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LIVE OR ONLINE
Jun 05 12:15: Music Mondays. A Celebration of Persian Music: Ali Massoudi and Padideh Ahrarnejad. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Jun 05 1:00: Mostly Madrigals. June 5 Singout. One-hour outside a cappella vocal concert at the gazebo featuring 16th-century secular songs from England, France, and Italy. Esplanade Park, 1 The Esplanade, Pickering. Rain date is June 12.
Jun 06 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Bedford Trio. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Jun 06 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Nathan Jeffrey, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca. Free. Donations welcome.
Jun 06 8:00: TD Music Hall. Gord Sinclair. 178 Victoria St. www.tdmusichall.com. $61.55(seated); $49.65(standing).
Jun 07 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. A silent film with organ accompaniment. Colin Cousins, organ. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. Free. Lunch available for $10 - 11:30am-12:15pm. LIVE & ONLINE.
Jun 07 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Daniel Norman, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Jun 07 1:00: Tafelmusik. Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute: TBSI Orchestras & Choirs. Showcasing the participants of TBSI in a splendid array of orchestral & choral music. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. www.tafelmusik.org/tbsf. Free. No tickets required.
Jun 07 8:00: Reid's Distillery. Dizzy & Fay. 32 Logan Ave. www.reidsdistillery.com/pages/gin-jazz-concert-series. $10.
Jun 07 8:00: TD Music Hall. Jon Vinyl. 178 Victoria St. www.tdmusichall.com. $25.
Jun 07 8:00: TONE Festival. Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog (featuring Ches Smithn & Shahzad Ismaily) / Andy Moor / Adversarial Networks. The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W. www.tonetoronto.com. $30/$25(adv).
Jun 07 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Symphonie Fantastique + Mozart. Britton: Celebration Prelude (World Premiere/TSO Commission); Bjarnason: Trilogy for Orchestra (World Premiere/TSO Co-commission); Mozart Piano Concerto No.24 K.491; Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique. Víkingur Ólafsson, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Jun 8, 10.
Jun 07 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Nancy Wilson’s Heart featuring Kimberly Nichole. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.
Jun 08 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Thursday Noon at Met Concert Series. Joshua Duncan Lee, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca. Free. LIVE & STREAMED. With in-person only carillon recital at 11:30am.
Jun 08 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Dan Hill. Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Ave. E. www.showpass.com/dan-hill-the-redwood. $40.
Jun 08 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Symphonie Fantastique + Mozart. See Jun 7. Also Jun 10.
Jun 08 9:00: TD Music Hall. Kassa Overall. 178 Victoria St. www.tdmusichall.com. $22.
Jun 09 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Transfiguration: Valérie Milot and Stéphane Tétreault. Valérie Milot, harp; Stéphane Tétreault, cello. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Robertson Theatre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.bravoniagara.org. $50; $25(univ/college st); $10(under 18).
Jun 09 7:30: Opera by Request. L'elisir d'amore. Music by Donizetti. Brittany Stewart, soprano (Giannetta); Alvaro Vasquez Roble, tenor (Nemorino); Douglas Tranquada, baritone (Dulcamara); Sebastian Belcourt, baritone (Belcore); Diana DiMaura, mezzo (Adina); Claire Harris, pianist and music director. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20.
Jun 09 8:00: Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Summer Fling. Works by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and others. Pentacle Woodwind Quintet; Deb Dowey, vocalist. Etobicoke Collegiate Auditorium, 86 Montgomery Rd., Etobicoke. 416-410-1570 or www.eccb.ca. $15; Free(under 12).
Jun 09 8:00: Massey Hall. Classic Albums Live: Prince and The Revolution - Purple Rain. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $45.
Jun 09 8:00: TONE Festival. Badge Époque Ensemble / Ben LaMar Gay / Masahiro Takahashi. Nineteen Seventy Eight, 1978 Dundas St. W. www.tonetoronto.com. $25/$20(adv).
Jun 10 10:30am: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra/Humber College. Cultural Cabaret. Multicultural event with music, dance, artisans and more. Humber College Lakeshore Campus, 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. W. www.eventbrite.ca/e/cultural-cabaret-tickets. Free.
Jun 10 3:00: Five at the First. The Folk Within Us. Blas Galindo: Tres canciones; Gamboa: M’ijita; Montsalvatge: Cinco canciones negras; Ginastera: Cinco canciones populares argentinas; Braga: Cinco cançoes nordestinas do folclore brasileiro. Obsidiana Duo (Camila Montefusco, mezzo; Yolanda Tapia, piano). First Unitarian Church of Hamilton, 170 Dundurn St. S., Hamilton. 905-399-5125 or www.5atthefirst.com. $5-$20; Free(under 12).
Jun 10 7:00: Univox Choir. Brighter Days. An evening of song to welcome the warm embrace of a summer night. Univox Choir; Malcolm Cody MacFarlane, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.universe.com/BrighterDays. $25; $30(with a $5 donation); Free(under 12).
Jun 10 7:30: Counterpoint Community Orchestra. Innovation from Tradition. Dvořák: Symphony No.9 in e Op.95 "From the New World"; Raum Kupala Night: Trumpet Concerto (World Premiere). Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor St. E. 416-762-9257 or hol12jo@sympatico.ca. $20; $12(18 and under). Masks strongly recommended.
Jun 10 7:30: Tafelmusik. Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute: Grand Finale. TBSI participants perform alongside the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra & Choir. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tafelmusik.org/tbsf. Free. No tickets required.
Jun 10 8:00: Nagata Shachu. FLOW フロー. Nagata Shachu & Masayuki Sakamoto, taiko soloist. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. FLOW. $35-$45(adults); $25-$35(sr/st).
Jun 10 8:00: Ontario Pops Orchestra. Movie Soundtracks and Popular Songs Concert. Music from Star Wars, Star Trek, ET, Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Lord of the Rings. Includes A Tribute to John Williams. Also: Beethoven: Symphony No.7 in A Op.92; Puccini: O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi; Puccini: Vissi d’arte from Tosca; Bizet: Habanera from Carmen. Lyne Fortin, soprano; Carlos Bastidas, conductor. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.ontariopops.com. $20-$30.
Jun 10 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Symphonie Fantastique + Mozart. See Jun 7.
Jun 11 2:00: Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy. Marbin Matinees Concert Series: Say, Does Beethoven Tango? - A Cello and Piano Recital. Works by Beethoven, Piazzolla, and Say. Mansur Kadirov, cello; Tristan Savella, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. Seating is limited so pre-registration is required at www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. Free. Donations are welcome. Salon concert setting. Reception to follow.
Jun 11 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Metro Big Band. Smoke Show BBQ and Brew, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. $10. Also Mar 12 & Jul 9.
Jun 11 4:00: Coro San Marco. Caleidoscopio Musicale Italiano / Italian Music Kaleidoscope. Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. cultural@villacharities.com or 416-789-7011 X248. $15.
Jun 11 4:30: SWEA Toronto. Jenny Lind Concert. Josefine Mindus, soprano; Rebecka Elsgard, piano. Rosedale United Church, 159 Roxborough Dr. 905-751-5297. Suggested donation $30. Light refreshments will be served after the concert.
Jun 11 4:30: Toronto Chinese Orchestra. Soar: TCO 30th Anniversary Concert. Liu Tianhua: Variations on Xinshuiling; Huang Xincai: Re-So-La-Re; Wang Chenwei: We Soar; Xu Changjun: New Dragon Dance; and Remembering Teresa Teng. Toronto Chinese Orchestra; Students of the Community Music Schools of Toronto (formerly Regent Park School of Music); Bobby Ho, percussion. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. TCO 30th Anniversary. $30; $25(sr/st).
Jun 11 5:00: TD Music Hall. Get Real. 178 Victoria St. www.tdmusichall.com. $5(standing).
Jun 11 7:30: Brampton Festival Singers. Métis Traditions in Story and Song. A choral concert with songs that reflect on our Indigenous peoples’ contributions to Canada. Guests: Brampton Children's Chorus and St. Roch’s High School Choir. St. Joseph of Nazareth Church, 290 Balmoral Dr., Brampton. 647-529-6752 or www.bfschoir.org or at the door. $20.
Jun 11 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Mark Kelso's "Elvis Goes Jazz". Revival Bar, 783 College St. www.showpass.com/connie-kaldor-revival. $35/$30(adv).
Jun 12 12:15: Music Mondays. Plucked Music from Caccini to Bach. Bach: Suite in D BWV 1007 for solo guitar; and works by Caccini, Gesualdo and Dowland. Warren Nicholson, guitar. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Jun 13 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Sophie Lanthier, flute. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Jun 13 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Sarah Johnson, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca. Free. Donations welcome.
Jun 13 8:00: TONE Festival. New York Review of Cocksucking / Laura Swankey & Patrick O’Reilly / Del Stephen. Nineteen Seventy Eight, 1978 Dundas St. W. www.tonetoronto.com. $15/$12(adv).
Jun 14 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Phoenix Trio (Wendy Wagler, flute; Cathy Anderson, cello; Beth Ann De Sousa, piano). St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. Free. Lunch available for $10 - 11:30am-12:15pm. LIVE & ONLINE.
Jun 14 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Organ Concert. Blackwood Duo: Peter Anthony Togni, organ; Jeff Reilly, clarinet. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Free will offering. Also Jun 16(7:30pm) - Lawrence Park Community Church.
Jun 14 8:00: Music Gallery. Jairus Sharif. Jairus Sharif, Mustafa Rafiq, Marilyn Yogarajah, Subsume, and Adrian Russouw. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org/events/jairus-sharif or 416-204-1080. From $10.
Jun 14 8:00: TD Music Hall. Whitehorse. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $61(seated); $44(standing). Also Jun 15 & 16.
Jun 15 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Thursday Noon at Met Concert Series. Contemporary Canadian organ music including works by Brenda Portman, Watson Henderson, Halley, and others. Matthew Fraser, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca. Free. LIVE & STREAMED. With in-person only carillon recital at 11:30am.
Jun 15 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. A Tribute Concert to Tina Turner. Quisha Wint & All-Star Band. Revival Bar, 783 College St. www.hughsroomlive.com/on-stage. $50/$45(adv).
Jun 15 8:00: Soundstreams/Tapestry Opera. Dragon's Tale. Music by Chan Ka Nin. Libretto by Mark Brownell. Soundstreams’ Choir 21; David Fallis, music director. Harbourfront Centre, Concert Stage, 235 Queens Quay W. www.soundstreams.ca. $20-$75. Also Jun 16(8pm), 17(8pm), 18(2pm).
Jun 15 8:00: TD Music Hall. Whitehorse. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $61(seated); $44(standing). Also Jun 14 & 16.
Jun 16 5:30: Canadian Opera Company. Nature’s Perspective. An original opera created and performed by youth from across the GTA. Discover how a mischievous fox, confident rabbit, and a strong bear learn to trust humans, and how their allyship helps the clan find a solution to a major challenge. Canadian Opera Company Teaching Artists Roydon Tse, Meredith Wolting, and Isabella Fassler; Musicians of the COC Orchestra. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave. Free. Registration is not required.
Jun 16 6:00: Markham Village Festival Committee. Markham Village Music Festival. Five multicultural stages, Beatbox Showcase, vendors, Barkham dedicated to dogs, Kidz Zone, Largest outdoor music festival in York Region. Markham Village Music Festival, 132 Robinson St., Markham. www.markhamfestival.com.
Jun 16 7:30: Massey Hall. Amanda Marshall: 25 & Counting - The Heavy Lifting Tour. With special guest Sophia Fracassi. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $67. Also Jun 17.
Jun 16 7:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Organ Concert. Blackwood Duo: Peter Anthony Togni, organ; Jeff Reilly, clarinet. Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. From $35. Also Jun 14(12:30pm) - Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Jun 16 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang's Rachmaninoff. Knights, Evans, Ramirez: New Works (World Premieres/TSO Commissions); Shostakovich: Symphony No.1; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.3. Yuja Wang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $35. Also Jun 17(8pm), 18(3pm).
Jun 16 8:00: Music Gallery. Duo Cichorium: Elemental. Centred on themes of connection to oneself, to each other, to technology, and to nature. Jasmine Tsui and Louis Pino: Elemental Suite (world premiere); and other works. Duo Chichorium, percussion. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. Tickets: www.showclix.com/event/DuoCichorium or 416-204-1080. $15(adv); $10(st/arts workers/Music Gallery members).
Jun 16 8:00: Soundstreams/Tapestry Opera. Dragon's Tale.See Jun 15. Also Jun 17(8pm), 18(2pm).
Jun 16 8:00: TD Music Hall. Whitehorse. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $61(seated); $44(standing). Also Jun 14 & 15.
Jun 17 10:00am: Markham Village Festival Committee. Markham Village Music Festival. Five multicultural stages, Beatbox Showcase, vendors, Barkham dedicated to dogs, Kidz Zone, Largest outdoor music festival in York Region. Markham Village Music Festival, 132 Robinson St., Markham. www.markhamfestival.com.
Jun 17 2:00: Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy. Marbin Matinees Concert Series: Everything's Coming Up Gabi. Don't Rain on My Parade from Funny Girl; Somewhere That's Green from Little Shop of Horrors; and other works. Gabi Epstein, vocalist; Mark Camilleri, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. Seating is limited so pre-registration is required at www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. Free. Donations are welcome. Salon concert setting. Reception to follow.
Jun 17 4:00: Kirtan Culture Initiative. An Evening of Kirtan at The Yoga Lounge. Yoga Lounge, 80 Sherbourne St. www.kirtan-yogalounge-june2023.eventbrite.ca or 416-616-5136. Free. Registration required. Donations are welcome.
Jun 17 4:00: Whistling Gardens. Playful Fox Presents A Garden Concert Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber. Works by Andrew Lloyd Webber. 698 Concession 3, Wilsonville. Tickets: 519-428-3185 or in person at Whistling Gardens' Garden Centre. Tickets include a same-day pass to the botanical gardens and fountain shows. $35; $25(st 17 and under).
Jun 17 7:30: Massey Hall. Amanda Marshall: 25 & Counting - The Heavy Lifting Tour. With special guest Sophia Fracassi. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $67. Also Jun 16.
Jun 17 7:30: North York Concert Orchestra. Candide. Music by Leonard Bernstein. Semi-staged operetta with soloists, chorus, and orchestra. East End United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. www.nyco.ca. $50; $40(sr); $30(under 30). Also Jun 18(3pm).
Jun 17 8:00: Grand Bizarre Supper Club. Electric Night with Lebanese DJ Rodge: Live in Toronto. 15 Saskatchewan Rd. DJ Rodge. $65; $100(VIP).
Jun 17 8:00: Soundstreams/Tapestry Opera. Dragon's Tale. See Jun 15. Also Jun 18(2pm).
Jun 17 8:00: TD Music Hall. 4N Nights. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $25.
Jun 17 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang's Rachmaninoff. See Jun 16. Also Jun 18(3pm).
Jun 18 2:00: Chamber Music Hamilton. In Concert. Nadejda Vlaeva, piano; and Michael Schulte, violin. Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St. W., Hamilton. chambermusichamilton@gmail.com or 905-627-1627 or at the door. $35. Free admission to the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Jun 18 2:00: Soundstreams/Tapestry Opera. Dragon's Tale.See Jun 15.
Jun 18 3:00: North York Concert Orchestra. Candide. Music by Leonard Bernstein. Semi-staged operetta with soloists, chorus, and orchestra. East End United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. www.nyco.ca. $50; $40(sr); $30(under 30). Also Jun 17(7:30pm).
Jun 18 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Paul McCartney Birthday Beatles Bash. Smoke Show BBQ and Brew, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. $20/$15(adv).
Jun 18 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Yuja Wang's Rachmaninoff. See Jun 16.
Jun 18 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Hannah Shira Naiman With Nathan Smith. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. Tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/events. $25.
Jun 18 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Connie Kaldor. Revival Bar, 783 College St. www.showpass.com/connie-kaldor-revival. $40.
Jun 18 8:00: TONE Festival. Jason Doell LP Release / New Hermitage / meimei. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. www.tonetoronto.com. $15/$12(adv).
Jun 19 12:15: Music Mondays. Chamber Music Concert. Haydn: Finale from String Quartet in B-flat Op.76 No.4 "Sunrise"; Mozart: Allegro molto from String Quartet No.19 in C K.465; Beethoven: Allegro from String Quartet No.4 in c Op.18 No.4; Runcie: Gioco con parafrasi variegate from String Quartet No.2; Brahms: Rondo - Allegro from Piano Quartet No.1 in g Op.25; and other works. Odin Quartet; Alex Panizza, piano. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Jun 19 8:00: Massey Hall. John Mellencamp. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $55.
Jun 19 9:15: Cameron House. Jason Lang. 408 Queen St. W. No cover, cash tip jar.
Jun 20 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Peter Nikiforuk, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca. Free. Donations welcome.
Jun 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The Music of Alan Menken. Katie Rose Clarke, Jordan Donica, Montego Glover, Matt Doyle, vocalists; Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $62. Also Jun 21(2 & 8pm), 22.
Jun 20 9:00: TD Music Hall. Billie Marten. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. SOLD OUT.
Jun 21 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Kay Tozawa, violin. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Jun 21 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.14 in c-sharp Op.27 No.2 ("Moonlight"); Debussy: Étude pour les arpèges composés; Liszt: Un sospiro from Trois études de concert S.144; Fauré: Impromptu in D-flat Op.86bis. Koichi Inoue, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430 or www.standrewskw.com. Free. Lunch available for $10 - 11:30am-12:15pm. LIVE & ONLINE.
Jun 21 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The Music of Alan Menken. See Jun 20. Also Jun 21(8pm), 22(8pm).
Jun 21 8:00: Elora Singers/Music at Met. Considering Matthew Shepard. Craig Hella Johnson: Considering Matthew Shepard. Elora Singers, Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 519-846-0331 or www.elorasingers.ca/events. $30. NOTE: This work includes direct quotations of the bigoted words of Westboro Baptist Church members, who picketed Shepard’s funeral. Audience members are warned of strong language and the intense themes in the piece.
Jun 21 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Bass Fest '23. Revival Bar, 783 College St. Bass Fest 23. $30/$25(adv).
Jun 21 8:00: TONE Festival. Zoh Amba & Chris Corsano / Farida Amadou / Ways. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. www.tonetoronto.com. $20/$15(adv).
Jun 21 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The Music of Alan Menken. See Jun 20. Also Jun 22.
Jun 21 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Daughtry. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.
Jun 22 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Thursday Noon at Met Concert Series. This is an outdoor recital, but the church will be open. Gordon Slater, carillon. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca. Free. LIVE & STREAMED.
Jun 22 7:00: Toronto City Opera. Die Fledermaus. Music by Johann Strauss II. In German with piano accompaniment and English supertitles. Spoken dialogue in English. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.torontocityopera.com/tickets. $55; $65(premium); $35(arts workers/35 and under). Also Jun 24(2pm), 25(2pm).
Jun 22 8:00: TD Music Hall. Justin Rutledge. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $25.
Jun 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The Music of Alan Menken. See Jun 20.
Jun 23 7:30: Fermata Ensemble. Evening Colours. Sacred and secular vocal works by Bach, Brahms, Bruckner, Rossini, Saint-Saëns, and others. Fermata Ensemble and guests. St. Leonard's Anglican Church, 25 Wanless Ave. 647-522-2905 or Evening Colours. $23.
Jun 23 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. A Scottish Fantasy. Prokofiev: Russian Overture; Bruch: Scottish Fantasy; Prokofiev: Symphony No.7. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-604-8339. $20-$40.
Jun 23 8:00: Massey Hall. Jinkx Monsoon. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $84.
Jun 23 9:00: TD Music Hall. Augusta. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $17.
Jun 24 12:00_noon: Toronto East Rotary Club. Toronto BluesFest. Danny Marks & The Bluez.FM All Stars, Gene Hardy Trio, The Blues Miners, Roots Down Trio, and Left Turn. East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave, East York. www.TorontoBluesFest.com. Free. Bring your lawn chair, stay the day and enjoy great music along with an artisan market and fun activities for the kids.
Jun 24 2:00: Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy. Marbin Matinees Concert Series: Fireworks and Favourites. Works by Paganini, Chopin, and others. Sora Sato-Mound, violin; Dayou Kim, piano; with Victoria Kogan. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. Seating is limited so pre-registration is required at www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. Free. Donations are welcome. Salon concert setting. Reception to follow.
Jun 24 2:00: Toronto City Opera. Die Fledermaus. See Jun 22. Also Jun 25.
Jun 24 7:30: Leith Summer Festival. Bach to Benny Goodman. Michael Bridge, accordion; Kornel Wolak, clarinet. Historic Leith Church, 419134 Tom Thomson Lane, Leith. http://www.roxytheatre.ca or 519-371-2833. $40.
Jun 24 7:30: Opera by Request. Otello. Music by Gioacchino Rossini. Paul Williamson, tenor (Otello); Meagan Reimer, mezzo (Desdemona); Ernesto Ramirez, tenor (Rodrigo); Dillon Parmer, tenor (Iago); Abigail Veenstra, soprano (Emilia); Dylan Wright, bass-baritone (Elmiro); Francis Domingue, tenor (Doge/Lucio/Gondolier); William Shookhoff, piano and music director. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20.
Jun 24 7:30: RESOUND Choir. Raising Voices! Works by Jaako Mantjarvi; Hindemith; Moses Hogan; Rosephanye Powell; Connor Koppin. RESOUND Choir & The Toronto Mass Choir. King Street Community Church, 611 King St. W., Oshawa. 905-576-9398 or Raising Voices. $35; $15(st).
Jun 24 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Santana: 1001 Rainbows Tour. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.
Jun 24 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Bruch & Prokofiev. Prokofiev: Russian Overture; Bruch: Scottish Fantasy; Prokofiev: Symphony No.7. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. 905-604-8339. $20-$40.
Jun 24 8:00: TONE Festival. White People Killed Them / Animatist / Not A Band. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. www.tonetoronto.com. $20/$15(adv).
Jun 25 2:00: Toronto City Opera. Die Fledermaus. See Jun 22.
Jun 25 2:30: Brott Music Festival. Vivaldi Four Seasons. Cameron Wilson: Four Seasons (Ontario premiere); Vivaldi: Four Seasons. Joseph Lanza, violin; Jonathan Crow, violin; National Academy Orchestra; Alain Trudel, conductor. L.R. Wilson Concert Hall, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. W. , Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $59; $54(sr); $25(st); $10(under 12). Includes entrance to the concert and an Indigenous cultural experience.
Jun 25 8:00: TONE Festival. Caroline Davis’ Alula / Madeleine Ertel. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. www.tonetoronto.com. From $10.
Jun 26 12:15: Music Mondays. Classically Jazz. Nikolai Kapustin: Sonata for Viola & Piano; and works by Gershwin and others. Ezra Duo: Jacob Clewell, violin & viola; Sasha Bult-Ito, piano. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Jun 26 8:00: Massey Hall. Lord Huron. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $76. Also Jun 27.
Jun 27 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music. Akiko Britz-McKibbin, flute. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Jun 27 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Minne Veldman, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca. Free. Donations welcome.
Jun 27 7:00: Tafelmusik. Stelle cadenti / Shooting Stars. A musical journey celebrating the captivating lives and works of famous composers. Schubert Trio: in B-flat D.471; Mozart: Movements from Divertimento in E-flat K.563; Noferi: Trio in E-flat Op.15 No.3; Boccherini: Trio in A Op.14 No.3. Julia Wedman, violin; Patrick G. Jordan, viola; Michael Unterman, cello. Columbus Centre, Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. Stelle Cadenti. $30; $20(Sr/st/Tafelmusik subscribers).
Jun 27 7:30: Aspirare Vocal Collective. Emergence: Like a River. Ian Cusson: ziibiwan (like a river) (world premiere); Osvaldo Golijov: Coral del Arricife; Ēriks Ešenvalds: Rasa. Rosedale Presbyterian Church, 129 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 204-588-8011 or www.aspirarevocal.com. From $10.
Jun 27 8:00: Massey Hall. Lord Huron. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $76. Also Jun 26.
Jun 27 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Off to the Races. Works by Scott Joplin, Leroy Anderson, Aaron Copland, Liza McLellan, and others. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.tcomusic.ca/presale-2023. Presale now on.
Jun 27 8:30: Ontario Pops Orchestra. Around the World in One Day. Celebrating Multicultural Day in Canada. Felipe Tellez: El condor pasa; and works from Argentina, France, USA, Spain, Peru, Ireland, Czech Republic, Italy, Korea, South Africa, and Canada. Giovanni Ruiz, soloist; Carlos Bastidas, conductor. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St., North York. www.ontariopops.com. Free.
Jun 27 9:00: TD Music Hall. Colin Stetson. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $32.50.
Jun 28 7:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Counting Crows Banshee Season Tour ‘23 with special guest Dashboard Confessional. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.
Jun 28 8:00: TONE Festival. Sun Ra Arkestra / Tender Buttons. The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W. www.tonetoronto.com. $50/$40(adv).
Jun 29 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Thursday Noon at Met Concert Series. This is an outdoor recital, but the church will be open. Ellen Dickinson, carillon. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca. Free. LIVE & STREAMED.
Jun 29 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Carmina Burana. Barbara Assiginaak: Kikzootaadwak Suite (world premiere); Orff: Carmina Burana. Bach Elgar Choir; National Academy Orchestra; Alain Trudel, conductor. Boris Brott Great Hall, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $59; $54(sr); $25(st); $10(under 12). Includes entrance to the concert and an Indigenous cultural experience.
Jun 29 7:30: Massey Hall. Kansas. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth,com. From $73.
Jun 29 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $55. Also Jun 30.
Jun 30 7:30: Canadian Music Centre. David Zhang Solo Composition Concert. In celebration of Canada's 156th Anniversary. Canadian Music Centre, Chalmers Performance Space, 20 St. Joseph St. www.cmccanada.org. .
Jun 30 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $55. Also Jun 29.
Jun 30 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. John Fogerty. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.
Jun 30 8:00: Tafelmusik. Shooting Stars: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra at the McMichael. A musical journey celebrating the captivating lives and works of famous composers. Schubert Trio: in B-flat D.471; Mozart: Movements from Divertimento in E-flat K.563; Noferi: Trio in E-flat Op.15 No.3; Boccherini: Trio in A Op.14 No.3; and other works. Julia Wedman, violin; Patrick G. Jordan, viola; Michael Unterman, cello. McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg. Shooting Stars. $50; $40(McMichael Members/Tafelmusik subscribers).
LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES
Choralairs. Welcoming singers in all voice parts as they resume in-person rehearsals (with masks & Covid safety protocols) on Tuesdays. Rehearsals are 7pm- 8:45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave W. Toronto. Please contact Elaine at 905-731-8416 or choralairs@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming. Check out our website at: www.choralairschoir.com.
Chorus York, Richmond Hill. Welcoming singers in all voice parts, with masks & COVID safety protocols
Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church (Wallace Hall). 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. Please contact Mary-Lou at 905-884-7922 if you wish to sit in on a rehearsal. Check out our website www.choruyork.ca for more information about the choir.
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.
North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.
Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. Welcoming all string players (especially viola, cello, bass). Rehearsals are Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at the Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St. (Bathurst/Sheppard). Come sit in on a rehearsal as we prepare for our June season finale, with works by Bernstein, Vaughan Williams, Warlock, and more. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details. Check out our website at www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Canadian Children's Opera Company. The Nightingale of a Thousand Songs. Music by Serouj Kradjian. Libretto by Marjorie Chan. Meridian Arts Centre, Lyric Theatre, 5040 Yonge St., North York. www.canadianchildrensopera.com/thenightingale. $43; $32(sr/arts); $26(18 years and younger/school & community groups). Please contact CCOC for student group pricing. School Previews: Jun 9(10am & 1pm). Performances: Jun 9(7:30pm); 10(3 & 7:30pm); 11(3pm).
Fallsview Casino Resort. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'®. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. Runs from Jun 13-18. Dates and times vary.
Luminato Festival/TO Live. Treemonisha: A Musical Reimagining. Music by Scott Joplin. Book & Libretto adapted by Leah-Simone Bowen. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/treemonisha-events. Previews: from $21. Regular: from $30. Previews Jun 6, 7 & 8. Runs Jun 10, 11, 14-17.
Musical Stage Company/Canadian Stage. Kelly v. Kelly. Book by Sara Farb. Music & Lyrics by Britta Johnson. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. www.canadianstage.com. From $29. From May 26 to Jun 18. Start times vary.
Shaw Festival. Gypsy. Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Jay Turvey, stage director; Paul Sportelli, music director; Genny Sermonia, choreographer. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. From $34. May 10 to Oct 7.
ONGOING EVENTS
Mix 669. Beyond the B-side: Open Mic @ The Mix 669. Adam Golding, host. 669 College St. 647-909-2109. $5 cover. Weekly on Wed at 7pm.
ONLINE EVENTS
Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.
Glenn Gould Foundation. Podcast Episode: Vraidden Von Strykenbach - A Musical Journey of Redemption. Vraidden von Strykenbach is a self-taught composer and pianist, and a good friend of The Glenn Gould Foundation. His grandfather was a member of the Tahltan First Nation in British Columbia, and Vraidden experienced an abusive childhood and spent his teen years living with poverty, homelessness, trauma and despair. Meet this extraordinary man and artist, as he recounts how he discovered the power of music, taught himself to play and compose, and in so doing, transformed his life. Vraidden's message of hope carries the powerful lesson that none of us is without value and each possesses the potential to bring beauty into the world, no matter how afflicted their situation.Listen on the Glenn Gould Foundation website here or stream here.
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.
WORKSHOPS
Jun 25 10:00am: Arraymusic. Public Workshop: Community Gamelan - Array / The Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan. Parts of Door Open Toronto. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. www.arraymusic.ca. $10 at door. Also Jul 30, Aug 27.
Jul 2 2:00: Arraymusic. Public Workshop: Improvisation with Allison Cameron. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. www.arraymusic.ca. Free. Donations accepted. Also Aug 6.
