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Women From Space Festival @ 918 Bathurst
2024-03-09 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G5, Canada
8pm
Grace Scheele
harp, electronics
8.45pm
​MOCH (US)
​Patricia Brennan — vibraphone, electronics
DJ Arktureye — ​drums, electronics
co-presented with Canadian Music Centre
9.40 pm ​
Mali Obomsawin Quartet (US)
​Allison Burik — woodwinds
Magdalena Abrego – guitar
Mili Hong – drums
Mali Obomsawin — bass
​
co-presented with Music Gallery​

Ernie Kalwa Jazz Duo @ Porch Light Elora
2024-03-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-24 19:00 - 22:00 | The Porch Light Elora, 82 Metcalfe St, Elora, ON, N0B 1S0, Canada
Enjoy an evening of Cocktails and Live Jazz…
with
The Ernie Kalwa Jazz Duo
featuring
Bradley Moggach on Piano
at
The Porch Light Elora
82 Metcalfe Street
Elora, Ontario
Sundays starting January 28, 2024*
7-10pm Eastern Time
To Reserve a Table, Phone: (519) 800-1873
Menu: https://porchlightelora.com/
No cover charge!
BONUS! Please consider having dinner
earlier on Sundays at
La Fontana, 15 Mill St East, Elora
To Reserve a Table, Phone: (226) 384-2300
Menu: https://la-fontana.ca/
creative cuisine
wood oven fired pizza
fresh pasta & sauces
local, seasonal and sustainable food

Women From Space Festival @ 918 Bathurst
2024-03-10 20:00 - 23:30 | 918 Bathurst, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G5, Canada
8pm
chiquitamagic — ​synths
Anh Phung — flute, electronics
Emjay Wright — drums, objects
8.45pm
Val Jeanty (US) — percussion, electronics
Nickeshia Garrick — movement
​co-presented with Toronto Dance Theatre
9.40pm
Matana Roberts (US) — saxophone
Nicole Rampersaud — trumpet, electronics
Germaine Liu — drums

Jay Douglas @ Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge
2024-03-15 18:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Jay Douglas is a 3 times Juno Awards nominee, a music producer and band leader of the Jay Douglas All-Star Band. He has performed at various festivals worldwide, including the likes of Rastafest Festival in Toronto and the 4 Seasons Reggae Cruise in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked with international reggae stars such as Beres Hammond, Freadie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, Luciano, Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles, Fab5 Band, General Tree, Jesse “Dub Matix” King, Ziggy Marley, Lyn Tait and the great Ernest Ranglin. Jay has been involved in a lot of community work including working with Councillor Josh Colle to establish Reggae Lane in Toronto. His professional career was ignited as the frontman of “The Cougars”, a popular group in the Caribbean nightclub scene in both Toronto and Montreal that performed regularly throughout the 60’s and 70’s playing a mix Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae, Rhythm and Blues, Soul and Funk.
Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge, Toronto’s Premier Destination for Jazz and Fine Dining. Proudly Sponsored By Andrew Peller Limited. Escape downtown traffic and parking hassles! Nestled in Toronto’s vibrant West End, Old Mill Toronto offers ample parking and is just a 2-minute walk from Old Mill Subway Station. Experience the legacy of live music in an intimate setting as we showcase top local jazz talent, including Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning artists. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and live jazz, where history meets harmony.
Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+.
Dinner beings at 6pm. Show begins at 8pm.
21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto ON M8X 1G5
Event Schedule: oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge

Alexis Baro performs Mi Raiz @ the Redwood Theatre
2024-03-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4L 1Y7, Canada
Juno-nominated Cuban jazz musician Alexis Baro and his sensational 20-piece ensemble invite you to this one-night only experience that will take you on an aural adventure exploring the colourful tapestry of Cuban music history as seen through the eyes of a trumpeter in his new concert production “Mi Raiz: A Journey Through Cuban Music” featuring music from his latest recording “Mi Raiz/ My Roots”
A must-see event not to be missed!

The Luck of the Irish @ Caledon Hills Fellowship Baptist Church
2024-03-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Caledon Hills Fellowship Baptist Church, 16595 Airport Rd, Caledon East
The Caledon Concert Band presents The Luck of the Irish.

jazz.fm91 presents… Sound of Jazz: Spring Forward with CaneFire
2024-03-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
The 47th season of our Sound of Jazz Concert Series continues with a reunion that will ignite spring in your heart. Catch the long-awaited return of CaneFire featuring Jeremy Ledbetter and friends.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and first set is at 8 p.m. If you want to make dinner reservations, please contact Lula Lounge.
Supported by…

Jim Clayton @ Reid's Distillery
2024-03-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2M8, Canada
Award-winning jazz pianist/vocalist Jim Clayton returns to Reid’s, for his first solo show there! This performance marks the 4th anniversary of Jim’s Piano Bar, his nightly online show that began during Covid lockdowns and grew to 30,000 followers. And as with that show, Jim will be performing your requests!

Latin Night @ Humber College Lakeshore
2024-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Humber College Auditorium, 1399 Lakeshore Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 1K8, Canada
Featuring Humber College’s extraordinary Latin Jazz Band directed by Hilario Duran, the Salsa Band Directed by Sean Bellaviti, and the Brazilian Jazz Ensemble Directed by Aline Homzy, this will be an enlivening evening of music combining the Afro-Cuban tradition with the musical language of American jazz featuring Humber’s finest.

RESOUND Choir presents That Lonesome Road @ St George's Memorial Church
2024-03-23 15:00 - 18:00 | St. George’s Memorial Church, 51 Centre Street South, Oshawa
RESOUND Choir in association with Ontario Shores Foundation presents That Lonesome Road. Join us for an unforgettable evening as the RESOUND Choir takes the stage at St George’s Memorial Church in Oshawa, ON, Canada. Get ready to be moved by the soulful harmonies and heartfelt performances of our talented singers. That Lonesome Road is an exploration of mental health, journeying from struggle to joy through music. Don’t miss this incredible in-person event!

Tim Clarke Quintet @ the Gasworks
2024-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Gasworks, 141 Park Street N, Hamilton, ON, L8R 2N4, Canada
Tim Clarke Quintet performs the music of the legendary American pianist Horace Silver to support Hamilton Music Collective and their An Instrument For Every Child program.

Sing and Swing @ Meridian Arts Centre
2024-03-30 20:00 - 22:30 | Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., Toronto, ON, M2N 6R8, Canada
Featuring songs by Gershwin, Ellington, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and many more, this will be an unforgettable evening of singin’ and swingin’ with the remarkable talents of Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III.

The Ryan Driver Sextet @ Transac
2024-03-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Please join us for the following three things that will happen simultaneously.
• A celebration of 50 years of Ryan Driver living!
• A celebration of 25 years of The Ryan Driver Sextet (formerly Quintet / Quartet) performing!
• A special performance of the Ryan Driver Sextet with a star-studded lineup of special guests!
Ryan at the grand piano and human voice with:
Martin Arnold – electric guitar
Rob Clutton – bass
Nick Fraser – drums
Brodie West – alto saxophone / clarinet
Michael Davidson – vibraphone
with special guest vocalists:
Robin Dann
Alex Lukashevsky
Sandro Perri
Alex Samaras
John Southworth
Doug Tielli
Felicity Williams
maybe Jennifer Castle
and even more!
The Ryan Driver Sextet specializes in the psychedelification of popular (and lesser known) American songs from the 1920’s through 1960’s. They have been engaging in this task monthly since 1999, when they started playing as a quartet at Graffiti’s in Kensington Market. The sextet plays only ballads, and almost always very slowly. That said, the interpretations are wildly adventurous, brimming with wonkiness, tangents, sweetness, heartbreak, ecstasy, and a kind of interplay that could only arise in the company of several odd / brilliant musicians with a long history of developing a unique sound together.
The Ryan Driver Sextet provides a captivating “lounge” ambiance unlike anything else you can find anywhere, and an oasis of relaxedness, weirdness, and beauty that seems almost unimaginable.

Advocates Big Band @ The Duke
2024-04-01 19:45 - 20:15 | The Duke Live, 1225 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada
First-Monday-of-the-Month big band performances continue, even on April Fools’ Day! NO JOKE! Join the Advocats Big Band at The Duke Toronto on Monday, April 1st from 7:45 to 10:15 pm. Come listen to many of your favourite big band tunes LIVE and enjoy great food and drink! The Duke is located at 1225 Queen Street East at Leslie on the southwest corner. There is parking onsite and nearby, plus the Queen streetcar stops right in front! $15 (cash) cover (all proceeds go to the band). Call 416-466-2624 to reserve your table.

Ron Clavier Solo Exhibit @ Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre
2024-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, 247 Ricardo Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Niagara-on-the-Lake artist Ron Clavier is set to showcase his solo exhibit at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre in April. The show titled ‘Coming of Age,’ will run in the Joyner Gallery from April 2 to 28, 2024. The exhibit challenges the conventional notion of “coming of age,” typically tied to legal adulthood based on age. The artist encourages viewers to appreciate the continuous process of personal growth, regardless of age.

The public is warmly welcomed to the opening reception on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to personally engage with the artist, savour the artwork, and connect with fellow art appreciators over refreshments and nibbles. Ron will offer remarks around 2:30 pm. This event is generously supported by Château des Charmes, providing an assortment of fine wines.

Alisha Oliver @ Old Mill Toronto
2024-04-05 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
Fever: A Peggy Lee Celebration with Alisha Oliver
Introducing Alisha Oliver, Toronto’s dynamic vocalist with a knack for versatility across genres and eras. From performing at 1000+ person theatres to creating intimate vibes in nightclubs and wedding halls, Alisha’s performances captivate audiences of all sizes and settings. Her musical journey began at age 7, immersing herself in classical training at the Royal Conservatory before embracing the diverse world of jazz, pop, and R&B at Humber College. Under the mentorship of acclaimed artist Sienna Dahlen, Alisha honed her craft as a singer, songwriter, and arranger, infusing every note with emotion and style.
Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge, Toronto’s Premier Destination for Jazz and Fine Dining. Proudly Sponsored By Andrew Peller Limited. Escape downtown traffic and parking hassles! Nestled in Toronto’s vibrant West End, Old Mill Toronto offers ample parking and is just a 2-minute walk from Old Mill Subway Station. Experience the legacy of live music in an intimate setting as we showcase top local jazz talent, including Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning artists. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and live jazz, where history meets harmony.
Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+.
Dinner begins at 6pm. Show begins at 8pm.
21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto ON M8X 1G5
Event Schedule: oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge

The Octokats @ Beach United Church
2024-04-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Come experience local big band, The OCTOKATS, as they treat you all to ‘Martinis with Mancini’ – a special exploration of the musical mind of American film composer Henry Mancini on Saturday, April 6th at 4:30pm. Entry is Pay What You Can, and proceeds help support Beach United’s year-round community programs.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo @ Koerner Hall
2024-04-06 20:00 - 22:30 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
The Grammy Award-winning South African ensemble makes their third appearance in Koerner Hall. Founded in the early 1960s by the late Joseph Shabalala, they catapulted to global fame through their collaboration with Paul Simon on his album Graceland. In addition to their work with Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Emmylou Harris, Melissa Etheridge, and many others.
“They are musical uniters and global boundary crossers and, especially now … as the rest of the world has grown less connected, their warm-centered presence and harmonics both soothe and offer hope for a more empathetic world.”(The Chicago Tribune)

Alex Lakusta Quintet @The Emmet Ray
2024-04-07 16:30 - 19:00 | The Emmet Ray, 924 College Street, Toronto, Canada
Bassist Alex Lakusta and his quintet will be performing 2 sets of hard bop style jazz. This new band showcases his love of the genre and will feature works by Mingus, Hubbard, Silver, and more.
$10 advance with a reservation or $15 at the door.
Email reso@erbar.ca for tickets

Bernice & The Ruth Garbus Trio @ Tranzac Club
2024-04-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Canada
2X polaris nominated, Canada’s beloved experimental pop group BERNICE is the project of Robin Dann (voice, songs) with her longtime collaborators Thom Gill (keyboards), Philippe Melanson (e-percussion), Daniel Fortin (bass) and Felicity Williams (voice). For more than a decade, the band has made music which wanders into r&b, neo-soul, and free music, and coalesces through Robin’s desire to commune with audiences through song and lyric. Currently with Telephone Explosion Records, the band released Cruisin’ in April, 2023. Pitchfork called it “exuberant, eccentric, and an underground concern”.
RUTH GARBUS (she/they) is a singular vocalist and songwriter who has been writing, performing, and recording music for two decades. Her most recent album, Alive People, was released on Orindal Records in August 2023 to much critical acclaim. The music incorporates wild improvisatory freedom into complex, soothing compositions rooted in multiple traditions, from folk to jazz and r&b. She performs her solo material as a trio with elie mcafee-hahn and Nick Bisceglia. She is also a member of the experimental quintet Gloyd, as well as the trio Earth Flower with Sam Gendel and Phil Melanson.
Ticket Link: https://www.showpass.com/bernicetranzac/

Friendly Fire @ Tarragon Theatre
2024-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON
FRIENDLY FIRE:AN EVENING OF SEVEN POCKET-SIZED COMEDIES is a new satirical comedy coming to the Tarragon Theatre with all guns blazing! This gut-busting potpourri of madness, reproach, and frivolity is being presented at the Tarragon Theatre for a limited run of 5 performances, April 11-14, 2024.
FRIENDLY FIRE is the latest offering of Toronto writer Eli Pasic. A graduate of the distinguished Berklee College of Music, Pasic is a writer and director of comedic plays and musicals who has written shows with people by the likes of Henry Krieger (composer of Dreamgirls). His one-man musical, The Exorcist: An Operetta, was recently featured at the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival.
Seven short satirical comedies rolled into 70 minutes, FRIENDLY FIRE sets its target on the time-tested absurdities that modern society holds near and dear to its heart. Toxic workplace romantic entanglements, the impossibility of other human beings, theatre people, activists, God, corporations, TED Talks, porn, and Oedipus Rex—these are the targets, and punchlines are the bullets. Knuckles are rapped and wrists are slapped in this sidesplitting admonishment of the insanity and inhumanity of humans.
https://tarragontheatre.com/plays/current-season/upcoming/friendly-fire/

Rebecca Enkin @ Durbar
2024-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Durbar Indian Cuisine, 2469 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 1P7, Canada
Enjoy swinging classic vocal jazz with the Rebecca Enkin Trio featuring guitarist Mike Allen and bassist Brendan Davis. Dinner reservations recommended for 6:30 pm. Or stop in for a drink at the bar. Delicious Indian food in west Toronto. No cover.

Ken Peplowski Quartet @ the Old Mill Toronto
2024-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
The Ken Peplowski Quartet – An Evening Of Songs And Stories
Don’t miss the incomparable Ken Peplowski live at Old Mill Toronto on April 12th! With over 70 solo CDs and nearly 400 as a sideman, Ken has shared the stage with legends like Benny Goodman, Mel Torme, and Madonna. From the Hollywood Bowl to Carnegie Hall, his performances dazzle audiences worldwide. Experience the mastery of one of jazz’s greatest clarinetists in an unforgettable evening of music and magic. Get your tickets now for an extraordinary night with Ken Peplowski!
Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge, Toronto’s Premier Destination for Jazz and Fine Dining. Proudly Sponsored By Andrew Peller Limited. Escape downtown traffic and parking hassles! Nestled in Toronto’s vibrant West End, Old Mill Toronto offers ample parking and is just a 2-minute walk from Old Mill Subway Station. Experience the legacy of live music in an intimate setting as we showcase top local jazz talent, including Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning artists. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and live jazz, where history meets harmony.
Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+.
Dinner begins at 6pm. Show begins at 8pm.
21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto ON M8X 1G5
Event Schedule: oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge

Toronto All-Star Big Band @ Living Arts Centre
2024-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga, ON, Ontario, L5B 4B8, Canada
Recreating the exciting sound of Benny Goodman with Ken Peplowski. His virtuosity leads Toronto All-Star Big Band through Benny’s classic hits. Ken and the band stay true to the sound of Benny Goodman and his band transporting the listener to the sounds of the Swing Era.

Big Band Open Mic @ Cooksville United Church
2024-04-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Cooksville United Church, 2500 Mimisa Row, Mississauga, Canada
An evening of big band VOCAL jazz with 10 fabulous singers: Carla Gonzales-Casanova, Angela DeChellis, Annie DeMilo, T.J. ,Bill Springate, Cat Bernardi, Elizabeth Martins, Dionne Grant, Aliyah Guthrie and Denise Leslie.

Jazz Rangers @ the Port Credit Legion
2024-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
The Port Credit Legion is hosting the Jazz Rangers for another afternoon of musical fun. There is the newly expanded dance floor, don’t forget the best views over the Credit River in an intimate setting!

The Jazz Mechanics @ The Rose Brampton
2024-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 0A3, Canada
Liberty Silver joins the oldest community concert band in Canada and the electrifying Jazz Mechanics for an unforgettable night that takes audiences on a journey through the true American songbook. Get ready to sing-along all night long!

Ilana Waldston and the Jazz'n'Laughs Band @ The Kingston House
2024-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Kingston House, 676 Kingston Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 1R4
An evening of jazz standards, lesser known gems, peppered with some comedic tunes and repartee. Ilana Waldston on vocals, Rob Thaller on keys, Pat Collins on bass.
The Kingston House has excellent food and a great wine list. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited 416-694-8888.
