Ballet Performances Toronto

Broadway to Opera on Holiday Monday at Casa Loma with Dinner (Dupont Station)

On **Holiday** **Monday, August 3rd, join us for Symphony in the Gardens: Broadway to Opera at Casa Loma.** The Maestro welcomes back Joey Niceforo and Sara Papini with the best of Broadway from The Greatest Showman to Annie Get Your Gun. **Purchase Symphony in the Gardens: Broadway to Opera on Monday, August 3rd at 7:30pm.** **COST** Regular Cost: $55 + service fees Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 **Ticket Policy**: All sales are final, you may be able to exchange for another date. **Prior to RSVPing, here is what you need to know about attending dinner:** \- Dining in the garden is first come\, and the recommendation is to arrive when doors open at 5pm\, which is our plan\. Casa Loma does not allow reservations in the garden\. \- A minimum $20 spend per person is required in the garden \- Half your party has to show up in order to be seated in the garden; if not you will be seated based on current people at that time \- Dining tables may also be in the glass pavilion\, if not it will be set up theatre style \- Al fresco drinks and food will be available onsite\, and you will need to eat in your lap if you don't make it into the garden \- This concert proceeds shine or rain\. It it rains\, they try to cover the area over the tables \- If we dine in the garden\, we will move into the pavilion 30 mins prior to concert start **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for dinner prior. Note: everyone goes on the waitlist until they post they have their ticket** * **[Purchase](https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/symphony-in-the-gardens-broadway-casa-loma-tickets/14791733)** **your own ticket and select the July 13th date**, post you purchased your ticket and I will move you to going. A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 2 days prior and the Waitlist will be removed at that time. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me for Dinner: at 5pm (just outside the east entrance leading to the pavilion inside Casa Loma at 1 Austin Terrace)** **Meet me for the Show at: 7pm inside the pavilion (we aren't allowed to save seats and hope we can all sit together)** **Start: 7:30pm** Length: estimate 2 hours After: we will head over to take some pics of the special lighting of the exterior of the castle and potential waterfall Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.9

Cirque du Soleil - Luzia evening

Toronto Botanical Gardens Free Concert & Dance, Pre-Guided Walking Tour + Dinner

On **Thursday, August 13th, come to the Toronto Botanical Gardens for a Free Concert with Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance. You will have the option to join a Guided Walking Tour of the Gardens before, and enjoy food and drink while there.** There will also be pre-show activities that night - **Discovery Cart** to learn about plants, **Plant/ Seed Swap**, and an **Eco-station** to support their waste diversion and recycling program. This is an outdoor event and concerts proceed rain or shine. However, if there is constant rain, I will post a comment maximum 3 hours before that I will not be attending, and attendees can still choose to stay for the concert. Chairs are provided, first come. If you plan to arrive late, bring your own chair. **Concert with classical ballet and contemporary dance** Led by pianist Chris Au, the extraordinary musicians of *Joy of Music* perform a gorgeous array of concert pieces brought vividly to life by dancers from the worlds of classical ballet and contemporary dance. The sumptuous White Swan pas de deux is featured alongside new and recent works by esteemed Toronto choreographers Jera Wolfe and Peggy Baker. A concert as lush and bounteous as the garden of Joy of Music’s founder, Mary Gore. **Pre-Guided Walking Tour** This walk will take you through the beautiful themed gardens and a stroll into the beloved Edwards Gardens. You’ll learn about the history of these gardens and all about pollinators, the plants on display, and the ecology of this area. **Music Series Host** **[Anwar Knight](https://anwarknight.com/)** is an award-winning Canadian broadcaster and environmentalist with an illustrious career spanning over two decades, during which he held pivotal roles at some of Canada’s largest newsrooms. **The Dandelion Café** Grab light bites or dinner on the patio overlooking the concert venue (limited space). Thursday night menu includes Flank Steak, Grilled Salmon, Chicken Skewers, Jack Fruit “Crab Cake” and special dessert features. The cafe also offers hot and cold drinks, snacks, and ice cream. **Discovery Cart** Explore plants, wildlife, and ecosystems through short, interactive activities and other weekly pre-show activities from 5 to 7 p.m. **Free Plant & Seed Swap** Bring as many plants as you wish to trade. If there isn’t anything of interest on the table when you arrive, add your plant(s) and take a ticket to redeem later when you see something new you’d like to try. You can also borrow seeds from their Seed Library for FREE! **COST** Guided Garden Tour: Adults $15/ Seniors $10 + taxes and fees (14 spots left). **[Purchase](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tour-pre-concert-toronto-botanical-garden-tickets-1984152646979)** your ticket in advance as it will likely sell out. Select Check availability, August 13, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Adult/ Senior and finish your transaction. After, I highly recommend you select get tickets, download and print your tickets, as it is too complicated to do this when you get there. Concert: Free Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for the walk before.** * You can also just show up at any of the meeting times below A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 1 day prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me for The Guided Walking Tour at: 5:20pm in front of the Entrance to the Toronto Botanical Gardens at 777 Lawrence Ave. E.** **Walking Tour Start: 5:30** Tour Length: 1 hour and ends back at the concert site **Meet me for Food/Drinks/Concert at: 6:25pm in front of the Dandelion Cafe inside the Toronto Botanical Gardens at 777 Lawrence Ave. E.** We will quickly find seats and take turns getting food. **Concert Start: 7pm** Concert Length: 1 - 1.5 hours Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

Weeknights - Group Dance Classes at Access Ballroom

Ready to add more fun, movement, and connection to your week? Come join our group dance classes at [Access Ballroom](https://studioaccessballroom.com/)! We have classes **every day except Tuesday**—that’s Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:50pm, and Weekends at 3:40pm. Visit our [Monthly Calendar](https://studioaccessballroom.com/class-schedule/) to view the group class Schedule. To sign up you can also download our APP that is in both the Google Play store and the Apple Store. Just look up Access Ballroom. Whether you’re a total beginner or already have some moves, you’ll fit right in! We always have multiple teachers on hand to guide every level, so everyone gets the attention they need. Our amazing environment and welcoming atmosphere are what make us one of Toronto’s premier Latin and Ballroom studios—and it’s why we have the most Google reviews in the city! Don’t just take our word for it—come experience the energy, laughter, and community for yourself. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!

Free Movies in The Beach - Fantastic Four 2025 + Pre-dinner/Ice cream (Queen E.)

On **Wednesday, July 29th, join us for Free Movies in The Beach, with The Fantastic Four, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.** We will start off with optional Dinner in the Beach, followed by optional ice cream, prior to entering Kew Gardens, where we will settle down for movie start around sunset. This is an outdoor event. If rain is forecast, The Beach BIA will reschedule to a later date and I will post a cancellation maximum 3 hours prior. **Movie Synopsis** Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer. **Know Before You Go** * **Seating:** Bring your own **blankets or lawn chairs** as no seating is provided. * **Weather**: bring an extra sweater/coat and bug spray * **Pre-show Activities:** There are pre-show games, trivia, and giveaways starting shortly before sunset. * **Shop & Win:** You can bring receipts from local Queen Street East businesses to enter a raffle for prizes sponsored by the Beach BIA. * **Food:** Pack your own snacks or grab takeout from local Queen Street East restaurants to enjoy as a picnic. You are welcome to join us for dinner before. **COST** Free **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for dinner/ice cream prior** * You can also just show up at any of the meeting times below A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 1 day prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me for Dinner at: 6:30pm at Gull & Firkin, 1943 Queen St. E.** **Meet me for Ice cream at: 8pm at Beaches N Cream, 2075 Queen St. E.** **Meet me for the Show at: 8:15pm in front of Kew Gardens at 2039 Queen St. E.** **Movie Start: Sunset @ 8:42pm** Movie Length: 1 hour 55mins Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

Bachata dance class sat July 11,18,25, 6.30pm

TOPHATs Dusk Dances, a Fox and a Fiddle!?!

Join Lawrence, your Top hatted Host, for an evening Taps and Apps followed by Modern dances in Withrow Park. At 6 pm, we will meet at the Fox and Fiddle Danforth for some Taps and Apps. https://www.foxandfiddle.com/ 535 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P At 7 pmish, we will pay our tabs and walk to Withrow Park for a Pay What You Can event Dusk Dances. I will be giving $20. https://www.duskdances.ca/seasons/2026 Please bring a folding chair as the setting is in a park. “Anhelo” reflects the experience of diaspora as an immigrant woman, marked by the longing to belong, the pressure to adapt, and the grief for a home that time has irrevocably transformed. A rock concert weaving Sign Language and Dance to tell the story of the rockstar Microphone Controller. Disorder explores the duality that the conception of order plays in Cai Glover's experience becoming deaf. TAAN Rooted in folk movement vocabulary and the circular spirit of Garba, the choreography uses repetition, grounded footwork, and collective pulse to evoke birth, care, celebration, and belonging. This event wraps up at around 9:30 pm

Toronto Summer Music Festival: Two Sides Of The Same Fiddle

**Let's explore how discipline and delight share the same four strings, and what truly separates a violin from a fiddle!** You could use the 10% off promo code for tickets ($40-$80) Ticket link is below... William Fedkenheuer, violin Orion Weiss, piano Ben Plotnick, fiddle Eric Wright, cello **Program:** Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, No. 3 Dvořák: Sonatina in G Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 100, B. 183 *Additional fiddle tunes to follow, to be announced from the stage.* \*\*\*From sonata to stomp, Artistic Director William Fedkenheuer moves between classical refinement with Orion Weiss and the rhythmic spark of country traditions alongside Ben Plotnick and Eric Wright of The Fretless — exploring how discipline and delight share the same four strings, and what truly separates a violin from a fiddle. **Ticket link and seating chart:** **Use promo code** CULTURE10 (for 10% off) https://torontosummermusic.com/event/two-sides-of-the-same-fiddle/

Bachata lesson and dinner dance party Latin ballroom

Toronto Summer Music Festival: Piano & Harp

We will attend 3 concerts at this year's Toronto Summer Music Festival. You could use the 10% off promo code for tickets ($45-$100). BTW: $45 tickets are on Upper Balcony (nice seats) This is a **Mainstage** concert at Koerner Hall. (highlight concert) 2025 Honens Gold Laureate **pianist Élisabeth Pion** and **Los Angeles Philharmonic Principal Harp Emmanuel Ceysson** take the stage to showcase their mastery of the piano and the harp! Featuring Renié’s Harp Concerto in C minor, Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto in G minor, and more! Élisabeth and Emmanuel are joined by the TSM Festival Orchestra under the baton of Ryan Haskins. Elisabeth Pion-Piano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TofgYq_iHHA Emmanuel Ceysson--Harp (sensational--one of the very best!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giHewzMOGNY **Élisabeth Pion, piano** **Emmanuel Ceysson, harp** **TSM Festival Orchestra** **Ryan Haskins, conductor** *Program:* Honegger: Pastorale d’été, H. 31 Renié: Harp Concerto in C minor Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385, “Haffner” **Ticket link here**: https://torontosummermusic.com/event/elisabeth-pion-emmanuel-ceysson/ \*\*\*Use this code for 10% off your ticket price (ADULT ticket price)----CULTURE10

Toronto Summer Music Festival: Prodigies & Power

We will attend 3 concerts at this year's Toronto Summer Music Festival. You could use the 10% off promo code for tickets ($45-$80). Genius often reveals itself early — and boldly. Dohnányi’s Piano Quintet, written at 17 and praised by Brahms, brims with youthful ambition. Mendelssohn’s C minor Trio shows that same prodigious spirit transformed into sweeping Romantic authority. Prokofiev’s brilliant Sonata for Two Violins opens the night with sharp wit and kinetic drive. An evening of fearless invention and blazing artistry. Andrew Wan, violin Jonathan Crow, violin Sharon Wei, viola Rachel Mercer, cello Orion Weiss, piano **PROGRAM**: Prokofiev: Sonata in C Major for Two Violins, Op. 56 Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66 Dohnányi: Piano Quintet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1 **Ticket link here**: https://torontosummermusic.com/event/prodigies-power/ \*\*\*Use this promo code for 10% off your ticket price (ADULT ticket price)----**CULTURE10**

Singles Dance + 40 Crowd @ The Grand Luxe

Singles Dance Party + 40 crowd **Saturday July 25th** 7.30pm -12.30 **The Grand Luxe Ballroom** **3125 Bayview Ave** Join us for a fabulous a Saturday night of Dancing & Romancing . We have a great DJ playing all your favorite tunes from the 70’s to the present. It’s your opportunity to mix, mingle, enjoy a few dances and meet some new friends. You can dance the night away on their big dance floor. Please, no running shoes or jeans. The cost is only $20.00. 416- 236- 8222 Free Parking. Hope to see you then! Peter and Diane Singles Dance Party + 40 Crowd