Week of Events
Toronto Improvisers Orchestra
Karen Mulhallen Book Launch
Karen Mulhallen Book Launch
Join Karen Sunday, June 11, 2:30-5:00pm, for the launch of her latest collection of poetry, In Memory. The Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Avenue Toronto All welcomed! Readings at 3:00pm with piano improvisations by Sam T. Naylor. A limited number of books will be available for purchase or order through Amazon. Learn more about In Memory. Hear Karen recite Two […]
Joao Leao
Joao Leao
Brazilian musician and producer João Leão brings the creative energies from São Paulo's independent scene to his residency program at the Tranzac club. Every second Sunday of the month, from 5pm to 7pm, João will present a different approach to his diverse music endeavours, from his original releases, recent collaborations with Canadian and Brazilian artists, […]
Gordon Hill Press Spring 2023 Toronto Launch
Gordon Hill Press Spring 2023 Toronto Launch
Join Gordon Hill Press as they celebrate their Spring 2023 titles with readings by Emily Osborne, Jeffery Donaldson, and more.
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 […]
Jessie Dara & Emilie Mover
Jessie Dara & Emilie Mover
June 11th at 7p-9p at the Southern Cross Lounge Jessie Dara and Emilie Mover will be sharing a bill to serenade the Sunday evening. Some solos sets to send off the week with some tenderness. PWYC Emilie Mover http://emiliemover.com/ Jessie Dara https://jessiedara.bandcamp.com
Sparks-McConnell Sextet
Sparks-McConnell Sextet
Josh Sparks and Aidan McConnell play their original compositions alongside four of their deepest collaborators and best friends. You can expect thoughtful compositions drawing from many genres, and highly connected improvisation. The band is Lazar Miric (alto saxophone), Garret Hildebrandt (tenor saxophone), Steven Noronha (piano), PT Sandberg (bass), Josh Sparks (guitar) and Aidan McConnell (drums).
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.
Dun-Dun Land
Dun-Dun Land
DUN-DUN LAND Second Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm Southern Cross Lounge Guitarist and Dun-Dun Band leader Craig Dunsmuir (a.k.a. Dun-Dun Man) debuts and workshops new tunes he prepares to present to his band, often splitting the bill with another act chosen by him, and occasionally joined by guests during his own set proper to flesh […]
Josh Cole Presents
Ted Crosby Presents: Trio with Josh Cole and Blake Howard
Ted Crosby Presents: Trio with Josh Cole and Blake Howard
Come enjoy two sets of jazz-inspired improvised music in trio format Ted Crosby - saxophone and clarinet Josh Cole - bass Blake Howard - drums et al
Music By Harry and Furlong
Music By Harry and Furlong
Since 2018, drummer Harry Vetro and bassist Andrew Furlong have programmed “Music By Harry and Furlong”. The series features two new bands nearly every month and performers include many of Canada’s greatest improvisors as well as the occasional International guest. Attendees can expect peaceful original compositions, loud jagged improvisation, and everything in between.
Players presents: “BridgerTop Gun”
Players presents: “BridgerTop Gun”
When the Top Gun team tests out the new 6th generation fighter jets, they break Mach 10.3 and end up travelling back in time to the Regency era, crash landing in the fields of the Bridgerton country estate just in time for another season with the ton. Top Gun’s mission is to jet back to […]
Idée Fixe & Ansible presents: The ROY Variety show
Idée Fixe & Ansible presents: The ROY Variety show
June's edition of Idée Fixe & Ansible presents is The ROY Variety show. Featuring Hieronymus Harry, Kali Horse, and the Royal Family Band.
Musical Theatre Open Mic Night!
Musical Theatre Open Mic Night!
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 […]
Playclothes with Ellen Grace and Kyle Nethersole
Playclothes with Ellen Grace and Kyle Nethersole
7pm: doors open 7:15 pm: Ellen Grace 7:45 pm: Kyle Nethersole 8:15 pm: Playclothes Playclothes is the shoegaze-influenced project of Etobicoke-based interdisciplinary artist Jaime Redford (they/them), tonight in its solo iteration for the first time. Playclothes experiments with choral soundscapes and unconventional forms to conjure worlds of deep dissociation, isolation, and play within those confines. […]
Players presents: “BridgerTop Gun”
Players presents: “BridgerTop Gun”
When the Top Gun team tests out the new 6th generation fighter jets, they break Mach 10.3 and end up travelling back in time to the Regency era, crash landing in the fields of the Bridgerton country estate just in time for another season with the ton. Top Gun’s mission is to jet back to […]
Murderous Mary Art Collective – Performance/Open Jam
Murderous Mary Art Collective – Performance/Open Jam
Starting off with the core members of the band jamming and playing some of our standards, the jams become looser and more open and interpretive and slowly open up to any in the audience who want to join. Freedom to express yourself and bond with like-minded people. There will also be various kinds of art […]
Nick Teehan Kids Music
Nick Teehan Kids Music
Nick Teehan and his musical partner extend their lengthy partnership into children's music. This family friendly project provides a lighthearted PWYC show where kids can play with shakers and learn Nick's smash hit originals Dinos on the Bus, Buckaroo Baby and Baby Dinosaur! First and foremost this show is a social opportunity for little ones […]
Players presents: “BridgerTop Gun”
Players presents: “BridgerTop Gun”
When the Top Gun team tests out the new 6th generation fighter jets, they break Mach 10.3 and end up travelling back in time to the Regency era, crash landing in the fields of the Bridgerton country estate just in time for another season with the ton. Top Gun’s mission is to jet back to […]
RUSTY & MAJA ~ Part Kitchen Party ~ Part Cabaret ~
RUSTY & MAJA ~ Part Kitchen Party ~ Part Cabaret ~
RUSTY & MAJA perform two sets of their Part Kitchen Party, Part Cabaret show. Their performances are energetic blending a variety of musical styles, creative movement and a dash of audience participation. A musical merry go round of both original and classic pop songs delivered with delight and attitude! Joining Rusty & Maja are stellar […]
The 404s: Plus Ultra!!!
The 404s: Plus Ultra!!!
The 404s are excited to bring you a night of nerdy improv comedy—twice as long as their normal shows! The 404s: Plus Ultra!!! is packed with extra fun and extra funny, to make up for their unfortunately cancelled show at Anime North 2023. Bring your AN pass (or email confirmation) and get in FREE!
Splendid Industries Presents: The Wrong Show
Splendid Industries Presents: The Wrong Show
Coming soon to VHS - Splendid Industries is deliberately ejecting The Wrong Show for the very first time. As human_people have since disowned the glory of a fax machine, an inevitable performance pays homage to the dial-up era, when cute cat vids existed only in our wildest imaginations. Your entertainment is hoped for (we make […]
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