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After the Rain @ Tarragon Theatre
2025-05-27 08:00 - 2025-06-22 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
After The Rain
A World Premiere of a New Canadian Musical from Tarragon Theatre & The Musical Stage Company
Book by Rose Napoli
Music & Lyrics by Suzy Wilde
Directed by Marie Farsi
Music Direction by Rachel O’Brien
Her parents are famous. Her boyfriend is stupid. And Suzie is a mess. When she accepts a mature piano student obsessed with mastering only one song, Erik Satie’s “Gymnopedie No. 1”, struggling songwriter Suzie’s life takes an unforeseen turn. Full of family turmoil, life’s complexities, and centred around a devastating discovery, After the Rain is a musical based on a true story about the healing power of music.
May 27-June 22
Cost: $22 – $44
Tarragon Theatre
30 Bridgman Ave
Toronto, ON Canada
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Beethoven's Eroica
2025-05-28 08:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
Experience the heroic and triumphant grandeur of Beethoven’s “Eroica”, a symphony that uplifts with its stirring power and grand themes, in this program conducted by Kristiina Poska. The concert opens with Arvo Pärt’s meditative Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten, an homage to the British composer, followed by Callaloo—A Caribbean Suite for Piano and Orchestra by Stewart Goodyear, a vibrant piece written and performed by the composer and pianist, inspired by the joy and energy of Caribbean music and culture.
Enhance your concert experience by arriving early for exquisite performances by the TSO Chamber Soloists, thoughtfully curated by Jonathan Crow. There will be a pre-concert performance at 6:45pm included with the price of your ticket to the Wednesday, May 28 performance.
Join us for a special performance by members of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra. A pre-concert performance will take place in the North Lobby at 6:45pm on Friday, May 30, and 7:15pm on Saturday, May 31, included with the price of your ticket to the performance.

Where Are They Now? featuring Anthony Fung
2025-05-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Online/Virtual
Anthony Fung will be joining us LIVE on Thursday May 29 at the jazz.fm91 studio for the next installment of Where Are They Now? series.
Anthony is drummer, bandleader and composer originally from Richmond Hill, now residing in Los Angeles. An alumnus of jazz.fm91’s Youth Big Band, he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Berklee College of Music where he was mentored by legendary pianist-composer Danilo Perez. He has worked with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Chris Potter, Billy Childs, Esperanza Spalding, George Garzone, Luciana Souza, David Binney, Dave Douglas and many more.
Follow us on Instagram @jazzfm91 and tune in on Thursday, May 29 at 4:30PM EST.
Where Are They Now? is jazz.fm91’s alumni series with artists from our Education & Outreach programs who are making their mark in the world of jazz! The conversations are hosted live exclusively on the jazz.fm91 Instagram Account.

Oscar Peterson at 100: A Canadian Celebration
2025-06-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., Toronto, Canada
In celebration of GRAMMY Award-winning, International jazz legend Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday this year, Massey Hall and the Oscar Peterson Estate announce a centennial celebration honouring the titan of jazz on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Oscar Peterson at 100: A Canadian Celebration will feature music from throughout Peterson’s near seven-decade career, with a mix of both his original compositions and jazz standards, performed with love by an eclectic mix of artists, all of whom have drawn inspiration from Peterson’s immeasurable legacy.
The evening, co-produced by Céline Peterson and JUNO Award-winning drummer, composer, educator, and this evening’s Musical Director, Jim Doxas, was born from the pair’s desire to curate an evening that embodied the excellence that Peterson led throughout his life.
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Toronto Jazz Festival
2025-06-20 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00
This year’s lineup for ticketed performances include indie rock band Broken Social Scene, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, Mavis Staples, Makaya McCraven, Arooj Aftab, Hilario Duran, Christine Jensen and more.
See the full schedule HERE.

37th Annual Beaches International Jazz Festival
2025-07-04 08:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00
The Beaches International Jazz Festival is a month-long music festival held each year in the lakeside Beaches community of Toronto in July. It’s now one of Canada’s largest free jazz festivals with nearly 1,000,000 attendees, throughout its month-long span.
The Festival takes place across a number of venues; stage concerts are held in several different parks within the area and also along a two kilometre stretch of the Beach mainstreet during StreetFest – Queen Street East.
Every year, the Festival brings in internationally acclaimed jazz performers while also showcasing local talent, including “new generation” jazz musicians. The Festival now hires around 1000 artists per annum, including 50 bands for its “StreetFest” event along Queen Street East.
The Festival offers concerts at various locations: the Woodbine Park Main Stage, Jimmie Simpson Park Main Stage and Big Band Stage. The Festival holds a Workshop and Lecture Series which varies each year and is programmed to appeal to both professional musicians and to the general jazz loving public.
The Festival attracts around one million attendees and benefits the local economy, injecting over $30 million into the GTA.
See the full schedule at beachesjazz.com.

Where Are They Now feat. Aline Homzy (Live on YouTube)
2025-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Online/Virtual
For our summer installment of Where Are They Now, award-winning violinist and composer Aline Homzy will joining us live at the jazz.fm91 Studios!
Originally from Montreal, born to a Québécois mom and an American dad with Eastern-European roots, Aline’s original music reflects her culturally-diverse background. Aline has played on multiple Juno-nominated albums and has been named a rising star jazz violinist in the 73rd Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll.
Watch it live on Thursday, July 24 at 1PM EST exclusively on YouTube.

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2025-07-28 00:00 - 2025-08-28 00:00 | Online/Virtual
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Discover Women in Jazz presents Madeleine Ertel
2025-07-31 20:00 - 21:00 | Online/Virtual
Madeleine Ertel performs LIVE from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at the jazz.fm91 studios on July 31, 2025, as part of our Discover Women in Jazz concert series.

Discover Women in Jazz presents Racha Moukalled
2025-08-07 20:00 - 21:00 | Online/Virtual
Racha Moukalled is a Lebanese Vibraphonist and Pianist based in Toronto. She discovered the vibraphone while studying jazz piano at York University and was instantly drawn to the instrument. Some of her wide range of inspirations are Bobby Hutcherson, Joel Ross, Marquis Hill, Ziad El Rahbani and Cleo Sol.
📺Listen live on air or watch it live on the jazz.fm91 YouTube channel on Thursday, August 7 at 8PM EST.
This season of Discover Women in Jazz is presented in partnership with the Pat and Tony Adams Freedom Fund for the Arts with support from the Brian Facey and Julie Soloway Fund for the Arts.
Please note that this concert series is NOT open to the public.

South Coast Jazz Festival
2025-08-08 00:00 - 2025-08-10 23:30
The 2025 South Coast Jazz Festival takes place on August 8-9-10, 2025, in Brantford and Port Dover, including amazing artists like Lighthouse – Band, Queen Mary the Artist, Avery Raquel, Laura Fernandez, and so much more Canadian talent.
Come see a show at Harmony Square Brantford, Sanderson Centre, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant or Schofield Bistro in Port Dover.
Visit southcoastjazz.com for tickets and info

Jazz on the Plaza
2025-08-08 08:00 - 2025-08-10 17:00 | burlington performing arts centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, L7S 1T7, Canada
Jazz on the Plaza is an annual free concert series that showcases the work of emerging and established Canadian musicians in an al fresco setting. This August, come out to BPAC’s outdoor plaza, on the corner of Elgin and Locust Streets, to enjoy the lovely combination of summer weather and beautiful music by some of Canada’s finest artists. With performances of traditional jazz, Haitian soul and funk, Michael Bublé tributes, and more, Jazz on the Plaza offers professional-grade music for everyone and anyone.
BPAC has been pleased to present this beloved concert series to the community for free for the past ten years! We hope to see you there!
Fri, Aug 8, 6pm – 8pm
6pm – Jay Davis
Jay Davis presents Feeling Bublé, a tribute that captures the feel of a Michael Bublé concert. Jay Davis nails the sound and moves of the King of Swing while creating a warm and light-hearted atmosphere that leaves audiences swooning and swinging all night long.
Feeling Bublé is backed by a world-class jazz band that brings the lush arrangements to life.
7:15pm – Amanda Martinez
Described by World Music Central as “one of the great new voices in Spanish language Latin music,” Amanda Martinez has been embraced by audiences all over the world with five highly acclaimed albums to her credit: Sola, Amor, Mañana, Libre and most recently Recuerdo.
Sat, Aug 9, 2pm – 6pm
2pm – Alex Pangman
Although Alex Pangman grew up a couple of generations late to have sung with Teddy Wilson, the vibrant young vocalist is proud to be known as “Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing.” With pipes aplenty, the Juno nominee possesses the requisite taste, talent and historical knowledge of an avid record collector to breathe new life into the sturdy standards of the classic jazz era. Alex has built a loyal fanbase amongst jazz listeners and dancers through her critically acclaimed work in studios, nightclubs and concert halls across Canada.
3:15pm – Eliana Cuevas
Through years of touring around the world, across Canada, and collaborating with Juno and Grammy Award-winning performers, Eliana Cuevas has grown into an accomplished singer-songwriter and bandleader with unlimited colors in her compositional and lyrical palette.
Among her honors are the Canadian National Jazz Award for Latin Jazz Artist of the Year, two Toronto Independent Music Awards for Best World Music Artist, an Independent Music Award for Best Latin Album, and much more.
4:30pm – Mark Lalama & Friends
Mark Lalama is a Canadian singer/songwriter, musician and producer. He has worked with a myriad of artists: Daniel Romano, Kevin Breit, Marc Jordan, John McDermott, John Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Mariah Carey, Tom Jones, Chrissie Hynde, Olivia Newton-John, Anne Murray, Roger Hodgson, Tom Wilson, Terra Lightfoot, Jackie Richardson, Molly Johnson, and many more. He is one half of the songwriting/performance duo Dizzy & Fay which has recorded two full length albums, performs regularly across Canada and has received airplay in Canada and the U.S. He is also the songwriter and founding member of the band Alarm Alarm currently recording a new record.
Sun, Aug 10, 2pm – 6pm
2pm – Bel & Quinn
Meet Bel and Quinn, two sisters of Haitian origin who are making their mark on the Canadian music scene. Characterizing their sound as a captivating blend of world music (Haiti), soul, jazz and funk, audiences qualify Bel and Quinn’s performances as energetic and moving. The sisters’ voices combine in perfect harmony to bring their unique music to life. Nicknamed the Soul Sisters, the duo sings in English, Creole and French. They have been invited to perform at several festivals including Montreal’s International Festival Nuits d’Afrique, Québec Jazz en Juin and Haiti en Folie.
3:15pm – Moneka Arabic Jazz
“MONEKA ARABIC JAZZ” is a project reflecting Ahmed Moneka’s life and journey in art from Baghdad to Toronto. It showcases melody from his homeland Iraq mixed with African groove and rhythm that he inherited from the Moneka Family. Because his journey brought him now to Toronto, Ahmed is honoured to share this heritage and traditions with local Canadian musicians.
4:30pm – Heather Bambrick
JUNO/ECMA Award-nominated vocalist Heather Bambrick prides herself on being an entertainer through and through – from her skillful, effortless interaction with audiences, her humour and strong story-telling ability (part of her Newfoundland heritage), to her musicianship and variety of material. This is why her concerts have rightfully been described as “Ella Fitzgerald meets Carol Burnett at a Newfoundland kitchen party.”

Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
2025-08-12 00:00 - 2025-08-17 23:30 | Prince Edward Country Jazz Festival, 224 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Every summer, the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival brings together top jazz talent, from local heroes to international stars in our beautiful wine-country setting. With the generous help of local sponsors, the PEC Jazz Festival has gained a reputation as the true jazz-lover’s festival. From classic to cutting edge modern and everything in between, the PEC Jazz Festival has something for every jazz fan. The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival celebrates 25 years of excellence in jazz performance and music education, and is recognized as the premier festival in The County!
Featuring The Music of Quincy Jones, Doghouse Orchestra, Dánae Olano, Big Smoke Brass, Ahmed Moneka & Friends, Caity Gyorgy, Brian Legere Quartet, Gord Sheard Trio, Colleen Allen, Steve Holt Trio, The Dixie Demons, Paul Novotny, Clint Ryan Trio, Howard Lopez Trio, Dave Barton Trio, Lenni Stewart Trio, Hannah Barstow Trio, Paco Luviano Quartet, Terry Clarke, Dan Bone and Friends, Quintessential Flamenco, Natalie Muzos Duo, Brian Coughlan Trio, Spencer Evans and more!
It all starts Tuesday, August 12, 2025. See you there!

Aeolian Hall Jazz Festival
2025-08-14 08:00 - 2025-08-17 23:30 | Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London, Ontario, N5W 2Z6, Canada
Mark your calendars! The Aeolian Jazz & Musical Arts Festival is back, running August 14th-17th! Join us for four days filled with music, community, and fun. Featuring Laila Biali, Alex Pangman and Her Alleycats, Sammy Jackson and more!

Discover Women in Jazz presents Micaela Rae
2025-08-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Online/Virtual
Vocalist and guitarist Micaela Rae treats us to a concert Thursday, August 14 at 8PM EST for our 2025 Discover Women in Jazz concert series!
Micaela Rae is a Toronto-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Growing up with a fascination for writing and storytelling, she took to playing guitar at the age of ten and began transitioning her stories into songs.
📺Listen live on air or watch it live on the jazz.fm91 YouTube channel
This season of Discover Women in Jazz is presented in partnership with the Pat and Tony Adams Freedom Fund for the Arts with support from the Brian Facey and Julie Soloway Fund for the Arts.

Oscar Peterson Day 2025
2025-08-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online/Virtual
On Friday, August 15 at 2PM EST, we celebrate 100 years of Oscar Peterson Day with a special Live to Air featuring Robi Botos, Mike Downes and Lorne Lofsky.
Listen live on air or watch it live on the jazz.fm91 YouTube channel starting at 2PM EST.

Special thanks to Yamaha Music Canada for sponsoring this year’s Oscar Peterson Day.

2025 Markham Jazz Festival
2025-08-16 08:00 - 2025-08-17 17:00 | Main Street Unionville, Main Street, Unionville, Ontario, Canada
Come one, come all to historic Unionville for the 28th annual Markham Jazz Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17!
We’re back with 30+ unforgettable performances by renowned Canadian and international talent – all free!
Unionville is getting a facelift this year (new sidewalks and street paving), so we’re presenting on a mix of familiar and new stages. Stay tuned for a map and venue details.
Award-winning jazz, blues and more, great shops and restaurants, craft vendors, free parking and free shuttle service – what could be better!
Featuring performances from Caity Gyorgy, Jay Douglas, Dizzy & Fay, Shuffle Demons, Andrea Superstein, William Carn and more!

Port Hope Jazz Festival
2025-08-21 08:00 - 2025-08-24 17:00
Tickets are on sale!
The 2025 Lineup:
Thursday, August 21

Angela Pincente Big Band
​Jeremy Ledbetter Trio

​​Friday, August 22

Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (ES:MO)
​Molly Johnson Quartet
​After Hours Jam with Michael Shand, Duncan Hopkins and Lorne Nehring

Saturday, August 23

Dave Young in Conversation
​Nancy Walker Quartet with Tara Davidson, Lauren Falls and Ethan Ardelli
​André Valerio
Jenie Thai
Dizzy and Fay​
Oakland Stroke
​After Hours Jam with Michael Shand, Duncan Hopkins and Lorne Nehring​

Sunday August 24

Lorne Nehring Trio
Ale Nuñez Trio with Neil Swainson and Vlad Redzic
​Alison Young Sextet with Alexander Brown, Reg Schwager, Jeff McLeod, Chris Banks and Al Webster
Jazz Vespers with Tryptique

Discover Women in Jazz presents Grace 'Jiji' Gayle
2025-08-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Online/Virtual
Vocalist Grace ‘Jiji’ Gayle treats us to a concert Thursday, August 21 at 8PM EST for our 2025 Discover Women in Jazz concert series!
Grace ‘Jiji’ Gayle’s powerhouse voice and musical roots trace back to the West Toronto Church of God, where she began her journey as a young vocalist. She sharpened her craft in the Vocal Jazz Music Program at Humber College and has since become a sought-after collaborator, sharing the stage and studio with artists like Kim Burrell, Daniel Caesar, Jully Black, Coleman Hell, Shan Vincent De Paul, the West Toronto Gospel Choir, Londa Larmond, and more. Grace has also shared stages with icons like Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Marianas Trench, Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett, and The Clark Sisters.
📺Listen live on air or watch it live on the jazz.fm91 YouTube channel
This season of Discover Women in Jazz is presented in partnership with the Pat and Tony Adams Freedom Fund for the Arts with support from the Brian Facey and Julie Soloway Fund for the Arts.

Discover Women in Jazz presents Aretha Tillotson
2025-08-28 20:00 - 21:00 | Online/Virtual
Bassist Aretha Tillotson treats us to a special performance on Thursday, August 28 at 8PM EST for the final concert in our 2025 Discover Women in Jazz concert series!
Aretha Tillotson is a Canadian bassist, band leader and composer. Aretha has played across North America with Kris Davis, Walter Smith III, Francesca Remigi, Allan Chase, and Josh Rosen. In 2023, she toured as a member of the Ingrid and Christine Jensen quintet. She released her debut album, Introducing Aretha Tillotson (Bent River Records), and in 2024, won a Western Canadian Music Award for Jazz Artist of the Year. The record was composed by interviewing intersectional women across arts disciplines about their experiences in arts institutions as part of Aretha’s masters thesis, and features Allison Au. Her second album as a band leader, Kinda Out West will be released on November 1, 2025 with guest appearances from Ingrid and Christine Jensen and Dave Laing.
📺Listen live on air or watch it live on the jazz.fm91 YouTube channel on Thursday, August 7 at 8PM EST.
This season of Discover Women in Jazz is presented in partnership with the Pat and Tony Adams Freedom Fund for the Arts with support from the Brian Facey and Julie Soloway Fund for the Arts.
Please note that this concert series is NOT open to the public.

Olcott Jazz Trail
2025-08-31 12:00 - 19:00 | Olcott Beach, 5965 E Main St, Olcott, NY, NY, 14126-9541, United States
The Olcott Beach Jazz Trail is back on Sunday, August 31! The Olcott Beach Jazz Trail takes place Olcott Beach, NY on Lake Ontario! (route 78 North just past route 18)

World of Jazz Festival
2025-09-05 08:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00 | Downtown Brampton Garden Square, 12 Main Street North, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 1N6, Canada
The World of Jazz Festival is the annual signature event for B-Jazzed, hosting more than 100 musicians performing over two days, in Downtown Brampton.
The definition of jazz is substantially different from its inception, and its disciplines in our present times are broad and evolving due to the global dissemination of the art form, as well as the cultural and socio-economic influences it has inherited in different parts of the world.
It is ensembles who reflect these influences that are featured annually at the festival.
The World of Jazz Festival extends an opportunity for local students, hobbyists, and professional musicians to perform across its various stages, and has featured Canadian and international jazz luminaries, such as Michael Kaeshammer, and the Count Basie Orchestra.
View the full schedule here.

Carmina Burana
2025-09-18 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
Kick off the new season of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with the powerful energy of Orff’s Carmina Burana—a breathtaking blend of chorus, soloists, and orchestra. Plus, experience Wynton Marsalis’s jazz-inspired Concerto for Orchestra in a thrilling night that fuses classical brilliance with modern flair.

Bremen Town
2025-09-30 19:30 - 2025-10-26 14:00 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Bremen Town

September 30 – October 26, 2025

After forty-five years of hard work and dedication, Frau Esel, the longest serving housekeeper of Völksenhaus, has been fired and sent out to pasture. In a rage, she sets out on a winding journey to Bremen to live with her estranged son.
Gregory Prest brings Bremen Town, a rural folk tragicomedy, to Tarragon Theatre.
Featuring Nancy Palk as Frau Esel, Oliver Dennis, William Webster, Sheila McCarthy, and an exceptional ensemble cast, Bremen Town brings music and storytelling together in this award-winning production!
Bremen Town runs approximately 90 minutes without intermission. Tickets are available here.

ROCKTOBER
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-31 23:30 | Long & McQuade Bloor Street Store, 935 Bloos Stree W, Toronto, Ontario, M6H 1L5, Canada
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Live to Air: Nimmons Tribute Ensemble
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | jazz.fm91, 4 Pardee Avenue, Suite 100, Toronto, Canada
Listen live on Sunday, October 5 at 4PM EST for a special Live to Air with Nimmons Tribute Ensemble led by celebrated musician, composer and producer Sean Nimmons, live from the Long & McQuade Performance Hall at jazz.fm91.
Joining Nimmons includes:
Tara Davidson – Alto
Mike Murley – Tenor
Perry White – Bari
Kevin Turcotte – Trumpet
William Carn – Trombone
Dan Fortin – Bass
Ethan Ardelli – Drums
Please note that this Live to Air is a closed event, not open to the public and will not be livestreamed on YouTube.

The Cotton Factory presents Music for Secret Agents
2025-10-17 19:30 - 23:30 | The Cotton Factory, 270 Sherman Avenue, Hamilton, L8L 6N4
Welcome to Music for Secret Agents!
Filmmaker, music producer, radio personality, and all-around creative force, Jaymz Bee, brings his passion for iconic spy soundtracks to life in an electrifying new concert experience: Music for Secret Agents. A lifelong aficionado of James Bond films and their unforgettable theme songs, Bee has assembled an all-star band and top-tier arrangers to reimagine music from Bond and beyond.
Joining him are some of Canada’s most captivating vocalists: Irene Torres, the Peruvian-born dynamo whose work with Battle of Santiago, and her acclaimed solo album Travesía have won her fans worldwide; Kyree Vibrant, a powerhouse whose fiery vocals and commanding stage presence electrify every performance; Serafin LaRiviere, a five-octave torch singer whose interpretations stop listeners in their tracks; Simone Denny, the Juno-winning dance music icon now thrilling audiences with spy-jazz showstoppers; John Finley, the legendary R&B and soul singer who remains a vital force after six decades; and Gavin Hope, the velvet-voiced Nylons alumnus whose bold, dramatic performances are truly unforgettable.The all-star band features some of the finest musicians in the country: Michael Shand (piano), a genre-spanning virtuoso and Oscar Peterson Scholarship recipient; Eric St-Laurent (guitar), an internationally experienced bandleader and founding member of Music for Secret Agents; George Koller (bass), a prolific composer and multi-instrumentalist who has played on over 100 albums; Ben Wittman (drums), an American-born, Toronto-based artist who has performed with legends from Paul Simon to Rosanne Cash; Alison Young (saxophone), whose soulful sound draws comparisons to Sonny Rollins and Cannonball Adderley; and Bill McBirnie (flute), personally chosen by Sir James Galway as his Jazz Flute Specialist and the only flutist to win all three of the US National Flute Association’s jazz awards. Together, this ensemble delivers an evening of unforgettable music, blending virtuosity, charisma, and passion into a truly world-class concert experience.
Come join us at The Cotton Factory for an unforgettable evening filled with mysterious melodies and thrilling tunes. This in-person event will transport you to a world of espionage and intrigue through the power of music. Get ready to immerse yourself in a night of suspense and excitement as our talented performers take the stage.
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2025-10-20 00:00 - 2025-11-21 00:00 | Online/Virtual
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CHILD-ish
2025-10-21 19:30 - 2025-11-16 14:00 | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Created by Sunny Drake
with contributions from The CHILD-ish Collective
Directed by Andrea Donaldson
Toronto Premiere
A Tarragon Theatre production in Association with The CHILD-ish Collective
Kids words for grown ups.
Forty whip-smart and brutally honest children are asked about love, life and the world. From their fresh perspectives four adult actors speak their exact words and make them their own!
Using the words of a younger generation, new ideas and experiences come to life through the voices of adults. Hilarious, profound and surprising, CHILD-ish is an intergenerational new twist on ‘verbatim theatre’ from a creative team that spans ages 6-77.
Show run: October 21-November 16
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Royal Conservatory of Music presents Oscar Peterson's 100th Birthday (Part 1)
2025-10-23 17:30 - 21:30 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Free masterclasses, talks, and performances by students from the RCM’s Oscar Peterson School of Music.

5:30pm: Drum masterclass featuring Jeff Hamilton (former Oscar Peterson band member)
6:45pm: Performance by students from The RCM’s Oscar Peterson Program
7:30pm: Panel discussion on the legacy of Oscar Peterson, moderated by The Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella featuring Kelly Peterson, Mark Ruffin (Program Director for Sirius XM’s Real Jazz), and journalist Paul Wells
8:30pm: Performance by the Sean Nimmons Trio, grandson of Canadian jazz legend Phil Nimmons
Curated by Kelly Peterson and Mervon Mehta.

Free tickets available starting from 10am on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
