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Turn the World Around: Songs from Africa and the African Diaspora

Turn the World Around: Songs from Africa and the African Diaspora

Featuring Special Guests: Waleed Abdulhamid and VocAfrik Choir

DATE: Sunday, June 1, 2025
TIME: Doors open at 3:00 PM | Concert begins at 3:30 PM
VENUE: Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Road, Toronto (Located a short distance from Runnymede subway station. Free parking available. The venue is fully accessible.)

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About the Concert

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of song, rhythm, and celebration!

“Turn the World Around” brings together the vibrant music of Africa and the African Diaspora, featuring multicultural folk traditions and powerful anthems that celebrate resilience, hope, and human connection.

As part of our 26th anniversary, Common Thread’s 70-voice choir will share a rich, moving program that inspires reflection, unity, and joy.

We are excited to be joined by acclaimed guest artists Waleed Abdulhamid and VocAfrik Choir, who will bring additional depth and energy to this milestone performance.

Ticket Information

  • General Admission: $30
  • Youth (15 years and under): $15
  • Pay-What-You-Can: Available at the door

Buy your tickets here.

Venue Details

  • Address: Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Road, Toronto
  • Access: 15-minute walk or 3-minute bus ride north of Runnymede subway station
  • Parking: Free street parking and parking lot nearby
  • Accessibility: Runnymede United Church is fully accessible

Why Attend?

  • Celebrate multicultural voices and the enduring power of African and African Diaspora music
  • Support Common Thread’s mission to promote community, social justice, and human dignity through song
  • Be part of a joyful, welcoming, and inspiring musical experience

We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you.
See you on June 1st!

March 23 Concert

Come In From The Cold 
Voicing support for the unhoused
A benefit concert for the Out of the Cold and Warming Centre Programs
featuring
Common Thread Community Chorus
Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation Spirit Choir
U of T Spirit Singers
Saturday March 23, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation (NUUC)
310 Danforth Avenue, north/east door
Entry by donation at the door

May 2024 Concert

Click HERE for tickets.Common Thread Community Chorus

 

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SING ON!

25th Anniversary Concert

Featuring guest artists Anne Lederman and Ian Bell

Saturday May 25, 2024

Afternoon Performance:

2:30pm – Doors open, archival displays & cash bar,   3:00pm – Concert starts

Evening Performance:

6:30pm – Doors open, archival displays & cash bar,   7:00pm – Concert starts

Church of the Redeemer

162 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Tickets: $35

Pay-what-you-can available at the door

Walk & Bike-A-Thon 2023

Join Us for the 2023 Walk-a-thon/Bike-a-thon!

Goal: $8,500 

Common Thread Community Chorus is not just about singing for good. We’re also known for having fun together! We’ll be doing just that while walking and biking at Toronto’s High Park on Sunday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. This fundraiser will be followed by a group BYO picnic, a sing-a-long, and draws for *prizes! Join in the fun as a walker, biker or donor!

Event Details

  • The event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 22 starting at 1:00 p.m. at High Park, (Rain date Oct. 29)

  • The starting point for the walk/ride is close to the Bloor St. entry gate (near High Park

Subway St.) with the finish line, picnic and singalong happening close to the Grenadier Restaurant and washrooms. (same as last year)

  • The walking route, within the park, is 5km long. The 15 km bike route is along the lakeshore bike trail.

  • Participants will be eligible to win prizes.

Fundraising Info

  • Below, please find the link to CT’s walk/bike-a-thon campaign page on the CanadaHelps website.
  • Participants can go to that campaign page. Simple instructions (just one click) will let each participant create their own donation page. Basically, participants will add their name to a template which already contains information about the fundraiser. Each participant’s donation page will have its own internet link.
  • Participants will then email or text their donation page link to friends, relatives and contacts seeking their financial support.
  • Donors, by clicking on the link, will be taken to the participant’s donation page. They would make their donation there. All donations are tallied on the CanadaHelps CT Walk/Bike-a-thon campaign page. Donors giving more than $3.00 will immediately receive a tax receipt.
  • An email address to a registration helper will be provided for anyone who has trouble setting up their donation page.

Please participate!
Walk-a-thon/Bike-a-thon donation page

December Concert with Echo Choir

Echo Women’s Choir 2022 Winter Concert

Through Darkness Into Hope

The Echo Choir, with special guest Common Thread Community Chorus, presents a Winter program of uplifting music from around the world.

Sunday, December 4, 2022, 7:30pm
Church of the Holy Trinity
19 Trinity Square (behind the Eaton Centre)

This venue is accessible for folks with mobility needs.


This concert includes a new video featuring 2022 Juno-award winner Maria Dunn working with the choir, as part of the
ECHO!! Revived project.

Tickets can be purchased here: Eventbrite or at the door.
$25. Adult, $15. Seniors, Children & Underwaged

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