Friday August 15
Music
The Folkers take part in the On The Verandah series of outdoor concerts at Benares Historic House.
Fri. 7:30 p.m. (free, bring your own seating)
1507 Clarkson Rd. N. Mississauga
Chaka Khan brings her trademark vocal style to town with a rescheduled show
Fri. 8 p.m.
($42.50 at 416-870-8000)
Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay E.
Radiohead comes town with special guest Grizzly Bear,
Fri. 7:30 p.m.
($35.50-$69.50 at 416-870-8000)
Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Telmary headlines the Mondo Muziko A-Go-Go! concert series
Fri. 8 p.m. (free)
Yonge Dundas Square.
This Woman's Work! tribute concert celebrating the music of Kate Bush features Kevin Fox, Kurt Swinghammer, Laurel MacDonald, The Suspended in Gaffa Mini Orchestra, Fides Krucker and others plus MC Michael Wrycraft
Fri. 8:30 p.m. ($18-$20 at 416-531-6604)
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W.
Events
Markham Jazz Festival features loads of acts at various venues. Performers include Alex Pangman, Elizabeth Shepherd Quartet, Martin Alex Aucoin, Paradigm Shift, Paul Neufeld's Rhythm & Truth, Ted's Warren Commission, The Alexis Baro Sextet and others
Runs Fri.-Sun.
Full info at 905-471-5299 or markhamjazzfestival.com
Jazz on Main takes over Main St. in Unionville with live jazz, blues, funk and fusion. Performers include Uptown Swing Band, Julie Crochetiere, No Stone, George Kash and others.
Runs. Fri.-Sun.
West of Kennedy Rd. at Hwy 7.
Info: 905-477-0117 or unionvilleinfo.com
Ontario Place has Philippines Heritage Days with traditional music, dance and authentic cuisine.
Runs Fri.-Sun.
Angelina Ballerina Story Time has a narrator and extra large storybook for storytelling time, through Sun.
955 Lakeshore Blvd.
Info: 416-314-9900 or ontarioplace.com
The Japan Foundation presents playwright and stage director Oriza Hirata lecturing on The Development of Modern & Contemporary Theatre in Japan
Fri. 7 p.m. (free, must RSVP to 416-966-1600 ext. 300).
Presented in Japanese with English translation
131 Bloor St. W. 2nd floor.
Saturday August 16
Music
Quasimodal Trio performs music for passers-by in the Village of Yorkville Park,
Sat. 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Cumberland and Bellair Sts.
Garnet Rogers performs
Sat. 8:30 p.m. ($20-$22 at 416-531-6604)
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W.
Rod Stewart performs his greatest hits from his four decade-long career, with Josh Kelly opening the show
Sat. 8 p.m. ($37-$275 at 416-870-8000)
Molson Amphitheatre, 909 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Rhyme the Image Festival's T Dot Sessions offers music that reflects the diversity of Latino-Canadian Culture. With Bruno Capinan, Alejandro Chvez, Butcher Something, Luis Nicolas, La Bomba and Amasonica Sound Force and others
Sat. 7 p.m. ($5)
Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. lccafestival.com
Events
Hot & Spicy Food Festival serves up food and flavours from around the globe, with the occasional pairing of music from the selected region
Highlights for Sat. include cooking demonstrations, ballroom dance performances, Iron Chef competitions, music from Maria Farinha, Femi Abosede and others. Continues through Sun. (most events free). Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W.
Info: 416-973-4000
York-Eglinton International Street Festival has live music from Ray Robinson, Comfort and S. Davis, plus kids' activities, sidewalk sale and more
Sat. noon-6:30 p.m. (free)
Green P parking lot at 1607 Eglinton Ave. W.
Sunday August 17
Music
Bajofondo (Tango Club), led by Oscar-winning composer Gustavo Santolalla, make their Canadian debut
Sun. 9 p.m. ($30 at Soundscapes or smallworldmusic.com)
Mod Club, 722 College St.
Exciter headlines the third annual MQMusicFest, which also features Shego Band, Bobnoxious, Fidget, Inertias Course, Man the Destroyer, Minority, Sin Dealer and Stone Angel
Sun., doors open 3 p.m.; 19+ ($25 at 416-870-8000)
Phoenix Theatre, 410 Sherbourne St.
House of Doc and Douglas John Cameron offer a double bill of music
Sun. 8:30 p.m. ($12-$14 at 416-531-6604)
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W.
Debi Sander Walker Quartet performs live music by the water
Sun. 6:30 p.m. (free)
Port Credit Memorial Park, Lakeshore & Stavebank Rd.
Peter Smith Trio performs music for passers-by in the Village of Yorkville Park
Sun. 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Cumberland and Bellair Sts.
Songwriters Showcase with Sue and Dwight, Roger Zuraw, special guest Steve Raiken and more
Sun. 2 p.m. (free)
Chapters Runnymede, 2225 Bloor St. W.
Summer Music in the Garden series has inDANCE with Five Gods, Two Kings and the Frog Princess
Sun. 4 p.m.
Toronto Music Garden, 475 Queens Quay W.
416-973-4000
For more information contact All About Jazz.
