By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s renowned Tarragon Theatre is suspending its 2019/20 season temporarily due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19. “The health of our patrons, staff, artists, and volunteers are our primary concern,” said artistic director Richard Rose in a statement. “The Tarragon Board of Directors and management have, after careful consultation, come to the difficult conclusion that a … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Jess O’Reilly is a sought-after speaker, author and sexologist (www.SexWithDrJess.com). Cheating is more common than we’d like to admit, and the experience is shrouded in shame, which encourages those affected to manage their most difficult challenges and feelings in secret. This secrecy further reinforces feelings of shame, creating a burdensome loop that makes managing … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Parade has been cancelled due to public health concerns. Parade organizers issued a statement indicating that they believed it was in the “best interest of participants, volunteers and members of the public.” The parade was scheduled for Sunday, March 15. “Our committee made the decision to cancel the parade in the public … Continued
On the heels of the massive hit Hamilton opening in Toronto, Mirvish just announced the cast and production details for its next-big-thing production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The play has become the most awarded in theatre history, winning 25 U.S. awards including six Tony Awards. It will make its Canadian premiere and an all-Canadian … Continued
It was love at first laugh for these two comedians at Second City in Toronto
By Erin Neilly
David Suzuki is the host of the CBC’s The Nature of Things and author of more than 30 books on ecology (with files from Gideon Forman). If we’re going to tackle the climate crisis, we have to reduce transportation emissions. Good public transit — fast, reliable, affordable — can help by weaning us off gasoline-burning … Continued
By Erin Neilly
There’s a new trend in Toronto for braving the cold winter months — getting colder. From jumping into an ice bath to standing in a chamber where the temperature sits at -160 degrees Celsius, extreme cold therapies are gaining traction across the city. Sounds a bit crazy, but evidently there are many mental and physical … Continued
By Erin Neilly
If you don’t already know Tanisha Scott, you definitely know her work. Scott has choreographed music videos, live performances and tours for almost all of the biggest names in the music industry, including Rihanna, Beyoncé and Drake. But Scott says she originally never planned to be a choreographer. “In high school, I always wanted to … Continued
By Erin Neilly
If there’s one thing we are truly tired of in March, it’s those winter boots. So with spring around the corner, we asked Jeanne Beker to pick her favourites of the season’s three hottest footwear trends. STATEMENT SNEAKERS A) A LITTLE LIZARD “I really love anything to do with lizard. This is a faux … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Toronto is celebrating its 186th birthday in style. For this year’s #TorontoDay, Celebrate Toronto is throwing a massive all weekend event at Nathan Phillips Square and they’re inviting everyone to join in on the festivities. After an overwhelming reaction to Micayla Doria’s 180th Anniversary art gala in 2013, the Toronto based artist decided to register … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Hey fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race, the inimitable Brooke Lynn Hytes is coming to Toronto for an exclusive appearance on the Winter Garden Theatre stage, along with the all-male dance company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. It all goes down March 7 and 8, and will be the first time Hytes rejoins the ballet … Continued
