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.50 or ; (st). LIVE OR ONLINE | Feb 7 to Apr 4, 2023 Friday March 31 ● 12:10: Music at St. Andrew’s. Noontime Recital. Brahms: Ballades Op.10 and works by Albeniz. Emily Chiang, piano. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. 416- 593-5600 X231 or www.standrewstoronto. org. Free. ● 7:30: Against the Grain Theatre. Bluebeard’s Castle. Music by Béla Bartók. English libretto and stage direction by Daisy Evans. Gerald Finley, baritone (Bluebeard); Charlotte Hellekant, soprano (Judith); Stephen Higgins, conductor & arranger. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com/ event/bluebeards-castle. -0. Also Mar 30(7:30pm); Apr 1(1:30pm). ● 7:30: Rose Theatre. Brampton Music Theatre: Kinky Boots. Music by Cyndi Lauper. Book & Lyrics by Harvey Fierstein. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. -. Also Mar 30(7:30pm), Apr 1(1pm & 7:30pm), 2(1pm). ● 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Visions of Spain: Gimeno Conducts Boléro, Rodrigo & More. Coll: Aqua Cinerea (North American Premiere); Dutilleux: Symphony No.1; Falla: Selections from El amor brujo (with Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra); Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar & Orchestra; Ravel: Boléro. Juan Manuel Cañizares, guitar; Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From . Mar 29(8pm), Apr 1(8pm), 2(3pm). ● 8:00: Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Winter’s End. Etobicoke Collegiate Auditorium, 86 Montgomery Rd., Etobicoke. 416-410- 1570 or www.eccb.ca. ; Free(under 12). ● 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Troupe Vertigo. Troupe Vertigo, circus performers; Andrei Feher, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519- 745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. -. Also Apr 1. ● 8:00: Massey Hall. Buddy Guy. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From . Also Mar 30. ● 8:00: Royal Conservatory of Music. String Concerts: Benedetti Elschenbroich Grynyuk Trio. Schubert: Piano Trio No.2 in E-flat D.929; Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in a Op.50. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416- 408-0208 or rcmusic.com/performance. -5. ● 8:00: Tapestry Opera/Obsidian Theatre Company. Of the Sea. Music by Ian Cusson. Libretto by Kanika Ambrose. Philip Akin, stage director; Jennifer Tung, music director. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 437-326-9410 or www.am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/ofthesea-events. From . Also Mar 25(8pm); 28(8pm); 29(8pm); Apr 1(4pm). Saturday April 1 ● 1:00: Rose Theatre. Brampton Music Theatre: Kinky Boots. Music by Cyndi Lauper. Book & Lyrics by Harvey Fierstein. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. -. Also Mar 30(7:30pm), 31(7:30pm), Apr 1(7:30pm), 2(1pm). 2023 Performing Arts Sunday Series Spring Season presents Dance a Mile in My Shoes /Bells Sunday, April 2, 2023 • 2pm DANCE MUSIC THEATRE For Tickets visit HCADanceTheatre.com Sheng Cai Pianist Sunday, April 23, 2023 • 2 PM Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe May 5, 6, 2023 at 7 PM & May 7, 2023 at 2 PM ● 2:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Symphonic Fairy Tales. Troupe Vertigo, circus performers; Andrei Feher, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. ; (child). ● 1:30: Against the Grain Theatre. Bluebeard’s Castle. Music by Béla Bartók. English libretto and stage direction by Daisy Evans. Gerald Finley, baritone (Bluebeard); Charlotte Hellekant, soprano (Judith); Stephen Higgins, conductor & arranger. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com/ event/bluebeards-castle. -0. Also Mar 30(7:30pm); 31(7:30pm). ● 4:00: Tapestry Opera/Obsidian Theatre Company. Of the Sea. Music by Ian Cusson. Libretto by Kanika Ambrose. Philip Akin, stage director; Jennifer Tung, music director. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 437-326-9410 or www.am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/ofthesea-events. From . Also Mar 25(8pm); 28(8pm); 29(8pm); 31(8pm). ● 4:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. Cabaret: Latin Fiesta. Music from the Hispanic world. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-6754 or www.tolive.com. . ● 7:30: Etobicoke Centennial Choir. On the Sunny Side of the Street. An eclectic concert of show tunes, spirituals, folk songs, and standards of the jazz repertoire. Carl Steinhauser, piano; Henry Renglich, conductor. Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. 416-779-2258. . ● 7:30: Northumberland Orchestra/Oriana Singers of Northumberland. In the Moment. A collaborative concert of quiet reflection. Fauré: Requiem; Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending. Emily Rocha, soprano; Joseph Song Chi, baritone; Victoria Yeh, concertmaster & solo violin; Robert Grandy, organ. Trinity United Church (Cobourg), 284 Division St., Cobourg. www.nocmusic.ca and www. orianasingers.com. . Also Apr 2(3pm). ● 7:30: Rose Theatre. Brampton Music Theatre: Kinky Boots. Music by Cyndi Lauper. Book & Lyrics by Harvey Fierstein. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. -. Also Mar 30(7:30pm), 31(7:30pm), Apr 1(1pm), 2(1pm). ● 7:30: The Jeffery Concerts. TorQ Percussion Quartet. Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas St., London. 519-672-8800 or www.jefferyconcerts.com or jefferyconcerts@gmail.com. ; Free(st with ID). Tickets at Grand Theatre Box Office, 471 Richmond St. ● 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. The Four Temperaments. Górecki: Concerto for Harpsichord; Hindemith: The Four Temperaments; Honegger: Symphony No.2. Antonia De Wolfe, piano. Cornell Recital Hall, 3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham. 905-604-8339. -. ● 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Troupe Vertigo. Troupe Vertigo, circus performers; Andrei Feher, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519- 745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. -. Also Mar 31. ● 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Visions of Spain: Gimeno Conducts Boléro, Rodrigo & More. Coll: Aqua Cinerea (North American Premiere); Dutilleux: Symphony No.1; Falla: Selections from El amor brujo (with Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra); Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar & Orchestra; Ravel: Boléro. Juan Manuel Cañizares, guitar; Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From . Mar 29, 31(7:30pm), 2(3pm). Sunday April 2 ● 1:15: Mooredale Concerts. Music & Truffles for Kids. Mathieu Gaudet, piano. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-922-3714 X103 or 647-988- 2102 (eve & weekends) or www. mooredaleconcerts.com. . ● 2:00: Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. Performing Arts Sunday Series: Dance a Mile in My Shoes/Bells. Exploring the connections between Flamenco and traditional Indian Kathak dance. Carmen Romero and Bageshree Vaze, dancers; Vineet Vyas, tabla drums; Nicolas Hernandes, guitar. 126 James St. S., Hamilton. www.HCADanceTheatre. com. -. ● 2:30: Barrie Concerts Association. Magisterra Soloists Play Schubert’s “The Trout”. Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie. www.barrieconcerts.org. . ● 3:00: Northumberland Orchestra/Oriana Singers of Northumberland. In the Moment. A collaborative concert of quiet reflection. Fauré: Requiem; Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending. Emily Rocha, soprano; Joseph Song Chi, baritone; Victoria Yeh, concertmaster & solo violin; Robert Grandy, organ. Trinity United Church (Cobourg), 284 Division St., Cobourg. www.nocmusic.ca and www. orianasingers.com. . Also Apr 2(3pm). ● 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Visions of Spain: Gimeno Conducts Boléro, Rodrigo & More. Coll: Aqua Cinerea (North American Premiere); Dutilleux: Symphony No.1; Falla: Selections from El amor brujo (with Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra); Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar & Orchestra; Ravel: Boléro. Juan Manuel Cañizares, guitar; Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From . Mar 29(8pm), 31(7:30pm), 1(8pm). 42 | February & March, 2023 thewholenote.com
● 3:00: West Plains United Church. Live!@ WestPlains: Corey Gemmell, Violin & Benjamin Smith, Piano. Works by Bach, Mozart, Fauré, and Sarasate. 549 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. 905-529-4871 or www.westplains.ca. PWYC to . LIVE & LIVESTREAM. Livestream video available for a limited time following the live performance. ● 3:15: Mooredale Concerts. Mathieu Gaudet, Piano. An all-Schubert program: Twelve German Dances D.790; Sonata No.18 in c D.958; Two Scherzos D.593; and Four Impromptus Op.90 D.899. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-922-3714 X103 or 647-988- 2102 (eve & weekends) or www. mooredaleconcerts.com. ; (sr); (under 30). ● 4:00: Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto. Vespers. A collaboration with the Guelph Chamber Choir. Ian Cusson: New Work (world premiere); Rachmaninoff: All-Night Vigil; and works by Larysa Kuzmenko and Uģis Prauliņš. St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 276 Gladstone Ave. www.eventbrite.ca/e/vespers-tickets-501286981857. From . ● 7:30: Rose Theatre. Brampton Music Theatre: Kinky Boots. Music by Cyndi Lauper. Book & Lyrics by Harvey Fierstein. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. -. Also Mar 30(7:30pm), 31(7:30pm), Apr 1(1pm & 7:30pm). Tuesday April 4 ● 8:00: Rose Theatre. Big Wreck. Bombs Away, Fields, High on the Hog. 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800 or www.therosetheatre.ca. -. MAINLY CLUBS 3030 Dundas West Emmet Ray, The Mezzetta Restaurant Reservoir Lounge, The 3030 Dundas St. W. 416-769-5736 3030dundaswest.com A large, airy space that plays hosts to concerts, events, and more, 3030 Dundas is home to a wide variety of music and a topnotch Trinidadian-Canadian food menu. Burdock 1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033 burdockto.com A sleek music hall with exceptional sound and ambience, featuring a draft list of housemade brews. BSMT 254 254 Landsdowne Ave. 416-801-6325 bsmt254.com A cozy music venue with an underground vibe, BSMT 254 has a wide variety of shows, from jazz to hip-hop to DJ nights. Cameron House 408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811 thecameron.com An intimate, bohemian bar with ceiling murals & nightly performances from local roots acts on 2 stages. Capone’s Cocktail Lounge 1573 Bloor St. W. 416-534-7911 caponestoronto.com A self-described perfect marriage of an intimate cocktail den and comfortable neighbourhood bar, with live music Wednesday through Sunday. Castro’s Lounge 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272 castroslounge.com Featuring an ever-changing selection of specialty beers, Castro’s hosts a variety of local live music acts, including bluegrass, jazz, rockabilly, and alt-country. C’est What 67 Front St. E. 416-867-9499 cestwhat.com A haven for those who appreciate real cask ale, draught beer from local Ontario breweries, and live music. Drom Taberna 458 Queen St. W. 647-748-2099 dromtaberna.com A heartfelt homage to the lands that stretch from the Baltic to the Balkans to the Black Sea, with a wide variety of music. 924 College St. 416-792-4497 theemmetray.com A whisky bar with a great food menu, an everchanging draft list, and live jazz, funk, folk and more in the back room. Grossman’s Tavern 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000 grossmanstavern.com One of the city’s longest-running live music venues, and Toronto’s self-described “Home of the Blues.” Hirut Cafe and Restaurant 2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560 hirut.ca A major destination for delicious and nutritious Ethiopian cuisine, with monthly jazz residencies and jam sessions. Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The Hugh’s Room 296 Broadview Ave. 416-533-5483 hughsroom.com A dedicated listening room with an intimate performing space, great acoustics, and an attentive audience. Jazz Bistro, The 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299 jazzbistro.ca In an historic location, Jazz Bistro features great food, a stellar wine list, and world-class jazz musicians in airy club environs. Jazz Room, The Located in the Huether Hotel, 59 King St. N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565 kwjazzroom.com A welcoming music venue dedicated to the best in jazz music presentations, and home to the Grand River Jazz Society, which presents regular series throughout the year. Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307 lula.ca Toronto’s mecca for salsa, jazz, afro-Cuban, and world music, with Latin dance classes and excellent food and drinks. Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club 951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440 manhattans.ca An independently owned neighbourhood restaurant boasting a unique dining experience that features live music almost every night of the week. 681 St. Clair Ave. W. 416-658-5687 mezzettarestaurant.com With a cozy atmosphere and a menu of Middle-Eastern cuisine, Mezzetta hosts music on Wednesday evenings. Monarch Tavern 12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833 themonarchtavern.com With a café/cocktail bar on the main floor and a pub with microbrews upstairs, Monarch Tavern regularly hosts indie, rock, and other musical genres on its stage. Old Mill, The 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641 oldmilltoronto.com The Home Smith Bar: With a stone-lined room and deep, plus seating, the Home Smith Bar provides elevated pub food and cocktails along with straightahead live jazz. Oud and the Fuzz, The 21 Kensington Ave. 647-283-9136 theoudandthefuzz.ca An Armenian bar and live music venue, The Oud and the Fuzz features an excellent menu of Armenian food, inventive cocktails, and a rotating cast of top-notch musicians. Pamenar Café 268 Augusta Ave. 416-840-0501 http://cafepamenar.com Café by day, bar by night, Pamenar serves some of the best coffee and cocktails in the city, with a rotating cast of musicians playing both recurring gigs and one-off shows. Pilot Tavern, The 22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716 thepilot.ca With over 75 years around Yonge and Bloor, the Pilot is a multi-level bar that hosts live jazz on Saturday afternoons. Poetry Jazz Café 1078 Queen St West. poetryjazzcafe.com A sexy, clubby space, Poetry hosts live jazz, hip-hop, and DJs nightly in its new home on Queen Street West. Reposado Bar & Lounge 136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474 reposadobar.com A chic, low-light bar with top-shelf tequila, Mexican tapas, and live music. 52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887 reservoirlounge.com Toronto’s self-professed original swingjazz bar and restaurant, located in a historic speakeasy near St. Lawrence Market, with live music four nights a week. Rev, La 2848 Dundas St. W. 416-766-0746 https://larev.ca La Rev offers their guests an authentic taste of comida casera (Mexican homestyle-cooking), and a welcoming performance space featuring some of Toronto’s most talented musicians Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475 therex.ca With over 60 shows per month of Canadian and international groups, The Rex is Toronto’s longestrunning jazz club, with full bar and kitchen menu. Sauce on Danforth 1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376 sauceondanforth.com With Victorian lighting, cocktails, and an extensive tap and bottle list, Sauce on Danforth has live music Tuesday through Saturday (and sometimes Sunday). The Senator Winebar 249 Victoria St 416 364-7517 thesenator.com An intimate, upscale French-inspired bistro with live music serving hearty, delicious comfort food alongside a curated selection of wine and cocktails. Smokeshow BBQ and Brew 744 Mt. Pleasant Rd 416-901-7469 Smokeshowbbqandbrew.com A laid-back venue with an emphasis on barbecue and beer, Smokeshow hosts cover artists and original music Thursday through Sunday, with Bachata lessons on Tuesdays and Karaoke on Wednesdays. Tranzac 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137 tranzac.org A community arts venue dedicated to supporting, presenting, and promoting creative and cultural activity in Toronto, with live shows in multiple rooms every day of the week. thewholenote.com February & March, 2023 | 43
