Amanda Factor

Over a year ago, Gary Rideout, Jr. of the Sketchersons bought a former Eritrean restaurant and pool hall at Bloor and Ossington and transformed it into the Comedy Bar. And his timing couldn't have been better. With venues like the Diesel Playhouse shuttering and big standup chains acting cool... continue reading on Torontoist

So you have Gossip Girl seasons one and two on DVD and no one likes the show more than you. But have you ever laid awake at night wondering, "How many husbands has Lily van der Woodsen had? What song do Blair and Chuck make out to in the back... continue reading on Torontoist

Torontoist stopped by the Gladstone Hotel last Tuesday for the launch party of two exciting new documentaries airing on the CBC starting this Thursday night. This Beat Goes On and Rise Up chronicle Canadian music's growth in the '70s and '80s, respectively. The films were made by the two key... continue reading on Torontoist

The Laugh Sabbath gang. Photo by Joe Fuda. Sometimes you just gotta sit down over burgers and fries with people who don't seem to even really get how talented they are. We did this recently with Katie Crown, Sara Hennessy, Nick Flanagan, and Chris Locke at the Rivoli, home... continue reading on Torontoist

Torontoist readers, we have just the thing to ease your beer and barbecue hangovers. Consider it a belated Canada Day present wrapped up in a shiny bow. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the trailer for Gooby! It's kind of like the trailer for Where the Wild Things Are,... continue reading on Torontoist