Joe Strummer Benefit Concert ‘Live at Acton Town Hall’ being released as double CD and gatefold sleeve clear vinyl

posted Friday, August 18, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Music

Dark Horse Records reissues Joe Strummer’s iconic London benefit show for striking firefighters with the physical release of Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros: Live at Acton Town Hall on CD and special edition 2LP Clear vinyl. The show saw Strummer reunite on stage with Mick Jones of The Clash for the first time in almost two decades. As well as being the closest The Clash ever came to reuniting, […]

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Madonna brings her Celebration Tour to Toronto for two nights – Jan 11/12, 2024

posted Tuesday, August 15, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Toronto

After a brief illness that had fans concerned for her well-being, it’s now been announced that most of the North America dates of Madonna’s Celebration Tour have been rescheduled, including two in Toronto (Jan 11/12, 2024), and will take place immediately following the originally announced UK and Europe dates. The Celebration Tour will officially kick off […]

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OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort offers intimate performances with a top notch schedule of entertainment

posted Wednesday, July 26, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Gaming, Music

I recently had the opportunity to attend my first performance at the recently opened OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort This latest addition to the resort complex offers a second larger space in addition to the existing Avalon Theatre, yet this newer intimate three-level 5,000 seat state-of-the-art venue still guarantees that no seat is more […]

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Mariposa Folk Festival returns with over 50 acts on 10 stages, including a Gordon Lightfoot Celebration – July 7 to 9, 2023 (Orillia)

posted Wednesday, July 5, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Music

Founded in 1961, the Mariposa Folk Festival returns July 7 to 9, 2023 to Tudhope Park in Orillia with a lineup of over 50 acts on more than ten stages, featuring top folk-roots music, along with presentations of story, dance, and craft. Through the years, it has grown to become Canada’s most legendary musical gathering. […]

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Truly Flavour Face Off, an epic art battle featuring four up-and-coming GTA artists – June 22, 2023 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, June 20, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Music

Toronto’s first-ever Truly Flavour Face Off will take place on Thursday, June 22, a space on Queen West will transform into , at which four local, up-and-coming artists will showcase their skills on stage, in real time. created by Truly Hard Seltzer, and presented in collaboration with Secret Walls, art battle veterans who’ve hosted thousands […]

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The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains is a multi-sensory experience featuring over 350 pieces of memorabilia

posted Thursday, June 15, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Music, Toronto

The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains has captivated audiences across the world in London, Rome, Madrid, Dortmund, GER, Los Angeles, Montreal, and now it’s time for Toronto fans to enjoy this one-of-a-kind exhibition atthe Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, 195 Princes’ Blvd. On the heels of the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, […]

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NXNE brings live music to more than 20 venues throughout Toronto – June 13 to 18, 2023

posted Monday, June 12, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Music

Since 1995, NXNE has been presenting thousands of essential emerging artists from across Canada and around the world, many performing here in Toronto just before they break big. From June 13 -18, 2023, over 20 of Toronto’s best live music venues will again come alive with great new music!  NEW IN 2023 NX HQ, the […]

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Canadian Music Week presents 6 nights of live music, with a special salute to 50 years of Hip Hop – June 5 to 10, 2023

posted Sunday, June 4, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Toronto

Canadian Music Week will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop with an electrifying concert from East coast legends The Lox on June 9 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, with special guest Kardinal Offishall. Tickets here. That same day the CMW Music Summit will also host The Lox x Steve Lobel: Making Moves, Building Empires, and Paving the Way for Hip […]

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Start planning as Pride Toronto takes over the city for the month of June

posted Thursday, June 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Events, Family, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Pride, Queer, Toronto, Trans

Pride Toronto is one of the largest and most inclusive 2SLGBTQI+ festivals in the world, and will once again take over the city throughout the month of June. This yearʼs theme, “Here, There, Everywhere” is more than just a slogan,  itʼs a rallying cry for the entire 2SLGBTQI+ community. Focused on the present moment, we […]

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Luminato spreads its art, events, and exhibitions across Toronto, June 7 to 18, 2023

posted Thursday, June 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Film, Music, Theatre, Toronto

Are you ready for summer and art in the city? We’re pleased to announce Luminato is back June 7th to June 18th with an exceptional program set to invigorate Toronto with creativity! In 2023, we are hosting an incredible program featuring stories from Toronto and around the globe which show glimpses of daily life alongside remarkable, life-altering moments. Walk with Amal Toronto We will welcome Little […]

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