Category: Events
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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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Peter Hook & The Light – HISTORY, Toronto – August 27, 2026
By Wayne Baggs There are some concerts where you go in knowing exactly what you’re going to get, and Peter Hook & The Light at HISTORY was one of those nights — and honestly, that’s not a bad thing at all. The show marked the 25th anniversary of New Order’s Get Ready, and Hook and…
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Jimmy Eat World Celebrating The 25th anniversary of Bleed American, with PUP &Ratboy @RBC Amphitheatre-Sun., Aug.23rd,2026
By Wayne Baggs Jimmy Eat World were celebrating the 25th anniversary of Bleed American, with PUP and Ratboys on the bill. Jimmy Eat World brought their 25th anniversary Bleed American tour to Toronto on August 23, and with PUP and Ratboys on the bill, this was one of those nights where the lineup was almost…
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Deep Purple, Kansas &Jefferson Starship@RBC Theatre-Tues.,Aug.18th,2026
There are some bands you go see because you want to hear the songs you grew up with. Then there are bands like Deep Purple, where you go because you want to see if they can still deliver them live. On August 18 at Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre, the answer was a pretty definite yes. The…
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The Friends of Semel Open Mind series returns with a dynamic lineup of acclaimed authors, mental health experts, neuroscientists, physicians, filmmakers, and thought leaders who are helping us better understand ourselves and the challenges of modern life.
The Friends of Semel Open Mind series returns with a dynamic lineup of acclaimed authors, mental health experts, neuroscientists, physicians, filmmakers, and thought leaders who are helping us better understand ourselves and the challenges of modern life. Through engaging discussions on topics ranging from anxiety, parenting, recovery, and chronic pain to optimism, motherhood, mindfulness, and the science…
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The Chloe Madison Experience
By Jesse Read Canadian actress and rising pop artist Chloe Madison released her debut single and music video, “Airplane Mode,” at midnight on July 21, 2026, kicking off her music project, The Chloe Madison Experience. Platform: Major streaming and music platforms [1 (https://www.instagram.com/thechloemadisonexperience/), 2 (https://www.instagram.com/p/DbYFZ4SRYoC/)] Some highlights of her background & CareerActing Credits: Known for…
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Honda Indy Weekend In Markham-Ericsson Wins Chaotic Inaugural Markham IndyCar Debut
We started the first day with the unveiling of the trophies at the Angus Glen golf course with some of the drivers were on site to meet and greet fans.A nice day in Markham to start the weekend off for the inaugural Honda Indy. The USF Pro 2000 series held a doubleheader during the Ontario…
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Volcanic Hills Tasting @Club Paris
We had the pleasure of attending Club Paris to experience Volcanic Hills wines and spending time with wine enthusiasts,journalists and the Ossington community. It was a pleasure to taste the variety of wine, hear everyone’s thoughts, and notice how engaged the guests were in terms of wine talk and the conversation around the table. We…
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THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE & UNVEILS NEW STILL FOR PAWEŁ PAWLIKOWSKI’S HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AWARD WINNING-FATHERLAND
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service, and production company, proudly announces the Canadian theatrical release date for FATHERLAND, the award-winning new film from Paweł Pawlikowski (Ida, Cold War). The announcement follows the film’s triumphant and critically-lauded World Premiere in Official Competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where Pawlikowski was honoured with…
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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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South Coast Jazz Festival Returns for 13th Year August 14-16 with Gene DiNovi Tribute Album Premiere and Canadian All-Star Lineup
August 14, 2026, Jazzin’ Juniors. Youth Showcase, Brantford , ON (Sold Out) August 15, 2026, Main Event, Port Dover Community Centre, Port Dover, ON, 5 PM August 16, 2026, Glenhyrst Gardens, Brantford, ON, 1 PM Website I Facebook I Instagram I Eventbrite South Coast Jazz Festival is marking thirteen years of bringing world class music to rural Ontario with a 2026 edition that…
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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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Toronto Argos vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats-Saturday, July 18, 2026, @Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario.
It was a spectacular game for Tre Ford.The Niagara Falls, Ont., native threw for 218 yards and a touchdown and ran for a game-high 109 yards as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won a squeaker over the Toronto Argonauts 24-23 on Saturday night. It was Ford’s first start for the Tiger-Cats and followed a week where poor…
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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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Join Us In October 2026 (in person) For The Newport Beach Film Festival’s (NBFF) 27th Year
Newport Beach Film Festival Submit Now Join us in October 2026 (in person) for the Newport Beach Film Festival’s (NBFF) 27th Year. Internationally recognized as one of Southern California’s leading film events, we host eight days of 350+ film screenings, 58,000+ attendees, engaging networking opportunities, industry seminars, incredible nightly galas, private receptions, entertainment, and more! …
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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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