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Jul 31 12:15: Music Mondays. A Tribute to Maestro Kerry Stratton. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A K.581; Maria Molinari: Loss, for string quartet; Stravinsky: Three Pieces, for solo clarinet; Molinari: Non ti appartiene; Daniele Colla: Requiem for Kerry Stratton, for soprano, string quartet, and clarinet. Marco Verza, clarinet; Toronto Concert Orchestra String Quartet. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Jul 31 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Why Choose Opera (Pay-What-You-Can Community Event). Hear the 2023 participants sing their personal favourite music – other than opera – and talk about what brought them to opera. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. Abbey Gardens, 1012 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton. Why Choose Opera. Pay-What-You-Can.
Aug 01 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Quincy Bullen. McGill Granby Parkette, 9 McGill St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 01 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Dialogues of the Carmelites. Music by Francis Poulenc. Helen Becqué, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Aug 5(2pm), Aug 6(2pm).
Aug 01 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Pandora's Piaf. Pandora Topp, vocalist. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 487-780-0763; boxoffice@torontoconcertorchestra.com. $30-$250.
Aug 02 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. honeypaw. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 02 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Don Giovanni. Music by W. A. Mozart. Jo Greenaway, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Aug 3(8pm), Aug 5(8pm).
Aug 02 7:00: Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy. Summer Concert Series: Duo Mezzopiano Presents Histoires Naturelles. Ravel: Histoires naturelles with projected stop-motion animation from Emily Ellis. Duo Mezzopiano: Máiri Demings, mezzo; Zain Solinski, piano. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. $40.
Aug 02 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: 8 Cellos. Vivaldi: Concerto Grosso Op.11 No.3 for 4 cellos (arr. L. Varga); Erroll Garner: Misty for 3 cellos (arr. H. Browning); George Harrison: Something for 4 cellos (arr. E. Donald); Duke Ellington: It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing for 4 cellos (arr. N. Byrne); Metallica: Nothing Else Matters for 4 cellos (arr. Toppinen/Yoon). Cellists from the Sound: Paul Marleyn, Cameron Crozman, Simon Fryer, Rachel Mercer, Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, Ethan Allers, Vinci Chen, and Jacob MacDonald. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. 705-527-4420 or www.midlandculturalcentre.com. $30.
Aug 02 7:00: Mississauga Pops Concert Band. Summer Concerts In The Park with the Mississauga Pops. Port Credit Memorial Park Pavilion, 40 Stavebank Rd., Mississauga. www.mississaugapops.com or 905-875-8322. Free.
Aug 02 7:30: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Aurora Tour. Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Op.77; Smith: Glacial Titan; Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. info@nyoc.org. Free.
Aug 02 8:00: Massey Hall. Caamp. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $53. Also Aug 3.
Aug 02 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Julius Caesar. Music by Georg Frederic Handel. Suzy Smith, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Aug 4(8pm).
Aug 03 11:00am: Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www.encoreband.ca. $10.
Aug 03 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Sydney Mae. Trinity Square, 19 Trinity Sq. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 03 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Forró! Forró is an integral part of the culture of the Northeastern Region of Brazil, encompassing various dance types, as well as several different musical genres. Aline Morales. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Aug 03 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Book and lyrics by Tim Rice. Alain Trudel, conductor; Lou Zamprogna, stage director. Boris Brott Great Hall, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $69; $64(sr); $25(st); $10(12 and under).
Aug 03 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. From Opera to Broadway. Favourite solos and ensembles from opera and musical theatre! Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. From Opera to Broadway. $32.50.
Aug 03 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Darius Rucker Starting Fires Tour with special guests Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $86.
Aug 03 8:00: Massey Hall. Caamp. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $53. Also Aug 2.
Aug 03 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Don Giovanni. Music by W. A. Mozart. Jo Greenaway, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Aug 5(8pm).
Aug 04 7:00: Westben. Summer Festival: Lennie Gallant. Lennie Gallant, singer and songwriter. Willow Hill Amphitheatre, 6698 County Road 30 N., Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $55; $53(sr); $30(under 30); $5(18 and under).
Aug 04 8:00: Massey Hall. Jason Isbell & 400 Unit. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $101.
Aug 04 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Julius Caesar. Music by Georg Frederic Handel. Suzy Smith, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 29(2pm), Jul 30(2pm), Aug 2(2pm).
Aug 05 1:00: Mostly Madrigals. August 5 Singout. One-hour outside a cappella vocal concert at the gazebo featuring 16th-century secular songs from England, France, and Italy. Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd. E. Rain date is Aug 12.
Aug 05 2:00: First Unitarian Church. Melodies of Broadway. Songs from musicals including Carousel, Fiddler on the Roof, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, and West Side Story. Trygve John Ringereide, tenor; Parvaneh Eshghi, piano. 30 Cleary Ave., Ottawa. 613-744-3650. Freewill offering. Free parking. Accessible building.
Aug 05 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Dialogues of the Carmelites. Music by Francis Poulenc. Helen Becqué, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Aug 6(2pm).
Aug 05 7:00: Westben. Summer Festival: Jill Barber. Jill Barber, singer and songwriter. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $55; $53(sr); $30(under 30); $5(18 and under).
Aug 05 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Celebrations! A concert highlighting important musical anniversaries past and present. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. Celebrations!. $32.50.
Aug 05 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Don Giovanni. Music by W. A. Mozart. Jo Greenaway, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st).
Aug 06 1:30: Spadina Museum. Summer Music Series: Jewish, Yiddish, and Klezmer Music. Joseph Landau, accordion and vocalist. 285 Spadina Rd. www.toronto.ca/spadina. Free. Donations welcome.
Aug 06 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Dialogues of the Carmelites. Music by Francis Poulenc. Helen Becqué, music director. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st).
Aug 06 2:00: Westben. Summer Festival: The Music of Joni Mitchell and More. Laila Biali, vocalist; Brian Barlow Big Band. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $65; $63(sr); $30(under 30); $5(18 and under).
Aug 06 3:00: Stratford Summer Music. Marika Bournaki and Julian Schwarz. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. From $40.
Aug 06 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Songs for a Summer Garden - Opus 8. Comprised of eight of Toronto’s finest ensemble singers, Opus 8 is dedicated to musical excellence in the pursuit of sharing the best choral music with the broadest audience possible, with repertoire ranging from the sound worlds of Benjamin Britten and Clemens non Papa to arrangements of Carly Rae Jepsen and the Spice Girls. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Aug 06 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Incubus with Special Guest Badflower. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $70.
Aug 06 8:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Drom Taberna. Works by Mozart, Puccini, and Sondheim. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Colin Frotten, piano. Drom Taberna, 458 Queen St. W. 647-748-2099 or www.operarevue.com. PWYC.
Aug 07 12:15: Music Mondays. Tamar Ilana & Ventanas Quartet. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Aug 07 2:00: University of Toronto. Simcoe Day Carillon Recital. Naoko Tsujita, carillon. Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-3845 or Simcoe Day Carillon Recital. Free. Outdoor event, rain or shine. Seating available.
Aug 08 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Tak Arikushi. McGill Granby Parkette, 9 McGill St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 08 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Royal at Royale! Strauss: Emperor Waltz; Handel: Royal Fireworks; Lully: Marche Royal; Coleridge-Taylor: Legend! and others. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 487-780-0763; boxoffice@torontoconcertorchestra.com. $30-$250.
Aug 09 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Ooldouz pouri. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 09 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Ana Lia. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 09 6:30: London Symphonia. Family Cushion Concert. Musical Time Machine. London Public Library, Sherwood Branch, 1225 Wonderland Rd. N., London. 226-270-0910 or www.londonsymphonia.ca. Free.
Aug 09 7:00: Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy. Summer Concert Series: Duo Oriana Present How Like a Golden Dream. Ravel: Histoires naturelles with projected stop-motion animation from Emily Ellis. Sinéad White, soprano; Jonathan Stuchberry, lute & theorbo. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com or info@avenueroadmusic.com or 416-922-0855. $40.
Aug 09 7:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. I Want My 80’s Tour with Rick Springfield and Special Guests. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $64.
Aug 09 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Pop Goes the Opera! Various operatic arias and ensembles including works by Giuseppe Verdi celebrating the 210th anniversary of his birth. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. Pop Goes the Opera. $32.50.
Aug 10 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Cinzia & The Eclipse. Trinity Square, 19 Trinity Sq. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 10 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Courses of Rivers – Music for Two Guitars. Dale Kavanagh: The Ghost of Peggy Cove; Amy Brandon: plesiosynchronous; Leo Brouwer: The Circle Game (after Margaret Atwood); and Sergio Assad: Dyens en trois temps. ChromaDuo: Tracy Anne Smith & Rob MacDonald, guitars. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Aug 10 7:00: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Toronto. Michael Occhipinti and The Sicilian Jazz Project. Featuring Giuseppe di Bella, and Daniela Spalletta. 496 Huron St. Sicilian Jazz Project. Free. Registration required.
Aug 11 7:30: Shoreline Chorus. Song Settings from Shakespeare. What Is A Life?; Under the Greenwood Tree; Full Fathom Five; O Mistress Mine; Shearing: Songs & Sonnets. John Kerr, reader; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, piano. St. George's Anglican Church (Clarksburg), 166 Russell St., Clarksburg. 519-599-2710. $20. Also Aug 12(Georgian Shores United Church, Owen Sound).
Aug 12 10:30am: London Symphonia. Family Cushion Concert. Musical Time Machine. London Public Library, Bestwick Branch, 501 Southdale Rd. W., London. 226-270-0910 or www.londonsymphonia.ca. Free.
Aug 12 2:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Jazz on the Plaza: Elise Legrow. Burlington Performing Arts Centre Outdoor Plaza, Corner of Elgin & Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. Free.
Aug 12 2:00: Coro San Marco. Summer Festival. Classical and folk choral music. Monastery of Mount Carmel Winery, 7020 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. www.corosanmarco.com. Free.
Aug 12 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Jazz on the Plaza. Heather Bambrick, vocalist. Burlington Performing Arts Centre Outdoor Plaza, Corner of Elgin & Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. Free.
Aug 12 5:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra/Hamilton Music Collective. Eclectic Local - Who It Is. Darcy Hepner, Paul Intson, Joel Haynes, Jess O'Brien. Gasworks Outdoor Stage, 141 Park St., Hamilton. info@hamiltonmusiccollective.ca. Free (Donations accepted).
Aug 12 7:30: Shoreline Chorus. Song Settings from Shakespeare. What is a Life?; Under the Greenwood Tree; Full Fathom Five; O Mistress Mine; Shearing: Songs & Sonnets. John Kerr, reader; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, piano. Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-599-2710. $20. Also Aug 11(St. George's Anglican Church, Clarksburg).
Aug 13 2:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Jazz on the Plaza. Ori Dagan, singer. Burlington Performing Arts Centre Outdoor Plaza, Corner of Elgin & Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. Free.
Aug 13 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Jazz on the Plaza. Micah Barnes & Billy Newton Davis: Former Nylons in Concert. Burlington Performing Arts Centre Outdoor Plaza, Corner of Elgin & Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. Free.
Aug 13 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Songs from the Nile and Afrika. Dale Kavanagh: The Ghost of Peggy Cove; Amy Brandon: plesiosynchronous; Leo Brouwer: The Circle Game (after Margaret Atwood); and Sergio Assad: Dyens en trois temps. Waleed Abdulhamid, multi-instrumentalist/composer/vocalist. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Aug 13 4:00: Stratford Summer Music. John Pizzarelli. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. From $40.
Aug 13 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Performance: COC's Summer Opera Intensive. Join us for the final showcase performance of this year’s Summer Opera Intensive at the Canadian Opera Company, a highly specialized program providing a framework for young artists interested in exploring a career in opera. Ten emerging singers and two collaborative pianists. Canadian Opera Company Theatre, 227 Front St. E. Free. Register at www.coc.ca.
Aug 13 7:30: Leith Summer Festival. Argentine Tango and Folk Music. Payadora Tango Ensemble. Historic Leith Church, 419134 Tom Thomson Lane, Leith. www.roxytheatre.ca or 519-371-2833. $40.
Aug 14 12:15: Music Mondays. A Midsummer's Tale. Paderewski: Légende Op.16 No.1; Clara Schumann: Four Pièces fugitives Op.15 No.1; Chopin: Ballade No.4; André Mathieu: Printemps canadien; Chen Yi: Duo De; Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit. Victoria Wong, piano. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Aug 14 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Casual Song Soirée. A relaxed evening of favourite music chosen by the Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. Casual Song Soiree. Pay-What-You-Can.
Aug 14 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Sigur Rós with Wordless Music Orchestra. 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. Tickets not yet on sale.
Aug 15 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. An Evening With Tony Orlando. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $45. Also Aug 16(3pm & 8:30pm).
Aug 15 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. The Accolades. McGill Granby Parkette, 9 McGill St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 15 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Stratton Soloists. Tchaikovsky, Dvořák: Serenade for Strings; Bisson: Elegy (world premiere) and popular music. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 487-780-0763; boxoffice@torontoconcertorchestra.com. $30-$250.
Aug 16 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Selcuk Suna. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 16 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. An Evening With Tony Orlando. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $45. Also Aug 15(3pm), 18(8:30pm).
Aug 16 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Sofinari. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 16 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. An Evening With Tony Orlando. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $45. Also Aug 15(3pm), 16(3pm).
Aug 17 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Jace Martin. Trinity Square, 19 Trinity Sq. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 17 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: The Wellspring of Bach - Erika Raum and Family. Erika Raum, violin. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Aug 17 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Mishaabooz's Realm. Music by Andrew Balfour. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. POSTPONED.
Aug 17 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. NEW PROGRAM: Regeneration. In lieu of Mishaabooz's Realm we will be presenting Regeneration: an innovative evening of theatrical storytelling combining vocal, percussion and electro-acoustic music entwined with dance and painting to present a new understanding of an ancient story. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. Regeneration. $37.50.
Aug 17 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Dan + Shay. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $117.
Aug 17 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Scott Cook & Pamela Mae @ Tranzac. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. www.showpass.com/scott-cook-tranzac. $30/$25(adv).
Aug 17 8:00: TD Music Hall. Honey Jam. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. General Admission: $25.
Aug 18 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Anthony D'Alessandro. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 18 7:00: Biglake Festival. Roots 2023: Opening Night - Dior Quartet. Caroline Shaw: Blueprint; Soo Yeon Lyuh: Yessori; Alberto Hemsi: Three Ancient Airs; Rhiannon Giddens: At the Purchaser’s Option; Kevin Lau: String Quartet No.3; Ravel: String Quartet in F. Dior Quartet: Noa Sarid, violin; Tobias Elser, violin; Caleb Georges, viola; Joanne Yesol Choi, cello. The Grange of Prince Edward Winery, 990 Closson Rd., Hillier. 416-949-6740. From $50.
Aug 19 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Mishaabooz's Realm. Music by Andrew Balfour. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. POSTPONED.
Aug 19 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. NEW PROGRAM: Regeneration. In lieu of Mishaabooz's Realm we will be presenting Regeneration: an innovative evening of theatrical storytelling combining vocal, percussion and electro-acoustic music entwined with dance and painting to present a new understanding of an ancient story. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. Regeneration. $37.50.
Aug 19 8:00: Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet. Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Ben Duff, bass; Jackson Haynes, drums. Montgomery Scotch Lounge, 750 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa. 613-230-6287 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/676694480407. $20; $15(adv). Seating is first-come, first-served, so come early.
Aug 19 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Kane Brown: Drunk or Dreaming Tour. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $104.
Aug 20 1:30: Spadina Museum. Summer Music Series: Music from the Arab World. Original compositions and popular traditional Arabic repertoire. From Sufi devotional love songs from the Arab world to popular folk songs, to classic Egyptian songs. Maryem Tollar, vocalist/riqq (Arabic tambourine/ganun(Arabic table harp) and Ernie Tollar, sax/Arabic flutes/Indian flutes. 285 Spadina Rd. www.toronto.ca/spadina. Free. Donations welcome.
Aug 20 3:00: Georgiy Matviyiv. Modern Instrumental Bandura. Georgiy Matviyiv, bandura. St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church Hall, 3338 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke. Georgiy Matviyiv. Reservations are encouraged. At-door tickets based on availability. $20. Suggested donation. Post-concert reception.
Aug 20 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Raging for Change - Raging Asian Womxn Taiko Drummers. Throughout their powerful performance, Raging Asian Womxn Taiko Drummers show their strength and vulnerability through the modern interpretation of traditional Japanese taiko drumming. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Aug 20 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at The Emmet Ray. Works by Mozart, Puccini, and Sondheim. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Christina Faye, piano. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 416-792-4497 or www.operarevue.com. $15 cover.
Aug 20 8:00: Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet. Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Ben Duff, bass; Jackson Haynes, drums. Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Rd., Trenton. 613-848-1411 or Nick Maclean Quartet - Trenton. $25.
Aug 21 12:15: Music Mondays. Jesse Dietschi Trio: Gradient. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Aug 21 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Homecoming! Various opera and musical selections. Highlands Opera Studio alumni. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. Homecoming!. $32.50.
Aug 22 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Saint O. McGill Granby Parkette, 9 McGill St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 22 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Train. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $70.
Aug 22 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Masquerade Night. Best orchestra dance hits. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 487-780-0763; boxoffice@torontoconcertorchestra.com. $30-$250.
Aug 23 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Paakwesi. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 23 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Kennen. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 23 8:30: Music Gallery. Departure Series: Ale Hop & Robin Hatch + You Can Can. Curated by Tad Michalak. Ale Hop, guitar; Robin Hatch, composer; You Can Can: Andrew Zukerman & Felicity Williams. Standard Time, 165 Geary Ave. www.showclix.com/event/alehop or www.musicgallery.org/events/ale-hop or 416-204-1080. $15; $12(adv); $10(st/Music Gallery members).
Aug 24 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Sasha L. Henry. Trinity Square, 19 Trinity Sq. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 24 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Coup de Foudre. An evening of standards and original compositions. Brandi Disterheft, bassist, singer and composer. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Aug 24 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. L'elisir d'amore. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants,. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5659008. $37.50. Also Aug 26(7:30pm), 27(2pm), 28(7:30pm).
Aug 24 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $70.
Aug 25 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Lance Anderson: Everyday People. Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Ave. E. www.hughsroomlive.com or www.showpass.com/lance-anderson-everyday-people-redwood. $40.
Aug 25 8:00: Massey Hall. Steve Earle: Alone Again - Solo & Acoustic. With Special Guest Ron Sexsmith. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $75.
Aug 26 4:00: Whistling Gardens. A Garden Walk – Arcady Summer Concert & Silent Auction. Ronald Beckett, conductor. 698 Concession 3, Wilsonville. Tickets: info@arcady.ca or 519-428-3185 or in person at Whistling Gardens' Garden Centre. Tickets include a same-day pass to the botanical gardens and fountain shows. $37; $15(under 18).
Aug 26 5:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra/Hamilton Music Collective. Eclectic Local - Joel Haynes Quartet. Gasworks Outdoor Stage, 141 Park St., Hamilton. info@hamiltonmusiccollective.ca. Free (Donations accepted).
Aug 26 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. L'elisir d'amore. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants,. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5659008. $37.50. Also Aug 27(2pm), 28(7:30pm).
Aug 26 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Joss Stone: 20 Years of Soul. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $45.
Aug 26 8:00: TD Music Hall. Cybertronic Spree. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. General Admission $25.
Aug 27 2:00: Hannaford Street Silver Band. Chamber Music Festival: Brass in the Park Event Description. Macaulay Heritage Park, 23 Church St., Picton. Free.
Aug 27 2:00: Highlands Opera Studio. L'elisir d'amore. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants,. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5659008. $37.50. Also Aug 28(7:30pm).
Aug 27 2:30: Leith Summer Festival. La Fiamatta Piano Duo. Historic Leith Church, 419134 Tom Thomson Lane, Leith. www.roxytheatre.ca or 519-371-2833. $40.
Aug 27 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: A Meeting Place - Hasheel x Yanchan x Anton. A meditative yet energizing acoustic set by the waterfront. Hasheel, flautist & singer; Yanchan, Carnatic mridangam player/hip hop producer; Anton Apostolov, composer. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.
Aug 27 7:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Patti Labelle. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From $45.
Aug 27 8:00: Massey Hall. Dominic Fike: Don't Stare at the Sun Tour. With Special Guest Ron Sexsmith. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $178.
Aug 28 12:15: Music Mondays. Heart to Heart. Beethoven: Eight Variations on a Theme by Waldstein; Alice Ho: Heart to Heart; Schubert: Lebensstürme in A D.947; John Corigliano: Gazebo Dances. La Fammiata Piano Duo: Linda Ruan and Charissa Vandikas. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ($10 suggested).
Aug 28 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. L'elisir d'amore. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants,. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5659008. $37.50.
Aug 29 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Katasha J. McGill Granby Parkette, 9 McGill St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 29 7:00: Palais Royale. Elvis: Relive the '68 Comeback Special. Dean Z; Casino Brothers Band. 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.eventbrite.ca or www.palaisroyale.ca. $103.67-$139.74.
Aug 30 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Karla Garcia & Jeimmi Carrasco. College Park Courtyard, 420 Yonge St. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 31 12:00_noon: Play the Parks Concert Series. Holly Clausius. Trinity Square, 19 Trinity Sq. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 31 5:00: Play the Parks Concert Series. Jesse Ryan. Chelsea Hotel Market Garden Patio, 33 Gerrard St. W. www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks. Free.
Aug 31 7:30: Heather Ferguson. Classic But Playful! Body & Soul, The Look of Love, Stardust, Solitude, At Last, and other works. Heather Ferguson, vocals; Ewen Farncombe, piano; Ben Dwyer, double-bass, Davide Corazza, drums. Pilot Tavern, Stealth Lounge, 22 Cumberland St. 250-920-9043 or www.heatherferguson.ca. $27.50.
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.
MASTERCLASSES
Jul 24-29: Toronto Summer Music. TSM Community Program - Piano Masterclass. Led by the Department Chair of Music Performance at the McGill Schulich School of Music, Dr. Stéphane Lemelin, the week will also feature a special masterclass led by Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt. Performers may select their own repertoire. University of Toronto Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 647-430-5699. Fees: $950 + HST. The Piano Masterclass is a chance to improve your skills and explore the limitless repertoire for solo piano! This program features daily masterclasses, individual lessons, and guest instructors at the highest level. Spend an exciting week studying with renowned pianists! Application deadline: Jul 3.
Jul 28 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Richard Margison Masterclass Series. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. www.highlandsoperastudio.com/event. $10. Also Jul 29.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Here For Now Theatre/Stratford Symphony Orchestra. Frog Song. Music by William Rowson. Book by Taylor Marie Graham. A new children’s opera. With Derek Kwan, Priya Khatri, Darcey Baker, Ben Skipper, Michael Neale, Lucy Sanci, Megan Dart. Directed by Liza Balkan. Stratford Perth Museum, 4275 Huron Rd., Stratford. www.herefornowtheatre1.thundertix.com/events/208889. $32.50. Runs from Jul 26 to Aug 12.
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. Runs to Oct 7.
Shaw Festival. Rodgers & Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing - One Act - In Concert. Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Musical Arrangements by Fred Wells. Orchestration by Michael Gibson & Jonathan Tunick. Conceived by Walter Bobbie. Directed and choreographed by Allison McCaughey. Music direction by Paul Sportelli. Shaw Festival Theatre, BMO Stage, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. $35; $30(under 30). Runs to Sep 30.
Shaw Festival. The Amen Corner. By James Baldwin. Directed by Kimberley Rampersad. Music supervision by Paul Sportelli. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. Runs to Oct 8. Recommended for Grade 9+ | Age 14+.
Soulpepper. King Gilgamesh and the Man of the Wild. By Ahmed Moneka, Jesse Lavercombe, and Seth Bockley. Ahmed Moneka and Jesse LaVercombe; Moneka Arabic Jazz; Seth Bockley, director. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Michael Young Theatre, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Ln. King Gilgamesh. $25-$65. Previews: Jul 25 & 26. Runs to Aug 6. Fri at 7pm. Weekend and Wed matinees at 1:30pm.
Stratford Festival. Monty Python's Spamalot. Book and Music by Eric Idle. Music by John Du Prez. Directed by Lezlie Wade. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. www.stratfordfestival.ca. From $19.50. Runs to Oct 8.
Stratford Festival. Rent. Book, Music, and Lyric by Jonathan Larson. Directed by Thom Allison. Stratford Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St., Stratford. www.stratfordfestival.ca. From $57. Runs to Oct 28.
Terra Bruce Productions. Let's Dance! The Musical. Directed by Keith Pike. Musical Direction by Paul Moody. Book and Choreography by Victoria Wells-Smith. Elgin and Wingtergarden Theatre Centre, 189 Yonge St. www.letsdancethemusical.com. From $38. Aug 11(8pm), 12(2pm & 8pm), 13(2pm & 8pm), 15(8pm), 16(1:30pm), 17(8pm), 18(8pm), 19(2pm & 8pm), 20(2pm & 8pm).
Thousand Island Playhouse. The Sound of Music. Music by Richard Rogers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Directed & Choreographed by Naomi Costain. 185 South St., Gananonque. 613-382-7020 or boxoffice@1000islandsplayhouse.com. $46.50; $39.50(Perimeter Seating); $36.50(Previews & Tues Eve); $19(under 20); $25(rush). Runs to Aug 6. Times vary as follows: Wed(2pm & 7:30pm), Thu(2pm & 7:30pm), Fri(7:30pm), Sat (2pm & 7:30pm), Sun(2pm).
TYT Theatre. A Year with Frog and Toad the Musical. Music by Robert and Willie Reale. Recommended for ages 4-11 and their families. Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Ave. www.tickets.ticketwise.com/event/year-with-frog-and-toad or 555-555-5555. From $30. Runs to Aug 20. Dates and times vary.
TYT Theatre. Rainbow Fish the Musical. Music by Belinda Foo. Recommended for Family Audiences. Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Ave. www.tickets.ticketwise.com/event/rainbow-fish-musical. From $25. Runs from Jul 22 to Aug 20. Dates and times vary.
Westben. Summer Festival: Les Mis in Concert. Adam Fisher, Robert Longo, Caitlin Wood, David Michael Moote, Maher Pavri, and Kim Dafoe. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $55; $53(sr); $30(under 30); $5(18 and under). Also Aug 1(2pm), 2(2pm).
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.
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 & MEETINGS
Aug 27 12:00_noon: Arraymusic. Public Workshop: Community Gamelan - Array / The Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. www.arraymusic.ca. $10 at door.
Jul 31–Aug 4. University of Toronto, Faculty of Music/Jazz Performance and Education Centre. Jazz Mentorship Workshop for Ages 13-18: Keeping Jazz Alive. Work with pros. Learn ensemble work. Jam with friends. University of Toronto downtown campus. Scholarships and tax receipts available. Contact //www.workshop@jazzcentre.ca">www.workshop@jazzcentre.ca for details and application forms.
Session 1: July 31 - August 4. Session 2: August 7 - August 11. Kincardine Summer Music Festival. KSMF Vocal Retreat 2023. A chance to retreat into the beauty of music and song for a whole week! Twice! Come learn about the wonders of singing alongside other like-minded individuals. Participants are welcome to sign up for both sessions, as each week will be different in terms of musical focus. Geared towards the singer who is 55 years of age or more, these week-long sessions are designed to provide solid vocal and musical instruction as well as enjoyable ensemble performance opportunities. Each day is divided into 4 blocks: a practical approach to healthy vocal technique, group technique and vocal work, music preparation and critique, and ensemble-focused singing. Participants in each session will work together as an ensemble to rehearse and perform a choral piece. Spaces are limited to 24 participants per session. $220 per session *includes Festival T-shirt. For more information on how to register for this and other programs at KSMF contact us at info@ksmf.ca 519-396-9716 or 519-477-1477. More details at www.ksmf.ca.
Aug 6 2:00: Arraymusic. Public Workshop: Improvisation with Allison Cameron. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. www.arraymusic.ca. Free. Donations accepted.
Sep 22-24. North American Guild of Change-Ringers. Annual General Meeting and Ringing Course. St. James Cathedral, 106 King St E. This will be a time for peal attempts,dinners,social events and ringing. To register and for more information please visit www.nagcr.org.
