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Presented by Rekai Centres and Pride Toronto in collaboration with TD Ready Commitment, Senior Pride Network and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre: Join us at the Rekai Centre at Wellesley Central Place for a celebration of queer seniors in support of the 1st Rainbow Wing in North America. This free event features drag performances, local artists, ice cream, snacks, and so much more! Engage with intergenerational conversation, advocacy, and queer artistry this Pride.

ROM After Dark: Pride

Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park, Toronto

ROM After Dark is the popular after-hours adult (19+) event series that features curated music, visual arts, performances, and distinctive food and drink.

Join the fun on June 14 for RAD: Pride—an electrifying celebration with an incredible line-up of live performances, DJ sets, and a vibrant dance floor. Plus, you’ll have full access to all our exhibitions.

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, May 8 (Patrons/Members), Thursday, May 9 (General Public) Ticket includes one complimentary beverage ticket*, free coat check, and access to the entire Museum.

Performances Lex Leosis: With a unique vocal delivery and acrobatic flows, Lex breathes life into contemporary hip-hop and mesmerizes with her rap flow. Trash Panda Brass: Known for their upbeat and fun-loving tunes, this group pays homage to quintessential queer hits and icons. Inkloosiv Voices: Toronto's very first 2SLGBTQIA+ Gospel and R&B choir whose joyful music promotes positivity, love, and inclusion. DJ PSI: Drawing inspiration from the ballroom scene and different styles of house music, DJ PSI heats up the dance floor like no other. Ori Dagan: Whether spinning a pop tune on its head or sharing his original compositions, this award-winning jazz singer-songwriter will impress with his big voice and clever tracks Plus, pop-up drag queen and king performances, an energetic set by DJ Shera, and so much more!

$40

Vancouver debut! The historic Tyrant Studios was a place where The Rat Pack once hung out!! With Attila Fias on piano, Tom Keenlyside on sax and special guest Karin Plato on vocals! Doors 7:30pm; Two sets, 8-10pm Music Charge $20 www.tyrantstudios.com TICKETS: https://checkout.square.site/buy/FZOXFLJPKDFASBKN7XFNK4KX

$18 (adv); $20 at the door

Nanaimo Big Band Festival

The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC

As part of the Nanaimo Big Band Festival, with the Vancouver Island Repertory Jazz Orchestra! THE RAT PACK SONGBOOK: The music of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. & Dean Martin: Ori Dagan’s new show echoes the swing and swagger of the “coolest cats of all time” – The Rat Pack. Without resorting to impersonations or gimmicks, this concert focuses on the entertaining songs of the era, from “When You’re Smiling” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” to “Sway” and “My Way”. This very special show will make Ori Dagan’s first time performing in British Columbia. Don’t miss this award-winning crooner whose rich voice and agile sense of swing make this show one that is not to be missed!

We are so excited to bring back our tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim! Joining us this time will be Nathan Hiltz on guitar and Alan Hetherington on percussion. Advance Tickets are available, be sure to click on April 30: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/songbird-tuesdays-co-presented-by-jazzintoronto-drom-taberna-tickets-837790452797

$20 plus fees and taxes

"Le retour du rat pack" L’auteur-compositeur-interprète et crooner contemporain Ori Dagan possède une voix de baryton riche et des capacités impressionnantes d’improvisation qui lui confèrent un son immédiatement reconnaissable. Entouré de 15 musiciens, il présente les grandes musiques inspirées du Rat Pack : Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. et Dean Martin. Le programme comprend des chansons mémorables de l’époque, de Mack the Knife à Sway et My Way. Une soirée enivrante sous le signe de la note bleue !

$40