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Winterfolk XX
2022-02-18 - 2022-02-21 | ON
The 20th edition of the Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival takes place virtually from Friday, Feb. 18 to Sunday, Feb. 20.
Featuring Jack De Keyser, Shari Ulrich, Sue Foley and more. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the festival and catch the performances each day starting at 7 p.m. ET.
For more info, go to winterfolk.com.

The Jazz Lounge at Old Mill Toronto presents: June Garber
2022-03-04 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Welcome to the newest west-end Jazz Lounge. Jazz has had a home at Old Mill for many years and now we have created a unique space in our main Dining Room: cozy, intimate and reminiscent of the old Jazz clubs with a spot for those that want to dance… our new sound system will envelop your senses, while the inspiring and passionate artists on stage will hold your gaze.
We are delighted to announce the new Jazz Lounge, an evening series at Old Mill Hospitality. We are proudly partnered with jazz.fm91 to bring you an intimate and soulful experience on selected Friday nights.
Entertainment shows begin at 8 p.m. – and we welcome you to join us before the show for dinner or indulge in our new sharable menu prepared by our restaurant sous chef. There’s something for everyone. Relax and unwind from a busy week with us…
We begin our nine-part evening series on March 4. Join us for An Evening with June Garber and Friends. This will be a delightful evening with one of Canada’s most loved vocalists, backed by some of the very finest jazz musicians: George Koller (bass), Attila Fias (piano), Ben Wittman (drums) and Colleen Allen (sax, clarinet, flute).

Doors open at 6 p.m.
Jazz begins at 8 p.m. (two 50-minute sets with a 20-minute break)
Price: $20 prepaid entertainment charge (non-refundable) and a $30 minimum spend on food and/or beverage

Tarragon Theatre presents… Light
2022-03-08 - 2022-03-14 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Seekers come from far and wide to discover ‘the truth’ of their existence at an ashram devoted to meditation, contemplation and relinquishing thought. But a new student threatens to undermine the whole endeavor while simultaneously, and unexpectedly, becoming undone. A play about who we think we are versus the thoughts that make us what we think.

Tarragon Theatre presents… Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers
2022-03-08 - 2022-04-11 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Written and Performed by Makambe K Simamba
directed by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard
A Tarragon Theatre and Black Theatre Workshop co-production
Based on the world premiere production produced by b current
Slimm, a seventeen-year-old Black boy in a hoodie suddenly finds himself in the first moments of his afterlife. He calls out for God. God does not respond. What happens next is a sacred journey through the unknown, as Slimm grapples with the truth of the life he lived and the death he didn’t choose.
Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers is a protest for all Black life beyond headlines and hashtags, a prayer for all families left behind, and a promise to the community that all Black lives matter.

The Jazz Lounge at Old Mill Toronto presents: Mike Murley
2022-03-11 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Welcome to the newest west-end Jazz Lounge. Jazz has had a home at Old Mill for many years and now we have created a unique space in our main Dining Room: cozy, intimate and reminiscent of the old Jazz clubs with a spot for those that want to dance… our new sound system will envelop your senses, while the inspiring and passionate artists on stage will hold your gaze.
We are delighted to announce the new Jazz Lounge, an evening series at Old Mill Hospitality. We are proudly partnered with jazz.fm91 to bring you an intimate and soulful experience on selected Friday nights.
Entertainment shows begin at 8 p.m. – and we welcome you to join us before the show for dinner or indulge in our new sharable menu prepared by our restaurant sous chef. There’s something for everyone. Relax and unwind from a busy week with us…
We continue our nine-part evening series on March 11.th Join us for An Evening with Mike Murley. This will be a delightful evening with one of Canada’s most loved saxophonists, backed by some of the very finest jazz musicians.

Doors open at 6 p.m.
Jazz begins at 8 p.m. (two 50-minute sets with a 20-minute break)
Price: $20 prepaid entertainment charge (non-refundable) and a $30 minimum spend on food and/or beverage

TD Niagara Jazz Festival's Twilight Jazz Series: Ilana Waldston Trio
2022-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Canada
An evening of jazz standards, lesser-known gems, a few ballads and Bossa Novas and the occasional detour into comedic cabaret, all woven together with lighthearted patter. The Jazz’n’Laughs Band is Ilana Waldston on vocals, Stu Harrison on keys and Ross MacIntyre on bass.
The evening’s performance will feature:

Ilana Waldston on Vocals
Stu Harrison on Piano
Ross MacIntyre on Bass

TD Niagara Jazz Festival's Twilight Jazz and Blooz Series: Heather Bambrick Trio
2022-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Spirit in Niagara, 458 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Juno-nominated singer Heather Bambrick’s performances have been described as “Carol Burnett meets Ella Fitzgerald at a Newfoundland kitchen party.” Her shows have it all, with music ranging from jazz standards and Canadian pop hits, to Newfoundland folk music, sitcom theme songs and more! Add to that side-splitting stories, and some of the best musicians in the country – all delivered with warmth, wit and pure Newfoundland charm – and you’ll know why audiences everywhere are always left wanting more!
The evening’s performance will feature:

Heather Bambrick on Vocals
Adrean Farrugia on Piano
Ross MacIntyre on Bass

Tarragon Theatre presents… Orphan Song
2022-03-23 - 2022-04-25 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
“In a lightning strike of inspiration, I claimed another child”
40,027 BCE (when the average human could count to five), a grief stricken Homo-Sapien couple adopts a Neanderthal child. But language separates parents and child only to then separate mother and father – how do we love when we can’t communicate?
With that, a mythic journey of danger and sacrifice ensues to connect to the Neanderthals and to protect the child at all costs.
A heroic tale of clashing cultures and how the bonds of family are truly formed.
Written by Sean Dixon, directed by Richard Rose

Brubeck Brothers Quartet at Koerner Hall
2022-03-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Celebrate the life and music of Dave Brubeck with his sons, bassist Chris, drummer Dan, and cellist Matt, plus saxophonist Bobby Militello, who performed and recorded with Brubeck from the 1970s. This multimedia show with stories, video, and music performed by the Brubeck Brothers Quartet takes us on a journey along the timeline of Brubeck’s extraordinary life and career.

The Jazz Lounge at Old Mill Toronto presents: Denielle Bassels
2022-04-01 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Welcome to the newest west-end Jazz Lounge. Jazz has had a home at Old Mill for many years and now we have created a unique space in our main Dining Room: cozy, intimate and reminiscent of the old Jazz clubs with a spot for those that want to dance… our new sound system will envelop your senses, while the inspiring and passionate artists on stage will hold your gaze.
We are delighted to announce the new Jazz Lounge, an evening series at Old Mill Hospitality. We are proudly partnered with jazz.fm91 to bring you an intimate and soulful experience on selected Friday nights.
Entertainment shows begin at 8 p.m. – and we welcome you to join us before the show for dinner or indulge in our new sharable menu prepared by our restaurant sous chef. There’s something for everyone. Relax and unwind from a busy week with us…

Doors open at 6 p.m.
Jazz begins at 8 p.m. (two 50-minute sets with a 20-minute break)
Price: $20 prepaid entertainment charge (non-refundable) and a $30 minimum spend on food and/or beverage

Miles from India: A Celebration of the Music of Miles Davis
2022-04-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Jazz From Around the World: India
“The beauty of Miles from India is how the players from different cultures and backgrounds meet on Miles’ turf with their individual voices completely intact. Miles from India is not only an amazing celebration of the music of Miles Davis, it’s also a tribute to the way Miles and Teo Macero changed the way jazz music can be made.” (All Music Guide)
This performance features Trichy Sankaran (mridangam), Rez Abbasi (guitar), Javon Jackson (saxophone), Vince Wilburn, Jr. (drummer), Adam Holzman (keyboards), Alphonso Johnson (bass), Raman Kalyan (flute), Salar Nader (tabla), Taku Hirano (percussion), and Tim Hagans (trumpet).

TD Niagara Jazz Festival's Twilight Jazz and Blooz Series: Thomas Nelson Band
2022-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Spirit in Niagara, 458 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Thomas Nelson Band’s interesting set list is a testament to each band member’s musical versatility. As bassist and vocalist, Thomas leads the band through a variety of fused musical styles. Thomas’ strong ‘in the pocket’ bass style combined with his sassy vocal delivery of songs from the blues, funk, jazz, R&B and soul song books, is unique fun and entertaining.
The evening’s performance will feature:

Thomas Nelson on Bass and Vocals
Bradley Krauss on Guitar
Graham Lear on Drums
Randy Stirtzinger on Keyboard

The Jazz Lounge at Old Mill Toronto presents: Bill McBirnie
2022-04-08 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada

Dianne Reeves at Koerner Hall
2022-04-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Five-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Dianne Reeves’s timeless voice and enthralling performances have made her the “most admired jazz diva since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday” (The New York Times).

TD Niagara Jazz Festival's Twilight Jazz Series: Jeffery Arthur Quartet
2022-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Canada
More details TBA
The evening’s performance will feature:

Jeffery Arthur on vocals

TD Niagara Jazz Festival's Twilight Jazz and Blooz Series: Jim Clayton Trio
2022-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Spirit in Niagara, 458 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
DownBeat Magazine called Jim Clayton’s music “warm and happy… tender and soulful.” He calls it a blend of bebop and New Orleans, the city he considers a second home. His repertoire is a mix of jazz standards, reimagined pop classics, and his own memorable writing. Jim will be joined by bassist Steve Lucas and drummer Jeff Halischuk.
The evening’s performance will feature:

Jim Clayton on Piano
Steve Lucas on Bass
Jeff Halischuk on Drums

Tarragon Theatre presents… Three Women of Swatow
2022-04-19 - 2022-05-16 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
“Swatow women are supposed to be fierce.” That’s what Grandmother tells her daughter. Grandmother’s a butcher and to her disappointment, her daughter’s a vegetarian. But to her satisfaction, her granddaughter killed her first chicken at the age of three. In this ferocious comedy, the three generations of women grapple with their dark history, emotional inheritance and the legacy of mothers’ life lessons and daughters’ love lives.
Chloé developed Three Women of Swatow while she was a part of the Tarragon Playwright’s Unit. She is also the recipient of the 2017 RBC Emerging Playwrights Award. The Globe and Mail called Chloé “a writer to watch.” As a screenwriter, she was a finalist two consecutive years at the Fusion Film Festival.
Three Women of Swatow is a new play which was set to begin previews at Tarragon on the same day the province went into lockdown.

James Brown: Song Within the Story CD Release at Paradise Theatre
2022-04-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St W., Toronto, Ontario, M6H1M2, Canada
Guitarist-composer James Brown returns from a 13-year recording hiatus with the fetching Song Within the Story. Brown’s fourth album, and his first since 2009’s Sevendaze, finds him helming his Toronto-based working trio featuring bassist Clark Johnston and drummer Anthony Michelli. Respected tenor saxophonist Mike Murley joins the band on three of the album’s 10 tracks—eight of which are original compositions that document Brown’s ongoing intermarriage of jazz and classical music, while two covers explore Canada’s rich folk-rock legacy.

The Jazz Lounge at Old Mill Toronto presents: Kalya Ramu
2022-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada

TD Toronto Jazz Festival presents: Herbie Hancock at Meridian Hall
2022-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
A true icon of modern music, Herbie Hancock’s illustrious career spans five decades and 14 Grammy Awards. Hancock’s best-known compositions include the jazz standards “Cantaloupe Island”, “Watermelon Man”, “Maiden Voyage”, and “Chameleon”, but his influence on acoustic and electronic jazz and R&B is incomparable. Hancock’s 2007 tribute album “River: The Joni Letters” won the 2008 Grammy Award for Album of the Year, becoming the second jazz album ever to win the award after Getz/Gilberto in 1965. Now in the fifth decade of his career, Hancock continues to push the limits and definitions of jazz and pop.

Bruce Cockburn at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
2022-04-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 50 St Paul St, St Catherines, ON, L2R 3M2, Canada
With 34 previous releases, 13 Juno wins, two Hall of Fame inductions, countless honorary Doctorates, Officer of the Order of Canada — and new inductee into Canada’s Walk of Fame — all spanning a 50+ year career — it’s no small task to encapsulate Bruce Cockburn’s inimitable imprint when it comes to Canadian music and culture. The Canadian legend recently celebrated 50 years in the business by curating a double album, Bruce Cockburn Greatest Hits (1970 – 2020), a definitive collection that meticulously corrals the acclaimed singer/songwriter’s most favoured tracks — from songs that shot to the top of the charts upon release, to long-lauded fan-favourites requested on tour, time and time again. His performance on the Partridge Hall stage will bring the greatest hits collection to life.

Soundstreams presents A Love Song to Toronto
2022-04-28 20:00 - 23:00 | St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe St., Toronto, ON, Canada
A coming-together of two iconic Canadian artists; Michael Greyeyes adds his expressive choreography to Claude Vivier’s enigmatic music.
Choreographer, director and actor Michael Greyeyes creates new dance works, inspired by two pieces of the late Québécois composer Claude Vivier. The choreography based on Vivier’s compositions ‘Shiraz’, and ‘Cinq Chansons pour percussion’ will be presented on screen accompanied by a live musical performance including percussion and piano.
The performance also includes Christopher Mayo’s composition, Oceano Nox inspired by Claude Vivier’s music.
April 28 at 8 pm. $32.25-$88.75. St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe. soundstreams.ca

The Jazz Lounge at Old Mill Toronto presents: Alex Bird
2022-04-29 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada

Lake Scugog Studio Tour
2022-04-30 - 2022-05-02 | ON
The Lake Scugog Studio Tour 2022 will be a live tour this year on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1.
Lake Scugog Studio Tour is self-guided, allowing you to visit your favourite artists at your own pace. There is no admission fee. We promise you an engaging art experience with our artists and an opportunity to purchase original high-quality artwork.
Beholding something made by hand brings joy. And there’s no doubt that original art makes your home, garden or office more beautiful and unique to you. We wish you a memorable art experience on our tour.
Throughout the year Ontario’s leading artisans are busy in their studios creating inspiring metalwork, sculptures, photography, paintings in watercolour, acrylic, oil and encaustic, jewellery, glass, fibre, wood, weaving and ceramics.
Lake Scugog Studio Tour is a juried tour. Each year we reenergize our tour with many new artists and studios. Every year you’ll find new places to visit and new artists to discover.
Lake Scugog Studio Tour is well recognized event and has run for over 20 years!
Located just one hour northeast of Toronto, the Lake Scugog Studio Tour circles the historic town of Port Perry and beautiful Lake Scugog.
Find more info at scugogstudiotour.ca.

TD Niagara Jazz Festival presents… International Jazz Day: April in Paris
2022-04-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Stratus Vineyards, 2059 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada
Join us for this fun, French-themed event jazz event celebrating International Jazz Day!
This event is a fundraiser for the festival and will include:

French hors d’oeuvres and welcome cocktail (included in price of ticket)
Live in-person concert
Door Prizes, Silent Auction, 50/50 draw and more!

Let Juliet Dunn and her trio take you on a trip to Paris… le vrai Paris de nos coeurs. Smokey cafes and bistros, cozy hideouts, jazz ‘caves’, sleepless nights, the river Seine, Montmartre, et encore… All of this set to the music of Edith Piaf, Josephine Baker, Charles Aznavour and more. Accompanied by the accordion stylings of Tom Szczesniak this show will truly transport you to Paris, France. Bon Voyage!
The evening’s performance will feature:

Juliet Dunn on Vocals / Voix
Peter Shea and Doug Mundy on Piano / Piano
Adrian Juras on Upright Bass / Contrebasse
Tom Szczesniak on Accordion / Accordéon
Jeff Luciani on Drums / Batterie

DID YOU KNOW

The winemaker at Stratus (JL Groulx) is from France? He’s from the Loire Valley region of France!
The TD Niagara Jazz Festival’s Co-creator (Juliet Dunn) lived and worked in Paris, France for 13 years?

Bravo Niagara! presents… The Music of Oscar Peterson
2022-04-30 19:30 - 23:00 | Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Join us for an evening celebrating the music of Canadian jazz piano legend, Oscar Peterson. Curated by Céline Peterson, this not-to-be-missed event features veteran members of the Oscar Peterson Quartet — Jeff Hamilton on drums, Ulf Wakenius on guitar, and Dave Young on bass — joining forces with Juno Award-winning pianist and Oscar Peterson protégé, Robi Botos.
We are pleased to also be welcoming 2021 Juno Award-winning guitarist Jocelyn Gould, for a special duo performance with Ulf Wakenius. Join us on International Jazz Day for this world-class, once in a lifetime celebration of one of our most cherished national treasures.
This concert is presented as part of the Bravo Niagara! TD Jazz Series.

TD Niagara Jazz Festival's Twilight Jazz Series: Julian Fauth Duo
2022-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Spirit in Niagara, 458 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
More details TBA
The evening’s performance will feature:

Julian Fauth on Piano
Ken Yoshioka on Harmonica

The Jazz Lounge at Old Mill Toronto presents: Heather Bambrick
2022-05-06 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada

TD Niagara Jazz Festival's Twilight Jazz Series: Melissa Lauren Trio
2022-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Mahtay Café & Lounge, 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Canada
More details TBA
The evening’s performance will feature:

Melissa Lauren on vocals
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Massey Hall presents… Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
2022-05-09 20:00 - 22:30 | Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., Toronto, Canada
The biggest little orchestra around – Pink Martini featuring lead singer China Forbes, returns to Toronto!
Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks.
Twenty years later, Pink Martini still tours the world, singing in 22 languages at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums and fashion shows. In 2014, Pink Martini was inducted into both the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.
