Four weeks from tonight we will be back in Toronto playing alongside Museum Guard (@maxigra) and Cam Kirk (@gotdatchedda) at @thepistonbar.
We are getting ready to put out our first album…come hear it in its entirety before we release it later this summer!
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5EEL_fAwYo/
8pm $10 19+
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982273658669
Juicebox is an all vinyl monthly dance party on the fourth Saturday of every month that’s been going on for 9 years! Hosts Babs (Dj Babs) & Jorge (Tweed) will spin your favourite 80s New Wave-90s Britpop-70s Post Punk and 2000s Indie tunes til late!
Avoid line ups and get in early.
10pm 19+
$10 b4 11pm $15 after
https://www.instagram.com/juiceboxdanceparty/ https://www.facebook.com/events/345456644913977/349544231171885
Celebrating Lucas’ 30th bday with performances by:
Vanessa
Third Planet
8KNOW8
Bobby Maxwell
The Whateleys
Homeliss Dog Boddy
Mississauga John Hurt
Third Planet:
8KNOW8:
The Whateleys:
Homeliss Dog Boddy:
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982250325338/
DJ Nico + Guests spin HITS & RARITIES
60s Soul, RnB, RnR, Girl-groups, Funk, Garage, Northern Soul, Reggae, Ska, Ye-ye, Jazz, Mod, Motown, Stax & more
10pm $15 19+
We're all about good vibes: youtube.com/shorts/VN0zpoOyOww
Original Pairs bring to you their upcoming LP live @thepistonbar Thursday May 9th 8:30 show start. @joseph.landau opens the night with ashkenazi accordion abstractions and high octane art rockers @therichesband top off the night.
Doors 8pm 19+
$10 - $20 incl 12” record
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982243658672
Monthly party hosted by Dj Kiki LeFreak.
Kiki LeFreak is a local fav. Since coming out of retirement she's taking the city on by storm playing at countless venues including her own events - Shango and Love Tempo. Very excited to have her play an extended set at this months Love Tempo. Kiki LeFreak always keeps your body moving, playing all the goodies of House Disco and Funk! Kiki's dj sets are like a jack in the box surprisingly explosive! Get ready for a night of utter bliss!
IMPORTANT:
Respect for consent and diversity is The Piston law and anyone who disrespects this can expect quick expulsion.
The Piston is an accessible space. The bar has no stairs at the door and has a single stall all-gender washroom on the main floor.
$10 b4 11pm after $15
https://www.facebook.com/events/1806500406477626/1806500419810958/
On Saturday May 18th, join VJs, Mike Luke and General Eclectic as they take you back to the '90s decade at The Piston, 937 Bloor Street West in Toronto, Ontario, Canada!
From Biggie to Björk, Nirvana to No Doubt, Destiny's Child to Daft Punk, TLC to A.T.C.Q., Eminem to En Vogue, Mariah Carey to Massive Attack, Portishead to Pavement, Spice Girls to Stereolab & much more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1138560607297051
https://www.instagram.com/itsallgood90s/
9pm $15 19+
Saigon Sundays Retro May Two-Four LongWknd At The Piston!
80's: synthpop • new wave • post-punk • britpop • classic alternative • 90's • requests
w/CFNY Live-To-Air DJs Paul Dhingra & Dwight Hybrid
Sunday, May 19th 2024 - Doors 9pm - Cover $10 19+
All UK Hits to celebrate Victoria Day a.k.a. May Two-Four LongWknd!
Celebrating 29yrs as the city's longest running retro club night.
Arrive early, dance late.
We are SO EXCITED to throw our first ever Divas of the Decades Dance Party at The Piston, coming up on Thursday, May 23rd! 🙌💃🪩🎉✨
Featuring three of the city's best vocalists @theleahallycecanali @stacietabb and @xozane backed by our epic band @thebrightsidemusic, this is going to be a party you won't want to miss!
Holly Clausius 8:45pm
The Brightside 1st set 9:45pm
The Brightside 2nd set 11:00pm
Doors 8pm 19+
Tix:
Join VJs, Mike Luke and General Eclectic as they take you back to the '90s decade on the 3rd Saturday of every month at The Piston.
From Biggie to Björk, Nirvana to No Doubt, Destiny's Child to Daft Punk, TLC to A.T.C.Q., Eminem to En Vogue, Mariah Carey to Massive Attack, Portishead to Pavement, Spice Girls to Stereolab & much more!
Doors at 9:00 pm
$15 cover 19+
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982280325335
We are calling all Rump Shakers, Groovers and Dancers cuz we have a treat for you. While the DJ’s warm up the dance floor, Love tempo has a short intro to dance. Get the opportunity to learn a new dance style like the Hustle, Wh/aacking, Locking, or House. Let’s get this dancefloor pumping!
Featuring DJs
Iced Misto @icedmistoplease (https://www.instagram.com/icedmistoplease/) (Funky Facilitators/ T.O. Hustle Sessions/ 2U4U) Toronto - based DJ, dancer, and event organizer. Mainly a house/funk/disco dj, known to all DJ styles, house and whacking dance battles, but also anything that makes you move!
Kiki LeFreak @kikilefreak (https://www.instagram.com/kikilefreak/) (Shango) is known as the good vibes dealer. One of Torontos local favs she plays a wide range of genres of House, Boogie, Disco, Electro, and New Wave to keep you sweating, jumpin and pumpin all night long.
Love Tempo is a safe space. PLUR in full effect Peace, Love, Unity and Respect. NO Judgement, homophobia, racism, sexual harassment or unwanted touching.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1806500406477626/1806500443144289/
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982286992001/
Dawson Gamble are back in Toronto and back at the Piston on APRIL 11th!
https://experience.ffm.to/dawsongamble
Supported by:
Altered By Mom @alteredbymom
Dandelion Highway @dandelionhighway
Doors 8pm 19+
Tix:
Piston presents School’s Out showcase:
https://www.instagram.com/eliaa.k/
https://www.marielledivino.com/
https://www.instagram.com/emireby/
6pm 19+ $15 at door
$10 online:
DJ Nico + Guests spin HITS & RARITIES
60s Soul, RnB, RnR, Girl-groups, Funk, Garage, Northern Soul, Reggae, Ska, Ye-ye, Jazz, Mod, Motown, Stax & more
10pm $15 19+
We're all about good vibes: https://youtu.be/JUDTGewC7I4
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982290325334/
Ryot Punx Booking presents a Punk Rock Acoustic Night with guests:
Beaky Sunday https://www.instagram.com/beakysunday/
Kevin Murphy https://www.instagram.com/kevinmurphymusic/
Brian Hearth
https://www.instagram.com/ryotpunx.booking/
8pm 19+ $10 (pwyc)
There’s an extra Saturday in March! You know what that means?! The Piston is proud to bring back the Fast Times 80's dance party which takes place every time there's a fifth Saturday in a month.
Babs and Jorge will be spinning your favourite new wave, post punk, and guilty pleasure pop hits of the 80’s!
Come dance like nobody's watching!
10pm $15 19+
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982283658668/
Spring is right around the corner! Come get sprung with us on a Thursday that feels like a (Good) Friday!
March 28th, your pals The Boxsets are doing Stones and Soul, and most of us won't have to get up the next morning because of Jebus or something! Thank God! Let's party all night!
8pm $15 19+
Juicebox is an all vinyl monthly on the fourth Saturday of every month that’s been going on for 9 years! Hosts Babs (Dj Babs) & Jorge (Tweed) will spin your favourite 80s New Wave-90s Britpop-70s Post Punk and 2000s Indie tunes til late!
Avoid line ups and get in early.
10pm 19+
$10 b4 11pm $15 after
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982263658670
On March 21st a bevy of beauties will be joining Katherine Wilson on stage to perform @thepistonbar 🪩
Doors @ 7:30pm (Show Starts at 8pm)
Cover: $15 19+
8-8:45: Rookie the Band
9-9:30: Malory
9:45-10:30: Katherine Wilson
https://www.facebook.com/events/428257776236180/
⭐️SECRET GUEST⭐️
Yours Truly w/ bandmates
On Saturday March 16 join VJs Mike Luke and General Eclectic as they take you back to the '90s decade at the first music video dance party of 2024 at The Piston, 937 Bloor Street West in Toronto, Ontario, Canada!
From Biggie to Björk, Nirvana to No Doubt, Destiny's Child to Daft Punk, TLC to A.T.C.Q., Eminem to En Vogue, Mariah Carey to Massive Attack, Portishead to Pavement, Spice Girls to Stereolab & much more!
9pm $15 19+
https://www.instagram.com/itsallgood90s/
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982216992008/
Good Company Comedy is a quarterly comedy show hosted by Carolina DG (Filipino Comedy Tour) and DJ'd by @Cyclistmusic (Wax Candy). Featuring some of the city's best comics! This quarter we celebrate Carolina DG's birthday with Pizza, Bubbly and Laughs!
6pm-8:30pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/854949927247?aff=oddtdtcreator https://www.facebook.com/events/383257417990292/
Love Tempo is a new monthly event 2nd Saturday of every month. Get a pulse on the cities hottest new dance party! We are calling all Rump Shakers, Groovers and Dancers cuz we have a treat for you. From 10 to 10:45, while the DJ’s warm up the dance floor, Love tempo will offer a short intro to dance. Get the opportunity to learn a new dance style like the Hustle, Wh/aacking, Locking, or House. Let’s get this dancefloor pumping!
Featuring DJs
Iced Misto @icedmisto (Funky Facilitators/ T.O. Hustle Sessions/ 2U4U) Toronto - based DJ, dancer, and event organizer. Mainly a house/funk/disco dj, known to all DJ styles, house and whacking dance battles, but also anything that makes you move!
Kiki LeFreak Kikilefreak (Shango) is known as the good vibes dealer. One of Toronto’s local favs she plays a wide range of genres of House, Boogie, Disco, Electro, and New Wave to keep you sweating, jumpin and pumpin all night long.
Love Tempo is a safe space. PLUR in full effect Peace, Love, Unity and Respect. NO Judgement, homophobia, racism, sexual harassment or unwanted touching.
IMPORTANT: Respect for consent and diversity is The Piston law and anyone who disrespects this can expect quick expulsion.
10pm 19+
$10 b4 11pm after $15
https://www.facebook.com/events/1806500406477626/1806500439810956/
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982253658671/
BITCH FEST panel and mixer!!!! Doors 8 pay what u can
Join us at @thepistonbar March 7th as we talk shop! We’ll discuss openly about the fem experience in the industry. After you’ll have a change to ask our very experienced guests all the questions. Then we’re gona relax and have fun while you get a chance to say and and meet us all!
With @tanya_hard_luck @mickey_skin @goodnightsunriseband and @ashes_s.t.m.v
DJ Nico + Guests
Spinning 60s Soul, RnB, RnR, Girl-groups, Funk, Garage, Northern Soul, Reggae, Ska, Ye-ye, Jazz, Mod, Motown, Stax, Tamla & more
10pm $15 19+
https://www.facebook.com/events/987065813130817/
We're all about good vibes: https://youtu.be/JUDTGewC7I4
Pictured: Tainted Love's Gloria Jones
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor.
10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982230325340/
Juicebox is an all vinyl monthly on the fourth Saturday of every month that’s been going on for 9 years! Hosts Babs (Dj Babs) & Jorge (Tweed) will spin your favourite 80s New Wave-90s Britpop-70s Post Punk and 2000s Indie tunes til late!
Avoid line ups and get in early.
10pm 19+
$10 b4 11pm $15 after
https://www.facebook.com/events/345456644913977/349544217838553/
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor. 10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982226992007/
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
10pm $10 19+
Front Steppers presents 'Fresh Perspectives' A new event hosted by @chaptakes with Performances by Salt @sarahsalt, Jylz, DJ BRx and many more. Sales booths, clothing. A Banging event.
https://www.instagram.com/frontlinesteppers/
Special live performance by Salt:
https://laukkanenproductio.wixsite.com/salt/about
https://www.instagram.com/sarahsalt1/
Tix: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/47238/
9pm $10 19+
The Retro LongWknd Sunday tradition that began at Whiskey Saigon...
Saigon Sundays Retro Family Day LongWknd At The Piston!
80's: synthpop • new wave • post-punk • britpop • classic alternative • 90's • requests
w/CFNY Live-To-Air DJs Paul Dhingra & Dwight Hybrid
Sunday, February 18th 2023
9pm $10 19+
Doors at 9pm!
On Saturday February 17th, join VJs, Mike Luke and General Eclectic as they take you back to the '90s decade at the first music video dance party of 2024 at The Piston, 937 Bloor Street West in Toronto, Ontario, Canada!
From Biggie to Björk, Nirvana to No Doubt, Destiny's Child to Daft Punk, TLC to A.T.C.Q., Eminem to En Vogue, Mariah Carey to Massive Attack, Portishead to Pavement, Spice Girls to Stereolab & much more!
Disco on vinyl! Every Friday Wax Candy resident deejay Cyclist serves up the sweetest soulful and uplifting club classics and unearthed Disco gems how they are meant to heard, on wax and in one of the best sounding rooms in the city. TGIF, let loose and get your dance on.
A warm welcome from Cynthia at the door and go find your friends on the dance floor. 10pm $10 19+
Sound check:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epg87Padupc
Vibe check:
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981380325425/289982223658674/
https://www.instagram.com/waxcandydisco/
10pm $10 19+
Hey Piston peeps, we love Nicolas Cage and we want to celebrate Valentine's Day with a double feature screening of two of his most iconic films:
8pm - "Moonstruck" dir Norman Jewison
10:30pm - "Wild At Heart" dir David Lynch
Complete with a signature Valentine drink special, the French 69
We'll have some snacks but feel free to bring your own.
Come early to snag a seat!
*Free
7pm doors -19+
