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
As an official commission of Panamania, Why Not Theatre had the world premiere of Gimme Shelter this week. With an international Pan Am Games audience watching, the show sheds light on the issue of rising sea levels and climate change, and the idea of stewardship inspired by the ancient text The Mahabharata. READ MORE
Summer in Toronto offers us a myriad of events to enjoy everyday. This week, there is no shortage of arts and cultural events taking place. In this installment of In The City, I list a few that should pique your interest. READ MORE
Culture enthusiasts and music lovers, like myself, can partake in PANAMANIA, presented by CIBC, the 35-day Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games arts and culture festival. Unprecedented in scale, PANAMANIA will feature more than 1,300 artists in 250 performances and exhibitions across Toronto now until August 15. READ MORE
A case of mistaken identity ends in hilarity. A case of mistaken intent results in war. Canadian Stage returns to Toronto’s High Park for its 33rd season with two of Shakespeare’s great “Roman” plays on alternating nights throughout the summer: the fast-moving The Comedy of Errors, and the classic tragedy, Julius Caesar. READ MORE
Driftwood Theatre Group presents Hamlet, the world’s most famous play, like it’s never seen it before. Driftwood’s summer tour will feature a thrilling new adaptation of Hamlet by Toby Malone which is unpredictable, unsettling and downright dangerous. READ MORE
You know it’s summer in the city, once the Toronto Fringe Festival takes over! This year’s festival begins this Wednesday, July 1 and runs until July 12. The line-up is packed with 148shows in 29 venues, featuring 1,200 artists in every imaginable genre. READ MORE
The Textile Museum of Canada (TMC) is currently hosting the Frida Kahlo: Through The Lens of Nickolas Muray exhibition. READ MORE
Thanks to my friends at Red Eye Media, I have copies of After the Ball to give to you on DVD.
Following the film’s successful national theatrical release, After The Ball will be available on mostVOD services June 2, and will be launched on DVD June 23, 2015. READ MORE
North by Northeast (NXNE) takes over Toronto starting tonight! As part of its music line up, it has announced award-winning hip-hop artist Shad will be headlining at Yonge-Dundas Square on Sunday, June 21. Presented by Vans, the rapper completes the weekend line-up alongside previously announced artists NÜE, Casey Veggies, and Ty Dolla $ign. READ MORE
