Posts Filed Under: “the great hall”

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What to Check Out in Toronto September 19–25: The Polaris Prize, JFL42, and Bells On Bloor

This week features A Tribe Called Red, literary festival Word on the Street, and a burlesque tribute to Queen Bey.

By Steve Fisher Sep. 19th, 1:30 pm

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How the Great Hall Was Saved

The iconic west-end building gets a complete makeover.

By Alina Bykova Aug. 31st, 1:00 pm

2014 Hero: Long Winter

Nominated for: creating performance art for all ages and incomes.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Tonia CowanDec. 23rd, 12:50 pm

Bringing Don Giovanni Into the Social Media Age

Local theatre company Against the Grain is reimagining Mozart's classic opera for 21st-century audiences.

By Catherine Kustanczy Dec. 11th, 2:00 pm

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The Great Hall Warns It’s in Danger of Shutting Down

The nearly 125-year-old building at Queen and Dovercourt is looking for the public's help to keep its doors open.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 16th, 11:30 am

The Best of Canadian Music Week 2013 in Photos

A photographic recap of CMW 2013.

By Corbin Smith Mar. 26th, 11:00 am

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CMW 2013: What We’ve Seen So Far

Our roundup of the best—and in one case, the absolute worst—of CMW so far.

By Torontoist • Photo by Corbin SmithMar. 22nd, 4:30 pm

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CMW 2013: Weekend Best Bets

Here's what to see tonight, tomorrow and Sunday. (Although honestly, Sunday is kind of a half-day at best.)

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithMar. 22nd, 2:30 pm

CMW 2013 Best Bets: Thursday

Thursday night will feature African-influenced Francophone pop, a food-obsessed rapper, and Korean punks. What more do you need?

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithMar. 21st, 2:00 pm

At Foundry, Electronic Music and Visual Art Come Together

A new electronic-music event series will combine international acts and custom visuals.

By Chris Dart Feb. 28th, 2:00 pm

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Wavelength Skips Its Awkward Phase

The Wavelength Festival may be a teenager, but this past weekend, it showed no signs of angst.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithFeb. 19th, 9:00 am

Urban Planner: July 24, 2012

Today: a historical book launch at Toronto's historical First Post Office, artists battle against one other and the clock, the premiere of Beirut, and a hypnotic comedy show.

By Jessica Buck Jul. 24th, 7:00 am

NXNE Best Bets: Friday

If you're looking for '90s pop punkers, naked comedians, or Australians, tonight's your night.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Loni SchickJun. 15th, 11:00 am

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Wavelength Gets Bigger and Better

Concert promoter Wavelength celebrates its 12th anniversary with a festival that founding director Jonny Dovercourt hopes will expose the group to new audiences.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Remi CarreiroFeb. 16th, 12:00 pm

Great Bands, Great Hall, Great Cause

Fucked Up channels the holiday spirit and puts on two epic concerts for charity.

By Corbin Smith • Photos by Corbin SmithDec. 27th, 2:30 pm

Urban Planner: February 12, 2010

By Anne Joyce Feb. 12th, 7:00 am

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A Metric Fan’s Fantasy

By Jessica Ford Apr. 6th, 1:40 pm

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Urban Planner: December 10, 2008

By Ian McGrenaghan Dec. 10th, 8:00 am