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April 2020
CANCELLED – PancRAKE Breakfast & Clean Up
UPDATE – At the direction of the Government of Canada and the local health authorities, we are cancelling this year’s Community Clean Up and Panc-Rake Breakfast due to COVID-19 concerns. We take the safety and health of our members, staff, partners and community very seriously. We urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials and together, we can #FlattenTheCurve. Thank you for your support. On Saturday, April 25, join the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA and…
June 2020
Music In Old Town with The Jordan Klapman Swingtet
Jazz pianist Jordan Klapman’s all-star quintet performs a joyful, swing tribute to Broadway’s most beloved songs– including sing-along favourites by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, the Gershwin brothers, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern… and more! Featuring vocalist Leigh Graham, reedman Tom Skublics, bassist Ron Johnston, drummer John Collin, and pianist Jordan Klapman.
Old Town Toronto Arts Festival
Come join in this one-day-only exhibition and make art around the historic St Lawrence Market Neighbourhood. All artists are welcome to express their creativity on their favourite medium. Details are yet to be released for 2020, hwever, in 2019 artists paid the nominal fee of $10.00 to participate and put their art on display. Participating artists had one of their artworks on exhibit and enjoyed the opportunity to win fabulous prizes. Artists who worked on paper needed to submit their…
Music In Old Town with One-King
One-King is a six-piece R&B ensemble formed in 2011 featuring the stylists of Tower Power, Steely Dan, Brand New Heavies, Sade, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and others. The ensemble has performed at The Beaches Jazz Festival, Taste of Kingsway, Pickering Jazz Festival, The Hard Rock Cafe, The Relish Bar and many other locations across the GTA. One-King is an ensemble of talented musicians who love to play together and look forward to entertaining you!
July 2020
Berczy Beats with Dieufaite Charles
Join us in Berczy Park for live music every Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm, July 8th – August 26th. July 8th will feature Dieufaite Charles. Formally known as Jahfaa, Dieufaite Charles is a lead singer, songwriter and guitarist. His music style reflects a mix of Haitian roots, and African rhythm which he calls “The African Soul”. Dieufaite’s music is moving and enchanting that causes you to dance, laugh, cry, and learn. He leaves you with a desire for not only more music,…
Music In Old Town with Euphonia
Euphonia is a Canadian avant-garde chamber orchestra comprised of 10 Canadian virtuosi, premiering brand new works with each performance. Composer-In-Residence Jordan O’Connor’s recent compositions for the group include collaborations with a variety of artists including mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah and rapper Bobby MacIntosh. Notable recent projects; The Decision (about the acquittal of radio personality Jian Ghomeshi), the Beck Songbook, Reflections on Love and Sex (erotic fiction set to music), Angels in the Water (The Horn Concerto), The Trombone Concerto and The…
Berczy Beats with Sean Stanley & Miss Dior
Join us in Berczy Park for live music every Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm, July 8th – August 26th. July 15th will feature Sean Stanley & Miss Dior. The Sean Stanley Trio & Miss Dior is a Swing inspired jazz-blues group from Toronto performing the music of Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington as well as original Jazz compositions. Videos, recordings, pictures and upcoming appearances can be found on IG: @seanstanleytrioandmissdior FB: @The Sean Stanley Trio & Miss Dior. Youtube:…
Music In Old Town with The Sonny Balcones
The Sonny Balcones are a Toronto based jazz band that combine 30’s and 40’s swing with bossanova and sultry torch songs. Their live show has a comfort and familiarity as if an old friend has invited you into their living room to tell you about their (mis)adventures since you last met. You may find yourself tapping your toes, snapping your fingers, or catching someone’s eye across the dance floor. Music to swing and swoon to. The Sonny Balcones are: -Tony…
Berczy Beats with Linda Carone
Join us in Berczy Park for live music every Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm, July 8th – August 26th. July 22nd will feature Linda Carone. Linda Carone is a vintage Jazz and Blues vocalist, a niche song stylist and interpreter of popular music from the 1920’s and beyond. With a voice that has been described as ‘beautiful, rich, sultry and provocative’. Ms. Carone’s raw, natural and diverse approach to music has shaped her vocal style in a way that is playful,…
(VOTE NOW) Movies In Old Town Toronto
Love movies under the stars? Our outdoor movie series for 2020 will take place on Thursday July 23rd and Thursday August 20th. Before we can announce anything though, we need your help choosing the movies! Click (VOTE NOW) in the event title above to open the full listing and then click the vote button.
Berczy Beats with Dieufaite Charles (Encore Performance!)
Join us in Berczy Park for live music every Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm, July 8th – August 26th. July 29th will feature an encore performance by Dieufaite Charles. Formally known as Jahfaa, Dieufaite Charles is a lead singer, songwriter and guitarist. His music style reflects a mix of Haitian roots, and African rhythm which he calls “The African Soul”. Dieufaite’s music is moving and enchanting that causes you to dance, laugh, cry, and learn. He leaves you with a desire for…
Music In Old Town with Aline Morales
Aline Morales, is a Brazilian born musician who brings the influences of her home land into her music. She delivers a delightful mix of texture with melodies and heavy rhythms, played on powerful drums. Aline has been restless promoting Brazilian culture and music since her arrival in Canada, but also has been acknowledging through her music all the influences and benefits of living in such a rich cultural city such as Toronto. Her second album is a true reflection of this.…
August 2020
Berczy Beats with Linda Carone (Encore Performance!)
Join us in Berczy Park for live music every Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm, July 8th – August 26th. August 5th will feature Linda Carone. Linda Carone is a vintage Jazz and Blues vocalist, a niche song stylist and interpreter of popular music from the 1920’s and beyond. With a voice that has been described as ‘beautiful, rich, sultry and provocative’. Ms. Carone’s raw, natural and diverse approach to music has shaped her vocal style in a way that is playful,…
Feast of St. Lawrence: Dinner Under The Stars
Our annual Feast of St. Lawrence kicks off on Friday August 7th, 2020 with a sit down dinner under the stars on Front Street, next to Toronto’s famed Berczy Park. For full details and ticket info on this event and the Feast of St. Lawrence Market Street Festival, on Saturday August 8th, please visit www.feastofstlawrence.ca.
Feast of St. Lawrence: Market Street Celebration
Feast of St. Lawrence Market Street Celebration is a one day street festival taking over Toronto’s beloved Market Street. Come enjoy outdoor food stalls, live music, kids entertainment, kids cooking and craft classes and much more! For full details please visit www.feastofstlawrence.ca. FREE ADMISSION.
Berczy Beats with One-King
Join us in Berczy Park for live music every Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm, July 8th – August 26th. August 12th will feature One-King. One-King is a six-piece R&B ensemble formed in 2011 featuring the stylists of Tower Power, Steely Dan, Brand New Heavies, Sade, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and others. The ensemble has performed at The Beaches Jazz Festival, Taste of Kingsway, Pickering Jazz Festival, The Hard Rock Cafe, The Relish Bar and many other locations…
Music In Old Town with The Happy Pals New Orleans Party Orchestra
The Happy Pals are a seven-piece jazz band based in Toronto Canada, playing authentic old-time New Orleans party music. They’ve been featured every Saturday at Toronto’s legendary Grossman’s Tavern for nearly 50 years, and have attracted literally generations of fans. The Happy Pals play down-to-it rocking tunes you can dance, sing or just hang out to – blues, hymns, pop songs, marches, calypso, even a jazz song now and again! Tunes by Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller, Fats Domino, Johnny Cash,…
Berczy Beats with Sean Stanley & Miss Dior (Encore Performance!)
Join us in Berczy Park for live music every Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm, July 8th – August 26th. August 19th will feature Sean Stanley & Miss Dior. The Sean Stanley Trio & Miss Dior is a Swing inspired jazz-blues group from Toronto performing the music of Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington as well as original Jazz compositions. Videos, recordings, pictures and upcoming appearances can be found on IG: @seanstanleytrioandmissdior FB: @The Sean Stanley Trio & Miss Dior Youtube:…
Berczy Beats with Aaron Paris
Join us in Berczy Park for live music every Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm, July 8th – August 26th August 26th will feature Aaron Paris. Though classically trained on the violin, Aaron plays in a wide variety of styles and specializes in hip-hop, trap, and r&b. An honours graduate of the University of Toronto and alumnus of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, Aaron is dedicated to sharing his passion for classical music in innovative and contemporary ways. Using just the sounds…