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Music Theatre Listings - December 2019 / January 2020

Against the Grain Theatre. Figaro’s Wedding. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Joel Ivany. Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity St. 647-367-8943. $35-$90. Opens Dec 3, 8pm. Runs to Dec 20. Days and times vary. Visit againstthegraintheatre.com for details.

Angelwalk Theatre. A Whole New World: The Magical Music of Alan Menken. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-901-2299. $65. Dec 8, 2pm.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 1-855-872-5000. $51.10-$112.49. Dec 29, 2:30pm.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions/Roy Thomson Hall. Bravissimo! Opera’s Greatest Hits. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416- 872-4255. $55- $145. Dec 31, 7pm.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions/Roy Thomson Hall. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-323-1403. $65-$155. Jan 1, 2:30pm.

Brampton Music Theatre. Frozen Jr. Music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15-$20. Opens Dec 6, 7pm. Also Dec 7(4pm, 7pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Opera Express: Winter Whimsy. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio. West Wing of Union Station, 65 Front St. W. (at York St.). coc.ca/operaconnect. Free. Dec 13, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Emily D’Angelo, mezzo (Rosina); Vito Priante, baritone (Figaro); Santiago Ballerini, tenor (Almaviva); Renato Girolami, bass (Bartolo); Brandon Cedel, bass (Basilio); Speranza Scappucci, conductor; Joan Font, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Runs Jan 19-Feb 7. Start times vary.

Canadian Opera Company. Hansel and Gretel. Music by Engelbert Humperdinck, libretto by Adelheid Wette. Emily Fons, mezzo (Hansel); Simone Osborne, soprano (Gretel); Russell Braun, baritone (Peter); Krisztina Szabó, mezzo (Gertrude); Michael Colvin, tenor (The Witch); Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano (Sandman/Dew Fairy); Johannes Debus, conductor; Joel Ivany, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Runs Feb 6-21. Start times vary.

Capitol Theatre. Cinderella, The Panto. Written and directed by Caroline Smith. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-800-434-5092. $21-$35. Opens Nov 15, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit capitoltheatre.com for details.

Casey House Foundation. Voices for World AIDS Day. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. 416-962-4040. Free. Suggested donation $20. Fundraiser for Casey House. Dec 2, 7:30pm.

Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521. Suggested donation $25; $5(ch). Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 22. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(4:30pm). Note: Dec 22 shows at 2pm and 5pm. Note: no 7:30pm on Dec 7.

Civic Light Opera Company. Scrooge! The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Leslie Bricusse, based on the film. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Dec 11, 7pm. Runs to Dec 22. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Clarkson Music Theatre. The Addams Family. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Nov 22, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Nov 30, 2pm.

Crow’s Theatre. STARS: Together. Created by STARS, Chris Abraham and Zack Russell. Guloien Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave. 647-341-7390. $20-$73.45. Opens Nov 26. Runs until Dec 15. Days and times vary.

Danie Friesen. Opera Revue. Danie Friesen, soprano; Claire Harris, piano; and others. The Emmett Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491. PWYC. Dec 4, 9:30pm.

DB Works/Ward Productions. The Ward Cabaret. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen’s Quay W. 416-973-4000. $30-$60; $27.50-51(st). Opens Dec 12, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Tues-Sun(8pm). Note: Dec 22 show at 2pm.

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: The Mikado. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $30/$20(adv). Also Feb 1(2 pm), 7, 8(2 pm), 9(2 pm). Opens Jan 31, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm). Note: also Feb 9(2pm).

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. Elf. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, based on the film. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Nov 20, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Sleeping Beauty: The Panto. Written by Caroline Smith. St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Nov 27, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Dreamtheatre Productions. The Sound of Music. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40.50. Opens Jan 2, 8pm. Runs to Jan 4. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

First-St. Andrew’s United Church. Amahl and the Night Visitors. Music and libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti. First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Ave, London. 519-679-8182. $20; $10(st). Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Also Dec 7(2pm/7:30pm).

Grand Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $30-$87. Opens Nov 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 29. Days and times vary. Visit grandtheatre.com for details.

Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. Christmas at Columbus Centre. Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. 647-238-0015. $30; $25(sr); $15(st). Dec 15, 3pm.

Hart House Theatre. Legally Blonde: The Musical. Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach, based on the film. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $20(sr); $15(st). Opens Jan 17, 8pm. Runs to Feb 1. Wed-Sat(8pm), Feb 1(2pm/8pm).

Kempenfelt Community Players. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Dr., Georgian College Campus, Building C, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $25.97-$32.95. Opens Feb 6, 8pm. Runs to Feb 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $59.99. Opens Nov 16, 3:30pm. Runs to Dec 29. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm). Note: no show Dec 8.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Motherhood The Musical. Written by Sue Fabisch. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $59.99. Opens Jan 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 16. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).

Mainstage Theatre Company. Matilda. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Dennis Kelly, based on the novel. Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. mainstagetheatre.com. $35; $20(st). Opens Dec 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 15. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Meadowvale Music Theatre. The Wedding Singer. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Tim Herlihy and Chad Beguelin, based on the film. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $31-$35. Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: also Feb 15(2pm).

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

Mirvish. Piaf/Dietrich: A Legendary Affair. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Sep 17, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Cats. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, libretto by T. S. Eliot. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $49 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit mirvish.com for details.

Mirvish. Anastasia. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Terrence McNally. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Dec 3, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 12. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: variations Dec 23-Jan 3.

Mirvish. The Phantom of the Opera. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, book by Lloyd Webber and Stilgoe. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $44 and up. Opens Jan 8, 8pm. Runs to Feb 2. Days and times vary. Visit mirvish.com for details.

Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. La Traviata. Fully staged opera; Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000. $50-$90. Jan 25, 8pm. Also Jan 28.

Musical Stage Company/Obsidian Theatre Company. Caroline, or Change. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by Tony Kushner. Jully Black, performer. Measha Brueggergosman, performer. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Jan 30, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 15. Days and times vary; visit musicalstagecompany.com for details.

Musical Theatre Productions/Allswell Productions. Sweeney Todd. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $33.90. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 7. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(1:30pm). Note: also Dec 7, 1:30pm.

National Ballet of Canada. Etudes & Piano Concerto #1 & Petite Mort. Music by Carl Czerny, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Harald Lander, choreographer. Alexei Ratmansky, choreographer. Jiří Kylián, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 1. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet of Canada. The Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with libretto by James Kudelka. James Kudelka, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $45 and up. Opens Dec 12, 7pm. Runs to Jan 4. Days and times vary. Visit national.ballet.ca for details.

Next Stage Theatre Festival. Every Silver Lining. Written by Laura Piccinin and Allison Wither. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. 416-966-1062. $18. Opens Jan 8, 7pm. Runs to Jan 19. Days and times vary; visit fringetoronto.com for details.

Off Centre Music Salon. Runaway Waltz. Works of Strauss, Debussy, Poulenc, Glinka, Tchaikovsky and others. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-466-6323. $50; $40(sr); $15(13-25); $5(12 and under). Dec 1, 3pm.

Orangeville Music Theatre. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $30. Opens Jan 10, 8pm. Runs to Jan 19. Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Orangeville Music Theatre. Elf Jr. Music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $30; $20(ch). Opens Jan 24, 8pm. Runs to Jan 26. Fri(8pm), Sat(2pm/7pm), Sun(2pm).

Peterborough Theatre Guild. 33 Variations. By Moisés Kaufman. The Guild Hall, 364 Rogers St., Peterborough. 705-745-4211. $15-$25. Opens Jan 17, 8pm. Runs to Feb 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Randolph Academy. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. 416-924-2243. $28. Opens Dec 3, 8pm. Runs to Dec 7. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Ross Petty Productions. Lil’ Red Robin Hood. Written by Matt Murray. Tracey Flye, director and choreographer. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $27-$99. Opens Nov 29, 7pm. Runs to Jan 4. Days and times vary. Visit rosspetty.com for details.

Scarborough Music Theatre. Little Shop of Horrors. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Feb 6, 8pm. Runs to Feb 22. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Feb 22 show at 2pm.

Shakespeare in Action/Weston Silver Band. A Weston Christmas Carol. Actors of Shakespeare in Action; Weston Silver Band Quintet. Artscape Weston Common, 35 John St. For information, contact shakespeareinaction.org. PWYC. Bring a non-perishable food item. Opens Dec 10. Also Dec 11 & 12.

Shaw Festival. A Christmas Carol. Adapted by Tim Carroll, music by Paul Sportelli. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Opens Nov 13, 1pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Opens Nov 16, 1pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Soulpepper Theatre. Peter Pan. Adapted by Fiona Sauder and Reanne Spitzer, music by Landon Doak, based on the play. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Ln. 416-866-8666. $30-$45. Opens Dec 6, 7pm. Runs to Dec 24. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

St. Anne’s Music and Drama Society. Patience. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 651 Dufferin St. 437-233-6237. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens Jan 24, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 2. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

St. Francis Centre. Broadway Divas Live! Jennifer Walls, performer. St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. 905-619-2529. $30. Jan 25, 7pm.

Starvox Entertainment. Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical. Music by Howard Goodall, lyrics by Charles Hart, book by Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges, based on the film. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $79 and up. Opens Dec 7, 8pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sun(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Dec 24 shows at 1pm and 5pm.

Stratford Symphony Orchestra. New Year in Vienna. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990. $40; $10(st); free(under 12). Jan 1, 3pm.

Theatre Ancaster. Christmas at the Movies. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $28; $26(sr); $12(st). Opens Dec 13, 7:30pm. Also Dec 14(2pm/7:30pm).

Theatre Aquarius. Hairspray. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the film. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: Dec 24 show at 1:30pm.

Theatre Aurora. Assassins. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr., Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr); $10(st). Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 7. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Orangeville. Little Women. Music and lyrics by Jim Betts, book by Nancy Early. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44; $22(st). Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit theatreorangeville.ca for details.

Theatre Sheridan. Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the film. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Nov 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Dec 1.

Theatre Sheridan. Nine. Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Arthur Kopit. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Nov 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

TO Live. Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. 1-855-985-2787. $49-$69. Opens Nov 24, 2pm. Runs to Dec 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

TO Live. The SpongeBob Musical. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-985-2787. $55 and up. Opens Dec 18, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 22. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(2pm), Sun(12:30pm, 6:30pm).

Toronto International Ballet Theatre. The Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 416-368-6161. $96 to $147. Dec 14, 2pm and 7pm.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. The Gypsy Baron. Music by Johann Strauss II, libretto by Ignaz Schnitzer. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $55-$95. Opens Dec 28, 8pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary; visit torontooperetta.com.

Toronto Youth Theatre. Cinderella: The Panto. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $29.99-$34.99. Opens Dec 14, 3:30pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary; visit tyttheatre.com for details.

Torrent Productions. Jack and the BeansTalk: A Merry Magical Pantomime. Royal Canadian Legion #001, 243 Coxwell Ave. 1-800-838-306. $38; $28(ch). Opens Dec 20, 7pm. Runs to Dec 29. Mon/Tues/Thurs-Sun(2pm), Fri/Sat(7pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. A Tweed and Company Christmas. St. Andrew’s Church, 55 Victoria St. N., Tweed. Tweedancompany.com. $20. Dec 21, 2pm/7pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Symphony Orchestra: Operatic Showpieces. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Dec 5, 7:30pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: UofT Opera presents Coffee with the Composers. Colin McMahon. Geiger-Torel Room, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Jan 19, 1pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: Opera Student Composer Collective presents “Maid and Master: The Massey Murder”. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Jan 19, 2:30pm.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Kata Kabanová. Music by Leoš Janáček. Sung in English. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $20-$50. Dec 1, 2:30pm.

White Mills Theatre Company. A Christmas Carol. Adapted by Brandon White, based on the book. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. whitemillstheatreco.com. $35-$46.50. Opens Nov 29, 7pm. Runs to Dec 14. Fri/Sat(7pm). Also Dec 4.

Young People’s Theatre. The Adventures of Pinocchio. Music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $10-$54. Opens Nov 11, 10:15am. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.

Young People’s Theatre. A Million Billion Pieces. By David James Brock, music by Gareth Williams. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $24; $19(st). Opens Nov 25, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 13. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.

In the Clubs (Mostly Jazz) Listings - December 2019 / January 2020

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.

Dec 5 Johnny Cox & Magnetic Line. Dec 6 Lady Kane. Dec 7 Blonde Ambition. Dec 12 20 Flight Rockers. Dec 13 DJ Marlon. Dec 14 Soular. Dec 19 The Garden. Dec 20 Lady Kane. Dec 21 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee) URequest (evening). Dec 26 Cheryn Lynn & The Catalysts. Dec 27 Red Velvet. Dec 28 URequest. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party w/ Blonde Ambition. Jan 3 Red Velvet. Jan 4 Veronika & The Sound. Jan 10 Switchbeat. Jan 11 Lady Kane. Jan 17 Blonde Ambition. Jan 18 Disco Night w/ Escapade. Jan 24 Lady Kane. Jan 25 Soular. Jan 31 Red Velvet.

Bloom

2315 Bloor St. W. 416-767-1315

bloomrestaurant.com (full schedule)

All shows 7pm 19+. Call for reservations.

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com

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

Dec 1 6:30pm Mandy Lagan Origins, 9:30pm LaZz: Dreams of a Hustler. Dec 2 9:30pm Homer. Dec 4 7:30pm Replay Storytelling: All in the Family. Dec 6 9:30pm Graven w/ Merival / Brian MacMillan / Owen Davies. Dec 7 2:30pm Hannah Ana w/ Chris Molyneaux Jazz Trio and Chris Assad. Dec 8 9:30pm Melissa Paju, Felix Quastel, Savannah Shea, and Georgia Harmer. Dec 10 9:30pm Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School. Dec 12 7pm Blythwood Winds: Be Our Guest. Dec 14 2pm A Fung Farewell: Kristin Fung’s Blast-Off to the Fungtuary. Dec 15 6:30pm Diar. Dec 16 6:30pm and 9:30pm (two shows) The Barrel Boys & The O’Pears. Dec 20 9:30pm Blue Sky Miners. Dec 21 Longest Night. Dec 23 9:30pm North America: Canadiana feat. D.E.Z., Stretch, Jazzy Monika, & Mighloe.

Cameron House

408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811

thecameron.com

Castro’s Lounge

2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272

castroslounge.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

C’est What

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

cestwhat.com (full schedule)

All concerts are PWYC unless otherwise noted.

Dec 6 9pm George Westerholm & The Wild Wildcats. Dec 7 3pm The Boxcar Boys. Dec 8 6pm Too Dumb to Quit!. Dec 14 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Dec 15 6pm Kristin Lindell, Matt Bentley, and friends. Dec 20 9pm Jack Walker’s 8^th Annual Festivus Miracle. Dec 21 3pm The Victor Monsivais Trio, 9pm The Soul Maitre D’s. Dec 22 6pm Too Dumb to Quit!. Dec 28 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Jan 4 3pm The Boxcar Boys. Jan 11 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Jan 25 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers.

The Emmet Ray

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted).

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

Hirut Cafe and Restaurant

2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560

hirut.ca

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

Dec 3 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association Open Stage. Dec 4 8pm Elite Music Academy Open Mic. Dec 5 8pm John Fraser Findlay. Dec 6 8pm The Steven Cole Trio. Dec 12 8pm John Fraser Findlay. Dec 13 8:30pm Don Naduriak: Jazz of the Americas. Dec 15 5pm Holiday Spirit Cabaret. Dec 17 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association Open Stage. Dec 18 8pm The BTBs. Dec 19 8pm John Fraser Findlay. Dec 20 8pm Steve Koven Trio. Dec 21 8pm Dave Barrett Christmas Solo Guitar Show. Dec 22 8pm Clara Engel Winter Solstice Show. Dec 26 8pm Blues Jam. Dec 27 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy Night. Dec 28 8pm Donne Roberts Duo. Dec 31 Hirut New Year’s Eve Extravaganza.

Home Smith Bar – See The Old Mill

Hugh’s Room Live

2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483

hughsroomlive.com

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

Dec 1 Oh Susanna and Friends. Dec 4 8pm Patricia O’Callaghan. Dec 5 Luke McMaster: The Christmas Show. Dec 6 Ensemble Vivant. Dec 7 Carlos del Junco. Dec 8 10am Broadway Arts Recital, 8:30pm Quartette. Dec 11 Jazzcast n’ Joy. Dec 12 Dr. Draw. Dec 13 Craig Cardiff. Dec 14 Jack de Keyzer. Dec 15 2pm The Ault Sisters, 8:30pm Boreal Songs for the Snowy Season. Dec 16 Broadsway. Dec 17 9am Ravel, 8:30pm Bluesin’ Toronto Presents: Another Blues Christmas. Dec 18 The Mistletones. Dec 19 The Arrogant Worms. Dec 20 Kellylee Evans: Winter Song. Dec 22 Anthony Gomes. Dec 27 Suzie Vinnick. Dec 28 Don Ross. Dec 30 Wintergarten Orchestra. Dec 31 9:30pm New Year’s Eve 2020 w/ Oakland Stroke. Jan 4 Luke and the Apostles. Jan 8 Connie Kaldor and Garnet Rogers. Jan 10 Homeward Bound: The Music of Simon and Garfunkel. Jan 11 8pm A Birthday Tribute to Elvis feat. The Lustre Kings. Jan 13 Sammy Miller and the Congregation. Jan 14 Eric Andersen and Scarlet Rivera. Jan 17 Matt Weidinger: A Tribute to Van Morrison. Jan 18 Sweet Baby James: A Tribute to James Taylor. Jan 19 2pm Ken Whiteley Gospel Brunch. Jan 25 Celebrating the Music of Tina Turner. Jan 26 7:30pm Lynn Harrison. Jan 29 Albert Lee. Jan 30 Albert Lee. Jan 31 Midge Ure.

The Jazz Bistro

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Dec 1 6pm Opimian Wine Club de Vin – Champagne & Jazz. Dec 4 9pm Irwin Hall. Dec 5 9pm Irwin Hall. Dec 8 7pm Sam Broverman’s Jewish Boy’s Christmas. Dec 10 8pm Lauren Ferraro’s Christmas. Dec 11 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam Session. Dec 12 9pm Mike Murley Quartet. Dec 13 9pm Genevieve Marentette: The Music of Don Franks. Dec 14 9pm Stu Mac’s Christmas Show. Dec 15 7pm Stacey MacIntyre Sings Christmas. Dec 16 8pm Christopher Wilson’s Cocktails and Candy Canes. Dec 17 8pm Christopher Wilson’s Cocktails and Candy Cane. Dec 18 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam Session. Dec 19 8:30pm 106 Collective Quartet. Dec 20 9pm The Freeman Brothers Band. Dec 21 9pm Robi Botos and Hilario Duran Piano Duo. Dec 22 7pm Robert Scott: A Charlie Brown Christmas. Dec 27 9pm Galen Weston Band. Dec 28 9pm Gabi Epstein’s LaPepstein Hanukkah Party. Dec 31 9pm New Year’s w/ Coldjack.

The Jazz Room

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

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

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

Dec 6 8:30pm Andriy Tykhonov Quintet. Dec 7 8:30pm Brian Dickinson Trio. Dec 13 8:30pm Mary-Catherine Quartet. Dec 14 3pm Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam, 8:30pm Ted Quinlan Group. Dec 15 4pm The Woodhouse feat. Barbra Lica. Dec 20 8:30pm Tom Nagy Christmas. Dec 21 8:30pm Jason White Trio. Dec 27 8:30pm Carlos Morgan Quartet. Dec 28 8:30pm Adrean Farrugia’s Playdate. Dec 31 7pm New Year’s Eve at The Jazz Room w/ Jason White and The Jitterbugs.

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.

Dec 1 6:30pm Gregg Stafford – New Orleans Stomp!. Dec 8 2pm Terreiro do Samba. Dec 10 6pm TEA Green City Celebration: Holiday Party 2019 & Ecobunk Awards. Dec 11 7pm The Double Cuts Western Swing Band: Let Us Be Frank. Dec 12 6pm Ori Dagan: The Rat Pack Songbook Show. Dec 12 9pm Badge Époque Ensemble & André Ethier: Double Album Release Party. Dec 22 6pm Dang Show: Winter SOULstice 2019. Dec 29 12pm Drag Brunch.

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)

Dec 4 9pm Jordana Talsky Duo. Dec 11 9pm Lorne Lofsky / David Occhipinti Duo. Dec 18 9pm Rebecca Enkin Holiday Show.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Dec 2 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Dec 3 8pm Belleville-Ville. Dec 7 9pm Cherry Garcia Band w/ Drupe. Jan 7 8pm Belleville-Ville. Jan 13 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra.

N’awlins Jazz Bar & Dining

299 King St. W. 416-595-1958

nawlins.ca

All shows: No cover/PWYC.

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

The Nice Bistro

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

nicebistro.com (full schedule)

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

Dec 11 Farrucas Latin Duo (Jorge & Laura). Dec 31 New Year’s Eve: Larry Bond & Bob Mills.

The Old Mill

21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641

oldmilltoronto.com (full schedule)

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

Dec 3 Gene DiNovi. Dec 4 John MacLeod and Friends. Dec 5 Shannon Butcher Trio. Dec 6 Canadian Jazz Quartet and Friends. Dec 7 Sherie Marshall Quartet. Dec 12 Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia’s Jazz Party. Dec 13 Brigham Phillips Trio. Dec 14 Brian Blain’s Blues Campfire Jam. Dec 18 Russ Little Quartet. Dec 19 Bob DeAngelis & Friends Dec 20 Carol McCartney Quartet. Dec 21 Paul Novotny Trio. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Jazz Party w/ June Garber.

The Only Café

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

The Pilot Tavern

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 2:30pm. No cover.

Dec 7 Pat LaBarbera Quartet. Dec 14 Dan Faulk Quartet. Dec 15 Sugar Daddies Xmas. Dec 21 Tony Peebles Quartet. Dec 28 Bob Brough Quartet. Jan 4 Alexander Brown Quartet. Jan 11 Tune Town Jan 18 Terry Logan Quartet Jan 25 Norbert Botos 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)

The Reservoir Lounge

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.

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call for cover charge info.

Rex listings unavailable at time of going to press. Please consult therex.ca for details and visit thewholenote.com/just-ask for updates in early December and again at the beginning of January.

The Salty Dog Bar & Grill

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.

Dec 1 3pm Howard Gladstone Trio, 7:30pm Harrington and Sweet Pea, 10pm The Woodchoppers Association. Dec 3 10pm Peripheral Vision with The Lina Allemano 4. Dec 6 7:30pm Starfires, 10pm Heavy Ethics. Dec 7 7:30pm Abigail Lapell – Early Birds. Dec 8 1pm The Toronto Improvisers Orchestra, 7:30pm Nilan Perera’s Synaptic Circus Sundays, 8:30pm Red Shift Records CD Launch Harbour featuring Anna Höstmann and Cheryl Duvall, 10pm The Lina Allemano 4. Dec 10 7:30pm Ornate Presents Tyrannick Love, 10pm Mic Touching featuring Laura McCoy and Christof Migone. Dec 11 7:30pm Brodie West Quintet, 10pm Ertel/Harrett/McCaroll-Butler/Sorbara. Dec 12 10pm Collette Savard and the Savants. Dec 13 7:30pm Nick Teehan solo, 10pm Colin Fisher/Evan Cartwright/Ted Crosby. Dec 14 6:30pm Q&A (Tony Quarrington & Zoey Adams). Dec 15 7:30pm Diane Robins Presents: A Christmas Jam, 10 pm Makeshift Island. Dec 16 6pm The Holiday Brass Christmas Party. Dec 17 7:30pm Three Ring Circus, 10pm Aidan Funston Quintet. Dec 18 10pm Lina Allemano, Karen Ng, Rob Clutton and Blake Howard, 10pm Lauren Barnett’s Drawing Free For All. Dec 21 6:30pm Jameison Mackay with Merival and Ten Moon, 10pm Blunt Object. Dec 22 3pm Michael Laderoute with Rob Fenton, 5pm Steve Paul Simms, 7:30pm Gathering Sparks featuring Eve Goldberg and Jane Lewis, 10pm Emilie Mover with Blake. Dec 27 7:30pm Aurochs, 10pm The Ryan Driver Sextet. Dec 28 6:30pm Kyp Harness, 9:30pm Tony Peebles Trio tribute to Sonny Rollins. Dec 29 3pm Cosmic Homeostasis, 5pm Ships, 7:30pm The Space Trio, 10pm the SPECIAL INTEREST group. Jan 3 7:30pm Tania Gill Quartet, 10pm Heavy Ethics, Jan 4 7:30pm Abigail Lapell - Early Birds, 10pm Arkose. Jan 5 5pm Howard Gladstone Trio, 7:30pm Harrington, 10pm The Woodchoppers Association. Jan 7 7:30pm Tzevi Sherman and the 401 Express, 10pm Peripheral Vision with Lina Allemano 4. Jan 8 7:30pm Brodie West Quintet, 10pm Ertel/HarrettMcCarroll-Butler/Sorbara. Jan 9 10pm Collette Savard and the Savants. Jan 10 7:30pm Katherine Walker-Jones (music and performance art), 10pm Colin Fisher/Patrick Smith/Mike Gennaro/Andrew Furlong. Jan 11 6:30pm Constant Blue EP Release Party with Emma, 10pm Marilyn Lerner. Jan 12 7:30pm Nilan Perera’s Synaptic Circus Sundays, 10pm The Lina Allemano 4. Jan 14 7:30pm Ornate Music Presents, 10pm Mic Touching: Bit By Bit (Evan Cartwright), Karen Ng and Chris Wordon and Chris Wordon Stand-up.

The ETCeteras - December 2019 / January 2020

Clubs & Groups

Dec 07 1:00: Recollectiv. A unique musical group whose members are affected by memory challenges caused by Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or PTSD. Volunteers of all ages also form part of the band making a positive intergenerational experience for all participants. The group’s mission is to help people with memory challenges find joy and a sense of community through music-making. Meets weekly and is free with pre-registration. For information visit recollectiv.ca or call Smile Theatre at 416-599-8440. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Also Dec 14, 21, 28, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, and Feb 1.

Dec 01 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Bach: Christmas Oratorio. For further information, visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org or contact John Sharpe at 416-898-2549 or torontoshi@sympatico.ca. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Jan 19 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Beethoven Bicentennial I. 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 and Applications

DEADLINE Dec 01: Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition. Applications are being accepted now. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

DEADLINE Jan 06: Artists’ International Music & Dance Association. Lorenzo Bellini International Vocal Competition 2020. Audition dates: Jan 11 & 12, 2020. Registration and information: 416-250-1882 or torontoschoolofmusiccanada@yahoo.ca.

Jan 11 12:00noon: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Maritsa Brookes Concerto Competition. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. Free.

DEADLINE Feb 01: International Music Festival and Competition. All ages and levels. Piano, voice, guitar, harp, strings, woodwinds, brass, conducting, composition. Competition dates: Mar 21-Apr 5, 2020. For information: intermusic.ca or 905-604-8854 or office@intermusic.ca.

DEADLINE Feb 18: Yip’s Music Festival Competition. Piano, violin, musical theatre and chamber music. Competition dates: Apr 18, 19, 25, 26, May 2, 3, 2020. For information: ymf.yips.com or 905-948-9477 x2211.

Films

Jan 19 6:30pm; Royal Conservatory. Music on Film: Heart of a Dog. Director: Laurie Anderson, 75 min, 2015, USA. Laurie Anderson takes us on a magical journey through the nature of love, loss, and absence. Centered on her beloved dog Lolabelle, who died in 2011, and dedicated to her late husband, Lou Reed, the film seamlessly weaves together childhood memories, video diaries, and philosophical musings on the meaning of life. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Post-film talk with Laurie Anderson, hosted by Mervon Mehta. Tickets & information: hotdocscinema.ca

Jan 21 7:00: Toronto Consort. The Search for Salamone Rossi. A documentary film screening and Q&A. Innis Town Hall, U of T, 2 Sussex Ave. 416-964-6337 or torontoconsort.org. $20.

Galas, Tributes and Fundraisers

Dec 02 7:30: Casey House Foundation. Voices for World AIDS Day. A fundraising concert for Casey House, Ontario’s HIV/AIDS hospital. A mixed program of classical and jazz for the whole family. Shannon Mercer, soprano; Asitha Tennekoon, tenor; Julie Nasrallah, host; Emily Steinwall Trio; Pearle Harbour, tragicomedienne; and others. Glenn Gould Studio. CBC Building, 250 Front St. W. 416-962-4040. For further information: caseyhouse.com. Free (suggested donation $20).

Dec 21 2:30: Polina Chernik and Julia Tchernik. Music and Miracles Youth Charity Concert. In support of the Music Therapy Program at SickKids Hospital. Polina Chernik, piano, Alexander Dondish, violin/guitar, Elizabeth Gilerovitch, voice, Karim Khakimov, flute, Grace Zemlyak, voice. Array Music, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-638-8226. $10 or PWYC.

Jan 23 7:00: Echo Women’s Choir. An Evening with Singer/Songwriter Andrea Ramolo and Special Guests. A benefit concert for Echo Women’s Choir. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Free snacks, cash bar and silent auction. Tickets: $20 available at the door or via Eventbrite: echo_presents_andrea_ramolo.eventbrite.ca. Further information at echowomenschoir.ca or facebook.com/events/1301762543366645/.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Dec 02: 1:30: Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre. Mozart at the Opera. Presented by opera educator Iain Scott. By December 1791, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had written the defining compositions in every available musical genre of his time: symphony, chamber music, masses, and – above all – three types of operas: Opera Seria, Opera Buffa and Singspiel. Iain will discuss a spectrum of directorial approaches to these masterworks, providing fresh insights into these multi-layered experiences. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. To register, call 416-924-6211 x0 or visit mnjcc.org. $22.

Dec 05 1:00: Miles Nadal JCC. Are You Hep to the Jive?: The Music of Cab Callloway. Led by musician Jonno Lightstone. Cab Calloway (the legendary “Hi De Ho” man) was a larger-than-life showman known for scat singing, dancing, and flashy elegance. He catapulted to fame with performances at The Cotton Club, created signature songs like “Minnie the Moocher”, and led one of the greatest bands of the Swing Era. Enjoy this historical lecture complete with live music. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. Admission: $5. Spaces limited. To register, call 416-924-6211 x0 or visit www.mnjcc.org.

Dec 09 2:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Classical 101 Talk. Presented by Composer Abigail Richardson-Schulte. Caroline Place, 118 Market St., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or hpo.org. Free.

Dec 11 2:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Seniors’ Symphony Experience: Tchaikovsky - His Life and Music. Presented by composer Abigail Richardson-Schulte. Talk with piano demonstrations. Caroline Place, 118 Market St., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or hpo.org. Free.

Jan 07 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Voice Performance Class: In Conversation with Emily D’Angelo, mezzo. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Jan 17 5:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: Lecture by Women on the Verge “Evolution of an Idea: Bringing your artistic vision to market”. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Jan 19 1:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: UofT Opera presents Coffee with the Composers. Presented by Colin McMahon. Geiger-Torel Room, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Jan 23 7:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Lecture: James W. Wright - They Shot, He Scored: Eldon Rathburn and the Legacy of the National Film Board. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Master Classes

Jan 14 10:00am: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: Composition Master Class I with André Mehmari. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public. Also Jan 15.

Feb 06 1:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Brass Chamber Master Class with Gábor Tarkövi. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Feb 06 5:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Trumpet Master Class with Gábor Tarkövi. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public.

Singalongs, Jams, Circles

Dec 01 7:00: Jazz United Jam. A spot where dancers, singers and musicians are all equal. Everybody contributes to make the songs come alive. The Jam is practice at a more democratic approach to music and dance. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137. Free/PWYC. Also Dec 8, 15, 22, 29, Jan 5, 12, 26.

Dec 21 2:00: Tafelmusik. Sing-Along Messiah. Margot Rood, soprano; Lucile Richardot, mezzo; Thomas Hobbs, tenor; Peter Harvey, baritone; Tafelmusik Chamber Choir; Ivars Taurins, conductor (in character as Mr. Handel). Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. $20-$49.50.

Dec 31 7:00: Art Gallery of Burlington. Crystal Journey Welcomes 2020. Paiste planet gongs, Persian santoors, harmonica and quartz crystal bowls. Doors open at 6pm. Drum circle at 7pm with Tom Wolf. Crystal Journey will perform two sets at 8:30pm-9:30pm and 10:30pm-11:30pm. At midnight we will “gong” in 2020 with the Big Earth Gong. We encourage you to gather around the Gong. Vendors, chill and zen areas, kids zone with supervision. Includes access to Art Gallery displays, Garden Area and Zen Room. Coffee/tea and vegan snacks. Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington. www.eventbrite.ca/e/crystal-journey-new-years-eve-2019-2020-tickets-63602930076. $60; free(under 12). Only 220 tickets will be available and only a few at the door.

Jan 11 7:15: Toronto Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Songfest. An annual gathering of great G&S groups from around the city performing excerpts of G&S operettas. A fantastic evening with refreshments included. St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St. E. Free parking off Hayden St. below church. For more information, please call 416-763-0832. $5 for non-members.

Tours

Dec 01 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 Dec 8, Jan 12, 26 (also available in French).

Workshops & Classes

Dec 01 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Colin Savage. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750 or tempotoronto.net. $20.

Dec 06 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Coach: Avery MacLean. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. $20. Refreshments included.

Jan 05 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by viola da gamba player Valerie Sylvester, Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750 or tempotoronto.net. $20.

Jan 11 1:00. Durham Girls’ Choir. Winter Workshop. Girls aged 7 through 18 from across the Durham Region are invited to join us for an afternoon of singing and musical fun. Bring a friend, make new friends, and be amazed by the beautiful sounds you create in just one afternoon. A great way to experience what a performing choir is all about, without the commitment of a full year. Choir membership is NOT required. Parents are welcome to observe the workshop and are invited to our special performance at the end of the day. Durham Girls’ Choir is not church-affiliated. Location: TBD. 905-434-7269. Free workshop (reservation required).

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

Jan 19 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and String Players of Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri. Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213. $10; $6(members).

Jan 25 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. Conductor Jordan Travis will explore two types of close-harmony singing. Now’s the time to give some Barbershop a try. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. $10 fee includes refreshments. More info: tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays.

Jan 26 2:30: Fit for the Stage. Elevated Performance for Singers: A Comprehensive Mind and Body Workshop. Overcome physical and mental blocks to performing at your highest level in this day of hands-on learning. Led by Leigh Graham, fitness and mindset coach and vocalist. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. For information and registration: fitforthestage.com

Feb 02 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Francis Colpron. St. Leonard’s Church, Canon Dykes Memorial Room, 25 Wanless Ave. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750 or tempotoronto.net. $20.

Feb 07 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. $20. Refreshments included.

Classified Advertising - December 2019 / January 2020

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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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 NEEDED for Men of Note Male Voice Choir, a well-established community male choir (30+ voices) in Stouffville, ON. Applicants should have Bachelor of Music or greater, 3+ years of choral experience. Resume/CV to directorsearch@menofnote.com Visit www.menofnote.com for more information.

MUSIC DIRECTOR, St. Mark’s United Church, Scarborough. Progressive, Inclusive and Life Affirming congregation offers a part-time position (11 hours/week). Remuneration per RCCO guidelines. E-mail resume to jobs@st-marks.ca and visit www.st-marks.ca for further information.

MUSIC DIRECTOR REQUIRED for THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY, GUILDWOOD – to help us continue to grow our dynamic Music Ministry and who embraces a variety of styles of music, including traditional hymnody and popular song. We have an Allen 2 manual organ and a Roland digital piano. If you are a versatile keyboardist with a creative, confident and collegial working style, who would enjoy leading a small but knowledgeable and dedicated choir, while working with clergy, drama groups and other musicians, we would like to meet with you. We are a warm, friendly and inclusive congregation who also enjoy hosting and taking part in the special festivals and concerts of the Village of Guildwood. This is a part time position of approximately 8-10 hours weekly. Pay would be commensurate with experience, in the range of $15000 to $18000. To apply, please send your resume to officetrinityguildwood@rogers.com

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

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CONCERT BAND has openings for wind, brass, and percussion players. Be part of an exciting ensemble. Please contact John Walker for more information jwwalker75@yahoo.com

BUY & SELL

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

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

JAZZ COLLECTION FOR SALE: Thousands of new/like-new jazz LPs, CDs, DVDs, VHSs and books for sale to appreciative collectors. Call Levon (905-727-7094) or email: levonyaz@sympatico.ca

PIANO and BENCH: Franz Schubert by Canrus International Ltd, Studio 47”x55”x24”. Near Neilson and Sheppard. Call Shirley. 416-282-8402

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

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? Does your old guitar gently weep? Would that nice old accordion / clarinet / drum kit make someone else really happy? Find it a new owner with a WholeNote classified ad, starting at just $24.00 INQUIRE BY JANUARY 25 for the FEBRUARY 2020 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 woodbine.joyofsinging@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 eastyork.dogboarding@gmail.com

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

VENUES AVAILABLE / WANTED

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

STUDIO RENTAL IN EAST YORK - Home/studio with piano available September-June. Long or short term rentals. Great acoustics. Free street parking. Wednesday or Thursday evenings. Suitable for unplugged vocal or instrumental rehearsals. Max 12 people. Barker.studiorental@gmail.com

Music Theatre Listings - November 2019

Brampton Music Theatre. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29-$38. Opens Nov 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 16. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(1pm).

Broadway Jazz Productions. Anything Goes! An Evening of Cole Porter. Lana’s Lounge, 220 King St. N., Waterloo. 519-725-5262. Free; dinner reservation recommended. Nov 29, 6pm.

Capitol Theatre. Cinderella, the Panto. Written and directed by Caroline Smith. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-800-434-5092. $21-$35. Opens Nov 15, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit capitoltheatre.com for details.

Casey House Foundation. Voices for World AIDS Day. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. 416-962-4040. Free. Suggested donation $20. Fundraiser for Casey House. Dec 2, 7:30pm.

Clarkson Music Theatre. The Addams Family. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd, Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Nov 22, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Nov 30, 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.

Danie Friesen. Opera Revue. Danie Friesen, soprano; Claire Harris, piano; and others. The Emmett Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491. PWYC. Nov 6, 9:30pm. Also Dec 4.

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: The Secret Gardener (La Finta Giardiniera). Music by W. A. Mozart. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $30/$20(adv). Opens Nov 21, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 24. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Grand Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30-$87. Opens Nov 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 29. Days and times vary. Visit grandtheatre.com for details.

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. The Pianist of Willesden Lane. Adapted and directed by Hershey Felder. Mona Golabek, piano. Greenwin Theatre, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-932-9995. $30 and up. Opens Nov 4, 8pm. Runs to Nov 17. Mon-Thurs/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm/7pm), Wed(1pm). Note: Nov 17 at 2pm only.

Hope United Church. The War Time Radio Show. Written by Brian Stevens. Hope United Church Auditorium, 2550 Danforth Ave. $12-$15. 416-691-9682. Opens Nov 8, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 10. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Kempenfelt Community Players. Madagascar, Jr. Music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan, book by Kevin Del Aguila, based on the film. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Georgian College Campus, Building C, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $32; $28(sr/st). Opens Nov 8, 7pm. Runs to Nov 10. Fri/Sat(7pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Loose Tea Music Theatre. Singing Only Softly & The Diary of Anne Frank. Music by Cecilia Livingston and Grigory Frid, libretti by Monica Pearce and Grigory Frid. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. looseteamusictheatre.com. $35; $25(st). Opens Nov 2, 7:30pm. Also Nov 3, 4.

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).

Maureen Batt. Crossing Borders: Traversía Latinoamericana. Works by Carrabré, Martins, Pearce, Rivést, Vega-Zaldivar. Maureen Batt, soprano; Fabián Arciniegas, tenor; Claire Harris, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-290-7970. $15-$25. Nov 5, 7:30pm.

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. 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).

Mirvish. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Nov 12, 8pm. Also Nov 14.

Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince. Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St.W. 416-927-7880. $50 and up. Opens Nov 4, 8pm. Also Nov 5-7.

Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince. George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. 416-927-7880. $65 and up. Opens Nov 8, 8pm. Also Nov 9.

Musical Theatre Productions/Allswell Productions. Sweeney Todd. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $33.90. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 7. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(1:30pm). Note: also Dec 7, 1:30pm.

National Ballet of Canada. Giselle. Music by Adolphe Adam. Sir Peter Wright, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Nov 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 10. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet. Orpheus Alive & Chaconne. Music by Missy Mazzoli. Robert Binet, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Nov 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 21. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet. Etudes & Piano Concerto #1 & Petite Mort. Music by Carl Czerny, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Harald Lander, choreographer. Alexei Ratmansky, choreographer. Jiří Kylián, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 1. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Opera Atelier. Don Giovanni. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $39-$194. Opens Oct 31, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 9. Days and times vary. Visit operaatelier.com for details.

Opera by Request. Rossini’s Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Cesare Sterbini. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. In concert with piano accompaniment. Nov 15, 7:30pm.

Opera York. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40 and up; $25(st). Nov 1, 7:30pm. Also Nov 3(mat).

Peterborough Theatre Guild. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin. The Guild Hall, 364 Rogers St., Peterborough. 705-745-4211. $15-$25. Opens Nov 8, 8pm. Runs to Nov 23. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Productions Opéra Concept MP. Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera. Conceived and created by Julien Bilodeau and Dominic Champagne, based on the music and lyrics of Roger Waters. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $56 and up. Opens Nov 13, 8pm. Runs to Nov 23. Days and times vary. Visit meridianhall.com for details.

Royal City Musical Productions. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. River Run Centre Main Stage, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph. 519-763-3000. $42; $39(sr); $25(st). Opens Nov 20, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 24. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Royal Conservatory of Music. The Glenn Gould School Fall Opera: Siren Song. Music by Jonathan Dove, libretto by Nick Dear. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $20. Nov 1, 7:30pm. Also Nov 2.

Show One Productions. Classical Stars at Koerner: Soprano Hibla Gerzmava. Arias from Anna Bolena, Norma, La forza del destino, and works by Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Rachmaninoff. Ekaterina Ganelina, piano. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $46-$120. Nov 3, 7pm.

Soulpepper Concert Series. Riverboat Coffee House: The Yorkville Scene. Created by Frank Cox-O’Connell and Mike Ross. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $35 and up. Opens Nov 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 17. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: no show Nov 10.

St. James Players. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough. 705-743-9901. $27; $23(sr/st); $20(ch). Opens Nov 8, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 16. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Note: also Nov 9, 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.

Stratford Festival. The House of Martin Guerre, In Concert. Music and lyrics by Leslie Arden, book by Anna T. Cascio. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35-$100. Nov 4, 8pm.

Talk Is Free Theatre. Into the Woods. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Dr., Barrie. 705-792-1949. $46; $23(st). Opens Nov 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 16. Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Theatre Ancaster. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Ancaster High School, Theatre Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $37; $32(sr); $17(st). Opens Nov 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 30. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Also Nov 23(2pm).

Theatre Aurora. Assassins. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr, Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr); $10(st). Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 7. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Gargantua. The Wager. Created by Jacquie P. A. Thomas, written by Michael Spence. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-260-4660. $22-$35. Opens Nov 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 30. Wed-Sat(7:30pm).

Theatre Sheridan. Nine. Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Arthur Kopit. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Nov 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

TO Live. Isango Ensemble - A Man of Good Hope. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. 1-855-985-2787. $60-$85. Opens Nov 13, 8pm. Runs to Nov 17. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

TO Live. Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. 1-855-985-2787. $49-$69. Opens Nov 24, 2pm. Runs to Dec 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Tongue in Cheek Productions. Opera 5: Eight Singers Drinking. Works by Handel, Porter, Montsalvatge, Berlioz, Viardot and others. Gallery 345, 345 Sorauren Ave. 647-825-3151. $35; $25(arts worker). Nov 8, 8pm.

Toronto City Opera. Les contes d’Hoffmann. Music by Jacques Offenbach, libretto by Jules Barbier. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 647-699-9391. $45-$55; $35(st). Opens Nov 21, 7:30pm. Also Nov 23(4pm), 24(3pm).

Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Grand Opera in Concert: Thaïs. Music by Jules Massenet, libretto by Louis Gallet. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. $35 and up. Nov 7, 8pm. Also Nov 9.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Early Music Concerts: King Arthur. Music by Henry Purcell, libretto by John Dryden. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Nov 19, 7:30pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. The Marriage of Figaro. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Opens Nov 21, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 24. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).

Vera Causa Opera. The Child and the Spells by Maurice Ravel. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/child). Opens Nov 15, 7pm. Runs to Nov 17. Fri/Sat(7pm), Sun(3pm).

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Katya Kabanová. Music by Leoš Janáček. Sung in English. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $20-$50. Dec 1, 2:30pm.

Wavestage Theatre. The Secret Garden. Music by Lucy Simon, lyrics and book by Marsha Norman, based on the novel. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket. wavestagetheatre.com. $29; $25(sr/st). Opens Nov 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 10. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Westben. Dickens with a Musical Twist! First-Friday Lunchtime Tick Talk. Chris Cameron, musician. Clock Tower Cultural Centre, 36 Front St. S., Campbellford. 705-653-5508 or 1-877-883-5777. PWYC($10 minimum suggested). Nov 1, 12pm.

Windsor Light Musical Theatre. Matilda. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Dennis Kelly, based on the novel. St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr W, Windsor. 519-974-6593. $36; $31(sr/st); $19(ch). Opens Nov 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 24. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

In the Clubs (Mostly Jazz) Listings - November 2019

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.

Nov 1 Lady Kane. Nov 2 Lady Kane. Nov 7 The Garden. Nov 8 Gyles Band. Nov 9 URequest. Nov 14 Where it Zat. Nov 15 Red Velvet. Nov 16 Lady Kane. Nov 21 The Garden. Nov 22 Blonde Ambition. Nov 23 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Disco Night w/ Escapade (evening). Nov 28 20 Flight Rockers. Nov 29 Gyles Band. Nov 30 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.

Nov 1 6:30pm Jeffrey Martin w/ Ada Dahli. Nov 2 6:30pm Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern w/ John McMillan, 9:30pm Mateo Mancuso. Nov 3 6:30pm BanjoGoBoom! w/ Bob Cohen, 9:30pm Federico Luiu. Nov 4 9pm Monday Night Madness – Creo, Stretch, & Scotty IV. Nov 6 6:30pm Annie Lou, 9:30pm Picastro w/ Jason Anderson. Nov 7 6:30pm Priya & Belinda Corpuz, 9:30pm Aphrose w/ DJ Ree. Nov 8 6:30pm Jenna Marie Pinard and Jay Yoo, 9:30pm JORDANN w/ Joyia. Nov 11 9:30pm Ami Dang / Kat Estacio / Memory Pearl. Nov 12 6:30pm Rayannah, 9:30pm IDP Toronto 4 w/ ilkae, Zachary Gray, and bioMecanico. Nov 13 6:30pm OXALA, 9:30pm Aleksi Campagne. Nov 14 6:30pm Raine Hamilton, 9:30pm Nick Sherman + G.R. Gritt. Nov 15 6:30pm, 9:30pm Daniel Champagne (two shows). Nov 16 6:30pm Terry Cade Quartet, 9:30pm Awolk w/ My Father’s Son. Nov 17 9:30pm Germain Carter. Nov 19 9:30pm Luke Winslow-King. Nov 20 6:30pm Gabrielle Papillon. Nov 21 8pm Kaurna Cronin w/ Siydock. Nov 22 9:30pm For Esmé w/ Joel in Blue. Nov 23 9:30pm May Have w/ TOVI. Nov 24 9:30pm Aaron Dolman w/ Emily Steinwall. Nov 27 6:30pm SHANEICE, 9:30pm KRUTb. Nov 29 9:30pm Running Red Lights and Mike Celia.

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.

Nov 1 9pm Fraser Melvin Band. Nov 2 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers, 9pm Mr! Mouray and Clockwise. Nov 8 9pm Metronome Chomsky. Nov 9 3pm The Victor Monsivais Trio, 9pm James Clark Institute, Erika Werry & The Alphabet, Cassie Norton. Nov 10 6pm Too Dumb to Quit Nov 16 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Nov 17 7pm Emerald Bay. Nov 22 9pm The Mark T Band. Nov 23 3pm The Victor Monsivais Trio. Nov 24 6pm Too Dumb to Quit. Nov 30 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers.

Emmet Ray, The

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted).

Hirut Cafe and Restaurant

2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560

hirut.ca

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

Nov 1 8pm Daniel Barnes Ethio Jazz Quartet. Nov 2 8pm Marty Harrison Jazz Quintet. Nov 5 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association Open Stage. Nov 8 8:30pm Don Naduriak Jazz of the Americas. Nov 10 7pm The Dunstan Morey Trio. Nov 15 8pm Steve Koven Trio. Nov 16 8pm Enku Scholarship Fund Raising Party. Nov 19 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association Open Stage. Nov 20 8pm The BTB’s Band. Nov 22 8pm The Ian White Quartet. Nov 26 8pm Poetry Night. Nov 27 8pm John Fraser Findlay. Nov 28 8pm Blues Jam. Nov 29 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy Night.

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.

Nov 2 Johnny A. Nov 3 Jessica Rhaye Presents: The Dylan Project. Nov 4 Myles Goodwyn and Friends of the Blues. Nov 5 8pm Diane Roblin. Nov 6 Fergus Hambleton. Nov 7 Johannes Linstead. Nov 8 The Songs of Nick Drake. Nov 9 The Songs of Nick Drake. Nov 10 7pm Jane Bunnett and Maqueque. Nov 12 8pm Dave Woods Presents: Storytellers. Nov 13 Aerialists. Nov 14 6pm Indie Week. Nov 15 8pm Dayna Manning CD Release. Nov 16 Wolfe Island Records Show. Nov 17 2pm The World of Jackie Washington, 8:30pm Bywater Call. Nov 18 Linda McRae, Barry James Payne, Deni Gauthier. Nov 19 9am Ravel, 8:30pm Christina Martin, Crissi Cochrane, Mary Stewart. Nov 20 7:30pm The Redeemers. Nov 21 Al Lerman and Northern Bayou. Nov 22 Musical Tribute to Tom Waits. Nov 23 Musical Celebration of The Band. Nov 24 Musical Celebration of The Band. Nov 5 8pm Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Aretha Franklin Story. Nov 27 Steve Strongman. Nov 28 David Celia Presents: Pink Floyd’s The Wall. Nov 29 Leahy. Nov 30 Leahy.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Nov 1 9pm Rossanno Sportiello. Nov 2 9pm Rossanno Sportiello. Nov 3 7pm Mandy Lagan Trio. Nov 5 8pm Music Can Heal Fundraiser. Nov 6 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam Session. Nov 7 9pm Levon Ichkhanian. Nov 8 9pm Levon Ichkhanian. Nov 9 9pm Levon Ichkhanian. Nov 10 7pm Ros Kindler. Nov 12 8pm Linda Carone. Nov 13 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam Session. Nov 14 9pm Gentiane MG Trio. Nov 15 9pm Gentiane MG Trio. Nov 16 9pm Ranee Lee. Nov 17 7pm Mandy Goodhandy and Sebastian Ellis. Nov 20 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam Session w/ John Fedchock. Nov 21 9pm Sheila Jordan. Nov 22 9pm Sheila Jordan. Nov 23 9pm Sheila Jordan. Nov 24 7pm Tracy Michailidis. Nov 26 8pm Dan McCarthy Quartet. Nov 27 8pm David Rubel’s 251 Jazz Jam Session. Nov 28 8:30pm Colin Hunter and the Anthony Terpstra Seventet. Nov 29 8:30pm Colin Hunter and the Joe Sealy Quartet. Nov 30 Colin Hunter and the Joe Sealy Quartet.

Jazz Room, The

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

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

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

Nov 1 6:30pm Glenn Buhr and the Button Factory Band. Nov 2 8:30pm Marieke Weining. Nov 7 8pm Michael Coghlan Group feat. Daniel Lichti. Nov 8 8:30pm Jonathan Chapman Trio w/ Laura Anglade. Nov 9 3pm Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam. Nov 10 8pm Pilar (Ilaria Patassini) and Michael Occhipinti’s Sicilian Jazz Project. Nov 15 8:30pm Top Pocket. Nov 16 8:30pm Gentiane MG Trio. Nov 22 8:30pm Rob Gellner’s Herbie Hancock Tribute. Nov 23 8:30pm Mark Kelso’s Fezziwig Project. Nov 24 8pm Jane Bunnett and Maqueque. Nov 29 8:30pm Emile d’Eon Trio. Nov 30 8:30pm Emile Claire Barlow.

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.

Nov 3 6:30pm 6th Annual Blues for the Red Door Family Shelter. Nov 4 6pm Michael St. George. Nov 5 6:30pm Dayramir Gonzalez & OKAN. Nov 6 6pm 5th Annual Benefit Concert to End Abuse to Women and Girls. Nov 7 6pm Great Songs of the Folk Revival. Nov 14 6:30pm Influenced: A Tribute to Neo Soul. Nov 14 9pm Samba Reggae Fest. Nov 18 6pm Avalon’s Garden Swings for SickKids Nov 19 7pm Novalima. Nov 20 7pm CIUT-FM The Sound of Your City Fundraiser. Nov 28 6pm Reina del Cid. Nov 28 9:30pm Wife.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Nov 1 8:30pm Haunting The Monarch: Love Wagon, Averages & Rikashay. Nov 3 7:30pm Pomes w/ Mustardmind, Animal Party, Torandaga. Nov 4 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Nov 5 8pm Belleville-Ville. Nov 6 8:30pm Motherhood w/ Pete Carmichael & The Volts, Maybelleen Nov 7 8:30pm Mimico w/ Vallens, Bart. Nov 8 8:30pm Sorry Girls w/ Favours & More. Nov 9 8:30pm Pale Lips w/ Prancer, Terrastray. Nov 10 8:30pm Stuyedeyed w/ Mother Tongues + Your Grandad. Nov 15 9:30pm Beans on Toast. Nov 17 8:30pm Brooke Lanziner. Nov 20 8pm Ringo Deathstarr. Nov 21 9pm Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. Nov 21 9pm Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. Nov 22 9pm Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet.

N’awlins Jazz Bar & Dining

299 King St. W. 416-595-1958

nawlins.ca

All shows: No cover/PWYC.

Nice Bistro, The

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

nicebistro.com (full schedule)

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

Nov 13 Suzi and Doug. Nov 27 Paul Greco and Laura Gauthier.

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.

Nov 1 Canadian Jazz Quartet & Friends. Nov 2 Wendy Lands Quartet. Nov 5 Gene DiNovi. Nov 6 Mike Murley Trio. Nov 7 Libor Smoldas Trio. Nov 8 Dave Young Quartet. Nov 9 Brian Blain’s Blues Campfire. Nov 13 John MacLeod and Friends. Nov 14 Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia’s Thursday Night Jazz Party. Nov 15 James Brown Trio. Nov 16 Tunetown. Nov 20 Russ Little Quartet. Nov 21 Bob DeAngelis & Friends. Nov 22 Richard Whiteman Trio. Nov 23 Monica Chapman Trio. Nov 27 John MacMurchy’s Wednesday Night Jazz Party. Nov 28 Daniel Bado Quartet. Nov 29 Amy McConnell Quartet. Nov 30 Don Vickery Trio.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 2:30pm. No cover.

Nov 2 Nick Morgan Quartet. Nov 9 Sugar Daddies Sextet. Nov 16 Kirk MacDoanld Quartet. Nov 23 Free Spirits. Nov 30 A Tribute to Randy Sorrell.

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.

Nov 1 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Lester McLean Trio, 9:45pm Andy Ballantyne’s Sidewinders. Nov 2 12pm Terry Wilkins’ Uncle Bass, 3:30pm Conor Gains, 7pm Elena Kapeleris Group, 9:45pm Bernie Senensky Sextet. Nov 3 12pm Excelsior Dixieland, 3:30pm Club Django, 7pm Marilyn Lerner Duo, 9:30pm Barry Romberg Group. Nov 4 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Jazzlab Orchestra. Nov 5 6:30pm Brodie West Quintet, 9:30pm JazzLab Orchestra. Nov 6 6:30pm Chris Platt Trio, 9:30pm Chet Doxas’ Landline. Nov 7 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Chet Doxas’ Landline. Nov 8 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Lester McLean Trio, 9:45pm Alex Dean Jazz Orchestra. Nov 9 12pm Terry Wilkins’ Uncle Bass, 3:30pm Laura Hubert Band, 7pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Alex Dean Jazz Orchestra. Nov 10 12pm Excelsior Dixieland, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm Marilyn Lerner, 9:30pm JV’s Boogaloo Squad. Nov 11 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Brigham Phillips Jazz Orchestra. Nov 12 6:30pm Brodie West Quintet, 9:30pm Harry Bartlett Trio. Nov 13 6:30pm Chris Platt Trio, 9:30pm Lauren Falls Quintet. Nov 14 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Robb Cappelletto Group. Nov 15 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Lester McLean Trio, 9:45pm Avi Granite. Nov 16 12pm Terry Wilkins’ Uncle Bass, 3:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet + 2, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Dave Young Quintet. Nov 17 12pm Excelsior Dixieland, 3:30pm Dr. Nick & The Rollercoasters, 7pm Marilyn Lerner Trio +, 9:30pm Dan Pitt Trio. Nov 18 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Humber College Jazz Orchestras. Nov 19 6:30pm Brodie West Quintet, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Nov 20 6:30pm Chris Platt Trio, 9:30pm Dan Weiss Trio. Nov 21 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Dan Weiss Trio. Nov 22 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Lester McLean Trio, 9:45pm Michael Dunston. Nov 23 12pm Terry Wilkins’ Uncle Bass, 3:30pm Advocats Big Band, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Roberto Occhipinti 4. Nov 24 12pm Hart House Jazz Ensemble, 3:30pm Excelsior Dixieland, 7pm Chris Banks Trio, 9:30pm Michael Eckert’s Neon Eagle. Nov 25 6:30pm U of T Student Jazz Ensembles, 8:30pm John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra. Nov 26 6:30pm Brodie West Quintet, 9:30pm Gymnoped. Nov 27 6:30pm Chris Platt Trio, 9:30pm Carn / Davidson 9. Nov 28 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Carn / Davidson 9. Nov 29 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Lester McLean Trio, 9:45pm Brad Shigeta w/ David Braid. Nov 30 12pm Terry Wilkins’ Uncle Bass, 3:30pm Paul Reddick, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Joe Bowden 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.

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.

The ETCeteras - November 2019

Book Launches and Record Releases

Nov 11 8:00: Gathering Sparks. “All That’s Real” CD Release. Eve Goldberg, acoustic guitar/ukulele/vocals; Jane Lewis, piano/ukulele/accordion/vocals with guest musicians. Niagara Artists Centre, 354 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-641-0331. $25/$20(adv).

Dec 06 8:30: Hugh’s Room Live. Ensemble Vivant: Latin Romance CD Release Concert. 2261 Dundas St. W. 416-533-5483. $40/$35(adv).

Clubs & Groups

Nov 02 1:00: Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-599-8440. Free. Also Nov 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7.

Nov 10 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Dvořák’s Bewitching Rusalka. Guest speaker: John Holland, bass-baritone. Edward Johnson Bldg., Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park, Room 330. 416-924-3940. $10.

Nov 17 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Offenbach Bicentennial Celebration. 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.

Nov 23 7:15: Toronto Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Join us for a sing-through of Trial by Jury, a 35-minute delight and the partnership’s first big success plus a quiz and more! St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St. E. Refreshments included. $5 for non-members.

Competitions and Applications

Nov 29 application deadline: TD Discovery Series Special Projects. Designed to encourage the creation, development and presentation of special projects by local jazz musicians. Provides successful applicants with marketing and public relations support, including a bursary, from Toronto Downtown Jazz. Projects must take place between Jan 15 and Apr 30, 2020, and must fall outside of the usual scope of an artist’s work. For complete details, please visit torontojazz.com/special-projects.

Dec 01 application deadline: Toronto Mozart Violin Competition. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

Dec 01 application deadline: Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

Festivals, Fairs and Festivities

Nov 30 10:00am: Aurora Community Band. Eighth Annual Holiday Market. Christmas and holiday favourites by the Aurora Community Band. Enjoy one-of-a-kind gifts from unique local vendors. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora. auroracommunityband@gmail.com. Free admission.

Galas, Tributes and Fundraisers

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

Nov 22 7:00: High Notes Avante Productions. Mental Health Image-Raiser. Luba Goy, Selardor Duo, and friends. An intimate combination of a concert, social and image-raising event. Selardor Duo plays and sings favourite tunes. Talks by special guests who have been touched by mental illness. Enjoy free appetizers, buy a drink, browse the silent auction, and bid on items in the live auction. Heintzman House, 135 Bay Thorn Dr., Markham. Information at 416-605-8915 or highnotesavante@gmail.com or visit Eventbrite. $20.

Nov 24 5:00. Denise Williams In Concert: A Benefit for Orquesta Sinfónica De Oriente, Santiago de Cuba. Ernesto Lecuona: Lamento Africano and Mi Vida Eres Tu; and works by Handel, Mozart, Bellini and Gershwin. Denise Williams, vocalist; and others. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Boor St. W. cubafundraiser2019.eventbrite.com. $40; $30(st).

Nov 30 7:00: Incontra Vocal Ensemble. Creator of the Stars of Night. Advent and Christmas music by Britten, Mendelssohn, Chilcott, and J. Scott Brubacher. Matthew Otto, artistic director/conductor. Knox College Chapel, Fundraiser to support the Institute for Christian Studies. 59 St George St. 416-979-2331 ext. 260 or email: communications@icscanada.edu. $35.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Nov 16 10:00am: Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto. The Employment of a Church Musician. Expert panel discussion. Wycliffe College, 5 Hoskin Ave. 416-929-6400. Free and open to the public.

Tours

Nov 03 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Led by a trained docent. Includes information and access to the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas such as the wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st). Also Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1.

Tributes

Nov 17 8:00: The Music Gallery. History Series: Celebrating Casey Sokol. Tribute to one of the greatest teachers of improvisation that Canada has ever produced, as he retires. Part improvised soiree, part interview, with nibbles and drinks to set the tone. 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. PWYC.

Workshops & Classes

Nov 09 1:00: Canadian Music Centre. Theremin Composition Workshop. Join theremin player Pamelia Stickney in the midst of the 100th anniversary of the theremin; lecture/demonstration on writing for the instrument and techniques; discussion of the differences and similarities between writing for theremin and writing for voice or strings. Composer Alexander Rapoport will also be on hand to discuss his use of the theremin in his sonatas. Canadian Music Centre, Chalmers Performance Space, 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601. Free admission.

Nov 17 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and Instrumentalists of Haydn’s Te Deum and Bruckner’s Te Deum. Maria Case, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 905-877-0671. $10; $6(members).

Nov 23 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. Guest conductor Dr. Andrew Donaldson will lead participants through part-songs, call-and-response freedom songs, and dance songs from various faith traditions and many countries. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. Information at tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays/. $10 fee includes refreshments.

Classified Advertising - November 2019

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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

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CONCERT BAND has openings for wind, brass, and percussion players. Be part of an exciting ensemble. Please contact John Walker for more information jwwalker75@yahoo.com

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

TENOR OR BASS SECTION-LEAD POSITION for Cummer Ave. United Church (near Yonge and Finch) Paid position. Contact Taylor Sullivan taylorsullivan@yahoo.com

BUY & SELL

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

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

MARTIN GUITAR MODEL DX1 2002 Excellent condition – hardly used. Hard Case included. $700.00 Contact: Phil 1-613-923-5156 Mallorytown, On

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

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INSTRUCTION

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PIANO TUNING BY EAR: 43 years distinguished service. In Toronto Nov 11-16. $140, no tax. Dr Charles Lage, MPT. 1-800-360-1116, lagepianos@gmail.com.

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.

Music Theatre Listings - October 2019

Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. Bob’s Burger Bar, 152 Main St. S., Kenora. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Oct 5, 7:30pm.

Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. Red Lion Smokehouse, 16 Cumberland St. S., Thunder Bay. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Oct 6, 7:30pm.

Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. SRO Night Club, 93 Durham St., Sudbury. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Oct 8, 7:30pm.

Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Opens Oct 8, 8pm. Also Oct 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25.

Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Measha Brueggergosman. Opening night of Bravo Niagara! Measha Brueggergosman, soprano; Jennifer Tung, piano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $25-$50. Oct 19, 7:30pm.

Cahoots Theatre/b current performing arts. Hilot Means Healer. By Jo Simalaya Alcampo, music by Luyos Mc (MaryCarl Guiao). The Theatre Centre BMO Incubator, 1115 Queen St. W. 416-203-9000. $25; $20(sr/st). Opens Oct 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 27. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

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.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Parlami d’Amore - Speak to Me of Love. Sandra Horst and Michael Patrick Albano, co-directors, U of T Opera. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Oct 8, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Rusalka. Music by Antonín Dvořák, libretto by Jaroslav Kvapil. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Oct 12, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 26. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Danie Friesen. Opera Revue. Danie Friesen, soprano; Claire Harris, piano; and others. The Emmett Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491. PWYC. Oct 2, 9:30pm. Also Nov 6, Dec 4.

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.

Etobicoke Musical Productions. La Cage aux Folles. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the play. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 416-248-0410. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Oct 18, 8pm. Runs to Oct 27. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Also Oct 26(2pm).

Factory Theatre/Nightswimming. Broken Tailbone. Written and performed by Carmen Aguirre, featuring DJ Don Pedro. Factory Studio Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. 416-504-9971. $40-$50. Opens Oct 2, 8pm. Runs to Oct 13. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Fall For Dance North. Program 1. Toronto Dance Theatre (G.H 5.0 by Hanna Kiel, music by Greg Harrison); The New Zealand Dance Company (Sigan by Kim Jae Duk); Skånes Dansteater (Dare to Wreck by Madeleine Månsson and Peder Nilsson); Grupo Corpo (Dança Sinfônica by Rodrigo Pederneiras). Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre), 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Oct 2, 7:30pm. Also Oct 3.

Fall For Dance North. Program 2. Shantala Shivalingappa (Shiva Tarangam); Caroline ‘Lady C’ Fraser (Conversation, music by re.verse); National Ballet of Canada (The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude by William Forsythe); Ryerson School of Performance (Fiddle Embrace by Anne Plamondon). Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre), 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Oct 4, 7:30pm. Also Oct 5(2pm).

Fall for Dance North. Program 3. The New Zealand Dance Company (In Transit by Louise Potiki Bryant); Bulareyaung Dance Company (LUNA by Bulareyaung Pagarlava); Northfoot Movement (Mani.deux by Cody Berry); Jasmin Sheppard (Choice Cut). Ryerson Theatre, 43 Gerrard St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Oct 4, 7:30pm. Also Oct 5, 6(2pm).

Grand Philharmonic Choir. Candide. Music by Leonard Bernstein, book by Hugh Wheeler. Elora Singers; Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Grand Philharmonic Choir; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-5660 x5290. $30-$40; $14(st/under 30); $5(child/HS student). Oct 26, 7:30pm.

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).

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).

Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince. Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St.W. 416-927-7880. $50 and up. Opens Nov 4, 8pm. Also Nov 5-7.

Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince. George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. 416-927-7880. $65 and up. Opens Nov 8, 8pm. Also Nov 9.

Nightingale Music Festival. Serenade de la France: Concert & Art/Fashion Show. Bizet: Arias and Dances from Carmen; Les Misérables (selections); Notre Dame de Paris (selections); works by Debussy and Saint-Saëns; and songs from Edith Piaf’s repertoire. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. tiny.cc/serenadeFrance. $20-$55. Oct 27, 6pm.

Opera by Request. OperOttawa: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Oct 4, 7:30pm. Also Oct 5(8pm, Oakville), 20(2:30pm, Belleville).

Opera by Request. OperOttawa: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 613-806-0512. $25. Oct 5, 8pm. Also Oct 4(7:30pm, Toronto), 20(2:30pm, Belleville).

Opera by Request. OperOttawa: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. St. Matthew’s United Church, 25 Holloway St., Belleville. 613-806-0512. $25. Oct 20, 2:30pm. Also Oct 4(7:30pm, Toronto), 5(8pm, Oakville).

Rose Orchestra. For the Love of Musicals. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $10-$45. Oct 26, 7:30pm.

Sapling Productions/Bygone Theatre. Something for the Buoys. Music, lyrics and book by Eli Pasic. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Pl. bygonetheatre.com. $20-$40. Opens Oct 9, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 20. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).

Scarborough Music Theatre. Into the Woods. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Oct 31, 8pm. Runs to Nov 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Nov 16 show at 2pm.

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 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.

Talk Is Free Theatre. Pal Joey. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, book by John O’Hara. Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie. 705-792-1949. $40; $20(st). Opens Oct 10, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 19. Wed/Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Theatre Sheridan. Canadian Musical Theatre Project 2019. Mainstage Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Oct 9, 7pm. Also Oct 10.

Toronto Musical Concerts. Urinetown, the Musical (in concert). Music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, book by Kotis. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 647-298-9338. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens Oct 25, 7:30pm. Also Oct 26.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Opera in Concert: Thaïs. Music by Jules Massenet, libretto by Louis Gallet. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. $35 and up. Nov 7, 8pm. Also Nov 9.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Early Music Concerts: Acis and Galatea. Music by George Frederic Handel, libretto by John Gay. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Oct 19, 2pm. Also Oct 20(eve).

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight - The Marriage of Figaro Preview. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Oct 31, 12:10pm.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. L’enfant et les sortilèges & L’heure espagnole. Music by Maurice Ravel. Sung in English. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. $20-$50. Oct 20, 2:30pm.

In the Clubs (Mostly Jazz) Listings - October 2019

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).

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 2510am 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.

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.

The Senator Winebar

249 Victoria St 416 364-7517

thesenator.com (full schedule)

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

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

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