Week of Events
Tranzac Holiday Gift Fair
Tranzac Holiday Gift Fair
Tranzac Holiday Gift Fair is looking for vendors! The annual craft fair will run weekends December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 from 11 am - 5 pm in Tranzac's Main Hall and Living Room. Admission is free. Interested vendors please fill out this form. Please get in touch at giftfair@tranzac.org if you are […]
Howard Gladstone Trio
Howard Gladstone Trio
Howard Gladstone is a singer/songwriter with a residency on the “first Sunday of every month” in the Southern Cross Room. He performs original material in the folk, roots, jazz, vein along with stellar accompanists Tony Quarrington (guitar) and Bob Cohen (bass). Most months also feature a Special guest performer to add spice and interest and […]
Bill Wood & Burke Carroll
Bill Wood & Burke Carroll
Bill Wood’s songs have been described as “what happens when 30 years of songwriting, honed over decades of hard life experiences, meet the craftsmanship of a career musician who doesn’t know what it means to compromise.” Paired with the sweet sounds of Burke Carroll’s pedal steel and resophonic guitars, these songs take on the aura […]
Conversation Jazz Jam
Conversation Jazz Jam
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 […]
Dave Clark Presents!
Dave Clark Presents!
Dave Clark Presents! showcases fantastic local artists who perform their original music. Each event is a surprise gift of sonic goodies for you to behold. See upcoming brilliance and veteran magic perform for your pleasure. Dave Clark Presents! Dave presents Rita Visser who will be playing her rootsy soulful songs of love, life, loss & […]
Monk’s Music
Monk’s Music
A quartet led by vibraphonist, Michael Davidson, exploring the compositions of Thelonious Monk. It’s an amorphous blob of his entire catalogue, drifting through songs as if in a dream. High intensity in a quiet package, delivering a delicate but ferocious interpretation of one of the most important books of music from the 20th century.
Tranzac Open Stage
Tranzac Open Stage
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.
John Russon Quintet
John Russon Quintet
Join the John Russon Quintet, featuring special guest Ian Sinclair from Saskatoon, playing original jazz compositions from their albums "Joint Attention" and "Distribution" and standard tunes. The evening will also feature tunes from their upcoming album, "Complicity."
Toronto Zine Library Open Hours
Smutburger’s Book Sale and Slow Dance with Performances
Probably Poetry
Probably Poetry
Probably Poetry is a bi-monthly performance series hosted by Probably Theatre Collective. Each event features around eight interdisciplinary artists and writers presenting new work inspired by a shared prompt. Check out our instagram @probablytheatre or our website probablytheatre.com for more info.
Radio Haha
Radio Haha
Welcome to Radio HAHA! An experimental fusion of comedy and sound art with live musical backing takes place monthly in the Tranzac's Living Room. Show up and see what happens. This first outing on Aug. 1st will feature: Hosts: Justin Gayle and James Hamilton Lowrie Sound design: James Hamilton Lowrie Comedians: Dan Curtis Thompson, James […]
Peripheral Vision and EVA Trio
Peripheral Vision and EVA Trio
Peripheral Vision is excited to have EVA trio opening for us at our monthly Tranzac residency, and to have EVA's Ernesto Cervini sitting in as our guest drummer. EVA Trio is an innovative new trio featuring three talented and innovative musicians in the Toronto scene, Virginia MacDonald on clarinet, Andrew Marzotto on guitar as well […]
Holy Oak Family Singers
Holy Oak Family Singers
Thom Gill and Luka Kuplowsky head up a rotating crew of Toronto artists for eclectic and intimate tribute nights. Reimagining the songbooks of lumaniraries (Arthur Russell, Judee Sill, Roches, The McGarrigles) and local legends alike. Basic Categories: Singer-songwriter, Folk
Ghostlight – Solstice
Ghostlight – Solstice
Part of Ghostlight’s equinox and solstice residency series, the final show of the year. Dec 6 Solstice show will feature, two sets, new members and continue deeper into the world of Ghostlight - resonating with the shifting planets and crossing the lines between dreams, unconscious states and inner visions. Ghostlight have shared the stage with […]
Strangetooth
Strangetooth
Strangetooth is a Toronto based bluegrass band known for their rich vocal harmonies, stellar picking, and eclectic song choices.
BÉING FESTIVAL
BÉING FESTIVAL
Telephone Explosion Records and The Tranzac present BÉING FESTIVAL. 2 evenings of music curated by local jazz-funk unit Badge Époque Ensemble, in celebration of their new album 'Air, Light & Harmony'. BÉING fest brings an eclectic and international assortment of acclaimed musicians through the Tranzac, including Chris Cohen & Yasi Perera, Yves Jarvis, Marker Starling […]
Masaru
Masaru
Join Masaru for an improvised concert featuring Pedal Steel, Synthesizers, Bass, Drums and Loops and samples. Drawing from film influences as well as jazz and ambient elements Masaru creates a soundtrack to the evening in real time.
Toronto Zine Library Open Hours
Collette Savard and the Savants
Collette Savard and the Savants
With her palette of acoustic folk instruments, Collette whittles out of her imagination beautiful song gems. She brings them to you wrapped in the exciting package of her band of seasoned masters, The Savants: Rebecca Campbell(Jane Siberry, Ian Tamblyn...),John Switzer John Switzer(Jane Siberry, Vance Gilbert, Katherine Wheatley etc.³) Martin Worthy (Joe Hall, Paul Quarrington), Tim […]
BÉING FESTIVAL
BÉING FESTIVAL
Telephone Explosion Records and The Tranzac present BÉING FESTIVAL. 2 evenings of music curated by local jazz-funk unit Badge Époque Ensemble, in celebration of their new album 'Air, Light & Harmony'. BÉING fest brings an eclectic and international assortment of acclaimed musicians through the Tranzac, including Chris Cohen & Yasi Perera, Yves Jarvis, Marker Starling […]
Musica Universalis – Blake Howard, Brandon Valdivia, Colin Fisher trio
Musica Universalis – Blake Howard, Brandon Valdivia, Colin Fisher trio
Musica Universalis Tranzac southern cross Dec 8th 930pm Blake Howard Brandon valdivia Colin Fisher Suggested donation 10$
Tranzac Holiday Gift Fair
Tranzac Holiday Gift Fair
Tranzac's annual holiday craft fair, featuring dozens of vendors a day (and different vendors each day), runs Saturdays and Sundays December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17, 11 am - 5 pm. Come find unique gifts by local artists and artisans. Masks encouraged, admission is free.
Saturday Bluegrass Casual
Jamzac
Cassie Norton Presents Song Experiment
Cassie Norton Presents Song Experiment
Song Experiment is a monthly song lab hosted by Cassie Norton that explores different ways of presenting songs. Different artists and approaches are featured each month. Cassie Norton is a Toronto based singer-songwriter, violinist/multi-instrumentalist, improvisor and climate activist. Cassie tells the stories behind her lyrics with sound, using a wide timbral palette of voice, violin, […]
Pen and Mike
Pen and Mike
Shannon Hoff (vocals, piano), Tania Gill (piano, synth, melodica), Harley Card (guitar), Chris Banks (bass), and Nico Dann (drums) play original songs.
Loublu
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.