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Enter here: doors open Toronto Feel like a #baws and get into any building you want—almost. More than 130 locations in Toronto will welcome the public (for free) during Doors Open on May 28 and 29. New...
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Art is all Around So, did you know that Toronto is home to the largest photography fiesta in the world? This month, keep your eyes peeled for the saturated, dreamy snaps by Angela Grauerholz, Andrew...
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TOAST OF THE TOWN Everyone has something to say about bagels, but what about sliced bread? Every weekend this month, the pop-up resto Toast is churning out slices of perfectly grilled bread slices,...
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Blooming good Stuck searching for a gift for Mother’s Day? Like an antidote for your guilty last-minute conscious, Tonic Blooms will send flowers and gifts to someone in under two hours. The Mother’s...
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Meet Me At the Clocktower Bar The brains behind Boxcar Social (you know, proprietors of the three essential Cs of urban living: coffee, cocktails, charcuterie) have opened a boîte in Summerhill....
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In A Gaze Daze Raez Argulla is presenting her photography series To Each Her Own on April 23 at Milk Glass Co. The series uses the perspectives of 10 individuals to explore themes of self-image,...
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Don’t Look Back For cheeky text-based art, look no further than Ontario-born Ben Skinner, who is the art director for Aritzia and moonlights as an artist, NBD. Skinner is showing 20 pieces at Mayberry...
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FREEWHEEL BURNING Strap in your sneakers because Spokehaüs wants to take you for a ride. The new fitness studio offers a, um, spin on spin classes, incorporating weights and choreography (plus mad...
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ONE OF ITS KIND The title says it all. Between March 23 and 27, the One of a Kind Show is offering handmade goods from more than 450 homegrown vendors. If the pretty wares from Etsy sellers Captive...
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Master Perfumer Visits Toronto French perfumer Francis Kurkdjian will be stopping by Saks Fifth Avenue’s Queen Street location on April 1 and Saks Sherway Gardens on April 2, both from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m....
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FANK & OAK X CWST Frank & Oak’s seven-piece capsule collection with Cali brand CWST is something for the classy gent to do pseudo-sporty activities in, like marathon all 13 House of Cards...
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Entering the exhibition era Get that black beret out, ‘cause there are a lot of exhibits opening. The AGO’s “Outsiders: American Photography and Film offers an authentic glimpse into American life from...
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Tubular Takeover Sneakerheads, come February 11 please direct your attention to Exclucity on Queen West. Adidas is shacking up on the top floor, selling exclusive Adidas Originals items and official...
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Flower Power With White Oak Flower Co. Don’t be ranunculus and miss out on White Oak Flower Co. and the Toronto Flower Market’s Valentine’s Day bazaar at the Drake Hotel’s Sky Yard on February 13 and...
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Soups Up Dude Like a water hole in the dessert, free steaming soup in the winter is more mirage than reality. Not so at Cantina by Campbell’s at Queen and Spadina. From February 2 to 22, Campbell’s and...
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On The Road: The Films of Wim Wenders Put on a fluffy pink backless sweater a la Nastassja Kinski in Paris, Texas and catch the films of influential German filmmaker Wim Wenders at the TIFF Bell...
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TO DO: The Toronto Design Offsite Festival Beat the January blues at the Toronto Design Offsite Festival beginning January 18. The week-long event showcases the designs of hundreds of artists displayed...
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Here comes the bride show Taking the bride-to-be to the WedLuxe Wedding Show on January 10 will garner you a Bridesmaid of the Year award fo sho (as if anyone else was in the running). There will be...
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NYE Nails Hayley Elsaesser’s nail wraps need to be on your fingers when you countdown to midnight. The rainbow-hued stickers are the Toronto designer’s first foray into beauty, and are a punchy start....
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Caudalie combines a spa and boutique A spa and a store, Caudalie’s newest location at CF Sherway Gardens lets customers pick up “Les Introuvables” (boutique-exclusive products) and test out new...
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Fort Kids Winter Sale What to get the five-year-old localist who has everything? Sigh, the perils of gifting in 2015. Toronto-based Fort Kids’ clothing uses eco fabrics and 100 per cent recycled...
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Treat of the week: Lindsey Bakes good cookies If you want to put a smile on someone’s face or wow…anyone, look no further than Lindsey Gazel. The baker whips up custom cookies, like the Kanye-inspired...
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Beaufille at Holt Renfrew Beaufille’s sublime designs can now be found at Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street location (not just on Selena Gomez in the “Hands To Myself” video with lip syncing Victoria’s...
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Walnut Studios Holiday Sale See photography, jewellery, fashion, sculptures and more by over 45 local artists all in one place. This holiday art sale happens November 21 and includes snacks, a DJ and...
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Brika Workshops at Yorkdale Brika is offering DIY workshops at its holiday pop-up shop at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Learn how to craft holiday centrepieces, lampshades or even a signature scent. Bring...
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Give Old Boots the Boot For moments when you need to do some sole searching, try Stuart Weitzman’s boutique in Square One’s new wing. The shop opens on March 3 and features a calm vanilla-grey colour...
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When I was 13, I woke my mom up in the dead of night to drive me downtown so I could wait 14 hours to get the best view possible from the general admission section at the Backstreet Boys concert....
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Three Ways to Wear the Bra Top This Summer
Looong gone are the days where showing your bra was considered tacky—instead, they’re now the centrepieces of our summertime outfits. Designers put bra tops of all forms out on the runway, from sheer...
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After a bleached-out, dozy winter and spring’s damp hiccup, summer is finally, beautifully here. This issue is a tribute to that feeling when summer’s slow burn suddenly ares into action—like an...
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Domo arigato Mr. Luminato Don’t miss Luminato Festival’s Opening Party on June 9 at the Hearn Generating Station. For $100 you can check out installations and dance the night away in the renovated...
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