Also this weekend is Art on the Street, a showcase of local art and artists with numerous, interactive art experiences for the whole family.

More than 80 artists in a variety of media will line Quebec Street on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to speak with the public and sell their wares. Visitors can vote for people's choice either online or using a paper ballot, available on site.

"That's the main point — to see the art and meet the artists," said Sam Jewell, events coordinator for the Downtown Guelph Business Association.

But there's also food, music and multiple ways to get your hands messy making art.

A mini Children's Art Festival will set up in St. George's Square where kids can try their hand in various media.

Just around the corner in the Royal Bank parking lot will be an artist working on a piece; a food truck — it's actually a converted fire truck that sells local, organic, homemade food; and the Guelph Art Council booth where you can borrow a parasol (must leave a $10 deposit) and get free sunscreen.

Hospice Wellington is hosting an auction called Art on the Seat in conjunction with The Joint Café. Those colourful chairs in the restaurant were painted by high school students and they will be up for auction. Proceeds will support Hospice Wellington's art therapy program.

Key to My Art is an interactive display at Thomas Video. Make your best doodle or pick up a paint brush and help paint a number of old pianos that will once again be placed in protected areas downtown for the public to use, play and perform on this summer.

Royal City Church, at 50 Quebec St., is presenting The Art Within, a sale of art by amateur artists, inside the church.

Renann Isaacs Contemporary Art, on Quebec Street, is featuring the work of Brian Burnett, Lorne Wagman and glass by the Jeff Goodman Studio.

Gallery artists at 40 Baker St. will also have a show and sale during Art on the Street.

More information including a map and program can be found at www.downtownguelph.

Also on Sunday, the City of Guelph is staging a World Cup Street Party. It's to start-up at 3 p.m. That's when the Cup's final game is to start. The location for the party is Market Square.

jshuttleworth@guelphmercury.com