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DAILY LISTINGS
Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes listings for the upcoming period of Nov 22 to Dec 17 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability. More detailed information for each listing is available here using our JustAsk feature. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Also, current COVID restrictions may require proof of vaccination. Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for details. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Nov 23 at 6pm.
THE WEEK AHEAD (NOV 22-28)
Nov 22 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. U of T Student Jazz Ensembles. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca
Nov 22 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Matt Newton. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca
Nov 23 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 24(1:30 & 8:00), 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 24 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Matthew Larkin, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Suggested freewill offering: $20.
Nov 24 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Carla Bennett (Stella); Kyle Blair (Jim Hardy); Wren Evans (Charlie Winslow); Kristi Frank (Linda Mason); Elodie Gillett (Rose/Radio Quartet); Kyle Godemba (Ted Hanover); and other performers; Kate Hennig, stage director. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. $25-$94. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 24 1:30: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 24 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale B3 Trio. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca
Nov 24 7:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24(1pm). Runs Nov 17-28.
Nov 24 7:30: Thin Edge New Music Collective. Premieres X. Works by Matthew Ariaratnam, Homa Samiei, Kimia Koochakzadeh-Yazdi, and Paolo Griffin. www.thinedgenewmusiccollective.com or 647-892-8251. Free. ONLINE
Nov 24 8:00: Hugh's Room/El Mocambo. Alfie Zappacosta. El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave. Email manager@hughsroomlive.com to confirm. $30.
Nov 24 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 24 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Beethoven: Overture to Egmont; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat; Price: String Quartet No.2 – Mvt.II; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto. Timothy Chooi, violin; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 25, 27, 28-3pm. www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & ONLINE
Nov 24 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Carn / Davidson 9. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca
Nov 25 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 25 1:30: Music in the Afternoon. Beverley Johnston & Friends. Works by Bach, Russell Hartenberger, Christos Hatzis and Astor Piazzolla. Beverley Johnston, Randall Chaves Camacho, Russell Hartenberger, and Aiyun Huang, percussion; Susan Hoeppner, flutes; Marc Djokic, violin. www.wmct.on.ca or 416-923-7052. ONLINE
Nov 25 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Worst Pop Band Ever. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca
Nov 25 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Bracken Ridge. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com
Nov 25 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Russell Braun, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 26, 27, 28. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Nov 25 8:00: Hugh's Room. Sammy Jackson. With Jacqueline Teh. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $20(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Nov 25 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 25 8:00: New Music Concerts. Broadcast: Aulos. Broadcast from Koerner Hall. Works for flutes by Maurice Ohana, Hitomi Kaneko, Yoshihisa Taitra, Toru Takemitsu, Hilda Paredes, and others. Dianne Aitken, flute; Robert Aitken, flute. Available on Facebook and YouTube. www.newmusicconcerts.com or 416-961-9594. ONLINE
Nov 25 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Bach: Sanctus in D; Bach: "Christum wir sollen loben schon" from Cantata 21; Bach: Excerpts from Lutheran Mass in G; Stradella: Sinfonia from Cantata per il Santissimo Natale; Charpentier: Agnus Dei from Messe de minuit; works by Berlioz, Poulenc, Pasquini, Handel; and Christmas Carols. Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, Ivars Taurins, conductor. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. . Also Nov 26(8pm), 27(2pm). Obstructed seating at Nov 25 & 26 concerts due to filming.
Nov 25 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Beethoven: Overture to Egmont; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat; Price: String Quartet No.2 – Mvt.II; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto. Timothy Chooi, violin; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 27, 28(3pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Nov 25 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Carn / Davidson 9. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca
Nov 26 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24. Also at 7pm. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 26 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. JV's Boogaloo Squad. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca
Nov 26 7:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 26 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Russell Braun, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 25, 27, 28.
Nov 26 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Dead Mozart. Nicole Lizée: Another Living Soul; Nicole Lizee: Darkness Is Not Well Lit; Norma Beecroft: Amplified String Quartet; Mozart: Quintet in A for clarinet and string quartet K581. Interro Quartet (Steve Sang Koh, Eric Fujita Kim, violins; Maxime Despax, viola; Sebastian Ostertag, cello); Brad Cherwin, clarinet. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).
Nov 26 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Canadian Brass: Making Spirits Bright. Seasonal music. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. Live: $69.50; $64.50(member). Livestream: $15; $10(member).
Nov 26 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 27(2:00 & 8:00).
Nov 26 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz From Around the World Series: Etienne Charles Quartet & Guy Mintus Trio. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $35-$80.
Nov 26 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Bach: Sanctus in D; Bach: "Christum wir sollen loben schon" from Cantata 21; Bach: Excerpts from Lutheran Mass in G; Stradella: Sinfonia from Cantata per il Santissimo Natale; Charpentier: Agnus Dei from Messe de minuit; works by Berlioz, Poulenc, Pasquini, Handel; and Christmas Carols. Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, Ivars Taurins, conductor. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. Also Nov 27(2pm). Obstructed seating at Nov 25 & 26 concerts due to filming.
Nov 26 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Carn / Davidson 9. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca
Nov 27 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 27 2:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 27(8:00).
Nov 27 2:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Bach: Sanctus in D; Bach: "Christum wir sollen loben schon" from Cantata 21; Bach: Excerpts from Lutheran Mass in G; Stradella: Sinfonia from Cantata per il Santissimo Natale; Charpentier: Agnus Dei from Messe de minuit; works by Berlioz, Poulenc, Pasquini, Handel; and Christmas Carols. Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, Ivars Taurins, conductor. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633.
Nov 27 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Emily Schultz. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca
Nov 27 7:00: Canadian Sinfonietta. Duo Recital. Dvořák: Romantic Pieces Op.75; Stuart Beaudoin: Angelus (world premiere); Brahms: Sonata No.1 in G Op.78; Vitali: Chaconne in g. Joyce Lai, violin; Erika Crinò, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.canadiansinfonietta.com. $30; $15(st). Tickets must be purchased in advance, online only (no walk-ins). Ticket holders over 12 need to show a valid vaccine passport and supporting ID.
Nov 27 7:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24. Runs until Nov 28.
Nov 27 7:30: Arcady. There’s a Song in the Air. Christmas favourites including There's a Song in the Air; The Holly and the Ivy; In Dulci Jubilo; readings from How the Grinch Stole Christmas; new works by Shawn Oakes and Emma Verdonk. Central Presbyterian Church (Brantford), 97 Wellington St., Brantford. info@arcady.ca or 519-428-3185. $35.
Nov 27 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Mozart's Requiem. Midori Marsh, soprano; Marion Newman, mezzo; Andrew Haji, tenor; Vartan Gabrielian, bass; Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Johannes Debus, conductor; Joel Ivany, stage director. www.coc.ca/watch. ONLINE
Nov 27 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. In Concert: Canadian Guitar Quartet. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Toronto), 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com or 416-964-8298. Advance: $35; $30(sr); $15(st); Door: $40; $35(sr); $20(st).
Nov 27 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Russell Braun, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 25, 26, 28.
Nov 27 8:00: Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan/Sixtrum Percussion. Fusion Point/Le point de fusion. Melissa Hui: TBA; Alithéa Ripoll: Kālī; Chris Paul Harman: When Time Turns Around; Marc Duggan: La machinerie de l’angoisse (arr. of L’angoisse des machines by Alain Thibault). The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $5-$30. Also Nov 28(5pm).
Nov 27 8:00: Jazz Room. Elena Kapeleris. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.
Nov 27 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59.
Nov 27 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Stewart Goodyear with the Penderecki String Quartet & Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Goodyear: Piano Quintet (world premiere); Beethoven: Symphony No.9 Op.125 (trans. Liszt S464/09) for solo piano, choir and singers. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$110. UPDATE: This concert has been rescheduled to Wednesday February 9, 2022
Nov 27 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Garden. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com
Nov 27 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Chicago Project. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com
Nov 27 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Beethoven: Overture to Egmont; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat; Price: String Quartet No.2 – Mvt.II; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto. Timothy Chooi, violin; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 24, 25, 28(3pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Nov 27 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Carn / Davidson 9. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca
Nov 28 2:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24.
Nov 28 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. All Tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1; Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture; 1812 Overture. David Fung, piano; Bradley Thachuk, conductor. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth).
Nov 28 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Russell Braun, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. Debussy: Préludes, Book 1, L.117; Book 2, L.123. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 25, 26, 27.
Nov 28 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts Series: Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$110.
Nov 28 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Red Hot Ramble. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.redhotramble.ca or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com
Nov 28 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Beethoven: Overture to Egmont; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat; Price: String Quartet No.2 – Mvt.II; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto. Timothy Chooi, violin; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 24(8pm), 25(8pm), 27(8pm). Also available as a live stream Nov 24(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Nov 28 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Kevin Fox: Songs for Voice & Cello. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. Live: $39.50; $49.50(member). Livestream: $15; $10(member). Also 7pm.
Nov 28 4:00: Silent Revue. The Camerman. A 1928 silent film screening with live musical accompaniment. Cast: Buster Keaton, Marceline Day, Josephine the Capuchin. Director: Edward Sedgwick. Piano: William O'Meara. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-531-9950 or info@revuecinema.ca. $17; $14(Bronze Members/Loyalty Members/sr/st); $13(Silver Members); Free(Gold/Individual/Family Members).
Nov 28 4:00: St. Olave’s Anglican Church. Advent Evensong. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 416-769-568. Contributions appreciated. www.stolaves.ca. The Mystic Violin follows Evensong. LIVE and ONLINE
Nov 28 4:30: St. Olave’s Anglican Church. The Mystic Violin. Bach: Chaconne in d; baroque and modern pieces. Paulina Derbez, violin. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 416-769-5686. Contributions appreciated. www.stolaves.ca. Follows Evensong service at 4pm. LIVE & ONLINE
Nov 28 5:00: Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan/Sixtrum Percussion. Fusion Point/Le point de fusion. Melissa Hui: TBA; Alithéa Ripoll: Kālī; Chris Paul Harman: When Time Turns Around; Marc Duggan: La machinerie de l’angoisse (arr. of L’angoisse des machines by Alain Thibault). The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $5-$30. Also Nov 27(8pm).
Nov 28 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Noam Lemish Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca
Nov 28 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Kevin Fox: Songs for Voice & Cello. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Live: $39.50; $49.50(member). Livestream: $15; $10(member). Also 4pm.
Nov 28 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Vision Blue. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com
Nov 28 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Virginia MacDonald. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca
QUICK PICKS (NOV 29-DEC 17)
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Nov 29 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel's Messiah. West Highland Baptist Church, 1605 Garth St,, Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(st). Also Nov 30(Burlington Performing Arts Centre).
Nov 29 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Virginia MacDonald. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca
Nov 30 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Emily Steinwall Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca
Nov 30 6:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music on Film Series: My Darling Vivian. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. 416-637-3123. $17; $12(members); $10(sr members); free(st members).
Nov 30 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel's Messiah. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(st). Also Nov 29(West Highland United Church).
Nov 30 8:00: Canadian Music Centre. CMC Presents: Stranger Still and Country Phasers. 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601 x202. General: $20/$15(adv); CMC Members & Arts Workers: $20/$12(adv); $10(st).
Nov 30 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Recital with David Fung. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).
Nov 30 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/. $39-$150. Also Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 01 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 2-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 01 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Rebanks Family Fellowship Concerts Series: Rebanks Family Fellowship Concert. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free. Proof of vaccination required.
Dec 01 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Festival of Carols. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-598-0422 or www.tmchoir.org/event/festival-of-carols-2021/. $30-$90(in person); $20-$40(online). LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 01 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 2-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 02 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Free. LIVESTREAMED
Dec 02 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: East Meets West. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 02 7:30: Toronto Consort. An Evening of Holiday Cheer: A Virtual Fundraiser. 416-966-1045, X104. $110. Includes two ciders and one mead. Open to adults 19 and older. ONLINE
Dec 02 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 02 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 3-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 02 8:00: Tafelmusik. The Voice of Vivaldi. info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE
Dec 02 8:30: Hugh's Room. ES:MO CD Release. Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (ES:MO). 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $25(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Dec 03 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Fraser and Daley. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. www.castroslounge.com
Dec 03 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. David Simon, organ. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED
Dec 03 7:00: Milton Choristers. Do You Hear What I Hear? Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St. E., Milton. www.miltonchoristers.com. $10. Also Dec 4.
Dec 03 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 4(2pm & 7:30pm).
Dec 03 7:30: Upper Canada Choristers/Cantemos Latin Ensemble. From Darkness Into Light. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-256-0510 or www.uppercanadachoristers.org or Cantemos YouTube or Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3qbFEHK. Limited in-person tickets at $25. Available in advance via Eventbrite. Ages 12 and up. Free streaming on YouTube and Facebook. LIVE & STREAMED.
Dec 03 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. #$%! Mozart. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).
Dec 03 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Feelin' Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 3(8pm) to Dec 5(11:59pm). ONLINE
Dec 03 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 03 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 4-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 03 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Wesli & Kobo Town. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$75.
Dec 04 12:15: Music at St. Andrew's. Friday Noontime Recital. A Christmas Carol: Dramatic readings with musical interludes. St. Andrew's Church (Toronto), 73 Simcoe St. www.standrewstoronto.org or 416-593-5600 x231. Freewill offering. Benefit for St. Andrew's Refugee Sponsorship program. LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 04 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 04 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 3 & 4(7:30pm).
Dec 04 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Lily Frost and Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. www.castroslounge.com
Dec 04 6:00: Castro's Lounge. Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. . www.castroslounge.com
Dec 04 7:00: Milton Choristers. Do You Hear What I Hear? Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St. E., Milton. www.miltonchoristers.com. $10. Also Dec 3.
Dec 04 7:30: Arcady. Messiah. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, 247 Main Street, Port Dover. www.lighthousetheatre.com/off-season-events or 519-583-2221 or 1-888-779-7703. $35.
Dec 04 7:30: Elora Singers. Bach & Handel: Music for Advent and Christmas. Also Nov 13(live at St. Peter's Lutheran Church). Available online until Jan 7, 2022. ONLINE
Dec 04 7:30: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Handel's Messiah. Christ First United Church, 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. www.mcsingers.ca/2021-22-season or 905-456-3441. $25; $12(youth). Limited tickets to maintain social distancing.
Dec 04 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 3(7:30pm) & 4(2pm).
Dec 04 7:30: York Chamber Ensemble. Little Night Music. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Church St., Newmarket. 416-931-7899. $25. Limited seating live performance.
Dec 04 8:00: Jazz Room. Rebecca Hennessy's Makeshift Island. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.
Dec 04 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 04 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 04 8:00: Orchestra Toronto. Great Joy II: An Indigo Christmas with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale. Also available on demand. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts), 5040 Yonge St. 1-855-985-2787 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $45; $39 (sr); $19(OTOPus ages 13 to 29); $15(ages 5-12). Pre-concert chat at 7:15pm.
Dec 04 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Bobby McFerrin. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $65-$150.
Dec 04 8:00: The Music Gallery. Awake. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.showclix.com/events/28836
Dec 05 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $49-$69. Also Dec 12 & 19.
Dec 05 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 05 3:00: La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra. Home for the Holidays. www.ljyo.ca or Home for the Holidays. $12. ONLINE
Dec 05 3:30: The Edison Singers. Handel’s Messiah. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $30-$45. Limited seating and no door sales.
Dec 05 4:00: Hamilton Children's Choir. Winter Concert: A Path to Hope. Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. www.hccwinter21.eventbrite.ca. Also 7:30pm. Tickets available online only.
Dec 05 5:00: George Lake Big Band. The Duke Sunday Showcase Series. The Duke Live, 1225 Queen St. E. 416-466-2624. Cover $10. Proof of vaccination required. Reservations highly recommended.
Dec 05 7:00: Jazz Bistro. Another Jewish Boy's Christmas Again. 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299. $20 cover.
Dec 05 7:30: Hamilton Children's Choir. Winter Concert: A Path to Hope. Ryerson United Church (Hamilton), 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. www.hccwinter21.eventbrite.ca. Also 4pm. Tickets available online only.
Dec 06 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Walter Unger Salon: Ruth Crawford’s Musical Imagination. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Salon: Dec 7. YouTube: Dec 15. Limited tickets available for in-person attendance. ONLINE
Dec 06 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Joaquin Valdepeñas Conducts. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $20.
Dec 07 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Chopin & Ravel. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Recital for Violin & Piano. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms $30; $20(st).
Dec 07 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 8-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 07 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 8(2pm & 8pm); Dec 9(8pm).
Dec 08 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Imre Olah. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering: $20 suggested.
Dec 08 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 9-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 08 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(8pm); Dec 9(8pm).
Dec 08 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 9-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 09 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Kingston Jazz. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 09 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. To All A Good Night 6. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.artoftimeensemble.com or 416-408-0208. $24-$79. Limited capacity. Also available as a livestream.
Dec 09 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 10-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 09 8:00: Music Toronto. Gryphon Trio with David Harding. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $47.50-$52.
Dec 09 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(2pm).
Dec 10 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Love Mozart. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).
Dec 10 8:00: Jazz Room. Mary-Catherine Pazzano. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .
Dec 10 8:00: Lula Lounge. Salseros with Attitude. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307. .
Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $59-$150. Also Dec 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 11-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 10 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Ashley MacIsaac with Special Guest Jully Black. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$95.
Dec 10 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Beethoven @ 251: Happy Birthday! Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. In person 416-366-7723; virtual 416-499-0403 www.sinfoniatoronto.com. In-person: $55.97; $48.06(sr); $20.96(st); Livestream: $15. LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 11 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 11 7:00: Untitled Ensemble. Emily Suzanne Shapiro: A Menagerie of Sound. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. Click on Suzanne Shapiro. By donation. Register here.
Dec 11 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Minerva by Suzanne Pasternak. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 11 7:30: Northumberland Orchestra and Choir. Christmas in Northumberland. Best Western, 930 Burnham St., Cobourg`. 905-372-2105. $60. Includes dinner, show, service.
Dec 11 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Boreal. St. Paul's United Church (Scarborough), 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca. $30. No walk-in patrons.
Dec 11 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. In Concert. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566 or www.cathedralbluffs.com or cbsoboxoffice@gmail.com. $30-$48; $25-$38(sr/st); Free(under 12).
Dec 11 8:00: Jazz Room. Pat LaBaerbera Quartet. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.
Dec 11 8:00: Jon Feldman. Feldman/Malone/Higgins Trio. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. 647-862-3816. $20; $15(adv).
Dec 11 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $59-$150. Also Dec 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 11 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 11 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz From Around the World Series: Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez Group. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$105. Proof of vaccination required.
Dec 11 8:00: Singing Out. A Light Ahead: A Holiday Concert. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.singingout.com or www.ticketmaster.ca. $35.
Dec 12: Against the Grain Theatre/Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah/Complex. Register at Messiah/Complex. Available until Jan 9, 2022. ONLINE
Dec 12 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $49-$69. Also Dec 5 & 19.
Dec 12 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 12 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts & Canada on Stage Series: Jan Lisiecki. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$105. Proof of vaccination required.
Dec 12 3:00: Tapestry Chamber Choir. Handel's Messiah: Part 1. Bradford Arts Centre, 66 Barrie St., Bradford. Click on www.ticketscene.ca or www.tapestrychoir.ca or 905-751-5335.
Dec 12 3:00: Villa Charities/Coro San Marco. Christmas Concert / Concerto di Natale. Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. Click on www.villacharities.com/coro or 416-789-7011 x248. $15. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door.
Dec 14 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Preludes for Piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or email ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE. Proof of vaccination required.
Dec 14 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 15-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 15 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Hanné Becker , organ. Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or click on www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested.
Dec 15 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 16-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 15 7:00: Achill Choral Society. Comfort & Joy. Click on www.achill.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 15 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 16-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 17, 18-3pm & 8 pm, 19-3pm.
Dec 16 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Classical and Beyond. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free.
Dec 16 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Pavlo: Home For The Holidays. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or 289-868-9177. $50; $25(st/youth with id).
Dec 16 8:00: Hugh's Room. Kellylee Evans Live. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $35(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM.
Dec 16 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 18.
Dec 16 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 17-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 16 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Details at info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE
Dec 17 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. Details at www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED.
Dec 17 7:00: St. James Cathedral. La Nativité du Seigneur. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Donation.
Dec 17 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake); 27(Elora).
Dec 17 8:00: Jazz Room. Tom Nagy's Christmas Experience. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .
Dec 17 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Yuletide Spectacular. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 17-8pm to Dec 19-11:59pm. Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE
Dec 17 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $59-$150. Also Dec 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 17 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 18-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 17 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 18(3pm & 8pm), 19(3pm).
STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE
Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.
Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE
Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE
Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.
BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS
Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730.
Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.
ONLINE GROUPS
Recollectiv: A unique musical online meeting group made up of people affected by memory challenges caused by illness (such as dementia) or brain injury (stroke, PTSD, etc.) and their care partners. Participation is free with pre-registration. Email info@recollectiv.ca for meeting times, information and registration.
