By Ron Johnson
The Imagine Dragons immersive theatre experience will transform Casa Loma, Toronto’s iconic mansion, into a fairy-tale castle complete with dragons, fairies, and fair maidens. Liberty Entertainment Group is announcing the opening of Imagine Dragons – Light Forest with tickets going on sale today and is currently scheduled to premiere July 21 in accordance with the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
As the competition at Euro 2020 heats up, so do Toronto’s patios. With the Round of 16 set to kick off this weekend, here are the patios that you need to know about if you’re looking to catch some football. Café Diplomatico View this post on Instagram A post shared by Café Diplomatico … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After a long year of waiting for pandemic restrictions to ease, Oji Seichi finally had its soft opening on Broadview Ave. last weekend. Located at 354 Broadview Ave. in East Chinatown, the restaurant will offer the community a new gathering spot for delicious, high-quality ramen, noodles, and sandwiches. One of the three owners of the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Kevin Smith, famed for creating the infamous characters Jay and Silent Bob, which began with the film Clerks then Mall Rats and on over a slew of popular, cult-classic movies, is bringing his fast-food Mooby’s Pop Up experience to Toronto next month. Mooby’s was first introduced by Smith in the movie Dogma. On June 29 … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Gusto 54 Restaurant Group is set to launch the curbside patio of its newest restaurant, Azhar Kitchen + Bar, this Thursday, June 24. Located at 96 Ossington Ave., the restaurant officially opened as a marketplace and neighbourhood gathering spot in December 2020 and has since been patiently awaiting the return of patio season in anticipation … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Life’s a beach, but for the founder of Balzac’s Coffee Roaster Diana Olsen, the beach is a lifestyle. The entrepreneur recently launched a new lifestyle brand called Inner Beach Co. inspired by beach and surf culture with both online and brick-and-mortar offerings. The brand launched online at the beginning of June, while the flagship store … Continued
By Ron Johnson
You’ve heard of fast fashion, but what about slow fashion—its more sustainable, thoughtful and trustworthy cousin? Canadian brands like Encircled are leaning into the idea by using sustainable materials, prioritizing quality over quantity and considering every aspect of the environment (including people) with every design. Engaging with the slow fashion movement has paid off for … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After an extensive three-year revitalization (and a pandemic mixed in along the way—small detail), Massey Hall is set to reopen its doors this November. They already have a list of over 40 artists slated to perform in the newly dedicated Allan Slaight Auditorium from November into the end of 2022 including Gordon Lightfoot, City and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
When Chris White and Jonathan Nicolaou closed up their Yorkville restaurant, Brothers Food & Wine, the city lost one of its finest bistros. Now, the team behind one of the top-ranked restaurants in the country is set for a grand return with their new restaurant Restaurant 20 Victoria. “It feels really great to be back,” … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A new documentary photo series called “North of Long Tail” is celebrating Canadians’ personal stories and connection to Lake Erie, while calling for action to protect the Great Lakes from environmental destruction. Artscape Wychwood Barns will be showcasing the free exhibit until July 4, and it’s also free to view online at environmentaldefence.ca. The photo … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Drake and entertainment company Live Nation announced Tuesday their plans to open a new concert venue in Toronto’s east end called History later this year. The venue, which has been under construction in the city’s Beach neighbourhood on Queen St. E. for three years, will house 2,500 seats and host approximately 200 events per year. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Chris Koyionis and Colette Todoroff were just two friends working in the fashion industry before they started their own shop, 96 Tears Vintage. Chris was sewing for a designer after attending fashion school, while Colette had been doing vintage shop pop-ups across the city. “She wanted something more permanent, and I wanted to do my … Continued
