Upcoming Events @ LULA
Valentine's Day
 There are still a few tables available for Tuesday night's dinner and show package featuring the lovely world jazz vocalist Eliana Cuevas. Eliana has just announced that her song "Irracional" from her latest album was chosen from 15,000 entries as a semi-finalists in the International Song Competition. Valentine's Day at Lula is the coolest way to celebrate your burning love!
More Lula Jazz
Lula Lounge will host two jazz cd release parties this month. On Feb 21, Nathalie Nadon & The Michael Barber Trio will launch their new CD "So In Love". On the following evening, Cuban-born Latin jazz trumpet player Alexis Baro celebrates the release of "Havana Banna". Baro is a National Jazz Award winner with a growing international reputation. Earlier in the month JAZZ.FM 91 host and jazz vocalist Amanda Martinez will join forces with Evaristo Machado and Kevin Laliberte for a night of Latin jazz, Bossa Nova and Cuban Trova.
AfroBrazilian Carnaval
 On February 17th, Small World Music presents an AfroBrazilian Carnaval featuring LURA and MARACATU NUNCA ANTES. At her appearance at Lula Lounge last September, Lura completely charmed the audience, leaving both her Cape Verdean fans and those new to the music of her country begging for more. Lura's performance on February 17th will be followed by a Carnaval party featuring Brazilian percussion troupe Maracatu Nunca Antes. So rest up, learn a little Portuguese and get ready for the best dance party of the year.
Gary Topp Presents
Veteran promoter Gary Topp has a great lineup at Lula Lounge over the next months.
Topp has the knack for choosing the very best in any genre - whether local rock bands or international world music acts. On February 9th Gary Topp presents David Buchbinder's Shurum Burum Big Band and on following evening, February 10th, we'll be treated to the luscious a-cappella harmonies of Zimbabwean vocal group Black Umfolosi. Astor Piazzolla fans won't want to miss acclaimed violinist and composer Helmut Lipsky on March 23 and 24. And the following week, Topp brings to Lula the UK's most influential art-rock band Audience followed just two nights later by Blowfly, the original X-rated rapper.
From Jazz to Tango to Rock to Vaudeville, Gary Topp brings it all to Lula.
June 8 to 11: Sun Ra Arkestra
FEBRUARY @ LULA
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8
JAZZ GUITAR: AMANDA MARTINEZ + KEVIN LALIBERTE'+ EVARISTO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $10
A night of Latin jazz, flamenco, Bossa Nova and Cuban Trova, featuring Amanda Martinez (guitar and vocals) with Kevin Laliberté (guitar), and Evaristo (guitar and vocals). Special guest Osvaldo Jorrín on piano, violin and percussion.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9
GARY TOPP PRESENTS DAVID BUCHBINDER'S SHURUM BURUM BIG BAND!
Doors @ 6:30pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $12 adv @ Sam the Record Man, Rotate This or , ticketweb.com Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
Buchbinders jazz samples liberally from Eastern and Middle Eastern traditions as well as freewheeling 1950s bop and cool jazz.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10
GARY TOPP PRESENTS ZIMBABWE'S BLACK UMFOLOSI
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission Adv tix $20 @ Rotate This, Sam the Record Man or , ticketweb.com Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
Zimbabwe's internationally renowned a-cappella vocal and traditional dance group delivers marvelous harmonies and spine-tingling gospel vocals.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11
SALSA SATURDAY w/ RICKY FRANCO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 Includes dance class, $49 includes Dinner, Dance Class and Show
Billed as Canada's #1 Latin R&B Sensation, Ricky Franco returns to Lula with his salsa powerhouse P-Crew Orchestra . Salsa class with Ana Machado.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12
SUNDAY FOR CETACEA
Doors @ 1:00pm, Admission pwyc $3 or $10 for family suggested
E.A.R.T.H. presents an afternoon of film and music. A community event to raise funds for youth run animal welfare organization - E.A.R.T.H. www.earthanimal.blogspot.com
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14
VALENTINE'S DAY WITH ELIANA CUEVAS
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $59 ADVANCE dinner and show. $15 show only, Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
Treat your lover/spouse/friend to a night out at Lula Lounge on Valentine's Day. Enjoy a romantic dinner with a special Valentine's concert by beautiful world jazz singer Eliana Cuevas. Purchase advance dinner tickets by phone. 416 588 0307.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16
GARY TOPP PRESENTS THE FRIENDLY RICH VAUDEVILLE SHOW
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $10 Adv @ Rotate This, Sam the Record Man and , Ticketweb.com Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
Featuring - The Lollipop People Orchestra, Soot's Frying Egg CIrcus, An Odd Assortment of Movie Magic, Mechanical Monkeys, The Kafka Puppet Theatre, The Hoop-Jumping Fish and loads more.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17
AFRO-BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2006! LURA FROM CAPE VERDE + TO’S MARACATU NUNCA ANTES
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission LURA $20 ADV $25 @ DOOR LURA, CARNAVAL PARTY $15 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating $59 dinner and show package
Double bill featuring honey voiced rising star - Lura presented by Small World Music. Followed by the Brazilian Carnaval Party with Maracatu Nunca Antes.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18
SALSA SATURDAY W/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $49 for 3 course dinner (includes dance class + band)
TORONTO’S FIERCEST SALSA BAND! CACHÉ plays hardcore Salsa music inspired by the art of vintage salsa sound of the 1970's. Salsa dance class with Ana Machado + DJ Fab!
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19
BURNING BUSH
Doors @ 7:30pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $15, $10 Students
What do you get when you cross an aspiring Rabbi and an exotic dancer....? THE HOTTEST ACT IN TOWN!!! You ain't never been saved like this!! A one woman show by Tracey Erin Smith.
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21
NATHALIE NADON & THE MICHAEL BARBER TRIO CD RELEASE PARTY
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 7:30pm, Admission FREE ADMISSION!, Dinner reservations guarantee best seating
French cabaret and jazz singer Nathalie Nadon releases her debut album "So in Love" recorded with the Michael Barber Trio. Advance Ticket Sales through www.nathalienadon.com
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22
ALEXI BARO CD RELEASE PARTY
Doors @ 8:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $7 ADV, $10 at the door.
Alexis Baro's "Official Release" of his Cuban Trumpet Jazz CD "Havana Banana"
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23
PRIVATE EVENT
Doors @ 6:00pm, Admission
You too can rent out Lula Lounge for your private events email parties@lula.ca for more info.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24
CUBAN FRIDAYS W/ CAFE CUBANO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, Members FREE! , $49 - 3 course dinner + dance class + show
We’re proud to present one the most exciting bands in Toronto with five performers formerly with Valentin y los del Caribe. They have joined up with other great Toronto musicians to form "Cafe Cubano!" Dance class @ 9 + DJ BIlly Bryans!
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25
SALSA SATURDAY W/ DIEGO MARULANDA + PACANDE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, plus Ke'Ma CD = $20, $49 Three Course Dinner, Dance Class and Show
11-piece group PACANDE returns to LULA LOUNGE Don't miss this fully charged dance party.... COLOMBIAN STYLE! Beginners Salsa Class with Ana Machado @ 9 + DJ Fab!
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26
IF STORY BE THE FOOD OF LOVE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 7:30pm, Admission $15 adv $20 at door/$10 students,seniors, dinner reservations guarantee best seating
The Legless Stocking presents an exciting blend of the arts with storytelling at the core! If Story be the Food of Love features Maja Bannerman, Jim Blake, Duncan Cameron, chris cavanaugh, Helen Porter, Rico Rodriguez, Carol Leigh Wehking.
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28
FIESTA LATINO FUNDRAISER
Doors @ 6:30pm, Admission $40
Presented by the Chi-Ki Foundation. Featuring live entertainment, casino games, latin dancing, art auction, networking social, great food and prizes !
MARCH @ LULA
WEDNESDAY MARCH 1
GLENDEN COLLEGE YORK UNIVERSITY PRESENT CUBA NIGHT
Doors @ 7:30pm, Admission $20 at the door or email imartin@glendon.yorku.ca
Presented by The Glendon College/York University Cert D-Teil Program Featuring Isidrio Martinez y la Combinacion Latina.
THURSDAY MARCH 2
MONTUNO POLICE
Doors @ 8:00pm, Show @ 9:30pm, Admission $10
Global Jazz from beyond the edge.Six accomplished musicians playing original instrumental compositions that organically mix Afro- Arabic-Brazilian and Cuban influences with the improvisational traditions of contemporary jazz to create a kick-ass matrix of cerebral disturbance.
FRIDAY MARCH 3
SALSA FRIDAY w/ MAPALE´!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 includes dance lesson, $49 includes Dinner, Dance Class and Show
In Colombia Mapalé is a traditional dance of African origins, from Guinea to be precise. It is sensual and dynamic- a flirtatious exercise meant to free the spirit, celebrate the body and inspire the soul- much like the music of Mapalé.
SATURDAY MARCH 4
SALSA SATURDAY W/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $49 for 3 course dinner (includes dance class + band)
TORONTO’S FIERCEST SALSA BAND! CACHÉ plays hardcore Salsa music inspired by the art of vintage salsa sound of the 1970's. Salsa dance class with Ana Machado + DJ Fab!
SUNDAY MARCH 5
PARACHUTE CLUB CON SABOR
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $25 through Ticketpro or call 416 887 8439
Canada's favourite 80s urban pop band teams up with top latin players Chendy Leon Jr, Colleen Allen, Alexis Baró and special guest Alberto Alberto.
MONDAY MARCH 6
TOMORROW'S TIME
Doors @ 6:30pm, Show @ 7:30pm, Admission FREE ADMISSION!, Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
Working Women Community Centre presents this play to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection to immigrant and refugee women. Followed by live music, featuring folk singer Laura Gautier.
TUESDAY MARCH 7
EXPRESS YOURSELF: GROOVIN FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Doors @ 8:00pm, Admission $40, $30 CJFE members/ students, , $50 with new CJFE membership (416) 515-9622 x.226
Presented by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. Calling out to all journalists, students and free expression advocates —Come join us for a swinging, grooving good time. Music by Mr. Something Something.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 8
LES VOIX DU COEUR
Doors @ 6:30pm, Show @ 7:00pm, Admission $40 includes dinner
Join the vocal ensemble "Les voix du coeur" for a dinner & concert, a great evening of songs with a warm French ambiance.
Souper-cabaret de l'ensemble vocal « Les voix du cœur ». Une soirée unique de chansons et musique dans une ambiance chaleureuse.
Contacts: Claire Benezra – 905.883.7951 / Johanne Lebrun – 416.391.5443
THURSDAY MARCH 9
TREASA LEVASSEUR CD LAUNCH
Doors @ 5:30pm, Show @ 6:30pm, Admission $10 or $20 with CD, Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
Join us to launch Treasa's new CD "Not a Straight Line." With an early kid friendly performance at 6:30 and second show at 8:30.
FRIDAY MARCH 10
CUBAN FRIDAYS W/ CAFE CUBANO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, Members FREE! , $49 - 3 course dinner + dance class + show
We’re proud to present one the most exciting bands in Toronto with five performers formerly with Valentin y los del Caribe. They have joined up with other great Toronto musicians to form "Cafe Cubano!" Dance class @ 9 + DJ BIlly Bryans!
SATURDAY MARCH 11
SALSA SATURDAY w/ PROYECTO CHARANGUERO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $49 - includes 3 course dinner + dance class + show
Have a unique CHARANGA STYLE inspired by the BIG SOUND from NYC - specially artists from FANIA RECORDS such as Johnny Pacheco, Ruben Blades, Tito Puente, Ray Baretto and many others! Salsa Class @ 9 with Ana Machado.
TUESDAY MARCH 14
D'BI YOUNG BOOK LAUNCH: ART ON BLACK
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 7:30pm, Admission $15 sliding scale
Presented by Toronto Women's Book Store and Women's Press. Featuring Lillian Allen, Anita Stewart, dubbin.revolushun.gangstars and dj soulsistah.
THURSDAY MARCH 16
MUSIC AFRICA PRESENTS AFRI YOUTH NITE 2006
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $10, $5 Music Africa Members
A talent showcase of African Youth in music. Featuring Kikijiko, Ras Israel, DJ Biggy and more. An all ages event.
SATURDAY MARCH 18
SALSA SATURDAY W/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $49 for 3 course dinner (includes dance class + band)
TORONTO’S FIERCEST SALSA BAND! CACHÉ plays hardcore Salsa music inspired by the art of vintage salsa sound of the 1970's. Salsa dance class with Ana Machado + DJ Fab!
SUNDAY MARCH 19
EVERGREEN CONTEMPORARY GAMELAN PRESENTS SUNDA SONGS
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission
with guest vocalists Maryem Tollar, Suba Sankaran and Jennifer Moor
THURSDAY MARCH 23
HELMUT LIPSKY
Doors @ 7:00pm, Admission
FRIDAY MARCH 24
HELMUT LIPSKY
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission
SATURDAY MARCH 25
SALSA SATURDAY W/ CAFE CUBANO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $49 includes three course dinner + dance class + show
We’re proud to continue to present the hottest salsa band in Toronto! With five performers formerly with Valentin y los del Caribe. They have joined up with other great Toronto musicians to form "Cafe Cubano!". Dance Class @ 9pm + DJ Fab!
SUNDAY MARCH 26
GARY TOPP PRESENTS AUDIENCE
Doors @ 6:30pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission Adv tix $25 @ Rotate This, Sam The Record Man or, Ticketweb.com Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
After a 32-year silence, the most highly influential of UK art-rock bands is back in action.
MONDAY MARCH 27
GARY TOPP PRESENTS AUDIENCE
Doors @ 6:30pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission Adv tix $25 @ Rotate This, Sam The Record Man or, Ticketweb.com Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
After a 32-year silence, the most highly influential of UK art-rock bands is back in action.
TUESDAY MARCH 28
IMPROBABLE MUSIC PRESENTS LAUREL MCDONALD
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $15, Dinner reservations guarantee best seating.
Singer and composer Laurel MacDonald and her musical partner Philip
Strong are bringing their sonic escapades to the stage once again, for a
rare live music adventure.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 29
GARY TOPP PRESENTS BLOWFLY
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $15 ADV at Rotate This, SAM THE RECORD MAN, www.ticketweb.com
Blowfly the original X-rated funkster. Often cited at the first rapper for his 1965 "Rap Dirty" record recorded for disco giants T.K. Records.
FRIDAY MARCH 31
CUBAN FRIDAYS W/ CAFE CUBANO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, Members FREE! , $49 - 3 course dinner + dance class + show
We’re proud to present one the most exciting bands in Toronto with five performers formerly with Valentin y los del Caribe. They have joined up with other great Toronto musicians to form "Cafe Cubano!" Dance class @ 9 + DJ BIlly Bryans!
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas W, Just West of Dufferin
Dinner + Event Reservations + Info 416.588.0307
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