Live Listings

Competitions

International Music Festival and Competition. Piano, voice, guitar, harp, strings, woodwinds, brass, conducting, and composition. Competition dates: May 23-June 2, at Cornell Recital Hall 3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham. Application deadline: April 12. For details, visit intermusic.ca or contact 905-604-8854 or office@intermusic.ca

Steinway Junior Piano Competition 2019. Division I (ages 9 and under), Division II (ages 10-13), Division III (ages 14-18). Registration deadline: Apr 1. Auditions: Apr 28-May 4. Winners Concert: May 17. Venue: Steinway Piano Gallery, 2651 John St., Suite 8, Markham. For information call 905-940-5397 or email
info@steinwaytoronto.ca.

Yip’s Music Festival Competition. Piano, violin, musical theatre, and chamber music. Competition dates: Apr 13-14, 27-28, May 4-5. Application deadline: Feb 19. For details, visit ymf.yips.com or call 905-948-9477 x2211.

Family Events

Feb 18 1:00: The Elgin County Heritage Centre. Musical Family Day. Come down and enjoy a musical day with the whole family! Join the Town Band and explore brass instruments. Bring grandpa’s old cornet, musician or town band photos. Receive further information and identification. Try out various band instruments, with instructions from our guest curator Dr. Henry Meredith. Elgin County Heritage Centre, 460 Sunset Dr., St. Thomas. For further information, visit elgincounty.ca/museum or call 519-631-1460 x193. All ages welcome! No admission fee.

Film Screenings

Mar 23 7:00: The Gallery Players/FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Movie Night: A silent film with improvised sound score. Nosferatu (1922). Directed by F.W. Murnau. 94 min. Douglas Miller, flute; Eric Mahar, guitar; Penner Mackay, percussion; Joan Nicks, film historian. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Film House, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines 6:45pm: pre-screen talk. For more information call 905-468-1525, or visit our website galleryplayers.ca. $39; Senior $36(sr), Student/Arts Worker $14(st/arts), $80(family).

Apr 02 6:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Ravi Shankar: Between Two Worlds (2001).Directed by Mark Kidel. 90 min. Celebrating the life and career of one of India’s most revered musicians, Ravi Shankar. Following the star for two years of his life, this captivating documentary details the seven decades of innovative collaboration with Western musicians like George Harrison, John Coltrane, and Yehudi Menuhin. Featuring archival footage from performances filmed from the 1930s to the present day. Q&A hosted by Mervon Mehta with sitar player Anwar Khurshid, member of KUNÉ – Canada’s Global Orchestra. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Tickets can be purchased at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema box office or at hotdocscinema.ca. $17; $12(Members).

Galas and Fundraisers

Mar 01 7:00: Yorkminster Park Speakers Series. Rites of Passion: The St. Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach. A lecture by musicologist Rick Phillips. Yorkminster Park Church, 1585 Yonge St. Admission is $10 or PWYC. Visit ypspeakersseries.com.

Mar 01 7:30: Melos. Venetian Carnevale Fundraiser. Join Melos in Baroque Venice for a raucous evening of music, drama, food, drink and all-round revelry while helping to support Melos’ ongoing educational outreach and excellent period performances! Silent auction featuring art and music lessons, gift packages, and weekend getaways in Prince Edward County. Italo-Canadian Club, 1174 Italia Lane, Kingston. (Snow date Mar 2, in case of storm.) Transport available from downtown Kingston. Tickets $60 available at melos-earlymusic.org. Information from the website or by email at meloskingston@gmail.com or by phone at 613-767-7245.

Mar 02 7:00: VOCA Chorus of Toronto. 9th Annual Cabaret / Silent Auction. Great Hall, Estonian House, 958 Broadview Ave. Jenny Crober, artistic director; Elizabeth Acker, accompanist. Huge variety of chorister acts; 50/50 draw; appetizers, cash bar; free parking. 416-931-8224. Tickets: $30.

Mar 23 8:00: Beth Anne Cole. Concert & Fundraising Gala. CD Release: Call Down the Dew. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. $30/$25(adv at bethannecole.com). Further information at bethannecole.com.

Apr 03 7:00: Opera in Concert. Opera Salon: Viva Verdi. A tribute concert to Giuseppe Verdi’s music. Proceeds supporting Opera in Concert. Gallery 345, 345 Sorauren Ave. Tickets available through St. Lawrence Centre Box Office, 416-366-7723. $45 (includes post-concert reception).

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Mar 04 7:30: Confluence. Music Has No Borders. Words and music in a warm space, featuring a short lecture by Canadian composer and historian John Beckwith on his long association and friendship with the great Hungarian-Canadian composer Istvan Anhalt (1919-2012); Alice Ping Yee Ho speaking about Witch on Thin Ice; and Majd Sekkar and Andrew Downing speaking about music in Syria. With performances by Gregory Oh, piano; Majd Sekkar, clarinet; and Andrew Downing, double bass. The Shaftesbury Atrium, 21 Shaftesbury Ave. $25 at the door or pre-order at bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/611.

Mar 05 6:30: Toronto Reference Library. The Many Faces of Joseph Joachim. A portrait of the eminent 19th-century violinist, including career highlights, social and cultural influences, and insights into his life and legacies. Presented by Susan Spier, violinist/musicologist, former member of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, writer for The Encyclopedia of Music in Canada, and lecturer in music appreciation at Ryerson and McGill. 789 Yonge St., Beeton Hall. Free. No registration required. For further information, visit torontopubliclibrary.ca

Mar 07 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Diabelli Variations Bicentennial. The 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120, commonly known as the Diabelli Variations, is a set of variations for the piano written between 1819 and 1823 by Ludwig van Beethoven on a waltz composed by Anton Diabelli. Often considered to be one of the greatest sets of variations for keyboard along with J. S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, the work has been called “the greatest set of variations ever written” (Donald Tovey), “the greatest of all piano works” (Alfred Brendel), and “a microcosm of Beethoven’s art” (Hans von Bülow). In celebration of the bicentennial of the piece in 2019 we will examine a selection of video and audio recordings. For further information, 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.

Mar 12 7:30: Toronto Duke Ellington Society. General Meeting. “Essentially Ellington” is a video presentation by Jim Northover. Jim promises that there is absolutely no intellectual content whatsoever to this presentation, but the joy and excitement will more than make up for that. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke. For further information, visit torontodukeellingtonsociety.com or call 416-239-2683. Membership is $35(single) or $50(couple). First visit is free.

Mar 18 1:30: Miles Nadal JCC. Great Canadian Opera Singers. Presented by one of Canada’s foremost opera educators, Iain Scott. While our greatest claim to fame is our tenors, we have also created outstanding stars in all of the other vocal categories. This lecture will reinforce your pride in being Canadian! Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. To register, please call 416-924-6211 x0 or visit www.mnjcc.org. Admission: $22.

Mar 23 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. “Give Me Wood and I’ll Make It Sing for You”. Lecture, presentation and concert by guitar maker Grit Laskin. St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. For more information contact Lillian Wauthier at
lillian.wauthier@gmail.com. $25/$22(adv).

Mar 29 12:30: Queen’s Colloquium Series. Melos and Queen’s University host Alpharabius, a musical ensemble dedicated to exploring the musical interactions of the rich cultures of the Mediterranean from the 9th to the 19th centuries. Joining them is new Kingston resident, and traditional Egyptian dancer, Angelina Thorne. Featuring renowned Arabic music historian, Dr. George Sawa, playing qanun; percussionist Suzanne Meyers-Sawa, and members of Sine Nomine Ensemble for Mediaeval Music on period instruments, Alpharabius will perform European and Middle Eastern instrumentals from centuries of cultural exchange, and accompany traditional Egyptian bellydance by Ms Thorne. Co-sponsored by Melos Choir and Period Instruments, in preparation for their May 11 concert at the Bader. Dan School of Drama and Dance, Room 120, Harrison-LeCaine Hall, 39 Bader Lane, Kingston. Contact meloskingston@gmail.com or phone 613-767-7245.

Mar 31 11:30am: Music Therapy Centre. Sixth Annual Music March for Music Therapy. This year our fundraising goal is $40,000! Help us reach it by purchasing a ticket to the after-party (goo.gl/MnfU8y) or by creating a fundraising page (goo.gl/GESRXp). We are doing the same route as last year along Bloor Street West from the Music Therapy Centre to Lee’s Palace. The after-party at Lee’s Palace will have amazing entertainment, delicious food, drinks, awesome raffle prizes, and more. 11:30 - Event begins at Music Therapy Centre (1175 Bloor St. W); 12:00 - We start marching!; 1:00 - After-party and artist showcase at Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor St. W)
This year’s lineup has some incredible local acts, and there are more to come! Matata 6, Rachel Romu, Darrelle London, plus a special performance from our music therapists!

Open Rehearsals

Mar 27 7:30: Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir. Open Rehearsal. Dewi Sant Church, 33 Melrose Ave. Come and meet the choir, sing along, or just listen. welshchoir.ca.

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Apr 07 2:30: Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society. Debbie Lou Ludolph and the Inshallah Community Choir will share excerpts from their recently published resource “Sing the Circle Wide”. Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Rd., Mississauga. 416-694-6436. Free admission.

Tours

Mar 03 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 Mar 10. A tour is available in French on Mar 17.

Workshops

Mar 01 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. Guests: $15. Refreshments included.

Mar 03 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Femke Bergsma. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750. tempotoronto.net. $20.

Mar 13 10:00am: Royal Canadian College for Organists Toronto Centre. Pedals, Pipes & Pizza. Ages 3-12 (10am-1pm). Ages 13-19 (12pm-3pm). Pizza and juice served at noon. Participants will learn about and play a pipe organ. They will even have the opportunity to build a small pipe organ with “Orgelkids”. Younger participants are welcome to bring their parents, grandparents or other care givers. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. (2 blocks north of St. Clair, east side). 416-789-1175. Free.

Mar 22 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. Guests: $15. Refreshments included.

Mar 24 12:30: Kingston Road Village Concert Series. TorQ Percussion Quartet Workshop. Richard Burrows, Adam Campbell, Jamie Drake and Daniel Morphy. Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. 416-699-6091. Participants will perform in the finale of TorQ’s 3pm concert. For information visit torqpercussionworkshop.eventbrite.com. $20.

Mar 24 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of Fauré’s Requiem. Leonidas Varahidis, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-386-0258. $10; $6(members).

Mar 30 9:30am: Melos Choir. Open Workshop for Period Instruments. With members of Alpharabius and Sine Nomine. Topics include Ancient Egyptian dance (e.g., belly dance), Middle Eastern percussion, the evolution of the guitar, Islamic courtly history, and playing recorder/renaissance instrumental music. See our website for details of location, times, topics and fees: melos-earlymusic.org, or contact meloskingston@gmail.com for more information. All are welcome!

Mar 30 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell of FreePlay will introduce participants to singing jazz, blues and South Indian melodies and rhythms. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. $10 fee includes refreshments. More info: tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays.

Apr 06 7:15: Toronto Gilbert and Sullivan Society. “When I first put this uniform on…” wrote William Gilbert in Patience – and he was a stickler for perfection in costuming. Learn how to costume a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in an entertaining evening with the G&S Society. St. Andrew’s Church, 117 Bloor St. E. Parking below off Hayden. Non-members $5. Refreshments included.

Apr 07 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Stéphane Potvin, Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750. tempotoronto.net. $20.

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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

NAVAL RESERVE BAND IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO IS LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS: Clarinet, French Horn, other positions available. Take pride and join. Get paid to play. Email david.pottinger@forces.gc.ca

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: double horn in excellent condition. Suitable for a committed student or working musician. mjbuell@gmail.com

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); SAXOPHONE Bundy Selmer alto; BASSOON Linton; TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador.
Phone 416-964-3642.

VIOLINS BY EUROPEAN VIOLIN MAKER call after 6pm 905-886-7374. Weekends anytime.

SPRING CLEANING? WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? Does your old guitar gently weep? Give that nice old accordion / clarinet / drum kit a new life with a WholeNote classified! Ads start at just $24.00 INQUIRE BY MARCH 24 for the APRIL edition.
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WONDERFUL STEINWAY MODEL O GRAND PIANO. 1907 NY fully restored 2005. Free delivery GTA. Contact Dr. G Manning musicdirector@saintgeorge.ca

INSTRUCTION

ANARCHIST PIANO LESSONS: Maximize your musical autonomy – follow new rules daily – every student creates their own sound – integrated lessons in piano, improvisation, theory, (and composition).
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CELLO LESSONS DOWN TOWN TORONTO Individual approach to every student. Young professionals, adults and beginners. Dr. Dobrochna Zubek zubekdobrochna@hotmail.com http://dobrochnazubek.com http://celloteaching.ca

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 Monday-Saturday afternoons. Near Woodbine subway. Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250, or lilackayak@gmail.com

FRIENDLY, WISE PIANO TEACHER with loyal following and buckets of patience. Conservatory washouts and hesitant adult beginners most welcome. Lovely Cabbagetown studio. “Best teacher ever!” - Beaches tween. “Beats studying with those Quebec nuns!” - Rosedale senior. Peter Mose, 416.923.3060. MosePianoForAll.com. (This might change your life.)

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.

MUSIC LESSONS IN WEST TORONTO in a relaxed and friendly environment. Piano, bass, guitar, ukelele, banjo and voice. marcenkin@gmail.com 416-763-3516

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 lilackayak@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.

PERFORMANCE / REHEARSAL / STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE: great acoustics, reasonable rates, close to Green P Parking, cafés & restaurants. Historic church at College & Bellevue, near Spadina. Phone 416-921-6350. E-mail ststepheninthefields@gmail.com.

Canadian Children’s Opera Company. The Snow Queen. Music by Matthew King, libretto by Andrew McKinnon. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. $35; $25(sr); $20(st). Opens Feb 28, 10am. Runs to Mar 3. Times vary. Visit
canadianchildrensopera.com for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Elektra. Music by Richard Strauss, libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$250. Opens Jan 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 22. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Così fan tutte. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Atom Agoyan, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$250. Opens Feb 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 21. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: On Shining Wings. Works by Wagner, Duparc, R. Strauss and others. Susan Bullock, soprano; Liz Upchurch, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Feb 19, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Les Adieux: A Poetic Diary. Works by Schubert. Samuel Chan, baritone; Stéphane Mayer, fortepiano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Feb 20, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Les Adieux: Poèmes pour Mi. Lauren Eberwein, soprano; Rachael Kerr, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Feb 21, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Le Récital des Anges: Songs of Ian Cusson. Ian Cusson, piano/composer. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Mar 5, 12pm.

Canadian Stage. Who We Are in the Dark. Music written and performed by Sarah Neufeld and Jeremy Gara. Peggy Baker, concept, choreography and direction. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-368-3110. $51-$111. Opens Feb 21, 8pm. Runs to Feb 24. Thurs/Sat(8pm), Fri(7pm), Sun(2pm).

COSI Connection. Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore In Concert! Darryl Edwards, conductor; Helen Becqué, piano; soloists of the COSI Connection. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-272-6232. $20; $10(st). Feb 15, 6:45pm.

DAM Concert Opera. Le comte Ory. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 1-800-838-3006. $30; $25(sr/st). Mar 2, 7:30pm.

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Le Nozze di Figaro. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $35/$30(adv); $25/$20(st/adv). Opens Jan 25, 8pm. Runs to Feb 3. Fri(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Rocky: The Musical. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Thomas Meehan and Sylvester Stallone, based on the film. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Mar 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 31. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Eclipse Theatre Company. Kiss of the Spider Woman. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Terrence McNally. The Don Jail, 550 Gerrard St. E. 1-800-656-0713. $48; $29(st). Opens Mar 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 10. Wed-Sun(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Hart House Theatre. Hair. Music by Galt MacDermot, lyrics and book by Gerome Ragni and James Rado. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $17(sr); $15(st). Opens Jan 18, 8pm. Runs to Feb 2. Wed-Sat(8pm), Feb 2(2pm/8pm).

Kempenfelt Community Players. Shrek the Musical. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the film. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Georgian College Campus, Building C, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $22; $19(sr/st). Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 17. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Once on This Island. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics and book by Lynn Ahrens. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $44.99-$54.99. Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 3. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm). Sun(12pm/4pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Million Dollar Quartet. Features music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Jan 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 10. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(4pm).

Meadowvale Music Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd. 905-615-4720. $23-$30. Opens Feb 8, 8pm. Runs to Feb 17. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Extra show Feb 16(2pm).

Mirvish. Come From Away. Music, lyrics and book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Ongoing. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. The Last Ship. Music and lyrics by Sting. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $79 and up. Opens Feb 9, 8pm. Runs to Mar 24. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Jukebox Hero, the Musical. Featuring music of Foreigner. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $30-$100. Opens Feb 20, 8pm. Runs to Feb 24. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Sun(7:30pm).

Mirvish. Jersey Boys. Music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $29-$185. Opens Mar 5, 8pm. Runs to Mar 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Dear Evan Hansen. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Steven Levenson. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Opens Mar 5, 8pm. Runs to June 30. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000. $50-$95. Opens Feb 7, 7:30pm. Also Feb 9.

Musical Theatre Productions. The Wedding Singer. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, based on the film. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30. Opens Feb 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

National Ballet of Canada. Apollo & Night & The Sea Above, The Sky Below & Paquita. Music by Igor Stravinsky, Matthew Pierce, Ludwig Minkus and Riccardo Drigo, and Gustav Mahler. George Balanchine, choreography. Julia Adam, Robert Binet and Christopher Stowell, choreographers. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $40 and up. Opens Mar 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 21. Days and times vary; visit national.ballet.ca for details.

National Ballet of Canada. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Music by Joby Talbot. Christopher Wheeldon, choreography. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $40 and up. Opens Mar 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 17. Tues-Sun(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: only 2pm on Mar 17.

Opera Atelier. The Angel Speaks. Works by Purcell; Huizinga: Annuciation. Mireille Asselin, soprano; Jesse Blumberg, baritone; Artists of Atelier Ballet in baroque costume, and members of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-703-3767 x222. $69. Feb 21, 8pm.

Opera by Request. Handel’s Alcina. In concert with piano accompaniment. William Shookhoff, piano and music director. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Feb 23, 7:30pm. Also Mar 3 (2pm, Windsor).

Opera by Request. Handel’s Alcina. In concert with piano accompaniment. William Shookhoff, piano and music director. All Saints Anglican Church (Windsor), 330 City Hall Square W., Windsor. 416-455-2365. $20. Mar 3, 2pm. Also Feb 23 (7:30pm, Toronto).

Rose Theatre. Invincible You, Invincible Me. Cabaret for kids featuring Sharron Matthews. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $25. Feb 18, 2pm. Also 6:30pm.

Ryleepuss Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. 1-866-808-2006. $25; $22(sr); $15(st). Opens Feb 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 23. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Newmarket (Mar 2-3).

Ryleepuss Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St, Newmarket. 905-953-5122. $29; $25(sr/st); $23(ch). Opens Mar 2, 2pm. Runs to Mar 3. Sat/Sun(2pm), Sat(7:30pm). Also Uxbridge (Feb 14-23).

Scarborough Music Theatre. Next to Normal. Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics and book by Brian Yorkey. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 23. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Feb 23 show at 2pm.

Soulpepper. Rose. Music by Mike Ross, lyrics by Sarah Wilson. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $36-$97. Opens Jan 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 24. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

St. Anne’s Music and Drama Society. The Pirates of Penzance. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 651 Dufferin St. 416-922-4415. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens Jan 25, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 3. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Jan 26(7:30pm).

Theatre Ancaster. Valentine Love Notes... With a Double Twist. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $30; $27(sr); $12(st). Opens Feb 9, 8pm. Also Feb 10, 2pm.

Theatre Ancaster. Seussical the Musical. Music and book by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics and book by Lynn Ahrens. Co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle, based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Ancaster High School, Theatre Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $20; $18(sr); $10(st). Opens Feb 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 2. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Aurora. Kiss of the Spider Woman. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Terrence McNally. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr, Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr); $10(st). Opens Feb 28, 8pm. Runs to Mar 9. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Orangeville. Across The Pond - The British Invasion. Featuring Leisa Way and The Lonely Hearts Club Band. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44; $22(st). Opens Feb 14, 8pm. Runs to Mar 3. Wed/Sun(2pm), Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm).

Theatre Passe Muraille/Tapestry Opera. Hook Up. Music by Chris Thornborrow, libretto by Julie Tepperman. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-504-7529. $38; $33(sr); $30(st). Opens Jan 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Also Feb 9(2pm).

Theatre Sheridan. On the Town. Music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics and book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, conceived by Jerome Robbins. Mainstage Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Feb 12, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 24. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no mat Feb 17.

Theatre Sheridan. My Bonny Lass. Music, lyrics and book by Johnny Reid and Matt Murray, additional music by Bob Foster. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Feb 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 24. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no mat Feb 17. Note: this run is sold out.

TO Live. Amadeus Live. Amadeus movie screening with live full orchestra and choir. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $55-$111. Opens Feb 21, 7:30pm. Also Feb 22.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. Doyle à la Carte Part II. Music from Gilbert & Sullivan operas. Henry Ingram, MC. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723. $45. Feb 16, 4pm.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. Perchance to Dream. Music by Ivor Novello. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $29-$49. Mar 3, 3pm.

Toronto Singing Studio. Brigadoon Highlights – In Concert. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor St W. 416-455-9238. $25; $20 (sr/st) at the door (cash only). Feb 9, 7:30pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight. A preview of U of T Opera’s production of Mozart’s La finta giardiniera. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free. Feb 14, 12:10pm.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Fierabras. Music by Franz Schubert, libretto by Joseph Kupelwieser. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $29; $50; $65. Feb 3, 2:30pm.

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.

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

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

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

Thursdays 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.

Feb 1 Lady Kane. Feb 2 Soular. Feb 8 Red Velvet. Feb 9 URequest. Feb 15 Gyles Band. Feb 16 Lady Kane. Feb 22 Graffiti Park. Feb 23 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Soular (evening).

Artword Artbar

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

artword.net (full schedule)

The Black Swan

154 Danforth Ave. 416-469-0537

Winterfolk XVII Blues and Roots Festival

$25 wristband

Ground Floor

Feb 22 7pm Sebastian Agneto; 8pm Jerome Tucker Band; 9pm Glen Hornblast Band; 10pm Gary Kendall Band; 11pm Wayne Neon and the Amazing Tubular Orchestra. Feb 23 1pm Ken Yoshioka; 2pm Doris Folkens; 3pm STAV; 4pm The Lifers; 5pm Peter Verity; 6pm Maggie & Mr. Rogers; 7pm The Barrel Boys Trio; 8pm Sue & Dwight; 9pm HOTCHA!; 10pm Brian Gladstone; 11pm Q&A - Tony Quarrington & Zoe Adams. Feb 24 1pm Brampton Folk Club. Glenn McFarlane, David MacLachlan, Karl Widmeyer, Mark Yan & Barry Mulcahy, Sally Campbell, Jamie Reilly; 3pm Seneca College Independent Music Program; 6pm Noah Zacharin; 7pm Lynn Harrison; 8pm Danny Marks; 9pm Alessia Cohle.

2nd Floor

Feb 22 11pm Jack de Keyzer Band. Feb 23 3pm Harpin’ Norm Lucien & Friends; 4pm STAV; 10pm David Storey CD release with the Side Road Scholars. Feb 24 4pm Donné Roberts; 5pm Brian Blain & Friends; 6pm Jon Brooks; 7pm D’Arcy Wickham CD Release; 9pm Cassie & Maggie

3rd Floor

Feb 23 1pm Become a One-Man Band. Sammy Duke shows how to play 8 instruments at once; 2pm Fingerpicking the Blues with Brian Blain, D’Arcy Wickham; 3pm Accordion Summit. Dwight Peters, Liv Cazzola, Bev Kreller; 4pm Songs of Canada. David Storey, Maggie MacDonald, James Gordon; 5pm Fiddle Styles and Traditions. Emilyn Stam, Cassie MacDonald and Alana Cline. Feb 24 5pm Songs of Protest and Social Change. Sebastian Agnello, Jon Brooks, Sue and Dwight; 6pm Songs of Canada. David Storey, Maggie MacDonald, and James Gordon; 7pm Harmonica Workshop. Harpin’ Norm Lucien and Ken Yoshioka; 8pm Masters of Guitar. In the style of old guitar masters. Brian Gladstone; Lynda Kraar, and D’Arcy Wickham; 9pm Simone Morris.

See also Mambo Lounge and Dora Keogh.

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.

Feb 1 6:30pm RedFox, 9:30pm Paddy N’ Rob + The Harmony Heroes. Feb 2 6:30pm Sikuris St. Lawrence, 9:30pm Cold Tea & Marshall Veroni. Feb 3 9:15pm Thomas Steele Group. Feb 4 6:30pm Michael Eckert, Christine Bougie, Joshua Van Tassel & Hugh Marsh. Feb 5 6:30pm Probably Poetry: An Evening of New Work, 9:30pm Carl Lorusso Jr., Noah Zacharin & MIP Power Trio. Feb 6 7:30pm Confabulation presents Good Date / Bad Date, 9:30pm Aerialists with Robert Alan Mackie. Feb 7 6:30pm Pugs & Crows w/ Sam Tudor. 9:30pm The Techno Hall of Fame & Merival. Feb 8 9:30pm Sunshine State Album Release. Feb 9 6:30pm Deep Waters EP Release. Feb 10 2pm 4^th Ave Initiation Tour 2.0 w/ Aja9, 6:30pm Carly Dow & Madeleine Roger. Feb 14 and 15 6:30pm Khari Wendell McClelland. Feb 16 6:30pm Alanna Matty EP Release, 9:30pm Marker Starling Album Release w/ Sing Leaf. Feb 19 6:30pm Kaili Kinnon. Feb 20 6:30pm Massey Hall Presents: Martin Kerr. Feb 23 9:30pm Lula Wiles. Feb 24 6:30pm Lunar Bloom + Jessica Pearson And The East Wind. Feb 27 9:30pm Abigail Lapell LP Release w/ Bird City. Feb 28 6:30pm and 9:30pm (two shows) Murray A. Lightburn.

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.

Feb 1 9pm Blueswinder. Feb 2 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers, 9pm Jay Dee Band and Michelle Rubinov. Feb 9 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Feb 10 7pm Pale Criminal. Feb 16 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Feb 23 3pm The Boxcar Boys.

Dora Keogh

141 Danforth Ave. 416-778-1804

dorakeogh.ca

Winterfolk XVII Blues and Roots Festival

$25 wristband

Feb 23 1pm The Best of Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show with Steve Raiken, Roger Zuraw, Josh Walker; 2pm Mike Weidman, Dougal Bichan, Bill Isen; 3pm Black Suit Devil; 4pm HOTCHA! & Shake the Bellows; 5pm Lynn Harrison presents The Bridge with the theme of Life Stores with Chloe Watkinson and others; 7pm Howard Gladstone; 8pm Vocal Jazzercise with Ori Dagan and Simone Morris; 9pm Mr. Rick; 10pm Cassie & Maggie; 11pm Alessia Cohle. Feb 24 1pm Brian Gladstone; 2pm Moscow Apartment; 3pm Sammy Duke; 4pm Lynda Kraar; 5pm Tragedy Ann; 6pm Dual Guitars and Yorkville Stories with Mike McKenna and Danny Marks; 7pm The Guitar Boys of Alderon with Noah Zacharin, Mr. Rick, and Brian Gladstone; 8pm Americana Pie with HOTCHA!, Mr. Rick and The Barrel Boys.

See also The Black Swan and Mambo Lounge.

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.

Dec 7 8pm Marty Harris Jazz Quintet. Dec 13 8pm Uptown Jazz Swing Band. Dec 14 8:30pm Jazz of the Americas w/ Don Naduriak and Friends. Dec 15 8pm Andrea Kuzmich presents: Holiday Spirit Cabaret. Dec 20 8pm John Findlay Holiday Jazz & Blues & Originals. Dec 22 8pm Bruce Cassidy Jazz Trio. Dec 28 9pm Hirut Hoot Pre-New Year’s Eve Comedy. Jan 10 8pm Bright Lit, Big City. Jan 11 8:30pm Jazz of the Americas w/ Don Naduriak and friends. Jan 25 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy.

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.

Feb 1 Western Swing Authority. Feb 2 8pm French Squeeze. Feb 5 10am Toronto Ravel Study, 8:30pm The Ward Cabaret. Feb 7 John McDermott Ft. Paul Langlois. Feb 8 John McDermott Ft. Dala. Feb 9 John McDermott Ft. Chad Matthews. Feb 11 MOXIE. Feb 12 Rory Block. Feb 14 Wintergarten Orchestra. Feb 15 Alfie Zappacosta. Feb 17 Willie Nile. Feb 18 Tim Booth’s Toronto Art Orchestra. Feb 22 Michael Jerome Browne w/ Harrison Kennedy. Feb 23 Van Morrison Tribute w/ Matt Weidinger. Feb 24 2pm Ken Whiteley’s Gospel Brunch, 8:30pm Don Ross: Louder Than Usual. Feb 25 Romani Jazz. Feb 26 Jeff Lang.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Feb 1, 2 9pm Irwin Hall. Feb 6 7pm Lisa Particelli’s GNO Jazz Jam. Feb 7 8:30pm Colin Hunter and The Anthony Terpstra Seventet. Feb 8, 9 8:30pm Colin Hunter and The Joe Sealy Quartet. Feb 12 7pm Christine & Tom Sing The Mildly Amusing Songs of Eli Pasic. Feb 14 9pm Valentine’s Day w/ John Alcorn and Alex Samaras.

Jazz Room, The

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

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

All shows: 8:30-11:30pm unless otherwise indicated. Attendees must be 19+. Cover charge varies (generally $12-$25)

Feb 1 Paul Mitchell and the Jitterbugs. Feb 2 William Sperandai Quintet. Feb 3 David Braid + Penderecki Quartet. Feb 7 Steve McDade Sextet. Feb 8 Glen Buhr and Margaret Sweatman + Penderecki Quartet. Feb 9 Robi Botos Trio. Feb 15 Derek Hines Quartet. Feb 16 Richard Whiteman Quartet. Feb 22 Florian Hoefner Trio. Feb 23 Steve D’Angelo 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 10:30pm Havana Club Fridays $15; Every Sat 10:30pm Salsa Saturdays $15.

Feb 4 6:30pm Launch of Socialist Register 2019: The World Turned Upside Down. Feb 5 6:30pm Book Launch: Managing Without Growth. Feb 7 6:30pm Lorraine Klaasen w/ Special Guests. Feb 10 12pm Lula’s Drag Brunch Extravaganza. Feb 10 6:30pm The Heart of a Man. Feb 11 6:30pm The Jazz-Poetry Exchange. Feb 12, 13 6:30pm Spectacle Cabaret. Feb 14 Valentine’s Day w/ Payadora Tango Ensemble + special guest Elbio Fernandez. Feb 17 7pm The Salida Project CD Release Party. Feb 19 6:30pm Richard Herfeld and Sascha Kommer: An Evening of The American Songbook. Feb 23 12pm African Dancing and Drumming Workshop In French (free). Feb 24 4pm Projeto Forrobodó.

Mambo Lounge

120 Danforth Ave. 416-778-7004.

mambolounge.ca

Winterfolk XVII Blues and Roots Festival

$25 wristband

Feb 22 7pm Black Suit Devil; 8pm Maggie & Mr. Rogers; 9pm Emilyn Stam & John David Williams; 10pm Alana & Leigh Cline; 11pm Simone Morris. Feb 23 1pm David McLachlan; 2pm Sammy Duke; 3pm Moscow Apartment; 4pm Steve Raiken; 5pm Tragedy Ann; 6pm Doris Folkens; 7pm Evaristo Machado; 8pm Donné Roberts; 9pm Alfie Smith; 10pm Lynda Kraar; 11pm Glen Hornblast; Feb 24 1pm Peter Verity; 2pm Harpin’ Norm Lucien; 3pm Ken Yoshioka & Donné Roberts; 4pm Howard Gladstone; 5pm TBA; 6pm Sue & Dwight; 7pm Ori Dagan; 8pm The Lifers; 9pm Q&A with Tony Quarrington and Zoe Adams.

See also The Black Swan and Dora Keogh.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

All shows: PWYC.

Every Tue Open Stage hosted by Paul and Jamie.

Mây Cafe

876 Dundas St. W. 647-607-2032

maytoronto.com (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Every Wed 9 & 10:15pm Wednesday Concert Series.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Feb 1 8:30pm The Lay Awakes w/ Drew Brown, David Krystal. Feb 5 8pm Belleville-Ville. Feb 11 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Feb 15 9pm Yellow Magnolia, Feather Weight, Hollow Graves.

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 per person. Dinner from 6pm and music from 7pm to 9pm.

Feb 13 Paper Moon Duo (Tony Quarrington & Zoey Adam).

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.

Feb 1 Canadian Jazz Quartet & Friends. Feb 2 Eliana Cuevas Trio. Feb 5 Gene DiNovi. Feb 6 Avery Cantello Blues Band. Feb 7 John Sherwood Quartet. Feb 8 Genevieve Marentette Trio. Feb 9 Brian Blain’s Blues Campfire Jam. Feb 13 John MacLeod + 3. Feb 14 Cal Dodd & The Tom Szczesniak Trio. Feb 15 Steve Amirault Trio. Feb 16 Neil Swainson Trio. Feb 20 Florian Hoefner Trio. Feb 22 Kathleen Gorman Quartet. Feb 23 Griffith/Hiltz Quartet. Feb 27 Russ Little Quartet. Feb 28 Bob DeAngelis & Friends.

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: 3pm. No cover.

Feb 2 Jim Gelcer Quartet. Feb 9 Jake Koffman Quartet. Feb 16 Steve Amirault Quartet. Feb 23 Landen Vieira 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.

Feb 1 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Amanda Tosoff, 9:45pm Raoul and the BIGGER Time. Feb 2 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Dave Young / Terry Promane Octet. Feb 3 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Club Django, 7pm Boogaloo Squad, 9:30pm Tim Hamel Quintet. Feb 4 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Mike Murley & The Jazz Mechanics. Feb 5 6:30pm Lauren Falls Quartet, 9:30pm Bill Todd Trio. Feb 6 6:30pm Trevor Giancola Quartet, 9:30pm Nick Teehan Group. Feb 7 6:30pm Noam Lemish Trio +, 9:45pm Claire Daly w/ Adrean Farrugia. Feb 8 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Amanda Tosoff, 9:45pm Claire Daly w/ Adrean Farrugia. Feb 9 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Laura Hubert Group, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Howard Moore & The Vipers. Feb 10 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm Boogaloo Squad, 9:30pm Ethio-Jazz Project. Feb 11 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Ben Edgecombe & Super Breakfast. Feb 12 6:30pm Lauren Falls Quartet, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Feb 13 6:30pm Trevor Giancola Quartet, 9:30pm Tom Richards’ The Big Butter & Egg Men. Feb 14 6:30pm Noam Lemish Trio +, 9:30pm Marika Galea Group. Feb 15 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Amanda Tosoff, 9:45pm Griffith/Hiltz Trio. Feb 16 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm George Lake Big Band, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Jeremy Ledbetter. Feb 17 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm Boogaloo Squad, 9:30pm Ethio-Jazz Project. Feb 18 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet +2. Feb 19 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Feb 20 6:30pm Trevor Giancola Quartet, 9:30pm Kurt Nielsen Trio. Feb 21 6:30pm Noam Lemish Trio +, 9:45pm Dave Turner Quartet. Feb 22 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Amanda Tosoff, 9:45pm Dave Turner Quartet. Feb 23 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Conor Gains, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:30pm Bernie Senensky Group. Feb 24 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Heavy on the Willie, 7pm Boogaloo Squad, 9:30pm Barry Romberg Quartet. Feb 25 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra. Feb 26 6:30pm Lauren Falls Quartet, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Feb 27 6:30pm Trevor Giancola Quartet, 9:30pm Vaughan Misener Trio. Feb 28 6:30pm Noam Lemish Trio +, 9:30pm Suyun Kim Memorial Concert & Humber Fundraiser.

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)

All shows with $10 cover charge ($5 after 10pm arrival, free after 11pm arrival)

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

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

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 FEBRUARY 22 for the MARCH issue. classad@thewholenote.com

AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR TENOR AND BASS CHORISTERS for April 27 performance of Mozart Requiem and excerpts from Magic Flute at St. Andrew’s Church with Oakham House Choir and Toronto Sinfonietta. Rehearsals Mondays, 7:00 to 9:00, on Ryerson campus. E-mail oakhamhousechoir1@gmail.com, or visit www.oakhamchoir.ca.

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: double horn in excellent condition. Suitable for a committed student or working musician. mjbuell@gmail.com

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); SAXOPHONE Bundy Selmer alto; BASSOON Linton; TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador. Phone 416-964-3642.

VIOLINS BY EUROPEAN VIOLIN MAKER call after 6pm 905-886-7374. Weekends anytime.

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? Does your old guitar gently weep? Give that nice old accordion / clarinet / drum kit a new life with a WholeNote classified! Ads start at just $24.00 INQUIRE BY FEBRUARY 22 for the MARCH edition. classad@thewholenote.com

WONDERFUL STEINWAY MODEL O GRAND PIANO. 1907 NY fully restored 2005. Free delivery GTA. Contact Dr. G Manning musicdirector@saintgeorge.ca

INSTRUCTION

ANARCHIST PIANO LESSONS: Maximize your musical autonomy – follow new rules daily – every student creates their own sound – integrated lessons in piano, improvisation, theory, (and composition). fb.me/anarchistpiano

CELLO LESSONS DOWN TOWN TORONTO Individual approach to every student. Young professionals, adults and beginners. Dr. Dobrochna Zubek zubekdobrochna@hotmail.com http://dobrochnazubek.com
http://celloteaching.ca

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 Monday-Saturday afternoons. Near Woodbine subway. Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250, or lilackayak@gmail.com

FRIENDLY, WISE PIANO TEACHER with loyal following and buckets of patience. Conservatory washouts and hesitant adult beginners most welcome. Lovely Cabbagetown studio. “Best teacher ever!” - Beaches tween. “Beats studying with those Quebec nuns!” - Rosedale senior. Peter Mose, 416.923.3060. MosePianoForAll.com. (This might change your life.)

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.

MUSIC LESSONS IN WEST TORONTO in a relaxed and friendly environment. Piano, bass, guitar, ukelele, banjo and voice. marcenkin@gmail.com 416-763-3516

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 lilackayak@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.

PERFORMANCE / REHEARSAL / STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE: great acoustics, reasonable rates, close to Green P Parking, cafés & restaurants. Historic church at College & Bellevue, near Spadina. Phone 416-921-6350. E-mail ststepheninthefields@gmail.com.

Competitions

Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. CCC Toronto Piano and Violin Competition 2019. Competition dates: Feb 21-28. Gala Concert and Award Ceremony at 2pm on Apr 14 at P.C. Ho Theatre, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E. For details, visit cccmusicfestival.com or call 416-292-9293 x229.

International Music Festival and Competition. Piano, voice, guitar, harp, strings, woodwinds, brass, conducting, and composition. Competition dates: May 23-June 2, at Cornell Recital Hall 3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham. Application deadline: April 12. For details, visit intermusic.ca or contact 905-604-8854 or office@intermusic.ca

Yip’s Music Festival Competition. Piano, violin, musical theatre, and chamber music. Competition dates: Apr 13-14, 27-28, May 4-5. Application deadline: Feb 19. For details, visit ymf.yips.com or call 905-948-9477 x2211.

Film Screenings

Feb 07 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Alicia Svigals: The Yellow Ticket. Live score for a screening of the 1918 silent film The Yellow Ticket featuring Pola Negri. Alicia Svigals, composer/violin; Marilyn Lerner, piano. 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. $35; $30(member); $25(st).

Feb 11 6:30: Toronto International Film Festival. Divine: A Jessye Norman Tribute. The Tales of Hoffman (1951), directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. 1-888-599-8433. $14; $11.50(sr/st); $10(child/youth).

Feb 12 8:30: Toronto International Film Festival. Divine: A Jessye Norman Tribute. Jessye Norman Sings Carmen (1989), director Albert Maysles’ behind-the-scenes documentary of Norman’s recording of Bizet’s opera with conductor Seiji Ozawa; followed by Oedipus Rex (1993), director Julie Taymor’s theatrical adaptation of Stravinsky’s opera-oratorio featuring Jessye Norman as Jocasta. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. 1-888-599-8433. $14; $11.50(sr/st); $10(child/youth).

Feb 13 6:30: Toronto International Film Festival. Divine: A Jessye Norman Tribute. Diva (1981), an exhilarating fusion of high culture and pulp thriller directed by Jean-Jacques Beineixta. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. 1-888-599-8433. $14; $11.50(sr/st); $10(child/youth).

Feb 26 6:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds: The Conductor Zubin Mehta. Germany, 2016, 98 min. Filled with stirring performances and interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, this is a dazzling tribute to the international career of musical maestro Zubin Mehta. On his 80th birthday, join his son Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts at The Royal Conservatory, for a magnificent tribute to one of the world’s greatest living conductors. Q&A hosted by well-known critic and teacher William Littler with Mervon Mehta. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Tickets at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema box office or at hotdocscinema.ca. $17 each (Members: $12/$10/Free).

Galas and Fundraisers

Feb 02 2:00: Amadeus Choir. Songs From a Celtic Heart Annual Fundraising Event. Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Dr. amadeuschoir.com. For tickets: 416-446-0188. $50, $40, $25, $5 off on tickets purchased before Jan 15. Also at 7pm.

Feb 16 4:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Doyle à la Carte Part II. Music from Gilbert & Sullivan operas. Henry Ingram, MC. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723. $45. Cabaret-style fundraising concert.

Feb 17 7:00: Gallery 345/New Music Concerts. New Music Concerts Special Non-subscription Event: An Evening with Moritz Ernst. Stockhausen: Klavierstück X; and works by Mike Egerton, Arthur Lourié, Miklos Maros, and Sandeep Bhagwati. Moritz Ernst, piano. Gallery 345, 345 Sorauren Ave. 416-961-9594. $100/2 for $150. Reservations required. Includes door prizes and refreshments. Proceeds to benefit New Music Concerts; charitable receipts for CRA allowable portion.

Mar 01 7:30: Melos. Venetian Carnevale Fundraiser. Join Melos in Baroque Venice for a raucous evening of music, drama, food, drink and all-round revelry while helping to support Melos’ ongoing educational outreach and excellent period performances! Silent auction featuring art and music lessons, gift packages, weekend getaways in Prince Edward County, and more! Italo-Canadian Club, 1174 Italia Lane, Kingston. (Snow date March 2nd, in case of storm.) Transport available from downtown Kingston. Tickets $60, available on Snapd, at Novel Idea, St George’s Cathedral Office, Long & McQuade, and through our website:
melos-earlymusic.org. Information from the website or by email at meloskingston@gmail.com or by phone at 613-767-7245.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Feb 01 3:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Music Graduate Colloquium. Eva Saether, Lund University, Sweden. “Habitus Crises, Politics of Diversity, and Sensuous Scholarship: When Music Asks the Questions.” Talbot College, Room 101. For FAQ, parking and other useful patron information visit music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html. Western University, London. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

Feb 01 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Youth Opera Lab: Costumes and Wigs. For teens and young adults aged 16 to 24 offering an opportunity to dissect and explore an opera being presented on the COC’s mainstage. Led by opera educator Bryna Berezowska and special guests, participants will focus on the costumes and wigs that appear in the COC’s production of Così fan tutte. No previous experience with opera is necessary. Participants are selected based on the interest and relevance demonstrated in their online applications. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Participate in the lab and you will receive two free tickets to the dress rehearsal of Così fan tutte on Sunday, Feb 3. To apply, complete the application available at coc.ca/YOL or e-mail education@coc.ca for more information.

Feb 12 6:30: Toronto International Film Festival. In Conversation with…Jessye Norman. This in-depth conversation between Jessye Norman and Canadian Opera Company general director Alexander Neef will focus on Ms. Norman’s tremendous career in opera, her own experience in film, and the ability of gifted filmmakers to translate the operatic art form into the medium of cinema. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. 1-888-599-8433. $23.75; $19.25(sr/st).

Feb 12 7:30: Toronto Duke Ellington Society. General Meeting. Jack Chambers will make a presentation titled “The Human Voice Is Not Disdained”. An evening of vocals and special songs taken from Ellington’s vast works. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke. For further information, visit torontodukeellingtonsociety.com or call 416-239-2683. Membership is $35(single) or $50(couple). First visit is free.

Feb 14 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Insights: Fashion and Fantasy - Costumes and Wigs. Costume Supervisor Sandra Corazza and Wig and Make-Up Supervisor Sharon Ryman share how they balance unbridled imagination with stage and historic requirements to bring the director’s vision to life. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Reserve free tickets in advance by visiting coc.ca/operainsights or calling the COC Box Office at 416-363-8231.

Feb 16 11am-5pm: Toronto Reference Library. Black Opera: Uncovering Music History. Presented in partnership with the Glenn Gould Foundation, this symposium traces the heroic struggles of pioneering artists of African origin to enter the operatic world, their fight for acceptance and recognition, their triumphs and accomplishments. This event is part of a week of celebrations in Toronto for Jessye Norman, winner of the Twelfth Glenn Gould Prize.
11am-11:30am: Opening concert with soprano Nadine Anyan, soprano; Tristan Scott, tenor; Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone; and Angela Park, piano.
11:30-12:30: Black Voices in the Opera. A conversation between Dr. Naomi André (University of Michigan) and Dr. Gregory Hopkins (Artistic Director of the Harlem Opera Theatre), moderated by Dr. Melanie Zeck (Centre for Black Musical Research, Columbia College) Inspired by Dr. André’s book Black Opera, this conversation on the history of black opera will explore how artists and composers have used opera to reclaim black people’s place in history.
1:00-2:00: Three Scenes from Black Opera That Changed the History of Music. Gregory Hopkins will present a selection of key performances from the history of Black Opera.
2:30-3:30: Not Your music: A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation. Robert Harris and Naomi André discuss cultural appropriation in the opera and the performing arts, and explore recent examples.
3:45-4:00: Second concert. Presented by the Glenn Gould Foundation.
4:00-4:45: 12th Glenn Gould Prize Laureate: Jessye Norman. A Conversation with Jessye Norman About Her Life in Opera.
All events are at the Toronto Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge St. 416-393-7175. This day of events is free, but you must register to attend. Please call 416-393-7175 for further information.

Feb 24 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Masaaki Suzuki’s Bach. A major recording project of the 21st century was completed in 2014: a 55-volume set of the complete church cantatas of Bach by the Bach Collegium Japan led by its founder and conductor Masaaki Suzuki. We will experience a selection of audio and video performances from his vast recorded legacy. For further information, 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.

Mar 01 7:00: Yorkminster Park Speakers Series. Rites of Passion: The St. Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach. A lecture by musicologist Rick Phillips. Yorkminster Park Church, 1585 Yonge St. Admission is $10 or PWYC. Visit ypspeakersseries.com.

Mar 04 7:30: Confluence. Walter Unger Memorial Salon. Words and music in a warm space, featuring a short lecture by Canadian composer and historian John Beckwith on his long association and friendship with the great Hungarian-Canadian composer Istvan Anhalt (1919–2012). The Shaftesbury Atrium, 21 Shaftesbury Ave. $25 at the door or pre-order at bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/611.

Masterclasses

Feb 01 10:00am: Royal Conservatory Violin Masterclass. Led by Jinjoo Cho. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free admission. All are welcome to attend. For further information visit rcmusic.ca. Also at 2pm.

Feb 15 3:00: University of Toronto. Jessye Norman Master Class. Jessye Norman, John R. Stratton Visitor in Music, is one of the world’s most celebrated performing artists and a passionate advocate of arts education. Ms. Norman will lead a rare public 3-hour masterclass for Voice and Opera students from University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music. The masterclass is open to the public. University of Toronto, Faculty of Music, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free general admission.

Readings

Feb 14 7:00: The Music Gallery, Public Recordings, A Different Booklist and Art Metropole. today with all its hopes and sorrows: a reading by IONE. Composer Pauline Oliveros’ long-time collaborator and spouse: author, director, and text-sound artist IONE. A Different Booklist, 770 Bathurst St. 416-538-0889. $7 or PWYC. No advance tickets, pay at the door only.

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Feb 02 12:30: Recollectiv. Rekindling and rediscovering joy through music for people with memory challenges. Southern Cross Room, Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Free with advance registration at recollectiv.ca/participate. Also Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2.

Tours

Feb 03 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 Feb 10 and Mar 3. A tour is available in French on Feb 17.

Workshops

Feb 02 9:30am: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Music Education Teacher Workshop: Eva Saether. Join us for a series of music education workshops (open to teachers) presented by the Music Education Department at the Don Wright Faculty of Music. For the complete schedule and information about other music education workshops, visit the Music Education Workshops webpage. Western University, Talbot College, Room 307, London.

Feb 02 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Associate Conductor Ezra Burke presents Songs of Milk and Honey, a sing through of music drawn from the Hebraic tradition, including excerpts from Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Handel’s Israel in Egypt and contemporary works. Bring your voice, we provide the music. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. 1585 Yonge St. More info at tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays/. $10 fee includes refreshments.

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

Feb 07 9:00: Moodset. Live Writing Project. Combining elements of both a workshop and showcase, the Live Writing Project brings the creative process to the forefront for an interactive evening. Moodset, a jazz and R&B collaborative quintet comprised of students and alumni from the University of Toronto’s jazz performance program, will create new arrangements based on suggestions provided by the audience. Moodset is Alexa Belgrave, keyboards; Jacqueline The, vocals; Madeleine Ertel, trumpet; Caleb Klager, bass; and Mackenzie Read, drums. Yauca’s Lounge, 755 Dovercourt Rd. Tickets: $10. For more information, visit torontojazz.com.

Feb 08 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. Guests: $15. Refreshments included.

Feb 09 9:30am: St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Hymn Writing Workshop. Led by Dr. Lydia Pedersen, BA, Mus.Bac., M.Ed., D.Min. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge. For information call 905-852-7016. $20.

Feb 09 2:00: Dr. Penny Johnson. Piano Listening for Kids. Comparative listening, guided discussion and other activities designed to develop a sense of independent investigation and personal curiosity at the piano. This program is for piano students and those interested in the piano. Recommended for ages 11-17. Log Cabin at the Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Rd., Mississauga. For information call 647-457-0208. $25 registration fee per student.

Feb 15 12:30: Canadian Opera Company. Exploring Opera. For families with children of all ages. Explore an opera in the COC’s 2018/19 season through accessible music and drama activities. This one-hour workshop focuses on Così fan tutte by Mozart. No previous experience with opera or the performing arts is required. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Reserve free tickets in advance by visiting coc.ca/EO.

Feb 16 1:00: The Music Gallery and 918 Bathurst. Sounding Difference: Anne Bourne + special guest IONE. This event is a continuation of The Music Gallery’s celebration of Pauline Oliveros’ Deep Listening practices. As part of the weekend’s programming, Anne Bourne will impart Oliveros’ Text Scores, and with plain words, invite participants to an experience of shared creative expression. This event features IONE as special guest. The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. The event is free, but requires registration at eventbrite.com/e/sounding-difference-
listening-and-sounding-the-text-scores-of-pauline-oliveros-tickets-53877074781. The event is currently at capacity but we will reopen the registration process a week before the event.

Feb 17 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Mendelssohn: Magnificat in D and Vaughan Williams: Toward the Unknown Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists. Jennifer Lee, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park,1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213. $10; $6(members).

Mar 01 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. Guests: $15. Refreshments included.

Mar 03 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Femke Bergsma. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750. tempotoronto.net. $20.

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.

Mondays 8:30pm Salsa Night with DJ Romantico with free lessons No cover before 10pm.

Tuesdays 8:30pm Bachata Night with Weekly Guest DJ with free lessons Ladies free before 10:30pm.

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

Thursdays 8pm Canadian Discovery Series.

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

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

Jan 4 URequest Band. Jan 5 Lady Kane. Jan 11 Blonde Ambition. Jan 12 Soular. Jan 18 URequest Band. Jan 19 Soular. Jan 25 Graffiti Park. Jan 26 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Lady Kane (evening).

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.

Jan 4 6:30pm Pirate Radio w/ Mrtha. Jan 5 9:30pm Andrew Scott & Braeden Mitchell. Jan 6 9:30pm Tange w/ Hex. Jan 7 9:30pm Geordie Gordon w/ R. Flex. Jan 9 7:30pm Best of #ConfabTO. Jan 10 9:30pm Inessa Frantowski. Jan 11 9:30pm Shanika Maria. Jan 12 6:30pm Solar System Social, 9:30pm Akage No Anne & TV SETS. Jan 13 9:30pm Naomi Froese. Jan 15 9:30pm Chelsea and the Cityscape. Jan 17 6:30pm Kaili Kinnon, 9:30pm Unbridled Futurism. Jan 18 6:30pm The Confabulation. Jan 19 9pm Soundtrack For The Night feat. Sons of Rhythm. Jan 21-28 Burdock Piano Fest (see below for full listings). Jan 30 9:30pm Compass of Intuition w/ Autobahn

Burdock Piano Fest – January 21-28

Jan 21 6:30pm Donald Quan & Rêves Sonores, 9:30pm Jay McCarrol & Wax Atlantic

Jan 22 6:30pm and 9:30pm (two shows) Royal Wood

Jan 23 7pm Alexandra Stréliski, 9:30pm The Holy Oak Family Singers

Jan 24 6:30pm Alexa Belgrave, 9:30pm Valery Gore & Aaron Comeau

Jan 25 6:30pm Laura Gladwell & Joel Harrower, 9:30pm Panqueque

Jan 26 6:30pm Morgan-Paige Melbourne w/ Dawn Davi, 9:30pm Alli Sunshine & Caroline Keating

Jan 27 6:30pm Moulann & Noah Reid, 9:30pm Tara Kannangara & James Hill

Jan 28 6:30pm Johnny Spence & Ryland Dinneen, 9:30pm Colin Story & Penumbra

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.

Jan 5 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers, 9pm Blind Cats and People Walking By. Jan 6 7pm Lauren Mayer, Bernadette Connors and Jordan Paul. Jan 10 9pm The Bowling Club w/ Droo, Cat Nap. Jan 11 9pm Metronome Chomsky. Jan 12 9pm Julia Tynes. Jan 13 3pm Venture School of Music. Jan 17 9pm Laurelle Augustyn. Jan 18 9pm The Pale Light & Neon Wave. Jan 19 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Jan 24 9pm Matt Bentley. Jan 26 3pm The Boxcar Boys. Jan 27 7pm Bob Wegner. Jan 31 9pm Shikha Sehgal, Bernadette Connors.

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.

Jan 10 8pm Bright Lit, Big City. Jan 11 8:30pm Jazz of the Americas w/ Don Naduriak and friends. Jan 25 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy.

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.

Jan 10, 11, 12, 13 The 15th and Final Edition of “The Way We Feel”: a Celebration of the Music of Gordon Lightfoot. Jan 16 David Buchbinder’s Odessa/Havana. Jan 18 Dan Hill. Jan 19 Garnet Rogers. Jan 24 Eliana Cuevas & Jeremy Ledbetter Trio Jan 25 Poor Angus. Jan 26 Rik Emmett & Dave Dunlop. Jan 27 2pm Ken Whiteley’s Gospel Brunch, 8:30pm Rik Emmett & Dave Dunlop. Jan 30 Autorickshaw. Jan 31 The Shuffle Demons.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Cover charge varies; generally $15-$20.

Jan 4, 5 9pm June Garber. Jan 6 7pm Eliza Pope. Jan 9 7pm Girls Night Out Jazz Jam (hosted by Lisa Particelli). Jan 10 8:30pm Colin Hunter and The Anthony Terpstra Seventet. Jan 11, 12 8:30pm Colin Hunter and The Joe Sealy Quartet. Jan 13 7pm Ros Kindler. Jan 17 8:30pm Raoul Bhaneja and Jesse Whiteley. Jan 18, 19 9pm Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo and Havana Toronto Safari. Jan 25, 26 9pm Mark Kelso Jazz Trio.

Jazz Room, The

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

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

All shows: 8:30-11:30pm unless otherwise indicated. Attendees must be 19+. Cover charge varies (generally $12-$25)

Jan 4 Tim Louis and the Ambassadors Annual New Year’s Jazz Levee. Jan 5 Larnell Lewis Group. Jan 11 Matthew Rait Group. Jan 12 Kalabash. Jan 18 Phoenix Jazz Group. Jan 19 Steve Koven Trio. Jan 25 The Delegation. Jan 26 Andrew Scott Quartet.

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 10:30pm Havana Club Fridays $15; Every Sat 10:30pm Salsa Saturdays $15.

Jan 15 6:30pm Tune Up Toronto: Getting Prepared for Folk Alliance International. Jan 16 6:30pm Ladom Ensemble and VC2 Cello Duo: Double Album Release Party. Jan 17 6:30pm A Night Like This: Bob Dylan Tribute feat. Robert Morgan and Friends. Jan 20 12pm Peña Criolla II, 1pm Free Cuban Dance Workshop in Spanish with Barbarito Montagne, 6:30pm The Soul Slam. Jan 22 6:30pm Mendelssohn and Chill. Jan 24 7pm At Last – A Tribute to Etta James.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

Mây Cafe

876 Dundas St. W. 647-607-2032

maytoronto.com (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Every Wed 9pm and 10:15pm Wednesday Concert Series.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Jan 1 8pm Belleville-Ville. Jan 4 8:3pm Your Granddad / BrekFist / Blanks / The Meringues. Jan 5 8pm Class of 2019: Orville Peck, Gloin, Nikki Fierce, The Effens, Weak Hands. Jan 12 8:30pm Moscoe / Neavy / Dog Drive Mantis. Jan 14 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Jan 19 8:30pm Sundecay Record Release Show. Jan 25 8:30pm Ellis, Sorry Girls, Rapport, For Jane.

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.

Jan 23 Zoé Chilco 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.

Jan 3 Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia. Jan 4 Gord Sheard Trio. Jan 5 Brian Blain. Jan 9 John MacLeod Quartet Jan 10 Juliann Kuchocki. Jan 11 Canadian Jazz Quartet. Jan 12 Christopher Simmons Trio. Jan 16 Terra Dawn Hazelton. Jan 17 Bob DeAngelis. Jan 18 Brian Dickinson. Jan 19 Andy Ballantyne. Jan 23 Jon Amato Jan 24 Russ Little. Jan 25 Steve McDade Quartet. Jan 26 Ron Davis. Jan 30 Steven Taetz. Jan 31 John Proulx 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: 3pm. No cover.

Jan 5 John Pittman Quintet. Jan 12 Frank Botos Quartet. Jan 19 The Hector Quartet. Jan 26 Allison Au 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 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. Every Sat 9:45pm Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm.

Jan 10 7pm Alex Pangman.

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call or check website for cover charge info.

Jan 2 6:30pm Richard Whiteman Four, 9:30pm Worst Pop Band Ever. Jan 3 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Dayna Stephens / Anthony Fung Group. Jan 4 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Stubble Jumpers, 9:30pm Dayna Stephens / Anthony Fung Group. Jan 5 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Terry Promane Sextet. Jan 6 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Club Django, 7pm Elena Kapeleris, 9:30pm Jason Anick w/ Gypsy Muse. Jan 7 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Mike Malone & The Writers Jazz Orchestra. Jan 8 6:30pm Egbo Trio, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam (hosted by Chris Gale). Jan 9 6:30pm Richard Whiteman Four, 9:30pm Jacek Kochan w/ Kirk MacDonald Quartet. Jan 10 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Andrew Boniwell & Uncertainty Principle. Jan 11 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Stubble Jumpers, 9:45pm New Band. Jan 12 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet + 2, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Al Henderson. Jan 13 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm Elena Kapeleris, 9:30pm Ilios Steryannis Quartet. Jan 14 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Andrew Jones & Jazz Mechanics Big Band. Jan 15 JV’s Boogaloo Squad, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam (hosted by Chris Gale). Jan 16 6:30pm Richard Whiteman Four, 9:30pm Robert Diack Group. Jan 17 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm John Raymond Trio ft. Gilad Hekselman & Colin Stranahan. Jan 18 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Stubble Jumpers, 9:30pm John Raymond Trio ft. Gilad Hekselman & Colin Stranahan. Jan 19 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Woodshed Orchestra, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Joanna Majoko Sextet. Jan 20 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Dr. Nick & The Rollercoasters, 7pm Hannah Barstow Trio, 9:30pm Nate Renner Trio. Jan 21 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm U of T’s Terry Promane Student 12tet. Jan 22 6:30pm JV’s Booglaoo Squad, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam (hosted by Chris Gale). Jan 23 6:30pm Richard Whiteman Four, 9:30pm Neon Eagle. Jan 24 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Larry Graves & Surefire Sweat. Jan 25 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Stubble Jumpers, 9:45pm Matt Woroshyl Quintet CD Release. Jan 26 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Swing Shift Big Band, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Vinnie Sperrazza Quartet. Jan 27 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Need to Know, 7pm Elena Kapeleris, 9:45pm Vinnie Sperrazza Quartet. Jan 28 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 8:30pm John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra. Jan 29 6:30pm JV’s Boogaloo Squad, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam (hosted by Chris Gale). Jan 30 6:30pm Richard Whiteman Four, 9:30pm Jenna Marie R&B. Jan 31 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Robb Cappelletto Group.

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

All shows with $10 cover charge ($5 after 10pm arrival, free after 11pm arrival)

Jan 11 Julian Fauth. Jan 12 Alex Pangman. Jan 18 Julian Fauth.

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

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

Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 1-855-872-5000. Starting at $40. Dec 30, 2:30pm. Also Jan 1 (Toronto).

Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Bravissimo! Opera’s Greatest Hits. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416- 872-4255. Starting at $55. Dec 31, 7pm.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. Starting at $65. Jan 1, 2:30pm. Also Dec 30 (Hamilton).

Brampton Music Theatre. Mary Poppins Jr. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15; $13(sr/st). Opens Dec 7, 7pm. Also Dec 8(4pm,7pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Opera for Young Audiences: WOW Factor - A Cinderella Story. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Joel Ivany, musical adaptation by Stéphane Mayer. Members of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio. Imperial Oil Opera Theatre, 227 Front St. E. 416-363-8231. $40; free(under 12). Opens Dec 1, 11am. Also Dec 1(2pm), 2(11am & 2pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Wirth Vocal Prize In Recital. Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano; Magdalena von Eccher, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Dec 4, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: AtG Retro. Against the Grain Theatre. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Dec 11, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Chamber Music Series: Meet the Academy: Opera through the Ages. Artists of the COC Orchestra Academy and Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Jan 22, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Elektra. Music by Richard Strauss, libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$250. Opens Jan 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 22. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Homage to McCormack and Kreisler. Michael Schade, tenor; Marie Bérard, violin; Michael Shannon, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Jan 29, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Così fan tutte. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Atom Agoyan, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$250. Opens Feb 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 21. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Night at the Opera. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566. $35-$55; $30-$45(sr/st); free(under 12). Dec 15, 8pm.

Civic Light Opera Company. Scrooge, the Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Leslie Bricusse, based on the film. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Dec 5, 7pm. Runs to Dec 16. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Danie Friesen. Blitzkrieg Cabaret. Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave. 647-637-7491. $12. Dec 29, 7pm.

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Le Nozze di Figaro. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $35/$30(adv); $25/$20(st/adv). Opens Jan 25, 8pm. Runs to Feb 3. Fri(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Nov 22, 2pm. Runs to Dec 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto. Written by Caroline Smith. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Nov 29, 2pm. Runs to Dec 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Dreamtheatre Productions. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Jeffrey Lane, based on the film. Michael Power/St. Joseph Secondary School, 105 Eringate Dr. dreamtheatreproductions.com. $32; $20(sr/st). Opens Jan 24, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 26.

Hart House Theatre. Hair. Music by Galt MacDermot, lyrics and book by Gerome Ragni and James Rado. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $17(sr); $15(st). Opens Jan 18, 8pm. Runs to Feb 2. Wed-Sat(8pm), Feb 2(2pm/8pm).

Kempenfelt Community Players. Shrek the Musical. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the film. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Georgian College Campus, Building C, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $22; $19(sr/st). Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 17. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Carmen: Opera in Concert. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 1-888-745-4717. $31-$90. Jan 11, 8pm. Also Jan 12.

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. KW Glee. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $36.50. Jan 22, 7:30pm. Also Jan 23.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Once on This Island. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics and book by Lynn Ahrens. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $44.99-$54.99. Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 3. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm/4pm).

Mainstage Theatre Company. The Secret Garden. Music by Lucy Simon, lyrics and book by Marsha Norman, based on the novel. Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. 647-558-1819. $35; $20(st). Opens Dec 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 16. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000. $50-$95. Feb 7, 8pm. Also Feb 9.

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. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, book by David Greig, based on the book. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Opens Nov 20, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 6. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Mirvish. School of Rock. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Julian Fellowes. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $25 and up. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 6. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: no show Dec 25/Jan 1.

Mirvish. The Simon and Garfunkel Story. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $68-$99. Opens Jan 17, 8pm. Runs to Jan 27. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Musical Theatre Productions. The Wedding Singer. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, based on the film. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30. Opens Feb 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

National Ballet of Canada. The Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with libretto by James Kudelka. James Kudelka, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $45 and up. Opens Dec 8, 2pm. Runs to Dec 30. Days and times vary. Visit national.ballet.ca for details.

Opera by Request. Nabucco. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Temistocle Solera. William Shookhoff, music director and pianist. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. In concert with piano accompaniment. Jan 12, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Hansel and Gretel. Music by Engelbert Humperdinck, libretto by Adelheid Wette. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Semi-staged with piano accompaniment. Jan 18, 7:30pm. Also Jan 20, 7pm, Woodbridge.

Opera by Request. Menotti’s The Telephone and Donizetti’s Rita. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Semi-staged with piano accompaniment. Jan 19, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Don Giovanni. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. St. Matthews United Church, 25 Holloway St., Belleville. 416-455-2365. $20. In concert with piano accompaniment. Jan 20, 3pm.

Opera by Request. Hansel and Gretel. Music by Engelbert Humperdinck, libretto by Adelheid Wette. St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 100 Bainbridge Ave., Woodbridge. 416-455-2365. $20. Semi-staged with piano accompaniment. Jan 20, 7pm. Also Jan 18, 7:30 pm, Toronto.

Orangeville Music Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $22; $17(ch). Opens Jan 11, 8pm. Runs to Jan 20. Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Orangeville Music Theatre. Mary Poppins Jr. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $20; $15(ch). Opens Jan 25, 8pm. Also Jan 26(2pm, 7pm).

Port Hope Festival Theatre. King Arthur: The Panto. Written, directed and visual effects by Antonio Sarmiento. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-800-434-5092. $24-$39. Opens Nov 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 23. Days and times vary. Visit
capitoltheatre.com for details.

Randolph Academy. 9 to 5, the Musical. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick, based on the film. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. 416-924-2243. $22. Opens Nov 27, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Romulo Delgado. Opera Serenade. Romulo Delgado, tenor; and guests. Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020. $25. Dec 13, 8pm.

Ross Petty Productions. The Wizard of Oz. Tracey Flye, director/choreographer. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-599-9090. $34-$107. Opens Nov 30, 7pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit rosspetty.com for details.

Scarborough Music Theatre. Next to Normal. Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics and book by Brian Yorkey. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 23. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Feb 23 show at 2pm.

Shaw Festival. A Christmas Carol. Adapted for the stage by Tim Carroll. Paul Sportelli, music director. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St, Niagara on the Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $35 and up. Opens Nov 14, 1pm. Runs to Dec 23. Days and times vary. Visit
shawfest.com for details.

Soulpepper. Rose. Music by Mike Ross, lyrics by Sarah Wilson. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $36-$97. Opens Jan 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 16. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

St. Anne’s Music and Drama Society. The Pirates of Penzance. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 651 Dufferin St. 416-922-4415. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens Jan 25, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 3. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Jan 26(7:30pm).

Talk Is Free Theatre. Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, book by John Cameron Mitchell. Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie. 705-792-1949. $40 and up. Opens Nov 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 1. Wed/Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Theatre Ancaster. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Ancaster High School, Theatre Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $37; $32(sr); $17(st). Opens Nov 16, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Aurora. The Drowsy Chaperone. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr, Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr at box office); $10(st at box office). Opens Nov 29, 8pm. Runs to Dec 8. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Aquarius. Elf the Musical. Music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1pm). Note: also Dec 24, 1pm.

Theatre Passe Muraille/Tapestry Opera. Hook Up. Music by Chris Thornborrow, libretto by Julie Tepperman. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-504-7529. $38; $33(sr); $30(st). Opens Jan 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Also Feb 9(2pm).

Theatre Sheridan. The Phantom of the Opera. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, book by Lloyd Webber and Stilgoe. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $35. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 13. Days and times vary. Visit sheridancollege.ca for details.

Theatre Sheridan. The Threepenny Opera. Music by Kurt Weill, lyrics and book by Bertolt Brecht, English adaptation by Marc Blitzstein. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Nov 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 9. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no mat Dec 2.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. Die Fledermaus. Music by Johann Strauss. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. $45. Opens Dec 28, 8pm. Runs to Jan 2. Days and times vary, visit torontooperetta.com.

Torrent Productions. Cinderella: A Merry Magical Pantomime. Royal Canadian Legion #001, 243 Coxwell Ave. 1-800-838-3006. $35; $25(ch). Opens Dec 21, 7pm. Runs to Dec 30. Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. A Tweed and Company Christmas. St. John’s United Church, 26 Spring St. E., Tweed. tweedandcompany.com. $15. Dec 15, 7pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: Opera Double Bill - The Raven / The Maiden from the Sea (Futari Shizuka). Music by Toshio Hosokawa. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st); free(UofT st). Jan 17, 7:30pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Opera Student Composer Collective - Who Killed Adriana? Sandra Horst, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free. Jan 20, 2:30pm.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Fierabras. Music by Franz Schubert, libretto by Joseph Kupelwieser. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $29; $50; $65. Feb 3, 2:30pm.

William Lavigne. Jack and the Beanstalk. Music and lyrics by William Lavigne. Telus Centre, Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $20. Dec 8, 3pm.

Young People’s Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $10-$65. Opens Nov 5, 10:15am. Runs to Jan 6. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.

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.

Mondays 8:30pm Salsa Night with DJ Romantico with free lessons No cover before 10:00pm.

Tuesdays 8:30pm Bachata Night with Weekly Guest DJ with free lessons Ladies free before 10:30pm.

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

Thursdays 8pm Canadian Discovery Series.

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

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

Dec 1 Gyles Band. Dec 7 Lady Kane. Dec 8 Soular. Dec 14 Lady Kane. Dec 15 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Sound Parade (evening). Dec 21 Parkside Drive. Dec 22 Gyles Band. Dec 28 URequest Band. Dec 29 Gyles Band. Dec 31 New Year’s Party w/ Gyles Band. Jan 4 URequest Band. Jan 5 Lady Kane. Jan 11 Blonde Ambition. Jan 12 Soular. Jan 18 URequest Band. Jan 19 Soular. Jan 25 Graffiti Park. Jan 26 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Lady Kane (evening).

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.

Dec 1 6:30pm Quirks, 9:30pm Big Lonely w/ Huttch, The Bandicoots. Dec 2 6:30pm Jesse Parent w/ Lucas Stagg, 9pm On Healing – A With/out Pretend Event. Dec 3 6:30pm Elliot Maginot w/ LeRiche, 9:30pm The Hope State. Dec 5 7:30pm Confabulation presents: Family, 9:30pm Eamon McGrath, Will Whitwham & Joyful Joyful. Dec 6 6:30pm Ben Rosenblum Trio feat. Sam Kirmayer, 9:30pm Jesse Matas. Dec 7 6:30pm David Krystal. Dec 8 9pm Gabriel Kahane Dec 9 9:30pm LUKA & Jenny Berkel. Dec 10 9:30pm MONEYPHONE & Jonah Yano. Dec 12 9:30pm Vince Maccarone’s Los Variants. Dec 13 9:30pm The Lesters Holiday Show. Dec 14 9:30pm Jessica Moss, Völur & Qarafa. Dec 15 6:30pm Dumb Angel & Special Guests. Dec 16 6:30pm Stewart Legere & Kim Harris, 9:30pm Stefan Hegerat Album Release w/ Laura Swankey & Karen Ng. Dec 17 9:30pm The Old Salts. Dec 18 9:30pm Construction & Destruction / Steven Lambke. Dec 21 6:30pm Clara Engel, 9:30pm Debi Botos Quintet. Dec 22 6:30pm Braden Lam & Brooklyn Doran, 9:30pm ELJAY. Jan 11 6:30pm Shanika Maria. Jan 12 9:30pm Akage No Anne & TV SETS. Jan 13 9:30pm Naomi Froese. Jan 15 9:30pm Chelsea and the Cityscape. Jan 23 6:30pm Alexandra Stréliski.

Jan 21-28 Burdock Piano Fest 2019 – check Burdock website for complete listings when available.

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.

Dec 1 3pm Thelonious Hank, 9pm Jacques Russell Trio. Dec 2 7pm Chris Bjorkquist, D.B. Buxton. Dec 7 9pm Big Rude Jake. Dec 8 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers, 9pm Julia Tynes. Dec 9 7pm Kristin Lindell and Friends. Dec 14 9pm Metronome Chomsky. Dec 15 3pm Victor Monsivais Trio, 9pm Richard Malouin. Dec 22 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers, 9pm Jack Walker’s Festivus Miracle. Dec 29 3pm Thelonious Hank. Jan 5 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Jan 12 9pm Julia Tynes. Jan 13 7pm Bob Wegner. Jan 19 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Jan 26 3pm The Boxcar Boys. Jan 31 9pm Shikha Sehgal, Bernadette Connors.

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.

Dec 7 8pm Marty Harris Jazz Quintet. Dec 13 8pm Uptown Jazz Swing Band. Dec 14 8:30pm Jazz of the Americas w/ Don Naduriak and Friends. Dec 15 8pm Andrea Kuzmich presents: Holiday Spirit Cabaret. Dec 20 8pm John Findlay Holiday Jazz & Blues & Originals. Dec 22 8pm Bruce Cassidy Jazz Trio. Dec 28 9pm Hirut Hoot Pre-New Year’s Eve Comedy. Jan 10 8pm Bright Lit, Big City. Jan 11 8:30pm Jazz of the Americas w/ Don Naduriak and friends. Jan 25 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy.

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.

Dec 1 Carlos del Junco. Dec 3 7:30pm The Cherry Trees Band + Friends Fundraiser. Dec 4 China Crisis. Dec 5 Dr. Draw. Dec 6 The Milestones. Dec 6 The Mistletones. Dec 7 The Arrogant Worms. Dec 8 Glendale One. Dec 9 12:30pm Gospel Brunch – A Whiteley Family Special. Dec 12 Songwriter Sessions December. Dec 13 A Bluesy Christmas. Dec 14 John Sheard’s British Invasion. Dec 15 Ha-Ha Happy Holidays w/ Martha Chaves + Friends. Dec 16 1pm The Ault Sisters. Dec 18 Quartette. Dec 20, 21 Craig Cardiff. Dec 22 A Very Tiki Christmas. Dec 28 Don Ross. Dec 29 Suzie Vinnick. Dec 30 Wintergarten Orchestra. Dec 31 Diana Braithwaite + Chris Whiteley. Jan 5 Rob Tardik. Jan 6 Martin Taylor. Jan 10, 11, 12, 13 The 15^th and Final Edition of “The Way We Feel”: a Celebration of the Music of Gordon Lightfoot. Jan 18 Dan Hill. Jan 19 Garnet Rogers. Jan 25 Poor Angus. Jan 26, 27 Rik Emmett & Dave Dunlop.

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)

All shows: 8:30-11:30pm unless otherwise indicated. Attendees must be 19+. Cover charge varies (generally $12-$25)

Dec 1 Hilario Durán’s “Contumbao.” Dec 7 Joni NehRita. Dec 8 John MacMurchy. Dec 14 Sonja Gustafson. Dec 15 David Restivo Quintet. Dec 16 Woodhouse + Barbra Lica. Dec 21 The Tom Nagy Christmas Experience. Dec 22 Jason White. Dec 28 Steve McDade Sextet. Dec 29 Juliet Dunn.

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 10:30pm Havana Club Fridays $15; Every Sat 10:30pm Salsa Saturdays $15.

Dec 2 2:30pm Intensive Carolling – Benefit for Sunnybrook’s Neonatal ICU, 6:30pm Greg Stafford – New Orleans Stomp! Dec 9 6pm We Sing For Their Supper. Dec 11 8pm Red Hot Samba Night. Dec 12 6:30pm The Double Cuts Western Swing Band Presents: Let Us Be Frank. Dec 16 7pm Venus Fest Presents Bernice, Kith & Kin, and Winter Bingo. Dec 19 7pm Tongue in Cheek Productions Presents Verbotenlieder. Dec 20 9pm Christmas Dance Party – Nyssa w/ John Orpheus, Ice Cream and Rapport. Dec 30 Gary Morgan and PanAmericana. Dec 31 6:30pm New Year’s Eve Salsa Party w/ Salsa del Norte. Jan 24 7pm At Last – A Tribute to Etta James.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

All shows: PWYC.

Every Tue Open Stage hosted by Paul and Jamie.

Mây Cafe

876 Dundas St. W. 647-607-2032

maytoronto.com (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Every Wed 9 & 10:15pm Wednesday Concert Series.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Dec 4 8pm Belleville-Ville. Dec 5 8pm David McFarlane. Dec 6 8pm Ava Luna w/ Carmen Elle, Prince Ness. Dec 7 9pm Shade /// Brenda // Vypers. Dec 8 8:30pm Fried Dough w/ Let There Be Light, Autumn Stones + DJs. Dec 10 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Dec 13 Howlin’ Circus w/ Dorjee Sounds, Mango Reinhardt. Dec 14 9pm Only Yours & Friends Holiday Fundraiser. Dec 15 7pm Blowup – 24^th Annual Christmas Britpop Ball. Dec 20 8:30pm After The Mountain, Prancer, BUCK. Dec 21 9pm All Seeing Eyes w/ Catl, Pat McCormack. Jan 1 8pm Belleville-Ville. Jan 5 8pm Class of 2019: Orville Peck, Gloin, Nikki Fierce, The Effens, Weak Hands. Jan 14 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra.

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.

Dec 5 Farrucas Latino Duo. Jan 23 Zoé Chilco 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.

Dec 1 Chris Wallace Quartet. Dec 4 Gene DiNovi. Dec 5 Chris Gale Quartet. Dec 6 Sophia Perlman and Adrean Farrugia. Dec 7 Canadian Jazz Quartet & Chase Sanborn. Dec 8 Brian Blain. Dec 13 Ben Dwyer Trio. Dec 14 Jordana Talsky Trio. Dec 15 Dave Caldwell Quartet. Dec 19 Dan McCarthy Quartet. Dec 20 Richard Whiteman. Dec 21 Joanne Morra Trio. Dec 22 Amy McConnell & William Sperandei. Dec 31 Alex Pangman and her Alleycats New Year’s Event.

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: 3pm. No cover.

Dec 1 Ernie Tollar Quartet. Dec 8 Doug Watson Quintet. Dec 15 Sugar Daddies Sextet. Dec 22 Adrean Farrugia Quintet. Dec 29 Nick Morgan Quintet. Jan 5 John Pittman Quintet. Jan 12 Frank Botos Quartet. Jan 19 The Hector Quartet. Jan 26 Allison Au 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.

Dec 31 New Year’s Eve w/ Tyler Yarema and Janice Hagan.

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call for cover charge info.

Dec 1 12pm The Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Paul Reddick, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Steve Koven’s Project Rex. Dec 2 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Club Django, 7pm Whitney Ross-Barris, 9:30pm Lerner / Filliano / Grassi. Dec 3 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Dave Restivo & Friends. Dec 4 6:30pm John Hollenbeck’s “Claudia” Sextet, 9:30pm Kandinsky Effect. Dec 5 6:30pm JV’s Bugaloo Squad, 9:30pm Kandinsky Effect. Dec 6 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:30pm Barry Elmes Quintet. Dec 7 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Laura Hubert Band, 9:30pm Barry Elmes Quintet. Dec 8 12pm The Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Swing Shift Big Band, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Paris Monster. Dec 9 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm Whitney Ross-Barris, 9:45pm Paris Monster. Dec 10 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Bob Rice’s Latin Jazz Big Band. Dec 11 6:30pm Chris Banks Trio, 9:30pm Joe Williams 100^th Anniversary: Blue Standard w/ All-Star Big Band. Dec 12 6:30pm JV’s Bugaloo Squad, 9:30pm Big Smoke Brass. Dec 13 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:30pm Pete McCann Quartet. Dec 14 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Peter Hill Quintet, 9:30pm Pete McCann Quartet. Dec 15 12pm The Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Jake Chisholm Group, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Pete Mills Quartet. Dec 16 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Buddy Aquilina Quintet, 7pm Groove Connection, 9:30pm Geoffrey Keezer Trio. Dec 17 6:30pm Annual Be-Bop Christmas Show, 9:30pm Norbert Botos Quintet. Dec 18 6:30pm Chris Banks Trio, 9:30pm Virginia MacDonald. Dec 19 6:30pm JV’s Bugaloo Squad, 9:30pm Kirk MacDonald Quintet. Dec 20 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:30pm Kirk MacDonald Quintet. Dec 21 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Laura Hubert Band, 9:45pm Bob Brough Quartet. Dec 22 12pm The Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Jerome Godboo, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Ferguson/Tremblay. Dec 23 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Dr. Nick, 7pm Whitney Ross-Barris, 9:30pm Jonathan Lindhorst. Dec 26 8pm A Very Teehan & Juhas Holiday Extravaganza. Dec 27 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:30pm Florian Hoefner Trio. Dec 28 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Laura Hubert Band, 9:45pm Dave Young Quintet. Dec 29 12pm The Sinners Choir, 3:30pm George Lake Big Band, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Alex Dean Quintet. Dec 30 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Need To Know, 7pm Whitney Ross-Barris, 9:30pm Three-Fifths Baked. Dec 31 7pm Annual New Year’s Eve Funk Bash w/ Grooveyard.

January 1-31: Dave Young w/ Terry Clarke, Joanna Majoko, Matt Woroshyl, Robert Diack, Vinnie Sperrazza, Anthony Fung Group, John Raymond w/ Gilad Hekselman & Colin Stranahan, and more (check The Rex website for complete listings when available).

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

All shows with $10 cover charge ($5 after 10pm arrival, free after 11pm arrival)

Dec 1 Alex Pangman. Dec 7 Julian Fauth. Dec 8 Kevin Quain. Dec 14 Julian Fauth & Dr. Nick. Dec 15 The Lesters.

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

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

Competitions

Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. Piano & Violin Competition 2019. Application deadline: Jan 21, 2019. Further information and syllabus at
cccmusicfestival.com/Canada

Jan 16 7:00: University of Toronto & Sparks / Wiry Cries / Women on the Verge. SongSLAM, New Music Festival. SongSLAM is a unique opportunity for emerging classical music composer/performer teams to premiere new art songs and compete for cash prizes. For the first time in Canada, teams will present a new song for voice and piano in any language for the voting audience who will vote for their favourites. Walter Hall, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto 80 Queens Pk. womenontheverge.ca/sparks-and-wiry-cries-songslam for more info.

Film Screenings

Jan 20 1:00 & 4:30: Miles Nadal JCC. AKA Doc Pomus. A documentary about Brooklyn-born Jerome Felder who fell victim to polio as a child and grew up to become songwriter Doc Pomus. He wrote countless classic hits including, Save the Last Dance for Me, This Magic Moment and Viva Las Vegas. A story of an unforgettable man and his memorable music.  Special guest speaker: Director William Hechter. Presented by The Toronto Jewish Film Society. A co-presentation with ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto. The Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Admission: $15 general admission, $10 young adult. 1:30pm tickets available on Eventbrite. 4:30pm tickets available at the door only. For more information 416-924-6211 x0 or visit mnjcc.org

Jan 29 6:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Let Freedom Sing: How Music Inspired the Civil Rights Movement (2009). A showcase of the power and influence of music, this film chronicles a musical and cultural past of those who cried out in song against inequality, poverty, war, and in support of workers, civil and human rights. The film includes a narrative of voices ranging from those of former Mississippi Freedom Riders who sang every day as they risked life and limb, to Grammy Award-winning artists and musicians who continue to pen inspired lyrics and songs capable of moving a nation, if not the world. Q&A hosted by Mervon Mehta. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Tickets are $17 each (Members: $12/$10/Free). Tickets at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema box office or at hotdocscinema.ca.

Feb 07 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Alicia Svigals: The Yellow Ticket. Live score for a screening of the 1918 silent film The Yellow Ticket featuring Pola Negri. Alicia Svigals, composer/violin; Marilyn Lerner, piano. 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. $35; $30(member); $25(st).

Galas and Fundraisers

Dec 02 12:00 noon: Toronto Children’s Chorus. Sing Loo! More than 300 choristers from the Toronto Children’s Chorus will perform seasonal carols during this free concert to thank TCC donors. Come and go as you please. All are welcome. Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West. 416-932-8666 x231. torontochildrenschorus.com/specialappearances. Free concert, donations welcome.

Feb 02 2:00: Amadeus Choir. Songs From a Celtic Heart Annual Fundraising Event. Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Dr. amadeuschoir.com. For tickets 416-446-0188. $50, $40, $25, $5 off on tickets purchased before Jan 15. Also at 7pm.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Dec 06 1:00: Miles Nadal JCC. Beatles & The British Invasion. With celebrated rock & roll photographer John Rowlands. The Beatles’ arrival in New York on February 7, 1964, opened North America’s doors to a wealth of British musical talent and officially launched what became known as The British Invasion. John Rowlands, who toured with the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and the Dave Clark Five, shares his personal stories and private collection of photographs he captured of these legendary bands. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Admission: $5. Spaces limited. To register, call 416-924-6211 x0 or visit mnjcc.org.

Dec 06 3:30: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. METH Colloquia. Led by Max Katz, College of William and Mary. Faculty of Music, Room 130, 80 Queen’s Park. Free.

Dec 07 10:00am: Istituto Italiano di Cultura. The Life and Adventures of Lorenzo Da Ponte. Dr. Sebastiano Bazzichetto will explore the captivating life of this fascinating man with an even more fascinating and adventurous life. $20; $15(IIC st). Reservations are required: iicToronto@esteri.it.

Dec 08 2:00: Toronto Public Library. Going Nuts Over The Nutcracker. In The Nutcracker, Clara, an army of mice, a brigade of toy soldiers, a Nutcracker prince and a Sugar Plum fairy all dance out their story to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s famous score. Immerse yourself in the ballet’s story, dance, music, costumes and props and top things off by taking home a craft of your very own making. Program is intended for children ages 6-12. Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-396-8970. Malvern Branch, 30 Sewells Road. Free.

Dec 09 2:00 Classical Music Club Toronto. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (Part II). Following up on last year’s December program we will again sample the wide range of audio and video recordings of this extremely popular work. For further information, 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.

Dec 12 6:00: Toronto Public Library. Russian Music and Poetry Nights. Join us in the beautiful Barbara Frum Library for our monthly Russian Poetry and Music Salons, hosted by local poets and musicians. All are welcome for this free event. Barbara Frum Branch, 20 Covington Rd. Free. Also on Jan 16.

Dec 12 7:00 Toronto Public Library. Music of the Ancients: Classical Chinese Music. Master musicians Professor PingXin Xu and XiaoYun Miao perform selections from the spare, contemplative music of the 9th century to the invigorating style of present times. Several instruments will be introduced. North York Central Library 5120 Yonge St. Call 416-395-5639 to register for this free program.

Dec 27 7:00: Toronto Public Library. Music of the Ancients: Renaissance Music. Join students from the University of Toronto’s Early Music Studio for an evening of music from the late 1300s to the beginnings of the Baroque era. Delight in a fascinating world full of sacred and secular songs with dance, carols, madrigals, troubadours and countertenors! North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street. 416-395-5639.

Jan 14 1:30: Miles Nadal JCC. That’s Entertainment! The Evolution of the Hollywood Musical. Film critic Adam Nayman will examine the roots, evolution and present status of the classic Hollywood musical, considering questions of aesthetics, social commentary, race and ethnicity, and changing musical forms. Films studied will include The Jazz Singer, Singin’ in the Rain, Cabaret and La La Land; influential directors such as Busby Berkeley and Vincente Minnelli; and major stars including Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Bill Robinson, Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Drop-in: $12. For more information, visit mnjcc.org.

Jan 17 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Insights: Instrumental to Opera: The Orchestra Academy. New members of the COC Orchestra Academy are introduced. Through engaging discussion and spirited mini-performances, the Academy shares the daily challenges and rewards of being in the industry. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Admission is free. Tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting coc.ca/OperaInsights or by calling the COC Box Office at 416-363-8231.

Jan 24 1:00: Miles Nadal JCC. Bring the Piano Starring Randy Vancourt. This Juno-nominated composer, writer, and performer presents a strange-but-true one-man musical comedy that follows a musician on his piano-lugging journeys. This delightful musical comedy highlights the adventures and outrageous experiences of the life of a travelling musician, appearing everywhere from the Yukon to the South Pole — well, almost — and stopping off along the way to become a dad. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Admission: $5. To register, please call 416-924-6211 x0 or visit mnjcc.org.

Jan 25 3:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Music Graduate Colloquium: Andrew Goldman. Andrew Goldman, Postdoctoral Scholar, Western University. “Using Neuroscience in Music Research: Critical Challenges and Contributions.” All Colloquium series events take place on selected Fridays in Talbot College 101. For FAQ, parking and other useful patron information visit music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html or contact Audrey Yardley-Jones, Graduate Program Assistant ayardley@uwo.ca 519-661-2111 ext. 85354. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

Jan 25-26 9:00: University of Toronto. DM@X. The fifth annual Digital Media at the Crossroads returns to examine the future of content in digital media. DM@X keynote speakers, panels and guests offer digital media students and professionals two days of wide-ranging, informative and provocative programming. Open to students, faculty and the general public. Faculty of Music, Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queens Park. Call 416-978-3750 to register.

Jan 27 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Christine Goerke’s Elektra. Dramatic soprano Christine Goerke returns to Toronto to perform in Richard Strauss’s Elektra with the Canadian Opera Company. This soprano’s repertoire includes many of the major dramatic soprano roles in the repertoire which we will include in the program. For further information, 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.

Jan 28 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Insights: Women in Opera. Some of the most popular operas were penned at a time when equality for women was not a front-of-mind topic of conversation. In this engaging discussion, some of the industry’s leading women, from on and off the stage, will discuss what it’s like to be a woman working in opera. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Admission is free. Tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting coc.ca/OperaInsights or by calling the COC Box Office at 416-363-8231.

Jan 30 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Talks: Yours Faithfully – Così fan tutte. Presented in partnership with the Toronto Public Library. Join opera scholar Wayne Gooding in a multi-media exploration of Mozart’s wry comedy Così fan tutte. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Admission is free but advanced registration is recommended by calling the Don Mills branch of the Toronto Public Library at 416-395-5710.

Jan 31 1:00: Miles Nadal JCC. What Makes a Jazz Standard? With musician Jonno Lightstone. We’re all familiar with jazz standards like “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Star Dust”. But what makes these song standards? Enjoy this historical lecture complete with live music. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Admission $5. To register, please call 416-924-6211 ext 0 or visit mnjcc.org.

Jan 31 12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Music Education Seminar Series: Eva Saether. For the complete schedule and more information on events specific to grad students, visit the Music Education Seminar Series webpage.For FAQ, parking and other useful patron information visit music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html. Western University, Talbot College, Room: 30, London. Free.

Jan 31 3:30: University of Toronto. METH Colloquia. Megan Long, Oberlin College and Conservatory, Musicology, Ethnomusicology & Music Theory. Presentation will be followed by a casual reception. Faculty of Music, Room 130, 80 Queens Park. Free and open to the public.

Feb 01 3:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Music Graduate Colloquium: Eva Saether. Eva Saether, Lund University, Sweden. “Habitus Crises, Politics of Diversity, and Sensuous Scholarship: When Music Asks the Questions”All Colloquium series events take place on selected Fridays in Talbot College, Room 101 at 3:30 pm. For FAQ, parking and other useful patron information visit music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html. Western University, London. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

Feb 01 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Youth Opera Lab: Costumes and Wigs. For teens and young adults ages 16 to 24 offering an opportunity to dissect and explore an opera being presented on the COC’s mainstage. Led by opera educator Bryna Berezowska and special guests, the participants will focus on the stunning costumes and wigs that appear in the COC’s production of Così fan tutte. No previous experience with opera is necessary. Participants are selected based on the interest and relevance demonstrated in their online applications. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Participate in the lab and you will receive two free tickets to the dress rehearsal of Così fan tutte on Sunday, February 3, 2019. To apply, complete the application available at coc.ca/YOL or e-mail education@coc.ca for more information.

Feb 02 9:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Music Education Teacher Workshop: Eva Saether. Join us for a series of music education workshops (open to teachers), presented by the Music Education Department at the Don Wright Faculty of Music. For the complete schedule and information about other music education workshops, visit the Music Education Workshops webpage. Western University, Talbot College, Room 307, London.

Masterclasses

Dec 07 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Voice Masterclass. Led by Brian Zeger. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free admission. All are welcome to attend. For further information visit rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00.

Dec 07 10:00am: Royal Conservatory. Percussion Masterclass. Led by Joseph Tompkins. Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. Free admission. All are welcome to attend. For further information visit rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00.

Dec 07 5:00: Royal Conservatory. Piano Masterclass. Led by Leslie Kinton. Room 410, 273 Bloor St. W. Free admission. All are welcome to attend. For further information visit rcmusic.ca. Also at 7:00 (Temerty Theatre).

Dec 07 5:00: Royal Conservatory. Violin Masterclass. Led by Valerie Li. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free admission. All are welcome to attend. For further information visit rcmusic.ca.

Dec 07 7:00: Royal Conservatory. Cello Masterclass. Led by Andrés Diaz. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free admission. All are welcome to attend. For further information visit rcmusic.ca.

Jan 18 11:00am: Royal Conservatory Piano Masterclass. Led by Ronan O’Hora. Room TBA, 273 Bloor St. W. Free admission. All are welcome to attend. For further information visit rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:30.

Jan 21 10:00am: University of Toronto. Composition Masterclass with Toshio Hosokawa.Toshio Hosokawa and Roger D. moore Distinguished Visitor in Composition conducts a composition masterclass at the U of T Faculty of Music. Presented by Norbert Palej. Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. Free. Also on Jan 22.

Jan 25 10:00am: Royal Conservatory Cello Masterclass. Led by Collin Carr. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free admission. All are welcome to attend. For further information visit rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00.

Jan 26 10:00am: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Piano Masterclass. Led by Yael Weiss. Yael Weiss is at Western as guest judge for the annual Fred Pattison Piano Competition. All are welcome to attend. For FAQ, parking and other useful patron information visit music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html. Music Building (MB) Room: von Kuster Hall. Admission to this masterclass is free.

Feb 1 10:00am: Royal Conservatory Violin Masterclass. Led by Jinjoo Cho. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free admission. All are welcome to attend. For further information visit rcmusic.ca. Also at 2:00.

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Dec 01 12:30: Recollectiv. A musical group for people with memory challenges due to illness or trauma. Southern Cross Room, Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Free with advance registration at recollectiv.ca. Meets every Sat (Dec 8, 15, 22, 29, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2).

Dec 01 7:15: Toronto Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Join us for a lovely and lively evening Christmas-related entertainments. St. Andrew’s Church, 117 Bloor St. E. Parking below off Hayden. $5(non-members). Refreshments included.

Dec 18 4:00: Toronto Public Library. Holiday Sing-Along. Are you excited for the holidays? Do you like to sing? Join us for a holiday sing-a-along! Drop in. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call the branch at 416-393-7657. Deer Park Branch, 40 St. Clair Ave. E.

Jan 4 7:00: Toronto Public Library. Live in the Library Music Performance. The Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library brings you Live in the Library. Come and enjoy a musical performance. No registration required. All welcome! Parkdale Branch, 1303 Queen St. W. Also on Feb 1.

Jan 12 7:15: Toronto Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Songfest. Our annual gathering of great G&S groups around the city to perform excerpts of G&S operettas – and more. A great evening! With great refreshments, too! St. Andrew’s Church, 117 Bloor St. E.

Tours

Dec 02 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 Jan 19, 20, 27, Feb 3. Tours are available in French on Jan 27.

Workshops

Dec 07 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque workshop for recorders and other early instruments. Coach: Avery MacLean. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. Guests: $20. Refreshments included. rpstoronto.ca/

Dec 09 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Alison Melville. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750. tempotoronto.net. $20.

Jan 06 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Anne Massicotte. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750. Tempotoronto.net. $20.

Jan 11 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque workshop for recorders and other early instruments. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca/. Guests: $15. Refreshments included.

Jan 27 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Mozart: Coronation Mass. Reading for singers and instrumentalists. Shawn Grenke, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-482-6562. $10; $6(members).

Feb 02 10:30am. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. TMC associate conductor Ezra Burke presents Songs of Milk and Honey, a sing through of music drawn from the Hebraic tradition, including excerpts from Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Handel’s Israel in Egypt and contemporary works. Bring your voice, we provide the music. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. 1585 Yonge St. $10 fee includes refreshments. More info at tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays

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