NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified.

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Contact presenters for concert updates. The deadline for the next update is Thur Jul 31 at 6pm. 

This update includes detailed daily listings for the period Thur Jul 31 - Thu Aug 7 and, as a bonus,  brief advance listings for Fri Aug 8 - Sun Aug 10. 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.

You can subscribe to this weekly update at www.thewholenote.com/newsletter.

DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Jul 31 - Thur Aug 7

Jul 31 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. Schubert: String Quintet in C D.956. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 31 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Janina Fialkowska, Piano. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. 705-527-4420 or www.brooksidemusic.com. $35: Free(st).

Jul 31 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Voice Is the Original Instrument. Join us for a joyful evening of playful rounds, yodelling, enchanting medieval music and pure vocal virtuosity. The Local Singers: Jill Harris, Robin Dann, Felicity Williams, Mara Nesrallah, Dorothea Paas and Alex Samaras. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 31 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. An Evening in Vienna. Works by Mozart, Lehár, J. Strauss, Kreisler, and others. Simone McIntosh, mezzo; Yura Lee, violin; Jonathan Mak, piano; TSM Festival Orchestra. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/an-evening-in-vienna/. From $20.

Jul 31 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Coronation of Poppea. Music by Claudio Monteverdi. Sabina Rzazade, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information. Also Aug 2(8pm).

Aug 01 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. R. Strauss: Piano Quartet in c Op.13. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Aug 01 1:30: Sheila McCoy. Mostly Madrigals. Amateur vocalists singing a cappella secular songs, mostly from the Renaissance era. Woodbine Beach Pavilion, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd. E. 416-574-5250 / Lilackayak@gmail.com. Free one-hour concert. RE-SCHEDULED FROM JUL 25.

Aug 01 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Mendelssohn’s Octet. Robert Rival: String Quartet No.2 (world première); Pouya Hamidi: “I Will Greet the Sun Again” (world première); Mendelssohn: String Octet in E-flat Op.20. Elizabeth Polese, soprano; Steven Philcox, piano; Barry Shiffman & Yura Lee, violins. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/mendelssohns-octet. From $20.

Aug 01 8:00: Massey Hall. Rushfest. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $65.

Aug 01 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Così fan tutte. Music by W. A. Mozart. Minira Najafazde, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information.

Aug 02 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. La Vie Parisienne. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Paul Goodfellow, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information. Also Aug 3(2pm).

Aug 02 3:00: TD Music Hall. Rushfest. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. General admission: $75.

Aug 02 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. TSM Finale. Featuring Academy Fellows, Festival Artist Mentors, and Community Program participants. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. From $20.

Aug 02 8:00: Harbourfront Centre. The Clash! Battle Concert. The Recipee Band (Jason Larmond, Juwayon Clarke, Jonathan Kerr and Omar ‘Oh!’ Lunan) and DJ Starting From Scratch. Harbourfront Centre - Concert Stage, 235 Queens Quay W. Visit The Clash! Battle for information.

Aug 02 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Coronation of Poppea. Music by Claudio Monteverdi. Sabina Rzazade, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information.

Aug 03 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. La Vie Parisienne. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Paul Goodfellow, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information.

Aug 03 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Journey: Ngoma Ensemble. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Aug 03 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Bénédicte Lauzière (Violin) and Angela Park (Piano). Mozart: Sonata in C K.303; Amy Beach: Sonata Op.34; R. Strauss: Sonata Op.18. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $10(st).

Aug 03 7:00: Massey Hall. Freetown Collective. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $41.30.

Aug 03 8:30: Harbourfront Centre / Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario. Fatima Altieri & BAZ KONPA. Harbourfront Centre - Concert Stage, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Aug 04 2:00: 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 Sep 1(3pm).

Aug 04 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Chamber Music Concert. Mozart: Piano Quartet in E-flat K.493; Carl Nielsen: "Helios 13" (a special  arrangement of Helios Overture Op.17); Arensky: Quartet for violin,viola and two cellos. Rudersdal Chamber Players with Paul Marelyn. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. 705-527-4420 or www.brooksidemusic.com. $35: Free(st).

Aug 05 1:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carillon Recital. Gordon Slater, carilloneur. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.

Aug 05 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. With Glowing Hearts. Costume theme - Canadiana / Red and White. Marcus Scholtes: Avril Lavigne Overture (original composition); Liza McLellan: The Tower from the Maid of Orleans Suite (original composition); Diane Warren: Because You Loved Me - Tributing Celine Dion; Eric Carmen: All By Myself - Tributing Celine Dion; and other works. Sharon Lee, violin; Liza McLellan, cello; Marcus Scholtes, conductor. Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.tcomusic.ca/03-with-glowing-hearts-2025. From $30.

Aug 06 7:00: Massey Hall. Mary Chapin Carpenter / Brandy Clark. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $72.

Aug 07 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Vocal Music Concert. Opera arias and Brahms's Liebeslieder Waltzes. Leslie Fagan, soprano; Russell Braun, baritone; Colin Ainsworth, tenor; Alyson Hardy; Carolyn Maule, piano: Guy Few, trumpet. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. 705-527-4420 or www.brooksidemusic.com. $35: Free(st).

Aug 07 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. The String’s The Thing: Mark Fewer, Nathan Hiltz & Joseph Phillips. From the masterful work of Bach to the sound worlds of Brazil, Brubeck, and beyond. Mark Fewer, violin; Nathan Hiltz, guitar; Joseph Phillips, bass. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

ADVANCE LISTINGS,  Fri Aug 8 - Sun Aug 10

Aug 08 3:00: TD Music Hall. Greater Than. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. General admission: $15.

Aug 08 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.

Aug 08 7:30: Shoreline Chorus. Fable & Fantasy. Amanda Jeffreys, soprano; Morgan Ballantyne, tenor; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, piano; Karen James, flute. St. George's Anglican Church, 166 Russell St., Clarksburg. 519-599-2710. $25 at door. Also Aug 10(3pm) at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Owen Sound.

Aug 10 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Celtic and Canadian: Lo & The High Road. Blending myth, folklore, this concert features Celtic tunes alongside new Canadian music. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Aug 10 7:30: Music Around the Corner. Celebrating Classics and Bold Beginnings. Emma Meinrenken, violin; Diane Kim, violin; Lynn Sue-A-Quan, viola; Matthew Christakos, cello. Youthful Vengeance, 1110 Dundas St. W. www.musicaroundthecorner.com/event-list. $30.

Aug 10 8:00: Hugh's Room. Sarah Reich's Tap Music Project. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/sarah-reichs-tap-music-project. $30; $15(youth); $40(patron). 

LECTURES

Jul 31 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture - Guest Lecturer. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Theatre producer Max Ackerman breaks down the walls surrounding classical theatre; starting with Greek drama, through Shakespeare, and into the Absurd. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-theatre-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

Aug 05 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Music Lecture - Modernism and the 20th Century: Stravinsky, Debussy, and New Sounds. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Musicologist Dr. John Holland guides us through music history, from Gregorian Chant to the Symphony, and even Opera, then into the music of modern times. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-music-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

Aug 12 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Music Lecture - Opera 101: A Journey Through Voice and Drama. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Musicologist Dr. John Holland guides us through music history, from Gregorian Chant to the Symphony, and even Opera, then into the music of modern times. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-music-lectures $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Blyth Festival. The Wind Coming over the Sea. By Emma Donoghue. Directed by Gil Garratt. Packed with traditional ballads and live Irish folk music, this new work by renowned Irish-Canadian author Emma Donoghue makes its world premiere with an unflinching look at an ongoing piece of Canada’s story: the promise and peril of emigration. Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 431 Queen St., Blyth. 1-877-862-5954. From $47. From Jul 11 to Aug 12. Start times vary by day.

County Stage Company. Bittergirl: The Musical. Written by Annabel Fitzsimmons, Alison Lawrence & Mary Francis Moore. Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by Bob Foster. Regent Theatre, 224 Main St., Picton. 613-476-8416 / boxoffice@theregenttheatre.org. $49. Runs from Jul 18 to Aug 13.

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.

Mississauga Multilingual Fringe Festival. Aug 11-24 Venue TBA.

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.

Mirvish Productions. Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Royal Alexandra Theatre. Opening night Jul 22 playing to Aug 15. 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.

Soulpepper Theatre. Six String: A History of the Guitar. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery Historic District. Opens Jul 18. Visit www.tickets.youngcentre.ca/overview/15102 for tickets and information. 

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.

Thousand Islands Playhouse. Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical. Original Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs & Additional Music & Lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe. Thousand Island Playhouse, 185 South St., Gananonque. boxoffice@1000islandsplayhouse.com. Email for tickets and info. Jul 8-Aug 16. Tue(2pm), Wed(2pm & 7:30pm), Thu(7:30pm), Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm & 7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

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 6-10 (Marble Arts Centre, Tweed) & Aug 13-24 (Village Playhouse, Bancroft). Start times vary.

YES Theatre Sudbury. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy St., Greater Sudbury. www.showpass.com/jcsgrandparent. Visit website for ticket information. Runs Jul 8-Aug 16. Various times.

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. For more information, contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com 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 our website at 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.

SUMMER CAMPS

Canadian Opera Company. Summer Music Camps. Jul 28–Aug 1: Senior Company (entering Grade 9 to 1st year college/university). Times: 9am–3pm (Senior Company). Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Target: Children and teens, ages 6–18. The COC’s Summer Music Camps invite young creatives from grade 1 through first year university to learn about music, drama, and design. Participants are supported in a creative and non-competitive environment where they learn and experiment with several modes of artistic expression, including singing, composing, movement, drama, and design. In creating their own original work, campers are guided by the COC’s roster  of teaching artists, highly skilled professionals in their respective fields, culminating in a final showcase performance for family and friends. No previous experience with music required. Tuition: $395. Registration for each company is available until the Friday before their first day. Extended care is available until 5pm for Little Company and Junior Company participants for an additional $40. To register, visit coc.ca/Camps.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified.

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Contact presenters for concert updates. The deadline for the next update is Thur Jul 24 at 6pm. 

This update includes detailed daily listings for the period Thur Jul 24 - Thu Jul 31 and, as a bonus,  brief advance listings for Fri Aug 1 - Sun Aug 3. 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.

You can subscribe to this weekly update at www.thewholenote.com/newsletter.

DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Jul 24 - Thur Jul 31

Jul 24 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. Students from the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 24 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Baroque-Middle-Eastern-Cyberpunk. Featuring a new Harbourfront Centre commission. John Kameel Farah, piano. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 24 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Junwen Liang. Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales; Ravel: Sonatine; Ravel: Alborada del gracioso (The Jester's Aubade) from Miroirs; Chopin: Three Mazurkas Op.56; Chopin: Sonata No.3 in b Op.58. Junwen Liang, piano. Venue to be confirmed, Address to be confirmed. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $10(st). POSTPONED.

Jul 24 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Savon Duo. Rachmaninoff: Sonata  in g minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19; Franck: Cello Sonata in A; Bach: Gamba Sonata No.2 in D BWV 1028. Yvon Arseneault, cello; Sam Domzella, piano. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $20; $10(st).

Jul 24 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Missing: In Concert. Music by Brian Current. Missing – a Chamber Opera, an expression of loss and hope, vocalizing the stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Marion Newman (Dr. Wilson); Asitha Tennekoon (Devon); CONTINUUM Ensemble; Tim Long, conductor. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/missing/. From $20.

Jul 24 8:00: Massey Hall. Olivia Dean - Across the Atlantic. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $107. Also Jul 25.

Jul 25 1:30: Sheila McCoy. Mostly Madrigals. Amateur vocalists singing a cappella secular songs, mostly from the Renaissance era. Woodbine Beach Pavilion, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd. E. 416-574-5250 / Lilackayak@gmail.com. Free one-hour concert. Rain date: Aug 1.

Jul 25 4:00: monstrARTity. Bollywood Monster Concerts. To Jul 26 11pm. Featuring Bollywood stars and Bhangra, Garba, Kollywood, Sufi and Indo-Caribbean music & dance performances. Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr., Mississauga. www.monstrartity.com/concerts. General admission: Free; Support tickets: $5 which directly support community programs celebrating culture. Please register on website.

Jul 25 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.

Jul 25 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Affairs of the Heart. Mozart: Duo for Violin and Viola in B-flat K.424; Shostakovich: Cello Sonata in d Op.40; Brahms: Piano Quartet No.1 in g Op.25. Jonathan Crow, violin; Ming-Jeong Koh, violin; Rémi Pelletier, viola; Efe Baltacıgil, cello; Philip Chiu, piano. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/affairs-of-the-heart/. From $20.

Jul 25 8:00: Aliflamenco Company. Alchemy. Uniting renowned flamenco and contemporary musicians and dancers, this program is set to original live music and movement and explores the universal experience of one's internal odyssey, rebuilding identity in the face of life's turbulence. Winchester Theatre, 80 Winchester St. www.aliflamenco.com. $40. Also Jul 26. Use WHOLENOTE10 for discount.

Jul 25 8:00: Massey Hall. Olivia Dean - Across the Atlantic. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $107. Also Jul 24.

Jul 25 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Coronation of Poppea. Music by Claudio Monteverdi. Sabina Rzazade, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information. Also Jul 30(2pm), 31(8pm), Aug 2(8pm).

Jul 26 9:00am: Toronto Summer Music. Instrument & Bow Exhibit. Until 5pm. Meet the masters behind today’s finest Canadian instruments and bows at this instrument exhibition presented by the Canadian Association of Violin and Bow Makers in the Edward Johnson Building Lobby. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 26 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Così fan tutte. Music by W. A. Mozart. Minira Najafazde, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information. Also Jul 27(2pm), 30(8pm), Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 26 4:00: Emerging Artists Association. Summer Live Music Festival 2025. Ontario Place - Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.instagram.com/tujazzfest/. Free.

Jul 26 4:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 7. Classical chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. From $20. Also at 7:30pm.

Jul 26 5:00: Kirtan Culture Initiative. An Evening of Musical Mantras. Music Therapy Centre, 1175 Bloor St. W. 416-616-5136 or www.kirtanculture.com. $17.31.

Jul 26 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 8. Classical chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. From $20. Also at 4pm.

Jul 26 8:00: Aliflamenco Company. Alchemy. See Jul 25. Use WHOLENOTE10 for discount.

Jul 26 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. La Vie Parisienne. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Paul Goodfellow, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information. Also Jul 29(8pm), Aug 2(2pm), 3(2pm).

Jul 27 1:00: Emerging Artists Association. Summer Live Music Festival 2025. 2–3pm: RimayCanada; 3:30–4:30pm: Diane Roblin’s Life Force; 5–6:15pm: Spencer Mackenzie; 7–9pm: The George Lake Big Band. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St., North York. www.instagram.com/tujazzfest/. Free.

Jul 27 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.

Jul 27 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Così fan tutte. See Jul 26. Also Jul 30(8pm), Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 27 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Stolen Dances. Mariana Collado and Friends: Mariana Collado, dancer; Benjamin Barrile, guitar; Ana Lia, vocals; Chendy Leon, percussion. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 27 6:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Carmen: Opera in Concert. Music by Georges Bizet. Anjelique Croteau, mezzo (Carmen); Romulo Delgado, tenor (Don José); John Holland, bass-baritone (Escamillo); Jonathon Kirby, baritone (Moralès); Maria Milenic, mezzo (Mercédès); and other soloists; Kristian Alexander, conductor. Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E., Richmond Hill. www.ksorchestra.ca/2024-2025-season/carmen-in-concert. $25. Visit website for further information.

Jul 28 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: True North Brass. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. 705-527-4420 or www.brooksidemusic.com. $35: Free(st).

Jul 28 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Crow & Chiu. Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances for Violin and Piano (arr. Székely); Carmen Braden: New Work for Violin and Piano (world premiere); Janáček: Sonata for Violin and Piano JW VII/7; Grieg: Sonata for Violin and Piano No.3 in c Op.45; Ravel: Tzigane M.76. Jonathan Crow, violin; Philip Chiu, piano. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/crow-chiu/. From $20.

Jul 29 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Franco Fagioli: The Last Castrato. Inspired by the career of Giovanni Battista Velluti. Works by Rossini, Nicolini, Bonfichi, Zingarelli, and others. Franco Fagioli, countertenor; Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal de Versailles; Stefan Plewniak, conductor. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/franco-fagioli-the-last-castrato/. From $20.

Jul 29 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. La Vie Parisienne. See Jul 26. Also Aug 2(2pm), 3(2pm).

Jul 29 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Romeo & Juliet and Tales of Other Star-Crossed Lovers. Gounod: "Je veux vivre" and "Ah! Lève-toi soleil!" from Roméo et Juliette; Puccini: "Je veux vivre" from La bohème; Freddie Mercury: Bohemian Rhapsody; Massenet: "Pourquoi me réveiller" from Werther; Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet (Fantasy Overture); and other works. Lynn Anoush Isnar, soprano; Colin Ainsworth, tenor; Sharon Lee, conductor; Marcus Scholtes, conductor. Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.tcomusic.ca/02-romeo-and-juliet-2025. From $30.

Jul 30 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. Dvořàk: Terzetto in C Op.74; Mozart: Piano Quartet in E-flat K.493. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 30 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Coronation of Poppea. See Jul 25. Also Jul 31(8pm), Aug 2(8pm).

Jul 30 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. New Orford String Quartet. Beethoven: String Quartet No.14 in c-sharp Op.131; Brahms: Piano Quintet in f Op.34. Andrew Wan, violin; Jonathan Crow, violin; Sharon Wei, viola; Brian Manker, cello; Ian Parker, piano. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. From $20.

Jul 30 8:00: Massey Hall. Honey Jam - Inspirations. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. $41.

Jul 30 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Così fan tutte. See Jul 26. Also Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 31 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. Schubert: String Quintet in C D.956. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 31 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Janina Fialkowska, Piano. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. 705-527-4420 or www.brooksidemusic.com. $35: Free(st).

Jul 31 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Voice Is the Original Instrument. Join us for a joyful evening of playful rounds, yodelling, enchanting medieval music and pure vocal virtuosity. The Local Singers: Jill Harris, Robin Dann, Felicity Williams, Mara Nesrallah, Dorothea Paas and Alex Samaras. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 31 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. An Evening in Vienna. Works by Mozart, Lehár, J. Strauss, Kreisler, and others. Simone McIntosh, mezzo; Yura Lee, violin; Jonathan Mak, piano; TSM Festival Orchestra. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/an-evening-in-vienna/. From $20.

Jul 31 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Coronation of Poppea. See Jul 25. Also Aug 2(8pm). 

ADVANCE LISTINGS,  Fri Aug 1 - Sun Aug 3

Aug 01 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. R. Strauss: Piano Quartet in c Op.13. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Aug 01 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Mendelssohn’s Octet. Elizabeth Polese, soprano; Steven Philcox, piano; Barry Shiffman & Yura Lee, violins. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/mendelssohns-octet. From $20.

Aug 01 8:00: Massey Hall. Rushfest. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $65.

Aug 01 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Così fan tutte. See Jul 26.

Aug 02 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. La Vie Parisienne. See Jul 26. Also Aug 3(2pm).

Aug 02 3:00: TD Music Hall. Rushfest. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. General admission: $75.

Aug 02 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. TSM Finale. Featuring Academy Fellows, Festival Artist Mentors, and Community Program participants. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. From $20.

Aug 02 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Coronation of Poppea. See Jul 25.

Aug 03 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. La Vie Parisienne. See Jul 26.

Aug 03 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Journey: Ngoma Ensemble. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Aug 03 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Bénédicte Lauzière (Violin) and Angela Park (Piano). Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $10(st).

Aug 03 7:00: Massey Hall. Freetown Collective. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $41.30. 

LECTURES

Jul 24 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture - Guest Theatre Lecturer. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Theatre producer Max Ackerman breaks down the walls surrounding classical theatre; starting with Greek drama, through Shakespeare, and into the Absurd. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-theatre-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

Jul 29 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Music Lecture - Romanticism in Music: Beethoven, Chopin, and Beyond. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Musicologist Dr. John Holland guides us through music history, from Gregorian Chant to the Symphony, and even Opera, then into the music of modern times. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-music-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

Jul 31 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture - Guest Lecturer. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Theatre producer Max Ackerman breaks down the walls surrounding classical theatre; starting with Greek drama, through Shakespeare, and into the Absurd. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-theatre-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

MASTERCLASSES

Jul 25 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Institute Masterclass with Philip Chiu. Walter Hall, University of Toronto 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 29 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Institute Masterclass with Barry Shiffman. Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Blyth Festival. The Wind Coming over the Sea. By Emma Donoghue. Directed by Gil Garratt. Packed with traditional ballads and live Irish folk music, this new work by renowned Irish-Canadian author Emma Donoghue makes its world premiere with an unflinching look at an ongoing piece of Canada’s story: the promise and peril of emigration. Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 431 Queen St., Blyth. 1-877-862-5954. From $47. From Jul 11 to Aug 12. Start times vary by day.

Civic Light Opera Company. Lucky Stiff. Written by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St. E. www.clotoronto.com/lucky-stiff. $25. Runs Jul 2-27. Wed(7pm), Thu(8pm), Fri(8pm), Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

County Stage Company. Bittergirl: The Musical. Written by Annabel Fitzsimmons, Alison Lawrence & Mary Francis Moore. Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by Bob Foster. Regent Theatre, 224 Main St., Picton. 613-476-8416 / boxoffice@theregenttheatre.org. $49. Runs from Jul 18 to Aug 13.

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.

Hamilton Fringe Festival. Visit https://hftco.ca/events/ for information. July 17-27

A Canadian Explains Eurovision to Other Canadians. https://hftco.ca/events/a-canadian-explains-eurovision-to-other-canadians/. Mills Hardware Jul 18-26.

Gamukhi (Cow). https://hftco.ca/events/gaumukhi-cow/, The Westdale. Jul 17-27.

Sex Goddess. Mills Hardware.  https://hftco.ca/events/sex-goddess/ Jul 17-27.

Mississauga Multilingual Fringe Festival. Aug 11-24 Venue TBA.

Other Musical Theatre Events. Please visit websites given below.

A Non Canonical Musical Adventure with Pookamhura: Mistress of B-Roll. The Staircase - Studio Theatre. Theatre Erebus Inc. Jul 17-27.

A Very Queer Easter Pageant. The Players’ Guild of Hamilton. Häus of the Holy Spirit. Jul 18-27.

Hope in Hot Times. Play Play Clown Theatre. The Westdale. Jul 17-26.

Men Love Horsies: The Musical. Devon Bateson. The Staircase - Bright Room. Jul 17-27.

Once Upon A Pizzeria. Charly Chiarelli. The Players’ Guild of Hamilton. Jul 17-26.

Raccacloon. Playdough Productions. The Westdale. Jul 18-27.

Saad Sheikh’s Get It Together. Sheikh HQ. Centre For Talking Arts. Jul 17-26.

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.

Mirvish Productions. Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Royal Alexandra Theatre. Opening night Jul 22 playing to Aug 15. 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.

Soulpepper Theatre. Six String: A History of the Guitar. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery Historic District. Opens Jul 18. Visit www.tickets.youngcentre.ca/overview/15102 for tickets and information. 

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.

Thousand Islands Playhouse. Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical. Original Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs & Additional Music & Lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe. Thousand Island Playhouse, 185 South St., Gananonque. boxoffice@1000islandsplayhouse.com. Email for tickets and info. Jul 8-Aug 16. Tue(2pm), Wed(2pm & 7:30pm), Thu(7:30pm), Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm & 7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. Bad Hats Theatre's Alice in Wonderland. Adapted by Fiona Sauder. Music by Landon Doak & Victor Pokinko. Dramaturgy by Matt Pilipiak. Sue Miner, stage director. Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. www.marbleartscentre.ca/bad-hats-theatres-alice-in-wonderland. Various times. Visit website for details. Jul 9-20(Bancroft).

Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. Nunsense: A Musical Comedy. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin. 411 Greenfield St., Petrolia. 1-800-717-7694 or 519-882-1221. Call for further information. Runs Jul 8-25.

YES Theatre Sudbury. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy St., Greater Sudbury. www.showpass.com/jcsgrandparent. Visit website for ticket information. Runs Jul 8-Aug 16. Various times.

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. For more information, contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com 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 our website at 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.

SUMMER CAMPS

Canadian Opera Company. Summer Music Camps. Jul 21–25: Intermediate Company (entering Grades 6–8). Jul 28–Aug 1: Senior Company (entering Grade 9 to 1st year college/university). Times: 9am–3:30pm (Grades 1–8); 9am–3pm (Senior Company). Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Target: Children and teens, ages 6–18. The COC’s Summer Music Camps invite young creatives from grade 1 through first year university to learn about music, drama, and design. Participants are supported in a creative and non-competitive environment where they learn and experiment with several modes of artistic expression, including singing, composing, movement, drama, and design. In creating their own original work, campers are guided by the COC’s roster  of teaching artists, highly skilled professionals in their respective fields, culminating in a final showcase performance for family and friends. No previous experience with music required. Tuition: $395. Registration for each company is available until the Friday before their first day. Extended care is available until 5pm for Little Company and Junior Company participants for an additional $40. To register, visit coc.ca/Camps.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified.

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Jul 17 - Thur Jul 24

Jul 17 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. Beethoven: String Trio in c Op.9 No.3; Fanny Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in d Op.11. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 17 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Gryphon Trio. Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin; Roman Borys, cello; Jamie Parker, piano. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island, 955 Stella 40 Foot Rd., Stella. www.watersidemusic.ca. $45; $22.50(child). NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.

Jul 17 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. Students from the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 17 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. The Payadora Tango Ensemble Performs The Legend of Carau. This powerful Argentine folk tale is brought to life with a mesmerizing musical backdrop of fiery tango and evocative storytelling. Drew Jurecka, violin; and friends. First Presbyterian Church (Collingwood), 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $46.50; Free(Youth Ticket under 16 accompanied by a paying adult).

Jul 17 7:30: Opera York. H.M.S. Pinafore. By W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan. Geoffrey Butler, music director; Penelope Cookson, stage director. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.operayork.com. $35-$40(General); $30(sr). Also Jul 18.

Jul 17 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. George Li, Piano. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.14 in c-sharp Op.27 No.2 “Moonlight”; Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.17 in d Op.31 No.2 “Tempest”; Debussy: Images, 1st Series; Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/george-li/. From $20.

Jul 17 8:00: Hugh's Room. Discoveries Vol. 4. Jeremy Voltz, musical host. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/discoveries-vol-4-with-jeremy-voltz. $15.

Jul 18 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. Mozart: Duo for Violin and Viola No.1 in G K.423; Mozart: String Quintet No.5 in D K.593. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 18 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Brownman Electryc Trio: Electric Standards (Part 2). CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. Visit www.contxtbytrane.com for information. $25/$20(adv). Also Part 1(Jul 11).

Jul 18 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Finale Concert: Gershwin Gala. Featuring Rhapsody in Blue, Tin Pan Alley, and selections from Porgy & Bess. Adrianne Pieczonka, soprano; Jonelle Sills, soprano; Justin Welsh, bass-baritone; Daniel Vnukowski, piano; Stéphane Mayer, piano. First Presbyterian Church (Collingwood), 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $56.50; Free(Youth Ticket under 16 accompanied by a paying adult). NOTE: Concert is almost sold out.

Jul 18 7:30: Opera York. H.M.S. Pinafore. By W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan. Geoffrey Butler, music director; Penelope Cookson, stage director. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.operayork.com. $35-$40(General); $30(sr). Also Jul 17.

Jul 18 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Schumann & Schubert. Ravel: Sonatine in f-sharp M.40; Salina Fisher: Hikari, for solo violin; Clara Schumann: Piano Trio in g Op.17; Schubert: String Quintet in C Op.163. Jennifer Frautschi, violin; Matthew Zalkind, viola; Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano; Calidore String Quartet. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/schumann-schubert/. From $20.

Jul 18 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Symphony Under the Stars. Music from movies, Broadway, pops, and light classics favourites. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an unforgettable night of classical and contemporary music. In the event of inclement weather, please note our rain date of Jul 19, 2025, from 7pm to 10pm. Should the event on Jul 18 be postponed, updates will be posted on all Town social media channels. Stouffville Memorial Park, 2 Park Dr., Whitchurch-Stouffville. www.townofws.ca/play/events/symphony-under-the-stars. Visit website for ticket information.

Jul 18 8:00: Massey Hall. Ryan Adams. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $78.

Jul 18 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Beck with Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $140. Also Jul 19.

Jul 19 11:00am: Toronto Summer Music. Xenia@TSM: VC2 Cello Duo. This hour-long, family-friendly Adaptive Concert is designed to support the needs of disabled and neurodivergent attendees. We offer an inclusive, judgement-free environment where all expressions are welcome. Join us for a fun and interactive introduction to the many voices of the cello. Bryan and Amahl will not only explain what makes the instrument so special, they’ll also introduce you to music spanning over 250 years of history. Amahl Arulanandam and Bryan Holt, cellos. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 19 1:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 4. Chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. $20. Also at 4pm & 7:30pm.

Jul 19 4:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 5. Chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. $20. Also at 1pm & 7:30pm.

Jul 19 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Double Vibes Tributes to Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson. The Mark Hundevad Trio: Mark Hundevad, vibes; James Thomson, bass; Sam Heineman, piano & drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. Visit www.contxtbytrane.com for information. $30/$20(adv).

Jul 19 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 6. Chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. $20. Also at 1pm & 4pm.

Jul 19 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Beck with Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $140. Also Jul 18.

Jul 20 2:30: Fonitika Vocal Ensemble. The Colours of Love. Colin Eatock: Three Poems by Amy Lowell; Kye Marshall: Selections from Wild Nights; Samuel Barber: Reincarnations; Richard Rodgers: If I Loved You; and other works. Kathryn Rose Johnston, soprano; Lydia Palmer, mezzo; David Walsh, tenor; Joshua McFaul, bass-baritone. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-colours-of-love-songs-of-awakening-tickets. From $20.

Jul 21 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Allison Au. Migrations. Allison Au, saxophone; The Migrations Ensemble. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/allison-au/. From $20.

Jul 21 8:00: Massey Hall. The Swell Season. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $68.

Jul 22 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. SHHH!! Ensemble: Zac Pulak, percussion and Edana Higham, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 22 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. The Nightingale Sonata. Chausson: Poème, Op.25; Franck: Sonata in A for Violin & piano. Anna Štube, violin; Philip Chiu, piano; Thomas Wolf, host. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/the-nightingale-sonata/. From $20.

Jul 22 8:00: Hugh's Room. Quisha Wint's Summer Choir Sing-along. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/quisha-wints-summer-choir-sing-a-long $10. Also Aug 26.

Jul 22 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Pandora & Piaf at the Orchestra. Debussy: Clair de lune; Saint-Saëns: "Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix" from Samson et Dalila; Ravel: String Quartet (excerpts); and works by Poulenc, Satie, Nadia Boulanger, and Astor Piazzolla. Pandora Topp, vocalist; Sharon Lee, conductor. Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.tcomusic.ca/01-pandora-and-piaf-at-the-orchestra-2025. From $30.

Jul 23 11:00am: Toronto Summer Music. Kids Concerts: Shoestring Opera's The Magic Flute. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 23 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. Plan your own Shuffle Hour program! In addition to his selection of South American masterworks by Alberto Ginastera and Heitor Villa-Lobos, submit your requests to requests@torontosummermusic.com by July 2 at noon EDT! Philip Chiu, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 23 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Piano. Bach: Partita No.4 in D BWV 828; Chopin: Sonata No.3 in b Op. 58; Scriabin: Fantasie in b Op.28; Rachmaninoff: Preludes Op.23. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/jaeden-izik-dzurko/. From $20.

Jul 23 8:00: Hugh's Room. Rube & Rake. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/rube-rake-2. $20.

Jul 23 8:00: Massey Hall. Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $68.

Jul 24 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. Students from the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 24 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Baroque-Middle-Eastern-Cyberpunk. Featuring a new Harbourfront Centre commission. John Kameel Farah, piano. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 24 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Junwen Liang. Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales; Ravel: Sonatine; Ravel: Alborada del gracioso (The Jester's Aubade) from Miroirs; Chopin: Three Mazurkas Op.56; Chopin: Sonata No.3 in b Op.58. Junwen Liang, piano. Venue to be confirmed, Address to be confirmed. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $10(st). POSTPONED.

Jul 24 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Savon Duo. Rachmaninoff: Sonata  in g minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19; Franck: Cello Sonata in A; Bach: Gamba Sonata No.2 in D BWV 1028. Yvon Arseneault, cello; Sam Domzella, piano. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $20; $10(st).

Jul 24 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Missing: In Concert. Music by Brian Current. Missing – a Chamber Opera, an expression of loss and hope, vocalizing the stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Marion Newman (Dr. Wilson); Asitha Tennekoon (Devon); CONTINUUM Ensemble; Tim Long, conductor. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/missing/. From $20.

Jul 24 8:00: Massey Hall. Olivia Dean - Across the Atlantic. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $107. Also Jul 25. 

ADVANCE LISTINGS,  Fri Jul 25 - Sun Jul 27

Jul 25 1:30: Sheila McCoy. Mostly Madrigals. Amateur vocalists singing a cappella secular songs, mostly from the Renaissance era. Woodbine Beach Pavilion, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd. E. 416-574-5250 / Lilackayak@gmail.com. Free one-hour concert. Rain date: Aug 1.

Jul 25 4:00: monstrARTity. Bollywood Monster Concerts. To Jul 26 11pm. Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr., Mississauga. www.monstrartity.com/concerts. General admission: Free; Support tickets: $5 which directly support community programs celebrating culture. Please register on website.

Jul 25 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.

Jul 25 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Affairs of the Heart. Jonathan Crow, violin; Ming-Jeong Koh, violin; Rémi Pelletier, viola; Efe Baltacıgil, cello; Philip Chiu, piano. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/affairs-of-the-heart/. From $20.

Jul 25 8:00: Aliflamenco Company. Alchemy. Uniting renowned flamenco and contemporary musicians and dancers, this program is set to original live music and movement and explores the universal experience of one's internal odyssey, rebuilding identity in the face of life's turbulence. Winchester Theatre, 80 Winchester St. www.aliflamenco.com. $40. Also Jul 26. Use WHOLENOTE10 for discount.

Jul 25 8:00: Massey Hall. Olivia Dean - Across the Atlantic. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $107. Also Jul 24.

Jul 25 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Coronation of Poppea. Music by Claudio Monteverdi. Sabina Rzazade, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information. Also Jul 30(2pm), 31(8pm), Aug 2(8pm).

Jul 26 9:00am: Toronto Summer Music. Instrument & Bow Exhibit. Until 5pm. Meet the masters behind today’s finest Canadian instruments and bows at this instrument exhibition presented by the Canadian Association of Violin and Bow Makers in the Edward Johnson Building Lobby. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 26 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Così fan tutte. Music by W. A. Mozart. Minira Najafazde, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information. Also Jul 27(2pm), 30(8pm), Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 26 4:00: Emerging Artists Association. Summer Live Music Festival 2025. Ontario Place - Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.instagram.com/tujazzfest/. Free.

Jul 26 4:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 7. Classical chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. From $20. Also at 7:30pm.

Jul 26 5:00: Kirtan Culture Initiative. An Evening of Musical Mantras. Music Therapy Centre, 1175 Bloor St. W. 416-616-5136 or www.kirtanculture.com. $17.31.

Jul 26 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 8. Classical chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. From $20. Also at 4pm.

Jul 26 8:00: Aliflamenco Company. Alchemy. See Jul 25. Use WHOLENOTE10 for discount.

Jul 26 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. La Vie Parisienne. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Paul Goodfellow, musical director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. Visit website or call for ticket information. Also Jul 29(8pm), Aug 2(2pm), 3(2pm).

Jul 27 1:00: Emerging Artists Association. Summer Live Music Festival 2025. Until 10om. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St., North York. www.instagram.com/tujazzfest/. Free.

Jul 27 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Così fan tutte. See Jul 26. Also Jul 30(8pm), Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 27 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Stolen Dances. Mariana Collado and Friends: Mariana Collado, dancer; Benjamin Barrile, guitar; Ana Lia, vocals; Chendy Leon, percussion. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 27 6:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Carmen: Opera in Concert. Music by Georges Bizet. Anjelique Croteau, mezzo (Carmen); Romulo Delgado, tenor (Don José); John Holland, bass-baritone (Escamillo); Jonathon Kirby, baritone (Moralès); Maria Milenic, mezzo (Mercédès); and other soloists; Kristian Alexander, conductor. Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E., Richmond Hill. www.ksorchestra.ca/2024-2025-season/carmen-in-concert. $25. Visit website for further information.

LECTURES

Jul 17 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Theatre producer Max Ackerman breaks down the walls surrounding classical theatre; starting with Greek drama, through Shakespeare, and into the Absurd. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-theatre-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

Jul 22 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Music Lecture - The Classical Period: Haydn, Mozart, and the Rise of the Symphony. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Musicologist Dr. John Holland guides us through music history, from Gregorian Chant to the Symphony, and even Opera, then into the music of modern times. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-music-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

Jul 24 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture - Guest Theatre Lecturer. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Theatre producer Max Ackerman breaks down the walls surrounding classical theatre; starting with Greek drama, through Shakespeare, and into the Absurd. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-theatre-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

MASTERCLASSES

Jul 18 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Art of Song Masterclass with Roger Vignoles. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 25 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Institute Masterclass with Philip Chiu. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Blyth Festival. The Wind Coming over the Sea. By Emma Donoghue. Directed by Gil Garratt. Packed with traditional ballads and live Irish folk music, this new work by renowned Irish-Canadian author Emma Donoghue makes its world premiere with an unflinching look at an ongoing piece of Canada’s story: the promise and peril of emigration. Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 431 Queen St., Blyth. 1-877-862-5954. From $47. From Jul 11 to Aug 12. Start times vary by day.

Civic Light Opera Company. Lucky Stiff. Written by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St. E. www.clotoronto.com/lucky-stiff. $25. Runs Jul 2-27. Wed(7pm), Thu(8pm), Fri(8pm), Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

County Stage Company. Bittergirl: The Musical. Written by Annabel Fitzsimmons, Alison Lawrence & Mary Francis Moore. Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by Bob Foster. Regent Theatre, 224 Main St., Picton. 613-476-8416 / boxoffice@theregenttheatre.org. $49. Runs from Jul 18 to Aug 13.

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.

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.

Mirvish Productions. Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Royal Alexandra Theatre. Opening night Jul 22 playing to Aug 15. 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.

Soulpepper Theatre. Six String: A History of the Guitar. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery Historic District. Opens Jul 18. Visit www.tickets.youngcentre.ca/overview/15102 for tickets and information. 

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.

Thousand Islands Playhouse. Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical. Original Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs & Additional Music & Lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe. Thousand Island Playhouse, 185 South St., Gananonque. boxoffice@1000islandsplayhouse.com. Email for tickets and info. Jul 8-Aug 16. Tue(2pm), Wed(2pm & 7:30pm), Thu(7:30pm), Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm & 7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. Bad Hats Theatre's Alice in Wonderland. Adapted by Fiona Sauder. Music by Landon Doak & Victor Pokinko. Dramaturgy by Matt Pilipiak. Sue Miner, stage director. Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. www.marbleartscentre.ca/bad-hats-theatres-alice-in-wonderland. Various times. Visit website for details. Jul 9-20(Bancroft).

Tweed and Company Theatre. Disney's Frozen Jr. Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. Book by Jennifer Lee. Tweed Summer Youth Theatre. Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. www.marbleartscentre.ca/frozen-jr. Visit website for details. Jul 17(7pm), 18(2pm & 7pm).

Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. Nunsense: A Musical Comedy. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin. 411 Greenfield St., Petrolia. 1-800-717-7694 or 519-882-1221. Call for further information. Runs Jul 8-25.

YES Theatre Sudbury. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy St., Greater Sudbury. www.showpass.com/jcsgrandparent. Visit website for ticket information. Runs Jul 8-Aug 16. Various times.

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. For more information, contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com 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 our website at 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.

SUMMER CAMPS

Canadian Opera Company. Summer Music Camps. Jul 7–11: Little Company (entering Grades 1–3). Jul 14–18: Junior Company (entering Grades 4–6). Jul 21–25: Intermediate Company (entering Grades 6–8). Jul 28–Aug 1: Senior Company (entering Grade 9 to 1st year college/university). Times: 9am–3:30pm (Grades 1–8); 9am–3pm (Senior Company). Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Target: Children and teens, ages 6–18. The COC’s Summer Music Camps invite young creatives from grade 1 through first year university to learn about music, drama, and design. Participants are supported in a creative and non-competitive environment where they learn and experiment with several modes of artistic expression, including singing, composing, movement, drama, and design. In creating their own original work, campers are guided by the COC’s roster  of teaching artists, highly skilled professionals in their respective fields, culminating in a final showcase performance for family and friends. No previous experience with music required. Tuition: $395. Registration for each company is available until the Friday before their first day. Extended care is available until 5pm for Little Company and Junior Company participants for an additional $40. To register, visit coc.ca/Camps.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified.

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Jul 10 - Thur Jul 17

Jul 10 9:00am: Collingwood Music Festival. Summer Masterclass for Youth. To 5pm. Open Class Access: Attend all masterclasses as an audience member. Faculty: Daniel Vnukowski, piano; Angela Park, violin; Sharon Lee, cello; Roman Borys, cello; Andrea Ludwig, voice. National Ski Academy, 200 Oak St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com/event/summer-masterclass-2025 or 705-416-1317. Free admission but must pre-register.

Jul 10 1:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carillon Recital. Annie Gao, carilloneuse. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.

Jul 10 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Songs of Birds and Love. The Merry Band: Michele Deboer, soprano; Laura Pudwell, mezzo; Cory Knight, tenor; John Pepper, bass; Jonathan Stuchbery, lute; Alison Melville, recorder & flute. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 10 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Opening Night: The Coronation of Poppea (In Concert). Music by Claudio Monteverdi. L’incoronazione di Poppea (concert performance). Sophie Junker (Poppea); Nicolò Balducci (Nerone); Mariana Flores (Ottavia / Virtù); Cappella Mediterranea; Leonardo García-Alarcón, conductor. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/opening-night-poppea. From $20. Join us for a champagne reception for the entire audience after the concert.

Jul 11 9:00am: Collingwood Music Festival. Summer Masterclass for Youth. To 5pm. Open Class Access: Attend all masterclasses as an audience member. Faculty: Daniel Vnukowski, piano; Angela Park, violin; Sharon Lee, cello; Roman Borys, cello; Andrea Ludwig, voice. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com/event/summer-masterclass-2025 or 705-416-1317. Free admission but must pre-register. Also at All Saints Anglican Church, 32 Elgin St. & National Ski Academy, 200 Oak St.

Jul 11 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Rising Stars: Young Virtuosi in Concert. An unforgettable celebration of the next generation of musicians after two days of masterclasses. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodmusicfestival.ticketspice.com/summer-concerts-2025#ticketHeader or 705-416-1317. $21.

Jul 11 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.

Jul 11 7:00: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Big Little Concerts 2025. Repertoire to be announced. Faculty Concert. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.nyoc.org/concerts/biglittleconcerts. Free.

Jul 11 7:30: Elora Festival. Opening Night Gala: The Genius of Mozart. Mozart: Excerpts from Idomeneo K.366; Piano Concerto No.23 in A K.488; Great Mass in c K.427. Chelsea Ahn, piano; Hélène Brunet, soprano; The Elora Singers; Musicians of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $65 / $75(adult); $20(st); $10(child).

Jul 11 7:30: Georgian Bay Concert Choir. Organ Recital. Bach: Organ Trio Sonata No.1 in E-flat BWV 525; Franck: Chorale No.2 in b; Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel; Messiaen: "Dieu parmi nous" from La Nativité. Norman Reintamm, organ. Guest soloist: Chris Burton, piano. Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 416-550-6465. Pay what you can. All proceeds will go to Georgian Bay Concert Choir.

Jul 11 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Rosamunde String Quartet. George Walker: String Quartet No.1 "Lyric"; Mendelssohn: String Quartet No.6 in f Op.80; Mozart: String Quintet No.3 in C K.515. Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin; Shanshan Yao, violin; Teng Li, viola; Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola; Nathan Vickery, cello. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. From $20.

Jul 12 1:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 1. Chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. $20. Also at 4pm & 7:30pm.

Jul 12 2:00: Collingwood Music Festival. VAMA: The Cutting Edge of Digital Creativity. Tom Strnad presents demos and highlights of augmented reality, virtual reality, and motion capture virtualization, with cameos of our own Artistic Director! First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com/event/vama or 705-416-1317. Free admission but must pre-register.

Jul 12 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Duo. Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonata in g Op.19. Cameron Crozman, cello; Meagan Milatz, piano. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island, 955 Stella 40 Foot Rd., Stella. www.watersidemusic.ca. $45; $22.50(child). NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.

Jul 12 4:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 2. Chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. $20. Also at 1pm & 7:30pm.

Jul 12 8:00: Collingwood Summer Music Festival. Symphony Under the Stars. Music from movies, Broadway, pops, and light classics favourites. Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Creemore Village Green Park, 181 Mill St., Clearview Township. www.collingwoodmusicfestival.com or 705-416-1317. Free. Bring lawnchairs and blankets. Food trucks onsite.

Jul 13 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Wild Strings and Tuning Things. Musicians from the Labyrinth Ensemble explore music from Iran, Turkey, Arabic traditions, and the contemporary modal repertoire in a winding cross-cultural journey. Roa Lee, gayageum; Aysel Taghi-Zada, violin; Amely Zhou, erhu. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 13 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Elmer Iseler Singers. Ian Cusson: New work commissioned by the Collingwood Music Festival (world premiere); John Rutter: Requiem. Lydia Adams, conductor. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $56.50; Free(Youth Ticket under 16 accompanied by a paying adult).

Jul 13 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Tsai & Li. Respighi: Five pieces for Violin & Piano; Rachmaninoff: Deux Morceaux de Salon Op.6; Schoenfield: Four Souvenirs for Violin & Piano; Corigliano: Violin Sonata. Jung Tsai, violin; Jui-Sheng Li, piano. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $10(st).

Jul 13 8:00: Flamenco on Tour. Flamenco at The Monarch. Experience the delicate guitar arpeggios and rapid "rasgados," mournful and joyful singing, and the stunning and dramatic dance, complete with "complementos" like shawl, fan, and spectacular costumes. Makeda Benitez, dancer; Lia Grainger, dancer; Dennis Duffin, guitar; Dani Carbonell, percussion & singer. The Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St. www.eventbrite.com/e/flamenco-at-the-monarch-tickets-1428603083279. Visit website for details.

Jul 14 2:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Rising Stars: Youth Series 1. Aidan Zhou, piano; Murasaki Matsutami, violin. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodmusicfestival.ticketspice.com/summer-concerts-2025#ticketHeader or 705-416-1317. $21.

Jul 14 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Montreal Guitar Trio: A Tribute to Ennio Morricone. Featuring music from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Cinema Paradiso, and other films. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $46.50; Free(Youth Ticket under 16 accompanied by a paying adult).

Jul 14 7:30: Royal Canadian College of Organists Toronto Centre. All-Star Organ Concert. J-J. Grunenwald: Jubilate Deo from Diptyque liturgique; Eric Robertson: Voices; André Fleury: Prelude & Fugue in f; Barrie Cabena: Jonathan Aria from Sonata for George Black Op.71; Percy Grainger: Handel in the Strand (arr. by Barrie Cabena); and other works. Organists: Anne Laver, John Paul Farahat, Sarah Svendsen, Jonathan Oldengarm, Aaron Tan, Aaron James, and David Simon. Rosedale United Church, 159 Roxborough Dr. www.all-star-organ-concert.eventbrite.ca or 416-929-6400. $25(general); $20(virtual). LIVE & LIVESTREAM.

Jul 14 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Bevan & Vignoles. Songs by Duparc, Fauré, Debussy, Chabrier, and others. Mary Bevan, soprano; Roger Vignoles, piano. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/bevan-vignoles. From $20.

Jul 15 2:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Rising Stars: Youth Series 2. Sora Sato Mound, violin; Taras Petryk, piano. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodmusicfestival.ticketspice.com/summer-concerts-2025#ticketHeader or 705-416-1317. $21.

Jul 15 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. Toronto Summer Music Staff. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 15 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Bit & Bites Family Show. An interactive concert full of musical surprises and playful storytelling. Fun for all ages! Guy Few, trumpet; Stephanie Mara, piano. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $46.50; Free(Youth Ticket under 16 accompanied by a paying adult).

Jul 15 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Calidore String Quartet. Barber: String Quartet in b Op.11; Wynton Marsalis: Selections from String Quartet No.1 "At the Octoroon Balls"; John Williams: “With Malice Toward None” from Lincoln; Korngold: String Quartet No.3 in D Op.34. Jeffrey Myers, violin; Ryan Meehan, violin; Jeremy Berry, viola; Estelle Choi, cello. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/calidore-string-quartet. From $20.

Jul 16 11:00am: Toronto Summer Music. Kids Concerts: Schmaltz & Pepper. Klezmer music inspired by jazz, Roma, classical, and European folk music. Eric Abramovitz, clarinet; Drew Jurecka, violin/accordion/mandolin; Rebekah Wolkstein, violin & voice; Jeremy Ledbetter, piano; Michael Herring, bass. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/schmaltz-pepper. Free.

Jul 16 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.2 in c Op.66. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 16 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. Georgina Rossi. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 16 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Youth Talent Night. A vibrant celebration of the incredible talent emerging from the local community. Cadence Brassard, CJ Buelow, Ethan Flynn, Priscilla Han, and Theadora Koski. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com/event/youth-talent-night-2025 or 705-416-1317. Free admission but must pre-register.

Jul 16 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Schmaltz & Pepper. Klezmer music inspired by jazz, Roma, classical, and European folk music. Eric Abramovitz, clarinet; Drew Jurecka, violin/accordion/mandolin; Rebekah Wolkstein, violin & voice; Jeremy Ledbetter, piano; Michael Herring, bass. Walter Hall University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/schmaltz-pepper. From $20.

Jul 17 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. Beethoven: String Trio in c Op.9 No.3; Fanny Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in d Op.11. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 17 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Gryphon Trio. Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin; Roman Borys, cello; Jamie Parker, piano. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island, 955 Stella 40 Foot Rd., Stella. www.watersidemusic.ca. $45; $22.50(child). NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.

Jul 17 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. Students from the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 17 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. The Payadora Tango Ensemble Perform The Legend of Carau. This powerful Argentine folk tale is brought to life with a mesmerizing musical backdrop of fiery tango and evocative storytelling. Drew Jurecka, violin; and friends. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $46.50; Free(Youth Ticket under 16 accompanied by a paying adult).

Jul 17 7:30: Opera York. H.M.S. Pinafore. By W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan. Geoffrey Butler, music director; Penelope Cookson, stage director. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.operayork.com. $35-$40(General); $30(sr). Also Jul 18.

Jul 17 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. George Li, Piano. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.14 in c-sharp Op.27 No.2 “Moonlight”; Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.17 in d Op.31 No.2 “Tempest”; Debussy: Images, 1st Series; Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/george-li. From $20.

ADVANCE LISTINGS,  Fri Jul 18 - Sun Jul 20

Jul 18 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 18 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Finale Concert: Gershwin Gala. Adrianne Pieczonka, soprano; Jonelle Sills, soprano; Justin Welsh, bass-baritone; Daniel Vnukowski, piano; Stéphane Mayer, piano. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $56.50; Free(Youth Ticket under 16 accompanied by a paying adult). NOTE: Concert is almost sold out.

Jul 18 7:30: Opera York. H.M.S. Pinafore. By W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan. Geoffrey Butler, music director; Penelope Cookson, stage director. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.operayork.com. $35-$40(General); $30(sr). Also Jul 17.

Jul 18 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Schumann & Schubert. Jennifer Frautschi, violin; Matthew Zalkind, viola; Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano; Calidore String Quartet. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/schumann-schubert. From $20.

Jul 18 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Symphony Under the Stars. Music from movies, Broadway, pops, and light classics favourites. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an unforgettable night of classical and contemporary music. In the event of inclement weather, please note our rain date of Jul 19, 2025, from 7pm to 10pm. Should the event on Jul 18 be postponed, updates will be posted on all Town social media channels. Stouffville Memorial Park, 2 Park Dr., Whitchurch-Stouffville. www.townofws.ca/play/events/symphony-under-the-stars. Visit website for ticket information.

Jul 18 8:00: Massey Hall. Ryan Adams. 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $78.

Jul 18 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Beck with Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $140. Also Jul 19.

Jul 19 11:00am: Toronto Summer Music. Xenia@TSM: VC2 Cello Duo. This hour-long, family-friendly Adaptive Concert is designed to support the needs of disabled and neurodivergent attendees. We offer an inclusive, judgement-free environment where all expressions are welcome. Join us for a fun and interactive introduction to the many voices of the cello. Bryan and Amahl will not only explain what makes the instrument so special, they’ll also introduce you to music spanning over 250 years of history. Amahl Arulanandam and Bryan Holt, cellos. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 19 1:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 4. Chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. $20. Also at 4pm & 7:30pm.

Jul 19 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Beck with Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 60 Simcoe St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $140. Also Jul 18.

Jul 20 2:30: Fonitika Vocal Ensemble. The Colours of Love. Kathryn Rose Johnston, soprano; Lydia Palmer, mezzo; David Walsh, tenor; Joshua McFaul, bass-baritone. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-colours-of-love-songs-of-awakening-tickets. From $20. 

LECTURES

Jul 10 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture - The Play’s the Thing: Shakespeare & Humanism. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Theatre producer Max Ackerman breaks down the walls surrounding classical theatre; starting with Greek drama, through Shakespeare, and into the Absurd. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-theatre-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

Jul 15 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Music Lecture - Baroque Music: Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Friends. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Musicologist Dr. John Holland guides us through music history, from Gregorian Chant to the Symphony, and even Opera, then into the music of modern times. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-music-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

Jul 17 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Theatre producer Max Ackerman breaks down the walls surrounding classical theatre; starting with Greek drama, through Shakespeare, and into the Absurd. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-theatre-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

MASTERCLASSES

Jul 11 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Art of Song Masterclass with Mary Bevan. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 15 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Institute Masterclass with Estelle Choi. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 18 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Art of Song Masterclass with Roger Vignoles. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Blyth Festival. The Wind Coming over the Sea. By Emma Donoghue. Directed by Gil Garratt. Packed with traditional ballads and live Irish folk music, this new work by renowned Irish-Canadian author Emma Donoghue makes its world premiere with an unflinching look at an ongoing piece of Canada’s story: the promise and peril of emigration. Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 431 Queen St., Blyth. 1-877-862-5954. From $47. From Jul 11 to Aug 12. Start times vary by day.

Civic Light Opera Company. Lucky Stiff. Written by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St. E. www.clotoronto.com/lucky-stiff. $25. Runs Jul 2-27. Wed(7pm), Thu(8pm), Fri(8pm), Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

County Stage Company. Bittergirl: The Musical. Written by Annabel Fitzsimmons, Alison Lawrence & Mary Francis Moore. Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by Bob Foster. Regent Theatre, 224 Main St., Picton. 613-476-8416 / boxoffice@theregenttheatre.org. $49. Runs from Jul 18 to Aug 13.

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.

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.

Thousand Islands Playhouse. Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical. Original Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs & Additional Music & Lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe. Thousand Island Playhouse, 185 South St., Gananonque. boxoffice@1000islandsplayhouse.com. Email for tickets and info. Jul 8-Aug 16. Tue(2pm), Wed(2pm & 7:30pm), Thu(7:30pm), Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm & 7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Toronto Fringe. People Suck: A Musical Airing of Grievances. Written by Peter Cavell & Megan Phillips. Cast: David Silvestri, Chris Johnson, Megan Phillips, Michelle Nash, and Liana Bdewi. Theatre Passe Muraille - Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. www.peoplesuckmusical.com. Visit website for information. Jul 10(3:30pm), 12(6pm).

Other Toronto Fringe musical theatre events are summarized below. For tickets and further information, visit www.fringetoronto.com.

Alliance for Canadian Musicals at Theatre Passe Muraille is the host and a new hub for musicals at the fringe.

A Canadian Explains Eurovision to Other Canadians. At Aki Studio as part of the Fringe.

Almost Ever After. A new musical by Andrew Seok at Artists’ Play Space, 388 Carlaw, #207 as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival. July 2 to July 13. 

All That She Wrote. Created by Makeshift Company. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. Jul 11 & 12.

Apothecary. Created by Pitchin’ In Productions. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. Jul 11 & 13.

Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World at Tarragon Theatre as part of the Fringe. 

Catch and the Dancing Liver  at Soulpepper as part of the Fringe.

Confessions of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl at the Alumnae Theatre Mainspace as part of the Fringe. 

Ctrl Alt Delete: An Alphabetical Musical. Created by Just An Idea Collective. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. Jul 10, 11 & 12.

Don’t Fall In: A New Musical. Created by Ink Bottle Productions. Alumnae Theatre Mainspace, 70 Berkeley St. Jul 11, 12 & 13.

Edgar in the Red Room. Created by Matt Chiorini and Greg Giovannini. Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse, 79 St George St. Jul 10, 11 & 13.

Emilio’s A Million Chameleons. Created by Breakaway Entertainment. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. Jul 12 & 13.

Iris (Says Goodbye). Created by Mixtape Projects. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. Jul 11 & 12.

Killy Willy. Created by First Born Theatre Company. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. Jul 10, 11 & 12.

Matthew’s Big Broadway Bash. Created by Toronto Cabaret Productions at the Heliconian Club as part of the Toronto Fringe. 

My Pet Lizard, Liz: The Shakespearean Existential Crisis That Led to His Ultimate Demise. Created by The Lost Scribe Collective. Tarragon Theatre Solo Room, 30 Bridgman Ave. Jul 10, 11 & 12.

Playground: A new Canadian Family Musical at Soulpepper Theatre’s Kevin and Roger Garland Cabaret. 

Potato Potato. Created by Quirkle Theatre. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. Jul 10, 11 & 13.

Reborn. Created by Two Minds Productions. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. Jul 10, 11 & 12.

Tamar Broadbent Plus One. Join this award-winning British comedy songwriter (BBC Radio 4, Boom Chicago) as she sings you through a tale of fertility tests, failed birth plans and the impressive feat of giving up wine for nine months. Alumnae Theatre as part of the Fringe. 

Terrible Fish: Terrible Fish is a one-woman cabaret about the gut punch of mid-life. It's cheeky, witty, musical, and more than a little unhinged! A wild ride through the joys, tears and rages of aging while female, spat out by an award-winning writer and performer from Montreal. At Soulpepper as part of the Fringe.

The Iron Mask. A reimagining of the Alexandre Dumas classic set now in the 1920’s. As Part of the Fringe at Theatre Passe Muraille 16 Ryerson Ave. 647-802-7059. $18.75. Until Jul 13.

Thunderor. Created by Boonsdale Records. Videocabaret, Deanne Taylor Theatre, 10 Busy St. Jul 11 & 12.

Two Left Feet. Created by Thaumatrope Theatre. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. Jul 11 & 12.

Tweed and Company Theatre. Bad Hats Theatre's Alice in Wonderland. Adapted by Fiona Sauder. Music by Landon Doak & Victor Pokinko. Dramaturgy by Matt Pilipiak. Sue Miner, stage director. Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. www.marbleartscentre.ca/bad-hats-theatres-alice-in-wonderland. Various times. Visit website for details. Jul 9-20(Bancroft).

Tweed and Company Theatre. Disney's Frozen Jr. Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. Book by Jennifer Lee. Tweed Summer Youth Theatre. Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. www.marbleartscentre.ca/frozen-jr. Visit website for details. Jul 17(7pm), 18(2pm & 7pm).

TYT Theatre. A Year With Frog and Toad. Music by Robert and Willie Reale. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Evan Harkai, director & producer; Quinton Naughton, music director; Sydney LaForme, choreographer. Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave. www.tyttheatre.com/ticketterms. Visit website for ticket information. Every Sat & Sun at 11am & 3:30pm until Jul 13.

Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. Nunsense: A Musical Comedy. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin. 411 Greenfield St., Petrolia. 1-800-717-7694 or 519-882-1221. Call for further information. Runs Jul 8-25.

YES Theatre Sudbury. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy St., Greater Sudbury. www.showpass.com/jcsgrandparent. Visit website for ticket information. Runs Jul 8-Aug 16. Various times.

YES Theatre Sudbury. Never Break the Chain: The Music of Fleetwood Mac. Music & Lyrics by Fleetwood Mac. Orchestrations & arrangements by Barry Miles. The Refettorio, 131 Durham St., Sudbury. www.yestheatre.com/never-break-the-chain-the-music-of-fleetwood-mac. Visit website for ticket information. Until Jul 12.

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. For more information, contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com 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: Jun 18, Jul 16, 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 our website at 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 Summer Music. Chamber Choir. A chance to refresh vocal skills and study inspiring works of choral literature in the intimacy of a chamber vocal ensemble. Aside from daily choir rehearsals with director Kathleen Allan, you will also enjoy sectionals with various vocal coaches. The week will culminate with a performance on the final day of the Festival. Spend a week singing and rehearsing exciting works with fellow choral enthusiasts! Applications for the 2025 Chamber Choir are now open. Application deadline: Jun 26, 2025. Information at TSM Application Form.

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.

SUMMER CAMPS

Canadian Opera Company. Summer Music Camps. Jul 7–11: Little Company (entering Grades 1–3). Jul 14–18: Junior Company (entering Grades 4–6). Jul 21–25: Intermediate Company (entering Grades 6–8). Jul 28–Aug 1: Senior Company (entering Grade 9 to 1st year college/university). Times: 9am–3:30pm (Grades 1–8); 9am–3pm (Senior Company). Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Target: Children and teens, ages 6–18. The COC’s Summer Music Camps invite young creatives from grade 1 through first year university to learn about music, drama, and design. Participants are supported in a creative and non-competitive environment where they learn and experiment with several modes of artistic expression, including singing, composing, movement, drama, and design. In creating their own original work, campers are guided by the COC’s roster  of teaching artists, highly skilled professionals in their respective fields, culminating in a final showcase performance for family and friends. No previous experience with music required. Tuition: $395. Registration for each company is available until the Friday before their first day. Extended care is available until 5pm for Little Company and Junior Company participants for an additional $40. To register, visit coc.ca/Camps.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified.

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Jul 3 - Thur Jul 10

Jul 03 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Storms of Life. Solos and duets from their "Storms of Life" program including Chopin, Schubert, and others. Agné Radzeviciuté, piano; Dmitri Levkovich, piano. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island, 955 Stella 40 Foot Rd., Stella. www.watersidemusic.ca. $45; $22.50(child). NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.

Jul 03 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Sounds of Stories: Dhaivat Jani Trio. Indian classical music, jazz, improvisation and cinematic soundscapes with the multilingual stories of spoken word poetry. Dhaivat Jani, drums & tabla; Jonathan Kay, woodwinds & esraj; Chris Pruden, keyboards & synths. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 03 7:30: Guild Festival Theatre. Aqua's Red Rhythm & Blues. Bringing stories of Indigenous hope and resilience to the Greek Theatre through music and dance. Guild Park and Gardens - Greek Theatre, 201 Guildwood Pky, Scarborough. 647-250-7438 or visit www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/aqua. $15.

Jul 03 8:00: Small World Music. Sarāb: Live in Toronto. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. www.smallworld.com/shows/sarab. $42.

Jul 03 8:00: TD Music Hall. Klô Pelgag. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. General admission (standing): $38.

Jul 04 7:00: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Big Little Concerts 2025. Repertoire to be announced. Faculty Concert. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.nyoc.org/concerts/biglittleconcerts. Free.

Jul 05 3:00: Markham Museum. Kickin’ It Country. Featuring high-energy line dancing from Cheatin’ Hearts and refreshing local brews courtesy of Rouge River Brewing Company. Guests are invited to don their boots and join in for a night of music, movement, and community under the summer sky. 9350 Markham Rd., Markham. 905-305-5970. Call for further information.

Jul 05 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Two Parts for Coltrane. The Mark Hundevad Quartet: Mark Hundevad, vibes & drums; Shawn Nykwist, saxophones; James Thomson, bass; Sam Heineman, piano & drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. Visit www.contxtbytrane.com for information. $30/$20(adv). Also Jun 21.

Jul 05 7:00: No Strings Theatre. Sophisticated Soul – Denise Williams – Afrocentric Classics. Blackhurst Cultural Centre, 777 Bathurst St. www.nostringstheatre.com. $30/$25(adv).

Jul 05 7:30: Calvin Presbyterian Church (Toronto). The Evolution of French Flute Music: From Debussy to Bacri. Enesco: Cantabile et Presto; Debussy: Syrinx for solo flute; Poulenc: Sonata for flute & piano; Nicolas Bacri: Spring Sonata; Corentin Boissier: Sonata for flute & piano. Caara Yeung, flute; Sonya Sim, piano. 26 Delisle Ave. Visit Evolution of French Flute Music. $30; $20(arts workers); $15(st).

Jul 06 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Take Me to the Dance? – Yolanda Bruno and Michael Bridge. Escape to the nightclubs of Buenos Aires and the cabarets of Montmartre with this powerhouse violin and accordion duo. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 06 6:30: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Symphony in the Park. A lakeside concert featuring light classical, pops, and popular movie themes. Port Credit Memorial Park, 40 Lakeshore Rd. E,, Mississauga. 905-306-6000. Free. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket from home. Seating will not be provided.

Jul 08 7:00: Toronto Reference Library. Steve Koven Trio (Summer Concerts). Steve Koven, piano; Sergio Ponde Dhelomme, bass; Zachary Dawood, drums. Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall (1st Floor), 789 Yonge St. For information, call the Arts Department at 416-393-7157. Free. No registration required.

Jul 08 8:00: TD Music Hall. Dear Silas. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. Visit website for ticket information.

Jul 09 8:00: Small World Music. Warsaw Village Band. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. www.smallworld.com. $52.

Jul 10 1:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carillon Recital. Annie Gao, carilloneuse. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.

Jul 10 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Songs of Birds and Love. The Merry Band: Michele Deboer, soprano; Laura Pudwell, mezzo; Cory Knight, tenor; John Pepper, bass; Jonathan Stuchbery, lute; Alison Melville, recorder & flute. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 10 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Opening Night: The Coronation of Poppea (In Concert). Music by Claudio Monteverdi. L’incoronazione di Poppea (concert performance). Sophie Junker (Poppea); Nicolò Balducci (Nerone); Mariana Flores (Ottavia / Virtù); Cappella Mediterranea; Leonardo García-Alarcón, conductor. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com/event/opening-night-poppea/. From $20. Join us for a champagne reception for the entire audience after the concert.

ADVANCE LISTINGS,  Fri Jul 11 - Sun Jul 13

Jul 11 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.

Jul 11 7:00: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Big Little Concerts 2025. Repertoire to be announced. Faculty Concert. Wilfrid Laurier University - Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. www.nyoc.org/concerts/biglittleconcerts. Free.

Jul 11 7:30: Elora Festival. Opening Night Gala: The Genius of Mozart. Chelsea Ahn, piano; Hélène Brunet, soprano; The Elora Singers; Musicians of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $65 / $75(adult); $20(st); $10(child).

Jul 11 7:30: Georgian Bay Concert Choir. Organ Recital. Norman Reintamm, organ. Guest soloist: Chris Burton, piano. Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 416-550-6465. Pay what you can. All proceeds will go to Georgian Bay Concert Choir.

Jul 11 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Rosamunde String Quartet. Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin; Shanshan Yao, violin; Teng Li, viola; Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola; Nathan Vickery, cello. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. From $20.

Jul 12 1:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 1. Chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. $20. Also at 4pm & 7:30pm.

Jul 12 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Duo. Cameron Crozman, cello; Meagan Milatz, piano. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island, 955 Stella 40 Foot Rd., Stella. www.watersidemusic.ca. $45; $22.50(child). NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.

Jul 12 4:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration 2. Chamber music & art song. TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. $20. Also at 1pm & 7:30pm.

Jul 12 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Symphony Under the Stars. Music from movies, Broadway, pops, and light classics favourites. Creemore Village Green Park, 181 Mill St., Clearview Township. www.collingwoodmusicfestival.ticketspice.com/summer-concerts-2025. Visit website for ticket information.

Jul 13 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Wild Strings and Tuning Things. Musicians from the Labyrinth Ensemble explore music from Iran, Turkey, Arabic traditions, and the contemporary modal repertoire in a winding cross-cultural journey. Roa Lee, gayageum; Aysel Taghi-Zada, violin; Amely Zhou, erhu. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free.

Jul 13 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Tsai & Li. Jung Tsai, violin; Jui-Sheng Li, piano. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $10(st).

Jul 13 8:00: Flamenco on Tour. Flamenco at The Monarch. Experience the delicate guitar arpeggios and rapid "rasgados." Makeda Benitez, dancer; Lia Grainger, dancer; Dennis Duffin, guitar; Dani Carbonell, percussion & singer. Monarch Tavern, The, 12 Clinton St. Visit Flamenco at The Monarch. Visit website for details. 

LECTURES

Jul 03 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture - The Birth of Drama: Greek Theatre, the Perfect Republic, and the Impulse to Play. Join us for our Summer Lecture Series. Theatre producer Max Ackerman breaks down the walls surrounding classical theatre; starting with Greek drama, through Shakespeare, and into the Absurd. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-theatre-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

Jul 08 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Music Lecture - The Birth of Classical Music: From Chant to Polyphony. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Musicologist Dr. John Holland guides us through music history, from Gregorian Chant to the Symphony, and even Opera, then into the music of modern times. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-music-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

Jul 10 12:00_noon: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. Summer Theatre Lecture - The Play’s the Thing: Shakespeare & Humanism. Join us at Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy for our Summer Lecture Series. Theatre producer Max Ackerman breaks down the walls surrounding classical theatre; starting with Greek drama, through Shakespeare, and into the Absurd. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/classes/summer-workshops/summer-theatre-lectures. $25. Register online. Reception to follow.

MASTERCLASSES

Jul 11 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Art of Song Masterclass with Mary Bevan. Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.torontosummermusic.com. Free.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Civic Light Opera Company. Lucky Stiff. Written by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St. E. www.clotoronto.com/lucky-stiff. $25. Runs Jul 2-27. Wed(7pm), Thu(8pm), Fri(8pm), Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

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.

Drayton Entertainment. The Full Monty. Book by Terrence McNally Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek. King's Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. Visit The Full Monty. From $36.50. Until Jul 5.

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.

Thousand Islands Playhouse. Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical. Original Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs & Additional Music & Lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe. Thousand Island Playhouse, 185 South St., Gananonque. boxoffice@1000islandsplayhouse.com. Email for tickets and info. Jul 8-Aug 16. Tue(2pm), Wed(2pm & 7:30pm), Thu(7:30pm), Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm & 7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Toronto Fringe. People Suck: A Musical Airing of Grievances. Written by Peter Cavell & Megan Phillips. Cast: David Silvestri, Chris Johnson, Megan Phillips, Michelle Nash, and Liana Bdewi. Theatre Passe Muraille - Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. www.peoplesuckmusical.com. Visit website for information. Jul 4(9:30pm), 6(7pm), 7(3pm), 8(8pm), 10(3:30pm), 12(6pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. Bad Hats Theatre's Alice in Wonderland. Adapted by Fiona Sauder. Music by Landon Doak & Victor Pokinko. Dramaturgy by Matt Pilipiak. Sue Miner, stage director. Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. www.marbleartscentre.ca/bad-hats-theatres-alice-in-wonderland. Various times. Visit website for details. Jul 2-5(Tweed) & Jul 9-20(Bancroft).

TYT Theatre. A Year With Frog and Toad. Music by Robert and Willie Reale. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Evan Harkai, director & producer; Quinton Naughton, music director; Sydney LaForme, choreographer. Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave. www.tyttheatre.com/ticketterms. Visit website for ticket information. Every Sat & Sun at 11am & 3:30pm until Jul 13.

Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. Nunsense: A Musical Comedy. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin. 411 Greenfield St., Petrolia. 1-800-717-7694 or 519-882-1221. Call for further information. Runs Jul 8-25.

YES Theatre Sudbury. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy St., Greater Sudbury. www.showpass.com/jcsgrandparent. Visit website for ticket information. Runs Jul 8-Aug 16. Various times.

YES Theatre Sudbury. Never Break the Chain: The Music of Fleetwood Mac. Music & Lyrics by Fleetwood Mac. Orchestrations & arrangements by Barry Miles. The Refettorio, 131 Durham St., Sudbury. www.yestheatre.com/never-break-the-chain-the-music-of-fleetwood-mac. Visit website for ticket information. Until Jul 12.

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. For more information, contact ccbtoronto@gmail.com 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: Jun 18, Jul 16, 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 our website at 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 Summer Music. Chamber Choir. A chance to refresh vocal skills and study inspiring works of choral literature in the intimacy of a chamber vocal ensemble. Aside from daily choir rehearsals with director Kathleen Allan, you will also enjoy sectionals with various vocal coaches. The week will culminate with a performance on the final day of the Festival. Spend a week singing and rehearsing exciting works with fellow choral enthusiasts! Applications for the 2025 Chamber Choir are now open. Application deadline: Jun 26, 2025. Information at TSM Application Form.

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.

SUMMER CAMPS

Canadian Opera Company. Summer Music Camps. Jul 7–11: Little Company (entering Grades 1–3). Jul 14–18: Junior Company (entering Grades 4–6). Jul 21–25: Intermediate Company (entering Grades 6–8). Jul 28–Aug 1: Senior Company (entering Grade 9 to 1st year college/university). Times: 9am–3:30pm (Grades 1–8); 9am–3pm (Senior Company). Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Target: Children and teens, ages 6–18. The COC’s Summer Music Camps invite young creatives from grade 1 through first year university to learn about music, drama, and design. Participants are supported in a creative and non-competitive environment where they learn and experiment with several modes of artistic expression, including singing, composing, movement, drama, and design. In creating their own original work, campers are guided by the COC’s roster  of teaching artists, highly skilled professionals in their respective fields, culminating in a final showcase performance for family and friends. No previous experience with music required. Tuition: $395. Registration for each company is available until the Friday before their first day. Extended care is available until 5pm for Little Company and Junior Company participants for an additional $40. To register, visit coc.ca/Camps.

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