The Co-Conspirators is a folk duo with emphasis on vocal harmonies. Often compared to Ian and Sylvia Tyson and The Weavers, they perform a mix of covers and originals: folk, singer-songwriter, bluegrass, country, blues, and general roots music. The Co-Conspirators perform at house concerts, folk societies, seniors and community centres, bars, and restaurants, and shall […]
Conversation - a Tranzac Jam is a weekly jam that invites musicians and dancers into a safe space where the only rule is be in the moment while creating music in community with others. Each week a house band starts off the night with a 45 minute set of music and then the floor is […]
The second Thursday of every month, hosts Cassie Cao and Chris Middleton are throwing a little Pay-What-You-Can show for people who want a little boost of Serotonin before their end of the month show. Featuring some of their friends, these up-and-coming comics will try out new material. The show will start around 8pm. Please come […]
Blue Moss is the duo of David Nardi (guitar and assorted strings), and Connor Bennett (saxophone and flute). Their improvised compositions draw inspiration from folk, drone, jazz, noise, and traditional Celtic idioms. Throughout their respective careers, David and Connor have always been driven to make music from the depths of their hearts. The collaboration of […]
Jason Pilling with Karandeep Jhand and Zoe Thiessen - three acts of complimentary singer-songwriters. Featuring accompanying strings, and interesting lyrical topics.
Improvisor and SoundList editor Fahmid "fuZzy" Nibesh is relocating to Montreal soon. He asked some friends to hang out and play at one of his favourite places. They have responded in what has been dubbed: * f u Z z f e s t * 3:30pm - doors 4pm - Sarah Greene (with fuZzy) Sweet […]
New Hampshire born, New Brunswick based, Jason Anderson is an award-winning indie folk artist whose work is as anthemic as it is affecting. Personal and passionate, Anderson's music crackles with life. A poignant writer and consummate showman, Jason’s songs are keenly-observed snapshots of emotion and experience, while his electrifying concerts celebrate the power of the […]
Conversation - a Tranzac Jam is a weekly jam that invites musicians and dancers into a safe space where the only rule is be in the moment while creating music in community with others. Each week a house band starts off the night with a 45 minute set of music and then the floor is […]
Black Sails is a zine publication group focused on showcasing emerging Toronto writers by giving them a platform to share and publish their work. Beginning as a front-yard reading series on Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Black Sails has grown into hosting bi-monthly reading events and publishing monthly zines. Our Kitchen Party reading events are the heart […]
We are pleased to invite you to an exciting upcoming book talk by Dr Paula Serafini, who has recently published Creating Worlds Otherwise (Vanderbilt University Press). Please join us to hear more about this exciting interdisciplinary work and celebrate the book’s release. Creating Worlds Otherwise examines the narratives that subaltern groups generate around extractivism, and […]
If you love to sing musical theatre or showtune songs then this is for you. Bring a friend, bring your sheet music, just come and listen, be inspired and just be you. This space is open to anyone that loves musical theatre. It’s a great way to work on song for an audition, to promote […]
Being vulnerable is scary but it can also be fun-y! TALK COMEDY is a standup comedy show where comedians talk about parts of their lives that they’re wrestling with or trying to find humor in. Come watch some of Canada’s Most Introspective Comedians (CMIC, we made this up) regale you with tales of the dumpster […]
After a three-year absence from the IRL stage, interdisciplinary artist Xuan Ye 叶轩 is presenting a solo concert of comprovisation, as their annual ritual in sonic somatic performance. Admission is free but registration is encouraged. Option to purchase vinyl with admission. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/xuan-ye-2023-solo-concert-tickets-626537088297 We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the […]
Conversation - a Tranzac Jam is a weekly jam that invites musicians and dancers into a safe space where the only rule is be in the moment while creating music in community with others. Each week a house band starts off the night with a 45 minute set of music and then the floor is […]
Join us for an evening of interventions and conversations around Alexandra Juhasz's three recent books: My Phone Lies to Me (Punctum, 2022), We Are Having This Conversation Right Now (with Theodore Kerr, Duke, 2022) and Really Fake (with Ganaele Langlois and Nishant Shah, Minnesota, 2021). Dr. Alexandra Juhasz is Distinguished Professor of Film at Brooklyn […]
The last Thursday of every month, hosts Cassie Cao and Chris Middleton invite their friends to do some stand up at the Tranzac. It'll start around 8 pm, but you should get there for 7:30 pm just in case. It will be a good time, promise.
c_RL (Allison Cameron, Nicole Rampersaud, Germaine Liu) Improvising together for over a decade, this is a rare opportunity to catch all three members of this trio in the same room. Whether exploring electroacoustic abrasiveness or quilting soft blankets of sound, Germaine Liu (percussion), Nicole Rampersaud (trumpet), and Allison Cameron (small electronic objects and more) equally […]
Mark your calendars! Tranzac's First Spring Craft Fair is coming up May 27 & 28. A Free indoor/outdoor shopping weekend event with over 27+ artisans, bakers, and crafters. Support the local community by stopping by and grab a drink from the bar while enjoying some delightful music in the Southern Cross Lounge. You'll find everything […]
Celebrate Int-herb-national Drone Day with continuous blown out tone zone with live ambient, downtempo. 4th world, and left field electronics performances by ; Fleshtone Aura : local kid Andrew Zuckerman makes good Th W rbl r: William Davison sage and wizard of tape manipulation and dada drone outs Toanche Dwelling : quiet in the middle […]
The Furniture Music Composition Workshop is a monthly series (or space?) for composers either dealing with an idea that they're stuck on or with sounds that are impossible to realize through a computer. Hosted in the Tranzac's Living Room (usually) every 4th Sunday (usually) from 2-4pm (usually) we assemble a rotating panel of three skilled performer-composers […]
Conversation - a Tranzac Jam is a weekly jam that invites musicians and dancers into a safe space where the only rule is be in the moment while creating music in community with others. Each week a house band starts off the night with a 45 minute set of music and then the floor is […]
Calling all live music industry workers – past, present, and future! We know working in live music is tough. Whether you’re currently working in the industry, recently left, or looking to make your start – we want to hear from you! The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA), in partnership with Nordicity, is conducting a study […]
Come on out to the Tranzac Club the first Thursday of every month for the Good Ideas Comedy Show! Featuring some of Canada's best stand ups Get ready for a night of laughter and good vibes at The Good Ideas Comedy Show! Join us on Thu Jun 01 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT at 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, […]
Blue Moss is the duo of David Nardi (guitar and assorted strings), and Connor Bennett (saxophone and flute). Their improvised compositions draw inspiration from folk, drone, jazz, noise, and traditional Celtic idioms. Throughout their respective careers, David and Connor have always been driven to make music from the depths of their hearts. The collaboration of […]
“Special Things” is a wholesome comedy Show and Tell spectacle, where Toronto‘s best comics show you their treasure, and tell you a tale.
The Tranzac event calendar is updated regularly. Some events (such as private rehearsals, parties, and tentative events that are being contracted) are not displayed in the calendar. As such the calendar is not a comprehensive representation of venue availability. If you do not see your event in the calendar, please review our Event Promotion & Style Guide
This calendar was established in May 2023. To view an archived calendar with basic event information, please click here.