Stages
Urban. Contemporary. Reggae. Hip Hop. R n' B. Electronica. Singer/Songwriter. Getting into the Soul of Urban music.

Stages is the cutting edge of emerging urban talent on and off campus. We've hosted K-OS, LAL, Martina Sorbara, Eternia & Masia One, Lazo, Wade O. Brown and Lorraine Reid plus some of Toronto's hottest DJ's. Whether we're discussing Urban Music or just playin' it Stages is your hot ticket on Thursday nights.

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Open Mic
 Our version of the traditional cozy coffee house gig! Open to musicians, singers, griots, comics, poets and storytellers one and all.

Open Mic has a warm and supportive crowd so go ahead--take centre stage!
Hosted by songwriter/musician Michel Plourde, an active member of the vibrant Toronto club scene, on the last Thursday of every month - sign up begins at 7:30PM.

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Midday Mosaics
Hear rising-star talent from the U of T community before they make their big stage debut.

Every other Wednesday from October through April at 12 noon in the Music Room. See faculty members, Professors and students in a different light as they show off their musical gifts in the classical tradition and then join us for complimentary light refreshments.

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Sunday Concerts
Exceptional Musicians. Extraordinary Artists. Memorable Performances.

The Sunday Concert is the grand old dame of Hart House. On January 18, 2004 the series celebrated its 81st birthday and its 600th concert! From its humble beginnings in 1922, the Sunday Concert series has grown to be one of the most prestigious concert series this city has to offer. Steeped in classical roots, the series is also breaking ground with diverse musical programming such as gospel, worldbeat and cabaret. Make our Sunday Concerts part of your Sunday tradition!

Sunday Concerts are offered free to the public one Sunday per month (from October to April) at 3:00PM in the majesty of the Great Hall.

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U of T Idol
Hart House is proud to host a series of vocal competitions that will determine: who is the U of T Idol? Modelled after the popular reality show, U of T Idol promises to have all of the drama and talent of the original with incredible prizes for the winners. Each evening is hosted by Dave Clark and features his band The Woodshed Orchestra, who will accompany each vocalist as they strive for U of T stardom.

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