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 more
88rising are bringing their first ever group tour to Toronto
88rising is embarking on the 88 Degrees & Rising Tour, its first ever group tour. The Asian music and arts collective presents Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, Joji, Keith Ape, KOHH, Niki, August 08 and Don Krez on September 30 at Echo Beach more
The best weekend events in Toronto: June 15-17
Including NXNE at Yonge-Dundas Square, a rally for fair wages, Pride on the island, Bells on Danforth and Elaine May at TIFF Bell Lightbox more
Nicki Minaj and Future are bringing their NickiHndrxx tour to Toronto
Nicki Minaj and Future lead this list of just-announced Toronto concerts. Plus: Lykke Li, Alvvays and Bahamas, plus Hugh's Room Live's Summer Music Festival, Sloan and Tokyo Police Club headline Hopped And Confused. more
Ethan Eisenberg
The best weekend events in Toronto: June 8-10
Including the World Naked Bike Ride, Pride month at Buddies, Jeremy Dutcher and a super-hyped summer horror flick more
John Waters is headlining a new summer festival in Toronto
The cult filmmaker, comedian Bassem Youssef and musician Bif naked will speak at Harbourfront Centre's Brave: The Festival of Risk and Failure more
Giuliano Bekor
Toronto Jazz Festival announces free opening weekend lineup
Toronto Jazz Festival announces free shows from Macy Gray, CeCe Winans, Jay Douglas and more, all throughout Yorkville. Plus: just announced Toronto concerts from Gorillaz, Tink, Ministry and others. more
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The best weekend events in Toronto: June 1-3
Including Field Trip, Dundas West Fest, Indigenous Fashion Week and Desifest more
The best movies and free screenings in Toronto this summer
The biggest blockbusters of summer 2018 include Ocean's 8, the Mamma Mia sequel and the Incredibles 2; plus, outdoor film festivals and free screenings in Toronto. more
The best art and books events in Toronto this summer
The best art and books events for summer 2018 include the Iris van Harpen and Philip Beesley exhibition at the ROM, The Art of Banksy and disaster capitalism with Naomi Klein. more
Fiona Morgan
Don't miss these acts on stage in Toronto this summer
Stage offerings for summer 2018 include Luminato, Coriolanus at Stratford, Fringe and SummerWorks. more
Zach Slootsky
The best concerts and music festivals in Toronto this summer
NOW music critics pick the best Toronto shows for summer 2018 including Lauryn Hill, Janelle Monae, Radiohead and outdoor music festivals you shouldn't miss. more
Angela Dawson
The best food and drink events in Toronto this summer
Spend summer 2018 at Vegandale, Taste of the Danforth, Jerfest or one of several craft beer festivals. Here are the best dining events. more
The best festivals in Toronto this summer
Here's what's happening at Pride, Dundas West Fest, Afrofest and more in our 2018 summer festivals guide more
The best outdoor events in Toronto this summer
The best events this summer include celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort York, kicking back in Kensington Market and riding the roller coaster at the CNE. more
Aqua and Prozzäk are coming to Toronto... together
Aqua, Prozzäk and Whigfield will turn Echo Beach into a late-90s junior high dance. Plus: SWV plays Blockorama, Chronixx plays Manifesto, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Jim Cuddy lead a tribute to Massey Hall, and more just announced Toronto shows more
Tim Saccenti
Zola Jesus to headline Venus Fest 2018
Zola Jesus, Bully, Moor Mother, Elle Barbara's Black Space, Isla Craig and Vallens will also play the Toronto event, which features all women and non-binary musicians more
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What to watch on Netflix Canada in June 2018
NOW critics pick the best movies and TV shows joining the streaming service’s library this month more
Dennis Leupold
Tinashe to headline NXNE 2018
Tinashe has been added to NXNE's free, outdoor Yonge-Dundas Square lineup, which also includes Jazz Cartier, Big Freedia, Azealia Banks, Chvrches and more. The Toronto festival has also unveiled its full festival village schedule. more
The best weekend events in Toronto: May 25-27
Including Doors Open, Kathy Griffin, Inside Out and LIFT Cannabis Expo more
Andrew Graham
Bulkhead premiere Route Sixteen, a prime bit of new Toronto techno
Bulkhead debut the new song Route Sixteen, which also features Joel Eel. Plus: check out new songs from Witch Prophet, Ralph, Ebhoni, Bonjay, Jennifer Castle and more on this week's #NOWplaying playlist. more
