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Category: Festival

  • Italian National Day: Castello Italia at Casa Loma – Sun., June 3rd,2018

    By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE Historical Casa Loma was the location for this annual tradition, Toronto’s premiere heritage attraction, was transformed into an authentic Italian Piazza complete with art installations by Italian-Canadian artists to celebrate this yearly event. There was live entertainment featuring local and international artists, a culinary feast by Toronto’s…

  • THE 5th ANNUAL 21C Music Festival May 23-27/2018 TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MUSIC FESTIVAL@ROYAL CONSERVATORY-KOERNER HALL

    21C is one of the most innovative performances by musicians bringing fresh new sounds and ideas to some of the most recognizable songs of the 21st Century, featuring 8 Concerts, 5 DAYS of music, plus 21+ Premieres! 21C Music Festival 2018 marked the festival’s 5th anniversary. We experienced some of the most original music in…

  • The Spring Beer Festival @ Fort York Garrison-Sat.,May 19th-Sun.,May 20th,2018

    The Spring Beer Festival was back to celebrate our love of the best known cold refreshment!. Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the attendees this weekend. Taking place at Fort York Garrison on the May Two-Four weekend (May 19th and 20th), all the best known names in brewers were there offering a wide selection of…

  • TASTEMAKERS-THIS FRIDAY&SATURDAY@EVERGREEN BRICKWORKS

    The Menu and Lineup: https://www.thetastemakertour.com/tastemakerkitchen Tickets- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tastemaker-toronto-may-18-19-2018-tickets-44147742085?_ga=2.126104196.86356826.1526487530-679237263.1526487530&_gac=1.215415141.1526520233.Cj0KCQjwre_XBRDVARIsAPf7zZjNOiNybEh1yy4opw5Wbm9ll5byEeLG6U1PNfoVV1o7TLeB7TzkbZEaAneVEALw_wcB All-inclusive ticket – Pay for your ticket, and then put your wallet away. It’s that simple. Unlimited Food & Drink – Enjoy all samples from chefs, restaurants, wineries, and artisans. Unique Food Hall – An amazing open, communal setting creating an intimate yet energetic atmosphere. The Best Chefs…

  • The 7th edition of the ICFF(The Italian Contemporary Film Festival) Thurs.,June 14-Fri., June 22, 2018

    The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF), presented by IC Savings, announced its lineup at The Ritz-Carlton, in Toronto, of 107 diverse and acclaimed films; features include shorts and documentaries with a total of 180 screenings – its largest and most ambitious program to date. The 7th edition of the ICFF will run from June 14-22,…

  • Canadian Music Week (CMW)@DOWNTOWN TORONTO-Mon., May 7th-Sun.,May 13th,2018

    Canadian Music Week (CMW) announced the winners of the 21st Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA), which took place on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Hosted by K Trevor Wilson, the CRMA ceremony included performances by The Reklaws, New City, Romes, Felix Cartal, and River Town Saints. C93C76BF-CC91-4815-BC   CMW_logo01…

  • KITTY BUNGALOW CATSRAVAGANZA@Montalban Theatre, 1615 Vine Street, Los Angeles-Sat.,April 21st,2018

    KITTY BUNGALOW CATSRAVAGANZA Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats Presents ‘Hamiliton’s Cats’ SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Screen Shot 2018-04-20 at 11.20.36 AM WHO: Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats presents Hamilton’s Cats. This year’s singing and dancing in the name of the cat includes the legendary Fred Willard (Modern Family), Emily Deschanel (Bones), Rumer…

  • “MADE WITH LOVE”@The Fermenting Cellar-Mon.,March 26th,2018

    What a night It was on Monday, with over 600 cocktail lovers coming to support Toronto’s local bartending scene at The Fermenting Cellar! Here are The Toronto’s 2018 Regional Finals winners and they are: Judges’ Choice: 1. Axl Gonzalez – Los Colibris 2. Adam Karpowicz – boutique bar 3. Albert Chan – NEAT Public’s Choice:…

  • SNAP 2018-“A Photographic Fundraiser For ACT”-Thursday, March 22nd, 2018@The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon@The Toronto Reference Library

    SNAP 2018 was held on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. SNAP is one of ACT’s two annual fundraising events. A photographic fundraiser featuring a Live and Silent Art Auction, and a photo competition, SNAP is an opportunity to bring together those who have a…

  • CASTELLI ART SPACE presents CHASE “INTO LIGHT AND SPACE”

    By: Bkonthescene   CHASE’s street art has added life and color to walls across the entire city for over two decades. On March 31st, he’s premiering a new solo show at Castelli Art Space, bringing his work indoors for a rare gallery exhibit, and for the first time ever, lighting it up, focusing on large-scale pieces inspired…

  • WEEKEND POPUP | LEGO Artist Andy Bauch Explores the Value of Art & Money With Bitcoin-Infused Body of Work@ CASTELLI ART SPACE 5428 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 Fri.,March 23rd-25th,2018

    WEEKEND POP-UP!!! LEGO Artist Andy Bauch Questions the Value of Both Art & Money With a Bitcoin-Infused, Postinternet Body of Work “NEW MONEY” at Castelli Art Space Exhibit features over a dozen new works comprised of 100,000 LEGO bricks. Artwork is imbued with secret keys to Bitcoin wallets so the value fluctuates with currency. Depict…

  • The 12th annual Stagecoach Festival returns Friday, April 27th through Sunday, April 29th to Indio, California’s Empire Polo Club with Guy Fieri who is bringing the nation’s finest BBQ pit bosses over there!

    Guy Fieri is bringing the nation’s finest BBQ pit bosses to the biggest country music event ever staged. The 12th annual Stagecoach Festival returns Friday, April 27th through Sunday, April 29th to Indio, California’s Empire Polo Club with an extraordinary epicurean upgrade! Think dazzling sauces and savory rubs! Guy Fieri is bringing the 40,000 square-foot…

  • Louisiana International Film Festival@Baton Rouge, LA – Sunday,January 28, 2018

    It’s A Wrap! Louisiana International Film Festival Brings Mummery, Music, Food and Drink to 6th Annual Main Street Park City Celebration BLAZE Star and Sundance Award Winner Ben Dickey Performs Along with Eddie Baytos & Friends, John Dardenne, DJ Shields, Jamie Ray and More Patrick Mulhearn Presents Honor to BLAZE Director Ethan Hawke Baton Rouge,…

  • The 23rd Annual LA Art Show@LA Convention Center-January 10 – 14,2018

    With 260,000 square feet of exhibition space with over 100 galleries from more than 18 countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Austria and more. Rebranded as DIVERSEartLA, Southern California’s most prestigious art institutions including LACMA, MOLAA, The Autry and more returned for the second year in a row to create…

  • The Annual Mayors Evening For The Arts@MTCC-Mon.,Nov.,20th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan On November 20, some of Toronto’s brightest stars and top performers will join Mayor John Tory and Barbara Hackett for the annual Mayors Evening for the Arts. The gala, emceed by Cheryl Hickey of Entertainment Tonight Canada and Noah Cappe of The Bachelorette Canada. In support of Toronto Arts Foundation’s Arts in…

  • Taste Canada’s Awards@The Ritz-Carleton-Mon.,Oct.30th,2017

    By BK on the SCENE The 20th annual Taste Canada Awards were held at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto, an event combining cookbook authors and food bloggers to honour culinary writers and publishers from across our country. A total of 147 books and blogs in both English and French were entered in the yearly event.   Noah…

  • “LIVE FOREVER AT BOOMBOX”-TIFF Bell Lightbox-Thurs.,Nov.2nd,2017

    LIVE FOREVER AT BOOMBOX: TIFF’S ANNUAL PARTY WILL TRANSFORM THE LIGHTBOX INTO A FAME-INSPIRED MODERN SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS boombox is one of Toronto’s unmissable fundraising events and will feature bold installations by emerging artists and performers using film, live art, VR, and dance TIFF Bell Lightbox will be revamped into a massive modern school…

  • MAXIM Hot 100 Canada Search + Argos After Party!@ The Toronto Event Centre-Sat.,Oct.7th,2017

    MAXIM Hot 100 Canada Search + Argos Game + After Party was a fun filled day and night, which included: Toronto Argonauts vs. Saskatoon –Kick-Off at BMO Field. The FanZone was the “kick off”with a “Tailgating party”prior to game start of the CFL game. Included activities were:Argos vs. Saskatoon – (4PM) Next, a VIP Access…

  • BOOBYBALL celebrates its “SWEET 16″in Toronto@REBEL on Fri., October 13, 2017

    Olivia-Newton-John’s iconic leg warmers, headband  and of course her one of a kind video “Let’s Get Physical !” Torontonians are invited to ‘Get Physical’ in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. Toronto’s biggest soiree invites guests to shake, strut and shimmy to the beat in support of Rethink Breast Cancer at the 16th annual Boobyball fundraiser…

  • Nuit Blanche@Downtown Toronto-Sat.,Sept.30th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan and Kimberly Samnang Nuit Blanche became far more socially conscious for 2017, with themes of protest, environmental issues and artistic production. It was a necessary evolution to have socially conscious art displays. Still, not everything was great about this year’s event. The violent aspect with hooligans strolling the downtown streets and some…