BUZZ Picks is an eclectic listing of events occurring throughout southwestern Ontario. From art gallery and museum shows to drag shows, from culture to sub-culture, from low-brow to high-brow… it's all in BUZZPICKS.
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theBUZZ team picks the best LGBTQ events from across the GTA… and beyond!
February 23, 2026 at 8:00pm
Rent in Concert
at Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St., Toronto
An ensemble of stellar vocalists and instrumentalists come together to share the iconic music of RENT like never before. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages
https://roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tickets/rent-in-concert/
Sorry, no events listed for Tuesday.
February 25, 2026 at 8:00pm
Dominique Fils-Aime
at TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St., Toronto
Rising star in vocal jazz and double JUNO Award winner, Dominique Fils-Aimé is a Montreal singer-songwriter who puts the history of African-American musical culture into the heart of her work. She will perform a show that invites the audience to delve into the roots of her soul with a strong desire to connect with one's higher self.
https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/dominique-fils-aim
February 26, 2026 at 8:00pm - 11:59pm
Karaoke
at Club 717, 717 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa
Every Thursday. No cover.
Whether you're an award winning vocalist, a show-tune afficionado, or just enjoy a great time, with great music, and great friends, this karaoke night is for you!
https://www.club717.com/
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March 5, 2026 at 8:00pm - 11:59pm
Karaoke
at Club 717, 717 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa
Every Thursday. No cover.
Whether you're an award winning vocalist, a show-tune afficionado, or just enjoy a great time, with great music, and great friends, this karaoke night is for you!
https://www.club717.com/
March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm
Classic Albums Live: Supertramp, Breakfast In America
at Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St., Toronto
Get ready to experience rock’s greatest albums like never before with Classic Albums Live! Featuring a powerhouse lineup of A-list musicians from across the country, these unforgettable classics are brought to life exactly as you remember them — note for note, cut for cut.
Released in 1979, Breakfast in America is Supertramp’s most commercially successful album, blending catchy pop melodies with sophisticated arrangements and sharp lyrical wit. Featuring hits like “The Logical Song,” “Goodbye Stranger,” “Take the Long Way Home,” and the title track.
https://roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tickets/cal-supertramp-breakfast-in-america/
March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm
War On The Catwalk
at Elgin and Wintergarden Theatre, 189 Yonge St., Toronto
Murray & Peter Present WAR On The Catwalk, hosted by Alyssa Edwards. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. They've got Jewels Sparkles, Lexi, Lydia B. Kollins, Bosco, Suzie Toot and Daya Betty.
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/
Sorry, no events listed for Saturday.
March 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
TICOT Charity Bingo
at Flash On Church, 463 Church St., Toronto
This weeks host:
Emperor 35 & 39 David Valois
Empress 35 & 39 Rachelle Valois
Reign 39 Charities of Choice:
PWA FOOD ESSENTIALS MARKET
DURHAM ALLIANCE OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY
FRIENDS OF RUBY
https://www.theimperialcourtoftoronto.com/
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March 12, 2026 at 8:00pm - 11:59pm
Karaoke
at Club 717, 717 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa
Every Thursday. No cover.
Whether you're an award winning vocalist, a show-tune afficionado, or just enjoy a great time, with great music, and great friends, this karaoke night is for you!
https://www.club717.com/
March 13, 2026 at 8:00pm
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
at Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener
Experience legendary rock and metal anthems — reimagined by a live orchestra under the glow of more than 1,000 flickering candles. Featuring music by Metallica, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Rage Against the Machine, Evanescence, Queens of the Stone Age, Guns N’ Roses & more.
https://centreinthesquare.com/event/the-rock-orchestra/
March 14, 2026 at 7:30pm
Chris de Burgh 50lo
at FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 McNab St. S., Hamilton
This show celebrates the 50th career anniversary of legendary singer/songwriter Chris de Burgh, and will be offering his fans a unique solo performance of all his hits, including "Spanish Train", "Don?t Pay the Ferryman", "A Spaceman Came Travelling", "Patricia" and, naturally, his worldwide hit, "Lady in Red", which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026.
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/
March 14, 2026 at 7:30pm
Bravo Niagara: Stanley Clarke N-4Ever
at Central Niagara Community Church, 680 York Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake
Legendary 4x GRAMMY-winning bassist and NEA Jazz Master Stanley Clarke makes a rare Canadian appearance with his newest band 4EVER. Originally formed out of a desire to pay tribute to Clarke’s longtime friend and collaborator Chick Corea, 4EVER has quickly become a fusion force all its own, furthering the tradition of cultivating the cutting edge. In definitive innovator fashion, Stanley Clarke has reimagined the genre with his 2025 forthcoming double album Last Train to Sanity.
https://www.bravoniagara.org/stanley-clarke
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March 19, 2026 at 8:00pm - 11:59pm
Karaoke
at Club 717, 717 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa
Every Thursday. No cover.
Whether you're an award winning vocalist, a show-tune afficionado, or just enjoy a great time, with great music, and great friends, this karaoke night is for you!
https://www.club717.com/
March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm
Nitzotzot
at Meridian Hall, 1 Front St., Toronto
An unforgettable evening of live Israeli Jewish music featuring three outstanding performers, coming together for a powerful and uplifting concert experience.
More than a concert, this is a celebration of music, legacy, gratitude, and community - bringing together generations for a night of inspiration, connection, and joy.
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/
March 20, 2026 at 7:30pm
Sloan
at Maxwell's Concerts and Events, 35 University Ave. E., Waterloo
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with one of Canada’s most beloved rock bands delivering their signature blend of power-pop, catchy hooks, and over 30 years of musical legacy.
https://ticketscene.ca/events/56283/
March 20, 2026 at 8:00pm
Marc-André Hamelin and Charles Richard-Hamelin: Duo Piano
at Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener
Two of Canada’s greatest pianists perform exquisite repertoire for two pianos by Mozart, Chopin, and Gershwin.
Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivalled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
Charles Richard-Hamelin stands out as one of the most important musicians of his generation, as silver medalist and laureate of the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.
https://centreinthesquare.com/event
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March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spiritual Circle
at Club 717, 717 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa
Monthly Spiritual Circle — Everyone Welcome
In partnership with Durham Alliance Outreach, Pride Durham, and Club 717
Hosted by Glenn
Last Sunday of each month | 2:00–4:00 PM
Discover a warm, grounding space where spirituality, community, and personal exploration come together. Our monthly Spiritual Circle invites people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences to gather, reflect, and explore their faith in an inclusive and supportive environment.
https://www.club717.com/





