Volume 23 Issue 3 - November 2017

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Andrist, piano. Zoomer Hall, 79 Jefferson Ave. 416-362-1422. , (under 30/sr/arts workers). Nov 6, 7:30pm. ●●Irregular Entertainment. Grease — The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-985-5000. -9. Opens Nov 1, 1:30pm. Runs to Dec 10. Tues- Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm). ●●Lower Ossington Theatre. Dreamgirls. Music by Henry Krieger, lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 416-907-0468. .99. Opens Sep 8, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 19. Fri- Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm). Sun(4pm). ●●Lower Ossington Theatre. Avenue Q. Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 416-907-0468. .99-.99. Opens Sep 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 26. Fri- Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm). Sun(4pm). ●●Mirvish. Bat Out of Hell: The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Steinman. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872- 1212. -9. Opens Oct 14, 8:00pm. Runs to Dec 3. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/ Sun(2pm). Note: no performance Oct 23 & 31 at 8pm, and Oct 25 at 1:30pm. Note: also Oct 26(1:30pm), Nov 5(7:30pm). ●●Mirvish. Elf the Musical. Music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416- 872-1212. and up. Opens Nov 21, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 26. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/ Sun(1:30pm). ●●Mississauga Players/The Mazo Collective. Riding Off in All Directions. Book by Dr. Daniel Bratton, music by Peter Skoggard, directed by Colin Fox. Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Rd., Mississauga. 519-846-2551. Opens Nov 10, 7:30pm. Runs Nov 10-12(2pm), 16-18(7:30pm). ; (sr); (st). ●●Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Dylan & Springsteen. Music director Reza Jacobs and a company of Canadian musical theatre performers perform songs of Dylan and Springsteen. Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St.W. 416-927-7880. -0. Opens Nov 14, 8pm. Also Nov 15-16. ●●Musical Theatre Productions. Time Warp: 50 Years of the Rock Musical. Concert tribute to rock and roll on Broadway. Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St., London. 519-672-7950. . Opens Nov 8, 8pm. Runs to Nov 10. Wed/ Thurs(8pm), Fri(7pm/10pm). ●●National Ballet of Canada. The Winter’s Tale. Music by Joby Talbot. Christopher Wheeldon, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. -5. Opens Nov 10, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 19. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm). ●●National Ballet of Canada. Nijinsky. Music by Robert Schumann, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and Dmitri Shostakovich. John Neumeier, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416- 345-9595. -5. Opens Nov 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 26. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/ Sun(2pm). ●●Opera Atelier. The Marriage of Figaro. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Douglas Williams, baritone (Figaro); Mireille Asselin, soprano (Susanna); Stephen Hegedus, baritone C. Music Theatre (Count Almaviva); Peggy Kriha Dye, soprano (Countess Almaviva); Mireille Lebel, mezzo (Cherubino); and others; Marshall Pynkoski, stage director; Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, choreographer; Artists of Atelier Ballet; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; David Fallis, conductor. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-622-2787. -4. Opens Oct 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 4. Days and times vary. Visit operaatelier.com for details. ●●Opera by Request. Idomeneo. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Fabian Arciniegas, tenor (Idomeneo); Daniella Theresia, mezzo (Idamante); Brittany Stewart, soprano (Ilia); Michelle Veenhuizen, soprano (Elettra); Cian Horrobin, tenor (Arbace); William Shookhoff, piano and music director; and others. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455- 2365. . Nov 4, 7:30pm. ●●Opera by Request. La Clemenza di Tito. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Caterino Mazzolà, after Metastasio. William Ford, tenor (Tito); Deena Nicklefork, soprano (Vitellia); Madison Arsenault, mezzo (Sesto); Shannon Mills, soprano (Servilia); and others; William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. . Nov 10, 7:30pm. ●●Opera by Request. Le Nozze di Figaro. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Jan Vaculik, baritone (Figaro); Gene Wu, baritone (Count Almaviva); Chelsea van Pelt, soprano (Susanna); Christina Bell, soprano (Countess Almaviva); and others; William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. . Nov 24, 7:30pm. ●●Opera York. Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Romulo Delgado (Don Jose); Beste Kalender (Carmen); Andrew Tees (Escamilo); Sara Papini (Micaela); Denis Mastromonaco, artistic director. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. -; (st). Nov 2/ Nov 4, 7:30pm. ●●Perth County Players. Hello Dolly. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Steward, based on the Thornton Wilder play. Stratford City Hall Auditorium, 1 Wellington St, Stratford. 519-272-0607. . Opens Nov 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 25. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Nov 25(2pm). ●●Port Hope Festival Theatre. Robin Hood: The Panto. Written, directed and visual effects by Antonio Sarmiento. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-800- 434-5092. -. Opens Nov 16, 7pm. Runs to Dec 23. Days and times vary. Visit capitoltheatre.com for details. ●●Randolph Academy. Moll. Music and lyrics by Leslie Arden, book by Leslie Arden and Cathy Eliot with Anna T. Cascio. Annex Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 416-924-2243. . Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 2. Tues- Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm). ●●Red Sky Performance. Backbone. Conceived and directed by Sandra Laronde. Jera Wolfe, choreographer. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. 416-368-3110. - . Opens Nov 2, 8pm. Runs to Nov 12. Days and time vary. Visit canadianstage.com for details. ●●Ross Petty Productions. A Christmas Carol. Tracey Flye, director/choreographer. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-599-9090. - . Opens Nov 24, 7pm. Runs to Dec 31. Days and times vary. Visit rosspetty.com for details. ●●Royal Conservatory. Glenn Gould School Fall Opera: Hansel and Gretel. By Engelbert Humperdinck. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. . Nov 17, 7:30pm. Also Nov 18. ●●Royal City Musical Productions. Shrek: The Musical. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the film. River Run Centre Main Stage, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph. 519-763-3000. ; (sr/st); $23(ch). Opens Nov 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 26. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/ Sun(1:30pm). ●●Scarborough Music Theatre. Evita. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $23-. Opens Nov 2, 8pm. Runs to Nov 18. Thurs- Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Nov 18 show at 2pm. ●●Starvox Entertainment. Evil Dead The Musical. Music by Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt; lyrics and book by George Reinblatt. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. starvoxent.com. .95-.95. Opens Nov 9, 8pm. Runs to Nov 19. Thurs(8pm), Fri/Sat(7pm/10:30pm), Sun(3pm). ●●Steppin’ Out Theatrical Productions. Footloose. Music by Tom Snow, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, with additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman. Book by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, based on the screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Richmond Hill Centre For Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. -35. Opens Nov 23, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 26. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/ Sun(1:30pm). ●●Talk is Free Theatre. Candide (A Satirical Musical). Music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Richard Wilbur, John Latouche and Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie. 705-792-1949. .50-.80. Opens Nov 23, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 2. Wed/ Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm). ●●Tarragon Theatre. Mr. Shi and His Lover. Music by Njo Kong Kie, text by Wong Teng Chi. Directed by Tam Chi Chun. Tarragon Theatre, Mainspace, 30 Bridgman Ave. 416-531-1827. -. Opens Nov 15, 8pm. Runs to Dec 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2:30pm), and select Sat(2:30pm). ●●Theatre Ancaster. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Ancaster High School, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. ; (sr); (st). Opens Nov 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 2. Fri-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(1:30pm). Note: Extra show Nov 25 at 1:30pm. ●●Theatre Aquarius. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905-522-7529. and up. Opens Nov 29, 7pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sat(7pm), Sat/ Sun(1pm). ●●Theatre Orangeville. The Last Christmas Turkey, The Musical. Music and lyrics by Clive VanderBurgh, book by Dan Needles. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. . Opens Nov 30, 8pm. Runs to Dec 23. Days and times vary. Visit theatreorangeville.ca for details. ●●Theatre Sheridan. Trap Door. Music and lyrics by Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson, book and additional lyrics by Morris Panych. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville. 905-815-4049. . Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 10. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Dec 3. ●●Theatre Sheridan. Into the Woods. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville. 905-815-4049. . Opens Nov 30, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 9. Tues- Sat(7:30pm), Sat(2pm). ●●Toronto Operetta Theatre. The Widow by Calixa Lavallée. Viennese Operetta and other works. Julie Nesrallah, mezzo; Diego Catalá, baritone; Julie Obermeyer; Michael McLean; Rosalind McArthur, mezzo; Gregory Finney, baritone; Guillermo Silva-Marin, stage director; Michael Rose, piano and music director; and others. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. -. Nov 5, 3pm. ●●Toronto Operetta Theatre. Come to the Cabaret. An afternoon with songs and chats. Elizabeth Beeler, Master of Ceremonies. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723. . Nov 18, 4pm. ●●University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight. A preview of UofT Opera’s production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free. Nov 2, 12:10pm. ●●University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Fall Major Opera Production: Don Giovanni. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Performed with Surtitles. Marilyn Gronsdal, director; Uri Meyer, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408- 0208. ; (sr); (st). Opens Nov 23, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 26. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm). ●●Victoria College Drama Society. The Drowsy Chaperone. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. 416-978-8849. ; (sr/st). Opens Nov 29, 8pm. Also Nov 30, Dec 1. ●●Voicebox: Opera in Concert. Rodelinda. Music by George Frideric Handel, libretto by Nicola Francesco Haym. Christina Raphaëlle Haldane, soprano; Charles Sy, tenor; David Trudgen, countertenor; Alexander Dobson, baritone; Voicebox Opera in Concert Chorus; Larry Beckwith, conductor. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366- 7723. -. Nov 26, 2:30pm. ●●Windsor Light Music Theatre. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson. Book by Catherine Johnson. St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor. 519-974-6593. ; (sr/st); (ch). Opens Nov 17, 8pm. Runs to Nov 26. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). ●●Young People’s Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. -. Opens Nov 6, 10:15am. Runs to Dec 31. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre. ca for details. 58 | November 2017 thewholenote.com

D. In the Clubs (Mostly Jazz) As we approach the goal of realizing our intention of listing club events in a searchable format, we take a step back before taking two steps forward. In this issue, while we do list regular recurring events at some clubs, we do not have detailed listings. Please visit the clubs’ websites or use the phone number provided for further information. We apologize for this temporary inconvenience. 120 Diner 120 Church St. 416-792-7725 120diner.com (full schedule) All shows: PWYC (- suggested) Every Tue 6pm Leslie Huyler Group; Every Wed 6pm Madoka Murata: Discovery Through the Arts; 8pm Lisa Particelli’s Girls Night Out Jazz Jam; Nov 2 6pm Julie Michels & Kevin Barrett; Nov 3 4pm Michelle Lecce “Courage”; CD Celebration; Nov 4 6pm Tanya Wills Quartet; Nov 5 6pm Richard Lam ; 8:30pm Rob Kempson (SOLD OUT); Nov 7 8:30pm Moulann; Nov 9 5pm Indieweek: Roger Beckett Songwriting Circle; Nov 10 5pm Indieweek: Chris Birkett Songwriter’s Showcase; Nov 11 5pm Indieweek: Mississauga Music Showcase; Nov 12 6pm David Warrack Presents ; 8:30pm John Pugh ; Nov 14 8:30pm La-Nai Gabriel; Nov 16 6pm Kim Doolittle; Nov 17 7pm Kenton Blythe; Nov 18 6pm Lesley Mitchell-Clarke ; Nov 19 6pm Shakura Dickson feat. David Gall, ; 8:30pm Bobby Hsu’s Ob-Sessions; Nov 21 8:30pm Sarah Siddiqui; Nov 23 6pm Ryley Murray; Nov 24 6pm Denielle Bassels; Nov 25 Jyoti Janardan & Lisa Simone; Nov 26 6pm Wendy Lands ; 8:30pm Kat Leonard; Nov 28 8:30pm Mason Chance & Friends; Nov 29 12am Boozy Broadway Open Mic; Nov 30 6pm Jonas M. Alleycatz 2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865 alleycatz.ca All shows: 9pm unless otherwise indicated. Call for cover charge info. Every Mon 8:30pm Salsa Night. Every Tue Bachata Night. Every Wed Midtown Blues Jam. Every Thurs Jazz Night. Nov 3 9:30 Red Velvet. Nov 4 9:30 Sound Parade. Artword Artbar 15 Colbourne St., Hamilton. 905-543-8512 artword.net (full schedule) Nov 2 8pm Radio Dial Band ; Nov 3 8pm Cootes Paradise ; Nov 4 8pm Rae Billing and Crybaby ; Nov 5 7pm Barry James Payne and String Bone ; Nov 8 Water Bear and Guests PWYC tip jar; Nov 9 8pm Marcelo Puente and Guests ; Nov 10 8pm Jennis ; Nov 11 8pm Men of Jazz Octet Bloom 2315 Bloor St. W. 416-767-1315 bloomrestaurant.com All shows: 19+. Call for reservations. Nov 30 7pm Sophia Perlman Trio dinner and concert Burdock 1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033 burdockto.com (full schedule) Castro’s Lounge 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272 castroslounge.com (full schedule) All shows: No cover/PWYC Every Tue Every Fri 5:30pm The Straight Eights; 10pm I Hate You Rob. Every Sat 6pm Theolonius Hank. Every Sun 9pm Watch This Sound - Vintage Jamaican Music. C’est What 67 Front St. E. (416) 867-9499 cestwhat.com (full schedule) Emmet Ray, The 924 College St. 416-792-4497 theemmetray.com (full schedule) All shows: No cover/PWYC Gate 403 403 Roncesvalles Ave. 416-588-2930 gate403.com All shows: PWYC. Every Mon 7pm Jazz Mondays with the Jim Hamel Trio and featured guests. Every Wed 7pm Julian Fauth Blues Night. Every Sat 5pm Bill Heffernan’s Saturday Sessions. Grossman’s Tavern 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000 grossmanstavern.com (full schedule) All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted). Every Sat 4.30 The Happy Pals Dixieland jazz jam. Every Sun 4pm New Orleans Connection All Star Band; 10pm Sunday Jam with Bill Hedefine. Every Wed 10pm Action Sound Band w/ Leo Valvassori. Nov 2 10pm Mike Sedgewick; Nov 3 6pm Hold the Bus w/ Rebecca Campbell; Nov 3 10pm Rob Pearl & Pat Rush; Nov 4 10pm Mike McDonald & Pat Rush. Hirut Cafe and Restaurant 2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560 Every Sun 3pm Nicola Vaughan’s Hirut Sundays. Nov 2 8pm Franklin Ave Swingtet. PWYC. Nov 6 8pm The Tequila Mockingbirds Community Singalong. Free. Nov 7 & 21 8pm Finger Style Guitar Association. PWYC. Nov 10 8:30pm & 10pm E=Jazz and Latin Jazz with Don Naduriak. PWYC/Donation. Nov 24 9pm Hirut Hoot Cabaret. . Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The Hugh’s Room 2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483 hughsroom.com All shows: 8:30pm unless otherwise noted Nov 2 & 3 Leonard Cohen Tribute /(adv); Nov 4 Quique Escamilla - Day of the Dead /(adv); Nov 5 Kat Goldman - CD Launch /(adv); Nov 8 Catherine MacLellan /(adv); Nov 9 Avery Raquel /(adv); Nov 10 & 11 A Stan Rogers Tribute /(adv); Nov 14 Arlene Bishop (CD Launch) & Fraser Anderson /(adv); Nov 16 The Kruger Brothers /(adv); Nov 17 Kellylee Evans /(adv); Nov 18 Séan McCann - CD Release /(adv); Nov 19 An Evening with Rebecca Codas ; (st); Nov 23 & 24 The Last Waltz – A Musical Celebration of The Band /(adv); Nov 25 Tom Waits Tribute /(adv); Nov 26 Ken Whiteley’s Sunday Gospel Matinée /(adv); Nov 27 The Young’uns /(adv); Nov 29 The Achromatics CD Launch /(adv); Nov 30 The Arrogant Worms /(adv); Dec 1 John Sheard Vinyl Café Tribute /(adv); Dec 2 Tribute to Muddy Waters & Howlin’ Wolf /(adv); Dec 3 Còig /(adv); Dec 6 Minor Empire - CD Launch /((adv); Dec 7 The Bills 20th Anniversary Show /(adv) Jazz Bistro, The 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299 jazzbistro.ca Every Wed 6pm James Dunbar. Nov 2-4 9pm PJ Perry w/ Bernie Senesky Trio; Nov 8 8pm Gov Fest - Battle of the Bands; Nov 9 9pm Mark Eisenman Quartet; Nov 10 & 11 9pm Patsy Gallant Sings Piaf; Nov 12 7pm Ros Kindler & Lynda Covello - Jazz Sisters; Nov 14 8 pm Music Can Heal; Nov 15 9pm Dave Young/Terry Promane Octet - CD release; Nov 16 9pm Johanna Sillanpaa; Nov 17 9pm Ahmed Michel; Nov 18 9pm John Alcorn Quintet; Nov 19 7pm Simone Morris; Nov 21 8pm Laura Marks & Bernie Senensky Trio; Nov 22 8pm Lazo; Nov 23 Colin Hunter & Anthony Terpstra Big Band - Mostly Frank; Nov 24 & 25 8:30pm Colin Hunter & Joe Sealy Quartet; Nov 26 7pm Mary Pitt & David Warrack; Nov 28 8pm Stevie Vallance & The Masters of Jazz; Nov 29 8pm Arash Behzadi - Solo Piano; Nov 30 9pm Jesse Ryan & Bridges. Jazz Room, The Located in the Huether Hotel, 59 King St. N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565 kwjazzroom.com (full schedule) All shows: 8:30pm-11:30pm unless otherwise indicated. Attendees must be 19+. Nov 3 François Jalbert & Jerome Beaulieu Duo ; Nov 4 Ted Quinlan Quartet ; Nov 10 Top Pocket COREtet ; Nov 16 8pm Jason Raso Funktet - CD Launch ; Nov 11 Harley Cord Quartet ; Nov 17 Nick Maclean Quartet - CD Release ; Nov 18 Johanna Sillanpaa ; Nov 24 Lily Frost ; Nov 25 Trevor Giancola Trio ; Dec 1 New Vibes ; Dec 2 Louis Simao Ensemble . Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307 lula.ca (full schedule) Every Fri 7:30pm Early Jazz & World Sessions free before 8pm; Every Fri 10:30pm Havana Club Cuba Libre Fridays ; Every Sat 10:30pm Salsa Saturdays . Nov 1 Migel de Armas CD Release (What’s to Come); Nov 2 6:30pm On a Night Like This: A Celebration of Bob Dylan with Robert Morgan and Friends /$23(adv); (st); 9pm Gladiator Records Presents Juliana Album Release Party: Sunset; Nov 3 6:30pm World/Jazz Fridays: Chris Bottomley; 8:30pm Havana Club Friday: Sun, Nov 12 at 4:30pm Bernie Senensky Trio Bernie Senensky, piano; Neil Swainson, bass; Brian Barlow, drums Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. (north of St. Clair at Heath St.) Admission is free; donations are welcome. Sunday Nov 5, 8pm hosted by BIG RUDE JAKE benefits The Red Door Family Shelter in Toronto Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto bluesforthereddoor.ca Yani Borrell + DJ Suave; Nov 5 8pm Blues for the Red Door Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club 951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440 manhattans.ca (full schedule) All shows: PWYC. Every Tue Open Stage hosted by Paul, Pete & Ron. Mây Cafe 876 Dundas St. W. 647-607-2032 maytoronto.com (full schedule) Nov 3, 24, Dec 2 8pm Sounds of the City; Nov 10 8pm By Request Live; Nov 11 8pm Zeib Next Door Band; Nov 18 9pm The Local Group; Nov 27 9pm Acoustic w/ Becca TG Mezzetta Restaurant 681 St. Clair Ave. W. 416-658-5687 mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule) All shows: 9pm, (unless otherwise noted). Every Wed 9 & 10:15pm Wednesday Concert Series. Cover . Nov 1 Espresso Manifesto. Nov 8 An Evening of Jobim Music. Nov 15 Rob Piltch & Gary Schwartz (Guitar Duet). Nov 22 Ben Bishop, guitar & Perry White, tenor sax. Nov 29 Ron Davis, piano & Ross McIntyre, bass. Monarch Tavern 12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833 themonarchtavern.com (full schedule) Every Tues 9pm Vinyl Night ; Every Thu 10pm Monarch Karaoke ; Nov 13 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra ; Nov 16 8pm The Di Palmas w/ The Haunted Lovers. Featuring some of Toronto’s best jazz musicians with a brief reflection by Jazz Vespers Clergy Sun, Nov 26 at 4:30pm Paul Novotny, bass; Robi Botos, piano 416-920-5211 www.thereslifehere.org thewholenote.com November 2017 | 59