DAILY LISTINGS
Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Includes listings for the upcoming period of Nov 29 to Dec 24 which will remain in the updates until the last day of availability. More detailed information for each listing is available here using our JustAsk feature. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, some events may be cancelled or postponed. Also, current COVID health regulations may require proof of vaccination. Please visit presenters' websites or contact them directly for more details. The deadline for the next weekly update is Tue Nov 30 at 6pm.
THE WEEK AHEAD (NOV 29-DEC 5)
Nov 29 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel's Messiah. Sydney Baedke, soprano; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo; Bud Roach, tenor; David John Pike, baritone; Brott Festival Chorus; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Boris Brott, conductor. West Highland Baptist Church, 1605 Garth St,, Hamilton. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(st). Also Nov 30(Burlington Performing Arts Centre).
Nov 29 8:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Virginia MacDonald. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca
Nov 30 5:30: Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. Emily Steinwall Quartet. 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475. www.therex.ca
Nov 30 6:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music on Film Series: My Darling Vivian. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. 416-637-3123. $17; $12(members); $10(sr members); free(st members).
Nov 30 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel's Messiah. Sydney Baedke, soprano; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo; Bud Roach, tenor; David John Pike, baritone; Brott Festival Chorus; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Boris Brott, conductor. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.brottmusic.com or 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(st). Also Nov 29(West Highland United Church).
Nov 30 8:00: Canadian Music Centre. CMC Presents: Stranger Still and Country Phasers. Curated by Nick Storing. Stranger Still (Pete Johnson, composer/guitar; Randi Helmers, vocals; Laura Swankey, vocals; Rob Clutton, bass); Country Phasers (Kurt Newman, pedal steel guitar; Andrew Furlong, bass; Blake Howard, drums). 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601 x202. General: $20/$15(adv); CMC Members & Arts Workers: $20/$12(adv); $10(st).
Nov 30 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Recital. Works by Bach, Coleridge-Taylor, Florence Price, Reena Esmail; Ravel: La Valse (arr. Fung); Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2 in b-flat Op.35. David Fung, piano. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $35; $20(st).
Nov 30 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows/. $39-$150. Also Dec 1-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 01 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 2-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 01 7:00: Browntasauras Records. Monik Macias with ARECIBO feat. Brownman Ali. Monik Macías, vocals; Brownman Ali, trumpet/musical director; Scott Metcalfe, piano/synths; Eddie Castro, electric bass; Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo, drums. The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave. 416-573-8055 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/168353669357. $20; $15(adv); $10(st/arts workers).
Dec 01 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Rebanks Family Fellowship Concerts Series: Rebanks Family Fellowship Concert. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.
Dec 01 7:30: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Festival of Carols. Respighi: Lauda per la Natività del Signore; Hyo-Won Woo: O Magnum Mysterium; Rosephanye Powell: Christus natus est; Andrew Balfour: The Wyandot's Realm; and popular Christmas carols. Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra; Matthew Larkin, organ; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor; Simon Rivard, conductor. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-598-0422 or www.tmchoir.org/event/festival-of-carols-2021/. $30-$90(in person); $20-$40(online). LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 01 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 2-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 02 12:10: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon. Gabriel Policarpo, percussion; Alan Hetherington & the U of T Brazilian Ensemble. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. Free. LIVESTREAMED
Dec 02 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: East Meets West. Sadaf Amini, John Burge, Kingston Chamber Choir, Darrell Christie, Melos Ensemble. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 02 7:30: Toronto Consort. An Evening of Holiday Cheer: A Virtual Fundraiser. Featuring a guided tasting by Susan Judd, cofounder of Heeman's Cidery, and performances by Ben Grossman and Alison Melville. 416-966-1045, X104. $110. Includes two ciders and one mead. Open to adults 19 and older. ONLINE
Dec 02 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 02 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 3-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 02 8:00: Tafelmusik. The Voice of Vivaldi. Johann Bernhard Bach: Orchestral Suite in G; J. S. Bach: “Ich esse mit Freuden” from Cantata 84; Scarlatti: Concerto Grosso in f; Vivaldi: “Lo seguitai felice” from L’Olimpiade; Vivaldi: “Non ti lusinghi,” from Tito Manlio; and other works. Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; Elisa Citterio, director. info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE
Dec 02 8:30: Hugh's Room. ES:MO CD Release. Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (ES:MO). 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $25(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Dec 03 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. David Simon, organ. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED.
Dec 03 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Fraser and Daley. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. www.castroslounge.com
Dec 03 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. David Simon, organ. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED
Dec 03 7:00: Milton Choristers. Do You Hear What I Hear? Live concert of your favourite Christmas music. Rachel Cleland, artistic director. Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St. E., Milton. www.miltonchoristers.com. $10. Also Dec 4.
Dec 03 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Scott Terrell, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 4(2pm & 7:30pm).
Dec 03 7:30: Upper Canada Choristers/Cantemos Latin Ensemble. From Darkness Into Light. Bach: Christmas Oratorio - Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light; Handel: Messiah (excerpts); Haydn: Canon; Lauridsen: Sure on This Shining Night; Rutter: Two Christmas Carols; and other works for Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa. Laurie Evan Fraser, conductor; Hye Won Cecilia Lee, piano. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-256-0510 or www.uppercanadachoristers.org or Cantemos YouTube or Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3qbFEHK. Limited in-person tickets at $25. Available in advance via Eventbrite. Ages 12 and up. Free streaming on YouTube and Facebook. LIVE & STREAMED.
Dec 03 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. #$%! Mozart. Selections of original works by featured artists. Hillary Jean Young, voice and electronics; Joyful Joyful, electronic music duo. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).
Dec 03 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Feelin' Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel. Jim Witter, vocals/piano; Evan Mitchell, conductor. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 3(8pm) to Dec 5(11:59pm). ONLINE
Dec 03 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 03 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 4-5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 03 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Wesli & Kobo Town. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$75.
Dec 04 12:15: Music at St. Andrew's. Friday Noontime Recital. A Christmas Carol: Dramatic readings with musical interludes. Rick Phillips, Kathleen Kajioka, William Webster, Zorana Sadiq and Joe Angelo, readers; Daniel Bickle, organ; and Jordan Klapman, piano. St. Andrew's Church, 73 Simcoe St. www.standrewstoronto.org or 416-593-5600 x231. Freewill offering. Benefit for St. Andrew's Refugee Sponsorship program. LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 04 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 5,7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 04 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Scott Terrell, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 3 & 4(7:30pm).
Dec 04 3:00: Castro's Lounge. Lily Frost and Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. www.castroslounge.com
Dec 04 6:00: Castro's Lounge. Thelonious Hank. 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272. . www.castroslounge.com
Dec 04 7:00: Magisterra Soloists. Baroque Christmas. Rameau: Concert No.6 in g "La Poule"; Haydn: Allegro moderato from Concerto in G Hob.VIIa No.4; Boccherini: Excerpt from Concerto in B for cello and orchestra; Vivaldi: Excerpts from Concerto in D Op.3 No.9 RV230; Purcell: Pavane and Chaconne for 3 violins and basso continuo; Bach: Excerpts from Concerto in d for two violins and strings BWV1043. Philip Corscadden, violin; Saige Soares, cello; Walker Shuey-Wilson, cello. Christ Church (Chatham), 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham. Click on Baroque Christmas Chatham. $11.62-$48.76. Also Dec 5(3pm) at First St. Andrew's United Church, London.
Dec 04 7:00: Milton Choristers. Do You Hear What I Hear? Live concert of your favourite Christmas music. Rachel Cleland, artistic director. Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main St. E., Milton. www.miltonchoristers.com. $10. Also Dec 3.
Dec 04 7:00: RESOUND Choir. Sing, My Child. Dreamer (world premiere); Sarah Quartel: Sing, My Child; Mozart: Veni Sancte Spiritus; Adolphus Hailstork: The Lamb; Jenny Trite: Mary's Lullabye; Healey Willan: What Is This Lovely Fragrance? RESOUND Choir; RESOUND Scholars and Interns; String Quintet; Harp; Cheryl Duvall, piano; Thomas Burton, artistic director. Click on Sing, My Child or 905-718-0533. Donations gratefully accepted at RESOUNDChoir.ca. ONLINE
Dec 04 7:30: Arcady. Messiah. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, 247 Main Street, Port Dover. www.lighthousetheatre.com/off-season-events or 519-583-2221 or 1-888-779-7703. $35.
Dec 04 7:30: Elora Singers. Bach & Handel: Music for Advent and Christmas. Bach: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland BWV 61 & 62; Handel: Excerpts from Messiah. Available online until Jan 7, 2022. ONLINE
Dec 04 7:30: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Handel's Messiah. Leanne Kaufman, soprano; Maria Soulis, mezzo; Andrew Haji, tenor; Matthew Cassils, bass; Mississauga Chamber Singers & Chamber Orchestra. Christ First United Church, 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. www.mcsingers.ca/2021-22-season or 905-456-3441. $25; $12(youth). Limited tickets to maintain social distancing.
Dec 04 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone: In Concert. Film screening with live orchestra. Scott Terrell, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $55. Also Dec 3(7:30pm) & 4(2pm).
Dec 04 7:30: York Chamber Ensemble. Little Night Music. Torelli: Christmas Concerto; Dvořák: Nocturne for Strings; Kalinnikov: Serenade for Strings; Vitali: Chaconne; and holiday favourites. Joyce Lai, violin. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Church St., Newmarket. 416-931-7899. $25. Limited seating live performance.
Dec 04 8:00: Jazz Room. Rebecca Hennessy's Makeshift Island. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.
Dec 04 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 04 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 04 8:00: Orchestra Toronto. Great Joy II: An Indigo Christmas with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale. Also available on demand. Nathaniel Dett Chorale; Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, music director; Corey Butler, piano. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts), 5040 Yonge St. 1-855-985-2787 or www.ticketmaster.ca. $45; $39 (sr); $19(OTOPus ages 13 to 29); $15(ages 5-12). Pre-concert chat at 7:15pm.
Dec 04 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix Series: Bobby McFerrin. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $65-$150.
Dec 04 8:00: The Music Gallery. Awake. A documentary film by Lucy Cameron titled Awake; and other works. Joseph Shabason, saxophone; Emissive; ambient electronics; Thom Gill, Bram Gielen, Hugh Marsh, Phil Melanson, Nicole Rampersaud, performers.Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.showclix.com/events/28836
Dec 05 1:30: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). Celebrate Josquin des Prez: Musicorum Principem - 500 Years After His Death. A multimedia celebration of the life and work of a composer who was held in highest esteem as “First among musicians” by colleagues and connoisseurs from his lifetime to our own. Add your recorder, viol, or other instrument to a broad sampling of works spanning his extraordinarily prolific career. Lawrence Lipnick, presenter. info@tempotoronto.net or www.tempotoronto.net. ONLINE
Dec 05 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $49-$69. Also Dec 12 & 19.
Dec 05 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 7-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 05 3:00: La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra. Home for the Holidays. Seasonal favorites including Sleigh Ride, Bells of Christmas, and White Christmas. Laurie Mitchell, music director. www.ljyo.ca or Home for the Holidays. $12. ONLINE
Dec 05 3:00: Magisterra Soloists. Baroque Christmas. Rameau: Concert No.6 in g "La Poule"; Haydn: Allegro moderato from Concerto in G Hob.VIIa No.4; Boccherini: Excerpt from Concerto in B for cello and orchestra; Vivaldi: Excerpts from Concerto in D Op.3 No.9 RV230; Purcell: Pavane and Chaconne for 3 violins and basso continuo; Bach: Excerpts from Concerto in d for two violins and strings BWV1043. Philip Corscadden, violin; Saige Soares, cello; Walker Shuey-Wilson, cello. First St. Andrew's United Church, 350 Queens Ave., London. Baroque Christmas London. $11.62-$48.76. Also Dec 4(7pm) at Christ Church, Chatham.
Dec 05 3:30: The Edison Singers. Handel’s Messiah. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $30-$45. Limited seating and no door sales.
Dec 05 4:00: Hamilton Children's Choir. Winter Concert: A Path to Hope. Ensembles: Kantisto, Komenci, Esplori, Chamber, and Profunda. Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. www.hccwinter21.eventbrite.ca. Also 7:30pm. Tickets available online only.
Dec 05 5:00: George Lake Big Band. The Duke Sunday Showcase Series. Works by Ellington, Miller, Herman, and Kenton. Hits from the 40s to the 80s in Big Band Style. The Duke Live, 1225 Queen St. E. 416-466-2624. Cover $10. Proof of vaccination required. Reservations highly recommended.
Dec 05 5:00: Opera Revue. Opera Revue at Factory Girl. Fun, casual afternoon of opera, art song and more in a comfortable bar setting. Works by Mozart, Donizetti, Gounod, Satie, and Weill. Danie Friesen, soprano; Parker Clements, baritone; Claire Harris, piano. Factory Girl, 193 Danforth Ave. 647-637-2799. $10.
Dec 05 7:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Chantal Kreviazuk: Christmas Is a Way of Life, My Dear. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000 or www.burlingtonpac.ca. $69.50; $64.50(member).
Dec 05 7:00: Jazz Bistro. Another Jewish Boy's Christmas Again. Whitney Ross-Barris & Sam Broverman, vocals; Jordan O'Connor, bass; Tony Quarrington, guitar; Dew Jurecka, various instruments. 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299. $20 cover.
Dec 05 7:30: Hamilton Children's Choir. Winter Concert: A Path to Hope. Ensembles: Esprimas, Ilumini, Chamber, and Profunda. Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. www.hccwinter21.eventbrite.ca. Also 4pm. Tickets available online only.
Dec 05 7:30: Silk Road/Canadian Arabic Orchestra/Festival of Arabic Music & Arts. Silk Road; In Concert. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $42.
QUICK PICKS (DEC 6-24)
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Dec 06 7:00: Confluence Concerts. Walter Unger Salon: Ruth Crawford’s Musical Imagination. www.confluenceconcerts.ca. Salon: Dec 7. YouTube: Dec 15. Limited tickets available for in-person attendance. ONLINE
Dec 06 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Discovery Series: Joaquin Valdepeñas Conducts. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $20.
Dec 07 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Chopin & Ravel. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 07 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Chamber Recital for Violin & Piano. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms $30; $20(st).
Dec 07 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 8-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 07 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 8(2pm & 8pm); Dec 9(8pm).
Dec 08 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Imre Olah. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering: $20 suggested.
Dec 08 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 9-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 08 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(8pm); Dec 9(8pm).
Dec 08 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 9-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 09 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Kingston Jazz. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 09 7:30: Storytelling Toronto. Storytelling Concert. Original storytelling songs by Ramya Amuthan. Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Ave. 416-656-2445. $15. ONLINE
Dec 09 8:00: Art of Time Ensemble. To All A Good Night 6. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.artoftimeensemble.com or 416-408-0208. $24-$79. Limited capacity. Also available as a livestream.
Dec 09 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 10-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 09 8:00: Music Toronto. Gryphon Trio with David Harding. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $47.50-$52.
Dec 09 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $56, Matinee starting at $41. Also Dec 7(8pm); Dec 8(2pm).
Dec 10 7:30: West End Micro Music Festival. Love Mozart. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1691 Bloor St. W. 647-880-9185 or www.westendmusic.ca. $20; $50(3-concert pass); Free(st).
Dec 10 8:00: Jazz Room. Mary-Catherine Pazzano. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .
Dec 10 8:00: Lula Lounge. Salseros with Attitude. 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307. .
Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 10 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 11-12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 10 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Music Mix & Canada on Stage Series: Ashley MacIsaac with Special Guest Jully Black. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40-$95.
Dec 10 8:00: Sinfonia Toronto. Beethoven @ 251: Happy Birthday! Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. In person 416-366-7723; virtual 416-499-0403 www.sinfoniatoronto.com. In-person: $55.97; $48.06(sr); $20.96(st); Livestream: $15. LIVE & ONLINE
Dec 11 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 11 4:30: Beach United Church. Heather Bambrick and Friends. 140 Wineva Ave. www.beachunitedchurch.com or 416-700-9644. Videolink at Heather Bambrick Video Link. In-person at Heather Bambrick In-person. Suggested donations: $25(in-person); $10(videolink). LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Dec 11 7:00: Untitled Ensemble. Emily Suzanne Shapiro: A Menagerie of Sound. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. Click on Suzanne Shapiro. By donation. Register here.
Dec 11 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Minerva by Suzanne Pasternak. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 11 7:30: Northumberland Orchestra and Choir. Christmas in Northumberland. Best Western, 930 Burnham St., Cobourg`. 905-372-2105. $60. Includes dinner, show, service.
Dec 11 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. Boreal. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.acousticharvest.ca. $30. No walk-in patrons.
Dec 11 8:00: Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. In Concert. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566 or www.cathedralbluffs.com or cbsoboxoffice@gmail.com. $30-$48; $25-$38(sr/st); Free(under 12).
Dec 11 8:00: Jazz Room. Pat LaBaerbera Quartet. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565.
Dec 11 8:00: Jon Feldman. Feldman/Malone/Higgins Trio. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. 647-862-3816. $20; $15(adv).
Dec 11 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 17, 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 11 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 12, 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 11 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Jazz From Around the World Series: Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez Group. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $45-$105. Proof of vaccination required.
Dec 11 8:00: Singing Out. A Light Ahead: A Holiday Concert. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. www.singingout.com or www.ticketmaster.ca. $35.
Dec 12: Against the Grain Theatre/Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah/Complex. Register at Messiah/Complex. Available until Jan 9, 2022. ONLINE
Dec 12 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $49-$69. Also Dec 5 & 19.
Dec 12 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 14-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 12 3:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Invesco Piano Concerts & Canada on Stage Series: Jan Lisiecki. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $50-$105.
Dec 12 3:00: Tapestry Chamber Choir. Handel's Messiah: Part 1. Bradford Arts Centre, 66 Barrie St., Bradford. Click on www.ticketscene.ca or www.tapestrychoir.ca or 905-751-5335.
Dec 12 3:00: Villa Charities/Coro San Marco. Christmas Concert / Concerto di Natale. Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. Click on www.villacharities.com/coro or 416-789-7011 x248. $15. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door.
Dec 14 7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Preludes for Piano. Philip Chiu, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or email ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. $10-$39; free(online). LIVE & ONLINE. Proof of vaccination required.
Dec 14 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 15-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 14 8:00: Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 1. Workshop: Community Sound, with Naomi McCarroll-Butler, saxophonist, clarinetist, instrument maker. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.
Dec 15 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. Hanné Becker, Organ. Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or click on www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering - $20 suggested.
Dec 15 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 16-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 15 7:00: Achill Choral Society. Comfort & Joy. Click on www.achill.ca. Free. ONLINE
Dec 15 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 16-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 15 8:00: Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 2. Concert: Stephanie Castonguay + Skin Tone. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.
Dec 15 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 17, 18-3pm & 8 pm, 19-3pm.
Dec 16 7:00: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Imagine Online Festival: Classical and Beyond. Isabel Digital Concert Hall. 613-533-2424 or ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca. Free.
Dec 16 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Pavlo: Home For The Holidays. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or 289-868-9177. $50; $25(st/youth with id).
Dec 16 8:00: Hugh's Room. Kellylee Evans Live. 3030 Dundas West, 3030 Dundas St. W. Dinner reservations at www.3030dundaswest.com/menu. $35(in person); $10(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM.
Dec 16 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 18.
Dec 16 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 17-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 16 8:00: The Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 3. Parallel Playfields: Concert and Talk with Unit 2, for You In Mind. Music Gallery at 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst St. www.musicgallery.org. Free.
Dec 16 8:00: Tafelmusik. A Tafelmusik Christmas. Details at info@tafelmusik.org or 1-833-964-633. ONLINE
Dec 17 12:00_noon: Music at Met. Friday Noon at Met Concert Series. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. Details at www.metunited.ca/live. Free. LIVE & STREAMED
Dec 17 7:00: Serenata Singers. Songs of Comfort and Joy! www.serenatasingers.ca. ONLINE
Dec 17 7:00: St. James Cathedral. La Nativité du Seigneur. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865. Donation.
Dec 17 7:30: Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO)/Wish Opera Arts. Together Again for the Holidays. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. www.burlingtonpac.ca or 905-681-6000. $55; $45(sr); $25(st); $20(livestream). LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Dec 17 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake); 27(Elora).
Dec 17 8:00: Jazz Room. Tom Nagy's Christmas Experience. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .
Dec 17 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Yuletide Spectacular. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $15-$100 per stream. Available Dec 17-8pm to Dec 19-11:59pm. Purchase 1 stream per household. ONLINE
Dec 17 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 18, 21, 22, 23.
Dec 17 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 18-19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 17 8:00: Music Gallery. Emergents I Series: Part 4. Artist Talk: Stephanie Castonguay, with PIX FILM. Pix Film Productions, 1411 Dufferin St. Unit C. www.musicgallery.org. Free.
Dec 17 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 18(3pm & 8pm), 19(3pm).
Dec 18 10:00am: Church of St. Andrew, Scarborough. Sing-Along Handel's Messiah. 2333 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough. 416-447-1481. $25. Pre-registration required. Bring your own book or borrow from us. Bring your own lunch.
Dec 18 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 18 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 15-8pm, 18-8 pm, 19.
Dec 18 4:00: Pax Christi Chorale. Christmas Through the Ages. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.paxchristichorale.org. $50; $45(sr); $25(st).
Dec 18 7:30: Canadian Opera Company. In Winter. www.coc.ca/watch..ONLINE
Dec 18 7:30: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Free. Available until Jan 7, 2022. Live concerts on Dec 21 & 22. ONLINE
Dec 18 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Hometown Holidays. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-526-7756 or www.hpo.org. In-person: $35-$80;$30-$75(sr); $20(age 5-17). Livestream $24. LIVE & LIVESTREAM
Dec 18 7:30: Link Music Lab. Mahsa Vahdat & Sardar Mohamad Jani. Small World Music Centre, Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. Mahsa Vahdat. $50. Exclusive concert with limited capacity.
Dec 18 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Favourites. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth). Also Dec 19(2:30pm).
Dec 18 7:30: Royal Conservatory of Music. Taylor Academy Concerts Series: Academy Chamber Orchestra. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. Free.
Dec 18 7:30: The Annex Singers. "Yes, Virginia.". Click on Yes, Virginia. Free. Donations welcome. Available until Jan 9. ONLINE
Dec 18 8:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Handel's Messiah. Holy Cross Parish, 14400 Argyll Rd., Georgetown. www.georgetownbachchorale.com or 905-873-9909. $45; $10(st). Also Dec 19(2pm).
Dec 18 8:00: Jazz Room. Jason White Christmas Special. Jazz Room, Huether Hotel, 59 King St N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565. .
Dec 18 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Reflections. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-604-8339 or www.ksorchestra.ca. $20-$40. LIVE & STREAMED. Moved from Flato Markham Theatre on Dec 11. Tickets purchased for Dec 11 are valid for the new date.
Dec 18 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Penderecki String Quartet. First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-569-1809 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $25(st). Also Dec 16.
Dec 18 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 21, 22, 23.
Dec 18 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 19, 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 18 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. SongBird North Series. Temerty Theatre, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. $40.
Dec 18 8:00: That Choir. That Choir Carols. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-419-1756 or info@thatchoir.com or www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also Dec 19.
Dec 18 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 15, 17, 18-3pm, 19-3pm.
Dec 19 2:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Handel's Messiah. Holy Cross Parish, 14400 Argyll Rd., Georgetown. www.georgetownbachchorale.com or 905-873-9909. $45; $10(st). Also Dec 18(8pm).
Dec 19 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $49-$69. Also Dec 5 & 12.
Dec 19 2:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 21-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 19 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Concert. Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. PWYC.
Dec 19 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Favourites. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 905-688-0722 or 905-688-5601 x3700 or 1-855-515-0722. $68; $60(sr); $39(arts worker); $15(st & youth). Also Dec 18(7:30pm).
Dec 19 3:00: Smoke Show BBQ & Brew. York Jazz Ensemble. Smoke Show, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd. 416-901-7469 or www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com.
Dec 19 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375 or 1-855-593-7769. Starting at $35. Also Dec 15-8pm, 17-8pm, 18-3 & 8pm.
Dec 19 4:00: Flute Street. It's Christmas on Flute Street. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-462-9498. $25; $20(sr/arts workers); $10(st).
Dec 19 4:30: Opera Revue. Opera Revue Christmas Show. The Emmet Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491 or www.operarevue.com. $10.
Dec 19 8:00: That Choir. That Choir Carols. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-419-1756 or info@thatchoir.com or www.thatchoir.com. PWYC. Also Dec 18.
Dec 20 7:30: Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. TD Jazz Series: Molly Johnson - This Holiday Season. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or www.bravoniagara.com. $50; $25(st/youth with id).
Dec 20 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 21 & 22.
Dec 20 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 22(Elora).
Dec 21 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(7:30pm); 22(5:00 & 7:30pm).
Dec 21 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or call 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 22.
Dec 21 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 22, 23.
Dec 21 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 22-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 21 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Come From Away. Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Bein. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. www.mirvish.com/shows. $29-$139. From Dec 15. Tue-Sat(8pm); Wed(1:30pm); Sat & Sun(2pm).
Dec 22 12:30: ORGANIX Concerts. David Alexander. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. 416-571-3680 or www.organixconcerts.ca. Freewill offering of $20 suggested.
Dec 22 1:30: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 23-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 22 5:00: Elora Singers. Radiant Dawn: A Festival of Carols. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. 519-846-0331. $30; $15(st/arts); $5(high school st). Also on Dec 21(5:00 & 7:30pm); 22(7:30pm).
Dec 22 7:30: Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Candlelight Christmas. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. Click on Candlelight Christmas or 613-533-2424. In-person + complimentary livestream access: $30(adults/sr); $15(st). Livestream: $15. Also Dec 20 & 21.
Dec 22 7:30: The Edison Singers. Festival of Carols. Knox Presbyterian Church (Elora), 51 Church St., Elora. 1-226-384-3100. $25-$40. Limited seating. Proof of full vaccination required. Also Dec 17(Guelph); 20(Niagara-on-the-Lake).
Dec 22 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150. Also Dec 23.
Dec 22 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 23-24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
Dec 23 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies: Hits for the Holidays. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. Hometown Holidays. $59-$150.
Dec 23 8:00: Mirvish Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. See Nov 30. Also Dec 24, 26, 28-31, 2021; Jan 2, 2022.
STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE
Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.
Canadian Opera Company. Gianni Schicchi. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until Apr 30, 2022. ONLINE
Canadian Opera Company. In Concert: Russell Braun and Tamara Wilson with the COC Orchestra. www.coc.ca/watch. Available until March 31, 2022. ONLINE
Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Choral Concerts. Available at Capella Regalis YouTube Channel.
BLOGS, PODCASTS, REGULAR STREAMS
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.
Kevin Barrett. Live from Lockdown. Kevin Barrett does a live-streamed set of solo guitar tunes, coming directly from his Lockdown studio. Tune in to Kevin's Facebook page on Friday at 4pm at Kevin's Facebook Page.
ONLINE GROUPS
Recollectiv: A unique musical online meeting group made up of people affected by memory challenges caused by illness (such as dementia) or brain injury (stroke, PTSD, etc.) and their care partners. Participation is free with pre-registration. Email info@recollectiv.ca for meeting times, information and registration.
