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The Rose Brampton presents Africville Stories
2020-02-02 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | The Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 0A3, Canada
Africville Stories is Order of Canada recipient Joe Sealy’s new presentation that expands his 1997 Juno Award-winning recording Africville Suite.
Established in 1847, “Africville” was nestled on the shores of the Bedford Basin at the north end of Halifax and was Canada’s oldest black community, until it was razed in the late 1960s as an “urban improvement” measure. “Africville” overcame a multitude of challenges by pulling from the hearts and souls of its residents in order to survive for more than a century, until the final building was demolished in 1970. The stories surrounding George Dixon, Joe Louis, Portia White and Duke Ellington combine to create the legacy of this unique Canadian community. Africville Stories tells of this legacy in a narrative and musical journey, with guest artists Jackie Richardson and Paul Novotny.
Get tickets at tickets.brampton.ca.

Tafelmusik presents Safe Haven
2020-02-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir presents Safe Haven, a multimedia creation by Alison Mackay.
This concert of masterworks portrays the influence of migration on the cultural life of Europe and present-day Canada. Featuring works by Vivaldi, Lully, Corelli, Bach and more, Safe Haven explores the influence of refugees on beloved baroque composers and celebrates the cross-pollination of art made possible by a welcoming society.
For tickets, go to flatomarkhamtheatre.ca or call 905-305-7469.

Tarragon Theatre presents This Was the World
2020-01-28 - 2020-03-02 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
“I’m no longer sure what’s allowed.”
John, a 60-something white professor of Constitutional Law and Indigenous Rights is unhappy with a new faculty hire. He seeks to draw a student into his conflict with the Dean’s office, which leads to a complaint, which leads to a reprimand, which leads to a breakdown of the man, his daughter, and their understanding of the world.
A play about old power and new ideas, academia and decolonization, language and authority.
Tickets available now at tarragontheatre.com.

CANCELLED: International Jazz Safari Information Session
2020-01-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Merit Travel, 111 Peter St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Please note: This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers with the Allison Au Quartet
2020-01-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Panamanian jazz pianist and composer, Danilo Pérez, serves as a UNESCO Artist for Peace, Cultural Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, Founder and Artistic Director of the Panama Jazz Festival, as well as Founder and Artistic Director of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute in Boston’s Berklee College of Music. In this concert, he leads musicians from Palestine, Greece, Jordan, and Panama, with varied musical traditions and instrumentation to match.
Juno Award-winning saxophonist Allison Au opens the evening with her quartet and special guest vocalist Laila Biali.
The Royal Conservatory has commissioned both Pérez and Au to write new pieces, with Pérez’s work, titled Fronteras (Borders), receiving its Canadian premiere and Au’s, called Migrations, a world premiere.
Please stay and enjoy a beverage after the concert and enjoy the postlude performance with Andrew McAnsh Quartet.

Mardi Gras Prep Party at Cirillo's Culinary Academy
2020-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Cirillo’s Culinary Academy, 118 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON, M9A 1B5, Canada
Ahead of Mardi Gras, you can learn how to make some of the tastiest dishes straight from New Orleans.
Join Brad Barker and Bryan Snelson for another appetizing adventure full of great food, drink and music at Cirillo’s Culinary Academy in the heart of the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood.
Chef John Cirillo will conduct a demonstration of traditional Mardi Gras favourites that you can wash down with a specialty cocktail. We’ll be accompanied by a live musician to get the party going. It’s just what you need in the depths of winter to warm your bones and soul.

How to attend
Invitations to this event are offered as a gift to you for your donation of $200 per person. Donations are eligible for a tax receipt of $100 issued in February, 2020.
To donate, call 1-800-811-2400, email pledges@jazz.fm or click below.

Music from the Disney Songbook
2020-01-23 19:30 - 21:30 | The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H3, Canada
Music from the Disney Songbook
with Heather Bambrick, Lori Cullen, Barbra Lica and Laila Biali

Perfect for kids, or the kid at heart!
Join host Heather Bambrick, Lori Cullen, Barbra Lica and 2018 Juno Award winner Laila Biali with a stellar band including pianist Adrean Farrugia, bassist Ross MacIntyre and drummer Ben Wittman on Thursday, January 23, at The Great Hall.
Enjoy vintage tunes from Pinocchio, Mary Poppins and Dumbo, as well as current hits from the record-breaking movie Frozen.
Concert seating is general admission — first come, first seated. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start.
Music from the Disney Songbook is part of jazz.fm91’s annual fundraising concert series, Sound of Jazz.

jazz.fm91 Youth Big Band at The Pilot
2020-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 | The Pilot, 22 Cumberland Street, Toronto, Canada
The jazz.fm91 Youth Big Band
and the jazz.fm91 Seminar Big Band
The Stealth Lounge (2nd floor) at The Pilot (22 Cumberland St.)
Doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
$10 per person.
Reservations are highly recommended; call 416-923-5716.

jazz.fm91 & Sunwing International Jazz Safari to Santiago de Cuba
2020-01-22 - 2020-01-30
Sorry! Booking for this event is now closed

jazz.fm91 presents another International Jazz Safari to Cuba, in partnership with Sunwing. But this time we are — for the first time ever — going to Holguin and Santiago de Cuba.
On this safari, we’ll head to the Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort and Spa in lovely Holguin for four days of sun, sand, sea and nightlife, before heading to Santiago de Cuba, home of Afro-Cuban music and a unique culture in an already unique part of the world. There, we’ll stay at Melia Santiago de Cuba, a resort surrounded by natural wonders and urban delights right in the city centre.
This safari is guided by Jane Bunnett and Larry Cramer, two artists who have spent decades steeped in Cuba and its vibrant music and culture.
“Santiago de Cuba is the most musically rich city in Cuba. Every corner you turn, there will be a group rehearsing or playing,” says Bunnett. “It’s spectacular. We love Cuba because there’s just this abundance of culture. It’s in your face all day long.”
You don’t want to miss out on this trip. (Plus: Read more about Cuban music and culture in this New York Times article.)
Dates:

Jan. 22-29, 2020

Your safari includes:

round-trip economy airfare;
four-night all-inclusive accommodations at the Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort and Spa;
three-night accommodations at Melia Santiago de Cuba;
transfers between Holguin and Santiago de Cuba;
transfers between the airport and hotel(s) in destination

Donation levels

Single: $3,400 ($715 tax receipt) SOLD OUT
Double: $5,100 ($1,075 tax receipt) SOLD OUT

In the Moment with Larnell Lewis
2020-01-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H3, Canada
In the Moment
with Larnell Lewis

From his explosive Grammy-winning performances with Snarky Puppy to his own Juno-nominated album In the Moment, Larnell Lewis has emerged as one of the most versatile and in-demand drummers in the world. Joining him on stage at The Great Hall: Jeremy Ledbetter (piano), William Sperandei (trumpet), Rob Christian (saxophone), Andrew Stewart (bass) and Elmer Ferrer (guitar).
Concert seating is general admission — first come, first seated. Doors open at 6:30 pm for a 7:30 pm start.
In the Moment with Larnell Lewis is part of jazz.fm91’s annual fundraising concert series, Sound of Jazz.

jazz.fm91 & Sunwing International Jazz Safari to Havana
2020-01-08 - 2020-01-23
Sorry! Booking for this event has closed.

jazz.fm91 presents the International Jazz Safari to Cuba, in partnership with Sunwing.
For those who missed out on our Cuban excursion in late 2019, don’t worry — we’ve added two more in January, 2020.
On these safaris, we’ll head to the Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero for four days of sun, sand, sea and nightlife, before heading to Havana to experience the best music and culture that Cuba has to offer. There, we’ll stay at the historic and iconic Hotel Nacional de Cuba, which is soaked in the history of pre-revolution Cuba and is situated adjacent to the Malecón and some of Cuba’s best music venues. On the night before departure, we’ll visit the legendary Tropicana Club cabaret — a Havana experience not to be missed.
All safaris are guided and curated by the inexhaustible Jaymz Bee.
For those who want to travel with a smaller group and access intimate hidden music venues, the Jan. 8-15 safari ought to be the one for you. And for those who want to be there for the Havana Jazz Festival, you’ll want to join us on Jan. 15-22.
Either way, you will not want to miss out on a trip to the home of some of the world’s greatest music and a unique culture in the Caribbean.
Dates:

Jan. 8-15, 2020 SOLD OUT
Jan. 15-22, 2020 SOLD OUT

Your safari includes:

round-trip economy airfare;
four-night all-inclusive accommodations at the Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero Beach Resort;
three-night accommodations at Hotel Nacional de Cuba (Breakfast Plan);
transfers between Varadero and Havana;
transfers between the airport and hotel(s) in destination; and
entry into Tropicana Club
experiencing the Havana Jazz Festival*

*Jan. 15-22 only

Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes
2019-12-31 - 2020-02-03 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
An author and star professor, wracked with self-loathing after a third divorce, catches himself admiring a student – a girl in a red coat. Turns out the girl is a huge fan of his work. She also lives just down the street and gets locked out one afternoon…
Hannah Moscovitch takes an archetypal scenario, the student-teacher romance, and turns it on its head, re-envisioning it for our post-#MeToo era.
Tickets available now at tarragontheatre.com.

Sound of Jazz: A Reel Christmas
2019-12-19 19:30 - 21:30 | The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H3, Canada
A Reel Christmas
A Celebration of Holiday Movie Music

The season is Christmas, the mood is merry, and the groove is cool.
Join jazz.fm91 for A Reel Christmas, a celebration of holiday music from your favourite Hollywood films.
Trombonist Russ Little leads a supergroup of Canada’s finest: pianist Tom Szczesniak, drummer Brian Barlow, bassist Scott Alexander, saxophonist Michael Stuart, guitarist Ted Quinlan and vocalist Jeff Jones in this spectacular evening of movie music magic, Thursday, December 19th, at The Great Hall.
Concert seating is general admission — first come, first seated. Doors open at 6:30 pm for a 7:30 pm start.
A Reel Christmas is part of jazz.fm91’s annual fundraising concert series, Sound of Jazz.

Live to Air: Heather Bambrick's Holiday Kitchen Party
2019-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
UPDATE: This event is now fully booked. Many thanks to everyone who made donations.
‘Tis the season for Heather Bambrick’s holiday kitchen party!
This donor favourite in our Live to Air concert series returns for another edition on Sunday, December 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at the jazz.fm91 studios.
Backed by an all-star house band, the irrepressible Heather Bambrick will lead an afternoon of music and entertainment —joined by one of Canada’s greatest voices, Jackie Richardson.
The whole show will be broadcast live to the radio, and it will be recorded and re-broadcast on Christmas Day at 2 pm.

How to attend
Invitations to jazz.fm91’s Live to Air performances are our gift to you for your donation of $175 for one seat or $350 for a pair ($15 or $30 monthly). Donations are eligible for a full tax receipt issued in February, 2020.
To donate, call 1-800-811-2400, email events@jazz.fm or click below.

PAMA Paints: Landscape Workshop
2019-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton, ON, Canada
PAMA Paints: Landscape Workshop
Thursday, December 5, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, Brampton
Explore the serenity and beauty of landscape artworks inspired by George Paginton using basic painting techniques in a fun and social artistic environment. This special landscape workshop is hosted by local artist Tamara Thompson and includes a guided tour of the George Paginton: Painting a Nation exhibit. Painting materials are provided.
Tickets are $15 for the general public, members $12.75.
Reserve your spot now.

Emilie-Claire Barlow: Winter Lights
2019-11-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Emilie Claire Barlow – Winter Lights
Flato Markham Theatre
Friday, November 29 • 8PM
Elements of both jazz and pop feature prominently in Winter Lights, a Christmas holiday show to see a top “Canadian jazz chanteuse display an impressive vocal range.” (Latin Jazz Network). Emilie-Claire Barlow is an award-winning, critically-acclaimed jazz singer, arranger, record producer and voice actress. Known for her treatment of both classic pop and jazz songs delivered with a relaxed, polished demeanor, charming humour, and a voice of unforgettable beauty, “she adds newfound depth to such varied selections…” (jazztimes.com). A highly engaging performer with a warm, lithe vocal style and a knack for tackling urbane jazz standards, Emilie-Claire is back to Markham with an eclectic mix of holiday favourites, wintry tunes and classics from her own repertoire.
Tickets at flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.

Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show
2019-11-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
In the seven decades since the Blind Boys of Alabama first began singing together, America has witnessed a World War, the civil rights movement, and the Summer of Love; the moon landing, Vietnam, and the fall of the Berlin Wall; JFK, MLK, and Malcolm X; the invention of the jukebox, the atomic bomb, and the internet “Gospel titans.”
The Blind Boys of Alabama have risen to fame with their thrilling vocal harmonies and roof-raising live show. This concert brings you songs from the Talkin’ Christmas! album, the band’s Grammy Award-winning Christmas recording, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, and other Gospel classics.
For tickets, go to rcmusic.com.

Estonian Music Week presents Laila Biali & Kadri Voorand
2019-11-29 - 2019-12-01
Two multi-award winning singer-songwriters from opposite sides of the world join forces for two amazing evenings of music. Canada’s Laila Biali and Estonia’s Kadri Voorand.

Friday, November 29 at The Westdale in Hamilton
Saturday, November 30 at The Royal Cinema in Toronto

For tickets, visit thewestdale.ca or eventbrite.ca.

Dee Dee Bridgewater: Memphis … Yes, I’m Ready
2019-11-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
In honour of her Memphis roots, 2017 NEA Jazz Master, three-time Grammy and Tony Award winner, and UN Ambassador Dee Dee Bridgewater brings the city’s rich musical history to life with a collection of blues, R&B and soul classics on Thursday, November 28 at Koerner Hall.
For tickets, go to rcmusic.com.

jazz.fm91 & Sunwing International Jazz Safari to Cuba
2019-11-27 - 2019-12-05
Sorry! Booking for this event has closed.

jazz.fm91 presents the International Jazz Safari to Cuba — in partnership with Sunwing!
We love these unique Cuban excursions as much as you do, so we couldn’t resist heading back for another week of relaxation and entertainment.
On this safari, a small group of 34 donors will head to the Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero for four days of sun, sand, sea and nightlife, before heading to Havana to experience the best music and culture that Cuba has to offer. There, we’ll stay at the historic and iconic Hotel Nacional de Cuba, which is soaked in the history of pre-revolution Cuba and is situated adjacent to the Malecón and some of Cuba’s best music venues. On the night before departure, we’ll visit the legendary Tropicana Club cabaret — a Havana experience not to be missed. It’s all guided and curated by the inexhaustible Jaymz Bee.
Whether you’re a veteran of International Jazz Safaris or considering becoming a first-timer, you will not want to miss this trip to the home of some of the world’s greatest music and a unique culture in the Caribbean.
Dates:
Nov. 27 to Dec. 4
Your safari includes:

round-trip economy airfare;
four-night all-inclusive accommodations at the Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero Beach Resort;
three-night accommodations at Hotel Nacional de Cuba (Breakfast Plan);
transfers between Varadero and Havana;
transfers between the airport and hotel(s) in destination; and
entry into Tropicana Club

Donation levels
Single: $3,000 ($650 tax receipt)
Double: $4,800 ($1,010 tax receipt)
For more info, contact Elaine Sherwood at elaine@jazz.fm.

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents… An American in Paris
2019-11-22 - 2019-11-24 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
An American in Paris with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
November 22 and 23 • 7:30 pm
Roy Thomson Hall
Famed conductor Leonard Slatkin leads a program of all-American masterworks, including Gershwin’s jazzy musical postcard, Samuel Barber’s Pulitzer Prize–winning Piano Concerto performed by Canadian gem Jon Kimura Parker, and Bernstein’s Overture to Candide.
For tickets, visit www.tso.ca.

David Clayton-Thomas Benefit Concert for Peacebuilders Canada
2019-11-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
David Clayton-Thomas Benefit Concert for Peacebuilders Canada
Wednesday, November 20, 8pm
Koerner Hall
Help effect change in our youth justice and education system.
Join Peacebuilders Canada, Wednesday, November 20th at Koerner Hall for a special benefit concert featuring Canadian music icon David Clayton-Thomas, in support of Toronto’s most vulnerable adolescents.
Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now at peacebuilders.ca
Peacebuilders is a nonprofit organization based in Toronto, Canada that seeks to enhance access to justice for youth in conflict and advocate for change in our justice and education systems. We use restorative practices to keep young people out of the criminal justice system, make schools safer for learning and development, and build strong and healthy communities.

Tarragon Theatre presents Buffoon
2019-11-12 - 2019-12-16 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Tarragon Theatre presents Anand Rajaram in Anosh Irani’s Buffoon. A Heart Breaking, Tragic and Hilarious tale of a clown finding love at the circus. November 12 to December 15.
Tickets available now at tarragontheatre.com.

Etobicoke Jazz Festival
2019-11-10 - 2019-11-11, 2019-11-07 - 2019-11-08
IC Savings presents the fifth annual Etobicoke Jazz Festival, November 7 and 10 at Humber College and the Crooked Cue Etobicoke.
Four days of world-class performances from jazz’s best: Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Robi Botos, Hilario Duran, Lorne Lofsky and Alex Dean, Pat LaBarbera, jazz.fm91’s Laura Fernandez and many more.
For tickets visit etobicokejazz.com.

Carminho and Pilar at Koerner Hall
2019-11-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Carminho and Pilar
November 9, 2019, 8:00 pm
Koerner Hall
Two powerhouse singers in an unforgettable night of Portuguese fado and Italian cabaret. Platinum-selling Portuguese artist Carminho is one of the most outstanding and heartfelt voices to come out of the fado resurgence. Italian singer, lyricist, and actress, Pilar blends Italian singer-songwriter tradition with jazz, folk, pop, and theatrical flourishes, backed by a Toronto all-star band featuring Michael and Roberto Occhipinti.
For tickets call 416-408-0208 or visit rcmusic.com/performance.

JW-Jones Big Band at Flato Markham Theatre
2019-11-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
JW-Jones Big Band World Premiere
Flato Markham Theatre
Friday, November 8 at 8 pm
Billboard Top 10 Blues Artists, IBC winner, and JUNO nominee, Canadian singer/guitarist JW-Jones is known for his high energy shows. Raw, real, and from the heart, JW and his new 17-piece big band show make their world premiere in Markham. The veteran bluesman has been praised as a red hot young Canadian guitar slinger/singer by Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge. The Globe and Mail refers to this Maple Blues Award winner “as one of this country’s top blues guitar stars.” Billboard calls JW part of “a new wave of young talent moving onto Canada’s blues stage.” JW-Jones and company are sure to deliver thrills and chills with vitality and panache.
For tickets, please visit flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.

Bravo Niagara's Voices of Freedom Festival
2019-11-08 19:30 - 22:30 | Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 50 St Paul St, St Catherines, ON, L2R 3M2, Canada
Voices of Freedom featuring Monty Alexander’s Harlem-Kingston Express and The Larnell Lewis Band
November 8, 2019, 7:30pm
Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines

Monty Alexander and his Harlem-Kingston Express blend the sounds of his native Kingston, Jamaica, with the classic jazz tradition of New York’s Harlem. Grammy Award nominee Monty Alexander has established himself as one of jazz music’s most diverse and globally recognized piano titans. For six decades, Monty has led some of the most celebrated groups in the genre’s history. Joining Monty for this special Voices of Freedom Festival concert is The Larnell Lewis Band with special guest Bakithi Kumalo.
For tickets visit bravoniagara.org.

Jaymz Bee's Swing Dance Party with Colin Hunter
2019-11-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3C1, Canada
Swing on over to the Palais Royale on Friday, Nov. 8 for Jaymz Bee’s Swing Dance Party featuring Colin Hunter and The Starlight Orchestra, with very special guests Alex Pangman and Combo Royale.
Dance the night away at Toronto’s biggest and best swing dance party. Lindy hop lessons from Swing Toronto are included.
Tickets are $40 each, or $20 for students with ID.
All proceeds from the party go to jazz.fm91.

Blues and Brews with Danny Marks
2019-11-07 17:30 - 21:30
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BLUZ.FM host Danny Marks invites you to join him for a bluesy tour of some of Toronto’s coolest craft breweries.

Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 pm

Led by the brew captains at Toronto Brewery Tours, you’ll go behind the scenes at three of Toronto’s best craft breweries to taste, explore and experience what goes into making delicious craft beer. Marks and his travelling blues band will keep you entertained the whole way, playing a mini-concert at each stop. The band will feature drummer Bucky Berger, bassist Terry Wilkins, sax sensation Alison Young and pianist Jenie Thai.
Recently, Toronto’s craft beer industry has undergone a renaissance, with more than 25 newly opened craft breweries in the last three years alone. With lagers, pilsners, stouts, ales and everything in between, there’s a huge variety of styles and flavours waiting to be experienced.

Our tour will stop at Henderson Brewing Company, High Park Brewery and Rainhard Brewing, where you’ll get to know the art and science of making craft beer. It includes an official tasting lesson, 20-ounce samples at each brewery and a souvenir beer glass and bottle opener.
Beer and the blues — what’s not to love?
