By Nisean Lorde
In perhaps the perfect follow-up to his role as an bad guy in the ultra-popular Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Keanu Reeves, 60, is set to play another villain — this time in a new mockumentary on the alt-rock-pop-geek band Weezer. During Weezer’s set from the Mojave stage at Coachella last week, lead vocalist Rivers Cuomo … Continued
Brunch is undeniably delicious. It’s early enough in the day to indulge in all your heart desires — hello, chocolate chip pancakes —and still have plenty of hours to work it off. Lunch while, maybe not as exciting is gaining traction thanks to the sandwich boom happening in the city — hello Italian! Toronto is … Continued
An innovative new spin class has come to town, but it’s not about biking or working out at all — instead, it’s a place for local Toronto musicians to thrive. Born and raised Toronto resident Alex Hajjar, bassist for psychedelic rock band Howlin’ Circus, is championing the local music scene with a new monthly listening … Continued
Radici Project is a new Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant from a dynamic husband-and-wife team you’ll want to keep on your radar. If that’s not exciting enough, the restaurant is taking over the former space of La Bartola, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Mexican eatery. Debuting at 588 College Street on April 30, the restaurant is co-owned by … Continued
The sound of birds singing at dawn. The smell of campfire. The way the stars illuminate the night sky. These are a few of my favourite things. Our beautiful Earth is filled with so many wonders that are so easy to take for granted as we go about our day-to-day lives. Reconnecting with nature brings … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Halloween season is about to get a whole lot wilder. On Oct. 28, The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour descends on Roy Thomson Hall in what promises to be a campy, utterly chaotic celebration of one of the most enduring cult films of all time. And yes, she’s coming too. Patricia … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Tonight in Toronto, Arkells frontman Max Kerman returns to his old high school stomping grounds to celebrate the release of his debut book TRY HARD: Creative Work in Progress with a special event . The evening at Harbord Collegiate Institute promises storytelling, behind-the-scenes moments from Kerman’s life as a musician, and a few surprises. Each … Continued
Though Torontonians were mourning the loss when Momofuku checked out of the Shangrai-Lai, it didn’t take long for its replacement, Mott 32, to steal the grieving hearts. There’s a reason that the Chinese restaurant brand has swept the globe with world-class locations in Los Vegas, Dubai, Singapore, Seoul, and Hong Kong to name just a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
This month we celebrate Earth Day. What better time to take a day trip and explore the unique and amazing natural areas close to Toronto and a few right in the city with these family-friendly hikes. Brick Works Although Evergreen Brick Works is best known these days for its Saturday morning farmers’ market and community … Continued
By lindsaylow
Spring has sprung, and the weather is already looking up, giving us something to look forward to as we head into May. While flying somewhere warm in the meantime as we wait for summer temperatures sounds tempting, there’s plenty to enjoy during the spring right here in Ontario. We should be thankful we live in … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
April 22 marks the 55th Earth Day, making it the perfect time to reduce your environmental impact and show the planet how much you love it. Of course, this should be an everyday thing, but sometimes we just need a reminder. There are tons of different hands-on conservation activities taking place across Toronto in the … Continued
While there’s no shortage of options for food and cocktails on King West, a new opening is slated to entice guests with an epic combination of hearty Italian eats and opulent decor. Cassius Cucina Contemporanea, which will open its doors at 624 King Street West on April 17, offers a luxurious combination of good food … Continued
