Weekly Update #180 – Covering Dec 11 - Dec 18, 2023

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

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Dec 11 7:30: Coro San Marco. A Christmas Concert: Pastores Transeunt Usque Bethlehem. Columbus Centre, Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. www.corosanmarco.com or 416-789-7011 X248. $15.

Dec 11 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. $73-$172. Also Dec 12, 13(2pm & 8pm).

Dec 11 7:00: Stratford Symphony Orchestra. SSYO Winter Recital & Holiday Sing-Along. Holst: Hymn from Jupiter, The Planets Op.32; Strauss: Radetzky March Op.228; Shostakovich: Waltz No.2 from Suite for Jazz Orchestra No.2; Anderson: Excerpts from A Christmas Festival and others. Stratford Strings Academy; SDSS Jazz Combo; Eric Charbonneau, conductor. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990; info@stratfordsymphonyorchestra.ca. By donation.

Dec 11 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Molly Johnson, Billy Newton Davis, vocalists; Davide Direnzo, drums; Mike Downes, double bass; Robi Botos, piano and others. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. $73-$172. Also Dec 12, 13(2pm & 8pm).

Dec 12 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: cons○tell○ation | 星星 of contemporary wind. Jennifer Tran, saxophone; Jialiang Zhu, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Dec 12 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Dec 12 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $28.25-$164.98. Also Dec 6, 7(1pm & 7pm), 8, 9(1pm & 7pm), 10, 13(1pm & 7pm), 14, 15, 16(1pm & 7pm), 17, 19(1pm & 7pm), 20, 21(1pm & 7pm), 22, 23.

Dec 12 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Nathan Jeffery, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations welcome.

Dec 12 7:30: Confluence Concerts. Dreams of Home. KöNG Duo. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events. $25. Pre-concert chat at 6:45pm.

Dec 12 7:30: Toronto Community Orchestra. After Darkness Comes the Light. Nicolo Arrigo: artistic director & conductor. East End United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. 416-358-0783. Free. Donations gratefully accepted. Wheelchair-accessible.

Dec 12 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Molly Johnson, vocalist; Etobicoke School of the Arts Holiday Chorus; Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $62. Also Dec 13.

Dec 12 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Molly Johnson, Billy Newton Davis, vocalists; Davide Direnzo, drums; Mike Downes, double bass; Robi Botos, piano and others. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. $73-$172. Also Dec 11, 13(2pm & 8pm).

Dec 13 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Chamber Music Series: Szymanowski, Ravel, and More. Dmytro Udovychenko, violin. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Dec 13 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Noon Hour Series: Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Renaissance School of the Arts Flute Choir; Wendy Wagler, director. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430 or www.standrewskw.com. Free. Lunch available for $10 or bring your own.

Dec 13 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Final ORGANIX Organ Concert. William O’Meara, organ. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Suggested free-will offering of $20. Post-concert reception.

Dec 13 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Dan Norman, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Dec 13 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $28.25-$164.98. Also Dec 6, 7(1pm & 7pm), 8, 9(1pm & 7pm), 10, 12, 13(1pm & 7pm), 14, 15, 16(1pm & 7pm), 17, 19(1pm & 7pm), 20, 21(1pm & 7pm), 22, 23.

Dec 13 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Molly Johnson, Billy Newton Davis, vocalists; Davide Direnzo, drums; Mike Downes, double bass; Robi Botos, piano and others. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. $73-$172. Also Dec 11(8pm), 12(8pm) 13(2pm & 8pm).

Dec 13 7:00: Brampton On Stage. Ballet Jörgen: The Nutcracker - A Canadian Tradition. Bengt Jörgen, choreographer and artistic director. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. From $15.

Dec 13 7:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $28.25-$164.98. Also Dec 6, 7(1pm & 7pm), 8, 9(1pm & 7pm), 10, 12, 13(1pm & 7pm), 14, 15, 16(1pm & 7pm), 17, 19(1pm & 7pm), 20, 21(1pm & 7pm), 22, 23.

Dec 13 7:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. Bancroft Village Playhouse, 5 Hastings St. S., Bancroft. 613-478-6060; info@tweedandcompany.com. $37.50; $32.50(sr); $22.50(st/youth); $24.50(arts worker). Also Dec 14(11am & 7pm), 15, 16(2pm & 7pm), 17(2pm), 19(11am & 7pm); 20(11am & 7pm); 21, 22, 23(2pm & 7pm)Dec 17 is a relaxed performance.

Dec 13 7:30: Toronto Chamber Choir. Journey Together. Toronto Chamber Choir; Bach Children's Chorus; Charissa Bagan, guest director. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-763-1695 or www.torontochamberchoir.ca. Pay what you choose: $30, $20, $5.

Dec 13 7:30: Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir. Christmas Concert. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-489-9094 or www.welshchoir.ca. $45. $35 advance tickets until Dec 1.

Dec 13 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Molly Johnson, vocalist; Etobicoke School of the Arts Holiday Chorus; Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $47. Also Dec 12.

Dec 13 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Molly Johnson, Billy Newton Davis, vocalists; Davide Direnzo, drums; Mike Downes, double bass; Robi Botos, piano and others. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. $73-$172. Also Dec 11, 12, 13(2pm & 8pm).

Dec 14 11:00am: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. Bancroft Village Playhouse, 5 Hastings St. S., Bancroft. 613-478-6060; info@tweedandcompany.com. $37.50; $32.50(sr); $22.50(st/youth); $24.50(arts worker). Also Dec 13(7pm) 14(11am & 7pm), 15(7pm), 16(2pm & 7pm), 17(2pm), 19(11am & 7pm), 20(11am & 7pm), 21(7pm), 22(7pm), 23(2pm & 7pm); Dec 17 is a relaxed performance.

Dec 14 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Jazz Series: Winter Celebrations. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio celebrate the winter season with beloved songs, both sacred and secular. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Dec 14 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Lowe's Brigadoon. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $28.25-$164.98. Also Dec 6, 7(1pm & 7pm), 8, 9(1pm & 7pm), 10, 12, 13(1pm & 7pm), 15, 16(1pm & 7pm), 17, 19(1pm & 7pm), 20, 21(1pm & 7pm), 22, 23.

Dec 14 7:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. Bancroft Village Playhouse, 5 Hastings St. S., Bancroft. 613-478-6060; info@tweedandcompany.com. $37.50; $32.50(sr); $22.50(st/youth); $24.50(arts worker). Also Dec 13, 14(11am & 7pm), 15, 16(2pm & 7pm), 17(2pm), 19(11am & 7pm), 20(11am & 7pm), 21, 22, 23(2pm & 7pm);Dec 17 is a relaxed performance.

Dec 14 7:30: Alumnae Theatre. How I Lost One Pound, The Musical-ish. Featured performers: Lesley Carlberg, Tamika Poetzsch, Morgan Bargent, Maria Michelli, and Robyn Kotsopoulos. Danny Zaidman; musical director. 70 Berkeley St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6160828. $45; $25(sr/st/arts worker); $75(Angel Supporter). Also Dec 15 & 16.

Dec 14 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. The Next Generation Leahy. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $49; $39(members).

Dec 14 7:30: Soundstreams. Electric Messiah. Midori Marsh, soprano; Rebecca Cuddy, mezzo; Elizabeth Shepherd, mezzo; Daniel Cabena, countertenor; Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone; and others; Chelsea Dab Hilke, stage director; Adam Scime, music director & sound design. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-504-1282 or www.Soundstreams.ca. From $25. Also Dec 15(7:30pm), 16(2pm & 7:30pm), 17(2pm).

Dec 14 7:30: Tafelmusik. Handel: Messiah. Rachel Redmond, soprano; Cameron Shahbazi, countertenor; James Reese; tenor; Enrico Lagasca, bass-baritone; Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; Ivars Taurins, director. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org/handel-messiah or 416-408-0208. From $50. Also Dec 15 & 16.

Dec 14 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Adi Braun Quartet: Noir. Adi Braun, vocals; Adi Braun Quintet. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15-$39.

Dec 14 8:00: TO Live. Digging Roots with Lacey Hill. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.tolive.com or 416-366-7723 and 1-800-708-6754 or boxoffice@tolive.com. $20.

Dec 15 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $28.25-$164.98. Also Dec 6, 7(1pm & 7pm), 8, 9(1pm & 7pm), 10, 12, 13(1pm & 7pm), 14, 16(1pm & 7pm), 17, 19(1pm & 7pm), 20, 21(1pm & 7pm), 22, 23.

Dec 15 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. Medium Curry, Hot Jazz. Matt Pines, piano; Eddie Castro, double-bass; Michael Massaro, sax; Dennis Song, drums. Durbar Indian Restaurant, 2469 Bloor St. W. 416-762-4441. Free. Reservations strongly recommended.

Dec 15 7:00: George Elliott Clarke/East & West Learning Connections. five poets (& two composers) breaking into song #10. Works by Palmer, Rolfe. Laura Swankey, James Rolfe, vocalists. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601. Free.

Dec 15 7:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. Bancroft Village Playhouse, 5 Hastings St. S., Bancroft. 613-478-6060 or info@tweedandcompany.com. $37.50; $32.50(sr); $22.50(st/youth); $24.50(arts worker). Also Dec 13, 14(11am & 7pm), 16(2pm & 7pm), 17(2pm), 19(11am & 7pm); 20(11am & 7pm), 21, 22, 23(2pm & 7pm); Dec 17 is a relaxed performance.

Dec 15 7:30: Alumnae Theatre. How I Lost One Pound, The Musical-ish. Featured performers: Lesley Carlberg, Tamika Poetzsch, Morgan Bargent, Maria Michelli, and Robyn Kotsopoulos. Danny Zaidman; musical director. 70 Berkeley St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6160828. $45; $25(sr/st/arts worker); $75(Angel Supporter). Also Dec 14 & 16.

Dec 15 7:30: Soundstreams. Electric Messiah. Midori Marsh, soprano; Rebecca Cuddy, mezzo; Elizabeth Shepherd, mezzo; Daniel Cabena, countertenor; Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone; and others; Chelsea Dab Hilke, stage director; Adam Scime, music director & sound design. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-504-1282 or www.Soundstreams.ca. From $25. Also Dec 14(7:30pm), 16(2pm & 7:30pm), 17(2pm).

Dec 15 7:30: St. James Cathedral. Messiah by G. F. Handel. St. James Cathedral Choir; Chapel Choir of Trinity College, UofT, orchestra and soloists. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca. $25. During the performance artists from OCAD will paint canvases based upon the themes of the libretto of Messiah. These paintings will be auctioned at the performance with all proceeds to be given to the artists.

Dec 15 7:30: Tafelmusik. Handel: Messiah. Rachel Redmond, soprano; Cameron Shahbazi, countertenor; James Reese; tenor; Enrico Lagasca, bass-baritone; Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; Ivars Taurins, director. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org/handel-messiah or 416-408-0208. From $50. Also Dec 14 & 16.

Dec 15 8:00: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. Ho Ho Ho EPO. Sam Cancellara, trumpet. Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke. www.eporchestra.ca/season/2324. $30; $25(sr); $15(st); Free(under 12).

Dec 15 8:00: Exultate Chamber Singers. Songs of Light. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-971-9229 or www.exultate.net/performances. Pay What You Wish: $5, $20, $40 or over. Tax receipt.

Dec 15 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. The Next Generation Leahy Christmas. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca $68(regular); $78(prime); $15(YTX).

Dec 15 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Leahy. 296 Broadview Ave. 647-347-4769; info@hughsroomlive.com. $60/$55(adv).

Dec 15 8:00: Nathaniel Dett Chorale. An Indigo Christmas: Nguzo Saba & The Black Madonna. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.nathanieldettchorale.org. $45; $39(sr 65+); $15(st); Free(children 12 and under).

Dec 15 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge: Alison Young. 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020 or www.oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge. $20 cover. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.

Dec 15 8:00: Ontario Pops Orchestra. The Magic of The Holiday Season. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. www.ontariopops.com or 416-543-9891. $30.

Dec 16 11:00am: Aurora Cultural Centre. Ariko: Family Series Holiday Show. Niagara College, Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley St., Aurora. 905-713-1818 or info@auroraculturalcentre.ca. $15.

Dec 16 12:00_noon: TYT Theatre. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! the Musical! Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. www.tickets.ticketwise.com/event/don-t-let-the-pigeon-drive-the-bus-the-musical. From $25. Runs from Dec 16 to Jan 14. Showtimes vary.

Dec 16 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $28.25-$164.98. Also Dec 6, 7(1pm & 7pm), 8, 9(1pm & 7pm), 10, 12, 13(1pm & 7pm), 14, 15, 16(1pm & 7pm), 17, 19(1pm & 7pm), 20, 21(1pm & 7pm), 22, 23.

Dec 16 2:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Toronto Children's Chorus: Songs of the Season. Guests: Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra. 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. From $49.

Dec 16 2:00: Soundstreams. Electric Messiah. Midori Marsh, soprano; Rebecca Cuddy, mezzo; Elizabeth Shepherd, mezzo; Daniel Cabena, countertenor; Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone; and others; Chelsea Dab Hilke, stage director; Adam Scime, music director & sound design. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-504-1282 or www.Soundstreams.ca. From $25. Also Dec 14(7:30pm), 15(7:30pm), 16(7:30pm), 17(2pm).

Dec 16 2:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. Bancroft Village Playhouse, 5 Hastings St. S., Bancroft. 613-478-6060; info@tweedandcompany.com. $37.50; $32.50(sr); $22.50(st/youth); $24.50(arts worker). Also Dec 13(7pm), 14(11am & 7pm), 16(2pm & 7pm), 17, 19(11am & 7pm), 20(11am), 21(7pm), 22(7pm), 23(2pm & 7pm); Dec 17 is a relaxed performance.

Dec 16 2:30: Bel Canto Singers. Haber-Dashing Through The Snow. Jacqueline Mokrzewski, piano; Michael Morgan, director. Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. 647-831-3245 or www.belcantosingers.ca. $25; $5(child). Also at 7:30pm.

Dec 16 3:00: 5 at the First. Mercer-Park Duo. Coleridge-Taylor: Variations; Morlock: Halcyon; Boulanger: 3 pieces for Cello & Piano; Bergmann: Blue Autumn; Clarke: Sonata for Cello & Piano (1919). Rachel Mercer, cello; Angela Park, piano. First Unitarian Church, 170 Dundurn St. S., Hamilton. 905-399-5125. $20; $15(sr); $5(st/unwaged); free(under 12).

Dec 16 3:00: That Choir. Carols. St. Anne's Anglican Church, 276 Gladstone Ave. 416-568-2466. From $10. Also Dec 17(8pm).

Dec 16 4:00: Hamilton Children's Choir. In The House With Nobody Else. Guest: Tom Wilson, narrator. Central Presbyterian Church (Hamilton), 165 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton. www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-the-house-with-nobody-else-tickets. $30(preferred); $25(adult); $20(sr); $15(st/alumni); $10(child over 12); Free(child under 12). Also 7pm.

Dec 16 4:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Holiday: A Merry Little Christmas. Mississauga Symphony Orchestra; Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca or 905-306-6000. $25. Matinée for Young Families(4pm) & Concert for All Ages(7:30pm).

Dec 16 4:30: Beach United Church. Christmas Organ Concert with Manuel Piazza. 140 Wineva Ave. 416-691-8082. Entry by freewill donation.

Dec 16 4:30: Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. 19 Trinity Sq. www.thechristmasstory.ca or 416-598-4521 Ext. 301. Suggestion donations: $25(adult); $10(child). Also Dec 9(4:30pm); 10(4:30pm); 17(4:30pm); 22(7pm); 23(4:30); 24(1:30pm). American Sign Language interpretation on Dec 10.

Dec 16 7:00: Brampton On Stage. A Whole New World: The Musical Magic of Alan Menken. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr., Brampton. 905-874-2800. From $29.

Dec 16 7:00: Hamilton Children's Choir. In The House With Nobody Else. Guest: Tom Wilson, narrator. Central Presbyterian Church (Hamilton), 165 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton. www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-the-house-with-nobody-else-tickets. $30(preferred); $25(adult); $20(sr); $15(st/alumni); $10(child over 12); Free(child under 12). Also 4pm.

Dec 16 7:00: Kincardine Summer Music Festival. Messiah. Katy Clark, soprano; Gena van Oosten, alto; Matt Chittick, tenor; Johnathon Kirby, bass; Mark Vuorinen, guest conductor. Knox Presbyterian Church, 345 Durham St., Kincardine. 519-396-9716; KSMF.ca. $35; Free(16 and under).

Dec 16 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet Plays Beethoven's Birthday Program. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(sr); Free(12 & under).

Dec 16 7:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $28.25-$164.98. Also Dec 6, 7(1pm & 7pm), 8, 9(1pm & 7pm), 10, 12, 13(1pm & 7pm), 14, 15, 16(1pm & 7pm), 17, 19(1pm & 7pm), 20, 21(1pm & 7pm), 22, 23.

Dec 16 7:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. Bancroft Village Playhouse, 5 Hastings St. S., Bancroft. 613-478-6060; info@tweedandcompany.com. $37.50; $32.50(sr); $22.50(st/youth); $24.50(arts worker). Also Dec 13, 14(11am & 7pm), 15, 16(2pm & 7pm), 17(2pm), 19(11am & 7pm); 20(11am & 7pm), 21, 22, 23(2pm & 7pm); Dec 17 is a relaxed performance.

Dec 16 7:00: Univox Choir. Goodness Matters. Univox Choir; Joshua Tamayo, piano; The Dreamweaver Orchestra; Malcolm Cody MacFarlane, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.voxchoirs.com. $25; $30(with a $5 donation); Free(under 12). Intermission will include a Bake Sale with donations supporting the choir.

Dec 16 7:30: Alumnae Theatre. How I Lost One Pound, The Musical-ish. Featured performers: Lesley Carlberg, Tamika Poetzsch, Morgan Bargent, Maria Michelli, and Robyn Kotsopoulos. Danny Zaidman; musical director. 70 Berkeley St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6160828. $45; $25(sr/st/arts worker); $75(Angel Supporter). Also Dec 14 & 15.

Dec 16 7:30: Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto/Hannaford Street Silver Band. Silver and Gold. Amadeus Choir; Hannaford Street Silver Band. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. www.amadeuschoir.com or www.hssb.ca. From $22.

Dec 16 7:30: Bel Canto Singers. Haber-Dashing Through The Snow. Jacqueline Mokrzewski, piano; Michael Morgan, director. Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. 647-831-3245 or www.belcantosingers.ca. $25; $5(child). Also at 2:30pm.

Dec 16 7:30: Flute Street. Tenth Anniversary Season: Suites of Seasonal Sweets. Isaac Page, conductor. Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor St. E. 416-462-9498 or www.flutestreet.ca. PWYC - $25 suggested.

Dec 16 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Handel's Messiah. Sheila Dietrich, soprano; Jennifer Enns Modolo, mezzo; Ernesto Ramirez, tenor; Alex Halliday, bass-baritone; Bach Elgar Choir; Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra; Alexander Cann, conductor. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., Hamilton. 905-526-7756; boxoffice@hpo.org. $20-$45. Also Dec 17(3pm).

Dec 16 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra/Bach Elgar Choir. Handel's Messiah. Alexander Cann, conductor. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., Hamilton. www.bachelgar.ca. $45; $40(sr); $20(25 & under). Also Dec 17(3pm).

Dec 16 7:30: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Holiday: A Merry Little Christmas. Mississauga Symphony Orchestra; Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca or 905-306-6000. From $35. Matinée for Young Families(4pm) & Concert for All Ages(7:30pm).

Dec 16 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. NSO Now 2: Brad's Home for the Holidays. Kaylee Harwood, soprano; Sayer Roberts, tenor; Laura Secord S.S. Choir. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722; boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $75(regular); $100(diamond); $52(arts worker); $46(35 under 35); $29(student-university/college); $24(youth 18 and under). Also Dec 17(2:30pm).

Dec 16 7:30: Ontario-Cross Cultural Music Society/The Singing School. Winter Wonderland Holiday Concert. 170 performers from The Singing School, OCMS Choir, and OCMS Orchestra. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Sakura Way. 905-415-7772. $35.

Dec 16 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Academy Chamber Orchestra. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208; www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Dec 16 7:30: Soundstreams. Electric Messiah. Midori Marsh, soprano; Rebecca Cuddy, mezzo; Elizabeth Shepherd, mezzo; Daniel Cabena, countertenor; Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone; and others; Chelsea Dab Hilke, stage director; Adam Scime, music director & sound design. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-504-1282 or www.Soundstreams.ca. From $25. Also Dec 14(7:30pm), 15(7:30pm), 16(2pm), 17(2pm).

Dec 16 7:30: Tafelmusik. Handel: Messiah. Rachel Redmond, soprano; Cameron Shahbazi, countertenor; James Reese; tenor; Enrico Lagasca, bass-baritone; Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; Ivars Taurins, director. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org/handel-messiah or 416-408-0208. From $50. Also Dec 14 & 15.

Dec 16 7:30: The Annex Singers. In the Margins. Annex Singers; Matti Pulkki, accordion; Maria Case, artistic director. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.annexsingers.com. From $15. LIVE & STREAMED.

Dec 16 7:30: Upper Canada Brass. December Delights! Buckley: Arctic Fire and Iditarod; Rayment: Winter's Snow; Arendz: Mi Y'Malel, Dreidl Game; Norbury: The Huron Carol and others. St. Mary's Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.uppercanadabrass.ca. $22.63.

Dec 16 7:30: VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Songs for a Winter's Night. Jenny Crober, director; Dakota Scott-Digout, piano. Guests: Jason Fowler, guitar; Jamie Drake, percussion. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. www.vocachorus.ca/concerts or Songs for a Winter's Night. $30; $15(st).

Dec 16 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Fairytales. Winners of the North York Music Festival Concerto Competition: Clair Cho, cello; Danila Zhang, piano; Martin MacDonald, conductor. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566 or www.cathedralbluffs.com. From $25. Free for children under 12. Pre-concert talk: 7:15pm.

Dec 16 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. A Ben Heppner Christmas. Elmer Iseler Singers. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469; www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $68(regular); $78(prime); $15(YTX).

Dec 16 8:00: Healey Willan Singers. Enchanted Carols. Ellen Meyer, piano; Ron Ka Ming Cheung, conductor. St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, 151 Glenlake Ave. www.healeywillansingers.com. $20; $15(sr/st).

Dec 16 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Steven Taetz's Christmas Celebration. Steven Taetz, singer/songwriter/bandleader; Lauren Dillen, guitar & singer; Adina V, guitar & singer; Jacob Damelin, keyboards; Will Fisher, drums; and others. 296 Broadview Ave. 647-347-4769 or www.hughsroomlive.com. $30.

Dec 16 8:00: Kamancello. An Evening with Kamancello. Annette Studios, 566 Annette St. Eventbrite.ca. $22.63. Limited capacity - 55 seats.

Dec 17 7:00pm: Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Christmas Concert. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www.encoreband.ca. $10.

Dec 17 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $28.25-$164.98. Also Dec 6, 7(1pm & 7pm), 8, 9(1pm & 7pm), 10, 12, 13(1pm & 7pm), 14, 15, 16(1pm & 7pm), 19(1pm & 7pm), 20, 21(1pm & 7pm), 22, 23.

Dec 17 1:30: Hooman Tootoonchian. The Art of Dastgāh: An Introduction to Persian Musical Concepts and Rhythms. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tempotoronto.net. $20; free(st). Bring favourite instrument and music stand. Also on Zoom.

Dec 17 2:00: Flato Markham Theatre. A Swingin' Christmas with Toronto All Star Big Band. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. From $60.

Dec 17 2:00: Soundstreams. Electric Messiah. Midori Marsh, soprano; Rebecca Cuddy, mezzo; Elizabeth Shepherd, mezzo; Daniel Cabena, countertenor; Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone; and others; Chelsea Dab Hilke, stage director; Adam Scime, music director & sound design. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-504-1282 or www.soundstreams.ca. From $25. Also Dec 14(7:30pm), 15(7:30pm), 16(2pm & 7:30pm).

Dec 17 2:00: Tafelmusik. Sing-Along Messiah. Rachel Redmond, soprano; Cameron Shahbazi, countertenor; James Reese; tenor; Enrico Lagasca, bass-baritone; Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; Ivars Taurins, director. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org/sing-along or 416-408-0208. From $59. General admission. Seating by vocal section.

Dec 17 2:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. Bancroft Village Playhouse, 5 Hastings St. S., Bancroft. 613-478-6060; info@tweedandcompany.com. $37.50; $32.50(sr); $22.50(st/youth); $24.50(arts worker). Also Dec 13(7pm), 14(11am & 7pm), 15(7pm), 16(2pm & 7pm), 19(11am & 7pm); 20(11am & 7pm), 21(7pm), 22(7pm), 23(2pm & 7pm); Dec 17 is a relaxed performance.

Dec 17 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. NSO Now 2: Brad's Home for the Holidays. Kaylee Harwood, soprano; Sayer Roberts, tenor; Laura Secord S.S. Choir. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722; boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $75(regular); $100(diamond); $52(arts worker); $46(35 under 35); $29(student-university/college); $24(youth 18 and under). Also Dec 16(7:30pm).

Dec 17 3:00: Dundas Concert Band. Annual Christmas Concert. St. Paul's United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas. 905 523-9500. Free. Donations gratefully accepted. Receipts will be given for $10 or more.

Dec 17 3:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Handel's Messiah. Sheila Dietrich, soprano; Jennifer Enns Modolo, mezzo; Ernesto Ramirez, tenor; Alex Halliday, bass-baritone; Bach Elgar Choir; Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra; Alexander Cann, conductor. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., Hamilton. 905-526-7756; boxoffice@hpo.org. $20-$45. Also Dec 16(7:30pm).

Dec 17 3:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra/Bach Elgar Choir. Handel's Messiah. Alexander Cann, conductor. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., Hamilton. www.bachelgar.ca. $45; $40(sr); $20(25 & under). Also Dec 16(7:30pm).

Dec 17 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Lauren Snouffer, soprano; Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; Colin Ainsworth, tenor; Joshua Hopkins, baritone; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (Jean-Sébastien Vallée, artistic director); Dame Jane Glover, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $41. Also Dec 19(8pm), 20(8pm), 22(8pm), 23(8pm).

Dec 17 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Jazz at the Legion. Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. friends@mbbje.com or 905-270-4757. PWYC.

Dec 17 4:00: Silent Revue. The Phantom Carriage. Director: Victor Sjöström. Cast: Victor Sjöström, Tore Svennberg, Hilda Borgström. Live accompaniment: William O’Meara. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-531-9950 or info@revuecinema.ca. $17; $14(Bronze/Loyalty Members, st/sr); $13(Silver Members); Free(Gold/Individual/Family Members).

Dec 17 4:00: Elmer Iseler Singers. Sherry & Shortbread "At Home" 2023. Ben Heppner, reader; Manishya Jayasundera, Emily Taub, conductors. https://bit/ly/EISdonate and www.elmeriselersingers.com and 416-217-0537. Available to Jan 14. LIVESTREAM AND ONLINE ONLY

Dec 17 4:30: Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. 19 Trinity Sq. www.thechristmasstory.ca or 416-598-4521 Ext. 301. Suggestion donations: $25(adult); $10(child). Also Dec 9(4:30pm); 10(4:30pm); 16(4:30pm); 22(7pm); 23(4:30); 24(1:30pm). American Sign Language interpretation on Dec 10.

Dec 17 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at The Emmet Ray - Festive Edition! Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 416-792-4497. $15.

Dec 17 5:00: St. Thomas's Anglican Church. A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols. Elizabeth Anderson, Manuel Piazza, organist/conductor. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. 416-483-5488. Freewill offering.

Dec 17 7:00: Brampton On Stage. A Next Generation Leahy Christmas. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. From $20.

Dec 17 8:00: That Choir. Carols. St. Anne's Anglican Church, 276 Gladstone Ave. 416-568-2466. From $10. Also Dec 16(3pm).

Dec 18 7:00: Peterborough Singers. Handel’s Messiah. Lesley Bouza, soprano; Lillian Brooks, mezzo; Joshua Wales, tenor; Graham Roginson, bass; Ian Sadler, organ; Paul Otway, trumpet; Douglas Sutherland, trumpet. Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-1820 or www.peterboroughsingers.com. $40; $10(st).

Dec 18 7:30: The Edison Singers. 'Tis the Season. The Edison Singers; Noel Edison, conductor. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.theedisonsingers.com/performances or 226-384-9300. $45; $25(st/18 and under). Also Dec 20(Brantford) & Dec 23(Elora).

Dec 20 8:00: Hugh's Room. Kellylee Evans - Winter Song. Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com. $40/$35(adv).

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

Choralairs. Singers in all voice parts are welcome as in-person rehearsals resume (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.

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.

Harmony Singers of Etobicoke. The women of The Harmony Singers survived COVID and are regrouping for 2024! If you'd like to sing an exciting repertoire of pop, jazz, folk and light classics, the group will give you a warm welcome! Rehearsals start in January on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Richview United Church in Etobicoke. Contact Conductor Harvey Patterson at: theharmonysingers@ca.com or call 416-239-5821.

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. All string players (especially viola, cello, bass) are welcome. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sep to Jun. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit our website at www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.

HOLIDAY MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT (already in progress)

Fallsview Casino Resort. Christmas On Ice. Avalon Theatre (Fallsview Casino), 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-888-325-5788 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $45.85-$75.85. Dec 11(3pm), 12(3pm).

Grand Theatre. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Book by David Greig. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. www.grandtheatre.com or 519-672-8800. From $23. Runs from Nov 21 to Dec 24.

Theatre Orangeville. Cinderella...if the Shoe Fits. Opera House - Orangeville, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423; 1-800-424-1295 or tickets@theatreorangeville.ca. $49/$41(preview/matinee/relaxed); $25(st). Preview Nov 30; Also Dec 1, 2, 3(2pm), 6(2pm), 7, 8, 9, 10(2pm), 13(2pm) 14(11am relaxed & 7:30pm), 15, 16, 17(2pm), 20, 21, 22, 23(2pm & 7:30pm).

ONGOING EVENTS

Trinity College, University of Toronto. Evensong. Traditional Anglican choral music. Trinity College Chapel Choir; Thomas Bell, director of music; Peter Bayer, organ scholar. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522 or Trinity College. Free. Evensong is sung every Wednesday starting Sep 13 at 5:15pm in the beautiful Trinity College chapel during term time.

Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert Band Concert. The first Thursday of every month at 11am. 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.

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.

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba and auxiliary percussion. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. Sessions take place from 2 to 3pm (with sound checks and socializing at 1:30pm). Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.