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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thur Dec 4 - Thu Dec 11
Dec 04 11:00am: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. Department of Dramatic Arts: Métis Nutcracker. Written by Matthew MacKenzie. Directed & Choreographed by Monica Dottor. Music by Noor Dean Musani. Nicole Joy-Fraser (The Nutcracker). Marilyn I. Walker Theatre, 15 Artists' Common, St. Catharines. www.send.brocku.ca/t/r-l-tktynid-uusuiuukt-t/. $25; $22(Faculty/Staff); $20(sr/st); $16(ages 7-16). Also Dec 5(7:30pm), 6(2pm & 7:30pm).
Dec 04 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Sonatas by "S" - Scarlatti, Scriabin, and Schubert. Rudin Lengo, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/freeconcerts Free.
Dec 04 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. An Evening of Caribbean Jazz Fusion: Eddie Bullen, Etric Lyons & Guests. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. Visit An Evening of Caribbean Jazz Fusion. $25/$15(adv). Also Dec 11 & 18.
Dec 04 7:30: Confluence Concerts. Winter Songs. Curated by Andrew Downing. Anna Atkinson, voice; Andrew Downing, bass; Arta Jēkabsone, voice; Larry Beckwith, Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野, & Michael Spiroff. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-678-4923. $30; $20(sty/arts worker).
Dec 04 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone in Concert. Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.tso.ca or 416-598-3375. Also Dec 5(7:30pm), 6(2pm & 7:30pm), 7(2pm).
Dec 04 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Danú: An Emerald Isle Christmas. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.
Dec 05 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental/Vocal/Dance Series: Clap… Hum… Rise… (Clap the Silence, Hum the Light, Rise Together). Bridging Iranian folkloric music with contemporary sound worlds. Milad Bagheri, folk music arranger; Shaghayegh Bagheri, vocalist & performer; Homa Samiei, composer & piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/freeconcerts. Free. Please check website for any programming updates.
Dec 05 12:00_noon: Music at First-St. Andrew's United Church. Friday Noon Advent Recital No. 2: Music for Advent. Central S.S. Chamber Choir, Amy McNall, director. First-St. Andrew's United Church, 350 Queens Ave., London. 519-679-8182 or www.fsaunited.com/music-concerts. Freewill donation.
Dec 05 7:00: Canadian Opera Company/Distillery Winter Village. Community Partnerships & Programs. Connect with past Ensemble Studio artists, COC Teaching Artists, and close opera friends of the COC as we present a beautiful holiday performance. Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St. www.thedistillerywintervillage.com/select. Free.
Dec 05 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Handel's Messiah. Bach Elgar Choir, guest artists; Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra; Alexander Cann, conductor. St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 620 Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton. www.hpo.org/event/handels-messiah-december 5-at-730-pm. From $20. Also Dec 7(3pm).
Dec 05 7:30: Kingsview United Church. Durham County Town Singers: Christmas Concert One. Wesley & Mendelssohn: Angels in Seven; Huff: Jingle Bell Fantasy; Mozart & Althouse: Merry Christmas, Mozart; Thornhill: Snowfall. Oliver Peart, piano; Craig Garnham, conductor. 505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa. 905-436-2000. $25. Also Dec 6(2:30pm).
Dec 05 7:30: London Pro Musica Choir. Singalong Messiah. You are invited to join your vocal section in the audience and sing your heart out to Handel’s glorious oratorio. Scores will be available for purchase at the door. First-St. Andrew's United Church, 350 Queens Ave., London. www.londonpromusica.ca/event/sing-along-messiah-2. Freewill donation. Suggested contribution of $20.
Dec 05 7:30: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. Department of Dramatic Arts: Métis Nutcracker. See Dec 4. Also Dec 6(2pm & 7:30pm).
Dec 05 7:30: Monday Morning Singers. John Rutter's Dancing Day: Songs and Carols for the Season. Samuel Bisson, cello; James Warburton, flute; Kieran Kane, baritone; Anne Mizen, director; Elaine Brandon, collaborative pianist. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge. 416-452-6549 or www.mondaymorningsingers.com $25. Cash only at the door.
Dec 05 7:30: Music at First-St. Andrew's United Church. Singalong Messiah. Handel's Messiah. London Pro Musica Choir; FSA Senior Choir; Soloists; FSA Strings; Piano; Trumpet; Timpani; Paul Grambo, conductor. First-St. Andrew's United Church, 350 Queens Ave., London. 519-679-8182 or www.fsaunited.com/music-concerts. Freewill donation. Scores available for purchase - $15.
Dec 05 7:30: Ontario Cross-Cultural Music Society/105 Gibson Centre. Sounds of Christmas. Poulenc: Piano Concerto in c-sharp; Choral selections including The Prayers, I See the Light, Christmas carols, and other works. Cecilia Chow, piano. Toronto Christian Community Church, 100 Acadia Ave., Markham. Visit Sounds of Christmas. $35(VIP); $25.
Dec 05 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone in Concert. See Dec 4. Also Dec 6(2pm & 7:30pm), 7(2pm).
Dec 05 7:30: Upper Canada Choristers/Cantemos. This Little Child. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (15th-century French carol based on a 12th-century Latin text); Philip Stopford: Arrangement of the 16th century Coventry Carol; Elaine Hagenberg: Sweetest Music, Softly Stealing; Laurie Evan Fraser: Dormi Jesu; Cesar Alejandro Carrillo: Nana para una luna despierta (Lullaby for a Sleepless Moon); Cesar Alejandro Carrillo: O magnum mysterium; Britten: A Ceremony of Carols. Upper Canada Choristers; Cantemos; Hye Won (Cecilia) Lee, piano; Liane James, harp; Laurie Evan Fraser, conductor; Nora Dunn, host. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.uppercanadachoristers.org or info@uppercanadachoristers.org. $30; Free(under 16 when accompanied by an adult). LIVE & LIVESTREAMED.
Dec 05 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Blind Boys of Alabama. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.
Dec 05 8:00: Live Nation. Jessie Reyez: Paid In Memories Tour. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. Visit Jessie Reyez. From $56. Also Dec 6.
Dec 06 11:00am: Xenia Concerts/TO Live. ASD Band with Phoenix the Fire. ASL and Musical ASL provided by Phoenix then Fire. Recognizing the power of music to bring people together, four talented musicians formed a band called ASD (named for autism spectrum disorder) featuring Rawan, Jackson, Ron and Spenser, each of whom is on the spectrum. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. Rory McLeod at 437-441-7543 or Paolo Griffin at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com. Registration fee $5. To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your tickets when you attend the event. If you wish to donate your tickets, please let us know when you check in.
Dec 06 2:00: Festival Wind Orchestra. Gather 'Round the Piano. Lament for a Fallen Piano, William Byrd Suite, Duke Ellington in Concert, plus an array of Holiday Classics such as O Holy Night, Let the Bells Ring, and Christmas March. Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Community Church, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. www.festivalwindorchestra.ca. $25; $15(sr/st); Free(ages 12 & under).
Dec 06 2:00: Gentleschi Baroque. Harmony Is in Our Hands. In support of YWCA Toronto and Friends of Music. Gentleschi Baroque; Hélène Brunet, soprano; Cristina Prats Costa, violin; Julia Wedman, violin; Matt Antal, viola; Mélisande Corriveau, viola da gamba & cello; Avi Stein, harpsichord; Marco Cera, oboe. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. www.christinapratscosta.ca or 646-984-4601. Pay what you wish. Suggested: $50; $20(st).
Dec 06 2:00: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. Department of Dramatic Arts: Métis Nutcracker. See Dec 4. Also Dec 6(7:30pm).
Dec 06 2:00: Sinfonia Ancaster. Home for the Holidays. Traditional favourites including a singalong. Strata Vocal Ensemble. Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre - Peller Hall, 357 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-3232 or www.memorialarts.ca/classical-music/home-for-the-holidays. $45. Also 7:30pm.
Dec 06 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone in Concert. See Dec 4. Also Dec 6(7:30pm) & 7(2pm).
Dec 06 2:00: Trinitas Youth Singers, Kingston. Joyful Tidings! - 7 Centuries of Music for Advent and Christmas. Choral works by Bach, Daveluy, Goldschmidt, Handel, Jewell, Nicholson, and others plus instrumental works by Bach and Jeffrey Moellman. St. John's Anglican Church, 41 Church St., Kingston. 613-985-2224. Free-will offering. Refreshments to follow.
Dec 06 2:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church/City TV. City Carol Sing. Barbara Lica, Jeff Lillico, and Devo Brown (host). Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Food and cash donations welcome. In support of Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank.
Dec 06 2:30: Bel Canto Singers. Garlands and Bows. A festive fusion of seasonal songs, both sacred and popular. Refreshments served at intermission. Bel Canto Singers; Michael Morgan, conductor; Matthew Coons, accompanist. Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. www.belcantosingers.ca. $25; $5(child). Also 7:30pm.
Dec 06 2:30: Kingsview United Church. Durham County Town Singers: Christmas Concert Two. See Dec 5.
Dec 06 3:00: 5 at the First Chamber Concerts. Darkness to Light. Marais: Les voix humaines for solo cello; Caroline Shaw: In Manus Tuas for solo cello; Anna Pidgorna: Grief Cycles for cello & piano; Lili Boulanger: Nocturne; Schumann: Piano Quartet in E-flat Op.47. Min-Jeong Koh, violin; Caitlin Boyle, viola; Daniel Hamin Go, cello; Angela Park, piano. First Unitarian Church of Hamilton, 170 Dundurn St. S., Hamilton. 647-339-3434. $20; Free(under 12).
Dec 06 3:00: Brott Music Festival. Musical Magic of Christmas. A festive celebration with a full symphony orchestra performing favourite holiday favourites, including a merry singalong led by our conductor, our famous Christmas sweater contest, and a lobby with pre-concert family activities. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Martin MacDonald, conductor. McMaster University - L.R. Wilson Concert Hall, 1280 Main St. W., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. From $25. Also 7pm.
Dec 06 3:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Handel's Messiah (Singalong). Selections from The Messiah. Seating is general admission and singers will be seated within their vocal section (soprano, alto, tenor or bass) while families and other listeners will be in a separate general admission area. You can bring your own music, but a copy of the music is included in the ticket price and can be retrieved on the day of the performance. This singalong provides you with the opportunity to sing next to world-class soloists and the Bach Elgar Choir! Arias and recitatives will be sung by the same singers featured in Friday and Sunday’s Messiah performances. All of Handel’s mighty choruses will be sung as a large group. Bach Elgar Choir, guest artists; Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra; Alexander Cann, conductor. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton. Visit Handel's Messiah Singalong. From $20.
Dec 06 3:00: Toronto Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. "Ring in the New Year". Beautiful City from Godspell; Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; Yesterday by The Beatles; You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch; Auld Lang Syne (singalong). The Toronto Northern Lights (TTBB a cappella); The Lakeshore Voices (SATB a cappella); Northern Pursuit (TTBB a cappella); Oxford Comma (SAAB a cappella); Organist. Metropolitan United Church (Toronto), 56 Queen St. E. Visit Ring in the New Year. $30; $10(st); Free(ages under 13).
Dec 06 3:30: Canadian Opera Company/Distillery Winter Village. The Snowy Day. Ezra Jack Keats: The Snowy Day. Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St. www.thedistillerywintervillage.com/select. Free before 4pm.
Dec 06 4:00: Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet. The Diapente Book of Carols 3. A festive assortment of Renaissance & Medieval carols, motets and songs, with an emphasis on French and English works. Jane Fingler, soprano; Peter Koniers, countertenor; Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor; Jonathan Stuchbery, tenor & plucked strings; Martin Gomes, bass. Grace United Church, 222 Victoria St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 514-378-2558 or Book of Carols 3 Niagara on the Lake. $30(Regular); $20(Discounted). Also Dec 12(7:30pm) at St. Thomas's Anglican Church, Toronto.
Dec 06 4:00: Hamilton Children's Choir. All Is Not Calm. HCC's Komenci, Esplori, Lumo, Esprimas, and Ilumini choirs. Faith United Church, 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. Visit All Is Not Calm. From $25; Free(ages 12 and under). Donations of canned goods and non-perishable items will be collected at the door in support of Hamilton Out of the Cold.
Dec 06 4:00: Pax Christi Chorale. Christmas Through the Ages. Selections for the holiday season and carols for all to sing. Weston Silver Band; Joshua Tamayo, organ & piano; Elaine Choi, conductor. Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd. www.paxchristichorale.org. Choose your price: $10, $20, or $40.
Dec 06 4:30: Beach United Church. Christmas Jazz & Reflection with Red Hot Ramble. Roberta Hunt, piano & vocals; Alison Young, RJ Satchithananthan, trombone; Jack Zorawski, bass; Glenn Anderson, drums. Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. 416-691-8082 or www.beachunitedchurch.com. Pay What You Can. Suggested minimum: $15.
Dec 06 7:00: Brampton On Stage. This Is Brampton: Crate Clash. Catch the youngest and hottest DJs in an electrifying competition. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.tickets.brampton.ca. $15.
Dec 06 7:00: Brott Music Festival. Musical Magic of Christmas. See Dec 6(3pm).
Dec 06 7:00: Mississauga Chamber Singers. Christmas Joy. Malcolm Williamson: The World at the Mange; Finzi: In Terra Pax; and Christmas carols and arrangements by Canadian composers. Leanne Kaufman, soprano; Alexander Hajek, baritone; Mississauga Chamber Singers; Jacqueline Goring, harp. Christ First United Church, 151 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. www.mcsingers.ca or 647-549-4524. $30; $15(under age 18).
Dec 06 7:30: Bel Canto Singers. Garlands and Bows. See Dec 6(2:30pm).
Dec 06 7:30: Brampton On Stage. Brampton Concert Band: Christmas at The Rose. Let the holiday magic come alive in an enchanting evening of holiday classics. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.tickets.brampton.ca. From $20.
Dec 06 7:30: Counterpoint Community Orchestra. Winter Mosaic. R. Strauss: Four Last Songs; Brian Balmages: Fantasia on "We Three Kings"; Jean Coulthard: Canada Mosaic; Liszt: March of the Three Kings; Danny Elfman: The Nightmare Before Christmas. Rebecca Grey, soprano; Daniel Manley, guest conductor. East End/Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. www.ccorchestra.org. $20; $12(youth).
Dec 06 7:30: Etobicoke Centennial Choir. A Ceremony of Christmas. Britten: A Ceremony of Carols; Poulenc, Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël; Applebaum (arr.): Carols of French Canada; Corlynn Hanney: Christmas Angel; John Rutter: Shepherd's Pipe Carol. Erica Goodman, harp. Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. 416-779-2258 or www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca. $35; Free(12 and under when accompanied by an adult).
Dec 06 7:30: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. Department of Dramatic Arts: Métis Nutcracker. See Dec 4.
Dec 06 7:30: Sinfonia Ancaster. Home for the Holidays. See Dec 6 (2pm).
Dec 06 7:30: Tallis Choir of Toronto. A Palestrina Christmas. Celebrating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Palestrina: Missa "O Magnum Mysterium". Tallis Choir of Toronto, a cappella ensemble. St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 131 McCaul St. 416-286-9798 or www.tallischoir.com. $35; $30(sr 60+); $15(st with ID).
Dec 06 7:30: Toronto Chamber Choir. Missa Pastoralis. Works by Durante, Caresana, and Tartini alongside the traditional holiday music from Southern Italy that inspired them. Toronto Chamber Choir (SATB) in collaboration with the Vesuvius Ensemble. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-923-9030 or www.torontochamberchoir.ca. $40/$30/$5.
Dec 06 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone in Concert. See Dec 4. Also Dec 7(2pm).
Dec 06 8:00: Acoustic Harvest. "It's Good to Be Canadian" Celebration with John Prince & A Piece of the Rock. St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Scarborough. www.ticketscene.ca/events/53315 or www.acousticharvest.ca. $35.
Dec 06 8:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Black Underground 30th Anniversary Soul Vocals Series: Double Tribute to Sam Cooke and Bill Withers. Carlos Morgan, lead vocals; Coco LaRaine, guest vocalist; Omar Martin, guitar; Kirk Grange, keyboards; Anthony Wisdom, bass; Taijon Williams, drums. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. Visit Black Underground. $30(adv); $45(door).
Dec 06 8:00: Continuum Contemporary Music. Pine Trees and Blue Sky. Marcos Balter: Violin Concerto; Toshio Hosokaw: Landscape II; Haotian Yu: Ritual III; Anna Höstman: Pine Trees and Blue Sky; Jessica Ackerley: New Work. Roan Ma, violin; Stef Van Vynckt, harp; Continuum Ensemble. St. George's Grange Park Church (formerly St. George the Martyr Church), 30 Stephanie St. www.continuummusic.ca. Advance: $20; $17(sr/arts worker); $10(st). Door: $25; $20(sr/arts worker).
Dec 06 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Sounds of the Season. Tchaikovsky/The Beatles: Beatlecracker Suite; Walton: Viola Concerto; Dukas: Symphony in C. Harrison Yang Meng, viola; Daniel Vnukowski, host; Kristian Alexander, conductor. Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. www.ksorchestra.ca or 905-305-7469. From $25. 7pm: Silent Auction in support of music education & the arts. 7:10pm: Pre-concert talk with Mihaela Cubaldu. 7:20pm: Prélude - Pre-concert recital. Intermission discussion and Q&A with Harrison Yang Meng and Daniel Vnukowski. Post-concert reception.
Dec 06 8:00: Live Nation. Jessie Reyez: Paid In Memories Tour. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. Visit Jessie Reyez. From $56. Also Dec 5.
Dec 06 8:00: Nagata Shachu. Oto no Nami 音の波 (Sound Waves). Works will include Nengestu no Nagare, Onpa, Hokage, and Ishizue. The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen's Quay West. Sound Waves or 416-973-4000. From $32.
Dec 06 8:00: Nathaniel Dett Chorale. An Indigo Christmas: Glory to the Newborn King. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.nathanieldettchorale.org. $45; $39(sr); $15(st); Free(under 12).
Dec 06 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. TD Jazz Concerts: Echoes of an Era. Featuring Lisa Fischer, Lenny White, Javon Jackson, and Patrice Rushen. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $65.
Dec 07 11:00am: Aurora Cultural Centre. A Christmas Carol. DuffleBag Theatre. Aurora Town Square - Brevik Hall, 50 Victoria St., Aurora. 365-500-3237 or www.auroraculturalcentre.ca. $15.
Dec 07 2:00: Toronto Choral Society. Handel's Messiah. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. www.torontochoralsociety.org.
Dec 07 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Home Alone in Concert. See Dec 4.
Dec 07 3:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Handel's Messiah. Bach Elgar Choir, guest artists; Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra; Alexander Cann, conductor. St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 620 Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton. www.hpo.org/event/handels-messiah-december-7-at-300-pm. From $20. Also Dec 5(7:30pm).
Dec 07 3:00: Music Toronto. MUSE Series: What Makes It Great® - Vivaldi’s Seasons. Exploring Spring and Summer from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Part 1: Rob Kapilow’s commentary paired with musical examples performed by Isabella Perron and the Canadian Chamber Orchestra reveal the compositional attributes that make Vivaldi’s Seasons great. Part 2: Perron and the Canadian Chamber Orchestra perform "Spring" and "Summer" from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Part 3: Kapilow and the musicians take audience questions from the stage. Ron Kapilow, host; Isabella Perron, violin; Canadian Chamber Orchestra. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or www.music-toronto.com/concerts/muse2-wmig-vivaldi. From $60.
Dec 07 3:00: Orchestra Toronto. Seasonal Celebration with the Sultans of String. Christmas Caravan: With influences ranging from flamenco and Gypsy jazz to Turkish and Caribbean traditions, the program includes inventive arrangements of Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, and Little Drummer Boy. Sultans of String; Chris McKhool; Michael Newnham, conductor. Meridian Arts Centre - George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754 or boxoffice@tolive.com. From $15. Pre-concert chat at 2:15pm.
Dec 07 3:00: Riverdale Share Community Association. The 32nd Annual Riverdale Share Concert. Trainwreck, The Daniel Raums, Mia Sheard, Jen Schaffer and The Shiners, Christina Hutt, and other artists. Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave. Visit Riverdale Share Concert. $28 with a non-perishable food item. General seating.
Dec 07 3:30: The Edison Singers. Handel's Messiah. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 226-384-9300 or www.theedisonsingers.com/performances. $50; $45(sr); $25(st); $15(child).
Dec 07 4:00: Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto. Christmas Oratorio: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry! Bach: Christmas Oratorio. 4pm: Cantatas 1, 2 & 3; 5:30pm-7pm: Dinner at one of six local restaurants (included in your ticket price!); 7:30pm: Cantatas 4, 5 & 6. Performers from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and University of Toronto Faculty of Music. The Playground, 388 Carlaw Ave. Visit Christmas Oratorio. From $45.
Dec 07 4:00: Elora Singers. Handel: Messiah. Elora Singers; Musicians of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 760 St. David St. N., Fergus. 519-846-0331 or www.elorasingers.ca. $60; $20(st); $10(child).
Dec 07 4:00: Lavinia Ensemble. Baroque Brilliance 2025 – In the Spirit of Christmas. Vivaldi: Piccolo Concerto; Vivaldi: Concerto for Four Violins; Bach: Double Violin Concerto; Warlock: Capriol Suite; plus optional participation in The Twelve Days of Christmas. Lauren Yeomans, piccolo; The Lavinia Ensemble; Mark Whale, violin & director. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 647-268-9216.
Dec 07 4:00: St. Philip's Recital Series. A Charlie Brown Christmas. Christmas cookie reception following the recital. The Teri Parker Trio: Teri Parker, piano; Chris Kettlewell, bass; Kyle Sullivan, drums. St. Philip's Anglican Church, 31 St. Phillips Rd., Etobicoke. 416-247-5181. $25.
Dec 07 4:00: Toronto Classical Singers. Magnificats in D. Works by J. S. Bach, J. D. Zelenka, and C. P. E. Bach. Allison Arends, soprano; Grace Quinsey, soprano; Alexandra Beley, mezzo; David Walsh, tenor; Christopher Dunham, baritone; Dr. John Holland, artistic director. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. www.TorontoClassicalSingers.ca/Tickets. $40.
Dec 07 4:30: St. James Anglican Church. Candlelight Carol Service. A selection of seasonal hymns will be sung and the choir will sing anthems by Bach and H. C. Stewart. Margaret Ford, piano; Michael Capon, director. St. James' Anglican Church, 10 Union St. W., Kingston. Visit www.stjameskingston.ca or call 613-548-7254. Free. Donations accepted.
Dec 07 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Luke Welch, Piano. Dett: Magnolia; Dett: In the Bottoms; Coleridge-Taylor: Papillon; Scarlatti: Sonata in f K.466/L.118; Scarlatti: Sonata in b K.27/L.449; Chopin: Scherzo in b No.1 Op.20; Chopin: Nocturne in f-sharp Op.48 No.2: Chopin: Scherzo No.3 in c-sharp Op.39. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $30; $10(st).
Dec 07 7:30: Bravo Niagara. Caity Gyorgy. An evening of timeless holiday classics and standards. St. Mark's Anglican Church, 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.bravoniagara.org/caity-gyorgy From $34.
Dec 08 6:00: Tapestry Opera. Free Underground Concerts: Seeds in Flight. Works by Andrew Balfour, Toru Takemitsu, Caroline Shaw, Byrd, Kai Leung, and others. Silver Thread. Nancy and Ed Jackman Performance Centre, 877 Yonge St. www.tapestryopera.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket Free.
Dec 08 7:30: St. Michael's Schola Cantorum and Consort. My Dancing Day: Advent Carols. Works by Hildegard von Bingen, William Byrd, Herbert Howells, James MacMillan, Beverly Lewis, and others. Christina Labriola, choral director; Donald Boere, oboe. University of Toronto - St. Michael's College - St. Basil's Church, 50 St. Joseph St. Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted.
Dec 08 8:00: Live Nation. The Tenors: Joy to the World Tour. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. Visit Tenors - Joy to the World. From $75.
Dec 09 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Operatic Gems. A concert of arias. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/freeconcerts. Free. Please check website for any programming updates.
Dec 09 12:00_noon: City of St. Catharines. 35th Annual Civic Carol Concert. Area school choirs, brass and organ, Ross Stretton, conductor. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 99 Ontario St., St. Catharines. church.office@stthomaschurch.ca. Free. Donations gratefully accepted. All proceeds to Community Care.
Dec 09 12:10: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: Xuan He, Piano. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.
Dec 09 7:30: Toronto Community Orchestra. By Request. Dvořák: Mvmt 4 from Symphony No.9 in e "From the New World" Op.95 B.178; Márquez: Danzón No.2; works by Babak Naseri and Cara Tors; selections from Wicked and Jurassic Park, seasonal favourites and other works. Nicolo Arrigo, artistic director & conductor. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-358-0783 or www.torontocommunityorchestra.org. $20; $10(youth); Free(kids).
Dec 09 8:00: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Andrea Bocelli with Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Andrea Bocelli, tenor; Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. TD Coliseum, 101 York Blvd., Hamilton. Visit Ticketmaster for information on Platinum tickets. NOTE: Standard tickets for this performance are sold out. Official Platinum tickets can still be purchased through Ticketmaster. HPO cannot provide box office support for this event.
Dec 10 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Primordial. Works by Ana Sokolović, György Kurtág, Kaija Saariaho, Pascal Dusapin, Peter Eötvös, structured by fragments of John Cage's 4'33" the music concludes with Paul Desenne's Jaguar Songs. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/freeconcerts. Free. Please check website for any programming updates.
Dec 10 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. 50th Anniversary. Premier School of the Arts Flute Choir; Wendy Wagler, director. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. Free. Lunch available for purchase at 11:30am or bring your own.
Dec 10 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. Mikaela Bennett, vocalist; Sarah Hicks, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.tso.ca or 416-598-3375. Also Dec 10(7:30pm), 11(2pm & 7:30pm).
Dec 11 12:00_noon: Canadian Opera Company. Instrumental Series: Rising Stars. Students of The Royal Conservatory’s Taylor Academy. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/freeconcerts. Free. Please check website for any programming updates.
Dec 11 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. See Dec 10. Also Dec 11(7:30pm).
Dec 11 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. An Evening of Caribbean Jazz Fusion: Eddie Bullen, Etric Lyons & Guests. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. Visit An Evening of Caribbean Jazz Fusion. Also Dec 18.
Dec 11 7:30: Sinfonia Toronto. Baroque and Beyond - Holiday Treats. Mendelssohn: Double Concerto for Violin and Piano in d; Corelli: Concerto Grosso Op.6 No.8 "Christmas Concerto"; Vivaldi: Sinfonia from L'incoronazione di Dario; Larry Strachan: Lament for Souls of Sauteurs (Ontario premiere); Handel: Overture and Pifa from Messiah; Jenkins: Palladio Suite. The Ezra Duo: Jacob Clewell, violin; Sasha Bult-Ito, piano; Nurhan Arman, conductor. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.sinfoniatoronto.com. $52; $40(ages 60+); $20(st).
Dec 11 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. TSO Holiday Pops. See Dec 10.
Dec 11 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Classic Albums Live Performs The Beatles - Revolver. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.
Dec 11 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. Orchestrated: Cory Wong. Cory Wong, guitar. With The Legendary DJ Blackcatt in an exclusive post-show set. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 or www.rcmusic.com/performance. From $70.
ADVANCE LISTINGS, Fri Dec 12 - Sun Dec 14
Dec 12 12:00_noon: Music at First-St. Andrew's United Church. Friday Noon Advent Recital No. 3: Music for Advent. Laudamus Bells, Richard Frank, director. First-St. Andrew's United Church, 350 Queens Ave., London. 519-679-8182 or www.fsaunited.com/music-concerts. Freewill donation.
Dec 12 7:00: Canadian Sinfonietta. Canadian Sinfonietta Youth Orchestra Winter Concert. Agricola Finnish Lutheran Church, 25 Old York Mills Rd. www.canadiansinfonietta.com. $50; $45(ages 45 and up); $40(ages 6-17).
Dec 12 7:00: St. Michael's Choir School. REJOICE! Jubilee Celebration – 60 Years at Massey Hall - Annual Christmas Concert. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com/7112/7191. $70. Also Dec 13.
Dec 12 7:00: Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir. Christmas Concert. In support of the Stephen Lewis Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Matthew Coons, accompanist. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-489-9094 or 416-932-9224. $40.
Dec 12 7:30: Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet. The Diapente Book of Carols 3. Jane Fingler, soprano; Peter Koniers, countertenor; Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor; Jonathan Stuchbery, tenor & plucked strings; Martin Gomes, bass. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. 514-378-2558 or Book of Carols 3. $30(Regular); $20(Discounted).
Dec 12 7:30: Elmer Iseler Singers. Handel's Messiah. Leslie Fagan, soprano; Catherine Wyn-Rogers, mezzo; Colin Ainsworth, tenor; Doug MacNaughton, bass; Elmer Iseler Singers; Amadeus Choir; VIVA Chamber Singers; and Orchestra; Lydia Adams, conductor. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.elmeriselersingers.com/events/handels-messiah-2025 or 416-217-0537. $60; $55(sr); $40(under 30).
Dec 12 7:30: Music at St. Andrew's. On This Shining Night: An Evening of Music for the Soul. A benefit for the St Andrew's Refugee Sponsorship Outreach Program. St Andrew's Gallery Choir; Dan Bickle, piano & organ; Jordan Klapman, piano. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416-593-5600 x220 or www.standrewstoronto.org. $25. Available through Eventbrite or at the door.
Dec 12 7:30: One Voice Singers. 'Tis the Season for Singing. With audience carolling. Charles White, director; Jackie Crawford, accompanist. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge. www.onevoicesingers.org. $25; Free(under 10). Also Dec 13(3pm).
Dec 12 8:00: Brampton On Stage. This Is Brampton - Afrobeats: Motion & Vibes. Celebrate African culture in an electrifying fusion of music, dance, and pure energy. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.tickets.brampton.ca. $20.
Dec 12 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Broadsway Featuring Heather Bambrick - The Most Wonderful Time, Maybe. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.
Dec 13 2:00: 16 Chairs Vocal Ensemble. Ceremony of Carols: A Debut Concert. 16-member women's vocal ensemble accompanied by pianist and harpist. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. 647-347-4769. $20.
Dec 13 2:00: Registry Theatre. A Big Band Christmas. Heather Bambrick with Big Band Theory. Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener. www.registrytheatre.com or 519-578-1570. $40. Also Dec 13(8pm) & 14(3pm).
Dec 13 2:30: Les Voix du Coeur Vocal Ensemble. A Holiday Concert in Support of Francophone Seniors. In support of Centres d'Accueil Héritage (CAH). Paroisse du Sacré-Coeur, 381 Sherbourne St. 416-843-4239 / evlesvoixducoeur@gmail.com / www.lesvoixducoeur.com. Free.
Dec 13 2:30: Live!@WestPlains. The Barrel Boys - Bluegrass Christmas. Nathan Smith, fiddle; Rob McLaren, banjo; Ben Wright, guitar; Kyle Kirkpatrick, dobro; Tim O’Reilly, bass. West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. 905-320-4989 or westplainsconcerts@gmail.com or www.westplains.ca/events. $35(VIP Front Pew); $35/$30(adv); $20(ages 16 & under); $20(Livestream video). Ticket includes access to concert video for 14 days following the concert. LIVESTREAM
Dec 13 3:00: Kokoro Singers. Wintersong. SATB chorus; Laura Pin, piano. St. James Anglican Church, 520 Ellis Rd., Cambridge. Visit Wintersong. $20; $15(sr/st); Free(under 12).
Dec 13 3:00: One Voice Singers. 'Tis the Season for Singing. With audience carolling. Charles White, director; Jackie Crawford, accompanist. St. Paul's Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge. www.onevoicesingers.org. $25; Free(under 10). Also Dec 12(7:30pm).
Dec 13 5:00: St. Elizabeth Scola Cantorum and Children’s Choir. Christmas Concert. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 432 Sheppard Ave. E. 416-971-9754. Suggested freewill offering - $20. Reception to follow.
Dec 13 7:00: Georgian Bay Symphony. Home for the Holidays. Guests: Shoreline Chorus. East Ridge Community School, 1550 8th St. E., Owen Sound. 519-372-0212. $41.
Dec 13 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Flavius Wagner, Guitar. Program to be announced. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $25; $10(st).
Dec 13 7:00: St. Michael's Choir School. REJOICE! Jubilee Celebration – 60 Years at Massey Hall - Annual Christmas Concert. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com/7112/7191. From $48. Also Dec 12.
Dec 13 7:00: Univox Choir. Where the Stars Meet the Snow. Ola Gjeilo: Northern Lights; Sydney Guillaume: Ansanm Ansanm; Traditional (arr. Andrew Balfour): Coventry Carol; Elaine Hagenberg: Illuminare; Frances Farrell: Winter Proverbs; and other works. Malcolm Cody MacFarlane, conductor. East End/Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. www.universe.com/starsmeetsnow or www.voxchoirs.com. From $25 with a $10 donation to the choir.
Dec 13 7:30: Aurora Cultural Centre. Allison Lupton’s Celtic Christmas. Aurora Town Square - Davide De Simone Performance Hall, 50 Victoria St., Aurora. 365-500-3313 or www.auroraculturalcentre.ca. $55; $15(st).
Dec 13 7:30: Brampton On Stage. The Rose Orchestra: Winter Carnival. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 www.tickets.brampton.ca From $15.
Dec 13 7:30: Chorus York. Choral Noel. Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.chorusyork.ca/concerts or 905-884-7922. $25; Free(12 yr & under with ID).
Dec 13 7:30: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. 'Tis the Season. Hamilton Children's Choir; Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.hpo.org/event/tis-the-season. From $20. 6:30pm: Pre-concert talks.
Dec 13 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Home for the Holidays. Stephanie Park, soprano; Chris Blem, tenor. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 1-855-515-0722. From $24. Also Dec 14(2:30pm).
Dec 13 7:30: St. James Cathedral. Messiah by G. F. Handel. Choir of St. James Cathedral; Chapel Choir of Trinity College, U. of T., and Orchestra; Maeve Palmer, soprano; Hillary Tufford, mezzo; Bud Roach, tenor; Clarence Frazer, baritone. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/messiah2025. $45.
Dec 13 7:30: Stratford Concert Choir. Messiah. Stratford Symphony Orchestra; Alexander Cann, conductor. Avondale United Church (Stratford), 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. Stratford Symphony Orchestra. $45; $20(st); $10(child). Also Dec 14(3pm).
Dec 13 7:30: The Annex Singers. Radiant Dawn. Melanie Conly, soprano; Stephen Boda, organ; Maria Case, artistic director. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.annexsingers.com. From $15. LIVE & LIVESTREAMED.
Dec 13 7:30: Toronto Metropolitan University Concert Choir. Gloria: A Winter Celebration. Jennifer McCallum, soprano & section lead; Tara Smylie, mezzo & section lead; J. Rigzin Tute, music director. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. 416-979-5103 x 555103. $25(Early Bird until Dec 1); $35(after Dec 1); Free(ages under 10).
Dec 13 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Éphémère. Manela: Marie Neige Lavigne, Marin St-Pierre Paiement, Jean Félix Mailloux, Aaron Dollman. Alliance Français de Toronto - Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca. $18; $16/sr/st); $15(AFT loyalty card); $12(ages 5-12); Free (ages under 5).
Dec 13 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Serena Ryder: Merry Myths Tour. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.
Dec 13 8:00: Registry Theatre. A Big Band Christmas. See Dec 13(2pm). Also Dec 14(3pm).
Dec 14 10:00am: Christ Church Deer Park. Advent Lessons and Carols Service. 1570 Yonge St. 416-920-5211 or www.christchurchdeerpark.org. Free. Everyone welcome. Donations to support Christ Church Deer Park are appreciated.
Dec 14 2:00: HCA Dance + Theatre. Performing Arts Sunday Series (PASS): Seiler Trio: Celebrating the Holidays, Together. Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts - Black Box Theatre, 126 James St. S., Hamilton. 905-528-4020 or www.hcadancetheatre.com. From $35.
Dec 14 2:00: Toronto Children's Chorus. Songs of the Season: Nostalgic Movie Moments. Toronto Children's Chorus; Jamie Drake, percussion; and a Jazz Trio; Zimfira Poloz, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255 or www.torontochildrenschorus.com. From $56.30. Come at 1:15pm for carols in the lobby before the concert.
Dec 14 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Home for the Holidays. See Dec 13.
Dec 14 2:30: North Wind Concerts/Toronto Silent Film Festival. Evergreen: Renaissance Music for the Longest Nights. Romina Abadi, Avery Maclean, Alison Melville, Tatsuki Shimoda, and Colin Savage, recorders. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/1061. $30; $20(st/arts workers); $10(ages 12 & under).
Dec 14 3:00: Kokoro Singers. Wintersong. SATB chorus; Laura Pin, piano. West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. Visit Wintersong. $20; $15(sr/st); Free(under 12).
Dec 14 3:00: Melos Choir & Period Instruments. Journey to Bethlehem: Early Music of Advent, Christmas & Yalda with Carol Sing at St. John. Sdaf Amini, Iranian santur; Navaa Ensemble: Iman Moshiritabrizi, tenor; Alireza Ghane, tar; Reza Kashi, percussion. St. John the Apostle Church, 88 Patrick St., Kingston. www.melos-earlymusic.org or www.eventbrite.com.
Dec 14 3:00: Off Centre Music Salon. Life + Death. Genius + Jealousy. Benjamin Butterfield, tenor (Mozart); Mira Kardan, cello; Peter McGillivray, bass-baritone (Salieri); Nancy Palk, actor; and other artists. Trinity St. Paul's United Church. Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. www.offcentremusic.com. From $15.
Dec 14 3:00: Registry Theatre. A Big Band Christmas. See Dec 13.
Dec 14 3:00: Stratford Concert Choir. Messiah. See Dec 13.
Dec 14 3:00: TO Live. The Tallis Scholars. Peter Phillips, director. Meridian Arts Centre - George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. www.tolive.com. From $40.
Dec 14 3:30: Peterborough Singers. Handel's Messiah. Leslie Fagan, soprano; Lillian Brooks, mezzo; Michael Colvin, tenor; Alex Dobson, bass. Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-1820 or www.peterboroughsingers.com. $40; $10(st).
Dec 14 4:00: Coro San Marco. The Bells for Peace. Coro San Marco and Soloists; Daniele Cole, artistic director. Columbus Centre - Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. www.villacharities.com/culture. $20; $15(sr/st).
Dec 14 4:00: Flute Street. Chestnuts, Candy Canes, and Carols. St. Andrew's United Church, 117 Bloor St E. 416-462-9498 or www.flutestreet.ca.
Dec 14 4:30: Christ Church Deer Park. Jazz Vespers: A Charlie Brown Christmas. 1570 Yonge St. 416-920-5211 or www.christchurchdeerpark.org. Free. Everyone welcome. Donations to support Christ Church Deer Park are appreciated.
Dec 14 4:30: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carols by Candlelight. Yorkminster Park Choir; William Maddox, organ & director; Sharon Beckstead, associate musician. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.
Dec 14 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. The Barrel Boys - "Carols from the Barrel". Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. $30/$25(adv).
Dec 14 7:30: Metropolitan Winds of Toronto. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Community Church, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-321-8996. $20.
Dec 14 7:30: Toronto Beach Chorale. Ceremony of Carols. Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. www.torontobeachchorale.com. $35; $25(youth).
ETCETERAS
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MUSICAL THEATRE
Bad Hats Theatre. Narnia. Adapted & directed by Fiona Sauder. Music and lyrics by Landon Doak. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Baillie Theatre, 50 Tankhouse Lane. www.tickets.youngcentre.ca. To Dec 28.
Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. Professional musicians and a volunteer cast present this charming hour-long Nativity pageant. 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 or www.thechristmasstory.ca or christmasstory@holytrinitytoronto.org. $25; $10(child). Dec 6, 7, 13, 14, 19(7pm), 20, 21. Performances at 4:30pm unless otherwise indicated.
Drayton Entertainment. Shrek The Musical. Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave S, Cambridge. www.draytonentertainment.com/theatres/hamilton-family-theatre-cambridge/shrek-the-musical. To Dec 28.
Drayton Entertainment. Cinderella: The Panto. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd., Waterloo. www.draytonentertainment.com. To Jan 4.
Elgin Wintergarden Theatre Centre/Canadian Stage. Robin Hood: A Very Merry Family Musical. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. www.my.canadianstage.com. To Jan 4.
Factory Theatre. Holiday! An Improvised Musical. Directed by Jan Caruana. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. Visit Holiday! An Improved Musical. Dec 10-20.
Grand Theatre. Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. www.grandtheatre.com/event/frozen. To Dec 28.
Mirvish. & Juliet. Created by Canadian David West Read and starring an all-Canadian cast featuring Vanessa Sears and George Krissa with songs from the catalogue of Max Martin. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. www.mirvish.com. To Mar 3.
Royal Theatre. The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical. Written by Tim Drucker & Bonnie Milligan. Music by Joel Waggoner. Lyrics by Tim Drucker, Bonnie Milligan & Joel Waggoner. 608 College St. www.hallmarkish.com. To Jan 4.
Shaw Festival. A Christmas Carol. By Charles Dickens. Adapted for the stage by Tim Carroll. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. To Dec 21.
Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. To Dec 21.
Soulpepper Theatre. ’Twas on a Night Like This. Created by Beau Dixon. Michael Young Theatre, Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Baillie Theatre, 50 Tankhouse Lane. www.soulpepper.ca/performances/on-a-night-like-this. Dec 12-28.
Theatre Aquarius. Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical. 190 King William St., Hamilton. www.theatreaquarius.org/events/disneys-frozen-the-broadway-musical. To Dec 21.
Tweed & Company. Hook!: A New Family Musical. The Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. www.marbleartscentre.ca/hook-a-new-family-musical. To Dec 6.
Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre. Wintersong: Dances for a Sacred Season. The Terminal Theatre, Queens Quay Terminal, 3rd Floor, 207 Queens Quay W. Visit www.ccdt.org/wintersong2025. Dec 12(8pm), 13(8pm), 14(2pm).
Yes Theatre, Sudbury. Annie. www.yestheatre.com/main-stage-2025/annie. To Dec 22.
Young People’s Theatre. Shrek The Musical. Ada Slaight Stage, 165 Front St. E. www.youngpeoplestheatre.org/shows-tickets/shrek-the-musical. To Dec 30.
