Toronto Nightlife Tips by Tom_Fields

The Rex: Live Jazz in Toronto Nightclubs and bars Review

This is the premier jazz club in Toronto. The top local talent appears at the Rex, along with top-notch touring performers who sometimes just drop in. If you enjoy good live music, then be sure to visit The Rex.

Dress Code: Semi-casual.

Address: 194 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON

Directions: Close to City Hall and the Financial District.

Other Contact: info@therex.ca

Phone: (416) 598-2475

Theme: Live Music

Website: http://www.therex.ca/

Theatres: Roy Thomson Hall Theatres Review

During Luminato, Roy Thomson Hall is one of the main venues. I saw Not the Messiah, a show based upon Monty Python's Life of Brian. Eric Idle starred; it's worth seeing just for his Boby Dylan imitation. This theatre has something going on all the time.

In addition, the same company owns the famed Massey Hall. Jazz fans may remember that this was the scene of a legendary concert with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach.

Dress Code: Smart casual.

Address: 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5

Directions: The Roy Thomson Hall is at the corner of King and Simcoe Streets, downtown. Massey Hall is on Shuter Street, just east of Yonge Street (near Eaton Centre).

Other Contact: (416) 872-4255 box office

Phone: (416) 593-4822 administrative

Theme: Theater