South Coast Jazz & Blues
Aug 17 to 19
Port Dover, ON
Norfolk County’s Official Premier Festival: Friday August 17, Riverfront Park, 52 Harbour St. 5-10 pm Chuck Jackson /Tyler Yarema. Saturday 18, Port Dover Community Center, 801 St. George St. 5-11 pm Kellylee Evans, Heather Bambrick, Brian Dickinson, Host Dini Petty. Sunday 19, Burning Kiln Winery, 1709 Front Rd. (Near Turkey Point Beach) Dave Young & more. World class live music, farm fresh food & fun! VIP tickets starting at $25. Saturday Main Event includes catered dinner & three Headliners-$70! VIP weekend passes only $99! Book now! Accommodations also available.
519-774-2787
www.southcoastjazz.com
The popular Summer Music in the Garden concert series returns for its 19th season by the shores of Lake Ontario. Treat yourself to 18 free concerts this summer, featuring outstanding artists and a wide range of musical styles. Concerts take place in the Toronto Music Garden on most Thursdays at 7pm and Sundays at 4pm, and are approximately one hour in length. Bench seating is limited, so feel free to bring a lawn chair – and don't forget your hat or umbrella and sunscreen as shade is also limited. Concerts proceed weather permitting. Please call our info desk at 416-973-4000 for up-to-the-minute rain call.
SweetWater marks 15 years of world-class music in 2018 celebrating a legacy of unforgettable performances. Artistic Director Mark Fewer is bringing back many vets including James Campbell, Matthias Maute, Guy Few, Denise Djokic, Aiyun Huang, Mark Edwards, Douglas McNabney, and Dean McNeil. Others will make their SweetWater debuts including soprano Suzie LeBlanc and Alexander Tselyakov. Plus, discover tomorrow’s music stars such as Yolanda Bruno and Quatuor Despax. There are also free, interactive activities including Mozart for Munchkins, Classical Jam, Luthier Exhibit, and Luthier Performance. Opening Gala ($50), Saturday Early Evening & Sunday Matinee ($35), Saturday Matinee & Late Night Jazz ($30). Festival Celebration Pass (5 Concerts) $165. Saturday Sunday Pass (4 Concerts) $120.
Musicians from around the world gather in Toronto for the annual Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival, featuring the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir, and presented in conjunction with the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute. Join us for a series of five free concerts in Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre; Walter Hall, University of Toronto; and Grace Church on-the-Hill. All concerts are open to the public. Tickets required for “Opening Night” on June 11 and “The Grand Finale” on June 23. For tickets and more information, visit tafelmusik.org/TBSF
