Ballet Performances Toronto

Free - NAGOYA MARIMBAS Featuring the Kairos Percussion Quartet (Broadview Ave)

**Note: In addition to RSVPing Yes, you need to register for your free admission to this concert.** On **Tuesday September 29th, attend NAGOYA MARIMBAS featuring the Kairos Percussion Quartet, the Opening Concert for TD Encounters Soundstream.** Soundstreams has unveiled its 2026/27 TD Encounters season, a free four-concert series celebrating contemporary music through intimate performances, world premieres, and conversations with leading Canadian and international artists. The opening Encounters of the season compliments the first mainstage show of the season (***[Celebrating Steve Reich at 90!](https://us.list-manage.com/s6sc5nl4Y6k?e=c5e810143c&c2id=7881a45ea32e64e1c7983a9a3d594669&m=FTlJnkeIvqp6X6lXhFxc8JZRJMFBJQmkZjPMhkuiuQZNujWdLh4bvwc4llDL)***) by featuring **Reich**’s *Mallet Quartet* (originally co-commissioned by Soundstreams) and *Nagoya Marimbas*. The program also includes **Ann Southam**’s *Glass House #5*, and *VV* by **Juri Seo**. *Nagoya Marimbas* is a fast-paced percussion duet frequently paired with contemporary ballet and modern choreography, and for this Encounters, renowned choreographer **Heidi Strauss** has crafted a world premiere solo dance piece for contemporary dance artist **Aerin Cho** that echoes the intricate specificity of the piece. This immersive Encounters will be performed in the round. **Register for your free admission to NAGOYA MARIMBAS Featuring the Kairos Percussion Quartet on Tuesday September 29th at 7:30pm.** **COST** Ticket: Free Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes** * **[Register](https://soundstreams.ca/events/td-encounters-nagoya-marimbas/?utm_source=Soundstreams&utm_campaign=47a81e396f-EMAIL_It%27s+Giving+Tuesday-December+3%2C+2024_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b7968c57a0-47a81e396f-186798525), post you have registered for free admission**, 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 at: 7:10pm inside Hugh's Room at 296 Broadview Ave.** **Start: 7:30pm** Length: 1 - 2 hours After: meet at the same spot to chat about the show Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

15% off Verdi's Timeless La Traviata Opera (Osgoode Station)

Note: offer may be withdrawn at any time. On **Saturday October 4th,** **join us for La Traviata at The Canadian Opera Company.** Hailed as “the very best that the world of opera can offer”, director Arin Arbus’ production has been winning the hearts of audiences ever since its original COC appearance. Packed with unforgettable musical moments, from the ebullient "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" (“Let’s drink from the joyful cups”), to the passionate ode to freedom "Sempre libera" (“Forever free”), Verdi’s tale of impossible romance captures the intoxicating joy and heartbreaking sacrifice at the heart of a timeless drama. See why *La Traviata* remains one of the composer’s most celebrated works—and why popular lore has it that, over the last century, this opera has been performed somewhere in the world every single night! My seat is Orchestra Ring, Row CC, Seat 135. **Purchase La Traviata on Sunday October 4th at 2pm, and join us for a lovely Dinner for Experience Toronto's 7th Anniversary after.** **LANGUAGE**: Sung in Italian with English and French SURTITLES™ **COST** Regular: $35 - $400 + fees Discount 15%: Offer excludes Opera Under 30, Grand Ring, Ring 5 Middle, and $35 tickets, and is not applicable to previously made purchases. Message me for the discount code. Rush: A limited number of low-price tickets (limited to two per person) will be available for purchase online at noon for matinee performances at coc.ca (please ask for code) or 11am in person at the Four Seasons Centre Box Office at 145 Queen St. W. All rush ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged or replaced. Standing Room: Approximately 60 are available in-person at 11 a.m. on the day of a performance for just $15! They are located in the back rows of Ring 3 (some may be SURTITLES™ obstructed) and Ring 4, each with a hook and a leaning rail. Meetup fee: $5 Ticket Policy: Sales are final and non-refundable. **SIGNING-UP** * **Simply RSVP Yes, [purchase](https://my.coc.ca/2519/2528) your ticket and post your seat number and I will move you to attending.** * If you plan to buy RUSH, please state that in your RSVP, so I can include you in the reminder so you have the opportunity to meet us. * RSVPs close 1 day prior, and cancellations after will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. * A reminder will go out the day before with my cell and details when to meet, etc. ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 1:45pm** **along the right glass wall, after scanning your tickets and entering The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts at 145 Queen St. W.** **Start time: 2pm** Length: 2 hours 55 mins (incl. an intermission) Enjoy and please post your Comments after!

Anniversary Dinner at new Riley's Toronto Restaurant (St Andrew Station)

**On Sunday, October 4th, join us for Our 7th Anniversary Dinner at Riley's Toronto.** Originally from Vancouver, where it earned a Michelin recommendation, [Riley’s Fish & Steak](https://www.toronto.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink/rileys-toronto-job-fair/article_70356d1e-d920-5ce1-a5ef-6da107190973.html) launched in Toronto almost 6 months ago. The seafood and chophouse will bring together “premium Canadian ingredients, cinematic tableside presentations, and a live music program — redefining what a downtown dining destination can be. The opening marks Glowbal Restaurant Group’s second Toronto restaurant, following Black + Blue. **COST** Organizer Meetup fee: $5 **SIGNING-UP** * RSVP Yes. Everyone goes on the waitlist until they have reserved their seat, with an etransfer of $25 (includes $5 meetup fee). Attendees will receive back $20 the day after the event. * Once you are on the waitlist, I will message you the email address for the etransfer. * Once the transfer is complete, I will move you to attending. There are no refunds for any reason. * A reminder will be sent the night before with my cell and all meetup details. Make sure you set up your communication settings to receive. RSVPs close 2 days prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 5:30pm inside the front doors of Riley's at 155 Wellington St. W.** Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested. Length: 2.5 hours Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.

Alliance Francaise: Duo Perse-Inca ($20)

We'll kick off our season with **Alliance Francaise**--with a wonderful concert on a Saturday night!! We've been very fortunate to see **Duo Perse-Inca** 2X before. Once in Toronto. Once in Montreal. Sounds from Iran, mixed with sounds from Peru. Instruments and artists--they communicate with each other so well! ***Ticket link is below***: $20 (general admission) We love the **Alliance Francaise** space (music, theatre, film, art) **A World Music Concert--** **Duo Perse-Inca returns** to Alliance Française Toronto nearly four years after their acclaimed Spadina Theatre performance. **Showan Tavakol and Federico Tarazona - rooted respectively in the musical traditions of Iran and Peru** \- have built a repertoire that moves seamlessly between improvisation and co\-composition\, setting the Iranian kamancheh and the Andean charango in genuine dialogue\. Their album *Echoes of the Mountains* charts a journey across continents and through the ages, delivered with mastery and warmth. **More info and sounds:** https://centredesmusiciensdumonde.com/en/portfolio/duo-perse-inca_en/ **TICKET link for September 26th**--(will SELL-OUT) https://www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/art/cultural-season/concerts/311-duo-perse-inca

Weekends - 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!

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!

ARC Ensemble: Artists of the Royal Conservatory ($40)

The **ARC Ensemble** and students of the **Glenn Gould School** explore ***Armenian works composed*** before the breakup of the Soviet Union and Armenian independence – captivating and evocative music unknown in the West. Included on the program are arrangements of Armenian folksongs for string quartet, a compelling Cello Sonata by Avet Terteryan, and seductive piano miniatures by Alexander Spendiarian and Arno Babadjanian. **Ticket link is below**\-\-\-and\-\-\-ANY seat is a great seat\. https://bit.ly/ARCConcertOct4 The multiple Grammy Award nominated ARC Ensemble comprises the senior faculty of The Royal Conservatory's Glenn Gould School, with special guests drawn from the organization's most accomplished students and alumni. **It is among Canada's most distinguished cultural ambassadors** with recent appearances in Los Angeles, New York and London’s Wigmore Hall. The research and recovery of music suppressed and marginalized under the 20th century's repressive regimes remains its focus and a growing number of works have now rejoined the repertoire. “As always with this ensemble, performances could hardly be bettered in terms of execution and commitment.” (*Gramophone*) **ARC Ensemble-** **(Artists of The Royal Conservatory)** **Erika Raum**, violin **Marie Bérard**, violin **Steven Dann**, viola **Thomas Wiebe**, cello **Kevin Ahfat**, piano with students of **The Glenn Gould School-** **Avery Tracy**, violin **Gina Lanzrein**, violin **Shyler Macaggi**, viola **Mira Kardan**, cello **TICKET Link here:** https://www.rcmusic.com/concert/arc-ensemble-453001?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=453001_ARCconcert&utm_content=arts_events_listing

Backstreet Boys Dance class + mocktail + snacks! $8 only!

Monday night class

This is our regular Monday night dance class. Arrive about 7, and we'll dance at 7:15. $15 or pwyc

Azúcar Latin Social Night

🌶️✨ AZÚCAR Latin Social Night ✨🌶️ Join us on July 25 \| 3473 Lake Shore Blvd West Message for Eventbrite Ticket Link Tickets: $10 Come enjoy The Latin Experience ✨ We’re excited to once again feature our Colombian Empanadas, made with love by our very own Colombian Chef Manuela 🇨🇴❤️ Get ready for a night filled with: 💃🏽 Dance 🎧 DJ All Night 🎶 Latin music & vibes 🍴 Delicious Latin-infused bites 🔥 A beautiful community experience 🍷 Licensed Bar 💵 $10 Cover (Includes 1 Drink Ticket) Your Night of Latin Fun starts at: 🕗 8:00 PM – Doors Open 🕣 Salsa Lesson with Antonio at 8:30 PM ⏰ Social Dancing until 2:00 AM 🎟️ Get your tickets now — experience the culture with us 🤍 📍 3473 Lake Shore Blvd West, Etobicoke Let’s celebrate Latin culture, movement, and that feeling that only music can give. Azúcar . . . because life should be sweet 💃🏽🕺🏽✨ [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.59498%2C%20-79.53045)

Fall Set Dance

**1st Set Dance of 2026/27!** Come join us for some lively Irish Set dancing, which is akin to square dancing to Irish music. We have: \*live music (Cabbagetown Ceili Band) \*snacks \*cash bar \*experienced caller (Angela Bontje) You will: +get exercise (it's lively!) +meet great people +be well taken care of +experience Irish culture Also: -No partner needed -no fancy footwork required -free parking -TTC accessible $30 at the door, cash preferred, etransfer possible contact us for more info: [www.torontoirishsetdancing.wpcomstaging.com](http://www.torontoirishsetdancing.com/) [setdancetoronto@gmail.com](mailto:setdancetoronto@gmail.com) FB: Set Dancing Toronto

Koerner Hall: Vieux Farka Touré (15% off promo)

We will start off the 26/27 Koerner Hall concert season, with a performance by Vieux Farka Touré (from Mali), and opening for him is Melat Mengesha (from Ethiopia) (And we have our eyes on other concerts during the season!) Also we have a 15% off ticket promo!! ***Ticket link is below*--($50-$80)** Known worldwide for his electrifying live shows, Vieux Farka Touré’s virtuosic guitar work blends Malian blues, rock, and soul. Winner of Ethiopian Idol Melat Mengesha opens the show. Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” **Vieux Farka Touré** is the son of legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré, who died in 2006. His live performances are highly energized, and Vieux is known for dazzling crowds with his speed and dexterity on the guitar, as well as his palpable charisma and luminous smile, both of which captivate audiences despite any language barriers (though Vieux does speak eight languages!). Hailing from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, now based in Toronto, \*\*Melat Mengesha’\*\*s music features contemporary, folk, and Ethio-jazz roots sounds. Two major influences in her artistic expression are the legendary Ethiopian singers Gigi (Ejigayehu Shibabaw) and Aster Aweke. A major turning point came in 2015, when Melat won the first season of Balageru (Ethiopian Idol). That breakthrough opened the door to a variety of showcases and performances, from intimate stages to large-scale concerts, allowing her to tour across her hometown and beyond. **TICKET LINK** here: **PROMO CODE**: ISCULTURE15 https://www.rcmusic.com/concert/vieux-farka-toure-449801 Note: the PROMO code works for all pricing--**EXCEPT** the PREMIUM/purple seats