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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thu Jul 23 – Sun Aug 2, 2026

Jul 23 8:00am: Elora Festival. Music in the Woods. Meeting place: Grand River Community Church, 7438 Wellington Rd. 18, Elora. Sandy Hills Regional Forest, 390 Sandy Hills Dr., Elmira. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $30(adult); $10(child).

Jul 23 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. A one-hour casual concert featuring Festival artists and next-generation stars. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 23 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Anagnoson & Kinton: 50 Years of Music. music by Gershwin, Dvořák, Brahms, and others plus projected paintings by Alan Stein. James Anagoson & Leslie Kinton, piano duo. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca/event/anagnoson-kinton-50-years-of-music. From $56.

Jul 23 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: The Sweet Hots - Summertime Swing. Swing That Music (theme song), Honeysuckle Rose (standard), The Fog Song (original), Kiss of Fire (bandoneon tango), Careless (vocal duet). Alex Pangman, vocals; Drew Jurecka, violin; Nathan Hiltz, guitar. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jul 23 7:00: Stratford Summer Music. Holly Cole. Avondale, The, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. From $55.

Jul 23 7:30: Brott Music Festival. The Lark Ascending by Candlelight. Pärt: Fratres; Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending; Derksen: Round Dance; Wagner: Siegfried Idyll. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Martin MacDonald, conductor. Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Ave., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Jul 23 7:30: East End United Church. Poetry in Piano. Works by Windsor Johnson and Chopin including the Ballade No.1 in g Op.23. Windsor Johnson, piano & composer. 310 Danforth Ave. www.luma.com/hwh2t89u. $35(online); $30(cash only at door); $20(st with valid ID).

Jul 23 7:30: Elora Festival. Pro Coro Canada: Once Upon a Time. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 760 St. David St. N., Fergus. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $55(adult); $20(st); $10(child).

Jul 23 7:30: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Canadiana Tour 2026. Anna Clyne: Masquerade; Lili Boulanger: D’un soir triste; Elgar: Cello Concerto in e Op.85; Prokofiev: Symphony No.5 in B-flat Op.100. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. www.nyoc.org/concerts/canadiana-tour.

Jul 23 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Inon Barnatan. Bach: Suite from Violin Partita No.3 in E BWV 1006 (arr. Rachmaninoff); Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales M.61; Stravinsky: Suite from The Firebird (arr. Guido Agosti); Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances Op.45 (arr. Inon Barnatan). Inon Barnatan, piano. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 24 10:30am: Festival of the Sound. Office Hour with Anagnoson & Kinton. James Anagoson & Leslie Kinton, piano duo. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca/event/office-hour-with-anagnoson-kinton. Free.

Jul 24 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Maria Soulis and The Lai-Clarke String Quartet. Maria Soulis, mezzo; The Lai-Clarke String Quartet. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Jul 24 1:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Bossa Night in CONTXT: Bossa Tres with Victor Monsivais. Victor Monsivais, guitars & vocals; Abbey Sholzberg, bass; John Farrell, guitar. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/1793813. $25; $15(adv). 

Jul 24 6:30: Koffler Arts. The Glass Orchestra. Complementing the Summer 2026 exhibition, Plague Crystals by Natalia Romik. Rick Sacks, Bill Parsons, Paul Hodge, and Eric Cadesky. Koffler Arts - Young Place, 180 Shaw St., Suite 105. www.kofflerarts.org/whatson/performances.

Jul 24 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Orford Six Pianos. Works by Bernstein, De Falla, Prokofiev, and Offenbach celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Orford Six Pianos. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca/event/orford-six-pianos. From $56.

Jul 24 7:30: Elora Festival. Gabriel Kahane & The Elora Singers in Concert. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $68/$58(adult); $20(st); $10(child).

Jul 24 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Prodigies & Power. Prokofiev: Sonata in C for Two Violins Op.56; Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.2 in c Op.66; Dohnányi: Piano Quintet No.1 in c Op.1. Andrew Wan, violin; Jonathan Crow, violin; William Fedkenheuer, violin; Sharon Wei, viola; Rachel Mercer, cello; Orion Weiss, piano. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 24 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. Music by Gian Carlo Menotti. Vlad Soloviev, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 29(2pm), 30(8pm), Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 24 9:00: Stratford Summer Music. Oscar Petersen Tribute. Robi Botos, piano; Mike Downes, bass; Jim Doxas, drums. Bijou at the Church, 70 Brunswick St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. $60.

Jul 25 10:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Chris McKhool’s Little Leaf. Stratford Perth Museum, 4275 Huron Rd., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free.

Jul 25 11:00am: Toronto Summer Music. Xenia@TSM: Bruno Bridge Duo. A family-friendly accessible concert embracing neurodiversity and disability. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 25 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Rose Soenen, Harp. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Jul 25 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. Music by Victor Davies. Libretto by Eugene Benson. Sabina Rzazade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 26(2pm), 29(8pm), 31(8pm).

Jul 25 2:30: Elora Festival. Noël Wan: Les Fleurs du Mal. St. John's Anglican Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $55(adult); $20(st); $10(child).

Jul 25 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Rose Soenen, Harp. See 12pm.

Jul 25 4:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration Concert: Chamber Music - In Memoriam: Mendelssohn & Ravel. Mendelssohn: String Quintet No.1 in A Op.18 (Seeun Baek, Yubin Kim, Sharon Wei, Aiden Yi-Hung Jeng, Esther Jiahe Zhang); Ravel: Piano Trio in a M.67 (Jonathan Crow, Claire Park, Hans Chan). TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30. Also 7:30pm.

Jul 25 5:00: Beaches Jazz Festival. Groovin' in the Park. Woodbine Park, 1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E. infobeachesjazz@rogers.com or www.beachesjazz.com/sounds-of-leslieville.

Jul 25 6:00: Burdock Music Hall. Britanny Jean. Until 7:30pm. Burdock - Music Hall, 1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033. From $25.

Jul 25 6:30: Elora Festival. The Elora Festival Barn Dance. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $20(adult); $10(child).

Jul 25 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Muneeb Hermans & Bands in CONTXT Residency: Muneeb Hermans Septet with Special Guest Lorraine Klaasen. Until 10pm. Muneeb Hermans Septet: Muneeb Hermans, trumpet; Lorraine Klaasen, vocals; Rob Christian, saxophone; Kwando Harris, keyboard; Dally Dominic, bass; Mario Leed Posella, guitar; Koffie, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2185214. $50/$40(adv).

Jul 25 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Viennese Cafe. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca/event/orford-six-pianos. SOLD OUT!

Jul 25 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Viennese Cafe: CONCERT ONLY. Viennese glamour comes to the shores of the Georgian Bay! Enjoy a festive palette of everything Viennese, from famous opera tunes to favourite waltzes. And welcome the return of longtime friend of the Festival, Moshe Hammer, who will perform selections by Kreisler and Schubert. Regular Mezzanine and Balcony seating; food and beverage not included. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca.

Jul 25 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Hollywood Blockbusters. Music from iconic films. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Martin MacDonald, conductor. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Jul 25 7:30: Elora Festival. Closing Night: The Elora Singers & Pro Coro Canada. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $78/$72(adult); $20(st); $10(child).

Jul 25 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration Concert: Chamber Music - Folklore: Bacewicz, Schumann, & Brahms. Bacewicz: String Quartet No.4 (Ashley Tsai, Justin Saulnier, Bill Ko, Rachel Mercer); Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat Op.44 (Jiyu Oh, Hyeon Grace Hong, Remea Friedrich, Tessa Nysetvold, Orion Weiss); Brahms: Piano Quartet No.1 in g Op.25 Andrew Wan, Yoona Park, Thomas Lim, April Lee). TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30. Also 4pm.

Jul 25 8:00: Live Nation/Massey Hall. Mon Laferte. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10006472E31455AF. From $114.

Jul 25 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. Music by Leoš Janáček. Minira Najafzade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 28(8pm), Aug 1(2pm), 2(2pm).

Jul 26 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Barclay Road Brassworks. A unique blend of classical flair, jazz grooves, and pop favourites. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Jul 26 1:30: Caliban Arts Theatre. Muneeb Hermans & Bands in CONTXT Residency: Muneeb Hermans Quartet Residency Wrap-up Event. Muneeb Hermans Quartet: Muneeb Hermans, trumpet; Mark Hundevad, drums; Chris Pruden, keyboards; Chris Banks, bass. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2185214. $25(adv).

Jul 26 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Jazz at the Legion. Guest artist: Heather Bambrick, vocalist. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 82, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. friends@mbbje.com or 905-270-4757. PWYC. 

Jul 26 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. See Jul 25. Also Jul 29(8pm), 31(8pm).

Jul 26 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Barclay Road Brassworks. See 12pm.

Jul 26 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Agneya - Rhythm Speaks Many Languages. Keiko, Fix You (Coldplay; arr. Agneya Chikte), Teleology. Agneya Chikte, percussion & ensemble. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jul 26 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Celebrating Jim Ferris. Honour the incredible legacy of retired Parry Sound music educator, Jim Ferris, with a special concert featuring the Hannaford Street Silver Band and Georgian Bay Winds. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $39.55.

Jul 26 7:00: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Canadiana Tour 2026. Anna Clyne: Masquerade; Lili Boulanger: D’un soir triste; William Grant Still: Symphony No.2 in g “Song of a New Race”; Liam Ritz: SOCAN/NYO Canada commission; R. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. www.nyoc.org/concerts/canadiana-tour.

Jul 26 7:30: The Dot. At the Drive-In: A Love Letter to Movie Musicals. 319 Augusta Ave. 416-300-5660 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/1993210356833.

Jul 26 8:00: Massey Hall. Herbie Hancock. 178 Victoria St. Herbie Hancock. From $77.

Jul 27 6:00: Festival of the Sound. Dixieland Cruise. Set sail for a lively musical cruise as the Juno-nominated Dixie Demons bring their lively Dixieland music to the water. Island Queen Cruise Ship, 9 Bay St., Parry Sound. 705-746 2410 or 1-866-364-0061. Family Packages include two adult and two children tickets priced at $140.

Jul 27 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Council: Kahane & Kuusisto. An evening of intimate songs and chamber music. Gabriel Kahane, piano/voice/guitar/harmonium/loops; Pekka Kuusisto, violin/voice/harmonium/loops/electronics. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 28 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Haydn: Piano Trio No.39 in G Hob.XV:25 "Gypsy"; Brahms: Sonata No.2 in F for Cello & Piano Op.99; Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1 in d Op.49. Sean Lee, violin; Nicholas Canellakis, cello; Michael Stephen Brown, piano. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 28 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. See Jul 25. Also Aug 1(2pm), 2(2pm).

Jul 28 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Pandora’s Piaf. Edith Piaf's greatest hits and complimentary works by Lili Boulanger, Poulenc, and contemporary songs we think Edith Piaf would have loved. Pandora Topp, vocalist; Sharon Lee, conductor. Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.tcomusic.ca/concert/edith-piaf-la-vie-en-rose or 437-780-0763. $99; $149(VIP). Costume theme: French chic, throughout the ages.

Jul 29 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. featuring TSM Academy Fellows. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also July 30 & 31.

Jul 29 1:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carillon Recital. Jeremy Chesmen, carillonneur. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.

Jul 29 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Mozart & Brahms. Mozart: Divertimento No.14 in B-flat K.270; Schumann: Adagio & Allegro Op.70; Brahms: Violin Sonata No.3 Op.108. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Jul 29 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. See Jul 24. Also Jul 30(8pm), Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 29 3:30: Festival of the Sound. Music of the Enlightenment. Haydn: Divertimento in G; Mozart: String Quintet in g. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Jul 29 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Saint-Saëns & Dvořák. Gryphon Trio, Martin Beaver, David Harding, Cameron Crozman, Joel Quarrington, James Campbell, Kathleen McLean, Jamie Sommerville, Gey Few, Luri Lee, Hezekiah Leung. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Jul 29 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Miró Quartet. Haydn: String Quartet No.55 in D Hob.III:70; Caroline Shaw: Microfictions, Vol.I; Beethoven: String Quartet No.13 in B-flat Op.133 "Grosse Fuge". Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 29 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. See Jul 25. Also Jul 31(8pm).

Jul 30 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. featuring TSM Academy Fellows. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also July 31.

Jul 30 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Beethoven & Ravel. Beethoven: Quintet for Piano & Winds Op.16; David Braid: Falling Through; Ravel: Piano Trio in a. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Jul 30 3:30: Festival of the Sound. Symphony & Serenade. Elgar: Serenade for Strings; Grandage: All the World’s a Stage (North American premiere); Mendelssohn: String Symphony No.10 in b. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Jul 30 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Tom Allen Presents. Tom Allen hosts a concert featuring his long time friends. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Jul 30 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Arparla and Elixir Baroque Ensemble - It’s A Gut Feeling. Works by Uccelini, Legrenzi, Vivaldi, and lots of improvisation. Arparla: Davide Monti, violin; Maria Cleary, harp; Canadian Elixir Baroque Ensemble: Valerie Gordon, violin; Matt Antal, viola; Sara-Anne Churchill, harpsichord. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jul 30 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Between Music & Theatre: FortVio Piano Trio. St. Mark's Anglican Church, 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $39.

Jul 30 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Beethoven & Stravinsky. Beethoven: Symphony No.8; Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in e; Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947). Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, violin; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Tania Miller, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Jul 30 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Élisabeth Pion & Emmanuel Ceysson. Renié: Haro Concerto in c; Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto in g; and other works. Élisabeth Pion, piano; Emmanuel Ceysson, harp; TSM Festival Orchestra; Ryan Haskins, conductor. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 30 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. See Jul 24. Also Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 31 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Jazz Academy on the MusicBarge. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Jul 31 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. Featuring TSM Academy Fellows. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 31 1:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Bossa Night in CONTXT: Bossa Tres with Victor Monsivais. Victor Monsivais, guitars & vocals; Brendan Cassidy, tenor sax; Abbey Sholzberg, bass. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/1793813. $25; $15(adv). 

Jul 31 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Music for the Curious Mind. Taking you beyond the classics to the music of today. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $17.

Jul 31 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Jazz Academy on the MusicBarge. See 12pm.

Jul 31 6:00: Festival of the Sound. Tango Reception. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $51.

Jul 31 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Festival Strings. Works to be announced. Cameron Crozman, cello; luri Lee, violin; Julia Mirzoev, violin; Russell Iceberg, violin; David Harding, viola. Midland Alliance Church, 829 Yonge St., Midland. www.brooksidemusic.com. Available at Midland Cultural Centre box office, online, or at the door. $35: Free(st).

Jul 31 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Payadora with Tom Allen. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $40.

Jul 31 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Souvenir de Florence. Tournier: Sonatine in e Op.30; Debussy: Trio Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp in F L.137; Kodály: Duo for Violin & Cello in d Op.7; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence Op.70. Daniel Ching, violin; Jennifer Frautschi, violin; William Fedkenheuer, violin; John Largess, viola; Rémi Pelletier, viola; Joshua Gindele, cello; Nina Lee, cello; Emmanuel Ceysson, harp; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 31 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. See Jul 25.

Jul 31 9:00: Stratford Summer Music. SSM Jazz All-Stars. Jim Doxas, drums; Florian Hoefner, piano; Kelly Jefferson, saxophone; Jodi Proznick, bass. Bijou at the Church, 70 Brunswick St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. $75.

Aug 01 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Downie Street Collective. Andy Allen, guitars & keyboards; Scott Beaudin, lead vocalist; Peter Dixon, bass; Mark Ippersiel, drums; Eric Lundgren, lead guitar. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Aug 01 2:00: Festival of the Sound. The New Canadian Songbook. Experience new standards with an old soul from JUNO-nominated musicians Alex Bird and Ewen Farncombe. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 01 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. See Jul 25. Also Aug 2(2pm).

Aug 01 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Downie Street Collective. See 12pm.

Aug 01 4:00: Stratford Summer Music. Happy Birthday Janina Fialkowska. Schubert: Valses nobles et sentimentales; Liszt: Valse-Impromptu; Liszt: Mvt 2 "Gretchen" - a transcription from his own "Faust" Symphony; Grieg: Lyric Pieces - Butterfly, At Your Feet, Evening in the Mountains, and Homewards; Chopin: Mazurkas Op.59 No.1; Chopin: Scherzo No.1 in b. Janina Fialkowska, piano. The Avondale, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. From $40.

Aug 01 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Jay Douglas & The All Stars: Blues & Reggae Night Concert. Part of Island Soul in celebration of Reggae Month Canada. Jay Douglas & The All Stars plus Liberty Silver. The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen's Quay West. 416-973-4000 or Blues & Reggae Night Concert. $40.

Aug 01 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Shane Cook & The Woodchippers. Celtic fiddle showcase. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Martin MacDonald, conductor. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Aug 01 7:30: Festival of the Sound. Turboprop. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 01 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. TSM Finale. Featuring Academy Fellows, Festival Artist Mentors, and Community Program participants. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Aug 01 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. See Jul 24.

Aug 02 11:00am: Festival of the Sound. Jazz Brunch on the Bay. Teaming up with talented musicians from Parry Sound and guest artists from Jazz Canada, this lively brunch pairs delicious food with vibrant live jazz. Sip mimosas, enjoy views of Georgian Bay, and soak in the perfect summer ambiance. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, Deck, 9 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $85.

Aug 02 2:00: Stratford Summer Music. Summer’s Last Sound - Featuring The Bookends. From foot-stomping reels to soaring, soul-stirring airs, this dynamic ensemble will transport you with their distinct arrangements, original compositions, and infectious energy. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free. Also 12pm.

Aug 02 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. See Jul 25.

Aug 02 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Gather Ye Rosebuds. Rosebud String Quartet: Aaron Schwebel, violin; Sheila Jaffé, violin; Keith Hamm, viola; Leana Rutt, cello. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 02 4:00: Koffler Arts. Shesh Besh. Traditional Classical instruments and Middle Eastern instruments (such as the oud, ney, and darbuka) as they showcase a unique blend of Middle Eastern, Classical, and original compositions. Uri Arbel, double-bass; Gilad Rivkin, violin & viola; Alfred Hajjar, ney; Sami Kheshaiboun, violin; Michael Maroun, oud; Boaz Meirovich, flute; Aziz Naddaf, percussion. Koffler Arts - Young Place, 180 Shaw St., Suite 105. www.kofflerarts.org/whatson/performances.

Aug 02 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Toronto All-Star Big Band. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $57.

Aug 02 7:00: The Dot. Open Mic @ The Dot. 319 Augusta Ave. 416-300-5660 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-mic-the-dot-tickets-1993795127899.

Aug 02 8:00: Dominance Forbes Foundation Inc./TD Music Hall. The Algorithm 2.0: Showcasing Toronto Talents. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or The Algorithm 2.0. From $50.

ETCETERAS

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Jul 24 10:30am: Stratford Summer Music. Coffee Chat: Mark Fewer & Aaron Davis In Conversation. A relaxed and open conversation with Mark Fewer and Aaron Davis. Revel, 37 Market Place, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free.

Jul 24 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Masterclass with Orion Weiss. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 27 7:30: Toronto Classical Singers. Summer Workshop. Handel's Messiah and a little bit of Mozart too. There will be extra copies of Messiah for those who don’t have their own score and we will also provide scores for the Mozart. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. info@torontoclassicalsingers.ca. Free.

Jul 28 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Masterclass with Jennifer Frautschi & Nina Lee. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 31 10:30am: Stratford Summer Music. Coffee Chat with Mark Fewer and Jazz Academy Faculty Description of Concert. Mark Fewer and the faculty of Stratford Summer Music’s Jazz Academy. Revel, 37 Market Place, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free.

Aug 01 9:00am: York University Department of Music. CIMS26: Chinese Instrumental Music Symposium. Exploring the past, present, and future of Chinese instrumental music across Canada. Highlights include -- ​Daytime: Panel discussions on industry trends, interactive workshops, and learning opportunities. ​Evening: A major showcase concert featuring world premieres, soloists, and full ensembles. York University, 4700 Keele St. www.cim-symposium.ca.

FESTIVALS

CCCT International Music Festival. Registration opens Jun 1–Sep 20. Festival runs Oct 26–Nov 4. Gala Concert & Awards Ceremony Dec 13. www.ccctimf.org

MUSICAL THEATRE & DANCE

Capitol Theatre Port Hope. Come From Away. https://capitoltheatre.com/season/. Jul 23–Aug 2.

Hamilton Fringe Festival. At various venues around Hamitlon. www.hftco.ca. Jul 23–26.

Mirvish. & Juliet. Created by Canadian David West Read and starring an all-Canadian cast featuring Vanessa Sears and George Krissa with songs from the catalogue of Max Martin. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. www.mirvish.com. Extended to Aug 2 only.

Mirvish. ONES - The Beatles #1 Hits. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. ONES: The Beatles #1 Hits. Jul 28–Aug 2.

Mirvish. The Outsiders. Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s film. Book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine. Music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levinewith. Choreography by Rick & Jeff Kuperman. Princess of Wales Theatre. www.mirvish.com/shows/the-outsiders. Jul 23–26. 

Mirvish. The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience. Soulpepper’s critically acclaimed tribute to one of Canada’s most beloved artists. Created by Frank Cox-O’Connell, Marni Jackson and Mike Ross. CAA Theatre. 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com. Jul 23–Aug 16. 

Mirvish. Water for Elephants.  CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. www.mirvish.com. Jul 23–19.

Shaw Festival. Funny Girl starring Sara Farb as Fanny Brice.  Festival Theatre. www.shawfest.ca. Until Oct 3.

Shaw Festival. Perfect Pairings Concert Series. Directed by Kimberley Rampersad. Music Direction by Ryan deSouza. Performed by members of the Shaw Festival ensemble. Shaw Artists' Village, 272 Wellington St.   https://www.shawfest.com/event/perfectpairings. Jul 23–Sep 19.

Stratford Festival. Guys and Dolls. A new production by Donna Feore with a new cast including Dan Chameroy and Jennifer Rider-Shaw. Guys and Dolls. Until Nov 1.

Stratford Festival: Something Rotten. Remount with original cast. Something Rotten. Until Oct 31.

St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival. R&J and Joni. Music by Joni Mitchell. With Hilary Adams, Jillian Mitsuko Cooper, Nick Dolan, Andrew Iles, Richard Lam, and Cara Pantalone. Kinsmen Amphitheatre, 101 Water St. W., Prescott. 613-925-5788. $39; $26(st); $20(child). Jul 25–Aug 8(7pm); Jul 25 & Aug 1(3pm); Aug 5(1pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. Music by Victor Davies. Libretto by Eugene Benson. Sabina Rzazade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Jul 25(2pm), 26(2pm), 29(8pm), 31(8pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. Music by Leoš Janáček. Minira Najafzade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 25(8pm), 28(8pm), Aug 1(2pm), 2(2pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. Music by Gian Carlo Menotti. Vlad Soloviev, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Jul 24(8pm), 9(2pm), 30(8pm), Aug 1(8pm).

Theatre Aquarius/Thousand Islands Playhouse. It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken. A continuation of the world premiere production with music by The Tragically Hip and an original book by Ahmed Moneka and Jesse LaVercomb that began at Theatre Aquarius in April/May. Kingston Grand Theatre www.1000islandplayhouse.com/the-tragically-hip. Oct 22–Nov 8.

Theatre Orangeville: Into the Woods. Young Company production. Into the Woods. Jul 24–26. 

Yes Theatre Sudbury. Come From Away.  www.yestheatre.com. Jul 23–Aug 8.