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Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. Features resources for educators and people of all ages in several diverse and broad-based categories: Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, Media, and More. Subsections include Film and Photography, as well as offerings from Indigenous arts organizations. All tools and activities are free of charge, and available to everyone. Created and curated by representatives from the Art Gallery of Ontario, Canada’s National Ballet School, Harbourfront Centre, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, Prologue Performing Arts, The Royal Conservatory of Music, TO Live, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Young People’s Theatre, with the support of the City of Toronto, and in consultation with arts educators from various school boards. Visit artsathome.ca to learn more about this exciting collaborative initiative.

Array Ensemble. Living Room Talks. June 13 at 7:30pm. Connect live with Array's Artistic Director David Schotzko and Allison Cameron to discuss composition, improvisation, quarantine life, and more on Facebook Live. Just log in to Facebook and head over to Array’s page to join the conversation. facebook.com/ArraySpace/.

NEW!! Array Ensemble. Living Room Talks: #5 - Composer Christopher Mayo. This month we're happy to bring to you five new interviews, starting with composer Christopher Mayo, as part of our June Living Room Talks series. We're also sharing a past performance of his intricately layered work To Discard All Images, written for our Array Ensemble in 2017. To watch our video talk with Chris, visit vimeo.com/424543445. To watch our Array Ensemble perform Chris' piece To Discard All Images, visit vimeo.com/320811250. To check out Arraymusic's complete offerings in June with artist bios, program notes, and more, visit flipsnack.com/arraymusic/june-2020-array-the-living-room-chats-fh30rf08h/full-view.html.

NEW!! James Braithwait. How to Play Any Instrument Without Any Injury. June 6 at 2pm. With Glen Alan, Klaus Alsem, Mark Ritter, Jinu Isac, and Paul Carter. Online - Zoom. 416-707-1077. admin@mintmusic.ca. 

Canadian Brass: welcomes friends around their virtual fireplace for learning and laughs. All events take place on facebook.com/canadianbrass.

Canadian Music Therapy Fund. Song Session for the Frontline. June 7 at 1pm. In support of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund. Host: George Stroumboulopoulos and special guest performances throughout the day. Streaming platform: Instagram @cdnmusictherapy.

Canadian Opera Company #Opera at Home is an initiative to share one clip every day on social media channels to help bring opera to our audiences during this challenging time. With one clip, every day at 11am there are already 44 of these for viewing, so you might have some catching up to do! Find the link on their homepage  coc.ca.

Canadian Opera Company. Opera Makers: Activities for Young Creatives. A new video series that teaches young people a wide range of creative skills. Each week, a new video tutorial led by one of the country’s leading teaching artists will focus on a different aspect of producing an opera. With topics ranging from singing and composing to movement and set design, young people will get hands-on experience to develop invaluable skills they can use both on and off the stage. Registration is not required but parents/guardians can sign up to receive these FREE mini-tutorials straight in their inbox by visiting coc.ca/OperaMakers.

June 3 - Music and Motifs
June 10 - Setting the Stage
June 17 - Let’s Talk Opera
June 24 - Composer’s Corner
July 2 - Brain & Body Boost
July 8 - Aria Mad Libs

NEW!! Canzona Chamber Players. Pianist Emily Rho: Livestream Benefit Solo Recital for St. Michael’s Hospital COVID-19 Courage Fund. June 14 at 7pm.  YouTube.com/CanzonaChamberPlayers. Set a reminder link at youtu.be/7gK26cYeQsc. 

Donations to the St. Michael’s Hospital COVID-19 Courage Fund, in memory of Elizabeth Krehm, can be made at tinyurl.com/couragefund. The Courage Fund will provide frontline staff, palliative care patients and the most vulnerable members of the community with the food, clothing, and tablet computers they need to keep going, keep connected and keep safe. Program: Bill Evans: Peace Piece, Schumann: Kinderzenen, Op. 15, Hyung-Ki Joo: Chandeliers, Beethoven: Piano Sonata Op. 10, No. 3 in D Major, Prokofiev: Toccata in D minor. The broadcasting of these solo performances will be done with all necessary health and safety protocols. More of this series will be announced at canzona.org.

Classical Jukebox Founded as a response to the days of COVID-19 social separation, this site is designed to provide you the ability to sing and perform your favorite classical pieces from the comfort of your own home, with accompaniments by organ and piano accompanist, Matthew Larkin. In addition, Classical Jukebox offers another service - assisting with the creation of Virtual Choirs and virtual choir videos for those missing that collaborative and artistic outlet in their lives. classicaljukebox.ca.

NEW!! Ori Dagan. June Live Concerts. All concerts are at 2pm & 7pm via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ori.dagan.jazz/. Ori’s Birthday Party Concert! June 11. Pride Show in Tribute to Judy Garland. June 18. It’s Delivery: The Music of Cole Porter. June 25.

NEW!! Dr. Mike Daley. Legends of Vocal Jazz. Starting June 15 at 9am. Live, streamed lecture series. June 15 - Louis Armstrong, June 29 - Billie Holiday, July 13 - Ella Fitzgerald. eventbrite.ca/e/the-legends-of-vocal-jazz-tickets-105995976820.

Danny Michel Live From Lockdown Sundays. A weekly live, interactive online concert on Sundays at 3pm, on ZOOM from his studio in the woods. Unlike Facebook live, fans can see each other, interact, chat, play along & be a part of the show. Buy a ticket for $7.00, get a private link in your email and join the party on Zoom (free download available) dannymichel.com.

Esprit Orchestra. Soundbites Series. A focused glimpse into selected excerpts from compositions Esprit has performed in recent seasons. The composers of the works have themselves selected these segments from their own pieces and, in the associated Soundbite Insights links, have provided brief personal commentaries on how the music was inspired and created, why the music is meaningful to them and what effect it is intended to have on the listener. Soundbites and Soundbite Insights, on a regular basis, will provide you a way for deeper appreciation of pieces you’ve heard at our concerts or provide you with a new musical adventure! espritorchestra.com/media/soundbites.

Georgian Bay Symphony Jun 13 at 7pm. The Nature of Music: A Virtual Concert. Featuring a variety of classical music with guest pianist Younggun Kim. youtube.com/channel/UCJ7bma0i-LJaLv_-5rklbvQ. Link to concert will be available a few days prior to concert on our website, Facebook and YouTube.

The Holy Gasp will congregate on Jul 1 in the basement of the Historic Kiever Synagogue in Toronto’s Kensington Market for a live stream performance of Grief. Conducted by Maestro Pratik Gandhi, this new performance piece is written for 10 vocalists, 2 pianists, and percussion. To be performed from sunset to sunrise without break, and is intended to fabricate a communal mourning ritual for those who have suffered the sorrows of losing a loved one. Beginning April 23, the public is invited to record the names of their deceased loved ones in The Holy Gasp’s Database of the Dead https://theholygasp.com/grief/. Each name entered into the database will later be inscribed into a scroll, from which The Holy Gasp frontman Benjamin Hackman will read throughout the evening as the ensemble performs Grief. For every name entered into the database, a candle will be lit on screen to memorialize the dead. The performance will be considered complete only after every name has been read, and the sun has come up. Those who wish to send candles to commemorate their loved one may send it here: The Historic Kiever Synagogue c/o The Holy Gasp, 25 Bellevue Ave., Toronto, ON  M5T 1K8.

NEW!! International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. Conversation with Sondra Radvanovsky. June 17 at 1pm. Ms. Radvanovsky generously mentored the singers in IRCPA's Encounter and Concert of 2016 during her day off between performances at the COC, and leaving immediately for Covent Garden.  She awarded the Career Blueprint to m-soprano Marjorie Maltais and soprano Natalya Gennadi sending them to spend 3 days at New York's National Opera America Center for new photographs, video and audio recordings, feedback auditions, materials and mentoring. Zoom in free with RSVP or questions to info@ircpa.net.

NEW!! International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. Conversation with Jazz Icon Sheila Jordan and Ori Dagan. July 15 at 3pm. Sheila Jordan is a legendary figure in jazz history--an NEA jazz master and critically acclaimed singer-songwriter. She has recorded as a session musician with an array of critically acclaimed artists in addition to recording her own albums. Jordan pioneered a bebop and scat jazz singing style with an upright bass as the only accompaniment.  Charlie Parker often introduced Jordan as "the singer with the million dollar ears." Zoom in free with RSVP or questions to info@ircpa.net.

NEW!! Istituto Italiano di Cultura. So Long, Toronto: Musical Soundbites. A series of musical presentations by Luca Dell’Anna, piano; Mirko Signorile, piano; Claudio Jr. De Rosa, sax; and Redi Hasa, cello. Due to the restrictions in place, future plans for a return performance in Toronto had to be cancelled. Their time in Toronto was incredibly special, and so, they have each agreed to present a live, online concert, as an homage and a thank you to our city. Luca Dell’Anna - June 11. Mirko Signorile - June 18. Claudio Jr. De Rosa - June 25. Luca Dell’Anna - July 2.  iictoronto.esteri.it/iic_toronto/en/gli_eventi/calendario/2020/06/so-long-toronto.html for more information.

Kingston Symphony. Finale of Beethoven’s Third Symphony (Eroica). Forty members of the orchestra perform the finale of the Eroica, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 while in isolation in their homes. To view the virtual performance, please click on youtube.com/watch?v=F2eVauBqiAY. For more information on the Kingston Symphony, please visit kingstonsymphony.ca.

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony  Friday Night with the KWS. Online broadcasts of archival concerts every Friday at 8pm. Select broadcasts will feature video and others will be audio-only. Content for each concert will be announced each week via KWS social media platforms.facebook.com/kwsymphony and youtube.com/user/kwsymphony/videos.

Koerner Hall CONCERTS FROM HOME There are more than 25 classical, jazz, and roots music concerts currently available online. rcmusic.com/performance/live-from-koerner-hall-concert-livestream.

NEW!! Luminato Festival. The Singing Salmon: An Edible Performance with Measha Brueggergosman. June 11 at 7:10pm. A cooking and singing session from award-winning soprano and musician Measha Brueggergosman. Streaming on luminatofestival.com.

NEW!! Luminato Festival. Sultans of String's Refuge. June 13 at 9:35pm. Artist and activist Ange Loft hosts a conversation inspired by Sultans of String’s newly released album Refuge, a collaboration with over 30 musicians, that addresses the challenges facing the world’s displaced peoples. Streaming on luminatofestival.com.

NEW!! Luminato Festival. John Millard & Tomson Highway's The Cave featuring a visit with Tomson Highway. June 13 at 8pm. The sold out hit from 2019 returns! Through poignant, funny and disarming songs, The Cave is an intimate response to an environment in crisis, and asks who is actually responsible to the land and the lives that inhabit it. This year’s presentation includes a special introduction from the cabaret’s lyricist Tomson Highway. Streaming on luminatofestival.com.

NEW!! Luminato Festival. Black Summers Night with Unit 2, Black Lives Matter Toronto & Tea Base. June 12 at 9:30pm. Black Lives Matter Toronto and community arts spaces Unit 2 and Tea Base come together to present a late-night dance party with DJ sets raising funds in support of BLM Toronto’s COVID-19 Black Emergency Support Fund. Streaming on luminatofestival.com.

Open Space Music. From New York to Portland. Jun 6 & 7 at 7pm. In partnership with Portland Chamber Music festival in Portland, ME, presents PCMF's Artistic Director Melissa Reardon and artist Raman Ramakrishnan. A dynamic program that includes a new duo by Iranian-Canadian composer Iman Habibi written for the two performers. Live from their living room, chat with them about life as a married couple of great musicians. https://open-space-music.square.site/events. Info at Iman@ImanHabibi.com.

Opera Revue. Isolation Series. Comic operatic duo Danie Friesen and Claire Harris film and record operatic parodies as well as legit opera and art song for a weekly release. This week features a long distance collaboration with two singers in Glasgow, Scotland. Platforms: Facebook/Youtube. Join us every Saturday. For info: operarevue@gmail.com.

Ori Dagan A series for Jazz Appreciation Month, every Thursday at 7pm. facebook.com/oridaganjazz.

Lunaire LIVE. Strawberry Moon. June 5 at 7:30pm. The Piano Lunaire has now pivoted online for virtual performances, the full of every month. After a two-moon hiatus, we celebrate June's Strawberry Moon, featuring pianist/composer Adam Sherkin in a solo performance of music originating from four sonata movements by Franz Joseph Haydn, including 20th and 21st century works by Lowell Liebermann, Nina Simone and Sherkin himself. Tune in via our Facebook and Instagram pages; the entire show will be available on our YouTube channel, one week following. Simply enjoy the live show at no charge or, if you are so inclined, please make a donation to TPL here: (no amount is too small!) universe.com/events/lunaire-live-strawberry-moon-with-adam-sherkin-tickets-toronto-NJ10QS Thank you! @thepianolunaire

Recollectiv: Currently holding on-line meetings. A unique musical 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. Volunteers of all ages also form part of the band, making this a positive intergenerational experience for all. Participation is free with pre-registration. June 6, 13, & 20. Contact info@recollectiv.ca. for meeting times, information and registration. recollectiv.ca

Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. a•P•art {of} performance series, every Thursday at 7:30pm on facebook.com/RHCPA.

Suite Melody Care: virtual performances created for hospital patients and elderly in Canada and the United States to bring them some joy through music during these challenging times, in the safety and comfort of their own rooms and with their own personal devices. The first of these performance videos is available at youtu.be/UEg4YsVVHdk suitemelodycare.com.

NEW!! Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir. Tafelmusik at Home is a new online concert featuring solo and duo performances. If you can't come to them, they will bring the concert experience to you! Hosted by Tafelmusik musicians from their homes, each program lasts about an hour and combines works that may be new to your ears with music you know and love. Be sure to stay until the end for live Q&A sessions with featured musicians. These concerts are $5, $10, $20 Choose-What-You-Pay, allowing you to pay what you feel is the value of the concert. Join them for this new way to experience the beauty of Tafelmusik. tafelmusik.org.

Fantasia - June 10 at 7pm. Treat yourselves to the distinctive sound of solo harpsichord in this concert featuring the world premiere of Phantom of Goldberg by Canadian composer Grégoire Jeay, performed by Charlotte Nediger. The first half features solo turns by violinist Patricia Ahern playing music by Telemann, and violist Brandon Chui performing an arrangement of a Bach partita.

Caprice - June 17 at 7pm. Discover composers whose music may be new to your ears! This all-classical concert opens with Thomas Georgi on unaccompanied violin, followed by a sonorous sonata by Sperger featuring double bassist Pippa Macmillan. In the second half, Patrick Jordan and Margaret Gay, partners in life and art, perform a set of lively duets for viola and cello.

Sonata - June 24 at 7pm. Intensely beautiful and universal, Bach’s music represents the artform at its purest, and is performed here by Cristina Zacharias on solo violin and Allen Whear on solo cello. The series concludes with the brilliant artistry of violinist and Music Director Elisa Citterio performing works by Tartini and Roman. 

TD Niagara Jazz Festival. The Virtually Possible Festival. May 19-Jul 18. Featuring nine virtual, captivating, Big Easy-centric “Sessions” (curated and hosted by musician and New Orleans resident Christopher Butcher of “Heavy Weights Brass Band”) that will explore the art, history, food, famous locations and especially the music of New Orleans – sort of a “Mardi Gras 101” that will culminate in the TDNJF’s Mardi Gras event itself on Jul 18! For the latest information about what's in store for TD NJF’s “Niagara Summer Mardi Gras”, please click on niagarajazzfestival.com/niagaras-summer-mardi-gras/. To access the exclusive “Mardi Gras Sessions” hosted by Christopher Butcher, visit niagarajazzfestival.com/mardigras-sessions/

NEW!! Toronto Concert Orchestra. Symphony in Your Garden. All concerts at 7:30pm. Visit torontoconcertorchestra.com.

June 16 - Lovebirds in Song, Songbirds in Love
June 30 - Thank You, Canada
July 14 - Stories of Piaf
July 28 - Around the World in 40 Minutes
Aug 11 - Songs Under the Stars
Aug 25 - Grand Finale: Tribute to Kerry 

Toronto Consort. Explorer: Discovering the World of Early Music. Explorer is a blog for the curious; a place of learning, sharing, and community. This all-new offering will present an assortment of curated content in a range of formats, like original short- or long-form articles, original video and audio recordings, and educational content on relevant topics relating to Early Music, history, and world music, as they relate our beloved repertoire. Visit torontoconsort.org for further information.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: The TSO Facebook page hosts a regular series on Facebook Live on Tuesday and Friday afternoons called #TSOatHome.The TSO can also be found on Instagram (torontosymphony), onTwitter (@TorontoSymphony),  and YouTube youtube.com/user/TorontoSymphony. Orchestra members are also represented on Facebook and other platforms. They share content on Facebook (TSO Musicians), Instagram (tsomusicians) and Twitter (@TSOmusicians).  The TSO has also partnered with The Toronto Star for a collection of  “Musical Moments”on Thursdays, thestar.com/musicalmoments.

URGNT Live This ad hoc crowd-funded livestream concert series was created in response to the covid-19 outbreak. You can pay a cover charge which will contribute to paying a nominal fee to all involved parties, and help with lost gigs and wages as a result of the quarantine. Presenting a wide range of performances, including, on May 8, a 10-show, one day festival that includes the Gryphon Trio, and Stewart Goodyear urgnt.ca.

Victoria Yeh. Concert Night In. Jun 14 at 8pm. Join fusion electric violinist, Victoria Yeh, in a musical journey to touch and inspire the soul. A fundraising event to help keep the lights on at the Marsh Street Centre (Clarksburg), Massie Hall (Chatsworth) and Heliconian Hall (Toronto). Livestream will take place on a private-access page at www.VictoriaYeh.com. Profile available at facebook.com/victoriayeh.violin.

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Against the Grain Theatre. Opera Pub: Quarantines. Jun 04 at 8pm. Hosted by David Eliakis with musicians Phillips Addis and Emily Hamper. Sit back, enjoy your drink of choice, and tune in to AtG TV's Opera Pub through https://www.facebook.com/AtGtheatre/

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. Features resources for educators and people of all ages in several diverse and broad-based categories: Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, Media, and More. Subsections include Film and Photography, as well as offerings from Indigenous arts organizations. All tools and activities are free of charge, and available to everyone. Created and curated by representatives from the Art Gallery of Ontario, Canada’s National Ballet School, Harbourfront Centre, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, Prologue Performing Arts, The Royal Conservatory of Music, TO Live, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Young People’s Theatre, with the support of the City of Toronto, and in consultation with arts educators from various school boards. Visit artsathome.ca to learn more about this exciting collaborative initiative.

NEW!! Array Ensemble. Living Room Talks. June 13 at 7:30pm. Connect live with Array's Artistic Director David Schotzko and Allison Cameron to discuss composition, improvisation, quarantine life, and more on Facebook Live. Just log in to Facebook and head over to Array’s page to join the conversation. www.facebook.com/ArraySpace/.

Canadian Brass: welcomes friends around their virtual fireplace for learning and laughs. All events take place on facebook.com/canadianbrass.

Canadian Music Theatre Fund. Song Session for the Frontline. Jun 07 at 1:00pm. In support of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund. Host: George Stroumboulopoulos and special guest performances throughout the day. Streaming Platform: Instagram @cdnmusictherapy

Canadian Opera Company #Opera at Home is an initiative to share one clip every day on social media channels to help bring opera to our audiences during this challenging time. With one clip, every day at 11am there are already 44 of these for viewing, so you might have some catching up to do! Find the link on their homepage  coc.ca.

Canadian Opera Company. Virtual Choir. A new initiative shows how the power of music can connect us all even in times of isolation. Price Family Chorus Master Sandra Horst guides opera fans and singing enthusiasts alike through a rousing rendition of the famous Anvil Chorus from Verdi’s Il Trovatore. COC Ensemble Studio members Anna-Sophie Neher, Joel Allison and Rachael Kerr teach the high and low voice parts in a series of video lessons.

Participants can record and contribute their vocal and rhythm tracks for the chance to become one of our many virtual choir members featured in the final performance video! While our stage may be dark, the show must go on! FREE but advanced registration is required. To learn more and register, please visit coc.ca/VirtualChoir. No previous musical experience is required and participants are encouraged to be as creative as they like in recording their submissions. Recordings must be submitted by May 30, 2020.

Canadian Opera Company. Opera Makers: Activities for Young Creatives. A new video series that teaches young people a wide range of creative skills. Each week, a new video tutorial led by one of the country’s leading teaching artists will focus on a different aspect of producing an opera. With topics ranging from singing and composing to movement and set design, young people will get hands-on experience to develop invaluable skills they can use both on and off the stage. Registration is not required but parents/guardians can sign up to receive these FREE mini-tutorials straight in their inbox by visiting coc.ca/OperaMakers.

June 3 - Music and Motifs
June 10 - Setting the Stage
June 17 - Let’s Talk Opera
June 24 - Composer’s Corner
July 2 - Brain & Body Boost
July 8 - Aria Mad Libs

Canzona Chamber Players. Jessica Tong, Violin: Livestream Solo Recital. May 31, 2:00. Livestream: YouTube.com/CanzonaChamberPlayers.

Classical Jukebox Founded as a response to the days of COVID-19 social separation, this site is designed to provide you the ability to sing and perform your favorite classical pieces from the comfort of your own home, with accompaniments by organ and piano accompanist, Matthew Larkin. In addition, Classical Jukebox offers another service - assisting with the creation of Virtual Choirs and virtual choir videos for those missing that collaborative and artistic outlet in their lives. classicaljukebox.ca

Danny Michel Live From Lockdown Sundays, May 31, at 3:00. A weekly live, interactive online concert on Sundays at 3pm, on ZOOM from his studio in the woods. Unlike Facebook live, fans can see each other, interact, chat, play along & be a part of the show.Buy a ticket for $7.00, get a private link in your email and join the party on Zoom (free download available) dannymichel.com

Dr. Mike Daley Joni Mitchell Story Jun 01 at 9:00. A 90-minute online video lecture covering the life and music of the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Mike brings her story to life using vintage video clips and recordings, Mike discusses Joni's brilliant career against the backdrop of popular music trends beginning in the 1960s. Following the posting of the lecture, Mike will answer your questions on Jun 11. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-joni-mitchell-story-tickets-105011121090. Link is open for 2 weeks to view the lecture at your convenience. Info at jolaforty@gmail.com.

Esprit Orchestra. Soundbites Series. A focused glimpse into selected excerpts from compositions Esprit has performed in recent seasons. The composers of the works have themselves selected these segments from their own pieces and, in the associated Soundbite Insights links, have provided brief personal commentaries on how the music was inspired and created, why the music is meaningful to them and what effect it is intended to have on the listener. Soundbites and Soundbite Insights, on a regular basis, will provide you a way for deeper appreciation of pieces you’ve heard at our concerts or provide you with a new musical adventure! Visit espritorchestra.com/media/soundbites.

Georgian Bay Symphony Jun 13 at 7:00. The Nature of Music: A Virtual Concert. Featuring a variety of classical music with guest pianist Younggun Kim. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ7bma0i-LJaLv_-5rklbvQ. Link to concert will be available a few days prior to concert on our website, Facebook and YouTube.

The Holy Gasp will congregate on Jul 1 in the basement of the Historic Kiever Synagogue in Toronto’s Kensington Market for a live stream performance of Grief. Conducted by Maestro Pratik Gandhi, this new performance piece is written for 10 vocalists, 2 pianists, and percussion. To be performed from sunset to sunrise without break, and is intended to fabricate a communal mourning ritual for those who have suffered the sorrows of losing a loved one. Beginning April 23, the public is invited to record the names of their deceased loved ones in The Holy Gasp’s Database of the Dead https://theholygasp.com/grief/. Each name entered into the database will later be inscribed into a scroll, from which The Holy Gasp frontman Benjamin Hackman will read throughout the evening as the ensemble performs Grief. For every name entered into the database, a candle will be lit on screen to memorialize the dead. The performance will be considered complete only after every name has been read, and the sun has come up. Those who wish to send candles to commemorate their loved one may send it here: The Historic Kiever Synagogue c/o The Holy Gasp, 25 Bellevue Ave., Toronto, ON  M5T 1K8.

Kingston Symphony. Finale of Beethoven’s Third Symphony (Eroica). Forty members of the orchestra perform the finale of the Eroica, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 while in isolation in their homes. To view the virtual performance, please click on youtube.com/watch?v=F2eVauBqiAY. For more information on the Kingston Symphony, please visit kingstonsymphony.ca.

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony  Friday Night with the KWS. Online broadcasts of archival concerts every Friday at 8pm. Select broadcasts will feature video and others will be audio-only. Content for each concert will be announced each week via KWS social media platforms.facebook.com/kwsymphony and youtube.com/user/kwsymphony/videos.

Koerner Hall CONCERTS FROM HOME There are more than 25 classical, jazz, and roots music concerts currently available online. See page 22 for details. rcmusic.com/performance/live-from-koerner-hall-concert-livestream.

Luminato Festival. June 11-13. Streaming on Luminato's website and social media channels, the weekend will bring artists and thinkers together with audiences for live and pre-recorded performances, conversations, panels, DJ sets and participatory programming, as well as key works from past Luminato Festivals. Stay tuned for a complete schedule of performers, productions and activities in the coming weeks!

Open Space Music. From New York to Portland. Jun 6 & 7 at 7pm. In partnership with Portland Chamber Music festival in Portland, ME, presents PCMF's Artistic Director Melissa Reardon and artist Raman Ramakrishnan. A dynamic program that includes a new duo by Iranian-Canadian composer Iman Habibi written for the two performers. Live from their living room, chat with them about life as a married couple of great musicians. https://open-space-music.square.site/events. Info at Iman@ImanHabibi.com

Opera Jukebox. Digital Benefit Concert. May 30 at 7pm.  Host: David Hyde Pierce. Performers: mezzos Jamie Barton and Sasha Cooke; countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo; soprano Leah Crocetto; baritones Will Liverman and Kelly Markgraf; bass Wei Wu. Purchase votes: artistrelieftree.com/opera. Visit facebook.com/artistrelieftree; artistrelieftree.com; bit.ly/artyt.

Opera Revue. Isolation Series. Comic operatic duo Danie Friesen and Claire Harris film and record operatic parodies as well as legit opera and art song for a weekly release. This week features a long distance collaboration with two singers in Glasgow, Scotland. Platforms: Facebook/Youtube. Join us every Saturday. For info: operarevue@gmail.com.

Ori Dagan A series for Jazz Appreciation Month, every Thursday at 7pm. facebook.com/oridaganjazz.

NEW!! Lunaire LIVE. Strawberry Moon. Jun 05 at 7:30pm. The Piano Lunaire has now pivoted online for virtual performances, the full of every month. After a two-moon hiatus, we celebrate June's Strawberry Moon, featuring pianist/composer Adam Sherkin in a solo performance of music originating from four sonata movements by Franz Joseph Haydn, including 20th and 21st century works by Lowell Liebermann, Nina Simone and Sherkin himself. Tune in via our Facebook and Instagram pages; the entire show will be available on our YouTube channel, one week following. Simply enjoy the live show at no charge or, if you are so inclined, please make a donation to TPL here: (no amount is too small!) https://www.universe.com/events/lunaire-live-strawberry-moon-with-adam-sherkin-tickets-toronto-NJ10QS Thank you! @thepianolunaire

Q Review. One Love Live!: A Virtual Queer Music Festival. May 29-31. feature a collection of live music performances, panel discussions, a new music release party, drag performances, a special edition of Queerantine (an online “MTV Total Request Live-style” LGBTQ+ music video show) and more. Opens on May 29 at 5:30pm EDT and closes on May 31 at 11:00pm EDT. https://www.qreview.ca/one-love-live.html

Recollectiv: Currently holding on-line meetings. A unique musical 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. Volunteers of all ages also form part of the band, making this a positive intergenerational experience for all. Participation is free with pre-registration. May 30, June 6, 13, & 20. Contact info@recollectiv.ca. for meeting times, information and registration. recollectiv.ca

Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. a•P•art {of} performance series, every Thursday at 7:30pm on facebook.com/RHCPA.

Suite Melody Care: virtual performances created for hospital patients and elderly in Canada and the United States to bring them some joy through music during these challenging times, in the safety and comfort of their own rooms and with their own personal devices. The first of these performance videos is available at youtu.be/UEg4YsVVHdk suitemelodycare.com.

Sweetwater Music Festival. Next Wave Virtual Showcase. Solo repertoire from applicants is encouraged as well as a RCM Grade 9 or equivalent standard. The Showcase is open to instrumentalists and vocalists. Finalists will be selected by Artistic Director Edwin Huizinga. Deadline to apply is May 31. The video performance clips of finalists will be posted in June (dates to be announced). Performers selected to be a part of the Showcase will receive a small honorarium, opportunity for online lesson with Edwin Huizinga, and a chance to be selected for a Mentorship Opportunity during SweetWater's September Festival. To find out more or to apply, https://www.sweetwatermusicfestival.ca/sweetwater-2015/2015-sweetwater-festival/next-wave-virtual-showcase/

NEW!! Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir. Tafelmusik at Home is a new online concert featuring solo and duo performances. If you can't come to them, they will bring the concert experience to you! Hosted by Tafelmusik musicians from their homes, each program lasts about an hour and combines works that may be new to your ears with music you know and love. Be sure to stay until the end for live Q&A sessions with featured musicians. These concerts are Choose-What-You-Pay, allowing you to pay what you feel is the value of the concert. Join them for this new way to experience the beauty of Tafelmusik. http://www.bloorstculturecorridor.com/things-to-do/2020/05/tafelmusik-home-prelude 

NEW!! Tapestry Opera. TAP:In: Rocking Horse Winner Artists in Conversation. Jun 02 5pm. Digital rehearsals for Rocking Horse Winner. Book your “seat” for a special discussion with Tapestry General Director Michael Mori, Music Director Kamna Gupta, and members of the cast and creative team of our award-winning production. Despite having to cancel the live performance of Rocking Horse Winner, we continued with remote rehearsals, working in completely new ways. In this intimate conversation, the cast and creative team will share a bit about their change of life during COVID19, discuss the triumphs and challenges of creating music remotely, and reveal some of the next steps for Rocking Horse Winner https://t.e2ma.net/click/8g4s9c/8oa3bu/sovudi. Despite having to cancel the live performance of Rocking Horse Winner, we continued with remote rehearsals, working in completely new ways. In this intimate conversation, the cast and creative team will share a bit about their change of life during COVID19, discuss the triumphs and challenges of creating music remotely, and reveal some of the next steps for Rocking Horse Winner. (Link will be emailed to all ticket holders on June 2).

TD Niagara Jazz Festival. The Virtually Possible Festival. May 19-Jul 18. Featuring nine virtual, captivating, Big Easy-centric “Sessions” (curated and hosted by musician and New Orleans resident Christopher Butcher of “Heavy Weights Brass Band”) that will explore the art, history, food, famous locations and especially the music of New Orleans – sort of a “Mardi Gras 101” that will culminate in the TDNJF’s Mardi Gras event itself on Jul 18! For the latest information about what's in store for TD NJF’s “Niagara Summer Mardi Gras”, please click on niagarajazzfestival.com/niagaras-summer-mardi-gras/. To access the exclusive “Mardi Gras Sessions” hosted by Christopher Butcher, visit niagarajazzfestival.com/mardigras-sessions/

NEW!! Thin Edge New Music Collective. Digital Concert. May 31 at 4pm. Featuring pianist Cheryl Duvall and cellist Amahl Arulanandam  A performance from Cheryl’s home studio (physically distancing conditions applied)  Works by Linda Catlin Smith, Dai Fujikura, Jocelyn Morlock, Nick Storring, and a world premiere by Anna Höstman. You can tune in via this link - no membership required! https://www.twitch.tv/thinedgenewmusic/

Toronto Consort. Explorer: Discovering the World of Early Music. Explorer is a blog for the curious; a place of learning, sharing, and community. This all-new offering will present an assortment of curated content in a range of formats, like original short- or long-form articles, original video and audio recordings, and educational content on relevant topics relating to Early Music, history, and world music, as they relate our beloved repertoire. Visit torontoconsort.org for further information.

NEW!! Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Great Poets in Music. May 30 8pm. TMC Interim Conductor David Fallis will share performances of some of the choral works that were planned for the live concert, including masterpieces by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Edward Elgar and Leonard Cohen. He will be joined by acclaimed Stratford actors Tom McCamus and Lucy Peacock, who will recite the poetry, and present short scenes from works by William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, all on the theme of the power of words and music. This event will also premiere a collaboration between the TMC, Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra and Toronto Symphony Orchestra: a virtual recording by 126 musicians from these three Toronto performing arts organizations of Cantique de Jean Racine, a lush choral-orchestral setting by Gabriel Fauré of words by the French playwright Jean Racine.Via Livestream:  https://livestream.com/tmchoir/greatpoetsinmusic; TMC Program web page: https://www.tmchoir.org/201920-season/great-poets-online/

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: The TSO Facebook page hosts a regular series on Facebook Live on Tuesday and Friday afternoons called #TSOatHome.The TSO can also be found on Instagram (torontosymphony), onTwitter (@TorontoSymphony),  and YouTube youtube.com/user/TorontoSymphony. Orchestra members are also represented on Facebook and other platforms. They share content on Facebook (TSO Musicians), Instagram (tsomusicians) and Twitter (@TSOmusicians).  The TSO has also partnered with The Toronto Star for a collection of  “Musical Moments”on Thursdays, thestar.com/musicalmoments.

URGNT Live This ad hoc crowd-funded  livestream concert series was created in response to the covid-19 outbreak. You can pay a cover charge which will contribute to paying a nominal fee to all involved parties, and help with lost gigs and wages as a result of the quarantine. Presenting a wide range of performances, including, on May 8, a 10-show, one day festival that includes the Gryphon Trio, and Stewart Goodyear urgnt.ca.

Victoria Yeh. Concert Night In. Jun 14 at 8pm. Join fusion electric violinist, Victoria Yeh, in a musical journey to touch and inspire the soul. A fundraising event to help keep the lights on at the Marsh Street Centre (Clarksburg), Massie Hall (Chatsworth) and Heliconian Hall (Toronto). Livestream will take place on a private-access page at www.VictoriaYeh.com. Profile available at facebook.com/victoriayeh.violin.

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NEW!! Against the Grain Theatre. Opera Pub: Quarantines. Jun 04 at 8pm. Hosted by David Eliakis with musicians Phillips Addis and Emily Hamper. Sit back, enjoy your drink of choice, and tune in to AtG TV's Opera Pub through www.facebook.com/AtGtheatre/

NEW!! Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. Features resources for educators and people of all ages in several diverse and broad-based categories: Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, Media, and More. Subsections include Film and Photography, as well as offerings from Indigenous arts organizations. All tools and activities are free of charge, and available to everyone. Created and curated by representatives from the Art Gallery of Ontario, Canada’s National Ballet School, Harbourfront Centre, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, Prologue Performing Arts, The Royal Conservatory of Music, TO Live, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Young People’s Theatre, with the support of the City of Toronto, and in consultation with arts educators from various school boards. Visit artsathome.ca to learn more about this exciting collaborative initiative.

NEW!! Array Ensemble. Living Room Talks. A monthly series featuring weekly interviews with artists,  past recorded performances, and a digital booklet that all are invited to discuss online at the end of each month -- Array's Musical Booklet Club. In Week #3 we feature composer Rebecca Bruton and a performance of her work three gold roses (2017), written with support from the Canada Council for the Arts for our Array Ensemble, which performed its world premiere at our annual Four New Works concert at The Array Space in January, 2018. For Rebecca's program note, please see our booklet (pictured above). To watch our video talk with Rebecca please visit vimeo.com/418737695. To watch our Array Ensemble perform Rebecca's work three gold roses in concert, visit vimeo.com/253843416. To check out all our offerings in the month of May's Living Room Talks, complete with artist bios, program notes, and more, visit flipsnack.com/arraymusic/array-living-room-talks/full-view.html.

Brampton Folk Club. Online Open Mics via Zoom. May 22 7:30. For information on how to join please contact info@bramptonfolk.ca, 647-233-3655, or visit bramptonfolk.ca.

Canadian Brass: welcomes friends around their virtual fireplace for learning and laughs. All events take place on facebook.com/canadianbrass.

NEW!! Canadian Music Theatre Fund. Song Session for the Frontline. Jun 07 at 1:00pm. In support of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund. Host: George Stroumboulopoulos and special guest performances throughout the day. Streaming Platform: Instagram @cdnmusictherapy

Canadian Opera Company #Opera at Home is an initiative to share one clip every day on social media channels to help bring opera to our audiences during this challenging time. With one clip, every day at 11am there are already 44 of these for viewing, so you might have some catching up to do! Find the link on their homepage  coc.ca.

NEW!! Canadian Opera Company. Virtual Choir. A new initiative shows how the power of music can connect us all even in times of isolation. Price Family Chorus Master Sandra Horst guides opera fans and singing enthusiasts alike through a rousing rendition of the famous Anvil Chorus from Verdi’s Il Trovatore. COC Ensemble Studio members Anna-Sophie Neher, Joel Allison and Rachael Kerr teach the high and low voice parts in a series of video lessons.

Participants can record and contribute their vocal and rhythm tracks for the chance to become one of our many virtual choir members featured in the final performance video! While our stage may be dark, the show must go on! FREE but advanced registration is required. To learn more and register, please visit coc.ca/VirtualChoir. No previous musical experience is required and participants are encouraged to be as creative as they like in recording their submissions. Recordings must be submitted by May 30, 2020.

NEW!! Canadian Opera Company. Opera Makers: Activities for Young Creatives. A new video series that teaches young people a wide range of creative skills. Each week, a new video tutorial led by one of the country’s leading teaching artists will focus on a different aspect of producing an opera. With topics ranging from singing and composing to movement and set design, young people will get hands-on experience to develop invaluable skills they can use both on and off the stage. Registration is not required but parents/guardians can sign up to receive these FREE mini-tutorials straight in their inbox by visiting coc.ca/OperaMakers.

May 27 - Sing Like an Opera Singer.
June 3 - Music and Motifs
June 10 - Setting the Stage
June 17 - Let’s Talk Opera
June 24 - Composer’s Corner
July 2 - Brain & Body Boost
July 8 - Aria Mad Libs

Canzona Chamber Players. Jessica Tong, Violin: Livestream Solo Recital. May 31, 2:00. Livestream: YouTube.com/CanzonaChamberPlayers.

Classical Jukebox Founded as a response to the days of COVID-19 social separation, this site is designed to provide you the ability to sing and perform your favorite classical pieces from the comfort of your own home, with accompaniments by organ and piano accompanist, Matthew Larkin. In addition, Classical Jukebox offers another service - assisting with the creation of Virtual Choirs and virtual choir videos for those missing that collaborative and artistic outlet in their lives. classicaljukebox.ca

Danny Michel Live From Lockdown Sundays, May 03, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, at 3:00. A weekly live, interactive online concert on Sundays at 3pm, on ZOOM from his studio in the woods. Unlike Facebook live, fans can see each other, interact, chat, play along & be a part of the show.Buy a ticket for $7.00, get a private link in your email and join the party on Zoom (free download available) dannymichel.com

NEW!! Dr. Mike Daley Joni Mitchell Story Jun 01 at 9:00. A 90-minute online video lecture covering the life and music of the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Mike brings her story to life using vintage video clips and recordings, Mike discusses Joni's brilliant career against the backdrop of popular music trends beginning in the 1960s. Following the posting of the lecture, Mike will answer your questions on Jun 11. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-joni-mitchell-story-tickets-105011121090. Link is open for 2 weeks to view the lecture at your convenience. Info at jolaforty@gmail.com.

NEW!! Esprit Orchestra. Soundbites Series. A focused glimpse into selected excerpts from compositions Esprit has performed in recent seasons. The composers of the works have themselves selected these segments from their own pieces and, in the associated Soundbite Insights links, have provided brief personal commentaries on how the music was inspired and created, why the music is meaningful to them and what effect it is intended to have on the listener. Soundbites and Soundbite Insights, on a regular basis, will provide you a way for deeper appreciation of pieces you’ve heard at our concerts or provide you with a new musical adventure! Visit espritorchestra.com/media/soundbites.

NEW!! Georgian Bay Symphony Jun 13 at 7:00. The Nature of Music: A Virtual Concert. Featuring a variety of classical music with guest pianist Younggun Kim. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ7bma0i-LJaLv_-5rklbvQ. Link to concert will be available a few days prior to concert on our website, Facebook and YouTube.

NEW!! The Holy Gasp will congregate on Jul 1 in the basement of the Historic Kiever Synagogue in Toronto’s Kensington Market for a live stream performance of Grief. Conducted by Maestro Pratik Gandhi, this new performance piece is written for 10 vocalists, 2 pianists, and percussion. To be performed from sunset to sunrise without break, and is intended to fabricate a communal mourning ritual for those who have suffered the sorrows of losing a loved one. Beginning April 23, the public is invited to record the names of their deceased loved ones in The Holy Gasp’s Database of the Dead wantandable.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1826c2f709f12d8931190bb88&id=8de2570de2&e=53aaca823b. Each name entered into the database will later be inscribed into a scroll, from which The Holy Gasp frontman Benjamin Hackman will read throughout the evening as the ensemble performs Grief. For every name entered into the database, a candle will be lit on screen to memorialize the dead. The performance will be considered complete only after every name has been read, and the sun has come up. Those who wish to send candles to commemorate their loved one may send it here: The Historic Kiever Synagogue c/o The Holy Gasp, 25 Bellevue Ave., Toronto, ON  M5T 1K8.

NEW!! Kingston Symphony. Finale of Beethoven’s Third Symphony (Eroica). Forty members of the orchestra perform the finale of the Eroica, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 while in isolation in their homes. To view the virtual performance, please click on youtube.com/watch?v=F2eVauBqiAY&feature=youtu.be. For more information on the Kingston Symphony, please visit kingstonsymphony.ca.

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony  Friday Night with the KWS. Online broadcasts of archival concerts every Friday at 8pm. Select broadcasts will feature video and others will be audio-only. Content for each concert will be announced each week via KWS social media platforms.facebook.com/kwsymphony and youtube.com/user/kwsymphony/videos.

Koerner Hall CONCERTS FROM HOME There are more than 25 classical, jazz, and roots music concerts currently available online. See page 22 for details. rcmusic.com/performance/live-from-koerner-hall-concert-livestream.

NEW!! Luminato Festival. June 11-13. Streaming on Luminato's website and social media channels, the weekend will bring artists and thinkers together with audiences for live and pre-recorded performances, conversations, panels, DJ sets and participatory programming, as well as key works from past Luminato Festivals. Stay tuned for a complete schedule of performers, productions and activities in the coming weeks!

Music Gallery and Canadian Music Centre Music Gallery At Home: Performances and Interviews. May 1, Suzanne Kite; May 8, Slowpitchsound; May 15, Nick Dourado; May 22, Charles C.Smith. facebook.co/musicgalleryto.

NEW!! Open Space Music. From New York to Portland. Jun 6 & 7 at 7pm. In partnership with Portland Chamber Music festival in Portland, ME, presents PCMF's Artistic Director Melissa Reardon and artist Raman Ramakrishnan. A dynamic program that includes a new duo by Iranian-Canadian composer Iman Habibi written for the two performers. Live from their living room, chat with them about life as a married couple of great musicians. https://open-space-music.square.site/events. Info at Iman@ImanHabibi.com

NEW!! Opera Jukebox. Digital Benefit Concert. May 30 at 7pm.  Host: David Hyde Pierce. Performers: mezzos Jamie Barton and Sasha Cooke; countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo; soprano Leah Crocetto; baritones Will Liverman and Kelly Markgraf; bass Wei Wu. Purchase votes: artistrelieftree.com/opera. Visit facebook.com/artistrelieftree; artistrelieftree.com; bit.ly/artyt.

NEW!! Opera Revue. Isolation Series. May 23 at 7pm. Comic operatic duo Danie Friesen and Claire Harris film and record operatic parodies as well as legit opera and art song for a weekly release. This week features a long distance collaboration with two singers in Glasgow, Scotland. Platforms: Facebook/Youtube. Join us every Saturday. For info: operarevue@gmail.com.

Ori Dagan A series for Jazz Appreciation Month, every Thursday at 7pm. facebook.com/oridaganjazz.

NEW!! Q Review. One Love Live!: A Virtual Queer Music Festival. May 29-31. feature a collection of live music performances, panel discussions, a new music release party, drag performances, a special edition of Queerantine (an online “MTV Total Request Live-style” LGBTQ+ music video show) and more. Opens on May 29 at 5:30pm EDT and closes on May 31 at 11:00pm EDT. embracedisruption.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=23cf0593bb05dd24a0a97319b&id=a39e4cec50&e=f983b16625

Recollectiv: Currently holding on-line meetings. A unique musical 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. Volunteers of all ages also form part of the band, making this a positive intergenerational experience for all. Participation is free with pre-registration. May 02, May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, & 20. Contact info@recollectiv.ca. for meeting times, information and registration. recollectiv.ca

Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. a•P•art {of} performance series, every Thursday at 7:30pm on facebook.com/RHCPA.

Suite Melody Care: virtual performances created for hospital patients and elderly in Canada and the United States to bring them some joy through music during these challenging times, in the safety and comfort of their own rooms and with their own personal devices. The first of these performance videos is available at youtu.be/UEg4YsVVHdk suitemelodycare.com.

NEW!! Sweetwater Music Festival. Next Wave Virtual Showcase. Solo repertoire from applicants is encouraged as well as a RCM Grade 9 or equivalent standard. The Showcase is open to instrumentalists and vocalists. Finalists will be selected by Artistic Director Edwin Huizinga. Deadline to apply is May 31. The video performance clips of finalists will be posted in June (dates to be announced). Performers selected to be a part of the Showcase will receive a small honorarium, opportunity for online lesson with Edwin Huizinga, and a chance to be selected for a Mentorship Opportunity during SweetWater's September Festival. To find out more or to apply, sweetwatermusicfestival.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ea32e175b60922fdd212e88a2&id=4c49ca067e&e=203a0b2202.

NEW!! Tafelmusik at Home. Prelude. May 27 at 7:00pm. Featuring the expressive beauty of the violin and cello. The first half is devoted to solo violin, with two preludes by the English composer Davis Mell performed by Christopher Verrette, followed by Biber’s Passacaglia and Bach’s Sonata in C Major performed by Julia Wedman. The second half features cellist Keiran Campbell performing music by Vitali and Colombi, as well as two movements from Bach’s iconic suites for unaccompanied cello. Each performance is followed by a live Q&A session with one of the featured musicians. Tickets prices are $5, $10, $20, offered on a Choose-what-you-pay basis. The first concert is on sale now, with the schedule for the four remaining concerts to be posted in the coming weeks on tafelmusik.org. 

NEW!! TD Niagara Jazz Festival. The Virtually Possible Festival. May 19-Jul 18. Featuring nine virtual, captivating, Big Easy-centric “Sessions” (curated and hosted by musician and New Orleans resident Christopher Butcher of “Heavy Weights Brass Band”) that will explore the art, history, food, famous locations and especially the music of New Orleans – sort of a “Mardi Gras 101” that will culminate in the TDNJF’s Mardi Gras event itself on Jul 18! For the latest information about what's in store for TD NJF’s “Niagara Summer Mardi Gras”, please click on niagarajazzfestival.com/niagaras-summer-mardi-gras/. To access the exclusive “Mardi Gras Sessions” hosted by Christopher Butcher, visit niagarajazzfestival.com/mardigras-sessions/

Toronto Consort. Explorer: Discovering the World of Early Music. Explorer is a blog for the curious; a place of learning, sharing, and community. This all-new offering will present an assortment of curated content in a range of formats, like original short- or long-form articles, original video and audio recordings, and educational content on relevant topics relating to Early Music, history, and world music, as they relate our beloved repertoire. Visit torontoconsort.org for further information.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: The TSO Facebook page hosts a regular series on Facebook Live on Tuesday and Friday afternoons called #TSOatHome.The TSO can also be found on Instagram (torontosymphony), onTwitter (@TorontoSymphony),  and YouTube youtube.com/user/TorontoSymphony. Orchestra members are also represented on Facebook and other platforms. They share content on Facebook (TSO Musicians), Instagram (tsomusicians) and Twitter (@TSOmusicians).  The TSO has also partnered with The Toronto Star for a collection of  “Musical Moments”on Thursdays, thestar.com/musicalmoments.

NEW!! The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). United in Music. May 28 at 2:00. Musicians from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa are among more than 50 artists contributing their talents and time to a joint virtual concert performance to raise funds for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s COVID-19 response. Hosted and streamed on UNHCR’s global YouTube channels (youtube.com/user/unhcr). United in Music will be recorded remotely by the diverse ensemble of artists in their respective homes. The artists will be performing works by Vivaldi, Kreisler and Rachmaninoff. Participants include: TSO concertmaster Jonathan Crow, violist Ren Martin-Doike of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Nikki Chooi, concertmaster with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Timothy Chooi, violin, Andrew Beer, concertmaster with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. All donations from the concert go to UNHCR to help protect refugees and the communities that welcome them in the ongoing global fight against COVID-19. To donate to the United in Music fundraiser, please visit bit.ly/35XqfPn

URGNT Live This ad hoc crowd-funded  livestream concert series was created in response to the covid-19 outbreak. You can pay a cover charge which will contribute to paying a nominal fee to all involved parties, and help with lost gigs and wages as a result of the quarantine. Presenting a wide range of performances, including, on May 8, a 10-show, one day festival that includes the Gryphon Trio, and Stewart Goodyear urgnt.ca.

NEW!! Victoria Yeh. Concert Night In. Jun 14 at 8pm. Join fusion electric violinist, Victoria Yeh, in a musical journey to touch and inspire the soul. A fundraising event to help keep the lights on at the Marsh Street Centre (Clarksburg), Massie Hall (Chatsworth) and Heliconian Hall (Toronto). Livestream will take place on a private-access page at www.VictoriaYeh.com. Profile available at facebook.com/victoriayeh.violin.

WholeNote classifieds can help you recruit new members for your choir, band or orchestra; find a new music director or accompanist; sell your banjo! Starting at only $24/issue. INQUIRE BY June 27 for the combined JULY & AUGUST print edition, or inquire TODAY for an immediate online ad. classad@thewholenote.com

AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AUDITIONING TENORS AND SOPRANOS on Zoom now until July for Mostly Madrigals: 1-on-a-part a cappella ensembles. 2-hr workshops bi-monthly from October 2020-May 2021. Coaching fee: $20/workshop. Contact Sheila. Call/text 416-574-5250.

CHOIR DIRECTOR WANTED. The Rockway Entertainers, an inclusive 40 member community chorus mainly composed of older adults, sing four-part harmony. The Kitchener chorus performs at retirement communities and gives four concerts per year. We seek an experienced chorus director for the 2020-21 season. (Honourarium) Apply to Diane Girard at digirar@gmail.com

THE OAKVILLE SYMPHONY has begun the search for a Music Director/Conductor, to begin at the start of the 2022-23 season. Four candidates will be chosen to audition during the 2021-22 season and the successful one will be announced at the end of that season. The job posting can be viewed on the Orchestra's Canada Job Posting Site at Job Board – Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada or at the Oakville Symphony's Website at Music Director job posting | Oakville Symphony

BUY & SELL

CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or e-mail Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA 

TENOR SAXOPHONE, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador; EUPHONIUM Besson silver, compensating. TROMBONE, classic Silver King 2B in hard case.  Phone 416-964-3642. 

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? Does your old guitar gently weep?  Sell that nice old accordion / clarinet / drum kit and find it a new owner!  WholeNote classified ads start at just $24.00 . INQUIRE BY June 27 for the combined JULY & AUGUST issue. classad@thewholenote.com

INSTRUCTION

DO YOU SING IN A CHOIR? Would you like to practice your sight-singing skills? Or need a little help learning your notes or rhythms? Or experience the joy of singing duets? Treat yourself to private lessons on ZOOM, for now. Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250, or woodbine.joyofsinging@gmail.com

LESSONS FOR ALL! Friendly and firm - I’m an experienced musician and mom teaching piano and singing to children (and the young at heart) on Zoom, from my Toronto home (East Leslieville). To discuss your child’s need for music-making please contact kskwhite@gmail.com

ONLINE CELLO LESSONS with Dr. Dobrochna Zubek http://dobrochnazubek.com

SIGHT-SINGING WORKSHOPS: sacred/secular Renaissance music, on the last Monday of the month. 7:30-9:30pm. Drop-in $10. Free for members of the Toronto Early Music Centre. All levels are welcome. Workshops to resume in September 2020. Call/text 416-574-5250.

VIOLIN, GUITAR, AND PIANO LESSONS ONLINE. Violinist with TSO, COC, Kitchener and other symphony orchestra experience. Details and references available upon request. 647-701-4255, alex.audioamp@yahoo.com

SERVICES

ACCOUNTING AND INCOME TAX SERVICE for small business and individuals, to save you time and money, customized to meet your needs. Norm Pulker, B. Math. CMA. 905-251-0309 or 905-830-2985.

LET YOUR DOG RUN FREELY while the off-leash parks are closed. Fully fenced backyard available by the hour for Pay-what-you-can. North of Woodbine subway. Text Sheila at 416-574-5250.

RESTORE PRECIOUS MEMORIES lost on old records, tapes, photos etc.? Recitals, gigs, auditions, air checks, family stuff. on 78’s, cassettes, reels, 35mm  slides etc?. ArtsMediaProjects will lovingly restore them to CD’s or DVD’s. Call George @ 416-910-1091.

VENUES AVAILABLE / WANTED

ARE YOU PLANNING A CONCERT OR RECITAL? Looking for a venue? Consider Bloor Street United Church. Phone: 416-924-7439 x22. Email: tina@bloorstreetunited.org.

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Brampton Folk Club. Online Open Mics via Zoom. May 22 7:30. For information on how to join please contact info@bramptonfolk.ca, 647-233-3655, or visit bramptonfolk.ca.

Canadian Brass: welcomes friends around their virtual fireplace for learning and laughs. All events take place on facebook.com/canadianbrass.

Canadian Opera Company #Opera at Home is an initiative to share one clip every day on social media channels to help bring opera to our audiences during this challenging time. With one clip, every day at 11am there are already 44 of these for viewing, so you might have some catching up to do! Find the link on their homepage  coc.ca.

Canzona Chamber Players. Jessica Tong, Violin: Livestream Solo Recital. May 31, 2:00. Livestream: YouTube.com/CanzonaChamberPlayers.

Canzona Chamber Players. Marie Bérard, Violin Livestream Solo Recital. May 17, 2:00: Livestream: YouTube.com/CanzonaChamberPlayers.

Canzona Chamber Players: Winona Zelenka, Cello: Livestream Benefit Solo Recital. May 03, 2:00 Donations to the St. Michael’s Hospital COVID-19 Courage Fund, in memory of Elizabeth Krehm, can be made at tinyurl.com/couragefund. Livestream: YouTube.com/CanzonaChamberPlayers.

Classical Jukebox Founded as a response to the days of Covid19 social separation, this site is designed to provide you the ability to sing and perform your favorite classical pieces from the comfort of your own home, with accompaniments by organ and piano accompanist, Matthew Larkin. In addition, Classical Jukebox offers another service - assisting with the creation of Virtual Choirs and virtual choir videos for those missing that collaborative and artistic outlet in their lives. classicaljukebox.ca

Danny Michel Live From Lockdown Sundays, May 03, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, at 3:00. A weekly live, interactive online concert on Sundays at 3pm, on ZOOM from his studio in the woods. Unlike Facebook live, fans can see each other, interact, chat, play along & be a part of the show.Buy a ticket for $7.00, get a private link in your email and join the party on Zoom (free download available) dannymichel.com

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony  Friday Night with the KWS. Online broadcasts of archival concerts every Friday at 8pm. Select broadcasts will feature video and others will be audio-only. Content for each concert will be announced each week via KWS social media platforms.facebook.com/kwsymphony and youtube.com/user/kwsymphony/videos.

Koerner Hall CONCERTS FROM HOME There are more than 25 classical, jazz, and roots music concerts currently available online. See page 22 for details. rcmusic.com/performance/live-from-koerner-hall-concert-livestream.

Music Gallery and Canadian Music Centre Music Gallery At Home: Performances and Interviews. May 1, Suzanne Kite; May 8, Slowpitchsound; May 15, Nick Dourado; May 22, Charles C.Smith. facebook.co/musicgalleryto.

Ori Dagan A series for Jazz Appreciation Month, every Thursday at 7pm. facebook.com/oridaganjazz.

Piano Lunaire. Flower Moon. May 7,  7:30  Adam Sherkin, piano. Llivestream event without audience. For information, call 416-535-4612. Suggested donation only. Online at universe.com Due to the ongoing pandemic, The Piano Lunaire will present all upcoming events online until further notice. They can be viewed on Instagram and Facebook LIVE: @thepianolunaire.

Pocket Concerts. Lucas Dann Live from Amsterdam. May 10,  10:00am. Lucas Dann, piano. Presented via Livestream on Youtube. $20; $5(arts/healthcare/child). Ticket holders will be sent a link to this unlisted broadcast, and the link will stay open for 12 hours. 647-896-8295. Tickets are available at pocketconcerts.ca.

Recollectiv: Currently holding on-line meetings. A unique musical 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. Volunteers of all ages also form part of the band, making this a positive intergenerational experience for all. Participation is free with pre-registration. May 02, May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, & 20. Contact info@recollectiv.ca. for meeting times, information and registration. recollectiv.ca

Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. a•P•art {of} performance series, every Thursday at 7:30pm on facebook.com/RHCPA.

Small World Music and Music Together, May 7. Livestreams  hourly, beginning at 11:00am,  Abbas Janmohamed; 12:00noon, Arnab Chakrabarty; 1:00pm: Karla García; 2:00pm, Sardaar Mohamadjani; 3:00pm,  NaMaNa; 4:00pm,  Padideh Ahrarnejad and Ali Massoudi; 5:00pm,  Amely Zhou; 6:00pm,  Shaho Andalibi; 7:00pm,  Majd Sekkar. facebook.com/smallworldmusic

Suite Melody Care: virtual performances created for hospital patients and elderly in Canada and the United States to bring them some joy through music during these challenging times, in the safety and comfort of their own rooms and with their own personal devices. The first of these performance videos is available at youtu.be/UEg4YsVVHdk suitemelodycare.com.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: The TSO Facebook page hosts a regular series on Facebook Live on Tuesday and Friday afternoons called #TSOatHome.The TSO can also be found on Instagram (torontosymphony), onTwitter (@TorontoSymphony),  and YouTube youtube.com/user/TorontoSymphony. Orchestra members are also represented on Facebook and other platforms. They share content on Facebook (TSO Musicians), Instagram (tsomusicians) and Twitter (@TSOmusicians).  The TSO has also partnered with The Toronto Star for a collection of  “Musical Moments”on Thursdays, thestar.com/musicalmoments.

URGNT Live This ad hoc crowd-funded  livestream concert series was created in response to the covid-19 outbreak. You can pay a cover charge which will contribute to paying a nominal fee to all involved parties, and help with lost gigs and wages as a result of the quarantine. Presenting a wide range of performances, including, on May 8, a 10-show, one day festival that includes the Gryphon Trio, and Stewart Goodyear urgnt.ca.

Art of Time Ensemble. S’Wonderful. Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. $25-$64. Opens Apr 2, 8pm. Runs to Apr 4. Thurs-Sat(8pm). CANCELLED.

Belleville Theatre Guild. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle St., Belleville. 613-967-1442. $25; $22(sr); $10(st). Opens Apr 7, 8pm. Runs to Apr 26. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: no show Apr 8. POSTPONED TO JUN 2-21.

Brampton Music Theatre. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29-$38. Opens Apr 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1pm). POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

Canadian Children’s Opera Company. Alice in Wonderland. Music by Errol Gay, libretto by Michael Patrick Albano. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen’s Quay W. 416-973-4000. $35; $25(sr); $20(ch). Opens Apr 30, 10am. Runs to May 3. Thurs/Fri(10am), Fri(1pm), Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Collaborations. Singers from the young artist program of the Canadian Opera Company and l’Opéra de Montréal. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First come, first served. No late seating. Apr 9, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Aida. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Apr 18, 7:30pm. Runs to May 8. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. Music and libretto by Richard Wagner. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens May 1, 7:30pm. Runs to May 16. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Chorus Niagara. Topsy Turvy! The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. $47; $45(sr 60+); $20(st valid id); $15(ch under 15 valid id); $5(eyeGO high school st valid id). May 2, 7:30pm.

Civic Light Opera Company. Tevye and Golde. Music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Apr 15, 7pm. Runs to Apr 26. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Kinky Boots. Music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$49.50. Opens Mar 11, 2pm. Runs to Apr 5. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details. CANCELLED.

Drayton Entertainment. Billy Bishop Goes to War. Written and composed by John MacLachlan Gray with Eric Peterson. St. Jacob’s Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacob’s. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$49.50. Opens Apr 8, 2pm. Runs to May 3. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details. CANCELLED.

Grand Theatre. Grow. Music by Colleen Dauncey, lyrics by Akiva Romer-Segal, book by Matt Murray. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30-$87. Opens Apr 14, 7:30pm. Runs to May 2. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Open caption performances May 1(8pm), May 2(2pm). CANCELLED.

International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. Ten Singing Stars - New Generation - A Concert and Live Broadcast. Zoomer Hall, 70 Jefferson Ave. 416-362-1422. $20. May 4, 7:30pm. CANCELLED.

Kempenfelt Community Players. A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Music by Steven Lutvak, lyrics by Lutvak and Robert L. Freedman, book by Freedman. Ferndale Banquet Hall, 24 Ferndale Industrial Dr., Barrie. 705-739-4228. $20-$60. Opens May 6, 8pm. Runs to May 10. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Mass Hysterical, A Comedic Cantata. St. Andrew’s United Church (Markham), 32 Main St. N., Markham. 416-699-6091. $30/$25(adv). Apr 24, 8pm. Also Apr 25(Georgetown), May 3(Waterloo). CANCELLED.

Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Mass Hysterical, A Comedic Cantata. St. John’s United Church (Georgetown), 11 Guelph St., Georgetown. 416-699-6091. $35/$30(adv). Apr 25, 8pm. Also Apr 24(Markham), May 3(Waterloo). CANCELLED.

Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Mass Hysterical, A Comedic Cantata. Emmanuel United Church (Waterloo), 22 Bridgeport Rd. W., Waterloo. 416-699-6091. $25. May 3, 8pm. Also Apr 24(Markham), Apr 25(Georgetown). CANCELLED.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$79.99. Opens Mar 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm/4pm). CANCELLED.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Matilda. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Dennis Kelly, based on the novel. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99-$69.99. Opens Apr 18, 3pm. Runs to May 10. Fri-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3pm), Sun(12pm, 4:30pm).

Mansfield’s Cabaret. Evil Dead, the Musical. Music by Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris, George Reinblatt, lyrics and book by George Reinblatt. Mansfield’s Cabaret, 50 Bond St. E., Oshawa. 905-233-8420. $49.99. Opens Apr 17, 8pm. Runs to Nov 28. Fri/Sat(8pm). CANCELLED THROUGH APR 30.

Mirvish. Come From Away. Music, lyrics and book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Ongoing. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
CANCELLED THROUGH APR 12.

Mirvish. Hamilton. Music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $50 and up. Opens Feb 11, 8pm. Runs to May 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Sun(7:30pm).
CANCELLED THROUGH APR 12.

Mirvish. Room. Music and lyrics by Cora Bissett and Kathryn Joseph, book by Emma Donoghue, based on the novel. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Apr 4, 8pm. Runs to Apr 26. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). CANCELLED THROUGH APR 12.

Mirvish. The Boy Friend. Music, lyrics and book by Sandy Wilson. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $49 and up. Opens Mar 29, 2pm. Runs to May 3. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Open caption performance May 3(2pm). CANCELLED.

Mirvish. Miss Saigon. Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby Jr. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens May 5, 8pm. Runs to May 24. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Musical Theatre Productions. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $33.90. Opens Mar 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). CANCELLED.

Off Centre Music Salon. Beethoven, After All. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-466-6323. $50; $40(sr); $15(13-25); $5(12 and under). Apr 19, 3pm. POSTPONED.

Onstage Uxbridge. The Mikado. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. onstageuxbridge.com. $25. Opens Mar 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 4. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). CANCELLED.

Opera Atelier. The Resurrection. Music by George Frederic Handel, libretto by Carlo Sigismondo Capece. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $49-$205. Opens Apr 11, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 19. Days and times vary; visit operaaterlier.com for details.

Orchestra Toronto. Sueños Ibericos. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts), 5040 Yonge St. 416-467-7142. $25-$45; $39(sr); $19(OTOpus); $15(under 13). Apr 19, 3pm.

Peterborough Theatre Guild. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-4211. $32; $30(sr); $20(st). Opens May 1, 8pm. Runs to May 9. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Royal City Musical Productions. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Music by Jimmy Roberts, lyrics and book by Joe DiPietro. Co-Operators Hall, River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph. 519-763-3000. $32; $25(st). Opens Apr 23, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 26. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

Scarborough Music Theatre. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $23-$30. Opens Apr 30, 8pm. Runs to May 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: May 16 show at 2pm.

Shaw Festival. Gypsy. Music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $24 and up. Previews begin Apr 8, 2pm. Runs to October 13. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details. CANCELLED THROUGH APR 30.

St. James Players. Matilda. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Dennis Kelly, based on the novel. St. James Auditorium, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough. 705-743-9901. $20; $15(sr/st). Opens Apr 24, 7pm. Runs to Apr 26. Fri/Sat(7pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

Stratford Festival. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $42 and up. Previews begin Apr 11, 2pm. Runs to Nov 1. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details. CANCELLED THROUGH MAY 2.

Tapestry Opera. Rocking Horse Winner. Music by Gareth Williams, libretto by Anna Chatterton. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave. 416-537-6066. $50-$95. Opens Apr 23, 8pm. Runs to May 2. Days and times vary; visit tapestryopera.com for details.

Theatre Ancaster. British Invasion, the Concert. Ancaster High School Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd. W., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $37; $32(sr); $17(st). Opens Apr 24, 7:30pm. Runs to May 3. Days and times vary; visit theatreancaster.com for details. CANCELLED.

Theatre Aquarius. Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Apr 15, 7:30pm. Runs to May 2. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

Theatre Sheridan. Guys and Dolls. Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Apr 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 19. Tues-Thur(7:30pm), Fri-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Apr 10. CANCELLED.

Theatre Sheridan. In Real Life. Music and lyrics by Kevin Wong, book and lyrics by Nick Green. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Apr 9, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 19. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2:00pm). Note: no show Apr 10. CANCELLED.

Theatre Unlimited Performing Arts. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Music and lyrics by Richard and Robert Sherman, book by Jeremy Sams. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Apr 17, 8pm. Runs to Apr 26. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Apr 25, 2pm.

Toronto City Opera. Il Giubilo: From Sicily to Toronto - A Celebration of Culture and Music. St. Andrew’s Church (Toronto), 73 Simcoe St. 647-699-9391. $75. Fundraising concert followed by food, wine and silent auction. Apr 19, 3pm. CANCELLED.

Tweed and Company Theatre. Hot Mess. Featuring Kelly Holiff. Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. tweedandcompany.com. $20. Opens Apr 25, 7pm. Also Apr 26.

TYT Theatre. Rapunzel: The Family Friendly Musical. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. tyttheatre.com. $29.99-$34.99. Opens Apr 10, 12:30pm. Runs to May 2. Days and times vary; visit tyttheatre.com for details. POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Adriana Lecouvreur. Music by Francesco Cilea, libretto by Arturo Colautti. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $20-$50. Apr 5, 2:30pm. POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

Wavestage Theatre. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Newroads Performing Arts Centre (formerly Newmarket Theatre), 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket. wavestagetheatre.com. $29 and up. Opens Apr 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm). POSTPONED TO NOV 19-22.

Windsor Light Music Theatre. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Chrysler Theatre, St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor. 519-974-6593. $36; $31(sr/st); $19(ch). Opens May 1, 8pm. Runs to May 10. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Due to the ongoing social distancing mandate, all Toronto shows in the immediate future have been cancelled or postponed. Though it is not yet clear when live music will resume, it is probable that most – if not all – April shows at local venues will not be taking place. As such, instead of our typical listings of individual shows happening at specific venues, we’ve chosen instead to list all of the venues, as they currently stand, and to encourage our readers to reach out to their favourite venues directly as the current quarantine situation progresses. Much like musicians, venues are facing an unprecedented challenge, and will need major community support to re-establish themselves once we’re all allowed outside once again. Some are offering food pick-up/delivery; others are selling merch; the Tranzac, a not-for-profit, has a membership option. If you’d like to be proactive and to support a venue in some capacity, please be in touch with them to find out what you can do to help.

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

All shows: PWYC ($10-$20 suggested)

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865

alleycatz.ca

All shows: Call for cover charge info.

Artword Artbar

15 Colbourne St., Hamilton. 905-543-8512

artword.net (full schedule)

The Blue Goose Tavern

1 Blue Goose St. 416-255-2442

thebluegoosetavern.com (full schedule)

Bloom

2315 Bloor St. W. 416-767-1315

bloomrestaurant.com (full schedule)

All shows 7pm 19+. Call for reservations.

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com

Ticket prices vary by show, but typically $10-$20; check website for individual show prices.

Cameron House

408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811

thecameron.com

Castro’s Lounge

2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272

castroslounge.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

C’est What

67 Front St. E. (416) 867-9499

cestwhat.com (full schedule)

All concerts are PWYC unless otherwise noted.

Emmet Ray, The

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted).

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

All shows at 8:30pm unless otherwise noted. See website for individual show prices.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Jazz Room, The

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

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

Attendees must be 19+. Cover charge varies (generally $12-$25)

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

N’awlins Jazz Bar & Dining

299 King St. W. 416-595-1958

nawlins.ca

All shows: No cover/PWYC.

Nice Bistro, The

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

nicebistro.com (full schedule)

Live jazz and dinner, $45.00 per person. Dinner from 6pm and music from 7pm to 9pm.

Old Mill, The

21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641

oldmilltoronto.com (full schedule)

The Home Smith Bar: No reservations. No cover. $20 food/drink minimum. All shows: 7:30-10:30pm unless otherwise listed.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 2:30pm. No cover.

Poetry Jazz Café

224 Augusta Ave. 416-599-5299

poetryjazzcafe.com (full schedule)

Reposado Bar & Lounge

136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474

reposadobar.com (full schedule)

Reservoir Lounge, The

52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887

reservoirlounge.com (full schedule).

Revolucion, La

2848 Dundas St. W. (416) 766-0746

larevto.com (full schedule)

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call for cover charge info.

Salty Dog Bar & Grill, The

1980 Queen St. E. 416-849-5064

thesaltydog.ca (full schedule)

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

All shows: No cover.

The Senator Winebar

249 Victoria St 416 364-7517

thesenator.com (full schedule)

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

3-4 shows daily, various styles, in three different performance spaces. Mostly PWYC.

As our readers know, the COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected the music scene. The listings shown below were correct at the time the April-May issue went to print. Since most venues are still closed, readers are urged to contact presenters to confirm if events have been cancelled, postponed, or re-scheduled.

Clubs & Groups

Apr 19 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Beethoven 250 (Part 4). Join us for our ongoing project to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. Visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org or contact John Sharpe at 416-898-2549 or torontoshi@sympatico.ca. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Apr 20 7:30: Toronto Wagner Society. Stephan Bondfield: A Presentation on The Flying Dutchman. Arts and Letters Club, 14 Elm St. torontowagnersociety.ca. Free(members); $20(non-members).

Competitions & Applications

Apr 01: International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. Encounter with Theodore Baerg. Baritone Theodore Baerg will work as a mentor with ten singers and Rachel Andrist (piano) offering each singer suggestions on artistic skills and providing valuable career information and guidance, stressing the need for professionalism and striving for excellence. Venue: TBA. Offered at no cost to the singers. Application forms and information available at ircpa.net. Application deadline: Apr 1 at 5pm EDT. POSTPONED.

Films

Apr 06 7:30: Toronto Theatre Organ Society. Silent Film - The Doll. Live improvised accompaniment on a 1928 pipe organ. William O’Meara, organ. Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave. For info: 416-499-6262 or ttos.ca. $20/$17(adv).

Apr 27: 7:30: Show One Productions/Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Anna Karenina – Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre of Russia. Directed by choreographer Anzelica Cholina, this multiple award-winning Vakhtangov Theatre production of Anna Karenina tells the story of Tolstoy’s classic novel entirely in contemporary dance. Music by Alfred Schnittke. In Russian with English subtitles. Running time: 2 hours 15 min with one intermission. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 416-737-6785 or info@showoneproductions.ca. $28.50.

Galas, Tributes & Fundraisers

Apr 03 10:00: Burlington Symphony Orchestra. Comedy Show and After Party. An evening of fun and laughter. All proceeds go to the Burlington Symphony Orchestra. Club 54 Nightclub, 3345 Harvester Rd., Burlington. For info and tickets visit burlingtonsymphony.ca. $15.

Apr 04 12:30: Recollectiv. A unique musical group whose members are mainly made up of people affected by memory challenges (caused by dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, PTSD, brain injury, etc.). Volunteers of all ages also form part of the band, making this a positive intergenerational experience for all participants. Recollectiv’s mission is to help people with memory challenges find joy and a sense of community through music-making. The band meets weekly at a central accessible location and is free with pre-registration. For more information, to participate, volunteer or donate, please visit recollectiv.ca or call Smile Theatre at 416-599-8440. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Free/PWYC. Also Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2.

Apr 04 7:00: Echo Women’s Choir. 2nd Annual Folking Awesome Music Trivia Night. Specially designed for music lovers of all ages, this fun evening will challenge your upper register (your brain)! Echo challenges all other Toronto choirs to send a team to compete! Evening includes complimentary snacks, cash bar, great prizes + bragging rights for the winners! Russel Harder, host and quiz master. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave., Main Hall. echochoir-music-trivia-2020.eventbrite.ca. Info: echowomenschoir.ca. $20; $70 (team table of 4). POSTPONED.

Apr 05 2:00: Transitions Jazz/Alzheimer Society/Recollectiv. Remember the Music. Proceeds to the Alzheimer Society and Recollectiv. Tranzitionz Jazz Band; Jasmine Bailey, Sam Broverman, Ilana Waldston, vocalists; University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra. Laura Fernandez, emcee. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. For tickets visit rememberthemusicconcert.com. $25; $15(st).

Apr 15 7:30: Toronto Chamber Choir. The Language of Love – Spring Fundraiser. The TCC celebrates the 6th year of our section lead program by offering an intimate recital of airs de cour, French courtly airs with lute accompaniment. Cool aesthetic classicism mixes with tender emotion as the young Consort singers transform Heliconian Hall into an elegant Parisian salon. Lucas Harris will also give a sneak preview of programming for the following season. NOTE: No tickets are required for this event, but you must reserve a place on the guest list by visiting torontochamberchoir.ca/about-us/season-info. An appeal will be made for donations to support the Consort Program. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave.

Apr 18 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Annual Fundraising Concert and Silent Auction. Elgar: Cello Concerto in e (Mvmts 1 & 2); Saint-Saëns: The Carnival of the Animals; Piazzolla/Volkov: Libertango; Glinka: Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila; Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches Nos.3 & 4. Samantha Yang, cello; Ken Gee, piano; Norman Reintamm, piano/conductor. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566 or cathedralbluffs.com. $35-$55; $30-$45(sr/st); free(under 12).

Apr 19 1:30: Classical Music Conservatory. Music for a Cause: Benefit Concert for the David Suzuki Foundation. An eclectic mix of classical, folk and rock music! Sarah-Jane MacCaull and Aimee Claxton, vocalists; Mark Andrews, accompanist; Brandon Wall, guitar; Eslin McKay and Iain McKay, violin & fiddling; and others. A fabulous bake table will be available at intermission. Roncesvalles United Church. 240 Roncesvalles Ave. For information or tickets, call 416-537-5995 or cmccanada.com. $20; $10(sr/st/child). All proceeds to the David Suzuki Foundation.

Apr 19 3:00: Toronto City Opera. Il Giubilo: From Sicily to Toronto - A Celebration of Culture and Music. Fundraising concert followed by food, wine and silent auction. Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana (excerpts); Classical Italian folk pieces. Ana Toumine and Lauren Estey, sopranos; Romulo Delgado, tenor; Carmen Spada, accordionist; Jennifer Tung, conductor. St. Andrew’s Church (Toronto), 73 Simcoe St. 647-699-9391 or torontocityopera.com. $75. CANCELLED.

Lectures, Salons & Symposia

Apr 16 1:00: Toronto Symphony Volunteer Committee. The Great Singers. A 3-part lecture series presented by Mike Daley, PhD, Ethnomusicology and Musicology. Illustrated with video and audio clips. Bing Crosby (Apr 16), Judy Garland (Apr 23), Frank Sinatra (Apr 30). Tartu College, 3 Madison Ave. For information, visit tsvc.ca/speaker-series, 416-593-7769 x358 or tsvc@tso.ca. $20 per lecture; $55 for entire series. Proceeds to benefit the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Youth Orchestra.

Tours

Apr 05 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Led by a trained docent. Includes information and access to the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas such as the wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st). Also Apr 19 (French).

Workshops & Classes

Apr 05 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Vincent Lauzer. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779 5750 or tempotoronto.net. $20.

Apr 17, 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Coach: Tatsuki Shimoda. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853 or rpstoronto.ca. Refreshments included. $20.

Apr 26 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and Instrumentalists of Beethoven’s Mass in C. Robert Cooper, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213. $10; $6(members).

May 02 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. Music and Wellness: Yoga. Music and mindfulness unite in harmony in this unique yoga class, hosted in the Canadian Opera Company’s soaring Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. Feel the integration of live music and movement, as mezzo-soprano Jamie Groote and pianist Liz Upchurch, Head of the COC Ensemble Studio weave uplifting melody into this unique yoga experience, led by certified instructor Priya Shah. Designed for all levels of ability. Bring your own mat and we’ll bring the music. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). $24; $20(st). Reserve tickets at coc.ca or call COC Ticket Services at 416-363-8231. Please note that the box office will be closed during this event and no tickets will be sold at the door. All tickets MUST be purchased in advance.

May 03 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Janos Ungvary. St. Leonard’s Church, Canon Dykes Memorial Room, 25 Wanless Ave. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750 or tempotoronto.net. $20.

WholeNote CLASSIFIEDS can help you recruit new members for your choir, band or orchestra; find a new music director or accompanist; sell your banjo! Starting at only $24/issue. INQUIRE BY APRIL 25 for the MAY 2020 issue. classad@thewholenote.com

AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AUDITIONING TENORS AND SOPRANOS now until June for Mostly Madrigals: 1-on-a-part a cappella ensembles. 2-hr workshops bi-monthly. Coaching fee: $20. Sept/20-May/21. Contact Sheila. Call/text 416-574-5250.

Available pro bono positions with the KINDRED SPIRITS ORCHESTRA: Horn, Trumpet, Violins, Violas, Violoncellos and Contrabasses. For information, visit KSOchestra.ca or email GM@KSOrchestra.ca

CHOIR DIRECTOR WANTED. The Rockway Entertainers, an inclusive 40 member community chorus mainly composed of older adults, sing four-part harmony. The Kitchener chorus performs monthly at retirement communities and gives four concerts per year. We seek an experienced chorus director for the 2020-21 season. (Honourarium) Apply to Brenda.vanDeKeere@Kitchener.ca. City of Kitchener.

BUY & SELL

CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or e-mail Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA

FRENCH HORN: Selmer prototype by Reynolds. Double horn in excellent condition. mjbuell@gmail.com

TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador; EUPHONIUM Besson silver, compensating. Phone 416-964-3642.

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? Does your old guitar gently weep? Sell that nice old accordion / clarinet / drum kit and find it a new owner! WholeNote classified ads start at just $24.00 INQUIRE BY APRIL 25 for the MAY 2020 issue. classad@thewholenote.com

INSTRUCTION

DO YOU SING IN A CHOIR? Would you like to practice your sight-singing skills? Or need a little help learning your notes or rhythms? Or experience the joy of singing duets? Treat yourself! Private and group lessons available near Woodbine subway. Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250, or woodbine.joyofsinging@gmail.com

FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS. RCM Certified Advanced Specialist. Samantha Chang, FTCL, FLCM, LRAM, PGDip, ARCT. Toronto, Scarborough 416-801-9196, samantha.studio@gmail.com
www.samanthaflute.com

LESSONS FOR ALL! Friendly and firm - I’m an experienced musician and mom teaching piano and singing to children (and the young at heart) in my Toronto home (East Leslieville). To discuss your child’s need for music-making please contact kskwhite@gmail.com

SIGHT-SINGING WORKSHOPS: sacred/secular Renaissance music, on the last Monday of the month. 7:30-9:30pm. Drop-in $10. Free for members of the Toronto Early Music Centre. All levels are welcome. Near Woodbine subway. Call/text 416-574-5250.

VIOLIN, GUITAR, AND PIANO LESSONS. Violinist with TSO, COC, Kitchener and other symphony orchestra experience. Details and references available upon request. 647-701-4255, alex.audioamp@yahoo.com

SERVICES

ACCOUNTING AND INCOME TAX SERVICE for small business and individuals, to save you time and money, customized to meet your needs. Norm Pulker, B. Math. CMA. 905-251-0309 or 905-830-2985.

DOG BOARDING (near Woodbine subway). Heading away for a while and can’t bring your favourite canine companion? I take just one dog at a time and give it a very special vacation. Your dog will pull you to my door on repeat visits! Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250 or eastyork.dogboarding@gmail.com

RESTORE PRECIOUS MEMORIES lost on old records, tapes, photos etc.? Recitals, gigs, auditions, air checks, family stuff. on 78’s, cassettes, reels, 35mm slides etc?. ArtsMediaProjects will lovingly restore them to CD’s or DVD’s. Call George @ 416-910-1091.

VENUES AVAILABLE / WANTED

ARE YOU PLANNING A CONCERT OR RECITAL? Looking for a venue? Consider Bloor Street United Church. Phone: 416-924-7439 x22. Email: tina@bloorstreetunited.org.

Art of Time Ensemble. S’Wonderful. Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. $25-$64. Opens Apr 2, 8pm. Runs to Apr 4. Thurs-Sat(8pm).

Barrie Concerts. A Night at the Opera. Kerry Stratton Orchestra. Hiway Pentecostal Church, 50 Anne St. N., Barrie. 705-726-1181. $85. Mar 21, 7:30pm.

Belleville Theatre Guild. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle St., Belleville. 613-967-1442. $25; $22(sr); $10(st). Opens Apr 7, 8pm. Runs to Apr 26. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: no show Apr 8.

Blyth Festival/Shaggy Pup Productions. Menopause, the Musical. Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 431 Queen St., Blyth. 877-862-5984. $48. Opens Mar 13, 7:30pm. Also Mar 14(2pm/7:30pm).

Brampton Music Theatre. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29-$38. Opens Apr 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1pm).

Canadian Children’s Opera Company. Songs for a New World. Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Aki Studio Theatre, 585 Dundas St. E. 416-366-0467. $25; $15(st). Mar 8, 3pm. Also 7pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Opera Connect: Music in the Atrium of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Atrium, 610 University Ave. 416-363-8231. Free and does not require a ticket. Mar 4, 12pm.

Canadian Stage. How to Fail as a Pop Star. Written and performed by Vivek Shraya. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. 416-368-3110. $49-$79. Opens Feb 18, 8pm. Runs to Mar 1. Tues-Thurs/Sat(8pm), Fri(7pm), Sun(2pm).

City Centre Musical Productions. The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, based on the novel. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd. 905-615-4720. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Mar 6, 8pm. Runs to Mar 15. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: also Mar 14(2pm).

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Spring Gala - Favourite Scenes. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $15/$10(adv). Opens Mar 13, 7:30pm. Also Mar 14(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Kinky Boots. Music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$49.50. Opens Mar 11, 2pm. Runs to Apr 5. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Eclipse Theatre Company. Sunday in the Park With George. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. The Old Jam Factory, 2 Matilda St., 2nd Floor. eclipsetheatre.ca. $20-$52. Opens Mar 3, 8pm. Runs to Mar 8. Tues-Sun(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Grand Theatre. Room. Music and lyrics by Cora Bissett and Kathryn Joseph, book by Emma Donoghue, based on the novel. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30-$87. Opens Mar 10, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 28. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Mar 18, 1pm. Note: Open caption performances Mar 27(8pm), Mar 28(2pm).

Hart House Theatre. Oh, What A Lovely War! Written by Ted Allan, Charles Chilton, Joan Littlewood and Gerry Raffles. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $20(sr); $15(st). Opens Feb 28, 8pm. Runs to Mar 7. Wed-Sat(8pm), Mar 7(2pm/8pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$79.99. Opens Mar 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm/4pm).

Meridian Hall. Nederlands Dans Theater. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $55-$145. Mar 21, 8pm.

Mirvish. Come From Away. Music, lyrics and book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Ongoing. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Hamilton. Music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $50 and up. Opens Feb 11, 8pm. Runs to May 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Open caption performance Apr 5, 2pm.

Mirvish. Riverdance 25. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $28 and up. Opens Feb 25, 8pm. Runs to Mar 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. 6 Guitars. Performed by Chase Padgett. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39-$59. Opens Mar 24, 8pm. Runs to Mar 29. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Mar 10, 8pm. Runs to Mar 22. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Room. Music and lyrics by Cora Bissett and Kathryn Joseph, book by Emma Donoghue, based on the novel. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Apr 4, 8pm. Runs to Apr 26. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. The Boy Friend. Music, lyrics and book by Sandy Wilson. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $49 and up. Opens Mar 29, 2pm. Runs to May 3. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Open caption performance May 3(2pm).

Musical Theatre Productions. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $33.90. Opens Mar 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: Relaxed performance Mar 29(1:30pm).

National Ballet. New Work by Crystal Pite & Chroma & Marguerite and Armand. Music by Joey Talbot and Jack White, and Franz Liszt. Crystal Pite, choreographer. Wayne McGregor, choreographer. Frederick Ashton, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Feb 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 7. Wed-Sat(7:30pm). Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet. Romeo and Juliet. Music by Sergei Prokofiev. Alexei Ratmanski, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $68 and up. Opens Mar 11, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 22. Wed-Sat(7:30pm). Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: also Mar 12(2pm).

Necessary Angel. The Events. Text by David Greig, music by John Browne. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave. 647-341-7390 x1010 or boxoffice@crowstheatre. $20-$60. Opens Mar 1 2pm. Runs to Mar 15. Days and times vary.

North Toronto Players. The Millionaire (A Musical Murder Mystery). Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. northtorontoplayers.com. $29. Opens Mar 13, 8pm. Runs to Mar 22. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Mar 21 also at 2pm.

Northumberland Players. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 905-885-1071. $32.50-$37.50. Opens Feb 21, 8pm. Runs to Mar 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Feb 23(8pm).

Onstage Uxbridge. The Mikado. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. onstageuxbridge.com. $25. Opens Mar 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 4. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Opera by Request. Turandot. Music by Giacomo Puccini, with Franco Alfano, libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Mar 7, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Puccini’s Il Tabarro & Gianni Schicchi. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretti by Giuseppe Adami and Giovacchino Forzano. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Mar 28, 7:30pm.

Opera York. The Merry Widow. Music by Franz Lehár, libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. From $40; $25(st). Feb 28, 7:30pm. Also Mar 1(mat).

Royal Conservatory of Music. The Glenn Gould School Koerner Hall Opera 2020: Ravel’s L’heure espagnole & Puccini’s Suor Angelica. Michael Cavanagh, stage director; Nicolas Ellis, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $25. Opens Mar 18, 7:30pm. Also Mar 20.

Shaggypup Productions. Menopause, the Musical. Victoria Hall, 55 King St. W., Cobourg. 855-372-2210. $45. Opens Mar 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 28.

Show One Productions. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $35-$115. Opens Mar 7, 8pm. Also Mar 8(2pm/7pm).

Tapestry Opera. Songbook X. Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; Christopher Foley, piano. Ernest Balmer Studio, Distillery District, 9 Trinity St. 416-537-6066. $25. Opens Mar 20, 8pm. Also Mar 21.

Theatre Orangeville. Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot. Created by Leisa Way. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44; $22(st). Opens Feb 13, 8pm. Runs to Mar 1. Wed/Sun(2pm), Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm). Note: also Feb 26(7pm) (Relaxed Performance).

Theatre Sheridan. Guys and Dolls. Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Apr 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 19. Tues-Thur(7:30pm), Fri-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Apr 10.

Toronto Beach Chorale. Carmina Burana. Music by Carl Orff. St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone Ave. 647-812-2505. $30/$25(adv); $15/$12.50(7-18); free(under 7). torontobeachchorale.com. Mar 1, 3pm.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. H.M.S. Pinafore. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $55-$95. Opens Mar 4, 8pm. Runs to Mar 8. Wed/Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(3pm).

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight - Mansfield Park. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public. Mar 5, 12:10pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Mansfield Park. Music by Jonathan Dove, libretto by Alasdair Middleton. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). Opens Mar 12, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 15. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Early Music Concerts: Giulio Cesare. Daniel Taylor, conductor. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). Opens Mar 20, 7:30pm. Also Mar 21.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. We the Broadway North. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public. Mar 23, 7:30pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Parlami d’Amore (Speak to me of love). Operatic repertory from three centuries. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $20; $10(st). Mar 27, 5pm.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Adriana Lecouvreur. Music by Francesco Cilea, libretto by Arturo Colautti. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $20-$50. Apr 5, 2:30pm.

Wavestage Theatre. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Newroads Performing Arts Centre (formerly Newmarket Theatre), 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket. wavestagetheatre.com. $29 and up. Opens Apr 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

Most shows $10-$20

All shows: PWYC ($10-$20 suggested)

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865

alleycatz.ca

All shows: Call for cover charge info.

Mon 8:30pm Salsa Night with DJ Romantico with free lessons.

Tues 8:30pm Bachata Night with Weekly Guest DJ with free lessons.

Wed 7pm Midtown Blues Jam hosted by Andrew “Voodoo” Walters.

Thurs 7pm Spotlight Thursdays.

Fri & Sat 9:30pm Funk, Soul, R&B Top 40 $10 cover after 9pm.

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

Sun 4pm Blues in The Alley w/ Big Groove.

Mar 5 Sonic Curators. Mar 6 Lady Kane. Mar 7 Disco Night w/ Escapade. Mar 12 Cheryn Lyn & The Catalysts. Mar 13 Blonde Ambition. Mar 14 Soular. Mar 19 The Neckties. Mar 20 Red Velvet. Mar 21 Blonde Ambition. Mar 26 Richard Henderson. Mar 27 Gyles. Mar 28 Blonde Ambition.

Artword Artbar

15 Colbourne St., Hamilton. 905-543-8512

artword.net (full schedule)

The Blue Goose Tavern

1 Blue Goose St. 416-255-2442

thebluegoosetavern.com (full schedule)

Bloom

2315 Bloor St. W. 416-767-1315

bloomrestaurant.com (full schedule)

All shows 7pm 19+. Call for reservations.

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com

Ticket prices vary by show, but typically $10-$20. Check website for individual show prices.

Mar 3 9:30pm Taylor Ashton. Mar 4 7:30pm Replay Storytelling Presents: Who Am I?. Mar 5 8pm Women From Space Festival. Mar 8 5:30pm Jessica Deutsch and Ozere, 9:30pm The Pilot. Mar 11 9:30pm Macaulay Colton + Kim Craig & The Gin Rash. Mar 12 6pm Lexxicon + Tara Kannangara + Saffron A, 9:30pm Sameer Cash w/ Trish Robb. Mar 14 6pm Team Building, 9:30pm Blue Sky Miners. Mar 15 7:30pm Simone Baron & Arco Belo. Mar 16 9pm Joyfultalk + Joyful Joyful. Mar 18 6pm Significant Other w/ Nico Paulo, 9:30pm Rae Spoon and Kim Barlow w/ Mohammad Sahraei. Mar 19 9:30pm Amanda Rheaume w/ Sierra Noble. Mar 20 6pm Safe as Houses & Rory Taillon, 9:30pm Robb Cappelletto & Joseph Anidjar. Mar 21 9:30pm Rebekah Hawker, The Pairs, Basset. Mar 22 2pm and 7pm Asian Riffing Trio. Mar 24 9pm Dave Phillips / Death Kneel / Fleshtone Aura. Mar 28 9:30pm Texas Wayne / Westelaken / Sara Jarvie-Clarke. Mar 29 9pm Nat Baldwin / Charles Spearin / Sandro Perri. Mar 31 9pm Kennedy Road.

Cameron House

408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811

thecameron.com

Castro’s Lounge

2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272

castroslounge.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

C’est What

67 Front St. E. (416) 867-9499

cestwhat.com (full schedule)

All concerts are PWYC unless otherwise noted.

Mar 6 9pm James King & The Midnight Hours. Mar 7 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers, 9pm Julia Tynes Band. Mar 8 7pm The Free Spirits. Mar 13 9pm Built for Speed. Mar 14 3pm The Vic Lawrence Seven, 9pm Craig Robertson, James Clark, and Alun Piggins. Mar 20 9pm Bluenatics. Mar 21 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers, 9pm Legion of Saints, Field Study, and Countless Numbers. Mar 26 8pm The Hiltz Family Singers. Mar 27 9pm Fool Hearts. Mar 28 3pm The Boxcar Boys.

Emmet Ray, The

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted).

Every Sat 4:30pm The Happy Pals Dixieland Jazz Jam. Every Sun 4:30pm New Orleans Connection All Star Band; 10pm Sunday Jam with Bill Hedefine. Every Wed 10pm Action Sound Band w/ Leo Valvassori.

Hirut Cafe and Restaurant

2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560

hirut.ca

Every Sunday 3pm Hirut Sundays Open Mic. First and Third Tuesday 8pm Fingerstyle Guitar Association.

Mar 4 8pm BTBs Trio. Mar 6 7pm Tom Reynolds Trio - Mennonite Fundraiser. Mar 8 8pm Brodie West and Eucalyptus. Mar 10 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association Open Stage. Mar 11 8pm Elite Music Academy Open Mic. Mar 13 8:30pm Don Naduriak Jazz of the Americas. Mar 14 8pm Dunstan Morey Quartet. Mar 15 8pm Brodie West and Eucalyptus. Mar 18 8pm BTBs Trio. Mar 19 8pm four.30 Jazz Trio. Mar 20 8pm Steve Koven Trio. Mar 22 8pm Brodie West and Eucalyptus. Mar 24 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association Open Stage. Mar 25 8pm Henry Heiling & Eric St. Laurent Duo. Mar 26 8pm Blues Jam. Mar 27 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy Night. Mar 29 8pm Brodie West and Eucalyptus.

Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The

Hugh’s Room

2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483

hughsroom.com

All shows at 8:30pm unless otherwise noted. See website for individual show prices.

Mar 2 8pm Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The James Taylor Story. Mar 3 8pm Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The James Taylor Story. Mar 7 Paul James and His Band Pay Tribute to Bob Dylan. Mar 8 2pm Yamaha Presents: Sarah Thawer Band, 8:30pm International Women’s Day w/ Jully Black. Mar 9 Postmodern Jukebox’s Casey Abrams. Mar 10 Yamaha Presents: Jimmy Cobb. Mar 11 8pm Yamaha Presents: Lewis.Brown / Mark McLean’s Playground. Mar 12 Yamaha Presents: TorQ. Mar 13 Yamaha Presents: Ari Hoenig. Mar 14 Yamaha Presents: Jeff “Tain” Watts Quintet. Mar 15 Celebrating Bach’s Birthday. Mar 16 Dan MacDonald and North Atlantic Drift. Mar 19 BluesIn’ Toronto Presents: Tribute to Muddy & The Wolf. Mar 20 A Man Called Wrycraft Presents: A Tribute to Bruce Cockburn. Mar 22 2pm Ken Whiteley Gospel Brunch, 8:30pm Coco Montoya and Ronnie Baker Brooks. Mar 26 An Evening for Jack w/ Paul Reddick. Mar 27 Sharon Robinson: My Time w/ Leonard Cohen. Mar 28 Dan Hill. Mar 29 8pm Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Weavers’ Story.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Mar 1 7pm Bartosz Hadala Group. Mar 3 8pm Mary Margaret O’Hara & Friends. Mar 4 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jam Session. Mar 5 9pm Mark Eisenman Quartet. Mar 6 9pm Mark Eisenman Quartet. Mar 7 9pm Heather Luckhart Birthday w/ Attila Fias Quartet. Mar 8 7pm Carolyn Credico w/ Ross Wooldridge and Clark Johnson. Mar 10 8pm Gia Ionescu & The Update. Mar 11 David Rubel’s 251 Jam Session. Mar 12 9pm Daniel Barnes Ethio Jazz. Mar 13 9pm Aldo Lopez-Gavilan Trio. Mar 14 9pm Yvette Tollar 50th Birthday Concert. Mar 15 7pm Alex Samaras & Bobby Hsu. Mar 17 8pm Gia Ionescu & The Update. Mar 18 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jam Session. Mar 19 9pm The Koffman-Hiltz Quartet. Mar 20 9pm Jacek Kochan. Mar 21 9pm Rich Brown. Mar 22 7pm Eric Yves Garcia. Mar 25 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jam Session. Mar 26 9pm Kristjan Randalu w/ Mike Murley. Mar 27 9pm Kristjan Randalu w/ Genevieve Marentette. Mar 28 9pm Lori Cullen. Mar 29 7pm Tracy Michailidis.

Jazz Room, The

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

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

Attendees must be 19+. Cover charge varies (generally $12-$25)

Mar 6 8:30pm Mark Godfrey Quintet. Mar 7 8:30pm Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron. Mar 13 8:30pm The Fourth Line. Mar 14 3pm Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam, 8:30pm Peter Hum’s Ordinary Heroes. Mar 20 8:30pm Sonja Gustafson. Mar 21 8:30pm Joanna Majoko. Mar 27 8:30pm Fresh Water Funk. Mar 28 8:30pm Barry Elmes Quintet.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

Every Fri 7:30pm Afterwork Global Party Series free before 8pm; Every Fri 8:30pm Havana Club Fridays $15; Every Sat 10:30pm Salsa Saturdays $15.

Mar 1 6pm SHINE Concert. Mar 6 6:30pm Son de Lula. Mar 8 3pm Terreiro do Samba. Mar 12 6:30pm Hilario Duran Solo Concert. Mar 13 6:30pm Son de Lula. Mar 15 12pm Lula’s Drag Brunch Extravaganza: Clash of the Queens. Mar 16 6:30pm Doox of Yale. Mar 18 7pm Amy Helm. Mar 20 6:30pm Son de Lula. Mar 22 4pm Dang Show - Nowruz 99. Mar 26 8pm Aaron Davis Circle of Friends. Mar 27 6:30pm Son de Lula.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Mar 3 8pm Belleville-Ville. Mar 4 7pm John Kameel Farah. Mar 6 9pm PAX w/ Danika Vandersteen, Hobby. Mar 7 8:30pm No $ignal. Mar 9 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Mar 11 8pm Control Top. Mar 12 8:30pm Larkins. Mar 15 8pm Combo Chimbita. Mar 20 8:30pm GirlonGirl LP Release w/ Man Crush, Uncola. Mar 21 9pm Dave Schoonderbeek + BDR w/ The Fern Tips, Flowers of Hell. Mar 27 9pm Praises EP Release w/ Queen of Swords, Secret Sign. Mar 31 8pm Shopping.

N’awlins Jazz Bar & Dining

299 King St. W. 416-595-1958

nawlins.ca

All shows: No cover/PWYC.

Every Tue 6:30pm Stacie McGregor. Every Wed 7pm The Jim Heineman Trio. Every Thur 8pm Nothin’ But the Blues with Joe Bowden. Every Fri & Sat 8:30pm N’awlins All Star Band; Every Sun 7pm Brooke Blackburn.

Nice Bistro, The

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

nicebistro.com (full schedule)

Live jazz and dinner, $45.00 per person. Dinner from 6pm and music from 7pm to 9pm.

Mar 11 Suzi and Doug. Mar 25 Farrucas Latin Duo.

Old Mill, The

21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641

oldmilltoronto.com (full schedule)

The Home Smith Bar: No reservations. No cover. $20 food/drink minimum. All shows: 7:30-10:30pm unless otherwise listed.

Mar 3 Gene DiNovi. Mar 4 Karl Silveira Quartet. Mar 5 Maureen Kennedy Quartet. Mar 6 Canadian Jazz Quartet and Friends. Mar 7 Mandy Lagan Quartet. Mar 11 Denise Leslie Quartet. Mar 12 Mark Kelso Quartet. Mar 13 Melissa Lauren Trio. Mar 14 Brian Blain’s Blues Campfire Jam. Mar 18 Russ Little Quartet. Mar 19 Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia’s Thursday Night Jazz Party. Mar 20 Kalya Ramu Quartet. Mar 21 Bill McBirnie Trio. Mar 25 John MacMurchy’s Wednesday Night Jazz Party. Mar 26 Bob DeAngelis and Friends. Mar 27 Barry Elmes Quartet. Mar 28 Jordana Talsky Trio.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 2:30pm. No cover.

Mar 7 Morgan Childs Trio. Mar 14 Mike Murley Quartet. Mar 21 Sugar Daddies. Mar 28 Michael Arthurs Quartet.

Poetry Jazz Café

224 Augusta Ave. 416-599-5299

poetryjazzcafe.com (full schedule)

Reposado Bar & Lounge

136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474

reposadobar.com (full schedule)

Reservoir Lounge, The

52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887

reservoirlounge.com (full schedule).

Every Tue & Sat, 8:45pm Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm. Every Wed 9pm The Digs. Every Thurs 9:45pm Stacey Kaniuk. Every Fri 9:45pm Dee Dee and the Dirty Martinis.

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call for cover charge info.

Mar 1 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Club Django, 7pm Julia Cleveland Trio, 9:30pm JV’s Boogaloo Squad. Mar 2 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Tangent. Mar 3 6:30pm Melissa Lauren Quartet, 9:30pm Tangent. Mar 4 6:30pm Worst Pop Band Ever, 9:30pm Jenna Marie R&B. Mar 5 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:45pm Tetrahedron Album Release. Mar 6 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm James Hill’s Local Talent, 9:45pm Tetrahedron Album Release. Mar 7 12pm Terry Wilkins’ Uncle Bass, 3:30pm Laura Hubert Band, 7pm Lester McLean Trio+, 9:45pm O’Kane & Turcotte. Mar 8 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm Julia Cleveland Trio, 9:30pm Scotch. Mar 9 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Josh Grossman’s Toronto Jazz Orchestra. Mar 10 6:30pm Melissa Lauren Quartet, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts the Rex Jazz Jam. Mar 11 6:30pm Worst Pop Band Ever, 9:30pm Peter Hum Sextet. Mar 12 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Peter Hum Sextet. Mar 13 12pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm James Hill’s Local Talent, 9:45pm Hannah Barstow 6. Mar 14 12pm Terry Wilkins’ Uncle Bass, 3:30pm George Lake Big Band, 7pm Lester McLean Trio+, 9:45pm Roberto Occhipinti. Mar 15 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Beverly Taft Quartet, 7pm Julia Cleveland Trio, 9:30pm Alex Kapo Quintet. Mar 16 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Terry Promane’s U of T 12tet. Mar 17 6:30pm Melissa Lauren Quartet, 9:30pm Curtis + Garabedian + Sperrazza. Mar 18 6:30pm Worst Pop Band Ever, 9:30pm Curtis + Garabedian + Sperrazza. Mar 19 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Mark Kelso’s Jazz Exiles. Mar 20 12pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm James Hill’s Local Talent, 9:30pm Mark Kelso’s Jazz Exiles. Mar 21 12pm Terry Wilkins’ Uncle Bass, 3:30pm Swing Shift Big Band, 7pm Lester McLean Trio+, 9:45pm Elizabeth Shepherd. Mar 22 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Dr. Nick and The Rollercoasters, 7pm Julia Cleveland Trio, 9:30pm Jacob’s Cattle. Mar 23 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet + 2. Mar 24 6:30pm Melissa Lauren Quartet, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts the Rex Jazz Jam. Mar 25 6:30pm Worst Pop Band Ever, 9:30pm Noah Franche-Nolan Trio. Mar 26 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Spin Cycle. Mar 27 12pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Autobahn Trio, 9:30pm Spin Cycle. Mar 28 12pm Terry Wilkins’ Uncle Bass, 3:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Dave Young Quintet. Mar 29 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Murphy Bros. All-Stars, 7pm Julia Cleveland Trio, 9:30pm Barry Romberg Group. Mar 30 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 8:30pm John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra. Mar 31 6:30pm Melissa Lauren Quartet, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts the Classic Rex Jazz Jam.

Salty Dog Bar & Grill, The

1980 Queen St. E. 416-849-5064

thesaltydog.ca (full schedule)

Every Tue 7-10pm Jazz Night. Every Thu 8:30pm Karaoke. Every Fri 9:30pm Blues Jam - house band with weekly featured guest. Every Sat 3pm Salty Dog Saturday Matinée.

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

All shows: No cover.

Every Mon 9pm Gareth Parry’s Book Club. Every Tue 6pm Julian Fauth. Every Wed Paul Reddick & Friends. Every Thu 8pm Steve Koven and Artie Roth. Sat and Sun Matinees 4pm various performers.

The Senator Winebar

249 Victoria St 416 364-7517

thesenator.com (full schedule)

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

3-4 shows daily, various styles, in three different performance spaces. Mostly PWYC.

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