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DAILY LISTINGS

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes listings for the upcoming period of Jan 17-26, 2022 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability.

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Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, especially those concerning the Stage 2 lockdown until Jan 26, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Also, current COVID health regulations may require proof of vaccination. Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for more details. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Jan 18 at 6pm. Presenters are asked to advise us as soon as possible of any changes or cancellations at listings@thewholenote.com.

THE WEEK AHEAD (JAN 17-26, 2022)

Jan 17 5:30: The Rex Hotel. U of T Student Jazz Ensembles. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 17 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Dan McCarthy's Songs of the Doomed. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 18 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 18 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Ewen Farncombe Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 18 7:30: The Emmet Ray. The Andy Sharp Series Featuring Jesse James Laderoute. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Music on Film Series: Kronos Quartet on Film: A Thousand Thoughts. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85. POSTPONED TO DEC 6

Jan 18 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 19 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Peter Nikiforuk, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested. CANCELLED

Jan 19 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Hannah Barstow Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED 

Jan 19 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. CANCELLED

Jan 19 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Amanda Tosoff Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 20 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Lina Allemano Standards Band. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED 

Jan 20 7:00: Magisterra at the Museum/Museum London. Holocaust: Composers in Exile. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. Composers in Exile. $35; $30(sr); $15(st with id); $95(young adult pass-30 and under); from $15(streamed tickets). All tickets must be purchased in advance.

Jan 20 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Fifth Element Jazz Quintet. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 20 7:30: The Emmet Ray. The Pawn Shop. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 20 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Kronos Quartet with Students from The Glenn Gould School: Fifty Forward. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21. POSTPONED TO DEC 8

Jan 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. CANCELLED

Jan 20 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Amanda Tosoff Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 21 5:30: Castro's Lounge. Little Magic Sam. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 21 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Andrew Marzotto Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 21 7:00: COSA Canada. Dispatches from Lockdown. Jake Heggie: Joy Alone; Richard Rodgers: In My Own Little Corner; Jeanine Tesori: The Girl in 14G; Wagner: Dich, teure Halle from Tannhäuser; Stravinsky: Vary the Song. Alexandra Delle-Donne, soprano; Skylar Cameron, soprano; Antonina Ermolenko, soprano; Chelsea Kolic, soprano; Caitlin McCaughey, soprano; Nolan Kehler, tenor. 647-272-6232 or www.cosacanada.org. $15 or PWYC. Available until Jan 24(12am). ONLINE

Jan 21 8:00: Jazz Bistro. RE.VERSE. 251 Victoria St. CANCELLED

Jan 21 8:00: Jazz Room. Top Pocket. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. CANCELLED

Jan 21 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Canadian Jazz All-Stars. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $59.50; $49.50(member). POSTPONED

Jan 21 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Music Concert. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

Jan 21 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Kronos Quartet - Music for Change. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. POSTPONED TO DEC 9

Jan 21 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Mozart & Janáček: Nostalgia. Mozart: Piano Concerto No.22; Jocelyn Morlock: Nostalgia; Bologne: String Quartet in D Op.1 No.6; Janáček: Kreutzer Sonata. Artun Miskciyan, piano; Nurhan Arman, conductor. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-499-0403 or www.sinfoniatoronto.com. $15. ONLINE ONLY

Jan 21 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Garden. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 21 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Amanda Tosoff Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 22 5:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: 21C Cinq à Sept: Eve Egoyan. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$50.

Jan 22 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Emily Schultz. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 22 6:00: Castro's Lounge. Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 22 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. In Concert: Daniela Rossi. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com or 416-964-8298. Advance: $35; $30(sr); $15(st); Door: $40; $35(sr); $20(st). CANCELLED

Jan 22 7:30: The Emmet Ray. Laura Anglade. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 22 8:00: Jazz Room. Lorne Lofsky Trio. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. CANCELLED

Jan 22 8:00: Rose Theatre. Six Guitars. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. From $19. POSTPONED

Jan 22 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Chamber Music Series: Danish String Quartet. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$90. POSTPONED

Jan 22 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Laydee Vee. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. . CANCELLED

Jan 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. CANCELLED

Jan 22 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Amanda Tosoff Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 23 2:30: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Vanessa. Music by Samuel Barber. Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.stlc.com and 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. POSTPONED

Jan 23 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Lucas Stagg. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 23 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Power Corporation of Canada Vocal Concerts: Gerald Finley with Julius Drake. Schubert: Songs; Wolf: Songs from the Mörike Lieder; Turnage: Without Ceremony (North American premiere); Shakespeare in Love. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$90. POSTPONED

Jan 23 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 23 4:30: The Emmet Ray. The Ossingtones with Glen Hall. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 23 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Laura Hubert Band. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 23 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 23 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Piaf! The Show. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $59.50; $49.50(member). POSTPONED

Jan 23 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Tania Gill Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 24 5:30: The Rex Hotel. U of T Student Jazz Ensembles. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 24 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Tania Gill Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 25 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Angus Sinclair - Ragtime! 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 25 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Ewen Farncombe Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 25 7:30: The Emmet Ray. Andy Sharp Series presents: Robbie Burns Night. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 25 8:00: Music Toronto. Vanessa Benelli Mosell, Piano. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $47.50-$52.  POSTPONED

Jan 25 8:00: Rose Theatre. B-Jazzed: Salsa In The Snow. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. $25. POSTPONED

Jan 25 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Chris Gale hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 26 10:00am: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: The Robert W. and G. Ann Corcoran Concerto Competition (formerly The Glenn Gould School Concerto Competition) Finals. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free. POSTPONED TO APR 14(4PM)

Jan 26 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Alexander Straus-Fausto, organ. Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested. CANCELLED 

Jan 26 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Hannah Barstow Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 26 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Josh Nelson's Discovery Project. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca

Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022.

Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Mar 31.

Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. www.coc.ca/watch.

Canadian Opera Company. Voices of Mountains. www.coc.ca/stream. Free. Available until Jun 15.

Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.

BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS

Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.

ONLINE GROUPS

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.

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NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

DAILY LISTINGS

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes listings for the upcoming period of Jan 10-31, 2022 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability.

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, especially those concerning the Stage 2 lockdown until Jan 26, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Also, current COVID health regulations may require proof of vaccination. Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for more details. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Jan 11 at 6pm. Presenters are asked to advise us as soon as possible of any changes or cancellations at listings@thewholenote.com.

THE WEEK AHEAD (JAN 10-16, 2022)

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Jan 10 10:00am: Beach United Church. Jazz Lecture: From New Orleans to Big Band Swing. 140 Wineva Ave. Jazz Lecture or 416-700-9644. $100(series); $30(single). Vaccination proof is required plus a mask. LIVESTREAM

Jan 10 5:30: The Rex Hotel. U of T Student Jazz Ensembles. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 10 7:30: Castro's Lounge. TWAC. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 10 7:30: The Emmet Ray. Orchard with Keith Barstow. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 10 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Paul DeLong. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 11 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 11 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Ewen Farncombe Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 11 7:30: The Emmet Ray. Andy Sharp Series feat. Philly Vonesh. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 11 8:00: Jazz Bistro. Nick Adema Quintet. 251 Victoria St. CANCELLED

Jan 11 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Chris Gale hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 12 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Hannah Barstow Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 12 8:00: Jazz Bistro. The Alexander Brown Sextet. 251 Victoria St. CANCELLED

Jan 12 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. Atrium, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85. POSTPONED

Jan 12 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. CANCELLED

Jan 12 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Rich Brown's New Abeng Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 13 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Lina Allemano Standards Band. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 13 6:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. POSTPONED

Jan 13 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Sonny Balcones. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 13 7:30: The Emmet Ray. The Pawn Shop. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 13 8:00: Jazz Bistro. Michael Sarian Quartet. 251 Victoria St. CANCELLED 

Jan 13 8:00: Music Toronto. The Bedford Trio and The Dior Quartet. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $47.50-$52. POSTPONED

Jan 13 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts Series: Viklingur Ólafsson. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $55-$110. POSTPONED TO FEB 24

Jan 13 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. CANCELLED

Jan 13 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Rich Brown's New Abeng Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 14 5:30: Castro's Lounge. Fraser & Daley. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 14 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Andrew Marzotto Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 14 8:00: Jazz Bistro. Colin Hunter and the Joe Sealy Quartet. 251 Victoria St. CANCELLED

Jan 14 8:00: Jazz Room. Jeff Daniels Quintet. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. CANCELLED 

Jan 14 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. POSTPONED

Jan 14 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Dave Murphy Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 14 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Rich Brown's New Abeng Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 15 12:01: Canadian Opera Company. Voices of Mountains. www.coc.ca/stream. Free. Available until Jun 15. ONLINE

Jan 15 1:00: SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Creative Singing with Coco Love Alcorn. A virtual workshop. Pop/jazz singer Coco Love Alcorn guides you through soulful call and response singing, jazz scatting and collaborative songwriting. 416-694-6900 or Creative Singing with Coco Love Alcorn. $20; $11.34(st/arts workers/underemployed); free(with SING! Festival Membership).  ONLINE

Jan 15 3:00: Jazz Room. Jazz Jam. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. CANCELLED

Jan 15 5:30: The Rex Hotel. JV's Boogaloo Squad. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 15 6:00: Castro's Lounge. Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 15 7:30: The Emmet Ray. Where's Shane. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 15 8:00: Jazz Bistro. Colin Hunter and the Joe Sealy Quartet. 251 Victoria St. CANCELLED

Jan 15 8:00: Jazz Room. Jocelyn Barth Quartet. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. CANCELLED

Jan 15 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: ARC Ensemble: Marc Neikrug's A Song by Mahler. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85. POSTPONED TO MAY 5

Jan 15 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Riff Raff. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. CANCELLED

Jan 15 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Rich Brown's New Abeng Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 15 10:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. POSTPONED

Jan 16 1:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Morgan-Paige Melbourne. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free. LIVESTREAM ONLY

Jan 16 2:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Faculty Artist Series DAN School: Isabel Quartet with Sadaf Amini. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$30. POSTPONED

Jan 16 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Invisible Cities. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth). POSTPONED

Jan 16 3:00: Castro's Lounge. JIN. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 16 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Swing Shift Little Big Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 16 4:30: The Emmet Ray. The Opera Revue. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 16 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Laura Hubert Band. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 16 6:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. POSTPONED

Jan 16 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Concert. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $20(st).

QUICK PICKS (JAN 17-31)

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Jan 16 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Dan McCarthy's Songs of the Doomed. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 17 5:30: The Rex Hotel. U of T Student Jazz Ensembles. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 17 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Dan McCarthy's Songs of the Doomed. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 18 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 18 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Ewen Farncombe Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 18 7:30: The Emmet Ray. The Andy Sharp Series feat. Jesse James Laderoute. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Music on Film Series: Kronos Quartet on Film: A Thousand Thoughts. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85. POSTPONED TO DEC 6

Jan 18 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 19 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Peter Nikiforuk, organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested. CANCELLED

Jan 19 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Hannah Barstow Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED 

Jan 19 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. CANCELLED

Jan 19 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Amanda Tosoff Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 20 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Lina Allemano Standards Band. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED 

Jan 20 7:00: Magisterra at the Museum/Museum London. Holocaust: Composers in Exile. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. Composers in Exile. $35; $30(sr); $15(st with id); $95(young adult pass-30 and under); from $15(streamed tickets). All tickets must be purchased in advance.

Jan 20 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Fifth Element Jazz Quintet. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 20 7:30: The Emmet Ray. The Pawn Shop. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 20 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Kronos Quartet with students from The Glenn Gould School: Fifty Forward. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or rcmusic.com/performance. $21. POSTPONED TO DEC 8

Jan 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. CANCELLED

Jan 20 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Amanda Tosoff Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 21 5:30: Castro's Lounge. Little Magic Sam. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 21 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Andrew Marzotto Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 21 8:00: Jazz Bistro. RE.VERSE. 251 Victoria St. CANCELLED

Jan 21 8:00: Jazz Room. Top Pocket. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. CANCELLED

Jan 21 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Canadian Jazz All-Stars. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $59.50; $49.50(member). POSTPONED

Jan 21 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Music Concert. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

Jan 21 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Kronos Quartet - Music for Change. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. POSTPONED TO DEC 9

Jan 21 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Mozart & Janáček: Nostalgia. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-499-0403 or www.sinfoniatoronto.com. $15. ONLINE ONLY

Jan 21 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Garden. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 21 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Amanda Tosoff Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 22 5:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: 21C Cinq à Sept: Eve Egoyan. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$50.

Jan 22 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Emily Schultz. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 22 6:00: Castro's Lounge. Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 22 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. In Concert: Daniela Rossi. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com or 416-964-8298. Advance: $35; $30(sr); $15(st); Door: $40; $35(sr); $20(st). CANCELLED

Jan 22 7:30: The Emmet Ray. Laura Anglade. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 22 8:00: Jazz Room. Lorne Lofsky Trio. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. CANCELLED

Jan 22 8:00: Rose Theatre. Six Guitars. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. From $19. POSTPONED

Jan 22 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Chamber Music Series: Danish String Quartet. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$90. POSTPONED

Jan 22 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Laydee Vee. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. . CANCELLED

Jan 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. CANCELLED

Jan 22 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Amanda Tosoff Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 23 2:30: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Vanessa. Music by Samuel Barber. Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.stlc.com and 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. POSTPONED

Jan 23 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Lucas Stagg. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 23 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 23 4:30: The Emmet Ray. The Ossingtones with Glen Hall. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 23 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Laura Hubert Band. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 23 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Power Corporation of Canada Vocal Concerts: Gerald Finley with Julius Drake. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$90. POSTPONED

Jan 23 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 23 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Piaf! The Show. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $59.50; $49.50(member). POSTPONED

Jan 23 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Tania Gill Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 24 5:30: The Rex Hotel. U of T Student Jazz Ensembles. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 24 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Tania Gill Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 25 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Angus Sinclair - Ragtime! 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 25 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Ewen Farncombe Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 25 7:30: The Emmet Ray. Andy Sharp Series presents: Robbie Burns Night. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 25 8:00: Music Toronto. Vanessa Benelli Mosell, Piano. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $47.50-$52.  POSTPONED

Jan 25 8:00: Rose Theatre. B-Jazzed: Salsa In The Snow. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. $25. POSTPONED

Jan 25 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Chris Gale hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 26 10:00am: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: The Robert W. and G. Ann Corcoran Concerto Competition (formerly The Glenn Gould School Concerto Competition) Finals. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free. POSTPONED TO APR 14(4PM)

Jan 26 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Alexander Straus-Fausto, organ. Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested. CANCELLED 

Jan 26 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Hannah Barstow Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 26 8:39: The Rex Hotel. Josh Nelson's Discovery Project. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 27 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Lina Allemano Standards Band. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 27 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. One King. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 27 7:30: The Emmet Ray. The Pawn Shop. 924 College St. CANCELLED

Jan 27 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Josh Nelson's Discovery Project. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 28 5:30: Castro's Lounge. Fraser and Daley. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 28 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Andrew Marzotto Quartet. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 27 8:00: Rose Theatre. Tom Cochrane with Red Rider. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. From $54. POSTPONED

Jan 27 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. World Music Series: Mariza. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$110. POSTPONED

Jan 28 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno Conducts Beethoven. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 29(8pm), 30(3pm, George Weston Recital Hall). Also available as a live stream Jan 28(8pm).

Jan 28 8:00: Jazz Room. Freddie and the Freeloaders. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. CANCELLED

Jan 28 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Ensemble Made in Canada. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st).

Jan 28 8:00: RBI/JAZZ-FM. An Evening with Pat Metheny. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. www.meridianhall.com or 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754 or boxoffice@tolive.com. $72.50-$99.50.

Jan 28 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The High Rollers. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 28 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Josh Nelson's Discovery Project. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 29 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Emily Schultz. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 29 6:00: Castro's Lounge. Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED 

Jan 29 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Glenn Gould School Vocal Showcase. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performanc. $20.

Jan 29 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Mike Stevens in a CD Release Celebration. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca. $30(advance only). No walk-in patrons. POSTPONED TO MAY 14

Jan 29 8:00: Jazz Room. Diane Roblin's Lifeforce Band. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. CANCELLED

Jan 29 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Passion and Colour. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-604-8339 or www.KSOrchestra.ca. $15-$40.

Jan 29 8:00: Rose Theatre. The Washboard Union. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. From $29. POSTPONED

Jan 29 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Punch Brothers. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$105. POSTPONED

Jan 29 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Switchbeat. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. CANCELLED

Jan 29 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno Conducts Beethoven. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 28(7:30pm), 30(3pm, George Weston Recital Hall). Also available as a live stream Jan 28(8pm).

Jan 29 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Josh Nelson's Discovery Project. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 30 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Tim Bradford. 2116 Queen St. E. CANCELLED

Jan 30 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Red Hot Ramble. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469.

Jan 30 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno Conducts Beethoven. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts), 5040 Yonge St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 28(7:30pm, Roy Thomson Hall), 29(8pm, Roy Thomson Hall). Also available as a live stream Jan 28(8pm).

Jan 30 5:30: The Rex Hotel. Laura Hubert Band. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 30 7:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage Series: Dianne Reeves. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$110. POSTPONED TO APR 9(8PM)

Jan 30 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Jake Koffman Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 31 5:30: The Rex Hotel. U of T Student Jazz Ensembles. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

Jan 31 7:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Maple Blues Awards. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $35-$80. POSTPONED TO JUN 20.

Jan 31 8:30: The Rex Hotel. Jake Koffman Group. The Rex, 194 Queen St. W. CANCELLED

STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. www.coc.ca/watch. ONLINE

Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.

BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS

Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.

ONLINE GROUPS

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.

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DAILY LISTINGS

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THE WEEK AHEAD (JAN 3-9, 2022)

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Jan 04 3:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. CANCELLED

Jan 04 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Byron Stripling, leader/trumpet/vocals. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Jan 5(2pm & 8pm).  Also available as a live stream Jan 4-8pm. www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.

Jan 05 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Adrian Ross, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of $20 suggested.

Jan 05 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Jan 5(8pm). Available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.

Jan 06 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Carlos Morgan. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 07 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Bach: Prelude from Cello Suite No.1; Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G BWV1049; Concerto for Bassoon, Strings, Oboe d'Amore and Basso Continuo; Air from Suite (Ouverture) No.3 BWV1068; Movement 1 from Concerto in d for Two Violins and String Orchestra BWV1043; Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F BWV1047. Jonathan Crow, leader/violin; Chelsea Gu, violin; Kelly Zimba, Leonie Wall, flute; Sarah Jeffrey, oboe and others. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 8(8pm), 9(3pm).

Jan 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Elegance and Emotion. Rameau: Suite de danses from Platée; Ravel: Piano Concerto in G; Schubert: Symphony No.4 in c "Tragic". David Greilsammer, conductor/piano. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Jan 7(8pm) to Jan 9(11:59pm). Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE

Jan 07 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Nomads. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 08 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 8(8:00) & 9(3pm).

Jan 09 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). Playing in the New Year: A Workshop with Larry Beckwith. Bring your viol, recorder, violin, cello for a dip into the early music repertoire. info@tempotoronto.net or www.tempotoronto.net. ONLINE

Jan 09 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Swing Shift Little Big Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 09 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Jive Bombers. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 09 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29.

Jan 09 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Music Concert. Bach: Sonata No.1; Ysaÿe: Sonata No.4; Schubert: Erlkönig; Ysaÿe: Sonata No.2; Bach: Partita No.2. Kerson Leong, solo violin. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

QUICK PICKS (JAN 10-23)

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Jan 10 10:00am: Beach United Church. Jazz Lecture: From New Orleans to Big Band Swing. 140 Wineva Ave. Jazz Lecture or 416-700-9644. $100(series); $30(single). Vaccination proof is required plus wearing a mask. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Jan 11 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 12 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. Atrium, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85. Also Jan 13(6pm); 14(8pm); 15(10:30pm); 16(6pm). POSTPONED

Jan 12 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 13, 15.

Jan 13 6:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. Also Jan 14(8pm); 15(10:30pm); 16(6pm). POSTPONED

Jan 13 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Sonny Balcones. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 13 8:00: Music Toronto. The Bedford Trio and The Dior Quartet. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $47.50-$52.

Jan 13 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts Series: Viklingur Ólafsson. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $55-$110.

Jan 13 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 15.

Jan 14 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. Also Jan 15(10:30pm); 16(6pm). POSTPONED

Jan 14 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Dave Murphy Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 15 12:01: Canadian Opera Company. Voices of Mountains. www.coc.ca/stream. Free. Available until Jun 15. ONLINE

Jan 15 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: ARC Ensemble: Marc Neikrug's A Song by Mahler. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85.

Jan 15 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Riff Raff. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29.

Jan 15 10:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. Also Jan 16(6pm). POSTPONED

Jan 16 1:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Morgan-Paige Melbourne. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Jan 16 2:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Faculty Artist Series DAN School: Isabel Quartet with Sadaf Amini. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$30.

Jan 16 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Swing Shift Little Big Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 16 6:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. POSTPONED

Jan 16 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Concert. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $20(st).

Jan 18 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Music on Film Series: Kronos Quartet on Film: A Thousand Thoughts. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85. POSTPONED

Jan 19 12:00_noon: ORGANIX Concerts. Peter Nikiforuk. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested.

Jan 19 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Invisible Cities. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth).

Jan 19 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 20, 22.

Jan 20 7:00: Magisterra at the Museum/Museum London. Holocaust: Composers in Exile. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. Composers in Exile. $35; $30(sr); $15(st with id); $95(young adult pass-30 and under); from $15(streamed tickets). All tickets must be purchased in advance.

Jan 20 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Fifth Element Jazz Quintet. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 20 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Kronos Quartet with students from The Glenn Gould School: Fifty Forward. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or rcmusic.com/performance. $21. POSTPONED

Jan 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 19, 22.

Jan 21 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Theme and Variations. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Also Jan 22, 23.

Jan 21 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Canadian Jazz All-Stars. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $59.50; $49.50(member).

Jan 21 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Music Concert. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

Jan 21 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Kronos Quartet - Music for Change. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. POSTPONED

Jan 21 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Mozart & Janáček: Nostalgia. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. In person 416-366-7723; virtual 416-499-0403 or www.sinfoniatoronto.com. In-person: $55.97; $48.06(sr); $20.96(st); Livestream: $15. LIVE & ONLINE.

Jan 21 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Garden. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. . www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 22 5:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: 21C Cinq à Sept: Eve Egoyan. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$50.

Jan 22 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Theme and Variations. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Also Jan 21, 23.

Jan 22 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. In Concert: Daniela Rossi. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com or 416-964-8298. Advance: $35; $30(sr); $15(st); Door: $40; $35(sr); $20(st).

Jan 22 8:00: Rose Theatre. Six Guitars. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. From $19.

Jan 22 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Chamber Music Series: Danish String Quartet. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$90.

Jan 22 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Laydee Vee. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. . www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 19, 20.

Jan 23 2:30: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Vanessa. Music by Samuel Barber. Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.stlc.com and 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. .

Jan 23 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Power Corporation of Canada Vocal Concerts: Gerald Finley with Julius Drake. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$90.

Jan 23 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. . smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 23 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Piaf! The Show. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $59.50; $49.50(member).

Jan 23 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Theme and Variations. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Also Jan 21, 22.

Jan 25 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Angus Sinclair - Ragtime! 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 25 8:00: Music Toronto. Vanessa Benelli Mosell, Piano. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $47.50-$52.

Jan 25 8:00: Rose Theatre. B-Jazzed: Salsa In The Snow. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. $25.

Jan 26 10:00am: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Glenn Gould School Concerto Competition Finals. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Jan 26 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Alexander Straus-Fausto. Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested.

Jan 27 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. One King. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 27 8:00: Rose Theatre. Tom Cochrane with Red Rider. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. From $54.

Jan 27 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. World Music Series: Mariza. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$110.

Jan 28 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno Conducts Beethoven. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 29(8pm), 30(3pm, George Weston Recital Hall). Also available as a live stream Jan 28(8pm).

Jan 28 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Ensemble Made in Canada. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st).

Jan 28 8:00: RBI/JAZZ-FM. An Evening with Pat Metheny. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. www.meridianhall.com or 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754 or boxoffice@tolive.com. $72.50-$99.50.

Jan 28 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The High Rollers. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 29 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Glenn Gould School Vocal Showcase. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performanc. $20.

Jan 29 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Mike Stevens in a CD Release Celebration. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca. $30(advance only). No walk-in patrons.

Jan 29 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Passion and Colour. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-604-8339 or www.KSOrchestra.ca. $15-$40. LIVE, ONLINE or RECORDED.

Jan 29 8:00: Rose Theatre. The Washboard Union. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. From $29.

Jan 29 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Punch Brothers. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$105.

Jan 29 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Switchbeat. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469.  www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 29 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno Conducts Beethoven. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 28(7:30pm), 30(3pm, George Weston Recital Hall). Also available as a live stream Jan 28(8pm).

Jan 30 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Red Hot Ramble. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. . www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 30 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Gimeno Conducts Beethoven. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts), 5040 Yonge St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 28(7:30pm, Roy Thomson Hall), 29(8pm, Roy Thomson Hall). Also available as a live stream Jan 28(8pm).

Jan 30 7:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage Series: Dianne Reeves. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$110.

STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE

Against the Grain Theatre/Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah/Complex. Performed in Arabic, Dene, English, French, Inuktitut, and Southern Tutchone. Handel: Messiah. Jonathon Adams, Looee Arreak, Spencer Britten, Rihab Chaieb, Deantha Edmunds, singers; Le Choeur Louisbourg; Halifax Camerata Singers; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; University of Prince Edward Island Chamber Chorus; and other performers; Johannes Debus; conductor; Joel Ivany and Reneltta Arluk, co-directors. Register at Messiah/Complex. Available until Jan 9, 2022. ONLINE

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. www.coc.ca/watch. ONLINE

Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.

Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story: A Pandemic Pageant. Susan Watson and Eric Miller, co-directors. www.thechristmasstory.ca. Tickets by donation ($10 suggested). A link to the screening will be sent via email. Available until Jan 6, 2022. ONLINE

Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Free. Available until Jan 7, 2022. ONLINE

BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS

Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.

ONLINE GROUPS

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.

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DAILY LISTINGS

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THE WEEK AHEAD (DEC 27, 2021-JAN 2, 2022)

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Dec 27 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Peter Hill Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 27 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. JabFung. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 28 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Come From Away. Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Bein. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows. $29-$139. Closes Mar 13. Tue-Sat(8pm); Wed(1:30pm); Sat & Sun(2pm). For individual dates, visit JustASK.

Dec 28 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows. $39-$150. Also Dec 29-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 28 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Paul Reddick Blues. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 28 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 29 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevor Giancola Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 29 8:00: Jazz Room. Indigenous Artist Showcase - 5 Artists, 5 Cities. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. www.kwjazzroom.com.

Dec 29 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-7654 or www.stlc.com. $75-$95. Also Dec 31(8pm), Jan 2(8pm). CANCELLED

Dec 29 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Mike Deicont's Northern Danger. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 30 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Fabio Ragnelli Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 30 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. Libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan. Libretto adapted by Renée Salewski. Jacob Abrahamse, tenor (Frederic); Amy Moodie, soprano (Mabel); Nolan Kehler, tenor (Major General Stanley); Cristina Lanz, mezzo (Ruth); Ryan Hofman, baritone (Pirate King); Renée Salewksi, stage director; Darryl Edwards, music director. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 3, 2022. 

Dec 31 6:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. New Year's Eve 2022. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com. Cocktails(6pm); dinner(7pm). 

Dec 31 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 4, 2022. 

Dec 31 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Andy Kim New Years’ Eve Gala. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000 or click on Andy Kim New Years' Eve Gala. $69.50; $64.50(member); $89.50(VIP); $84.50(VIP member).

Dec 31 8:00: Jazz Room. New Year's Eve with Gigi Marentette, KC Roberts, Adam Bowman. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. www.kwjazzroom.com. 

Dec 31 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Jan 2(8pm), 4(3pm). CANCELLED

Jan 01 2:00: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 5, 2022

Jan 01 2:30: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255 or www.roythomsonhall.com. $75-$185. Also Jan 2(Hamilton).

Jan 02 2:30: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-546-4040 x0 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $50-$126. Also Jan 1(Toronto).

Jan 02 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 6, 2022

Jan 02 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Jan 4(3pm). CANCELLED

QUICK PICKS (JAN 3-23)

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Jan 04 3:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. CANCELLED

Jan 04 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Jan 5(2 & 8pm) and available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.

Jan 05 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Adrian Ross, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of $20 suggested.

Jan 05 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Jan 5(8pm). Available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.

Jan 06 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Carlos Morgan. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 07 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 8(8pm), 9(3pm).

Jan 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Elegance and Emotion. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Jan 7(8pm) to Jan 9(11:59pm). Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE

Jan 07 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Nomads. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 08 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 8(8:00) & 9(3pm).

Jan 09 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). Playing in the New Year: A Workshop with Larry Beckwith. Bring your viol, recorder, violin, cello for a dip into the early music repertoire. info@tempotoronto.net or www.tempotoronto.net. ONLINE

Jan 09 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Swing Shift Little Big Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 09 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Jive Bombers. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 09 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29.

Jan 09 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Music Concert. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

Jan 10 10:00am: Beach United Church. Jazz Lecture: From New Orleans to Big Band Swing. 140 Wineva Ave. Jazz Lecture or 416-700-9644. $100(series); $30(single). Vaccination proof is required plus wearing a mask. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Jan 11 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 12 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. Atrium, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85. Also Jan 13(6pm); 14(8pm); 15(10:30pm); 16(6pm).

Jan 12 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 13, 15.

Jan 13 6:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. Also Jan 14(8pm); 15(10:30pm); 16(6pm).

Jan 13 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Sonny Balcones. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 13 8:00: Music Toronto. The Bedford Trio and The Dior Quartet. Katharine Petkovski: Piano Trio No.1; Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1 in d Op.49; Dvořák: String Quartet No.13 in G Op.106. The Bedford Trio: Alessia Disimino, violin; Andrew Ascenzo, cello; Jialiang Zhu, piano; The Dior Quartet: Noa Sarid, violin; Tobias Elser, violin; Caleb Georges, viola; Joanne Yesol Choi, cello. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $47.50-$52. NEW PERFORMERS

Jan 13 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts Series: Viklingur Ólafsson. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $55-$110.

Jan 13 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 15.

Jan 14 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. Also Jan 15(10:30pm); 16(6pm).

Jan 14 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Dave Murphy Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 15 12:01: Canadian Opera Company. Voices of Mountains. Music by Ian Cusson. Rebecca Cuddy, mezzo; Marion Newman, mezzo; Gordon Gerrard, piano. www.coc.ca/stream. Free. Available until Jun 15. ONLINE

Jan 15 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: ARC Ensemble: Marc Neikrug's A Song by Mahler. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85.

Jan 15 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Riff Raff. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29.

Jan 15 10:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. Also Jan 16(6pm).

Jan 16 1:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Morgan-Paige Melbourne. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Jan 16 2:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Faculty Artist Series DAN School: Isabel Quartet with Sadaf Amini. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$30.

Jan 16 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Swing Shift Little Big Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 16 6:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details.

Jan 16 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Concert. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $20(st).

Jan 18 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. Featuring students from the Glenn Gould School. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Music on Film Series: Kronos Quartet on Film: A Thousand Thoughts. A live documentary with the Kronos Quartet; written and directed by Sam Green and Joe Bini. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85. POSTPONED

Jan 19 12:00_noon: ORGANIX Concerts. Peter Nikiforuk. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested.

Jan 19 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Invisible Cities. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth).

Jan 19 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 20, 22.

Jan 20 7:00: Magisterra at the Museum/Museum London. Holocaust: Composers in Exile. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. Composers in Exile. $35; $30(sr); $15(st with id); $95(young adult pass-30 and under); from $15(streamed tickets). All tickets must be purchased in advance.

Jan 20 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Fifth Element Jazz Quintet. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 20 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Kronos Quartet with students from The Glenn Gould School: Fifty Forward. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or rcmusic.com/performance. $21. POSTPONED

Jan 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 19, 22.

Jan 21 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Theme and Variations. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Also Jan 22, 23.

Jan 21 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Canadian Jazz All-Stars. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $59.50; $49.50(member).

Jan 21 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Music Concert. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

Jan 21 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Kronos Quartet - Music for Change. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. POSTPONED

Jan 21 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Mozart & Janáček: Nostalgia. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. In person 416-366-7723; virtual 416-499-0403 or www.sinfoniatoronto.com. In-person: $55.97; $48.06(sr); $20.96(st); Livestream: $15. LIVE & ONLINE.

Jan 21 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Garden. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. . www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 22 5:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: 21C Cinq à Sept: Eve Egoyan. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$50.

Jan 22 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Theme and Variations. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Also Jan 21, 23.

Jan 22 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. In Concert: Daniela Rossi. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Toronto), 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com or 416-964-8298. Advance: $35; $30(sr); $15(st); Door: $40; $35(sr); $20(st).

Jan 22 8:00: Rose Theatre. Six Guitars. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. https://tickets.brampton.ca or 905-874-2800. From $19.

Jan 22 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Chamber Music Series: Danish String Quartet. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$90.

Jan 22 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Laydee Vee. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. . www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mendelssohn's "Reformation". Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 19, 20.

Jan 23 2:30: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Vanessa. Music by Samuel Barber. Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.stlc.com and 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. .

Jan 23 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival & Power Corporation of Canada Vocal Concerts: Gerald Finley with Julius Drake. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$90.

Jan 23 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. . smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 23 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Piaf! The Show. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $59.50; $49.50(member).

Jan 23 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Theme and Variations. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Also Jan 21, 22. 

STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE

Against the Grain Theatre/Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah/Complex. Performed in Arabic, Dene, English, French, Inuktitut, and Southern Tutchone. Handel: Messiah. Jonathon Adams, Looee Arreak, Spencer Britten, Rihab Chaieb, Deantha Edmunds, singers; Le Choeur Louisbourg; Halifax Camerata Singers; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; University of Prince Edward Island Chamber Chorus; and other performers; Johannes Debus; conductor; Joel Ivany and Reneltta Arluk, co-directors. Register at Messiah/Complex. Available until Jan 9, 2022. ONLINE

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. www.coc.ca/watch. ONLINE

Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.

Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story: A Pandemic Pageant. Susan Watson and Eric Miller, co-directors. www.thechristmasstory.ca. Tickets by donation ($10 suggested). A link to the screening will be sent via email. Available until Jan 6, 2022. ONLINE

Confluence Concerts. Walter Unger Salon: Ruth Crawford’s Musical Imagination. Presented by Dr. Ellie Hisama. Music curated by Ryan MacDonald. Artists to be confirmed. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Available until Dec 27. ONLINE

Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Free. Available until Jan 7, 2022. ONLINE

BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS

Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.

ONLINE GROUPS

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.

To submit relevant listings click here.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

DAILY LISTINGS

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes listings for the upcoming period of Dec 20, 2021 to Jan 16, 2022 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Also, current COVID health regulations may require proof of vaccination. Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for more details. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Dec 21 at 6pm.

THE WEEK AHEAD (DEC 20-26)

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Dec 20 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Peter Hill Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca. 

Dec 20 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Molly Johnson - This Holiday Season. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or www.bravoniagara.com. $50; $25(st/youth with id).

Dec 20 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 21 & 22.

Dec 20 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 22(Elora).

Dec 20 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Andy Sharp Series. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 20 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Donnybrook Organ Trio. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 21 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows. $39-$150. Also Dec 22-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 21 2:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Carla Bennett (Stella); Kyle Blair (Jim Hardy); Wren Evans (Charlie Winslow); Kristi Frank (Linda Mason); Elodie Gillett (Rose/Radio Quartet); Kyle Godemba (Ted Hanover); and other performers; Kate Hennig, stage director. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. $25-$94. Runs Dec 1-23. For individual dates visit JustASK.

Dec 21 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(7:30pm); 22(5:00 & 7:30pm).

Dec 21 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Paul Reddick Blues. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 21 7:00: Small World Music/The 50/50 Performing Arts Collective/Tkaronto Music Festival/Lula Music and Arts Centre. Winter Solstice. www.facebook.com/smallworldmusic. Free. ONLINE 

Dec 21 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 22(5:00 & 7:30pm).

Dec 21 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 22.

Dec 21 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Come From Away. Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Bein. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows. $29-$139. Closes Mar 13. Tue-Sat(8pm); Wed(1:30pm); Sat & Sun(2pm). For individual dates, visit JustASK.

Dec 21 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $59-$150. Also Dec 22, 23.

Dec 21 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca. 

Dec 21 10:00: Victoria Conservatory of Music. Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas Concert. Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas Concert or 250-386-8311. $25 donation. ONLINE.

Dec 22 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. David Alexander, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of  $20 suggested.

Dec 22 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(5:00 & 7:30pm); 22(7:30pm).

Dec 22 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevor Giancola Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 22 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st).

Dec 22 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 21.

Dec 22 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Knox Presbyterian Church, 51 Church St., Elora. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake).

Dec 22 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Seu and Sam Mora. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 22 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevor Hogg w/ Lucas Dann. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 23 3:00: Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. A Chorister's Christmas. www.capellaregalis.com. $10-$25 or PWYC. Available until Dec 26(10pm). ONLINE

Dec 23 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Handsome Dewey & The Swag. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Dec 23 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Phil Tessis Series feat. The Pawn. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 24 5:30: Castro's Lounge. Little Magic Sam. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-669-8272. www.castroslounge.com.

Dec 26 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Red Hot Ramble. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.redhotramble.ca or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Dec 26 5:30: Canzona Chamber Players. The Ninth Annual Elizabeth Krehm Memorial Concert: Mahler & Beethoven on Boxing Day. A virtual recital for St. Michael's Hospital. Rachel Krehm, soprano; Canzona Chamber Players Orchestra; Evan Mitchell, conductor. www.YouTube.com/CanzonaChamberPlayers or https://youtu.be/Mz66UuR1FCY. In lieu of concert tickets, Canzona Chamber Players asks for donations to the St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation, in Memory of Elizabeth Krehm. ONLINE

Dec 26 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Keith Barstow Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca

Dec 26 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. JabFung. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

QUICK PICKS (DEC 27-JAN 16)

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Dec 27 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Peter Hill Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 27 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. JabFung. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 28 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Paul Reddick Blues. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 28 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 29 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevor Giancola Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 29 8:00: Jazz Room. Indigenous Artist Showcase - 5 Artists, 5 Cities. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. www.kwjazzroom.com.

Dec 29 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-7654 or www.stlc.com. $75-$95. Also Dec 31(8pm), Jan 2(8pm).

Dec 29 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Mike Deicont's Northern Danger. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 30 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Fabio Ragnelli Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 30 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232.  ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 3, 2022.

Dec 31 6:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. New Year's Eve 2022. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com. Cocktails(6pm); dinner(7pm). 

Dec 31 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 4, 2022.

Dec 31 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Andy Kim New Years’ Eve Gala. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000 or click on Andy Kim New Years' Eve Gala. $69.50; $64.50(member); $89.50(VIP); $84.50(VIP member).

Dec 31 8:00: Jazz Room. New Year's Eve with Gigi Marentette, KC Roberts, Adam Bowman. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. www.kwjazzroom.com. 

Dec 31 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Jan 2(8pm), 4(3pm).

Jan 01 2:00: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. POSTPONED TO FEB 5, 2022. ONLINE

Jan 01 2:30: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255 or www.roythomsonhall.com. $75-$185. Also Jan 2(Hamilton).

Jan 02 2:30: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-546-4040 x0 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $50-$126. Also Jan 1(Toronto).

Jan 02 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. POSTPONED TO FEB 6, 2022. ONLINE

Jan 02 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Jan 4(3pm). Proof of full vaccination is required.

Jan 04 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Jan 5(2 & 8pm) and available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.

Jan 05 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Adrian Ross, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of $20 suggested.

Jan 05 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Jan 5(8pm). Available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.

Jan 06 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Carlos Morgan. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 07 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 8(8pm), 9(3pm).

Jan 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Elegance and Emotion. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Jan 7(8pm) to Jan 9(11:59pm). Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE

Jan 07 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Nomads. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 08 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 8(8:00) & 9(3pm).

Jan 09 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Swing Shift Little Big Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 09 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Jive Bombers. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 09 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29.

Jan 09 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Music Concert. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

Jan 10 10:00am: Beach United Church. Jazz Lecture: From New Orleans to Big Band Swing. 140 Wineva Ave. Jazz Lecture or 416-700-9644. $100(series); $30(single). Vaccination proof is required plus wearing a mask. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Jan 11 12:10: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Rising Stars Recital. 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Jan 12 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. Atrium, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85. Also Jan 13(6pm); 14(8pm); 15(10:30pm); 16(6pm).

Jan 12 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 13, 15.

Jan 13 6:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. Also Jan 14(8pm); 15(10:30pm); 16(6pm).

Jan 13 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Sonny Balcones. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 13 8:00: Music Toronto. Juilliard Quartet. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com. $47.50-$52.

Jan 13 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts Series: Viklingur Ólafsson. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $55-$110.

Jan 13 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 15.

Jan 14 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. Also Jan 15(10:30pm); 16(6pm).

Jan 14 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Dave Murphy Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 15 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: ARC Ensemble: Marc Neikrug's A Song by Mahler. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $21-$85.

Jan 15 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Riff Raff. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Moussa, Wagner & Dvořák. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29.

Jan 15 10:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details. Also Jan 16(6pm).

Jan 16 1:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Morgan-Paige Melbourne. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Jan 16 2:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Faculty Artist Series DAN School: Isabel Quartet with Sadaf Amini. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$30.

Jan 16 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Swing Shift Little Big Band. 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Jan 16 6:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. 21C Music Festival Series: Gould's Wall. See Jan 12 for details.

Jan 16 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Concert. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $20(st). 

STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE

Against the Grain Theatre/Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah/Complex. Performed in Arabic, Dene, English, French, Inuktitut, and Southern Tutchone. Handel: Messiah. Jonathon Adams, Looee Arreak, Spencer Britten, Rihab Chaieb, Deantha Edmunds, singers; Le Choeur Louisbourg; Halifax Camerata Singers; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; University of Prince Edward Island Chamber Chorus; and other performers; Johannes Debus; conductor; Joel Ivany and Reneltta Arluk, co-directors. Register at Messiah/Complex. Available until Jan 9, 2022. ONLINE

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. www.coc.ca/watch. ONLINE

Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.

Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story: A Pandemic Pageant. Susan Watson and Eric Miller, co-directors. www.thechristmasstory.ca. Tickets by donation ($10 suggested). A link to the screening will be sent via email. Available until Jan 6, 2022. ONLINE

Confluence Concerts. Walter Unger Salon: Ruth Crawford’s Musical Imagination. Presented by Dr. Ellie Hisama. Music curated by Ryan MacDonald. Artists to be confirmed. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. YouTube premiere: Dec 15. ONLINE

COSA Canada. Queens & Martyrs. 647-272-6232 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/223095894827. $13.75 or PWYC. Available until Dec 20. ONLINE

Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Free. Available until Jan 7, 2022. Live concerts on Dec 21 & 22. ONLINE

Etobicoke Centennial Choir. How Can We Keep From Singing? Etobicoke Centennial Choir Facebook page or www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca. Available until Dec 23. ONLINE

BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS

Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.

ONLINE GROUPS

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.

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DAILY LISTINGS

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes listings for the upcoming period of Dec 13, 2021 to Jan 9, 2022 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Also, current COVID health regulations may require proof of vaccination. Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for more details. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Dec 14 at 6pm.

THE WEEK AHEAD (DEC 13-19)

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Dec 13 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Peter Hill Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 13 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Paul Callander Group. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 14 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Paul Reddick Blues. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 14 6:30: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 1. The Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 14 7:00: Tempus Choral Society. Tempus Presents: A White Christmas. Click on Tempus White Christmas or 416-887-810. Free. Donations are welcome. ONLINE

Dec 14 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Preludes for Piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or email ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 14 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $39-$150. Also Dec 15-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 14 8:00: OurConcerts.live. An Evening with Clara, Marie, Amanda, and Johannes. www.ourconcerts.live/rbp/brahms. $12.99. ONLINE

Dec 14 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Andy Sharp Series. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 14 8:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 1. The Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 14 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca. 

Dec 15 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Hanné Becker, Organ. Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or click on www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of $20 suggested.

Dec 15 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Carla Bennett (Stella); Kyle Blair (Jim Hardy); Wren Evans (Charlie Winslow); Kristi Frank (Linda Mason); Elodie Gillett (Rose/Radio Quartet); Kyle Godemba (Ted Hanover); and other performers; Kate Hennig, stage director. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. $25-$94. Runs Dec 1-23. For individual dates visit JustASK.

Dec 15 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevo Giancola Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 15 6:00: Jazz Bistro. John Russon Presents: Jazz Bistro's Club 350 Jazz Jam. 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299. www.jazzbistro.ca. 

Dec 15 7:00: Achill Choral Society. Comfort & Joy. Click on www.achill.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 15 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Come From Away. Closes Mar 13. Tue-Sat(8pm); Wed(1:30pm); Sat & Sun(2pm). For individual dates, visit JustASK.

Dec 15 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Where's Shane w/ Benjamin Weigensberg. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 15 8:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 2. The Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 17, 18(3pm & 8 pm), 19(3pm).

Dec 15 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Alison Young Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 16: Etobicoke Centennial Choir. How Can We Keep From Singing? www.facebook.com/events/1230074950834543 or www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca. Available until Dec 23. ONLINE

Dec 16 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Fabio Ragnelli Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca. 

Dec 16 6:30: Manhattans. Emily Kemp and Rob Christian. Manhattan's Pizza Bistro and Music Club, 951 Gordon St., Guelph. 519-767-2440. www.manhattans.ca. 

Dec 16 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Classical and Beyond. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free.

Dec 16 7:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 3. The Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 16 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Pavlo: Home For The Holidays. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or 289-868-9177. $50; $25(st/youth with id).

Dec 16 7:30: Grossman's Tavern. The Action Sound Xmas Party. 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000. www.grossmanstavern.com.

Dec 16 8:00: Hugh's Room. Kellylee Evans Live. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $35(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Dec 16 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 18.

Dec 16 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Details at info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE

Dec 16 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Phil Tessis Seres feat. The Pawn Shop. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 16 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Alison Young Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 17 12:00am: Arts.Film. collectif9: Vagues et ombres. Film presentation. Click on collectif9 Vagues et ombres. $7.99. Available until Dec 31(11:59pm). ONLINE

Dec 17 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. Details at www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED

Dec 17 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Xmas w/ Kayla and Hannah. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 17 7:00: COSA Canada. Queens & Martyrs. 647-272-6232 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/223095894827. $13.75 or PWYC. Available until Dec 20. ONLINE

Dec 17 7:00: Manhattans. Steven Taetz Trio. Manhattan's Pizza Bistro and Music Club, 951 Gordon St., Guelph. 519-767-2440. www.manhattans.ca. 

Dec 17 7:00: Serenata Singers. Songs of Comfort and Joy! www.serenatasingers.ca. ONLINE

Dec 17 7:00: St. James Cathedral. La Nativité du Seigneur. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Donation.

Dec 17 7:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 4. Pix Film Productions, 1411 Dufferin St. Unit C. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 17 7:00: Vesuvius Ensemble/Istituto Italiano di Cultura/Villa Charities. Quanno Nascette Ninno: Christmas in Southern Italy. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/873. Also Dec 18. 

Dec 17 7:30: Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO)/Wish Opera Arts. Together Again for the Holidays. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca or 905-681-6000. $55; $45(sr); $25(st); $20(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 17 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Also Dec 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake); 27(Elora).

Dec 17 8:00: Jazz Room. Tom Nagy's Christmas Experience. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.

Dec 17 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Yuletide Spectacular. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 17(8pm) to Dec 19(11:59pm). Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE

Dec 17 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15. Also Dec 18(3pm & 8pm), 19(3pm).

Dec 17 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Alison Young Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 17 9:00: Lula Lounge. Salsa Saturdays: Yani Borrell w/ DJ Suave. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307. www.lula.ca.

Dec 18 10:00am: Church of St. Andrew, Scarborough. Sing-Along Handel's Messiah. 2333 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough. 416-447-1481. $25. Pre-registration required. Bring your own book or borrow from us. Bring your own lunch.

Dec 18 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15. Also Dec 18(8pm), 19.

Dec 18 4:00: Pax Christi Chorale. Christmas Through the Ages. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.paxchristichorale.org. $50; $45(sr); $25(st).

Dec 18 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Justin Bacchus Collective. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 18 7:00: Manhattans. Belays Jazz Trio. Manhattan's Pizza Bistro and Music Club, 951 Gordon St., Guelph. 519-767-2440. www.manhattans.ca.

Dec 18 7:00: Vesuvius Ensemble/Istituto Italiano di Cultura/Villa Charities. Quanno Nascette Ninno: Christmas in Southern Italy. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/873. Also Dec 17.

Dec 18 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. www.coc.ca/watch. ONLINE

Dec 18 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Free. Available until Jan 7, 2022. Live concerts on Dec 21 & 22. ONLINE

Dec 18 7:30: Guelph Chamber Choir. Handel's Messiah LIVE. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph. 519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca/events/2021-12-18. $45; $25(under 30); $25(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 18 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Hometown Holidays. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or www.hpo.org. In-person: $35-$80;$30-$75(sr); $20(age 5-17). Livestream $24. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 18 7:30: Link Music Lab. Mahsa Vahdat & Sardar Mohamad Jani. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. Click on Mahsa Vahdat. $50. Exclusive concert with limited capacity.

Dec 18 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Favourites. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth). Also Dec 19(2:30pm).

Dec 18 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy Concerts Series: Academy Chamber Orchestra. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Dec 18 7:30: The Annex Singers. "Yes, Virginia.". Click on Yes, Virginia. Free. Donations welcome. Available until Jan 9. ONLINE

Dec 18 8:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Handel's Messiah. Holy Cross Parish, 14400 Argyll Rd., Georgetown. www.georgetownbachchorale.com or 905-873-9909. $45; $10(st). Also Dec 19(2pm).

Dec 18 8:00: Jazz Room. Jason White Christmas Special. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.

Dec 18 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Reflections. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-604-8339 or www.ksorchestra.ca. $20-$40. LIVE & STREAMED. Moved from Flato Markham Theatre on Dec 11. Tickets purchased for Dec 11 are valid for the new date.

Dec 18 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 16.

Dec 18 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. A Baroque Christmas. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca.

Dec 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. SongBird North Series. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40.

Dec 18 8:00: That Choir. That Choir Carols. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-419-1756 or info@thatchoir.com or www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also Dec 19.

Dec 18 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Lucian Gray Group. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 18 8:30: Grossman's Tavern. Caution Jam Xmas Party. 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000. www.grossmanstavern.com.

Dec 18 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Alison Young Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 18 9:00: Lula Lounge. Salsa Saturdays: Son D'Aqui w/ DJ Trambo. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307. www.lula.ca.

Dec 18 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15. Also Dec 19.

Dec 19 2:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Handel's Messiah. Holy Cross Parish, 14400 Argyll Rd., Georgetown. www.georgetownbachchorale.com or 905-873-9909. $45; $10(st). Also Dec 18(8pm).

Dec 19 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $49-$69.

Dec 19 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Small Band Jazz Ensemble Concert. Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. PWYC.

Dec 19 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Favourites. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth). Also Dec 18(7:30pm).

Dec 19 3:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. A Merry Little Christmas. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca. 

Dec 19 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Dec 19 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15.

Dec 19 4:00: Elmer Iseler Singers. Sherry & Shortbread "At Home". 416-217-0567 or www.elmeriselersingers.com. By donation. ONLINE

Dec 19 4:00: Flute Street. It's Christmas on Flute Street. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-462-9498. $25; $20(sr/arts workers); $10(st).

Dec 19 4:30: Opera Revue. Opera Revue Christmas Show. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491 or www.operarevue.com. $10.

Dec 19 4:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Nine Lessons & Carols. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Freewill offering.

Dec 19 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Keith Barstow Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 19 8:00: That Choir. That Choir Carols. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-419-1756 or info@thatchoir.com or www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also Dec 18.

Dec 19 8:00: The Emmet Ray. The Ming and Mara Show. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 19 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Donnybrook Organ Trio. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

QUICK PICKS (DEC 20-JAN 9)

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Dec 20 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Peter Hill Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca. 

Dec 20 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Molly Johnson - This Holiday Season. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or www.bravoniagara.com. $50; $25(st/youth with id).

Dec 20 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 21 & 22.

Dec 20 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 22(Elora).

Dec 20 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Andy Sharp Series. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 20 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Donnybrook Organ Trio. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 21 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(7:30pm); 22(5:00 & 7:30pm).

Dec 21 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Paul Reddick Blues. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 21 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 22(5:00 & 7:30pm).

Dec 21 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 22.

Dec 21 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $59-$150. Also Dec 22, 23.

Dec 21 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca. 

Dec 21 10:00: Victoria Conservatory of Music. Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas Concert. Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas Concert or 250-386-8311. $25 donation. ONLINE.

Dec 22 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. David Alexander, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of  $20 suggested.

Dec 22 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(5:00 & 7:30pm); 22(7:30pm).

Dec 22 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevor Giancola Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 22 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st).

Dec 22 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 21.

Dec 22 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Knox Presbyterian Church, 51 Church St., Elora. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake).

Dec 22 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Seu and Sam Mora. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 22 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevor Hogg w/ Lucas Dann. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 23 3:00: Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. A Chorister's Christmas. www.capellaregalis.com. $10-$25 or PWYC. Available until Dec 26(10pm). ONLINE

Dec 23 8:00: The Emmet Ray. Phil Tessis Series feat. The Pawn. 924 College St. 416-792-4497. www.theemmetray.com.

Dec 24 5:30: Castro's Lounge. Little Magic Sam. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-669-8272. www.castroslounge.com.

Dec 26 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Red Hot Ramble. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.redhotramble.ca or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Dec 26 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Keith Barstow Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca

Dec 26 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. JabFung. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 27 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Peter Hill Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 27 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. JabFung. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 28 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Paul Reddick Blues. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 28 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 29 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Trevor Giancola Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 29 8:00: Jazz Room. Indigenous Artist Showcase - 5 Artists, 5 Cities. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. www.kwjazzroom.com.

Dec 29 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Dec 31(8pm), Jan 2(8pm), 4(3pm).

Dec 29 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Mike Deicont's Northern Danger. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 30 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Fabio Ragnelli Group. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca.

Dec 30 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232.  ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 3, 2022.

Dec 31 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 4, 2022.

Dec 31 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Andy Kim New Years’ Eve Gala. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000 or click on Andy Kim New Years' Eve Gala. $69.50; $64.50(member); $89.50(VIP); $84.50(VIP member).

Dec 31 8:00: Jazz Room. New Year's Eve with Gigi Marentette, KC Roberts, Adam Bowman. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. www.kwjazzroom.com. 

Dec 31 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Jan 2(8pm), 4(3pm).

Jan 01 2:00: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. POSTPONED TO FEB 5, 2022. ONLINE

Jan 01 2:30: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255 or www.roythomsonhall.com. $75-$185. Also Jan 2(Hamilton).

Jan 02 2:30: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-546-4040 x0 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $50-$126. Also Jan 1(Toronto).

Jan 02 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. POSTPONED TO FEB 6, 2022. ONLINE

Jan 02 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Jan 4(3pm). Proof of full vaccination is required.

Jan 04 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Jan 5(2 & 8pm) and available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.

Jan 05 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Adrian Ross. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of $20 suggested.

Jan 05 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Jan 5(8pm). Available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.

Jan 05 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also available as a live stream Jan 4(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams.

Jan 07 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 8(8pm), 9(3pm).

Jan 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Elegance and Emotion. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Jan 7(8pm) to Jan 9(11:59pm). Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE

Jan 08 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bach's Brandenburg & More. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Jan 8(8:00) & 9(3pm).

Jan 09 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Music Concert. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st). 

STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE

Against the Grain Theatre/Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah/Complex. Performed in Arabic, Dene, English, French, Inuktitut, and Southern Tutchone. Handel: Messiah. Jonathon Adams, Looee Arreak, Spencer Britten, Rihab Chaieb, Deantha Edmunds, singers; Le Choeur Louisbourg; Halifax Camerata Singers; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; University of Prince Edward Island Chamber Chorus; and other performers; Johannes Debus; conductor; Joel Ivany and Reneltta Arluk, co-directors. Register at Messiah/Complex. Available until Jan 9, 2022. ONLINE

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE

Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.

Confluence Concerts. Walter Unger Salon: Ruth Crawford’s Musical Imagination. Presented by Dr. Ellie Hisama. Music curated by Ryan MacDonald. Artists to be confirmed. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. YouTube premiere: Dec 15. ONLINE

BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS

Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.

ONLINE GROUPS

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.

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com

Cameron House

408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811

thecameron.com

Castro’s Lounge

2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272

castroslounge.com

Dec 9 6pm Mike Daley & Will Reid. Dec 10 5:30pm Little Magic Sam. Dec 11 6pm Thelonious Hank. Dec 12 3pm A Charlie Brown Christmas, 8pm Castro’s Christmas Party. Dec 24 5:30pm Little Magic Sam. Jan 7 5:30pm Little Magic Sam. Jan 8 6pm Thelonious Hank. Jan 9 3pm The Delfis. Jan 14 5:30pm Fraser & Daley. Jan 15 6pm Thelonious Hank. Jan 21 5:30pm Little Magic Sam. Jan 22 6pm Thelonious Hank. Jan 23 3pm Lucas Stagg. Jan 28 5:30pm Fraser & Daley. Jan 29 6pm Thelonious Hank. Jan 30 3pm Tim Bradford. 

C’est What

67 Front St. E. 416-867-9499

cestwhat.com 

Emmet Ray, The

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com

All shows at 8:00 PM, unless otherwise noted.

Dec 5 Surefire Sweat Trio. Dec 6 Chris Parnis Group. Dec 7 The Andy Sharp Folk Series feat. Tasha White. Dec 8 Jenna Marie Jazz. Dec 9 Phill Tessis Series feat. The Pawn Shop. Dec 10 Fuat Tuac. Dec 11 4:30pm Andrew Scott, 8pm Parade. Dec 12 4:30pm Diane Roblin Lady Finger, 8pm Tiago Cardoso & Sean McCarthy Duo. Dec 13 Paul Callander Group. Dec 14 Andy Sharp Series. Dec 15 Where’s Shane w/ Benjamin Weigensberg. Dec 16 Phil Tessis Series feat. The Pawn. Dec 18 Lucian Gray Group. Dec 19 4:30pm Opera Revue, 8pm The Ming & Mara Show. Dec 20 Andy Sharp Series. Dec 22 Seu & Sam Mora. Dec 23 Phil Tessis Series feat. The Pawn. 

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com

Dec 3 8pm Fred Spek’s Camp Combo. Dec 4 8:30pm Junction. Dec 10 6pm Kensington Holiday Bash. Dec 16 7:30pm The Action Sound Xmas Party, The Moving Violations. Dec 18 8:30pm Caution Jam Xmas Party. 

Hirut Cafe and Restaurant

2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560

hirut.ca 

Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The

Hugh’s Room

2261 Dundas St. W 416-533-5483

hughsroom.com

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca

Dec 1 9pm Tanya Wills Quartet. Dec 2 9pm Jozsef Botos Trio. Dec 3 8pm Colin Hunter & The Joe Sealy Quartet. Dec 4 8pm Colin Hunter & The Joe Sealy Quartet. Dec 8 6pm John Russon Presents: Jazz Bistro’s Club 350 Jazz Jam. Dec 15 6pm John Russon Presents: Jazz Bistro’s Club 350 Jazz Jam. 

Jazz Room, The

Located in the Huether Hotel, 59 King St. N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565

kwjazzroom.com

All shows at 8:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

Dec 3 8pm Bernie Senensky Quintet. Dec 4 Rebecca Hennessy’s Makeshift Island. Dec 10 Mary-Catherine Pazzano. Dec 11 Pat LaBarbera Quartet. Dec 17 Tom Nagy’s Christmas Experience. Dec 18 Jason White Christmas Special. Dec 29 8pm Indigenous Artist Showcase – 5 Artists, 5 Cities. Dec 31 8pm New Year’s Eve with Gigi Marentette, KC Roberts, and Adam Bowman. 

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca

Check website for exact times; typically, doors open at 7pm, salsa dance lessons at 8:30pm, music begins at 9pm. 

Dec 3 Cuban Salsa Fridays: Charangon Del Norte. Dec 4 Salsa Saturdays: Sean Bellaviti & Conjunto Lacalu w/ DJ Trambo. Dec 10 Salseros with Attitutde w/ Sebastian Natal and DJ Suave. Dec 11 Salsa Saturdays: Ricardo Barboza & DJ Trambo. Dec 17 Salsa Saturdays: Yani Borrell w/ DJ Suave. Dec 18 Salsa Saturdays: Son D’Aqui w/ DJ Trambo. 

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca

Dec 2 6:30pm Joe Lucchetta. Dec 4 7pm Emily Kemp + Rob Christian. Dec 9 6:30pm Joe Lucchetta. Dec 10 7pm Belays Jazz Trio. Dec 11 7pm D’eve Archer. Dec 16 6:30pm Emily Kemp + Rob Christian. Dec 17 7pm Steven Taetz Trio. Dec 18 7pm Belays Jazz Trio. 

Mezzetta Restaurant

681 St. Clair Ave. W. 416-658-5687

mezzettarestaurant.com 

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com

Nice Bistro, The

117 Brock St. N., Whitby. 905-668-8839

nicebistro.com

Old Mill, The

21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641 

oldmilltoronto.com

The Home Smith Bar: 

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

Poetry Jazz Café

224 Augusta Ave. 416-599-5299

poetryjazzcafe.com

Reposado Bar & Lounge

136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474

reposadobar.com

Reservoir Lounge, The

52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887

reservoirlounge.com

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca

Dec 1 5:30pm Trevor Giancola Quartet, 8:30pm Mike Downes Quartet. Dec 2 5:30pm Kevin Quain, 8:30pm Mike Downes Quartet. Dec 3 5:30pm Xmas w/ Kayla & Hannah, 8:30pm Mike Downes Quartet. Dec 4 5:30pm Neon Eagle, 8:30pm Mike Downes Quartet. Dec 5 5:30pm Keith Barstow Group, 8:30pm Harley Card Group. Dec 6 5:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 8:30pm Harley Card Group. Dec 7 5:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 8:30pm Alan Heatherington – From Rio with Love. Dec 8 5:30pm Trevor Giancola Quartet, 8:30pm Ernesto Cervini & Turboprop. Dec 9 5:30pm Kevin Quain, 8:30pm Ernesto Cervini & Turboprop. Dec 10 5:30pm Emily Schultz, 8:30pm Ernesto Cervini & Turboprop. Dec 11 5:30pm Neon Eagle, 8:30pm Ernesto Cervini & Turboprop. Dec 12 5:30pm Ketih Barstow Group, 8:30pm Ted Warren Group. Dec 13 5:30pm Peter Hill Group, 8:30pm Ted Warren Group. Dec 14 5:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 8:30pm Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Dec 15 5:30pm Trevor Giancola Quartet, 8:30pm Alison Young Quartet. Dec 16 5:30pm Fabio Ragnelli Group, 8:30pm Alison Young Quartet. Dec 17 5:30pm Xmas w/ Kayla and Hannah, 8:30pm Alison Young Quartet. Dec 18 5:30pm Justin Bacchus Collective, 8:30pm Alison Young Quartet. Dec 19 5:30pm Keith Barstow Group, 8:30pm Donnybrook Organ Trio. Dec 20 5:30pm Peter Hill Group, 8:30pm Donnybrook Organ Trio. Dec 21 5:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 8:30pm Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Dec 22 5:30pm Trevor Giancola Quartet, 8:30pm Trevor Hogg w/ Lucas Dann. Dec 23-25 Closed. Dec 26 5:30pm Keith Barstow Group, 8:30pm JabFung. Dec 27 5:30pm Peter Hill Group, 8:30pm JabFung. Dec 28 5:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 8:30pm Chris Gale Hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Dec 29 5:30pm Trevor Giancola Quartet, 8:30pm Mike Deicont’s Northern Danger. Dec 30 5:30pm Fabio Ragnelli Group. 

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

The Senator Winebar

249 Victoria St 416 364-7517

thesenator.com 

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org

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DAILY LISTINGS

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes listings for the upcoming period of Dec 6-31 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability. More detailed information for each listing is available here using our JustASK feature. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Also, current COVID health regulations may require proof of vaccination. Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for more details. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Dec 7 at 6pm.

THE WEEK AHEAD (DEC 6-12)

Dec 06 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Walter Unger Salon: Ruth Crawford’s Musical Imagination. Presented by Dr. Ellie Hisama. Music curated by Ryan MacDonald. Artists to be confirmed. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Salon: Dec 7. YouTube premiere: Dec 15. A limited number of tickets available for in-person attendance. ONLINE

Dec 06 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Joaquin Valdepeñas Conducts. Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat K297 for four winds and orchestra; Beethoven: Symphony No.8 in F Op.93. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $20.

Dec 07 2:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Carla Bennett (Stella); Kyle Blair (Jim Hardy); Wren Evans (Charlie Winslow); Kristi Frank (Linda Mason); Elodie Gillett (Rose/Radio Quartet); Kyle Godemba (Ted Hanover); and other performers; Kate Hennig, stage director. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. $25-$94. Runs Dec 1-23. For individual dates, visit JustASK.

Dec 07 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Chopin & Ravel. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Recital for Violin & Piano. Works by Lili Boulanger, Poulenc,  Chopin, Ravel, and Saint-Saëns. Andrew Sords, violin; Cheryl Duvall, piano. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms $30; $20(st).

Dec 07 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $39-$150. Also Dec 8-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 07 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Ryan Silverman, vocalist; Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 8(2pm & 8pm); Dec 9(8pm).

Dec 08 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Imre Olah. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering: $20 suggested.

Dec 08 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Ryan Silverman, vocalist; Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 8(8pm); Dec 9(8pm).

Dec 08 6:30: Arts Etobicoke/Soundstreams. Encounters Town Hall: Stories & Drumming - World Premiere Watch Party Followed by Talk. With guests Rhoma Spencer, Mestre Sérgio Xocolate & Suzanne Roberts Smith. Vivier: Pulau Dewata; Dr. Bongani Ndodana-Breen: Imbila; The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: How Brother Deer and Mother Turtle Pivot the Pandemic set to a new arrangement of Ann Southam’s Glass Houses. Ryan Scott, percussion; Greg Oh, piano; Joyce To, percussion; Tyler Cunningham, percussion; Rhoma Spencer, actor. www.soundstreams.ca. ONLINE

Dec 08 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Ryan Silverman, vocalist; Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 9(8pm).

Dec 09 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Kingston Jazz. Room Tone, Chantal Thompson. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 09 7:30: Storytelling Toronto. Storytelling Concert. Original storytelling songs by Ramya Amuthan. Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Ave. 416-656-2445. $15. ONLINE

Dec 09 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. To All A Good Night 6. Music by Stevie Wonder, John Prine, Stephen Colbert & Elvis Costello, and Duke Ellington. Jackie Richardson, Jessica Mitchell, Liam Russell, David Wall, and Tom Wilson. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.artoftimeensemble.com or 416-408-0208. $24-$79. Limited capacity. Also available as a livestream.

Dec 09 8:00: Music Toronto. Gryphon Trio with David Harding. Brahms: Piano Trio No.1 in B Op.8; Ryan: New Work (world premiere); Student compositions from the Earl Haig/Claude Watson program; Dvořák: Piano Quartet in E-flat Op.87. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $47.50-$52.

Dec 09 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Ryan Silverman, vocalist; Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(2pm).

Dec 10 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Love Mozart. Stravinsky: Three Pieces for String Quartet; Stravinsky: Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet; Stravinsky: Pour Pablo Picasso (fragment); Mozart: Allegro for clarinet and string quartet K516c; Francaix: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings. Emily Kruspe, Eric Kim-Fujita, violins; Maxime Despax, viola; Sebastian Ostertag, cello; Brad Cherwin, clarinet. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).

Dec 10 8:00: Jazz Room. Mary-Catherine Pazzano. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .

Dec 10 8:00: Lula Lounge. Salseros with Attitude. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307. .

Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 10 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Ashley MacIsaac with Special Guest Jully Black. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$95.

Dec 10 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Beethoven @ 251: Happy Birthday! Coleridge-Taylor: Fantasiestücke; Chopin: Piano Concerto No.1; Beethoven: Symphony No.8. Dmitri Levkovich, piano; Nurhan Arman, conductor. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. In person 416-366-7723; virtual 416-499-0403 www.sinfoniatoronto.com. In-person: $55.97; $48.06(sr); $20.96(st); Livestream: $15. LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 11 4:30: Beach United Church. Heather Bambrick and Friends. Thad Jones: A Child Is Born; and other seasonal favourites. Heather Bambrick, vocal jazz and piano. 140 Wineva Ave. www.beachunitedchurch.com or 416-700-9644. Videolink at Heather Bambrick Video Link. In-person at Heather Bambrick In-person. Suggested donations: $25(in-person); $10(videolink). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 11 7:00: Untitled Ensemble. Emily Suzanne Shapiro: A Menagerie of Sound. Emily Suzanne Shapiro: Utter Zoo; Woodwind Quintet (premiere); Solo Improv. Emily Suzanne Shapiro, clarinet & bass clarinet; Elizabeth Christina Brown, oboe & English horn; Chris Buchner, horn; Iraj Tamadon-Nejad, bassoon; Jaye Marsh, flute. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. Click on Suzanne Shapiro. By donation. Register here.

Dec 11 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Minerva by Suzanne Pasternak. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 11 7:30: Northumberland Orchestra and Choir. Christmas in Northumberland. Dinner followed by a Carol Cantata. Best Western, 930 Burnham St., Cobourg. 905-372-2105. $60. Includes dinner, show, service.

Dec 11 7:30: Opera NexGen. Night Trip. Music by Carlos Simon & libretto by Sandra Seaton. Olivia Johnson, mezzo; Erik Bagger, tenor; David Morgan Sanchez, tenor; William Powell III, bass-baritone; Michael Colman, bass. www.operanexgen.org/nighttrip. ONLINE

Dec 11 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Boreal. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca. $30. No walk-in patrons.

Dec 11 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. In Concert. Richardson-Schulte: The Hockey Sweater; Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite; Violin Concerto. Martin MacDonald, guest conductor; Eva Lesage, violin. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566 or www.cathedralbluffs.com or cbsoboxoffice@gmail.com. $30-$48; $25-$38(sr/st); Free(under 12).

Dec 11 8:00: Jazz Room. Pat LaBaerbera Quartet. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.

Dec 11 8:00: Jon Feldman. Feldman/Malone/Higgins Trio. Bemsha Swing, In Your Own Sweet Way, Au Privave, Oleo, Well You Needn't. Jesse Malone, trumpet; Bret Higgins, acoustic bass; Jon Feldman, piano. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. 647-862-3816. $20; $15(adv).

Dec 11 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz From Around the World Series: Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez Group. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$105. Proof of vaccination required.

Dec 11 8:00: Singing Out. A Light Ahead: A Holiday Concert. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.singingout.com or www.ticketmaster.ca. $35.

Dec 12: Against the Grain Theatre/Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah/Complex. Performed in Arabic, Dene, English, French, Inuktitut, and Southern Tutchone. Handel: Messiah. Jonathon Adams, Looee Arreak, Spencer Britten, Rihab Chaieb, Deantha Edmunds, singers; Le Choeur Louisbourg; Halifax Camerata Singers; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; University of Prince Edward Island Chamber Chorus; and other performers; Johannes Debus; conductor; Joel Ivany and Reneltta Arluk, co-directors. Register at Messiah/Complex. Available until Jan 9, 2022. ONLINE

Dec 12 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $49-$69. Also Dec 5 & 19.

Dec 12 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts & Canada on Stage Series: Jan Lisiecki. An all-Chopin program. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$105.

Dec 12 3:00: Tapestry Chamber Choir. Handel's Messiah: Part 1. Soloists and strings from York Chamber Ensemble. Bradford Arts Centre, 66 Barrie St., Bradford. Click on www.ticketscene.ca or www.tapestrychoir.ca or 905-751-5335.

Dec 12 3:00: Villa Charities/Coro San Marco. Christmas Concert / Concerto di Natale. Traditional English and Italian Christmas music. Coro San Marco Choir; Michael Colla, conductor; Adolfo De Santis, piano. Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. Click on www.villacharities.com/coro or 416-789-7011 x248. $15. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door.

QUICK PICKS (DEC 13-31)

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Dec 14 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Preludes for Piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or email ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE.  Proof of vaccination required.

Dec 14 8:00: Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 1. Workshop: Community Sound, with Naomi McCarroll-Butler, saxophonist, clarinetist, instrument maker. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 15 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Hanné Becker, Organ. Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or click on www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested.

Dec 15 7:00: Achill Choral Society. Comfort & Joy. Click on www.achill.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 15 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Come From Away. Closes Mar 13. Tue-Sat(8pm); Wed(1:30pm); Sat & Sun(2pm). For individual dates, visit JustASK.

Dec 15 8:00: Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 2. Concert: Stephanie Castonguay + Skin Tone. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Dec 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano; Rihab Chaieb, mezzo; Spencer Britten, tenor; Stephen Hegedus, bass-baritone; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Simon Rivard, RBC Resident Conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 17, 18(3pm & 8 pm), 19(3pm).

Dec 16 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Classical and Beyond. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free.

Dec 16 7:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 3. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 16 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Pavlo: Home For The Holidays. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or 289-868-9177. $50; $25(st/youth with id).

Dec 16 8:00: Hugh's Room. Kellylee Evans Live. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $35(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Dec 16 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 18.

Dec 16 8:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 3. Parallel Playfields: Concert and Talk with Unit 2, for You In Mind. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 16 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Details at info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE

Dec 17 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. Details at www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED

Dec 17 7:00: Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 4. Pix Film Productions, 1411 Dufferin St. Unit C. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 17 7:00: Serenata Singers. Songs of Comfort and Joy! www.serenatasingers.ca. ONLINE

Dec 17 7:00: St. James Cathedral. La Nativité du Seigneur. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Donation.

Dec 17 7:00: Vesuvius Ensemble/Istituto Italiano di Cultura/Villa Charities. Quanno Nascette Ninno: Christmas in Southern Italy. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/873. Also Dec 18. 

Dec 17 7:30: Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO)/Wish Opera Arts. Together Again for the Holidays. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca or 905-681-6000. $55; $45(sr); $25(st); $20(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 17 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Also Dec 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake); 27(Elora).

Dec 17 8:00: Jazz Room. Tom Nagy's Christmas Experience. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.

Dec 17 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Yuletide Spectacular. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 17(8pm) to Dec 19(11:59pm). Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE

Dec 17 8:00: Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 4. Artist Talk: Stephanie Castonguay, with PIX FILM. Pix Film Productions, 1411 Dufferin St. Unit C. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 17 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15. Also Dec 18(3pm & 8pm), 19(3pm).

Dec 18 10:00am: Church of St. Andrew, Scarborough. Sing-Along Handel's Messiah. 2333 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough. 416-447-1481. $25. Pre-registration required. Bring your own book or borrow from us. Bring your own lunch.

Dec 18 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15. Also Dec 18(8pm), 19.

Dec 18 4:00: Pax Christi Chorale. Christmas Through the Ages. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.paxchristichorale.org. $50; $45(sr); $25(st).

Dec 18 7:00: Vesuvius Ensemble/Istituto Italiano di Cultura/Villa Charities. Quanno Nascette Ninno: Christmas in Southern Italy. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/873. Also Dec 17.

Dec 18 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. www.coc.ca/watch. ONLINE

Dec 18 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Free. Available until Jan 7, 2022. Live concerts on Dec 21 & 22. ONLINE

Dec 18 7:30: Guelph Chamber Choir. Handel's Messiah LIVE. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph. 519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca/events/2021-12-18. $45; $25(under 30); $25(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 18 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Hometown Holidays. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or www.hpo.org. In-person: $35-$80;$30-$75(sr); $20(age 5-17). Livestream $24. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 18 7:30: Link Music Lab. Mahsa Vahdat & Sardar Mohamad Jani. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. Mahsa Vahdat. $50. Exclusive concert with limited capacity.

Dec 18 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Favourites. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth). Also Dec 19(2:30pm).

Dec 18 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy Concerts Series: Academy Chamber Orchestra. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Dec 18 7:30: The Annex Singers. "Yes, Virginia.". Click on Yes, Virginia. Free. Donations welcome. Available until Jan 9. ONLINE

Dec 18 8:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Handel's Messiah. Holy Cross Parish, 14400 Argyll Rd., Georgetown. www.georgetownbachchorale.com or 905-873-9909. $45; $10(st). Also Dec 19(2pm).

Dec 18 8:00: Jazz Room. Jason White Christmas Special. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.

Dec 18 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Reflections. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-604-8339 or www.ksorchestra.ca. $20-$40. LIVE & STREAMED. Moved from Flato Markham Theatre on Dec 11. Tickets purchased for Dec 11 are valid for the new date.

Dec 18 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 16.

Dec 18 8:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. A Baroque Christmas. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca.

Dec 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. SongBird North Series. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40.

Dec 18 8:00: That Choir. That Choir Carols. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-419-1756 or info@thatchoir.com or www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also Dec 19.

Dec 18 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15. Also Dec 19.

Dec 19 2:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Handel's Messiah. Holy Cross Parish, 14400 Argyll Rd., Georgetown. www.georgetownbachchorale.com or 905-873-9909. $45; $10(st). Also Dec 18(8pm).

Dec 19 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $49-$69. Also Dec 5 & 12.

Dec 19 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Concert.  Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. PWYC.

Dec 19 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Favourites. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth). Also Dec 18(7:30pm).

Dec 19 3:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. A Merry Little Christmas. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca. 

Dec 19 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Dec 19 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. See Dec 15.

Dec 19 4:00: Elmer Iseler Singers. Sherry & Shortbread "At Home". 416-217-0567 or www.elmeriselersingers.com. By donation. ONLINE

Dec 19 4:00: Flute Street. It's Christmas on Flute Street. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-462-9498. $25; $20(sr/arts workers); $10(st).

Dec 19 4:30: Opera Revue. Opera Revue Christmas Show. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491 or www.operarevue.com. $10.

Dec 19 4:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Nine Lessons & Carols. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Freewill offering.

Dec 19 8:00: That Choir. That Choir Carols. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-419-1756 or info@thatchoir.com or www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also Dec 18.

Dec 20 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Molly Johnson - This Holiday Season. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or www.bravoniagara.com. $50; $25(st/youth with id).

Dec 20 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 21 & 22.

Dec 20 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 22(Elora).

Dec 21 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(7:30pm); 22(5:00 & 7:30pm).

Dec 21 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 22(5:00 & 7:30pm).

Dec 21 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 22.

Dec 22 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. David Alexander, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of  $20 suggested.

Dec 22 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(5:00 & 7:30pm); 22(7:30pm).

Dec 22 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st).

Dec 22 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 21.

Dec 22 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Knox Presbyterian Church (Elora), 51 Church St., Elora. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake).

Dec 26 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Red Hot Ramble. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.redhotramble.ca or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Dec 29 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Dec 31(8pm), Jan 2(8pm), 4(3pm). Proof of full vaccination is required.

Dec 30 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232.  ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 3, 2022.

Dec 31 7:30: COSA Canada. The Pirates of Penzance. 647-272-6232. $20.11 or PWYC. ONLINE. POSTPONED TO FEB 4, 2022.

Dec 31 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. A Waltz Dream. Also Jan 2(8pm), 4(3pm).

STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE

Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.

BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS

Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.

LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.

ONLINE GROUPS

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.

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Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes listings for the upcoming period of Nov 29 to Dec 24 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability. More detailed information for each listing is available here using our JustAsk feature. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Also, current COVID health regulations may require proof of vaccination. Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for more details. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Nov 30 at 6pm.

THE WEEK AHEAD (NOV 29-DEC 5)

Nov 29 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel's Messiah. Sydney Baedke, soprano; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo; Bud Roach, tenor; David John Pike, baritone; Brott Festival Chorus; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Boris Brott, conductor. West Highland Baptist Church, 1605 Garth St,, Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(st). Also Nov 30(Burlington Performing Arts Centre).

Nov 29 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Virginia MacDonald. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca

Nov 30 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Emily Steinwall Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca

Nov 30 6:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music on Film Series: My Darling Vivian. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. 416-637-3123. $17; $12(members); $10(sr members); free(st members).

Nov 30 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel's Messiah. Sydney Baedke, soprano; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo; Bud Roach, tenor; David John Pike, baritone; Brott Festival Chorus; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Boris Brott, conductor. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(st). Also Nov 29(West Highland United Church). 

Nov 30 8:00: Canadian Music Centre. CMC Presents: Stranger Still and Country Phasers. Curated by Nick Storing. Stranger Still (Pete Johnson, composer/guitar; Randi Helmers, vocals; Laura Swankey, vocals; Rob Clutton, bass); Country Phasers (Kurt Newman, pedal steel guitar; Andrew Furlong, bass; Blake Howard, drums). 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601 x202. General: $20/$15(adv); CMC Members & Arts Workers: $20/$12(adv); $10(st).

Nov 30 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Recital. Works by Bach, Coleridge-Taylor, Florence Price, Reena Esmail; Ravel: La Valse (arr. Fung); Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2 in b-flat Op.35. David Fung, piano. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

Nov 30 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $39-$150. Also Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 01 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 2-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 01 7:00: Browntasauras Records. Monik Macias with ARECIBO feat. Brownman Ali. Monik Macías, vocals; Brownman Ali, trumpet/musical director; Scott Metcalfe, piano/synths; Eddie Castro, electric bass; Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo, drums. The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave. 416-573-8055 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/168353669357. $20; $15(adv); $10(st/arts workers). 

Dec 01 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Rebanks Family Fellowship Concerts Series: Rebanks Family Fellowship Concert. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Dec 01 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Festival of Carols. Respighi: Lauda per la Natività del Signore; Hyo-Won Woo: O Magnum Mysterium; Rosephanye Powell: Christus natus est; Andrew Balfour: The Wyandot's Realm; and popular Christmas carols. Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra; Matthew Larkin, organ; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor; Simon Rivard, conductor. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-598-0422 or www.tmchoir.org/event/festival-of-carols-2021/. $30-$90(in person); $20-$40(online). LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 01 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 2-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 02 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon. Gabriel Policarpo, percussion; Alan Hetherington & the U of T Brazilian Ensemble. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Free. LIVESTREAMED

Dec 02 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: East Meets West. Sadaf Amini, John Burge, Kingston Chamber Choir, Darrell Christie, Melos Ensemble. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 02 7:30: Toronto Consort. An Evening of Holiday Cheer: A Virtual Fundraiser. Featuring a guided tasting by Susan Judd, cofounder of Heeman's Cidery, and performances by Ben Grossman and Alison Melville. 416-966-1045, X104. $110. Includes two ciders and one mead. Open to adults 19 and older. ONLINE

Dec 02 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 02 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 3-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 02 8:00: Tafelmusik. The Voice of Vivaldi. Johann Bernhard Bach: Orchestral Suite in G; J. S. Bach: “Ich esse mit Freuden” from Cantata 84; Scarlatti: Concerto Grosso in f; Vivaldi: “Lo seguitai felice” from L’Olimpiade; Vivaldi: “Non ti lusinghi,” from Tito Manlio; and other works. Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; Elisa Citterio, director. info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE

Dec 02 8:30: Hugh's Room. ES:MO CD Release. Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (ES:MO). 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $25(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 03 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. David Simon, organ. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED. 

Dec 03 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Fraser and Daley. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. www.castroslounge.com

Dec 03 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. David Simon, organ. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED

Dec 03 7:00: Milton Choristers. Do You Hear What I Hear? Live concert of your favourite Christmas music. Rachel Cleland, artistic director. Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St. E., Milton. www.miltonchoristers.com. $10. Also Dec 4.

Dec 03 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Scott Terrell, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 4(2pm & 7:30pm).

Dec 03 7:30: Upper Canada Choristers/Cantemos Latin Ensemble. From Darkness Into Light. Bach: Christmas Oratorio - Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light; Handel: Messiah (excerpts); Haydn: Canon; Lauridsen: Sure on This Shining Night; Rutter: Two Christmas Carols; and other works for Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa. Laurie Evan Fraser, conductor; Hye Won Cecilia Lee, piano. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-256-0510 or www.uppercanadachoristers.org or Cantemos YouTube or Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3qbFEHK. Limited in-person tickets at $25. Available in advance via Eventbrite. Ages 12 and up. Free streaming on YouTube and Facebook. LIVE & STREAMED.

Dec 03 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. #$%! Mozart. Selections of original works by featured artists. Hillary Jean Young, voice and electronics; Joyful Joyful, electronic music duo. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st). 

Dec 03 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Feelin' Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel. Jim Witter, vocals/piano; Evan Mitchell, conductor. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 3(8pm) to Dec 5(11:59pm). ONLINE

Dec 03 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 03 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 4-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022. 

Dec 03 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Wesli & Kobo Town. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$75.

Dec 04 12:15: Music at St. Andrew's. Friday Noontime Recital. A Christmas Carol: Dramatic readings with musical interludes. Rick Phillips, Kathleen Kajioka, William Webster, Zorana Sadiq and Joe Angelo, readers; Daniel Bickle, organ; and Jordan Klapman, piano. St. Andrew's Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.standrewstoronto.org or 416-593-5600 x231. Freewill offering. Benefit for St. Andrew's Refugee Sponsorship program. LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 04 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 04 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Scott Terrell, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 3 & 4(7:30pm).

Dec 04 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Lily Frost and Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. www.castroslounge.com 

Dec 04 6:00: Castro's Lounge. Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. . www.castroslounge.com

Dec 04 7:00: Magisterra Soloists. Baroque Christmas. Rameau: Concert No.6 in g "La Poule"; Haydn: Allegro moderato from Concerto in G Hob.VIIa No.4; Boccherini: Excerpt from Concerto in B for cello and orchestra; Vivaldi: Excerpts from Concerto in D Op.3 No.9 RV230; Purcell: Pavane and Chaconne for 3 violins and basso continuo; Bach: Excerpts from Concerto in d for two violins and strings BWV1043. Philip Corscadden, violin; Saige Soares, cello; Walker Shuey-Wilson, cello. Christ Church (Chatham), 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham. Click on Baroque Christmas Chatham. $11.62-$48.76. Also Dec 5(3pm) at First St. Andrew's United Church, London.

Dec 04 7:00: Milton Choristers. Do You Hear What I Hear? Live concert of your favourite Christmas music. Rachel Cleland, artistic director. Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St. E., Milton. www.miltonchoristers.com. $10. Also Dec 3.

Dec 04 7:00: RESOUND Choir. Sing, My Child. Dreamer (world premiere); Sarah Quartel: Sing, My Child; Mozart: Veni Sancte Spiritus; Adolphus Hailstork: The Lamb; Jenny Trite: Mary's Lullabye; Healey Willan: What Is This Lovely Fragrance? RESOUND Choir; RESOUND Scholars and Interns; String Quintet; Harp; Cheryl Duvall, piano; Thomas Burton, artistic director. Click on Sing, My Child or 905-718-0533. Donations gratefully accepted at RESOUNDChoir.ca. ONLINE

Dec 04 7:30: Arcady. Messiah. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, 247 Main Street, Port Dover. www.lighthousetheatre.com/off-season-events or 519-583-2221 or 1-888-779-7703. $35.

Dec 04 7:30: Elora Singers. Bach & Handel: Music for Advent and Christmas. Bach: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland BWV 61 & 62; Handel: Excerpts from Messiah. Available online until Jan 7, 2022. ONLINE

Dec 04 7:30: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Handel's Messiah. Leanne Kaufman, soprano; Maria Soulis, mezzo; Andrew Haji, tenor; Matthew Cassils, bass; Mississauga Chamber Singers & Chamber Orchestra. Christ First United Church, 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. www.mcsingers.ca/2021-22-season or 905-456-3441. $25; $12(youth). Limited tickets to maintain social distancing.

Dec 04 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Scott Terrell, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 3(7:30pm) & 4(2pm).

Dec 04 7:30: York Chamber Ensemble. Little Night Music. Torelli: Christmas Concerto; Dvořák: Nocturne for Strings; Kalinnikov: Serenade for Strings; Vitali: Chaconne; and holiday favourites. Joyce Lai, violin. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Church St., Newmarket. 416-931-7899. $25. Limited seating live performance.

Dec 04 8:00: Jazz Room. Rebecca Hennessy's Makeshift Island. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.

Dec 04 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 04 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 04 8:00: Orchestra Toronto. Great Joy II: An Indigo Christmas with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale. Also available on demand. Nathaniel Dett Chorale; Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, music director; Corey Butler, piano. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts), 5040 Yonge St. 1-855-985-2787 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $45; $39 (sr); $19(OTOPus ages 13 to 29); $15(ages 5-12). Pre-concert chat at 7:15pm.

Dec 04 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Bobby McFerrin. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $65-$150.

Dec 04 8:00: The Music Gallery. Awake. A documentary film by Lucy Cameron titled Awake; and other works. Joseph Shabason, saxophone; Emissive; ambient electronics; Thom Gill, Bram Gielen, Hugh Marsh, Phil Melanson, Nicole Rampersaud, performers.Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.showclix.com/events/28836

Dec 05 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). Celebrate Josquin des Prez: Musicorum Principem - 500 Years After His Death. A multimedia celebration of the life and work of a composer who was held in highest esteem as “First among musicians” by colleagues and connoisseurs from his lifetime to our own. Add your recorder, viol, or other instrument to a broad sampling of works spanning his extraordinarily prolific career. Lawrence Lipnick, presenter. info@tempotoronto.net or www.tempotoronto.net. ONLINE

Dec 05 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $49-$69. Also Dec 12 & 19.

Dec 05 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 05 3:00: La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra. Home for the Holidays. Seasonal favorites including Sleigh Ride, Bells of Christmas, and White Christmas. Laurie Mitchell, music director. www.ljyo.ca or Home for the Holidays. $12. ONLINE

Dec 05 3:00: Magisterra Soloists. Baroque Christmas. Rameau: Concert No.6 in g "La Poule"; Haydn: Allegro moderato from Concerto in G Hob.VIIa No.4; Boccherini: Excerpt from Concerto in B for cello and orchestra; Vivaldi: Excerpts from Concerto in D Op.3 No.9 RV230; Purcell: Pavane and Chaconne for 3 violins and basso continuo; Bach: Excerpts from Concerto in d for two violins and strings BWV1043. Philip Corscadden, violin; Saige Soares, cello; Walker Shuey-Wilson, cello. First St. Andrew's United Church, 350 Queens Ave., London. Baroque Christmas London. $11.62-$48.76. Also Dec 4(7pm) at Christ Church, Chatham.

Dec 05 3:30: The Edison Singers. Handel’s Messiah. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $30-$45. Limited seating and no door sales.

Dec 05 4:00: Hamilton Children's Choir. Winter Concert: A Path to Hope. Ensembles: Kantisto, Komenci, Esplori, Chamber, and Profunda. Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. www.hccwinter21.eventbrite.ca. Also 7:30pm. Tickets available online only.

Dec 05 5:00: George Lake Big Band. The Duke Sunday Showcase Series. Works by Ellington, Miller, Herman, and Kenton. Hits from the 40s to the 80s in Big Band Style. The Duke Live, 1225 Queen St. E. 416-466-2624. Cover $10. Proof of vaccination required.  Reservations highly recommended.

Dec 05 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Factory Girl. Fun, casual afternoon of opera, art song and more in a comfortable bar setting. Works by Mozart, Donizetti, Gounod, Satie, and Weill. Danie Friesen, soprano; Parker Clements, baritone; Claire Harris, piano. Factory Girl, 193 Danforth Ave. 647-637-2799. $10.

Dec 05 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Chantal Kreviazuk: Christmas Is a Way of Life, My Dear. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000 or www.burlingtonpac.ca. $69.50; $64.50(member). 

Dec 05 7:00: Jazz Bistro. Another Jewish Boy's Christmas Again. Whitney Ross-Barris & Sam Broverman, vocals; Jordan O'Connor, bass; Tony Quarrington, guitar; Dew Jurecka, various instruments. 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299. $20 cover.

Dec 05 7:30: Hamilton Children's Choir. Winter Concert: A Path to Hope. Ensembles: Esprimas, Ilumini, Chamber, and Profunda. Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. www.hccwinter21.eventbrite.ca. Also 4pm. Tickets available online only.

Dec 05 7:30: Silk Road/Canadian Arabic Orchestra/Festival of Arabic Music & Arts. Silk Road; In Concert. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $42.

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Dec 06 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Walter Unger Salon: Ruth Crawford’s Musical Imagination. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Salon: Dec 7. YouTube: Dec 15. Limited tickets available for in-person attendance. ONLINE

Dec 06 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Joaquin Valdepeñas Conducts. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $20.

Dec 07 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Chopin & Ravel. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Recital for Violin & Piano. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms $30; $20(st).

Dec 07 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 8-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 07 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 8(2pm & 8pm); Dec 9(8pm).

Dec 08 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Imre Olah. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering: $20 suggested.

Dec 08 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 9-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 08 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(8pm); Dec 9(8pm).

Dec 08 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 9-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 09 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Kingston Jazz. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 09 7:30: Storytelling Toronto. Storytelling Concert. Original storytelling songs by Ramya Amuthan. Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Ave. 416-656-2445. $15. ONLINE

Dec 09 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. To All A Good Night 6. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.artoftimeensemble.com or 416-408-0208. $24-$79. Limited capacity. Also available as a livestream.

Dec 09 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 10-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 09 8:00: Music Toronto. Gryphon Trio with David Harding. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $47.50-$52.

Dec 09 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops.  Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(2pm).

Dec 10 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Love Mozart. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).

Dec 10 8:00: Jazz Room. Mary-Catherine Pazzano. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .

Dec 10 8:00: Lula Lounge. Salseros with Attitude. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307. .

Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 11-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 10 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Ashley MacIsaac with Special Guest Jully Black. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$95.

Dec 10 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Beethoven @ 251: Happy Birthday! Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. In person 416-366-7723; virtual 416-499-0403 www.sinfoniatoronto.com. In-person: $55.97; $48.06(sr); $20.96(st); Livestream: $15. LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 11 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 11 4:30: Beach United Church. Heather Bambrick and Friends. 140 Wineva Ave. www.beachunitedchurch.com or 416-700-9644. Videolink at Heather Bambrick Video Link. In-person at Heather Bambrick In-person. Suggested donations: $25(in-person); $10(videolink). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 11 7:00: Untitled Ensemble. Emily Suzanne Shapiro: A Menagerie of Sound. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. Click on Suzanne Shapiro. By donation. Register here.

Dec 11 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Minerva by Suzanne Pasternak. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 11 7:30: Northumberland Orchestra and Choir. Christmas in Northumberland. Best Western, 930 Burnham St., Cobourg`. 905-372-2105. $60. Includes dinner, show, service.

Dec 11 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Boreal. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca. $30. No walk-in patrons.

Dec 11 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. In Concert. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566 or www.cathedralbluffs.com or cbsoboxoffice@gmail.com. $30-$48; $25-$38(sr/st); Free(under 12).

Dec 11 8:00: Jazz Room. Pat LaBaerbera Quartet. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.

Dec 11 8:00: Jon Feldman. Feldman/Malone/Higgins Trio. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. 647-862-3816. $20; $15(adv).

Dec 11 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 11 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 11 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz From Around the World Series: Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez Group. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$105. Proof of vaccination required.

Dec 11 8:00: Singing Out. A Light Ahead: A Holiday Concert. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.singingout.com or www.ticketmaster.ca. $35.

Dec 12: Against the Grain Theatre/Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah/Complex. Register at Messiah/Complex. Available until Jan 9, 2022. ONLINE

Dec 12 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $49-$69. Also Dec 5 & 19.

Dec 12 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 12 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts & Canada on Stage Series: Jan Lisiecki. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$105.

Dec 12 3:00: Tapestry Chamber Choir. Handel's Messiah: Part 1. Bradford Arts Centre, 66 Barrie St., Bradford. Click on www.ticketscene.ca or www.tapestrychoir.ca or 905-751-5335.

Dec 12 3:00: Villa Charities/Coro San Marco. Christmas Concert / Concerto di Natale. Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. Click on www.villacharities.com/coro or 416-789-7011 x248. $15. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door.

Dec 14 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Preludes for Piano. Philip Chiu, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or email ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE.  Proof of vaccination required.

Dec 14 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 15-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 14 8:00: Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 1. Workshop: Community Sound, with Naomi McCarroll-Butler, saxophonist, clarinetist, instrument maker. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 15 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Hanné Becker, Organ. Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or click on www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested.

Dec 15 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 16-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 15 7:00: Achill Choral Society. Comfort & Joy. Click on www.achill.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 15 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 16-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 15 8:00: Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 2. Concert: Stephanie Castonguay + Skin Tone. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 17, 18-3pm & 8 pm, 19-3pm.

Dec 16 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Classical and Beyond. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free.

Dec 16 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Pavlo: Home For The Holidays. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or 289-868-9177. $50; $25(st/youth with id).

Dec 16 8:00: Hugh's Room. Kellylee Evans Live. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $35(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Dec 16 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 18.

Dec 16 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 17-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 16 8:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 3. Parallel Playfields: Concert and Talk with Unit 2, for You In Mind. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 16 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Details at info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE

Dec 17 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. Details at www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED

Dec 17 7:00: Serenata Singers. Songs of Comfort and Joy! www.serenatasingers.ca. ONLINE

Dec 17 7:00: St. James Cathedral. La Nativité du Seigneur. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Donation.

Dec 17 7:30: Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO)/Wish Opera Arts. Together Again for the Holidays. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca or 905-681-6000. $55; $45(sr); $25(st); $20(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 17 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake); 27(Elora).

Dec 17 8:00: Jazz Room. Tom Nagy's Christmas Experience. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .

Dec 17 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Yuletide Spectacular. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 17-8pm to Dec 19-11:59pm. Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE

Dec 17 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 17 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 18-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 17 8:00: Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 4. Artist Talk: Stephanie Castonguay, with PIX FILM. Pix Film Productions, 1411 Dufferin St. Unit C. www.musicgallery.org. Free.

Dec 17 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 18(3pm & 8pm), 19(3pm).

Dec 18 10:00am: Church of St. Andrew, Scarborough. Sing-Along Handel's Messiah. 2333 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough. 416-447-1481. $25. Pre-registration required. Bring your own book or borrow from us. Bring your own lunch.

Dec 18 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 18 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 15-8pm, 18-8 pm, 19.

Dec 18 4:00: Pax Christi Chorale. Christmas Through the Ages. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.paxchristichorale.org. $50; $45(sr); $25(st).

Dec 18 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. www.coc.ca/watch..ONLINE

Dec 18 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Free. Available until Jan 7, 2022. Live concerts on Dec 21 & 22. ONLINE

Dec 18 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Hometown Holidays. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or www.hpo.org. In-person: $35-$80;$30-$75(sr); $20(age 5-17). Livestream $24. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 18 7:30: Link Music Lab. Mahsa Vahdat & Sardar Mohamad Jani. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. Mahsa Vahdat. $50. Exclusive concert with limited capacity.

Dec 18 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Favourites. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth). Also Dec 19(2:30pm).

Dec 18 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy Concerts Series: Academy Chamber Orchestra. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.

Dec 18 7:30: The Annex Singers. "Yes, Virginia.". Click on Yes, Virginia. Free. Donations welcome. Available until Jan 9. ONLINE

Dec 18 8:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Handel's Messiah. Holy Cross Parish, 14400 Argyll Rd., Georgetown. www.georgetownbachchorale.com or 905-873-9909. $45; $10(st). Also Dec 19(2pm).

Dec 18 8:00: Jazz Room. Jason White Christmas Special. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .

Dec 18 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Reflections. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-604-8339 or www.ksorchestra.ca. $20-$40. LIVE & STREAMED. Moved from Flato Markham Theatre on Dec 11. Tickets purchased for Dec 11 are valid for the new date.

Dec 18 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 16.

Dec 18 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec  21, 22, 23.

Dec 18 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. SongBird North Series. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40.

Dec 18 8:00: That Choir. That Choir Carols. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-419-1756 or info@thatchoir.com or www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also Dec 19.

Dec 18 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 15, 17, 18-3pm, 19-3pm.

Dec 19 2:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Handel's Messiah. Holy Cross Parish, 14400 Argyll Rd., Georgetown. www.georgetownbachchorale.com or 905-873-9909. $45; $10(st). Also Dec 18(8pm).

Dec 19 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $49-$69. Also Dec 5 & 12.

Dec 19 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 19 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Concert.  Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. PWYC.

Dec 19 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Favourites. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth). Also Dec 18(7:30pm).

Dec 19 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.

Dec 19 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 15-8pm, 17-8pm, 18-3 & 8pm.

Dec 19 4:00: Flute Street. It's Christmas on Flute Street. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-462-9498. $25; $20(sr/arts workers); $10(st).

Dec 19 4:30: Opera Revue. Opera Revue Christmas Show. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491 or www.operarevue.com. $10.

Dec 19 8:00: That Choir. That Choir Carols. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-419-1756 or info@thatchoir.com or www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also Dec 18.

Dec 20 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Molly Johnson - This Holiday Season. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or www.bravoniagara.com. $50; $25(st/youth with id).

Dec 20 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 21 & 22.

Dec 20 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 22(Elora).

Dec 21 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(7:30pm); 22(5:00 & 7:30pm).

Dec 21 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 22.

Dec 21 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 22, 23.

Dec 21 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 22-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 21 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Come From Away. Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Bein. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows. $29-$139. From Dec 15. Tue-Sat(8pm); Wed(1:30pm); Sat & Sun(2pm).

Dec 22 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. David Alexander. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of  $20 suggested.

Dec 22 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 23-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 22 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(5:00 & 7:30pm); 22(7:30pm).

Dec 22 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 21.

Dec 22 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Knox Presbyterian Church (Elora), 51 Church St., Elora. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake).

Dec 22 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 23.

Dec 22 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 23-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 23 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150.

Dec 23 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE

Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.

BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS

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.

Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.

ONLINE GROUPS

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.

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NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

DAILY LISTINGS

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes listings for the upcoming period of Nov 22 to Dec 17 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability. More detailed information for each listing is available here using our JustAsk feature. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Also, current COVID restrictions may require proof of vaccination.  Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for details. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Nov 23 at 6pm.

THE WEEK AHEAD (NOV 22-28)

Nov 22 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. U of T Student Jazz Ensembles. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca

Nov 22 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Matt Newton. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca 

Nov 23 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 24(1:30 & 8:00), 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00). 

Nov 24 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Matthew Larkin, Organ. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Suggested freewill offering: $20.

Nov 24 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Carla Bennett (Stella); Kyle Blair (Jim Hardy); Wren Evans (Charlie Winslow); Kristi Frank (Linda Mason); Elodie Gillett (Rose/Radio Quartet); Kyle Godemba (Ted Hanover); and other performers; Kate Hennig, stage director. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. $25-$94. Runs until Nov 28.

Nov 24 1:30: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00).

Nov 24 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Chris Gale B3 Trio. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca

Nov 24 7:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24(1pm). Runs Nov 17-28. 

Nov 24 7:30: Thin Edge New Music Collective. Premieres X. Works by Matthew Ariaratnam, Homa Samiei, Kimia Koochakzadeh-Yazdi, and Paolo Griffin. www.thinedgenewmusiccollective.com or 647-892-8251. Free. ONLINE

Nov 24 8:00: Hugh's Room/El Mocambo. Alfie Zappacosta. El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave. Email manager@hughsroomlive.com to confirm. $30.

Nov 24 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 25, 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00). 

Nov 24 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Beethoven: Overture to Egmont; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat; Price: String Quartet No.2 – Mvt.II; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto. Timothy Chooi, violin; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 25, 27, 28-3pm. www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & ONLINE

Nov 24 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Carn / Davidson 9. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca

Nov 25 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24. Runs until Nov 28.

Nov 25 1:30: Music in the Afternoon. Beverley Johnston & Friends. Works by Bach, Russell Hartenberger, Christos Hatzis and Astor Piazzolla. Beverley Johnston, Randall Chaves Camacho, Russell Hartenberger, and Aiyun Huang, percussion; Susan Hoeppner, flutes; Marc Djokic, violin. www.wmct.on.ca or 416-923-7052. ONLINE

Nov 25 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Worst Pop Band Ever. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca

Nov 25 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Bracken Ridge. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com

Nov 25 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Russell Braun, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 26, 27, 28. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Nov 25 8:00: Hugh's Room. Sammy Jackson. With Jacqueline Teh. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $20(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Nov 25 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 26, 27(2:00 & 8:00). 

Nov 25 8:00: New Music Concerts. Broadcast: Aulos. Broadcast from Koerner Hall. Works for flutes by Maurice Ohana, Hitomi Kaneko, Yoshihisa Taitra, Toru Takemitsu, Hilda Paredes, and others. Dianne Aitken, flute; Robert Aitken, flute. Available on Facebook and YouTube. www.newmusicconcerts.com or 416-961-9594. ONLINE

Nov 25 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Bach: Sanctus in D; Bach: "Christum wir sollen loben schon" from Cantata 21; Bach: Excerpts from Lutheran Mass in G; Stradella: Sinfonia from Cantata per il Santissimo Natale; Charpentier: Agnus Dei from Messe de minuit; works by Berlioz, Poulenc, Pasquini, Handel; and Christmas Carols. Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, Ivars Taurins, conductor. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. . Also Nov 26(8pm), 27(2pm). Obstructed seating at Nov 25 & 26 concerts due to filming.

Nov 25 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Beethoven: Overture to Egmont; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat; Price: String Quartet No.2 – Mvt.II; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto. Timothy Chooi, violin; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 27, 28(3pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Nov 25 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Carn / Davidson 9. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca

Nov 26 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24. Also at 7pm. Runs until Nov 28.

Nov 26 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. JV's Boogaloo Squad. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca

Nov 26 7:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24. Runs until Nov 28.

Nov 26 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Russell Braun, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 25, 27, 28.

Nov 26 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Dead Mozart. Nicole Lizée: Another Living Soul; Nicole Lizee: Darkness Is Not Well Lit; Norma Beecroft: Amplified String Quartet; Mozart: Quintet in A for clarinet and string quartet K581. Interro Quartet (Steve Sang Koh, Eric Fujita Kim, violins; Maxime Despax, viola; Sebastian Ostertag, cello); Brad Cherwin, clarinet. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).

Nov 26 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Canadian Brass: Making Spirits Bright. Seasonal music. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. Live: $69.50; $64.50(member). Livestream: $15; $10(member).

Nov 26 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 27(2:00 & 8:00). 

Nov 26 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz From Around the World Series: Etienne Charles Quartet & Guy Mintus Trio. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $35-$80.

Nov 26 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Bach: Sanctus in D; Bach: "Christum wir sollen loben schon" from Cantata 21; Bach: Excerpts from Lutheran Mass in G; Stradella: Sinfonia from Cantata per il Santissimo Natale; Charpentier: Agnus Dei from Messe de minuit; works by Berlioz, Poulenc, Pasquini, Handel; and Christmas Carols. Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, Ivars Taurins, conductor. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. Also Nov 27(2pm). Obstructed seating at Nov 25 & 26 concerts due to filming.

Nov 26 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Carn / Davidson 9. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca

Nov 27 1:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24. Runs until Nov 28.

Nov 27 2:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59. Also Nov 27(8:00). 

Nov 27 2:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Bach: Sanctus in D; Bach: "Christum wir sollen loben schon" from Cantata 21; Bach: Excerpts from Lutheran Mass in G; Stradella: Sinfonia from Cantata per il Santissimo Natale; Charpentier: Agnus Dei from Messe de minuit; works by Berlioz, Poulenc, Pasquini, Handel; and Christmas Carols. Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, Ivars Taurins, conductor. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. www.tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633.

Nov 27 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Emily Schultz. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca

Nov 27 7:00: Canadian Sinfonietta. Duo Recital. Dvořák: Romantic Pieces Op.75; Stuart Beaudoin: Angelus (world premiere); Brahms: Sonata No.1 in G Op.78; Vitali: Chaconne in g. Joyce Lai, violin; Erika Crinò, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.canadiansinfonietta.com. $30; $15(st). Tickets must be purchased in advance, online only (no walk-ins). Ticket holders over 12 need to show a valid vaccine passport and supporting ID.

Nov 27 7:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24. Runs until Nov 28.

Nov 27 7:30: Arcady. There’s a Song in the Air. Christmas favourites including There's a Song in the Air; The Holly and the Ivy; In Dulci Jubilo; readings from How the Grinch Stole Christmas; new works by Shawn Oakes and Emma Verdonk. Central Presbyterian Church (Brantford), 97 Wellington St., Brantford. info@arcady.ca or 519-428-3185. $35.

Nov 27 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Mozart's Requiem. Midori Marsh, soprano; Marion Newman, mezzo; Andrew Haji, tenor; Vartan Gabrielian, bass; Canadian Opera Company Orchestra & Chorus; Johannes Debus, conductor; Joel Ivany, stage director. www.coc.ca/watch. ONLINE

Nov 27 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. In Concert: Canadian Guitar Quartet. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Toronto), 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com or 416-964-8298. Advance: $35; $30(sr); $15(st); Door: $40; $35(sr); $20(st).

Nov 27 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Russell Braun, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 25, 26, 28.

Nov 27 8:00: Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan/Sixtrum Percussion. Fusion Point/Le point de fusion. Melissa Hui: TBA; Alithéa Ripoll: Kālī; Chris Paul Harman: When Time Turns Around; Marc Duggan: La machinerie de l’angoisse (arr. of L’angoisse des machines by Alain Thibault). The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $5-$30. Also Nov 28(5pm).

Nov 27 8:00: Jazz Room. Elena Kapeleris. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.

Nov 27 8:00: Mirvish Productions. No Change in the Weather. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $35-$59.

Nov 27 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Stewart Goodyear with the Penderecki String Quartet & Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Goodyear: Piano Quintet (world premiere); Beethoven: Symphony No.9 Op.125 (trans. Liszt S464/09) for solo piano, choir and singers. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$110. UPDATE: This concert has been rescheduled to Wednesday February 9, 2022

Nov 27 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Garden. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com

Nov 27 8:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. The Chicago Project. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com

Nov 27 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Beethoven: Overture to Egmont; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat; Price: String Quartet No.2 – Mvt.II; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto. Timothy Chooi, violin; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 24, 25, 28(3pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Nov 27 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Carn / Davidson 9. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca

Nov 28 2:00: Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. See Nov 24.

Nov 28 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. All Tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1; Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture; 1812 Overture. David Fung, piano; Bradley Thachuk, conductor. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth).

Nov 28 2:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Russell Braun, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. Debussy: Préludes, Book 1, L.117; Book 2, L.123. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. www.uoftopera.ca/productions. Free. Also Nov 25, 26, 27.

Nov 28 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts Series: Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$110.

Nov 28 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Red Hot Ramble. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.redhotramble.ca or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com

Nov 28 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Beethoven: Overture to Egmont; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat; Price: String Quartet No.2 – Mvt.II; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto. Timothy Chooi, violin; Peter Oundjian, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $29. Also Nov 24(8pm), 25(8pm), 27(8pm). Also available as a live stream Nov 24(8pm). www.TSO.CA/Livestreams. LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Nov 28 4:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Kevin Fox: Songs for Voice & Cello. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. Live: $39.50; $49.50(member). Livestream: $15; $10(member). Also 7pm.

Nov 28 4:00: Silent Revue. The Camerman. A 1928 silent film screening with live musical accompaniment. Cast: Buster Keaton, Marceline Day, Josephine the Capuchin. Director: Edward Sedgwick. Piano: William O'Meara. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-531-9950 or info@revuecinema.ca. $17; $14(Bronze Members/Loyalty Members/sr/st); $13(Silver Members); Free(Gold/Individual/Family Members).

Nov 28 4:00: St. Olave’s Anglican Church. Advent Evensong. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 416-769-568. Contributions appreciated. www.stolaves.ca. The Mystic Violin follows Evensong. LIVE and ONLINE

Nov 28 4:30: St. Olave’s Anglican Church. The Mystic Violin. Bach: Chaconne in d; baroque and modern pieces. Paulina Derbez, violin. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 416-769-5686. Contributions appreciated. www.stolaves.ca. Follows Evensong service at 4pm. LIVE & ONLINE 

Nov 28 5:00: Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan/Sixtrum Percussion. Fusion Point/Le point de fusion. Melissa Hui: TBA; Alithéa Ripoll: Kālī; Chris Paul Harman: When Time Turns Around; Marc Duggan: La machinerie de l’angoisse (arr. of L’angoisse des machines by Alain Thibault). The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. $5-$30. Also Nov 27(8pm).

Nov 28 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Noam Lemish Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca

Nov 28 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Kevin Fox: Songs for Voice & Cello. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Live: $39.50; $49.50(member). Livestream: $15; $10(member). Also 4pm.

Nov 28 7:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. Vision Blue. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469. www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com

Nov 28 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Virginia MacDonald. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. . www.therex.ca

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Nov 29 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel's Messiah. West Highland Baptist Church, 1605 Garth St,, Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(st). Also Nov 30(Burlington Performing Arts Centre).

Nov 29 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Virginia MacDonald. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca

Nov 30 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Emily Steinwall Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca

Nov 30 6:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music on Film Series: My Darling Vivian. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. 416-637-3123. $17; $12(members); $10(sr members); free(st members).

Nov 30 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel's Messiah. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(st). Also Nov 29(West Highland United Church).

Nov 30 8:00: Canadian Music Centre. CMC Presents: Stranger Still and Country Phasers. 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601 x202. General: $20/$15(adv); CMC Members & Arts Workers: $20/$12(adv); $10(st).

Nov 30 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Recital with David Fung. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).

Nov 30 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/. $39-$150. Also Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 01 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 2-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022. 

Dec 01 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Rebanks Family Fellowship Concerts Series: Rebanks Family Fellowship Concert. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free. Proof of vaccination required.

Dec 01 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Festival of Carols. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-598-0422 or www.tmchoir.org/event/festival-of-carols-2021/. $30-$90(in person); $20-$40(online). LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 01 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 2-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 02 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Free. LIVESTREAMED

Dec 02 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: East Meets West. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 02 7:30: Toronto Consort. An Evening of Holiday Cheer: A Virtual Fundraiser. 416-966-1045, X104. $110. Includes two ciders and one mead. Open to adults 19 and older. ONLINE

Dec 02 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 02 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 3-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 02 8:00: Tafelmusik. The Voice of Vivaldi. info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE

Dec 02 8:30: Hugh's Room. ES:MO CD Release. Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (ES:MO). 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $25(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM

Dec 03 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Fraser and Daley. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. www.castroslounge.com

Dec 03 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. David Simon, organ. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED

Dec 03 7:00: Milton Choristers. Do You Hear What I Hear? Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St. E., Milton. www.miltonchoristers.com. $10. Also Dec 4.

Dec 03 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 4(2pm & 7:30pm).

Dec 03 7:30: Upper Canada Choristers/Cantemos Latin Ensemble. From Darkness Into Light. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-256-0510 or www.uppercanadachoristers.org or Cantemos YouTube or Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3qbFEHK. Limited in-person tickets at $25. Available in advance via Eventbrite. Ages 12 and up. Free streaming on YouTube and Facebook. LIVE & STREAMED.

Dec 03 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. #$%! Mozart. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st). 

Dec 03 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Feelin' Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 3(8pm) to Dec 5(11:59pm). ONLINE

Dec 03 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 03 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 4-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022. 

Dec 03 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Wesli & Kobo Town. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$75.

Dec 04 12:15: Music at St. Andrew's. Friday Noontime Recital. A Christmas Carol: Dramatic readings with musical interludes. St. Andrew's Church (Toronto), 73 Simcoe St. www.standrewstoronto.org or 416-593-5600 x231. Freewill offering. Benefit for St. Andrew's Refugee Sponsorship program. LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 04 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 04 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 3 & 4(7:30pm).

Dec 04 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Lily Frost and Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. www.castroslounge.com 

Dec 04 6:00: Castro's Lounge. Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. . www.castroslounge.com

Dec 04 7:00: Milton Choristers. Do You Hear What I Hear? Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St. E., Milton. www.miltonchoristers.com. $10. Also Dec 3.

Dec 04 7:30: Arcady. Messiah. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, 247 Main Street, Port Dover. www.lighthousetheatre.com/off-season-events or 519-583-2221 or 1-888-779-7703. $35.

Dec 04 7:30: Elora Singers. Bach & Handel: Music for Advent and Christmas. Also Nov 13(live at St. Peter's Lutheran Church). Available online until Jan 7, 2022. ONLINE

Dec 04 7:30: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Handel's Messiah. Christ First United Church, 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. www.mcsingers.ca/2021-22-season or 905-456-3441. $25; $12(youth). Limited tickets to maintain social distancing.

Dec 04 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 3(7:30pm) & 4(2pm).

Dec 04 7:30: York Chamber Ensemble. Little Night Music. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Church St., Newmarket. 416-931-7899. $25. Limited seating live performance.

Dec 04 8:00: Jazz Room. Rebecca Hennessy's Makeshift Island. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.

Dec 04 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 04 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 04 8:00: Orchestra Toronto. Great Joy II: An Indigo Christmas with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale. Also available on demand. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts), 5040 Yonge St. 1-855-985-2787 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $45; $39 (sr); $19(OTOPus ages 13 to 29); $15(ages 5-12). Pre-concert chat at 7:15pm.

Dec 04 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Bobby McFerrin. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $65-$150.

Dec 04 8:00: The Music Gallery. Awake. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.showclix.com/events/28836

Dec 05 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $49-$69. Also Dec 12 & 19.

Dec 05 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 05 3:00: La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra. Home for the Holidays. www.ljyo.ca or Home for the Holidays. $12. ONLINE

Dec 05 3:30: The Edison Singers. Handel’s Messiah. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $30-$45. Limited seating and no door sales.

Dec 05 4:00: Hamilton Children's Choir. Winter Concert: A Path to Hope. Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. www.hccwinter21.eventbrite.ca. Also 7:30pm. Tickets available online only.

Dec 05 5:00: George Lake Big Band. The Duke Sunday Showcase Series. The Duke Live, 1225 Queen St. E. 416-466-2624. Cover $10. Proof of vaccination required.  Reservations highly recommended.

Dec 05 7:00: Jazz Bistro. Another Jewish Boy's Christmas Again. 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299. $20 cover.

Dec 05 7:30: Hamilton Children's Choir. Winter Concert: A Path to Hope. Ryerson United Church (Hamilton), 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. www.hccwinter21.eventbrite.ca. Also 4pm. Tickets available online only.

Dec 06 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Walter Unger Salon: Ruth Crawford’s Musical Imagination. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Salon: Dec 7. YouTube: Dec 15. Limited tickets available for in-person attendance. ONLINE

Dec 06 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Joaquin Valdepeñas Conducts. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $20.

Dec 07 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Chopin & Ravel. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Recital for Violin & Piano. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms $30; $20(st).

Dec 07 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 8-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 07 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 8(2pm & 8pm); Dec 9(8pm).

Dec 08 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Imre Olah. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering: $20 suggested.

Dec 08 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 9-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 08 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(8pm); Dec 9(8pm).

Dec 08 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 9-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 09 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Kingston Jazz. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 09 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. To All A Good Night 6. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.artoftimeensemble.com or 416-408-0208. $24-$79. Limited capacity. Also available as a livestream.

Dec 09 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 10-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 09 8:00: Music Toronto. Gryphon Trio with David Harding. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $47.50-$52.

Dec 09 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops.  Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(2pm).

Dec 10 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Love Mozart. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).

Dec 10 8:00: Jazz Room. Mary-Catherine Pazzano. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .

Dec 10 8:00: Lula Lounge. Salseros with Attitude. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307. .

Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $59-$150. Also Dec 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 11-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 10 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Ashley MacIsaac with Special Guest Jully Black. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$95.

Dec 10 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Beethoven @ 251: Happy Birthday! Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. In person 416-366-7723; virtual 416-499-0403 www.sinfoniatoronto.com. In-person: $55.97; $48.06(sr); $20.96(st); Livestream: $15. LIVE & ONLINE

Dec 11 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 11 7:00: Untitled Ensemble. Emily Suzanne Shapiro: A Menagerie of Sound. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. Click on Suzanne Shapiro. By donation. Register here.

Dec 11 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Minerva by Suzanne Pasternak. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 11 7:30: Northumberland Orchestra and Choir. Christmas in Northumberland. Best Western, 930 Burnham St., Cobourg`. 905-372-2105. $60. Includes dinner, show, service.

Dec 11 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Boreal. St. Paul's United Church (Scarborough), 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca. $30. No walk-in patrons.

Dec 11 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. In Concert. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566 or www.cathedralbluffs.com or cbsoboxoffice@gmail.com. $30-$48; $25-$38(sr/st); Free(under 12).

Dec 11 8:00: Jazz Room. Pat LaBaerbera Quartet. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.

Dec 11 8:00: Jon Feldman. Feldman/Malone/Higgins Trio. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. 647-862-3816. $20; $15(adv).

Dec 11 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $59-$150. Also Dec 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 11 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 11 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz From Around the World Series: Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez Group. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$105. Proof of vaccination required.

Dec 11 8:00: Singing Out. A Light Ahead: A Holiday Concert. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.singingout.com or www.ticketmaster.ca. $35.

Dec 12: Against the Grain Theatre/Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah/Complex. Register at Messiah/Complex. Available until Jan 9, 2022. ONLINE

Dec 12 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $49-$69. Also Dec 5 & 19.

Dec 12 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 12 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts & Canada on Stage Series: Jan Lisiecki. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$105. Proof of vaccination required.

Dec 12 3:00: Tapestry Chamber Choir. Handel's Messiah: Part 1. Bradford Arts Centre, 66 Barrie St., Bradford. Click on www.ticketscene.ca or www.tapestrychoir.ca or 905-751-5335.

Dec 12 3:00: Villa Charities/Coro San Marco. Christmas Concert / Concerto di Natale. Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. Click on www.villacharities.com/coro or 416-789-7011 x248. $15. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door.

Dec 14 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Preludes for Piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or email ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE.  Proof of vaccination required.

Dec 14 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 15-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 15 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Hanné Becker , organ. Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or click on www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested.

Dec 15 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 16-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 15 7:00: Achill Choral Society. Comfort & Joy. Click on www.achill.ca. Free. ONLINE

Dec 15 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 16-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 17, 18-3pm & 8 pm, 19-3pm.

Dec 16 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Classical and Beyond. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free.

Dec 16 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Pavlo: Home For The Holidays. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or 289-868-9177. $50; $25(st/youth with id).

Dec 16 8:00: Hugh's Room. Kellylee Evans Live. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $35(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Dec 16 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 18.

Dec 16 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 17-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 16 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Details at info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE

Dec 17 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. Details at www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED.

Dec 17 7:00: St. James Cathedral. La Nativité du Seigneur. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Donation.

Dec 17 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake); 27(Elora).

Dec 17 8:00: Jazz Room. Tom Nagy's Christmas Experience. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .

Dec 17 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Yuletide Spectacular. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 17-8pm to Dec 19-11:59pm. Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE

Dec 17 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. http://www.mirvish.com/shows/hometown-holidays-barenaked-ladies. $59-$150. Also Dec 18, 21, 22, 23.

Dec 17 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 18-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.

Dec 17 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 18(3pm & 8pm), 19(3pm). 

STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE

Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE

Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.

BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS

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.

Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.

ONLINE GROUPS

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.