Fan Expo™ Canada officially begins today and takes over the Metro Convention Centre for the entire weekend until Sunday, September 6th. Being a fangirl myself, I thought it timely to share my picks of what, and whom I’m excited about.
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Films We Like brings The Bernard Shakey Film Retrospective: Neil Young on Screen to Toronto’s Royal Cinema this week. READ MORE
Fan Expo™ Canada announced a new group of celebrity guests last week. This year, organizers expect 140,000 fans to come through the doors to experience the best in comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming from September 3-6. READ MORE
The good people at one of my favourite second-hand bookstores, Sellers & Newel, are launching a new series. On Thursday, June 11, they launch the Sellers & Newel Speakeasy which will featuring live music in one of Toronto’s smallest bookstore. READ MORE
Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) is partnering with neighbour Massey Hall for all YDS summer programming. The curated season boasts an eclectic and international line-up of musical acts and films to run through the summer until October 12, 2015. READ MORE
Heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson, Dr. Who superstar Jenna Coleman, master of horror George A. Romero and Gotham’s villainous Robin Lord Taylor join the growing list of guests who will participate in FAN EXPO™ Canada this year. READ MORE
Toronto world music artists and Small World Music present an evening of music to raise funds for Nepal earthquake relief tonight, Monday, May 25th at Small World Music Centre. READ MORE
TEDxWomen is an event focused on enabling people on every continent of the globe to hear a diverse array of female voices and perspectives. Likewise, TEDxTheAnnexWomen is a collective of women in Toronto, who are driven to turn ideas into action and create a supportive and collaborative community. READ MORE
This installment of In The City includes an array of arts and culture events happening throughout Toronto this long weekend. READ MORE
Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) is a celebration of comics and graphic novels and their creators. Although a week-long festival, it culminates in a two-day exhibition and vendor fair featuring hundreds of comics creators from around the world. TCAF takes place this weekend, Saturday May 9, 9am-5pm, and Sunday May 10, 11am-5pm, at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street. Attendance is FREE to the public. READ MORE