by Kelly Babcock

Thursday, October 8th, at 9PM, West5 at the Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio, 229 9th Street E., Come hear jazz standards with your friendly neighbourhood teenagers ... because Jazz, baby!. Admission: Pay what you can

Friday, October 16th, at 9PM, at the Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio, 229 9th Street E., presents the Regal Jazz Band, A taste of traditional Jazz from Collingwood. admission: Pay what you can

Saturday, October 17th, at 7PM, at The River Café, 986 Main Street, The original Music of Justin Burgess. Come early and get set up in comfortable seating with a hot beverage and enjoy the show. A pay what you can event

Saturday, October 17th, at 8PM, at The Bleeding Carrot, 945 Main Street, come see Brian MacMillan and Jason Fowler, two guitar-slingin' singin' guys who will dazzle and delight in the cozy confines of an acoustically friendly intimate space. Admission: $20 Limited seating, advance tickets at the venue or by calling 519-270-8570 to reserve

Saturday, October 17th, at 8:30PM, at Heartwood Concert Hall, 939 Main Street, Zameer, an independent Canadian pop artist, and The New Electric, based out of Calgary, Alberta will host Pop Sounds Saturday. Tickets $10 at the door

Saturday, October 17th, at 9PM, at the Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio, 229 9th Street E., young jazz singer Brontae Hunter with local jazz pianist Don Buchanan. admission: Pay what you can

Monday, October 19th, polling stations across the nation present the 2015 Federal Election. Get out there and vote. And remember, spoiling your ballot isn't revolution, it's surrender.

Tuesday, October 20th, at 8PM, at the Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio, 229 9th Street E., It's the show you've always wanted to see Live. Yes, it's THAT SHOW. The Only Thing on TV Now is THAT SHOW! This is not how you thought TV was made, it's better. admission: pay what you can