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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 Dec 13, 2021 to Jan 9, 2022 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Also, current COVID health regulations may require proof of vaccination. Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for more details. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Dec 14 at 6pm.
THE WEEK AHEAD (DEC 13-19)
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Dec 13 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Peter Hill Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 13 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Paul Callander Group. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.
Dec 14 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Paul Reddick Blues. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 14 6:30: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 1. The Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.
Dec 14 7:00: Tempus Choral Society. Tempus Presents: A White Christmas. Click on Tempus White Christmas or 416-887-810. Free. Donations are welcome. ONLINE
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
Dec 14 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $39-$150. Also Dec 15-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 14 8:00: OurConcerts.live. An Evening with Clara, Marie, Amanda, and Johannes. www.ourconcerts.live/rbp/brahms. $12.99. ONLINE
Dec 14 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Andy Sharp Series. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.
Dec 14 8:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 1. The Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.
Dec 14 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
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 of $20 suggested.
Dec 15 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 Dec 1-23. For individual dates visit JustASK.
Dec 15 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevo Giancola Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 15 6:00: Jazz Bistro. John Russon Presents: Jazz Bistro's Club 350 Jazz Jam. 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299. www.jazzbistro.ca.
Dec 15 7:00: Achill Choral Society. Comfort & Joy. Click on www.achill.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 15 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Come From Away. Closes Mar 13. Tue-Sat(8pm); Wed(1:30pm); Sat & Sun(2pm). For individual dates, visit JustASK.
Dec 15 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Where's Shane w/ Benjamin Weigensberg. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.
Dec 15 8:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 2. The Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.
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 15 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Alison Young Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 16: Etobicoke Centennial Choir. How Can We Keep From Singing? www.facebook.com/events/1230074950834543 or www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca. Available until Dec 23. ONLINE
Dec 16 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Fabio Ragnelli Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 16 6:30: Manhattans. Emily Kemp and Rob Christian. Manhattan's Pizza Bistro and Music Club, 951 Gordon St., Guelph. 519-767-2440. www.manhattans.ca.
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 7:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 3. The Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. 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 7:30: Grossman's Tavern. The Action Sound Xmas Party. 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000. www.grossmanstavern.com.
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, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 18.
Dec 16 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Details at info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE
Dec 16 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Phil Tessis Seres feat. The Pawn Shop. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.
Dec 16 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Alison Young Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 17 12:00am: Arts.Film. collectif9: Vagues et ombres. Film presentation. Click on collectif9 Vagues et ombres. $7.99. Available until Dec 31(11:59pm). 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 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Xmas w/ Kayla and Hannah. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 17 7:00: COSA Canada. Queens & Martyrs. 647-272-6232 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/223095894827. $13.75 or PWYC. Available until Dec 20. ONLINE
Dec 17 7:00: Manhattans. Steven Taetz Trio. Manhattan's Pizza Bistro and Music Club, 951 Gordon St., Guelph. 519-767-2440. www.manhattans.ca.
Dec 17 7:00: Serenata Singers. Songs of Comfort and Joy! www.serenatasingers.ca. ONLINE
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 7:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 4. Pix Film Productions, 1411 Dufferin St. Unit C. www.musicgallery.org. Free.
Dec 17 7:00: Vesuvius Ensemble/Istituto Italiano di Cultura/Villa Charities. Quanno Nascette Ninno: Christmas in Southern Italy. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/873. Also Dec 18.
Dec 17 7:30: Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO)/Wish Opera Arts. Together Again for the Holidays. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca or 905-681-6000. $55; $45(sr); $25(st); $20(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM
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. 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: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15. Also Dec 18(3pm & 8pm), 19(3pm).
Dec 17 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Alison Young Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 17 9:00: Lula Lounge. Salsa Saturdays: Yani Borrell w/ DJ Suave. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307. www.lula.ca.
Dec 18 10:00am: Church of St. Andrew, Scarborough. Sing-Along Handel's Messiah. 2333 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough. 416-447-1481. $25. Pre-registration required. Bring your own book or borrow from us. Bring your own lunch.
Dec 18 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15. Also Dec 18(8pm), 19.
Dec 18 4:00: Pax Christi Chorale. Christmas Through the Ages. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.paxchristichorale.org. $50; $45(sr); $25(st).
Dec 18 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Justin Bacchus Collective. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 18 7:00: Manhattans. Belays Jazz Trio. Manhattan's Pizza Bistro and Music Club, 951 Gordon St., Guelph. 519-767-2440. www.manhattans.ca.
Dec 18 7:00: Vesuvius Ensemble/Istituto Italiano di Cultura/Villa Charities. Quanno Nascette Ninno: Christmas in Southern Italy. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/873. Also Dec 17.
Dec 18 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. www.coc.ca/watch. ONLINE
Dec 18 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Free. Available until Jan 7, 2022. Live concerts on Dec 21 & 22. ONLINE
Dec 18 7:30: Guelph Chamber Choir. Handel's Messiah LIVE. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph. 519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca/events/2021-12-18. $45; $25(under 30); $25(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Dec 18 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Hometown Holidays. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or www.hpo.org. In-person: $35-$80;$30-$75(sr); $20(age 5-17). Livestream $24. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Dec 18 7:30: Link Music Lab. Mahsa Vahdat & Sardar Mohamad Jani. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. Click on Mahsa Vahdat. $50. Exclusive concert with limited capacity.
Dec 18 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Favourites. 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). Also Dec 19(2:30pm).
Dec 18 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy Concerts Series: Academy Chamber Orchestra. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.
Dec 18 7:30: The Annex Singers. "Yes, Virginia.". Click on Yes, Virginia. Free. Donations welcome. Available until Jan 9. ONLINE
Dec 18 8:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Handel's Messiah. Holy Cross Parish, 14400 Argyll Rd., Georgetown. www.georgetownbachchorale.com or 905-873-9909. $45; $10(st). Also Dec 19(2pm).
Dec 18 8:00: Jazz Room. Jason White Christmas Special. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.
Dec 18 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Reflections. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-604-8339 or www.ksorchestra.ca. $20-$40. LIVE & STREAMED. Moved from Flato Markham Theatre on Dec 11. Tickets purchased for Dec 11 are valid for the new date.
Dec 18 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 16.
Dec 18 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. A Baroque Christmas. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca.
Dec 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. SongBird North Series. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40.
Dec 18 8:00: That Choir. That Choir Carols. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-419-1756 or info@thatchoir.com or www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also Dec 19.
Dec 18 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Lucian Gray Group. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.
Dec 18 8:30: Grossman's Tavern. Caution Jam Xmas Party. 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000. www.grossmanstavern.com.
Dec 18 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Alison Young Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 18 9:00: Lula Lounge. Salsa Saturdays: Son D'Aqui w/ DJ Trambo. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307. www.lula.ca.
Dec 18 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15. Also Dec 19.
Dec 19 2:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Handel's Messiah. Holy Cross Parish, 14400 Argyll Rd., Georgetown. www.georgetownbachchorale.com or 905-873-9909. $45; $10(st). Also Dec 18(8pm).
Dec 19 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $49-$69.
Dec 19 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Small Band Jazz Ensemble Concert. Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. PWYC.
Dec 19 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Favourites. 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). Also Dec 18(7:30pm).
Dec 19 3:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. A Merry Little Christmas. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca.
Dec 19 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.
Dec 19 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15.
Dec 19 4:00: Elmer Iseler Singers. Sherry & Shortbread "At Home". 416-217-0567 or www.elmeriselersingers.com. By donation. ONLINE
Dec 19 4:00: Flute Street. It's Christmas on Flute Street. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-462-9498. $25; $20(sr/arts workers); $10(st).
Dec 19 4:30: Opera Revue. Opera Revue Christmas Show. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491 or www.operarevue.com. $10.
Dec 19 4:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Nine Lessons & Carols. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Freewill offering.
Dec 19 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Keith Barstow Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 19 8:00: That Choir. That Choir Carols. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-419-1756 or info@thatchoir.com or www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also Dec 18.
Dec 19 8:00: The Emmet Ray. The Ming and Mara Show. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.
Dec 19 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Donnybrook Organ Trio. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
QUICK PICKS (DEC 20-JAN 9)
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Dec 20 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Peter Hill Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 20 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Molly Johnson - This Holiday Season. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or www.bravoniagara.com. $50; $25(st/youth with id).
Dec 20 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 21 & 22.
Dec 20 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 22(Elora).
Dec 20 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Andy Sharp Series. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.
Dec 20 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Donnybrook Organ Trio. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 21 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(7:30pm); 22(5:00 & 7:30pm).
Dec 21 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Paul Reddick Blues. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 21 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 22(5:00 & 7:30pm).
Dec 21 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 22.
Dec 21 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 22, 23.
Dec 21 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 21 10:00: Victoria Conservatory of Music. Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas Concert. Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas Concert or 250-386-8311. $25 donation. ONLINE.
Dec 22 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. David Alexander, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of $20 suggested.
Dec 22 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(5:00 & 7:30pm); 22(7:30pm).
Dec 22 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevor Giancola Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 22 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st).
Dec 22 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 21.
Dec 22 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Knox Presbyterian Church, 51 Church St., Elora. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake).
Dec 22 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Seu and Sam Mora. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.
Dec 22 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevor Hogg w/ Lucas Dann. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 23 3:00: Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. A Chorister's Christmas. www.capellaregalis.com. $10-$25 or PWYC. Available until Dec 26(10pm). ONLINE
Dec 23 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Phil Tessis Series feat. The Pawn. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.
Dec 24 5:30: Castro's Lounge. Little Magic Sam. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-669-8272. www.castroslounge.com.
Dec 26 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.
Dec 26 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Keith Barstow Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca
Dec 26 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. JabFung. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 27 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Peter Hill Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 27 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. JabFung. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 28 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Paul Reddick Blues. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 28 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 29 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevor Giancola Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 29 8:00: Jazz Room. Indigenous Artist Showcase - 5 Artists, 5 Cities. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. www.kwjazzroom.com.
Dec 29 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Dec 31(8pm), Jan 2(8pm), 4(3pm).
Dec 29 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Mike Deicont's Northern Danger. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 30 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Fabio Ragnelli Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.
Dec 30 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 3, 2022.
Dec 31 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 4, 2022.
Dec 31 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Andy Kim New Years’ Eve Gala. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000 or click on Andy Kim New Years' Eve Gala. $69.50; $64.50(member); $89.50(VIP); $84.50(VIP member).
Dec 31 8:00: Jazz Room. New Year's Eve with Gigi Marentette, KC Roberts, Adam Bowman. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. www.kwjazzroom.com.
Dec 31 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Jan 2(8pm), 4(3pm).
Jan 01 2:00: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. POSTPONED TO FEB 5, 2022. ONLINE
Jan 01 2:30: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255 or www.roythomsonhall.com. $75-$185. Also Jan 2(Hamilton).
Jan 02 2:30: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-546-4040 x0 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $50-$126. Also Jan 1(Toronto).
Jan 02 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. POSTPONED TO FEB 6, 2022. ONLINE
Jan 02 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Jan 4(3pm). Proof of full vaccination is required.
Jan 04 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Jan 5(2 & 8pm) and available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.
Jan 05 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Adrian Ross. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of $20 suggested.
Jan 05 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Jan 5(8pm). Available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.
Jan 05 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.
Jan 07 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 8(8pm), 9(3pm).
Jan 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Elegance and Emotion. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Jan 7(8pm) to Jan 9(11:59pm). Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE
Jan 08 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 8(8:00) & 9(3pm).
Jan 09 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Music Concert. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).
STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE
Against the Grain Theatre/Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah/Complex. Performed in Arabic, Dene, English, French, Inuktitut, and Southern Tutchone. Handel: Messiah. Jonathon Adams, Looee Arreak, Spencer Britten, Rihab Chaieb, Deantha Edmunds, singers; Le Choeur Louisbourg; Halifax Camerata Singers; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; University of Prince Edward Island Chamber Chorus; and other performers; Johannes Debus; conductor; Joel Ivany and Reneltta Arluk, co-directors. Register at Messiah/Complex. Available until Jan 9, 2022. 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.
Confluence Concerts. Walter Unger Salon: Ruth Crawford’s Musical Imagination. Presented by Dr. Ellie Hisama. Music curated by Ryan MacDonald. Artists to be confirmed. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. YouTube premiere: Dec 15. ONLINE
BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS
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.
LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES
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.
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.
