Category: Culture

Toronto’s spring events calendar is full of activities, but nothing beats gawking at hundreds of dapperly dressed motorcyclists in suits and tuxes, revving their bikes throughout the streets of Toronto (and all for a good cause). On Sunday, May 17, beginning at 8 a.m. in the Distillery District, the city will once again host The … Continued

Toronto-based filmmaker Sophy Romvari has had lots of conversations about the sounds of summer with people who have seen her directorial debut, Blue Heron. In it, she depicts a family in crisis: at the cusp of the twentieth century, eight year-old Sascha’s family moves to Vancouver Island and her oldest brother, Jeremy (Edik Beddoes), begins … Continued

The biggest and best concerts, events and shows this month, from Yungblud and A$AP Rocky to Courtney Barnett, eco-thrillers and brassy musicals. YUNGBLUD British alt-rock disruptor and Ozzy Osbourne hanger-on YUNGBLUD brings his ‘IDOLS’ – The World Tour to Coca-Cola Coliseum on May 2, promising a spectacle complete with anthems and serious energy featuring one … Continued

In Yorkville’s Mira Godard Gallery, a special and rare commemoration of one of their longest and well-known artists is on the horizon. This May, the gallery will be putting on the Takao Tanabe 100th Birthday Exhibition, in celebration of Canadian artist Takao Tanabe. Tanabe, a decades-long visual arts advocate and influence on young artists in … Continued

May is here and spring has sprung! There are so many exciting things to do in Toronto now that the weather has warmed up, from top concerts to flower festivals and fashion shows. Here are the most important dates, events and festivals that every Toronto resident needs to know for this May. Events, festivals and … Continued

The start of May is approaching, which means Toronto is firmly into spring. With the new season comes plenty of fun things to do in the city, especially outdoors! From the Raptors playoffs to a popular flea market and the Toronto Marathon, here are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend. Kensington Flea … Continued

Fans of pop music in Toronto have a big fall date to circle this fall as Olivia Rodrigo brings her new Unraveled Tour to the city for two nights at Scotiabank Arena on Oct. 26 and 27. The North American and European run kicks off in late September and run into 2027, but for GTA … Continued

Pub crawls are pretty common in Toronto, but for those who are into more lowkey events that omit the next day hangover, a new crawl happening in the city this month is an introvert’s dream.  On May 2, Toronto Silent Book Club will be hosting their second bookstore crawl of the year. It’s “a pub … Continued

The Toronto Tempo will tip off their WNBA debut Wednesday evening with a preseason home game against the Connecticut Sun, before officially opening their inaugural regular season on May 8 against the Washington Mystics at Coca-Cola Coliseum! This is the league’s first Canadian franchise, giving Toronto its first full-time women’s professional basketball team on the … Continued

One of Toronto’s most beloved and enduring record stores is getting ready to celebrate a major milestone. After 25 years at the centre of the city’s music scene, Sonic Boom Music is marking its silver anniversary by throwing a concert of its own—fitting for a shop that has long blurred the line between retail space … Continued

With the arrival of the Toronto Tempo and its first-ever home game on May 8, the WNBA has officially landed in the city. For Kia Nurse, it’s more than just another chapter in her career. The Hamilton native returns home as part of the franchise’s inaugural roster, bringing veteran leadership and a deep sense of … Continued

Concert season is basically in full swing once May rolls around, but live music doesn’t have to be an expensive summer habit. If you’re a little low on funds but still want to attend some of the best concerts across Canada this summer, Live Nation is launching a $30 ticket summer promotion! True to its … Continued