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DAILY LISTINGS

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Nov 27 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Liebeslieder Waltzes. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/free-concert-series. Free.

Nov 27 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Percussion Ensemble: Metatron. Aiyun Huang, director. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Nov 27 8:00: Summerhill Orchestra. In Concert. Erika Nielsen, cello; Natalie Wong, concertmaster; Sarah John, conductor. Church of the Messiah, 240 Avenue Rd. summerhillorchestra@gmail.com or www.summerhillorchestra.wordpress.com. From $20.

Nov 28 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Tuesday Noon Series: First Year Singers in Performance. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Nov 28 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. John Vandertuin, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations welcome.

Nov 28 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Nobuntu. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $45; $39(members).

Nov 28 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Student Composer Concert. Norbert Palej, director. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Nov 29 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Noon Hour Series: Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Matthew Gartshore, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430 or www.standrewskw.com. Free. Lunch available for $10 or bring your own.

Nov 29 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Joshua Duncan Lee, organ. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Nov 29 7:30: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. Department of Music: The Brock University String Orchestra - A Simple Holiday Party. George Cleland, conductor. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Recital Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. Tickets: 905-688-0722 or 1-855-515-0722 or www.firstontariopac.ca. Free.

Nov 29 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Mazzoleni Masters Series: ARC Ensemble - Celebrating 20 Years. Erika Raum, violin; Marie Bérard, violin; Steven Dann, viola; Thomas Wiebe, cello; Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet; Kevin Ahfat, piano. Guest: David Liam Roberts, cello. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $25.

Nov 29 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Jazz Orchestra and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Ernesto Cervini & Christine Duncan, directors. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. In person & livestream: $10. U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Nov 29 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Bluebird Brampton. Curated by Johnny Rivex. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. $15.

Nov 29 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Classic Lightfoot Live: A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. John Stinson, vocals & guitar; Steve Eyers, bass guitar; Eric Kidd, lead guitar. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or boxoffice@markham.ca. From $15.

Nov 29 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Tiger Balme. Curated by Adam Moffatt and Emma Steen. Yang Chen, Estyr, Danielle Sum, and Anda Zeng. 296 Broadview Ave. www.hughsroomlive.com or www.showpass.tiger-balme. From $16.

Nov 29 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty. Michael Sweeney, bassoon; Maxim Emelyanychev, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $41. Also Nov 30(8pm), Dec 1(7:30pm), Dec 3(3pm).

Nov 30 12:00_noon: Music at Metropolitan. Thursday Noon at Met:. Mark Himmelman, organ. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED.

Nov 30 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays At Noon: The Diverse Clarinet. Peter Stoll, clarinet; Steven Philcox, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Nov 30 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Woodwind Chamber Ensembles. Eric Hall, director. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

Nov 30 8:00: Brampton On Stage. HYPE. Curated by Jemane Kent. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. $10.

Nov 30 8:00: Esprit Orchestra. Circle Maps. Erica Goodman, harp; Kevin Ahfat, piano; Alex Pauk, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.espritorchestra.com or www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/esprit-orchestra-presents-circle-maps. From $20.

Nov 30 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. The Tallis Scholars: 50th Anniversary Tour. Peter Phillips, director. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $88(regular); $98(prime); $15(YTX).

Nov 30 8:00: TO Live. John Scofield Trio. John Scofield, guitar; Vincente Archer, double-bass; Bill Stewart, drums. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. www.tolive.com or 416-366-7723 and 1-800-708-6754 or boxoffice@tolive.com. From $45.

Nov 30 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty. See Nov 29. Also Dec 1(7:30pm), Dec 3(3pm).

Dec 01 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Fridays at 12:30 Concert Series: Musicians of Tafelmusik. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free. LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Dec 01 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/snow-white or 905-568-1600. From $64.50.

Dec 01 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. Medium Curry, Hot Jazz. Jazz standards, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans tunes. 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 01 7:00: Small World Music. Auspicious Folk: Contemporary Expressions of Asian Canadian Artists. Darling Cora; Mohsin Jaman; Arlene; Tennyson King; Janice Lo Lee, host;. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. info@smallworldmusic.com or www.eventbrite.ca/e/auspicious-folk-tickets. $20.

Dec 01 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Wind Ensemble Concert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Dec 01 7:30: Toronto Choral Society. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Stephanie Kim, soprano; Veronika Anissimova, alto; Dion Mazerolle, baritone. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or 1-888-408-0208. $45.

Dec 01 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty. See Nov 29. Also Dec 3(3pm).

Dec 01 7:30: Upper Canada Choristers/Cantemos. A Seasonal Journey. Opening concert of the choir's 30th season. Upper Canada Choristers; Cantemos; Hye Won (Cecilia) Lee, piano; Ernesto Cárdenas, kena; Miguel Vásquez, percussion & kena; José Sanhueza, guitar; Rodrigo Chavez, charango & percussion; Laurie Evan Fraser, conductor. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.uppercanadachoristers.org or info@uppercanadachoristers.org or 416-256-0510 or www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi6Om4qUEGE. $25 via Eventbrite or at the door; Free(children under 16 with an adult). Free streaming at www.uppercanadachoristers.org or YouTube (link to be announced). Donations are welcome. LIVE & STREAMED.

Dec 01 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Rising Vibes. Curated by TCspades. TCspades, Jon Kabongo, NC Capo, Shanuka, and BeBeBoy. The Rose Studio, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. $10.

Dec 01 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Men of the Deeps: Christmas in the Mine. Colin Grant, fiddle. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $78(regular); $83(prime); $15(YTX).

Dec 01 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Maggie's Wake. Lindsay Schindler, fiddle & vocals; Tara Dunphy, tin whistle/flute/fiddle/vocals; Stephen Szczesniak, percussion; Andrew Kosty, bass; Kenneth Palmer, guitar; Dean Harrison, piano. 296 Broadview Ave. www.hughsroomlive.com or www.showpass.com/maggies-wake-2. $30.

Dec 01 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge: Fifth Element. Nina Richmond, vocals; Jack Gelbloom, piano; Ron Johnston, double-bass; Glenn Anderson, drums; Dave Coules, tenor sax. 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 01 8:00: Something Else! Dans les arbres. Xavier Charles, clarinet; Christian Wallumrød, piano; Ivar Grydeland, guitar; Ingar Zach, percussion. St. Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond St. N., Hamilton. www.eventbrite.ca/e/something-else-series-dans-les-arbres-tickets-747862054537. $20(door)/$15(adv at Eventbrite).

Dec 02 1:00: Kirtan Culture Initiative/Music Therapy Centre. An Afternoon of Musical Mantras. Music Therapy Centre, 175 Bloor St. W. 416-616-5136. $17. Tickets need to be purchased in advance.

Dec 02 1:30: Pax Christi Chorale. Children’s Messiah. Pax Christi Chorale; Pax Christi Chorale Soloists; Student Orchestra; Elaine Choi, conductor. Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor St. W. www.paxchristichorale.org. Pay what you can. Donations accepted for Church of the Redeemer's The Common Table program. Also 4pm.

Dec 02 2:00: Ballet Jörgen. Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Choreography by Bengt Jörgen. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.jorgendance.ca/event/the-nutcracker-a-canadian-tradition-in-hamilton or info@balletjorgen.ca or 416-961-4725. From $57.

Dec 02 2:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: The Nutcracker. Music by Peter Tchaikovsky. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/nutcracker or 905-568-1600. From $64.50. Also 7pm.

Dec 02 2:00: Lajeunesse Youth Orchestra. Home for the Holidays. Port Hope United Church, 34 South St., Port Hope. www.ljyo.ca/concerts-and-tickets. $20.

Dec 02 2:00: Westben. Christmas at Westben: Speaking of Gifts. Westben Festival Chorus; Brian Finley, director; Kerstin Walsh, accompanist; Sarah Lewis, spoken-word artist. The Barn (Campbellford), 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 1-877-883-5777 or www.westben.ca. $28; $25(sr); $5(under 30). Also Dec 3.

Dec 02 2:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Annual City Carol Sing. With special guests Keith Hampshire & Martina Ortiz Luis. Devo Brown, host. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome at the door.

Dec 02 3:00: Achill Choral Society. Achill Celebrates 40! Alumni Singers; Nancy Dettbarn, collaborative pianist; Shawn Grenke, director; a string quartet and other performers. Knox Presbyterian Church, 160 King St. S., Alliston. www.achill.ca or 647-712-3039. $30; $15(st). Also Nov 25(Westminster United Church, Orangeville).

Dec 02 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Symphonic Band Concert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Dec 02 3:00: Flato Markham Theatre. The Manhattan Transfer: Farewell Tour. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $88(regular); $98(prime); $15(YTX). Also 8pm.

Dec 02 3:00: Singing Out. Holiday Reflections. Guest: Joey Niceforo. East End United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. www.singingout.com/buy-tickets. $35; $25(sr/st); $15(ages 5-10); Free(ages under 4). Also 7pm.

Dec 02 4:00: Pax Christi Chorale. Children’s Messiah. See 1:30pm.

Dec 02 6:00: VIVA Singers Toronto. A Medieval Bestiary. Youth and Adult Choirs of VIVA Singers Toronto; Toronto Consort. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-788-8482. $25.

Dec 02 7:00: Apocryphonia. Silent Fright: A Horrifically Chilling Classical Cabaret. Simmie Patoka, soprano; Catharin Carew, mezzo; Austin Larusson, baritone; Ivan Jovanovic, piano; Veronika Kolarska, violin. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 514-378-2558. Pay What You Can: suggested $20-$30.

Dec 02 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: The Nutcracker. See 2pm.

Dec 02 7:00: Singing Out. Holiday Reflections. See 3pm.

Dec 02 7:00: St. Michael's Choir School. Choirs of Angels. Choirs of St. Michael's Choir School; Christian Masucci-Facchini, countertenor; Philip J. Fillion, organ; True North Brass. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-872-4255. From $40.

Dec 02 7:30: Aurora Cultural Centre. Windborne. Supported by Freeplay. Niagara College, Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley St., Aurora. 905-713-1818 or info@auroraculturalcentre.ca. $30.

Dec 02 7:30: Chorus York. Sing Joy to the World. The Bells of St. Matthew's (handbell choir) with Joan Plume, founder/director; Jennifer Min-Young Lee, artistic director. St. Matthew's United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill. www.chorusyork.ca. $25(at door or online); Free(ages 12 & under).

Dec 02 7:30: Etobicoke Centennial Choir. Holiday Fanfare. Guests: Members of the Hannaford Street Silver Band. Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. 416-779-2258 or www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca. $30.

Dec 02 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. In My Body by BBOYIZM. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $35; $30(members).

Dec 02 7:30: Harbourtown Sound/Acappella Showcase. Choral Christmas Music. A cappella versions of Christmas favourites. Tim Waurick, tenor. Mohawk College McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, 135 Fennell Ave. W., Hamilton. www.harbourtownsound.ca or call Richard at 226-750-3537. $45(Gold); $35; $20(st & youth).

Dec 02 7:30: Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra. Holiday Memories. Bel Canto Choir (Michael Morgan, director); SPO Women’s Choir (Yiping Chao, director); Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra; Ronald Royer, conductor. Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. 647-482-7761 or www.spo.ca/Concerts. $35; $30(sr); $15(st).

Dec 02 7:30: St. Paul's Anglican Church. Holiday Harmonies. Elke Elbe, horn; Take Note Chamber Choir; Ian Clarke, 1st violin; Anita Hancock, 2nd violin; Leise Warner, viola; Barb Dickson, cello; Diana Parker Hood, double-bass; Michael Berec, music director. 227 Church St., Newmarket. info@yorkchamberensemble.ca. $25.

Dec 02 7:30: The Salvation Army. Christmas with The Salvation Army. Canadian Staff Band, Canadian Staff Songsters, and NEON. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St.

Dec 02 7:30: Toronto Concert Choir. The Very Best Time of Year. Katelyn Bird, soprano; Toronto Concert Choir; Toronto Sinfonietta; Matthew Jaskiewicz, music director. Knox Presbyterian Church, 630 Spadina Ave. 547-858-8970 or www.torontoconcertchoir.ca. $30; $15(st); Free(TMU st & children 12 and under).

Dec 02 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. University of Toronto Wind Ensemble: Games and Fantasies. Dominic Ghiglione, trombone; Gillian MacKay, conductor. MacMillan, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Dec 02 8:00: Batuki Music Society. Okavango African Orchestra Concert in Toronto. Featuring General Electric. Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Ave. E. www.TinyUrl.com/Okav2Dec23. $25(door); $20(adv).

Dec 02 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Brampton Concert Band: Christmas at The Rose. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. www.tickets.brampton.ca/online or 905-874-2800. From $20.

Dec 02 8:00: Centre in the Square. Choir! Choir! Choir!: Un-Silent Night - An Epic Holiday Sing-Along. Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman, choir organizers. 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. Choir! Choir! Choir!. From $34.50.

Dec 02 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. The Manhattan Transfer: Farewell Tour. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $88(regular); $98(prime); $15(YTX). Also 3pm.

Dec 02 8:00: Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. Romantica. Eden Silverberg, violin; Oliver Balaburski, conductor. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. www.gtpo.ca or 647-238-0015. $25-$30.

Dec 02 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Carlos del Junco. Carlos del Junco, harmonica; Eric St. Laurent, guitars;  Henry Heillig, bass; Illios Steryannis, drums. 296 Broadview Ave. www.hughsroomlive.com or www.showpass.com/carlos-del-junco-2. $40.

Dec 02 8:00: Margaret Maria & Bill Gilliam. Uncountable Spheres + Goddess of Edges, CD releases. Annette Studios, 566 Annette St. 416-871-8078. $30. Ticket price includes both CDs.

Dec 02 8:00: Voices Chamber Choir. Night of Wonder. An evening of music of the season, featuring. Conrad Gold, organ; Ron Ka Ming Cheung, conductor. St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, 151 Glenlake Ave. 416-519-0528 or www.voiceschoir.com. $30; $25(sr/st - cash only).

Dec 02 9:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening. OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, 6366 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. 1-888-325-5788 www.ticketmaster.ca. $128.52-$386.75.

Dec 03 2:00: Hugh's Room Live. Ashley MacIsaac. 296 Broadview Ave. www.hughsroomlive.com or www.showpass.com/ashley-macisaac-matinee. $65. Also 8pm.

Dec 03 2:00: Markham Concert Band. A Seasonal Celebration. Sharon Smith, vocalist. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $10-$26.

Dec 03 2:00: Westben. Christmas at Westben: Speaking of Gifts. See Dec 2.

Dec 03 2:30: Barrie Concerts Association. And So It Goes. Brett Polegato, baritone; Robert Kortgaard, piano. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org or 705-436-1232. $35; $10(st). Livestream: $20; $10(st). Available for up to 30 days after the concert.

Dec 03 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Choirs: Winter Song. Jamie Hillman, Lori Dolloff, Thomas Burton, conductors. MacMillan, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting.

Dec 03 3:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western University Early Music Studio with Musicians of Tafelmusik. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Dec 03 3:00: Off Centre Music Salon. Fritz Kreisler and his Epoch. Sheila Jaffe, violin; Inna Perkis, piano; Ilana Zarankin, soprano/artistic director; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo; Ernesto Ramirez, tenor; Giles Tomkins, bass-baritone; Kathryn Tremills, piano; Boris Zarankin, piano/artistic director. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.offcentremusic.com. Admission by donation. Tax receipts will be issued for the maximum allowable amount.

Dec 03 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty. See Nov 29.

Dec 03 3:30: The Edison Singers. Handel's Messiah. Soloists & full orchestra; The Edison Singers; Noel Edison, conductor. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. www.theedisonsingers.com/performances or 226-384-9300. $50; $30(st/18 and under).

Dec 03 4:00: Magisterra Soloists. Christmas Baroque. Showcasing the 2023 Young Performer's Award recipients. First St. Andrew's United Church, 350 Queens Ave., London. www.magisterra.com. $35; $30(sr); $15(st); $10(under 10).

Dec 03 5:00: St. Thomas's Anglican Church. Lessons and Carols for Advent. Choir of St. Thomas's Church; Elizabeth Anderson, director; Manuel Piazza, assistant director. 383 Huron St. 416-979-2323 or www.stthomas.on.ca. Freewill offering.

Dec 03 7:00: Opera Revue. Ruckus at the Revival Vol. 2: The Parody Edition. Original operatic parodies. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexandra LeBlanc, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Gregory Finney, baritone; Gene Wu, baritone; Claire Elise Harris, piano; and surprise special guests. The Revival, 783 College St. 437-970-2605. From $20.

Dec 03 7:30: Brampton Festival Singers. Holiday Concert Featuring Traditional and Caribbean Music. St. Joseph of Nazareth Church, 290 Balmoral Dr., Brampton. 647-529-6752 or www.bfschoir.org or at the door. $20.

Dec 03 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: The Manhattan Transfer 50th Anniversary and Final World Tour. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.bravoniagara.org. $75; $35(st/youth); $105(box seats).

Dec 03 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Ashley MacIsaac. 296 Broadview Ave. www.hughsroomlive.com or www.showpass.com/ashley-macisaac. $65. Also 2pm.

Dec 04 7:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Contemporary Music Studio Concert. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767 or www.music.uwo.ca/events. Free.

Dec 04 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Brass Chamber Ensembles. Anita McAlister, director. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-978-3750 or www.music.utoronto.ca. Free.

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

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. Nov 24(eve), 25 (mat and eve), 26(mat and eve), 27(3pm), 28(3pm), 29(3pm), 30(mat and eve), Dec 1, 7(mat and eve), 4(3pm), 5(3pm), 7(mat and eve), 8, 9(mat and eve), 10(mat and eve), 11(3pm), 12(3pm).

MUSICAL THEATRE

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 (London), 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.  

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

North York Central Library. Open Mic at the Library: North York Edition. Music, poetry & storytelling. Are you a musician, poet, or storyteller? If so, then you are invited to share your talents at the North York Central Library Open Mic. Guitar, piano & djembe provided. 7 minutes for each performance. For adults, teens, and seniors. North York Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St. Sign-up is at 5:30pm. For more information, contact the Language, Literature & Fine Arts Department at 416-395-5639. Free. Dec 8.