By Ron Johnson
I recall a night years ago when Tom Wilson, of Junkhouse fame and then playing with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings was speaking to a packed crowd at a private album release party. It, like many others was held at the Dakota Tavern, which he referred to as Toronto’s favourite basement. It was a place … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s artistic community has a new home with today’s grand opening of The Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre. The new venue, developed through a collaboration between Tapestry Opera, Nightwood Theatre, and St. Clare’s Housing Society, aims to provide accessible and affordable space for artists amidst the city’s growing challenges of high living costs and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Duke Blue Devils is one team in March Madness that everyone is going to be watching. But, in Toronto, many people are going to watching for a player not named Cooper Flagg. In fact, the player on many local must-watch lists isn’t even on the men’s team. It’s Toby Fournier, the newly minted ACC … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Kyle Lowry and Simu Liu made a surprise appearance at a film screening in Toronto on Tuesday night. Lowry, in town with the Philadelphia 76ers (They were soundly beaten by the Raptors), joined fans at the TIFF Bell Lightbox for a screening of We the North: From Prehistoric to Historic, a documentary celebrating the Raptors’ … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Music Icon Billy Joel has cancelled his Rogers Centre concert scheduled for March 16. In a statement on social media, Joel said the Toronto show and others had to be cancelled over a medical condition. “Billy Joel’s upcoming concert dates will be rescheduled due to a medical condition. The current tour will be postponed for … Continued
By Ron Johnson
There are some incredible concerts on tap for Toronto this month, and there is something for everyone from Suzanne Vega’s poetic hits to NOBRO’s punk rock energy, and Billy Joel’s timeless classics. Whether it’s a quirky Martian-themed celebration or a legendary concert experience, March promises some seriously unforgettable shows. Here’s our top 10. Suzanne Vega, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The top tickets in Toronto this month include a night of standup with Aziz Ansari, an intimate show from Mumford & Sons, Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue and many more. Here is our top 12: Ladies of the Canyon Ladies of the Canyon: Joni and the California Scene takes you through the heart of 1960s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto actor Kathleen Munroe heads up the cast as ‘Law & Order: Toronto’ kicks off its second season on Citytv showing the city she calls home and its stories. Tell us about the show heading into the new season? In season two, we kind of level everything up. Everything feels a little bit bigger, a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Excitement is building for the inaugural season of the city’s new WNBA team and now tennis icon Serena Williams is joining the squad. Williams is taking her winning mentality and championship pedigree to the WNBA, joining the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, the league’s first Canadian franchise. Williams partners with Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Beck is set to embark on another orchestral tour this summer, bringing his eclectic and genre-defying catalog to life with the accompaniment of orchestras in select cities including Toronto. The tour will feature renowned orchestras, conducted by Edwin Outwater, a celebrated maestro known for his dynamic collaborations in the world … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Sabrina Carpenter had a huge sold-out show in Scotiabank Arena last September thanks, in part, to her song of the year “Espresso,” which was streamed more than any other piece of music in 2024. The biggest pop star in the world who isn’t named Taylor Swift just announced a return trip to the city in … Continued
By Ron Johnson
There are hip indie coffee shops and then there are hip indie coffee shops that also host immersive theatre productions. And that’s the case with Dundas West’s Morning Parade coffee bar, which will play host to Performance Review, a new immersive theatrical experience from Outside the March (OtM), which is described as a bold, darkly … Continued
