Category: celebration
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Mastodon,Alcest and Deafheaven @REBEL-Mon.,Sept.28th,2026
By Wayne Baggs Mastodon rolled into Toronto on Monday night, September 28th, and absolutely tore the roof off Rebel. With Alcest and Deafheaven opening the night, this was a pretty serious metal lineup from start to finish. Alcest got things going with their atmospheric, almost hypnotic sound, followed by Deafheaven, who turned the volume and…
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After Breast Cancer Pink Diamond Gala 2026
By Sally Warburton By Sally Warburton Sunday, September 27 was a beautiful, sunny day. It set the scene for the 14th Annual After Breast Cancer Pink Diamond Gala. The fundraising Gala was held at Bellvue Manor on Jane Street in Vaughan. The perfect location for this glamorous event. It’s a venue for weddings and corporate…
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST -IN THEATERS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA OCTOBER 9, 2026
A Well Go USA Entertainment Release ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST歡迎來龍餐館مرحبًا بكم في مطعمِ التنينِ Directed by WEN MUYEWritten by WEN MUYE, LANG QUNLI and ZHONG WEIExecutive Produced by NING HAO Starring SHEN TENG, JIANG QIMING, OMAR SHERIF, LI ZHITING, SHERIF SOBHY IN THEATERS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA OCTOBER 9, 2026 2026 | 141 minutes | China…
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The Tragically Hip, Leslie Feist, Mike Reno and Paul Dean of Loverboy, and Roch Voisine Inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
By Sally Warburton Roch Voisine’s Surprise Duet, FINNEAS Honouring Feist, Amanda Marshall Saluting Loverboy and a Stirring Tribute to The Tragically Hip Define the Night at Massey Hall Leslie Feist accepts her induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame at Massey Hall in Toronto on September 26, 2026.Credit: Lu Chau @Photagonist FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TORONTO, ON,…
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NRTH 2026 – The Rebranded Elevate Tech Festival!
By Sally Warburton Elevate attendees were greeted with a big surprise on September 22nd in Toronto! The Elevate Festival has been around since its inauguration in 2017. On Opening Night, Co-Founder and CEO Lisa Zarzeczny announced the rebranding of Elevate to NRTH Festival. NRTH will expand its focus on year-round business growth and technical direction.…
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Staind brought the Break the Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to the RBC Amphitheatre on Mon.,September 21st, 2026 with Hinder, Hoobastank and Seether
By Wayne Baggs It was a pretty good night for anyone who spent a lot of time listening to rock radio back in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Staind brought the Break the Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to the RBC Amphitheatre on September 21, with Hinder, Hoobastank and Seether opening the night. Hinder were…
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Fingerstyle Guitar Virtuoso Alexandr Misko Brings ‘Final Boss’ and Frankenstein Guitar to Sprawling North American Tour
Spotify I YouTube I Website I Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Alexandr Misko builds machines out of wood and steel string, and then he plays them like nothing else exists. The German-based guitarist, composer and arranger is loading up his self designed Frankenstein Guitar for a sprawling run of North American dates this fall, carrying the sound of his latest album, ‘Final Boss,’ from small…
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AC/DC PWRD/UP @STEAM WHISTLE BREWING -SEPT 15 + SEPT 16,2026
It was the AC/DC-PWRYUP POP UP event in Toronto for all the fans who adore the iconic rock n’ roll band. DOORS OPENED at noon time and The first 500 fans through the door received a commemorative Toronto specific gift bag, so they arrived in droves. The cancelled concert will probably be rescheduled in the…
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CNE / THE EX 2026
Review&Photography By Sally Warburton, Additional Photography By:Jesse Read-Shannen Johnston & BKONTHESCENE The start of the CNE signals the end of summer holidays approaching. But it signals the start of 3 weeks of fun, food, excitement, rides, music, shopping and exhibits. Ice Skating Show at Coca Cola Stadium. Cat Show. For live music, the main area…
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Squeeze, Adam Ant and Haircut 100 @RBC Amphitheater-Mon.,Aug.31st,2026
By Wayne Baggs Squeeze, Adam Ant and Haircut 100 — Not a Bad Monday Night You don’t usually think of Monday night as the night to go out and see three British bands from the ’80s, but that’s exactly what happened at the RBC Amphitheatre on August 31. And honestly, it was a pretty damn…
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FanExpo 2026 @M.T.C.C. -Thurs., Aug., 27th -Sun., Aug., 30th, 2026
FanExpo 2026 was once again a totally memorable experience as the MTCC was packed to the rafters with incredible panels, amazing meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise, meeting new people and of course detailed costumes for the whole weekend. Some of the celebrities on site included:John Cena with his conversations about his journey from WWE wrestling superstar to…
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Billy Talent @RBC Amphitheatre -Sat.,July 18, 2026
By Wayne Baggs Billy Talent rolled into Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre on July 18, 2026, and if there was any doubt they can still put on one of the best live rock shows in the country, it disappeared about two songs in. The place was packed, the crowd was fired up before the band even walked…
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The Honda Indy-The inaugural street race in its new home will take place from August 14 to 16, 2026 in Markham, Ontario!
Get your tickets-Admission options can be booked directly through the official event site at Honda Indy. Cashless Entry: New for 2026, ticket processing fees have been removed, and all physical gates inside the venue are entirely cashless. General Admission: Ranges from $50 for Saturday, $75 for Sunday, or $90 for a full 2-day weekend pass. Children 12 and under enter free when accompanied…
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Set Out On An Odyssey Major-Thia Week’s Feature Films
Set out on an OdysseyMajor auteurs helm this week’s feature filmsLast week on the TOPS screen, we trotted the globe with Elia’s Sueiman’s It Must Be Heaven at Christie Pits on Sunday, a first-time discovery for almost the entire audience! Unfortunately, our Corktown Common screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was cancelled last week due to dangerous air quality warnings. It…
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Sean Jones-Soul In The City @Casa Loma
By Sally Warburton Wednesday, July 15 was a really hot evening in Toronto. The heat increased with Sean Jones’ concert at Casa Loma! The Liberty Entertainment Group brought Soul in the City back! Set in the beautiful gardens of Casa Loma with its fountain, flower gardens and views of Toronto skyline from the castle. Guests…
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Mariposa Folk Festival, Orillia, Ontario-July 3rd-5th,2026
By Wayne Baggs There’s something special about arriving at the Mariposa Folk Festival on opening day. The gates had barely opened, but there was already a feeling that this weekend would be less about rushing from stage to stage and more about slowing down and enjoying the music, the people, and the setting. As both…
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The Odyssey-Christopher Nolan’s Epic New Film
The Odyssey-Christopher Nolan’s Epic New Film, which is a 2,800-year-old adventure has never felt more timely than in the hands of Sir Christopher Nolan who continues to prove himself as one of our greatest and most daring storytellers. This is as brisk and authoritative as Nolan has ever been. His take on the tale arrives on…
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Tom Cruise transforms into Digger Rockwell for Digger, drastically altering his iconic appearance with prosthetics and cowboy styling. Cruise’s character, a powerbroker on a mission, embodies a satirical black comedy about ego and catastrophe. Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu describes Rockwell as dangerous and charismatic, offering a broad caricature open to interpretation. This role marks Cruise’s…
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Shinji-The Grand Opening, A New Modern Japanese Steakhouse-Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @333 Bay Street
At Shinji, every table is a celebration. From melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu sourced directly from Himeji & Kobe to pristine seafood and beautifully crafted sushi, every dish is made to impress on your palate and on your camera roll. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and reimagined with a bold, modern energy, Shinji is where unforgettable dinners turn into…
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THE 30TH ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL OPENS WITH THE PREMIERE OF MALCOLM D. LEE’S STRUNG, WITH STARS CHLOE BAILEY, LYNN WHITFIELD, COCO JONES, AND LUCIEN LAVISCOUNT IN ATTENDANCEJEFF FRIDAY, NICOLE FRIDAY, REGINA KING, KOUNTRY WAYNE, AND MORE ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
(L to R) Lucien Laviscount, Chloe Bailey, Malcolm D. Lee, Lynn Whitfield, Coco Jones (L to R) Nicole Friday, Chloe Bailey, Jeff Friday (L to R) Nicole Friday, Regina King, Jeff Friday The 30th American Black Film Festival opening night heats up Miami Beach with the premiere of Peacock and Blumhouse’s thriller Strung. In attendance were…
