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DAVID PERLMAN MAINLY CLUBS, MOSTLY JAZZ Pamenar, at 307 Augusta Avenue in Kensington Market. The lush back patio, with its fruit trees, grape vines, and twinkling lights, is a favourite of Kensington Market Jazz Festival artists and audiences. Berczy Tavern, The 69 Front Street East theberczy.com @theberczy Piano bar 6 nights a week. Black Bear Pub 1125 O’Connor Drive blackbearpub.ca @blackbearpubonoconnor Tuesday night jazz; also karaoke & open mic. Black Swan Tavern 154 Danforth Avenue blackswantavern.com @ blackswantavern1972 A Toronto Blues fixture since 1972. BSMT 254 254 Lansdowne Ave. 416-801-6325 bsmt254.com @bsmt254toronto Wide variety from jazz to hip-hop to DJ nights. Bluebird Bar, The 2072 Dundas St. W. 416-535-0777 bluebirdbarto.com @thebluebirdto Live music every Thursday. Burdock 1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033 burdockto.com @burdockbrewery A sleek busy music hall with great sound. Cameron House, The 408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811 thecameron.com @the.cameronhouse Nightly local roots acts on 2 stages. Castro’s Lounge 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272 castroslounge.com @castroslounge Local live bluegrass, jazz, rockabilly, & more. C’est What 67 Front St. E. 416-867-9499 cestwhat.com @cestwhatto Real cask ale and live music. Communist’s Daughter, The 1149 Dundas Street W. @thecommunistsdaughtertoronto Live music Saturday & Sunday afternoons. Drom Taberna 458 Queen St. W. 647-748-2099 dromtaberna.com @dromtaberna Wide variety of music 7 nights a week. Duke Live, The 1225 Queen Street East. 416-466-2624 theduketoronto.com Live music including a Sunday big band series. Emmet Ray, The 924 College St. 416-792-4497 theemmetray.com @theemmetray Live music 7 nights a week. Epochal Imp 123 Danforth Avenue epochalimp.com @epochal_imp Specialty coffee, bar, entertainment & books Free Times Cafe, The 320 College St. 416-967-1078 freetimescafe.com @freetimescafeofficial Weekly Klezmer series, entertainment nightly Function Bar + Kitchen 2291 Yonge St. 416-440-4007 functionbar.ca @functionbarto Open mic Tues & Sun; Soul and R&B Fri & Sat. Grossman’s Tavern 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000 grossmanstavern.com @grossmanstavern Toronto’s self-described “Home of the Blues.” Handlebar 159 Augusta Ave. 647-748-7433 thehandlebar.ca @handlebar_to Ongoing, including open mic Tuesdays & monthly jazz jam. Hirut Cafe and Restaurant 2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560 hirutjazz.ca @hirutcafe Quality live jazz and a quiet policy. Hugh’s Room Live 296 Broadview Ave. 647-960-2593 hughsroomlive.com @hughsroomlive Intimate performing space, great acoustics, attentive audience. Jazz Bistro, The 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299 jazzbistro.ca @jazzbistroto Historic location and world-class jazz. Jazz Room, The Located in the Huether Hotel, 59 King St. N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565 kwjazzroom.com @thejazzroom Dedicated to the best in jazz music presentations. Jean Darlene Piano Room, The 1203 Dundas Street West. jeandarlene.ca @jeandarlenepianoroom “Singalong karaoke open mic” Thurs, Fri & Sat. Joni Restaurant at the Park Hyatt Hotel 4 Avenue Rd jonirestaurant.com @jonirestaurant Live music Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun.. Junction Underground 2907 Dundas St. W. 416-937-2025 junctionunderground.ca @junctionunderground Toronto’s west-end hotspot for live music, DJs, shows, and crafted cocktails. Linsmore Tavern, The 1298 Danforth Ave. 416-466-5130 linsmoretavern.com @linsmoretavern Rock, cover bands and Sunday blues. Local, The 396 Roncesvalles Ave 416-535-6225 @thelocaltoronto Pub fare, local beers and live music Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307 lula.ca @lulalounge Salsa, jazz, afro-Cuban, and world music. Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club 951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440 manhattans.ca @manhattans_guelph Live music almost every night of the week. Monarch Tavern 12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833 themonarchtavern.com @monarchtavern Indie, rock, and other genres on stage. Motel Bar 1235 Queen Street W. 416-399-4108 @motelparkdale Casual and up-close live music. My House in the Junction 2882 Dundas Street W. 416-604-4555 myhouseinthejunction.com @ myhouseinthejunction Regular live music, including jazz every Friday. Neu Lokal Social House 3047 Dundas St. W. 647-834-6363 neulokal.com @neulokal_social Turkish restaurant with live music Thurs, Fri & Sat. Noonan’s Pub 141 Danforth Ave. 416-778-1804 noonanspub.ca @noonansirishpub Live music includes swing, blues, rock and country. Old Mill, The 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641 oldmilltoronto.com @oldmilltoronto Jazz Lounge: Listenable straight ahead jazz. Only Cafe, The 962 Danforth Ave. 416-463-3249 theonlycafe.com @theonlycafe Wide range of music includes jam sessions & young artist showcases. Painted Lady, The 218 Ossington Avenue thepaintedlady.ca @paintedladyossington Cheeky saloon serving burlesque, & live music. Pamenar 307 Augusta Ave. cafepamenar.com @pamenar_km Live music, DJs, comedy, and more. Pilot Tavern, The 22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716 thepilot.ca @thepilot_to Around for over 75 years, live Saturday afternoon jazz. Poetry Jazz Café 1078 Queen St W. 416-599-5299 poetryjazzcafe.com @poetryjazzcafe Live jazz, hip-hop, and DJs nightly. Redwood Theatre, The 1300 Gerrard Street East. 647-547-4410 theredwoodtheatre.com @ theredwoodtheatre Music, dance, circus, comedy, and more. Reposado Bar & Lounge 136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474 reposadobar.com @reposadobar Top-shelf tequila, tapas, and live music. Reservoir Lounge, The 52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887 reservoirlounge.com @reservoirlounge Live music four nights a week. Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475 therex.ca @therextoronto Over 60 shows per month, Toronto’s longestrunning jazz club. Sauce on Danforth 1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376 sauceondanforth.com @sauceondanforth Live music Tues through Sat (and sometimes Sun). Sellers & Newel 672 College Street. 647-778-6345 sellersandnewel.com @sellersandnewel Intimate bookstore doubling as a live evening music venue. Smokeshow BBQ and Brew 744 Mt. Pleasant Rd 416-901-7469 smokeshowbbqandbrew.com @ smokeshowjohn Cover artists and original music Thurs through Sun. Steadfast Brewery 301 Lansdowne Ave 416-343-9595 steadfastbrewingco.com @ steadfastbrewing Live Trad Jazz, Mon nights; Bluegrass, Sun afternoons; & more. Tapestry 224 Augusta Ave. @tapestry_to Jazz, electronic music, soul, and more. Tranzac 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137 tranzac.org @tranzac292 Community arts venue, live shows, multiple rooms, every day.. 28 | September 2026 thewholenote.com
ETCETERA: workshops, masterclasses and more Grey Bruce RCCO: 2026 Pipe Organ of the Year Cybèle Young’s Kamiphony - influences and evolution KOFFLERARTS.ORG The ETCETERAS are listings for date-related events - live and virtual - that are of musical interest but which are not simply performances. This includes, for example, conferences and symposia, masterclasses, workshops, open houses, and film screenings. Just like our daily concert listings, the ETCETERAS are updated weekly online, and are free of charge. Please contact our listings team for more information at etc@thewholenote.com. PLEASE NOTE: The ETCETERAS do not include audition and recruitment notices or job postings. To promote these opportunities, please contact advertising@thewholenote.com. ● Sept 5 3:00: Canadian Opera Company - a free open house at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Discover what goes on behind the scenes. Wander through the building at your own pace: live performances, interactive activities, self-guided discovery stations; opportunities to learn about the artists, craftspeople, and teams who make every production possible. Admission is free with advance registration. Most visits take about one hour. 145 Queen ST.W., Toronto.TSO coc. ca/tickets/seasons ● Sep 16 7:00: The Grey Bruce Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. ● Pipe Organ of the Year 2026 award presentation and concert. This year’s award goes to the 1906 Breckels & Matthews organ at Wiarton’s St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. Organist Norman Reintamm and acclaimed Estonian-Canadian cellist Aare Tammesalu will play music by Stanley, J.S Bach, Buxtehude, Fauré, Saint-Saëns and De Val: an opportunity to hear the instrument’s diverse voices. freewill offering. 553 Gould Street (Wiarton, ON). 519-534 -2711 greybrucercco.com ● Sep 19 2:00: Westben Music in Nature. Once Upon a Time - A Fundraiser. Storytelling, music, and conversation with author Jane Urquhart, harpist Heidi Elise Bearcroft, and pianist Brian Finley in the transformed Westben School House. Refreshments included with your ticket. Only 40 tickets are available, 0. 6788 County Road 30 North, Campbellford 705-653-5508 or toll-free at 1-877-883- 5777 westben.ca ● Sep 22 7:00: Christ Church Deer Park. Six-part weekly fall lecture series exploring the why, how, and what we sing in church. Each week has a specific topic. Lecture 1- Why Do We Sing? - A Theological Basis for Church Music. A bird’s-eye view of the historical development of sacred music in the Western Christian tradition. Dr. Stefani Bedin, presenter. Freewill offering 1570 Yonge St. Toronto 416-920-5211 or christchurchdeerpark.org. (Also Sep 29, Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27.) ● Sep 24 - Dec 13: Koffler Arts. Debut of Governor General’s Award winning artist Cybèle Young’s exhibition, Kamiphony, curated by Zoë Foster. At the centre of the exhibition is a pantheon of kinetic paper machines which perform small, repetitive actions. Lighting and sound amplification accompany their movements, creating a shifting tableau of motion, dancing shadows, and sound. On Oct 8, 6:30-7:30 artist Cybèle Young and curator Zoë Foster will explore the themes, influences, evolution, and future ambitions of Kamiphony. 180 Shaw St., #104, Toronto. 647- 925-0643 kofflerarts.org. ● Sep 27 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and Instrumentalists: Vivaldi’s Gloria. Mervin Fick, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. cammac. ca/toronto. ; (members) If you can read this, thank a music teacher. MosePianoForAll.com ● Sept 26 10:00am-1:30pm: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Annual free Open House. Lobby performances & activities: explore the building, meet musicians, try an instrument, make some music of your own. No ticket required, drop in any time. Bring your family, introduce a friend to the thrill of a live orchestra, or go and discover the TSO for yourself. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ● Sept 26 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. A one-hour concert featuring beloved classics and bold new sounds, led by Music Director Gustavo Gimeno and Barrett Principal Education Conductor & Community Ambassador Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser. Free concert tickets (required) are available online at TSO.CA/OpenHouse. Registration opens September 8 at 10am. For accessible seating, call TSO Patron Services at 416.598.3375. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto. ● Sep 27 4:00: St. Olave’s Anglican Church. Choral Evensong for Michaelmas Eve. A religious service marking the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels followed by an illustrated feature at 5pm on The Pre-contact Indigenous History of Toronto and Southern Ontario, presented by distinguished historian Dr. Carl Benn. At St. Olave’s Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave, Toronto. Contributions appreciated. ● 416-769-5686. ● Sep 29 7:00: Christ Church Deer Park. Fall Lecture & Workshop Series (see Sept 22) Lecture 2 - What Do We Sing? - Part I: Music in the Western Christian. (Also Sep 22, Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27.) ● Oct 06 7:00: Christ Church Deer Park. Fall Lecture & Workshop Series (see Sept 22) Lecture 3 - What Do We Sing? - Part II: Music in the Anglican Tradition. Also Sep 22, 29, Oct 13, 20 & 27. ● Oct 8 6:30-7:30: Koffler Arts artist Cybèle Young and curator Zoë Foster will explore of the themes, influences, evolution, and future ambitions of Kamiphony. 180 Shaw St., #104, Toronto .647-925-0643 kofflerarts.org. (see Sep 24) A vacation for your dog! Barker Avenue Boarding in East York call or text 416-896-4995 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS Economical and visible! Promote your services & products to our musically engaged readers, in print and on-line. BOOKING DEADLINE: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8 advertising@thewholenote.com thewholenote.com September 2026 | 29
