Highlights @ LULA
 FROM THE HIP: FOR LEBANON AND GAZA
Roula Said presents this bellydance fundraiser for Lebanon and Gaza. Some of the finest Middle Eastern dance artists from Toronto and beyond unite to raise money for the relief efforts in Lebanon and Gaza. Bellydance is entrancing, hypnotic, soulful, funky ...and very hip. Featureing Roula Said and members of the Roulettes, Arabesque Dance Company, Iraqi-Canadian dancer Hiba Hibatellah and some of Ontario's finest dancers from Ottawa to Niagara. Expect awesome musical surprises as well. $25 Suggested minimum. Please open your hearts and give generously.
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $25 Suggested minimum at ticketweb.com or at door
LULA SHOWCASE
Lula presents a wide array of up and coming Latin and Brazilian music. Featuring Evaristo Machado, Rojitas, Ricky Morales, Dirty Maria and The Alchemistas.
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $10, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
AUGUST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES
 Laura Ocampo (followed by Café Cubano at 10 pm)
Drawing on the traditional folkloric music of her native Argentina, Ocampo blends chacarera, zamba and traditional ballads.
 Badi Assad (followed by Maracatu at 11 pm)
Brazilian guitarist Badi Assad redefines solo guitar performance! "Revelatory, a brilliant display of innovation, imagination and skill... almost hypnotically compelling."
~ LOS ANGELES TIMES.
 ESTONIAN INNOVATOR KIRILE LOO
Small World Music is proud to present a rare appearance of Estonian innovator, Kirile Loo. Renowned for her exploration of ancient Runic verse and a blend of Esto-ethno elegance with tradition. Kirile Loo's recordings "Saatus (Destiny, 1994) and "Lullabies of Husbands" (1999) are lovely crafted blends of folk-pop with electronic textures.
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $15
CARIBE SON
Don't miss this great sextet direct from Cuba. With DJ Billy Bryans.
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $15 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
TWENTY SOMETHING
UP AND COMING JAZZ STARS
The Chet Baker Foundation presents this evening of young jazz talent. Featuring David Virelles, Danny dePoe, Jenna Andrews, Tory Cassis and Sophia Perlman.
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $49 Dinner and show package., Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
ROB CURTO'S FORRO FOR ALL
with Maracatu Nunca Antes
In the tradition of Luiz Gonzaga, Rob Curto’s Forró For All is a band dedicated to the sound of “forró pé-de-serra”, but performed with a sensibility born of New York City’s diverse and dynamic musical culture. Workshops will be held by musicians of Rob Curto’s Forró For All, please contact Alex at: (647) 293-2266 or nuncaantes@yahoo.com for more information.
Forró (Fo-HO) music is the heartbeat of Northeast Brazil. Rob Curto’s Forró For All has electrified dances in New York City for years as forró’s ambassadors in the U.S. Made up of a team of musicians from Brazil, and the U.S., now they are sharing with the world the rhythm that pulses in the veins of millions of Brazilians.
Born in the sertão (ser-TOWN), the arid interior of Northeast Brazil, forró was formed by the many traditions, cultures, and musical styles of the Northeast. With influences from Africans, Portuguese, and Native Americans, forró is uniquely Brazilian. European button accordion music was melded to African-based rhythms to create traditional forró, also called:“forró pé-de-serra” (fo-HO peh de SE-ha) played on accordion, triangle, and zabumba (a low drum worn at an angle). Forró is danced by couples locked in a sensual embrace and has three main rhythms: baião (bye-OWN), xote (SHO-chee), and arrasta-pé (aha-sta-PEH)
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:30pm, Admission $15 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
August @ LULA
MONDAY AUGUST 14
D'BI YOUNG
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 7:30pm, Admission $10, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
jamaican-canadian playwright d'bi young launches the publication of her new play - blood claat: one womban story
TUESDAY AUGUST 15
DAY OFF CLASSICAL TRIO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $20, $15 students and seniors
Drawing on the sensibilities of both the classical tradition and contemporary popular culture, Day OFF creates original music that is visceral, romantic and cinematic.
THURSDAY AUGUST 17
BIO RITMO SALSA MACHINE
Doors @ 6:00pm, Dance Class @ 8:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $15 ADV @ ticketweb.com $20 @ door, $54 dinner, dance lesson and show
Salsa clasica inspired yet as progressive as it gets, Bio Ritmo returns for two nights with their red-hot "rhythm of life". With DJ Gury Gury and dance lesson by Stephanie of Mambo Tribe.
FRIDAY AUGUST 18
BIO RITMO SALSA MACHINE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 10:30pm, Admission $20 ADV @ ticketweb.com $25 @ door, $54 dinner, dance lesson and show
Salsa clasica inspired yet as progressive as it gets, Bio Ritmo returns for two nights with their red-hot "rhythm of life". With DJ Radames and dance lesson by Stephanie of Mambotribe.
SATURDAY AUGUST 19
SALSA SATURDAY 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.
SUNDAY AUGUST 20
FOR BILLY / PARA BILLY
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $20 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating. 416 588 0307
For Billy: A night to celebrate and support Toronto musician, promoter, DJ and friend, Billy Bryans. Featuring Parachute Club, Madagascar Slim, Amanda Martinez and many more.
TUESDAY AUGUST 22
FROM THE HIP: FOR LEBANON AND GAZA
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $25 Suggested minimum at ticketweb.com or at door, Please open your hearts and give generously.
A bellydance fundraiser for Lebanon and Gaza. Some of the finest Middle Eastern dance artists from Toronto and beyond unite to raise money for the relief efforts in Lebanon and Gaza. Bellydance is entrancing, hypnotic, soulful, funky ...and very hip.
THURSDAY AUGUST 24
LULA SHOWCASE NIGHT
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $10 , Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Featuring Evaristo Machado, Rojitas, Ricky Morales, Dirty Maria and The Alchemistas.
FRIDAY AUGUST 25
LAURA OCAMPO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $15, $54 dinner package includes dance class + cache
Drawing on the traditional folkloric music of her native Argentina, Ocampo blends chacarera, zamba and traditional ballads. Tickets available at www.ticketweb.ca
FRIDAY AUGUST 25
CUBAN FRIDAYS W/ CAFE CUBANO!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, Members FREE after 9:30, $54 for 3 course dinner (includes 8 pm concert dance class + band)
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 with Ana Machado @ 9:30
SATURDAY AUGUST 26
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 AUGUST 27
CAN I KISS YOU
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $12 at the door, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
CAN I KISS YOU OR WOULD THAT BE WEIRD?: A Musical Theatre Exploration of Relationships. Featuring: Devon Hubka, Natalie Janik, Andrea Pressburger & Larissa Schneider.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30
SMALL WORLD PRESENTS: KIRILE LOO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $15, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
A rare appearance by Estonian innovator, Kirile Loo. Loo is renowned for her exploration of ancient Runic verse and a blend of Esto-ethno elegance with tradition.
THURSDAY AUGUST 31
LUCID DREAMS CD RELEASE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $10 or $15 with CD
With special guest Jason Wilson. One of the G.T.A.'s hottest new rock bands, Lucid Dreams celebrates the release of its debut full-length CD - The Way I Feel.
September @ LULA
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1
CUBAN FRIDAYS W/ CARIBE SON!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $49 Dinner and show package., Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
Don't miss this great sextet direct from Cuba. With DJ Billy Bryans. Tickets available at www.ticketweb.ca
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2
LADY SON Y ARTICULO VEINTE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 Includes dance class, $49 for 3 course dinner + dance class + lady son
Powerful vocalist Yeti Ajasin (Lady Son) leads this up and coming Afro-Cuban rumba / son band .
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3
TWENTY SOMETHING: UP AND COMING JAZZ STARS
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $15, $10 with student card, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
The Chet Baker Foundation presents this evening of young jazz talent. Featuring David Virelles, Danny dePoe, Jenna Andrews, Tory Cassis and Sophia Perlman.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8
BABES IN JAZZ LAND
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $10 or $20 with CD, $54 for 3 course dinner 8 pm concert, dance class and salsa band
Toronto's loveliest up and coming jazz vocalists and musicians treat us to standards and original tunes.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8
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
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9
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
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10
ROB CURTO'S FORRO FOR ALL
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:30pm, Admission $15, Dinner reservations guarantee seating.
In the tradition of Luiz Gonzaga, Rob Curto’s Forró For All is a band dedicated to the sound of “forró pé-de-serra”, but performed with a sensibility born of New York City’s diverse and dynamic musical culture.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14
BRYAN VARGAS and ¡YA ESTA!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $15 advance @ ticketweb, $20 at the door, $54 dinner dance lesson and show package
Live from New York City, the 6-piece Afro-Latino funk/jazz/soul hurricane featuring former & original members of Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15
BRYAN VARGAS and ¡YA ESTA!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 10:30pm, Admission $15 advance @ ticketweb, $20 at the door, $54 dinner dance lesson and show package
Live from New York City, the 6-piece Afro-Latino funk/jazz/soul hurricane featuring former & original members of Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15
KOLLAGE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:30pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $10 or $20 with CD, $54 for 3 course dinner 8 pm concert, dance class and 10 pm salsa band
Kollage is an award winning Canadian Hard Bop band led by Archie Alleyne who has played with Billie Holiday, Duke Elington and Carmen Mcrea.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28
SMALL WORLD MUSIC PRESENTS: MR. SOMETHING SOMETHING
Doors @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10
Mr. Something Something's Afrofunky grooves
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30
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!
October @ LULA
SATURDAY OCTOBER 7
SALSA SATURDAY w/ RICKY FRANCO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $15 Includes dance class, $54 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.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 13
GARY TOPP PRESENTS BADI ASSAD + MARACATU NUNCA ANTES
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $20 ADV at www.ticketweb.com, $59 dinner and show pacakge
Brazilian guitarist Badi Assad redefines solo guitar performance! "Revelatory, a brilliant display of innovation, imagination and skill... almost hypnotically compelling." -LOS ANGELES TIMES
SATURDAY OCTOBER 14
SALSA SATURDAY w/ MAPALE´!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $15 Includes dance lesson, $54 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 OCTOBER 28
SALSA SATURDAY w/ ORQUESTA FANTASIA!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $15, $54 Dinner and show package., Reservations guarantee seating
Classic salsa by one of Toronto's original and truly great salsa outfits. With Ana Machado + DJ Fab!
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