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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thu Jun 25 – Sun Jul 5, 2026

Jun 25 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Elisa Tersigni, carillon. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226 or Thursday Noon at Met. Freewill donation.

Jun 25 6:30: Canadian Chamber Orchestra. Living Room Listening Party III: Guilty Pleasures Playlist. Relax in the CCO's living room, while they perform musician-nominated guilty pleasures including new string arrangements by Chris Thornburrow, Laurence Schaufele, Andrew Ascenzo, and Drew Comstock delivered in a living-room atmosphere where the musicians introduce each piece from the stage and the audience is close enough to feel every note. Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. www.canadianchamberorchestra.ca. Admission by donation of 2 lbs of non-perishable food for the Eglinton St. George's Food Pantry or a monetary donation at the door. All are welcome.

Jun 25 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Garden Rhythms – Taiko Among the Trees. A selection of approximately eight original works featuring an array of taiko drums, gongs, percussion, bamboo flutes, and the three-stringed shamisen. Nagata Shachu. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jun 25 7:00: Hugh's Room Live. Orrin Evans Trio. Until 9:30pm. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/orrin-evans-trio. $64.

Jun 25 7:00: My House Junction Jazz Fest 2026. ARECIBO - Proyecto Blanquito. Brownman Ali, trumpet; Nick Maclean, piano; Sean Dennis, six-string electric bass; Jacob Wutzke, drums. My House, 2882 Dundas St. W. 416-604-4555 www.eventbrite.com/cc/4844128. $20(door); $15(adv).

Jun 25 7:00: Outback. America: The Happy Trails Tour 2026. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or www.masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets/america. From $96.

Jun 25 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Beethoven & Sibelius. Jared Miller: Traffic Jam; Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 in c; Sibelius: Symphony No.2 in D. McMaster University - L. R. Wilson Hall, 1280 Main St. W., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Jun 25 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.shenyun.com or 1-855-416-1800 or GTA@ticketingorder.com. From $100. Also Jun 26(7:30pm), 27(2pm & 7:30pm) & 28(1pm).

Jun 25 7:30: SweetWater Music Festival. SweetStrings Go for Baroque! L. E. Shore Memorial Library - The Blue Mountains Public Library, 173 Bruce St. S., Thornbury. www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990278649016. Free tickets must be booked in advance through Eventbrite.

Jun 25 8:00: Small World Music/Kunlé Music. Kunlé: "The Journey" Album Release Concert. Kunlé, vocals/guitar/piano; Stephen San Juan, lead guitar; Johnson Afolabi, talking drums & percussion; Andrew Kerr, bass; Oluwadamilare Odede, drums. Guest performers: Dipo, Paakwesi, and Nelson Sobral. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. 416-536-5439. General admission: $30; Supporter admission: $45(includes a limited-edition red coral bead bracelet). Seated admission & handwritten thank-you card.

Jun 26 10:30am: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Have You Met the Clarinet? Max Christie, clarinet. Hamilton Farmers' Market, 35 York Blvd., Hamilton. www.hpo.org. Free.

Jun 26 7:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Elden Ring Symphonic Adventure with Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Benjamin Northey, conductor. 60 Simcoe St. www.tso.ca or 416-598-3375 or Elden Ring. From $113.

Jun 26 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Jun 25. Also Jun 27(2pm & 7:30pm) & 28(1pm).

Jun 26 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Discoveries Vol 12 with Michael Occhipinti. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/maddy-ringo-and-finbar-wall. $20.

Jun 26 8:00: Live Nation. Los Mirlos. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or www.tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/los-mirlos. From $69.

Jun 26 8:00: My House Junction Jazz Fest 2026. Brownman Electryc Trio. Brownman Ali, trumpet; Sean Dennis, six-string electric bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. My House, 2882 Dundas St. W. 416-604-4555 www.eventbrite.com/cc/4844128. $35(door); $25(adv).

Jun 27 2:00: Céleste Music. Academy Festival Showcase Concert. A concert by the winners of the Céleste Music Academy Festival. Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket. 905-953-5122 or www.newtix.ca. $40; $25(st).

Jun 27 2:00: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Jun 25. Also Jun 27(7:30pm) & 28(1pm).

Jun 27 2:00: Toronto Children's Chorus. Canada to the World. A cappella music from Canada and Asia brought to life visually with costuming and choreography. Toronto Children's Chorus; Zimfira Poloz, artistic director. Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. 416-932-8666 or Canada to the World $30.

Jun 27 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. The New Orford Quartet. Works by Janáček and Mendelssohn. Jonathan Crow, violin; Sharon Wei, viola; Cameron Crozman, cello. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island, 955 Stella 40 Foot Rd., Stella. 613-328-5649 or www.watersidemusic.ca. $50; $25(ages under 14); $225 subscription for 5-concert series. NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.

Jun 27 4:00: Music Toronto. COSE (Celebration of Small Ensembles): A Journey Through the Iberian Baroque. Works by Juan Francés de Iribarren, Santiago de Murcia, Antonio Martin y Coll; and others. Gentileschi Baroque: Cristina Prats-Costa, violin & curator; Jonathan Stuchbery, lute; Lucas Harris, lute; Naghmeh Farahman, Persian percussion. Aperture Room, 340 Yonge St. 416-214-1660 or www.musictorontoconcerts.com. $40; $25(arts workers); Half-price(adults accompanying st/minors); Free(st/minors).

Jun 27 4:00: Toronto City Opera. Orpheus in the Underworld. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Fully staged and sung in English with English supertitles. Teresa Tucci (Eurydice); Christian Matta (Pluto); Matthew Black (Jupiter); Jada Alexiou (Public Opinion); Jeffrey Liu (Orpheus); Alice MacGregor (Cupid); Daniela Agostino (Diana); Aemelia Moser (Minerva); North York Concert Orchestra; Rafael Luz, conductor; Amanda Testini, stage director. Trinity St. Paul's United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts, 427 Bloor St. W. www.torontocityopera.com/tickets. From $25. Also Jun 28.

Jun 27 5:00: Music Toronto. COSE (Celebration of Small Ensembles): Five Postcards from Canada. Works by Marjan Mozetich, Carmen Braden, Derek Charke, Alice Ho, and James Rolfe. Echo Chamber: Aaron Schwebel, violin & artistic director; Leana Rutt, cello; Dakota Scott-Digout, piano; Trevor Copp, mime. Aperture Room, 340 Yonge St. 416-214-1660 or www.musictorontoconcerts.com. $40; $25(arts workers); Half-price(adults accompanying st/minors); Free(st/minors).

Jun 27 5:00: TO Live. Celebrating the Spirit of Aloha: 'Ohana Hula 40th Anniversary. Meridian Arts Centre - George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. Spirit of Aloha 2026. From $60.

Jun 27 7:00: Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket. Sheng Cai, Piano. Works by Bach, Beethoven, Scriabin, Barber & Chopin. Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket. www.vpan.ca or 905-953-5313. $35; $30(sr); $25(st).

Jun 27 7:30: Arcady Ensemble. Ruth. Music by Ronald Beckett. Libretto by Roger Bayley. Cristina Pisani (Ruth); Laurence Williams (Boaz); Anjelique Croteau (Naomi); Sophia Korz (Orpah) supported by Arcady’s professional chorus, orchestra, dancers, and youth chorus; Ronald Beckett, musical director. St. James United Church, 150 Colborne St. S., Simcoe. 519-428-3185 or www.arcady.ca. $40; $15(st).

Jun 27 7:30: Ontario Cross-Cultural Music Society Symphony Orchestra and Canadian Chinese Orchestra. Butterfly’s Dream 蝴蝶之梦—东西和鸣. A silent auction will be held in the lobby during the concert to help fund the event. Bao Yuan-Kai: Selections from Chinese Sights and Sounds; Wang Chenwei 王辰威: 天 (Sky); 陕北四章 IV (Shaanbei Sketches IV); He Zhanhao (premiere of arrangement by Dr. Matthew Poon): The Butterfly Lovers (梁祝) Double Concerto for Erhu & Violin. Amely Zhou, erhu soloist; Andrew Hsu, violin soloist; Hong-Da Chin, Dizi; OCMS Orchestra &  Canadian Chinese Orchestra; Dr. Matthew Poon, conductor. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 647-848-3396. $35; $20(sr/st).

Jun 27 7:30: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Jun 25. Also Jun 28(1pm).

Jun 27 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Goin' to Toronto: Mike McKenna Book Launch & Concert with Luke and The Apostles. Slidewinder Blues Band: Mike McKenna, guitar & vocals; Tom Robertson, vocals / guitar / harmonica; Dave Breckels, drums; Charlie Hinkel, bass & vocals; Jay Moonah, harmonica / organ / guitar / vocals. Luke & The Apostles: Luke Gibson, vocals / guitar / harmonica; Mike McKenna, guitar & vocals; Ed Hamm, drums & vocals; Jeff Hamm, bass & vocals. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/mike-mckenna-going-to-toronto-book-launch. $35; $25(arts workers/st/underemployed).

Jun 27 8:00: International Music Festival & Competition. Dialogues Across Time. Works by Chopin, Schubert, Debussy, Wieniawski, Liszt, and other works. Vivian Hu, cello; Christina Sievers, violin; Isabella Lu, piano; Tiffany Weng, piano; Micah Lam, piano. Cornell Community Centre - Recital Hall, 3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham. www.international-music-competition.square.site. $20.

Jun 27 8:00: My House Junction Jazz Fest 2026. Genevieve Marentette's Flux State. Genevieve Marentette, vocals; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Nick Maclean, keyboards & synths; Sean Dennis, six-string electric bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. My House, 2882 Dundas St. W. 416-604-4555 www.eventbrite.com/cc/4844128. $35(door); $25(adv).

Jun 27 8:00: Small World Music. Ibrahim Maalouf: Trumpets of Michel Ange. Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave. www.tickets.smallworldmusic.com/shows/ibrahim-maalouf. From $45.

Jun 28 1:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. tUkU beY x bUdi Residence. Until 4pm. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2204424. $25/$15(adv). Also Jul 12 & 19.

Jun 28 1:00: Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. See Jun 25.

Jun 28 2:00: Céleste Music. Voyage to Versailles. Jacquet de La Guerre: Trio Sonata No.1; Couperin: Pièces de clavecin, Sixième ordre; Boismortier: Flute Sonata in D Op.91 No.1; Duphly: Pièces de clavecin, Livre 3; Rameau: Pièces de clavecin en concert, Troisième concert. Borys Medicky, harpsichord; Alison Melville, flute; Cristina Prats-Costa, violin; Felix Deak, viola da gamba. Old Town Hall (Newmarket), 460 Botsford St., Newmarket. 905-953-5122 or www.newtix.ca. $50; $25(st).

Jun 28 3:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Lauzière & Park. Mozart: Sonata K.302; Medtner: Sonata No.1 Op.21; Beethoven: Sonata No.9 Op.47 "Kreutzer". Bénédicte Lauzière, violin; Angela Park, piano. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $10(st).

Jun 28 3:00: Redwood Theatre. Opera 303. Alexander Hajek, host. The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Ave. E. info@theredwood.org. $25.

Jun 28 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: And Still We Sing … Walk Together, Children. J. Rosamond Johnson (arr. Roland M. Carter): Lift Every Voice and Sing; I Want Jesus to Walk with Me (arr. Moses Hogan); I’m Buildin’ Me a Home (arr. Uzee Brown, Jr.); Deep River (arr. R. Nathaniel Dett); Errollyn Wallen: My Feet May Take a Little While. Nathaniel Dett Chorale. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jun 28 4:00: Hirut Restaurant. The Salty Dog Trio. Bob Brough, saxophone; Chris Banks, bass; Greg Pilo, drums. 2050 Danforth Ave. www.hirutjazz.ca or 647-779-1986.

Jun 28 4:00: My House Junction Jazz Fest 2026. Miles Davis: The Prestige Years - Featuring Brownman Ali. Brownman Ali, trumpet; Nick Maclean, piano; Frank Botos, drums. My House, 2882 Dundas St. W. 416-604-4555 www.eventbrite.com/cc/4844128. $30(door); $20(adv).

Jun 28 4:00: Toronto City Opera. Orpheus in the Underworld. See Jun 27.

Jun 28 5:00: Music Niagara Festival. Glory to Ukraine: Recital with Solomiya Ivakhiv, Violin. St. Mark's Anglican Church, 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $39.

Jun 28 7:00: Strings Attached Orchestra. Finale Concert. Jonathan Wong, conductor & music director. Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, 36 Greenfield Ave. www.stringsattachedorchestra.com or info@stringsattachedorchestra.com.

Jun 28 7:30: Free Times Cafe. Ross Kindler & Band. Ros Kindler, vocals; Bob Brough, saxophone; Rob Thaller, keyboard; Tony Quarrington, guitar; Jordan O’Conner, bass. 320 College St. www.freetimescafe.com or 416-967-1078.

Jun 28 7:30: The Dot. Friends of Dorothy. We’re off to see the Wizard! Adorn yourself in whatever makes you feel fabulous for a celebration of love and community through song! It's Pride and we are truly full of it! TacoTaco, 319 Augusta Ave. Friends of Dorothy or 416-300-5660. $20.

Jun 28 8:00: Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra. Anthems and Icons of Pride. Join us for an evening of music, celebration, pride, and unity as the RHPO performs a program of popular Anthems by Icons of the LGBTQ+ community. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.tickets.rhcentre.ca $38; $33(under 26/sr); $10(ages 12 & under).

Jun 29 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. An Evening with Paul Tobey, Jazz Pianist – “It’s Time”. Spirit in Niagara Distillery, 458 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $39.

Jun 30 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Thomas Gonder, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Jun 30 3:00: Something Else! Festival. In Concert. Drake-Fefer; Dálava; Otherlands Trio. St. Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond St. N., Hamilton. www.somethingelsefestival.com. $40(door); $33(adv).

Jun 30 6:00: Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre. The Russian Ballet School Presents Annual Showcase 2026. Featuring students of all levels, from young children to amateur adults and industry professionals, the showcase reflects the excellence of the school’s dance program and commitment to the art of ballet. 79 Victoria St., Aurora. www.tickets.rhcentre.ca. From $20.

Jun 30 7:00: Live Nation. St. Vincent Live with Orchestra. Jules Buckley, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tickets/st-vincent. From $96.

Jun 30 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Alex Pangman & Her Sweet Hots. Ironwood Cider House, 1425 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $39.

Jun 30 8:00: Trinity Bach Project. Bach & Wings. Bach: Cantata BWV 137 "Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren"; Bach: Cantata BWV 43 "Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen"; Motets by Byrd, Shaw, Stanford, and Sweelinck. 25-person choir; chamber orchestra of 15; Philip Filion, organ; John Abberger, oboe; Duncan Campbell, trumpet; Jonny Smith, timpani; Nicholas Nicolaidis, conductor. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 520 Sherbourne St. 306-250-4256. $35; $25(Budget); $15(st).

Jul 01 10:00am: Aga Khan Museum. Rhythms of Canada. Until 5:30pm. Throughout the day, the festival features a dynamic program of main stage concerts, live local performances, and community-led activations. In the spirit of sport, dancers and artists rooted in diverse cultural traditions perform and engage with audiences across the site, celebrating movement, heritage, and cultural expression. Visitors can also explore hands-on arts and crafts, participate in interactive workshops, and enjoy carnival and game-themed experiences designed to spark curiosity, play, and connection. Festival-goers will also enjoy free access to the Museum Collections Gallery. 77 Wynford Dr. Rhythms of Canada or 416-646-4677.

Jul 01 2:00: University of Toronto. Canada Day Carillon Recital. Outdoor event. Seating will be provided. One hour performance by Elisa Tersigni on the 51-bell carillon. Soldiers’ Tower War Memorial, 7 Hart House Cir. Free. Other carillon recitals will be held on Aug 3(2pm) & Sep 7(3pm).

Jul 01 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Swing Into Canada Day: Shannon Butcher & JoyRide. Ironwood Cider House, 1425 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $39.

Jul 01 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Canada Day Celebration. Music from your favourite movies, Broadway, and light classics. Unionville Millennium Bandstand, 143 Main St., Unionville. www.ksorchestra.ca. Free.

Jul 01 8:00: Lemon Bucket Orkestra. Canada Day with Lemon Bucket at Hotel Wolfe Island. Slavic Folk Punk songs. Hotel Wolfe Island, 1237 Wolfe Island 96, Wolfe Island. 613-305-2626. $40.

Jul 02 12:00_noon: Toronto Fringe. KidsFest: The Everlasting Friendship of Billy & Bink. Book & Lyrics by Will Parry. Will Parry, performer; Andrew Lamb, director & dramaturg; Chris Tsujiuchi, composer & music director. Young People's Theatre, 165 Front St. E. www.fringetoronto.com. $19; $9(ages 13-18); $6(ages 6 & under). Also Jul 3(6:15pm), 4(2:30pm), 7(2:45pm), 8(12:30pm), 9(3:15pm), 12(3:15pm).

Jul 02 5:00: You're Joking Productions/Fringe Toronto. By Popular Demand. Original comedy music. Janelle McGuinness, mezzo. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St. E. 416-966-1062 or By Popular Demand. $19. Also Jul 3(6:45pm), 4(2:30pm), 7(9:15pm), 9(6:30pm), 10(5:15pm), 11(7:15pm), 12(1:15pm).

Jul 02 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Ladom Ensemble - Sofreh Tisch. Taksim, Hora, Distance Suite I, II, III, Romanian Fantasies 5 plus a new Harbourfront Centre Commission. Pouya Hamidi, piano; Adam Campbell, percussion; Michael Bridge, accordion; Beth Silver, cello. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jul 02 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Junwen Liang, Piano. Repertoire to be announced. Venue to be confirmed, Address to be confirmed. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $10(st).

Jul 02 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Swing Sisters of Song with the Toronto All‑Star Big Band. Ironwood Cider House, 1425 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $39.

Jul 02 7:00: Toronto Fringe. Will & The Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection. NOTE: Not recomended for those under the age of 14. Will Parry, creator & solo performer; Dean Deffett, stage director; Benjamin Kersey, music director; Ryan G. Hinds, dramaturg. Jamii Hub, 264 Esplanade. www.fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/will-and-amazingly-obsessive-theatrical-vinyl-collection. $19. Also Jul 4, 5, 6(6pm), 7 (Relaxed Performance), 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. All performances at 7pm except where indicated.

Jul 02 7:30: Brott Music Festival. The Piano Men. Music of Billy Joel & Elton John. Jim Witter, piano & vocals; Band; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Martin MacDonald, conductor. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Jul 02 9:30: Toronto Fringe. Artificially Intelligent 2.0. Hook Up Murder, Straight Pride, Grandpa on Grindr. Anesti Danelis, guitar & vocals. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-966-1062. From $12.15. Also Jul 3(6pm), 4(7:15pm), 6(5:15pm), 9(2:15pm), 10(2:45pm), 12(5:30pm).

Jul 03 9:00am: Collingwood Music Festival. A Visual Journey: The CMF Retrospective Exhibition. Runs from July 3 to 31. A stunning collection of art photography from concerts throughout the festival's history, captured by award-winning photographer Tjalling Halbertsma. Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe St., Collingwood. www.simcoestreettheatre@collingwood.ca or 705-351-2715. E-mail or call for information.

Jul 03 6:00: Beaches Jazz Festival. Sounds of Leslieville and Riverside: Old School Request - 80s Throwback Party. Until 11pm. Jimmie Simpson Park, 870 Queen St. E. infobeachesjazz@rogers.com or www.beachesjazz.com/sounds-of-leslieville.

Jul 03 6:00: Toronto Fringe. Artificially Intelligent 2.0. Hook Up Murder, Straight Pride, Grandpa on Grindr. Anesti Danelis, guitar & vocals. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-966-1062. From $12.15. Also Jul 2(9:30pm), 4(7:15pm), 6(5:15pm), 9(2:15pm), 10(2:45pm), 12(5:30pm).

Jul 03 6:15: Toronto Fringe. KidsFest: The Everlasting Friendship of Billy & Bink. See Jul 2. Also Jul 4(2:30pm), 7(2:45pm), 8(12:30pm), 9(3:15pm), 12(3:15pm).

Jul 03 6:45: You're Joking Productions/Fringe Toronto. By Popular Demand. See Jul 2. Also Jul 4(2:30pm), 7(9:15pm), 9(6:30pm), 10(5:15pm), 11(7:15pm), 12(1:15pm).

Jul 03 7:00: HNP Entertainment/Oppang/KORus Entertainment. Junhee - Oppang Kpop. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. www.tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/junhee. From $85.

Jul 03 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Heather Bambrick & Friends - Featuring Julie Michels of Broadsway. Ironwood Cider House, 1425 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $39.

Jul 03 9:30: Tranzac Club. Allison Cameron & Scott Thomson "Platanus" Album Release Show with Humbucker Music. Allison Cameron, electronics; Scott Thomson, trombone; Humbucker Music (Nick Storring, Mira Martin-Gray, Colin Cudmore, Jason Doell, guitars). Tranzac Club - Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137. Pay What You Can.

Jul 04 12:30: Beaches Jazz Festival. Sounds of Leslieville and Riverside. Until 11pm. 12:30pm - Toronto Allstar Big Band; 3:30pm - Animal; 5pm - Quincy Bullion; 7pm - Meteorheist; 9pm-11pm: - Conor Gains. Jimmie Simpson Park, 870 Queen St. E. infobeachesjazz@rogers.com or www.beachesjazz.com/sounds-of-leslieville.

Jul 04 2:30: Toronto Fringe. KidsFest: The Everlasting Friendship of Billy & Bink. See Jul 2. Also Jul 7(2:45pm), 8(12:30pm), 9(3:15pm), 12(3:15pm).

Jul 04 2:30: You're Joking Productions/Fringe Toronto. By Popular Demand. See Jul 2. Also Jul 7(9:15pm), 9(6:30pm), 10(5:15pm), 11(7:15pm), 12(1:15pm).

Jul 04 6:30: Guild Festival Theatre. Nagata Shachu Workshop & Performance. An outdoor drum and movement workshop using authentic Japanese hand-drums followed by a performance. Nagata Shachu, taiko drumming ensemble. Guild Park and Gardens - Greek Theatre, 201 Guildwood Pky, Scarborough. 647-250-7438. Free.

Jul 04 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Teiku - Featuring Jason Stein & Jaribu Shahid. Jason Stein, bass clarinet; Jaribu Shahid, bass; Josh Harlow, piano; Jonathan Barahal, percussion. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2203887 $50/$40(adv).

Jul 04 7:00: Toronto Fringe. Will & The Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection. See Jul 2. Also Jul 5, 6(6pm), 7 (Relaxed Performance), 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. All performances at 7pm except where indicated.

Jul 04 7:15: Toronto Fringe. Artificially Intelligent 2.0. See Jul 2. Also Jul 6(5:15pm), 9(2:15pm), 10(2:45pm), 12(5:30pm).

Jul 04 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Górecki Immersive: Symphony of Sorrowful Songs. Górecki: Symphony No.3. McKenzie Warriner, mezzo; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Tania Miller, conductor. Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Ave., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Jul 05 12:00_noon: Beaches Jazz Festival. Sounds of Leslieville and Riverside. Until 8pm. 12noon - MOKA; 2:30pm - Nina Volcan; 4:30pm - Jackson Steinwall Band; 6:30pm-8pm -Vili. Jimmie Simpson Park, 870 Queen St. E. infobeachesjazz@rogers.com or www.beachesjazz.com/sounds-of-leslieville.

Jul 05 1:30: Caliban Arts Theatre. Muneeb Hermans & Bands in CONTXT Residency: BBQ & Lunch with Muneeb Hermans Quartet. Until 4pm. Muneeb Hermans Quartet: Muneeb Hermans, trumpet; Mark Hundevad, drums; Evan Miles, piano; Chris Banks, bass. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2185214. $25(adv).

Jul 05 3:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Shoshana Telner, Piano. Vine: Piano Sonata No.1; Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.23 in f Op.57 “Appassionata”; Poulenc: 15 Improvisations. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $10(st).

Jul 05 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: El Ceibo - Paisajes Argentinos. Patricio Llovet, director & percussion; Dani García, lead vocals; Patrick Arteaga, rhythm guitar & charango; Mike Murray, guitar; Hunab Felix Flores, violin. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jul 05 4:00: Stratford Summer Music. Side by Side with NYO. Presented unconducted. Gounod: Petite Symphonie; Schubert: Quartettsatz; Beethoven: Symphony No.7 in A Op.92. Musicians from the National Youth Orchestra of Canada with David Hetherington, cello; Neal Gripp, viola; Jacinthe Florand, flute; Jeffrey Beecher, double bass; Erika Raum, violin Mark Fewer, violin. Avondale, The, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca/events/side-by-side. Free.

Jul 05 6:30: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Summer Concert. Port Credit Memorial Park, 40 Lakeshore Rd. E,, Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca. Free.

Jul 05 7:00: Toronto Fringe. Will & The Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection. See Jul 2. Also Jul 6(6pm), 7 (Relaxed Performance), 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. All performances at 7pm except where indicated.

Jul 05 7:30: Music and Beyond. Wuxi Chinese Orchestra. Nie Er (arr. Xu Jingxin): Dance of the Golden Snake; Deng Yuxian (arr. Kwan Nai-chung): Longing for the Spring Breeze; Traditional: Ambush from Ten Sides; Liu Tieshan & Mao Yuan (arr. Peng Xiuwen): Dance of the Yao People; Traditional Peking Opera (adapt. Wang Zhongshan): Deep Night; and other works. Xu Wanxin, pipa; Liu Xiaohan, guzheng; Shen Jinwei, erhu; Xue Kaiyao, suona; Wuxi Chinese Orchestra. Algonquin Commons Theatre - Robert C. Gillett Student Commons, 1385 Woodroffe Ave., Nepean. Wuxi Chinese Orchestra.

ETCETERAS

The ETCETERAS are listings for date-related events - live and virtual - that are of musical interest but which are not performances. This includes, for example, conferences and symposia, masterclasses, workshops, and film screenings. Just like our daily concert listings, the ETCETERAS are updated weekly online, and are free of charge. Please contact our listings team for more information at etc@thewholenote.com.

Please note that the ETCETERAS do not include audition and recruitment notices or job postings.To promote these opportunities, please contact advertising@thewholenote.com.

Music Niagara Festival. Masterclass with Solomiya Ivakhiv, Violin. Grace United Church, 222 Victoria St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $35. Jun 27 4pm.

Collingwood Music Festival. A Visual Journey: The CMF Retrospective Exhibition. Runs from July 3 to 31. A stunning collection of art photography from concerts throughout the festival's history, captured by award-winning photographer Tjalling Halbertsma. Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe St., Collingwood. www.simcoestreettheatre@collingwood.ca or 705-351-2715. E-mail or call for information. Jul 03(9am).

FESTIVALS

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

MUSICAL THEATRE & DANCE

Arcady Ensemble. Ruth. Music by Ronald Beckett. Libretto by Roger Bayley. Cristina Pisani (Ruth); Laurence Williams (Boaz); Anjelique Croteau (Naomi); Sophia Korz (Orpah) supported by Arcady’s professional chorus, orchestra, dancers, and youth chorus; Ronald Beckett, musical director. St. James United Church, 150 Colborne St. S., Simcoe. 519-428-3185 or www.arcady.ca. $40; $15(st). Jun 27(7:30pm). 

Capitol Theatre Port Hope. Come From Away. https://capitoltheatre.com/season/. Jul 10–Aug 2.

Drayton Entertainment. 42nd Street. Huron Country Playhouse. www.draytonentertainment.com.

Jun 25–28.

Drayton Entertainment. Nashville Music City. Drayton Festival Theatre. www.draytonentertainment.com. Jun 25–27.

Hamilton Fringe Festival. At various venues around Hamitlon. www.hftco.ca. Jul 15–26.

Luminato various musical events around Toronto.. www.luminatofestival.com until June 28. 

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 30.

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. Jun 25–Jul 26. 

Shaw Festival. Funny Girl starring Sara Farb as Fanny Brice.  Festival Theatre. www.shawfest.ca. Jun 25–Oct 3.

Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.shenyun.com or 1-855-416-1800 or GTA@ticketingorder.com. From $100. Jun 25(7:30pm), 26(7:30pm), 27(2pm & 7:30pm) & 28(1pm). 

Stratford Festival. Guys and Dolls. A new production by Donna Feore with a new cast including Dan Chameroy and Jennifer Rider-Shaw. www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Guys-and-Dolls. Jun 25–Nov 1.

Stratford Festival: Something Rotten. Remount with original cast. www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Something-Rotten. Jun 25–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).

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.

Toronto City Opera. Orpheus in the Underworld. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Fully staged and sung in English with English supertitles. Teresa Tucci (Eurydice); Christian Matta (Pluto); Matthew Black (Jupiter); Jada Alexiou (Public Opinion); Jeffrey Liu (Orpheus); Alice MacGregor (Cupid); Daniela Agostino (Diana); Aemelia Moser (Minerva); North York Concert Orchestra; Rafael Luz, conductor; Amanda Testini, stage director. Trinity St. Paul's United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts, 427 Bloor St. W. www.torontocityopera.com/tickets. From $25. Jun 27 & 28 at 4pm.

Toronto Fringe Festival. At Soulpepper and venues around Toronto. www.fringetoronto.com. Jun 30–Jul 12.

Tweed & Company. 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. www.tweedandcompany.com/upcoming. In Tweed Jun 26–Jul 5. In Bancroft Jul 8–19.

Yes Theatre Sudbury. Under Pressure: The Music of Bowie and Queen. Jun 25–Jul 4. Also Come From Away.  www.yestheatre.com. Jul 6–Aug 8.

SUMMER CAMPS

Canadian Opera Company. Summer Music Camps 2026.

Jul 6–10: Little Company (entering Grades 1–3 in Sep 2026)

Jul 13–17: Junior Company (entering Grades 4–6 in Sep 2026)

Jul 20–24: Junior Company (entering Grades 4–6 in Sep 2026)

Jul 27–31: Intermediate Company (entering Grades 7–9 in Sep 2026)

Times: 9am–3:30pm. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Target: Children and teens, ages 6–14. We invite young creatives from Grade 1 to 9 to learn about music, drama, and design. Participants are supported in a creative and non-competitive environment where they learn and experiment with several modes of artistic expression, including singing, composing, movement, drama, and design. In creating their own original work, campers are guided by the COC’s roster of teaching artists, highly skilled professionals in their respective fields, culminating in a final showcase performance for family and friends. No previous experience with music required. Tuition: $395. Registration for each company is available until the Friday before their first day. Extended care is available until 5pm for Little Company and Junior Company participants for an additional $40. To register, visit coc.ca/Camps.