Category: Culture

During the opening scene of the new all-Canadian Mirvish production of Bright Star, music flows — though not from the usual orchestra hidden below. Instead, it’s the actors milling about on stage, instruments in hand, who regale the audience with the chords of opening song “If You Knew My Story.” It’s a spectacular introduction to … Continued

When October rolls around, Toronto transforms into a playground for the eerie, the unusual, and the downright gothic. From haunted happenings to costume-filled soirées, the city offers something for thrill-seekers and spooky enthusiasts alike. If you’re looking to trade the usual pumpkin patches and horror movie marathons for something a little more… offbeat, you’re in … Continued

The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) after a huge win over the New York Yankees last night in the Big Apple. The team announced that Blue Jays tickets for their ALCS home games will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Toronto holds home-field advantage for the … Continued

That autumnal fever is hitting Toronto hard this year — not the flu, but our love for pumpkin spice lattes, watching the leaves fall and celebrating Halloween. The latter is one of the more stressful dates in October,  mostly because we all need help with creative costumes. Streets of Toronto has got you covered: we’ve … Continued

For a decade, Toronto mentalist Jaymes White has been giving the city goosebumps with his immersive séances in some of its most historic and, reportedly, haunted spaces. What began as a one-off experiment has turned into a Halloween-season staple in the city — a theatrical and real experience that blends history, mystery, and a touch … Continued

To get to Henderson Brewing Company from Dundas on foot, you need to pass the Nestlé Factory on Sterling Road. The smell of chocolate perfumes the air. Henderson is a stone’s throw from the quaint and family-friendly Roncesvalles Avenue, but slapped in the middle of an industrial park and bordered by train tracks on one … Continued

Toronto ranks as the single greatest source of pro hockey players, according to a 2025 study by NumberBarn. Well, the “greatest source” in terms of North American players. The study only analyzed American- and Canadian-born NHLers, but that still gives Toronto plenty of bragging rights (and, of course, no one needed a study to confirm Canada’s … Continued

Whether you love pumpkin pie, the festive glow of jack-o-lanterns or just want an excuse to get out and have some harvest time fun, pumpkin festivals are here and ready to spice up your fall! From pumpkin parades to pick-your-own patches, here are some spooktacular pumpkin festivals to travel to for the whole family in … Continued

One of Toronto’s most iconic rock bands, Rush, is reuniting for a North American tour that includes two nights Toronto. The 2026 tour will be the band’s first since the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020. Surviving members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson made the announcement at a private event at the Rock & … Continued

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns to Toronto’s Exhibition Place this November, with new attractions, top sports and plenty of cute barnyard charm! It’s the world’s largest combined indoor agriculture fair and international equestrian competition, so expect hundreds of thousands of visitors to show up and learn, compete, shop and, of course, feast under one … Continued

With his trademark wit and sharp eye on Canadian life, Rick Mercer is hitting the road this fall for a coast-to-coast Stand-Up for Canada tour, and we caught up with him ahead of the Toronto stop on the tour on Oct. 3, at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. What inspired you to launch this coast-to-coast comedy tour … Continued