Category: Culture

Toronto will play host to a special celebration of music this spring as Elton John, the legendary singer-songwriter and bona fide crocodile rocker, is named the 15th Glenn Gould Prize Laureate. The gala takes place May 9 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. Elton John, married to Toronto native … Continued

Toronto’s indie crowd already has plenty of reasons to wander down Geary Avenue this weekend, but one unexpected perk might involve belting out a song for lunch. Mike Gabel, the founder of the karaoke series Hot Breath, says he’ll be handing out free grilled cheese sandwiches to anyone willing to sing him a song during … Continued

If the Blue Collar Comedy Tour got together with the original writers of Hee Haw and wrote a Broadway musical, it might look a lot like Shucked, which opened last night at the Princess of Wales theatre and runs until April 5. To say this musical is, ahem, corny, is an understatement. There were more … Continued

Hockey is having a bit of a reckoning. For decades, the sport has been plainly intertwined with our national identity, uncomplicatedly held up as Canada’s favourite pastime. Lately, however, we’ve begun to take that apart — questioning the often oppressive culture that lies beneath it and challenging its most toxic roots. There was Black Ice, … Continued

Toronto’s finally getting a little warmth this weekend, with the forecast calling for a high of around 14°C on Saturday (with a risk of showers and a thunderstorm) and about 10°C on Sunday (and given the winter weather we’ve experienced to date, it’s paradise!) It’ll be just warm enough to justify a long walk or … Continued

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have closed on a $170 million mansion on ultra-exclusive Indian Creek Island (aka Miami’s famously guarded “Billionaire Bunker”) in what’s being called the most expensive home sale ever recorded in Miami-Dade County! And here’s where Toronto’s luxury design scene scores a record-setting headline: The estate was … Continued

Harry Styles is bringing a pop-up store to Toronto this weekend to celebrate his new album, Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally, which drops this Friday, March 6. For fans of the former One Direction bandmate, this is probably the most exciting thing happening in the city this weekend. Considering the singer so rudely excluded … Continued

With the warmer weather slowly starting to seep in, Torontonians get to celebrate outside with thousands of other near-springtime revellers in two major parades: the annual St. Patrick’s Parade downtown and the Greek Independence Day Parade in Greektown. Both events are free to watch, and both double as a reminder of how many cultures shape … Continued

Whether you’re looking for big-stage veterans or the brightest rising stars, Toronto’s comedy scene is having a major moment. From Netflix hits to homegrown YouTube gems, here are 10 comedy specials from local favourites to add to your watchlist this month. 1. The Relatable Queen: Kate Davis The Special: In-Laws and Outlaws The Vibe: Like … Continued