. A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather).
• August 24 – The Wizard of Oz. A young girl is swept away to a magical land in a tornado and embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who can help her return home in this 1939 classic.
• September 14 – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world’s most unusual candy maker, played by Johnny Depp.
It’s not just films that promise family fun! Market Square will host a number of other events into the Fall that make this the place to be.
• August 4 – John Galt Day. Splash in the water and enjoy free entertainment and activities as part of this annual celebration of Guelph’s founder. The event runs from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00.p.m.
• September 8 – Guelph Jazz Festival & Nuit Blanche. This free all-day concert, beginning at 11:30 a.m., is a favourite with festival goers. The entertainment carries on into the night with performances and art installations at indoor and outdoor venues throughout the city.
• September 28 – Celebrating Culture Days. With a stroke of genius and an innovative twist on contemporary dance, CORPUS offers a surrealistic and hilarious view of sheep behaviour with a show entitled Les Moutons. Performances take place at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.