Small World Musical Festival on Now!

Come join the world at the Harbourfront Centre this weekend! The Small World Musical festival is one of my personal favorites of the summer season here in Toronto.  Come to the sounds of Brazil, LA/Mexico, Italy, Morocco, India, Iran and much more.  Children’s tent on site as well. Here’s a sampling of what you can experience thanks to Breakfast Television. Where: The Harbourfront Centre, 235 … Continue reading Small World Musical Festival on Now!

Small World Music in the Park

Day of Global Music in Trillium Park Come out for a  day of global sounds at Trillium Park. Experience a collection of local and international performers with an eclectic array of sounds to the stage and roaming musical acts.. Bring a blanket and a bite, stay for the day and linger by the fire to wind down summer on an upbeat!  Thanks go out to … Continue reading Small World Music in the Park

Toronto Celebrates Canada’s 150th

 Dozens of Canada 150 Celebrations the First Weekend of July and  Beyond Check out the line up of Canada Day celebrations going on in our Toronto.  We love history, walking tours, multiculturalism, food, dance, film, music, of course fireworks and so much more.  The celebrations extend well beyond this one weekend we gather to rejoice in having this amazing place to call home. Where: Throughout … Continue reading Toronto Celebrates Canada’s 150th

Free-for-all-Friday

See Jazz free including Smokey Robinson and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas Come out and enjoy the first Free-For-All-Friday at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival. From the clubs, to the patios, to Nathan Phillips Square, travel the city and get your jazz on without a ticket. Where: see the line up for listing of venues. When: Friday June 21, events start between 5pm and 10pm. Cost: for one … Continue reading Free-for-all-Friday

Luminato Starts Soon

Innovative and Edgy Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, Music and Experimental Culture Take Over Toronto at Luminato! Just when you think you have seen it all, come to Luminato to experience wonder and rapture of culture beyond anything you have experienced or imagined before.  Hands down this is one of my favorite festivals of the year.  Luminato has a staggering more than 3,000 performances, with 11,000 … Continue reading Luminato Starts Soon

Good Times at the Free Times Cafe

Folky, Jazz, Poetry, Comedy, Improv, Klezmer and Art Lovers All Welcome The Free Times Cafe is home to live music, comedy, art  and spoken word 7 days a week Their menu is Jewish, Middle Eastern and Canadian.  Come out for a great meal and/or grab your favorite drink to savor while you soak in the positive vibes. Where: 320 College St. Toronto, ON M5T 1S3; Call: 416-967-1078;  freetimescafe@rogers.com When: open Mon – … Continue reading Good Times at the Free Times Cafe

Culture, Arts and Ideas

Grab a Refreshment, Mingle and Learn on Thursday Afternoons for People 55+ Health, cooking, music, book readings, comedy and Jewish traditions are open for all people aged 55 and up to learn about in a warm open environment.  Check the schedule to see what is coming up. Where: 750 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2J2 at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (JCC). Phone: (416) 924-6211. When: doors open … Continue reading Culture, Arts and Ideas

Rush to the Royal Conservatory

Experience All Genres of Music from African to Vocal For Less Than a Movie! Love great music?  You can see it for only $10 rush ticket at the Royal Conservatory of Music in a gorgeous setting. Where: Telus centre for performance and learning, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1W2. Phone: 416.408.0208. When: loads of choices every week, most performances are in the evenings. Have fun browsing the performance schedule to amazing … Continue reading Rush to the Royal Conservatory

DJ Skate Nights at the Harbourfront Centre on Now!

Get out and enjoy the winter starry nights on the lakefront while skating to crowd pleasing tunes. Check out the fantastic line up of DJs. Where: Natrel Rink, 235 Queens Quay West,  Toronto When: December 17 to February 18, Saturday evenings, 8pm to 11pm, including extended 8pm to 1am hours New Year’s Eve. Cost: Free. Continue reading DJ Skate Nights at the Harbourfront Centre on Now!

Sunday Interludes: Free Concerts

The Royal Conservatory of Music offers Sunday Interludes– a mix of cabaret, jazz, and classical music. Each concert is 75 minutes with no intermission Where: Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Telus Centre for the Performance and Learning, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto. When: At 2pm first Sunday of the month October to June, with the exception of January. Cost:  free.  Reserve tickets starting 30 days before the … Continue reading Sunday Interludes: Free Concerts