Live Listings

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified. If no city is shown in the listing, the event takes place in Toronto.

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Contact presenters for concert updates. The deadline for the next update (covering Sep 25-Oct 5)  is Mon Sep 22 at 6pm. 

This update includes detailed daily listings for the period Thur Sep 18 - Thu Sep 25 and, as a bonus,  brief advance listings for Fri Sep 26 - Sun Sep 28. For detailed advance listings on all events in our database, use our searchable online JustAsk feature. 

Presenters of previously submitted listings are also asked to advise us by that date of any changes or cancellations. Send all submissions to  John Sharpe at listings@thewholenote.com.

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Sep 18 - Thur Sep 25

Sep 18 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet and Arthur Rowe, Piano. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in g Op.57 and other works. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).

Sep 18 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. From $20.

Sep 18 7:30: Aurora Cultural Centre. Skydiggers: Dreams & Second Chances. Aurora Town Square - Davide De Simone Performance Hall, 50 Victoria St., Aurora. 365-500-3313. www.auroraculturalcentre.ca. $60; $15(st).

Sep 18 7:30: Prosserman Jewish Community Centre. The JCC Chamber Music Series: Roman Rabinovich & Daniel Temnik. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.31 in A-flat Op.110; Debussy: Estampes; Franck: Violin Sonata in A. Roman Rabinovich, piano; Daniel Temnik, violin. 4588 Bathurst St., North York. 416-638-1881 X2132 or JCC Chamber Music Series. $49.18.

Sep 18 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Carmina Burana. Wynston Marsalis: Concerto for Orchestra (Canadian premiere / TSO Co-commission); Orff: Carmina Burana. Julie Roset, soprano; Andrew Haji, tenor; Sean Michael Plumb, baritone; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Toronto Children's Chorus; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.tso.ca or 416-598-3375. From $38. Also Sep 20(7:30pm) & 21(3pm).

Sep 18 8:00: Hugh's Room. Lynn Miles. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/lynn-miles-2. $35.

Sep 18 8:00: Massey Hall. Esteriore Brothers. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $97.

Sep 19 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. The Matt Pines Trio. Featuring Maddie Leroy on vocals. Durbar Indian Restaurant, 2469 Bloor St. W. 416-762-4441. No cover. Reserve a table for dinner or come by for a drink at the bar.

Sep 19 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Chamber Music Under a Starry Sky. Mozart: String Quintet No.4 in g K.516 "Viola Quintet"; India Gailey: Bristlecone; Vaughan Williams: Piano Quintet in c. Historic Leith Church, 419498 Tom Thomson Ln., Leith. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. $55.

Sep 19 7:30: The Jeffery Concerts. Penderecki String Quartet with Arthur Rowe, Piano. Mozart: String Quartet No.20 in D K.499; Janáček: String Quartet No.1 “Kreutzer Sonata”; Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in g Op.57. London Public Library - Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. www.grandtheatre.com or 519-672-8800 or jefferyconcerts@gmail.com. $40; Free(st).

Sep 19 8:00: Hugh's Room. Ontario Creates: Tanika Charles. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/tanika-charles-2. $30; $15(st/arts/underemployed).

Sep 19 8:00: Massey Hall. X & Los Lobos. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com From $49.

Sep 20 12:00_noon: SweetWater Music Festival. Brendan Evans, Guitar. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Free Concert. Part of TSO's Open House event. A spirited preview of what’s to come in the 2025/26 concert season. Tickets are required for this free performance. Gustavo Gimeno & Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductors. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. Registration required at www.TSO.CA/OpenHouse. Free.

Sep 20 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Cuore Piano Trio. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Haydn: Piano Trio in E-flat Hob.XV:29; Brahms: Piano Trio in C Op.87 No.2; Shostakovich: Piano Trio No.2 Op.6. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).

Sep 20 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Castle in the Sky: Where Voices and Instruments Meet. Holst: Suite; Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte; selected songs by Caroline Shaw and Gabriel Kahane; Elgar: Serenade. Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. From $20.

Sep 20 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. The Ottawa Guitar Trio. A program spanning video game music and movie soundtracks as well as standards from the classical repertoire. Nathan Bredeson, Alex Bougie, Francois Lacelle. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com. From $20.

Sep 20 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. The Journey Begins. Sibelius: En Saga; Abigail Richardson Schulte: Eris; Shostakovich: Symphony No.1; Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.1. Roman Rabinovich, piano; James Kahane, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.hpo.org/egvent/the-journey-begins. From $20.

Sep 20 7:30: Mark Battenberg Music. Autumn Trilogy of Music: Part 1 - Music for the Autumnal Equinox. A presentation of eclectic original work by as they welcome the Autumn season with the spirit of music. Mark Battenberg, composer & guitar; Debbie Danbrook, shakuhachi flute. Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Ave. www.markbattenbergcreations.com. $20 or Pay What You Can.

Sep 20 7:30: North Wind Concerts. Ephemera: Corelli in China. Music of Corelli, Bononcini, Pasquini, and Pedrini. Cristina Zacharias, violin; Jin Cho, flute; Margaret Jordan Gay, cello; Louise Hung, harpsichord; Matt Antal, visuals & sound. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/1044. Pay-What-You-Wish.

Sep 20 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Carmina Burana. See Sep 18. Also Sep 21.

Sep 20 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Friends of Fiddler's Green. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.ticketscene.ca/events/52522 or www.acousticharvest.ca. $35.

Sep 20 8:00: Hugh's Room. Happy Birthday, Leonard. Michah Barnes. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.comhappy-birthday-leonard-2. $35.

Sep 20 9:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Late Night Jazz with Hilario Durán Trio. Hilario Durán, piano; Roberto Occhipinti, bass; Mark Kelso, drums. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. From $20.

Sep 21 12:00_noon: SweetWater Music Festival. Next Wave Showcase. Enjoy performances by some of the best up and coming local talent who will be in residence working with SweetWater artists all weekend long led by next wave alumna Bridget Walsh. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 21 2:30: Barrie Concert Association. Behind the Bellows. A variety of styles from classical to pop. Michael Bridge, accordion. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org or 705-436-1232. $40; $10(st).

Sep 21 2:30: OperOttawa. Gala Concert. Italian arias, duets, trios, quartets, and choruses. Erinne-Colleen Laurin, Kathleen Radke, Morgan Strickland, sopranos; Beverly McArthur & Pauline van der Roest, mezzos: Danny Leclerc & Grayson Nesbitt, tenors; Alasdair Campbell, bass; OperOttawa Chorus; Judith Ginsburg, piano. First Baptist Church, 140 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa. www.eventbrite.ca/e/1088258814409. $50; $25(st); Free(under 10).

Sep 21 3:00: A Dark Horse Pub. Sunday in the Pub with Schubert. Schubert: String Quintet in C. Mark Whale & Erick Oliver Wawrzkiewicz, violins; Brenna Mclane, viola; Austin Chao & Michael Wong, cellos. 2401 Bloor St. W. 647-268-9216. From $10. NOTE: Capacity limited to 70.

Sep 21 3:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante. Vivaldi: Concerto in F RV 569; Golijov: Songs for Soprano and String Orchestra; Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in E-flat K.364(320d). Keith Hamm, viola; Edwin Huizinga, violin; and friends. Meaford United Church, 7 Boucher St. E., Meaford. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. $20.

Sep 21 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Carmina Burana. See Sep 18.

Sep 21 4:00: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Stephenson Organ Concert Series. Followed by a 30-minute Compline Service. Christopher Dawes, organ. 325 St. George St. W., Fergus. 519-843-3565. Free.

Sep 21 7:00: Small World Music. B-Band: Live in Toronto. Revival Bar, 783 College St. www.smallworld.com. $68(door); $56(general).

Sep 21 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Friends of Fiddler's Green. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. Tickets available at Marienbad Restaurant, Chaucer's Pub, Grooves (Wortley Village), Long & McQuade North. $30/$25(adv).

Sep 21 8:00: Hugh's Room. Luke Winslow-King. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/luke-winslow-king. $30.

Sep 23 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Andre Knevel, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Sep 24 12:00_noon: Princess Margaret Hospital. Music in the Atrium: Sam Broverman Quartet. Sam Broverman, vocalist; Peter Hill, piano; Jordan O'Connor, bass; Drew Jurecka, violin & clarinet. 610 University Avenue. Free.

Sep 24 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Carol Ann Weaver: Kalahari Kaleidoscope; Carol Ann Weaver: Sounds for Ukraine; Carol Ann Weaver: Listen to the Silence. Mary-Catherine Pazzano, vocalist; Miriam Stewart-Kroeker, cello; Carol Ann Weaver: composer & piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. Free.

Sep 24 12:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Noonday Organ Recital. Peter Nikiforuk, organ. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Sep 24 7:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Lang Lang's Emperor - A Gala Celebration. Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice; Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E-flat Op.73 “Emperor”. Lang Lang, piano; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. Donations, purchases, and inquiries: Sarah Bullick, Assoc. VP, Development, sbullick@TSO.CA or 416-593-7769 x 344. $1,500(single tickets); $25,000(table sponsorship).

Sep 24 8:00: Hugh's Room. Pierre Bensusan: One Guitar, One Voice - 50th Anniversary. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/pierre-bensusan-2. $40.

Sep 25 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Eliot Quartet: Complete Shostakovich String Quartets. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Shostakovich: Sting Quartet Nos.1, 10 & 15. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).

Sep 25 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Beethoven's Pastoral. Mozart: Symphony No.31 in D K.297 "Paris"; Ibert: Flute Concerto; Beethoven: Symphony No.6 in F Op.68 "Pastoral". Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.tso.ca or 416-598-3375. From $38. Also Sep 27(7:30pm).

ADVANCE LISTINGS,  Fri Sep 26 - Sun Sep 28

Sep 26 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Eliot Quartet: Complete Shostakovich String Quartets. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).

Sep 26 7:30: Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto Centre. A Celebration of Organ Music in Toronto. RCCO Toronto Centre members and friends. Church of St. Mary Magdalene, 477 Manning Ave. www.rcco.ca/toronto. Admission is by free will donation supporting the RCCO Toronto Centre.

Sep 26 8:00: Canadian Music Centre. Songs of the City: Strings and Vibes. Canadian Music Centre, Chalmers Performance Space, 20 St. Joseph St. Visit Songs of the City. $30; $20(arts workers).

Sep 26 8:00: Hugh's Room. Kazdoura. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/kazdoura-2. $30; $20(st/artsworkers/underemplolyed).

Sep 26 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Hogtown Allstars. 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020 or www.oldmilltoronto.com.

Sep 26 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Music at the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams. Amadeus Choir; FILMharmonique Orchestra; Francis Choiniere, conductor. 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $75.

Sep 26 8:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Mozart 40 & Schubert 5. Rachel Podger, director. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.tafelmusik.org. $35. Also Sep 27(8pm) & 28(3pm).

Sep 27 10:00am: Aurora Cultural Centre. Cooo. Created especially for infants and toddlers (6-24 months) this gentle and engaging theatrical concert introduces little ones to the wonder of live music. Xin Wang, vocalist; Michael Murphy, percussion. Aurora Town Square - Brevik Hall, 50 Victoria St., Aurora. 365-500-3313 or www.auroraculturalcentre.ca. $10.

Sep 27 11:00am: Xenia Concerts/TO Live. Eliana Cuevas & Jeremy Ledbetter with Phoenix the Fire. On stage with musical ASL interpretation, presented in a family-friendly style that embraces neurodiversity and disability. Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., North York. Rory McLeod at 437-441-7543 or Paolo Griffin at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com. Registration fee $5.

Sep 27 3:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Eliot Quartet: Complete Shostakovich String Quartets. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Shostakovich: Sting Quartet Nos.7, 12 & 3. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).

Sep 27 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Eliot Quartet: Complete Shostakovich String Quartets. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Shostakovich: String Quartets Nos.4, 13 & 9. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).

Sep 27 7:00: Shoreline Chorus. Folk Songs of the British Isles. Shoreline Chorus; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, director. Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-599-2710. $25 at door. Music, silent auction, bake sale, refreshments at intermission.

Sep 27 7:30: Barrie Concert Association. Things Lived and Dreamt. Francine Kay, piano. Hiway Pentecostal Church, 50 Anne St. N., Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org or 705-436-1232. $50; $10(st).

Sep 27 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. Roméo et Juliette. Music by Charles Gounod. Bekhzod Davronov, tenor (Roméo); Kseniia Proshina, soprano (Juliette); and other artists. Canadian Opera Company Chorus & Orchestra; Yves Abel conductor; Amy Lane, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231 or 1-800-250-4653 or tickets@coc.ca. From $45. Also Oct 5(2pm), 8, 10, 14, 16, 18(4:30pm). At 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Sep 27 7:30: Confluence Concerts. What Is Divine? Patricia O’Callaghan, Suba Sankaran, Maryem Tollar, and others. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-678-4923. $30; $20(sty/arts worker). Also Sep 28.

Sep 27 7:30: Sinfonia Toronto. Soaring Strings - Dvořák's Love Letter. Igor Pikayzen, violin; Nurhan Arman, conductor. Meridian Arts Centre - George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. www.sinfoniatoronto.com. $52; $40(ages 60+); $20(st). Single tickets on sale Jun 1.

Sep 27 7:30: Stratford Symphony Orchestra. Mystery & Memory. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990 or www.stratfordsymphony.ca. From $10.

Sep 27 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Beethoven's Pastoral. See Sep 25.

Sep 27 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Carnet de Soie: From Iran to Mongolia. Alliance Français de Toronto - Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca. $18; $16/sr/st); $15(AFT loyalty card); $12(ages 5-12); Free (ages under 5).

Sep 27 8:00: Canadian Music Centre. Abscission. A 90-minute concert in two 40-minute sets with a 10-minute intermission. Canadian Music Centre, Chalmers Performance Space, 20 St. Joseph St. www.cmccanada.org/event/abscission or 416-961-6601. $30/$25(adv).

Sep 27 8:00: Slow Rise Music. Collide-o-Scope. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. www.ticketleap.events/tickets/slow-rise-music/collide-o-scope. $20; $15(arts workers/st). Also PWYC livestream. Also Sep 28(4pm).

Sep 27 8:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Mozart 40 & Schubert 5. See Sep 26. Also Sep 28(3pm).

Sep 28 1:15: Mooredale Concerts. Music & Truffles KIDS: CelloFellos – Bryan Cheng & Leonard Disselhorst. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-922-3714 x103; 647-988-2102 (eve/wknd). $30.

Sep 28 2:00: Chamber Music Hamilton. The Ying Quartet. Works by Mozart, Bartók, and Dvořák. Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St. W., Hamilton. info@artgalleryofhamilton.com / chambermusichamilton@gmail.com / 905-627-1627 / at the door. $35; $15(st).

Sep 28 2:30: Live!@WestPlains>. Tangled Strings - Music for Harp and Guitar. Sunshine Quan, harp; Django Klumpp, guitar. West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. 905-320-4989 or westplainsconcerts@gmail.com. $30/$25(adv); $20(ages 16 & under); $20(Livestream video). Ticket includes access to concert video for 14 days following the concert.

Sep 28 3:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Mozart 40 & Schubert 5. See Sep 26.

Sep 28 3:15: Mooredale Concerts. CelloFellos – Bryan Cheng & Leonard Disselhorst. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-922-3714 x103; 647-988-2102 (eve/wknd). From $40.

Sep 28 4:00: Slow Rise Music. Collide-o-Scope. See Sep 27.

Sep 28 4:00: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Stephenson Organ Concert Series. Followed by a 30-minute Compline Service. Ian Sadler, organ. 325 St. George St. W., Fergus. 519-843-3565. Free.

Sep 28 6:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Pierre Bensusan - One Guitar, One Voice - 50th Anniversary. St. James Westminster Church, 115 Askin St., London. Visit Pierre Bensusan. $40/$35(adv).

Sep 28 7:00: INNERchamber Inc. Beyond Limits. INNERchamber String Quartet. Factory 163, 163 King St., Stratford. www.innerchamber.ca. $55; $37(st/arts worker). A light dinner is served from 5:45pm.

Sep 28 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Eliot Quartet: Complete Shostakovich String Quartets. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Shostakovich: String Quartets Nos.6, 11 & 18; Shostakovich: Two Pieces for String Octet. Eliot Quartet & Penderecki String Quartet. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).

Sep 28 7:30: Confluence Concerts. What Is Divine? Patricia O’Callaghan, Suba Sankaran, Maryem Tollar, and others. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-678-4923. $30; $20(sty/arts worker). Also Sep 27.

Sep 28 8:00: Annette Studios. Art of Improv. Improvised music and dance. Set 1: Kyle Marshall, cello; Eugene Martynec, electroacoustics; Bill Gilliam, piano. Set 2: John Gzowski, guitar; Julia Aplin, dancer. 566 Annette St. annettestudios@gmail.com. $20 or Pay What You Can.

Sep 28 8:00: Hugh's Room. Robert Lee. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/robert-lee. $33: $17(st/arts worker/underemployed).

ETCETERAS

The ETCETERAS are listings for date-related events - live and virtual - that are of musical interest but which are not performances. This includes, for example, conferences and symposia, masterclasses, workshops, film screenings, and competition deadlines. Just like our daily concert listings, the ETCETERAS are updated weekly online, and are free of charge. Please contact our listings team for more information at etc@thewholenote.com

Please note that the ETCETERAS do not include audition and recruitment notices or job postings.To promote these opportunities, please contact advertising@thewholenote.com

Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730.

Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. Sessions take place from 2 to 3pm (with sound checks and socializing at 1:30pm). Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.

Sep 19 11:00am: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Talk & Tea: The Firsts. Discussion of works by Sibelius, Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Abigail Richardson-Schulte who leads the discussion. FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton), 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.hpo.org/event/talk-tea-the-firsts. $17.

Sep 19 12:00_noon: SweetWater Music Festival. Artist Talk. Learn more about the lives and artistic processes of our SweetWater Artists with this interactive and moderated one-hour chat. Grey Gallery, 883 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 9:00am: SweetWater Music Festival. A Well-Being Concert: Yoga and Guitar. An hour of stretching and music. Brendan Evans, guitar; Stuart Reid, yoga instructor. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 10:30am: SweetWater Music Festival. Music for Munchkins. A fun and interactive hour of music led by Coco Love Alcorn. For ages 1-5. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 1:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Instrument Makers. Meet Canada’s top string instrument makers and hear their new instruments tested by SweetWater artists. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 2:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Classical Jam Sesh - Strings. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 2:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Choral Jam Sesh. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 21 9:00am: SweetWater Music Festival. A Well-Being Concert: Soul Care Sunday. An hour of intentional care with Karen Choi and guitarist Brendan Evans. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 28 4:00: St. Olave's Anglican Church. Love, Music, and the Bible. Opens with Choral Evensong Michaelmas Eve, a religious service marking the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels followed at 4:45pm by an illustrated feature presented by Dr. Mark Whale, the founder and music director of the Lavinia Choral Ensemble that also performs at St. Olave's. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. www.YouTube.com/StOlavesAnglicanChurch or 416-769-5686. Contributions appreciated.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Crow’s Theatre & Musical Stage Company. Octet. Written by Dave Malloy & directed by Chris Abraham. An a cappella musical about internet addiction. At Crow’s Theatre (Dundas and Carlaw). crowstheatre.com. Until Oct 12 with possible extension. 

Grand Theatre. High School Project: Disney’s Newsies. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Jack Feldman. Book by Harvey Fierstein. Directed by Ray Hogg. Spriet Stage, Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond Street, London. Runs from Sep 17 to 27. From $26. www.grandtheatre.com or 519-672-8800.

Mirvish. MJ The Musical. Until Nov 2. www.mirvish.com. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.

Shaw Festival. Anything Goes. Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905-468-2172. From $28. Various dates and prices. Visit www.shawfest.com for information. Runs to Oct 4.

Shifting Ground Collective. Ride the Cyclone. Music, Lyrics & Book by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. Claudia Adamo (Constance Blackwood); Sarah Evasiw (Ocean O'Connell Rosenberg); Eric J. Martin (Noel Gruber); Shannon Murtagh (Jane Doe); Misha Sharivker (Ricky Potts); 郝邦宇 Steven Hao, stage director; Choreography by Madison Arnason, choreographer; Michael Ippolito, music director. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. www.shiftinggroundcollective.com/cyclone. $45; $25(arts worker). Previews: Sep 24 & 25. Perfs: Sep 26, 27, 28, 29; Oct 1, 2, 3, 4.

Stratford Festival. Annie. Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Stratford Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info. Runs until Oct 25.

Stratford Festival. As You Like It. New songs by Ron Sexsmith. Directed by Chris Abraham. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 24. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.

Stratford Festival. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Book by Jeffrey Lane. Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 25. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified. If no city is shown in the listing, the event takes place in Toronto.

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Contact presenters for concert updates. The deadline for the next update (covering Sep 18-28)  is Mon Sep 15 at 6pm. 

This update includes detailed daily listings for the period Thur Sep 11 - Thu Sep 18 and, as a bonus,  brief advance listings for Fri Sep 19 - Sun Sep 21. For detailed advance listings on all events in our database, use our searchable online JustAsk feature. 

Presenters of previously submitted listings are also asked to advise us by that date of any changes or cancellations. Send all submissions to  John Sharpe at listings@thewholenote.com.

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Sep 11 - Thur Sep 18

Sep 11 7:30: Opera Revue. Risqué at the Rivoli: An Opera Revue Burlesque Show. Works by Mozart, Weill, Bizet, Debussy, and Delibes. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; A'Slayna von Hunt, dancer; Tucker, dancer; Claire Elise Harris, piano. Rivoli, The, 334 Queen St. W. 647-637-7491 or www.bit.ly/46GfQsO. $35. Also Sep 12.

Sep 11 8:00: Hugh's Room. The Sattalites. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/the-sattalites-4. $35; $25(st/arts workers/underemployed).

Sep 12 7:30: Opera Revue. Risqué at the Rivoli: An Opera Revue Burlesque Show. See Sep 11.

Sep 12 8:00: Hugh's Room. The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones (Who'd You Rather Be?). Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. Visit Beatles vs. Rolling Stones. $40; $20(st/arts workers/underemployed).

Sep 13 7:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Song, Serenade & Symphony. Gabrieli: Canzonae for brass; Marjan Mozetich: Postcards from the Sky; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat Op.7; Sibelius: No.2 in D Op.43. Andrei Feher, conductor. St. Matthew's Centre, 54 Benton St., Kitchener. www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/concert-1-sept-13-fehersibelius. From $28.

Sep 13 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Hard Bop Legends. An homage to trumpet player Kenny Dorham. Quiet Quintet: Lex French, Benjamin Deschamps, Charles Trudel, Nicolas Boulay, Sébastien Pellerin, Alain Bourgeois. Alliance Français de Toronto - Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca. $18; $16/sr/st); $15(AFT loyalty card); $12(ages 5-12); Free (ages vunder 5).

Sep 13 8:00: Hugh's Room. Rum Ragged. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/showpass.com/rum-ragged-4. $35; $17(st/arts workers/underemployed).

Sep 13 8:00: Jean Darlene Piano Room. Heidi Savoie. 1203 Dundas St. W.. Visit www.heidisavoie.com/shows for information.

Sep 13 8:00: Small World Music. Incubator Concert Series: J. E. Lopez x Eunice Keitan. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. m. Visit www.smallworld.com for tickets and information.

Sep 14 2:00: Tranzac Club Main Hall. Get Together: Songs of Peace, Love, and Happiness. Get Together, Blowin' In The Wind, Teach Your Children, Feelin' Groovy, Mellow Yellow. Sue Peters, vocals; Henry Lees, vocals & percussion; Tony Laviola, bass; Dwight Peter, vocals & guitars. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-594-3388 or www.sueanddwight.com. $20.

Sep 14 2:00: Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket. York Regional Classical Music Festival 2025. Peter McGillivray, baritone and Steven Philcox, piano. Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket.. Visit www.vpan.ca for tickets and information.

Sep 14 3:00: Magisterra Soloists. Magisterra at the Museum: Musical Jokes. Dohnányi: Sextet; and works by Bach, Reinecke, Schreiner, Satie, and Igudesman. Guests: Cordula Hacke, piano; Peter Shackleton, clarinet; Ron George, horn. Annette-Barbara Vogel, violin; Menelaos Menelaou, violin; Jutta Puchhammer, viola; Katerina Juraskova, cello. Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London. www.magisterra.com. $35; $30(sr); $15(st); $10(under 10).

Sep 14 8:00: Hugh's Room. Sonic Peach Artist Night. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/showpass.com/sonic-peach-artist-night. $30; $15(st/arts workers/underemployed).

Sep 14 8:00: Massey Hall. Sam Barber. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $104.

Sep 16 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Jan Noordzij, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Sep 16 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. SweetWater Mini Documentary Premieres and Meet the Artists. Join us for the premiere of two new mini-documentaries about the SweetWater Festival and meet our 2025 SweetWater musicians. Roxy Theatre, 251 9 St. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 16 8:00: Massey Hall. Polaris Music Prize Concert & Award Ceremony. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. $53.

Sep 17 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Kitchener). Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. 50th Anniversary. Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah; and other works. Annette Haas, singer & instrument; Bruce Skelton, violin; Andrea Weber-Steckly, violin; Martha Kalyniak, viola; Cathy Anderson, cello. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. Free. Lunch available for purchase at 11:30am or bring your own.

Sep 18 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet and Arthur Rowe, Piano. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in g Op.57 and other works. Venue TBA. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).

Sep 18 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. From $20.

Sep 18 7:30: Aurora Cultural Centre. Skydiggers: Dreams & Second Chances. Aurora Town Square - Davide De Simone Performance Hall, 50 Victoria St., Aurora. 365-500-3313 or www.auroraculturalcentre.ca. $60; $15(st).

Sep 18 7:30: Prosserman Jewish Community Centre. The JCC Chamber Music Series: Roman Rabinovich & Daniel Temnik. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.31 in A-flat Op.110; Debussy: Estampes; Franck: Violin Sonata in A. Roman Rabinovich, piano; Daniel Temnik, violin. 4588 Bathurst St., North York. 416-638-1881 X2132 or Roman Rabinovich & Daniel Temnik. $49.18.

Sep 18 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Carmina Burana. Wynston Marsalis: Concerto for Orchestra (Canadian premiere / TSO Co-commission); Orff: Carmina Burana. Julie Roset, soprano; Andrew Haji, tenor; Sean Michael Plumb, baritone; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Toronto Children's Choir; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.tso.ca or 416-598-3375. From $38. Also Sep 20(7:30pm) & 21(3pm).

Sep 18 8:00: Hugh's Room. Lynn Miles. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/lynn-miles-2. $35.

Sep 18 8:00: Massey Hall. Esteriore Brothers. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $97.

ADVANCE LISTINGS,  Fri Sep 19 - Sun Sep 21

Sep 19 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. The Matt Pines Trio. Featuring Maddie Leroy on vocals. Durbar Indian Restaurant, 2469 Bloor St. W. 416-762-4441. No cover. Reserve a table for dinner or come by for a drink at the bar.

Sep 19 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Chamber Music Under a Starry Sky. Historic Leith Church, 419498 Tom Thomson Ln., Leith. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. $55.

Sep 19 7:30: The Jeffery Concerts. Penderecki String Quartet with Arthur Rowe, Piano. London Public Library - Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. www.grandtheatre.com or 519-672-8800 or jefferyconcerts@gmail.com. $40; Free(st).

Sep 19 8:00: Hugh's Room. Ontario Creates: Tanika Charles. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/tanika-charles-2. $30; $15(st/arts/underemployed).

Sep 19 8:00: Massey Hall. X & Los Lobos. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $49.

Sep 20 10:30am: SweetWater Music Festival. Music for Munchkins. Bring the youngsters in your life for a fun and interactive hour of music led by Coco Love Alcorn. For ages 1-5. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 12:00_noon: SweetWater Music Festival. Brendan Evans, Guitar. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Free Concert. Part of TSO's Open House event. A spirited preview of what’s to come in the 2025/26 concert season. Tickets are required for this free performance, and with an expected crowd of more than 2,000 patrons, early registration on Sep 8 is recommended. Gustavo Gimeno & Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductors. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. Registration required at www.TSO.CA/OpenHouse. Free.

Sep 20 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Cuore Piano Trio. Part of the Shostakovich Festival. Venue TBA. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. FESTIVAL PASS for all 7 concerts $120; $40; $10 (st).

Sep 20 7:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Castle in the Sky: Where Voices and Instruments Meet. Holst: Suite; Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte; selected songs by Caroline Shaw and Gabriel Kahane; Elgar: Serenade. Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. From $20.

Sep 20 7:30: Guitar Society of Toronto. The Ottawa Guitar Trio. A program spanning video game music and movie soundtracks as well as standards from the classical repertoire. Nathan Bredeson, Alex Bougie, Francois Lacelle. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com. From $20.

Sep 20 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. The Journey Begins. Roman Rabinovich, piano; James Kahane, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.hpo.org/egvent/the-journey-begins. From $20.

Sep 20 7:30: Mark Battenberg Music. Autumn Trilogy of Music: Part 1 - Music for the Autumnal Equinox. A presentation of eclectic original work welcoming the Autumn season with the spirit of music. Mark Battenberg, composer & guitar; Debbie Danbrook, shakuhachi flute. Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Ave. www.markbattenbergcreations.com. $20 or Pay What You Can.

Sep 20 7:30: North Wind Concerts. Ephemera: Corelli in China. Cristina Zacharias, violin; Jin Cho, flute; Margaret Jordan Gay, cello; Louise Hung, harpsichord; Matt Antal, visuals & sound. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/1044. Pay-What-You-Wish.

Sep 20 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Carmina Burana. See Sep 18. Also Sep 21(3pm).

Sep 20 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Friends of Fiddler's Green. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.ticketscene.ca/events/52522 or www.acousticharvest.ca. $35.

Sep 20 9:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Late Night Jazz with Hilario Durán Trio. Hilario Durán, piano; Roberto Occhipinti, bass; Mark Kelso, drums. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. From $20.

Sep 21 12:00_noon: SweetWater Music Festival. Next Wave Showcase. Enjoy performances by some of the best up and coming local talent who will be in residence working with SweetWater artists all weekend long led by next wave alumna Bridget Walsh. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 21 2:30: Barrie Concert Association. Behind the Bellows. A variety of styles from classical to pop. Michael Bridge, accordion. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org or 705-436-1232. $40; $10(st).

Sep 21 2:30: OperOttawa. Gala Concert. Italian arias, duets, trios, quartets, and choruses. Erinne-Colleen Laurin, Kathleen Radke, Morgan Strickland, sopranos; Beverly McArthur & Pauline van der Roest, mezzos: Danny Leclerc & Grayson Nesbitt, tenors; Alasdair Campbell, bass; OperOttawa Chorus; Judith Ginsburg, piano. First Baptist Church, 140 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa. www.eventbrite.ca/e/1088258814409. $50; $25(st); Free(under 10).

Sep 21 3:00: SweetWater Music Festival. Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante. Keith Hamm, viola; Edwin Huizinga, violin; and friends. Meaford United Church, 7 Boucher St. E., Meaford. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. $20.

Sep 21 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks: Carmina Burana. See Sep 18.

Sep 21 4:00: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Fergus). Stephenson Organ Concert Series. Followed by a 30-minute Compline Service. Christopher Dawes, organ. 325 St. George St. W., Fergus. 519-843-3565. Free.

Sep 21 7:00: Small World Music. B-Band: Live in Toronto. Revival Bar, 783 College St. www.smallworld.com. $68(door); $56(general).

Sep 21 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Friends of Fiddler's Green. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. Tickets available at Marienbad Restaurant, Chaucer's Pub, Grooves (Wortley Village), Long & McQuade North. $30/$25(adv).

Sep 21 8:00: Hugh's Room. Luke Winslow-King. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/luke-winslow-king. $30.

LECTURES, TALKS & OTHER NON-CONCERT EVENTS

Sep 19 11:00am: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Talk & Tea: The Firsts. We dive into the early works of major composers Sibelius, Prokofiev, Shostakovich and the HPO’s own Composer-in-Residence, Abigail Richardson-Schulte. Abigail Richardson-Schulte, host. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.hpo.org/event/talk-tea-the-firsts. $17.

Sep 19 12:00_noon: SweetWater Music Festival. Artist Talk. Learn more about the lives and artistic processes of our SweetWater Artists with this interactive and moderated one-hour chat. Grey Gallery, 883 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 9:00am: SweetWater Music Festival. A Well-Being Concert: Yoga and Guitar. An hour of stretching and music, preparing you for a wonderful day of Festival activities and music. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing you can stretch in. Brendan Evans, guitar; Stuart Reid, yoga instructor. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 1:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Instrument Makers. Our annual exhibit of luthiers features a chance to meet some of Canada’s top string instrument makers and hear their new instruments tested by SweetWater artists. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free. 

Sep 21 9:00am: SweetWater Music Festival. A Well-Being Concert: Soul Care Sunday. Give yourself this hour of intentional care and you’ll leave feeling more present, peaceful, and ready for the week ahead. Join Karen Choi and guitarist Brendan Evans for a restorative blend of live music, gentle movement, breath work, and poetry—designed to ease stress, calm the mind, and refill your cup. All levels of mobility are welcome. Bring a mat or blanket to lie on and wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Optional: an eye pillow or covering. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Crow’s Theatre & Musical Stage Company. Octet. Written by Dave Malloy & directed by Chris Abraham. An a cappella musical about internet addiction. At Crow’s Theatre (Dundas and Carlaw). crowstheatre.com. Until Oct 12 with possible extension. 

Mirvish. MJ The Musical. Until Nov 2. www.mirvish.com. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.

Shaw Festival. Anything Goes. Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905-468-2172. From $28. Various dates and prices. Visit www.shawfest.com for information. Runs to Oct 4.

Stratford Festival. Annie. Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Stratford Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info. Runs until Oct 25.

Stratford Festival. As You Like It. New songs by Ron Sexsmith. Directed by Chris Abraham. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 24. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.

Stratford Festival. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Book by Jeffrey Lane. Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 25. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.

ONGOING EVENTS

Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert Band Concert. The first Thursday of every month at 11am. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www.encoreband.ca. $10.

Trinity College, University of Toronto. Evensong. Traditional Anglican choral music. Trinity College Chapel Choir; Thomas Bell, director of music; Peter Bayer, organ scholar. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522 or Trinity College. Free. Evensong is sung every Wednesday at 5:15pm in the beautiful Trinity College chapel during term time.

ONLINE EVENTS

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba and auxiliary percussion. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. Sessions take place from 2 to 3pm (with sound checks and socializing at 1:30pm). Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Sep 14 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). Guided by Voices: Favourite Renaissance Music from Voces8 Songbook. Works by Byrd, Gabrieli, Mouton, Allegri, and others. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tempotoronto.net or info@tempotoronto.net. Pay what you can. Tax receipts for donations of $20 or more. Cash preferred. Cheques and e-transfers accepted.

Sep 16 7:00: York Harmony Chorus. Vocal Program. Love to sing but never had the opportunity to grow your skills? Discover your voice with York Harmony Chorus. Join us on Sep 16 for a 7-week vocal program. Learn the art of four part a cappella singing. Connect with your community and let your voice be heard. Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie Street, Sharon. Register at www.yhcmembership@gmail.com.

Sep 20 2:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Classical Jam Sesh - Strings. Bring your instruments and join us for a classical jam session read through of St. Paul’s Suite by Holst. Local musicians are invited to play along with featured SweetWater musicians led by Artistic Director Edwin Huizinga. Anyone who plays a string instrument, no matter your level of expertise, is welcome to be a part of this fun, community-building experience in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Join in the Jam as a player or sit back and listen. Bring your music stand! Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

Sep 20 2:30: SweetWater Music Festival. Choral Jam Sesh. This afternoon workshop will cover warm-ups, stylistically flexible vocal technique and repertoire led by Coco Love Alcorn. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-371-2833 or boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca. Free.

A new community Baroque orchestra is being launched in Toronto! All instruments (particularly violins and violas) and all levels of playing accommodated. Interested? Please contact me, Jane Ubertino, at lucindabell56@hotmail.com.

The Choralairs is a non-audition, adult choir that welcomes new members in September and January.  Rehearsals are on Tuesday 6:45-8-45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave. W, Toronto. Please contact Elaine at choralairs.delighted.720@silomails.com to RSVP. Check out our new website at  www.Choralairs.com.

Columbus Concert Band. Rehearsals:  Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm at Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Ave., Toronto. Openings for flute, clarinet, tenor sax, and trumpet; however, all who are in search of being a part of a great band are welcome. Our members are warm and welcoming. Contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com for more information or visit our website at www.columbusconcertband.com.

Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730.

Harmony Singers of Etobicoke. The women of The Harmony Singers survived COVID and are regrouping for 2024! If you'd like to sing an exciting repertoire of pop, jazz, folk and light classics, the group will give you a warm welcome! Rehearsals start in January on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Richview United Church in Etobicoke. Contact Conductor Harvey Patterson at: theharmonysingers@ca.com or call 416-239-5821.

Music for Life Adult Choir meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:30pm-2pm at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, 460 Avenue Road, just south of St. Clair. It's a great way to meet other adult singers in the community, and learn some new music, all under the direction of Dr. John Holland. We focus on growing our voice and our abilities, and we are open to anyone with a desire to sing, regardless of experience. Join us for snacks afterwards. Register here, or call 416-922-0855. We'd love to have you sing with us. All are welcome!

New Horizons Band of Toronto. All levels from beginners to advanced for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Weekly classes led by professional music teachers. Loaner instrument provided to each new registrant in the beginners’ program. Visit www.newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca. 

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns.  Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

North York Concert Band: Rehearsals every Thursday from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. At  864 Sheppard Ave. W., just east of Wilson Heights Blvd.  Openings in most sections - especially drum kit, percussion, woodwinds and trumpet. If you're looking for a challenging and exciting band, text or call Janis at 416-953-5283.

Quinte Regional Youth Chorus. This is a new group based in Belleville, Ontario, for singers aged 6-16. St. Thomas Anglican Church, Parish Centre, 201 Church St., Belleville. Call 613-962-3636 for information.

Sacred Harp Singing. Warm-up/Q&A at 7:15pm, singing at 7:30pm. Come and sing shape note music from the Sacred Harp every third Wednesday of the month.  Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. Please enter through the entrance at the northwest corner of the building. Accessible entrance from the parking lot. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. The singing is participatory, not a performance or rehearsal. There are songbooks to borrow. Visit www.torontoshapenote.org for information. Dates: Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, 2025.

Serenata Singers. Senior singers, are you free Wednesday mornings? Do you love the joy of singing and the camaraderie it brings? Active since 1976, this 55-voice adult SATB community choir ranges in age from 55 to 97,  under the direction of accomplished choral director Michael Morgan. Consider joining this caring, friendly group of retirees at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Two free trial rehearsals are allowed before deciding to join! Check us out at our website at www.serenatasingers.ca  or call Charlotte at 416-449-4053! 

Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. All string players (especially viola, cello, bass) are welcome. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sep to Jun. E-mail us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.

String Orchestra TO is a non-audition orchestra for intermediate and advanced players, beginning its second season on Sep 10, 2025. We explore the string orchestra repertoire developing technical and musicality skills. We meet Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15 pm at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave. (Chester Subway Station). Go to our website at www./sites.google.com/view/stringorchestrato/home/ or contact us at stringorchestrato@gmail.com for more information.

Toronto Metropolitan University Concert Choir is now accepting auditions for the 2025-2026 Season.  This choir offers an inclusive and rewarding choral experience for singers across the GTA and TMU community including: Weekly in-person rehearsals on Monday from 7 PM - 9 PM

• Classical and Contemporary Repertoire
• Emphasis on diverse composers, including women, LGBTQ+, and Indigenous voice
• A welcoming, intergenerational environmen
• Two public concerts per year, plus other events at Toronto Metropolitan Universit
• Coaching from Music Director Rigzin Tute and rehearsal accompanist support

Fill out the audition application form or contact us at programsfor50plus@torontomu.ca for more information.

VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Openings for experienced tenors and basses.  VOCA is an auditioned ensemble. Rehearsals are held at Eastminster, 310 Danforth Ave. (Chester subway) on Monday evenings. Contact Jenny Crober at crober.best@gmail.com for more info.

Yorkminstrels Show Choir is an SATB choir.  We sing mostly Broadway, plus oldies, popular and seasonal music, many with simple choreo/stage. If you are a past or current musical theatre performer or have choral experience, we welcome you to check us out. Rehearsals start back in September in the Willowdale-Cummer area of North York on Wednesday eve. TTC accessible. Website: www.yorkminstrels.com. E-mail to mail@yorkminstrels.com.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified. If no city is shown in the listing, the event takes place in Toronto.

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Contact presenters for concert updates. The deadline for the next update (covering Sep 4-14)  is Mon Sep 8 at 6pm. 

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Presenters of previously submitted listings are also asked to advise us by that date of any changes or cancellations. Send all submissions to  John Sharpe at listings@thewholenote.com.

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Sep 4 - Thur Sep 11

Sep 04 8:00: Hugh's Room. Skye Consort & Emma Björling. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/skye-consort-emma-bjorling. $30.

Sep 04 8:00: Small World Music. Incubator Concert Series: Farisa x Saffron Tea. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. www.smallworld.com. $32.

Sep 05 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. The Matt Pines Trio. Featuring Francine Kirsh on vocals. Durbar Indian Restaurant, 2469 Bloor St. W. 416-762-4441. No cover. Reserve a table for dinner or come by for a drink at the bar.

Sep 05 7:30: Friends of Music at St. Thomas’s/Apocryphonia. Across the Channel: English and French Music of the Hundred Years' War. Comtessa Medieval Ensemble & Diapente Renaissance Quintet. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. www.stthomas.on.ca or 416-979-2323 www.eventbrite.ca/cc/friends-of-music-at-st-thomass-2963899. Pay what you wish on Eventbrite or at the door. Suggested $40; $20(st).

Sep 05 7:30: TO Live/Attila Glatz Concert Productions. One Piece Music Symphony. Featuring a full live orchestra synced perfectly to your favorite anime moments on the big screen. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. www.tolive.com. From $79.50. Also Sep 6.

Sep 06 2:00: Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket. York Regional Classical Music Festival 2025. Works by Mozart, Dohnányi, and Schubert. Tadasuke Iijima, violin; Rivka Golani, viola; Roman Borys, cello. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts - Plaza Suite, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill. Visit www.vpan.ca for tickets and information.

Sep 06 2:00: York Region Classical Music Festival. String Trios. Works by Mozart, Dohnányi, and Schubert. Rivka Golani, viola; Angela Park, piano; Tadasuke Iijima, violin. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.vpan.ca. $35; $30(sr); $25(st). Single tickets on sale Jun 1.

Sep 06 7:30: TO Live/Attila Glatz Concert Productions. One Piece Music Symphony. Featuring a full live orchestra synced perfectly to your favorite anime moments on the big screen. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. www.tolive.com. From $79.50. Also Sep 5.

Sep 06 8:00: Hugh's Room. Rawlins Cross. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/rawlins-cross. $40.

Sep 06 8:00: Small World Music. Forgotten Songs. Mojgan Shajarian & Mehdi Bagheri; Saj & Avaz. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. www.smallworld.com. $72.

Sep 07 2:00: Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket. York Regional Classical Music Festival 2025. Works by Mozart, Bruch, Schumann. Tadasuke Iijima, violin; Rivka Golani, viola; Angela Park, piano. Sharon Temple Museum, 18974 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury. Visit www.vpan.ca for tickets and information.

Sep 07 2:00: York Region Classical Music Festival. Piano Trios. Works by Mozart, Bruch, and Schumann. Rivka Golani, viola; Angela Park, piano; Tadasuke Iijima, violin. Sharon Temple Museum, 18974 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury. www.vpan.ca. $35; $30(sr); $25(st). Single tickets on sale Jun 1.

Sep 07 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Morgan James Featuring the B-Jazzed Orchestra. Morgan James, singer/songwriter/producer. The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 https://tickets.brampton.ca. From $25.

Sep 07 8:00: Hugh's Room. Two Pianos, No Rodeo with Bob Wiseman & Mike Boguski. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. Visit Bob Wiseman & Mike Boguski. $30.

Sep 09 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Widor: Sixth Symphony. Jean-Paul Feo, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Sep 09 5:00: McGill Grandby Parkettes. Heidi Savoie Featuring Blake Hamilton & Alex Raymond Play the Parks Series. McGill Granby Parkettes, 15 McGill St. Call or visit www.heidisavoie.com/shows for information.

Sep 10 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Alexandra Whittingham, Guitar. Coste: Fantaisie dramatique; Towner: Carillon & Four Celtic Pieces; Morel: Sonatina; Villa Lobos: Five Preludes. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $10(st).

Sep 10 8:30: Side Door Access. Alex Lakusta with bikebike - Live at The Monarch Tavern. bikebike(8:30pm); Alex Lakusta(9:30pm). The Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St. $20(at door). Visit www.sidedooraccess.com/shows/ for advance ticket pricing.

Sep 11 7:30: Opera Revue. Risqué at the Rivoli: An Opera Revue Burlesque Show. Works by Mozart, Weill, Bizet, Debussy, and Delibes. Danie Friesen, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; A'Slayna von Hunt, dancer; Tucker, dancer; Claire Elise Harris, piano. Rivoli, The, 334 Queen St. W. 647-637-7491 or www.bit.ly/46GfQsO. $35. Also Sep 12.

Sep 11 8:00: Hugh's Room. The Sattalites. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/the-sattalites-4. $35; $25(st/arts workers/underemployed).

ADVANCE LISTINGS,  Fri Sep 12 - Sun Sep 14

Sep 12 7:30: Opera Revue. Risqué at the Rivoli: An Opera Revue Burlesque Show. See Sep 11.

Sep 12 8:00: Hugh's Room. The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones (Who'd You Rather Be?). Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. Visit Beatles vs. Rolling Stones. $40; $20(st/arts workers/underemployed).

Sep 13 7:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Song, Serenade & Symphony. Gabrieli: Canzonae for brass; Marjan Mozetich: Postcards from the Sky; R. Strauss: Serenade in E-flat Op.7; Sibelius: No.2 in D Op.43. Andrei Feher, conductor. St. Matthew's Centre, 54 Benton St., Kitchener. www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/concert-1-sept-13-fehersibelius. From $28.

Sep 13 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Hard Bop Legends. An homage to trumpet player Kenny Dorham. Quiet Quintet: Lex French, Benjamin Deschamps, Charles Trudel, Nicolas Boulay, Sébastien Pellerin, Alain Bourgeois. Alliance Français de Toronto - Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca. $18; $16/sr/st); $15(AFT loyalty card); $12(ages 5-12); Free (ages vunder 5).

Sep 13 8:00: Hugh's Room. Rum Ragged. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/showpass.com/rum-ragged-4. $35; $17(st/arts workers/underemployed).

Sep 13 8:00: Jean Darlene Piano Room. Heidi Savoie. 1203 Dundas St. W. Visit www.heidisavoie.com/shows for information.

Sep 13 8:00: Small World Music. Incubator Concert Series: J. E. Lopez x Eunice Keitan. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. Visit www.smallworld.com for tickets and information.

Sep 14 2:00: Tranzac Club Main Hall. Get Together: Songs of Peace, Love, and Happiness. Get Together, Blowin' In The Wind, Teach Your Children, Feelin' Groovy, Mellow Yellow. Sue Peters, vocals; Henry Lees, vocals & percussion; Tony Laviola, bass; Dwight Peter, vocals & guitars. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-594-3388 or www.sueanddwight.com. $20.

Sep 14 2:00: Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket. York Regional Classical Music Festival 2025. Peter McGillivray, baritone and Steven Philcox, piano. Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket. Visit www.vpan.ca for tickets and information.

Sep 14 8:00: Hugh's Room. Sonic Peach Artist Night. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/showpass.com/sonic-peach-artist-night. $30; $15(st/arts workers/underemployed).

Sep 14 8:00: Massey Hall. Sam Barber. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $104. 

MUSICAL THEATRE

Crow’s Theatre & Musical Stage Company: Octet by Dave Malloy, A capella musical about internet addiction. . At Crow’s Theatre (Dundas and Carlaw) Previews begin Sept 8. Directed by Chris Abraham. crowstheatre.com Sept 9 - Oct 12   with possible extension. 

Mirvish MJ The Musical from Sept 16 - Nov 2. www.mirvish.com CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre

Shaw Festival. Anything Goes. Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905-468-2172. From $28. Various dates and prices. Visit www.shawfest.com for information. Runs to Oct 4.

Stratford Festival. Annie. Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Stratford Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info. Runs until Oct 25.

Stratford Festival. As You Like It. New songs by Ron Sexsmith. Directed by Chris Abraham. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 24. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.

Stratford Festival. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Book by Jeffrey Lane. Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 25. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.

ONGOING EVENTS

Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert Band Concert. The first Thursday of every month at 11am. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www.encoreband.ca. $10.

Trinity College, University of Toronto. Evensong. Traditional Anglican choral music. Trinity College Chapel Choir; Thomas Bell, director of music; Peter Bayer, organ scholar. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522 or Trinity College. Free. Evensong is sung every Wednesday at 5:15pm in the beautiful Trinity College chapel during term time.

ONLINE EVENTS

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba and auxiliary percussion. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. Sessions take place from 2 to 3pm (with sound checks and socializing at 1:30pm). Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

A new community Baroque orchestra is being launched in Toronto! All instruments (particularly violins and violas) and all levels of playing accommodated. Interested? Please contact me, Jane Ubertino, at lucindabell56@hotmail.com.

The Choralairs is a non-audition, adult choir that welcomes new members in September and January.  Rehearsals are on Tuesday 6:45-8-45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave. W, Toronto. Please contact Elaine at choralairs.delighted.720@silomails.com to RSVP. Check out our new website at  www.Choralairs.com.

Columbus Concert Band. Rehearsals:  Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm at Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Ave., Toronto. Openings for flute, clarinet, tenor sax, and trumpet; however, all who are in search of being a part of a great band are welcome. Our members are warm and welcoming. Contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com for more information or visit our website at www.columbusconcertband.com.

Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730.

Harmony Singers of Etobicoke. The women of The Harmony Singers survived COVID and are regrouping for 2024! If you'd like to sing an exciting repertoire of pop, jazz, folk and light classics, the group will give you a warm welcome! Rehearsals start in January on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Richview United Church in Etobicoke. Contact Conductor Harvey Patterson at: theharmonysingers@ca.com or call 416-239-5821.

Music for Life Adult Choir meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:30pm-2pm at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, 460 Avenue Road, just south of St. Clair. It's a great way to meet other adult singers in the community, and learn some new music, all under the direction of Dr. John Holland. We focus on growing our voice and our abilities, and we are open to anyone with a desire to sing, regardless of experience. Join us for snacks afterwards. Register here, or call 416-922-0855. We'd love to have you sing with us. All are welcome!

New Horizons Band of Toronto. All levels from beginners to advanced for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Weekly classes led by professional music teachers. Loaner instrument provided to each new registrant in the beginners’ program. Visit www.newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca. 

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns.  Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

North York Concert Band: Rehearsals every Thursday from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. At  864 Sheppard Ave. W., just east of Wilson Heights Blvd.  Openings in most sections - especially drum kit, percussion, woodwinds and trumpet. If you're looking for a challenging and exciting band, text or call Janis at 416-953-5283.

Quinte Regional Youth Chorus. This is a new group based in Belleville, Ontario, for singers aged 6-16. St. Thomas Anglican Church, Parish Centre, 201 Church St., Belleville. Call 613-962-3636 for information.

Sacred Harp Singing. Warm-up/Q&A at 7:15pm, singing at 7:30pm. Come and sing shape note music from the Sacred Harp every third Wednesday of the month.  Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. Please enter through the entrance at the northwest corner of the building. Accessible entrance from the parking lot. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. The singing is participatory, not a performance or rehearsal. There are songbooks to borrow. Visit www.torontoshapenote.org for information. Dates: Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, 2025.

Serenata Singers. Senior singers, are you free Wednesday mornings? Do you love the joy of singing and the camaraderie it brings? Active since 1976, this 55-voice adult SATB community choir ranges in age from 55 to 97,  under the direction of accomplished choral director Michael Morgan. Consider joining this caring, friendly group of retirees at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Two free trial rehearsals are allowed before deciding to join! Check us out at our website at www.serenatasingers.ca  or call Charlotte at 416-449-4053! 

Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. All string players (especially viola, cello, bass) are welcome. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sep to Jun. E-mail us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.

String Orchestra TO is a non-audition orchestra for intermediate and advanced players, beginning its second season on Sep 10, 2025. We explore the string orchestra repertoire developing technical and musicality skills. We meet Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15 pm at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave. (Chester Subway Station). Go to our website at www./sites.google.com/view/stringorchestrato/home/ or contact us at stringorchestrato@gmail.com for more information.

Toronto Metropolitan University Concert Choir is now accepting auditions for the 2025-2026 Season.  This choir offers an inclusive and rewarding choral experience for singers across the GTA and TMU community including: Weekly in-person rehearsals on Monday from 7 PM - 9 PM

• Classical and Contemporary Repertoire
• Emphasis on diverse composers, including women, LGBTQ+, and Indigenous voices
• A welcoming, intergenerational environment
• Two public concerts per year, plus other events at Toronto Metropolitan University
• Coaching from Music Director Rigzin Tute and rehearsal accompanist support

Fill out the audition application form or contact us at programsfor50plus@torontomu.ca for more information.

VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Openings for experienced tenors and basses.  VOCA is an auditioned ensemble. Rehearsals are held at Eastminster, 310 Danforth Ave. (Chester subway) on Monday evenings. Contact Jenny Crober at crober.best@gmail.com for more info.

Yorkminstrels Show Choir is an SATB choir.  We sing mostly Broadway, plus oldies, popular and seasonal music, many with simple choreo/stage. If you are a past or current musical theatre performer or have choral experience, we welcome you to check us out. Rehearsals start back in September in the Willowdale-Cummer area of North York on Wednesday eve. TTC accessible. Website: www.yorkminstrels.com. E-mail to mail@yorkminstrels.com.

Sep 07 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Orchestral Reading for Instrumentalists: Mozart’s Symphony No. 40. Emmanuelle Lambert-Lemoine, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members).

Sep 10 6:30: Les Voix du Coeur Vocal Ensemble. Recruitment Campaign. This group is the only French-speaking vocal ensemble in Toronto, and our shows draw a growing crowd from the city and beyond. We are launching our recruitment campaign for the new season. Every Wednesday Sep 10 to end of October. École secondaire publique Toronto-Ouest, 330 Lansdowne Ave. 416-843-4239 / evlesvoixducoeur@gmail.com / www.lesvoixducoeur.com. Call, e-mail, or visit the website for information.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified. If no city is shown in the listing, the event takes place in Toronto.

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Aug 28 - Thur Sep 4

Aug 28 6:30: Abstract Studios. Opera Recital. Featuring operatic arias, duets, and Eastern European folk music. Soprano Ari Plucinska and guests. 418B Hanlan Rd., Woodbridge. Visit Opera Recital. $35. CANCELLED.

Aug 28 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. In the Garden of the Deep Blue Sea: Bunna Lawrie with Corrina Bonshek & Collaborators. Favourite arias and songs ranging from Puccini to Barber. Bunna Lawrie (Mirning Elder); groove-maker and multi instrumentalist Jason Lee Scott, groove-maker & multi-instrumentalist; Greta Kelly, shah kaman (Persian spike-fiddle); Whaia Sonic Weaver, Māori taonga puroro & vocals; Michael Askill, gong master; Corrina Bonshek, soundscapes & direction. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Aug 28 8:00: Hugh's Room. The StepCrew. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave.. Visit www.showpass.com for information.

Aug 29 6:00: Emerging Artists Association. T. U. Jazz Fest 2025. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St., North York. Visit www.instagram.com/tujazzfest for information.

Aug 29 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Bossa Nights - Bossa Tres. Victor Monsivais, guitars; Isaias Herrera, bass; Mario Munoz, guitar. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. Please reserve ahead at info@contxtbytrane.com. $20(door); $15(adv).

Aug 29 7:30: Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre. Ben Rollo Presents: The Music of Tom Petty. 357 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-3232 or Ben Rollo - Music of Tom Petty. $52.

Aug 30 6:00: The Emmet Ray. Stonehocker: Hello Mr. Hyde Tour. Emmett Ray, The, 924 College St. Reservations: reso@erbar.ca. Cover: $12.

Aug 30 8:00: Massey Hall. Jessie Murph - Worldwide Hysteria. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $72. Also Aug 31.

Aug 31 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Jazz at the Legion. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 82, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. friends@mbbje.com or 905-270-4757. PWYC.

Aug 31 5:00: The Emmet Ray. The Laura Marks Trio. Chega De Saudade, Del Sasser, Twisted, Star Eyes, Yardbird Suite. Laura Marks; vocals, Ben Bishop; guitar, Jonathan Meyer; Bassam Bishara, vocals, oud. Emmett Ray, The, 924 College St. Reservations: reso@erbar.ca. Cover: $12.

Aug 31 8:00: Massey Hall. Jessie Murph - Worldwide Hysteria. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $72. Also Aug 30.

Sep 01 3:00: University of Toronto. Soldiers’ Tower Carillon Recital. Dr. Elisa Tersigni, Roy Lee, and Naoko Tsujita, carilloneurs. Soldiers’ Tower War Memorial, 7 Hart House Cir. 416-978-3485 or www.alumni.utoronto.ca/community/soldiers-tower/soldiers-tower-carillon. Free. Also Jul 1(2pm) & Aug 4(2pm).

Sep 02 1:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carillon Recital. Joseph Min, carilloneur. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.

Sep 02 7:00: The Emmet Ray. Sam Broverman & Tony Quarrington. Sam Broverman, vocalist; Tony Quarrington, guitar. Emmett Ray, The, 924 College St. 416-792-4497 or www.theemmetray.com. $15 cover.

Sep 03 7:00: Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Dear Jeanne - Album and Film Launch. Celebrate the release of the upcoming album Dear Jeanne and the premiere of the documentary film The Immortal Serafin directed by Robert DiVito. Yolanda Bruno, violin; Julia Wedman, violin; Christina Mahler, cello. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-922-8435. Free.

Sep 04 8:00: Hugh's Room. Skye Consort & Emma Björling. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/skye-consort-emma-bjorling. $30. 

ADVANCE LISTINGS,  Fri Sep 5 - Sun Sep 7

Sep 05 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. The Matt Pines Trio. Featuring Francine Kirsh on vocals. Durbar Indian Restaurant, 2469 Bloor St. W. 416-762-4441. No cover. Reserve a table for dinner or come by for a drink at the bar.

Sep 05 7:30: Friends of Music at St. Thomas’s/Apocryphonia. Across the Channel: English and French Music of the Hundred Years' War. Comtessa Medieval Ensemble & Diapente Renaissance Quintet. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. www.stthomas.on.ca or 416-979-2323 or www.eventbrite.ca/cc/friends-of-music-at-st-thomass-2963899. Pay what you wish on Eventbrite or at the door. Suggested $40; $20(st).

Sep 05 7:30: TO Live/Attila Glatz Concert Productions. One Piece Music Symphony. Featuring a full live orchestra synced perfectly to your favorite anime moments on the big screen. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. www.tolive.com. From $79.50. Also Sep 6.

Sep 06 2:00: Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket. York Regional Classical Music Festival 2025. Works by Mozart, Dohnányi, and Schubert. Tadasuke Iijima, violin; Rivka Golani, viola; Roman Borys, cello. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts - Plaza Suite, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill.. Visit www.vpan.ca for tickets and information.

Sep 06 2:00: York Region Classical Music Festival. String Trios. Works by Mozart, Dohnányi, and Schubert. Rivka Golani, viola; Angela Park, piano; Tadasuke Iijima, violin. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.vpan.ca. $35; $30(sr); $25(st). Single tickets on sale Jun 1.

Sep 06 7:30: TO Live/Attila Glatz Concert Productions. One Piece Music Symphony. Featuring a full live orchestra synced perfectly to your favorite anime moments on the big screen. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. www.tolive.com. From $79.50. Also Sep 5.

Sep 06 8:00: Hugh's Room. Rawlins Cross. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/rawlins-cross. $40.

Sep 07 2:00: Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket. York Regional Classical Music Festival 2025. Works by Mozart, Bruch, Schumann. Tadasuke Iijima, violin; Rivka Golani, viola; Angela Park, piano. Sharon Temple Museum, 18974 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury. Visit www.vpan.ca for tickets and information.

Sep 07 2:00: York Region Classical Music Festival. Piano Trios. Works by Mozart, Bruch, and Schumann. Rivka Golani, viola; Angela Park, piano; Tadasuke Iijima, violin. Sharon Temple Museum, 18974 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury. www.vpan.ca. $35; $30(sr); $25(st). Single tickets on sale Jun 1.

Sep 07 8:00: Brampton On Stage. Morgan James Featuring the B-Jazzed Orchestra. Morgan James, singer/songwriter/producer. Rose Theatre, The (Brampton), 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 www.tickets.brampton.ca. From $25.

Sep 07 8:00: Hugh's Room. Two Pianos, No Rodeo with Bob Wiseman & Mike Boguski. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/bob-wiseman-and-mike-boguski-2. $30. 

MUSICAL THEATRE

Drayton Entertainment. Million Dollar Quartet. Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux. Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Hildebrand School House Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacobs. Visit Million Dollar Quartet. From $36.50. Until Aug 31.

Other Musical Theatre Events. Please visit websites given below.

Mirvish Productions. Disney's The Lion King. Directed by Julie Taymor. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 1.800.461.3333. From $59. Runs until Aug 30. Visit www.mirvish.com for tickets.

Shaw Festival. Anything Goes. Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905-468-2172. From $28. Various dates and prices. Visit www.shawfest.com for information. Runs to Oct 4.

Stratford Festival. Annie. Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Stratford Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info. Runs until Oct 25.

Stratford Festival. As You Like It. New songs by Ron Sexsmith. Directed by Chris Abraham. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 24. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.

Stratford Festival. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Book by Jeffrey Lane. Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 25. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.

ONGOING EVENTS

Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert Band Concert. The first Thursday of every month at 11am. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www.encoreband.ca. $10.

Trinity College, University of Toronto. Evensong. Traditional Anglican choral music. Trinity College Chapel Choir; Thomas Bell, director of music; Peter Bayer, organ scholar. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522 or Trinity College. Free. Evensong is sung every Wednesday at 5:15pm in the beautiful Trinity College chapel during term time.

ONLINE EVENTS

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba and auxiliary percussion. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. Sessions take place from 2 to 3pm (with sound checks and socializing at 1:30pm). Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

A new community Baroque orchestra is being launched in Toronto! All instruments (particularly violins and violas) and all levels of playing accommodated. Interested? Please contact me, Jane Ubertino, at lucindabell56@hotmail.com.

The Choralairs is a non-audition, adult choir that welcomes new members in September and January.  Rehearsals are on Tuesday 6:45-8-45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave. W, Toronto. Please contact Elaine at choralairs.delighted.720@silomails.com to RSVP. Check out our new website at  www.Choralairs.com.

Columbus Concert Band. Rehearsals:  Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm at Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Ave., Toronto. Openings for flute, clarinet, tenor sax, and trumpet; however, all who are in search of being a part of a great band are welcome. Our members are warm and welcoming. Contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com for more information or visit our website at www.columbusconcertband.com.

Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730.

Harmony Singers of Etobicoke. The women of The Harmony Singers survived COVID and are regrouping for 2024! If you'd like to sing an exciting repertoire of pop, jazz, folk and light classics, the group will give you a warm welcome! Rehearsals start in January on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Richview United Church in Etobicoke. Contact Conductor Harvey Patterson at: theharmonysingers@ca.com or call 416-239-5821.

Music for Life Adult Choir meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:30pm-2pm at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, 460 Avenue Road, just south of St. Clair. It's a great way to meet other adult singers in the community, and learn some new music, all under the direction of Dr. John Holland. We focus on growing our voice and our abilities, and we are open to anyone with a desire to sing, regardless of experience. Join us for snacks afterwards. Register here, or call 416-922-0855. We'd love to have you sing with us. All are welcome!

New Horizons Band of Toronto. All levels from beginners to advanced for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Weekly classes led by professional music teachers. Loaner instrument provided to each new registrant in the beginners’ program. Visit www.newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca. 

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns.  Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

North York Concert Band: Rehearsals every Thursday from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. At  864 Sheppard Ave. W., just east of Wilson Heights Blvd.  Openings in most sections - especially drum kit, percussion, woodwinds and trumpet. If you're looking for a challenging and exciting band, text or call Janis at 416-953-5283.

Quinte Regional Youth Chorus. This is a new group based in Belleville, Ontario, for singers aged 6-16. St. Thomas Anglican Church, Parish Centre, 201 Church St., Belleville. Call 613-962-3636 for information.

Sacred Harp Singing. Warm-up/Q&A at 7:15pm, singing at 7:30pm. Come and sing shape note music from the Sacred Harp every third Wednesday of the month.  Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. Please enter through the entrance at the northwest corner of the building. Accessible entrance from the parking lot. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. The singing is participatory, not a performance or rehearsal. There are songbooks to borrow. Visit www.torontoshapenote.org for information. Dates: Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, 2025.

Serenata Singers. Senior singers, are you free Wednesday mornings? Do you love the joy of singing and the camaraderie it brings? Active since 1976, this 55-voice adult SATB community choir ranges in age from 55 to 97,  under the direction of accomplished choral director Michael Morgan. Consider joining this caring, friendly group of retirees at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Two free trial rehearsals are allowed before deciding to join! Check us out at our website at www.serenatasingers.ca  or call Charlotte at 416-449-4053! 

Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. All string players (especially viola, cello, bass) are welcome. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sep to Jun. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.

String Orchestra TO is a non-audition orchestra for intermediate and advanced players, beginning its second season on Sep 10, 2025. We explore the string orchestra repertoire developing technical and musicality skills. We meet Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15 pm at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave. (Chester Subway Station). Go to our website at www./sites.google.com/view/stringorchestrato/home/ or contact us at stringorchestrato@gmail.com for more information.

VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Openings for experienced tenors and basses.  VOCA is an auditioned ensemble. Rehearsals are held at Eastminster, 310 Danforth Ave. (Chester subway) on Monday evenings. Contact Jenny Crober at crober.best@gmail.com for more info.

Yorkminstrels Show Choir is an SATB choir.  We sing mostly Broadway, plus oldies, popular and seasonal music, many with simple choreo/stage. If you are a past or current musical theatre performer or have choral experience, we welcome you to check us out. Rehearsals start back in September in the Willowdale-Cummer area of North York on Wednesday eve. TTC accessible. Website: www.yorkminstrels.com   Email to mail@yorkminstrels.com.

Sep 07 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Orchestral Reading for Instrumentalists: Mozart’s Symphony No. 40. Emmanuelle Lambert-Lemoine, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.cammac.ca/toronto. $15; $10(members).

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified. If no city is shown in the listing, the event takes place in Toronto.

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Contact presenters for concert updates. The deadline for the next update (covering Aug 28-Sep 7)  is Mon Aug 25 at 6pm. 

This update includes detailed daily listings for the period Thur Aug 21 - Thu Aug 28 and, as a bonus,  brief advance listings for Fri Aug 29 - Sun Aug 31. For detailed advance listings on all events in our database, use our searchable online JustAsk feature. 

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Aug 21 - Thur Aug 28

Aug 21 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Ensemble Jeng Yi by the Willow Tree. A program featuring both traditional pieces and original compositions for Korean percussion. In the spirit of itinerant bands of old Korea, Ensemble Jeng Yi will begin the performance not on the stage, but at a distance, from where they will approach, drumming and marching. Guest: Joo Hyung Kim, kayagum (Korean zither). Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Aug 22 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Bossa Nights - Bossa Tres. Victor Monsivais, guitars; Brendan Davis, bass; John Farrell, guitar. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. Please reserve ahead at info@contxtbytrane.com $20(door); $15(adv). Also Aug 8, 15 & 29.

Aug 22 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. The Matt Pines Trio. Featuring Maddie Leroy on vocals. Durbar Indian Restaurant, 2469 Bloor St. W. 416-762-4441. No cover. Reserve a table for dinner or come by for a drink at the bar.

Aug 23 12:30: Labyrinth Ontario/Toronto Yunus Emre Institute. Modal Music in the Parks. Music from the Middle East, Mediterranean, South Asia, and more. R. V. Burgess Park, 46 Thorncliffe Park Dr.. Free. E-mail info@labyrinthontario.com for further information. Also Aug 16(12:30 & 2:30pm), 23(2:30pm).

Aug 23 2:00: The Pilot Tavern. The Bob Brough Quartet. Bob Brough, saxophone; David Occhipinti, guitar; Artie Roth, bass; Terry Clarke, drums. 22 Cumberland Ave. www.thepilot.ca or 416-923-5716.

Aug 23 2:30: Labyrinth Ontario/Toronto Yunus Emre Institute. Modal Music in the Parks. Music from the Middle East, Mediterranean, South Asia, and more. R. V. Burgess Park, 46 Thorncliffe Park Dr. E-mail info@labyrinthontario.com for further information. Also Aug 16(12:30 & 2:30pm), 23(12:30pm).

Aug 23 4:00: Taiwanese Canadian Association of Toronto. One Moon, One Song. Part of TAIWANfest. Rapshark and Jacq Teh give a live performance of Taiwanese pop music, hip-hop, jazz and R&B. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Free.

Aug 23 5:30: Taiwanese Canadian Association of Toronto. Rally for Taiwan. Part of TAIWANfest. TUDI-VOICE, Traego, Lihaw Lihang perform a concert in tribute to how music shaped the Taiwan's journey towards democracy. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Free.

Aug 23 7:00: TO Live/Small World Music Series. Padma Siri Kailash Kher & Kailasa Band. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. www.tolive.com/shows/kailash-kher. From $59.

Aug 23 8:00: Small World Music. Incubator Concert Series: Afraaz Mulji. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St.. Visit www.smallworld.com for tickets and information.

Aug 24 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. A Little Afternoon Music: Charlotte Siegel and Nate Ben-Horin. Favourite arias and songs ranging from Puccini to Barber. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Aug 25 1:30: Sheila McCoy. Mostly Madrigals. Amateur vocalists singing a cappella secular songs, mostly from the Renaissance era. Humber Bay West Park - Gazebo, 2225 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke. 416-574-5250 / Lilackayak@gmail.com. Free one-hour concert. Rain date: Aug 27.

Aug 26 6:30: Kirtan Culture Initiative. Kirtan & Yoga Wisdom at The Yoga Lounge. Yoga Lounge, 80 Sherbourne St. 416-616-5136 or www.kirtanculture.com. From $15.

Aug 26 7:00: The Emmet Ray. kb + vox. Kevin Barrett with Fuat Traç. Emmett Ray, The, 924 College St. Reservations: reso@erbar.ca. Cover: $12.

Aug 26 7:00: Toronto Welsh. Côr y Penrhyn Welsh Male Voice Choir in Concert. Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, 230 St. Clair Ave. W. www.torontowelsh.org. $40.

Aug 26 8:00: Hugh's Room. Quisha Wint's Summer Choir Sing-along 2. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/quisha-wints-summer-choir-sing-a-long-2. $10.

Aug 27 6:30: Corechestral Music Group. Strings & Spirits: Classical Jam Night. Bach to Rachmaninoff: Selections from the Cello Suites; Concertos and Nocturnes; plus contemporary improvisations. Part professional showcase; part open jam. Performers on Piano, Cello, Violin, Soprano, Bass. Emmett Ray, The, 924 College St. 416-792-4497. Players: sign up through our Google form at www.forms.gle/YS3ND1goLwvEGtge9. Fans: e-mail the Emmet Ray at reso@erbar.ca to secure a seat.  Website: www.theemmetray.com/event/strings-spirits-classical-open-jam-night/. $12.

Aug 27 8:00: Brampton On Stage. The Last Waltz, A Musical Celebration of The Band. Selections from The Band’s final concert, originally captured in Martin Scorcese’s award-winning concert film, The Last Waltz. Lance Anderson, Jerome Levon Avis, Chuck Jackson, Matt Weidinger, and Quisha Wint plus other special guests. The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 / wwww.tickets.brampton.ca. From $20.

Aug 27 8:00: Hugh's Room. Live Video Game Orchestra: The Music of Toby Fox. Featuring a selection of arrangements from Undertale and Deltarune for a ten-piece jazz orchestra. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. Visit Live Video Game Orchestra. $35.

Aug 28 6:30: Abstract Studios. Opera Recital. Featuring operatic arias, duets, and Eastern European folk music. Soprano Ari Plucinska and guests. 418B Hanlan Rd., Woodbridge. Visit Opera Recital. $35. CANCELLED.

Aug 28 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. In the Garden of the Deep Blue Sea: Bunna Lawrie with Corrina Bonshek & Collaborators. Favourite arias and songs ranging from Puccini to Barber. Bunna Lawrie (Mirning Elder); groove-maker and multi instrumentalist Jason Lee Scott, groove-maker & multi-instrumentalist; Greta Kelly, shah kaman (Persian spike-fiddle); Whaia Sonic Weaver, Māori taonga puroro & vocals; Michael Askill, gong master; Corrina Bonshek, soundscapes & direction. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Aug 28 8:00: Hugh's Room. The StepCrew. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave.. Visit www.showpass.com for information. 

ADVANCE LISTINGS,  Fri Aug 29 - Sun Aug 31

Aug 29 6:00: Emerging Artists Association. T. U. Jazz Fest 2025. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St., North York. Visit www.instagram.com/tujazzfest for information.

Aug 29 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Bossa Nights - Bossa Tres. Victor Monsivais, guitars; Isaias Herrera, bass; Mario Munoz, guitar. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. Please reserve ahead at info@contxtbytrane.com. $20(door); $15(adv).

Aug 30 6:00: The Emmet Ray. Stonehocker: Hello Mr. Hyde Tour. Emmett Ray, The, 924 College St. Reservations: reso@erbar.ca. Cover: $12.

Aug 30 8:00: Massey Hall. Jessie Murph - Worldwide Hysteria. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $72. Also Aug 31.

Aug 31 5:00: The Emmet Ray. The Laura Marks Trio. Chega De Saudade, Del Sasser, Twisted, Star Eyes, Yardbird Suite. Laura Marks; vocals, Ben Bishop; guitar, Jonathan Meyer; Bassam Bishara, vocals, oud. Emmett Ray, The, 924 College St. Reservations: reso@erbar.ca. Cover: $12.

Aug 31 8:00: Massey Hall. Jessie Murph - Worldwide Hysteria. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $72. Also Aug 30. 

MUSICAL THEATRE

Drayton Entertainment. Million Dollar Quartet. Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux. Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Hildebrand School House Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacobs. Visit Million Dollar Quartet. From $36.50. Until Aug 31.

Other Musical Theatre Events. Please visit websites given below.

Mirvish Productions. Disney's The Lion King. Directed by Julie Taymor. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 1.800.461.3333. From $59. Runs until Aug 30. Visit www.mirvish.com for tickets.

Shaw Festival. Anything Goes. Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905-468-2172. From $28. Various dates and prices. Visit www.shawfest.com for information. Runs to Oct 4.

Stratford Festival. Annie. Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Stratford Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info. Runs until Oct 25.

Stratford Festival. As You Like It. New songs by Ron Sexsmith. Directed by Chris Abraham. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 24. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.

Stratford Festival. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Book by Jeffrey Lane. Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Runs until Oct 25. Visit www.stratfordfestival.ca for tickets and info.

Tweed and Company Theatre. Jersey Boys. Music by Bob Gaudio. Lyrics by Bob Crewe. Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice. Directed & choreographed by Julie Tomaino. Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. www.tweedandcompany.com or 613-478-6060. $39.50; $35.50(sr); $25.50(st/youth/arts workers). Aug 13-24 (Village Playhouse, Bancroft). Start times vary.

ONGOING EVENTS

Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert Band Concert. The first Thursday of every month at 11am. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www.encoreband.ca. $10.

Trinity College, University of Toronto. Evensong. Traditional Anglican choral music. Trinity College Chapel Choir; Thomas Bell, director of music; Peter Bayer, organ scholar. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522 or Trinity College. Free. Evensong is sung every Wednesday at 5:15pm in the beautiful Trinity College chapel during term time.

ONLINE EVENTS

Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba and auxiliary percussion. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. Sessions take place from 2 to 3pm (with sound checks and socializing at 1:30pm). Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

A new community Baroque orchestra is being launched in Toronto! All instruments (particularly violins and violas) and all levels of playing accommodated. Interested? Please contact me, Jane Ubertino, at lucindabell56@hotmail.com.

The Choralairs is a non-audition, adult choir that welcomes new members in September and January.  Rehearsals are on Tuesday 6:45-8-45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave. W, Toronto. Please contact Elaine at choralairs.delighted.720@silomails.com to RSVP. Check out our new website at  www.Choralairs.com.

Columbus Concert Band. Rehearsals:  Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm at Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Ave., Toronto. Openings for flute, clarinet, tenor sax, and trumpet; however, all who are in search of being a part of a great band are welcome. Our members are warm and welcoming. Contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com for more information or visit our website at www.columbusconcertband.com.

Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730.

Harmony Singers of Etobicoke. The women of The Harmony Singers survived COVID and are regrouping for 2024! If you'd like to sing an exciting repertoire of pop, jazz, folk and light classics, the group will give you a warm welcome! Rehearsals start in January on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Richview United Church in Etobicoke. Contact Conductor Harvey Patterson at: theharmonysingers@ca.com or call 416-239-5821.

Music for Life Adult Choir meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:30pm-2pm at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy, 460 Avenue Road, just south of St. Clair. It's a great way to meet other adult singers in the community, and learn some new music, all under the direction of Dr. John Holland. We focus on growing our voice and our abilities, and we are open to anyone with a desire to sing, regardless of experience. Join us for snacks afterwards. Register here, or call 416-922-0855. We'd love to have you sing with us. All are welcome!

New Horizons Band of Toronto. All levels from beginners to advanced for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Weekly classes led by professional music teachers. Loaner instrument provided to each new registrant in the beginners’ program. Visit www.newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca. 

North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns.  Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.

North York Concert Band: Rehearsals every Thursday from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. At  864 Sheppard Ave. W., just east of Wilson Heights Blvd.  Openings in most sections - especially drum kit, percussion, woodwinds and trumpet. If you're looking for a challenging and exciting band, text or call Janis at 416-953-5283.

Quinte Regional Youth Chorus. This is a new group based in Belleville, Ontario, for singers aged 6-16. St. Thomas Anglican Church, Parish Centre, 201 Church St., Belleville. Call 613-962-3636 for information.

Sacred Harp Singing. Warm-up/Q&A at 7:15pm, singing at 7:30pm. Come and sing shape note music from the Sacred Harp every third Wednesday of the month.  Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. Please enter through the entrance at the northwest corner of the building. Accessible entrance from the parking lot. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. The singing is participatory, not a performance or rehearsal. There are songbooks to borrow. Visit www.torontoshapenote.org for information. Dates: Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, 2025.

Serenata Singers. Senior singers, are you free Wednesday mornings? Do you love the joy of singing and the camaraderie it brings? Active since 1976, this 55-voice adult SATB community choir ranges in age from 55 to 97,  under the direction of accomplished choral director Michael Morgan. Consider joining this caring, friendly group of retirees at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Two free trial rehearsals are allowed before deciding to join! Check us out at our website at www.serenatasingers.ca  or call Charlotte at 416-449-4053! 

Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. All string players (especially viola, cello, bass) are welcome. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sep to Jun. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.

String Orchestra TO is a non-audition orchestra for intermediate and advanced players, beginning its second season on Sep 10, 2025. We explore the string orchestra repertoire developing technical and musicality skills. We meet Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15 pm at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave. (Chester Subway Station). Go to our website at www./sites.google.com/view/stringorchestrato/home/ or contact us at stringorchestrato@gmail.com for more information.

VOCA Chorus of Toronto. Openings for experienced tenors and basses.  VOCA is an auditioned ensemble. Rehearsals are held at Eastminster, 310 Danforth Ave. (Chester subway) on Monday evenings. Contact Jenny Crober at crober.best@gmail.com for more info.

Yorkminstrels Show Choir is an SATB choir.  We sing mostly Broadway, plus oldies, popular and seasonal music, many with simple choreo/stage. If you are a past or current musical theatre performer or have choral experience, we welcome you to check us out. Rehearsals start back in September in the Willowdale-Cummer area of North York on Wednesday eve. TTC accessible. Website: www.yorkminstrels.com   Email to mail@yorkminstrels.com.