NOVEMBER 2023 - #TorontoDowntown & #TorontoCentral gigs
- Lisa Moilala
- Nov 2, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 21, 2023
Trying something different this month! The all-in-one listings were giving Wix palpitations ... I guess all of the info was just too much for the platform to handle in one post!
So, I'm going to split up the areas into separate posts. I hope it works better for you!
Here are gigs for Toronto Downtown & Central
These lists are in no particular order.
To expand listings, click on the little arrow beside venue name.
As always, keep checking back for updates to the lists below too, please! Since websites & socials don't get updated all of the time, I'll be updating every day or so throughout the week as I see new shows! Scroll down & check them out!
I'm still sharing on the ONstage-GTA FB and IG pages as well ... I know, I know, it's a lot ... sorry! I'm trying to figure out a strategy for the best way to share as much info as I can without really pissing you off! LOL
I hope you find my efforts useful!
Cheers! LisaM
These lists are in no particular order.
To expand listings, click on the little arrow beside venue name
Toronto Downtown - Lakeshore to Eglinton & Humber River to Don River
The Emmet Ray - 924 College St - west of Ossington - theemmetray.com - https://www.facebook.com/theemmetray on FB
If you're looking for the Emmet Ray Events calendar, click on their website link : https://www.theemmetray.com/entertainment/events-2023/ for the complete listing!
This week at The Emmet Ray
Secure a seat and get a discount on your ticket by emailing Reso@erbar.ca to make a reservation
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@TheEmmetRay
Visit us at www.TheEmmetRay.com
C'est What - 67 Front Street East - just east of Church St - cestwhat.com - https://www.facebook.com/cestwhatto
The Hot Five Jazzmakers Return to C’est What for Saturday Matinees!
3-6pm | PWYC
Multiple dates: November 18
December 2 December 16
As this is a Pay What You Can event, all contributions go directly to the performers on stage and are always greatly appreciated!
Reservoir Lounge - 52 Wellington St E - just west of Church St - reservoirlounge.com - https://www.facebook.com/reservoirlounge
Click on this link to go to their website : https://www.reservoirlounge.com/live-shows
Wed, Nov 22 - The Digs - 9pm
They’re back! Join this supergroup of Toronto's finest musicians for a soulful and funk-filled set.
Thu, Nov 23 - Alison Young - 9pm
JUNO-nominated saxophonist Alison Young returns with an eclectic set of hard bop, soul, and New Orleans-style funk.
Fri, Nov 24 - Queen Pepper - 9:30pm
Queen Pepper is back to get you up and dancing with a set that melds her love of old Soul, R&B and Jazz.
Sat, Nov 25 - Danny B - 9:30pm
Nobody can sing the blues and play the harmonica quite like the legendary Danny B. Join us for his raucous return to the Reservoir Lounge stage.
PJ O'Brien City Pub - 39 Colborne St - west of Church St, just south of King St E - pjobrien.com or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/PJsToronto
Shared from Paddyman:
:Looking forward to a special Xmas Gig Saturday 25th Nov in Toronto at PJ O Brien - The City Pub. I’m sure we will be doing this song!
Fairytale of New York! Candlelight & Xmas songs in an Irish pub. Sure ya can’t beat it!
Tickets $20 available here: https://allevents.in/e/800025820662017?ref=wa-new-event
Drom Taberna - 458 Queen Street West - between Spadina & Bathurst at Augusta - linktr.ee/dromtaberna - on FB: https://www.facebook.com/dromtaberna
Smokeshow BBQ & Brew - 744 Mt Pleasant Rd - south of Eglinton Ave - smokeshowbbqandbrew.com - on FB : https://www.facebook.com/smokeshowbbqandbrew
$10 Cover Friday and Saturday Nights after 8PM
* COVER AMOUNT AND TIMES MAY CHANGE ON SPECIAL NIGHTS LIKE DISCO, RETRO, HALLOWEEN, AND LARGER BANDS LIKE CHICAGO PROJECT.
- TUESDAY BACHATA FREE LESSONS 9:00
- WEDNESDAY 9:00 TO 1:00AM KARAOKE
- THURSDAY 7:00 TO 11:00 ,2ND TUESDAY HORNS,
- FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS 8:00 TO 12:30
- SATURDAY MATINEE 3:00 TO 6:00 - 1ST BROTHER PAUL BLUES, 2ND CLUB DJANGO, 3RD DON RIVER BLUES BAND, 4TH THE JAZZ GANGSTERS
SUNDAY MATINEE 3:00 TO 6:00 1ST DANNY MARKS COMBO, 2ND METRO BIG BAND, 3RD YORK JAZZ, 4TH SWINGIN BLACK JACKS
SUNDAY NIGHT 7: 00 1ST AND 3RD TANGO DANCING, 2ND THE DINKS ,4TH ROCKY VERWEEL & QUEEN CITY BLUES
THU NOV 23 – MICHAEL DUNSTON
NOVEMBER 2023
$10 Cover Friday and Saturday Nights after 8PM
* COVER AMOUNT AND TIMES MAY CHANGE ON SPECIAL NIGHTS LIKE DISCO, RETRO, HALLOWEEN, AND LARGER BANDS LIKE CHICAGO PROJECT.
TUESDAY BACHATA FREE LESSONS 9:00
WEDNESDAY 9:00 TO 1:00AM KARAOKE
THURSDAY 7:00 TO 11:00 , 2ND TUESDAY HORNS,
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS 8:00 TO 12:30
SATURDAY MATINEE 3:00 TO 6:00
THU NOV 2 – BOREALIS
FRI NOV 3 – HIGHROLLERS
SAT NOV 4 – 3:00 – BROTHER PAUL BLUES BAND
– 8:00 – RETRO CRUSH 80’S DANCE PARTY
SUN NOV 5 – 3:00 – DANNY MARKS COMBO
– 7:00 – TANGO
THU NOV 9 – TUESDAY HORNS
FRI NOV 10 – THE GARDEN
SAT NOV 11 – 3:00 – VISION BLUE JAZZ – 8:00 – RUDE E BONES
SUN NOV 12 – 3:00 – YORK JAZZ ENSEMBLE – 7:00 – THE DINKS
THU NOV 16 – UNCLE FROTTY
FRI NOV 17 – SWITCHBEAT
SAT NOV 18 – 3:00 – DON RIVER BLUES BAND
– 8:00 – DISCO NIGHT W/ESCAPADE
SUN NOV 19 – 3:00 – YORK JAZZ ENSEMBLE
– 7:00 – TANGO
THU NOV 23 – MICHAEL DUNSTON FRI NOV 24 – PORCH JAM SAT NOV 25 – 2:00 – JAZZ GANGSTERS
– 8:00 – CHICAGO PROJECT
SUN NOV 26 – 3:00 – SWINGIN BLACK JACKS
– 7:00 – ROCKY VERWEEL
THU NOV 30 – TRAIN WRECK
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar - 194 Queen St. W - just west of University Ave - therex.ca or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/therextoronto
Click this link to go to The Rex website Events listing : https://www.therex.ca/events
Beginning November 4th, The Rex will showcase Toronto’s finest Jazz Orchestras EVERY Saturday at 2 pm! First-come, first-served. Cover charge at the door. You won’t want to miss it!
Shows for November, 2023
Cameron House - 408 Queen St W - just west of Spadina - https://www.thecameron.com/ or on IG at @the.cameronhouse
Click on this link to go to their website : https://www.thecameron.com/shows
The Dakota Tavern - 249 Ossington Ave - at Dundas St W - dakotatavern.ca or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/TheDakotaTavern
Click on this link to see upcoming events at The Dakota Tavern : https://www.dakotatavern.ca/
Tranzac Club - 292 Brunswick Ave - south of Bloor St W, east of Bathurst - https://www.tranzac.org/ or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/tranzac
Click on this link to go to their website's calendar : https://www.tranzac.org/events/
Lula Lounge - 1585 Dundas West - just east of Dufferin - https://www.lula.ca/ or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/ilovelula
Click on this link to see events at Lula: https://www.lula.ca/calendar
The Revival - 783 College Street, just east of Ossington - revivaleventvenue.ca or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/revivaleventvenuetoronto
Click on this link to see events at Revival: https://www.revivaleventvenue.ca/events/
Chalkers Sports Bar and Grill - 247 Marlee Avenue (west of Allen Rd, north of Eglinton Ave W) - https://www.chalkers.ca/ or on FB at : @chalkersbarandgrill
Jazz Bistro - 251 Victoria Street - south of Dundas St E, east of Yonge - jazzbistro.ca or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/JazzBistroTO
This week - Tuesday, Oct 31 - Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 - at Jazz Bistro!
What a week ahead! Three new albums being celebrated at Jazz Bistro, and a weekend of The Great American Songbook with Colin Hunter & The Joe Sealy Quartet! See you in the club!
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Walk-ins are always welcome.
Reserve your table on OpenTable or call the club.
Showtimes are 5-7 and 8-10:30.
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Incredible food and world class live music nightly here from Tuesday to Saturday.
Jazz Bistro’s Late Night (11pm-2am) performances take place every Friday night.
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251 Victoria St. at Dundas Square
416-363-JAZZ
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#torontosupperclub #torontolivemusic #torontojazz #tofoodies #torontoeats #blogto #torontolife #livemusicisback #livemusicisbetter #goodvibesonly #celebrateeverything
Grossman's Tavern - 379 Spadina Avenue - between Dundas St W & College - grossmanstavern.com or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/GrossmansTavern or the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/353081468092615
Click on this link for upcoming shows at Grossman's Tavern : Grossman's Tavern Music
Adelaide Hall - 250 Adelaide St W, just east of John St - https://www.adelaidehallto.com/ or on FB at : https://www.facebook.com/AdelaideHallTO
Cover Me Live - every Friday & Saturday night - https://www.adelaidehallto.com/cover-me-live Other Events at Adelaide Hall : https://www.adelaidehallto.com/events
The Gem Bar & Grill - 1159 Davenport Rd - just west of Ossington - yelp.ca/biz/the-gem-toronto or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/thegembarandgrill
The Cloak & Dagger Pub - 394 College Street (east of Bathurst) - On FB at https://www.facebook.com/thecloakanddaggerpub
Function Bar - 2291 Yonge Street at Eglinton - functionbar.ca or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/functionbar
Mekan - www.mekantoronto.com or on IG at https://www.instagram.com/mekantoronto
Click on this link to see upcoming shows at Mekan Toronto: https://www.instagram.com/mekantoronto
Capone’s Cocktail Lounge - 1573 Bloor St. W., Toronto, just west of Dundas St W junction - caponestoronto.com or on FB at : https://www.facebook.com/caponestoronto
Click on the link for Capone's entertainment listing for October : https://caponestoronto.com/entertainment/
The Inter Steer Tavern - 357 Roncesvalles Ave ( just south of Howard Park Ave ) - http://intersteer.blogspot.com/ or on IG at https://www.instagram.com/intersteer/
The Local Pub - 396 Roncesvalles Avenue just south of Howard Park Ave - On FB at : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063549461771
Tonight Bar - 1704 Queen Street West, just east of Roncesvalles - On FB at : https://www.facebook.com/ItHappensTonight
"Here's what's HAPPENING at TONIGHT BAR this week!
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Rod, Gun & Barbers : Junction - 2877 Dundas St W - just west of Keele in The Junction - https://rodgunandbarbers.com/ or on FB at : Rod Gun Barbers : Junction or on IG at : @rod_gun_and_barbers
Bluebird Bar - 2072 Dundas St W - east of Roncesvalles - bluebirdbarto.com or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/thebluebirdTO
Live music every Thursday, from 8 - 10:30pm - Click on this link to see upcoming shows at the Bluebird: https://www.bluebirdbarto.com/music
The Irish Rose Pub - 1095 Weston Rd, York (south of Eglinton Ave W) - stemmedfromtherose.com or on FB at : @theirishrosepub
The Old Mill - 21 Old Mill Road (north of Bloor St W, on west side of Humber River) - https://www.oldmilltoronto.com/ or on FB at : @oldmilltoronto
JAZZ LOUNGE
Friday, November 24 – An Acoustic Evening with Amanda Martinez
Friday, December 1 – Fifth Element
Friday, December 8 – Lou Pomanti Soul Jazz Ensemble
Friday, December 15 – Alison Young
Thursday, December 21 – A Jewish Boy’s Christmas
Friday, December 22 – Colleen Allen
“Dining & Dancing” series
Saturday, November 25 – Jay Vazquez presents 80s Dance Party – SOLD OUT!
Saturday, December 2 – Elvis Lives with Bruno Nesci – SOLD OUT!
Saturday, December 9 – Fleetwood Mac Mania – SOLD OUT!
Saturday, December 16 – A Swingin Christmas with The Toronto All Star Band – SOLD OUT!
Saturday, December 30 – Abba Mania – Only a few tickets left!
Sunday, December 31 – Jay Vazquez presents Metallic New Year’s Eve
Bovine Sex Club - 542 Queen St W (just east of Bathurst) - https://www.bovinesexclub.com/ or on FB at : @bovinesexclub
Click here to see the show calendar on their website : https://www.bovinesexclub.com/
TONIGHT - Thursday, October 12 - The Rock Mayhem Returns with @manicmouth @aprilmusic.xo @kc_evil_elvis and @gypsy.brydge
Doors 9pm, 19+, $15
Handlebar - 159 Augusta Avenue, Kensington Market - https://thehandlebar.ca/ or on FB at : @HandlebarTO
We are delighted to be hosting @science_international’s debut performance on Thursday, October 12th. We’re excited about these folks, so come through and discover them for yourself!
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With support from @skycrib_studios and DJ Ritchie spinning vinyl all night!
.- Thursday, October 12th
- 8PM - PWYC
Tell EVERYONE! We got @gabygrice playing ALL NIGHT on Friday, October 13th. Gaby and her band have a huge night planned, blending originals and all your favourite covers from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, and 20s! Come dance with us!
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- Friday, October 13th
- 8:30PM- PWYC
Communist's Daughter - 1149 Dundas Street W (west side at Ossington) - on IG at : https://www.instagram.com/thecommunistsdaughtertoronto or
The Drake - 1150 Queen St W (east of Gladstone) - https://www.thedrake.ca/thedrakehotel/underground
Click here to view the Drake's entertainment calendar on their website : https://www.thedrake.ca/thedrakehotel/whatson/
The Wheatsheaf Tavern - 667 King St W ( west side at Bathurst ) - https://www.wheatsheaftavern.com/ or on FB at : @WheatSheafTavern
The Painted Lady - 218 Ossington Ave (west side of Ossington at Dundas St W) - https://thepaintedlady.ca/ or on FB at : @thepaintedladyy
Click here to visit the upcoming shows page on their website : https://thepaintedlady.ca/shows/
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
@theladykonswallow
Saturday
@andybutlermusic
Sunday
Bar Cathedral - 54 The Esplanade (west of Church St) - https://www.barcathedral.ca/ or on FB at : @barcathedral
The Junction Temple - 151 Annette St (just west of Keele, south of Dundas St W) - on FB at @thejunctiontemple
Junction Temple Productions Present..... An Up Close & Intimate evening with Juno Award Winner and 2023 Canada Walk of Fame inductee Carole Pope live at The Junction's newest Live Music & Event Venue - The Junction Temple!
Limited seating for this Up Close & Intimate evening! Get your ticets soon! November 25th, 2023 @THE JUNCTION TEMPLE 151 Annette St, Toronto Tickets are available through the link below at Ticketscene.ca https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/46177/
#TheJunctionTemple #JunctionTempleProductions #canadawalkoffame #carolepope #carolepopeandroughtrade #rockartist #highschoolconfidential #upcloseandintimateseries #liveperformance #venuetoronto #thejunction #Torontoentertainment #junoawardwinner
An exciting show coming up Sunday, November 5th ... Blues for the Red Door ! If you love the Blues and supporting those in need, this is THE event for you!
Seriously, check out the musical line up on the attached graphic! It's incredible!
"Join us at Blues for the Red Door and support the ongoing efforts of the Red Door Family Shelter and their mission of
providing food to those who would otherwise go without!" writes Blues for the Red Door.
Blues for the Red Door - Sunday, November 5, 2023 - Doors 6pm - Show 8pm - $35 Advance / $40 Door ( an incredible price for this much talent! ) - Long Branch Social House - 3595 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke ( east of Brown's Line, just east of 35th St in Longbranch )
More info and tickets available at : www.bluesforthereddoor.ca/tickets-sponsorship
#FoodSecurity #WomenShelter #HungryKids #NoKidsHungry #LiveBlues #Toronto #RedDoorFamilyShelter #TorontoLiveMusic #FoodIsARight #GivingBack #LongBranchSocialHouse
If a band name isn't mentioned, be sure to check the bar/venue's website or socials for updated details! Bar/venue links are listed in the tables below, if available
Oh! One thing I'm adding to these posts is the comments section below so you can add your own graphics, gig details etc. I'm always updating this layout as I find what works and what doesn't as well! If you have suggestions, please let me know! I'd love to hear them!
How can you contact me?
Email me at onstagegta@gmail.com or message me on FB or IG!
FB - @onstagegta
IG - @onstage-gta
I'll update as often as I can - there's a LOT of Live Music in the GTA - so keep checking back for updates!
I hope you find this list useful! It's a labour of love & I'll be making changes to the layout & function as I go.
Cheers everyone! LisaM
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