NOW staff
Sam the Record Man sign to rise again
“It will serve as a great reminder of neon glory and the role music, record stores and clubs played in the lives of people in this city,” music journalist Nicholas Jennings says Read more
Tanja-Tiziana
The best events in Toronto on Family Day Weekend 2019
Including Rhubarb Festival, a talk by #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, Chantal Akerman at the MOCA, Impressionism at the AGO and Wavelength Winter Festival Read more
Belle And Sebastian, Jorja Smith & Kali Uchis and more just announced Toronto concerts
This week's just announced Toronto concerts also include the Rolling Stones, Kodak Black, Beck, Tim Hecker, The Distillers and more Read more
Dave Hogan
The Rolling Stones to play Ontario's Burl's Creek on Canada Day weekend
Rock legends The Rolling Stones will play the former home of WayHome this summer in Oro-Medonte, Ontario – but what about the El Mocambo? Read more
Allison Michael Orenstein
The best weekend events in Toronto: February 8-10
Including Cole Escola's one-man show, Nep Sidhu at Mercer Union, the Drake Hotel's 15th birthday bash and a musical starring Sting Read more
Your burning love and sex questions answered
We asked readers to take a stab at all of your burning questions, from how to curb jealousy to entering the swingers scene. Here are the top answers. Read more
Richmond Lam
Broken Social Scene play a homecoming show at Danforth Music Hall this spring
Plus: just announced Toronto shows from Earl Sweatshirt, Florence + The Machine, Kacey Musgraves, TR/ST, Alessia Cara and more Read more
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On the record: Facebook, Twitter and the death of democracy in the era of fake news
Former CNN Asia correspondent Maria Ressa – one of four journalists named Time Magazine’s 2018 Person of the Year – warns that no democracy is immune from right-wing propaganda networks on social media Read more
Caitlin McCarthy
The best Black History Month 2019 events in Toronto
NOW editors pick the best stage, comedy, film, music, art and literary events showcasing the breadth of the African diaspora Read more
Grassroots Politics In Action: Nobel laureate John Polanyi talks nuclear war in Science for Peace event at U of T
Plus, a fundraiser for St. James Town food hub and an open house exploring the city's revitalization plans for Dufferin Grove Park round out this week's trio of best political events Read more
The best weekend events in Toronto: February 1-3
Including the second annual Night of Ideas, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 60th anniversary, Madison McFerrin and the Black Liberation Ball Read more
Monika Mogi
Vampire Weekend will play Toronto's Echo Beach this summer
It's been six years since Vampire Weekend last came to Toronto, so the Echo Beach stop on their Father Of The Bride tour should bring fans both old and new. Read more
Jabari Jacobs
Lizzo is coming to Toronto to play Danforth Music Hall: Just Announced
Plus: John Mayer, Chris Stapleton, Pkew Pkew Pkew, the new country festival Big Sky and more Read more
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What to watch on Crave and Amazon Prime Video Canada in February 2019
NOW critics pick the best movies and TV shows joining the streaming platforms this month Read more
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What to watch on Netflix Canada in February 2019
NOW critics pick the best movies and TV shows joining the streaming service’s library this month Read more
Samuel Engelking
The best weekend events in Toronto: January 25-27
Including a new feminist comedy showcase, Chinese New Year portraits at the ROM, Mo Amer at Aga Khan and Purple Rain at the Cinesphere Read more
Grassroots Politics In Action: Maria Ressa at the DemocracyXChange Summit heads up this week's trio of best political events
The conference centred around new ways to organize and make change happen, also features former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and What Is Democracy? director Astra Taylor Read more
Tyler Adams
Masked rapper Leikeli47 is coming to Velvet Underground: Just Announced
Leikeli47 leads this week's list of just announced Toronto concerts. Plus:Yves Tumor, King Crimson, Foals, Stephen Malkmus, a second show for PUP and more. Read more
Adam Benn
The best weekend events in Toronto: January 18-20
Including the Women's March, King Princess, DesignTO, Jean-Michel Blais, Toronto Light Festival and Rose: A New Musical Read more
Next Stage Festival 2019: directory of shows and reviews
Here are reviews of every show at the Fringe's boutique winter theatre festival Read more
The Board of Trade's young professionals bring a strong game beyond Bay Street
Sponsored feature: The city’s premier YP program delivers a diversity touchpoint that fosters an ecosystem of leaders Read more