Buena Vista Social Club comes to Lula!
For more details and to purchase tickets online, visit the event page in upcoming events.More
Palenque Drummers for the first time in Toronto
Las Alegres Amublancias appear for the first time in Canada this Thursday night.More
Amanda Martinez at the World Cup!
Check out this CBC video of our own Amanda Martinez talking about her trip to South Africa to represent Canada by singing for the opening of the World Cup! CBC.ca video.More
Watch the World Cup at Lula
Starting June 11, Lula Lounge will be presenting all the most popular World Cup competitions, including the final championship game to be held on Sunday July 11. You can rsvp on Facebook if you are so inclined!" target="_blank">Facebook if you are so inclined!More
Ricardo Lemvo at Lula June 5
Ricardo Lemvo returns to Lula on Saturday June 5 to launch his new CD, Retrospectiva!More
Toronto Star Columnist John Tersauds covers Lulaworld
Check out the great article by Toronto Star Entertainment writer, John Tersauds - published on May 13. Read the whole article in the Toronto StarMore
Congratulations Dominic!!!!
LULA would like congratulate all the new Juno-award winners and most especially our own resident artist Dominic Mancuso. Dominic won in the World Music Album category. We haven't had a chance yet to go through all the pages on our website and substitute Juno Award-winner for Juno nominee but we'll do that soon!More
LULAWORLD 2010
Lula Music and Arts Centre is proud to present LULAWORLD 2010 - celebrating global music from around the corner and around the world. From May 5th to 30th, artists from throughout the Canada are joined by international musicians to showcase the extraordinary diversity and calibre of Canadian global music - encouraging a cross pollination between musical cultures and revealing that when it comes to global music, Toronto is one of the very best places in the world to be!More
French Cafe for High School Students
Quebecoise singer /songwriter / guitarist Joanna Moon is joined by bassist and music educator Kevin Braun in this lively celebration of French music.More
Legendary Cuban Percussionist Changuito at Lula March 27
'Changuito' Quintana is one of the living legends of modern Cuban music, the man considered most responsible for the polyrhythmic foundation of Cuban salsa and timba. Soul Drums and Rumberos Productions are bringing Changuito to Toronto for a special evening in celebration of this living legend, who will be performing with some of Toronto's most distinguished Cuban musicians including, percussionist/teacher Joaquin Hidalgo and the Rumberos All Stars.More
Parking at Lula
Many Lula Lounge patrons will be aware of recent changes to the parking regulations in our area. These changes have now gone into effect. There is still some pay-and-display parking on Dundas Street West near Lula.. The cost for this is $1.50 per hour until 9pm, after which it is free. Despite the changes, parking on the blocks a couple to the west of us remains unaffected.There are also some new pay-and-display spots on side streets abutting Dundas Street West - Sheridan Avenue, Brock Avenue, Marguereta Street, and St. Clarens Avenue.
The nearest Green P parking lot - at 9 Bonar Place, a 5-minute walk from Lula just north of College Street between Sheridan and Dufferin.
Peter's No Frills at the corner of Lansdowne and Dundas has also generously allowed us to offer free parking after 10pm. Cars must be parked at the south end of the lot and be moved by 4am. .
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Haiti Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who helped with our fundraisier for Haiti on Friday night. Together we raised almost $1400 - which when matched by UNICEF, will mean close to $2800 in aid. We've had many other groups expressing a desire to organize Haiti fundraisers here over the coming weeks and months so stay tuned for more information.More
Attention High School Teachers
As part of its mandate to support global music and culture through arts presentations, artist development and education, Open City Arts will offer a series of exciting and challenging workshops and performances for Ontario secondary school students during the 2009/2010 school year. Call 416 588 0307 or email tracy@lula.ca for details.More
Lula Radio Link
If you've been frustrated by the broken Lula radio link in the upper right corner of this webpage, try it again. It's now linked to the webradio station JAZZ MEETS SALSA which is run by Lula musician Wilson Acevedo of Cache. Listen NOW!More
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Pedro Quental
Monobloco singer, Pedro Quental, direct from Rio de Janeiro performs at Lula for the first time. With Maninho Costa, Wagner Petrilli, Silas Silva Filho, Ian de Souza and Rob Thaller. The evening includes a ticket draw for a pair of tickets to Seu Jorge at the Phoenix on August 2.
Friday, 30 July 2010
Tell It To My Heart (10pm)
Lula's Friday sessions continue as The Academy & WERTHY present TELL IT TO MY HEART featuring 80s classics, disco, freestyle, pop, soul with resident deejays: DJ HUGGS (Werthy | Los Angeles) and DJ L'OQENZ (Double Dragon | Toronto). Hosted by: WAN LUV With special guest DJ OP from NYC.
Saturday, 31 July 2010
Salsa Dance Party with Cafe Cubano and DJ Bernal
Join us for the best salsa dance party in town. With their potent blend of dance floor friendly salsa and high-energy showmanship, Cafe Cubano evoke the spirit of the legendary dance clubs of Havana. $15 at the door or book a table for our $49 dinner and show package.
Sunday, 01 August 2010
Sunday afternoon Samba Lesson (noon)
Every Sunday this summer, Lula offers family-friendly, Brazilian Samba lessons with Aleya Pereira. Classes are $10 on a drop in basis. Join us earlier for lunch, then stay and enjoy the samba lesson at noon. Beginners of all ages are welcome.
Thursday, 05 August 2010
Dirty Maria (10pm)
Dirty Maria delivers a killer amalgam of funky grooves, slinky guitar and rolled-r vocals. The best latin rock group in Toronto. Not to be missed!dirtymaria.com. (photo credit: Sophie Giraud)
Saturday, 07 August 2010
Roberto Linares Brown with DJ Billy Bryans (10pm)
Bandleader/arranger/pianist/composer extraordinaire, Roberto Linares Brown presents an all-star line-up of the finest Cuban musicians in the country. $15 Admission includes the dance lesson with Ana Machado at 9pm or book a table for our $49 dinner package.
Sunday, 08 August 2010
Sunday afternoon Samba Lesson (noon)
Every Sunday this summer, Lula offers family-friendly, Brazilian Samba lessons with Aleya Pereira. Classes are $10 on a drop in basis. Join us earlier for lunch, then stay and enjoy the samba lesson at noon. Beginners of all ages are welcome.
Sunday, 08 August 2010
Queer West presents Sexy Words
A very sexy evening of LGBTTQ performers talking about sex. Queer West presents an evening of spoken word performances hosted by MC Philip Cairns. Artists will include Duncan Armstrong, David Bateman, Parul Pandya, Cathy Petch, Jay Stewart and Nichola Ward.
Thursday, 12 August 2010
BROAD WAY SLEEP - Live in Concert
Don't miss a special live show by BROAD WAY SLEEP and their genre-hopping blend of atmospheric pop, indie rock, soul and rap. The Toronto-based collective of songwriters and musicians unveiled their debut album earlier this year to critical acclaim from the likes of CBC Radio 3, NOW Magazine and The Globe & Mail. Visit the facebook event page.
Friday, 13 August 2010
Souled Out (10pm)
Torontos legendary hip-hop party is back for a monthly re-union series featuring Souled Out aka Reillys Re-Union Party Pt.4 with DJ P-Plus, DJ Grouch, DJ Taktiks, DJ Ononymous + special guests. Paying homage to the Golden Age of hip-hop with seamless mixing and turntablism skills. With hosts Phatkhat7 and Ken Masters
Saturday, 14 August 2010
Saturday Night Salsa: Lady Son y Articulo Veinte with DJ Luigi
Considered one of the top voices on todays Canadian salsa scene, Yeti Ajasin (A.K.A. Lady Son) has been making waves with her powerful vocals, the bands NuYorican-style arrangements and original compositions influenced by Cuban Guajiro and Son Montuno. $15 Admission includes 9pm beginner salsa lesson.
Friday, 20 August 2010
August 20 Buena Vista Social Club presents Eliades Ochoa
Eliades Ochoa is considered one of the most important Cuban 'soneros' of all time and guardian of traditional Cuban music. His trademark cowboy hat belies the fact that he is a Guajiro (from the countryside), and his musical interests run along this traditional line. His repertoire includes son, guararcha and Afro-Cuban music. Tickets do not include dinner or guarantee seating. To make a dinner reservations, please call 416 588 0307. The promoter has requested that those reserving for dinner also purchase tickets in advance through paypal.
Saturday, 21 August 2010
Saturday Salsa Party with Moda Eterna and DJ Giovanni Torres
Lead by one of Torontos leading arranger/musicians, Luisito Orbegoso, Moda Eterna perform a classic salsa repertoire inspired by the late, great Ray Barreto. Admission includes 9pm beginners salsa dance lesson. $15 for dancing only or $49 for the dinner package.
Saturday, 28 August 2010
Salsa Dance Party with Cafe Cubano and DJ Bernal
Join us for the best salsa dance party in town. With their potent blend of dance floor friendly salsa and high-energy showmanship, Cafe Cubano evoke the spirit of the legendary dance clubs of Havana. $15 at the door or book a table for our $49 dinner and show pacakge.
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Ashkenaz Festival presents Geoff Berner with Michael Winograd Trio
The goal of Vancouver singer-songwriter-accordion player Geoff Berner is to drag klezmer music kicking and screaming back into the bars. Berner has garnered critical acclaim and a fast-growing cult following for his sharp songwriting and cabaret performance style.
Thursday, 09 September 2010
The 5th Annual Patsy Cline Birthday Show Spectacular!
Heather Morgan hosts a stellar evening of top notch performers doing their favorite Patsy Cline songs.
The performers will be backed by an all star backing band lead by Steve (Bebop Cowboys) Briggs, Dennis Pendrith (Vinyl Cafe) on upright bass, Nichol Robertson on guitar, James Gray (formerly of Blue Rodeo) on piano and Cam Giroux (By Divine Right, Luther Wright) on drums.
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