By Ron Johnson
If you just can’t quit Halloween, or you need a decidedly freaky break from the holiday gush, head on over to the TIFF Bell Lightbox on Dec. 1 for the world premiere of director Guillermo Del Toro’s latest mind-bender, Nightmare Alley. The Toronto film centre, home to the Toronto International Film Festival, is hosting the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
From rustic cabins secluded in the woods to floating glamping domes, there is no shortage of last-minute glamping and camping spots in Ontario. The air is getting crisper, the days are getting shorter, and there is a fresh layer of snow on the ground. Yes, winter may be coming but don’t worry, you still have … Continued
By Ron Johnson
During an interview on an American sports talk radio show, an NFL insider name-dropped Toronto as the possible site of an NFL team should the league decide on expansion. The idea of an NFL team in the city has long been the subject of intense speculation, but the same stumbling blocks always got in the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
CaféTO is considered by many to be one of the best public space initiatives to come out of the pandemic, and helped many restaurants survive through a very dismal period. Now, the Toronto city council has just voted to approve a plan that will see the program become a permanent fixture. “CaféTO is good for … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Drake is already the global ambassador and ardent supporter of the hometown Toronto Raptors. His OVO brand is a major sponsor of the NBA team. So, when Champagne Papi himself sends out a message over social media hinting at an interest in bringing a WNBA team to town, the city perked up its collective ears. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Now that capacity limits are gone, and venues are opening up again, show announcements are coming fast and furious including the popular Basement Revue. The brainchild of musician Jason Collett (Broken Social Scene) is set to return to Paradise on Bloor for a series of half-literary, half-music variety shows every Thursday night. The Basement Revue … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto financial heavyweight and would-be rock star Michael Wekerle has spent the last six years dedicated to reopening the legendary music venue El Mocambo. After a number of false starts, thanks to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Wekerle’s dream finally came true on Saturday night at the official grand opening featuring iconic rock band Our Lady … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After three years working at a warehouse at Dupont and Ossington in Toronto’s west-end, photographer Lindsay Duncan suddenly has no studio. In early October, up to 50 artists, and working creatives were evicted from 888 Dupont St. to make way for a new development at the site. While the eviction wasn’t a surprise — developer … Continued
By Ron Johnson
As far as exhibitions go, Picasso: Painting the Blue Period is a very big deal. The AGO’s hotly anticipated new show is open now to gallery members and will open to the general public on Oct. 26. TRNTO had a tour of the exhibition recently, as well as a chat with the exhibition’s c0-curator Kenneth … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Fresh off his trip into space, Canadian pop culture icon William Shatner is set to headline Toronto’s Fan Expo Canada this weekend. It’s time to dust off your cosplay outfit because Fan Expo, the largest comic book, sci-fi, anime, horror, and gaming event in Canada, returns after a two-year hiatus to Toronto’s Metropolitan Convention Centre … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Lamanna Bakery is adding to the great Toronto debate on the best pizza in the city, while at the same time making serious social media noise far beyond the city’s boundaries. What’s one of the quickest ways to get Torontonians to disagree? Ask them where to get the best pizza in the city. Toronto … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The rise of zombies in pop culture has become a phenomenon thanks to shows like The Walking Dead and movies like 28 Days Later and Zombieland, and that has led many to believe that a zombie apocalypse really could happen (not really). In fact, the social media world was aflutter when it was rumoured (falsely) … Continued
