Month: May 2026
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The Stimulated Mind – Future Proof Your Brain From Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age
Registration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brainfrom Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=227f76ee-a34f-4509-9baf-2acd73f6c5d2&envId=p-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q&zone=usa&bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.joGCfbW6Is0iGk9cOmHIzug.r8xWkrdKpN06hAxrP0hiOHw.lcXnPIOpOpkSVrOOLkhi1kg Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for a compelling conversation on cognitive longevity, brain health, and the science of staying mentally sharp throughout…
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Departure Festival Toronto 2026-May 5 – 8, 2026 Conferences – Radio Days May 5 & 6
The week of May 5 to 8 were action packed filled days of the Conference sessions at Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Bluma Appel theatre & Jane Mallett Theatre at St. Lawrence Centre. The Departure House venue on Berkeley Street. And Hart House at University of Toronto. Opening remarks took place at Fairmont Royal York by…
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Dragonette with Tiny Sun Concert -May 14 @Koerner Hall
By Sally Warburton & Photography by Lisa Sakulensky Koerner Hall had a full house Thursday night for the Dragonette with Tiny Sun concert. Dragonette is a Canadian electronic music band. Formed in 2005 in Toronto, Ontario, the group is led by Canadian singer-songwriter Martina Sorbara. They achieved international success and worked with various global…
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Lowest Of The Low @The Danforth Music Hall-Fri., May 8th,2026
By Wayne Baggs At Toronto’s legendary The Danforth Music Hall, Lowest of the Low turned May 8 into a full-scale celebration of memory, resistance, and community. Performing as part of the 35th anniversary run for Shakespeare My Butt, the band sounded remarkably vital — not like a nostalgia act replaying old glories, but a group…
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Hot Docs – Thurs., April 23rd – Sun., May 3rd, 2026
We started the Hot Docs Festival on the opening day for Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions (2026) is a documentary that was the opening feature during Hot Docs 2026. Pope and director, Michelle Mama were in attendance for the Q&A as it was an excellent choice for opening the 2026…
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Living From The Soul- The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening
Tuesday, May 12, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT Registration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program featuring Dr. Helen Lavretsky, renowned integrative psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of the critically acclaimed book Living…
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Hot Docs Wraps 2026 Edition, Audience Awards Announced
Hot Docs wrapped its 2026 edition last night following an 11-day Festival that brought to Toronto cinema screens 115 of the finest documentaries from Canada and around the world, sharing the most pressing stories of our time with full houses of local film-loving audiences and showcasing global filmmaking talent from a total of 51 countries.…
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Everything 80’s Party @ El Mocambo Toronto featuring Sean Jones April 30
By Sally Warburton Sean Jones, Juno Award-winning R&B artist, actor and producer, returned to the legendary El Mocambo in Toronto for a special 80’s Concert Night on April 30. Sean’s gorgeous afro wig and the band all dressed in 80s clothing with guitarist Calvin Beale in 80s themed gym workout wear with headband and sunglasses.…
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HOT DOCS ANNOUNCES 2026 FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS AND $67,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES FOR CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKERS
Hot Docs is proud to announce the winning documentaries from this year’s official competition, and to recognize the outstanding achievements of Canadian and international filmmakers with films screening throughout this year’s Festival. A total of 12 awards, along with $67,000 in cash and prizes, was celebrated at the Hot Docs 2026 Awards Presentation, held earlier…
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