Live Listings

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

Most shows $10-$20

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

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865

alleycatz.ca

All shows: Call for cover charge info.

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

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

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

Thurs 7pm Spotlight Thursdays.

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

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

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

Oct 3 Johnny Cox & Magnetic Line. Oct 4 Von. Oct 5 URequest. Oct 10 Where it Zat. Oct 11 Red Velvet. Oct 12 Lady Kane. Oct 17 Mark Harding. Oct 18 North of 7. Oct 19 Disco Night w/ Escapade. Oct 24 Johnny Cox & Magnetic Line. Oct 25 Gyles. Oct 26 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Halloween Party w/ URequest (eve). Oct 31 Halloween Party w/ DJ Marlon.

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.

Oct 1 9pm Jom Comyn w/ Sam Tudor. Oct 2 6:30pm Kaili Kinnon, 9:30pm Field Guide & Georgia Harmer. Oct 3 9:30pm David Krystal. Oct 4 6:15pm Fintan, 9:30pm Silver Pools w/ Leucrocuta and Bazarian. Oct 5 6:30pm Matthew Byrne, 9:30pm Burhan Berken. Oct 6 6:30pm Jennis, 9:30pm Louise Landes Levi. Oct 7 9:30pm Burrows and Company w/ Graham Young. Oct 8 9pm Above Ground Pool. Oct 9 9:30pm Field Guide & Dani Nash. Oct 10 8:30pm Café Counterculture. Oct 12 3pm Manus McGuire and Emily Flack, 6:30pm Diar. Oct 12 9:30pm Emma Frank w/ Thom Gill and Ryan Driver. Oct 15 6:30pm Mike Evin. Oct 16 9:30pm Laurent Bourque. Oct 17 9:30pm Li’l Andy. Oct 18 9:30pm Blonde Elvis and Lake Versions. Oct 19 6:30pm Darling Cora w/ La Faute, 9:30pm Rebecca Binnendyk. Oct 21 6:30pm Rob McLaren, 9:30pm Dan Pitt Trio w/ SALT. Oct 22 9:30pm Paris Pick & The Pricks. Oct 23 8:30pm Maintoba Music Showcase. Oct 25 9:30pm Most People w/ Crystal Light Collective. Oct 26 9:30pm Dylan Perkons, Animal Parts, James Irwin. Oct 29 9:30pm Bernice. Oct 30 6:15pm Eybler Quartet.

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.

Oct 4 9pm Fraser Melvin Band. Oct 5 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Oct 6 7pm The ReCaps. Oct 10 9pm VETS Canada. Oct 12 3pm The Boxcar Boys. Oct 13 6pm Too Dumb To Quit! Oct 19 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Oct 26 3pm Kristin Lindell w/ Jesse Whiteley. Oct 27 5pm Too Dumb To Quit!.

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.

Oct 5 8:30pm Tanya Wills Quartet.

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.

Oct 1 8pm Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Bob Dylan Story. Oct 2 Yamaha Presents: Bobby Shew. Oct 3 Gathering Sparks CD Release. Oct 4 Martin Simpson. Oct 5 Bill Durst. Oct 6 David Francey. Oct 7 Joan Bessie. Oct 8 The Stanfields. Oct 9 Lloyd Spiegel. Oct 10 Mad Dogs and Englishmen: Music of Joe Cocker & Leon Russell. Oct 11 Dar Williams. Oct 12 Claire Lynch. Oct 16 8pm Steve Goldberger & The Gentle Spirits. Oct 17 Tom Rush. Oct 18 Old Man Luedecke. Oct 19 Ray Montford. Oct 20 Mary Fahl. Oct 22 9am Ravel, 8:30pm The Al Purdy Songbook. Oct 23 8:30pm John Wort Hannam. Oct 24 8:30pm Etta James Tribute. Oct 25 The French Connection. Oct 26 Sheila Jordan. Oct 27 Russel DeCarle w/ Paul Pigat & Steve Briggs. Oct 30 Coco Love Alcorn. Oct 31 Shrinehouse and Stardust.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Oct 2 8pm Sam Kirmayer Trio. Oct 3 9pm Latin Festival: Amanda Martinez. Oct 4 9pm Latin Festival: Rafael Zaldivar. Oct 5 9pm Latin Festival: Santerias. Oct 6 7pm Payadora. Oct 9 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam. Oct 10 9pm Halie Loren. Oct 11 9pm Lew Tabackin w/ The Bernie Senensky Trio. Oct 12 9pm Lew Tabackin w/ The Bernie Senensky Trio. Oct 13 7pm Simone Morris. Oct 15 8pm Chandrika Tandon / Kenny Werner Duo, w/ Collen Allen Trio. Oct 16 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam. Oct 17 9pm Mark Eisenman / Mike Murley Quartet. Oct 18 9pm Mark Eisenman / Mike Murley Quartet. Oct 19 9pm Mark Eisenman / Mike Murley Quartet. Oct 20 7pm Mary Kelly. Oct 23 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam. Oct 24 8:30pm Colin Hunter and The Anthony Terpstra Seventet. Oct 25 9pm Colin Hunter w/ The Joe Sealy Quartet. Oct 26 Colin Hunter w/ The Joe Sealy Quartet. Oct 30 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam. Oct 31 9pm William Carn Quintet.

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)

Oct 4 Sam Kirmayer. Oct 5 Luis Deniz Group. Oct 6 4pm Sonic Perfume. Oct 11 Venuti String Quartet, Dialectica Saxophone Quartet. Oct 12 Norman Marshall Villeneuve’s Art Blakey Celebration. Oct 18 Jon Crespo Quartet. Oct 19 The Ault Sisters. Oct 25 Dave Young Trio w/ The Penderecki String Quartet. Oct 26 Thompson Egbo-Egbo.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

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

Oct 2 8:30pm Juan Wauters. Oct 3 6:30pm Tia Brazda. Oct 6 6pm Celebrating The Music of Gladys Knight. Oct 8 7pm Dwayne Morgan 26^th Anniversary Celebration. Oct 9 7pm Tiki Collective and John Finely. Oct 10 6:30pm JV’s Boogaloo Squad. Oct 16 6pm Hustling Verse Book Launch. Oct 17 6:30pm Toronto Witches’ Ball 2019. Oct 22 7pm Renascent Laughs: Comedy Fundraiser. Oct 25 10am Pure Expansion Fall Summit.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Sets at 9pm & 10:15pm

Oct 2 Kye Marshall & Dan Ionescu. Oct 9 Julia Pal & Kevin Barrett. Oct 15 Lorne Lofsky & David Occhipinti. Oct 16 Ted Quinlan & Mike Downes. Oct 17 Brian Katz & Jonno Lightstone. Oct 18 Dave Young & Reg Schwager. Oct 19 Tres Kilos Trio. Oct 20 Mike Murley Trio. Oct 30 Maureen Kennedy & Ben Bishop.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Oct 1 8pm Belleville-Ville. Oct 2 8pm Sequoyah Murray w/ cutsleeve. Oct 3 7pm Biblioasis 15^th Anniversary. Oct 4 8:30pm Bodywash w/ For Keeps, Roach, Spirit Josh. Oct 5 9pm William Tyler w/ Joseph Shabason. Oct 7 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Oct 11 8pm Grizzly Coast w/ Lenny Bull. Oct 12 9pm Operator Music Band w/ Fresh Snow. Oct 16 8:30pm Tsushimamire w/ Vipers, Nikki Fierce. Oct 17 8pm Calliope Musicals. Oct 18 8pm BENEE. Oct 19 8:30pm Safia Nolin. Oct 24 8:30pm Paper Beat Scissors w/ Merival. Oct 25 9pm Biblical w/ Witchrot, Fake Humans. Oct 29 8pm Quintron & Miss Pussycat. Oct 31 8pm Ryan McMullan.

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.

Oct 9 Larry Bond & Bob Mills. Oct 23 Farrucas Latin Duo.

Old Mill, The

21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641

oldmilltoronto.com (full schedule)

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

Oct 1 Gene DiNovi. Oct 4 Canadian Jazz Quartet w/ Brian O’Kane. Oct 9 John MacLeod. Oct 10 Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia’s Thursday Night Jazz Party. Oct 12 Brian Blain’s Campfire Jam. Oct 16 Russ Little. Oct 17 Bob DeAngelis. Oct 18 6pm Groove Night w/ DJ Ian. Oct 19 6pm Enrico Galante. Oct 25 6pm Groove Night w/ DJ Ian. Oct 26 6pm Spooktacular Halloween Party. Oct 30 John MacMurchy.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 2:30pm. No cover.

Oct 5 Jim Gelcer Quartet. Oct 12 Aaron Davis Quintet. Oct 19 Bernie Senensky Quartet. Oct 26 Jeff King 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.

Oct 1 6:30pm Chris Wallace Group, 9:30pm Big Smoke Brass. Oct 2 6:30pm Ernest Cervini’s Tetrahedron, 9:30pm Rafael Zaldivar Group. Oct 3 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:45pm Barry Elmes Quintet. Oct 4 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Colleen Allen, 9:45pm Barry Elmes Quintet. Oct 5 12pm Adam & Adam’s Remnants, 3:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet + 2, 7pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Dave Young Quintet. Oct 6 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Club Django, 7pm Alex Lakusta Electric Trio, 9:30pm Barry Romberg Group. Oct 7 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Mike Malone & The Writer’s Jazz Orchestra. Oct 8 6:30pm Chris Wallace Group, 9:30pm Chris Gale Hosts Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Oct 9 6:30pm Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron, 9:30pm Snarky Puppy’s Chris Bullock. Oct 10 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:45pm Annual Coltrane Tribute feat. Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Joe LaBarbera. Oct 11 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Colleen Allen, 9:45pm Annual Coltrane Tribute feat. Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Joe LaBarbera. Oct 12 12pm Adam & Adam’s Remnants, 3:30pm Laura Hubert Band, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Annual Coltrane Tribute feat. Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Joe LaBarbera. Oct 13 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm Alex Lakusta Electric Trio, 9:30pm Dan Willis. Oct 14 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Hannah Barstow Trio. Oct 15 6:30pm Chris Wallace Group, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Oct 16 6:30pm Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron, 9:30pm Andrew Boniwell. Oct 17 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:30pm Paul DeLong’s One Word. Oct 18 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Colleen Allen, 9:45pm Joe Policastro Trio. Oct 19 12pm Adam & Adam’s Remnants, 3:30pm Swing Shift Big Band, 7pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Joanna Majoko Sextet. Oct 20 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Dr. Nick & The Rollercoasters, 7pm Alex Lakusta Electric Trio, 9:30pm Brian Charette Organ Trio. Oct 21 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School. Oct 22 6:30pm Chris Wallace Group, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Oct 23 6:30pm Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron, 9:30pm Florian Hoefner Trio. Oct 24 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:30pm Florian Hoefner Trio. Oct 25 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Colleen Allen, 9:45pm Dayna Stephens & Pluto Juice. Oct 25 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Colleen Allen, 9:45pm Dayna Stephens & Pluto Juice. Oct 26 12pm Adam & Adam’s Remnants, 3:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Dayna Stephens & Pluto Juice. Oct 27 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm The Butter & Egg Men, 7pm Alex Lakusta Electric Trio, 9:30pm Jacob’s Cattle. Oct 28 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 8:30pm John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra. Oct 29 6:30pm Chris Wallace Groups, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Oct 30 6:30pm Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron, 9:30pm JV’s Boogaloo Squad. Oct 31 6:30pm Artie Roth Quartet, 9:30pm Mareika Weining Quintet.

Salty Dog Bar & Grill, The

1980 Queen St. E. 416-849-5064

thesaltydog.ca (full schedule)

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

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

All shows: No cover.

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

The Senator Winebar

249 Victoria St 416 364-7517

thesenator.com (full schedule)

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

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

Clubs & Groups

Oct 06 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Scenes from Verdi’s Macbeth. Guest speaker: Iain Scott. Edward Johnson Bldg., Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park, Room 330. 416-924-3940. $10.

Oct 13 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Massenet and His Exotic Operas. 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.

Competitions

Dec 01: Toronto Mozart Violin Competition. Application deadline: Dec 1 but applications are being accepted now. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

Dec 01: Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition. Application deadline: Dec 1 but applications are being accepted now. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

Film Screenings

Oct 19 7:30: Mississauga Festival Choir. Phantom of the Opera. Film screening of the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera. Music for chamber orchestra by Andrew Downing. RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000 or livingartscentre.ca. $30.

Oct 29 7:30: Toronto Theatre Organ Society. Silent Film Screening: Nosferatu. Live improvised pipe-organ accompaniment. David Simon, organ. Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-499-6262. $20/$17(adv).

Galas, Tributes and Fundraisers

Oct 06 2:00: Orpheus Choir of Toronto. Sidgwick Scholars 30th Anniversary Fundraiser. Opera hits in celebration of the 30th anniversary of our emerging artists program. Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst St. 416-530-4428. Free admission (suggested minimum donation $150).

Oct 11 7:00: Magisterra Soloists. Glitz & Glam Fundraiser. Sonja Gustafson, vocalist. Performances by Young Performer’s Award recipients. Hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Design House London, 186 York St., London. Information at magisterra.com.

Oct 11 7:00: Musical Colleagues and Friends of Neil Crory. Tribute Concert. Presented by his musical colleagues and friends. A fundraiser for The Neil F. Crory Endowment Fund in support of the Stratford Summer Music Vocal Academy. An celebration of music and the human voice in honour of legendary CBC Music producer, mentor, impresario, colleague, and friend who died on January 10 at the age of 68. Performers include Phillip Addis; Isabel Bayrakdarian; Isaiah Bell; Benjamin Butterfield; Tracy Dahl; Ellen McAteer; Nathalie Paulin; Brett Polegato; Jean Stilwell; Krisztina Szabó; Daniel Taylor; Erin Wall; Monica Whicher; members of the Stratford Summer Music Academy; Howard Dyck, conductor; Joseph Macerello; Ryan Scott; members of the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra; pianists Emily Harper, Robert Korgaard, Stephen Ralls, and Peter Tiefenbach. Participating will be CBC Radio-Canada personalities Ben Heppner, Eric Friesen, and Françoise Davoine. This concert will be recorded by CBC Music for future broadcast. Featuring spoken tributes and a pre-concert panel discussion moderated by Robert Harris. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. Tickets and information are available at 416-964-6337 or tafelmusik.org/crory. $60 general admission.

Oct 15 7:00: BALANCE for Blind Adults. An Evening in the Key of B: Benefit Concert for BALANCE. Works by Bach, Brahms and Prokofiev; Arnowitt: jazz compositions; and other works. Michael Arnowitt, piano; Susanna McCleary, fiddle. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-236-1796 or balancefba.org/events. $45; donations welcomed. Wine and cheese to follow.

Oct 19 8:00: Acoustic Harvest/Live Music East/Patio Records. The Healing Garden Musicfest Fundraiser. Featuring Marla & David Celia and Kobo Town. Opening set: Meg Tennant. St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. Wheelchair accessible. $30/$25(adv) on our website acousticharvest.ca.

Oct 24 7:30: Canadian Music Therapy Fund. The Second Annual Un-Gala. Come dressed however you feel, listen to great live music, and support an incredible cause. Food truck, open bar, and an intimate performance featuring K-Os, Skratch Bastid, and Matata 6. Propellor Coffee Co., 50 Wade Ave. musictherapyfund.ca.

Oct 31 5:30: Ken Page Memorial Trust. The Irresistible Spirits of Rhythm Halloween Jazz Party. Warren Vaché, cornet; Guido Basso, trumpet/flugelhorn; Ken Peplowski, reeds, Houston Person, tenor saxophone; Russ Phillips, trombone; and others. Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Rd. Call Anne at 416-515-0200. Complimentary cocktail reception, gala dinner service and grand raffle. $200.

Nov 02 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. 6th Annual Dream Serenade Benefit Concert. A benefit concert and celebration of the Toronto community of children with developmental and or physical disabilities and their caregivers. 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. $34.50-$199.50.

Lectures, Salons and Discussions

Oct 02 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Insights: Crossing Borders – The Origins and Evolution of Puccini’s Turandot. Led by musicologist Anthony Sheppard. A special guest will perform one of their favourite arias from Turandot. 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.

Oct 03 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Graduate Colloquium in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Theory. Anthony Sheppard (Williams College). Room 130, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 10 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Graduate Colloquium in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Theory. Marié Abe (Boston University). Room 130, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 17 7:00: North York Public Library. Erika Nielsen: Sound Mind. Renowned cellist Erika Nielsen shares her book Sound Mind, chronicling her battle with bipolar disorder and her road to mental health. In conversation with music critic Stephen Cera. Q&A and book signing to follow. North York Public Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St., North York. 416-395-5535. Free.

Oct 19 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. Music and Wellness – Yoga. Feel the integration of live music and movement as a singer and pianist weave melody into this unique yoga experience designed for all levels of ability. Bring your own mat. All instructors are accredited. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Reserve tickets in advance by visiting coc.ca or by calling the COC Box Office at 416-363-8231. All tickets must be purchased in advance. $24; $20(st).

Oct 19 6:00: The Music Gallery. X AVANT XIV: Panel - The Future of Creative Music in Toronto. David Dacks, moderator; Michael Rancic; Jessica Cho aka Korea Town Acid; Amanda Smith; Rich Brown. 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. Free.

Oct 20 6:00: The Music Gallery. X AVANT XIV: Panel - Forward Together. Del Cowie, moderator; Cheryl Duvall; Ange Loft; Chelsea McBride; Keysha Fresh. 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. Free.

Oct 23 5:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. A New Dawn for Art Song Performance. Performance, panel discussion and Q&A. Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 24 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Graduate Colloquium in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Theory. Alan Dodson (Mount Allison). Room 130, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 28 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Insights: Music and Mental Health Lecture-Recital. In this casual evening music therapist and registered psychotherapist SarahRose Black explores the art and science of music’s effect on our physical, mental and emotional health. Learn about the role of music therapy in the healthcare industry and the practical applications of music to promote well-being. 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.

Oct 29 10:00am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Just Breathe! A Voice Pedagogy Symposium. Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Master Classes

Oct 23 12 noon: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Master Class with Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone. John R. Stratton Visitor in Music. Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 24 1:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Master Class with James Gourlay (brass chamber). Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Oct 24 5:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Master Class with James Gourlay (low brass). Boyd Neel Room, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free and open to the public.

Scholarships

Oct 11. Canadian Music Therapy Fund. The George Stroumboulopoulos Music Therapy Scholarship. Application deadline is Oct 11. For eligibility and further information, contact info@musictherapyfund.ca.

Tours

Oct 06 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Led by a trained docent. Visit 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. Tours available in French on select dates. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st).

Workshops & Classes

Oct 01 7:00: Vera Causa Opera. Sing Your Heart Out! This workshop series makes learning to sing fun and accessible by exploring pop, jazz, rock, and classical music with games, activities and exercises. For anyone looking to improve singing or public speaking skills, try something new, or just have fun! Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., Cambridge. Sign up at ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cambridgeont/Activity_Search/sing-your-heart-out/. $77(members); $90(non-members) for 5 sessions. Also on Oct 8, 15 & 22.

Oct 03 6:45: Vera Causa Opera. Language Lessons: Language Quartet - Learn How to Pronounce Italian, Latin, German, and French. Through spoken and written exercises, participants will develop beginner language and diction skills for each language. A great class for those looking to expand their horizons and learn more about public speaking, languages, and culture. Clemens Mill, 50 Saginaw Parkway, Cambridge. Sign up at ideaexchange.org/programs/event/language-quartet-learn-how-pronounce-italian-latin-german-and-french. $40. Also on Oct 10, 17 & 24.

Oct 08 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Youth Opera Lab: Movement and Dance., a familiar fairytale about a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with a human prince. Discover how ballet is cleverly used in Dvořák’s Rusalka to highlight the divide between the human world and the supernatural. No previous experience in opera is necessary. Participants are selected based on interest and relevance shown in their online application. Free to ages 16-24 and includes dinner, an interactive workshop with a professional artist, and a glimpse at the first rehearsal with orchestra. Participate in the lab and receive two free tickets to the dress rehearsal of Rusalka on Thurs, Oct 10, 2019. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Registration begins Sept 18. Complete the application available at coc.ca/YOL by Sept 26 or email education@coc.ca for more information.

Oct 20 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Readings for Singers and Instrumentalists of Schubert’s Mass in E-flat. Mervin Fick, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213. $10; $6(members).

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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF PENETANGUISHENE requires an ORGANIST for Sunday service plus funerals and weddings, to start immediately. Ability to direct a choir preferred. Remuneration based on experience. Email resume to anglicanparish@bellnet.ca or deliver to church office at 1 Peel Street, Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

MUSIC DIRECTOR, GLEN ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH. WATERLOO; part-time (10 hours/week). See http://www.glenacres.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Music-Director-vfinal.pdf for further details and to apply.

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

PORT HOPE UNITED CHURCH seeks a creative, passionate and technically proficient (piano and organ) Music Director. Immediate and contract position. Contact phunited@bellnet.ca.

THE WYCHWOOD CLARINET CHOIR is seeking enthusiastic clarinetists! Contact www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca to arrange an audition. Rehearsals on Wednesdays evenings.

TENOR AND BASS SECTION LEADERS NEEDED, for Anglican Church in Unionville. Paid positons. Contact nwucotton@spoth.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); TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador; Euphonium: Besson three valve compensating, excellent condition. Phone 416-964-3642. 

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? Does your old guitar gently weep? Send that nice old accordion / clarinet / drum kit back to school by finding it a new owner! WholeNote classified ads start at just $24.00 INQUIRE BY OCTOBER 26 for the NOVMBER issue. classad@thewholenote.com

INSTRUCTION

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 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. Royal Conservatory refugees and nervous adults/teens 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. (My students have never won any prizes, except for love of music.)

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

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

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

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.

MUSIC CONSULTANT 30+ yrs experience in USA, Canada & Europe. Publicity - Contracts - Recording - Counsel for all music career matters. Affordable rates. 416.703.1543

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.

GREAT CONCERT VENUE – HOPE UNITED CHURCH. Amazing acoustics, with two grand pianos, Keats Pipe Organ. Accessible, near parking. 2550 Danforth (Main subway stn). 416-691-9682. Email HopeUnitedChurch@gmail.com.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Meet the Young Artists. A program of arias featuring Members of the COC Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Sep 19, 1pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Turandot. Music by Giacomo Puccini, completed by Franco Alfano, libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni. Carlo Rizzi, conductor; Robert Wilson, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Sep 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 27. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Capitol Theatre. Million Dollar Quartet. Features music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St, Port Hope. 1-888-732-1680. $38-$41; $30-32(ch). Opens Aug 6, 2pm. Runs to Sep 1. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm).

Civic Light Opera Company. Kiss Me, Kate. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Bella and Samuel Spewack. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Sep 11, 7pm. Runs to Sep 22. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Crow’s Theatre/Eclipse Theatre Company. Ghost Quartet. Music, lyrics and book by Dave Malloy. Streetcar Crowsnest Scotiabank Studio, 245 Carlaw Ave. 647-341-7390. $27-$47. Opens Oct 5, 8pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary; visit crowstheatre.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Good Ol’ Country Gospel. Conceived by David Rogers. St. Jacob’s Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacob’s. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Sep 11, 2pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan, based on the comic. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Oct 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 27. Days and times vary; please visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Grand Theatre. Titanic: the Musical. Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Peter Stone. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $25-$40. Opens Sep 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 28. Days and times vary; visit grandtheatre.com for details.

Hart House Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show. Music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-2452. $28; $20(sr); $15(st). Opens Sep 27, 8pm. Runs to Oct 12. Wed-Sat(8pm). Also Oct 12(2pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Anne of Green Gables. Music by Norman Campbell, lyrics by Don Harron, Norman Campbell, Elaine Campbell, and Mavor Moore, book by Don Harron, based on the novel. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99. Opens Aug 16, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 6. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Peter Pan the Musical. Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $59.50-$79.50. Opens Aug 23, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 22. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, based on the film. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99-$79.99. Opens Oct 4, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 3. Thurs-Sun(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).

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 Band’s Visit. Music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, based on the film. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $49 and up. Opens Sep 17, 8pm. Runs to Oct 20. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Piaf/Dietrich: A Legendary Affair. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Sep 17, 8pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Girl from the North Country. Music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, book by Conor McPherson. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Sep 28, 2pm. Runs to Nov 24. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Opera by Request. Tosca. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Guiseppe Giacosa. William Shookhoff, music director/pianist. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. In concert with piano accompaniment. Sep 7, 7:30pm.

OperOttawa. Opera Gala. First Baptist Church, 140 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa. 613-806-0512. $25. Sep 29, 7:30pm.

Shaw Festival. Brigadoon. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Previews begin May 5, 1pm. Runs to October 13. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Stratford Festival. Billy Elliot the Musical. Music by Elton John, lyrics and book by Lee Hall. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35 and up. Previews begin Apr 16, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.

Stratford Festival. Little Shop of Horrors. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35 and up. Previews begin Apr 29, 2pm. Runs to Nov 2. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.

Stratford Symphony Orchestra. Once Upon a Time. Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel; Offenbach: Tales of Hoffman; Ravel: Mother Goose Suite. Katy Clark, Leanne Kaufman, sopranos; Stephen Russell, narrator. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990. $40; $10(st); free(under 12). Oct 5, 7:30pm.

St. Jude’s Celebration of the Arts. The Pearl Fishers with OperOttawa. Selections from Bizet: The Pearl Fishers. St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 905-844-3972. $30; $20(st). Oct 5, 8pm.

Theatre Orangeville. Dean and Jerry: What Might Have Been. Created by Jesse Collins. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $40. Opens Sep 18, 2pm. Runs to Sep 22. Wed/Sun(2pm), Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. Harvest Dinner and Dark Night Cabaret. Tweed Pavillion, Memorial Park, 45 Victoria St S, Tweed. tweedancompany.com. $60(dinner and show). Sep 28, 6pm.

Unsung Heroes Productions. Stronger Together. Vaughan City Playhouse, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill. unsungheroesproductions.com. $40. Opens Sep 21, 7pm. Also Sep 22(1pm, 7pm).

Well Seasoned Productions. Young at Heart. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-460-4491. $35; $28(sr). Opens Sep 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 15. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

Most shows $10-$20

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

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865

alleycatz.ca

All shows: Call for cover charge info.

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

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

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

Thurs 7pm Spotlight Thursdays.

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

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

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

Sep 5 Johnny Cox & Magnetic Line. Sep 6 Lady Kane. Sep 7 Disco Night w/ Escapade. Sep 12 The Garden. Sep 13 URequest. Sep 14 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Red Velvet (eve). Sep 19 20 Flight Rockers. Sep 20 Blonde Ambition. Sep 21 URequest. Sep 26 The Neckties. Sep 27 Gyles Band. Sep 28 Lady Kane.

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.

Sep 1 9:30pm Juice Girls w/ Teleri, Dinosaur Island, Dumb Stupid Liars. Sep 2 9:30pm Palm Haze. Sep 5 6:30pm Lisa Bregneager, 9:30pm The Big Branch Festival Kick-Off Concert feat. Duo Adar & Duo Jonsson Courdroy. Sep 6 9:30pm Sarah Jane Scouten. Sep 7 2:30pm Sebastien Javier w/ BenAnthony LaVoz, 6:30pm Toronto Brass Quintet, 9:30pm Owen Davies. Sep 8 6:30pm ATLAAS. Sep 10 8pm Kveikstokk feat. Lars Marius Garshol. Sep 11 9:30pm Jon Corbin w/ Rodney. Sep 12 6:30pm Matt Lagan, 9:30pm Sarah MacDougall. Sep 14 6:30pm Angie Hilts, 9:30pm Baumber/Cohen/Roth/Obery/Melanson w/ THE HUMAN RACE. Sep 18 9:30pm Roman Clarke. Sep 19 9:30pm TuneTown. Sep 20 9:30pm
Plumes w/ Daily Alice. Sep 21 6:30pm Harry Bartlett and Madeleine Ertel w/ Mingjia Chen and Claire Lee. Sep 22 6:30pm Quote The Raven. Sep 25 9:30pm Roman Clarke. Sep 26 9:30pm Peirson Ross. Sep 27 9:30pm Side Hustle. Sep 30 9:30pm DevilDuck Records Presents Youngbloods: House Panther, Cold Tea, Wrecker.

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.

Sep 8 7pm The Fairest And Best. Sep 14 3pm Victor Monsivais Trio. Sep 15 6pm Too Dumb to Quit. Sep 21 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Sep 28 3pm Victor Monsivais Trio. Sep 29 6pm Too Dumb to Quit.

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.

Sep 5 8pm Ethio-Jazz w/ Girma Woldemichael & Daniel Barnes. Sep 12 8pm Bright Lit, Big City w/ Carolyn Bennett, Emil Sher, Daniel Perry, Marcia Johnson, Nadja Lubiw-Hazard. Sep 13 8:30pm Jazz of the Americas w/ Don Naduriak and friends. Sep 20 8pm Steve Koven Trio. Sep 21 8pm Pat Connors & Scarborough Songs Poetry. Sep 27 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy Cabaret.

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.

Sep 3 T.U. Jazz Fest Opening Night: Robi Botos Trio. Sep 5 In Cash We Trust: A Musical Tribute to Johnny Cash. Sep 6 Alfie Zappacosta. Sep 7 Friends of Fiddler’s Green. Sep 9 Sue Foley. Sep 10 9am-2pm Ravel Event, 8:30pm She’s Listening for Ovarian Cancer Research. Sep 12 Indo-Canadian Slide Project. Sep 13 Soulsville: The Music of Stax Records. Sep 14 Ron Nigrini’s Farewell Performance. Sep 15 Martha Chaves Comedy Brunch. Sep 18 Luke McMaster: Icons of Soul. Sep 19 Les Stroud. Sep 20 Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley. Sep 21 Candyrat Guitar Night with Luca Stricagnoli and Gareth Pearson. Sep 22 Elizabeth Shepherd’s Montreal Project. Sep 23 Matchedash Parish. Sep 24 Tommy Youngsteen’s Nebraska. Sep 25 A Trip Down Abbey Road w/ Greg Wyard. Sep 26 Madison Violet. Sep 27 Patricia Cano + Louis Simão feat. Carlos Bernardo. Sep 28 The Jitters. Sep 30 Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Bob Dylan Story.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Sep 5 8:30pm Colin Hunter and The Anthony Terpstra Seventet. Sep 6 8:30pm Colin Hunter w/ The Joe Sealy Quartet. Sep 7 8:30pm Colin Hunter w/ The Joe Sealy Quartet. Sep 8 7pm Tracey Gallant. Sep 11 8pm The 251 Jam w/ The David Rubel Quartet. Sep 12 8:30pm James Brown Trio. Sep 13 9pm Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo: Brown Jazz Trio. Sep 14 9pm Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo: Brown Jazz Trio. Sep 15 7pm Adi Braun: “Everyone Prefers Blondes.” Sep 18 8pm Moshe Hammer and San Murata. Sep 19 9pm Alexander Brown. Sep 20 9pm Irwin Hall. Sep 21 9pm Irwin Hall. Sep 25 8pm The 251 Jam w/ The David Rubel Quartet. Sep 26 9pm Paul Marinaro. Sep 27 9pm Paul Marinaro. Sep 28 9pm Paul Marinaro. Sep 29 7pm Andrew Beg.

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)

Sep 6 La Banda Local. Sep 7 Alexis Baro Quintet. Sep 12 8pm Carol Welsman. Sep 13 Rebecca Binnendyk. Sep 14 Alison Young. Sep 20 David Cheon Trio. Sep 21 Rémi-Jean Leblanc Quartet. Sep 27 Jill McKenna Trio. Sep 28 Gabriel Palachi Trio. Sep 29 8pm Simão/Bernardo Group.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

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

Sep 5 7pm 14^th Annual Patsy Cline Birthday Show. Sep 12 6pm Best of R&B and Soul, Vol. 4. Sep 16 6pm Cherie Dimaline Book Launch. Sep 17 5:30pm Speaker Slam: Gratitude. Sep 19 One-Stop Jazz Safari. Sep 26 6pm Women in Percussion Festival – Opening Night. Sep 29 6pm Women in Percussion Festival: Kim So Ra & Rajna Swaminathan.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

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

Sep 18 David Occhipinti & Dan Fortin. Sep 25 Julie Michels & Ted Quinlan.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Sep 3 8pm Belleville-Ville. Sep 27 8:30pm FIST. Sep 8 8pm ZA / Neon Bloom / Hedgehog Eyes. Sep 9 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Sep 10 8pm Dehd w/ Deeper & Media Jeweler. Sep 14 8:30pm Rose of the West. Sep 15 8pm Luke Temple. Sep 16 8:30pm Martian Crisis Unit, Your Grandad, New Sky. Sep 18 8pm BAILEN. Sep 20 8:30pm Yoo Doo Right w/ Sahara, Sunglaciers, Pacer. Sep 22 8pm Lola Kirke. Sep 25 8pm Maggie Koerner. Sep 28 8:30pm Billy Moon w/ Feels Fine, Mata Raze, & More.

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.

Sep 18 Paper Moon (Zooey Adams & Tony Quarrington). Sep 28 Ben Bishop & San Murata.

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.

Sep 6 Canadian Jazz Quartet w/ Mike Murley. Sep 7 Rosemary Galloway. Sep 12 Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia Co-Host Thursday Night Jazz Party. Sep 13 Vern Dorge Quartet. Sep 14 Brian Blain. Sep 18 John MacMurchy. Sep 19 Bob DeAngelis & Friends. Sep 20 Jim Clayton Trio. Sep 21 Steve McDade Quartet. Sep 25 Hilario Duran Trio. Sep 26 Bruce Cassidy. Sep 27 Hannah Barstow Quartet. Sep 28 David Buchbinder Quartet.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 2:30pm. No cover.

Sep 7 Turboprop. Sep 15 Gabriel Palatchi Trio. Sep 21 Dave Hutchinson Quartet. Sep 28 Steve Koven Trio.

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.

Sep 1 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm Club Django, 7pm EGBO Trio, 9:30pm Debi Botos Group. Sep 2 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Hannah Barstow Trio. Sep 3 6:30pm El Blotto Twangueros, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts the Classic Rex Jam. Sep 4 6:30pm Clock Radio: Michael Davidson / Dan Fortin, 9:30pm Daniel Easty Group. Sep 5 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:45pm Joel Frahm w/ Turboprop. Sep 6 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Joel Frahm w/ Turboprop. Sep 7 12pm Adam & Adam’s REMNANTS, 3:30pm Laura Hubert, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Mike Murley Quartet. Sep 9 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm EGBO Trio, 9:30pm Conor Gains. Sep 9 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Mike Malone & The Writers Jazz Orchestra. Sep 10 6:30pm El Blotto Twangueros, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts the Classic Rex Jam. Sep 11 6:30pm Michael Davidson Trio, 9:30pm Tim Hamel Quintet. Sep 12 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Way North. Sep 13 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Dave Young / Terry Promane Octet. Sep 14 12pm Adam & Adam’s REMNANTS, 3:30pm Swing Shift Big Band, 7pm Elena Kapeleris, 9:45pm Dave Young Quintet. Sep 15 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm LMC w/ John Sherwood, 7pm EGBO Trio, 9:30pm Julian Anderson-Bowes. Sep 16 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Adam Teixeira Quartet. Sep 17 6:30pm El Blotto Twangueros, 9:30pm Annual Back to School Humber College Faculty Jam. Sep 18 6:30pm Michael Davidson Quartet, 9:30pm Jeremy Pelt w/ Johnny Griffith Quartet. Sep 19 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Jeremy Pelt w/ Johnny Griffith Quartet. Sep 20 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Boogaloo Squad, 9:45pm Remi-Jean LeBlanc Group. Sep 21 12pm Adam & Adam’s REMNANTS, 3:30pm Jerome Godboo Autumn Blues Solstice, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm The Music of John Lennon w/ Michael Occhipinti. Sep 22 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm Dr. Nick & The Rollercoasters, 7pm EGBO Trio, 9:30pm Victoria Yeh’s Spirit Awakens. Sep 23 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet +2. Sep 24 6:30pm El Blotto Twangueros, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts the Classic Rex Jam. Sep 25 6:30pm Michael Davidson Group, 9:30pm Alan Hetherington’s Mistura Fina. Sep 26 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Gabriel Palatchi Trio. Sep 27 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Boogaloo Squad, 9:45pm Chuck Jackson’s Big Bad Blues Band. Sep 28 12pm Adam & Adam’s REMNANTS, 3:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Louis Simão’s Velha Guarda. Sep 29 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 7pm EGBO Trio, 9:30pm Barry Romberg Group. Sep 30 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 8:30pm John McLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra.

Salty Dog Bar & Grill, The

1980 Queen St. E. 416-849-5064

thesaltydog.ca (full schedule)

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

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

All shows: No cover.

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

The Senator Winebar

249 Victoria St 416 364-7517

thesenator.com (full schedule)

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

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

Competitions

Sep 01: Azrieli Music Prizes. Celebrating Excellence in New Composition. Call for submissions closes Sep 1. Further information at azrielifoundation.org/music.

Sep 02: Queen’s University. Bader and Overton Canadian Cello Competition. Applications accepted until Sep 2. Further information at getaccepted.com/theisabel.

Sep 30: Schulich School of Music, McGill University. Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. Application deadline: Sep 30. Further information at mcgill.ca/gsc.

Dec 01:Toronto Mozart Violin Competition. Application deadline: Dec 1 but applications are being accepted now. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

Film Screenings

Sep 25 6:30: Cameron Tingley. Life As We Know It. Humorous short films about modern society set to a dynamic musical score. Riverdale Public Library, 370 Broadview Ave. 416-469-3033. Free.

Galas and Fundraisers

Sep 19 5:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. 24th Annual Giant Used Book Sale. All proceeds from this sale go to the Mississauga Symphony. Over 60,000 items in excellent condition at bargain prices: Adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction, music sheets, scores and books, vinyl, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games. Sheridan Centre, 2225 Erin Mills Pkwy, Mississauga. Also Sep 20 (10am), 21 (10am), 22 (11am). Cash only.

Oct 06 2:00: Orpheus Choir of Toronto. Sidgwick Scholars 30th Anniversary Fundraiser. Opera hits in celebration of the 30th anniversary of our emerging artists program. Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst St. 416-530-4428. Free admission (suggested minimum donation $150).

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Sep 16 4:30: The International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. An up-close and personal conversation with Barbara Hannigan, soprano, conductor and director, Equilibrium Program for young professional singers and conductors. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. Have questions for Barbara? Send them to barbara@ircpa.net. Have questions about the event? Call 416-362-1422. Free. Pre-register via the website: ircpa.net

Sep 19 7:00: North York Central Library. Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin. An informative talk by musicologist Dr. Mike Daley about life of American soul and gospel singer Aretha Franklin. Musical and video examples will be included. North York Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St. 416-395-5639. Free. Registration required.

Sep 21 10:30am: SweetWater Music Festival. String Instrument Showcase: Luthier Exhibit. Some of Canada’s best string instrument makers show off their creations. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E. Owen Sound. 519-477-1403. Free.

Sep 21 1:15: SweetWater Music Festival. Luthier Performance and Talk. Featuring Mark Fewer and music journalist Robert Harris, who will also moderate a talk with outgoing and incoming artistic directors Mark Fewer and Edwin Huizinga. Local musicians play along with featured SweetWater musicians led by incoming artistic director Edwin Huizinga. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-477-1403. Donations appreciated.

Sep 22 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Eric Domville, guest speaker. Edward Johnson Bldg., Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park, Room 330. 416-924-3940. $10.

Sep 29 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Tchaikovsky on Original Instruments. Continuing the recent trend of performing Romantic period music on period instruments, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra is presenting a series of concerts at Koerner Hall Sep 19 to 22 featuring Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings and several pieces by Mendelssohn. Our program will include performances by Orchestra MusicAeterna under its founding conductor, Theodor Currentzis, as well as Jos van Immerseel and his Anima Eterna period ensemble. 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.

Oct 06 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Iain Scott, guest speaker. Edward Johnson Bldg., Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park, Room 330. 416-924-3940. $10.

Masterclasses

Sep 07 9:00am: Honens Festival. Master Class. William Fedkenhauser (violinist of the Miró Quartet) and Nicolas Namoradze (piano) share their artistic advice and experience with the best and brightest of Albertan musicians. TransAlta Pavilion (piano) & Room ED2008 (violin), Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mt. Royal Gate SW, Calgary. 403-299-0140. Free.

Sep 10 12:10: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Voice Studies Performance Class. Includes panel discussions and master classes with special guests and performances by Voice Studies students. Visit music.utoronto.ca for details. Walter Hall, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Also Sep 19, 24, Oct 1.

Sep 20 1:00-3:00: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Master Class with Barbara Hannigan. Ligeti’s Mysteries of the Macabre with the Contemporary Music Ensemble and Maeve Palmer, soprano. Walter Hall, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free.

Sep 20 3:00-4:00: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. In Conversation with Barbara Hannigan and Brett Dean. Q&A with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Visiting Artists. Walter Hall, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free.

Sep 30 12:00noon: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Tamara Wilson: Riki Turofsky Master Class in Voice. American soprano Tamara Wilson has given master classes and lectured to students throughout the US. Geiger-Torel Room, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free.

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Sep 02 7:00: Synergy Dance Lab. A new monthly event for dancers and dance lovers. Jen Gillmor will host an open creative movement jam with her live music offerings. At 8:15pm the space will be opened to the public to enjoy watching as various dancers will improvise performances with Jen at the musical helm. One or more dancers will be the pre-programmed special guests each month while other dancers from the jam are encouraged to take the stage for this low-pressure, spontaneous and supportive performance opportunity. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Come enjoy the synergy of improvised music and dance. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. For further information: Jen Gillmor at gillmor.jennifer@gmail.com or 416-899-3342. Also Oct 7. $12.

Sep 21 12:00. SweetWater Music Festival. Classical Jam: Community Play Along. Local musicians play along with featured SweetWater musicians led by incoming Artistic Director Edwin Huizinga. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-477-1403. Free.

Tours

Sep 22 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 Sep 29 & Oct 6.

Workshops

Sep 21 10:30am: SweetWater Music Festival. Mozart for Munchkins. Violinist Edwin Huizinga and guitarist Graham Campbell lead a program for children and their families. Includes an Instrument Petting Zoo so kids can get a chance to play an instrument. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-477-1403. Free.

Sep 21 11:00am: Thin Edge Music Collective. Workshop. Guest artists Ko Ishikawa and Miyama McQueen-Tokita will discuss the intricacies of writing for the traditional Japanese instruments sho and bass koto. Includes a panel discussion with composers Daryl Jamieson, Hiroki Tsurumoto, Yuka Shibuya, and Takeo Hoshiya. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601. Free.

Sep 22 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and Instrumentalists of Bach’s Magnificat. Lydia Adams, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-781-4745. $10; $6(members).

Sep 28 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. As part of TMC’s 125th-anniversary celebrations, conductor David Fallis will lead participants through some of the great choral works commissioned by the TMC. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. More information at tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays. $10 fee includes refreshments.

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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AUDITION FOR THE SUMMERHILL ORCHESTRA: August 29th and September 5. Available positions: 2nd oboe/EH, principal horn and strings. Contact summerhillorchestra@gmail.com to book an audition.

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

MCS CHORUS HAS OPENINGS FOR ALTOS, TENORS AND BASSES. MCS Chorus is an auditioned SATB chamber choir, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. We offer a diversified season of extensive community engagement events and ticketed concerts performed with chamber orchestras, instrumental ensembles and soloists. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, 7:15-10:00pm at St. Andrew’s Memorial Presbyterian Church, 24 Stavebank Road North, Mississauga beginning the first Tuesday after Labour Day, and continue through to the end of May. We’d be delighted to have you audition us – come join us at one of our weekly rehearsals. Contact Jen at 647-546-4524 / email: mcschorus.crawford@gmail.com

MUSIC DIRECTOR, GLEN ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH. WATERLOO; part-time (10 hours/week). See http://www.glenacres.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Music-Director-vfinal.pdf for further details and to apply.  

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

THE JUBILATE SINGERS invite those who enjoy music from around the world to explore joining our musical adventures. To learn more, call Pauline McKenzie at 416-223-7690, or look at our website, jubilatesingers.ca

THE WYCHWOOD CLARINET CHOIR is seeking enthusiastic clarinetists! Contact www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca to arrange an audition. Rehearsals on Wednesdays evenings.

TENOR AND BASS SECTION LEADERS NEEDED, for Anglican Church in Unionville. Paid positons. Contact nwucotton@spoth.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

STRING QUARTET GIG BINDERS AND SHEET MUSIC for weddings, receptions, corporate functions. Over 300 Baroque, Classical, Romantic, popular. $250 obo. stu.rogers@sympatico.ca 

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador; Phone 416-964-3642.

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INSTRUCTION

CELLO LESSONS DOWN TOWN TORONTO Individual approach to every student. Young professionals, adults and beginners. Dr. Dobrochna Zubek zubekdobrochna@hotmail.com http://dobrochnazubek.com
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DO YOU SING IN A CHOIR? Would you like to practice your sight-singing skills? Or need a little help learning your notes or rhythms? Or experience the joy of singing duets? Treat yourself! Private and group lessons available near Woodbine subway. Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250, or lilackayak@gmail.com

FRIENDLY, WISE PIANO TEACHER with loyal following and buckets of patience. Royal Conservatory refugees and nervous adults/teens 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. (My students have never won any prizes, except for love of music.)

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

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

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

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.

MUSIC CONSULTANT 30+ yrs experience in USA, Canada & Europe. Publicity - Contracts - Recording - Counsel for all music career matters. Affordable rates. 416.703.1543

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.

GREAT CONCERT VENUE – HOPE UNITED CHURCH. Amazing acoustics, with two grand pianos, Keats Pipe Organ. Accessible, near parking. 2550 Danforth (Main subway stn). 416-691-9682. Email HopeUnitedChurch@gmail.com.

Belleville Theatre Guild. The Last Five Years. Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Pinnacle Playhouse Theatre, 256 Pinnacle St., Belleville. 613-967-1442. $25; $22(sr); $10(st). Opens May 30, 8pm. Runs to Jun 16. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Brott Music Festival. PopOpera. Arias, duets and ensembles from favourite operas. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $33(Brott35); $20(st). Jul 4, 7:30pm.

Brott Music Festival. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. $68; $62(sr); $33(Brott35); $25(st). Jul 18, 7:30pm.

Brott Music Festival. My Fair Lady. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. $68; $62(sr); $33(Brott35); $25(st). Aug 15, 7:30pm.

Bruce County Playhouse. Nunsense. Music, lyrics and book by Dan Goggin. Southampton Town Hall, 201 High St, Southampton. 519-483-6339. $30. Opens Jul 25, 8pm. Runs to Aug 10. Tues-Sat(8pm), Thurs/Sun(2pm).

Bryant Productions. The Secret Garden in Concert. Music by Lucy Simon, lyrics and book by Marsha Norman, based on the novel. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. 416-504-4473. $35; $25(st). Opens Jun 14, 8pm. Also Jun 15(2pm, 8pm).

Capitol Theatre. Million Dollar Quartet. Features music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St, Port Hope. 1-888-732-1680. $38-$41; $30-32(ch). Opens Aug 6, 2pm. Runs to Sep 1. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm).

Civic Light Opera Company. Man of La Mancha. Music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, book by Dale Wasserman. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Jun 5, 7pm. Runs to Jun 16. Wed(7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 10:30am. Runs to Jun 22. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 2pm. Runs to Jun 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by Dick Scanlan, book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, based on the film. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 22. Tues-Sat(2pm), Thurs/Sat(7:30pm). Note: extra show Jun 9, 2pm.

Drayton Entertainment. You’ll Get Used to It: The War Show. By Peter Colley. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 2pm. Runs to Jun 22. Tues-Sat(2pm), Thurs/Sat(7:30pm). Note: extra show Jun 9, 2pm.

Drayton Entertainment. Disney’s Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 27, 2pm. Runs to Jul 13. Tues-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm). Note: extra show Jul 9, 7:30pm.

Drayton Entertainment. You’ll Get Used to It… The War Show. By Peter Colley. Huron Country Playhouse II, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 27, 2pm. Runs to Jul 13. Tues-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Grease. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jul 10, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 3. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jul 11, 2pm. Runs to Aug 10. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Rocky the Musical. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Thomas Meehan and Sylvester Stallone, based on the film. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jul 18, 2pm. Runs to Aug 3. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Disney’s Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jul 18, 2pm. Runs to Aug 3. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Fiddler on the Loose. Conceived by David Rogers, musical arrangements by Mark Payne. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jul 24, 2pm. Runs to Aug 10. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Grease. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Aug 8, 2pm. Runs to Aug 31. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto. Huron Country Playhouse II, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Aug 8, 2pm. Runs to Aug 31. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Aug 15, 2pm. Runs to Aug 31. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Elora Festival. Shoestring Opera: Schoolyard Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Wellington County Museum, 536 Wellington Rd. 18, Fergus. 519-846-0331. $20; $15(st); $10(child); $50(family pack). Jul 20, 11am.

Festival of the Sound. Viennese Opera Party. Charles W. Stockey Centre, 2 Bay St, Parry Sound. 705-746-2410 or 1-866-364-0061. $48-$53; $43-$48(sr). Jul 21, 7:30pm.

Gravenhurst Opera House. Dean & Jerry: What Might Have Been. Created by Jesse Collins. Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd. S., Gravenhurst. 1-888-495-8888. $40; $30(st). Opens Jul 24, 2:30pm. Runs to Aug 16. Tues-Thurs(2:30pm), Wed-Sat(8pm).

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Knishes ‘n Grits. By Thom Allison and Micah Barnes. Greenwin Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. 416-932-9995. $28 and up. Opens May 21, 8pm. Runs to Jun 2. Mon-Thurs/Sat(8pm), Wed(1pm), Sun(2pm).

Helga Schmidt/Attila Glatz Concert Productions/Elev8 Global Entertainment. Jonathan Antoine: Live In Concert, Beyond the Curtain. Jonathan Antoine, tenor; Tina Guo, cello; DCappella, a cappella group. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $45-$150. Jun 6, 7:30pm. Also Jun 8.

Highlands Opera Studio. From Opera to Broadway. St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Jul 31, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Pop Goes the Opera. Minden United Church, 21 Newcastle St, Minden. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 3, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Celebrations! St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 7, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Art of Song. St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 10, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Women in Opera: Then and Now. Music by G. Puccini, M. Atallah, and K. Harder, libretti by G. Forzano, A. Abracen, and M. Telford. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $37.50. Aug 15, 8pm. Also Aug 17 (Orillia).

Highlands Opera Studio. Alumni Concert. St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 20, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Ariadne Auf Naxos. Music by Richard Strauss, libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavillion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $37.50. Opens Aug 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 26. Thurs/Mon(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Long Reach Opera Workshop. Le nozze di Figaro. Music by Mozart, libretto by Da Ponte. Gene Wu, baritone (Figaro); Jeffrey Smith, bass (Basilio); and undergraduate and Masters students from UofT, Western, Dalhousie, McGill, Mount Allison, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and York University. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. $20; $10(sr/st/culture workers); free(LROW alumni). Opens Jun 26, 7:30pm. Also on Jun 27, 28, 29.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Anne of Green Gables. Music by Norman Campbell, lyrics by Don Harron, Norman Campbell, Elaine Campbell, and Mavor Moore, book by Don Harron, based on the novel. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99. Opens Aug 16, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 6. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Peter Pan the Musical. Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $59.50-$79.50. Opens Aug 23, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 22. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).

Luminato. Obeah Opera. Conceived, written and composed by Nicole Brooks. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 207 Queen’s Quay W. 416-368-4849. $45-85; $30-60(st). Opens Jun 13, 8pm. Runs to Jun 22. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Luminato/The Cave Collective. The Cave. Music by John Millard, lyrics by Tomson Highway. Tank House Theatre, Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Ln. 416-368-4849. $30 and up. Opens Jun 18, 8pm. Runs to Jun 23. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(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. 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 Sep 29. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. The Sound of Music. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $39-$129. Opens May 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 2. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Mirvish. Little Black Dress. Written by Danielle Trzcinski, Amanda Barker, Natalie Tenenbaum and Christopher Bond. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $30-$70. Opens Jun 4, 8pm. Runs to Jun 9. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Sun(7pm).

Mirvish. The Book of Mormon. Music, lyrics and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $35 and up. Opens Jun 11, 8pm. Runs to Jun 23. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm), Sun(1:30pm/7:30pm).

Mirvish. The Lion King. Music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice, with additional music by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Hans Zimmer. Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $89 and up. Opens Jun 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 4. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(2pm), Sun(1pm, 6:30pm).

Mirvish. Waitress. Music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, book by Jessie Nelson, based on the film. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Opens Jul 9, 8pm. Runs to Aug 18. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. The Office! A Musical Parody. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $45-$79. Opens Jul 30, 8pm. Runs to Aug 25. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Sun(7pm).

Muse 9 Productions/Village Opera. Bon Appétit! A Musical Tasting Menu. Lee Hoiby: Bon Appétit!; Danika Lorèn: The Secret Lives of Vegetables; Peter Tiefenbach: Chansons de mon placard. Merchants of Green Coffee, 2 Matilda St. muse9food.bpt.me. $30; $25(st/artists). Jun 27, 8pm.

National Ballet of Canada. Physical Thinking. Music by Franz Schubert and Thom Willems. William Forsythe, choreographer and designer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39 and up. Opens Jun 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 8. Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed-Fri(7:30pm).

National Ballet of Canada. The Merry Widow. Music by Franz Lehár. Ronald Hynd, choreographer. John Meehan and Steven Woodgate, stage directors. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $40 and up. Opens Jun 19, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 23. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).

Nightwood Theatre Lawyer Show. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson. Book by Catherine Johnson. Jane Mallett Theatre, St Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $74-$91. Opens Jun 6, 8pm. Runs to Jun 8. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Opera by Request. Nabucco. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Temistocle Solera. William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. Christ Church UCC, 1700 Mazo Cr., Mississauga. 416-455-2365. $20. Jun 1, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. A Summer Feast. William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Jun 7, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Maria Stuarda. Music by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Giuseppe Bardari. St. Andrew’s United Church (Bloor St.), 117 Bloor St E. 416-455-2365. $20. Jun 15, 7:30pm.

OperaMuskoka/Toronto City Opera. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. 705-765-1048. $35. Aug 20, 7:30pm.

Orangeville Music Theatre. Grease. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $25.95. Opens Jun 21, 8pm. Runs to Jun 30. Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Pomegranate Opera Productions/Pride Toronto. Pomegranate. Music by Kye Marshall, libretto by Amanda Hale. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St. pomegranateopera.com. $30-$50. Opens Jun 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 9. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Port Hope Festival Theatre. Guys and Dolls. Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St, Port Hope. 1-888-732-1680. $38-$41. Opens May 21, 2pm. Runs to Jun 16. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm).

Shaggy Pup Productions. Menopause, the Musical. Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd. S., Gravenhurst. 1-888-495-8888. $45-$55. Jun 7, 8pm.

Shaw Festival. Brigadoon. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Previews begin May 5, 1pm. Runs to October 13. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Silly Stages. Chasing Rainbows. Songs of Judy Garland. Louise Pitre, singer. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. 905-721-3399. $35. Jun 27, 8pm.

Silly Stages. Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. 905-721-3399. $29-$39. Opens Jul 9, 1:30pm. Runs to Jul 14. Tues/Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm), Wed-Sat(7:30pm).

Soulpepper. 88 Keys. Written and hosted by Tom Allen. Mike Ross, director and music director. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $30-$75. Opens Jun 1, 1:30pm. Runs to Jun 21. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

Soundstreams/Luminato/Pinkhouse Productions. Hell’s Fury, the Hollywood Songbook. Conceived and directed by Tim Albery, with music by Hanns Eisler. Russell Braun, baritone. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen’s Quay W. 416-368-4849. $45-$95; $30-$70(st). Opens Jun 19, 7pm. Runs to Jun 23. Wed-Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Stratford Festival. Billy Elliot the Musical. Music by Elton John, lyrics and book by Lee Hall. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35 and up. Previews begin Apr 16, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.

Stratford Festival. Little Shop of Horrors. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35 and up. Previews begin Apr 29, 2pm. Runs to Nov 2. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. La traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto, 214 College St. 416-366-7723. $28. Opens Jul 26, 8pm. Also Jul 28(2pm); 31(2pm); Aug 3(8pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. By Victor Davies and Eugene Benson. Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto, 214 College St. 416-366-7723. $28. Opens Jul 27, 2pm. Also Jul 30(8pm); Aug 1(8pm); 4(2pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Riders to the Sea and Gianni Schicchi. Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Giacomo Puccini. Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto, 214 College St. 416-366-7723. $28. Opens Jul 27, 8pm. Also Jul 31(8pm); Aug 2(8pm); 3(2pm).

Theaturtle. Charlotte: A Tri-Coloured Play With Music. Music by Ales Bresina, libretto by Alon Nashman. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-2452. $20. Jun 1, 2pm.

Toronto Catholic District School Board Staff Arts. Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright. Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Theatre, 36 Greenfield Ave. 416-222-8282 x2787. $30. Opens May 31, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 8. Days and times vary. Visit tcdsb.org/staffarts for details.

Vera Causa Opera. Canadian Opera Fest 2019. The Village Girl (concept by Chloe Bissada, words and music by Dylan Langan); Refracted (words by Charlotte Lilley and music by Emma Verdonk); La jugement (words by Emma Lemieux and music by Dylan Langan); The Shoemaker’s Orphans (words by Rivi and Kyri Friedman and music by Emma Verdonk); L’étrange et belle (words by Leslie McCorkindale and Vanessa Parr with music by Dylan Langan). Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., Cambridge. 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/child). Jun 14, 7pm. Also Jun 15(7pm, Waterloo), 16(2pm, Guelph).

Vera Causa Opera. Canadian Opera Fest 2019. The Village Girl (concept by Chloe Bissada, words and music by Dylan Langan); Refracted (words by Charlotte Lilley and music by Emma Verdonk); La jugement (words by Emma Lemieux and music by Dylan Langan); The Shoemaker’s Orphans (words by Rivi and Kyri Friedman and music by Emma Verdonk); L’étrange et belle (words by Leslie McCorkindale and Vanessa Parr with music by Dylan Langan). Knox Presbyterian Church (Waterloo), 50 Erb St. W., Waterloo. 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/child). Jun 15, 7pm. Also Jun 14(7pm, Cambridge), 16(2pm, Guelph).

Vera Causa Opera. Canadian Opera Fest 2019. The Village Girl (concept by Chloe Bissada, words and music by Dylan Langan); Refracted (words by Charlotte Lilley and music by Emma Verdonk); La jugement (words by Emma Lemieux and music by Dylan Langan); The Shoemaker’s Orphans (words by Rivi and Kyri Friedman and music by Emma Verdonk); L’étrange et belle (words by Leslie McCorkindale and Vanessa Parr with music by Dylan Langan). Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph. vcopera.ca or 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/child). Also Jun 14(7pm, Cambridge), 15(7pm, Waterloo).

Watercourse Theatre. Spend Your Kids' Inheritance. Music by Frank Horvat, book and lyrics by Catherine Frid. Bil Antoniou, Tara Baxendale, Rick Jones, Charlotte Moore, Denise Norman, Kyle Orzech, Jillian Rees-Brown and Brianne Tucker, Andrew Lamb, stage director; Giustin MacLean, music director. Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse, 79 St. George St. 416-966-1062 or spendyourkidsinheritance.com. $13. Latecomers not allowed. Please arrive early!. Opens Jul 4. Also Jul 6(12:45pm), Jul 8(10pm), Jul 10(8:15pm), Jul 12(4:45pm), Jul 13(4:30pm), Jul 14(1:45pm).

Wavestage Theatre. Godspell. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by John-Michael Tebelak. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Pl. wavestagetheatre.com. $39; $28(sr/st). Opens Jun 20, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 23. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

We Are Here Productions. Urinetown the Musical, in concert. Music, lyrics and book by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis. Wychwood Theatre, 601 Christie St. wearehereproductions@gmail.com. $30. Opens May 31, 8pm. Also Jun 1, 2.

Westben. The Snow Queen. Music by John Greer, libretto by Jeremy James Taylor. Canadian Children’s Opera Company. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 877-883-5777. $39; $37(sr); $15(under 30); $5(under 19). Jul 7, 2pm.

Westben. Saturday at the Opera. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 877-883-5777. $60; $58(sr); $15(under 30); $5(under 19). Jul 27, 2pm.

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

Most shows $10-$20

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

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865

alleycatz.ca

All shows: Call for cover charge info.

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

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

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

Thurs 7pm Spotlight Thursdays.

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

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

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

Jun 1 Sound Parade. Jun 7 Red Velvet. Jun 8 URequest. Jun 14 Lady Kane. Jun 15 Soular. Jun 21 Gyles Band. Jun 22 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Lady Kane (eve). Jun 28 Blonde Ambition. Jun 29 Lady Kane. Jul 5 URequest. Jul 6 Lady Kane. Jul 12 Blonde Ambition. Jul 13 Lady Kane. Jul 19 Red Velvet. Jul 20 Lady Kane. Jul 26 URequest. Jul 27 Soular. Aug 2 URequest. Aug 3 Veronica. Aug 9 Blonde Ambition. Aug 10 Red Velvet. Aug 16 Red Velvet. Aug 17 URequest. Aug 23 Lady Kane. Aug 24 Soular. Aug 30 Gyles Band. Aug 31 Lady Kane.

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.

Jun 2 9:30pm Jill McCracken & Aphrose. Jun 3 8pm Blythwood Winds. Jun 4 9:30pm Misha Bower. Jun 5 7:30pm Confabulation Presents: Scars, 9:30pm Marshall Veroni & Cold Tea. Jun 6 6:30pm Elephant in the Room, 9:30pm Janette King, Witch Prophet, Jordan Alexander & Crystal Light Collective. Jun 7 6:30pm The MisEducation of Man. Jun 8 6:30pm Logan McKillop w/ Tannis Slimmon, 9:30pm Mark Wilkinson. Jun 9 6:30pm James Gordon w/ Katherine Wheatley, 9:30pm Beatox. Jun 12 9:30pm NINIQUE. Jun 13 6:30pm Ihtimanska Quartet & Brenna MacCrimmon. Jun 14 9:30pm Fiver with the Atlantic School of Spontaneous Composition. Jun 15 9:15pm Mattie Leon w/ N3LLY & Lance Isaacs. Jun 18 9:30pm Thus Owls. Jun 19 9:30pm MSEA, Kira Mary, Laura Swankey. Jun 20 9:30pm David James Allen w/ Citizen Jane. Jun 22 9:30pm JoJo Worthington & Mingjia. Jun 24 8:30pm TONE: CVN, Koeosaeme, Korea Town Acid, Kat Estacio. Jun 25 9:30 Advance Base & Claire Cronin. Jun 27 9:30pm Run Coyote. Jul 3 9:30pm Georgia Higgins, Lindsay Foote & Sarah Hiltz. Jul 4 9pm Transmit Presents: The Burning Hell, Carew. Jul 10 9:30pm Made2Eat Presents: Everybody Eats Season 2. Jul 14 6:30pm Jaasmaan Rathore Band / Delhi Express. Jul 15 6:30pm Annie Sumi. Jul 17 9:30pm Robb Cappelletto & Joseph Anidjar. Jul 27 9:30pm Julie Doiron, Jon McKiel, Apollo Ghosts. Aug 21 9:30pm Josh Geffin.

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.

Jun 1 3pm The Boxcar Boys, 9pm Craig Robertson. Jun 2 7pm Jacques Russell Trio. Jun 7 9pm Whiskey Chasers. Jun 8 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers, 9pm Paragon Cause. Jun 9 7pm A Writer’s Round. Jun 16 7pm This Frontier Needs Heroes w/ Chris & Nicole. Jun 21 9pm STEED! Jul 12 9pm Metronome Chomsky. Jul 19 9pm STEED! Aug 8 9pm The Escapist Music and Jesse Daniel. Aug 10 9pm Black Creek Reign w/ Jonny Starkes. Aug 11 7pm The Fairest and Best. Aug 16 9pm STEED!

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.

Jun 6 8pm Girma Woldemichael & Daniel Barnes. Jun 8 8pm Tanya Wills Quartet. Jun 13 8pm Ilios Steryannis Quartet Jun 14 8:30pm Jazz of the Americas w/ Don Naduriak and friends. Jun 22 8pm David Garrett solo guitar. Jun 23 8pm David Garrett solo guitar. Jun 27 8pm Toronto East Blues Jam. Jun 29 8pm Root Down Duo. Jul 5 8pm Girma Woldemichael and Daniel Barnes. Jul 8-12 Danforth Music Camp w/ Ilios Steryannis. Jul 11 8pm Bright Lit, Big City.

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.

Jun 1 Jane Siberry Jun 2 Leonard Cohen Koans. Jun 3 Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Beatles Story. Jun 4 Garrett Mason. Jun 5 David Rotundo. Jun 6 Mike McKenna and Swampbusters. Jun 7 Los Variants. Jun 8 Dave Orrett Band. Jun 9 Steve Hill. Jun 10 Emily Gimble. Jun 11 Christine Campbell & Braden Gates. Jun 12 Lynn Miles & Scott Nolan. Jun 13 Cabana Room Acoustic Reunion. Jun 14 A Musical Tribute to Elvis Costello. Jun 15 Miss Emily. Jun 16 2pm The Tiki Collective Father’s Day Brunch, 8pm Cabana Room Electric Reunion. Jun 18 Andy Irvine. Jun 19 Carole Pope. Jun 20 Chris Antonik. Jun 21 Let Me Clear My Throat. Jun 23 Andrea Koziol & Bill Brennan. Jun 24 Elizabeth Shepherd & Michael Occhipinti. Jun 25 Over the Rhine. Jun 27 No Sleep ‘Til Sudbury. Jun 28 Huntertones. Jun 29 Ariana Gillis. Jul 4 Melanie. Jul 5 SKERRYVORE. Jul 8 Christine Lavin. Jul 9 Sylvia Tyson & Scarlet Rivera. Jul 11 Kalon Hart. Jul 12 Wintergarten Orchestra. Jul 13 HRL Guitar Week: Modern Acoustic. Jul 14 HRL Guitar Week: Hurricane Ruth & Scott Holt. Jul 15 HRL Guitar Week: Colin Linden. Jul 16 HRL Guitar Week: Jerry Douglas. Jul 19 Mark Lettieri. Jul 26 Folklife. Jul 27 Debi Botos.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Jun 1 9pm Coldjack. Jun 2 7pm JAMME: Jazz and Modern Music Ensemble. Jun 4 8pm Matt Herskowitz. Jun 5 7pm Lisa Particelli’s GNO Jazz Jam. Jun 6 8pm Stephanie Martin. Jun 7 9pm Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi. Jun 8 9pm Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi. Jun 9 7pm Simone Morris. Jun 11 8pm Jessica Lalonde. Jun 12 8pm Denielle Bassels Quartet. Jun 13 8:30pm Colin Hunter and the Anthony Terpstra Seventet. Jun 14 8:30pm Colin Hunter and the Joe Sealy Quartet. Jun 15 8:30pm Colin Hunter and the Joe Sealy Quartet. Jun 16 7pm Barry Callaghan, Taborah Johnson, Joe Sealy. Jun 18 8pm Three Whiteleys: Ken, Chris, & Jesse.

Jun 19-30 Jazz Bistro Cabaret Series

Jun 19 8pm Maureen Kennedy. Jun 20 8:30pm Charlotte Moore. Jun 21 9pm June Garber & Stu Mac. Jun 22 8:30pm John Alcorn. Jun 23 7:30pm Charlie Davidson. Jun 24 8:30pm Thom Allison w/ Diane Leah. Jun 25 8:30pm Adi Braun. Jun 26 8:30pm Ori Dagan. Jun 27 8:30pm Judith Lander. Jun 28 8:30pm Tomson Highway & Patricia Cano. Jun 29 9pm Alana Bridgewater. Jun 30 7pm Marcus Nance w/ Barbara Fulton.

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)

Jun 1 Teri Parker Quartet. Jun 2 4pm Patricia O’Callaghan & David Braid. Jun 7 Big Band Theory. Jun 8 One Word feat. Paul DeLong. Jun 14 Confabulation. Jun 15 Dave Young Quintet. Jun 21 Joe Huron Quartet. Jun 22 Michael Occhipinti & Shine On. Jun 26 8pm Heather Bambrick Quartet. Jun 27 8pm Melissa Stylianou & Heart. Jun 28 Sinal Aberto Quartet feat. Luanda Jones.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

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

Jun 2 11:30am Dancing from All Directions, 6:30pm SING! Wrap Party. Jun 4 6:30pm Gordon Sheard & Sinal Aberto. Jun 5 6:30pm Sing Out. Jun 10 6:30pm Toronto Lit Up: House Divided. Jun 13 6:30pm Regeneration Community Services Fundraiser. Jun 23 3pm and 7pm (two shows) Adam James feat. JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band. Jun 25 6:30pm Tri-Continental. Jun 30 8pm Luedji Luna.

Jun 6-16 LULAWORLD Festival

Jun 6 7pm Opening Night. Jun 7 6:30pm Havana Ventu, Telmary, & Gabriel Garcia. Jun 8 6:30pm Alvaro Benavides & Alto Voltage + DJ Santiago Valasquez. Jun 9 6pm Friendly Rich book launch + Dominic Mancuso. Jun 11 7pm Red Hot Samba Night. Jun 12 6pm Bianca Gismonti Trio + OKAN, 8:30pm Liniker e os Caramelows. Jun 14 6:30pm Três, 8:30pm Tres Estrellas de Salsa + DJ Suave. Jun 15 6:30pm Lengaia Salsa Brava NG + DJ Santiago Valasquez. Jun 16 1pm Sentir Venezuela, 7pm Kellylee Evans.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

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

Jun 5 Ron Davis and Ross McIntyre. Jun 12 Jonno Lightstone and Brian Katz Klezmer Duo.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Jun 1 7pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, 9pm Bodega w/ Gustaf, Favours. Jun 3 8pm The Tristones w/ Emile d’Eon & Tall Order. Jun 4 8pm Belleville-Ville. Jun 6 7pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, 9:30pm Myst Milano, Cherry Hooker, Komodo, & Nolan Waller. Jun 7 7pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, 9pm Calvin Lore // Dusted + Side Hustle. Jun 8 7pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, 8pm Owen w/ Katie McBride. Jun 10 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Jun 11 8pm Control Top. Jun 12 8pm Bad Waitress, NOBRO, Dish Pit, Weak Hands. Jun 13 8pm Finn Andrews. Jun 14 7pm Sir Babygirl + more. Jun 15 9pm BLOWUP Summer Social. Jun 16 7pm Shhh, this place is actually the worst, Phong Tran, And Always. Jun 19 8pm Lucy Spraggan. Jun 23 8pm Todor O + The Bakers. Jun 24 8pm Robyn Hitchock. Jun 27 8pm The Mystery Lights. Jun 29 9pm The Topshots w/ Dub Chronicles, Knockout!

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.

Jun 5 Farrucas Latino Duo. Jun 19 Zoé Chilco & Danny McErlain. Jul 10 San Murata Duo. Jul 24 Paul Grecco & Laura Gauthier. Aug 7 Farrucas Latino 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.

Jun 1 Dave Young. Jun 4 Gene DiNovi.Jun 5 Emily Steinwall. Jun 6 Linda Carone. Jun 7 Canadian Jazz Quartet. Jun 8 Brenda Earle Stokes. Jun 12 John MacLeod. Jun 13 Adrean Farrugia & Sophia Perlman. Jun 14 Duncan Hopkins. Jun 15 Brian Blain. Jun 19 Anthony D’Allesandro. Jun 20 Bob DeAngelis.

June 21-29 TD Toronto Jazz Festival and The Home Smith Bar present Heather Bambrick and Friends

Jun 21 Elizabeth Shepherd. Jun 22 Barbra Lica. Jun 28 Ranee Lee. Jun 29 Broadsway.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 2:30pm. No cover.

Jun 1 Ewen Farncombe Quartet. Jun 8 Mark Godfrey Quartet. Jun 15 Barry Elmes Quartet. Jun 22 Bob Brough Quartet. Jun 29 Mike Murley Quartet. Jul 6 Alexander Brown Quartet. Jul 13 Richard Underhill Quartet. Jul 20 Sugar Daddies Sextet. Jul 27 Norman Marshall Villeneuve’s Jazz Message. Aug 3 Alex Dean Quartet. Aug 10 Michael Arthurs Quartet. Aug 17 Jake Koffman Quartet. Aug 24 Chris Wallace Quartet. Aug 31 James Brown Trio.

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.

Jun 1 12pm The Sinners Choir, 3pm Conor Gains, 7pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Raoul and the BIGGER Time. Jun 2 11am Humber Community Music Student Recitals, 7pm Jacob Gorzhaltsan, 9:30pm Alex Fournier. Jun 3 6:30pm Peter Hill Quintet, 9:30pm Brigham Philips. Jun 4 6:30pm Matt Newton, 9:30pm Hannah Barstow. Jun 5 6:30pm Kalya Ramu Four, 9:30pm Mike Milligan Group. Jun 6 6:30pm The Jive Bombers, 9:45pm Mike Murley SAXtet. Jun 7 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm James Brown Trio, 9:45pm Mike Murley SAXtet. Jun 8 12pm The Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Jerome Godboo, 7pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Becca Stevens. Jun 9 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm Jacob Gorzhaltzan, 9:45pm Becca Stevens. Jun 10 6:30pm Kevin Barrett & Susanna Macdonald Duo, 9:30pm Bryn Roberts Quartet. Jun 11 6:30pm Matt Newton, 9:30pm Bryn Roberts Quartet. Jun 12 6:30pm Kalya Ramu Four, 9:30pm Russ Nolan Quartet. Jun 13 6:30pm The Jive Bombers, 9:30pm Russ Nolan Quartet. Jun 14 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm James Brown Trio, 9:45pm Barry Romberg’s THREE BLIND MICE. Jun 15 12pm The Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Swing Shift Big Band, 7pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Bob Brough Quartet. Jun 16 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Dr. Nick & The Rollercoasters, 7pm Jacob Gorzhaltsan, 9:30pm TJO Big Band & Radiohead Jazz Project. Jun 17 6:30pm Peter Hill Quintet, 8:30pm John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra. Jun 18 6:30pm Matt Newton, 9:30pm Virginia MacDonald. Jun 19 6:30pm Kalya Ramu Four, 9:30pm Annual Player’s Party (Closed to the Public).

Jun 20-30 TD Toronto Jazz Festival Cooperative Concert Series at The Rex

Jun 20 5pm Laura Swankey Group, 8pm Pat LaBarbera Group, 10pm Dayna Stephens’ PLUTO JUICE. Jun 21 3pm Hogtown Syncopators, 5pm Hector Quartet, 8pm Brodie West, 10pm Dayna Stephens’ PLUTO JUICE. Jun 22 12pm The Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Laura Hubert Group, 8pm Dave Young, 10pm Michelle Willis. Jun 23 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet + 2, 8pm Mike Murley, 10pm FORQ. Jun 24 5pm Neon Eagle, 8pm Paris Monster, 10pm FORQ. Jun 25 5pm Emily Steinwall, 8pm Joanna Majoko, 10pm Dave Binney. Jun 26 5pm Gord Mowat’s Skeleton Crew, 8pm Mark McLean, 10pm Dave Binney. Jun 27 5pm JV’s Boogaloo Squad, 8pm Jeremy Ledbetter, 10pm Donny McCaslin. Jun 28 12pm Big Band Slam, 3pm Hogtown Syncopators, 5pm Patrick Smith, 8pm Alison Young, 10pm Donny McCaslin. Jun 29 12pm The Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 8pm Autobahn, 10pm Chris Potter Circuits Trio. Jun 30 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm SUPERBREAKFAST, 8pm Melissa Stylianou + Heart, 10pm Chris Potter Circuits Trio.

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)

Jun 1 Alex Pangman. Jun 7 Julian Fauth and Brooke Blackburn. Jun 8 Danny Marks. Jun 14 Julian Fauth and Donné Roberts. Jun 15 Prakash John and Jordan John. Jun 21 Julian Fauth and Poor Charlie & Beverlie Robertson. Jun 22 Kalya Ramu & Jesse Whiteley. Jun 28 Julian Fauth and Ken Yoshioka. Jun 29 Zoey Adams and Tony Quarrington. Jul 7 Alex Pangman.

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

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

Choral Festivals

June 20: Choral Mosaic. The Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 416-508-9639. Ticket prices include keynotes, workshops, concerts and performance opportunities. See choralmosaic.ca for more information. Early Bird registration $400. Discount for Mississauga-based choirs and choristers $375

Competitions

Aug 23-29: Fifth Canadian Chopin Piano Competition and Festival

For concert information, venues, and ticket pricing, see daily listings in Section A or visit canadianchopinsociety.com. Festival Pass available on website and at door: $150; $75(st).

Aug 23 7:00: Opening Concert. Previous Canadian Chopin Piano Competition winners.; Aug 24 10:00am: Senior Division Preliminary Round; Aug 24 7:00: Insights: An Evening with Alan Walker, Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W., $25; $15(st); Aug 25 10:00am: Senior Division Preliminary Round; 7:00: Conversations: An Evening with the Jury, Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W., $25; $15(st); Aug 26 10:00am: Senior Division Semi-Finals; 7:00: Portraits: Words and Music, Mazzoleni Concert Hall, $25; $15(st); Aug 27 10:00am: Junior Division Preliminary Round; Aug 28 7:00: Piano Recital. Krzysztof Jablonski, piano; Aug 29 2:00: Junior Division & Senior Division Finals; 7:00 Senior Division Finals & Awards Ceremony.

Sep 1: Azrieli Music Prizes. Celebrating Excellence in New Composition. Call for submissions closes Sep 1. azrielifoundation.org/music.

Film Screenings

Jul 22 7:00: Stratford Summer Music. Three Silent Films: The Surreal, the Suspenseful and the Silly – Scored by Stephen Prutsman. The Avondale, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. Tickets: stratfordsummermusic.ca or call 1-866-288-4313. $30/$25(adv).

Jul 25 10:00am: Festival of the Sound. 10. Directed by Blake Edwards, 1979. Ravel’s Boléro is the backdrop to this American romantic comedy film. Charles W. Stockey Centre, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. For information, call 705-746-2410 or 1-866-364-0061. $12.

Jul 25 10:00am: Festival of the Sound. Death in Venice. Directed by Luchino Visconti, 1971. Charles W. Stockey Centre, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. For information, call 705-746-2410 or 1-866-364-0061. $12.

Jul 26 7:30: Elora Festival. Voices of Light. This presentation merges the legendary 1928 silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc with a live performance Voices of Light by Richard Einhorn. Performed by the Elora Singers, solo voices, and orchestra. Gambrel Barn, corner of County Roads 7 & 21, Elora. 519-846-0331 or 1-888-747-7550. $40; $15(st); $10(child).

Jul 27 3:00: Festival of the Sound. Celebration at Big Sur. Directed by Baird Bryant and Johanna Demetrakas, 1971. A documentary of the 1969 Big Sur Folk Festival in California with footage of some of the best performers of the 60s, including Joan Baez; Joni Mitchell; and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Charles W. Stockey Centre, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. For information, call 705-746-2410 or 1-866-364-0061. $12.

Aug 18 6:00 Wellington Water Week. Concert & Dinner Series: HARPSIC*HORROR*D! Go back in time to the era of silent movies and experience Stephen Hargreaves as he improvises a score on a harpsichord to the silent horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, directed by Robert Wiene. 1920. Dinner and cocktails. Drake Devonshire, 24 Wharf St., Wellington. festivalplayers.ca or 613-476-1991 or boxoffice@festivalplayers.ca. $95.

Galas and Fundraisers

Jun 02 3:00: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Annual Fundraising Tea and Silent Auction. Live music, free food and beverages. CDs, books, and sheet music for sale. Parish Hall, Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. For information call 416-779-5750. Admission PWYC. Suggested donation $10.

Jun 08 7:00: Arraymusic. Benefit Concert. Showcasing some of our communities’ amazing talents. Eat, drink, check out our auction and interactive stations, and meet your fellow Arrayers. Performers include: Michael Snow & Mani Mazinani, The Missing Montgomeries, The Frequency Freaks, Stephen Clarke, David Schotzko & Rick Sacks. Tapas-style food, hands-on interactive fun, silent auction and raffle, cash bar. The Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. $20 at the door or online at universe.com/events/come-get-social-with-us-to-benefit-arraymusic-tickets-toronto-PC1W58.

Jun 09 1:00: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Face to Face and Fabulous! Don’t miss this rare chance to meet Canada’s premiere percussion ensemble, TorQ, at an intimate gathering in a charming vineyard setting. Hosted by NSO Music Director Bradley Thachuk, guests will enjoy an elegant 3-course luncheon, sample a selection of marvellous wines and meet and chat with the members of TorQ Percussion and enjoy unique performances. The Pavilion, Trius Winery at Hillebrand, 1249 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. Call 905-687-4993 ext. 225 or visit niagarasymphony.com/support-us/face-to-face/. Tickets are $125 per person. Seating is limited.

Jun 09 5:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Peonies & Pinots: A Musical Garden Party. A glorious evening of fine wines, fine dining, classical pops, musical comedy with Millan & Faye, and Art by Tamara live painting. Silent auction with collectors’ wines, wine tours in Prince Edward County, art, gift baskets, gift certificates. Exclusive location in Teddington Park: private residence address provided after reservation. Reserve at sinfoniatoronto.com or call 416-499-0403. $85 per person with charitable receipt for CRA eligible amount.

Jun 23 1:00: Westben. Annual Garden Gala Fundraiser. Blend of musical styles fusing traditional Québécois music with jazz and electronica. Marc Maziade, electric guitar, banjo, vocals; Rémi Pagé, violin, foot percussion; Roxane Beaulieu, keyboards, vocals; Hugo Blouin, double bass. Garden, near Campbellford, Campbellford. 877-883-5777. $125. Includes luncheon by Chef Ravi Anandappa and wine; silent auction.

Jun 27 6:00: Toronto Symphony Volunteer Committee. Beer with a Beat: A Craft Beer Tasting Fundraising Experience. Craft beer by Henderson Brewery, delicious food from Denninger’s, fabulous music (Classic Albums Live performs The Best of Queen), door prizes, surprise guests, and other entertainment. In support of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, and the music therapy program at the Hospital for Sick Children. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. For more information, visit tsvc.ca/beerwithabeat, eventbrite.ca/e/beer-with-a-beat-tickets-60578599221, or call 416-593-7769 X358. A 19+ event. Get your tickets by June 1 and pay only $65, a savings of $10.

Jul 20 5:30: Festival of the Sound. Come to the Party: Our Anniversary Dinner Gala. Fundraising dinner featuring Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano; Joseph Petric, accordion; Guy Few, trumpet; and Syrène Saxophone Quartet. Charles W. Stockey Centre, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. For information, call 705-746-2410 or 1-866-364-0061. $150.

Aug 16 7:00: Brookside Music. Fundraiser, Dinner and Dance. Dance and dine under the stars celebrating the music of the golden era of the big bands. The Toronto All Star Big Band revives the spirit, style and sound of the 30s, 40s and 50s. Includes: dinner, raffles and cash bar. Cash Bar at 5pm. Midland Golf and Country Club, 9536 Penetanguishene Rd., Midland. $80.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Jun 4 6:00: The Music Gallery/Canadian Music Centre/Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives. Nothing to Say and Saying It: Queer Silence in New Music. As part of the Music Gallery History Series, Jerry Pergolesi, founder of Contact/ContaQt, will be interviewed by journalist and Emergents curator Sara Constant about his research and musical experiences. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. For further information call 416-204-1080. Free.

Jun 06 1:30: Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre. 5th Anniversary of Woodstock: Part 1 – Won’tStock – Woodstock and Toronto’s Response. Guest speaker: Music journalist Peter Goddard looks back to August 1969 and dissects the festival that rocked the media. Were those three days truly influential, or did other music events – like Toronto Rock & Roll Revival featuring John and Yoko – have a greater historical impact? 750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211. Refreshments at 1pm. $5 (includes refreshments).

Jun 06 7:30: Soundstreams. Encounters in Exile. Excerpts from works by Juro Kim Feliz and Hanns Eisler. Juro Kim Feliz, spacialized recording. This event is part of “Encounters”, a free performance and discussion series. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W. 416-504-1282. Free(general admission); PWYC(reserved seating).

Jun 11 7:30: Toronto Duke Ellington Society. General Meeting. A presentation on the history of the Society and a selection of members’ presentations. 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.

Jun 22 7:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Welcome Maestro Gimeno. The incoming music director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents a series of concerts from June 28 to 30. To give you a taste of the maestro in action, we will listen to a selection of his 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. Please note that our programs during June, July and August are at 7pm on Saturdays rather than our usual time of 2pm on Sundays.

Jul 03 3:00: Latvian Festival of Song and Dance in Canada. Latvian Choral Traditions. A seminar with State Choir LATVIJA and conductor Maris Sirmais. Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St. W. songfesttickets.com. Tickets: $25.

Jul 20 7:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Gone Fishing!: Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Schubert’s Trout Quintet. We will examine one of the most popular chamber pieces ever as well as other music with a fishy or aquatic theme. 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. Please note that our programs during June, July and August are at 7pm on Saturdays rather than our usual time of 2pm on Sundays.

Jul 18 11:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Robert Harris Illustrated Musical Lecture #1: Interview with Mark Fewer, Stratford Summer Music, Artistic Director. University of Waterloo, Stratford Campus, 125 St. Patrick St., Stratford. Tickets: stratfordsummermusic.ca or call 1-866-288-4313. $30/$25(adv).

Jul 25 11:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Robert Harris Illustrated Musical Lecture #2: The Poser of Gospel. University of Waterloo, Stratford Campus, 125 St. Patrick St., Stratford. Tickets: stratfordsummermusic.ca or call 1-866-288-4313. $30/$25(adv).

Jul 31 10:30am: Festival of the Sound. Artistic Directors Roundtable. Jeffrey Stokes hosts the directors of festivals from across the country and Europe. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. For information, call 705-746-2410 or 1-866-364-0061. Free.

Aug 01 10:30am: Festival of the Sound. Office Hour: Inside the Radio. Julie Nesrallah and Andrea Ratuski share their experiences as broadcasters of classical music on CBC Radio. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. For information, call 705-746-2410 or 1-866-364-0061. Free.

Aug 08 11:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Robert Harris Illustrated Musical Lecture #3: Musical Families. University of Waterloo, Stratford Campus, 125 St. Patrick St., Stratford. Tickets: stratfordsummermusic.ca or call 1-866-288-4313. $30/$25(adv).

Aug 21 10:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Lecture on Bach’s St. Matthew Passion by Howard Dyck. The Avondale, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. Information at stratfordsummermusic.ca. PWYC.

Aug 22 11:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Robert Harris Illustrated Musical Lecture #4: Forced Collaborations. University of Waterloo, Stratford Campus, 125 St. Patrick St., Stratford. Tickets: stratfordsummermusic.ca or call 1-866-288-4313. $30/$25(adv).

Aug 24 7:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. BYOR (Bring Your Own Recording). Club members are invited to bring along an audio or video program (approximately 15 minutes per member) to share. An opportunity to discover the music your fellow members enjoy. 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. Please note that our programs during June, July and August are at 7pm on Saturdays rather than our usual time of 2pm on Sundays.

Masterclasses

Jul 15 1:00: Elora Festival. Masterclass: Jane Archibald. Top voice students from area universities will be coached by Canada’s superstar soprano, Jane Archibald. Come and watch this fascinating mentorship. St. John’s Anglican Church, 33 Henderson St., Elora. For further information, contact 519-846-5911 or stjohnselora.ca. $15; $10(st).

Jul 15 7:00: Highlands Opera Studio. Masterclass with Richard Margison. Audit lessons with internationally acclaimed tenor and vocal pedagogue Richard Margison as he works with the 2019 Highland Opera Studio singers. St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. For tickets or further information: 705-457-5646 or 1-855-455-5533. Also Jul 16 at Abbey North, 1487 Cranberry Lake Rd., Haliburton and Jul 27 at Highland Hills (formerly Minden) United Church, 21 Newcastle St., Minden. $15.

Sep 07 9:00am: Honens Festival. Masterclass. William Fedkenhauser (violinist of the Miró Quartet) and Nicolas Namoradze (piano) share their artistic advice and experience with the best and brightest of Albertan musicians. TransAlta Pavilion (piano) & Room ED2008 (violin), Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mt. Royal Gate SW, Calgary. 403-299-0140. Free.

Tours

Jun 2 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 Jun 9, 16.

Aug 18 3:00: Wellington Water Week. Musical and Edible Promenade through Wellington. Come for a walk through Wellington and experience four miniature musical concerts in four different locations. A musical guided tour exploring the concept of waves through sound and movement. Local chef Chris Byrne will delight you with four new edible creations to accompany each stop. Starts and ends at Wellington United Church, 243 Main St., Wellington. festivalplayers.ca or 613-476-1991 or boxoffice@festivalplayers.ca. $50.

Workshops

Jun 02 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of Dvořák’s Stabat Mater. Alexandra Bourque, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-386-0258. $10; $6(members).

Jun 03-29: Long Reach Opera Workshop. Summer Opera Training Program. Faculty includes Dr. Michael Donovan, music director; Anne-Marison Donovan, stage director; Christopher Bagan, piano and historical keyboards; Hyejin Kwon & Kate Carver, collaborative pianists & coaches; Sara Maida-Nicol, Italian language coach; Brad Cook, movement & acting coach; and others. Performances of Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro at 7:30pm on Jun 26, 27, 28 & 29 at Trinity St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W., 226-972-3950 or lrow@operaworkshop.ca or operaworkshop.ca.

Jun 03 10:00am: Labyrinth Ontario. Bulgarian Singing with Tzvetanka Varimezova. Tzvetanka brings her decades of experience as a choir director, vocal teacher, and highly respected performer to teach solo and group styles of Bulgarian singing. Specific vocal techniques and several styles of Bulgarian repertoire will be covered. Vocalists of any background and students at all levels are welcome. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Further information at labyrinthontario.com. Also Jun 4-7. $450.

Jun 03 10:00am: Labyrinth Ontario. Lyra with Sympathetic Strings with Kelly Thoma. This individualized workshop covers technique and repertoire on a contemporary version of the traditional Cretan Lyra which Kelly has been involved in developing. Players of any experience level and students at all levels are welcome. Those needing an instrument should contact Labyrinth Ontario at labyrinthontario@gmail.com. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Further information at labyrinthontario.com. Also Jun 4-7. $450.

Jun 03 10:00am: Labyrinth Ontario. Modal Music Composition with Ross Daly. Blending lecture, demonstration, performance, and hands-on composition, this workshop draws from Ross Daly’s decades of study of modal traditions. Suitable for performers and composers of all backgrounds and students at all levels. An instrument capable of playing quarter tones is recommended. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Further information at labyrinthontario.com. Also Jun 4-7. $450.

Jun 08 5:00: MusiCamp, Folk Camp Canada, Clay & Paper Theatre, Didgori Ensemble. Georgian Choral Workshop. Led by the Didgori Ensemble from Georgia. St. Vladimir Institute, 620 Spadina Ave. 647-836-4852. Suggested donation at door: $25.

Jun 09 11:00am: MusiCamp, Didgori Ensemble. Five-Hour Intensive Georgian Choral Workshop. Workshop led by the Didgori Ensemble from Georgia. Limited to 12 participants MusiCamp Studio, 11 Cobourg Ave. 647-836-4852. $100.

Jul 13 10:00am: Elora Festival. State Choir LATVIJA. Conductor Maris Sirmais and State Choir LATVIJA will present a fascinating journey into the evolution of the Latvian song festival and folk-song arrangements. You’ll hear the choir demonstrate these arrangements, sing some of the best-known Latvian songs of the last decade, and you’ll have an opportunity to sing along! Gambrel Barn, corner of County Roads 7 & 21, Elora. 519-846-0331 or 1-888-747-7550. $15; $10(st/child).

Aug 18 12:00 noon: Wellington Water Week. Where We Are, What We Make. A concert, workshop and film screening for kids of all ages. Featured on the concert is Water Week guest artist Ryan Scott performing Orion Constellation Theory, a work partly inspired by the hypothesis that there is a correlation between the location of the three largest pyramids of Giza and the three middle stars of the Orion constellation. Bring the whole family and explore the correlation between where we live and what we create. Wellington Heritage Museum, 290 Main St., Wellington. festivalplayers.ca or 613-476-1991 or boxoffice@festivalplayers.ca. Free.