We’ve made it past the winter storms, and the sun is finally out to stay. Birds are coming home, flowers will soon be budding: spring has truly sprung. That means it’s time for us to come out of hibernation and enjoy everything this city has to offer. Here are 26 ways to make the most … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Fan Expo Canada 2026 is still a few months away, and the celebrity guest list is already making headlines…just not for the reasons organizers might have hoped for. On Thursday, the convention announced on X that Mel Gibson will appear at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday, Aug 29, hyping up the Oscar winner … Continued
Schitt’s Creek may have ended in 2020, but for fans of the show, the love still lives on — and this summer, you’ll have a chance to relive it all. SchittCon, the fan convention that started in 2019 in Toronto and even included a special visit with the stars, is making a grand return this … Continued
By Ron Johnson
If you love jukebox musicals and snippets of classic pop hits from the 70s to the early 2000s you might enjoy Moulin Rouge! The Musical. It’s a fun and entertaining show with a lot happening, and heavy on the sass. But, that is a very big might. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is inspired by a … Continued
April is almost over, and in just a few short weeks, we’ll be approaching summer! There’s plenty to do and see in Toronto in the meantime. From Raptors at the playoffs to documentary film fests and vintage markets, here are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend. Irene Tu at Comedy Bar Danforth … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With the opening game of the WNBA season only a few weeks away, the Toronto Tempo are prepping for their inaugural season at the team’s temporary practice facility on the University of Toronto campus. The mood is upbeat. There is an air of excitement in the gym that only comes from building something from the … Continued
Early in Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous, Creem magazine founder Lester Bangs — played by the ever-magnificent Philip Seymour Hoffman — warns Crowe’s stand-in, William, about the perks of music journalism as though they are temptations sent from the Devil himself: “The publicists! The bands! You got on an honest face, they’re gonna tell you everything. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s own music icon Drake has created a large ice installation in downtown Toronto as part of a promotion for his upcoming Iceman album. On Monday, he posted on social media that there was a “release date inside,” leading throngs of Champagne Papi fans to believe the answer might be hidden in the melting ice. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
In 2026, Doors Open Ontario marks its 25th season, which is a great milestone for a program that has evolved from a modest heritage initiative into one of the province’s most enduring and democratic cultural experiences. Yes, Doors Open is a great event in Toronto, but it doesn’t end there. That’s just the beginning. Launched … Continued
Let’s be real: celebrity spotting in Toronto isn’t exactly an unknown occurrence, from catching the Jonas Brothers in Yorkville to Steph Curry being seen at Silent H. According to multiple fan accounts, it seems the latest celebrity to be spotted on the streets of the city is none other than Theo James — who’s been … Continued
By Ron Johnson
As their inaugural season fast approaches, the city’s new WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, is announcing a snazzy new performance centre at Exhibition Place. The purpose-built facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will be located near Coca-Cola Coliseum, where the team will play most of its home games. “The purpose-built facility will serve … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s official FIFA Fan Festival was sold to Torontonians as an open, citywide celebration of the 2026 World Cup, showcasing the city’s cultural vibrancy through art, music and food (all without having to pay a dime). Now, after city staff floated the idea of a new ticketed model, Toronto’s executive committee has pushed staff to … Continued
