Category: Culture

Dear Sangita: My girlfriend is obsessed with all my ex-girlfriends, and it’s getting weird. She brings them up in conversation almost casually, as if they’re her friends. She’ll do something and then ask if it reminds me of any of my exes. And then she came home last week with her hair dyed. It looked … Continued

Toronto’s own Summer McIntosh just broke a world record that had survived for nearly 17 years! The 19-year-old swimming phenom made history at the Canadian Swimming Trials in Montreal on Sunday night, finishing the women’s 200-metre butterfly in 2:01.65 and breaking the longest-standing individual women’s world record in swimming. The previous record of 2:01.81 had … Continued

Sneaky Dee’s has been saved by the condo development wrecking ball, preserving a bit of Toronto lore in the process. But, how many even know how the venerable nachoteria got its name? Well, the name dates back almost four decades to when the original restaurant opened in 1987 across Bloor Street from the legendary Honest … Continued

It’s no secret that party culture has changed. Dance floors have transformed into seas of glowing screens, where people spend more time filming themselves in the DJ booth than they do actually dancing. Nights out have become content opportunities and awkward moments that live online forever. The pressure of potentially ending up on someone else’s … Continued

Redevelopment plans for a downtown Toronto property that is home to the long-running music venue Sneaky Dee’s have been withdrawn, saving the iconic bar from demolition. The application was part of a big redevelopment proposal for the College Street site, but according to a CBC report, it was “bungled” after adjacent property details were incorrectly … Continued

Rejoice, soccer fans — or honestly, anyone who loves a good party. FIFA is officially on its way, and the city is turning into one giant soccer playground. But for those of us who couldn’t snag match tickets — or just want somewhere fun to catch games happening in other cities — there are plenty … Continued

Toronto’s Robbie Amell stars in the offbeat sports comedy Racewalkers, arriving in Canadian theatres July 10. Born and raised in North York, Amell is best-known for his stint at TV’s The Flash and as Nathan Brown in the Prime Video series Upload. Amell also trained with Olympic bronze medallist Evan Dunfee and Canada’s national race … Continued

It might not actually be a long weekend, but it almost feels like it, thanks to a mid-week statutory holiday (hi, Canada Day) and absolutely staggeringly hot weather. So treat it like it is one anyway and enjoy all the incredible festivals, concerts and more happening this week. From a weeks-long theatre festival to jazz … Continued

Enjoying summer in Toronto, but stressed about all the traffic? The organizers of this street festival thought the same: take a stroll at BIG on Bloor, the perfect opportunity to enjoy a pedestrian-only, outdoor event full of art, culture and food. BIG on Bloor, a recurring summer festival in Toronto’s Bloordale, is back for its … Continued

July has arrived with a bang: we’re talking heat wave-level weather! But we only get a few short weeks of this kind of sun, so enjoy it while you can by enjoying one of the many, many fun things to do in Toronto for the summer. Here are the most important dates, events and festivals … Continued

Billie Eilish is in Toronto working on a new film directed by Toronto’s Sarah Polley, and local actors could be cast as background performers. The Grammy-winning singer is starring in a new adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s classic novel The Bell Jar. The project—working under the title Intel Pink—began shooting on June 29 and is expected … Continued

The 38th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival is back in the city and running June 30 to July 12. The festival serves as the city’s ultimate showcase for indie theatre and live performance. This summer, the festival expands significantly with 123 distinct shows sprawled across 27 vibrant venues citywide.Here are 10 exceptional productions we are incredibly … Continued