Alexander Showcase Theatre. The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, based on the novel. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive. 416-324-1259. $27-$35. Opens Apr 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 14. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Brampton Music Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $35; $28(sr/st). Opens Mar 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 7. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: The Monkiest King. Preview of the world premiere. Music by Alice Ping Yee Ho; libretto by Marjorie Chan. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First-come, first-served. Late seating not available. Mar 8, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Opera for All Ages. Kyra Millan, soprano/opera educator; Christina Faye, piano; artists from 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. Late seating not available. Mar 15, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Dance Series: Highlights from Monteverdi’s The Return of Ulysses. Atelier Ballet; Opera Atelier; Marshall Pynkoski, co-artistic director. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First-come, first-served. Late seating not available. Mar 29, 12pm.

Canadian Stage. In This Body. Conceived and sung by Fides Krucker, choreographed and danced by Peggy Baker, Laurence Lemieux and Heidi Strauss. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. 416-368-3110. $35-$69. Opens Mar 14, 8pm. Runs to Mar 18. Wed/Thurs/Sat(8pm), Fri(7pm), Sun(1pm).

Canadian Stage. The Overcoat: An Opera. Music by James Rolfe, libretto by Morris Panych. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-368-3110. $35 and up. Opens Mar 27, 8pm. Runs to Apr 14.Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat(8pm), Fri(7pm), Sun(1pm).

Choralis Camerata. Gilbert & Sullivan. Trial by Jury; other highlights of Gilbert & Sullivan. Louisa O’Keane, vocals. St. Andrew’s United Church (Niagara Falls), 5645 Morrison St., Niagara Falls. 905-646-9225. $28; $25(sr); $12(st). Mar 24, 7:30pm.

City Centre Musical Productions. Chess: The Musical. Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, lyrics by Tim Rice. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd. 905-615-4720. $30; $28(sr/st). Opens Mar 16, 8pm. Runs to Mar 25. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Civic Light Opera Company. They’re Playing Our Song. Music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Mar 14, 7pm. Runs to Mar 25. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Hairspray. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Mar 14, 2pm. Runs to Apr 8. Days and times vary. Visit
draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. The Drowsy Chaperone. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin. St. Jacob’s Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacob’s. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Mar 28, 2pm. Runs to Apr 15. Tues-Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

East Side Players. [title of show]. Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, book by Hunter Bell. Papermill Theatre, 67 Pottery Rd. 416-425-0917. $24; $15(st). Opens Feb 23, 8pm. Runs to Mar 10. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Stars of the COC Ensemble Studio. Offenbach: Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour from Les contes d’Hoffman; Mozart: Excerpts from Così fan tutte; Puccini: O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi. Danika Lorèn, soprano; Simone McIntosh, mezzo; Samuel Chan, baritone; Stéphane Mayer, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424. $29-$55; $19-$27(st). Mar 18, 2:30pm.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Feb 16, 7:30pm. Runs to May 6. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(4pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99-$69.99. Opens Mar 3, 7:30pm. Runs to May 13. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm/4pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Mar 9, 7:30pm. Runs to May 20. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm, 4pm).

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. Opens Feb 13, 8pm. Runs to Sep 2. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Gobsmacked. Created by Ball-Zee. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $65-$75. Opens Mar 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 25. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Also Mar 15,21(1:30pm).

Mirvish. An American In Paris. Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, book by Craig Lucas, adapted by Christopher Wheeldon. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St W. 416-872-1212. $59-$175. Opens Mar 27, 8pm. Runs to Apr 29. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed(1:30pm).

National Ballet of Canada. Made in Canada. Music by Lubomyr Melnyk, Antonio Vivaldi, and Owen Belton. Robert Binet, James Kudelka, Crystal Pite, choreographers. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39-$265. Opens Feb 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 4. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet of Canada. The Sleeping Beauty. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Rudolf Nureyev, choreographer. Karen Kain, staging. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39-$265. Opens Mar 8, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 18. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

North Toronto Players. Lear Incorporated. Music by Arthur Sullivan, Georges Bizet, Gioachino Rossini, Johann Strauss and others. Paper Mill Theatre, 67 Pottery Rd. 416-481-4867. $28. Opens Mar 16, 8pm. Runs to Mar 25. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Opera by Request. Verdi’s Rigoletto, In Concert. Larry Tozer, baritone (Rigoletto); Amy Dodington, soprano (Gilda); Cian Horrobin, tenor (Duke of Mantua); Lillian Brooks, mezzo-soprano (Maddalena); and others; William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Mar 10, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Handel’s Orlando, In Concert. Kinga Lizon, mezzo (Orlando); Vania Chan, soprano (Angelica); Daniela Agostino, mezzo (Dorinda); Shannon Halliwell-McDonald, mezzo (Medoro); and others; William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Apr 7, 7pm.

Opera York. Marriage of Figaro. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto written by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Geoffrey Butler, artistic director; Renee Salewski, stage director. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40-$50; $25(st). Mar 2, 7:30pm. Also Mar 4(2pm).

Royal Conservatory. Glenn Gould School Opera 2018: Die Fledermaus. Music by Johann Strauss II, libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Gené. Royal Conservatory Orchestra; Nathan Brock, conductor. Koerner Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $25-$55. 7pm: pre-concert talk with Gillian Story. Mar 14, 7:30pm. Also Mar 16.

Royal Conservatory. Songmasters: You’re Welcome, Rossini. Lucia Cesaroni, soprano; Allyson McHardy, mezzo. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. Mar 18, 2pm. Note: SOLD OUT.

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-$69. Opens Mar 30, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 10. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

Southern Ontario Lyric Opera/Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 905-681-6000. $20-$65. Mar 1, 7:30pm.

Southern Ontario Lyric Opera/Milton Philharmonic. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Milton Philharmonic. First Ontario Centre for the Arts, Milton, 1010 Main St. E., Milton. 905-681-6000. $20-$65. Mar 11, 2pm.

Southern Ontario Lyric Opera. Gianni Schicchi and Pagliacci. Music by Puccini and Leoncavallo. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $20-$65. Mar 3, 7:30pm.

Steppin’ Out Theatrical Productions. Celebrate 10. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $30-$35. Mar 23, 7:30pm. Also Mar 24.

Toronto City Opera. Fidelio. Music by Ludwig van Beethoven. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 1-800-838-3006. $40; $35(sr/st). Mar 16, 7:30pm. Also Mar 18, 2pm.

Toronto City Opera. The Magic Flute. Music by W. A. Mozart. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 1-800-838-3006. $40; $35(sr/st). Mar 23, 7:30pm. Also Mar 25, 2pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight. A preview of UofT Opera’s production of Gershwin’s Of Thee I Sing. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free. Mar 1, 12:10pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Spring Major Opera Production: Of Thee I Sing. Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind. Michael Patrick Albano, director; Sandra Horst, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). Opens Mar 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 18. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. From the 19th Century. Works by Donizetti, Delibes, Verdi, Wagner and others. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $20; $10(st). Apr 3, 5pm.

Voicebox: Opera in Concert. The Ecstasy of Rita Joe. Music by Victor Davies. Marion Newman, mezzo (Rita Joe); Evan Korbut, baritone; Michelle Lafferty, soprano; Evan Korbut, baritone; Robert Cooper, conductor and chorus director. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $29-$73. Mar 24, 8pm. Also Mar 25(2:30pm).

Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. The Tender Land. Music by Aaron Copland; libretto by Horace Everett. Anna Theodosakis, stage director; Leslie De’Ath, conductor. Wilfrid Laurier University, Theatre Auditorium, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-884-1970 x2432. $20; $10(sr/st). Mar 2-3(8pm), 4(3pm).

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: 9pm unless otherwise indicated. Call for cover charge info.

Every Mon 8:30pm Salsa Night. Every Tue Bachata Night. Every Wed Midtown Blues Jam. Every Thurs 7:30pm Claudia Lopez Duo Jazz.

Mar 2 Graffitti Park. Mar 3 & 23 Gyles Band. Mar 9 & Apr 6 Red Velvet. Mar 10 All Request Band. Mar 16 Urban Jive. Mar 17 Sound Parade. Mar 24 Soular. Mar 30 Parkside Drive. Mar 31 & Apr 7 Lady Kane.

Artword Artbar

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

artword.net (full schedule)

All shows at 8pm unless otherwise noted.

Mar 1 Toivi Unt. Mar 2 Edgar Breau (CD release). $15. Mar 3 The Worst Pop Band Ever. $10. Mar 4 7:30pm Celebration of the Music of Ken Aldcroft $15/$10(adv). Mar 24 Zero Point.

The Blue Goose Tavern

1 Blue Goose St. 416-255-2442

thebluegoosetavern.com (full schedule)

Every Sun 4pm Blues at The Goose. Big Groove featuring Downchild’s Mike Fitzpatrick & Gary Kendall with Special Guests: Mar 4 Mike Branton & Jesse Whiteley. Mar 11 Dylan Wickens & Tyler Burgess. Mar 18 Jenie Thai & Fraser Melvin. Mar 25 Mark “Bird” Stafford & Jake Chisholm.

Bloom

2315 Bloor St. W. 416-767-1315

bloomrestaurant.com

All shows: 19+. Call for reservations.

Mar 29 7pm Hilario Durán Trio $55 Dinner & Concert

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com (full schedule)

Mar 1 Graham Nicholas Album Release w/ Grady Kelneck. Mar 3 Emma Cook w/ Julie Neff.

Cameron House

408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811

thecameron.com

Mar 5, 12, 19 & 26 6pm David Leask (new album Six in 6/8) No cover.

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.

Mar 3 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Mar 4 7pm Women in Music, Vol. 4. $10.

Emmet Ray, The

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Mar 4 6pm Robert Chapman Trio.

Gate 403

403 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-588-2930

gate403.com (full schedule)

All shows: PWYC.

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted).

Every Sat 4.30 The Happy Pals Dixieland jazz jam. Every Sun 4pm 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

Every Sun 3pm Hirut Sundays Open Mic.

Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The

Hugh’s Room

2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483

hughsroom.com

Mar 1 Maria Doyle Kennedy $40/$35(adv). Mar 2 & 3 Songs Are Like Tattoos - A Tribute to Joni Mitchell $35/$30(adv). Mar 7 Chip Taylor $32.50/$27.50(adv). Mar 8 Carole Pope $35/$30(adv). Mar 9 Richard Shindell $30/$25(adv). Mar 10 Jane Bunnett & Maqueque with Nikki D Brown $40/$35(adv). Mar 16 A Man called Wrycraft Presents 50 Ways to Love Paul Simon $30/$25(adv). Mar 17 Rant Maggie Rant $30/$25(adv). Mar 19 Peter Asher and Jeremy Clyde $45/$40(adv). Mar 21 Ray Bonneville + Sugar Brown (CD Launch) $30/$25(adv). Mar 22 Jon Stancer $25/$20(adv). Mar 23 MAZ + Les Poules à Colin $35/$30(adv). Mar 24 Jack de Keyzer $35/$30(adv). Mar 25 Ken Whiteley’s Sunday Gospel Matinée - Season Finale $30/$25(adv). Mar 26 Dan MacDonald (CD Release) $25/$20(adv). Mar 28 Jazz.FM91: President’s Choice Concert Series - Dave Young $55. Mar 30 Slambovian Circus of Dreams $30/$25(adv). Mar 31 Ian Thomas $40/$35(adv). Apr 4 Suzie Vinnick (CD Release) $35/$30(adv).

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Mar 31 7:30pm Last Weekend Jazz Party w/ Faith Amour & Friends - Spring Edition. $15.

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)

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

Every Fri 7:30 Early Jazz & World Sessions free before 8pm; Every Fri 10:30 Havana Club Cuba Libre Fridays $15; Every Sat 10:30 Salsa Saturdays $15.

Mar 1 Harley Card Sunset Ensemble $20/$15(adv). Mar 29 7pm The Heavyweights Brass Band $25/$20(adv); $15(st)

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, Pete & Ron.

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)

All shows: 9pm, $8 (unless otherwise noted).

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

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

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

N’awlins Jazz Bar & Dining

299 King St. W. 416-595-1958

nawlins.ca

All shows: No cover/PWYC.

Every Tue 6:30 Stacie McGregor. Every Wed 7pm The Jim Heineman Trio. Every Thur 8pm Nothin’ But the Blues with Joe Bowden. Every Fri & Sat 8:30 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)

Mar 14 Farrucas Latin Duo. Mar 28 Zoey Adams

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

Every Tues, Thu, Fri, and Sat.

Mar 1 Michael Dunston Trio. Mar 2 Canadian Jazz Quartet & Friends’ Celebrate First Fridays. Mar 3 Toivu Unt Trio, Mar 6 In Concert and Conversation with Gene DiNovi. Mar 8 Whitney Ross-Barris Trio. Mar 9 Allison Au Quartet. Mar 10 Brian Blain’s Second Saturdays Blues Campfire Jam. Mar 15 Cara Matthew Trio. Mar 16 Pat LaBarbera Trio. Mar 17 David Buchbinder Quartet. Mar 22 June Garber Trio. Mar 23 Lorne Lofsky Trio. Mar 24 Mark Kelso Trio. Mar 29 Fabio Ragnelli Quartet. Mar 31 Carol McCartney Quartet.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

All shows: 8pm unless otherwise indicated.

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 3:30pm. No cover.

Every Sat 3pm Saturday Jazz.

Mar 3 Sugar Daddies.

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, 8:45 Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm. Every Wed 9pm The Digs. Every Fri 9:45 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.

Every Mon 6:30 University of Toronto Student Jazz Ensembles. Every Tue 6:30 Thompson Egbo-Egbo. Every Wed 6:30 Victor Batemen Trio. Every Thu 6:30 Kevin Quain. Every Fri 4pm Hogtown Syncopators. Every Sat 12noon The Sinners Choir; 7pm Justin Bacchus. Every Sun 7pm Tom Reynolds Trio

Mar 1 9:30 Bruce Cassidy’s Hotfoot Orchestra. Mar 2 6:30 Lester McLean Trio; 9:45 Uri Gurvich Quartet. Mar 3 3:30 Swing Shift Big Band; 9:45 Dave Young Quintet. Mar 4 12noon Excelsior Dixieland Jazz; 3:30 Club Django; 9:30 Barry Romberg Group. Mar 5 9:30 Christian Overton’s Composers Collective. Mar 6 9:30 Tim Ries Quartet. Mar 7 9:30 Alan Heatherington. Mar 8, 9 & 10 9:45 Harold Mabern with Kirk MacDonald Quartet. Mar 9 6:30 Lester McLean Trio. Mar 10 3:30 Laura Hubert Band. Mar 11 12noon Excelsior Dixieland Jazz; 3:30 Red Hot Ramble; 9:30 Marc Van Vugt & Ineka Vandoorn. Mar 12 9:30 Peter Cancura. Mar 13 9:30 Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Mar 14 9:30 Neon Eagle. Mar 15 & 16 9:45 Avi Granite 6 (“Orbit” Vinyl Release). Mar 17 3:30 Jerome Godboo; 9:45 Al Henderson Quintet. Mar 18 12noon Hart House Jazz Ensembles; 3:30 Dr. Nick Blues; 9:30 Kite Trio. Mar 19 9:30 Jon Foster & Collective Order. Mar 20 9:30 Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Mar 21 9:30 Buddy Aquilina. Mar 22 9:30 Paul DeLong’s Bucket of Fish Orchestra. Mar 23 6:30 Lester McLean Trio; 9:45 Jeff King’s Catalysst. Mar 24 3:30 Advocats Big Band; 9:45 Mike Murley Quartet. Mar 25 12noon Excelsior Dixieland Jazz; 3:30 Freeway Dixieland; 9:30 Sharon Minemoto Quartet. Mar 26 8:30 John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra. Mar 27 9:30 Classic Rex Jazz Jam. Mar 28 9:30 Gord Mowat’s Skeleton Crew. Mar 29 9:30 Hideaki Tokunaga with David Braid Quartet. Mar 30 6:30 Fabio Ragnelli Trio; 9:45 Ahmed Mitchel. Mar 31 3:30 George Lake Big Band; 9:45 Montuno Police

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 Funky Mondays. Every Tue 6pm Julian Fauth Plays Barrel-House Jazz. Every Thursday 8pm An Evening of Music with Steven Koven and Artie Roth. Every Sat 4pm Saturday Matinees.

Mar 3 Ike Cedar & the Daydrinkers. Mar 10 Sam Taylor. Mar 17 Two Beats Off. Mar 24 John Borra & Sam Ferrara. Mar 31 Matt Morgan. Apr 7 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.

Every Mon 10pm Open Mic Mondays. Every Tuesday 8pm Annex Ukelele Jam Every Thursday 7:30pm Bluegrass Thursdays Every Sunday 7pm The Rhythmicaturgically Syncopated Social Hour Jazz Jam.

Galas and Fundraisers

Mar 4 11:30am: 5th Annual Music March for Music Therapy. In support of the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund. In partnership with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Starting point: The Music Therapy Centre, 1175 Bloor St. W. Registration: 11:30am-12pm. March begins: 12 noon. March ends: 1:15pm (festivities to follow). End point: Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor St. W. Celebration at Lee’s Palace: 1:15-4pm. For information visit www.musictherapy.ca

Mar 24 7:00: Echo Women’s Choir. CD Launch and Fundraiser. Musical guests Eve Goldberg and Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Square (behind the Eaton Centre; wheelchair accessible). Echo will perform music conducted by Becca Whitla, Alan Gasser and Annabelle Chvostek, with Becca Whitla also at the piano. $25, available from Echo members or at the door. CDs will be available for $20. Information at www.echowomenschoir.ca or by emailing info.echo@gmail.com.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Mar 11 7:00: Andrea Botticelli. Exploring Early Keyboard Instruments: Lecture-Recital on the Koerner Collection. Vocal and keyboard works by Purcell, Haydn and Beethoven. Andrea Botticelli, harpsichord, clavichord, fortepiano; Lawrence Wiliford, tenor. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-2825. $40. 5pm: instrument exhibit; 6pm: wine and cheese.

Mar 13 7:30: The Toronto Chapter of the Duke Ellington Society. Monthly Meeting. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke. Anyone interested in Ellington’s music and his contributions to the art of jazz is welcome. For further information, visit
www.torontodukeellingtonsociety.com or call 416-239-2683. Membership fee $35 per person or $50 per couple, with one free initial visit.

Mar 4 2:00-5:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Boito: Mefistofele. The Faust legend has provided inspiration to many famous composers – Gounod, Schumann, and others. Our program will examine a 19th-century operatic approach from a composer who was also a librettist for Giuseppe Verdi’s operas Otello and Falstaff. A selection of recordings (both audio and video) will be presented highlighting the diversity of Schubert’s compositions across many genres. For information and location contact John Sharpe: 416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments. Postponed from Feb 25.

Mar 18 2:00-5:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Made in Canada: Bruckner’s Symphonies. The symphonies of Bruckner have enjoyed the attention of two of Canada’s outstanding conductors, Yannick Nézet-Séguin at the Orchestre Métropolitan de Montréal and Georg Tintner at Symphony Nova Scotia. Selected movements from various symphonies in both audio and video formats. To confirm your attendance, call John Sharpe at 416-898-2549. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Mar 19 1:30: Miles Nadal JCC. Exotic Operas from Around the World. With Iain Scott, opera educator. 750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211 x0. $22.

Mar 23-25: Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto. The Community of Singers: Joining Forces – Choral Conductor Symposium. Eglinton St. George’s United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. 416-446-0188.

Apr 4 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Talk. Join eminent musicologist Wayne Gooding for an engaging exploration of Anna Bolena in anticipation of the upcoming COC production. The court of Henry VIII is in tumult as the king tires of his second wife, Anne Boleyn, who must now fight for her honour and her life. Don Mills Branch, Toronto Public Library, 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Please register by calling 416-395-5710.

Apr 6 6:00: Music Gallery/Musicworks Magazine. History Series: Creative Music Journalism. Artistic Director David Dacks talks to journalists past and present about the challenges and joys of trying to describe abstract music. Mark Miller (Globe and Mail); Carl Wilson (Slate, The Guardian, Globe and Mail); Katie Jensen (Polaris Music Prize podcast, IMPSTR); Jennie Punter (Musicworks, Toronto Star); Jerry Pratt (Exclaim). 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. 416-204-1080. Free.

Masterclasses

Mar 6 7:30: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Louis Applebaum Distinguished Visitor in Film Composition. Lecture by Howard Shore. Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free.

Mar 7 1:00: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Collaborative Pianist. Masterclass by John Hess. Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free.

Mar 08 11:30am: York University Department of Music. Piano Masterclass with Shoshana Telner. Tribute Communities Recital Hall, Accolade East Building, YU, 4700 Keele St. 416-736-2100 x20054. Free.

Mar 10 10:00am: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Organ Masterclass: Bach and Improvisation. William Porter, Eastman School of Music. Sponsored by the Toronto Centre, Royal Canadian College of Organists and the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, King & Simcoe Streets.

Mar 25 2:00: ORMTA Central Toronto Branch. Vocal Master Class with Dr. Darryl Edwards. Vocal students (aged 15 and over) of branch members are invited to participate. Spots are limited so please register early! Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. To submit a participant, please email our Master Class Convener Elaine Lau at
elaine@elainelau.ca. Auditing fee: $20; non-ORMTA auditing fee: $30; participant fee (includes admission for one family member): $80; fee for ORMTA provided accompanist: $20.

Apr 07 1:00: Tafelmusik. Voice Masterclass. Dorothee Mields. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-964-9562 x241. Free admission for auditors. Suggested donation $10. Open to the public.

Memorials

Mar 12 7:30: Public Memorial/Celebration of Life for Johnny Cowell. On behalf of the family of Johnny Cowell, please be advised that a public memorial/celebration of the life of Johnny Cowell. Light refreshments afterwards. Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. The obituary is posted in The Toronto Star at www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?pid=187989715. This notice will be posted on Johnny’s website, where you can also send us your memories of Johnny, which will be posted on the site.
www.johnnycowell.ca 

Screenings

Mar 24 7:30: Mississauga Festival Chamber Choir. Phantom Unmasked. A screening of the classic silent film The Phantom of the Opera with live accompaniment for choir and orchestra composed by Andrew Downing. RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for The Compass Market Food Bank.

Mar 27 6:30: Royal Conservatory. The Orchestra Di Piazzo Vittorio. Directed by Agostino Ferrente. Under Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, the arts scene in Rome suffered. With blatant racism on the rise, the chances of thriving as an immigrant and artist in Italy were slim. So, when a multi-ethnic orchestra, Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio, sprang into being in 2002, it hit the headlines. Members of the New Canadian Global Music Orchestra will participate in post-screening performance and Q&A.

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Mar 3 12:30: Recollectiv. Rekindling the mind & rediscovering joy through music for people with cognitive challenges. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Free with advance registration at www.recollectiv.ca/participate. Also Mar 10, 17, 24, 31. 

Tours

Mar 4 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Led by a trained docent. Includes information and access to the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas such as the wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st). Also Mar 11, 18 and 25.

Workshops

Mar 4 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by viol player Justin Haynes. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750. www.tempotoronto.net $20. 

Mar 16 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Meeting coached by Anne Massicotte. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Bring your recorders and music stand. 416-779-5750. Non-members $20.

Mar 25 2pm: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and Instrumentalists. Bruckner: Mass in E minor. Ori Siegel, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-386-0258. $10; $6(members).

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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Available pro bono positions with the KINDRED SPIRITS ORCHESTRA: Oboe, Horn, Trumpet, Bass Trombone, sectional Violins, Violas, Violoncellos and Contrabasses. The KSO is an auditioned-based civic orchestra in residence at Flato Markham Theatre. For information, visit KSOchestra.ca or e-mail GM@KSOrchestra.ca.

COUNTERPOINT COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA – now in our 33^rd season. We invite volunteer musicians in all sections to play with us at Monday evening rehearsals. Our next concerts are on March 24, and June 9. Contact
info@ccorchestra.org. www.ccorchestra.org.

JOIN THE BEL CANTO SINGERS! We share the love of singing - Broadway show tunes, folk songs, spirituals, rock songs, and opera excerpts, and welcome singers of all ages. Under the direction of Leanne Piller we rehearse Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:30 at St. Nicholas Anglican Church, Kingston Rd. near Warden. Concerts are early December and (this year) May 5; we also give outreach concerts at community retirement and nursing homes. Occasional workshops combine socializing with improving our singing skills. Members quickly become friends and our annual banquet solidifies these friendships. Auditioned ensemble. 416-265-7586 www.belcantosingers.ca.

PLAYERS NEEDED for children’s concert band program at St. Albans Boys and Girls Club. Age 9+. All levels welcome. Wednesdays from 6-7:30. $180 for 12 week session. Please contact Michelle Clarke for more info 416-534-8461. stalbansclub.ca/st-albans-band

THE EAST YORK CONCERT BAND has openings for trumpets, flutes, clarinets, french horns, euphoniums and tubas. No auditions necessary. For more information, contact president@eastyorkconcertband.ca, or check out www.eastyorkconcertband.ca

THE TORONTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is accepting applications for the Resident Conductor & TSYO (Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra) Conductor positions. Please see: tso.ca/resident conductor for detailed information. Application deadline is Monday, February 19, 2018 at 5pm.

BUY & SELL

BUY OR SELL INSTRUMENTS with a WholeNote classified ad! What’s in YOUR closet? Does your old guitar gently weep? Give that nice old clarinet / drum kit a new life. Ads start at $24.00 INQUIRE BY FEBRUARY 24 for the MARCH.
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CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or e-mail Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA.

DIGITAL ORGAN FOR SALE Superb two-manual, 37 stop Allen Quantum Q265D drawknob organ (2012) seven channel audio, seven tonal suites, occasionally used by dealer as concert rental instrument, available immediately. Organ may be played and inspected by appointment. $47K, price negotiable, financing available, includes delivery in Ontario. Call/Text: 416-571-3680 or email: gdmansell@sympatico.ca.

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); SAXOPHONE Bundy Selmer alto; BASSOON Linton; TUBA Besson ¾ size, in hard case with wheels. Phone 416-964-3642.

FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS. RCM exam preparation. RCM certified advanced specialist. Samantha Chang, FTCL, FLCM, Royal Academy of Music PGDip, LRAM, ARCT. Toronto, Scarborough 416-801-9196, samantha.studio@gmail.com.
www.samanthaflute.com.

JAMMING WITH A COACH - a 10 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 but 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
larissa@lmmtstudio.com 416-574-0018.

www.MosePianoForAll.com - Friendly Cabbagetown teaching studio welcomes nervous adult hobby pianists, moody teenagers, and normal upbeat kids. Uncommonly encouraging piano teacher with loyal following and buckets of patience. RCM washouts a specialty. Peter Kristian Mose, 416/923-3060. “Sure beats studying with those Quebec nuns!” S.A., age 65+. “Now there’s a teacher!” R.D., age 13.

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.

AUDIOLOGY SERVICES FOR MUSICIANS. Treatment for tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia. Custom musician ear plugs, hearing testing, clinical hypnosis for peak performance. All services by Doctor of Audiology. Telemedicine option available. Short walk from Stouffville GO train/bus station. www.auditorypathways.ca 647-527-7107.

CD LINER NOTES, PROMO MATERIAL, CONCERT PROGRAMS, LIBRETTI, WEB SITE CONTENT AND MEMOIRS need proofreading and editing for correct spelling and grammar, clarity and consistency. Contact Vanessa Wells, wellsread@editors.ca, for a copy editor with a music background. Quick turnaround and reasonable rates! wellsreadediting.ca.

DO YOU NEED MUSIC FOR A BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, ANNIVERSARY OR OTHER SPECIAL OCCASION? Aquarius DJ Service plays music for all ages to fit your budget. Motown, sixties-and-up and your requests. For more information, phone Jen at 416-693-8875, or send an e-mail to mejen@bell.net.

KARAOKE FOR ALL OCCASIONS! We offer on-site karaoke services for your private party, team-building event, or fund-raiser. All equipment provided plus a skilled and friendly karaoke host to run things smoothly and make your guests feel like stars. Sing musical theatre favourites, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday, Beatles, Queens of the Stone Age, and everything in between. Contact
jason@jasonrolland.com or call 416-809-4311.

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.

Burlington Performing Arts Centre. A Night at The Opera. Music from Act II of Bizet’s Carmen. Julie Nesrallah, mezzo; Lauren Margison, soprano; Richard Margison, tenor; Gary Relyea, bass-baritone; Robert Kortgaard, piano. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $69.50. Feb 3, 8pm.

Canadian Children’s Opera Company. Celebration of Youth. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. Free. Feb 2, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Rigoletto. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Jan 20, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 23. Days and times vary, visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. The Abduction from the Seraglio. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner with adaptations by Gottlieb Stephanie. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Feb 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 24. Days and times vary, visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Stage. Musica Nuda. Created by Petra Magoni and Ferrucio Spinetti. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. 416-368-3110. $35-$69. Opens Feb 22, 8pm. Also Feb 23(7pm), Feb 24(8pm).

Coal Mine Theatre. Rumours, by Fleetwood Mac: A Coal Mine Concert. Coal Mine Theatre, 1454 Danforth Ave. coalminetheatre.com. $45. Opens Feb 4, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 25. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Pirates of Penzance. Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W.S. Gilbert. Tyrone Paterson, music director; Theodore Baerg, stage director. First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Ave, London. 519-672-8800. $30; $20(sr/st). Opens Jan 26, 8pm. Runs to Feb 4. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

East Side Players. [title of show]. Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, book by Hunter Bell. Papermill Theatre, 67 Pottery Rd. 416-425-0917. $24; $15(st). Opens Feb 23, 8pm. Runs to Mar 10. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Electric Bond Opera Ensemble. Another Sunrise and Farewell, Auschwitz. Music by Jake Heggie, libretto by Gene Scheer. Sara Schabas, soprano; Georgia Burashko, mezzo; Sean Watson, baritone; Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Michael Shannon, conductor; Aaron Willis, stage director. Beth Tzedec Congregation, 1700 Bathurst St. 416-781-3511. $40; $18(arts/under 36); $10(under 18). Feb 10(8pm). Also Feb 11(2pm).

Kempenfelt Community Players. Oliver! Music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Georgian College Campus, Building C, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $25; $20(sr/st). Opens Feb 8, 8pm. Runs to Feb 18. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. The Wizard of Oz. Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, book by L. Frank Baum. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$74.99. Opens Dec 8, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 18. Fri-Sat(7:30), Sat(3:30), Sun(12pm, 4pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Feb 16, 7:30pm. Runs to May 6. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(4pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99-$69.99. Opens Mar 3, 7:30pm. Runs to May 13. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm/4pm).

Meadowvale Music Theatre. The Producers. Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from the film. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd. 905-615-4720. $30; $28(sr/st). Opens Feb 16, 8pm. Runs to Feb 25. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Extra show Feb 24(2pm).

Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto. Chasing Rainbows: Louise Pitre Sings the Songs of Judy Garland. Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, 115 Simpson Ave. 416-406-6228. $30. Feb 17, 7:30pm.

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. Opens Feb 13, 8pm. Runs to Sep 2. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Musical Theatre Productions. Lovelash. Written by Terence Vince. The ARTS Project, 203 Dundas St, London. 519-642-2767. $20. Opens Feb 22, 8:00pm. Runs to Feb 24. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

National Ballet of Canada. Made in Canada. Music by Lubomyr Melnyk, Antonio Vivaldi, and Owen Belton. Robert Binet, James Kudelka, Crystal Pite, choreographers. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39-$265. Opens Feb 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 4. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).

Opera by Request. Norma. Vincenzo Bellini with libretto by Felice Romani. In concert with piano accompaniment. Antonina Ermolenko, soprano (Norma); Shantelle Przybylo, soprano (Adalgisa); Paul Williamson, tenor (Pollione); Andrew Tees, baritone (Oroveso); Fabian Arciniegas, tenor (Flavio); Daniela Agostino, mezzo (Clotilde); William Shookhoff, piano and music director. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Feb 10, 7:30pm.

Opera York. Marriage of Figaro. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto written by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Geoffrey Butler, artistic director; Renee Salewski, stage director. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40-$50; $25(st). Mar 2, 7:30pm. Also Mar 4(2pm).

Rose Theatre. Chasing Rainbows: Louise Pitre Sings the Songs of Judy Garland. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $35-$45. Feb 15, 8pm.

Ryleepuss Productions. The Drowsy Chaperone. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin. Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. 416-702-6604. $20; $18(sr); $13(st). Opens Feb 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 25. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Extra show Feb 24(2pm).

Scarborough Music Theatre. The Addams Family. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, based on characters created by Charles Addams. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st); $25(ch). Opens Feb 1, 8pm. Runs to Feb 17. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Feb 17 show at 2pm.

Soulpepper Concert Series. Prohibition, The Concert. Mike Ross, music director. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $25-$79. Opens Feb 9, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 22. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

Southern Ontario Lyric Opera/Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 905-681-6000. $20-$65. Mar 1, 7:30pm.

Southern Ontario Lyric Opera. Gianni Schicchi and Pagliacci. Music by Puccini and Leoncavallo. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $20-$65. Mar 3, 7:30pm.

St. Anne’s Music & Drama Society. Ruddigore, or The Witch’s Curse. Music by Arthur Sullivan, lyrics by W. S. Gilbert. St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 651 Dufferin St. 416-922-4415. $27; $22(sr/st). Opens Jan 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 4. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Jan 27 at 7:30pm.

Symphony on the Bay. All the World’s a Stage. Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; Applebaum: Three Stratford Fanfares; Mendelssohn: Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Bernstein: West Side Story, Selections for Orchestra; Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No.3 (1st Mvmt); and other works. Joshua Lee, violin, and Christina Bell, soprano; Tim Carroll, narrator; Claudio Vena, conductor. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $43; $36.50(sr); $24.50(16-24); $12(under 16). Feb 18, 3pm.

Tarragon Theatre. Hamlet. Written by William Shakespeare, music by Thomas Ryder Payne. Richard Rose, stage director. Tarragon Theatre Mainspace, 30 Bridgman Ave. 416-531-1827. $55; $49(sr); $29(st). Previews begin Jan 2, 8pm. Runs to Feb 11. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2:30pm).

Tapestry Opera. TAP EX: Forbidden. Music by Afarin Mansouri, libretto by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard. Neema Bickersteth, soprano; Shirin Eskandani, mezzo; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Saye Sky, Farsi rapper/spoken-word artist; Michael Shannon, conductor. Ernest Balmer Studio, Distillery District, 9 Trinity St. 416-537-6066 x243. $45. Opens Feb 8, 8pm. Runs to Feb 11. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(4pm).

Theatre Aurora. If/Then. Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr, Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr at box office); $10(st at box office). Opens Jan 25, 8pm. Runs to Feb 3. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Sheridan. Kiss Me, Kate. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Sam and Bella Spewack. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Feb 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 25. Tues-Thur(7:30pm), Fri-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Feb 18..

Toronto Masque Theatre. The Peasant Cantata/All the Diamonds. Music by J. S. Bach and others. Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity St. 416-410-4561. $20-$50. Opens Feb 8, 8pm. Runs to Feb 10. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

TTSS Musical Theatre Ensemble. Jekyll & Hyde (The Musical) Highlights in Concert. Music by Wildhorn; lyrics by Bricusse. Linda Eyman, director. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St.. 416-455-9238. $30; $25(sr/st).

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight. A preview of UofT Opera’s production of Gershwin’s Of Thee I Sing. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free. Mar 1, 12:10pm.

Unsung Heroes Productions. Sing for Tomorrow 5. Vaughan City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill. unsungheroesproductions.com. $40-$90. Opens Feb 6, 7:30pm. Also Feb 7, 8.

Voicebox/Opera in Concert. I due Figaro. Music by Saverio Mercadante. Beste Kalender, mezzo-soprano; Ilana Zarankin, soprano; Holly Chaplin, soprano; Nicholas Borg, baritone. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $22-$52. Feb 4, 2:30pm.

Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. The Tender Land. Music by Aaron Copland; libretto by Horace Everett; Anna Theodosakis, stage director; Leslie De’Ath, conductor. Wilfrid Laurier University, Theatre Auditorium, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-884-1970 x2432. $20; $10(sr/st). Mar 2-3(8pm), 4(3pm).

York Symphony Orchestra. A Night at the Opera. Overtures and arias by Mozart, Donizetti, Bizet, Verdi, Rossini, Di Capua and Delibes. Carla-Grace Colaguori, soprano; Katerina Utochkina, mezzo; Zachary Rioux, tenor; Diego Catala, baritone. Trinity Anglican Church (Aurora), 79 Victoria St., Aurora. 416-410-0860. $28; $23(sr); $15(st). Feb 17, 8pm. Also Feb 18, 3pm.

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

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

Every Tue 6pm Leslie Huyler Group; Every Wed 6pm Madoka Murata: Discovery Through the Arts; 8pm Lisa Particelli’s Girls Night Out Jazz Jam.

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865             

alleycatz.ca

All shows: 9pm unless otherwise indicated. Call for cover charge info.

Every Mon 8:30pm Salsa Night. Every Tue Bachata Night. Every Wed Midtown Blues Jam. Every Thurs 7:30pm Claudia Lopez Duo Jazz.

Feb 2 & Mar 3 Gyles Band. Feb 3 & 10 Soular. Feb 9 Sound Parade. Feb 16, 17 & 24 Lady Kane. Feb 22 Comedy Night. Feb 23 Parkside Drive. Mar 2 Graffitti Park.  

Artword Artbar

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

artword.net (full schedule)

All shows at 8pm unless otherwise noted.

Feb 3 Alex Fournier Sextet + Dan Pitt Trio. Feb 7 Rapper LTtheMonk (Liam Tyndall) & Friends. Feb 8 Magee/D’Alves Trio + Scott Taplay Group. Feb 9 6:30pm & 9:30pm Willie P. Bennett Tribute. Feb 10 Aubrey Wilson Quartet. Feb 14 Soirée Frenchkiss Feb 15 David Lyttle Trio. Feb 16 The Ault Sisters. Feb 17 The North Enders. Feb 23 Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble. Feb 24 The Kirkendolls.

The Blue Goose Tavern

1 Blue Goose St. 416-255-2442

thebluegoosetavern.com (full schedule)

Every Sun 4pm Blues at The Goose. Big Groove featuring Downchild`s Mike Fitzpatrick & Gary Kendall with Special Guests

Feb 4 Jesse Whiteley & Emily Burgess. NOTE: Super Bowl Sunday hours are 3-6pm. Feb 11 Darran Poole & Gene Hardy. Feb 18 Paul Reddick & Kyle Ferguson. Feb 25 Steve Marriner & Curtis Chaffey

Bloom

2315 Bloor St. W. 416-767-1315

bloomrestaurant.com

All shows: 19+. Call for reservations.

Feb 14 7pm Valentine Dinner – Heather Bambrick Trio. Feb 22 7pm Fern Lindzon Duo.

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com (full schedule)

Feb 1 Grizzly Coast & Jacqueline Tucci. Feb 2 Nutrients, Falcon Jane & Jenny Yu. Feb 3 Rose-Erin Stokes; \\livingfossil// “Never Die” Album Release w/ ACOTE. Feb 4 9pm Heavy Bell. Feb 5 Willie Thrasher & Linda Saddleback, Trails & King Kimbit. Feb 6 Alice Toner “I Learned the Hard Way” Album Release; Gilliam, Milmine, Pottie. Feb 7 Confabulation Presents: The Shortest Story; SlowPitchSound. Feb 8 Beatrice Keeler; Jason Bajada. Feb 9 Corey Gulkin Album Launch w/ Merival. Feb 10 Jen Schaffer and the Shiners “Games We Play” Album Launch w/ Lain Gray. Feb 12 MUNROE & Neil Haverty. Feb 13 Tiptoes, Pomes & Harper Bizarre. Feb 14 ZOE, Jordaan Mason & Charise Aragoza. Feb 15 Delusions of Grandeur w/ Sea Beau Band & Chronophobe. Feb 16 Marie-Clo & Silver Lining. Feb 17 Harfang & Men I Trust. Feb 18 Longtime Listener; Romeo Romeo, Deanna Petcoff & Slobrina. Feb 19 Genevieve Racette & Danielle Knibbe. Feb 20 Rube & Rake w/ Laura Merrimen; Giant Hand & Blunt Chunks w/ Nick Ferrio. Feb 21 The Lesters. Feb 23 Maya Killtron. Feb 24 Soap Opera w/ Triples & Deanne Petcoff. Feb 25 Christa Couture w/ Tara Williamson; Angie Hilts Video Release w/ Ada Dahli. Mar 1 Graham Nicholas Album Release w/ Grady Kelneck. Mar 3 Emma Cook w/ Julie Neff.

Castro’s Lounge

2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272

castroslounge.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

C’est What

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

cestwhat.com (full schedule)

All concerts are PWYC unless otherwise noted.

Feb 3 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers w/ Swamperella PWYC. Feb 4 7pm Gordon Shawcross, Pale Criminal & Ron21. PWYC. Feb 8 10pm Ambre Mclean. PWYC. Feb 9 10pm Metronome Chomsky. PWYC. Feb 10 3pm Theolonius Hank. PWYC; 30th Anniversary Series: C’est What’s Roots. Feb 11 Kristin Lindell and Friends: The Cinnamon Hearts Cabaret. PWYC. Feb 15 9pm 30th Anniversary Series: C’est What’s Roots. Feb 16 10pm 30th Anniversary Series: Jeff Buckley Tribute. Feb 17 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers; 9pm 30th Anniversary Series: Quique Escamilla and Daniel Greaves. $15. Feb 18 7pm Bob Wegner. Feb 23 10pm Felix’s Belt. Feb 24 3pm The Boxcar Boys. Mar 3 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Mar 4 7pm Women in Music, Vol. 4. $10.

Emmet Ray, The

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Feb 1 9pm John-Wayne Swinglet. Feb 4 & 18 6pm Alex Lakusta Trio Residency. Feb 4 8:30pm Rob Clutton Trio. Feb 5 9:30pm Justin Haynes Quartet. Feb 7 9pm Alex Fournier/Tom Fleming. Feb 8 9pm Bossa Tres. Feb 11 & 25 6pm Monk’s Music; 8:30pm David Riddel/Colleen Allen Duo. Feb 12 7pm The Bibliofiles; 9:30pm The Hughes/Smith Quartet. Feb 18 8:30pm Ali Berkok Trio feat. Andrew Downing. Feb 19 7pm Jacob Damelin Quartet; 9:30pm David Lyttle Quintet. Feb 25 8:30pm Patrick Smith Quintet. Feb 26 7pm Alex Guindon Quintet; 9:30pm Riverrun. Mar 4 6pm Robert Chapman Trio.

Gate 403

403 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-588-2930

gate403.com (full schedule)

All shows: PWYC.

Every Mon 7pm Jazz Mondays with the Jim Hamel Trio and featured guests. Every Wed 7pm Blues Night with The Gatekeepers. Every Sat 5pm Bill Heffernan’s Saturday Sessions.

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted).

Every Sat 4.30 The Happy Pals Dixieland jazz jam. Every Sun 4pm 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

Every Sun 3pm Hirut Sundays Open Mic.

Feb 1 Franklin Ave Swingtet. PWYC. Feb 6 20 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association. PWYC. Feb 9 8:30pm: E=Jazz and Latin Jazz w/ Don Naduriak. PWYC or by donation. Feb 22 8pm The Daniel Barnes Low Stress Trio. PWYC/suggested $10. Feb 26 8pm: The Tequila Mockingbirds Community Singalong. Free. Feb 23 9pm Hirut Hoot Cabaret $5.

Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The

Hugh’s Room

2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483

hughsroom.com

All shows: 8:30pm unless otherwise noted

Feb 2 The Confabulation (CD Release) $30/$25(adv). Feb 3 The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band: 30th Anniversary Concert $35/$30(adv). Feb 8 Willie P. Bennett Tribute $30/$25(adv). Feb 9 Albert Lee $45/$40(adv). Feb 10 Carlos Morgan - The Duet Songbook $30/$25(adv). Feb 11 1pm 2018 Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom $35/$30(adv). Feb 13 Toronto Ravel $20(cash at door). Feb 14 Old Man Luedecke $30/($25adv). Feb 15 Alfie Zappacosta $55/$50(adv). Feb 16 & 17 Corb Lund $65/$60(adv). Feb 21 Jazz.FM91: President’s Choice Concert Series - Don Thompson $55. Feb 22 Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley CD Launch $30/$25(adv). Feb 24 Black Umfolosi $30/$25(adv). Feb 25 2pm Ken Whiteley’s Sunday Gospel Matinée - Songs for Joy w/ Coco Love Alcorn, Pat Patrick and Ali Matthews $30/$25(adv). Mar 1 Maria Doyle Kennedy $40/$35(adv). Mar 2 & 3 Songs Are Like Tattoos - A Tribute to Joni Mitchell $35/$30(adv).

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca

Feb 8 8pm L J Folk - CD Release “Near Me” $15.

Jazz Room, The

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

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

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

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

Every Fri 7:30pm Early Jazz & World Sessions free before 8pm; Every Fri 10:30pm Havana Club Cuba Libre Fridays $15; Every Sat 10:30pm Salsa Saturdays $15.

Feb 1 6:30pm SymphRONica: Into the Studio $24/$20. Feb 2 7:30pm DoVira $15; 10:30pm Yani Borrell + DJ Suave $15. Feb 3 10:30pm El Gran Combo Tribute + DJ Santiago Valasquez $15. Feb 9 7:30pm Rowe and Edge Trio $15; 10:30pm Papiosco y Los Ritmicos + DJ Suave $15. Feb 10 10:30pm Ricky Franco + The P-Crew Orchestra + DJ Santiago Valasquez $15. Feb 13 6:30pm Mardi Gras Madness Redux with Alex Pangman’s Alleycats and Red Hot Ramble $20/$18(adv). Feb 16 7:30pm Max Senitt $15; 10:30pm Marta Elena & Salsa Star + DJ Suave $15. Feb 17 10:30pm Conjunto Lacalu + DJ Santiago Valasquez $15. Feb 23 10:30pm Cafe Cubano + DJ Suave $15. Feb 24 10:30pm La Borinqueña + DJ Santiago Valasquez $15. Mar 1 Harley Card Sunset Ensemble $20/$15(adv).

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, Pete & Ron.

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)

All shows: 9pm, $8 (unless otherwise noted).

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

Feb 7 Lorne Lofsky & Kieran Overs. Feb 21 Dan Ionescu & Stacie McGregor. Feb 28 David Young & Reg Schwager

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

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

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)

Feb 28 Barry Sears Duo

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: 7:30pm-10:30pm

Every Tues, Thu, Fri, and Sat.

Feb 1 Chris Platt Trio. Feb 2 & Mar 2 Canadian Jazz Quartet & Friends. Feb 3 Amy McConnell Trio. Feb 6 In Concert and Conversation with Gene DiNovi. Feb 8 David Occhipinti Trio. Feb 9 Ros Kindler Trio. Feb 10 Brian Blain’s Second Saturdays Blues Campfire Jam. Feb 15 Denise Leslie Trio. Feb 16 Brian Dickinson Trio. Feb 17 Nathan Hiltz Trio. Feb 22 Bob DeAngelis Quartet. Feb 23 Lara Solnicki Trio. Feb 24 Brownman Akoustic Quartet. Mar 1 Michael Dunston Trio. Mar 3 Toivu Unt Trio, Mar 6 In Concert and Conversation with Gene DiNovi.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

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All shows: 8pm unless otherwise indicated.

Feb 1 In Betyween Sounds. Feb 3 Mudpunch. Feb 4 Brian Passmore. Feb 7 Jamick w/ Gary LaRocca.

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 3:30pm. No cover.

Every Sat 3pm Saturday Jazz.

Feb 3 Dave Young Quartet. Feb 10 Steve Holt Quartet. Feb 17 Luis Deniz Quartet. Feb 24 Landen Vieira Quartet. Mar 3 Sugar Daddies.

Poetry Jazz Café

224 Augusta Ave. 416-599-5299

poetryjazzcafe.com (full schedule)

Reposado Bar & Lounge

136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474

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Reservoir Lounge, The

52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887

reservoirlounge.com (full schedule). Every Tue, 8:45pm Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm. Every Wed 9pm The Digs. Every Thursday 9:45pm Mary McKay. Every Fri 9:45pm Dee Dee and the Dirty Martinis. Every Sat 9:45pm Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm.

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call for cover charge info.

Every Mon 6:30pm University of Toronto Student Jazz Ensembles. Every Tue 6:30pm Alex Coleman’s A/C Unit. Every Wed 6:30pm JV’s Bugaloo Squad. Every Thu 6:30pm Michael Herring Quartet. Every Fri 4pm Hogtown Syncopators; 6:30pm KJ’s Tune Town. Every Sat 12noon The Sinners Choir; 7pm Artie Roth Quartet. Every Sun 12noon Excelsior Dixieland Jazz; 7pm Ken McDonald Quartet.

Feb 1 9:30pm Kirk McDonald. Feb 2 9:45pm The Vipers. Feb 3 3:30pm Jake Chisholm Quartet; 9:45pm Dave Young Quintet. Feb 4 3:30pm Club Django; 9:30pm Scott Neary Quartet. Feb 5 & 6 9:30pm Tony Malaby w/ Nick Fraser Group. Feb 7 9:30pm François Jalbert Trio. Feb 8 & 9 9:45pm Adam Nussbaum w/ Adrean Farrugia & Brad Goode. Feb 10 3:30pm Laura Hubert Band; 9:45pm Anushka Wright. Feb 11 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble; 9:30pm Barry Romberg Group. Feb 12 9:30pm University of Toronto’s 12tet. Feb 13 9:30pm CD Release: Ian Sinclair Quartet. Feb 14 9:30pm Valentine’s Day Event: Hannah Barstow Trio. Feb 15 & 16 9:45pm Mark Kelso’s Jazz Exiles. Feb 17 Paul Reddick Band; 9:45pm Ted Quinlan Quartet. Feb 18 3:30pm Dr. Nick & The Rollercoasters; 9:30pm Justin Hayes Group. Feb 19 & 20 9:30pm Forq. Feb 21 9:30pm Jazz Money. Feb 22 9:30pm Jenna Marie. Feb 23 9:45pm Alex Dean Quartet. Feb 24 3:30pm Neon Eagle; 9:45pm Marito Marques. Feb 25 3:30pm Freeway Dixieland; 9:30pm Dan Pitt Trio. Feb 26 8:30pm Rex Hotel Orchestra. Feb 27 9:30pm Classica Rex Jazz Jam. Feb 28 9:30pm Mike LeDonne w/ Mike Cado.  

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.

Feb 17 3pm Salty Saturday Matinée featuring The X-tra

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

All shows: No cover.

Every Mon 9pm Funky Mondays. Every Tue 6pm Julian Fauth Plays Barrel-House Jazz. Every Thursday 8pm An Evening of Music with Steven Koven and Artie Roth. Every Sat 4pm Saturday Matinees.

Feb 3 Gord Cumming & Tim Armour. Feb 10 Ted Peters Trio - Pre-Mardi Gras Celebration!!! Feb 24 Don Stevenson & Fergus Hambleton. Mar 3 Ike Cedar & the Daydrinkers.

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org

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

Every Mon 10pm Open Mic Mondays. Every Tuesday 8pm Annex Ukelele Jam Every Thursday 7:30pm Bluegrass Thursdays Every Sunday 7pm The Rhythmicaturgically Syncopated Social Hour Jazz Jam. Feb 2 10pm Heavy Ethics. Feb 4 7:30pm Harrington. Feb 6 10pm Peripheral Vision.