Painted Lady
The Painted Lady looks like it was uprooted right from pre-Katrina New Orleans. It's the brainchild of owners Nicky Potter and Sam Papatragiannis who came up with the idea for the bar when living there.
They wanted to open a place where all the hookers could mingle with regular folk (outside of the brothel I guess).
It seemed the next best thing was a bar across from a former strip club on Ossington, and naming it after the infamous "painted ladies" of New Orleans.
Not to mention the practicality of it, as both Potter and Papatragiannis live above it and simply wanted a bar they would love to go to.
Inside the bar has dark-finished wood, a beautifully ornate bar stocked with nice scotch and tequila and a wall of around 50 or so paintings and photographs of various women.
There's food here too. There's pulled-pork with original bbq sauce, the skewered Korean kabobs and white trash nachos (Fritos, homemade chilli and Cheez Whiz, which looks a lot better than it sounds).
The twelve taps offer a good assortment of Canadian craft beer as well as some staples and obscure euro imports. They even had a mixologist design an assortment of signature drinks, the most interesting being the Painted Pink Lady, with gin, brandy, lemon juice and frothed egg.
Eugen Sahkenko. Writing by Jesse Kinos-Goodin.
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21 Upcoming Events
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January 18
Join us for Tracy Jones Band’s official first full band gig, performing songs from Tracy’s first two LPs “Once Around” and “Lucky Time”, plus a couple of shiny new tunes! We’re honoured to be joined by Wytchfae, who promise to rock your very souls.
EARLY SHOW
Doors 6:30pm
$20 ADV (+fees) | $25 ATD
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January 19
Join us for a night of Trivia and a signature Painted Lady cocktail.
7pm start!
Free event
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January 19
Musical Theatre Open Mic Night
Join us for a celebration of musical theatre! All levels of experience welcome!
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January 21
Join us for a night of wild burlesque, drag, limbo and raffles!
Kimora Koi and friends will titillate your senses with their mystical like moves.
Doors 8pm
PWYC Cash at Door.
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January 22
Happy Hour WINESDAY!🍷🎹
Join us tonight for the amazing Heidi Savoie on piano!
🎶 6pm-9pm | 1/2 price bottles of wine! 🍾
✨Heidi Savoie is a pianist, vocalist, and composer who bends and blends jazz, pop, and classical stylings. She draws inspiration from artists such as Diana Krall, Nina Simone, Melody Gardot and Laila Biali. Although her expansive repertoire reaches across many genres and…
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January 25
Free Couch hits the Painted Lady with friends Tustroy. In support of new album “GoodEating”. Rocking out with fast tunes and good times. Doors at 6:30, 15 dollar cover. Comeachieve Couch.
15$ at Door
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January 25
PULL UP w/ Adverb + Guest + True Self & The Lady Konswallow
Table top burlesque dancers, amazing cocktails, and great music!
Join us for a night of wild dance.
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January 26
Get ready to tap your foot, roll your shoulders, and shake your head to sweet soul, deep funk, rare grooves, and smooth mixes by @djnv_to 🎧
🔥 Burlesque and dance performances throughout the night!
🍴 FREE Soul Food: MAC & CHEESE while supplies last! 🧀
📍 TORONTO GOT SOUL
🗓️ Last Sunday of every month (that’s TONIGHT!)
⏰ 9:30 PM ’til close
🎟️ NO COVER
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January 27
Best of 2023/2024
Open Mic Mondays!
Sign up is 8pm
Get your music in front of a live audience!
Free Beans and Rice while quantities last!
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January 28
Step into the vibrant heart of Toronto's indie music scene at FREE RANGE and join us for an eclectic showcase of diverse sounds and talents. This month we feature Billy Rogers, Makenzy Williamson, Luke Vajsar Trio
Doors open at 8 PM, welcoming music enthusiasts of all backgrounds to experience an unforgettable evening of sonic exploration. From soulful melodies to electrifying beats, FREE …
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January 31
Celebrate their upcoming release of Cold Specks' new record with an exclusive listening party, followed by a live performance. Known for her haunting "doom soul" sound, Cold Specks fuses gospel, indie, and raw emotion into an unforgettable musical journey.
Tickets $25
Doors; 7pm
Be a part of this intimate evening
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January 31
Join us for a night of bar top dancers and great music!
Enjoy one of our signature drinks.
Dance the night away with DJ Amoney and the beautiful
Kimora Koi !
10pm till we shut down the bar!
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February 1
🎹✨ Piano Jam Alert! ✨🎹
Kick off the New Year with a new Saturday tradition! 🎉✨ Join us TODAY from 3 PM - 6 PM for an unforgettable musical journey with the incredible Windsor Johnson! 🎶 From classical masterpieces to jazz grooves, pop favorites, and his own stunning compositions, Windsor’s got music you love and everything in between!* 🎵💫 @windsor_johnson
🍹 Happy Hour drinks to keep t…
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February 3
Join us for an evening of up and coming artists. Try your music out, and sign up to showcase your talent.
Sign up 8pm
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February 4
Astrid is a singer-songwriter with influences that range from classical to heavy rock, with a healthy dose of blues and country in between. Her discography dates back to 1984 and boasts over forty releases, including several gold and platinum-selling albums singing backup for artists such as Neil Young and Nancy Wilson. Through the years, she has played stages large and small, from the Whiskey-A-…
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February 5-27
The Future Underground present: KINETIC a new FREE Wednesday Night Weekly
A not-for-profit community dance party featuring local residents and city favourites.
Free Event
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February 10
Join us for a night of local artists showcasing their music. Try your own music out, and sign up !
Sign up 8pm
Free Event
Free Red Beans and Rice till quantities last.
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February 11
Live at The Painted Lady
7pm-9pm
PWYW / $15
ASTRID YOUNG BIO
Astrid is a singer-songwriter with influences that range from classical to heavy rock, with a healthy dose of blues and country in between. Her discography dates back to 1984 and boasts over forty releases, including several gold and platinum-selling albums singing backup for artists such as Neil Young and Nancy Wilson. Thro…
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February 17
OPEN MIC MONDAYS here at ‘THE LADY’ begin with a Feature Performer on stage right at 8:15pm.
HOST: The ever-so-talented Kunle,
8pm sign up
Free Red Beans and Rice while quantities last
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February 17
OPEN MIC MONDAYS here at ‘THE LADY’ begin with a Feature Performer on stage right at 8:15pm.
HOST: The ever-so-talented Kunle,
8pm sign up
Free Red Beans and Rice while quantities last
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February 18
7pm-9pm
PWYW / $15
ASTRID YOUNG BIO
Astrid is a singer-songwriter with influences that range from classical to heavy rock, with a healthy dose of blues and country in between. Her discography dates back to 1984 and boasts over forty releases, including several gold and platinum-selling albums singing backup for artists such as Neil Young and Nancy Wilson. Through the years, she has playe…
