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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…

  • Simpl Things Cocktail Bar – 269 Dunn Ave- Tuesday, July 15, 2025

    We were invited to an intimate afternoon celebrating Renais Gin – a terroir-driven spirit co-founded by Alex Watson and his sister Emma Watson and inspired by the legacy of French winemaking. Host-Alex Watson and sommelier Renée Sferrazza (Wine by Renée) graciously greeted invited guest at Simpl Things Cocktail Bar for a guided tasting experience unlike…

  • 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…

  • Toronto Argonauts Vs Montreal Alouettes Preview

    Toronto Argos  (1-4) listed their veteran quarterback-Chad Kelly as out for its game Thursday night in Montreal versus the Alouettes (3-2). That means Nick Arbuckle will make a sixth straight start for the Argos.Kelly, the CFL’s 2023 outstanding player, hasn’t played this season as he continues to recover from a serious leg injury suffered in…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Convivium @ Tin & Copper Smith Building-Thurs.,June 12th,2025

    By Shannen Johnston & Jesse Read It was an exclusive media preview evening celebrating the launch of Convivium Dining Community – a new three-level culinary space in the historic Tin & Copper Smith Building, dedicated to bringing people together through extraordinary food and hospitality. It was a night of signature dishes, craft cocktails, and a first…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • The Web Summit Vancouver 2025

    By Sally Warburton And the title reads ‘Massive Tech Conference Comes to Vancouver!…’ The first ever!…the inaugural Web Summit Vancouver! What a beautiful city for having the Web Summit. May 27 – 30 were the dates. The tech conference days were jam-packed with new technologies, start-ups, pitches, connections and business. It was a success. Heavy…

  • Canada Black Music Archives Unveils ‘B’LACK THEN: Muted Melodies’ Exhibit at York University

    The Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) invites you to explore their latest exhibition, B’LACK THEN: Muted Melodies. On display at the Archives of Ontario, this special exhibit delves into the untold stories of Black musicians from Ontario.  Spanning over a century, dive into the lives of over 20 artists from across 10 music genres through photographs,…