Danielle Kaplan was warned by friends before dating her (now) husband, Stephen Kaplan, that he “definitely wasn’t her type.” He was “too wild and mischievous.” Steve was a Type-A business-minded, adrenaline junkie who loved feeling the “rush” of his thrill-seeking adventures. Danielle is, and has always been cautious and risk-adverse. Still, she was intrigued. After … Continued
Want to stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighbourhood in Toronto? We’ve got the newest openings, closings, anniversaries, events and more happening throughout the month of November for you. Find all the prettiest things at the Latest Scoop’s new Summerhill outpost. A lifestyle concept store, the Latest Scoop began as a … Continued
As a producer-actor duo, Jane Loughman and Toronto’s David Hewlett have worked together on films in the past, but this year’s The Swearing Jar marks not only Loughman’s TIFF debut but the pair’s own TIFF debut working on the same movie together. Loughman produced the film and Stargate star David Hewlett played the role of Bill. … Continued
There’s an exciting new pop-up coming to the city this weekend, and if you know anything about the band it’s for, you can already guess just how long the lineup will be! The two-day pop-up will be all about Blackpink, the South Korean girl group that is currently on tour. Toronto fans of the K-pop … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Paul Gross, one of the country’s most beloved actors, will be returning to the Stratford Festival in 2023 to play the iconic lead role in King Lear. It will mark the Toronto actor’s first appearance since 2000. Almost a quarter-century ago, I was sitting in a waiting room at the Festival Theatre set to interview … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Not enough people in this city know about Jackie Shane or have listened to her incredible music, and a new Heritage Minute celebrating the life of this prominent figure in Toronto’s music history is right on time. The Heritage Minute comes ahead of Transgender Awareness Week and the Trans Day of Remembrance and is produced … Continued
Flea markets are part of the fabric of our Toronto community, so it’s always sad to see one go. Last week, one of the city’s top flea markets, the Leslieville Flea, announced their permanent closure in an Instagram post. Founders Chris Roberts and Brigid Elmy called it the “end of an era,” sharing that the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A musical take on Mean Girls has just opened at the Princess of Wales theatre in Toronto where it will run until at least Nov. 27. It is a lively and entertaining production that remains faithful to the essentials of the original cult-classic movie while giving it a slight update to include social media and … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. This season, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Next month, a fine art auction is taking place at Yorkville’s swanky Park Hyatt hotel featuring 87 artworks valued at up to $17 million by renowned artists including Toronto’s Lawren Harris and Andy Warhol. The Heffel action is scheduled for Nov. 24 and will mark the return of the live event for the first time … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Toronto events worth checking out in November offer a seriously wide range from a Margaret Atwood & National Ballet collab to the return of an iconic Irish rocker 1. Go to Bono Legendary lead singer of the iconic rock band U2 hits the stage at Meridian Hall on Nov. 6 for a speaking engagement in … Continued
There’s something pretty spooky around the corner, and it’s not Halloween. Cuffing season is fast approaching, meaning it’s time to get out there and find your special someone to spend the colder months with (unless flying solo is more your style). Thankfully, there’s plenty to do in the city to spice up your average first … Continued
