It seems every Halloween there is one costume that’s more popular than the rest, and it’s almost always based on the latest movie or TV show release. In 2016, girls had pink and blue hair to match Harley Quinn, while in 2019 Pennywise was seen on every street corner. This year, everyone is talking about … Continued
Restaurateur and nightclub king Charles Khabouth is putting his signature spin on the private members club experience with CLIO, newly opened in September in a building that will look familiar to anyone who ever walked by or set foot in The Spoke Club at 600 King St. W. But that’s where the similarities end. Khabouth … Continued
If you visit 1200 Dundas St. W. at just the right time on just the right night, you’re in for a treat. What was once a Beer Store parking lot is now filled with stalls housing various vintage pop-ups; instead of strewn shopping carts and bags of long-emptied beer cans, the space is now filled … 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
You’ve got your masks, you’ve got your physical distancing, you’ve got your vaccine, but don’t forget your… trench coat? That’s what Canadian brand NONIE, worn by the likes of Megan Markle, is suggesting with their new antiviral trench coat that has the potential to stop the spread of COVID-19 & SARS viruses. The fully recyclable, … Continued
Canadian artist Daniel Mazzone unveiled Maria – a captivating four-storey art installation depicting a woman fighting to be heard. The large-scale portrait is in support of The Shoebox Project for Women aiming to help bring compassion and dignity to local women experiencing homelessness. The activation kicks off the Toronto-based charity’s holiday fundraising campaign, which collects … Continued
Fall is here, and the change of seasons might have you itching for a modification when it comes to home design. Instead of a full home renovation, making simple decor alterations to arguably the most important room in the house – the bedroom – might be all you need. We spoke to HGTV’s Kortney Wilson … Continued
Caitlin Cronenberg has managed to hit the sweet spot in her career. The artist has photographed some of the biggest names in the world (most notably, the cover and art for Drake’s much-memed 2016 album, Views), and her art has graced the covers of Vogue and W Magazine. She has also been able to leverage … Continued
Halloween is today, and it seems about the right time get into the spirit by re-watching some of the horror flicks that were shot right here in Toronto. Here’s a truly spine-tingling roundup of horror flicks that you may recognize. Urban Legend View this post on Instagram A post shared by MovieLocate (@movielocate) … Continued
As is usually the case, there’s a whole lot happening in Toronto over the weekend. There’s no denying that no matter the season, the city is awash with worthwhile events year round. From film to food to an 80s-themed dance party, here are some of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend. Browse … Continued
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, these Toronto-based companies are doing what they can to donate to the cause – and some with a personal connection! It’s easy for brands to tie a pink ribbon to a product or print a pink logo on a shirt all in the name of Breast Cancer Awareness … Continued
