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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thu Jul 30 – Sun Aug 9, 2026

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. 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 Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 30 9:00: The Little Jerry. Bach to the Future. An all vinyl experience of classical and classical adjacent music. Dinner available until 11pm. DJ Windsor Johnson with special guest DJ Warren Bray. 418 College St. 647-924-7499 or windsorjohnsonmusic@gmail.com. Free.

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. 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 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. 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 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. $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 30.

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 Aug 1.

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 6:00: Suranjali Canada. An Evening of Indian Classical Piano & Santoor. Sonali Ray, piano; Kamaljeet Ahluwalia, santoor; Jas Ahluwalia, tabla; Anjan Ghosh, tabla. Toronto Public LIbrary - York Woods Library -Theatre, 1785 Finch Ave. W. An Evening of Indian Classical Piano & Santoor. From $30.

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.

Aug 03 11:15am: Waterside Summer Series. Children's Concert with Quartetto Gelato. Colin Maier, oboe/voice/English horn/clarinet; Matti Pulkki, accordion; Dobrichna Zubec, cello; Tino Konstantin Popovic, violin & voice. Agricultural Pavilion on Amherst Island, 5435 Front Rd., Stella. 613-328-5649 or www.watersidemusic.ca. Free. NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.

Aug 03 2:00: University of Toronto. Simcoe Day Carillon Recital. Outdoor event. Prelude No.5 for carillon; The Teddy Bears' Picnic; It's a Long Way to Tipperary; Hemony Suite for carillon. Gordon Slater, carilloneur. Soldiers’ Tower War Memorial, 7 Hart House Cir. www.alumni.utoronto.ca/soldierstower. Free. Another carillon recital will be held on Sep 1(3pm) featuring Deborah Hennig.

Aug 03 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Quartetto Gelato. Colin Maier, oboe/voice/English horn/clarinet; Matti Pulkki, accordion; Dobrichna Zubec, cello; Tino Konstantin Popovic, violin & voice. 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); 10% discount for 5-concert series. NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.

Aug 03 6:00: Festival of the Sound. Jazz Canada Cruise. Island Queen Cruise Ship, 9 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $85; $45(child).

Aug 03 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Toronto All‑Star Big Band 30th Anniversary Celebration. Ravine Estate Winery, 1366 York Rd., St. Davids. www.musicniagara.org $44.

Aug 04 9:00am: Festival of the Sound. Yoga & Classics. Wendy Kelly, yoga instructor; Cameron Crozman, cello; Meagan Milatz, piano. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, Deck, 9 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca.

Aug 05 1:30: Festival of the Sound. At the Schumanns'. Part of Eternal Romantics by Candlelight. Robert Schumann: Märchenbilder Op.113; Clara Schumann: Three Romances for Violin & and Piano Op.22;  Robert Schumann: Carnaval Op.9. Victor Fournelle-Blain, David Jalbert, Hao Zhou, Amanda Chan, Meagan Milatz. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 05 3:30: Festival of the Sound. Poetry & Music from the Romantic Era. Works by Chopin, Schubert, and Brahms. Poetry by Lord Byron. Christopher Gaze, actor. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 05 7:00: Festival of the Sound. A Transfigured Night. Works by Schubert, Liszt, Chopin, and other works. With visual art, poetry, and wine. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 06 10:30am: Festival of the Sound. Office Hour: O Canada. Homegrown chamber music reflecting what makes us Canadian in an intimate concert. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca.

Aug 06 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Classic Mozart. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet K.581; Mozart: Piano Concerto K.414. Janina Filakowska, piano; James Campbell, clarinet; Viano String Quartet. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 06 3:30: Festival of the Sound. Music for the Curious Mind II. Works for organ, flute, harp, and voice by Purcell, Ravel, and others. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 06 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Eternal Romantics. Works to be announced. Christopher Gaze, actor; Amanda Chan, piano; Adrian Fung, cello; James Campbell, clarinet. 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).

Aug 06 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Love Letters. Brahms: Two Songs for Voice, Viola & Piano Op.91; Schubert: Fantasia for Piano (4-hands) in f D.940; Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 06 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: It’s a Groove Thing. Greater Good, Hit Me 5, Go On Get Your Groove On, The Gem, Knockout. The Heavyweights Brass Band. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 06 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Appalachian Spring Immersive. Schubert: Symphony No.8 “Unfinished”; Glenn Buhr: In Gloriam; Copland: Appalachian Spring. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Tania Miller, conductor. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Aug 06 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. From Opera to Broadway. Favourite solos and ensembles from opera and musical theatre. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.thundertix.com/events/259010. $32.50.

Aug 07 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Kevin Chen in Concert. Clara Schumann: Variationen über ein Thema von Robert Schumann Op.20; Mendelssohn: Fantasy in f-sharp Op.28; Brahms: Piano Quartet in g Op.25. Kevin Chen, piano. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 07 3:00: Music Around the Corner. Sextet and the City. Jessie Montgomery: Strum; Simon Rivet: Suite folklorique canadienne française; Hsiu-Ping Patrick Wu: Quartet No.4 "Fading"; Shanti Sivarulrasa: Looming Together; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence, Op.70. Emma Meinrenken, violin; Lynn Sue-A-Quan, viola. Also: Astrid Nakamura, violin; Diane Kim, viola; Toby Winarto, viola; Chris Ellis, cello; Matthew Christakos, cello. Glad Day, 32 Lisgar St. Sextet and the City. $30. Also Aug 9(Small World Centre).

Aug 07 7:00: Batuki Music Society. Habari Africa Festival. Until 11pm. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.batukimusic.com or www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free. Also Aug 8(12pm-11pm), 9(12pm-7pm).

Aug 07 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Elmer Iseler Singers. John Rutter: Requiem and works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Holst, and Glick. Shawn Grenke and Lydia Adams. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $57.

Aug 07 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Habari Africa Festival. See Aug 8. Also Aug 9.

Aug 08 12:00_noon: Batuki Music Society. Habari Africa Festival. See Aug 7. Also Aug 9.

Aug 08 1:00: St. Barnabas Anglican Church (East Latvian Lutheran Community Church). Organ Recital During Taste of the Danforth. Konrad Harley, organ. 361 Danforth Ave. 416-463-1344. Free.

Aug 08 6:00: Highlands Opera Studio. Music on the Water. NOTE: Outdoor event. Fairfield Bay, Mountain Lake, Minden. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.com or info@highlandsoperastudio.com. PWYC.

Aug 08 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Live In Concert: A Celebration for Sonny - Part 1. Rob Christian Quartet: Rob Christian, saxophones; Chris Pruden, piano; Chris Banks, bass; Mark Hundevad, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2316182. $40/$25(adv); $80(all 4 shows - available until Aug 7).

Aug 08 7:00: Festival of the Sound. National Academy Orchestra & Kevin Chen. Copland: Appalachian Spring; Schubert: Unfinished Symphony; Chopin:Piano Concerto No.2. Kevin Chen, piano; National Academy Orchestra; Tania Miller, conductor. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $57.

Aug 09 12:00_noon: Batuki Music Society. Habari Africa Festival. See Aug 7.

Aug 09 2:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Kevin Chen. Works to be announced. Kevin Chen, piano; Hao Zhou, violin; Victor Fournelle-Blain, viola; Cameron Crozman, cello. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. www.brooksidemusic.com. Available at Midland Cultural Centre box office, online, or at the door. $35: Free(st).

Aug 09 3:00: Music Around the Corner. Sextet and the City. Jessie Montgomery: Strum; Simon Rivet: Suite folklorique canadienne française; Hsiu-Ping Patrick Wu: Quartet No.4 "Fading"; Shanti Sivarulrasa: Looming Together; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence, Op.70. Emma Meinrenken, violin; Lynn Sue-A-Quan, viola. Also: Astrid Nakamura, violin; Diane Kim, viola; Toby Winarto, viola; Chris Ellis, cello; Matthew Christakos, cello. Small World Music Centre - Studio 101, 180 Shaw St. www.tickets.smallworldmusic.com/e/emerging-voices-call-for-scores-2026/tickets. $30; $10(st). Also Aug 7(Glad Day).

Aug 09 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Where I Am Is What I Need. Mystic Wikipedia, Space for God, What I Need, Cinematic Beauty, Bad Habits. Tara Kannangara and Chris Pruden, vocals/synthesizers/drum machine/trumpet melodies. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

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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.

Aug 03 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Janina Fialkowska Masterclass. Chloé Dumoulin, Meagan Milatz, Janina Fialkowska, pianos. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $23.

Aug 04 1:00pm: Festival of the Sound. Janina Fialkowska Masterclass. Janina Fialkowska, piano. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $23.

Aug 04 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Richard Margison Masterclass. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or Richard Margison Masterclass. $15.

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 30–Aug 2.

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 30–Aug 2.

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 30–Aug 16. 

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 30–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). 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 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). 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). 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.

Yes Theatre Sudbury. Come From Away.  www.yestheatre.com. Jul 30–Aug 8.