Posts Filed Under: “Pat Thornton”

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Urban Planner: February 15, 2013

Today: Dave Meslin loves democracy, and you should too; The Weather Station loves singing with friends; Claire, From the Bus loves Ralph (and it scares him); improvisers love White Rhino; and Doldrums and pals love partying late.

By Steve Fisher Feb. 15th, 7:00 am

The Sketchersons Are Bigger, and Maybe Better

A local sketch comedy troupe, already known for being large, has just added seven new members.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithJan. 29th, 10:30 am

Urban Planner: November 16, 2012

Today: Bird Brains migrate south; Toronto Masque Theatre and Art & Lies Productions both do opera mash-ups; Pat Thornton begins his 24-hour stand-up set; and musical up-and-comers Wordburglar, Digits, and the Big Sound orchestra.

By Steve Fisher Nov. 16th, 7:00 am

Pat Thornton, Comedy’s Marathon Man, Prepares for Another 24 Hours

A local comic gets ready for his fourth annual 24-hour comedy marathon, to benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithNov. 14th, 1:00 pm

Urban Planner: April 16, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: Close Encounters and TINARS envision the next 500 years, singer/songwriter Grant Tilley's record release at Revival, and comics fete fellow funnyman Boyd Banks at his birthday set.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 16th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: March 14, 2012

Today in Toronto: learn about local urban sustainability at U of T’s Environment Week, celebrate Canadian poet Irving Layton’s life at a centenary celebration, join an evening of storytelling with the Raconteurs, and get your laugh on with Egg Zepellin’s comedy and variety show.

By Laura Hewitt Mar. 14th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: December 19, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: the last Sorauren Farmers' Market of the year, sweet-smelling theatre from Soulpepper, Tiny Miracles' big laughs for little gifts, and the Hamilton Trading Co.'s Dakota Tavern debut.

By Steve Fisher Dec. 19th, 7:00 am

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At the End of Pat’s 24 Hours

Pat Thornton pulls off his third annual 24-hour jokefest for charity.

By Kelli Korducki and Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 9th, 4:30 pm

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Pat Thornton’s First Eight Hours

Rapper puns, Stamos abuse, and raising money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

By Steve Fisher Nov. 8th, 10:00 am

Urban Planner: November 7, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: Pat Thornton kicks off 24 hours of comedy for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, Toronto Public Library's History Matters Lectures address Building Postwar Toronto, Studio 180 and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre take part in a worldwide play reading, and the Cream of Comedy show will anoint a new up-and-comer.

By Steve Fisher Nov. 7th, 7:00 am

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Pat Thornton Preps for Third Annual Dare to Remember

Toronto comic hopes this year's 24-hour standup marathon will be the funniest and most successful yet.

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 4th, 10:00 am

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Kevin Sorbo Garbage Weekend Dumps a Heap of Laughs on Fans

TV's Hercules did a weekend in residence at a local comedy club. Here's why.

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin SmithAug. 30th, 9:00 am

Urban Planner, August 26–28, 2011

In this special three-day Urban Planner: a musical closes out Kensington performance space Bread and Circus; Chef Hung's in town for TAIWANfest, and Kevin Sorbo's here for Fan Expo (and the Kevin Sorbo Garbage Weekend); Colin Stetson plays the Drake, and Hollerado DJ a dance party; Fake Prom enlists upstanding men and women to Go to War; and Art Starts' young conscripts debut a new city mural.

By Steve Fisher Aug. 26th, 6:00 pm

PB & J’s Easter Funny: Improv, with Extra Laughs-Per-Minute

By Steve Fisher Apr. 21st, 9:00 am

Urban Planner: April 1, 2011

By Steve Fisher Apr. 1st, 7:00 am

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Duly Quoted: Kevin Sorbo

By Torontoist Nov. 17th, 3:45 pm

A Dare to Remember, Especially If You Are Wesley Snipes, Rob Ford, or Kevin Sorbo

By Torontoist Nov. 17th, 1:05 pm

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Urban Planner: November 15, 2010

By Steve Fisher Nov. 15th, 7:00 am

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