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Photos: The Pancakes and Booze Art Show @ Adelaide Hall

Photos by: Victoria Charko (@Vanilla_Rx) – The booze flowed and the pancakes sizzled during The Pancakes & Booze Art Show at Adelaide Hall in Toronto last night. The pop-up art show, which travels throughout 20+ US cities, made their first ever Canadian stop with over 100 local up-and-coming artists and provided a gallery-like atmosphere to show their work without the stuffiness and … Continue reading

Photos: JFL42 2014 – Bad Dog Theatre, Alex Wood, Mark Little, + More

Photos by: Morgan Hotston –  JFL42 2014 hosted another great batch of comics on September 21st including Toronto-based improv group Bad Dog Theatre, who were dubbed “Toronto’s improv hub” by NOW Magazine and led by renowned improv veteran Julie Dumais Osborne, plus a bunch of great comics at both the Yuk Yuks comedy club and the Comedy Bar including … Continue reading

Photos: JFL42 2014 – Ian Karmel, Christina Walkinshaw, Matt O’Brien, Cameron Esposito

Photos by: Morgan Hotston –  JFL42 2014 hosted another great batch of comics on Saturday night that included LA-based comic Ian Karmel, who is a writer and regular roundtable guest on “Chelsea Lately”, and has appeared on Conan, and IFC’s “Portlandia”, Christina Walkinshaw, who was nominated for Best Female Stand Up Comic at the 2012 Canadian Comedy Awards, and who’s blog, My … Continue reading

Photos: JFL42 2014 – Mike Lawrence, Peter n’ Chris, + More

Photos by: Morgan Hotston –  New York City-based comic Mike Lawrence, who has made appearances on @Midnight, Totally Biased, Conan, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and who released his debut album, Sadamantium, on May 28th, 2013 via Comedy Central Records, Vancouver sketch duo Peter n’ Chris, who are 2013 Canadian Comedy Award Winners (Best Sketch Troupe), Audience Choice Winners (Toronto SketchFest), and write … Continue reading

Photos: JFL42 2014 – Dave Attell, Tim Minchin, Sara Hennessey, + More

Photos by: Morgan Hotston –  We kicked off JFL42 2014 last night with some talented comics including New York City-based comic Dave Attell, who hosts the Comedy Central special Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, which has featured Jeff Ross, Amy Schumer, Jermaine Fowler, Ari Shaffir, Judah Friedlander, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Artie Lange, and more, Australian comic … Continue reading

Each One Teach One – The Converse CONS Project Hits Toronto

By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – Skate culture has long since vanquished the stereotype of mohawk-topped criminals to become a thriving, multibillion dollar industry. Modern skateboarding has crossed cultural boundaries and influenced scores of bright-eyed kids to become athletes, artists and musicians – in some cases, all of the above. And while many have advocated for it, few organizations have … Continue reading

Polaris Music Prize Reveals 2014 Short-List

By: Staff – Montreal actor, producer, and writer Jay Baruchel (This Is The End, Tropic Thunder), who will also host the Polaris gala on September 22nd, announced the Polaris Music Prize short-list in The Carlu’s Round Room in Toronto. The ten records were selected from the 41-title Long List, which included BADBADNOTGOOD, Odonis Odonis, PUP, The Strumbellas, and … Continue reading

Photos: World Pride 2014 Toronto – Dyke March

Photos by: Krystle Merrow –  Tens of thousands of supporters marched on June 28th as part of the annual dyke march to support women, and unlike the main pride parade, WorldPride describes it as “a political demonstration of critical mass; a moment seized to revel in the strength, diversity and passion of LGBTTIQQ2SA women and trans … Continue reading

Photos: Toronto Pride Parade 2014

Photos by: Krystle Merrow –  To cap off 10-days of World Pride and dozens of LGBTQ-related events across the city, over 12,000 marchers took part in what was Toronto’s largest ever pride parade on June 29th.  

Photos: World Pride 2014 Toronto – Trans Pride March

Photos by: Krystle Merrow –  The Trans Pride March, which seeks to “provide a place for trans identified people to rally, to stand up and come together in solidarity”, took place on June 27th as part of World Pride 2014 Toronto.