Category: Arts
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The Fringe Festival July 2 – 13, 2025
By Sally Warburton ‘The place for Indie theatre and performance’ – the Toronto Fringe Festival is a big part of summer celebrations in Toronto. The Fringe Festival has expanded back! To 100 shows, with steady audience numbers. It surpassed $500,000 at the box office, all of which goes back to the artists. Congratulations to everyone…
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Toronto Outdoor Art Fair July 11-13, 2025
By Sally Warburton Nathan Phillips Square was a busy place this past weekend!… and a VERY hot place! Temperatures were at an all time high…making it a challenge for the artists and attendees. The water truck was a VERY popular place! It was a beautiful sunny weekend! The 64th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair! NPS was…
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Salsa OnSt. Clair Street Festival-Sat. July 5th and Sun.,6th,2025
Canada’s #1 Latin American cultural celebration of the year! The award-winning Salsa in Toronto Festival’s largest event, the FREE Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival, presented by TD Bank Group is this weekend – July 5th and 6th ! Where culture met community, the annual street festival takes over midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village BIA transforming St. Clair Ave West into the…
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Toronto Fringe Festival -Mathew’s Big Broadway Bash – July 3, 2025
By Sally Warburton It’s July! It’s Toronto! It’s the Toronto Fringe Festival! The opening night of Mathew’s Big Broadway Bash at Toronto Fringe Festival was a hit! Featuring lots of big hits!! Broadway songs from Grease, Cats, The Sound of Music, Mamma Mia, The Little Mermaid, Annie and others! Mathew MacLean of Toronto Cabaret Productions…
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DEVO @ HISTORY-Mon.,June 30th,2025
By Wayne Baggs DEVO brought their quirky, high-energy weirdness to History in Toronto and it was a glorious, synth-drenched trip down memory lane. The crowd—an eclectic mix of longtime fans, new wavers, and curious Gen Z’ers—were buzzing from the moment those iconic yellow suits hit the stage. From “Whip It” to “Girl U Want” to…
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Men Without Hats Travel Back to the Future With New Single “I ❤️ the ‘80s” and UK/EU Tour
“I ❤️ the ‘80s” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram *Ivan is available for media interviews* Dust off your Walkman, dig out that denim jacket, and prepare for a neon-coloured nostalgia trip: Men Without Hats are back with a synth-pop banger that celebrates the decade that made them legends. Their new single, “I ❤️ the ‘80s,” lands June 26 with a hairsprayed wink and…
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Bree Taylor Ignites Country Music with Fiery New Single “Wake Up!”
“Wake Up!” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Bree Taylor has quietly but steadily built a reputation as one of country music’s most compelling new voices—an artist whose work cuts through the genre’s conventions with a blend of grit, honesty, and rock-infused energy. This summer, Bree made her landmark Nashville debut at the CMA Fest Spotlight Stage earlier this month,…
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Boardroom Members Club Debuts with Power-Packed Launch Event Featuring Kevin Durant, Taylor Rooks, CC Sabathia and More at Crane ClubElite Networking Community Aims to Accelerate Careers Through High-Impact Connections and Exclusive Experiences
(L to R: Constance Schwartz, Rich Kleiman, Taylor Rooks, Kevin Durant)Photos Courtesy of Evan Pierce Photography for Boardroom New York, NY – Boardroom, the premier media brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman, officially launched Boardroom Members Club with an exclusive event at Crane Club in New York City. Yesterday’s launch event — attended…
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NXNE-30th Anniversary”Listen To The Future”
Walking into NXNE Toronto on June 11 felt electric. It was the 30th anniversary of this legendary festival, and the entire downtown was pulsing with energy. I kicked things off at TIFF Lightbox for the Billboard Summit — a mix of panel talks and surprise guests like Deadmau5 — which gave a fascinating peek behind the…
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Celebrated The 15th Anniversary of the Yorkville Exotic Car Show On Father’s Day Sunday, June 15, 2025
We Celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the Yorkville Exotic Car Show on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 after returning from Montreal for Formula One as we just arrived back in Toronto and rushed to the downtown corridor which was packed with enthusiastic fans of unique sports and exotic automobiles. We had the pleasure of walking the red carpet and…
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RUSHfest Canada 2025 Celebrates 10 Years Since Rush’s Final Concert With Two-Day Fan Festival at Massey Hall and TD Music Hall
August 1–2, 2025 – This summer, RUSHfest Canada lands in Toronto for a once-in-a-generation celebration of one of Canada’s most iconic rock bands: Rush. Taking place Friday, August 1 at Massey Hall and Saturday, August 2 at TD Music Hall, this two-day event marks 10 years to the day since Rush played their final concert in Los Angeles on August 1, 2015—and…
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Newly Inducted Onto Canada’s Walk Of Fame, Liona Boyd Teams Up With Mark Masri To Breathe New Life Into Everly Brothers Classic With Radiant Rendition of “Bye Bye Love”
Legendary classical guitarist and Canadian music icon Liona Boyd has teamed up with acclaimed tenor Mark Masri for a heartfelt new rendition of the timeless Everly Brothers hit, “Bye Bye Love.” Available now, the song blends nostalgic warmth with a vibrant new arrangement that showcases the distinct artistry of both performers. Liona Boyd, known around…
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Clutch and Tyler Bryant @The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort- Sat.;June 7, 2025
By Wayne Baggs Clutch and Tyler Bryant brought a heavy dose of grit, groove, and guitar power to The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort on June 7, 2025, delivering a night of rock ‘n’ roll mastery to a fired-up crowd. Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown opened with a punchy, high-energy set full of Southern swagger…
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Ritz Royale @The Ritz-Carlton,Richmond &S.i.During F-1 Week @Montreal-Thurs.,June 12th-Sun.,June 15th,2025
This yearly gala is a exclusive, glamorous gala event held annually at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. The event features gourmet food stations, premium champagne, live music, DJ sets and live music which included gourmet food, an open bar with champagne and caviar stations, and music, with a portion of ticket…
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Together for Tomorrow Variety Concert@TELUS Centre For Performance and Learning, Home Of Royal Conservatory of Music -Thurs., June 12, 2025
We had the honour of being invited to the:Together for Tomorrow variety concert that raised much-needed funding for the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, whose mission is to support marginalized youth across Canada and help them realize their full potential through the student bursary program. The evening was a Dress to impress and Cocktail attire with…
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Billy Corgan And The Machines Of God@HISTORY -Thurs.,June 12th,2025
By Wayne Baggs It was a solo tour for Billy Corgan and opening was a band out of LA, Return to Dust. Billy Corgan delivered a commanding and career-spanning performance that honored both his legacy and current creative vision. Accompanied by The Machines of God, he opened with an atmospheric tape and careening into Smashing…
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GWAR And Static-X @ History, Toronto – Mon.,June 9, 2025 –
By Wayne Baggs What a gloriously chaotic night! GWAR and Static-X brought mayhem and metal to History in Toronto on June 9, and it was everything a fan could ask for. Opening the night was A Killer’s Confession, whose motto is save a child, kill a pedophile. Next was DOPE, a great band from New…
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Scrubs In The City-Paris @Evergreen Brick Works-Thurs.,June 5th,2025
Photography By Edwin Luk-SVPhotography The theme was Scrubs In The City-Paris and it was a great success with the large presence,generosity of the attendees who made it a great gala to remember and fun for all with acrobats, an amazing DJ and live music. The production was amazing and the backdrop images captivating the audience. What’s…
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Trinity Square Video is proud to present OMNIVOX, a captivating new exhibition running June 12–14 and June 17–18, from 12–6PM at 401 Richmond Street West, #121, Toronto, as part of Toronto Games Week
Created by artists Callum Hay, Sara Vinten, and Jessica Mak, OMNIVOX pushes the boundaries of interactive art and digital play. The exhibition showcases Thousand Light Orchestra, a mesmerizing custom-built experience where participants co-create sound and visuals through a glowing, pulsing cube. This tactile, collaborative experience explores how games can act as a powerful medium for community building, creative expression, and shared discovery.…
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The 13th annual CMA Ontario Awards-Sunday, June 1, 2025 @The Music Hall In Hamilton
By Wayne Baggs Ontario’s country music community gathered on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at The Music Hall in Hamilton for the 13th annual CMAOntario Awards, capping off the CMAOntario Festival & Awards Weekend (May 30–June 1) presented by Cowbell Brewing Co. The evening saw Owen Riegling dominating the night, earning five major accolades: Single of the Year (“Moonshines”), Album of the Year…
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