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.

April 13, 2026 at 7:30pm
Jaymz Bee's Caravan of Music for Unison at Old Mill Toronto, 45 Old Mill Rd., Toronto
One legendary night where you can #ChooseYourOwnAdventure — taking over one of Toronto’s most iconic venues for an unforgettable evening of non-stop live music, all in support of Unison Fund. Over 100 musicians. One night. Choose your own musical adventure. Plus, it’s Jaymz Bee’s birthday bash — and everyone’s invited.
https://www.universe.com/events/jaymz-bees-caravan-of-music-tickets-T4V5KD

Sorry, no events listed for Tuesday.

April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Top Star Live at The Well, 487 Church St., Toronto
FREDDIE presents TOP STAR LIVE with Jade Elektra at The Well on Church Street! Staring April 8th. That's ten preliminary weeks with a $100 cash prize and a spot in the finals on June 17th where the winner will not only walk away with $1000 but also a Pride Toronto booking on Pride weekend! They are looking for all live acts! Calling all singers, comedians, dancers, etc...if you can do it in public and entertain a room, you could come get this money. Bring your friends because you'll need people to vote for you to win. How do you vote? Every time you buy a drink or food you get a ticket which you can use as a ballot. Hosted by Jade Elektra with music by DJ Relentless before and after the show. If you'd like to be a contestant you can sign up early and turn in your music by writing to hostess at TopStarLiveMissElektra@gmail.com before any Wednesday until June 10th. Or you can show up with your music on a USB key between 6 - 6:40 PM. Showtime is at 7 PM.
https://drinkatthewell.com/church/

April 16, 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/

April 16, 2026 at 7:30pm
Celtic Woman - A New Era at Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener
An inspiring celebration of Ireland’s musical and cultural heritage reimagined for today. Marking an exciting new chapter in the group’s acclaimed 21-year journey, A New Era blends Celtic Woman’s signature sound with fresh arrangements, stunning visual production, and the breathtaking talent that has captivated audiences worldwide.
https://centreinthesquare.com/event

April 16, 2026 at 12:00am
Sister Act at The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
April 16 to 19, with matinees When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she hides in the last place anyone would look — a convent. Disguised as a nun, she shakes things up with her powerhouse voice and unstoppable energy, turning a struggling choir into a sensation. With joyful gospel music by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies), SISTER ACT is a sparkling celebration of friendship, community, and finding your voice in the most unexpected places.
https://tickets.brampton.ca/Online

April 17, 2026 at 12:00am
Sister Act at The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
April 16 to 19, with matinees When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she hides in the last place anyone would look — a convent. Disguised as a nun, she shakes things up with her powerhouse voice and unstoppable energy, turning a struggling choir into a sensation. With joyful gospel music by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies), SISTER ACT is a sparkling celebration of friendship, community, and finding your voice in the most unexpected places.
https://tickets.brampton.ca/Online

April 18, 2026 at 12:00am
Sister Act at The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
April 16 to 19, with matinees When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she hides in the last place anyone would look — a convent. Disguised as a nun, she shakes things up with her powerhouse voice and unstoppable energy, turning a struggling choir into a sensation. With joyful gospel music by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies), SISTER ACT is a sparkling celebration of friendship, community, and finding your voice in the most unexpected places.
https://tickets.brampton.ca/Online

April 19, 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/

April 19, 2026 at 12:00am
Sister Act at The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
April 16 to 19, with matinees When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she hides in the last place anyone would look — a convent. Disguised as a nun, she shakes things up with her powerhouse voice and unstoppable energy, turning a struggling choir into a sensation. With joyful gospel music by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies), SISTER ACT is a sparkling celebration of friendship, community, and finding your voice in the most unexpected places.
https://tickets.brampton.ca/Online

Sorry, no events listed for Monday.

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April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Top Star Live at The Well, 487 Church St., Toronto
FREDDIE presents TOP STAR LIVE with Jade Elektra at The Well on Church Street! Staring April 8th. That's ten preliminary weeks with a $100 cash prize and a spot in the finals on June 17th where the winner will not only walk away with $1000 but also a Pride Toronto booking on Pride weekend! They are looking for all live acts! Calling all singers, comedians, dancers, etc...if you can do it in public and entertain a room, you could come get this money. Bring your friends because you'll need people to vote for you to win. How do you vote? Every time you buy a drink or food you get a ticket which you can use as a ballot. Hosted by Jade Elektra with music by DJ Relentless before and after the show. If you'd like to be a contestant you can sign up early and turn in your music by writing to hostess at TopStarLiveMissElektra@gmail.com before any Wednesday until June 10th. Or you can show up with your music on a USB key between 6 - 6:40 PM. Showtime is at 7 PM.
https://drinkatthewell.com/church/

April 23, 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/

April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 10:45pm
Drag Night - Orangeville at Revival 1863, 35 Armstrong St., Orangeville
Orangeville, for ONE night only they bring to you just some of Ontario's BEST Drag Starz, catch this revamped show filled with new choreography, new looks and all of your favourite music from different divas! Drag Starz: TroyBoy Parks (Emcee) Queen Victoria Parks Sapphyre Poison Devine Darlin' Ivory Towers
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/troyboyentertainment/2113987

April 24, 2026 at 7:30pm
Indie Music Night at Maxwell's Concerts and Events, 35 University Ave. E., Waterloo
A stacked local bill is taking over Maxwell’s for a night of rising indie sounds, featuring City Ground, Softcase, and Roemers.
https://ticketscene.ca/events/60321

April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Etsy Waterloo Spring Market at RIM Park, 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo
You’ll find home decor, pottery, jewellery, clothing, food, art, things for your four-legged friends, bath and body products, and more!
https://www.etsywaterlooregion.com/

April 25, 2026 at 7:30pm
The Sacred Veil at Metropolitan United Church, 31 Bond St., Toronto
Featured Performers: Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor Stephanie Martin, composer Toronto Mendelssohn Singers Runtime: 90-minutes, no intermission Grammy Award-winning composer Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil is a deeply personal meditation on love, loss, and healing. Written with poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, it tells the true story of Silvestri’s wife, Julie, who passed away from ovarian cancer at 36.
https://www.tmchoir.org/event/the-sacred-veil/

April 25, 2026 at 8:00pm
Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, and Brian Blade at Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W., Toronto
The rhythm section of Wayne Shorter’s legendary quartet kick off the night and then join a Toronto big band featuring Canadian saxophone icon Jane Bunnett and award-winning vocalist April May Webb for the premiere of Pérez’s new work, The Panáfrica Suite: Echoes from the Isthmus, co-commissioned by the RCM.
https://www.rcmusic.com/

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April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Top Star Live at The Well, 487 Church St., Toronto
FREDDIE presents TOP STAR LIVE with Jade Elektra at The Well on Church Street! Staring April 8th. That's ten preliminary weeks with a $100 cash prize and a spot in the finals on June 17th where the winner will not only walk away with $1000 but also a Pride Toronto booking on Pride weekend! They are looking for all live acts! Calling all singers, comedians, dancers, etc...if you can do it in public and entertain a room, you could come get this money. Bring your friends because you'll need people to vote for you to win. How do you vote? Every time you buy a drink or food you get a ticket which you can use as a ballot. Hosted by Jade Elektra with music by DJ Relentless before and after the show. If you'd like to be a contestant you can sign up early and turn in your music by writing to hostess at TopStarLiveMissElektra@gmail.com before any Wednesday until June 10th. Or you can show up with your music on a USB key between 6 - 6:40 PM. Showtime is at 7 PM.
https://drinkatthewell.com/church/

April 29, 2026 at 8:00pm
The Magnificent Mazowsze at Meridian Hall, 1 Front St., Toronto
The Magnificent Mazowsze with their biggest show ever - only one show in Canada! After many years, the world-renowned Magnificent Mazowsze will return to Canada. Founded in 1948, Mazowsze has become one of the largest and most celebrated ensembles of its kind in the world, performing for millions of spectators across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond. The performance offers Canadian audiences a remarkable opportunity to experience Mazowsze in a dazzling celebration of music, dance, and tradition that brings Poland's cultural heritage vividly to life in Toronto, an important center of Polish life in Canada.
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/

April 30, 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/

April 30, 2026 at 8:00pm
Step Afrika at Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener
Step Afrika! is the first professional dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, a percussive and highly energetic art form created by African American fraternities and sororities. Blending step with African traditional dance, contemporary styles, and live drumming, Step Afrika! creates a performance that is vibrant, powerful, and truly unforgettable. Known for their lightning-fast footwork, precision, and athleticism, Step Afrika! brings the stage to life with rhythm and storytelling. Each show is a celebration of culture, community, and the shared experience of movement and music.
https://centreinthesquare.com

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May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Top Star Live at The Well, 487 Church St., Toronto
FREDDIE presents TOP STAR LIVE with Jade Elektra at The Well on Church Street! Staring April 8th. That's ten preliminary weeks with a $100 cash prize and a spot in the finals on June 17th where the winner will not only walk away with $1000 but also a Pride Toronto booking on Pride weekend! They are looking for all live acts! Calling all singers, comedians, dancers, etc...if you can do it in public and entertain a room, you could come get this money. Bring your friends because you'll need people to vote for you to win. How do you vote? Every time you buy a drink or food you get a ticket which you can use as a ballot. Hosted by Jade Elektra with music by DJ Relentless before and after the show. If you'd like to be a contestant you can sign up early and turn in your music by writing to hostess at TopStarLiveMissElektra@gmail.com before any Wednesday until June 10th. Or you can show up with your music on a USB key between 6 - 6:40 PM. Showtime is at 7 PM.
https://drinkatthewell.com/church/

May 7, 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/

Sorry, no events listed for Friday.

May 9, 2026 at 11:00am
Snow White On Ice at Meridian Hall, 1 Front St., Toronto
A live, theatrical ice skating production, featuring, in some productions, Olympic Champion Eric Radford, combining skating, aerial acts, and visual storytelling.
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/

Sorry, no events listed for Sunday.