Canadian Opera Company. Eugene Onegin. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Robert Carsen, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opened Sep 30. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary, visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Glancing Back, Looking Ahead. U of T Opera. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First come, first served. No late seating. Oct 4, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Hadrian. Music by Rufus Wainwright, libretto by Daniel MacIvor. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Oct 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 27. Days and times vary, visit coc.ca for details.

Castle Music Productions. inCanto: A Journey of Italian Music Through Time. Music from Puccini, Il Volo, Pavarotti, Sinatra, Modugno and Mina. Roselawn Centre, 296 Fielden Ave., Port Colborne. 905-834-7572. $40. Oct 13, 8pm.

Curtain Call Players. The Wedding Singer. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Tim Herlihy and Chad Beguelin, based on the film. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. 416-703-6181. $30. Opens Nov 2, 8pm. Runs to Nov 10(mat). Thurs-Sat(8pm). Sat/Sun(2pm).

Dancyn Productions. Billy Bishop Goes to War. Written and composed by John MacLaughlan Gray and Eric Peterson. Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum, 1000 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa. 905-233-8420. $35. Opens Oct 24, 8pm. Runs to Oct 28. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Kings and Queens of Country. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Oct 3, 2pm. Runs to Oct 14. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Ghost, the Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, based on the film by Bruce Joel Rubin. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Oct 3, 2pm. Runs to Oct 21. Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed-Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Man of La Mancha. Music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, book by Dale Wasserman. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Oct 10, 2pm. Runs to Nov 4. Tues-Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Etobicoke Musical Productions. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 416-248-0410. $30; $28(sr/st). Opens Oct 19, 8pm. Runs to Oct 28. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: also Oct 27(2pm).

Georgetown Bach Chorale. Opera Gala. Arias, duets and choruses from popular operas. St. John’s United Church, 11 Guelph St., Georgetown. 905-873-9909. $30; $10(st/child). Oct 20, 8pm.

Hart House Theatre. Heathers: The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, based on the film by Daniel Waters. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $17(sr); $15(st). Opened Sep 21. Runs to Oct 6. Wed-Sat(8pm), Oct 6(2pm/8pm).

International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. Singing Stars: The Next Generation. A program of opera and oratorio arias. Rachel Andrist, piano. Zoomer Hall, 70 Jefferson Ave. 416-362-1422. $30(door); $25(adv); $20(sr/arts workers adv). Nov 5, 7:30pm.

Lower Ossington Theatre. The Producers. Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from the film. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 416-907-0468. $54.99-$64.99. Opened Sep 8. Runs to Nov 11. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(4pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Rocky Horror Show. Music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 416-907-0468. $54.99-$64.99. Opened Sep 21. Runs to Oct 27. Fri/Sat(8pm/11pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$69.99. Opens Nov 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 25. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm,4pm).

Mirvish. Ain’t Too Proud. Featuring the music of The Temptations. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Opens Oct 11, 8pm. Runs to Nov 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Bat Out of Hell: The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Steinman. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $29 and up. Opens Oct 16, 8pm. Runs to Nov 4. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(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. Forever Tango. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $25 and up. Opens Nov 6, 8pm. Runs to Nov 11. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Friends! The Musical Parody. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $64-$99. Opens Nov 1, 8pm. Runs to Nov 25. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed(1:30pm).

Music on Main. In Concert. Works by Verdi, Rossini, Wagner, Mozart, Vaughan Williams and others. Trinity United Church, 461 Park Ave., Newmarket. 905-895-4851. $20; $10(st). Oct 13, 7:30pm.

Musical Stage Company. Dr Silver: A Celebration of Life. Music, lyrics and book by Anika Johnson & Britta Johnson. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-927-7880. $50-$65; $29(st). Opened Sep 13. Runs to Oct 7. Days and times vary. Visit drsilverto.ca for details.

National Ballet of Canada. Fall for Dance North Festival: Paz de la Jolla. Music by Bohuslav Martinů. Justin Peck, choreographer. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Opens Oct 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 6. Tues-Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm).

Opera Atelier. Charpentier: Actéon / Rameau: Pygmalion. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-622-2787. $46 and up. Opens Oct 25, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit operaatelier.com for details.

Opera by Request. Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. In concert with piano accompaniment. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Opens Nov 2, 7:30pm. Also Nov 3.

Opera York. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40-$50. Also Nov 4(mat). Opens Nov 2, 7:30pm. Also Nov 4(2pm).

Royal Conservatory. Koerner Hall 10th Anniversary Gala: Kathleen Battle. Opera arias and Broadway selections. Koerner Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $100-250. Oct 2, 8pm.

Scarborough Music Theatre. Oklahoma! Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Nov 1, 8pm. Runs to Nov 17(mat). Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Shaw Festival. Grand Hotel. Music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest, additional music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Luther Davis. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Previews from May 3. Runs to Oct 14. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Soulpepper/Obsidian Theatre Company. Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape. Created and performed by Motion and DJ L’Oqenz. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $35. Opens Oct 2, 8pm. Runs to Oct 20. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

Stratford Festival. The Music Man. Music, lyrics and book by Meredith Willson. Donna Feore, director and choreographer. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $25 and up. Previews from Apr 17. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit
stratfordfestival.ca for details.

Stratford Festival. The Rocky Horror Show. Music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. Donna Feore, director and choreographer. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $25 and up. Previews from Apr 27. Runs to Oct 31. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.

Toronto Musical Concerts. Merrily We Roll Along. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 647-298-9338. $25; $20(sr/st). Opens Oct 17, 7:30pm. Also Oct 18.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. Elizabeth and Friends: A Night Among the Stars. Music from Gilbert & Sullivan to Broadway. Elizabeth DeGrazia, soprano; Gabrielle Prata, mezzo; Keith Klassen, tenor; Robert Longo, baritone. Arts and Letters Club, 14 Elm St. 416-922-2912. $45. Oct 11, 8pm.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. Out of Character. Music from Latin America. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-922-2912. $29-$49. Nov 3, 4pm.

Unsung Heroes Productions. The Jewish Mega Musical Revue. Vaughan City Playhouse, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill. unsungheroesproductions.com. $40. Opens Oct 20, 7pm. Also Oct 21(1pm, 7pm).

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Comedy Unbound! A tribute to Stuart Hamilton. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $20; $38; $50. Oct 21, 2:30pm.

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

Art Exhibitions

Oct 20 1:00: Propeller Gallery. Sound Scape. Inspired by R. Murray Schafer’s Dream-e-scape. Opening reception with artist Nancy Newton attending. Artscape Building, 30 Abell St. Artist talk on Nov 4 at 2:00. Exhibition from Oct 17 to Nov 4.

Galas and Fundraisers

Oct 12 7:00: Magisterra Soloists. Kaleidoscope: Fundraiser Gala and Silent Auction. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Special guests: Allison Walmsley, soprano; Chad Louwerse, baritone; Young Performer’s Award recipients Tina Huan and Raina Welburn. Design House London, 165 York St., London. $65; $55(online). magisterra.com. 519-615-0163.

Nov 01 5:30: Canadian Opera Company. A Night of Voices: Centre Stage. Experience the country’s most talented young singers as they compete for prizes and a chance to enter the prestigious Ensemble Studio training progam. Cocktail reception followed by Ensemble Studio Competition at 6:30. Followed by Centre Stage Gala. Tickets start at $50. 416-363-8231 and coccentrestage.ca or
centrestagegala.ca.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Oct 04 1:00: Canadian Opera Company. Eugene Onegin: From Novel-in-Verse to Opera. A half-day conference brings together specialists on Russian literarture and opera to discuss Pushkin’s novel in verse and its operatic adaptation and performance history. Victoria College Chapel, University of Toronto, 91 Charles St. W. Reserve free tickets (maximum of 2 per person) at 416-363-8231.

Oct 07 2:00pm Classical Music Club Toronto. Schubert’s 1818 Compositions. Throughout his composing career, Schubert was always a prolific composer. We will examine a selection of his works from one hundred years ago. For further information, visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org or call John Sharpe at 416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Oct 09 7:30: The Toronto Chapter of the Duke Ellington Society. Montgomery’s Inn, corner of Dundas St. W. and Islington Ave. Anyone interested in Ellington’s music and his contributions to the art of jazz is welcome. Information at torontodukeellingtonsociety.com or 416-239-2683. Membership fee is $35 per person or $50 per couple, with one free initial visit.

Oct 11 1:30: Miles Nadal JCC. Fascinating Rhythms: The Gershwin Brothers. With pianist/musicologist Jordan Klapman. Composer George Gershwin and his brother Ira became one of the most influential songwriting teams in the history of the American musical theatre. Collaborating on more than two dozen of Broadway’s and Hollywood’s most innovative scores, they elevated musical theatre and popular songwriting to unprecedented levels of sophistication. 750 Spadina Ave. Admission: $5 online at mnjcc.org or at the door. For more information call 416-924-6211 ext 155.

Oct 14 10:30am-5:30pm: Canadian Opera Company. Hearing Hadrian: An Opera for Our Time. In partnership with the Faculty of Music at U of T, the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, and the Humanitities Initiative of the Munk School of Global Affairs, this one-day, interdisciplinary confererence focusing on the questions raised by the COC’s production of Hadrian, a new opera by Rufus Wainwright and Daniel MacIvor. The event explores Hadrian and its place within the larger context of 21st-century opera and queer storytelling. Includes a Q&A with members of Hadrian’s cast and creative team, a panel on opera and technology with Against the Grain Theatre’s Joel Ivany and Tapesrty Opera’s Michael Mori, and engaging lectures by eminent scholars in musicology, classics, and gender studies. The 519, 519 Church St. Tickets at coc.ca. Free.

Oct 14 6:00: The Music Gallery. X Avant XIII Panel Discussion: Building The Halluci Nation. Curated by Bear Witness (A Tribe Called Red). The Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. Free.

Oct 20 4:00: Canadian Opera Company. Harawi: Song of Love and Death. Simone McIntosh and Rachael Kerr of the COC Ensemble Studio will explore Messiaen’s song cycle. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Reserve free tickets (maximum of 2 per person) at 416-363-8231.

Nov 06 09 7:30: The Toronto Chapter of the Duke Ellington Society. Montgomery’s Inn, corner of Dundas St. W. and Islington Ave. Anyone interested in Ellington’s music and his contributions to the art of jazz is welcome. Information at torontodukeellingtonsociety.com or 416-239-2683. Membership fee is $35 per person or $50 per couple, with one free initial visit.

Masterclasses

Oct 6 11:00am: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Parsons and Poole Masterclass. Sara Davis Buechner, piano. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. Free.

Religious Service

Oct 26 1:00: Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre. Celebrating Shabbat in Song. We invite you to celebrate Shabbat with us at our monthly Friday afternoon program. Enjoy a Jewish-themed concert featuring popular musicians and renowned cantors, as well as a participatory Shabbat ceremony, challah and traditional treats. Presented in partnership with the Bernard Betel Centre and Healthy at Home. 750 Spadina Ave. Free. For more information call 416-924-6211 ext 155.

Screenings

Oct 30 6:30: Royal Conservatory. Music on Screen: Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. Directed by Catherine Bainbridge. 2017. 102 min. A Hot Docs and Sundance award-winner, Rumble reveals an essential missing chapter in the history of popular music: the Indigenous influence by First Nations and Native American musicians including Robbie Robertson, Link Wray, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Charley Patton, Jimi Hendrix, and others, Blending audio archives, concert footage, and interviews with industry icons from Tony Bennett to Steven Tyler and Martin Scorsese. Q&A hosted by Max Rubino, including short performance by Oneida/Six Nations singer-songwriter Lacey Hill. Information at hotdocscinema.ca. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. $17.

Tours

Oct 14 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 Oct 28. Tours are available in French on select dates.

Workshops

Oct 05 12:30: Canadian Opera Company. Exploring Opera. This program welcomes families with children of all ages to explore an opera in the COC’s 2018/19 season through accessible music and drama activities. The first one-hour workshop focuses on Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky. No previous experience with opera or the performing arts is required. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). For more information and to reserve free tickets, visit coc.ca/EO.

Oct 09 5:00-9:30: Canadian Opera Company. HadrianYouth Opera Lab: Queerness, Classics and More. This free event for teens and young adults ages 18 to 24 provides an opportunity to explore and dissect an opera being presented on the COC’s mainstage. Participants in this first Lab of the 2018/19 season will explore the many themes of the COC’s world premiere of Hadrian, led by opera educator Bryna Berezowska and special guests. No previous experience with opera is necessary. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Complete the application available atcoc.ca/YOL by Oct 4 or email education@coc.ca for more information.

Oct 13 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. For everyone who loves to sing. Guest conductor David Bowser, Founder and Artistic Director of the Mozart Project and Artistic Director of Pax Christi Chorale, will lead participants through Mozart’s Coronation Mass. Bring your voice; we provide the music. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Cameron Hall, 1585 Yonge St. $10 fee includes refreshments. More info: tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays/

Oct 14 1:00: Thornhill United Church. Rejoice: Expressing Our Faith Through Music. A workshop with singer/hymn-writer Linnea Good and drummer/guitarist David Jonsoon. David will also lead a mini-workshop on drumming in worship from 1 to 2pm. Linnea and David will also lead music in our morning service at 10:30am. Thornhill United Church, 25 Elgin St., Thornhill. 905-889-2131. $15; free(children).

Oct 14 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop. Coached by viol player Felix Deak. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. St. Leonard’s Church, Canon Dykes Memorial Room, 25 Wanless Ave. 416-779-5750. www.tempotoronto.net. $20.

Oct 21 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Haydn’s Creation: Reading for Singers and Iinstrumentalists. Elaine Choi, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-551-5183. $10; $6(members).

Oct 26 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Coach, Janos Ungvary. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. Guests: $20. Refreshments included. http://www.rpstoronto.ca/

Nov 04.1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop. Coached by recorder player Sophie Larivière. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. 416-779-5750. www.tempotoronto.net. $20.

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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

ROSEWOOD CONSORT OF HAMILTON SEEKING MUSIC DIRECTOR to commence duties in January 2019. We are an early music ensemble of talented amateurs playing all voices of recorder from sopranino to contrabass, viola da gamba and harpsichord, with music primarily from 1200-1800 as well as Christmas and folk music The music director should have an understanding of time periods and styles in the Western repertoire and a working knowledge of recorder technique to advance the group’s knowledge and skill level. Responsibilities include leading rehearsals for three 10-week terms, working with the Program committee choosing appropriate music for teaching and performance, and conducting performances in a variety of venues each term. Remuneration will be negotiated. Please send resume and cover letter to nan.coolsma@sympatico.ca by 15th October 2018.

SING AWESOME CHORAL MUSIC with other skilled singers! Perfect your electric guitar solo. Create incredible musical experiences! Excellent place to meet women. AUDITION for the Canadian Men’s Chorus’ 2018 season! More info at: www.canadianmenschorus.ca

THE WYCHWOOD CLARINET CHOIR is seeking enthusiastic clarinetists! Contact www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca to arrange an audition. NEW! Wednesday night rehearsals, Contact www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca to arrange an audition.

CHOIR DIRECTOR/ACCOMPANIST WANTED: Bloordale United Church, 4258 Bloor West, Toronto 5-10 hours per week. Resume by October 19, 2018 bloordaleunited@gmail.com

BUY & SELL

WOMENS CONCERT OUTFITS Used. consisting of three pieces: 1 black floor length skirt; 1 off-white and 1 maroon top. Several outfits in all sizes. Contact Mary bvaangus@zing-net.ca. Price negotiable. MENS’ BLACK TUX: Gently used, 4 sizes available, Contact Mary bvaangus@zing-net.ca. $50/each

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

FRENCH HORN: very nice Selmer double horn in excellent condition, with a hard case. Suitable for a committed student or working musician. mjbuell@gmail.com

STEINWAY MODEL M GRAND PIANO. 1915. Completely refurbished. $20,000 OBO. Call Paul, 416 929 5770

BASS TROMBONE: King Dual Gravis with special Partch modifications, in excellent condition. TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); SAXOPHONE Bundy Selmer alto; BASSOON Linton; TENOR saxophone, Yamaha. Phone 416-964-3642.

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INSTRUCTION

FRIENDLY, WISE PIANO TEACHER with loyal following and buckets of patience. Conservatory washouts and hesitant adult beginners most welcome. Lovely Cabbagetown studio. “Best teacher ever! - Beaches tween. “Beats studying with those Quebec nuns!” - Rosedale senior. Peter Mose, 416-923.3060. MosePianoForAll.com. (This might change your life.)

FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS. RCM Certified Advanced Specialist. Samantha Chang, FTCL, FLCM, LRAM, PGDip, ARCT. Toronto, Scarborough 416-801-9196, samantha.studio@gmail.com
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Jamming with a Coach - a ten week adult band workshop seeks singers, piano, guitar, bass, drums and horns etc. for a weekly workshop. For those who want to reconnect with music, play in a band, make friends and most of all have fun. Like “School of Rock” for adults. Marc Enkin Music 647 522-4213 marcenkin@gmail.com

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

PIANO, VOCAL, THEORY LESSONS in Etobicoke and East Mississauga with RCM piano advanced certified specialist. MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES and ADAPTED LESSONS. www.lmmtstudio.com
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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.

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

VENUES AVAILABLE / WANTED

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

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

Ashkenaz Festival. Salomé: Woman of Valor. Frank London, composer and trumpet; Adeena Karasick, poet and performer. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. $36/$30(adv). Sep 2, 6pm.

Ashkenaz Festival. Lavuta: Violin Without Borders. Music drawn from the Jewish Diaspora. Lara St. John, violin; Matt Herskowitz, piano. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. $36/$30(adv). Sep 3, 5pm.

Brott Music Festival. Viva Verdi. Selection of Verdi arias. Adrianne Pieczonka, soprano; National Academy Orchestra; Boris Brott, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. $44; $39(sr); $25(Brott35); $15(st). Sep 27, 7:30pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Meet the Young Artists. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First come, first served. No late seating. Sep 25, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Eugene Onegin. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Robert Carsen, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Sep 30, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary, visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Glancing Back, Looking Ahead. U of T Opera. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First come, first served. No late seating. Oct 4, 12pm.

Civic Light Opera Company. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Sep 19, 7pm. Runs to Sep 30. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Sep 29, 2pm.

Drayton Entertainment. The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Aug 9, 2pm. Runs to Sep 2. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Hairspray. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the film. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Aug 9, 2pm. Runs to Sep 1. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Cruisin’ Classics. Drayton Festival Theatre. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Aug 22, 2pm. Runs to Sep 1. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Kings and Queens of Country. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Sep 13, 2pm. Runs to Sep 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Sep 13, 2pm. Runs to Sep 29. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Kings and Queens of Country. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Oct 3, 2pm. Runs to Oct 14. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Ghost, the Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, based on the film by Bruce Joel Rubin. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Oct 3, 2pm. Runs to Oct 21. Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed-Sat(7:30pm).

Grand Theatre. Prom Queen: The Musical. Music by Colleen Dauncey, lyrics by Akiva Romer-Segal, book by Kent Staines. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $25-$40. Opens Sep 18, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 29. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Hart House Theatre. Heathers: The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, based on the film by Daniel Waters. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $17(sr); $15(st). Opens Sep 21, 8pm. Runs to Oct 6. Wed-Sat(8pm), Oct 6(2pm/8pm).

Koerner Hall. Koerner Hall 10th Anniversary Gala: Kathleen Battle. Opera arias and Broadway selections. Koerner Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $100-250. Oct 2, 8pm.

Lower Ossington Theatre. The Producers. Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from the film. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 416-907-0468. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Sep 8, 3:30pm. Runs to Nov 11. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(4pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Rocky Horror Show. Music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 416-907-0468. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Sep 21, 8pm. Runs to Oct 27. Fri/Sat(8pm/11pm).

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).

Musical Stage Company. Dr Silver: A Celebration of Life. Music, lyrics and book by Anika Johnson & Britta Johnson. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-927-7880. $50-$65; $29(st). Opens Sep 13, 8pm. Runs to Oct 7. Days and times vary. Visit drsilverto.ca for details.

National Ballet of Canada. Fall for Dance North Festival: Paz de la Jolla. Music by Bohuslav Martinů. Justin Peck, choreographer. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Opens Oct 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 6. Tues-Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm).

Native Earth Performing Arts. I Call myself Princess. Written by Jani Lauzon, music by Charles Wakefield Cadman. Marjorie Chan, Stage Director, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, Musical Director. Aki Studio Theatre, 585 Dundas St. E. 416-531-1402. $15-$30. Opens Sep 9, 2pm. Runs to Sep 30. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Opera by Request. Anna Bolena. Music by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Felice Romani. William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Sep 7, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Don Giovanni. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Sep 14, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Der fliegende Hollander. Music and libretto by Richard Wagner. William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Sep 28, 7:30pm.

Progressive Concert Productions. A Tribute to Grease & the Music of the 50s and 60s. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. 905-721-3399. $39. Sep 29, 8pm.

Shaw Festival. Grand Hotel. Music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest, additional music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Luther Davis. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Previews begin May 3, 2pm. Runs to Oct 14. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Soulpepper Concert Series. A Moveable Feast: Paris in the ‘20s. Mike Ross, music director. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $25-$75. Opens Sep 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 23. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

Soulpepper/Obsidian Theatre Company. Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape. Created and performed by Motion and DJ L’Oqenz. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $35. Opens Oct 2, 8pm. Runs to Oct 20. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

Stratford Festival. The Music Man. Music, lyrics and book by Meredith Willson. Donna Feore, director and choreographer. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $25 and up. Previews begin Apr 17, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.

Stratford Festival. The Rocky Horror Show. Music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. Donna Feore, director and choreographer. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $25 and up. Previews begin Apr 27, 8pm. Runs to Oct 31. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.

Theatre Ancaster. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, based on characters created by Charles M. Schulz. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $30; $27(sr); $12(st). Opens Sep 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 22. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Orangeville. True Confessions from the Ninth Concession. Created by and featuring Dan Needles and Ian Bell. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44. Opens Sep 19, 2pm. Runs to Sep 23. Wed/Sun(2pm), Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. Aleck Bell: A Canadian Pop Rock Musical. Conceived by Tim Porter, written by Joel MacMeekin, featuring Canadian pop music. Tweed Pavillion, Memorial Park, 45 Victoria St S, Tweed. tweedancompany.com. $25; $20(sr); $15(st). Opens Sep 19, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 29. Days and times vary. Visit tweedandcompany.com for details.

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

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

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865

alleycatz.ca

All shows: Call for cover charge info.

Mondays 8:30pm Salsa Night with DJ Romantico with free lessons No cover before 9:30pm.

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

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

Thursdays 8pm Canadian Discovery Series.

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

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

Sep 1 Ms Jo’s Little Big Band (matinee), Lady Kane (eve). Sep 7 Gyles Band. Sep 8 Octokats (matinee), Latisha and Musical Friends (eve). Sep 14 URequest Live. Sep 15 Danny’s 11 (matinee), Red Velvet (eve). Sep 21 Lady Kane. Sep 22 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Disco Night w/Escapade (eve). Sep 28 Gyles Band. Sep 29 The Metro Big Band (matinee), Lady Kane (eve).

Artword Artbar

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

artword.net (full schedule)

All shows at 8pm unless otherwise noted.

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

All shows 7pm 19+. Call for reservations.

Sep 27 Allison Au Trio

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com (full schedule)

Sep 1 Zoe Guigueno w/ Alex Lukashevsky. Sep 6 Colin Story w/ Mack Longpré. Sep 23 Dennis Kwok Jazz Orchestra.

Cameron House

408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811

thecameron.com

Castro’s Lounge

2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272

castroslounge.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

C’est What

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

cestwhat.com (full schedule)

All concerts are PWYC unless otherwise noted.

Sep 8 Bossa Tres. Sep 15 The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Sep 28 Felix’s Belt. Sep 29 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).

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

Sep 25 7th Annual Amy Louie Grossman’s Music Scholarship

Hirut Cafe and Restaurant

2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560

hirut.ca (for full schedule)

Every Sun 3pm Hirut Sundays Open Mic.

Sep 4 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association. Sep 14 8pm E=Jazz and Latin Jazz w/Don Naduriak & Friends. Sep 18 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association. Sep 22 6pm 100,000 Poets for Change Literary Fundraiser. Sep 28 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy Cabaret

Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The

Hugh’s Room

2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483

hughsroom.com

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

Sep 5 Don MacLean & Albert Frost AKA CanAfrica Blues & Tim Bastmeyer. Sep 6 Luca Ciarla & Etnopolois. Sep 7 Songs In The Key Of Stevie Wonder. Sep 8 Friends of Fiddlers Green. Sep 11 Songwriter Sessions. Sep 12 Emily Stam & Filippo Gambetta. Sep 15 Ron Nigrini. Sep 19 Oakland Stroke. Sep 20 Martha Chaves. Sep 21 Bobby Dean Blackburn. Sep 22 Micah Barnes. Sep 23 Darcy Stamp. Sep 25 Folk Music Ontario Fundraiser feat. Julian Taylor. Sep 26 Christina Martin Sep 27 Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys. Sep 28 The Occasional Angels. Sep 29 Jenie Thai w/ Dala and Jane Siberry. Sep 30 Skerryvore.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Jazz Room, The

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

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

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

Sep 7 Jason Raso and The Standard Fusion Company. Sep 8 Luca Ciarla Quartet. Sep 9 Antonino De Luca Trio (4pm-7pm). Sep 13 Robi Botos, Mike Downes, Larnell Lewis (8pm-11pm). Sep 14 Mike Murley/David Braid Quartet. Sep 15 Dave Thompson Quintet. Sep 21 Rob Fekete Quintet featuring Laura McNabb. Sep 22 Mike Downes Quartet. Sep 23 Pat LaBarbera’s John Coltrane Tribute (4pm-7pm). Sep 27 Samuel Blais Quartet (8pm-11pm). Sep 28 Elizabeth Sheppard Quartet. Sep 29 Stefan Bauer Quintet.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

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

Sep 5 7pm Die Winterreise. Sep 6 7pm 13th Annual Patsy Cline Birthday Show. Sep 9 6:30pm An Evening with Karrin Allyson. Sep 13 9pm A Fantastik Night with Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

All shows: PWYC.

Every Tue Open Stage hosted by Paul and Jamie.

Mây Cafe

876 Dundas St. W. 647-607-2032

maytoronto.com (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Every Wed 9 & 10:15pm Wednesday Concert Series. Cover $12.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Every Tues 9pm Vinyl Night $5; Every Thu 10pm Monarch Karaoke $5.

Sep 10 Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Sep 15 Ian Moore.

N’awlins Jazz Bar & Dining

299 King St. W. 416-595-1958

nawlins.ca

All shows: No cover/PWYC.

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

Nice Bistro, The

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

nicebistro.com (full schedule)

Live jazz and dinner, $45 per person. Dinner from 6pm and music 7-9pm.

Sep 19 Paper Moon (Zoey Adams & Tony Quarrington).

Old Mill, The

21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641

oldmilltoronto.com

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

Sep 1 Lenny Solomon Trio. Sep 4 Gene DiNovi. Sep 5 Allison Au Quartet. Sep 6 Arlene Smith Trio. Sep 7 Canadian Jazz Quartet with Alastair Kay. Sep 8 Brian Blain. Sep 11 John Sherwood. Sep 12 Anthony D’Alessandro Trio. Sep 13 Bob Brough Quartet. Sep 14 Alana Bridgewater Trio. Sep 15 Roberto Occhipinti Trio. Sep 18 Mark Eisenman. Sep 19 Emily Steinwall Quartet. Sep 20 Bob DeAngelis Quartet. Sep 21 Mike Downes Trio. Sep 22 Jocelyn Barth Trio. Sep 25 Adrean Farrugia. Sep 26 Edwin Sheard Trio. Sep 27 Barry Elmes Quartet. Sep 28 Nancy Walker Trio. Sep 29 Yvette Tollar Trio

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 3pm. No cover.

Sep 1 Chris Wallace Quartet. Sep 8 Dave Restivo Quartet. Sep 15 Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop. Sep 22 Bernie Senensky Quartet. Sep 29 Luis Deniz 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 Fri 9:45pm Dee Dee and the Dirty Martinis.

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call for cover charge info.

Sep 1 12pm The Sinners Choir 3:30pm George Lake Big Band 7pm Justin Bacchus 9:45pm Harrison2. Sep 2 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band 3:30pm Club Django. 7pm Laura Swankey Group 9:30pm Tim Hamel Quintet. Sep 3 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles 9:30pm Trevor Hogg Trio Sep 4 6:30pm Eric West Quartet 9:30pm Montreal’s Deschamps. Sep 5 6:30pm Gord Mowat’s Skeleton Crew 9:30pm Patrick Smith. Sep 6 6:30pm Kevin Quain 9:30pm Tim Ries Group. Sep 7 4pm Hogtown Syncopators 6:30pm Colleen Allen Band 9:45pm Marito Marques. Sep 8 12pm The Sinners Choir 3:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet +2 7pm Justin Bacchus 9:45pm Dave Young Quintet. Sep 9 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble 7pm Laura Swankey Group 9:30pm Alexei Orechin Septet. Sep 10 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles 9:30pm Socialist Night School Sep 11 6:30pm Eric West Quartet 9:30pm Gabriel Palatchi Group. Sep 12 6:30pm Gord Mowat’s Skeleton Crew 9:30pm Tony Malaby w/Nick Fraser Group. Sep 13 6:30pm Kevin Quain 9:30pm Paul DeLong’s Bucket of Fish Orchestra. Sep 14 4pm Hogtown Syncopators 6:30pm Colleen Allen Band 9:45pm Pat Collins Group. Sep 15 12pm The Sinners Choir 3:30pm Paul Reddick Blues 7pm Justin Bacchus 9:45pm O’Kane & Turcotte. Sep 16 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band 3:30pm Dr. Nick & The Rollercoasters 7pm Laura Swankey Group 9:30pm The North. Sep 17 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles 9:30pm The North. Sep 18 6:30pm Eric West Quartet 9:30pm Humber College Faculty Jazz Jam. Sep 19 6:30pm Gord Mowat’s Skeleton Crew 9:30pm Nick Maclean Quartet feat. Brownman Ali. Sep 20 6:30pm Kevin Quain 9:30pm The Rex’s Annual Birthday Tribute to John Coltrane: Pat LaBarbera & Kirk MacDonald Quintet. Sep 21 4pm Hogtown Syncopators 6:30pm Colleen Allen Band 9:30pm The Rex’s Annual Birthday Tribute to John Coltrane: Pat LaBarbera & Kirk MacDonald Quintet. Sep 22 12pm The Sinners Choir 3:30pm Laura Hubert 7pm Justin Bacchus 9:30pm The Rex’s Annual Birthday Tribute to John Coltrane: Pat LaBarbera & Kirk MacDonald Quintet. Sep 23 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band 3:30pm Beverly Taft Quintet 7pm Laura Swankey Group 9:30pm Barry Romberg Group. Sep 24 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles 9:30pm John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra Sep 25 6:30pm Eric West Quartet 9:30pm Samuel Blais Quartet. Sep 26 Gord Mowat’s Skeleton Crew 9:30 pm Samuel Blais Quartet. Sep 27 6:30pm Kevin Quain 9:30pm Sam Williams’ Timeless. Sep 28 4pm Hogtown Syncopators 6:30pm Colleen Allen Band 9:45pm Mark Godfrey Five Sep 29 12pm The Sinners Choir 3:30pm David Blake 7pm Neon Eagle 9:45pm Wolfgang Schalk. Sep 30 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band 3:30pm Freeway Dixieland Band 7pm Laura Swankey Group 9:30pm JV’s Boogaloo Squad

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.

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

All shows: No cover.

Every Mon 9pm The Out of Towners. Every Tue 6pm Julian Fauth. Every Thursday 8pm Steven Koven and Artie Roth. Every 3rd Sunday 4pm Sam Taylor Band Saturday Matinees 4pm various performers.

The Senator WineBar

249 Victoria St. 416 364-7517

thesenator.com

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

Sep 7 Julian Fauth & Kim Roberts. Sep 8 Alex Pangman with Julian Fauth. Sep 14 Julian Fauth & Russ Kelley. Sep 15 The Blackburn Brothers. Sep 21 Julian Fauth & Paul Reddick. Sep 28 Julian Fauth & Ken Yoshioka. Sep 29 The Lesters.

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

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

Galas and Fundraisers

Sep 13 5:00: Mississauga Symphony. Annual Giant Used Book Sale. Books, puzzles, games, CDs, DVDs, music scores, sheet music, and music books at bargain prices. Also Sep 14(10am-8pm), Sep 15(10am-5pm), and Sep 16(11am-3pm). Sheridan Centre Mall, 2225 Erin Mills Pkwy., Mississauga.For information visit mississaugasymphony.ca.

Sep 29 8:15: Kiss CF Goodbye 4: Annual All Ages Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Performances by Rock and Roll Over (Canada’s premiere KISS tribute band), Wanted (America’s top Bon Jovi tribute band), Jukebox Heroes (Canada’s premiere Foreigner tribute band). Opera House, 735 Queen St. E. Hosted by Rudy Blair. $20-$30. Tickets at 416-550-7181.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Sep 12 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Sound Knowledge Lecture Series: Sing Me a Song of Canada! Presented by Robin Elliott and followed by a brief Q & A. Walter Hall, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. $100 + HST for the Series.

Sep 19 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Sound Knowledge Lecture Series: What Is This Thing Called Jazz? Presented by Gordon Foote and followed by a brief Q & A. Walter Hall - 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. $100 + HST for the Series.

Sep 20 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. METH Colloquia. Presented by Jennifer Iverson, University of Chicago. Edward Johnson Building, Room 130, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free.

Sep 23 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Marc-André Hamelin. Our program will explore the wide range of Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin’s recordings of works of the established repertoire, as well as the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. For further information, visit theclassicalmusicclubtoronto.org or call John Sharpe at 416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Sep 23 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Jonas Kaufmann: Today’s Über-Tenor. Guest Speaker: Iain Scott. Room 330, Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Bldg., 80 Queen’s Park Cr. W. 416-924-3940. $10.

Sep 24 6:00: Canadian Opera Company/Toronto Public Library. Opera Talks: Intro to the Opera. Join musicologist Margaret Cormier and learn about the fascinating world of opera. In this engaging presentation, she will discuss the evolution of opera and how to navigate its rich music and stories. Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. (at Eglinton Ave. W.) . Free admission. Advance registration is not required. Visit learn.coc.ca for more details.

Sep 26 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Sound Knowledge Lecture Series: Music, Traumatic Experience, and Survival - From East to West and Then to Now. Presented by Joshua Pilzer and followed by a brief Q & A. Walter Hall, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. $100 + HST for the Series.

Sep 29 10:00am: Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society. A Celebration of the Hymn Society’s Centre for Congregational Song. An opportunity to meet the director of the Centre, Brian Hehn, participate in plenaries with presenters of note, attend breakout sessions of interest, and raise your voice in a “big sing” to finish the day. Registration 9:30am. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Free admission.

Oct 3 6:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Sound Knowledge Lecture Series: Collaborative Improvisation, Music and Social Justice. Presented by Bina John and Nasim Niknafs and followed by a brief Q & A. Walter Hall, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. $100 + HST for the Series.

Oct 4 3:30: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. METH Colloquia. Presented by Nicholas Mathew, University of California Berkeley. Edward Johnson Building, Room 130, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free.

Oct 7 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Schubert’s 1818 Compositions. Our program will focus on selections from several works composed two hundred years ago. For further information, visit theclassicalmusicclubtoronto.org or call John Sharpe at 416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Masterclasses

Sep 10 7:00: Gallery 345. Karrin Alysson Masterclass for Jazz Vocalists. Students will be accompanied by Rod Fleeman (guitar) and George Koller (bass). 345 Sorauren Ave. 416-436-8864. $100(participant); $50(audit).

Sep 21 2:00: Canadian Music Centre. Bandoneón Masterclass for Composers. This masterclass will be conducted by Amijai Shalev and will explore the sonorities, textures, harmonic, melodic and polyphonic aspects using both traditional and modern music featuring bandoneón. The event is oriented to composers or arrangers and composition students from all genres. This event will also be livestreamed. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601. Free.

Memorials

Oct 07 4:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Memorial Concert Celebrating the Life of Peter Longworth. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. Contact eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-the-life-of-peter-longworth-tickets-49450894958 to confirm attendance. Free.

Open Rehearsals

Sep 11 7:00: Chorus York. Open Rehearsal and Meet-&-Greet. Interested singers for all voice parts are invited to sit in on a rehearsal, meet the director, mingle with the choir, and enjoy some refreshments. Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. For more information visit chorusyork.ca or call 905-884-7922.

Sep 11 7:30: Etobicoke Centennial Choir. Open Rehearsal. Interested singers for all voice parts are invited to sit in on a rehearsal, meet the director, and mingle with the choir. The choir also welcomes non-singing associate members and volunteers. Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke. For more information visit etobicokecentennialchoir.ca, email info@ etobicokecentennialchoir.ca or call 416-433-5495.

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Sep 22 11:30am: SweetWater Music Festival. Classical Jam. Community playalong; open to all players at any level. Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833. Free.

Tours

Sep 23 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).

Workshops

Sep 7 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. Guests: $15. 416-480-1853. Refreshments included.
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Sep 9 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Avery MacLean. St. Leonard’s Church, Canon Dykes Memorial Room, 25 Wanless Ave. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. $20. 416-779-5750.
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Sep 10 & 17 7:30: North Toronto Community Band. Open Rehearsal. Adult musicians (winds, brass and percussion) are invited to join with the Band as it begins its fall season of rehearsals under the direction of conductor Danny Wilks.  Lawrence Park Collegiate, 125 Chatsworth Dr. Please pre-register at 416-481-8183 or www.ntcband.ca.

Sep 16 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists of Handel’s Israel in Egypt. Daniel Taylor, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-781-4745. $10; $6(members).