By Ron Johnson
Toronto is in for a festive treat this Wednesday, Dec. 11, as Skip and Shake Shack team up for a surprise concert featuring hometown faves, Barenaked Ladies. The free event will take place at Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge and Dundas Square) at 6 p.m., celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band’s iconic holiday album, Barenaked … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will present a special performance of Matilda in Concert on Jan. 25, 2025, at Roy Thomson Hall. The event will feature a live orchestral performance of the score composed by David Newman, accompanied by a screening of the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved novel. Acclaimed actor, producer, and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
On Dec. 7, Brookyn comic and producer Harmon Leon is bringing two of his most popular shows to Toronto for one night of back-to-back comedy mayhem. For one night only at the new Teddy Beer Comedy Cave (928 Bloor. St. W.) will transform into a comedy laboratory where artificial intelligence goes head-to-head with humans, and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Canada’s first WNBA team has officially unveiled its name: the Toronto Tempo. The name Tempo, according to a press release, was chosen to represent more than just speed; it embodies control and energy — qualities central to both basketball and life, according to team president Teresa Resch. “Tempo is pace. It’s speed. It’s a heartbeat. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
For years, Toronto’s holiday season has been enhanced by the now-legendary Ross Petty holiday panto—family-friendly productions full of music, slapstick humour, and sharp wit. An entire generation of device-addled tweens came out of their shell every December for a chance to boo the always-affable Petty. After Petty’s retirement two years ago, Canadian Stage has decided … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Last week, the federal government announced that it will provide a two-month pause on the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) for groceries and holiday essentials, like groceries, restaurant meals, drinks, snacks, children’s clothing, and gifts (providing an estimated $1.6 billion in federal tax relief). It’s a temporary measure (from Dec 14, 2024, to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto holiday show season is brimming with unique and exciting events that offer something for everyone—whether you’re looking for festive cheer, quirky twists on classic traditions, or a bit of alternative holiday fun. From Cirque du Soleil’s magical holiday debut to an irreverent Die Hard parody and the return of the legendary Krampus Ball, there’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After an unforgettable six-show run as part of her Eras Tour at the Rogers Centre, Taylor Swift bid Toronto a heartfelt farewell on social media, expressing her immense gratitude to the city’s fans. Toronto has been one of the standout locations on Swift’s global tour, and as her final concert in the city came to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been in the audience at a Toronto theatre production and witnessed a bona fide fart joke. This is the most direct way to communicate with you, beloved theatre-goers, that the new play The Bidding War, on now at Crow’s Theatre, is a farce, a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre released its 50th-anniversary winter programming schedule, and it won’t be long for Torontonians to lace up their skates again! The Centre just announced the return of ice rink skating — with complimentary skate rentals on Saturdays — beginning Sat. Dec. 21 and continuing through March (at West Lawn, in partnership with the Waterfront BIA). Visitors … Continued
By Ron Johnson
We have the CN Tower, sure, and a few other modest landmarks, but one of the defining characteristics of the city could be the TTC: our subways and busses, but especially the streetcars. From the rattle of streetcars on Queen Street to the hum of the subway deep beneath the streets, the TTC is an … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto Raptors fans are missing OG Anunoby this season and seeing him in the news for a typically amazing OG reason has exposed the hurt just a bit more. Now with the New York Knicks and playing amazing, OG Anunoby’s defensive prowess and fearless playing style that had Raptors fans in love for so many … Continued
