Posts Filed Under: festivals

Historicist: The Caravan is on its Way

Torontonians travel the world—without leaving the city borders.

By David Wencer Jun. 24th, 12:13 pm

It’s November, Now What?

From Roncesvalles Avenue to Regent Park, cultural events warm up even as temperatures drop.

By Emily Macrae Nov. 3rd, 1:00 pm

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An Inside Look at Summerlicious

Torontoist contributor and restauranteur Samira Mohyeddin gives an industry view on the mixed emotions that come with Summerlicious and Winterlicious.

By Samira Mohyeddin Jul. 16th, 3:15 pm

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2014 Villain: Radius Clauses

Nominated for: pitting festivals against each other, with local bands caught in the middle.

By Michael Fraiman • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 23rd, 10:10 am

Festival Spotlights Home-Grown Horrors

Check out our country's best horror movies at the Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival.

By Jessica Buck Nov. 27th, 1:40 pm

Behind the Scenes: TIFF Programmers on Surviving the Festival

Two of the festival's unsung heroes talk glamour, caffeine intake, and (literally) hitting the wall.

By Jason Anderson • Photo by Christopher DrostSep. 1st, 1:00 pm

Four Fresh Toronto Faces to Look Out for at TIFF 2014

Toronto-based actors and filmmakers explain what TIFF means to them—and get out their pre-festival jitters.

By Jason Anderson Sep. 1st, 12:00 pm

TIFF Survival Guide: How to Eat Cheap (But Well)

The best places for frugal festival-goers to grab a quick bite between screenings.

By Jason Anderson Sep. 1st, 11:00 am

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Ontario Craft Beer Week and Beyond

Some of the best reasons to get out and get drinking this summer.

By Brendan Ross Jun. 16th, 1:10 pm

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Scene: India on the Toronto Islands

The 41st-Annual Festival of India took over Centre Island.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaJul. 15th, 10:15 am

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The Toronto Urban Roots Fest Charmed Audiences, Despite Rain

The first Toronto Urban Roots Festival had some challenges to overcome—rain, camera-shy celebrities—but it soldiered on.

By Charlotte Santry • Photos by Corbin SmithJul. 9th, 11:00 am

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Dear Canadian Music Week, It’s Not Us, It’s You

Why is Canada's oldest multi-venue music festival seen as a weak, sloppy knock-off? We offer six reasons.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithMar. 26th, 2:30 pm

Manifesto 2012: Shorter Festival, Bigger Scope

The annual urban arts festival scales down so organizers can focus on year-round projects.

By Chris Dart Sep. 20th, 10:30 am

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Waterfront Night Market a Feast of Asian Treats

Street-food fest offers everything from stinky tofu and oyster omelettes to Asian French toast.

By David Demchuk • Photos by Nancy PaivaJul. 23rd, 10:10 am

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Jump Up for the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto

New venues and tasty treats mark the 45th anniversary of the festival previously known as Caribana.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 29th, 2:00 pm

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East Meets West at Toronto Night Market. Also, BBQ’d Everything.

By John Semley Jul. 22nd, 10:00 am

What to See at Luminato’s Closing Weekend

By Laura Godfrey • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 17th, 9:00 am

The High and Lows of Luminato’s Opening Weekend

By Torontoist • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 13th, 4:00 pm