918 Bathurst

Symposium on the Literary Works of Michael Mirolla
2023-05-25 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | 918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G5, Canada
After several years of planning and COVID-related disruptions, the symposium on the literary works of Guernica publisher Michael Mirolla is finally taking place.
This is a hybrid, no-cost event, taking place both in-person and over Zoom and featuring eleven speakers who will be presenting on Michael’s work.
Register now by emailing annavanvalkenburg@guernicaeditions.com

Andrew Zimbel: Whispers of the Ordinary - A Journey Through Captured Moments
2023-05-17 09:00 - 2023-05-30 17:00
Artist Statement: On walks in the realm of the ordinary, there lies hidden magic—a puddle’s twilight reflection, forgotten remnants on a sidewalk, a solitary lost glove, light’s whimsical dance on unexpected surfaces. Through the lens of my iPhone and the alchemy of digital tools and editing apps, I unveil an unseen world—a parallel universe of unintentional creation, accidental beauty, and striking imagery. This exhibition, an ode to my 65 turns around the Sun, invites you to witness the magic I see on my walks.
Andrew Zimbel

Martha Davis Presents: Diorama Dramas
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-29
As a part of Scotiabank Contact International Photography Festival
Martha Davis will be presenting in The Star Gallery, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, May 16-29, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Sat. 11-3, Sun. 12-4
For more information please visit Martha Davis’ website!

Venus Fest presents Vivek Shraya
2023-05-14 19:30 - 23:00
918 Bathurst is thrilled to be hosting Vivek Shraya, celebrating the release of her upcoming LP Baby, You’re Projecting with Mint Records, and a screening of her short film He Loves Me Until He Hates Me directed by Gabriela Osio Vanden.
All Ages
$20 ADV / $25 DOOR
Get tickets here!

The Music Gallery Presents: What is Futurism
2023-05-10 - 2023-05-13
From May 10th to 13th, The Music Gallery Presents a 4 Day Festival exploring the threads that tie music together.

From The Music Gallery:
“This year’s theme, futurism, reaches beyond genre and explores the complexities in dreaming for a future that may not promise to be so bright. It examines tropes, probes necessary discourse, encourages dreaming, and embeds our sonic aspirations into the future.”

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SHE IS WOMAN
2023-05-06 17:00 - 22:00
Excited to be hosting, “SHE IS WOMAN”, an immersive art experience that uses visual and digital mediums to celebrate the diversity of black women. Tickets available here.

Tapestry Opera Presents: Songbook Xll
2023-04-28 07:30 - 21:30
On April 28th, Tapestry Opera presents Songbook Xll.
From Tapestry Opera:
“Soprano Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 and longtime collaborator and pianist David Eliakis lead an all-Canadian program that includes some of Canada’s most exciting up-and-coming singers and pianists, in a celebratory mixed program. This evening will also celebrate the launch of the Canadian Opera Resource, a next-generation online score, mixed media, and wiki-encyclopedia for all Canadian operas, arias, and scenes. Expect a vibrant selection of funny, provocative, and heart-warming music that runs the gamut of Canadian opera.”
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The Music Gallery Presents: Matthew Cardinal + Yolande Laroche
2023-04-22 20:00 - 23:00
On April 22nd, The Music Gallery Presents: Matthew Cardinal and Yolande Laroche.
From The Music Gallery:
“Melding together exploratory electronics and dreamlike visuals, Matthew Cardinal and Yolande Laroche present an evening of immersive ambient sound.
Known for an expansive solo practice as well as his work in Polaris and JUNO nominated trio nêhiyawak, Matthew Cardinal joins the Music Gallery with an exploratory set on modular synthesizer and other electronics. Video artist Stephanie Kuse brings the sound to life, with soft visuals inspired by Cardinal’s nighttime flash photography.
Opening the evening is clarinetist, keyboardist and vocalist Yolande Laroche, bringing their signature experimental-chamber sound, with a new set of reflective music and projected visuals.”
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Club Parkette Presents: Ohm Hourani, Kris Guilty, and Soudani
2023-04-08 15:00 - 23:00
On April 8th, Club Parkette presents a day filled with sonic explorations, featuring DJ sets from some of Montreal’s best: Ohm Hourani; Kris Guilty of La Rama Records; and Club Parkette resident, SOUDANI.
Live music from 3pm – 7pm. For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here.

The Bedford Trio Presents: Immersed 2.0
2023-04-02 19:00 - 23:00
“Bedford Trio’s most intimate and immersive concert experience yet. The 2022-2023 Season features Music of Cinema and Film (Silver Screen), a collaboration with a special guest performer, an immersive art experience with contemporary works written for the Bedford Trio (Immersed), and Music of pre-WWI, written in 1914 – the calm before the storm (1914).
IMMERSED 2.0 is the second 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.” For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here.

The Music Gallery Presents: You in Mind: Jasmyn + Camille Léon + Shn Shn
2023-03-31 19:00 - 23:00
The Music Gallery presents a celebration of Black Canadian women in alternative music, showcasing different realms of sonic exploration through the alt sound. As one of Canada’s most exciting and fresh voices, Jasmyn (formerly of Weaves) brings a captivating blend of atmospheric experimental rock and buzzy dance-pop. Settle in with the trance-like sounds of Shn Shn, as she brings experimental elements from electronic, ambient, world music, folk and pop into her practice. Continue into the evening with Camille Léon’s “glow in the dark” glitter-grunge creations.
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Madeleine Ertel Presents: Reunion
2023-03-30 20:00 - 23:00
“On March 30, Madeleine presents a concert of new original music for 10-piece ensemble at 918 Bathurst St.
Generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Canadian Music Centre, Reunion reflects upon the return to life in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the many different types of reunions that occur over the course of our lives.
The ensemble features Alex Samaras (voice), Naomi McCarroll-Butler (clarinet/bass clarinet), Aline Homzy & Madeleine Kay (violins), Andrew Chung (viola), Jill Sauerteig (cello), Steven Noronha (piano), Dan Fortin (bass), Joe Sorbara (percussion), and Madeleine Ertel (trumpet).”

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The Music Gallery Presents: Continuum: Show Room
2023-03-18 19:30 - 23:00
Continuum’s largest premiere project to date: A one-act chamber opera in concert format. In a one-room boutique, a mysterious connection between three characters comes to light. The evocative sound world of Rodney Sharman, masterfully crafted using both early and modern instruments, comes together with libretto of long-time collaborator Atom Egoyan to form a compelling drama of tangled ties and revelations. As clothes are folded, the characters’ lives unfold in unexpected ways.
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The Music Gallery Presents: SlowPitchSound and Mo:delic Arts
2023-03-04 20:00 - 23:00
“Avant-turntablist SlowPitchSound and visual artist Mo:delic Arts combine sound and visuals to explore ecology and the natural world in Mutualism: Landscapes from Scratch. SlowPitchSound and Mo:delic Arts explore the idea of a symbiotic relationship between sound and visuals, sharing their process live with a series of improvisations in their performance entitled Mutualism: Landscapes from Scratch. Centered around the theme of environmentalism, SlowPitchSound performs a live score accompanied by the landscaped collage visuals of Mo:delic Arts projected from a powered turntable which serves as the canvas. Pianist, composer, and interdisciplinary artist Morgan-Paige kicks off the night with an emotional performance with formal compositions and raw lyrics.”
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Artists in Motion Present: 1234: A Showcase and Artisan Market
2023-03-03 19:00 - 22:00
“1234dancearts is a dance and arts event dedicated to artists (established and emerging) from across Ontario. It is a multidisciplinary project to connect emerging and established artists; break down barriers between artistic genres and create an inclusive space for marginalized individuals. Hosted by Hollywood Jade, Music by DJ Blackcat, and featuring many local artist and vendors.”
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The Music Gallery Presents: Sounding Difference / Listening Care
2023-03-01 19:00 - 23:00
“An open level listening and sounding event for a collective creative experience. The text scores of Pauline Oliveros are spoken word instructions that are accessible to all: they propose listening strategies and voice toning based on the universal system of seven vowels, the breath, and one’s own senses as sources for collective improvisation. We use Oliveros’ thought on listening as multi sensory perception as care, as a map for social and environmental evolution, and as self-organizing sonic beauty.
This will be an experiential gathering to focus on well being and inclusivity in relation to listening attention: to our environment and the more than human sound field, in a memory archive and creative imaginative world making sense.
In this resonant space, we begin with land and body of water acknowledgement, internal listening, a warm up for sounding, toning in microtonal difference tones, exploring the Sonic Meditations and improvisatory Text Scores of Oliveros, with simple phrases that show the way into a sound field.”
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The Happenstancers Present: HYPERSUITE
2023-02-18 19:00 - 22:00
“HYPERSUITE deconstructs the forms of J.S. Bach’s beloved solo instrumental suites, creating a concert-length work comprised of movements from his sonatas and partitas and connecting them with electrifying works from the contemporary repertoire. This peformance features 4 solo artists performing music for violin, cello, english horn and clarinet. HYPERSUITE interweaves the new and the old, connecting ideas across time and illuminating an intimate music lineage.”
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The Bedford Trio Presents: The Bedford Trio and Friends
2023-01-29 19:00 - 22:00
Featuring selections from Bach’s Goldberg Variations for string trio, Dohnanyi’s Serenade for string trio, and Brahms’ epic Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, and featuring guest violist Maxime Despax.
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R.I.S.E. Presents: The 9th Annual Educationment Summit: The Business of Art
2023-01-27 - 2023-01-28
RISE established its annual ‘Edutainment Summit’ aimed to enhance access to resources for underprivileged youth, musicians, poets, rappers and other performing artists; essentially “bridging the the gap between emerging and professional artists”.
To learn more, and to purchase tickets, follow this link.

The Music Gallery Presents: You In Mind: Aurora Jade + Sandrine Masse
2023-01-20 19:30 - 22:00
“Combining traditional Indigenous art with modern influences, Aurora Jade and Sandrine Masse bring an evening of sonic and visual storytelling through the lens of Indigenous perspectives. Melding together experimental jazz, blues, and darkwave, Plains Cree singer and pianist Aurora Jade transports us to a unique sonic landscape that embodies traditional and modern sounds. Also a visionary visual artist, her original art blending psychedelic graphic style with Indigenous art will be displayed in The Sun Room, adjacent to the performance space. Travel through atmospheres of timeless soundscapes blending folk, traditional rhythms, and alt rock with Sandrine Masse as she weaves stories from her perspective as a Wendat and Québecoise artist.”
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The Music Gallery Presents XAvantXVII: LifeWorld
2022-10-12 - 2022-10-16
The Music Gallery have just announced their seventeenth edition of the X Avant
Festival, entitled X Avant XVII: LifeWorld.
“LifeWorld dives deep into various global and local cultures and encourages
collaboration. It is intergenerational. It is traditional. It is experimental. It dreams
of a world where we can hold the past, present, and future at the same time.”
More details to be announced. Sign up for the festival’s newsletter here.

HORROR-RAMA
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-02
Toronto’s Only All-Horror Convention is back with dozens of celebrity guests
(This year’s include Lynn Griffin and Thom Matthews), artists, filmmakers,
authors, and vendors, as well as special performances and a short film festival.
For full details and to purchase tickets, click here.

Confluence Concerts Presents: Drawing Room: A Dialogue for Three Voices and One Shadow
2022-09-24 03:00 - 17:00
On September 24, join us at 918 for the world premiere of The Drawing Room
by Ian Cusson and André Alexis, a take on the moments before the beginning
of King Lear and performed by Marion Newman, Patricia O’Callaghan and Suba
Sankaran.
Confluence Concerts creates “joyous, daring and thought-provoking musical
experiences within a warm atmosphere of intimacy and discovery… a company
of diverse creative artists dedicated to personal, thought-provoking, and moving
presentations.”
Tickets to become available late August.

Screening: Affairs of the Heart, Jamie Day Fleck
2022-09-23 20:00 - 23:00
On September 23, 918 will host a screening of Jamie Day Fleck’sAffairs of the
Heart: The Life and Music of Marjan Mozetich. The documentary explores “the
challenges and triumphs of famed Canadian classical music composer, Marjan
Mozetich, with glimpses into his interior world spanning the vast reaches of the
heavens and the dark depths of the human heart. His most well-known work,
Affairs of the Heart, captivated Canadian radio listeners when it premiered
depicting joys and sorrows, pain and bliss. The film features his life story while
presenting his catalogue of music to the audience through performances by
world-renowned musicians.”
Stay tuned to our social media for information on ticket sales.
In the meantime, watch the trailer for this beautiful film here.

Garner Theatre Productions Presents: Bright Star
2022-08-25 - 2022-08-26
7:30pm
On August 25 and 26, 918 will host the Toronto Premiere of the Broadway
musical Bright Star, “the story of a successful literary editor forced to confront
her past after meeting an ambitious young soldier just home from World War II.
Together they discover a stunning secret with the power to transform their
lives.”
Garner Theatre Productions’ interpretation of Bright Star will highlight this
show’s incredible music through Actor-Musicians who do it all – act the roles,
sing the songs and play the instruments simultaneously.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show! Tickets are available on a “Pay What You
Can” basis and can be reserved here.

Wavelength Presents: Circuit des Yeax & Picastro
2022-06-13 20:00
Circuit Des Yeux (Chicago / Matador Records)
Picastro (Toronto / slowcore pioneers)
June 13, 2022
Projections by General Chaos Visuals
Decor by Roxanne Ignatius
Monday, June 13, 2022
@ 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media & Education
918 Bathurst St.,Toronto
$20 advance at ShowClix.com
Tickets on sale February 7th, 10:00 AM
*Note: tickets currently held at 50% capacity, to be reassessed in the future.
All Ages / Licensed
“Waiting for Summer” is feeling like a solstice-bearing catharsis to look forward to during these frigid months. With the expectation of returning to full capacity by June, Wavelength is excited to be presenting Chicago’s Circuit Des Yeux and Toronto’s own Picastro at 918 Bathurst.
Chicago’s Circuit Des Yeux is a singular experimental-epic-pop weaver and brainchild of Haley Fohr. Her sixth album and debut for seminal indie label Matador Records, -io, was released in October 2021 to widespread critical acclaim (Pitchfork, Mojo, Uncut, Dusted, The Wire, The Quietus, Beats Per Minute). Expansive and emotional, the album is a sonic footprint of how grief becomes a landscape. Written for a 23-piece orchestra and created during the pandemic, Haley Fohr’s performance is bound to be arresting and poignantly transformative.
Starting the evening will be Toronto’s slowcore staples, Picastro. If you are not acquainted with the brilliance of Liz Hysen, then today is your lucky day. Started in 1998 as a solo project by Hysen, Picastro expands to include an ever-evolving array of collaborators, who have included Owen Pallett, Nick Storring, and Brandon Valdivia (aka Mas Aya). Picastro’s latest release, I’ve never met a stranger, is an EP of touching covers, created by friends; cultivated by the uncertainty of life during a pandemic and harnessing the magic of not knowing.
COVID Protocols:
Your safety is our primary concern. Live event protocols are likely to change month to month. At this time, audience members aged two and older are required to always wear face coverings while on the venue property, except when actively eating and drinking. Proof of full vaccination minimum 2 weeks prior to the event is required to enter.
Accessibility:
918 Bathurst is not currently wheelchair accessible due to stairs (two half-flights to enter the performance space, and one flight to access the washrooms). For all other accessibility requests, please contact us at info@wavelengthmusic.ca
Audience Policy:
Wavelength respects the rights of each member of our diverse audience and is committed to providing an environment in which everyone can feel safe. Any behaviour which could reasonably be perceived as physically, emotionally, or mentally harmful to individuals at Wavelength events will not be tolerated. This includes: racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, body shaming, ableism, ageism, and all forms of violence.
Please be respectful of others and help Wavelength create a fun and safer space for everyone. If you need help, or see others in need of help, please talk to a Wavelength staff member or volunteer.
For information on Wavelength’s Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment and Violence policies, please go here.

Arabic Stand Up Comedy with Alaa Abu Diab
2022-05-21 18:00
About this event

Show information

Show #1: 6pm (doors open 5:15pm)
Show #2: 8:30 pm (doors open 7:45pm)

*العربي بالأسفل*
Arabic Stand Up Comedy: “Lockdown” with internationally acclaimed Alaa Abu Diab
Almost 2 years since the beginning of COVID, internationally-acclaimed Comedian Alaa Abu Diab returns to Canada with a brand new stand-up show. This time, he speaks about his experience during the lockdown: family, society, how life is under the pandemic, and other social issues that highlight the difference between Sweden and the Arab world.
Please note that this show will take place in Arabic only.
This show is 14+
Follow Alaa on Social Media:

Facebook
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Twitter
YouTube

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“لوكداون” – عرض كوميدي مع علاء ابو دياب
بعد أكثر من سنتين على بداية جائحة كورونا، يعود علاء أبو دياب إلى كندا بعرض ستاند أب جديد عن تجربته في فترة الإغلاق، عن العائلة والمجتمع وكيف هي الحياة في ظل الوباء ومواضيع أخرى إجتماعية تضيء على الفرق بين السويد والوطن العربي.
ملاحظة: يقدم العرض باللغة العربية فقط
ملاحظة :هذا العرض ل ١٤ و ما فوق
تابعوا علاء على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعى:
فيسبوك, الانستغرام, تويتر, يوتيوب

Don't Stop the Music by SoundCrowd
2022-05-07 20:00
After over two years online, SoundCrowd will be performing LIVE and in-person for you! Limited seating, proof of vax and masks required.

The Music Gallery Presents: Pierre Kwenders' José Louis and The Paradox of Love Album Launch
2022-05-04 20:00
José Louis and The Paradox of Love is singer-songwriter Pierre Kwenders’ most personal project to date. At the intersection of Congolese rumba, electronic music and jazz-infused progressions, this new album is both an embrace of African musical tradition and a swerve into immaculate emotional territory. From the sensual beats, to the mellow yet powerful singing, by way of intimate interludes, the 13-song collection offers more than a simple window into the world of José Louis Modabi (aka Pierre Kwenders). The door is wide open and floating in the air is this everlasting feeling of hope and complete sense of freedom.
Tickets: $23 – Door, $18 – Regular Advance, $15 – Early Bird/Music Gallery members
ACCESSIBILITY
918 Bathurst, is not currently wheelchair accessible due to stairs (two half-flights to enter the performance space, and one flight to access the washrooms). This event will have projected visuals, includes amplified sound and will not include additional scents
We will have ear plugs, sunglasses, and a ‘therapeutic room’ for those that need it. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to david@musicgallery.org.
COVID POLICY
Proof of full vaccination or vaccination exception supported by a valid certificate issued by the Ontario Ministry of Health is required at the door. Except in our bar area, masks are required to be worn at all times unless explicitly mentioned otherwise.
For our full policy, click here.
SAFER SPACE
We expect all attendees and community members to respect one another, and to respect the work that was created for you to explore. We will not tolerate harm or harmful behaviour of any kind.
For our full policy, click here.

Women from Space
2022-05-01 19:00
Pre-show panel and chats presented by Musicworks.
8pm – Kathryn Merriam, Isabelle Clermont, Grace Scheele, Elysha Vorstenbosch
8:45 pm – Marilyn Lerner
9:30 pm – PIQSIQ
10:15pm – Sook-Yin Lee
