Category: celebration
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THE ANNUAL ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO TORONTO’S MASSEY HALL DECEMBER 2
Tickets on-sale Oct 17th at 10 am local time at ticketmaster.ca with proceeds supporting CAMH’s Gifts of Light Website I Spotify I YouTube I Facebook This year, luminary musician and Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Andy Kim returns to Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall on Wednesday, December 2 for another unforgettable evening celebrating the magic…
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The Six Torontos Tour 2026 with Karen Stintz: Let’s Talk Toronto
By Sally Warburton On Tuesday, October 13 was the evening of Karen Stintz’ final evening of her Six Torontos Tour. Held at the Powder Room at 129 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto. Set in the heart of Yorkville, the venue on the 2nd floor was a perfect location for this evening talk event. Guests were welcomed by…
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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram @Massey Hall-Sat.,Oct.10th,2026
By Wayne Baggs “Kingfish Turned Up the Heat at Massey Hall!” Massey Hall was the place to be on October 10 for a night of blues, soul and some seriously good guitar playing. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brought his Hard Road Tour to Toronto, and he gave the crowd plenty to talk about. Bywater Call opened…
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The GATEHOUSE- The 8th Annual Healing the Voice Within Art Gala Fundraiser @Liberty Grand-Thurs.,Oct.8th,2026
By Sally Warburton Thursday, October 8th was the date for The Gatehouse’s Fundraiser for 2026. Held at the luxurious Liberty Grand on Exhibition Grounds in Toronto. The evening started with a welcoming community from The Gatehouse staff including Humber students in the Police Foundations program. At the front foyer guests signed in and greeted each…
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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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JOURNEY EXTENDS THE FINAL FRONTIER TOUR
5 Canadian Dates Announced for Fall 2026 An Evening With JOURNEY NEXT TOUR LEG KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 12 IN LOS ANGELES, CA TICKETS ON SALE Now “There is no arguing the durability of Journey’s catalog, and this (likely) goodbye offered a fulfilling travelogue of the band’s career.”USA Today “The Bay Area classic rock legends opened…
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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…
