Markham Village Music Festival
June 15, 16, 17
Markham, ON
The Markham Village Music Festival is back on the third weekend in June on the Main Street of Markham Village. On June 15 & 16, the Festival will be held on Markham Road, north of Highway 7. The Festival features four stages of entertainment, craft and food vendors, Farmers’ Market and a Kids’ Zone in Morgan Park. Morgan Park (one block east of Main Street) will feature the carnival rides that will operate on Friday evening, Saturday and NEW this year, Sunday afternoon. On Saturday the petting zoo will be back, and there will be great entertainment on the Youth Stage on Saturday and Sunday featuring the winners of the Markham Youth Expo. There will be crafts and swimming in Morgan Pool. Great family fun!
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Bravo Niagara! is dedicated to presenting the world's leading Canadian and international artists in Niagara-on-the-Lake and the surrounding Niagara wine country. On August 18th, Bravo Niagara! presents classical guitarist Miloš Karadaglić, hailed as “one of the most exciting and communicative classical guitarist today” (New York Times), at the historic 1792 St. Mark's Anglican Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The program entitled The Voices of the Guitar features special guest Marc Djokic (violin) and his quartet performing works by Bach, Boccherini, Granados, De Falla, Rodrigo, Piazzolla, Villa Lobos, as well as George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney! Don't miss this rare recital featuring MILOŠ - his only Canadian appearance of 2018!
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The TD Markham Jazz Festival is an exciting and vibrant 3 ½ day event featuring well known professional jazz musicians performing on three stages on beautiful Main Street Unionville, in Markham. The Festival starts on Wednesday August 15 with a ticketed Opening Night concert, including a reception and silent auction at the intimate Varley Art Gallery. From August 17-19, Main Street comes alive with 30+ free performances all day and evening on outdoor stages, on the street, and in bars and restaurants. Enjoy acclaimed Canadian and International artists performing all styles of jazz and blues. Early confirmed artists include Dee Dee Bridgewater, Deva Mahal, Dan Hill, Ian Hendrickson-Smith, Jaymz Bee's Tiki Collective, Barbra Lica, and Adrean Farrugia with Brad Goode.
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TD Toronto Jazz Festival, running from June 22 to July 1, celebrates its 32nd edition as it returns to the Bloor-Yorkville area, the hub of the Festival. This summer, legendary musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Bela Fleck and all the original Flecktone members, Gregory Porter, Holly Cole, The Bad Plus will headline, joining rising stars like Elise LeGrow, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Lake Street Dive. Yorkville will play host to over 175 free concerts, featuring the very best in jazz from Toronto, across the country and around the world. Experience forward thinking musicians pushing the boundaries of jazz at Heliconian Hall, a showcase highlighting JUNO winners and nominees, and everything from big bands to samba to New Orleans brass bands.
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