Al Qahwa's latest recording "Weyn Allah" is being released in June 2023 followed by a summer tour across Canada. Each member of the group contributed to the original material inspired by music from North Africa, Greece, Iran, The Middle East, as well as musical influences from jazz, folk and Irish music thrown into the mix. […]
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 […]
Sweet Session is a duo of Randi Helmers (voice) and Rob Clutton (double bass). They play settings of Shakespeare sonnets composed by Clutton, as well as original songs by Clutton/Helmers, Pete Johnston, and Eric Chenaux.
The Tranzac open stage is every Monday in the Southern Cross room. All are welcome! Start: 7pm Sign up: 6:30pm 8 minute slots (or two songs) The open stage is a safe space in accordance with the Tranzac code of conduct.
‘Cat Person’ meets Station Eleven in this apocalyptic depiction of toxic masculinity. Using the tropes of both the Western and the disaster movie, Soldiers, Hunters, Not Cowboys looks at the violence of our contemporary masculinity, and its deep roots in shaping our culture. A suspenseful and thought-provoking evocation of our current moment. Aaron will be join by […]
Much like the music that we create, the Unbleak Trio is a creation of chance encounters. Creating a vital, dynamic set (or two) of multi-directional improvisation, replete with colour, texture and imagination, the group features Ananya Ganesh on Piano/Voice, Alex Fournier on Double Bass/Electronics and Raphael Roter on Drums/Percussion.
Yelling At Clouds is a Toronto-based electro-acoustic duo featuring keyboardist/vocalist David Chan and drummer/percussionist Larry Graves. The music is made up of funky, jazzy, rootsey, bluesy compositions and creative interpretations of repertoire from some of their favourite musicians. The sounds blend rhythmic and ambient multi-percussion, piano, keyboards, and vocal textures, weaving together something new from familiar roots. […]
Plant Drawing (and Writing!) nights are back in the Tranzac garden starting tonight (Weds June 21). Casual, conversational, no drawing experience needed. Bring Drawing materials if you've got them; some will also be available. Drop into one night or come to them all! Plant Drawing will be cancelled in case of rain of severe air […]
Sarah Greene: Sarah Greene is a songwriter, writer and booker/curator from Toronto. Her songs are intimate, concise and idiosyncratically classic. Working in warm, soulful country-tinged folk-rock ballads, Greene examines loneliness, vulnerability, and the tugging poles of freedom and attachment in her songs. She released two recordings as the front woman of mid-2000s indie-folk band The […]
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 […]
ZOH AMA & CHRIS CORSANO Saxophonist / flautist / composer Zoh Amba (Tzadik Records) bring a fresh voice to the world of avant jazz, mixing heavy free jazz with folk melodies and circular refrains. Teaming up with one of the best free drummer around, Chris Corsano (Bjork, Bill Orcutt, Sir Richard Bishop, Paul Flaherty, Joe […]
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.