| Membership | Price (+HST) |
|---|---|
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $300/year |
| Supporting | $600/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
WinterTide: Hilario Duran – SOLD OUT!
Event Description
Artist: Hilario Duran – Grammy Winner Feature
Delight in the beauty of winter as the Rock Garden turns into the season’s most elegant jazz lounge experience. Adorned in glowing lights and roaring firepits, the garden’s natural winterscape is the perfect setting for a night out. Explore the garden pathways or cozy up indoors while you enjoy live music, classic cocktails, and delicious cuisine. RBG has partnered with Emerging Artists Association to bring live performances from emerging musicians and award-winning artists.
- Reservations are required and can be made via Open Table.
- Doors open 5:30 p.m. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. with three 45-minute sets throughout the evening (6:30, 7:45, and 9 p.m.)
- This is a 19+ event. I.D. required at the door.
These dates are SOLD OUT but there is plenty more WinterTide to discover! See the full lineup at rbg.ca/wintertide
Generously Supported by:
Tickets/Reservations
Ticketing Details
Event tickets are required for access to Rock Garden’s indoor and outdoor spaces. Tickets / reservations are made exclusively through OpenTable, paying event cover through that service.
- $30 / person (+ HST & Service Fee)
Select your seating type and location upon making your online reservation.
Please note: based on availability, limited tickets may be purchased at the door, though at-the-door entry is not guaranteed. It is highly recommended to purchase your tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment.
Ticketing Details & Terms
- Your ticket is for this event only, and does not include general admission for the full day.
- Tickets are non-refundable and final sale
- General admission discounts and coupons are not applicable to this ticketed event.
- Members do not receive a discount but have access to a presale.
- RBG Gift Certificates are not redeemable on OpenTable
Tickets purchased to WinterTide are final sale and non-refundable. Tickets for this experience can be transferred to someone else if you can no longer attend the event. Please keep your tickets and confirmation: it is proof of your purchase and allows entry into the experience.
Liability: RBG assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to property, or for personal injury or mishap; all activities are at the risk of the participant.
Filming/Photography Release: Please be advised that all photos, audio-video, and static images taken at this experience may be used for exhibit, reproduction, and/or distribution for RBG related promotional use, including all forms of print, television advertisement, social media and /or website display. In consideration of your participation as a guest or attendee of this experience, you authorize Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use such photos and images under their sole discretion. Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns are released without limitation of any claims for libel or invasion of privacy.
By purchasing tickets and participating in this event on RBG properties, you are agreeing to the above release for yourself, and on behalf of your guests.
Plan Your Evening: Seating at WinterTide
Choose your perfect spot for the evening! Upon booking with OpenTable, you will be required to select a seating option:
- Restaurant Seating: Cozy dining setup in the Rock Garden Bistro with reduced visibility of the stage. Standard bistro tables and chairs.
- Great Room Lounge Seating: Relax on couches and lower seating along the room’s perimeter. Small table to rest food and drinks provided. Not recommended for visitors with mobility concerns.
- Great Room Table Seating: Located in the center of the performance space with view to the stage, seated in standard-height chairs with small tables.
Learn more about seating and event layout at rbg.ca/wintertide
Frequently Asked Questions and more available at rbg.ca/wintertide
Entertainment: Hilario Duran
Juno and Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, arranger, and musical director of remarkable virtuosity, Hilario Durán, is well recognized for his piano playing and composing skills. The Cuban-born musician grew up in Havana in a musical family, surrounded by various musical influences. Classically trained, Duran’s art form describes all musical elements, and the originality and quality of his music have been influenced by the Cuban pianists, composers, and directors of the golden age of Cuban music.
His first work as a professional musician was in Cuba’s Los Papa Cun-Cun Ensemble. Later, in the 1970s, he was Chucho Valdés’s chosen successor in Cuba’s most modern big band, Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna.
Since arriving in Canada, Hilario has been recognized with multiple awards and nominations. He is the proud recipient of the 2007 Chico O’Farrill Lifetime Achievement Award from Latin Jazz U.S.A. for his outstanding contributions to Afro-Cuban jazz and Latin jazz. He was named one of the 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians in 2009. He has also been recognized as the winner of the Latin Jazz category of the Latin Awards Canada 2020, finalist of the 2023 Toronto Arts Foundation Award, 2021 Canadian Screen Awards nominee for original song in the film The Cuban, winner of the Louis Applebaum Composers Award, and he received special recognition for achievements in music from the City Council of Cleveland, Ohio. Most recently, he won the 2024 Latin Grammy Award for Best Arrangement for “Night in Tunisia.”
Durán has contributed tremendously to Canada’s musical landscape – representing an essential aspect of contemporary Cuban music history.
EAA Emerging Artists Association (Formerly known as Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival Inc.) is a federally incorporated nonprofit organization creating opportunities for equity-deserving groups of emerging artists to showcase, learn and network.
Food & Drink
Enhance your WinterTide experience with our tapas-style dishes and shareable plates, featuring seasonal and locally inspired options crafted to complement the ambiance of the evening.
WinterTide
Thursdays to Saturdays,
February 13 to March 22, 2025
RBG has partnered with Emerging Artists Association to bring live performances from emerging musicians and award-winning artists.
More Upcoming Special Events
RBG hosts unique events all year long! See rbg.ca/specialevents for details
