Each year the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery holds an awe-inspiring annual fundraiser that promises to deliver elaborate art projects, food, fashion and (of course) spectacle. And this year’s Power Ball: 21 Club on June 6 appears to be no different. Ahead of the event, we chat with executive director Gaëtane Verna to find out … Continued
By lindsaylow
Arguably North America’s most famous lifestyle brand, Goop, created by Gwyneth Paltrow, is coming to Canada for the first time. The goop MRKT Toronto will open on June 7 inside the Hazelton Hotel in Yorkville. The pop-up market, open until Sept. 22, will offer a range of home essentials, alongside clean beauty, wellness and luxury … Continued
Before teens can head into summer break, they have to get through the dreaded exam period. Local entrepreneur Vanessa Vakharia (pictured above) wanted to take the dread out of studying sessions by making it fun. Last year, she opened a pop-up Xam Study Lounge, at 2581 Yonge St., with the goal of creating a safe, … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Cheating may be more common than you think. According to a review of 31 studies, approximately one-quarter to one-fifth of North Americans admit to having cheated, and though men are still more likely to cheat than women, women are closing the gap. I don’t condone cheating, but I also don’t believe that every couple ought … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Toronto’s dining scene has always been focused on diversity, but new initiatives are bringing people together to break bread at home. Mariam Shirazi first got the idea to open up her Ramadan iftar dinners after hearing a visiting speaker at her mosque give a sermon about breaking down stereotypes and misconceptions simply by sitting down … Continued
By Erin Neilly
A) ’70s STYLE “These sunglasses are very ode to John Lennon in the ’70s. This pair is very fashion forward.” Over the Rainbow, 101 Yorkville Ave., $18 B) BOAT TOTE “This is a great bag to jump on a boat with. It’s made of this heavy scuba fabric. It also comes with a cute cosmetic … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Forget Comic Con, because Anime North is heading into Toronto this month, and it’s a big deal. Anime is a style of Japanese film and television animation, and this is Canada’s biggest anime event. It all goes down May 24 to 26 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Whether you’re a fan of anime or not, … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Hot off the release of his new album, Both Sides, Marc Jordan will be performing across Ontario this May. Jordan is married to fellow singer-songwriter Amy Sky and they share a home in Rosedale. Here, the pair dish the details on how they met and fell in love. How they met Marc: John Capek, my … Continued
By lindsaylow
A) TEXTUR-RIFIC “What a lovely fabric. They look like they’ve been distressed, and it’s a nice alternative to a metallic.” Officine Creative at Gravitypope, 1010 Queen St. W., $580 B) TASSEL TIME “I love the tassels and the beautiful elongated toe. It’s a very rich look, very classy but unusual. Ron White just has such … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Spin Award-winning Toronto theatre artist and innovator Evalyn Parry is back in town with her stunning bicycle-themed work SPIN. Through a series of songs played live on a vintage bicycle — from fenders to spokes to bells — Parry takes her audience on an innovative musical and theatrical journey about women, cycling and liberation. SPIN … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s new memoir tells the story of how he overcame a tragic childhood of bullying, sexual assault and life with an alcoholic father through love and courage. Here is the real Singh that Canada needs to get to know ahead of the next election. Why was now the right time for … Continued
Legendary comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short bring their critically acclaimed stage show Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t, to Toronto for two nights.
