Xenia Concerts

Feb 29 – PRIVATE – Xenia Concerts presents Daniel Go & Tim Beattie at Sunny View School!
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Sunny View School, 450 Blythwood Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1A9, Canada
Concert Description
Xenia Concerts makes a private appearance at Sunny View School with a family-friendly concert that embraces neurodiversity and disability! This collaboration between Xenia Concerts and Sunny View School provides an inspiring musical experience to the organization’s attendees!
This concert has been designed to be enjoyable and accessible for neurodivergent listeners, those with disabilities, and their families and caregivers.
Featuring
Daniel Hamin Go, cello
Timothy Beattie, guitar
Thanks to our Partners
Sunny View School
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.
More About Xenia Private Concerts
Xenia Concerts is always happy to organise an event for the neurodiversity and disability communities at a private space! Want to know if we can make an appearance with your organization? Get in touch by sending us an e-mail at info@xeniaconcerts.com
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Feb. 25 2024 @ 2PM – Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with TO Live: James Baley, Kyla Charter, & Phoenix the Fire
2024-02-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
RSVP
Concert Description
We’re excited to be welcoming back Kyla Charter and James Baley to the Xenia Concerts stage! Blending her soulful vocals with razor-sharp rock tonalities and pop sensibilities, Kyla Charter is a singer-songwriter, vocalist, and rhythm guitar player. James Baley is a Juno-winning music creator and multi-disciplinary artist whose radiant energy continues to establish him as a distinctive and magnetizing performer. Sharing compelling stories through his vulnerable lyrics, James combines his R&B, gospel, and electronic influences to create soulful reflections and exuberant dance tracks.
This is a rare opportunity to see these two stellar performers together on stage with musical ASL interpretation, presented in a family-friendly style that embraces neurodiversity and disability.
Location
Meridian Hall
1 Front Street East, Toronto
Lower Lobby
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Featuring
James Baley, vocals
Kyla Charter, vocals and guitar
Adrian Hogan, keyboard
Stacey Shopsowitz, bass
Isaiah Gibbons, drums
Phoenix the Fire, Musical ASL (Gaitrie Killings, ASL performer; Amanda Hyde and Savannah Tomev, ASL interpreters)
Concert Accessibility Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Musical ASL Interpretation
PDF Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule

Questions and Accessibility Requests
Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience to the best of our abilities. If you have a question or request, we really do want to hear from you!
If you have accessibility-related questions or requests, please contact Kayla at kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com.
For ticketing and general inquiries, contact Paolo at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com.
To contact Xenia by phone, call Rory at 647-896-8295.
Covid Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results

Thanks to our Partners
TO Live, The Lotus Centre, Autism Canada, and One Health Partners
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.
Ticket Reimbursement
Xenia Concerts collects a $5 deposit for each attendee to reserve your spot at the concert. To eliminate financial barriers to attendance, we will refund your ticket when you arrive at the concert. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option and enter the amount you would like to contribute.

Feb. 25 2024 @ 11AM – Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with TO Live: James Baley, Kyla Charter, & Phoenix the Fire
2024-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
RSVP
Concert Description
We’re excited to welcoming back Kyla Charter, James Baley, and Phoenix the Fire to the Xenia Concerts stage! Blending her soulful vocals with razor-sharp rock tonalities and pop sensibilities, Kyla Charter is a singer-songwriter, vocalist, and rhythm guitar player. James Baley is a Juno-winning music creator and multi-disciplinary artist whose radiant energy continues to establish him as a distinctive and magnetizing performer. Sharing compelling stories through his vulnerable lyrics, James combines his R&B, gospel, and electronic influences to create soulful reflections and exuberant dance tracks. A Tkaronto-based actor, Gaitrie Killings is a theatre maker who develops facial expressions and body languages to bring Deaf/hearing actors to work together on the stage in physical theatre styles.
This is a rare opportunity to see these stellar performers together on stage with musical ASL interpretation, presented in a family-friendly style that embraces neurodiversity and disability.
Location
Meridian Hall
1 Front Street East, Toronto
Lower Lobby
DOWNLOAD THE VENUE GUIDE
Featuring
James Baley, vocals
Kyla Charter, vocals and guitar
Adrian Hogan, keyboard
Stacey Shopsowitz, bass
Isaiah Gibbons, drums
Phoenix the Fire, Musical ASL (Gaitrie Killings, ASL performer; Amanda Hyde and Savannah Tomev, ASL interpreters)
Concert Accessibility Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Musical ASL Interpretation
PDF Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule
Therapy Dogs!

Questions and Accessibility Requests
Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience to the best of our abilities. If you have a question or request, we really do want to hear from you!
If you have accessibility-related questions or requests, please contact Kayla at kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com.
For ticketing and general inquiries, contact Paolo at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com.
To contact Xenia by phone, call Rory at 647-896-8295.
Covid Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results

Thanks to our Partners
TO Live, The Lotus Centre, Autism Canada, and One Health Partners
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.
Ticket Reimbursement
Xenia Concerts collects a $5 deposit for each attendee to reserve your spot at the concert. To eliminate financial barriers to attendance, we will refund your ticket when you arrive at the concert. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option and enter the amount you would like to contribute.

PRIVATE – Xenia Concerts presents Kaley Duff & Paul Moody at Safehaven!
2024-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Safehaven, 1173 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M6H 1M9, Canada
Concert Description
Xenia Concerts makes a private appearance at Safehaven with a family-friendly concert that embraces neurodiversity and disability! This collaboration between Xenia Concerts and Safehaven provides an inspiring musical experience to the organization’s attendees!
This concert has been designed to be enjoyable and accessible for neurodivergent listeners, those with disabilities, and their families and caregivers.
Featuring
Kaley Duff, vocals
Paul Moody, keyboard
Thanks to our Partners
Safehaven
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.
More About Xenia Private Concerts
Xenia Concerts is always happy to organise an event for the neurodiversity and disability communities at a private space! Want to know if we can make an appearance with your organization? Get in touch by sending us an e-mail at info@xeniaconcerts.com
Support Concerts Like This One
Donate via CanadaHelps

Dec. 9 2023 @ 2PM – Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with Alzheimer Society of Toronto: Pulse Music Collective TO
2023-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
RSVP
Concert Description
Pulse Music Collective TO combines storytelling and live instrumental and vocal music, inviting the audience into the world of music and music therapy! Led by cellist Dr. Andrew Ascenzo and music therapist Dr. Sarah Rose Black, Pulse Music Collective TO combines storytelling and live instrumental and vocal music, inviting the audience into the world of music and music therapy!
Featuring
Andrew Ascenzo, cello and guitar
SarahRose Black, piano and voice
Tristan Savella, piano
Bora Kim, violin
Phoenix the Fire, Musical ASL
Jaideep Goray, Musical ASL

Location
Meridian Hall
1 Front Street, Toronto
Lower Lobby (use main entrance)
DOWNLOAD THE VENUE GUIDE
Concert Accessibility Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
PDF Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule
ASL interpretation

Questions and Accessibility Requests
Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience to the best of our abilities. If you have a question or request, we really do want to hear from you!
If you have accessibility-related questions or requests, please contact Kayla at kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com.
For ticketing and general inquiries, contact Paolo at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com.
To contact Xenia by phone, call Rory at 647-896-8295.
Covid Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results

Ticket Reimbursement
Xenia Concerts collects a $5 deposit for each attendee to reserve your spot at the concert. To eliminate financial barriers to attendance, we will refund your ticket when you arrive at the concert. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Thanks to our Partners
Alzheimer Society of Toronto, TO Live, and One Health Partners
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

Dec. 9 2023 @ 11AM – Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with TO Live: Pulse Music Collective TO
2023-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
RSVP
Concert Description
Pulse Music Collective TO combines storytelling and live instrumental and vocal music, inviting the audience into the world of music and music therapy! Led by cellist Dr. Andrew Ascenzo and music therapist Dr. Sarah Rose Black, Pulse Music Collective TO combines storytelling and live instrumental and vocal music, inviting the audience into the world of music and music therapy!
Featuring
Andrew Ascenzo, cello and guitar
SarahRose Black, piano and voice
Tristan Savella, piano
Bora Kim, violin
Phoenix the Fire, Musical ASL
Jaideep Goray, Musical ASL
Location
Meridian Hall
1 Front Street, Toronto
Lower Lobby (use main entrance)
DOWNLOAD THE VENUE GUIDE
Concert Accessibility Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
PDF Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule
ASL Interpretation

Questions and Accessibility Requests
Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience to the best of our abilities. If you have a question or request, we really do want to hear from you!
If you have accessibility-related questions or requests, please contact Kayla at kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com.
For ticketing and general inquiries, contact Paolo at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com.
To contact Xenia by phone, call Rory at 647-896-8295.
Covid Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results

Ticket Reimbursement
Xenia Concerts collects a $5 deposit for each attendee to reserve your spot at the concert. To eliminate financial barriers to attendance, we will refund your ticket when you arrive at the concert. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Thanks to our Partners
TO Live and One Health Partners
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

PRIVATE - Xenia Concerts presents Jennarie and Friends at The Beverley School
2023-11-24 13:00 - 14:00 | The Beverley School, 64 Baldwin St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Concert Description
Xenia Concerts makes a private appearance at The Beverley School with a family-friendly concert that embraces neurodiversity and disability! This collaboration between Xenia Concerts and The Beverley School provides an inspiring musical experience to the school’s attendees!
This concert has been designed to be enjoyable and accessible for neurodivergent listeners, those with disabilities, and their families and caregivers.
Featuring
Jennarie & Friends
Thanks to our Partners
The Beverley School
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.
More About Xenia Private Concerts
Xenia Concerts is always happy to organise an event for the neurodiversity and disability communities at a private space! Want to know if we can make an appearance with your organization? Get in touch by sending us an e-mail at info@xeniaconcerts.com
Support Concerts Like This One
Visit our Giving Tuesday Page
Donate via CanadaHelps

PRIVATE - Xenia Concerts and the WMCT present: The Tesla Quartet at Holland Bloorview
2023-11-15 13:15 - 14:15 | BC
Concert Description
Xenia Concerts and the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto are very excited to welcome the Tesla Quartet to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital for a concert that has been designed to be enjoyable and accessible for neurodivergent listeners, those with disabilities, and their families and caregivers.
The Tesla Quartet is known the world over for their “superb capacity to find the inner heart of everything they play, regardless of era, style, or technical demand” (The International Review of Music). From cutting edge contemporary works to established masterpieces, the Tesla Quartet’s emotive and thoughtful interpretations reveal the ensemble’s deep commitment to the craft and to their ever expanding repertoire. The quartet recognizes the power of their platform to amplify underrepresented voices and to encourage the proliferation of an equitable and just future for society as well as a hospitable climate for posterity.
Featuring
The Tesla String Quartet
Thanks to our Partners
Women’s Musical Club of Toronto
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.
More About Xenia Private Concerts
Xenia Concerts is always happy to organise an event for the neurodiversity and disability communities at a private space! Want to know if we can make an appearance with your organization? Get in touch by sending us an e-mail at info@xeniaconcerts.com
Support Concerts Like This One
Visit our Giving Tuesday Page
Donate via CanadaHelps

October 14 2023 @ 2PM – Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with TO Live: Dior String Quartet
2023-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
RSVP
Concert Description
The Dior String Quartet makes its entrance to the Xenia Concerts stage! The Dior Quartet is the Quartet-in-Residence at the Glenn Gould School, Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada. This family-friendly Adaptive Concert is designed to be inclusive and accessible for members of the neurodiversity and disability communities.
Location
Meridian Hall
1 Front Street, Toronto
Lower Lobby (use main entrance)
DOWNLOAD THE VENUE GUIDE
Concert Accessibility Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
PDF Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule
Xenia Concerts can also provide live ASL interpretation at our events upon request, given sufficient lead time. If you would like to request ASL interpretation, please send a request to kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com at least ten (10) days before the event.

Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible, or an accessibility need that you’d like to let us know about? Write to our Accessibility Coordinator Kayla Carter at kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com or call Xenia Concerts at 647-896-8295.
Concert Program
String Quartet Op. 74 No. 1 by Franz Joseph Haydn

Allegro moderato
Andantino grazioso

String Quartet in F Major by Maurice Ravel

Allegro Moderato – Très doux
Assez Vif – Très rythmé

Three Ancient Airs [9”] by Alberto Hemsi

Ballata
Canzone
Rondo

The Disappearance of Lisa Gherardini* [11”] by Dinuk Wijeratne
*This piece includes narration and theatrical elements.
Covid Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results

Ticket Reimbursement
Xenia Concerts collects a $5 deposit for each attendee to reserve your spot at the concert. To eliminate financial barriers to attendance, we will refund your ticket when you arrive at the concert. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Thanks to our Partners
TO Live and One Health Partners
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

October 14 2023 @ 11AM – Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with TO Live: Dior String Quartet
2023-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
RSVP
Concert Description
The Dior String Quartet makes its entrance to the Xenia Concerts stage! The Dior Quartet combines fun classics with newer pieces by amazing Canadian composers! The Dior Quartet is the Quartet-in-Residence at the Glenn Gould School, Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada. This family-friendly Adaptive Concert is designed to be inclusive and accessible for members of the neurodiversity and disability communities.
Location
Meridian Hall
1 Front Street, Toronto
Lower Lobby (use main entrance)
DOWNLOAD THE VENUE GUIDE
Concert Accessibility Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
PDF Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule
Xenia Concerts can also provide live ASL interpretation at our events upon request, given sufficient lead time. If you would like to request ASL interpretation, please send a request to kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com at least ten (10) days before the event.

Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible, or an accessibility need that you’d like to let us know about? Write to our Accessibility Coordinator Kayla Carter at kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com or call Xenia Concerts at 647-896-8295.
Concert Program
String Quartet Op. 74 No. 1 by Franz Joseph Haydn

Allegro moderato
Andantino grazioso

String Quartet in F Major by Maurice Ravel

Allegro Moderato – Très doux
Assez Vif – Très rythmé

Three Ancient Airs [9”] by Alberto Hemsi

Ballata
Canzone
Rondo

The Disappearance of Lisa Gherardini* [11”] by Dinuk Wijeratne
*This piece includes narration and theatrical elements.
Covid Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results

Ticket Reimbursement
Xenia Concerts collects a $5 deposit for each attendee to reserve your spot at the concert. To eliminate financial barriers to attendance, we will refund your ticket when you arrive at the concert. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Thanks to our Partners
TO Live and One Health Partners
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

Sept 23 @ 2PM - Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with Alzheimer Society of Toronto: Sisu Ensemble
2023-09-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6R8, Canada
RSVP
To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your ticket when you attend the event. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option at checkout and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Location
Meridian Arts Centre
5040 Yonge Street, North York
Upper Gallery
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Concert Description
Join Xenia Concerts and the Sisu Ensemble for an intergenerational concert that welcomes and supports members of the dementia, neurodiversity, and disability communities. This programme invites listeners into the worlds of various heroines, on their own journey of self-discovery in love and life.
This concert is designed to encourage intergenerational interactions through shared listening experience in a relaxed concert environment. Meridian Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue. This concert will also feature therapy dogs from One Health Partners. A complete list of accessibility features is below.
Featured Artists
Sisu Ensemble (Emily Losier, voice and Jenna Richards, piano)
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
PDF Venue Guide
Accessible e-programs
Scent-free environment
A chill zone with blankets
Sunglasses for people with light sensitivity
Sensory toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual Schedule
Therapy dogs from One Health Partners

Questions and Accessibility Requests
Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience to the best of our abilities. If you have a question or request, we really do want to hear from you!
If you have accessibility-related questions or requests, please contact Kayla at kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com.
For ticketing and general inquiries, contact Paolo at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com.
To contact Xenia by phone, call Rory at 647-896-8295.
Covid Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results

Thanks to our Partners
Alzheimer Society of Toronto, TO Live, and One Health Partners
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

Sept. 23 @ 11AM - Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with TO Live: Sisu Ensemble
2023-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6R8, Canada
RSVP
Concert Description
Join Xenia Concerts and TO Live as we launch our 2023-24 season! Join us and the Sisu Ensemble at Meridian Arts Centre in North York for our first Adaptive Concert of the year! Featuring many well-known musical theater treasures, this program is sure to keep you singing, dancing or clapping along.
Location
Meridian Arts Centre
5040 Yonge Street, North York
Upper Gallery
DOWNLOAD THE VENUE GUIDE
Featured Artists
Sisu Ensemble (Emili Losier, soprano | Jenna Richards, piano)
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
PDF Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule

Questions and Accessibility Requests
Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience to the best of our abilities. If you have a question or request, we really do want to hear from you!
If you have accessibility-related questions or requests, please contact Kayla at kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com.
For ticketing and general inquiries, contact Paolo at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com.
To contact Xenia by phone, call Rory at 647-896-8295.
Covid Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results

Ticket Reimbursement
Xenia Concerts collects a $5 deposit for each attendee to reserve your spot at the concert. To eliminate financial barriers to attendance, we will refund your ticket when you arrive at the concert. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Thanks to our Partners
TO Live and One Health Partners
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

PRIVATE EVENT - Aug 16 - Xenia Concerts in Partnership with Safehaven presents - Jenna Marie Pinard and Jay Yoo
2023-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | BC
Xenia Concerts is excited to announce the second event of 2023 at SafeHaven on August 16 featuring Jenna Marie Pinard and Jay Yoo!

More information to come.

August 4 - Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with Festival of the Sound: Despax Quartet
2023-08-04 11:00 - 12:00 | The Hub Auditorium, 86 Gibson St, Parry Sound, ON, Canada
RSVP
To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your ticket when you attend the event. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option at checkout and enter the amount you would like to contribute.

Concert Description
Join Xenia Concerts and Quatuor Despax for a fun, family-friendly, bilingual concert that embraces neurodiversity and disability! In this fun-filled concert, you’ll be introduced to the instruments of the string quartet, and the different personalities of the instruments (and their players). You’ll hear music from across three centuries, including quartets by Chevalier St. George, Emmanuel Despax, Felix Mendelssohn, tango tunes, and pop songs arranged by the performers. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to move your bodies, ask questions, and meet the musicians – in English et en français!
This concert is designed to welcome members of the neurodiversity and disability communities, their friends, and families, and anyone else who benefits from a relaxed, supportive concert environment.
Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to Executive and Artistic Director Rory McLeod at rory.mcleod@xeniaconcerts.com or 647-896-8295.
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule

COVID Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
Hand sanitizer will be readily available
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home

Thanks To Our Partners
Festival of the Sound, Lyndsey Stevenato Children’s Therapy Services, Autism Ontario, Community Living Parry Sound, One Kids Place Parry Sound, Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

July 22 - Xenia@TSM: The Rolston Quartet
2023-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
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To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your ticket when you attend the event. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option at checkout and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Concert Description
Join the Rolston String Quartet and guest Violist Rory McLeod for a family-friendly concert that embraces neurodiversity and disability. This special concert, presented in collaboration with Toronto Summer Music, includes a performance of Seven Miniatures, an original piece of music written by seven composers who identify as being neurodivergent of having a disability. This concert will also feature a team of therapy dogs, provided by One Health Partners.
This event has been designed to be accessible to people who face barriers to attending typical events, especially children and their families. See below for a complete list of accessibility features. Meridian Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue.
Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to Executive and Artistic Director Rory McLeod at rory.mcleod@xeniaconcerts.com or call us at 647-896-8295.
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
PDF Venue Guide
Accessible e-programs
Scent-free environment
A chill zone with blankets
Sunglasses for people with light sensitivity
Sensory toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual Schedule
Therapy dogs (hypoallergenic and non-shedding)

COVID Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home

Thanks to our Partners
Toronto Summer Music, TO Live, and One Health Partners
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

PRIVATE EVENT - July 5 - Xenia Concerts in Partnership with Safehaven presents - VC2 Cello Duo
2023-07-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Safehaven, 1173 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M6H 1M9, Canada
Xenia Concerts is excited to announce our first event of 2023 at SafeHaven!

More information to come.

June 8 - Xenia@Scotia Festival of Music: An Adaptive Concert
2023-06-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Halifax Central Library
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Concert Description
Thursday, June 8 at 1:30 PM AT
Halifax Central Library
Paul O’Regan Hall
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Join violist Rory McLeod and the Young Artists of Scotia Festival of Music for a family-friendly concert that embraces neurodiversity and disability! This collaboration between Xenia Concerts and Scotia Festival provides an inspiring musical experience to those who face social and systemic barriers to inclusion in typical concert settings. The young artists of Scotia Festival have teamed up with violist and concert designer Rory McLeod to create an inspiring listening experience that features a variety of music for strings, woodwinds, and piano. You’ll hear music by great composers such as Brahms, Elgar, Smetana, and more, in a welcoming environment with a variety of accessibility adaptations.
This concert has been designed to be enjoyable and accessible for neurodivergent listeners, those with disabilities, and their families and caregivers. All ages and all expressions are welcome!
Concert Accessibility Features

PDF Venue Guide
All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Accessible concert programs emailed before event (with RSVP)
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a room for breaks
Stretch breaks and movement activities
Visual schedule (PowerPoint concert guide)
Scent-free environment

Covid Safety Measures

Masks are recommended
Hand sanitizer will be available
If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results

Presenting Partner
Scotia Festival of Music
Community Partner
Cecilia Concerts

Sunshine Centres Pride Celebration: Xenia Concerts Presents Members of the Queer Songbook Orchestra
2023-06-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Camp Sunshine, 60 Lakeshore Avenue, Ward’s Island, Toronto, ON, M5J 1X8, Canada
Join Xenia Concerts and Sunshine Centres at Camp Sunshine for a special Pride celebration concert, featuring members of the Queer Songbook Orchestra! The Queer Songbook Orchestra (QSO) is a Toronto based ensemble of anywhere from 4 to 50 members. On a mission of using story and song to express, honour and elevate LGBTQ+ experience through the lens of pop music of the last century, the QSO has been working to bring honesty, intimacy and vulnerability to the stage since the group formed in 2014. Assembled for this special occasion with our friends at Xenia Concerts and the Sunshine Centres are five members of the QSO. The concert begins at 12:30 PM.

May 7 – Xenia Concerts & Alzheimer Society of Toronto Present: Thalea Quartet
2023-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 | BC
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Concert Description
In partnership with TO Live, Alzheimer Society of Toronto, and Baycrest@Home, Xenia Concerts is proud to present the award-winning Thalea String Quartet. The Thalea Quartet brings their signature vibrancy and emotional commitment to dynamic performances that reflect the past, present, and the future of the string quartet repertoire while celebrating diverse musical traditions from around the world. Fueled by the belief that chamber music is a powerful force for building community and human connection, the Thalea String Quartet has performed across North America, Europe, and China, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center, Massey Hall, and Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall.
This dementia-friendly concert will be presented live and in person at Meridian Hall.
Accessibility features:

Wheelchair accessible venue with gender-neutral accessible bathrooms
Venue Guide
Large-print programs
Short musical selections with short verbal introductions
Visual description integrated into dialogue
Stretch breaks

Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to the Xenia Concerts team at info@xeniaconcerts.com or call us at 647-896-8295.

SOLD OUT May 7 - Xenia Concerts presents in Partnership with TO Live: Thalea Quartet
2023-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
Please note that tickets for this event are now SOLD OUT. To add yourself to our Waitlist, click the button below. Alternatively, please click THIS LINK to join us at 2PM on May 7 for an afternoon version of this concert. Consider joining our MAILING LIST so that you can hear about future concerts in advance!
WAITLIST
To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your ticket when you attend the event. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option at checkout and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Concert Description
The Thalea String Quartet brings their signature vibrancy and emotional commitment to dynamic performances that reflect the past, present, and the future of the string quartet repertoire while celebrating diverse musical traditions from around the world. Fueled by the belief that chamber music is a powerful force for building community and human connection, the Thalea String Quartet has performed across North America, Europe, and China, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center, Massey Hall, and Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall.
This concert is designed to be autism- and neurodiversity-friendly, and Meridian Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue. Bring the whole family! Xenia Concerts welcomes all listeners.
Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to the Xenia Concerts team at info@xeniaconcerts.com or call us at 647-896-8295.
Special thanks to our partners and supporters: TO Live, Hand Over Hand, The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and our donors.
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule

Special Features

We’re VERY excited that this concert will feature THERAPY DOGS, provided by our friends at One Health Partners! More details to come!
COVID Safety Measures

To protect the health of immunocompromised attendees, we request that you wear a mask throughout the event
TO Live and Xenia Concerts staff are all fully vaccinated (at least two doses) and will wear masks throughout the event
Hand sanitizer will be readily available
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home

Thanks To Our Outreach Partners
Women’s Musical Club of Toronto
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

April 29 - Xenia Concerts presents: VC2 Cello Duo in Parry Sound!
2023-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 | The Hub Auditorium, 86 Gibson St, Parry Sound, ON, Canada
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To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your ticket when you attend the event. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option at checkout and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Concert Description
Two cellos and two cellists: they’re the same, but different! Join us for a fun and interactive introduction to the many voices of the cello. From the deepest bass notes to the lyrical treble, from quick, driving rhythms to soothing melodies, the cello—and the cellists of VC2 Cello Duo—can play everything from classical to jazz to heavy metal. Bryan and Amahl will not only explain what makes the instrument so special, they’ll also introduce you to music spanning over 250 years of history.
This concert is designed to be autism- and neurodiversity-friendly, and One Kids Place is a wheelchair accessible venue. Xenia Concerts welcomes all listeners.
Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to Executive and Artistic Director Rory McLeod at info@xeniaconcerts.com or call us at 647-896-8295.
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule

COVID Safety Measures

To protect the health of immunocompromised attendees, we request that you wear a mask throughout the event
Xenia Concerts staff are all fully vaccinated (at least two doses) and will wear masks throughout the event
Hand sanitizer will be readily available
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home

Thanks To Our Partners
Lyndsey Stevenato Children’s Therapy Services, Autism Ontario, Community Living Parry Sound, One Kids Place Parry Sound, Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.
Thanks To Our Outreach Partners
Women’s Musical Club of Toronto
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

April 6 - Xenia Concerts Presents in Partnership with Sunshine Centres for Seniors: Ladom Ensemble
2023-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | College Street United Church, 454 College St., Toronto, Ontario
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Join Xenia Concerts and Sunshine Centres for a very special concert featuring the Ladom Ensemble! Ladom Ensemble combines piano, cello, accordion, and percussion in a unique blend of acoustic chamber and world music that is passionate, sophisticated, and wild. Their all-original repertoire incorporates inspirations from Argentinean tango, Serbian folk and dance traditions, Persian classical repertoire, as well as music from the Classical (Bach, Prokofiev), and progressive rock worlds (Radiohead). Ladom doesn’t pretend to represent any one tradition, but rather expresses an authentically Canadian fusion.
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue and washrooms
Flexible seating
Large-print programs
Accessible e-programs and emailed before event
Stretch breaks

March 11 - Xenia Concerts & the AGO present: Phoenix the Fire and Kyla Charter - Seeing the Music!
2023-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario
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Join Xenia Concerts at the AGO for a family-friendly performance by Kyla Charter and Gaitrie Killings that embraces neurodiversity and disability. This sensory-friendly performance will include songs by Canadian musical icons, including Leonard Cohen, paired with artwork from the AGO Collection and Musical ASL Interpretation, performed by Gaitrie Killings.
Lending her soulful vocals with elevated harmony, singer-songwriter Kyla Charter has lent her voice, and rhythm guitar playing, to a number of acts from Alessia Cara to Patrick Watson. The young artist is currently focusing on her solo artistry, in support of her critically acclaimed debut album Edible Flowers.
A Tkaronto-based actor, Phoenix The Fire founder, Gaitrie Killings is a theatre maker who develops facial expressions and body languages to bring Deaf/hearing actors to work together on the stage in physical theatre styles. Gaitrie continually seeks to challenge herself through new techniques and learning from her mentors who specialize in ASL musical and theatre styles.
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Venue Guide (Visual Story)
Accessible e-programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Movement breaks
Visual schedule during the performance
Musical ASL interpretation

For more information about accessible seating, discounts for support persons and other accommodations please contact the AGO at 416-979-6608.
Partners and Funders
Presenting Partner

Community Partners
Hand Over Hand, Autism Ontario, and ASO (formerly Asperger’s Society of Ontario)
Funders
Special thanks to The Toronto Arts Council, The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Azrieli Foundation, The Government of Canada, a donation in honour of R.S. Williams and Sons Ltd., and all of our Xenia Concerts donors.

Feb. 27 - Xenia Concerts presents in Partnership with Markham Flato Theatre: OKAN
2023-02-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, ON, L3R 8G5, Canada
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To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your ticket when you attend the event. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option at checkout and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Concert Description
In partnership with Markham Flato Theatre, we are proud to welcome back the women-led Afro-Cuban roots and jazz ensemble, OKAN! Taking their name from the word for heart or soul in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, JUNO-Award winning OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, courage and love. We promise that they will have you dancing in your chairs or on the dance floor, so get ready to move to the music!
This concert is designed to be autism- and neurodiversity-friendly, and Meridian Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue. Bring the whole family! Xenia Concerts welcomes all listeners.
Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to the Xenia Concerts team at info@xeniaconcerts.com or call us at 647-896-8295.
Special thanks to our partners and supporters: Markham Flato Theatre, Hand Over Hand, The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and our donors.
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule

COVID Safety Measures

To protect the health of immunocompromised attendees, we request that you wear a mask throughout the event
Markham Flato Theatre and Xenia Concerts staff are all fully vaccinated (at least two doses) and will wear masks throughout the event
Hand sanitizer will be readily available
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home

Feb 11 ONLINE – Xenia Concerts & Alzheimer Society of Toronto Present: Ladom Ensemble
2023-02-11 14:00 - 15:00 | BC
RSVP
Concert Description
Ladom Ensemble combines piano, cello, accordion, and percussion in a unique blend of acoustic chamber and world music that is passionate, sophisticated, and wild. Their all-original repertoire incorporates inspirations from Argentinean tango, Serbian folk and dance traditions, Persian classical repertoire, as well as music from the Classical (Bach, Prokofiev), and progressive rock worlds (Radiohead). Ladom doesn’t pretend to represent any one tradition, but rather expresses an authentically Canadian fusion.
This concert is designed to be autism- and neurodiversity-friendly, and Meridian Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue. Bring the whole family! Xenia Concerts welcomes all listeners.
Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to the Xenia Concerts team at info@xeniaconcerts.com or call us at 647-896-8295.
Special thanks to our partners and supporters: TO Live, Hand Over Hand, The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and our donors.
This dementia-friendly online concert will be broadcast live from Meridian Hall over Zoom, so you can listen however you’re most comfortable, interact with one another, and ask questions in the chat.

Accessibility features:

Large-print digital program
Live transcription (closed captions)
Visual description integrated into dialogue
Stretch breaks
Free admission!

Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to Executive and Artistic Director Rory McLeod at xeniaconcerts@gmail.com or call us at 416-927-1555.

Feb 11 - Xenia Concerts presents in Partnership with TO Live: LADOM Ensemble
2023-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
GET TICKETS

To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your ticket when you attend the event. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option at checkout and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Concert Description
Ladom Ensemble combines piano, cello, accordion, and percussion in a unique blend of acoustic chamber and world music that is passionate, sophisticated, and wild. Their all-original repertoire incorporates inspirations from Argentinean tango, Serbian folk and dance traditions, Persian classical repertoire, as well as music from the Classical (Bach, Prokofiev), and progressive rock worlds (Radiohead). Ladom doesn’t pretend to represent any one tradition, but rather expresses an authentically Canadian fusion.
This concert is designed to be autism- and neurodiversity-friendly, and Meridian Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue. Bring the whole family! Xenia Concerts welcomes all listeners.
Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to the Xenia Concerts team at info@xeniaconcerts.com or call us at 647-896-8295.
Special thanks to our partners and supporters: TO Live, Hand Over Hand, The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and our donors.
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule

COVID Safety Measures

To protect the health of immunocompromised attendees, we request that you wear a mask throughout the event
TO Live and Xenia Concerts staff are all fully vaccinated (at least two doses) and will wear masks throughout the event
Hand sanitizer will be readily available
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home

Dec 10 - Dementia-friendly Xenia Concert: OKAN
2022-12-10 14:00 - 15:00 | BC
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In partnership with TO Live, Alzheimer Society of Toronto, and Baycrest@Home, Xenia Concerts is proud to present the women-led, Afro-Cuban roots and jazz ensemble, OKAN! Taking their name from the word for heart or soul in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, JUNO-Award winning OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, courage and love. We promise that they will have you dancing in your chairs or your own home-made dance floor, so get ready to move to the music!

This dementia-friendly online concert will be broadcast live from Meridian Hall over Zoom, so you can listen however you’re most comfortable, interact with one another, and ask questions in the chat.

Accessibility features:

Large-print digital program
Live transcription (closed captions)
Visual description integrated into dialogue
Stretch breaks
Free admission!

Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to the Xenia Concerts team at info@xeniaconcerts.com or call us at 647-896-8295.

Dec. 10 - Xenia Concerts presents in Partnership with TO Live: OKAN
2022-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
GET TICKETS
To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your ticket when you attend the event. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option at checkout and enter the amount you would like to contribute.
Concert Description
In partnership with TO Live, we are proud to present the women-led Afro-Cuban roots and jazz ensemble, OKAN! Taking their name from the word for heart or soul in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, JUNO-Award winning OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, courage and love. We promise that they will have you dancing in your chairs or on the dance floor, so get ready to move to the music!
This concert is designed to be autism- and neurodiversity-friendly, and Meridian Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue. Bring the whole family! Xenia Concerts welcomes all listeners.
Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to the Xenia Concerts team at info@xeniaconcerts.com or call us at 647-896-8295.
Special thanks to our partners and supporters: TO Live, Hand Over Hand, The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and our donors.
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule

COVID Safety Measures

To protect the health of immunocompromised attendees, we request that you wear a mask throughout the event
TO Live and Xenia Concerts staff are all fully vaccinated (at least two doses) and will wear masks throughout the event
Hand sanitizer will be readily available
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home

Dec 7 - Xenia Concerts Presents in Partnership with Sunshine Centres for Seniors: Queer Songbook Orchestra
2022-12-07 13:00 - 14:00 | College Street United Church, 454 College St., Toronto, Ontario
RSVP
Concert Description
Join Xenia Concerts and Sunshine Centres for a very special concert featuring members of the Queer Songbook Orchestra! An afternoon of wintry classics and reflections on LGBTQ+ experience over the holiday season. A joyful, tender gathering aiming to bring folks together in the warm embrace of community, surrounded by the sounds of a queered collection of holiday favourites.
The Queer Songbook Orchestra (QSO) is a Toronto based ensemble of anywhere from 4 to 50 members. On a mission of using story and song to express, honour and elevate LGBTQ+ experience through the lens of pop music of the last century, the QSO has been working to bring honesty, intimacy and vulnerability to the stage since the group formed in 2014. Assembled for this special occasion with our friends at Xenia Concerts and the Sunshine Centres are four members of the QSO:
James Baley – Voice
Thom Gill – Guitar/Voice
Shaun Brodie – Trumpet
Johnny Spence – Piano
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue and washrooms
Flexible seating
Large-print programs
Accessible e-programs and emailed before event
Stretch breaks
All registered attendees will be able to take home two frozen meals prepared by SupperWorks Oakville (sponsored by the Rotary Club).

Oct. 16 - Xenia Concerts Presents in partnership TO Live: Jesse Stewart
2022-10-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1B2, Canada
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At this special Xenia Concert, you get to make an instrument and make some music! Arrive at 10:30AM to make your own tin can shaker, then stay for the concert where you’ll get to make music together with percussionist Jesse Stewart. Jesse Stewart is a Canadian composer, percussionist, instrument builder, artist, educator, and community arts activist dedicated to re-imagining the spaces between artistic disciplines. Read more about Jesse here.
This concert is designed to be autism- and neurodiversity-friendly, and Meridian Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue. Bring the whole family! Xenia Concerts welcomes all listeners.
Do you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to Executive and Artistic Director Rory McLeod at xeniaconcerts@gmail.com or call us at 416-927-1555.
Special thanks to our partners and supporters: TO Live, Hand Over Hand, The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and our donors.
Concert Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule

Covid Safety Measures

To protect the health of immunocompromised attendees, we recommend that you wear a mask throughout the event
