Canadian-grown big band jazz, big city sound Founded in 1998, the 18-piece Toronto Jazz Orchestra continues to evolve their wide-ranging repertoire, from classic swing tunes to contemporary jazz. Whatever the style, they remain focused on compositions and arrangements by Canadian writers. This performance features Juno Award-nominated Heather Bambrick, who has been described as “Ella Fitzgerald… Continue Reading Toronto Jazz Orchestra
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Iconic Canadian sextet For over three decades, this Juno Award-winning band has pushed musical boundaries and helped define Canadian alt-rock. Heavy riffs, powerful melodies, and driving percussion make them a must-see live act. With top hits like “One More Astronaut,” “Another Sunday,” and “Raspberry,” I Mother Earth has grown from the Toronto’s ‘90s club scene to international touring… Continue Reading I Mother Earth
Classical music for toddlers Park Eatery Kinderconcerts bring the symphony to life through interactive performances for children ages 5 and under. Members of Guelph Symphony Orchestra share stories and works by great composers, introducing children to timeless fairy tales, classical music, and the experience of live performance. Kinderconcerts are an enriching, hands-on experience with audience… Continue Reading Kinderconcerts – The Barber of Seville
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A legacy of danceable hits Best known for the infectious and highly danceable global hit “The Safety Dance,” this Juno-nominated new wave band celebrates their ’80s fame with pride, and continues to create equally danceable, infectious new music. The band’s founder and frontman Ivan Doroschuk leads a vibrant live show exploding with charisma and enthusiastic… Continue Reading Men Without Hats
Jurassic Park-inspired satire After a decade of sold-out performances in New York City, a successful UK residency, and an Off-Broadway run, this delightful smash hit is on tour. Hold On To Your Butts is a wildly inventive tour-de-force of comedy and physical theatre that features two actors and a Foley artist performing a shot-for-shot parody… Continue Reading Hold On To Your Butts
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A who’s who of Canadian blues This supergroup is a collective of musicians who have defined the country’s blues scene over the decades. The Maple Blues Revue features The Maple Blues Band with powerhouse vocalists Jay Douglas, Samantha Martin, and Suzie Vinnick. Led by bassist and band leader Gary Kendall, this world class performance is… Continue Reading The Maple Blues Revue
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Rising stars of country The fastest-rising country music queens in Nashville, The Heels are a dynamic trio from Canada known for high-energy shows, three-part harmonies, and good-natured brashness. They deliver equal parts positivity, prowess, fun, and flair. Rosewood Ave is a husband-and-wife duo from Northern Ontario, bringing genuine chemistry and small-town roots to the stage.… Continue Reading The Heels and Rosewood Ave
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Resilience, courage, faith Tracy Lee, a proud fifth generation Black Canadian, combines performance and education to celebrate her heritage, ignite a sense of belonging, and inspire audiences. Lee masterfully weaves music and storytelling to highlight the remarkable contributions and the lasting legacy of her family and other Black Canadian pioneers who paved the way for… Continue Reading And Then What Happened… Black Canadian History: The Untold Stories
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Dynamic retelling of a Canadian classic Roch Carrier’s short story The Hockey Sweater is a Canadian classic, first published in 1979. Now, Guelph Symphony Orchestra delivers the iconic story set to the music of award-winning composer, Abigail Richardson. Experience all the powerful childhood emotions again, in symphony, as the string section faces off against the… Continue Reading In Symphony: The Hockey Sweater
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Award-winning comediennes This standout showcase features standup and improv from some Canada’s best comics: Elvira Kurt, Jennine Profeta, Diana Frances, and Karen Parker, with Jordan Armstong on music. With a show built on audience suggestions, these expert improvisors deliver a completely new side-splitting performance every night. Bring out your girlfriends for a healthy dose of… Continue Reading Girls Nite Out
