918 Bathurst

The Music Gallery Presents: Ziibiwan “Giizis” Album Release with Phedre and Melody McKiver
2020-01-25 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | 918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G5, Canada
$15 Regular/$13 Advance/$10 Students, Members
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Purchase tickets here: https://www.showclix.com/event/ziibiwan/listing?fbclid=IwAR0JE4h7SMCZamvUAuH7ClV3VdHA-DoycEUJPSwXC2T6E2XmAkGBXHPtp0Y
Anishinaabe experimental-electronic producer Ziibiwan has travelled a long road in just a few short years. Whether in their own music or in DJ sets, their spacious rhythmscapes evoke tranquility, the natural world and wisdom from elder generations within modern contexts. For their much-anticipated debut album release Giizis, Ziibiwan has gathered a few of their close allies to celebrate the occasion.
Some of Toronto’s most brilliantly experimental pop comes from Phedre. Their richly-textured compositions have grown into instrumental sets of high-bpm rhythmic soundscapes, performed live using sequencers and synthesizers. The ever-changing bass-heavy sets pay tribute to club, breakbeat, jungle and techno, while maintaining Phèdre’s own unique sense of musical beat exploration.
Melody McKiver has worked with Ziibiwan for a number of years and is no stranger to the MG, having last appeared on our stage alongside Lido Pimienta six years ago. Melody’s musical work integrates electronics with Western classical music to shape a new genre of Anishinaabe compositions. Their debut EP Reckoning was nominated for an Indigenous Music Award, and they were a participant in the Banff Centre for the Arts’ inaugural Indigenous Classical Music Gathering. Melody is involved in their community as a mentor with the Indigenous Music Mentorship Program, and is employed as a youth worker in Sioux Lookout, providing mental health and cultural supports to First Nations students.

New Music Concerts and the Music Gallery present The Mouths That Roar: Gabriel Dharmoo + Janice Jackson
2020-01-10 19:00 - 23:00
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$35 Regular
$25 MG Members, Seniors, Arts Workers
$10 Students
An outrageous double bill of vocal pyrotechnics featuring Gabriel Dharmoo and Janice Jackson. Montreal composer/performer Gabriel Dharmoo’s Anthropologies imaginaires (Imaginary Anthropologies) is a solo vocal performance that interacts with a video mockumentary. Various odd or isolated vocal expressions from around the world are woven together and revisited through imaginary folklore and experimental voice techniques, showcasing the virtuosity, versatility, and strangeness of the human voice. The result is a humorous and disturbing exploration of post-colonialism, post-exoticism, cultural extinction, globalization, normalized racism and cultural appropriation. Halifax-based soprano Jackson’s Voice Dance is a program of solo vocal compositions, many written especially for her. Over the past 30 years Jackson has performed and perfected a large body of solo voice pieces from composers around the world. From pure extended vocal techniques (Marie Pelletier) to theatre without words (Alice Ping Yee Ho) to solo mini opera (James Rolfe) these pieces are guaranteed to excite, stimulate, and amuse.

Lemon Bucket Orkestra Presents: Oy Holy Night
2020-01-05 18:30 - 21:30
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A Slavic-Balkan-Klezmer-Party-Punk-Super-Christmas Special
Toronto’s favourite guerrilla-folk party-punks settle into a selection of carols and seasonal songs from across the Slavic world and beyond. Inspired by their travels across Eastern Europe and yearly caroling through the Ukrainian community in their home “village”, expect a wide array of traditional polyphony and original arrangements by the award-winning globetrotters plus some recognizable classics from the western canon.
This is the pilot, with new video design by Roman Lubiy and projection mapping by David Mesiha in the beautiful 918 Bathurst.
Only 200 tickets available! $40 advance, $50 door

The Trane Live Events Presents: Trilogy: Part 2 - A Holiday Concert and Tribute to Herbie Hancock
2019-12-21 19:00 - 23:00
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With The Brown/Occhipinti Quartet and Friends
feat. Adrean Farrugia on Piano
Alexander Brown – Trumpet
Roberto Occhipinti – Bass
Adrean Farrugia – Piano
Ahmed Mitchell – Drums
Doors @ 7pm
Concert @ 8pm
Early bird $25 until December 14 @ 5pm
Advance $35 until December 21 @ 5pm

Impromptu Concert Series Presents: Movie Music - A Holiday Concert
2019-12-13 19:00 - 23:00
Impromptu Concert Series is delighted to announce the beginning of our 2019/2020 season with:
Movie Music – A Holiday Concert!

For those who embrace and those who reject holiday music, this concert serves the perfect mix of different and traditional holiday music. Enjoy our talented company sing selections of the most iconic songs from all of cinema, with a touch of great holiday classics for good measure!
Featuring: Ardavan Taraporewala, Brayo Bryans, Chantel Kuli, Dante Toccacelli, Dionisio Silva, Gabriel Hudson, Hailey Balaz, Jennifer Wren, Mathew Mac Lean, Melanie Herbin, Rosie Callaghan, Serena Hajee, Suzette Newton – Janse van Rensburg, and Taryn Wichenko.
Music Director: Ethan Rotenberg, Director: Eddy Isenberg

Horror-Rama 2019
2019-11-30 10:00 - 2019-12-01 16:00
Purchase Tickets Here: http://www.horrorramacanada.com/tickets/?fbclid=IwAR1JvrYNMvy_3eGhj5i6LbxWV6J-kECMak1qXnXIaZDNE-5iVydFl2CFlMM
Entering its SIXTH sinister year, HORROR-RAMA is Toronto’s ONLY all-horror and cult movie convention and celebration!
Bringing legendary international artists, actors, creators and composers together along with some of the wildest vendors around, HORROR-RAMA is a fun, exciting weekend of fantasy and film culture delirium, with panels, signings, screenings and our very own short film festival.
We return to the wild and labyrinthine art space and converted Buddhist temple at 918 Bathurst Street. Two levels of killer guests, vendors and attractions and a whole mess of weird rooms with cool stuff inside them!
Enjoy beer, wine, coffee and snacks in our “Creep Cafe” bar and restaurant!
HORROR-RAMA runs November 30 & December 1, 2019. The show was founded by Suspect Video’s Luis Ceriz and filmmaker/writer Chris Alexander in 2014.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Collective Arts Brewing Presents: Audio/Visual Toronto Concert Series Kickoff Show
2019-11-27 19:00 - 23:30
RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/audiovisual-toronto-concert-series-kickoff-show-tickets-80926442167?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR1Ok_d6Kq6cfyw5pfQAqF3ivy6xBRs_YoK8B8patdO5Tom1HqEQ4R3U0wE
Collective Arts Brewing is having a week of concerts in Toronto to celebrate their new music-inspired lager, Audio/Visual!
To kick things off, they’re hosting a free show at 918 Bathurst featuring a Secret Guest Headliner (No, this is not clever marketing. They’re legally not allowed to announce the artist. Trust us, it will be good.)
There will be $5 cans of Audio/Visual, a Collective Arts gin bar, and you’ll be able to sample up to 10 limited-edition Collective Arts releases.
Make sure you get there for 7PM for “Darkness Hour”, where you’ll be able to sample all four of this year’s Origin of Darkness releases.
RSVP for your free ticket. Venue is subject to capacity, so make sure to get there early!
Nov. 27 | 7PM-MIDNIGHT | FREE

Akin Collective Presents: Anti-Black Racism Workshop
2019-11-20 18:00 - 21:00
November 20 / 6:00-9:00pm / Location: 918 Bathurst
$45, PWYC Option (Suggested Donation $15-$30) / Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/33RzdeF
*All proceeds from this event will be put towards the development of the Akin Studio Rent Relief Fund, providing artists short term financial aid towards their studio rent in unexpected situations or times of financial instability.
Event Description:
This session uses the anti-oppressive framework and an intersectional approach to explore anti-Black racism within a Canadian cultural context. Internalized, interpersonal and institutional manifestations of anti-Black racism are contextualized through the lens of intergenerational trauma, systemic barriers and monolithic narratives. The impact of anti-Black racism, as it interacts with other sites of oppression is explored through case studies, personal reflections, quantitative and qualitative data. Systemic power structures and their impact on the spiritual, emotional, physical, financial and mental well being of Black communities as well as profound institutional inequities will be introduced and contextualized. Participants will critique and problematize current models for allyship and community engagement as well as explore interpersonal interventions and systemic transformations that cultivate liberation.
About the Presenter:
Rania El Mugammar is a Sudanese Canadian, Artist, Arts Educator, Equity, Anti-oppression, Liberation and Meaningful Inclusion Educator & Consultant, performer, speaker and published writer.
Rania is an experienced anti-oppression, equity, inclusion and liberation educator and consultant who is unflinchingly committed to decolonization and freedom as the ultimate goals of her work. She has worked extensively with contemporary arts institutions, STEM based enterprises, media organization, GBV advocacy, health initiatives, educational institutions and community/grassroots spaces.

D.D. Jackson Solo and with Guests - Toronto CD Release
2019-11-16 19:00 - 23:00
Caliban Arts and Trane Live Present:
The Trane Trilogy Concerts : Part 1 – D.D. Jackson and Guests
Live at 918 Bathurst Street Centre
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Caliban Arts and Trane Live in association with 918 Bathurst Street Toronto launches The Trane Trilogy Concerts in 3 Parts. Three concerts for each Part. The concerts present the incredible creative and influential works of both local and international recording artists. Please stay tuned and connected for more details on upcoming presentations.
Part 1/Concert 1 Features:
EMMY- AND JUNO-AWARD-WINNING CANADIAN JAZZ PIANIST/COMPOSER D.D. JACKSON RELEASES FIRST JAZZ CD AS LEADER IN OVER 12 YEARS
Toronto Release: “Live at Freedom of Sound”, Saturday November 16, 8pm. Doors at 7pm
Tickets: Early Bird $25 (to November 8); Advance $30 (November 16)
More on D.D. Jackson and launch or “Live at Freedom of Sound”:
Ottawa, Canada-born, New York area- based D.D. Jackson’s new CD “Live at Freedom of Sound” captures a recent solo piano performance that took place at the Montclair-based festival organized by drummer Pheeroan Aklaff’s Seed Artists. “I had actually just gotten off a plane from L.A. after winning an Emmy Award the night before and was definitely tired. However, something that evening just clicked, and the performance became an enjoyable and surprisingly effective representation of where my solo piano playing is today.”
That journey has taken him from a career that’s now included 13 CD’s as leader or co-leader (including two for the major label BMG), performing all over the world with prominent artists ranging from David Murray, Jack De Johnette, and Billy Bang, to MacArthur Genius Grant drummer Dafnis Prieto and James Carter. But why the long gap since his last jazz recording as leader? “The making of my last CD (Serenity Song, 2007 Justin Time Records) was right around the time I began settling down and raising a family, and it was appealing to finally be in one place for extended periods of time instead of constantly on the road touring”, Jackson states. “At the same time, I was also gaining an increasing fascination with technology and began writing more and more for media, which was a perfect gig for a homeward-bound dad.”
Jackson’s work, in fact, culminated in his 2nd Emmy Award as a television composer just this past May (among his 5 total Emmy nominations to date), and he also struck up a regular working relationship with New York-based The Roots on various projects (and appeared on two of their most recent CD’s, participating as arranger, pianist, and producer on different tracks). Jackson has also been passionate about teaching during this period, first as an award-winning professor at Hunter College; at the Harlem School of the Arts (where he taught jazz prodigy Matthew Whitaker and the “The Voice” finalist We’ McDonald, among many); and now at Brooklyn College, where he’s been helping with their new Global Jazz Masters degree and also teaching Media Scoring.
All the while, though, Jackson continued playing and performing. “Live at Freedom of Sound” is a tight set of 5 compositions, ranging from re-imaginings of older material (including “For Don” – originally written by Jackson in tribute to his late mentor, the jazz pianist/composer Don, now re-dedicated to another great influence on Jackson, the late baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett; and “ Richard’s Tune” – a Don Pullen composition Don originally wrote for Muhal Richard Abrams)…
For tickets and more for information please visit www.calibanartstheatre.com .
CDs will be available at the show and at http://ddjackson.bandcamp.com.
More info on D.D. at: http://ddjackson.com

SymphRONica Season 7 (2019/20): The Opener!
2019-11-09 19:30 - 22:00
Fresh from a successful run of August shows at the world’s largest arts festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Ron Davis and Ron Davis Music / SymphRONica embark on a seventh (!) season of – in the words of one U.K. Fringe reviewer – “jazz like you’ve never heard it before“.
SymphRONica was chosen as a Fringe Critics’ Pick by The Herald. Best of Fringe by Out of Hand Scotland. Four Stars from the prestigious The Wee Review. Audience reviews on the Fringe website included such raves as “Phenomenal” and “Jazz genius at work”.
For this season opener, SymphRONica will be offering new music and some old favourites, but always featuring Ron’s and SymphRONica‘s commitment to the energy and beauty of the music via their rewiring of jazz with other influences. Come hear what all the buzz in the U.K. was about!
Special Guest MC: Jaymz Bee.
#SymphRONica

Toronto Comedy Brawl Finals - SOLD OUT
2019-11-02 19:00 - 22:00
EMPIRE COMEDY LIVE presents
2019 Toronto Comedy Brawl Finals!
Doors open at 7:00, Show begins at 8:00
We’ve reached our final night where one of our 8 finalists will leave with the title of 2019 Toronto Comedy Brawl champion.
They’ll also leave $1000 richer!
Competing comics include:
Aaron Heels
Allie Pearse
Anjelica Scannura
Chris Lee
Doug Koning
Karis Anderson
Stephan Dyer
Syed Raza
The winners are determined entirely by the audience, as each paying audience member will choose their 3 favorite comedians via written ballot. We’ll count them up at the end, and based on total points a champion will be crowned
This event
About the Toronto Comedy Brawl
In the 10 year history of the Toronto Comedy Brawl, 3 of our 9 champions have gone on to win the prestigious Just For Laughs Homegrown Comic Competition
Former winners include K Trevor Wilson in 2012 (Brawl Champ in 2010 & 2011), DJ Demers in 2014 (Brawl Champ in 2013), Nigel Grinstead in 2016 (Brawl Champ in 2014)

Fit for the Stage: With Leigh Graham
2019-10-28 15:00 - 20:00
Stage Preparation for Mind and Body

Date: Sunday, October 27, 2019
Time: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
$299*
*Includes healthy light dinner, take-home exercises, access to online membership, giveaways, and more.

Limited spots available – Save yours now!

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This 5-hour workshop delivers a step-by-step guide to stage preparation. It focuses on managing your mindset and state using various tools including original meditations and NLP (Neurolinguisic Programming).

What is Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)

You will also hone your body awareness and gain physical fitness through singer-specific exercises and take-home materials. Finally, you will have the chance to put it into practice singing!

The TalkativeX Presents: Comedy Unplugged
2019-10-27 18:30 - 23:00
Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-unplugged-tickets-72708195169
Comedy Unplugged is a one of a kind comedy event that takes all forms of comedy and packs it into one crazy explosive night!!!
The Talkative presents: Comedy Unplugged 2019
A comedy event that aims at taking all forms of comedy that we see and enjoy online and curate to an audience LIVE – Creating experiences that are unique and filled with humour, intellect and entertainment
This event is Uncut, Unfiltered and Unapologetically Funny, featuring stand up comedy, sketches, a panel full of comics, influencers, actors and performers and lots of give away prizes
This Show features:
Hisham Kelati, Ana Simone, Grand Komanda, MC Morris, The Talkative, Senior Gum Boy, Miista Dre, & Many More
This years Headliner is the FOXY P of African Comedians
This event will be taking place at the 918 Bathurst Event Centre
Date: 26th of October, 2019
Tickets:
$25 – Advance / Early Bird – Includes an advance ticket that provides access to the event that begins at 5:00PM
$30- General Admission – Includes an general ticket that provides access to the event that begins at 5:00PM
$45- Premium Seating – includes a vip ticket, a “Meet the entire Cast pass” before the show, a reserved front row seat, line by pass, complimentary drinks and hor d’oeurves and access to reception – with snack and drinks provided. Reception begins at 5:00PM

Akin Collective Presents: Anti-Opression for Artists and Cultural Producers
2019-10-23 18:00 - 21:00
October 23 / 6:00-9:00pm / Location: 918 Bathurst
$45, PWYC Option (Suggested Donation $10-$30) / Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/2mr9IAu​
*All proceeds from this event will go towards the development of the Akin Studio Rent Relief Fund, providing artists short term financial aid towards their studio rent in unexpected situations or times of financial instability.
Event Description:
Join Akin and Rania El Mugammar to explore the language, theories and practices of anti-oppression in depth.
Institutional, community-based and organizational strategies for building equity and unlearning oppression are central to the content and objectives of the workshop. Creative, technical and collaborative models for building equity and liberation will be explored. Group activities, case studies and discussion are critical tools to apply the learnings of this workshop. Artists will examine the power dynamics that shape access, inclusion and opportunities in Canada’s arts and cultural landscape. The anti-oppression framework will be used to critique institutional dynamics as well as personal artistic practices. Participants will have access to a plethora of digital and print resources to continue their learning journey beyond the scope of the session.
Accessibility Info:
918 Bathurst is not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, the building was designed in the 1950’s, and the spaces are accessed via several short flights of stairs. There is no elevator on site.
For any accommodations you would like to request, please email janet@akincollective.com by September 26th, 2019 and we will do our best to meet your needs! Thank you.
Akin Projects would like to thank our event partner 918 Bathurst for their generous donation of space and tech set up to host this event.
About the Presenter:
Rania El Mugammar is a Sudanese Canadian, Artist, Arts Educator, Equity, Anti-oppression, Liberation and Meaningful Inclusion Educator & Consultant, performer, speaker and published writer.
Rania is an experienced anti-oppression, equity, inclusion and liberation educator and consultant who is unflinchingly committed to decolonization and freedom as the ultimate goals of her work. She has worked extensively with contemporary arts institutions, STEM based enterprises, media organization, GBV advocacy, health initiatives, educational institutions and community/grassroots spaces.
Please note: we do not wish for cost to be a barrier for anyone wishing to attend this event. Should you have any questions regarding tickets please get in touch.

The Music Gallery Presents: X AVANT New Music Festival XIV: Forward
2019-10-17 19:30 - 2019-10-20 23:00
The Music Gallery presents:
X AVANT NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL XIV: Forward
October 17-20 2019
Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.showclix.com/events/28836?fbclid=IwAR1Ld1RwqjJex2pzRim9qzlwULHKHsD3R14VQ3e5PLKLvvfY-wIAQA5C3Cg
Always dedicated to experimental and innovative music, The Music Gallery moves “Forward” for its fourteenth X Avant festival. Each headliner presents new work – including three world premieres.
This festival centres on artists taking, or attempting to take, the next step in their work, career or practice. For some, “the next step” is a graduation to bigger ideas, longer tours and more money. In creative music, moving forward with art is associated with instrumental mastery and developing a personal musical vocabulary.
Regardless of genre, all forward paths in music require an artist to dedicate mind, body and soul. Sometimes life challenges and structural inequities make it difficult or impossible to take the next step. There is no single way forward: twists, turns and dead ends await. We explore this theme with four headliners who present new work, plus two panel discussions.
Lido Pimienta / Willi Williams / New Chance
Sarah Hennies / Germaine Liu
Sound of the Mountain / OKAN / Holy Hum
Toshimaru Nakamura / Bea Labikova / Rebecca Hennessy /
Heather Saumer / Tetuzi Akiyama / Karen Ng
All shows are at the Music Gallery, located at 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education.
EARLYBIRD PASS $50

Aaron Copland: The Music Within - with Adam Sherkin
2019-10-10 19:00 - 22:00
Join Adam Sherkin on October 10th in Toronto for this unique performance event! The recital is part of a Copland tour that includes stops in Buffalo, Toronto and New York City.
Tickets ($25, $20 & $15): https://www.universe.com/events/aaron-copland-the-music-within-tickets-K379J0
THE STORY: Aaron Copland was a fine pianist. In 1926, he premiered his own “Jazz” piano concerto. Continuing to write for the instrument throughout his career, Copland turned increasingly to other pianists for interpretation. On October 25th, 1957, William Masselos gave the premiere performance of the composer’s PIANO FANTASY at The Juilliard School in New York City. Masselos played the fantasy twice, punctuated by a short intermission. Originally subtitled ‘The Music Within,’ the Fantasy remained close to Copland’s heart throughout his life. To commemorate the 62nd anniversary of its premiere, Adam Sherkin presents a re-creation of the 1957 performance, including world premiers of his own music, commissioned especially for the occasion: a prelude, “The Music Within” and a postlude, “The Music Beyond.”
THE SHOW: Tickets are available on this platform or at the door (same price). Wine and beer will be available for purchase and a short, 20-minute, intermission will punctuate the performances of the Copland Fantasy. Don’t miss this excluve recital experience!
THE PROGRAMME: SHERKIN: Prelude The Music Within (2019)*; COPLAND: Piano Fantasy (1955-57) – Intermission – COPLAND: Piano Fantasy (performance repeated); SHERKIN: Postlude The Music Beyond (2019)*
*World premieres
THE VENUE: 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education is an arts and culture sanctuary in Toronto’s Annex Neighbourhood. Learn more at: www.918bathurst.com
Join the conversation on social media! Insatgram: @adamsherkin | @thepianolunaire | #SherkinCopland62 #SherkinPlaysMerkin #SherkinCoplandFantasyTour

Michelle Willis: An Intimate Live Recording
2019-10-05 18:30 - 23:00
Ticket Link: http://michellewillis.brownpapertickets.com
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Come and be a part of the audience for Michelle Willis’ live album, featuring members of her Toronto band, a guest appearance by rock-and-roll legend David Crosby, and Toronto’s own The O’Pears.
Choose from the 6:30PM or 9PM option. Each show is 75 minutes long and is identical in performance.
Early-bird pricing will run from Sept 2 till Sept 16. Get your ticket now for $35 (regular $45). Artist pricing is also available. Or grab a VIP Meet & Greet package to meet with Croz after the show and receive a special merch giveaway.
Please Note: This concert will be filmed and recorded live.
Thom Gill (guitar)
Charles James (bass)
Chris Pruden (keys)
Joshua Van Tassel (drums)
Meg Contini (voice)
Jill Harris (voice)
David Crosby (voice)
Michelle Willis (keys/voice)
This event made possible with help from the Canada Council for the Arts.

MLIA SPEAKING EVENT: COURAGE Featuring Emmanuel Jal
2019-10-02 18:30 - 20:30
Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.mylifeisart.org/new-events/mlia-speaking-event-courage
“Courage is the Power, the strength and the force inside us that help us overcome fear.”
– Emmanuel Jal.
Join us for a night of inspiration, as Emmanuel Jal shares his experiences for social, emotional and intellectual learning. Through his journey, we will activate the courage that is inside us, learn to gain courage from others, give courage to others and use courage to create a better life for ourselves and others.
Who is Emmanuel Jal?
He is a former child soldier from South Sudan, turned international recording artist, activist and philanthropist, the owner of Gatwitch Records, Jal Gua Foods, founder of Gua Africa charity and founder of MY LIFE IS ART.
Cost:
$40
$32 – Early Bird
*Light Refreshments will be available

Thin Edge New Music Collective Presents: ONGAKU
2019-09-20 19:30 - 2019-09-22 23:00
Thin Edge New Music Collective Presents: ONGAKU
*Celebrating Japanese + Canadian Contemporary and Experimental Music*
September 20, 21, 22, 2019
Doors 7:30/ Show 8pm
918 Bathurst | Culture, Arts, Media & Education
Single Tickets: $20 General Admission, $15 Student/Seniors/Arts Worker
Festival Pass:$50 General Admission, $35 Students/Seniors/Arts Workers
ONGAKU is a three day festival and cultural exchange celebrating some of Japan and Canada’s most exciting voices in contemporary and experimental music (September 20-22nd, 2019, Toronto). TENMC will be joined by visiting guest artists Miyama McQueen-Tokita (bass koto), Ko Ishikawa (shō), Ami Yamasaki (voice) and Akiko Nakayama (’alive painting’) as well as Toronto-based Urbanvessel featuring Germaine Liu (percussion), Aki Takahashi (shamisen/voice) and Sonja Rainey (projections/installation). ONGAKU showcases world premieres by Canadian composers Hiroki Tsurumoto, Juliet Palmer, and Daryl Jamieson, alongside new works by Yuka Shibuya, Takeo Hoshiya, Toshiya Watanabe , and the Canadian premiere of compositions by Yoshiaki Onishi, Jo Kondo, Malika Kishino, and Miya Masaoka. ONGAKU will take place at 918 Bathurst and the CMC Chalmers Performance Space in Toronto, with satellite concerts/workshops presented by NUMUS Concerts and Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario (September 18-19, 2019).

PROGRAMME:

Concert 1: Sept 20th, 2019, Doors 7:30/ Concert 8:00pm • 918 Bathurst
An evening of chamber works by Tōru Takemitsu, Miya Masaoka, and the Canadian premiere of Malika Kishino’s ‘Qualia’ for bass koto and 10 channel electronics. World premieres by Hiroki Tsurumoto, Takeo Hoshiya and Yuka Shibuya. Featuring guest artists Ko Ishikawa (shō), Miyama McQueen-Tokita (bass koto) + Akiko Nakayama (‘alive painting’/projections).
Workshop: Sept 21st, 2019 11-1pm • Canadian Music Centre Chalmers Performance Space • FREE
Join us at the CMC for a free workshop with guest artists Ko Ishikawa and Miyama McQueen-Tokita. Learn about the intricacies of writing for traditional Japanese instruments (shō and bass koto) in a contemporary music setting. Includes a panel discussion with composers Daryl Jamieson, Hiroki Tsurumoto, Yuka Shibuya, and Takeo Hoshiya.
Concert 2:Sept 21st, 2019, Doors 7:30/ Concert 8:00pm • 918 Bathurst
TENMC performs works by Jo Kondo and Yoshiaki Onishi with improvisatons by Miyama McQueen-Tokita, followed by a set of creative music by guest artists Ko Ishikawa (shō), Ami Yamasaki (voice) and Akiko Nakayama (‘alive painting’) combining traditional Japanese instruments, extended vocal techniques and stunning visuals.
Concert 3: Sept 22nd, 2019 Doors 7:30/Concert 8:00pm • 918 Bathurst
Works by Yuka Shibuya and Toshiya Watanabe (Canadian premiere) alongside the world premiere of large-scale multimedia worksUtamakura 5: Mount Kamakura by Daryl Jamieson and “Ukiyo, floating World” by Juliet Palmer of Urbanvessel. Featuring guest artist Miyama McQueen-Tokita (bass koto), and Urbanvessel performers Germaine Liu (percussion), ​Aki Takahashi (shamisen/vocalist) with Sonja Rainey (projections/installation).

Aviva Chernick: La Serena Album Launch
2019-09-19 19:00 - 23:00
Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aviva-chernick-la-serena-album-release-toronto-tickets-68563963661?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwAR3czhM6MddV4CG7JPzmEtch0lDqGKGT6dJbvK70LVcwTuxO9tThmf2RYuM
Aviva Chernick launches a new album: La Serena.
Come and join the celebration.
After many years of studying and playing Sephardic music, collecting these beautiful melodies and learning from mentor Flory Jagoda, Aviva has finally captured these songs in the recording studio.
Now it’s time to share the album and to celebrate its release.
This collection is primarily of songs from the Jews of Spain and the Balkans, traditional and original melodies with rich poetry in Judeo‑Spanish (also known as Ladino).
This album expands on the limited notion of La Serena (the Siren) as a female creature whose voice is intended solely for seduction and destruction. The voice and the music are lush, bold and joyous.
Join Aviva and her quartet: Justin Gray (bass and bass veena), Joel Schwartz (electric and resonator guitar), and Naghmeh Farahmand (Persian percussion), with guests Ernie Tollar (winds), Maryem Tollar (vocals).
September 19th.
918 Bathurst Street
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Show: 8pm
La Serena will be available for sale on CD and Vinyl at the show.

Quincy Morales Presents: The Welcome Back Concert
2019-08-30 19:00 - 23:00
Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/quincy-morales-presents-the-welcome-back-concert-tickets-63169849721
Quincy Morales Presents:
The Welcome Back Concert
A Hip Hop show to remember
Breakdance Battles, Spoken Word, & Live Hip Hop Music.
August 30th, 2019 | 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education
Doors open at 7pm | Show starts at 8pm
$15 Early Bird | $20 General Admission
PG 16+ | Non Wheelchair Accessible
Hosted By: Randell Adjei | Sounds By: Yo Soy Lo
Performances By:
Ali vs Styx (Breakdance Battle)
Chelsi Campbell (Spoken Word)
& Quincy Morales (w/ Live Band)

Spoken Soul Fest
2019-08-16 20:00 - 2019-08-18 01:00
The SpokenSoulTO Collective is an ongoing artistic collaboration between Dwayne Morgan, Paulina O’Kieffe-Anthony and Randell Adjei, three of Toronto’s highly recognized singers, musicians, spoken word artists, poets, authors and event producers.
Purchase tickets at https://spokensoulfest.com/.
Friday August 16th, 2019
Black Guitars: Black guitars is a showcase featuring singers accompanied by acoustic guitar
Spoken Soul After Dark: Spoken Soul After Dark is a showcase featuring erotic poetry, soul and RnB music. Fllowin the showcase the event will move into the official opening party of the festival featuring a live DJ to dance the night away.
Saturday August 17th, 2019
Black Womyn of the Word: Black Womyn of the Word is an open mic and SLAM showcasing all Black Womyn poets performing poetry while competing for a cash prize.
Griots and Songbirds Showcase: Griots and Songbirds features collaborative performances between some of the top poets and singers in the City and beyond. Feature Performance by Tika Simone.
Sunday August 18th, 2019
Toronto International Poetry Slam: Toronto International Poetry SLAM returns to Toronto. Started in 2003, this competitoin puts spoken word artists from across North America and europe against one another for $1,000 US in cash.

REINVENTIONS: A Modern Viola Recital - Elizabeth Reid with Stephanie Chua
2019-08-15 19:30 - 23:00
PERFORMANCE
Thursday, August 15, 2019 | 7:30 P.M.
918 Bathurst
Toronto, ON

Tickets at Door: $25 General, $15 Students
To buy admission tickets in advance, please visit http://www.elizabethreidviolist.com
(Students, please fill out contact form on website or email elizabethreidviolist@gmail.com to receive discount code in advance.)

REINVENTIONS: A Modern Viola Recital

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Acoustic and Electronic Music of Mozetich, Blair, O’Hallisey, Sherlock, Doolittle, Beecroft, Jaeger, Barone, and Banks

Elizabeth Reid, viola
With Stephanie Chua, harmonium

Violist Elizabeth Reid is receiving increasing acclaim as a strong and exciting performer of contemporary music, both in Canada and the United States. She has always been passionately interested in exploring and performing the multi-faceted viola repertoire, seamlessly blending between acoustic and electronics genres. Reid brings stylistic open-mindedness to a reimagined and modern viola recital at 918 Bathurst.

This recital will showcase three different experiences, highlighting Canadian and American viola repertoire beginning with unaccompanied acoustic viola music, including Marjan Mozetich’s Survival, Elisabeth Blair’s “curfew”, and Danielle O’Hallisey’s “Study for Solo Viola (with Innocence).”

In the second half of the recital, there will be an eclectic set of viola and electronics repertoire: Emily Doolittle’s “Social Sounds from Whales at Night”, Norma Beecroft’s “Jeu III”, David Jaeger’s “Sarabande”, Chedo Barone’s “Prosthetic”, and Rusty Banks’ “Liquid Fire.”

In between these two sets, Stephanie Chua will join Reid to perform Ontario composer John Mark Sherlock’s three-movement work for viola and harmonium, “Horses.” Chua is one of Canada’s leading pianists specializing in contemporary music

Every piece on this program has been selected due to personal significance for Reid. They signify a start to a new musical and career direction for her, a reinvention.

Holy Waters Wine Festival
2019-07-27 13:00 - 23:00
Holy Waters is a three-day decentralized festival devoted to wine and beer. There will be events happening all over Toronto ranging from educational symposiums to beer and wine parties. The crescendo of events will conclude with the Holy Waters Wine Festival where people can drink the wines of over 50 natural, biodynamic, organic and low intervention producers from all over the world!
The Holy Waters Wine Festival will take place at 918 Bathurst on Saturday, July 27, 2019. There are two sessions, one at 1pm and one at 7pm.
Tickets are $120+HST and include all of your wine. There will also be food available.

Tickets and more info HERE

NIDO Presents: Pearls of Africa
2019-07-17 19:00 - 23:00
Pearls of Africa is an electrifying, lively and entertaining event featuring the Suubi Fusion Troupe. The troupe is made up of current and past students of Cambridge Secondary School (Kampala, Uganda). This performance will include singing, drumming and traditional African instrumentation. Drumming and dancing are essential components of African culture. Even in the poorest villages they will dance and drum for guests of honor to proudly show their local culture and talent. Whether they perform for the King or for an esteemed visitor, one must marvel at their energy, enthusiasm and talent! This cultural and engaging experience will include a short film, performance and Q&A.
The Suubi Fusion Troupe travels all the way from Kampala, Uganda to bring you a dynamic and authentic cultural experience.
Suubi means ‘hope’ in Luganda. The Suubi music and dance troupe at Cambridge Secondary School is the brain child of the school’s founder, Mrs. Kevin Kalule, and it has grown into a passion and purpose for our young Ugandan performers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram – @suubifusiontroupe
Twitter – @suubi_music
Facebook – SuubiFusionTroupe

Every Suubi Fusion Troupe performance is filled with energy; through thunderous drums, the melodic entrancing sounds of the tube fiddle and their soothing harmonious vocals; taking you on a sonic journey to Central & West Africa. This immersive cultural experience will include traditional African tribe songs and dances.
WHY SUUBI
● Performers are current and/or graduates of Cambridge Secondary School (Kampala, Uganda)
● Suubi raises awareness to the animal and human right injustices in Africa, including lack of accessible education and wildlife conservation initiatives
● Peruse handmade authentic African creations by Ugandan artisans & artists (NIDO GIFT SHOP)
● YOU love DRUMS
● YOU understand the value of EDUCATION
● YOU care about the EARTH and its WILDLIFE
WHAT TO EXPECT
● Live African traditional instrumentation & harmonious vocals
● Audience interaction
● Insight about NIDO’s origin, accomplishments and initiatives
● African songs, poetry & drama
● Lots of smiles, joy and breathtaking talent

More info and tickets HERE

Cadence A Capella Bootcamp
2019-07-15 17:00 - 21:30
Come out for a 1 week crash course in a cappella hosted by one of Canada’s premiere vocal bands! Sing in a small ensemble and mass choir, learn instrument sounds, vocal technique and beatboxing, participate in improvisation games, song circles, and much more! With small class sizes, you’ll get lots of personal attention. The week culminates in a public showcase on Saturday night, complete with performances by Cadence and all camp participants.
-July 15, 16, 18, 19 evenings 6pm-9pm & July 20 11am-5pm, 7pm showcase
-918 Bathurst St. Toronto (N of Bloor St. W)
-$325+HST (15+ hrs of instruction)
-Ages 14+
“I’ve attended similar acappella camps, but what set this one apart was the Cadence guys themselves. Not only are they wonderful musicians, but they’re excellent teachers. This was my first year but it won’t be my last.”
“One of my favourite things is that it is a safe space. There is no judgement and you learn a lot of things here.”
“I’ve learned a lot of new things and met a lot of nice people. You gotta try it.”
More info HERE

Sean C. Johnson LIVE in Toronto
2019-07-07 19:00 - 23:00
Catch Sean C. Johnson LIVE in Toronto!! Featuring Dru Bex and special guest Shopé .
Date: 7 July 2019
Time: Doors @ 6:30pm / Start @ 7pm
PRICE: $15 Advance / $20 at the Door – http://www.seancjohnson.com/toronto
Location: 918 Barhurst Street, Toronto, ON M5R 3G5

RISE Thursdays
2019-07-04 18:00 - 23:00
From our weekly open mic showcases in Scarborough to our newly curated monthly showcases in the Annex. Please join us in our cornerstone to Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (RISE).
Similar to our RISE Poetry Mondays, RISE Thursdays is an open mic event that will take place on the first Thursday of every month. Our mission is to create a safe and welcoming platform for self-expression and healing through the performance arts.
RISE Thursday’s new location is the Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education (918 Bathurst St).

More info here https://www.riseedutainment.com/

Wavelength, 918 Bathurst and Salone di Cultura present: Solstizio: Italian-Cdn Culture w/ Gordon Grdina Quartet / VERSA
2019-06-21 19:00 - 23:00
Wavelength Monthly Music Series
☀️☀️☀️ June 2019 – “SOLSTIZIO” – Summer Solstice Show ☀️☀️☀️
Co-presented with Salone di Cultura & 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media & Education
Featuring:
Gordon Grdina Quartet (Vancouver/New York – jazz improv & cross-cultural fusion – 2019 Juno Award winner for Best Instrumental Album!)
VERSA (Guelph – powerful post-rock meets synesthetic, responsive projections)
Anastasia Minster (Toronto – piano-driven chamber pop)
+ Sandro Perri (DJ set)
++ General Chaos Visuals
+++ Contemporary Italian-Canadian Art, Food & Coffee! 🇮🇹 🇨🇦
Visual Art: Anita Giancola, Simone Collins, Ester Pugliese
Food Vendor: Cucinato, Coffee: Rufino.
Friday, June 21, 2019
918 Bathurst Centre – 918 Bathurst St.
Doors 7pm – $10 advance / $15 door – All Ages & Licensed.
(Early show, over by 11pm)
* Advance tickets available at ShowClix, Rotate This & Soundscapes Ticket Link
Wavelength collaborates with Salone di Cultura and 918 Bathurst to present “Solstizio,” a multi-sensory celebration of contemporary Italian-Canadian culture as part of our Monthly Music Series on June 21, 2019! Taking over one of Toronto’s most beautiful music venues, 918 Bathurst Centre – located in a converted Buddhist temple – co-presenting partners Salone di Cultura will present Italian-Canadian visual art and food vendors, alongside an engaging, multi-genre music program including Italian-Canadian artists.

Kristen Mark Westwood-What I Heard, What I Saw - Album Launch
2019-06-20 19:00 - 22:00
Kristen Mark Westwood’s first album, “What I Heard, What I Saw,” was born from almost a decade of wrestling with, and re-discovering, the stories from the Book of Mark. It’s a folk meditation on these core narratives of my faith, told through the eyes of the characters I find myself next to most often as I live with these accounts year after year.
He will be playing through the album from start to finish with a full band while sharing some of the context behind the songs. His chief recording collaborator, producer and guitarist extraordinaire Murray Pulver, will be joining as a featured guest all the way from Winnipeg. Complimentary refreshments will be served during the times to connect before and after the show. Please do come say ‘hi’ and mingle with other fantastic guests!
Copies of the album and standalone lyric books will be available as well.
