Emily Fennell – Sugarplum

Saturday July 5th the Toucan welcomes Emily Fennell & Sugar Plum Sugarplum are fronted by Kingston star Fennell. They play a collection of alt-country tunes produced by the legendary producer Luther Wright Emily Fennell has opened for and played with some pretty impressive acts during her career: Steppenwolf, Jann Arden, Jim Cuddy and more Going … Read more

Marimba Band

Kingston’s own the Marimba Band will be playing at the Toucan on Friday, July 4th The Marimba Band is a blend of hybrid Zimbabwean music. Marimba is a traditional Zimbabwean instrument that combines sweet melodies with African rhythms As always at the Toucan, there is no cover charge. So you can go and enjoy this … Read more

The Besides

The Besides are playing at the Toucan on June 28th This classic rock band calls Kingston home and plays the b-sides instead of the a-sides… hence the band name. This band is fronted by Spencer Rice, better known as Spenny from the hilarious TV show Kenny vs Spenny Not only are they a great band … Read more

The Tony Silvestri Band with Tommy Alto

Come down to the Toucan on Friday, June 27th to catch The Tony Silvestri Band with Tommy Alto Tony Silvestri is a great young rock musician who has played with and opened for some amazing acts including; Pat Benetar, April Wine and Wide Mouth Mason Tommy Alto is a great Indie Rock band from Vancouver. … Read more

Mini Putt Tournament for Breast Cancer

Head to Putt N’ Blast at the Frontenac Mall on July 12th to take part in a Mini-Putt Golf Tournament brought to you by RB Kingston Carpentry Ltd. Proceeds raised in this event will go towards the 2014 CIBC Run For The Cure to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation There will be a silent … Read more

Pierogi Day with Farm Girl & Corus Feeds Kids

Come to the City Rink Park on Bagot Street on July 25th to help a great cause HITS 104.3 FM, FM96 and Farm Girl Food Co.join forces to help Corus Feeds Kids to help feed the hungry in Kingston Farm Girl has amazing food and can’t wait to have some delicious Pierogi’s to help a … Read more

ArtFest Kingston 2014

Kingston’s ArtFest 2014 takes place on Canada Day Weekend from June 28th to July 1st This is a great event for the whole family and admission is free There will be over 150 artists, 32 bands, great food, art classes and much, much more. This event runs each day all weekend from 10am – 6pm

Ceremonial Guard & Fort Henry Guard Joint Performance

In one of the biggest and best shows at Fort Henry this summer, the Ceremonial Guard & Fort Henry Guard Joint Performance takes place on Saturday, August 16th at 7:30pm The Ceremonial Guard from Ottawa’a Parliament Hill will perform with the Fort Henry Guard in a world famous performance. This rarely happens so this is … Read more

Fort Henry Annual Tattoo

One of Fort Henry’s premiere events, the Fort Henry Annual Tattoo takes place July 26th, 2014 at 7:30pm This event is all about Canadian and International musical acts. Fife, Brass, Pipe and Drum bands will fill the parade square At the end of the show there will be a grand finale featuring all of the … Read more

Cannonball Rush

Run to Fort Henry on July 12th, 2014 for the 2nd Cannonball Rush During the inaugural Cannonball Rush there were over 130 participants. Be sure to register and push yourself to the limits. you will have to endure steep hill, deep ditches and water during this 5k run. You can run by yourself or submit … Read more