918 Bathurst

100th Birthday Celebration of Malcolm X
2025-05-18 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | 918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G5, Canada
Welcome to the 100th birthday celebration of Malcolm X!
Come join us at 918 Bathurst St as we honor the legacy of this influential civil rights leader. This in-person event will feature guest speakers, musical performances, and a special exhibition highlighting Malcolm X’s life and work.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to commemorate a pivotal figure in history. Whether you’re a long-time admirer or just curious to learn more, this event is sure to be both educational and inspiring. See you there!

IAN MAKSIN in TORONTO: "BEYOND NEOCLASSICAL"
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:30
Immerse yourself in the deep, soothing and healing vibrations of the cello with world acclaimed cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin! In this concert, he will perform brand new original instrumental music inspired by his recent travels to India and Nepal, as well as music written throughout the years and recorded on several releases: Zaria, Sempre, Alchemist, Amor Renatus. He will also share several songs from his collection of songs from over 50 countries in 38 languages. Maksin’s original music transcends well beyond New Age and Neo-Classical, as it encompasses elements of many genres from jazz to world music, drawing inspiration from traditional African, Mongolian and Middle Eastern Music, from Mozart and Bach, as well as from contemporary composers as Astor Piazzolla and Ludovico Einaudi. Expanded by use of the loop pedal and other electronics to sound like a real orchestra, his music will take you on a mystical spiritual journey through Tribal Africa, Mongolia, lands of North American natives, and beyond.

Dixon's Violin live in Toronto
2025-05-25 15:50 - 17:15
You’ve never heard violin like this! Inspiring audiences across North America, from Burning Man and Electric Forest to TED talks.
“The violinist that is changing the world” – Preserve the Future
“Standing ovation…It’s no surprise that Dixon was voted the best of the evening” – Examiner
“Not your ordinary violinist” – Fox 2 News
“It’s quite an accomplishment for a man who possibly invented a new genre on his violin” – City Pulse
“One in particular, Dixon’s Violin, blew minds with a folksy, heartfelt set, performed entirely by one man and one electric violin.” – Examiner
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Sunday, May 25
3:30pm – Doors Open
4:00pm – Concert begins (duration roughly 75 minutes)
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Tickets only $40 available here
Tickets $45 at the door if still available
All ages welcome! Tickets for children 12 and under are only $7
This is an indoor, seated show.
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About Dixon’s Violin:
You’ve never heard violin like this! The world’s premier visionary violinist, Dixon’s life mission is to inspire people – and he has done so at over 1,000 concerts across North America, including giving five TED talks/performances, over ten years at Burning Man and Electric Forest, plus radio, TV, and film appearances. A former technology leader and symphony violinist, Dixon walked away from a distinguished career to follow his dream full-time, and invented a whole new music genre. Dixon now improvises on a 5-string electric violin with a looping system he developed to create an all-live one-man symphony, guided by his remarkable personal story of life transformation.
https://dixonsviolin.com

Playlist Storytellers
2025-05-28 19:00 - 22:00
Playlist Storytellers is a Toronto-based live show that combines true stories and the songs that inspired them. Throughout the night, Four curated storytellers share a true story from their life that involves a song. To help the audience relive that experience, the song is played after the story. Think of it as a mix between a storytelling show and a music listening session.

Live Podcast Event!
2025-05-29 18:00 - 21:00
Welcome to our Live Podcast Event! If political anxiety has felt like too much lately, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it. Join us for a live recording of ‘Life Outside the Box’ on May 29th with a diverse panel of people with lived experience in politics, activism and organizing. On November 5th, the 47th president of the U.S. won his second term. On January 20th, there was a series of concerning events at the inauguration. On January 31st, The U.S. announced 25% tariffs on Canada. On February 27th, Ontarian’s went to the polls to vote for a new Premier. On April 28th, Canadian’s went to the polls to vote for a new Prime Minister. It has been a rocky start to 2025.
Our discussion will be focused on navigating the current political climate, non-stop barrage of news, and how people can take action and build emotional resilience in uncertain times.​

Prepare the Ground Festival
2025-05-30 19:00 - 2025-06-01 22:00
PREPARE THE GROUND is a community-led arts & heavy music festival taking place across multiple venues in Toronto, Ontario – the first of its kind in the city. The festival was founded by two lifelong friends, Toronto-based concert promoter Denholm Whale and KW Campol of music management company Mythos & the Perpetual Flame Ministries record label & art house.
Drawing inspiration from European festival stalwarts like Roadburn, Sonicboom, and Amplifest, Prepare the Ground is focused on heavy music as an ethos of collective catharsis more than a dedication to one specific metal subgenre. From burgeoning artists, to favorites you never thought would reunite, to one-off full album sets, a heavily curated and meticulously planned lineup is the festival’s key component.
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The Colors and Soul of Korea: Dancheong
2025-06-02 12:00 - 2025-06-11 17:00
To commemorate the 2024–2025 Korea–Canada Years of Cultural Exchange, OIS ART OF CANADA, in collaboration with MOOWOOSOO Gallery of Korea, is pleased to present “ The Colors and Soul of Korea- Dancheong”, an exhibition that explores the beauty and depth of traditional Korean art.
This exhibition highlights the artistic value and philosophy of Dancheong, the traditional decorative painting found on Korean architecture, showcasing a wide range of works from ancient craftsmanship to contemporary interpretations.
A total of 11 artists, including master Dancheong artisans and contemporary artists, will participate—offering a unique opportunity to experience the harmony between tradition and modernity.
🔸 Exhibition Dates: June 2 (Mon) – June 15 (Sun), 2025
🔸 Venue: 918 Bathurst Gallery (918 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ontario)
🔸 Admission: Free
🎉 Opening Reception:
• Date & Time: Friday, June 6, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Program Includes:
– Lecture by a Dancheong expert
– Traditional Korean music performance
– Korean traditional refreshments
The Opening Reception will offer a meaningful cultural experience through a talk that explores the history, symbolism, and contemporary relevance of Dancheong—along with performances and refreshments to engage all five senses.
We warmly invite your interest and participation.

The Music Gallery Presents: NO HAY BANDA | HxH
2025-06-05 20:00 - 22:30
A double-bill dedicated to the subtle frictions of layered, long-form music. Duo HxH brings their ambient-dub-cutup improvising practice to Toronto—while NO HAY BANDA performs a new work by Sarah Davachi that draws on the expansive nature of durational sound.
Our last show of the season is a night dedicated to the subtle frictions of layered, long-form music—featuring a double-bill of artists known for harnessing the expansive nature of detailed, durational sound.
Fresh off debut album STARK PHENOMENA, New York City-based duo HxH (Chris Ryan Williams and Lester St. Louis) bring their signature ambient-dub-cutup sound to Toronto, using gossamer layers of trumpet, cello, and grainy electronics to build what they call “an architecture of the expanse.” In the second half, Montreal’s NO HAY BANDA performs Sarah Davachi’s work Three Unisons for Four Voices: a 70-minute sextet that plays with the lush, delicate textures of an ensemble playing in fragile unison with itself—and the acoustic spaces of ‘in-betweenness’ that slowly begin to emerge.
PWYC (Suggested $20)
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Kara-Lis Coverdale Record Release
2025-06-13 21:00 - 23:00
Kara-Lis Coverdale composes and performs musical works across acoustic and electronic mediums to create works that transcend reality. Driven by a devotion to sonic afterlife, memory, and material curiosity, Coverdale’s work occupies new planes built upon a borderless understanding of electronic music rooted in the interlocking pathways ofmusical systems and languages. Steadfastly committed to developing and expanding her vivid understanding of music as an immersive, tunable, and listening world rich in emotion and sensitivity, she is heralded as “one of the most exciting composers in North America” (The Guardian), and named unique navigator of the digital frontier with an ease and emotive sensitivity “we cannot yet comprehend” (FADER), Coverdale’s work has been met with consistent critical acclaim.
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Anatolian Folk Dancers of Toronto Present: Timeless Rhythms of Anatolia
2025-06-14 20:00 - 23:00
Join us for a magical evening filled with the timeless beauty of Anatolian culture. The choir and folk dance troupe are ready to transform the Sanctuary stage with soulful solo acts, powerful choral harmonies, and mesmerizing rhythms you won’t forget.
We will also pay a heartfelt tribute to Volkan Konak with one of his beloved works.
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THE TWO DEATHS OF OPHELIA
2025-06-19 19:30 - 21:30
THE TWO DEATHS OF OPHELIA conjures a sonic portrait of Ophelia, reimagining the Shakespearian character while exploring the themes of love, desire, madness, and death. At once sensuous and unsettled, the rushing current of the sound-world mimics the unpredictable flow of water — pulling and pushing the listener as tones and gestures metamorphose.
Join us as we begin our 2025 season with a team of Toronto’s best and boldest, and embark upon our largest and most ambitious project yet.
The Music
Linda Catlin Smith – Stare at the River
Linda Catlin Smith – The River+
Shawn Jaeger – Love Is+
Ann Southam – Rivers (selections)
Wolfgang Rihm – Ophelia Sings
Oliver Knussen – Ophelia Dances
Charles Wuorinen – Bearbeitungen über das Glogauer Liederbuch
Thomas Adès – Arcadiana (selections)
Luis Ramirez – new work commissioned by The Happenstancers, title TBD **
Ryan Chase – Now Wonder Nyce and Straunge **
Krzysztof Penderecki – Abschied
Claude Vivier – Bouchara
** designates world premiere
+ desisgnates Canadian premiere
The Artists
Simon Rivard, conductor
Reilly Nelson, Ophelia One
Danika Lorèn, First Ophelia
Jesse Blumberg, Hamlet One
Dion Mazerolle, First Hamlet
Luri Lee, violin
Sienna Cho, violin
Hee-Soo Yoon, violin and viola
Hezekiah Leung, viola
Peter Eom, cello
Travis Harrison, double bass
Lenny Ranallo, guitar
Joonghun Cho, keyboards
Wesley Shen, celeste
Chris James, flutes
Aleh Remezau, oboes
Brad Cherwin, clarinets
Nicolas Richard, bassoon
Ryan Garbett, horn
Declan Scott, trumpet
Nikki Huang, percussion
Thomas Li, percussion
Billy Wong, lighting
Fish Yu, electronics
Hoi Tong Keung, production manager

Unsinkable Presents: Wavelengths
2025-06-25 18:00 - 21:00
For one unforgettable night only, join us for Wavelengths, the very first live storytelling showcase from Unsinkable—and we’re doing it big.
We’ve taken five fearless voices from the page to the stage. After two months of deep dives, edits, and heart-spilling moments, these storytellers are ready to share their lived experiences live and unfiltered. This is their graduation, celebration, and coming-out party all in one—and you’ve got front row seats.
Think TED Talk meets kitchen party. This isn’t just a show, it’s a soirée.
Bring your heart. Bring your curiosity. Bring a friend. But whatever you do—don’t miss this.
For more information and tickets, click here

Creation Story Tour: Bbyazul & Yamamaya w/ Saturn, Mental, Tropes, HSM
2025-07-11 19:00 - 22:00
We’re excited to announce the Creation Story Tour, a series of 7 live events all across North America, with performances from Bbyazul, Yamamaya, Saturn, Mental, Tropes, Heartstopmiami, and a few special guests. Coming to 918 Bathurst on Friday July 11th!

MPS Presents: Fron Reilly, Joyce To & Nilan Perera
2025-07-27 14:00 - 17:00
The Ministry of Phonic Services is elated to welcome you to a Sunday matinee show, featuring performances from pioneering artists pushing the boundaries of musical instruments. Inventors and experimenters convening to show that traditional instrumentation is merely a fragment of what’s possible.Fron Reilly is a Guelph-based woodworker and instrument maker, who has been making the viral rounds online for his cylindrical string instrument titled the ‘fron’. He will be performing music on its latest iteration, the ‘fron2’, along with his stretched bass drone hurdy-gurdy. An incredible treat to see the inventor interacting with his own invention. He will be joined by upright bass player Stephen Vickery for this performance.Also performing in the Sun Room is Australian percussionist Joyce To with ‘environment study’, a combination of exuberant new percussion ideas ranging from rediscovered children’s toys to musical ice sculptures. Nilan Perera will begin the afternoon with his prepared guitar, a celebrated master of the craft with a radical dedication to improvisational art.Join us in the 918 Bathurst Sun Room for this afternoon gathering, music finished by 5pm for everyone to enjoy the rest of their Sunday evening!

BELT COMMUNITY CHOIR EVENT / ONE DAY MORE / LES MISÉRABLE
2025-07-29 18:00 - 21:00
🎶 Join BELT’s Musical Theatre Community Choir!
Join BELT as we launch our very first Musical Theatre Community Choir—a welcoming, no-pressure space for anyone who loves to sing, regardless of experience or skill level!
This is a drop-in style rehearsal, perfect for anyone who wants to have fun, meet fellow musical theatre lovers, and belt out some iconic show tunes. No auditions, no previous singing experience, and no commitment required—just come along and enjoy the joy of singing in a group!
For our first rehearsal, we’ll be learning the powerful ensemble number “One Day More” from Les Misérables. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just someone who sings in the shower, this is your chance to experience the thrill of singing together as a community.
🎤 What to Expect:
A relaxed and friendly environment
Guidance from passionate musical theatre leaders
A chance to learn harmonies and sing with others
A whole lot of fun!

The Secret to True Happiness
2025-08-10 17:00 - 20:00
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn ‘The Secret to True Happiness’ from world renowed Bhakti Yoga master Balakhilya, Sunday August 10th, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Experience this rare opportunity to learn authentic Vedic wisdom from a world-renowned yoga meditation master as he shares the gift of kirtan, an enlivening meditation practice that anyone can benefit from.
Places are limited so RSVP now!
No charge, but donations are welcome.
All ages are welcome.
No experience is necessary.
Plus FREE Vegan Dahl & Samosas for everyone!
Don’t miss this one-time-only, special event!
Limited spots – Register now.
P.S. Feel free to invite a friend.
🌿 ABOUT BALAKHILYA 🌿
World-renowned teacher of yoga wisdom, Balakhilya das, has lived and practised the Bhakti-Yoga life for over 50 years and has a lot of precious experience to share. He teaches deep spiritual knowledge and practice in a way that is easily understandable for everyone.

Playlist Storytellers August 13th, 2025 @ 7:00pm
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:30
“Songs help us time travel. They have the power to transport us back to the exact sights, smells and emotions of a memory”
​​Playlist Storytellers is a live storytelling show based in Toronto. Four curated storytellers share real stories from their life that involve a song, and then the song is played for the audience after so they can relive the story.
​​Four storytellers. Four stories. Four songs.
​​​​”It doesn’t matter what a song is about, what matters is what it means to us. We never forget the songs that made us feel something”
​Jay McCarrol
​Jay is a Canadian musician, composer, writer, and actor. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Nirvanna the Band the Show, and for composing the scores for films including BlackBerry, The Kid Detective, Hell of a Summer, and The Dirties.
​Catie Thorne
​Catie is a Toronto-based theatre artist who explores the intersection of tradition, innovation, and humanity in her artistic practice. She is the co-founder and artistic director of Sheep’s Clothing Theatre and a producing assistant at SummerWorks. Her play Pony Girls was selected for Hamilton Fringe on the Streets 2025 and she is the director and co-creator of Blood Brothers, an immersive retelling of Julius Caesar set in a fraternity. Catie is also the winner of Talk it Out 2025.
​Ada Nicolle
​Ada is a comedian and crossword constructor based in Toronto, Ontario. As a fan of both, Ada has performed stand-up comedy at the New York crossword tournament Lollapuzzoola, and has turned a lot of Toronto comics into crossword solvers. When she’s not doing either, she’s hanging out with her new cat Mira, or listening to the recent Cheekface album on repeat.
​Elaine Gold
​Elaine is a stand up, storyteller, retired deli waitress and Parkdale resident. Telling stories for over a decade and touring the city on foot doing it.
​​​DRESS CODE. Wear what’s comfortable.
​​​​SEATING. This is a seated event (chairs). First come first serve for seat selection.
​​​​MEDIA. Photos and video will be taken during the event. You are welcome to take your own photos and videos.
​​​​CAPACITY. 100 person capacity.
​​​​YOUR TICKET. Your ticket includes entrance fee, drinks (red wine & water), Pizza and Tessa’s Famous Meringues.
​​​​THE PROGRAM. Here’s how the night will go:
​​​​7:00 – Doors Open
​​​​7:45 – Storytelling starts
​​​​9:15 – Storytelling ends
​​Disclaimer:
​​This event will be recorded and Playlist Storytellers reserves the right to use photos and video from the event for marketing and communications purposes. By attending the event, you consent to the use of your image for these purposes.

Signals Chamber Concert - August 17th, 2025
2025-08-17 19:30 - 22:00
Please join in on August 17th for an intimate concert featuring recent works by Japanese and Japanese-Canadian composers. There will be the Canadian premiere of Sato Matsui’s “Trois Apparitions de la Nuit” and the world premiere of Paul Kawabe’s “Signals”. The programming explores the various connections to Japanese culture that the composers share. These are rarely performed works that will be brought to life for an evening by a small group of incredible musicians, we hope to see you there!
For more information and registration, click here.

BELT You Will Be Found
2025-08-20 19:00 - 22:00
Back by popular demand, BELT is hosting its second-ever drop-in Musical Theatre Choir rehearsal—and everyone’s welcome! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love to sing in the shower, this no-pressure, all-ages event is a chance to connect with fellow theatre lovers and belt out the powerful anthem “You Will Be Found” from Dear Evan Hansen. No auditions, no experience required—just bring your voice and your love for show tunes.
For more information and registration, click here.

CAMP XULF
2025-08-23 19:00 - 22:00
We want to take this opportunity to celebrate the idea of fleeting but deep connections—something we think molds the core of both FLUX and XULF. We might not have very long together, but the time we do have always feels magical ! After this summer, things will change. Life will pull us in different directions—some of us will move on from jobs, school, post-sec dance, or even the city. We want this show to serve as a reminder that we can always find our way back to each other when the time is right !

Intersection Music & Arts Festival
2025-08-31 15:00 - 17:00
Intersection unites the creative energy of Toronto-based musical artists and collectives with special guest artists.
Described by David Dacks in Musicworks magazine as combining “the diverse aesthetics of the now legendary Police Picnic… and Bang on A Can’s casual yet radical presentation of contemporary music,” Intersection truly is a festival that presents music from every direction.
Through installations, improvisations, compositions, performance pieces, and more, Intersection connects both active and passive audiences with contemporary music-making.
A RADIO ACTIVE COMMUNITY PANEL DISCUSSION
Co-presented by the Canada Black Music Archives
Moderator: Judy Perry
Panelists: David Dacks, DTS, Phil Vassell

Chào, Thanh Xuân 2025
2025-09-05 19:00 - 22:30
About this event

Chào, Thanh Xuân 2025: REPLY 2025 – I love you. I’m sorry. And thank you. is a live Vietnamese music show celebrating youth, memory, and identity through original performances by Toronto’s Vietnamese artists.
This annual event features heartfelt ballads, indie pop, and nostalgic melodies, performed by the NPT band and guest performers. Expect a night of music, emotion, connection, and shared stories, crafted and performed by young creatives in our community.
There will also be food, drinks, and snacks from local Vietnamese vendors, so come early, grab a bite, and stay late to dance, sing along, and celebrate youth in all its forms.
Whether you come to relive your own thanh xuân or to create new memories, this is a night you won’t forget.

Virasat Presents: Hassan & Roshaan Decaf
2025-09-13 18:30 - 22:30
On September 13, we are excited to welcome Virasat Presents: Hassan & Roshaan Decaf to our Sanctuary stage. This fresh and rising Pakistani pop duo will make their Toronto debut, curated by Virasat — a South Asian artist collective dedicated to exploring the synergies between heritage and contemporary expression. We’re proud to host Virasat once again at 918 Bathurst, a space that has become a creative home for their boldest ideas.

Reeds Vol.2
2025-09-14 18:00 - 22:00
“…there’s so much that I want to tell you,So much more that I want to hear”
VOLUME 2.0! In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Zico’s first poetry collection Reeds, you are invited for an intimate evening of music and poetry. This time in a space thats just a little bit bigger than last time, but keeping with the same cozy vibes. The show will feature live music with stripped-back versions of his songs, playing along some of the coolest musicians in the city, with selected readings from the book.
Reeds is a collection of poems written by Zico. It draws (in many places very unsubtly) from the very disparate influences that shape our consciousness as a generation and collective, and Zico’s as an individual. At the heart of it, the zine also prominently features pieces about the defining cause of our time, our compass, Palestine. The collection focuses on diasporic experience and calls us in to find comfort and consolation in sharing them with each other.
The zine was beautifully designed by the incredible Mostafa Zohdy and it will be available at the show for those attending.
Show proceeds will go to support mutual aid for families in Gaza. There’s an option to top up your ticket purchase with a donation, please give as much as you can! There will be more details shared at the show about the families that will benefit from the donations.
Come and join us in community to be part of this special night, to hopefully find some solace in the art and in each other.

Community Art Day
2025-09-21 14:00 - 17:00
Join us for a FREE drop-in community art day, where you can help shape the mural that will be painted on the back wall of 918 Bathurst in October, 2025.
Meet the artists, learn about the project, share stories about the space, and create your own cyanotype that will help shape our collaborative mural!
~ All ages are welcome and light refreshments will be provided.
~ Participants are welcome to bring personal items for the cynaotypes, especially items with meaning in relation to 918 Bathurst and the surrounding neighbourhood. Examples: pressed leaves and flowers, keys, small items with interesting outlines, glass objects (like bottles), etc.
We will be meeting in the Sanctuary room, and will also be walking outside to the back laneway.

Rhythms of Renewal Featuring Eric Mandala & Masha Andreeva
2025-09-25 19:00 - 23:00
On September 25, Rhythms of Renewal returns to 918 Bathurst for an evening of sound, movement, and connection. Guided by the artistry of Eric Mandala and Masha Andreeva, the night will feature live music, dance, cacao, and community in our sanctuary space — a shared journey of heart-opening renewal.

Impulsa Tu Negocio TO - Tercera Edición 2025
2025-09-27 11:00 - 18:00
Imagine a place where you can discover Hispanic talent, support local businesses, and have an authentic experience.
That place exists and it’s coming back stronger than ever: the 3rd edition of Impulsa tu NegocioTO 2025!
This September 27th, we’ll meet again to celebrate who we are: creativity, effort, culture… and a lot of Hispanic flavor!
Get ready for a day full of real connections, incredible products, and inspiring moments.

SOUL VOCALS CONCERT SERIES
2025-10-03 20:00 - 22:00
The Soul Vocals Concert Series comes to 918 Bathurst this fall, produced and performed by multi-award-winning singer and songwriter Carlos Morgan. Presented by Caliban Arts Theatre, Contxt By Trane, and Solroc Music, the series celebrates the music of legendary soul artists: Donny Hathaway & Roberta Flack (Oct. 3), Luther Vandross (Nov. 7), Sam Cooke & Bill Withers (Dec. 6), and Teddy Pendergrass & Barry White (Dec. 20). Each evening begins with doors at 7 PM and showtime at 8 PM. Tickets are available as single shows or series passes through Eventbrite.

2-Part Tribute: Coltrane’s A Love Supreme & Weather Report featuring Isaiah Collier
2025-10-10 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-11 19:00 - 23:00
Presented by Caliban Arts Theatre, CONTXT by Trane with Zenerco Inc.:

3 Incredible Dates, 2 Incredible Concerts:

Friday October 10, 2025
A Tribute to John Coltrane’s Seminal Album A Love Supreme
The 60th Anniversary Concert
The Players:
Isaiah Collier (Saxophones), Chris Pruden (Piano), George Koller (Bass), Mark Hundevad (Drums)
Early Bird $60 — b4 September 15
Advance $70 — after, $80 — door
7:00pm doors – 8:00pm show
Location: 918 Bathurst, Annex/Toronto

Saturday October 11, 2025
Weather Reports Tribute Night with Special Guest Tony Zawinul
The Players:
Isaiah Collier (Saxophones), Rich Brown (Bass), Chris Pruden (Piano), Mark Kelso (Drums), Juan Carlos Medrano (Percussion)
Guests: John Devenish (MC), Tony Zawinul (Guest Speaker)
Early Bird $75 — b4 September 15
Advance $85 — after, $95 — door
7:00pm doors – 8:00pm show
Location: 918 Bathurst, Annex/Toronto

About Isaiah Collier:
Isaiah Collier is a Chicago/Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, activist, and educator. Isaiah Coller’s sound is a dynamic flurry of metaphors, yet he can hold back when necessary. He plays his influences, which he describes as a “sonic time machine; you can’t really put a time or destination on it.”
As far as where he plans to take his music, Collier says: “I reach backwards, and forwards simultaneously when creating art and what is ahead of me is the past…. After your solo, you think you’re done but the music is still going. Bringing the little instruments in, you are always participating, bringing in the micro aspect, shifting the atomic matter. With tempered bells you can capture intervals that can set things up in another key. When I go to the saxophone now — when you’ve got to a mastery of an instrument — you try figure out something else or it whispers, “Boring!” Now I’m no longer hearing “saxophone” on the saxophone. I think, “Man, how does this sound as a talking drum or a flute?”
