Category: Culture

We’d argue that plenty of streets in Toronto are pretty cool, but there’s only one that’s received international recognition: Ossington Avenue. And next weekend, it’s going to play host to a massive street party that will last late into the night. OssFest is back for the seventh year, and it will be the perfect summer … Continued

Summer in Toronto hits differently. The city spills outside — onto rooftops, into backyards, across parks and patios — with parties that feel less like clubs and more like block parties. One night you’re dancing in a garden behind a convenience store, the next you’re in a corset at a mansion party. There are no … Continued

This summer, Toronto’s most stylish day celebration returns as Rosé Disco transforms Fort York into a lush, open-air rosé wine festival and disco dance party! The event takes place on Sat, Aug 16 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm., so wine lovers can sip and savour more than 30 local and international rosé wines well … Continued

Toronto professional racecar driver Devlin DeFrancesco is revving up for his hometown return for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy, July 18–20. We spoke to him about his return, his racing roots, and where he goes for that perfect Italian meal when he is back in Toronto. How does it feel to come back home to … Continued

Started from small town Stratford, Ont. now he’s here, Justin Bieber has released a new album titled Swag, catching fans by surprise early Friday morning. The 31-year-old Canadian pop star had been teasing music for months through cryptic social media posts and behind-the-scenes studio photos. On Thursday, mysterious SWAG billboards started popping up in cities … Continued

A new study suggests Toronto Blue Jays fans can enjoy a full ballpark experience for less than most other Major League Baseball (MLB) cities. According to new research from The Action Network, Toronto is one of the most budget-friendly cities for MLB baseball fans travelling to catch a game in 2025, ranking second only to Cleveland … Continued

Shakespeare’s most iconic tragedy is having a bit of a moment this year — there are more ways than ever to enjoy this story of star-crossed lovers in Toronto! From a musical retelling of Juliet’s story to a dramatic and operatic version of the classic tale, take your pick of the city’s top artistic interpretations … Continued

Thousands of fans crammed into Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium on Monday night as Coldplay kicked off its first of four shows as part of the band’s Music of the Spheres world tour. And while concert-goers seemed to enjoy the music, the venue’s logistics appeared somewhat less enchanting. One TikTok user complained that she bought a … Continued

Sangita Patel is Streets of Toronto’s advice columnist and was previously an entertainment reporter with ET Canada. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters.  Dear Sangita: I’ve been single for a while and have been asking my friends to set me up on some blind dates. The problem is that they keep setting … Continued