The Bloor Annex BIA’s Summer Music Series is back for its third year!

All summer long, join us every Friday from 6 – 8 pm, Saturday from 11 am – 1 pm, and Sunday from 12 – 2 pm for live music by local artists on the public stage located on the north east corner of Bloor St. and Brunswick Ave.

Performing this weekend (please scroll down for the full schedule):

Friday, July 17 at 6 pm: Sweet Osmanthus (@sweetosmanthusband)

ABOUT: Sweet Osmanthus is the newest funk project in Toronto that plays with nostalgic melodies with a new feel. Bandleader and trombonist Celine Tchang focuses on arranging and adapting the songs in a way that feels fresh. Alongside other fantastic musicians, they come together to share a high-energy performance that gets the audience to groove along with them.

For more information, please visit: https://celinetchang.bandcamp.com/

Saturday, July 18 at 11 am: Natasha Roldán (@natasharmusic/)

ABOUT: Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter Natasha Roldán travels through the landscapes of Latin folk and jazz with an alternative touch. Her music explores themes of migration, revolution, and love. The delicacy of her voice carries undeniable strength, breaking language barriers and creating emotional connections with audiences. Her self-produced record Ya No Estoy Aquí earned her three Latin Awards Canada nominations: Album of the Year (2024) and Female Artist of the Year (2024 & 2025), while the single of the same name spent 10 weeks in the Top 20 of Colombia’s Radio Nacional. Natasha has graced local and international stages and in 2025 was selected as an Artist-in-Residence at Château d’Orquevaux in France. With a new album on the way, her songs continue to travel beyond borders, earning her recognition as a rising Latin-Canadian artist to watch.

For more information, please visit: https://natasharoldan.com/

On Sunday, July 19 at 12 pm: Tak Arikushi Trio (@takarikushi)

ABOUT: Tak Arikushi is a guitarist specializing in the Jazz Manouche style: a musical tradition born from the legacy of the jazz guitar legend, Django Reinhardt. Hot swing rhythms create a foundation for bold improvisation that’s both fiery and sentimental. Tak breathes new life into this music by incorporating elements of his Japanese background, creating a sound you won’t hear anywhere else.

For more information, please visit: www.takarikushi.com

FULL UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

Friday, July 176 pm – 8 pm Sweet Osmanthus
Saturday, July 1811 am – 1 pm Natasha Roldán
Sunday, July 1912 pm – 2 pmTak Arikushi Trio
Friday, July 246 pm – 8 pm Jennifer Foster with Dave Celia
Saturday, July 2511 am – 1 pm Rebecca Campbell
Sunday, July 2612 pm – 2 pm Chinyi C with J.E. Lopez
Friday, July 316 pm – 8 pm Rebecca Hennessy Trio with Michael Herring and Tim Shia
Saturday, August 111 am – 1 pm Nilan Perera
Sunday, August 212 pm – 2 pm Seu
Friday, August 76 pm – 8 pm All Angels Jazz Band
Saturday, August 811 am – 1 pm The Grackles
Sunday, August 912 pm – 2 pm Sympathetic String Band 
Friday, August 146 pm – 8 pm Shawna Caspi
Saturday, August 1511 am – 1 pm Joy Thompson
Sunday, August 1612 pm – 2 pm Elisabeth Dorion
Friday, August 216 pm – 8 pmDiar
Saturday, August 2211 am – 1 pm Emma Cava
Sunday, August 2312 pm – 2 pm Collette Savard
Friday, August 286 pm – 8 pm Esra Gürçay Trio
Saturday, August 2911 am – 1 pm Wildhearts Bluegrass Band
Sunday, August 3012 pm – 2 pm Elise Boeur & Adam Iredale-Gray
Friday, September 46 pm – 8 pmOlive Joy and Ella Güdel
Saturday, September 511 am – 1 pmRichard Underhill with Jim Creegan
Sunday, September 612 pm – 2 pm Trash Panda Brass Band