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Photos: The Gentlemen’s Expo 2014

Photos by: Philip C. Perron (@Philip_Perron) – The second annual Gentlemen’s Expo once again took over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre over the weekend and featured all of the booze, clothes, gadgets, and more, that make up the modern gentleman. From “The Sports Zone”, that featured interactive games and a sports-themed “man cave”, to the 102.1 The … Continue reading →

Photos: Toronto Santa Claus Parade 2014

Photos by: Fernando Paiz (@capaphotograph1) – The 110th annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade crowded the streets of downtown Toronto yesterday with clowns, police officers, Brent Butt of Corner Gas, gingerbread men and women, and more than 30 floats, who made their way along the parade route that began at Christie Pits and wrapped up at St. Lawrence Market.

Photos: 2014 Toronto Zombie Walk @ Nathan Phillips Square

Photos by: Victoria Charko (@Vanilla_Rx) – Zombies invaded Toronto yesterday as part of the 2014 Toronto Zombie Walk in support of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, which kicked off at Nathan Phillips Square. Since its 2003 launch, which saw only a handful of participants, this year’s event hosted over 10,000 members of the undead.

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 →