Live Listings

In the Clubs (Mostly Jazz) Listings - February 2019

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

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

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865

alleycatz.ca

All shows: Call for cover charge info.

Mondays 8:30pm Salsa Night with DJ Romantico with free lessons.

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

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

Thursdays 7pm Spotlight Thursdays.

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

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

Sun 4pm Blues in The Alley w/ Big Groove.

Feb 1 Lady Kane. Feb 2 Soular. Feb 8 Red Velvet. Feb 9 URequest. Feb 15 Gyles Band. Feb 16 Lady Kane. Feb 22 Graffiti Park. Feb 23 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Soular (evening).

Artword Artbar

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

artword.net (full schedule)

The Black Swan

154 Danforth Ave. 416-469-0537

Winterfolk XVII Blues and Roots Festival

$25 wristband

Ground Floor

Feb 22 7pm Sebastian Agneto; 8pm Jerome Tucker Band; 9pm Glen Hornblast Band; 10pm Gary Kendall Band; 11pm Wayne Neon and the Amazing Tubular Orchestra. Feb 23 1pm Ken Yoshioka; 2pm Doris Folkens; 3pm STAV; 4pm The Lifers; 5pm Peter Verity; 6pm Maggie & Mr. Rogers; 7pm The Barrel Boys Trio; 8pm Sue & Dwight; 9pm HOTCHA!; 10pm Brian Gladstone; 11pm Q&A - Tony Quarrington & Zoe Adams. Feb 24 1pm Brampton Folk Club. Glenn McFarlane, David MacLachlan, Karl Widmeyer, Mark Yan & Barry Mulcahy, Sally Campbell, Jamie Reilly; 3pm Seneca College Independent Music Program; 6pm Noah Zacharin; 7pm Lynn Harrison; 8pm Danny Marks; 9pm Alessia Cohle.

2nd Floor

Feb 22 11pm Jack de Keyzer Band. Feb 23 3pm Harpin’ Norm Lucien & Friends; 4pm STAV; 10pm David Storey CD release with the Side Road Scholars. Feb 24 4pm Donné Roberts; 5pm Brian Blain & Friends; 6pm Jon Brooks; 7pm D’Arcy Wickham CD Release; 9pm Cassie & Maggie

3rd Floor

Feb 23 1pm Become a One-Man Band. Sammy Duke shows how to play 8 instruments at once; 2pm Fingerpicking the Blues with Brian Blain, D’Arcy Wickham; 3pm Accordion Summit. Dwight Peters, Liv Cazzola, Bev Kreller; 4pm Songs of Canada. David Storey, Maggie MacDonald, James Gordon; 5pm Fiddle Styles and Traditions. Emilyn Stam, Cassie MacDonald and Alana Cline. Feb 24 5pm Songs of Protest and Social Change. Sebastian Agnello, Jon Brooks, Sue and Dwight; 6pm Songs of Canada. David Storey, Maggie MacDonald, and James Gordon; 7pm Harmonica Workshop. Harpin’ Norm Lucien and Ken Yoshioka; 8pm Masters of Guitar. In the style of old guitar masters. Brian Gladstone; Lynda Kraar, and D’Arcy Wickham; 9pm Simone Morris.

Classified Advertising - February 2019

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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR TENOR AND BASS CHORISTERS for April 27 performance of Mozart Requiem and excerpts from Magic Flute at St. Andrew’s Church with Oakham House Choir and Toronto Sinfonietta. Rehearsals Mondays, 7:00 to 9:00, on Ryerson campus. E-mail oakhamhousechoir1@gmail.com, or visit www.oakhamchoir.ca.

BUY & SELL

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

FRENCH HORN: double horn in excellent condition. Suitable for a committed student or working musician. mjbuell@gmail.com

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); SAXOPHONE Bundy Selmer alto; BASSOON Linton; TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador. Phone 416-964-3642.

VIOLINS BY EUROPEAN VIOLIN MAKER call after 6pm 905-886-7374. Weekends anytime.

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? Does your old guitar gently weep? Give that nice old accordion / clarinet / drum kit a new life with a WholeNote classified! Ads start at just $24.00 INQUIRE BY FEBRUARY 22 for the MARCH edition. classad@thewholenote.com

WONDERFUL STEINWAY MODEL O GRAND PIANO. 1907 NY fully restored 2005. Free delivery GTA. Contact Dr. G Manning musicdirector@saintgeorge.ca

INSTRUCTION

ANARCHIST PIANO LESSONS: Maximize your musical autonomy – follow new rules daily – every student creates their own sound – integrated lessons in piano, improvisation, theory, (and composition). fb.me/anarchistpiano

CELLO LESSONS DOWN TOWN TORONTO Individual approach to every student. Young professionals, adults and beginners. Dr. Dobrochna Zubek zubekdobrochna@hotmail.com http://dobrochnazubek.com
http://celloteaching.ca

DO YOU SING IN A CHOIR? Would you like to practice your sight-singing skills? Or need a little help learning your notes or rhythms? Or experience the joy of singing duets? Treat yourself! Private and group lessons available Monday-Saturday afternoons. Near Woodbine subway. Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250, or lilackayak@gmail.com

FRIENDLY, WISE PIANO TEACHER with loyal following and buckets of patience. Conservatory washouts and hesitant adult beginners most welcome. Lovely Cabbagetown studio. “Best teacher ever!” - Beaches tween. “Beats studying with those Quebec nuns!” - Rosedale senior. Peter Mose, 416.923.3060. MosePianoForAll.com. (This might change your life.)

FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS. RCM Certified Advanced Specialist. Samantha Chang, FTCL, FLCM, LRAM, PGDip, ARCT. Toronto, Scarborough 416-801-9196, samantha.studio@gmail.com
www.samanthaflute.com

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

MUSIC LESSONS IN WEST TORONTO in a relaxed and friendly environment. Piano, bass, guitar, ukelele, banjo and voice. marcenkin@gmail.com 416-763-3516

SERVICES

ACCOUNTING AND INCOME TAX SERVICE for small business and individuals, to save you time and money, customized to meet your needs. Norm Pulker, B. Math. CMA.
905-251-0309 or 905-830-2985.

DOG BOARDING (near Woodbine subway). Heading away for a while and can’t bring your favourite canine companion? I take just one dog at a time and give it a very special vacation. Your dog will pull you to my door on repeat visits! Call or text Sheila at
416-574-5250 or lilackayak@gmail.com

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

VENUES AVAILABLE / WANTED

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

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

The ETCeteras - February 2019

Competitions

Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. CCC Toronto Piano and Violin Competition 2019. Competition dates: Feb 21-28. Gala Concert and Award Ceremony at 2pm on Apr 14 at P.C. Ho Theatre, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E. For details, visit cccmusicfestival.com or call 416-292-9293 x229.

International Music Festival and Competition. Piano, voice, guitar, harp, strings, woodwinds, brass, conducting, and composition. Competition dates: May 23-June 2, at Cornell Recital Hall 3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham. Application deadline: April 12. For details, visit intermusic.ca or contact 905-604-8854 or office@intermusic.ca

Yip’s Music Festival Competition. Piano, violin, musical theatre, and chamber music. Competition dates: Apr 13-14, 27-28, May 4-5. Application deadline: Feb 19. For details, visit ymf.yips.com or call 905-948-9477 x2211.

Film Screenings

Feb 07 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Alicia Svigals: The Yellow Ticket. Live score for a screening of the 1918 silent film The Yellow Ticket featuring Pola Negri. Alicia Svigals, composer/violin; Marilyn Lerner, piano. 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. $35; $30(member); $25(st).

Feb 11 6:30: Toronto International Film Festival. Divine: A Jessye Norman Tribute. The Tales of Hoffman (1951), directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. 1-888-599-8433. $14; $11.50(sr/st); $10(child/youth).

Feb 12 8:30: Toronto International Film Festival. Divine: A Jessye Norman Tribute. Jessye Norman Sings Carmen (1989), director Albert Maysles’ behind-the-scenes documentary of Norman’s recording of Bizet’s opera with conductor Seiji Ozawa; followed by Oedipus Rex (1993), director Julie Taymor’s theatrical adaptation of Stravinsky’s opera-oratorio featuring Jessye Norman as Jocasta. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. 1-888-599-8433. $14; $11.50(sr/st); $10(child/youth).

Feb 13 6:30: Toronto International Film Festival. Divine: A Jessye Norman Tribute. Diva (1981), an exhilarating fusion of high culture and pulp thriller directed by Jean-Jacques Beineixta. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. 1-888-599-8433. $14; $11.50(sr/st); $10(child/youth).

Feb 26 6:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds: The Conductor Zubin Mehta. Germany, 2016, 98 min. Filled with stirring performances and interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, this is a dazzling tribute to the international career of musical maestro Zubin Mehta. On his 80th birthday, join his son Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts at The Royal Conservatory, for a magnificent tribute to one of the world’s greatest living conductors. Q&A hosted by well-known critic and teacher William Littler with Mervon Mehta. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Tickets at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema box office or at hotdocscinema.ca. $17 each (Members: $12/$10/Free).

Galas and Fundraisers

Feb 02 2:00: Amadeus Choir. Songs From a Celtic Heart Annual Fundraising Event. Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Dr. amadeuschoir.com. For tickets: 416-446-0188. $50, $40, $25, $5 off on tickets purchased before Jan 15. Also at 7pm.

Feb 16 4:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Doyle à la Carte Part II. Music from Gilbert & Sullivan operas. Henry Ingram, MC. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723. $45. Cabaret-style fundraising concert.

Feb 17 7:00: Gallery 345/New Music Concerts. New Music Concerts Special Non-subscription Event: An Evening with Moritz Ernst. Stockhausen: Klavierstück X; and works by Mike Egerton, Arthur Lourié, Miklos Maros, and Sandeep Bhagwati. Moritz Ernst, piano. Gallery 345, 345 Sorauren Ave. 416-961-9594. $100/2 for $150. Reservations required. Includes door prizes and refreshments. Proceeds to benefit New Music Concerts; charitable receipts for CRA allowable portion.

Mar 01 7:30: Melos. Venetian Carnevale Fundraiser. Join Melos in Baroque Venice for a raucous evening of music, drama, food, drink and all-round revelry while helping to support Melos’ ongoing educational outreach and excellent period performances! Silent auction featuring art and music lessons, gift packages, weekend getaways in Prince Edward County, and more! Italo-Canadian Club, 1174 Italia Lane, Kingston. (Snow date March 2nd, in case of storm.) Transport available from downtown Kingston. Tickets $60, available on Snapd, at Novel Idea, St George’s Cathedral Office, Long & McQuade, and through our website:
melos-earlymusic.org. Information from the website or by email at meloskingston@gmail.com or by phone at 613-767-7245.

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Feb 01 3:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Music Graduate Colloquium. Eva Saether, Lund University, Sweden. “Habitus Crises, Politics of Diversity, and Sensuous Scholarship: When Music Asks the Questions.” Talbot College, Room 101. For FAQ, parking and other useful patron information visit music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html. Western University, London. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

Feb 01 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Youth Opera Lab: Costumes and Wigs. For teens and young adults aged 16 to 24 offering an opportunity to dissect and explore an opera being presented on the COC’s mainstage. Led by opera educator Bryna Berezowska and special guests, participants will focus on the costumes and wigs that appear in the COC’s production of Così fan tutte. No previous experience with opera is necessary. Participants are selected based on the interest and relevance demonstrated in their online applications. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Participate in the lab and you will receive two free tickets to the dress rehearsal of Così fan tutte on Sunday, Feb 3. To apply, complete the application available at coc.ca/YOL or e-mail education@coc.ca for more information.

Feb 12 6:30: Toronto International Film Festival. In Conversation with…Jessye Norman. This in-depth conversation between Jessye Norman and Canadian Opera Company general director Alexander Neef will focus on Ms. Norman’s tremendous career in opera, her own experience in film, and the ability of gifted filmmakers to translate the operatic art form into the medium of cinema. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. 1-888-599-8433. $23.75; $19.25(sr/st).

Feb 12 7:30: Toronto Duke Ellington Society. General Meeting. Jack Chambers will make a presentation titled “The Human Voice Is Not Disdained”. An evening of vocals and special songs taken from Ellington’s vast works. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke. For further information, visit torontodukeellingtonsociety.com or call 416-239-2683. Membership is $35(single) or $50(couple). First visit is free.

Feb 14 7:00: Canadian Opera Company. Opera Insights: Fashion and Fantasy - Costumes and Wigs. Costume Supervisor Sandra Corazza and Wig and Make-Up Supervisor Sharon Ryman share how they balance unbridled imagination with stage and historic requirements to bring the director’s vision to life. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Reserve free tickets in advance by visiting coc.ca/operainsights or calling the COC Box Office at 416-363-8231.

Feb 16 11am-5pm: Toronto Reference Library. Black Opera: Uncovering Music History. Presented in partnership with the Glenn Gould Foundation, this symposium traces the heroic struggles of pioneering artists of African origin to enter the operatic world, their fight for acceptance and recognition, their triumphs and accomplishments. This event is part of a week of celebrations in Toronto for Jessye Norman, winner of the Twelfth Glenn Gould Prize.
11am-11:30am: Opening concert with soprano Nadine Anyan, soprano; Tristan Scott, tenor; Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone; and Angela Park, piano.
11:30-12:30: Black Voices in the Opera. A conversation between Dr. Naomi André (University of Michigan) and Dr. Gregory Hopkins (Artistic Director of the Harlem Opera Theatre), moderated by Dr. Melanie Zeck (Centre for Black Musical Research, Columbia College) Inspired by Dr. André’s book Black Opera, this conversation on the history of black opera will explore how artists and composers have used opera to reclaim black people’s place in history.
1:00-2:00: Three Scenes from Black Opera That Changed the History of Music. Gregory Hopkins will present a selection of key performances from the history of Black Opera.
2:30-3:30: Not Your music: A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation. Robert Harris and Naomi André discuss cultural appropriation in the opera and the performing arts, and explore recent examples.
3:45-4:00: Second concert. Presented by the Glenn Gould Foundation.
4:00-4:45: 12th Glenn Gould Prize Laureate: Jessye Norman. A Conversation with Jessye Norman About Her Life in Opera.
All events are at the Toronto Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge St. 416-393-7175. This day of events is free, but you must register to attend. Please call 416-393-7175 for further information.

Feb 24 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Masaaki Suzuki’s Bach. A major recording project of the 21st century was completed in 2014: a 55-volume set of the complete church cantatas of Bach by the Bach Collegium Japan led by its founder and conductor Masaaki Suzuki. We will experience a selection of audio and video performances from his vast recorded legacy. For further information, visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org or contact John Sharpe at 416-898-2549 or torontoshi@sympatico.ca. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Mar 01 7:00: Yorkminster Park Speakers Series. Rites of Passion: The St. Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach. A lecture by musicologist Rick Phillips. Yorkminster Park Church, 1585 Yonge St. Admission is $10 or PWYC. Visit ypspeakersseries.com.

Mar 04 7:30: Confluence. Walter Unger Memorial Salon. Words and music in a warm space, featuring a short lecture by Canadian composer and historian John Beckwith on his long association and friendship with the great Hungarian-Canadian composer Istvan Anhalt (1919–2012). The Shaftesbury Atrium, 21 Shaftesbury Ave. $25 at the door or pre-order at bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/611.

Masterclasses

Feb 01 10:00am: Royal Conservatory Violin Masterclass. Led by Jinjoo Cho. Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. Free admission. All are welcome to attend. For further information visit rcmusic.ca. Also at 2pm.

Feb 15 3:00: University of Toronto. Jessye Norman Master Class. Jessye Norman, John R. Stratton Visitor in Music, is one of the world’s most celebrated performing artists and a passionate advocate of arts education. Ms. Norman will lead a rare public 3-hour masterclass for Voice and Opera students from University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music. The masterclass is open to the public. University of Toronto, Faculty of Music, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free general admission.

Readings

Feb 14 7:00: The Music Gallery, Public Recordings, A Different Booklist and Art Metropole. today with all its hopes and sorrows: a reading by IONE. Composer Pauline Oliveros’ long-time collaborator and spouse: author, director, and text-sound artist IONE. A Different Booklist, 770 Bathurst St. 416-538-0889. $7 or PWYC. No advance tickets, pay at the door only.

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Feb 02 12:30: Recollectiv. Rekindling and rediscovering joy through music for people with memory challenges. Southern Cross Room, Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Free with advance registration at recollectiv.ca/participate. Also Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2.

Tours

Feb 03 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Led by a trained docent. Includes information and access to the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas such as the wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st). Also Feb 10 and Mar 3. A tour is available in French on Feb 17.

Workshops

Feb 02 9:30am: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Music Education Teacher Workshop: Eva Saether. Join us for a series of music education workshops (open to teachers) presented by the Music Education Department at the Don Wright Faculty of Music. For the complete schedule and information about other music education workshops, visit the Music Education Workshops webpage. Western University, Talbot College, Room 307, London.

Feb 02 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Associate Conductor Ezra Burke presents Songs of Milk and Honey, a sing through of music drawn from the Hebraic tradition, including excerpts from Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Handel’s Israel in Egypt and contemporary works. Bring your voice, we provide the music. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. 1585 Yonge St. More info at tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays/. $10 fee includes refreshments.

Feb 03 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by viol player Elin Søderstrom. St. Leonard’s Church, Canon Dykes Memorial Room, 25 Wanless Ave. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750. tempotoronto.net. $20.

Feb 07 9:00: Moodset. Live Writing Project. Combining elements of both a workshop and showcase, the Live Writing Project brings the creative process to the forefront for an interactive evening. Moodset, a jazz and R&B collaborative quintet comprised of students and alumni from the University of Toronto’s jazz performance program, will create new arrangements based on suggestions provided by the audience. Moodset is Alexa Belgrave, keyboards; Jacqueline The, vocals; Madeleine Ertel, trumpet; Caleb Klager, bass; and Mackenzie Read, drums. Yauca’s Lounge, 755 Dovercourt Rd. Tickets: $10. For more information, visit torontojazz.com.

Feb 08 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. Guests: $15. Refreshments included.

Feb 09 9:30am: St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Hymn Writing Workshop. Led by Dr. Lydia Pedersen, BA, Mus.Bac., M.Ed., D.Min. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge. For information call 905-852-7016. $20.

Feb 09 2:00: Dr. Penny Johnson. Piano Listening for Kids. Comparative listening, guided discussion and other activities designed to develop a sense of independent investigation and personal curiosity at the piano. This program is for piano students and those interested in the piano. Recommended for ages 11-17. Log Cabin at the Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Rd., Mississauga. For information call 647-457-0208. $25 registration fee per student.

Feb 15 12:30: Canadian Opera Company. Exploring Opera. For families with children of all ages. Explore an opera in the COC’s 2018/19 season through accessible music and drama activities. This one-hour workshop focuses on Così fan tutte by Mozart. No previous experience with opera or the performing arts is required. Education Centre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University Ave.). Reserve free tickets in advance by visiting coc.ca/EO.

Feb 16 1:00: The Music Gallery and 918 Bathurst. Sounding Difference: Anne Bourne + special guest IONE. This event is a continuation of The Music Gallery’s celebration of Pauline Oliveros’ Deep Listening practices. As part of the weekend’s programming, Anne Bourne will impart Oliveros’ Text Scores, and with plain words, invite participants to an experience of shared creative expression. This event features IONE as special guest. The Music Gallery, 918 Bathurst St. The event is free, but requires registration at eventbrite.com/e/sounding-difference-
listening-and-sounding-the-text-scores-of-pauline-oliveros-tickets-53877074781. The event is currently at capacity but we will reopen the registration process a week before the event.

Feb 17 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Mendelssohn: Magnificat in D and Vaughan Williams: Toward the Unknown Region. Reading for singers and instrumentalists. Jennifer Lee, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park,1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213. $10; $6(members).

Mar 01 7:30: Toronto Recorder Players Society. Renaissance and Baroque Workshop for Recorders and Other Early Instruments. Mount Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mount Pleasant Rd. (entrance off Belsize). 416-480-1853. rpstoronto.ca. Guests: $15. Refreshments included.

Mar 03 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization. Workshop coached by recorder player Femke Bergsma. Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd. Bring your early instruments and a music stand. 416-779-5750. tempotoronto.net. $20.

In the Clubs (Mostly Jazz) Listings - January 2019

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

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

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865

alleycatz.ca

All shows: Call for cover charge info.

Mondays 8:30pm Salsa Night with DJ Romantico with free lessons No cover before 10pm.

Tuesdays 8:30pm Bachata Night with Weekly Guest DJ with free lessons Ladies free before 10:30pm.

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

Thursdays 8pm Canadian Discovery Series.

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

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

Jan 4 URequest Band. Jan 5 Lady Kane. Jan 11 Blonde Ambition. Jan 12 Soular. Jan 18 URequest Band. Jan 19 Soular. Jan 25 Graffiti Park. Jan 26 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Lady Kane (evening).

Artword Artbar

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

artword.net (full schedule)

The Blue Goose Tavern

1 Blue Goose St. 416-255-2442

thebluegoosetavern.com (full schedule)

Bloom

2315 Bloor St. W. 416-767-1315

bloomrestaurant.com (full schedule)

All shows 7pm 19+. Call for reservations.

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com

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

Jan 4 6:30pm Pirate Radio w/ Mrtha. Jan 5 9:30pm Andrew Scott & Braeden Mitchell. Jan 6 9:30pm Tange w/ Hex. Jan 7 9:30pm Geordie Gordon w/ R. Flex. Jan 9 7:30pm Best of #ConfabTO. Jan 10 9:30pm Inessa Frantowski. Jan 11 9:30pm Shanika Maria. Jan 12 6:30pm Solar System Social, 9:30pm Akage No Anne & TV SETS. Jan 13 9:30pm Naomi Froese. Jan 15 9:30pm Chelsea and the Cityscape. Jan 17 6:30pm Kaili Kinnon, 9:30pm Unbridled Futurism. Jan 18 6:30pm The Confabulation. Jan 19 9pm Soundtrack For The Night feat. Sons of Rhythm. Jan 21-28 Burdock Piano Fest (see below for full listings). Jan 30 9:30pm Compass of Intuition w/ Autobahn

Burdock Piano Fest – January 21-28

Jan 21 6:30pm Donald Quan & Rêves Sonores, 9:30pm Jay McCarrol & Wax Atlantic

Jan 22 6:30pm and 9:30pm (two shows) Royal Wood

Jan 23 7pm Alexandra Stréliski, 9:30pm The Holy Oak Family Singers

Jan 24 6:30pm Alexa Belgrave, 9:30pm Valery Gore & Aaron Comeau

Jan 25 6:30pm Laura Gladwell & Joel Harrower, 9:30pm Panqueque

Jan 26 6:30pm Morgan-Paige Melbourne w/ Dawn Davi, 9:30pm Alli Sunshine & Caroline Keating

Jan 27 6:30pm Moulann & Noah Reid, 9:30pm Tara Kannangara & James Hill

Jan 28 6:30pm Johnny Spence & Ryland Dinneen, 9:30pm Colin Story & Penumbra

Cameron House

408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811

thecameron.com

Castro’s Lounge

2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272

castroslounge.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

C’est What

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

cestwhat.com (full schedule)

All concerts are PWYC unless otherwise noted.

Jan 5 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers, 9pm Blind Cats and People Walking By. Jan 6 7pm Lauren Mayer, Bernadette Connors and Jordan Paul. Jan 10 9pm The Bowling Club w/ Droo, Cat Nap. Jan 11 9pm Metronome Chomsky. Jan 12 9pm Julia Tynes. Jan 13 3pm Venture School of Music. Jan 17 9pm Laurelle Augustyn. Jan 18 9pm The Pale Light & Neon Wave. Jan 19 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Jan 24 9pm Matt Bentley. Jan 26 3pm The Boxcar Boys. Jan 27 7pm Bob Wegner. Jan 31 9pm Shikha Sehgal, Bernadette Connors.

Emmet Ray, The

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted).

Hirut Cafe and Restaurant

2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560

hirut.ca

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

Jan 10 8pm Bright Lit, Big City. Jan 11 8:30pm Jazz of the Americas w/ Don Naduriak and friends. Jan 25 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy.

Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The

Hugh’s Room

2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483

hughsroom.com

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

Jan 10, 11, 12, 13 The 15th and Final Edition of “The Way We Feel”: a Celebration of the Music of Gordon Lightfoot. Jan 16 David Buchbinder’s Odessa/Havana. Jan 18 Dan Hill. Jan 19 Garnet Rogers. Jan 24 Eliana Cuevas & Jeremy Ledbetter Trio Jan 25 Poor Angus. Jan 26 Rik Emmett & Dave Dunlop. Jan 27 2pm Ken Whiteley’s Gospel Brunch, 8:30pm Rik Emmett & Dave Dunlop. Jan 30 Autorickshaw. Jan 31 The Shuffle Demons.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Cover charge varies; generally $15-$20.

Jan 4, 5 9pm June Garber. Jan 6 7pm Eliza Pope. Jan 9 7pm Girls Night Out Jazz Jam (hosted by Lisa Particelli). Jan 10 8:30pm Colin Hunter and The Anthony Terpstra Seventet. Jan 11, 12 8:30pm Colin Hunter and The Joe Sealy Quartet. Jan 13 7pm Ros Kindler. Jan 17 8:30pm Raoul Bhaneja and Jesse Whiteley. Jan 18, 19 9pm Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo and Havana Toronto Safari. Jan 25, 26 9pm Mark Kelso Jazz Trio.

Jazz Room, The

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

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

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

Jan 4 Tim Louis and the Ambassadors Annual New Year’s Jazz Levee. Jan 5 Larnell Lewis Group. Jan 11 Matthew Rait Group. Jan 12 Kalabash. Jan 18 Phoenix Jazz Group. Jan 19 Steve Koven Trio. Jan 25 The Delegation. Jan 26 Andrew Scott Quartet.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

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

Jan 15 6:30pm Tune Up Toronto: Getting Prepared for Folk Alliance International. Jan 16 6:30pm Ladom Ensemble and VC2 Cello Duo: Double Album Release Party. Jan 17 6:30pm A Night Like This: Bob Dylan Tribute feat. Robert Morgan and Friends. Jan 20 12pm Peña Criolla II, 1pm Free Cuban Dance Workshop in Spanish with Barbarito Montagne, 6:30pm The Soul Slam. Jan 22 6:30pm Mendelssohn and Chill. Jan 24 7pm At Last – A Tribute to Etta James.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

Mây Cafe

876 Dundas St. W. 647-607-2032

maytoronto.com (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

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

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Every Wed 9pm and 10:15pm Wednesday Concert Series.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Jan 1 8pm Belleville-Ville. Jan 4 8:3pm Your Granddad / BrekFist / Blanks / The Meringues. Jan 5 8pm Class of 2019: Orville Peck, Gloin, Nikki Fierce, The Effens, Weak Hands. Jan 12 8:30pm Moscoe / Neavy / Dog Drive Mantis. Jan 14 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Jan 19 8:30pm Sundecay Record Release Show. Jan 25 8:30pm Ellis, Sorry Girls, Rapport, For Jane.

N’awlins Jazz Bar & Dining

299 King St. W. 416-595-1958

nawlins.ca

All shows: No cover/PWYC.

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

Nice Bistro, The

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

nicebistro.com (full schedule)

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

Jan 23 Zoé Chilco Duo.

Old Mill, The

21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641

oldmilltoronto.com (full schedule)

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

Jan 3 Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia. Jan 4 Gord Sheard Trio. Jan 5 Brian Blain. Jan 9 John MacLeod Quartet Jan 10 Juliann Kuchocki. Jan 11 Canadian Jazz Quartet. Jan 12 Christopher Simmons Trio. Jan 16 Terra Dawn Hazelton. Jan 17 Bob DeAngelis. Jan 18 Brian Dickinson. Jan 19 Andy Ballantyne. Jan 23 Jon Amato Jan 24 Russ Little. Jan 25 Steve McDade Quartet. Jan 26 Ron Davis. Jan 30 Steven Taetz. Jan 31 John Proulx Trio.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 3pm. No cover.

Jan 5 John Pittman Quintet. Jan 12 Frank Botos Quartet. Jan 19 The Hector Quartet. Jan 26 Allison Au Quartet.

Poetry Jazz Café

224 Augusta Ave. 416-599-5299

poetryjazzcafe.com (full schedule)

Reposado Bar & Lounge

136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474

reposadobar.com (full schedule)

Reservoir Lounge, The

52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887

reservoirlounge.com (full schedule).

Every Tue 8:45pm Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm. Every Wed 9pm The Digs. Every Thurs 9:45pm Stacey Kaniuk. Every Fri 9:45pm Dee Dee and the Dirty Martinis. Every Sat 9:45pm Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm.

Jan 10 7pm Alex Pangman.

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call or check website for cover charge info.

Jan 2 6:30pm Richard Whiteman Four, 9:30pm Worst Pop Band Ever. Jan 3 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Dayna Stephens / Anthony Fung Group. Jan 4 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Stubble Jumpers, 9:30pm Dayna Stephens / Anthony Fung Group. Jan 5 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Terry Promane Sextet. Jan 6 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Club Django, 7pm Elena Kapeleris, 9:30pm Jason Anick w/ Gypsy Muse. Jan 7 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Mike Malone & The Writers Jazz Orchestra. Jan 8 6:30pm Egbo Trio, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam (hosted by Chris Gale). Jan 9 6:30pm Richard Whiteman Four, 9:30pm Jacek Kochan w/ Kirk MacDonald Quartet. Jan 10 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Andrew Boniwell & Uncertainty Principle. Jan 11 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Stubble Jumpers, 9:45pm New Band. Jan 12 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet + 2, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Al Henderson. Jan 13 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm Elena Kapeleris, 9:30pm Ilios Steryannis Quartet. Jan 14 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Andrew Jones & Jazz Mechanics Big Band. Jan 15 JV’s Boogaloo Squad, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam (hosted by Chris Gale). Jan 16 6:30pm Richard Whiteman Four, 9:30pm Robert Diack Group. Jan 17 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm John Raymond Trio ft. Gilad Hekselman & Colin Stranahan. Jan 18 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Stubble Jumpers, 9:30pm John Raymond Trio ft. Gilad Hekselman & Colin Stranahan. Jan 19 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Woodshed Orchestra, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Joanna Majoko Sextet. Jan 20 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Dr. Nick & The Rollercoasters, 7pm Hannah Barstow Trio, 9:30pm Nate Renner Trio. Jan 21 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm U of T’s Terry Promane Student 12tet. Jan 22 6:30pm JV’s Booglaoo Squad, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam (hosted by Chris Gale). Jan 23 6:30pm Richard Whiteman Four, 9:30pm Neon Eagle. Jan 24 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Larry Graves & Surefire Sweat. Jan 25 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Stubble Jumpers, 9:45pm Matt Woroshyl Quintet CD Release. Jan 26 12pm Sinners Choir, 3:30pm Swing Shift Big Band, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Vinnie Sperrazza Quartet. Jan 27 12pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 3:30pm Need to Know, 7pm Elena Kapeleris, 9:45pm Vinnie Sperrazza Quartet. Jan 28 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 8:30pm John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra. Jan 29 6:30pm JV’s Boogaloo Squad, 9:30pm Classic Rex Jazz Jam (hosted by Chris Gale). Jan 30 6:30pm Richard Whiteman Four, 9:30pm Jenna Marie R&B. Jan 31 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Robb Cappelletto Group.

Salty Dog Bar & Grill, The

1980 Queen St. E. 416-849-5064

thesaltydog.ca (full schedule)

Every Tue 7-10pm Jazz Night. Every Thu 8:30pm Karaoke. Every Fri 9:30pm Blues Jam - house band with weekly featured guest. Every Sat 3pm Salty Dog Saturday Matinée.

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

All shows: No cover.

The Senator WineBar

249 Victoria St 416 364-7517

thesenator.com

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

Jan 11 Julian Fauth. Jan 12 Alex Pangman. Jan 18 Julian Fauth.

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

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

Music Theatre Listings - December 2018 / January 2019

Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 1-855-872-5000. Starting at $40. Dec 30, 2:30pm. Also Jan 1 (Toronto).

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

Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. Starting at $65. Jan 1, 2:30pm. Also Dec 30 (Hamilton).

Brampton Music Theatre. Mary Poppins Jr. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15; $13(sr/st). Opens Dec 7, 7pm. Also Dec 8(4pm,7pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Opera for Young Audiences: WOW Factor - A Cinderella Story. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Joel Ivany, musical adaptation by Stéphane Mayer. Members of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio. Imperial Oil Opera Theatre, 227 Front St. E. 416-363-8231. $40; free(under 12). Opens Dec 1, 11am. Also Dec 1(2pm), 2(11am & 2pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Wirth Vocal Prize In Recital. Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano; Magdalena von Eccher, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Dec 4, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: AtG Retro. Against the Grain Theatre. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Dec 11, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Chamber Music Series: Meet the Academy: Opera through the Ages. Artists of the COC Orchestra Academy and Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Jan 22, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Elektra. Music by Richard Strauss, libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$250. Opens Jan 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 22. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Homage to McCormack and Kreisler. Michael Schade, tenor; Marie Bérard, violin; Michael Shannon, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Jan 29, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Così fan tutte. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Atom Agoyan, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$250. Opens Feb 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 21. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Night at the Opera. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566. $35-$55; $30-$45(sr/st); free(under 12). Dec 15, 8pm.

Civic Light Opera Company. Scrooge, the Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Leslie Bricusse, based on the film. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Dec 5, 7pm. Runs to Dec 16. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Danie Friesen. Blitzkrieg Cabaret. Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave. 647-637-7491. $12. Dec 29, 7pm.

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Le Nozze di Figaro. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $35/$30(adv); $25/$20(st/adv). Opens Jan 25, 8pm. Runs to Feb 3. Fri(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Nov 22, 2pm. Runs to Dec 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto. Written by Caroline Smith. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Nov 29, 2pm. Runs to Dec 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Dreamtheatre Productions. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Jeffrey Lane, based on the film. Michael Power/St. Joseph Secondary School, 105 Eringate Dr. dreamtheatreproductions.com. $32; $20(sr/st). Opens Jan 24, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 26.

Hart House Theatre. Hair. Music by Galt MacDermot, lyrics and book by Gerome Ragni and James Rado. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $17(sr); $15(st). Opens Jan 18, 8pm. Runs to Feb 2. Wed-Sat(8pm), Feb 2(2pm/8pm).

Kempenfelt Community Players. Shrek the Musical. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the film. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Georgian College Campus, Building C, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $22; $19(sr/st). Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 17. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Carmen: Opera in Concert. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 1-888-745-4717. $31-$90. Jan 11, 8pm. Also Jan 12.

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. KW Glee. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $36.50. Jan 22, 7:30pm. Also Jan 23.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Once on This Island. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics and book by Lynn Ahrens. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $44.99-$54.99. Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 3. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm/4pm).

Mainstage Theatre Company. The Secret Garden. Music by Lucy Simon, lyrics and book by Marsha Norman, based on the novel. Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. 647-558-1819. $35; $20(st). Opens Dec 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 16. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000. $50-$95. Feb 7, 8pm. Also Feb 9.

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

Mirvish. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, book by David Greig, based on the book. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Opens Nov 20, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 6. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Mirvish. School of Rock. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Julian Fellowes. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $25 and up. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 6. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: no show Dec 25/Jan 1.

Mirvish. The Simon and Garfunkel Story. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $68-$99. Opens Jan 17, 8pm. Runs to Jan 27. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Musical Theatre Productions. The Wedding Singer. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, based on the film. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30. Opens Feb 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

National Ballet of Canada. The Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with libretto by James Kudelka. James Kudelka, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $45 and up. Opens Dec 8, 2pm. Runs to Dec 30. Days and times vary. Visit national.ballet.ca for details.

Opera by Request. Nabucco. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Temistocle Solera. William Shookhoff, music director and pianist. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. In concert with piano accompaniment. Jan 12, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Hansel and Gretel. Music by Engelbert Humperdinck, libretto by Adelheid Wette. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Semi-staged with piano accompaniment. Jan 18, 7:30pm. Also Jan 20, 7pm, Woodbridge.

Opera by Request. Menotti’s The Telephone and Donizetti’s Rita. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Semi-staged with piano accompaniment. Jan 19, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Don Giovanni. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. St. Matthews United Church, 25 Holloway St., Belleville. 416-455-2365. $20. In concert with piano accompaniment. Jan 20, 3pm.

Opera by Request. Hansel and Gretel. Music by Engelbert Humperdinck, libretto by Adelheid Wette. St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 100 Bainbridge Ave., Woodbridge. 416-455-2365. $20. Semi-staged with piano accompaniment. Jan 20, 7pm. Also Jan 18, 7:30 pm, Toronto.

Orangeville Music Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $22; $17(ch). Opens Jan 11, 8pm. Runs to Jan 20. Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Orangeville Music Theatre. Mary Poppins Jr. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $20; $15(ch). Opens Jan 25, 8pm. Also Jan 26(2pm, 7pm).

Port Hope Festival Theatre. King Arthur: The Panto. Written, directed and visual effects by Antonio Sarmiento. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-800-434-5092. $24-$39. Opens Nov 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 23. Days and times vary. Visit
capitoltheatre.com for details.

Randolph Academy. 9 to 5, the Musical. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick, based on the film. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. 416-924-2243. $22. Opens Nov 27, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Romulo Delgado. Opera Serenade. Romulo Delgado, tenor; and guests. Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020. $25. Dec 13, 8pm.

Ross Petty Productions. The Wizard of Oz. Tracey Flye, director/choreographer. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-599-9090. $34-$107. Opens Nov 30, 7pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit rosspetty.com for details.

Scarborough Music Theatre. Next to Normal. Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics and book by Brian Yorkey. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 23. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Feb 23 show at 2pm.

Shaw Festival. A Christmas Carol. Adapted for the stage by Tim Carroll. Paul Sportelli, music director. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St, Niagara on the Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $35 and up. Opens Nov 14, 1pm. Runs to Dec 23. Days and times vary. Visit
shawfest.com for details.

Soulpepper. Rose. Music by Mike Ross, lyrics by Sarah Wilson. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $36-$97. Opens Jan 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 16. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

St. Anne’s Music and Drama Society. The Pirates of Penzance. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 651 Dufferin St. 416-922-4415. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens Jan 25, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 3. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Jan 26(7:30pm).

Talk Is Free Theatre. Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, book by John Cameron Mitchell. Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie. 705-792-1949. $40 and up. Opens Nov 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 1. Wed/Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Theatre Ancaster. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Ancaster High School, Theatre Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $37; $32(sr); $17(st). Opens Nov 16, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Aurora. The Drowsy Chaperone. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr, Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr at box office); $10(st at box office). Opens Nov 29, 8pm. Runs to Dec 8. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Aquarius. Elf the Musical. Music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1pm). Note: also Dec 24, 1pm.

Theatre Passe Muraille/Tapestry Opera. Hook Up. Music by Chris Thornborrow, libretto by Julie Tepperman. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-504-7529. $38; $33(sr); $30(st). Opens Jan 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Also Feb 9(2pm).

Theatre Sheridan. The Phantom of the Opera. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, book by Lloyd Webber and Stilgoe. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $35. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 13. Days and times vary. Visit sheridancollege.ca for details.

Theatre Sheridan. The Threepenny Opera. Music by Kurt Weill, lyrics and book by Bertolt Brecht, English adaptation by Marc Blitzstein. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Nov 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 9. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no mat Dec 2.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. Die Fledermaus. Music by Johann Strauss. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. $45. Opens Dec 28, 8pm. Runs to Jan 2. Days and times vary, visit torontooperetta.com.

Torrent Productions. Cinderella: A Merry Magical Pantomime. Royal Canadian Legion #001, 243 Coxwell Ave. 1-800-838-3006. $35; $25(ch). Opens Dec 21, 7pm. Runs to Dec 30. Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. A Tweed and Company Christmas. St. John’s United Church, 26 Spring St. E., Tweed. tweedandcompany.com. $15. Dec 15, 7pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: Opera Double Bill - The Raven / The Maiden from the Sea (Futari Shizuka). Music by Toshio Hosokawa. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st); free(UofT st). Jan 17, 7:30pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Opera Student Composer Collective - Who Killed Adriana? Sandra Horst, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free. Jan 20, 2:30pm.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Fierabras. Music by Franz Schubert, libretto by Joseph Kupelwieser. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $29; $50; $65. Feb 3, 2:30pm.

William Lavigne. Jack and the Beanstalk. Music and lyrics by William Lavigne. Telus Centre, Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $20. Dec 8, 3pm.

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