Holiday Jazz with Heather Bambrick

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Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | Beach United Church

An unforgettable evening of holiday favourites, fabulous jazz, laughter and festive cheer!

Get into the holiday spirit with JUNO and ECMA-nominated vocalist Heather Bambrick, joined by two of Toronto’s finest jazz musicians, Stu Harrison on piano and Ross Macintyre on bass.

Known for her extraordinary voice, quick wit and irresistible Newfoundland charm, Heather brings a fresh and joyful spin to holiday classics. Her performances have been described as “Carol Burnett meets Ella Fitzgerald at a Newfoundland kitchen party” — and audiences can’t get enough!

Enjoy 90 minutes of sensational live jazz, entertaining stories and seasonal favourites. And to make the evening even more festive, we’ll have a bar serving drinks and a selection of delicious holiday snacks available for purchase!

Whether you’re a lifelong jazz lover or simply looking for a wonderful night out with friends this holiday season, this is one concert you won’t want to miss.

Tickets: $25 per person

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 10!

Make it a holiday night out! Bring a friend, enjoy a drink, and celebrate the season with one of Canada’s most entertaining jazz vocalists.

One night only — don’t miss it!

A Piano & Guitar Tribute to Oscar Peterson ~ Nov. 7th

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Great Jazz. Close to Home.

Join us for a very special afternoon of live jazz featuring acclaimed Toronto pianist Michael Shand 🎹 and guitarist 🎸Nathan Hiltz.

Together, they’ll celebrate the legendary Oscar Peterson and his love of piano-guitar duets, bringing his extraordinary musical legacy to life in an intimate performance at Beach United Church.

Saturday, November 7, 2026
4:30–5:30 pm | Doors open at 4 pm
Beach United Church | 140 Wineva Avenue, Toronto

Pay What You Can — Suggested $25 per person

Your contribution supports exceptional musicians and helps keep outstanding live jazz thriving in our community.

Get Advance Tickets

Advance tickets are encouraged! Purchasing ahead helps us plan seating and ensure we have enough chairs ready for everyone. Pay What You Can admission will also be available at the door. Everyone is welcome!

Songs of Reflection & Resilience | November 21

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Songs of Reflection & Resilience

🎶Beautiful songs. Familiar melodies. Stories that stay with us.

Join us at Beach United Church for a moving afternoon of music celebrating the human spirit through songs of love, remembrance, hope and resilience.

Acclaimed baritone Joe Donahue and internationally experienced pianist Claire Harris bring warmth, artistry and expressive storytelling to a program featuring music by Stephen Sondheim, Ralph Vaughan Williams and beloved traditional favourites, including Danny Boy.

From the emotional power of musical theatre to the beauty of classical song, this intimate performance offers something for music lovers of many backgrounds.

🎹Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Avenue, Toronto
Admission: Pay What You Can — Suggested $20

Online reservations opening soon!

Whether you’re a longtime classical music enthusiast or simply enjoy beautiful songs performed by exceptional musicians, we’d love to welcome you.

Beautiful music. Close to home.

Echoes & Homages: Musical Dialogues from Buxtehude to Duruflé

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Featuring organist Joshua Duncan Lee
Saturday, October 17, Beach United Church Main Hall at 4:30 p.m. 

Free Admission — Donations Welcome

Experience the extraordinary sound of the organ in a program that brings centuries of music into conversation.

Toronto organist Joshua Duncan Lee presents Echoes & Homages, an eclectic program exploring the ways composers have inspired, answered and paid tribute to one another across generations. From the Baroque music of Dietrich Buxtehude to the rich colours of 20th-century French organ music, the program moves between musical eras, styles and moods.

Joshua is the Wayne C. Vance Organ Scholar at the Cathedral Church of St. James and studies Organ Performance at the University of Toronto.

Come hear one remarkable instrument bring centuries of musical conversation to life.