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  • 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…

  • Hush Hush @ Bloor/Gladstone Library (Sat. Oct. 21, 2017)

    Photography by BK on the SCENE This October, we’re transforming the Bloor/Gladstone Library into an after-hours #PartyInTheStacks where guests will let their imaginations run wild. Paying homage to Canada, the night’s theme celebrates the beautiful landscapes we call home. Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 Time: 9:00 PM — TILL LATE Where: BLOOR/GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH, 1101 BLOOR ST. W, AT…

  • 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…

  • Guillermo del Toro Book Signing (Sat. Sep. 30, 2017)&Exclusive Tour-(Thurs.,Nov.3rd,2017)@ AGO

    By Kimberly Samnang and BK on the SCENE Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters opened September 30 at The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). Fans lined up starting at 6am to meet this superstar for an autograph signing. He’s a Mexican-American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. In his filmmaking career, del Toro has…

  • 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…

  • Invictus Games Toronto&OpeningCeremony@A.C.C.Sat.,Sept.23rd-Sat.,Sept.30th,2017

    The Opening Ceremony began with a procession from the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal 22nd Regiment Band. Iconic Canadian sportscaster and tonight’s emcee Brian Williams welcomed the world to the Invictus Games Toronto 2017. The parade of nations officially begun with over 550 competitors from 17 nations entering the arena.…

  • Cirque du Soleil: Volta (Tue. Sep. 19, 2017)

    Cirque du Soleil hosted it’s Official Premiere Event and festivities in Toronto for New Big Top Show VOLTA! Celebrity guests captured on the red carpet included: Superstar singer Karl Wolf, Host Melissa Grelo from CTV’s The Social, Tyler Stewart drummer for the Barenaked Ladies, Tyler Holmes and Shawn Lemon of the CFL Argonauts team, Chef…

  • Engineered Automotive – Cars n’ Coffee Season Closer-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017

    By Sorin Sim Modified cars, exotics, coffee and models are what drew what seemed hundreds of automotive enthusiasts to this year’s season closer. I got up nice and early (8am) on a Sunday as I was excited to grab some free coffee, oh yeah the Housemusic DJ and food vendors were alright also! However, I…

  • The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017

    The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox today, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. To watch the presentation, visit tiff.net/ceremony. The 42nd Festival wraps up this evening. The short film awards below were selected by…

  • b.d. Gottfried’s recent release, “Through The Dog’s Eyes”

    b.d. Gottfried’s recent release, “Through The Dog’s Eyes” — out this past summer — for potential consideration in any upcoming year-end reviews, lists, or compilations. “I’ve played in empty bars. I’ve played to crowds of 50,000. I’ve played with rock royalty, and played with others that should have been. I’ve played with the Devil,” says…

  • Tony Clifton comes to TIFF, Sep. 8-12 2017 to support Jim Carrey Documentary, Announce New Broadway Show

    In a surprise development, comedian TONY CLIFTON is making the trek to Toronto next week to support his appearance in the highly anticipated TIFF documentary “Jim & Andy & Tony Clifton: The Great Beyond.” The Film, directed by Chris Smith, produced by Spike Jonze and featuring Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman, makes its debut at…

  • Buskerfest 2017@Woodbine Park-Sept.1st-4th,2017

    Photography By Kimberly Samnang Woodbine Park was the venue for the yearly BuskerFest 2017! Live performers, break dancers, jugglers and fire eaters were some of the exciting attractions filling Woodbine Park this week. Working hand in hand with Epilepsy Toronto, this year’s edition had quite the variety of international performers who thrilled the patrons who…

  • Fan Expo@M.T.C.C.-Thurs.,Aug.31st-Su.,Sept.3rd,2017

    The geeks and nerds are here, the geeks and nerds are here! Toronto FanExpo, Canada’s premiere convention for genre entertainment fanfare, celebrated it’s 23rd spectacular year. From Thursday to Sunday the Metro Convention Centre was packed from wall to wall as geeks, nerds and fans, both local and visitors from all corners, came together to…

  • Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)-Aug.18th-Sept.4th,2017

    By: Sorin Simniceanu and BK on the SCENE What do acrobats, rock stars, fried mars bars and alpacas have in common? They were all found at this year’s Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) which is taking place from August 18th to September 4th . In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, this year’s CNE emphasized Canada’s heritage…

  • THE LAYOVER premiere and party hosted by Foster Grant, DirecTV, Svedka Vodka and The Highlight Room at The Dream Hollywood.

    Photography By Amy Graves Celebrities, filmmakers and other VIP’s crowded the red carpet and post premiere party for actor/director William H. Macy’s THE LAYOVER, hosted by Foster Grant Sunglasses, DirecTV, Svedka Vodka and the Highlight Room at the Dream Hotel Hollywood. Guests Included Actor/Director William H. Macy and Stars Alexandra Daddario; Kate Upton; Matt Jones;…

  • PanAmerican Food & Music Festival@Daniel Spectrum-Fri.,Aug.,11th,2017&Dundas Square-Sun.,Aug.,13th,2017

    By Kim Samnang The Pan American Food & Music Festival (PAFMF) is Canada’s only annual festival that celebrates the Western Hemisphere’s rich diversity of cuisine, music and art. On Friday, August 11, guests experienced an unforgettable culinary evening at the Opening Gala Reception for the Pan American Food and Music Festival that included a culinary…

  • The 12th Annual KULTURA Filipino Arts Festival @Daniels Spectrum-AUGUST 10-13, 2017

    By BK on the SCENE The closing day of The 12 Annual  Kultura Festival was held at Daniel Spectrum, it’s the 12th consecutive year of traditional and modern Filipino cultural experience. http://www.kultura.ca/about It was a  Kultura’s culinary battle  and guests were able to tour/taste the traditional and nouveau cuisine of the Philippines on the final…

  • Music Under The City Stars @ Casa Loma-Wed., Aug. 2nd, 2017

    Photography by AJ Lam and BKonthescene. Canada’s Walk of Fame hosted its Music Under the City Stars Fundraiser, raising $350,000 while bringing together great Canadian artists and their hits. The CWF Gala was presented by Walter and Maria Schneider, Jeffrey Latimer Entertainment and Liberty Entertainment Group who gathered some of Canada’s most talented singer-songwriters and…

  • Toronto Festival Of Beer @The Bandshell Park, CNE (July 28th-30th, 2017)

    Photographer by BK on the SCENE and lNTELIVENTS   The beer in all its variety and flavors was flowing, along with a cavalcade of “food, glorious food” for the opening day of The Toronto Beer Fest. The festival showcased 80 brewers and 416 types of beer, with such an assortment of libations and “eats” to try at…

  • The 50th Annual Carnival 2017 Gala @Liberty Grand-Fri., July 28th, 2017

    Carnival Toronto swept the city this year for the 50th Anniversary of the Caribbean Festival, and what a way to celebrate the festivities with a “big time gala!” Last year, there wasn’t a formal gala and we were excited that the event returned just in time for the 50th anniversary. The celebration was in full…