Category: Events
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Oshawa Singer-Songwriter Bedford Bells Releases “Hands at Midnight,” the Sultry Lead Single From His Debut Album ‘Fell in Love in My Hometown’
The alt-country storyteller turns a stripped-down, acoustic-driven sound into an intimate portrait of love, place, and the streets that raised him Soundcloud I Spotify I YouTube I Website I Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Bedford Bells has released “Hands at Midnight,” the smouldering lead single from his debut full-length album ‘Fell in Love in My Hometown,’ out now. The solo moniker of Oshawa, Ontario-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jeff…
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The acclaimed young Canadian artist honours her first fiddle teacher as she prepares to represent Canada at Sweden’s Lilla By Festivalen
Spotify I YouTube I Website I Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Irish Millie has released “Allison,” the opening track from her acclaimed EP ‘Between Then and Now,’ and a song that traces the quiet beginnings of one of Canada’s most exciting young voices in folk and roots music. Built around the intimate interplay of fiddle and guitar, “Allison” is a tribute to Sally Pirie, the…
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Canada Black Music Archives’ Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour Returns to Toronto, Bigger Than Ever, as the City of Toronto Proclaims June 2026 Black Music Month
The acclaimed audiovisual tour of Eglinton West’s storied cultural district expands with more dates, new locations, and private bookings The Canada Black Music Archives’ Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour is back and better than ever, returning to Toronto for a new season that celebrates one of the most culturally significant neighbourhoods in the country.…
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Pianist and Composer Rick Maltese Releases New Single “Just Like an Angel,” a Stirring Call for Kindness
The veteran singing pianist is joined by an acclaimed jazz trio on a melody-driven plea for compassion, drawn from his album ‘Rick Maltese & Friends Vol 2’ Website I Bandcamp I Apple Music I Spotify I YouTube Toronto pianist, composer, and songwriter Rick Maltese has released “Just Like an Angel,” a warm and melody-forward single that turns a simple idea into something quietly…
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Elina Filice Releases “Bury Me,” a Punk-Pop Pride Anthem About the Shirt You’d Be Buried In and the Love You’d Never Want Back
Toronto-based singer, songwriter, and storyteller Elina Filice releases her joyful, life-affirming new single “Bury Me” today, a Canadiana-soaked punk-pop anthem that announces itself immediately as one of the most infectious and emotionally generous songs of her career. Co-produced by Filice and Kevin Brennan and released on her own Red Vine Records, the track is a…
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Mariposa July 2026! Get Your Tickets ASAP!
Full Stage Schedules Available Now – Click HereExplore all the Workshop Combinations and special shows like the Mariposa Unplugged Interviews and celebrations of Neil Young and the Tragically Hip! Mariposa magical moments are imminent! Schedules are subject to change, so check back as you’re planning your weekend. Ticket Prices Increase June 15th Festival is Heading for a…
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CANREADS Book Awards 2026 Toronto- Thursday, May 28, 2026
By Sally Warburton The CANREADS Book Awards honour outstanding achievements in Canadian literature – stories which move us, voices which inspire and words which stay with us long after the final page. The CANREADS Awards evening was held at The Storeys venue on Duncan Street in downtown Toronto. The beautiful second floor of this iconic…
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Dealing With Feeling with Dr. Marc Brackett TOMORROW
Register On This Link- Wednesday, June 3, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDTRegistration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Please join UCLA Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior for an inspiring and thought-provoking Open Mind program withDr. Marc Brackett, Professor and Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence…
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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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A few must-see documentaries at this year’s Hot Doc Festival and they delivered! Check out these Hot Picks:
Tickets: https://hotdocs.ca/festivals/hot-docs-festival/festival-pass-package Check out these Hot Picks: MAY 1 & 2 // Elephants & SquirrelsWhen Sri Lankan artist Deneth Piumakshi Veda Arachchige discovers her ancestors’ stolen remains tucked away in Swiss museum cabinets, she investigates the dark legacy of colonial explorers. MAY 1 & 2 // Fatna, a Woman Named Rachid Forcibly disappeared as a student in 1970s Morocco,…
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The 2026 Hot Docs Festival -April 23rd To May 3rd,2026
From April 23 to May 3, the 2026 Hot Docs Festival will present documentaries from around the world to audiences in Toronto. There are: 115 films from 51 countries that will screen during the 2026 Hot Docs Festival. Order your tickets- https://hotdocs.ca/festivals/hot-docs-festival Hot Docs is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing and celebrating the art…
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STROKE AWARENESS PICNIC 2026
LIVING WELL AFTER STROKE JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FOOD, FUN, &INTERACTION! =”Stroke Awareness Image”>STROKE AWARENESSPICNIC 2026LIVING WELL AFTER STROKEJOIN US FOR A DAY OF FOOD, FUN, &INTERACTION!You are invited to attend our second annual LASER-Net Stroke Awareness Picnic.The invitation extends to all stroke survivors and their family/friends.The picnic will take place on Saturday, May…
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