Category: Culture

One of Toronto’s biggest summer art tradition is set to return this summer to celebrate 65 years by honouring and celebrating artists. The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is Canada’s largest and longest-running juried contemporary outdoor art fair. It is returning to Nathan Phillips Square July 10–12 with what organizers are calling its most ambitious … Continued

There is a long list of honorary Torontonians, but sitting near the top would likely be comedy legend Andrea Martin, who has lived and worked in the city for decades. Martin is in town to receive the Icon Award at the Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Canada event in Toronto, and we checked in with … Continued

Forbes just released its 2026 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, and while the ranking is packed with global sports giants, there’s only one Canadian in the top 50 (and yes, he’s from Toronto). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander landed at No. 24 on the annual list, with Forbes estimating his total earnings at USD $69.3 million ($39.3 … Continued

We still have a few more months before the CNE arrives, but in the meantime, Torontonians can enjoy a modern twist on a classic summer carnival extravaganza. One of Toronto’s biggest neighbourhood street festivals is coming back next month, bringing a full-on carnival setup to Eglinton Ave W. And best of all: admission, kids’ rides … Continued

A popular Toronto comedy theatre could be getting a new home in Mirvish Village Toronto’s small theatre scene could be getting a major funding boost, but this time inside the newly redeveloped Mirvish Village. City Council is considering a motion this week that would release $440,000 to help Bad Dog Theatre Co. turn raw space … Continued

Toronto’s beloved summer theatre tradition is back for another season as Canadian Stage celebrates the 43rd anniversary of Dream in High Park in 2026 with a new production of Twelfth Night. Running from July 12 to Sept. 6 at the leafy and gorgeous High Park Amphitheatre, the production has it all: music, romance, and mistaken … Continued

It’s no secret that there are lots of chances to scope out famous people in Toronto. That includes star-studded happenings like red carpet sightings at TIFF to spotting cool celebrities at Fan Expo. There’s a lot more where that came from though — and it’s all taking place at the end of May in Toronto … Continued

All we have to do here in Toronto is get through one more weekend of middling weather — then, it’s smooth sailing until September! While it may be a bit rainy and chilly this weekend, there are still plenty of ways to fill up your days with fun. From film festivals to Bruno Mars and … Continued

Five years ago, Cecilia Lee was standing on the other side of the camera, measuring focus marks and helping shape scenes from behind a monitor. Today, she’s flying helicopters across Northern Ontario in SkyMed, one of Canada’s fastest-rising TV dramas. And, on this day, Lee sits down across from me at Balzac’s in the Distillery … Continued

Toronto art lovers will soon have the chance to experience works by one of the most celebrated and influential artists of the modern era — free. Beginning May 28, Taglialatella Galleries will present Jean-Michel Basquiat / Editions, a major exhibition celebrating 25 years of limited-edition prints released by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The exhibition … Continued

Giddy up, Toronto — this month, we’re turning Bay Street into a barn dance. Western vibes have taken over runways this year. Whether it’s fringe, bolo ties or suede details, everyone is dressing like they’re heading to the ranch or the rodeo. And as anyone in this city can attest, the cowboy boot has inexplicably … Continued

Drake just dropped Iceman at midnight, and because he’s not exactly the type to be subtle about album rollouts, his official Drake Related website has been given an icy overhaul. The site has been acting as a virtual tour of Drake’s 50,000-square-foot Bridle Path home for a while now, but the Toronto rapper appears to … Continued