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Address: 2409 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2E7
A fun jazz bar with different theme nights – including swing, salsa and smooth jazz. A great place to spend an evening with friends, enjoy a nice meal and good music. The menu runs from bruschetta, tempura shrimp and carpaccio to grilled alligator, linguine with sausage and peppers and steak frites.
Category: Live Entertainment - Toronto Nightlife
Address: 67 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B5
Subterranean it may be, but C'est What is definitely not sub-par. Dedicated to all things local, the establishment promotes Toronto with exhibits from regional artists and shows from local musicians in their state-of-the-art performance room/recording studio. Before they made it big, the intimate space hosted Barenaked Ladies, Jeff Buckley and...
Category: Live Entertainment - Toronto Nightlife
Address: 500 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1T7
A bar with history! Dominion on Queen was originally opened as a hotel and brewery. Over a century later, the place is still operational, although these days it functions as a bar and restaurant, but the award winning brews are still on tap. The classy, wood-paneled atmosphere is enhanced by live jazz and blues several nights a week.
Category: Live Entertainment - Toronto Nightlife
Address: 370 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2
Since 1947, the Horseshoe has been entertaining Toronto's thirst for live music with a roster of musicians as varied as Arlo Guthrie, the Ramones, the Cramps, the Police, Johnny Lang, 10,000 Maniacs, Billy Bragg, and Soul Coughing. Well known for keeping up with the times, the performance schedule has morphed over the years, from county and...
Category: Live Entertainment - Toronto Nightlife
Address: 529 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON
Lee's Palace is regarded as THE place to catch up-and-coming bands (and sometimes well established ones, too). Past performers include The Smithereens, Tragically Hip, The Mekons, Lucinda Williams, Dinosaur Jr., Henry Rollins, The Sundays, Our Lady Peace, Throwing Muses, Superchunk, Bob Mould, Verve, Cracker, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Soul Coughing,...
Category: Live Entertainment - Toronto Nightlife
Address: 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1T9
TO's home of "World Music," Lula hosts a fantastic array of bands playing anything from Latin jazz and Cuban to African pop and salsa. Even if you're not one to get up and dance, these rhythms are sure to entice you out on the floor. The cocktail menu includes several varieties of mojitos, while the brief but tasty food menu features plenty of...
Category: Live Entertainment - Toronto Nightlife
Address: 194 Queen St W, Rex Hotel, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z1
The Rex books about 18 shows every week, an astounding number by any standards. The roster is mostly comprised of local and regional jazz and blues artists, but does include international acts and a smattering of other genres. The vibe is super casual – the focus truly is on the music. But the food is pretty good, too, with numerous vegetarian...
Category: Live Entertainment - Toronto Nightlife
Address: 332-334 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2
The Rivoli nurtures its reputation as a purveyor of eclectic entertainment by booking live music, comedy acts, DJs and poetry readings. You may recognize some of the acts who have performed here in the past, including the Kids in the Hall, Cowboy Junkies, Beck, the Indigo Girls, Iggy Pop and Janeane Garofalo, to name just a few. There are several...
Category: Live Entertainment - Toronto Nightlife
Address: 964 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON
Trane Studio's eclectic lineup draws an equally diverse crowd. Jazz in all its forms is the mainstay, but you might also find poetry readings, book launches, Afro-Cuban drumming or world music DJs on the schedule. Exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and local art create a comfortably upscale ambience; the food menu is a piquant mix of New Orleans...
Category: Live Entertainment - Toronto Nightlife
Address: 1150 Queen St W, Drake Hotel, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
The Drake Hotel has an active nighttime scene, with three different options: a swanky lounge, the trendy Sky Yard, and Underground, a fantastic spot for live entertainment. The eclectic schedule might include anything from indie bands to performance artists to poetry slams. The arty hotel is a magnet for creative types – in just a few short years,...
