By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Raptors kick off the season tonight and the team is not predicted to finish dead last this season. But with the loss of Fred VanVleet and a pocketful of question marks, the team is facing an uncertain journey back to the NBA’s promised land. But, now is a time for faith and a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
While November typically sees Torontonians turning to indoor activities to escape the chilly weather, this year promises an extraordinary outdoor East European music festival. BLOK, curated by Toronto’s own Mark Marczyk, the ringleader of Lemon Bucket Orkestra, will come alive on Nov. 18 at The Bentway under the Gardiner Expressway near Fort York. BLOK is … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Winter Village is set to make a grand return at The Distillery Historic District, igniting the festive spirit for the upcoming holiday season. This year’s event promises to be even more enchanting with the unveiling of a colossal 56-foot-tall Silver Fir Christmas Tree in Trinity Square, marking it as the tallest tree ever featured … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The city of Toronto is set to make changes to its noise bylaw after a lengthy review and some are concerned the new rules could put a serious damper on outdoor music festivals. It was announced that the city of Toronto is currently reviewing its noise regulations. Specifically, the city is looking into its regulations … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Sure, a good scary movie is a perfect weekend pastime about now, but what would make it even creepier is knowing the films weren’t just filmed here but were made by fellow Torontonians. Toronto has provided the perfect backdrop and inspiration for some of the most chilling movies ever created. Here are 10 of the scariest … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Many years ago, I first met and interviewed Toronto actor Hannah Levinson alongside her two co-stars who all played the title role in an incredibly successful Mirvish production of Matilda, which subsequently went on tour. Fast forward a half-dozen years and Levinson is now a rising star not just on the stage but in film and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Amika Cooper, known by her artistic pseudonym, especially on Instagram, blackpowerbarbie has been making waves in the art and illustration scene. “My name is inspired by my personality and my worldview. It’s kind of an empowered alter ego that I have that is really passionate about challenging and subverting the status quo and aiming to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Starting this Saturday at 7 p.m., Toronto will come alive as Nuit Blanche returns, filling the streets with an impressive array of more than 80 contemporary art projects. Nearly 250 talented artists have contributed to this artistic celebration, promising a night of creativity and inspiration. The event, known for its free all-night celebration of contemporary … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Just For Laughs Toronto brings an incredible array of world-class comedy to the city every year, but in addition to the headliners, the galas and the club show, the hidden gem of the event is surely the street festival. This three-day extravaganza is taking over 100,000 sq-ft of the city at Front St. E and Berczy … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Drake just bought a new house far way from Toronto and some people are starting to speculate just what that means for the city’s unofficial ambassador. The Toronto-based music icon recently had a stop for his It Was All A Blur tour in Houston, Texas and during the show, in front of nearly 20,000 people … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A coalition of Canadian filmmakers, together with prominent Hollywood figures, has urged the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to sever its sponsorship ties with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). The call, according to a petition and letter at ActionNetwork.org, stems from RBC’s financial support of the oil and gas industry, a stance perceived as … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The popular and very spooky Black Lagoon Halloween pop-up is returning to Toronto and bringing with it a selection of creepy cocktails, rotating burlesque shows, horror drag and more. This year, the event is taking place from Oct. 12 to 31 at 1272 Dundas St. West, the current location of Bar Mordecai. Black Lagoon is … Continued
