By Nisean Lorde
Taylor Swift will be performing in downtown Toronto at the Rogers Centre in a series of epic concerts next month as part of her Eras Tour, and Rogers is expecting record-breaking data usage. On Thursday, Rogers announced that it has completed an $8 million upgrade to its 5G network at Rogers Centre, which will deliver … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
As part of its longer-term rebuilding strategy, Hot Docs is seeking a new owner for its cinema at 506 Bloor W. In a news release yesterday, the organization said it is “actively seeking a buyer who values cultural spaces and creative enterprise,” one who demonstrates a commitment to the legacy of the Cinema “as a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
When ranking top-scoring cities by players’ birthplace, Toronto came in second place last season (only trailing Los Angeles), beating out cities like Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and even New York. The rankings might not be that surprising considering Toronto is the largest city in Canada and fourth-most populous city in North America. If anything, it shows … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Halloween is just around the corner and there are loads of Hallo-weekend parties and pop-up events taking place across Toronto to get you in the spooky season. If you’re looking to celebrate Desi style, then check out Bollywood Dhamaka, Halloween edition! This will be Toronto’s first Bollywood-themed Halloween costume party, where attendees will dance the … Continued
The drop in temperature is not the only reason you have chills running down your spine — the spookiest night of the year is fast approaching. Whether you plan your costume months in advance or the day before, you need a hair-raising good time to celebrate Halloween. From creepy club crawls to a bewitching boat … Continued
Ever since news dropped that Taylor Swift would be hitting up Toronto for six days during her unprecedented Eras Tour, Swifties across the city have been finding any excuse possible to celebrate all things Tay Tay. And, with only a few weeks to go until the superstar is in town, excitement is ramping up by … Continued
If you’re a Halloween lover, you know that spooky season actually begins on Oct. 1. But sometimes you need a little inspiration to get your ghoul on. Here are 16 incredible events, shops and shows in Toronto to get you into the Halloween spirit just in time for the big night. 1. Summon the dead … Continued
A new Toronto fashion show is taking place this weekend at Avant Garde Gallery in midtown, featuring seven designers and live entertainment. Hosted by creative director and stylist Josianne Manzoangani, who was recently nominated by the The Black Fashion & Beauty Gala as 2024 fashion stylist of the year, the second annual For The Love … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
More than 240,000 concert-goers are expected to attend Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” shows at the Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto this November (with tons of out-of-town visitors), contributing to an estimated $282 million in economic impact and over $152 million in direct spending. These estimates, released on Tuesday by Destination Toronto, highlight the significant impact that Swift will have … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A Quebec-based boba tea company has apologized after Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu raised concerns about cultural appropriation on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. In the show, entrepreneurs pitch their business/product ideas to a panel of Canadian business moguls who then have the option to invest their own cash to kick-start the business. Liu, who is based … Continued
When Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) returns to the city next month, it’s going to be with a bang. The multidisciplinary arts and fashion showcase is moving to a stunning new location this year, and it will also be showcasing some of the country’s top designers, launching new awards to honour Canada’s emerging creatives and so … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Drake is known for his above-average lyricism, but the Toronto-based rapper showed a different side of himself as he performed with his dad in an impromptu performance at a dimly-lit Toronto jazz bar last Friday. The duo joined local musician (and former “The Voice” contestant) Shane Philips on stage at the Reservoir Lounge, a swing-jazz … Continued
