Beyond Labels Fashion Show
2024-03-26 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | 918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G5, Canada
Beyond Labels Fashion Show, an Event that has been meticulously organized by enthusiastic students from the Humber Event Management Program. We have brought together a talented group of designers, models & volunteers to showcase the power of fashion in creating a positive impact to celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity , and empower the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Join us on 26th March 2024 @ 6:00 pm for a colourful and exciting runway show that embodies creativity, inclusivity and advocacy. We are also tied up with a Charitable Organisation – Friends of Ruby, which supports two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and all gender non-conforming youth (aged 16-29) by providing free counselling, housing and social services.
Please note that the tickets do not include drinks. Don’t miss out on Night of Lights, Sounds & Performances.

Aurora Symphony: A Fundraising Music Experience
2024-03-27 18:30 - 22:00
Join us for the Aurora Symphony! Inspired by the northern lights, this extraordinary event promises an unforgettable evening of harmony and philanthropy. Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of renowned musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Mississauga, including Cheryl Duvall, Fethi Nadjem, Amahl Arulanandam, Matias Recharte, and Demetrios Petsalakis. Your ticket purchase will support the Chamber Music Society of Mississauga and Humber Scholarships, empowering aspiring musicians and advancing music education. Don’t miss out on this magical experience! Get your tickets now and join us for the Aurora Symphony. See you there!

Salsa For A Cause
2024-04-04 19:00 - 23:00
Salsa For A Cause is an initiative driven by an enthusiatic group of students from Humber College united in a common goal—! Get ready to dance the night away for a good cause!
Join us on Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at 7:00 PM! By just buying a ticket, not only you secured a spot on the dance floor, but also support Humber College Scholarships and create a meaningful impact towards the fight against cancer. We have joined forces to raise funds for The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, funding one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world.
Please note that the tickets do not include drinks or food, but they’re a great way to enjoy the music, atmosphere, meet new people, and the energy of our amazing venue! Don’t miss out on a night of fun and dancing. Get your tickets today!

F for Feria
2024-04-05 20:00 - 23:00
The F for Flamenco festival by FabCollab brings top international flamenco singers, dancers, guitarists and percussionists to Toronto and puts them onstage with the best in Canadian flamenco.
F for Feria presents the award-winning dancer Isaac Tovar (Seville) with a cast of international and Canadian stars in a performance that pays homage to spring, rebirth, and the fun-filled traditional Sevilla spring fair known as La Feria.
Dance: Isaac Tovar (Seville), Laura Peralta (New York), Alison MacDonald (Toronto)
Voice: Bárbara Martinez (New York), Shirley ‘La Pili’ Pincay (Toronto)
Guitar: Nicolás Hernández (Toronto), Benjamin Barrile (Toronto)
Percussion: Nasrine Rahmani (Madrid)

Labyrinth Ontario Annual Fundraiser
2024-04-18 19:00 - 23:00
Please Labyrinth Ontario for a silent auction and merchandise launch to raise money for this upcoming year of programming!
Attendees will enjoy an open bar, photo booth and two beautiful sets performed by modal musicians🎤

Poncili Creacion
2024-04-19 20:00 - 22:00
Two nights of chaotic tranquility take over the MG as identical twin brothers bring their puppets to life.
Poncili Creacion is an art project that is only to be seen and not described. A mastery of chaos, whimsy and raw magic this two-night show will have you in awe, in stitches and hopefully, in a state of joy.
Paired with beloved, and badass improvisers Karen Ng and Philippe Melanson, this day is one for the heads!
Opening on the first night is one of the Music Gallery’s founding members, Nobuo Kubota, doing what he does best…whatever the hell he wants. Night two features the noise-filled theatrics of percussionist Brian Ruryk, banging and smashing to his heart’s content.
This is not a show to be missed!
Friday, April 19, 2024
Starts 8 PM
Doors 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Starts 8 PM
Doors 7:30 PM

Gujarati Rang - Folk Concert
2024-04-21 17:00 - 20:00
Come experience a night in which we take you through a musical journey as we celebrate the vibrancy of Gujarat and all of its colours. This will be a night to remember and we have kept it very intimate. Come sing along with us in our beautiful venue which will make you feel like you’re back in a village in the heart of Gujarat. We look forward to seeing you there with your family and friends. There will be a lot of surprises so make sure you don’t miss out.
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Journey of Love - 918 Bathurst
2024-04-28 16:00 - 17:30
Beginning their first ever season with flourish and fervor, Lazzuli Baroque is proud to present
their inaugural show, Journey of Love. Featuring Italian music from the early 17th century,
Soprano Roseline Lambert and Mezzo-soprano Rocky Duval are joined by lute player Lucas
Harris and viola da gamba player Felix Deák.
Journey of Love features works by Monteverdi, Strozzi, and more. The concert takes the
audience through the stages of love: longing, infatuation, stability, fights, breakups, and a happy
ending for the lovers.

ResilienTOgether Concert & Exhibit
2024-05-01 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a night of music, art, and community. Come together with fellow resilient individuals as we celebrate strength and unity through creativity. The event kicks off at 6:00 PM so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot. Let’s come together and show that we are stronger when we stand TOgether!
Featuring an exciting lineup of talented performers, including Fafiella, Melo, Gabe & 4sante, alongside a captivating art exhibit showcasing the work of 15 emerging artists and 7 commissioned pieces by Toronto Visual Artists Sarah Okello, Ehiko, Indica Cornish, Kajaea, Shanice Edwards, Abigail Wedderburn, and Chinelo Yasin.
Our headliner for the night is the sensational KIBRA, promising to deliver an electrifying performance!
Setting the mood with funky beats will be DJ Sekii, while the evening’s festivities will be expertly hosted by the charismatic GLO.
Bring your friends and family to support our talented artists and experience a vibrant showcase of talent.
To add to the excitement, we’ll have snacks and refreshments available throughout the event.

Fan Wu's Album Launch: Touch The Ten Thousand Things without Dependency LP
2024-05-02 20:00 - 23:00
Album launch for Fan Wu’s touch The Ten Thousand Things without dependency LP, featuring a three-ring “stacked solos” drone/poetry continuum by Fan @abolishedbauble , Matt @princenifty (Prince Nifty) and Victoria @vicsanointedfavourites (New Chance). The performance will take place Thursday May 2nd, 8pm.
The album was created in Vernon two winters ago with a rotating host of collaborators. It is a document of an early process experimenting with infusing Daoist cosmologies into our Western milieu. We cultivate a space of contemplation under the shade of Zhuangzi’s “useless tree” where we channel the full force of our protoplasmic shapeshift.
Get tickets here!

Branded Youth Entrepreneurship Conference 2024
2024-05-03 15:00 - 20:30
Get ready for a jam-packed day of learning, networking, and inspiration at the Branded Youth Entrepreneurship Conference 2024!
There is no other youth conference where you can get professional photos of your product or headshots, coaching from marketing experts, meet business professionals from across the GTA, hear inspiring speakers, and network with other young professionals.
Since 2012, Branded has given Black, Newcomer and Most-Vulnerable-Person (MVP) youth real tools to build their businesses. Through our model of group consultations, and our annual Pitch Competition, Branded has provided over $100,000 in funding to Youth entrepreneurs across the GTA
Buy tickets here!

Thin Edge Presents: ChamberDestroy (Co-presented by Music Gallery)
2024-05-07 20:00 - 22:00
About:
ChamberDestroy is co-produced by The Music Gallery and connects contemporary music ensembles from two of Canada’s largest cultural centres with one common artistic goal. Ensemble Paramirabo-EP (Montreal) and Thin Edge New Music Collective – TENMC (Tkarón:to/Toronto) reunite on the heels of a highly successful joint touring/recording project (2015 and 2018), to premiere Nicole Lizée’s ChamberVania (AKA ChamberDestroy, FKA ChamberKill) for double sextet, soundtrack and video and Datura for double sextet and video by Yaz Lancaster (USA) alongside, Louis Andriessen’s seminal Workers Union and Julius Eastman’s Joy Boy for unspecified ensemble.
Montreal-based Nicole Lizée is one of Canada’s most sought after and imaginative composers. Her instantly recognizable musical language ingeniously marries elements of contemporary music with technology, popular culture and visuals. Nicole’s rhythmically propulsive new work explores ephemera, idioms, and connotations of early video game culture. The 8-bit world infiltrates the chamber ensemble world as instruments assume 8-bit and pixelated characteristics. Sections of the work are duel/battle-based music: ensemble vs ensemble. Puzzles need to be completed, levels are attained, 2D and 3D music are both expressed on screen via graphics and in the ensemble writing and alterations to instruments. The ensembles performs on custom-made instruments to evoke the infiltration through the 4th/5th wall into the chamber music world.
Yaz Lancaster is a transdisciplinary artist based in NYC. They are most interested in practices aligned with relational aesthetics & the everyday; fragments & collage; and liberatory politics. Their work is presented in many different mediums & collaborative projects, and often reckons with specific influences ranging from politics of identity & liberation to natural phenomena and poetics.
Louis Andriessen’s experimental compositional style developed as a rebellion against postwar serialist traditions prevalent in Europe during his formative years. Worker’s Union (1975) is an indeterminate piece ‘for any loud sounding group of instruments’. Driven by aggressive, machine-like rhythmic precision, Andriessen believes that “only in the case that every player plays with such an intention that his part is an essential one, will the work succeed; just as in the political work.” TENMC and EP are revisiting this powerful composition, which featured prominently on their joint album ‘Raging Against the Machine’ (2015 Redshift Records), in honour of Andriessen’s recent passing.
Joy Boy (1974) by visionary American minimalist composer/performer Julius Eastman, is written for open instrumentation, and includes elements of improvisation within the framework of a set harmonic structure. Joy Boy’s shimmering harmonic textures carry listeners and performers alike along for an ecstatic sonic journey.
Doors: 7:30pm
Show Starts: 8:00pm
Tickets: General $25,PWYCA $10 +, Music Gallery Members $10
Buy Tickets here!

What Is: Spirituality As Connection
2024-05-09 20:00 - 22:00
Sound buzzes around the venue, crawls up the walls, and explores sonic movement.
Sound is a sensory object. We use its waves, frequencies, particles to explore our bodies, unlock memories, and learn about what it means to be human.
Kicking off our first day of programming, sound is explored in three parts. The first, a vibrotactile sound installation created by Leon Louder in partnership with VibraFusionLab. This multi-day installation brings the Montreal Insectarium to life, with whirring sounds that can be felt and heard.
In the main hall ASMR and hypnosis artist Erin Gee explore the subtleties of music and sensation in her performance. This is followed by Oakland based artist, Amma Ateria who will be presenting a neurological-centered, psycho acoustic performance titled CONCUSSSSION, a work created to help herself heal from a life altering injury.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Starts 8 PM
Doors 7:30 PM

What Is: Spirituality As Laughter (Movement)
2024-05-10 19:00 - 19:30
Laughter fills our sanctuary room as we welcome back Laraaji.
Laughter is one of the most healing sounds known to humankind. In listening we can find joy, camaraderie and release. In the doing, our lungs and organs fill with oxygen, our stress dissipates.
On this day of creating community connection and sharing big laughs, we are so happy to invite Laraaji who returns to the Music Gallery after 10 years. Starting the evening off with a laughter yoga course (7:00 pm) alongside long time collaborator Arji OceAnanda, the night will continue (8:30 pm) into a sonic cuddle puddle of sound bath administered by Laraaji and Arji, alongside longtime Music Gallery family, New Chance with her new project Peaceful Mind.
The sound bath portion of the evening will be visually accompanied by the work of Charline Dally.

What Is: Spirituality As Laughter (Sound Bath)
2024-05-10 20:30 - 22:30
Laughter fills our sanctuary room as we welcome back Laraaji.
Laughter is one of the most healing sounds known to humankind. In listening we can find joy, camaraderie and release. In the doing, our lungs and organs fill with oxygen, our stress dissipates.
On this day of creating community connection and sharing big laughs, we are so happy to invite Laraaji who returns to the Music Gallery after 10 years. Starting the evening off with a laughter yoga course (7:00 pm) alongside long time collaborator Arji OceAnanda, the night will continue (8:30 pm) into a sonic cuddle puddle of sound bath administered by Laraaji and Arji, alongside longtime Music Gallery family, New Chance with her new project Peaceful Mind.
The sound bath portion of the evening will be visually accompanied by the work of Charline Dally.
Friday, May 10, 2024
Starts 8:30 PM

What Is: Spirituality As Sharing
2024-05-11 19:30 - 22:30
The beloved album 10 Ragas to a Disco Beat is reimagined.
Our sanctuary space is transformed to a tea salon of dreams. Come lounge at the Music Gallery and drink some cha/chai as artists of many modalities take over the main hall in an ode to experimentation.
Come lounge at the Music Gallery and drink some tea with some of the city’s best and brightest improvisers.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Starts 8 PM
Doors 7:30 PM

GALLERY 44 MEMBERS EXHIBITION
2024-05-15 12:00 - 17:00
“Spectra brings together new work by innovative members of Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography in an exhibition that represents a variety of different photographic concepts. As the name suggests the work demonstrates the many possibilities that are open to contemporary photographers and celebrates the diversity of artistic practice revealing the ways seemingly disparate work can intersect. Spectra, a changing collective of members, has been an active participant in CONTACT Photography Festival since its inception.
Ademola Oladipo, Alex Coley, Bryan Stewart, David Scriven, Ismayil Atmaca, Ivan Rupeš, Jack Martin, Jennifer Lee, Kate Young, Katherine Childs, Kye Marshall, Lilianne Schneider, Linda Briskin, Maisie Cu, Mike Lau, Nas Filho, Paula Razuri, Ross Stockwell, Theresa Ma”
May 15 to May 26th, 2024
Hours:
Wednesday – Sunday, 12pm to 5pm
Opening reception:
Thursday, May 16th from 6-9pm
Artist talk:
Saturday, May 18th from 1-3pm

TORONTO SYSTEM RESET EXPERIENCE : Breathe | Dance | Meditate | Biohack
2024-05-19 15:00 - 20:00
System Reset Experience is coming to Toronto with world-touring conscious DJ/Producer & transformation expert NOA|AON.
WHY EXPERIENCE SYSTEM RESET?
Because it’s like hitting “reset” on your mind, body and emotions so that you FEEL like your true self again, leaving you refreshed and resilient. It is an immersive wellness experience that cultivates breakthroughs and self healing. You will learn tools of transformation through breathwork, meditation, sound healing and ecstatic dance that you can integrate into your daily life.

💧 F€€L the self healing power of re-coding the water systems of your body to create happiness, harmony and balance in your cells

⬆️ €L€VΛT€ your consciousness with guided breathwork, meditation and ecstatic dance in group coherence with a live DJ & Breathwork Expert NOA|AON

💙 ÏMM€RS€ yourself in the transformation magic of live sound therapy and a heart opening cacao ceremony

🙏🏼 MΛST€R trauma release, emotional resilience, relationship harmonization and true abundance

🧬 ŪNL€ΛSH the potential within you through cutting-edge biohacking technology

WHO IS THIS EXPERIENCE FOR?
Total beginner or advanced meditator/ breather (we will meet you at what level you are at).
If you are: seeking transformation from past trauma, purpose/ belonging, effective techniques, deepening existing practice, or struggling with PTSD, addictions, fear, and anxiety this is for YOU.

WHAT ARE THE SCIENTIFIC BENEFITS OF SYSTEM RESET?
Promotes overall holistic wellness and balance of the biosystem:
🙂 Emotional Wellness: stress reduction, anxiety control, increased energy, emotional balance, self awareness, kindness and addiction support
👐🏼 Physical Wellness: blood pressure regulation, immune boost, anti-inflammatory, heart and lung health, muscular strength, endurance, and better sleep

WHAT TO BRING
Yoga mat & optional blanket/ journal

ArtJam Toronto
2024-05-25 18:00 - 23:30
ArtJam Toronto GRAND PREMIERE – LIVE Arts x Music x Tattoo Show/Expo
Since 2015, ArtJam has brought together thousands of enthusiasts and more than 400 artists in four cities.
It all started with love.
– L I N E U P –
(Artists to be announced May 1st )
🎨 A R T 🎨
🎵 L I V E M U S I C 🎵
✒️ T A T T O O ✒️
🗿 S C U L P T U R E 🗿
📀 D J 📀
📷 P H O T O E X P O 📷
🎬 F I L M 🎬
🛍️ P O P – U P S 🛍️
🖌️Open Canvas
A B O U T
ArtJam events are a hub of creativity, giving a feast for the eyes, ears, minds and souls. A creative playground showcasing the city’s artists, creators, musicians and performers in one vibrant pop-up show and exposition. Each edition presents a fresh lineup of artists from all disciplines, collectively pushing the limits of creativity in a social and interactive event divided in zones of live creation, performances and showcases.
The audience is also encouraged to get creative by bringing their own articles of expression or join in the collective open canvas. No two ArtJams are the same, as every new mix of creatives brings in a whole array of surprises, collaborations and special one-time-only performances.
Jump from one creative world to the next in this art extravaganza!
T I C K E T S
Presale : $16 – (Online only until May 1st)
Regular Admission : $22 – (Online until event day)
At the door: $30 – (If available)
Group bundles: 80$ (4x ticket)

Mapping Futures
2024-05-30 18:15 - 22:00
Join Mapping Futures in Toronto for their second annual live event and podcast recording that focuses on helping young Canadians navigate the current economy and build financial resilience. Young people entering adulthood are facing unique and complex challenges that intersect with their mental health, and our panel and co-hosts Asante Haughton and Abbigale Kernya will take a deep dive into the issues.
​The ‘pre-podcast’ party event will feature music, amazing food by our caterer Aangen, socializing, interactive stations, and our special guest financial therapist Aseel El-Baba.
Get tickets here!

The TEACH Project Fundraising Soirée
2024-06-08 17:00 - 21:00
Join us for a night of art, music, and dance to raise funds for a great cause.
All proceeds of the event, including any ticket, art, and bar sales will be donated to Arfak.
We are a group of young professionals, social justice activists, and artists who have come together to found The TEACH Project: an initiative with the goal of raising awareness about and removing the barriers to access to education for children in Iran.
For this event, we’ll be raising funds for Arfak NGO in Tehran, Iran. Arfak is a not-for-profit organization in Tehran, which provides the necessary educational, social and health services to enable vulnerable children in need to remain in school and receive education as an investment towards their future. To date, Arfak has supported approximately 2000 children throughout Iran.
Works created by current Arfak students will be showcased and the guests will have an opportunity to purchase these works to further support the cause. The night will host musical and dance performances by local Toronto-based artists.
*All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
*A free glass of wine and light refreshments will be included with your ticket. Additional beverages will be available for purchase

IMMERSED 3.0
2024-06-09 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for Bedford Trio’s most immersive concert experience yet. IMMERSED3.0 is an immersive art experience with contemporary works written for the Bedford Trio.
IMMERSED 3.0 is the third edition of Bedford Trio’s IMMERSED series, featuring newly commissioned works from composers from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music Composition program, as well as students from Earl Haig Secondary School’s grade 11 composition class. Each piece will be paired with a newly commissioned piece of visual artwork, created by local visual artists and students.
Guest Artists:
Anthony Gunadi, composer*
*Winner of the 2024 University of Toronto Piano Trio Composition Competition.
David Archibald, composer
Duncan Hall, composer
Kevin Hayward, composer
Hsiu-Ping Patrick Wu, composer
Rahul Tekaram, composer
Christos Hatzis, composer
Composers, Earl Haig Secondary School
Visual artists and dancers, Earl Haig Secondary School
Richard Nguyen
Timothy Lee
Elizabeth Beletsky
Yoonchae Kwon
Ariel Lee
Ava Stewart
Natalia Montesano
Elaine Zhang
Adam Kaleta, lighting designer

Labyrinth Ontario Presents: Western & World Symposium
2024-06-13 15:00 - 20:30
Western and World is a much-needed forum about the forms and limits of Western hegemony in music presentation, production, and education. Breaking from traditional academic conferences, the symposium will feature talks, performances, and round-table discussions that bridge music communities.
Registration is not required, yet recommended through this link
This symposium is FREE except the concerts on June 13 and June 15!
More information, including pricing an scheduling, here!

Book Launch - "Acting on You" by Lee Suksi
2024-06-18 18:00 - 21:00
You’re invited to the launch of Acting On You, a book of drawings of people acting on other people, published with Fine Period Press. The launch will take place in The Sun Room (to the left of the Sanctuary on the main floor, follow the signs) on June 18.

DROP IN FROM 5:30 TO 9 PM

Dylan McShane and Lee Suksi will be doing live life modelling gesture drawings between 6 and 8.

Drawing is free! Some drawing materials will be provided! All levels – and ages – welcome!

Come and see the drawings, the book, and do some drawing too!

Can’t make it out? The book is available for order from Vancouver through fine. press’ website: https://www.fineperiodpress.com/product/acting-on-you/
and at a bookstore near you soon.

Spurs Night: One-Year Anniversary Party
2024-06-20 19:00 - 23:00
Come celebrate one year of SPURS with a proper party!
No lessons, just dancing all night! Every line dance ever taught at SPURS!
Merch! Drinks! Special performances!
NO DOOR TICKETS
For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here!

The Music Gallery Presents: You In Mind
2024-06-21 19:30 - 22:00
From the Music Gallery:
Exploring the relationship between visceral and cerebral ÏÏÏ (yiyiyi) build a dynamic that explores timbre, rhythm, and texture.
Noise music as a consciously developed idea is a byproduct of an environment filled with human activity.
Opening the night we bring back artist Khôra who will perform their new album, Gestures of Perception, alongside their handspun visuals.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here!

Book Launch - Sweetness in the Skin
2024-06-26 18:30 - 20:30
Join us in celebrating the release of Ishi Robinson’s debut novel!
Wednesday June 26, 2024
6:30pm – 8:30pm
More information email info@adifferentbooklist.com

Happy Accidents Paint and Sip
2024-07-16 18:00 - 21:00
Welcome to Happy Accidents Paint and Sip! Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity and relaxation inspired by Bob Ross. All proceeds from this event will be donated to SickKids! Let your inner artist shine as you sip on your favorite beverages and create a masterpiece with guidance from our talented instructor. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unwind, socialize, and take part in our awesome raffle prize table. Grab your friends and reserve your spot today!

Let's Talk: You and Me
2024-07-21 16:00 - 20:00
Let’s Talk: You and Me is a dynamic 3-hour event curated by seasoned mental health clinicians, dedicated to fostering open dialogue on various facets of mental wellness. The second annual engaging gathering aims to shed light on the systemic barriers that marginalized communities often encounter when seeking mental health support.
With a primary objective of destigmatizing therapy, it endeavors to equip attendees with the knowledge to recognize signs of distress and navigate pathways to assistance. Through interactive sessions, including clinician panels and intimate conversations, participants will gain invaluable insights.

The Secret to True Happiness - One night only!
2024-08-04 17:00 - 20:00
Don’t miss the long-awaited return of our dear friend and world-renowned yoga meditation master, Balakhilya das, who will enlighten us about ‘The Secret to True Happiness.’ Sunday August 4th, 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.
Balakhilya das comes in a long line of bona fide yoga meditation masters and has been practicing and teaching mantra meditation for over 50 years. He continually travels, passing on these ancient yogic teachings and practices wherever he goes.
Places are limited so RSVP now!

No charge, but donations are welcome.
All ages are welcome.
No experience is necessary.
Plus FREE Vegan Samosas for everyone!

Don’t miss this one-time-only, special event!
Limited spots – Register now.
P.S. Feel free to invite a friend.
