Visited cause of Jiaoying Summers was in Toronto…read more The staff was friendly. It was pretty spacious than what I am expected. I got their pricey small popcorn (price was expected). If you happened to bring a water bottle, they will be able to fill it up with water.

I grew up watching Stephen Yan from the cooking show, Wok with Yan, with my mom. My mom religiously…read morewrote down his recipes with a blue pen in her Sunlife coiled notebook that the company used to give out yearly. She'd then make these recipes. It occurred to me recently that maybe my punny nature and love for good food happened because of this man. I'm glad. Stephen Yan kept a low profile for roughly thirty years. He was lured out of British Columbia by RetroKid. They did a collaboration on Wok with Yan clothing and merchandise. They also held a meet-and-greet event a few Saturdays ago at The Royal Cinema. Here's what I don't recommend doing. The night before, I attended a Billy Idol concert. I did a lot of walking and dancing. I had to get up early to get to Little Italy by 10 am for this event I felt it all, but it was worth all of it. I parked in a small Green P parking lot off Clinton Street, which was steps away from this venue. I then had to line up to get into the theatre. Organizers did a great job finding our names on the list, getting wristbands based on the type of ticket and perk package that you had ordered, and getting the proper t-shirt size and branded chopsticks that you desired. It was great. Staff were helpful. I needed to use the washroom. Washrooms were upstairs. It's an older theatre, so it's a flight of stairs up. The washrooms were clean and surprisingly spacious. We could sit wherever, except the VIP area, unless you were one. I was content in my comfy chair. Pay Chen, a local foodie, welcomed us. She provided a summary of Yan's accomplishments and introduced Steve, co-founder of RetroKid. I love the merchandise that this company creates, from Sesame Street, to Stephen Yan. This event allowed us to buy Wok with Yan merchandise before it went public to the world after the event. Yan was introduced and got quite the standing ovation. It was great seeing him. He can still talk up a storm. He was his usual punny self. It was nice to hear what he has been up to. I was thrilled to be there. Afterwards, we could meet him and get a photo taken with him. He didn't do autographs. The lineup was long. I didn't mind the wait. My legs were jelly from the concert. I spoke to a staffer just before we hit the stage. There were steps, but no handrails. My legs were so tired that I asked if he could be my support as I went up the stairs. Yep, they were that heavy. He didn't mind. He was thrilled that I saw Billy Idol and had a great time. I met Stephen Yan -- the legend. A staffer took my phone and I got to spend a brief moment with him. He greeted me in Cantonese, asking how I was. I responded in Cantonese in the same language. The moment was magical. He was everything you hoped that he'd be. He was warm and welcoming. He was funny. He was kind and compassionate. The woman took photos of us in a hug and in conversation, and in a few poses. I shared my story of my mom and I watching his shows, and my mom jotting down all his recipes. He seemed genuinely touched and asked how my mom was. Very Chinese. Incredibly cool. I did buy some merchandise. I got a t-shirt and some buttons with his punny sayings on aprons. It was highly organized. You basically checked what you wanted on an order from. I didn't have a pen, so I asked to use a nice woman's pen who was sitting in front of me. She asked me if I was Yan's daughter. It was such a weird question at first. It was quite flattering in hindsight. You basically wrote your name on the order form and paid. I used a credit card. I then waited patiently for my name to be called. I got my order and was happy. The place had overstock on Wok with Yan chopsticks. I ended up getting another pair. Yay! I have a set. I like that you can get hot food, cold beer, and snacks at the concession stands. I saw someone with a hot dog and popcorn while I was waiting to meet Yan. The selection of wine, pasta, sardines, St. Viateur bagels, and more was impressive. You can actually dine on the patio here. It's a charming theatre. It now has a special place in my heart. I met Stephen Yan here. (350)

Went here tonight for the new Superman movie. definitely a hidden gem to the GTA since it's so far…read moreout north, but well worth the drive especially at night when there's no traffic. The parking spots are well organized, but wish there was more clear signage around the lot for getting in and out. My only tips if you're planning on going here is: 1. Make sure your car battery will survive 2. Bring mosquito repellent if you're sitting outside 3. Check showtimes and length (some can run until 3am)

It was my first time there (to watch Jaws 5oth anniv). The young man at the entrance booth was…read more very patient and friendly answering all my questions re. where to park, how the sound works, will my battery die, etc. Maybe some signage on exiting for first timers like me. (now i know) Will definitely return.

The Green Space on Church is the premier outdoor entertainment venue for Toronto's diverse downtown…read moreneighbourhoods. Best known for 4-days of music, dance and cultural programming during the Toronto Pride festival, the Green Space on Church also offers outdoor film screenings, movie nights in the park, arts and culture events and fitness programming like free Yoga.

I realized (10 seconds after paying for the parking) I was there for an event in the wrong date. I…read moreimmediately told the guy still at the entrance that I wasn't supposed to be there. He said he couldn't refund me (no rationale there). It's probably the only credit card machine, in the whole country that does not do reverse charge. It was a Tuesday evening, not busy at all, so I guess he needed to make some easy money after I left. Customer service grade F.

Saw Wonder Woman here and the movie was unwatchably dark. You couldn't make out any of the action…read moreand in some scenes, it was hard to tell who was who. The audio seemed to be mono and only came out my drivers side speakers instead both channels. I wouldn't come back for an action movie but maybe a bright animated film like minions would be watchable The concessions stand wasn't bad (pop corn, pop and a candy bar for $10). If you want anything else, you'd have to bring it. I wouldn't allow the nachos in my car so I couldn't speak to those. If they fix the screen issue, I'd give the place a good 3 stars. It's a great experience, but the movie was ruined by how dark it was.

Starlite Drive In Theater…read more While I never went to the DriveIn as a Kid, this is my Second Time here. Only found out Today it has 3 Screens. Seeing -Drop -The Woman In The Yard -Novocaine Gate Dude was Super Pleasant. He's been here 4 Years. It's nice to be in a Rural Setting on a Holiday Weekend and listen to the birds chirp while you wait for the films to start Snack Bar has a a teeny arcade and TON of Food Options - All Fried Of Course Just found out Thursdays are Carload for $20. So, even if it's Two Folks you'll save $5 Bucks Enough for a Small Fries at the Snack Bar. Cuz, you gotta get in at least one Fried Food a Day! Side Note April is not Warm. Bring a Blanket and Pillows...

Came for a movie night with hubby looking forward to a good night…read more They opened 1/2 late, then went for food wow $38.00 for 2 burgers 1fry and 2 drinks with a popcorn and a chill dog, by the time I got food hot dog was cold chilli was more like sweet ketchup burgers now they were good but ir took 1/2 hr to get the food. At least the movies should be good.

So much fun in the summer!! They play the current movies and it's so much more fun than the…read moretheatre. The staff are nice and helpful and there are lots of options at the concessions stand. Sometimes the sound can be a little weird but it doesn't take away from the experience. Bathrooms are kinda bad. Not maintained very well and the sinks are annoying

Been coming here since hs and so nostalgic to be back recently. Not much has changed but the prices…read moreand "no outside food" allowance. Seems like the snack bar has improved since the last time I was here which was over a decade ago Love that it opens rain or shine!

Love their $5 taco Tuesdays, and select $10 margs. Surprisingly the fish tacos were super tssty,…read morefresh, and just lightly battered. We did not expect this at a cineplex restaurant and definitely not this quality for $5. Margaritas were also tasty, but be mindful that not all are part of this deal.

My family and I went today, and it was my first time at a theater like this. I loved it a lot, and…read moreI normally do not like movie theaters very much. It was so easy to order food right to our seats and that simplified the experience in the best way. I also enjoyed that it was a 19+ environment! It was very quiet and I got to enjoy my movie without any extra noise.

I've seen some outstanding productions at Theatre Aquarius in the last year. Mary Francis Moore's…read morenew artistic direction and dedication to community is evident in the new productions and programs. The education programs and classes are well run and led by local professionals. There are several spaces in and around the theatre for classes and performances including a large theatre, black box theatre, and multi-classroom space across the street. I've even seen several outdoor site specific performances. Theatre Aquarius has served as a hub for the Hamilton Fringe Festival and is a wonderful creative place for community. Can't wait to see and experience more.

WOW! What an incredible evening! I bought tickets for my daughters and myself as a Christmas gift…read moreto the Theatre Aquarius presentation of Beauty and the Beast. It was a wonderful incredible show!! We were so impressed with every aspect of the show; the lighting, the stage sets, the music, actors, singing and dancing productions; the entire show was amazing. In this day and age of techno mumbo jumbo entertainment; it is truly refreshing and uplifting to watch a production put on by such a wonderful group of entertainers. As I watched the production, I got the overwhelming sense that each and every performer was truly passionate about the performance. They absolutely loved what they were doing and this enthusiasm truly contributed to making this production an absolutely wonderful experience for everyone involved; from the entertainers to the production staff, the musicians and theatre staff and of course for us the audience. I will certainly be watching for future productions that I want to see with my family and buying tickets again. Thank you to everyone at Theatre Aquarius for a beautifully memorable evening!! I look forward to my next show. :)

Although the website is still up offering classes and rentals, I found out that in fact the company…read moreis not currently in operation for this season at the Bluffs. After reaching out to them through e-mail, I was told my request for info about lessons was forwarded to a representative from WSUP, a partner company supposedly based somewhere on Toronto Island. Well, I did not hear back after one week so went looking elsewhere. See my 5 star review for Toronto Island SUP. I think the people at Paddleboard Addict need to update their website so that people are not wasting their time.

Thanks to the wonders of the interwebs, I stumbled upon Paddleboard Addict when I was looking for a…read morespot to take an intro class with a group of friends. I had searched initially on Yelp but options came up short (following this review that will no longer be an issue). I connected with business owner Paul and chatted about prices, location, times and dates (the usual). Paul was very laid back and yet totally professional letting me know that he was flexible and totally willing to accommodate us on our day of choice. Making himself readily available by phone or email we confirmed a date and time and only needed to pay for one person in advance to secure the time slot, which I did via e-mail money transfer (oh the joys and conveniences of internet). When the day came, admittedly we were a touch (45 minutes) tardy, however we made sure to let Paul know we'd be running behind. When we finally arrived Paul was waiting for us happy to have us there. We signed some waivers and paid the rest of our balance owing and walked towards the close by community of floating houses (apparently something no longer allowed to be built in Ontario). Paul was a gracious host and professional guide, teaching us the basics of SUP (Stand-up Paddleboard) in minutes and getting us on our way quick. He took us around the marina and into the open water area teaching us about the ecosystem around us, the clarity of the water, and various wildlife present (didn't get to see the Karp or Muskeye he bragged about - probably a good thing). The entire experience was informative, fun, great exercise and a real joy all the way around! We were also fortunate enough that there weren't other bookings that day so Paul ended up taking us out for another 20-30 minutes over the hour we paid for! We all agreed that this was a great experience and would DEFINITELY come back to try! I HIGHLY recommend you give this place a try or at the very least try your hand at SUP! PS - Lake Ontario is ICE COLD - I didn't fall in BUT daaayyummmmm that ISH is C-O-L-D!