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Jim Clayton at Reid's Distillery
2023-06-28 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2M8, Canada
Award-winning jazz pianist/vocalist Jim Clayton is joined by bassist Peter Telford, as part of Reid’s popular Gin & Jazz series. This performance is a fundraiser for Jim’s new album, being recorded this summer in New Orleans with jazz luminaries Herlin Riley and Amina Scott. (Advance tickets are a must, as Jim’s shows at Reid’s consistently sell out.)

TONE: Sun Ra Arkestra, Tender Buttons
2023-06-28 20:00 - 23:30 | The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H3, Canada
TONE concludes on June 28 at the Great Hall as part of the interplanetary journey of the Sun Ra Arkestra. The Arkestra builds on an omnipotent lineage that infuses their big band sound described as “congregations of spontaneous harmony” (The Guardian). Maestro Marshall Allen, who joined the Arkestra in 1960, connects the current ensemble members to founder Sun Ra. While unable to tour with the group, Allen helps to extrapolate Sun Ra’s spiritual and sonic trajectories that give rise to their revelatory performances.
Tickets: $40 Adv / $50 Door

Jim Clayton at Shangri-La
2023-06-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Shangri La, 188 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Award-winning jazz pianist/vocalist Jim Clayton performs in the main floor lobby bar.

Harbourfront Centre Summer Opening Weekend
2023-06-30 - 2023-07-04 | Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2G8, Canada
What: Harbourfront Centre Opening Weekend
Where: 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
When: June 30 – July 3
Harbourfront Centre’s music-filled summer season kicks off this July long weekend! Experience free performances from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, featuring renowned Broadway star Jewelle Blackman who will play a free pops concert on Canada Day. The weekend also will be filled with free performances by JUNO award-winning rock band The Strumbellas, along with Kalàscima ft. Andrea Ramolo, Lulla All Stars and many more. Harbourfront Centre will be bustling with art, comedy, food and activities for everyone!
A few highlighted performances include:

HEADLINER: The Strumbellas, with opener Cat Clyde
WHEN: June 30, 8–10:45 pm
WHERE: Concert Stage

HEADLINER: Toronto Symphony Orchestra, with opener Martha Chaves
WHEN: July 1, 8–10:30 pm
WHERE: Concert Stage

HEADLINER: Kalàscima ft. Andrea Ramolo
WHEN: July 2, 9:30-10:45 pm
WHERE: Concert Stage

HEADLINER: Lula All Stars
WHEN: July 3, 3-4pm and 5-6pm with a free dance lesson at 4:30pm
WHERE: Stage in the Park

For information on dates, summer programming, and food and market vendors visit HarbourfrontCentre.com.

The Charlie Webb Trio at Hockley Valley Resort
2023-06-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Hockley Valley Resort, 793522 3rd Line EHS, Mono, Ontario, L9W 5X7, Canada
Live music entertainment, with vocalist Charlie Webb and her band. Unique covers of classic jazz and pop music ranging from Etta James to Amy Winehouse to Ricky Lee Jones at the beautiful Hockley Valley Resort in Caledon. No cover. With dinner.

Along the Way: solo exhibition by Susan Garrington @ Niagara Pumphouse
2023-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, 247 Ricardo Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is excited to reveal a new exhibition next month titled ALONG THE WAY, showcasing Susan Garrington’s captivating collection of paintings inspired by the ordinary locations the artist encountered in her journeys. The solo exhibition will be held in the Joyner Gallery from June 28 to July 30, with an opening reception on July 2 from 2:00 -4:00 p.m.
In her latest body of work, the watercolourist explores the theme of finding joy and wonder in the seemingly mundane aspects of our everyday lives. Taking inspiration from her childhood experiences, her father’s stories about the things he noticed outdoors and her mother’s love for gardening shaped her keen observation skills and deep appreciation for colour and design.

Club Django plays Smokeshow BBQ
2023-07-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 2N6, Canada
Who: Club Django Toronto

What: Performs the music of Django Reinhardt
How: John Farrell, guitar Gerry Duligal, accordion Abbey Sholzberg, double bass Tom Malone, guitar Nick Van Weerdenburg, clarinet
Why: Because we love you

The Charlie Webb Trio at Hockley Valley Resort
2023-07-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Hockley Valley Resort, 793522 3rd Line EHS, Mono, Ontario, L9W 5X7, Canada
Live music entertainment, with vocalist Charlie Webb and her band. Unique covers of classic jazz and pop music ranging from Etta James to Amy Winehouse to Ricky Lee Jones at the beautiful Hockley Valley Resort in Caledon. No cover. With dinner. Second performance.

Advocats Big Band's First Monday at The Duke
2023-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | The Duke Live, 1225 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada
We Advocats have been thinking a lot about the approaching summer months. Did you know that there are tons of fantastic songs about summer holidays and travel to places near and far? Get ready to get in the mood big band style! C’mon down to The Duke Toronto on Monday, July 3rd for our next First-Monday-of-the-Month performance. We will be playing two one-hour sets from 7:45 to 10:15 pm. It will be an excellent night! The Duke Toronto 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. We encourage you to call 416-466-2624 to reserve your table!

Luckhart Blues Experience
2023-07-05 18:00 - 22:00 | MY HOUSE, 2882 Dundas St W, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1Y8, Canada
Dirty Blues and even Dirtier Martinis!

2882 Dundas West is the location of a shining new venue in the junction called ‘My House’!
Luckhart holds a blues jam on the first Wednesday of July, August and September and hosts showcases the remaining Wednesdays!
2882 Dundas St W
Happy Hour 4-6
Load in and set up 6-7
Jam 7-10
See you soon!
https://facebook.com/events/s/luckhart-blues-experience/818019039461271/?mibextid=RQdjqZ

Beaches Jazz Festival
2023-07-06 00:00 - 2023-07-30 00:00 | Ontario
Toronto’s favourite free music festival and summer highlight, the Beaches Jazz Festival is back for its 35th year, July 6 – 30, 2023. This year’s programming includes Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside, Salsa on the Beach, 90’s Night, Woodbine Park Main Stage, StreetFest, Groovin’ in the Park, and the TD Workshop Series. The 2023 lineup features over 70 new and returning artists of all genres with headliners Mark Farina, My Son the Hurricane, Five Alarm Funk, Mauro Mosquero, Alex Porat, Zack Zoya, and DJ Starting from Scratch.

Young, Gifted, & Jazz @ High Park
2023-07-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-07 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-07-08 20:00 - 21:30 | Canadian Stage (High Park Amphitheatre), 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 2Z3, Canada
“Young, Gifted, & Jazz” by Holla Jazz is this summers MUST-SEE jazz dance concert!
Jazz: Reaffirming the spirit of what was, is, and will continue to be. Young, Gifted & Jazz is an electrifying immersive experience of true jazz culture, from fashion to dance with live music. Join us in keeping the legacy alive!
July 6- July 8 at 8:00 pm (EST) at High Park Toronto
Tickets are $29+HST with Rush Pay What You Wish seating available on the day of each performance.
Produced and presented by dance Immersion as part of Canadian Stage’s Dream in High Park

Small World Music Festival 2023
2023-07-07 - 2023-07-10 | Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3B9, Canada
The Small World Music Festival 2023 is back and taking place in the summer with lakeside views.
Join us July 7-9 at Trillium Park for a FREE, outdoor, family-friendly community celebration. It will be an unforgettable weekend of music, food, dance, crafts and lots more.The Festival continues Small World’s 25-year tradition of showcasing talented artists from around the world and around the corner.
Get ready for a 3-day line-up of music on stage and throughout the park, hands-on workshops for all ages, delicious food and drinks, and a creative kids’ program.
P.S. Furry-friends are also welcome!

Next Wave Jazz Series: Moodset
2023-07-08 19:00 - 22:00 | BSMT254, 254 254 Lansdowne Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6H 3X9
The Next Wave Jazz Series at BSMT254 highlights young up & coming jazz talent in downtown Toronto for those who like to stay ahead of the curve.
July’s instalment brings MOODSET to our stage; a jazz and R&B collaborative project comprised of alumni from UofT’s jazz program.
With Alexa Belgrave on keys, Jacqueline Teh’s vocals, Madeleine Ertel on trumpet, Caleb Klager on bass and Mackenzie Read on drums, MOODSET creates a vibrant atmosphere with a strong emphasis on their original music.
With their own individual blend of jazz-informed techniques, neo-soul influence and memorable melodies, they attract and engage listeners across all genres to be a part of their experience.

Jazz Rangers at the Port Credit Legion
2023-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion (Branch 82), 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Canada
Another fun afternoon of live music with the Jazz Rangers.

Jazz in the Creek
2023-07-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Jazz in the Creek is back and returning to Downtown Stoney Creek this year. Join us for an evening of fun on July 14 and September 15th between 5-8 pm. There will be a variety of live music, local artisans and vendors, and delicious food. We encourage you to also come on down with your classic cars and motorcycles. There will be fun prizes to be won for the best motorcycles and cars! There will also be free parking for those who bring their rides. Jazz in the Creek is situated on King Street East in downtown Stoney Creek. Mark your calendars and rev your engines for this exciting event!

Taste of the Middle East Summer Festival 2023
2023-07-14 18:00 - 23:00 | Ontario
The 6th Annual Taste of the Middle East Summer Festival 2023 will transform “Nathan Phillips Square” into a walk through the streets & souks of the Middle East, serving up the delightful tastes of Arabic Music, Art, Heritage, and Culture. The festival will strive to showcase an electric mix of new and emerging local artists, old favorites, and some of today’s most prominent performers in Toronto’s Canadian Arabic community.
Festival Details:
3 Days & Nights of Celebrating Arabic Music, Art, and Culture
When: July 14, 15 & 16, 2023
Venue: Nathan Phillips Square
Address: 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1
Buy your Booth, Get your Free Tickets, or Volunteer with Us:
https://linktr.ee/tasteofthemiddleeasttoronto
Interested in Sponsoring?
Contact Hamsa Diab Farhat at 416-710-8710 or visit our website https://tasteofthemiddleeast.ca/
To participate as a musician, artist, sponsor, please send us a message.
Contact us on our website https://tasteofthemiddleeast.ca/
Social Media Links:
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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tasteofthemiddleeast

TD Niagara Jazz Festival 2023
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-23 | Ontario
The TD Niagara Jazz Festival presents the finest Canadian and internationally acclaimed jazz musicians by way of spectacular concerts, wine, craft beer and other events.
This year’s festival includes performances by…

Laila Biali
Alex Pangman
David Friedman Quartet
Cinnamon Jones and the Quincy Bullen Trio
Randy Stirtzinger Trio

…and more!
For details, go to niagarajazzfestival.com.

Charlie Webb Trio in Richmond Hill
2023-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3B7, Canada
Vocalist Charlie Webb and her band perform unique covers of classic jazz and pop music ranging from Etta James to Amy Winehouse to Ricky Lee Jones. Enjoyed by all ages. Part of the Richmond Hill “Live at the Park” series.

Festival of the Sound 2023
2023-07-19 - 2023-08-06 | Ontario
Since 1979, Festival of the Sound has brought the world’s great musicians to Parry Sound, Canada. Stunning, inspiring performances matched perfectly to the beautiful landscape and small town hospitality.
Enjoy performances by…

Marc-André Hamelin
Angela Hewitt
Kevin Chen
Gryphon Trio
Janina Fialkowska
Jodi Contin
The Shuffle Demons
Toronto All-Star Big Band
Lafayette String Quartet
National Academy Orchestra

Plus tributes to Bach, Jobim & Shorter, Mozart & Brahms, Schubert & Schumann.
…and many more!

Lisa Particelli's GNO Jazz Jam
2023-07-19 19:30 - 23:00 | Capone’s Cocktail Lounge, 1573 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M6P1A6, Canada
At Capone’s every third Wednesday of the month!
Toronto’s favourite long-running (since 2005!) vocalist-friendly jazz jam is back. Join us to listen to our great house band (Peter Hill and Jordan O’Connor) play with a variety vocalists, or come and sing a song with them yourself… everyone’s welcome!
Either bring 2 charts of a jazz tune or pick a standard and the band will help you find your key. Your hosts Sam Broverman and Ilana Waldston will make sure it’s a great experience for all. (Microphones are sanitized between singers. The event is mask-friendly.)

jazz.fm91's One-Stop Vocal Jazz Safari
2023-07-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
You’ve asked over and over again, and we’re happy to say… another is on its way!
The next jazz.fm91 One-Stop Vocal Jazz Safari, curated by Jaymz Bee, will be at Lula Lounge on Thursday, July 20, a summer celebration.
We are now at capacity — thank you for your support!
Twelve incredible vocalists — including Eliana Cuevas, Bobby Carcasses, Denielle Bassels, Danny Marks, Laura Fernandez and more — backed by a stellar house band, all in one night.

Sun Life UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival 2023
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-24 | Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival, 100 Regina St. S, Waterloo, Canada
The Sun Life Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival is an annual 3-day FREE music festival held in Waterloo, Ontario, encouraging all genres of jazz. In 2023, we invite you to our 30th season where we look forward to entertaining more than 20,000 enthusiastic festival goers!
The 30th annual Sun Life UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival runs July 21-23 and brings world-class music to the region.
The festival features notable local and internationally known Canadian performers. This year’s festival features Alex Cuba, Jesse Cook, Sammy Jackson, the Barbra Lica Quintet, the 3D Jazz Trio and more.
Admission is FREE! The stage is beside Waterloo City Hall.
For details, go to waterloojazzfest.com.

Alex Pangman's Sweet Hots Union Station
2023-07-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Union Station, 65 Front Street West, Toronto, Canada
The Sweet Hots at Union Station

55 Front Street West, Toronto, ON

12:30 – 1:30pm FREE

The Charlie Webb Trio at The Vista
2023-07-22 18:30 - 21:30 | The Vista by Chef Denis, 20706 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon Village, Ontario, L7K 2A2, Canada
The Charlie Webb Trio are back for an evening of fine dining and entertainment with the unique vocal talents of Ms. Charlie Webb and her band at the Vista by Chef Denis at the Mount Alverno Luxury Resort in Caledon.

Alex Pangman's Sweet Hots at Royal Botanical Gardens
2023-07-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, Canada
Alex Pangman’s Sweet Hots at Burlington’s RBG. Free with admission to gardens. Bring Your Own Chair or blanket to enjoy the concert!

Live to Air: A Tale of Two Cities featuring Mike Downes, Mark Kelso, Tevet Sela and John Roney
2023-07-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Long & McQuade Performance Hall, 4 Pardee Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Mike Downes, Mark Kelso, Tevet Sela and John Roney perform in a Live to Air concert on Monday, July 24, at 7 p.m. ET.
A collaboration between two artists from Toronto and two from Montreal with compositions written by all of the band’s creators. Hear their music before it’s even recorded!
Listen live or watch the broadcast on YouTube.
