I attended a comedy show (Nurse John) there. The show was funny and enjoyable overall. The opening…read moreact was okay but wasn't really my taste. Staff were friendly and helpful. The event was well organized. Entering was pretty quick. They will check your bag when you enter. Also, you can bring an empty plastic water bottle and fill it at a water fountain inside. It's a little be out of the way (at least from when you are at the entrance of the building).

Huge spacious hall with good management…read more Checking in and out was smooth. Good sound quality.

This theatre offers unique plays in an intimate atmosphere. They showcase local talent and their…read moreplays are of high caliber. My husband and I went to see Guilt (A Love Story), and we really enjoyed the humorous/dramatic storyline. There is ample parking in a lot across the street, and a bar offering drinks/snacks. It's good to support local independent art businesses, and this is a nice place to immerse yourself in culture.

I recently got to participate in providing feedback on a dry run script read, and forgot about the…read morecharms of this local theatre. It almost feels like this place is geared towards others in the guild, but the venue itself is appealing for hard core play goers. Don't be expecting great comfy movie theatre style padded chairs, but you trade that off for being in an intimate space with decent acoustics that doesn't require electrical amplification. To go or not to go? That's really not the question.

It was my first time seeing a show here specifically in the Bluma Appel Theatre. The theatre is on…read morea smaller scale so, you have a great view in any seat. In the orchestra level you may feel as if you are up too close to the stage. We choose to sit in the balcony and it was perfect to see everything that was happening on stage. Arrival: Upon getting to the theatre we had about 20 minutes until the show to pick up our will-call tickets. The line moved fairly quickly in 5 minutes we got our tickets. Seating: Our seats had an awesome view of the entire stage. No one in front of us was blocking our view during the show. The seats are small and close to one another but it didn't bother me. It was pretty comfortable. Production: The lighting and sounds were great! You can hear how beautiful everyone's voices were. This really makes a production successful. Intermission: We were disappointed that during the intermission the line up for the concession stand was ridiculously long. It was past the main staircase. By the time we were called back to our seats we were still half way there beside the bottom of the staircase. Overall I can't wait till our next show!

This is a great venue for theatre and dance. They host a lot of Can Stage productions. The theatre…read moreis not huge so there are almost no bad seats in the house. The feel is intimate and acoustics are decent. There is an open space next to the box office where they often host pre/post-performance talks, which are a nice way to learn more about the show you are seeing. The lobby is pretty standard. Nothing too fancy and it lacks the grandeur of places like the Four Seasons Centre or Koerner Hall, but it is inviting and the ushers and box office staff have always been friendly and helpful. The theatre is steps from Union Station and St. Lawrence Market, so it's easy to get to and there are a few good places to eat before/after a show (my pick is Sukho Thai on Wellington).

BLAH BLAH BLAH yea CNE is not what it once was…read moreit was much more affordable and family friendly but so were the 70/80/90/early 2000's after 445 pm is $13, main reason i went. it's interesting for people watching and mini donuts... rides are trash fam

Exhibition Place has been around for over a century. I know it as the place to be in August for the…read moreCanadian National Exhibition (CNE or The Ex). Its name comes from this event that marks the end of summer. I tend to visit various expos and shows at Enercare Centre, which makes up part of Exhibition Place. The One of a Kind and Plant Expo shows are fun. Recently, I visited Coca-Cola Coliseum (formerly Ricoh Coliseum) to take in a couple of Toronto Marlies hockey games. Exhibition Place hugs the Lake Ontario shoreline, just west of downtown Toronto. It's a large space with exhibit, trade, and banquet centres; theatre and music buildings; monuments, parkland, and sports facilities; and a number of civic, provincial, and national historic sites. The older buildings that comprise Exhibition Place are on the west side. The Horticulture Building and Music Building come to mind. I am more familiar with the larger buildings. It's likely because I frequented them often, especially when I worked at The Ex during three different summer jobs as a student. The Food Building is still kicking around. I sold fudge and cold drinks in that building. I knew where the best deals were for candy and snacks. Some things never change... haha I shopped a lot at the Better Living Building. It was mainly handbags, hair accessories, and sandals back then. As of late, it's the Queen Elizabeth Building that I visit the most. It's where concerts tend to be. I last saw Erasure there. BMO Field is across from it. I saw Genesis, which was the first concert at this venue. It is the home of Toronto FC, our soccer (football) team. Seeing the Marlies play was a treat after an absence of over a decade. I got to take in my first AHL playoff game and the team won! The food is great. Scotiabank area could try and adapt mac and cheese, and grilled cheese with freshly made chips from this venue alone. I have parked all over this place. The further you park from where you want to be, the cheaper parking is. If you park at the underground lot for Enercare Centre, Beanfield Centre (formerly the Automotive Building), or Coca-Cola Coliseum, parking has a flat rate of $25. It's credit and debit cards only. There is an attendant available during the event in question if you need assistance. There are two historic gates here: - Princes' Gates (opened by Princes Edward and George) - Dufferin Gates (the arch, named after Lord Dufferin) I have entered the former more often. If I use the latter, I'm going to the Medieval Times dinner and tournament show. Exhibition Stadium used to be here. It was the home of the Blue Jays. It was also a concert venue. I have fond memories taking a break from my job and getting a glimpse of The Rolling Stones play before their evening show. I have barely scratched the surface describing Exhibition Place. It's a multipurpose area with a lot of events and activities happening year-round. I'm glad that I can drop by now and again to relive memories and make new ones. (177)

Recently, a few of my friends and I were reminiscing about Ontario Place. I have spent so much time…read morehere growing up. I always liked that when you purchased admission to The Ex, you got to visit Ontario Place. My parents and I went here often. It was great watching the air show from Ontario Place. I have fond memories of all of us sitting on a boulder and taking in the show. It was fun doing pedal boat rides in swans and the bumper boats. I have photos of waving like a crazy kid in them. As a teenager, I spent so much time visiting Cinesphere to take in a movie when I had enough money. It was cool back in the day. Oh, let's not forget about The Forum. It was a nice venue to take in live performances. I didn't get into seeing huge concerts here (I was 18 years old when I officially saw my first concert), but I did see whatever acts were on with my parents. Perhaps over a decade ago, I dropped by to take in the Toronto Chinese Lantern Festival. It was magical seeing all these displays at night. I took so many photos and I like looking at how spectacular the displays were. I miss it. The closest that I get is seeing concerts at Ontario Place is at Budweiser Stage. It's a nice venue when you have Lake Ontario as a backdrop. It's lovely to spot when you are doing a boat tour (I was fortunate to do one a few years ago). You can't miss it. The marina is alive and kicking. I always admired when folks were there taking in the music and view. Here's hoping that whatever restoration plans are in store for Ontario Place are realized. It's such a lovely area. It's a shame that it's not used as much as it should be these days. (455)

Okay, imagine going back in time to be a kid again! That's Ontario Place…read more Ontario Place was the theme park that was affordable in the GTA with a sunshine guarantee (so if you went during the rain you got a free second visit). Fast forward to present it is an abandoned place for events. I've visited this place a few times, for the BBQ Fest in 2018, the Asian BBQ fest. Oh yea I remember in 2018 getting a bottle of ketchup with me on it! I also remember spending 30$ for a set of tickets to visit different venues-no direct money payment. In 2018 I've also gone to Winterfest that has light art and an artificial skating rink made of plexiglass; not sure if it damaged my skate blades because I didnt drag my skates out. Reason I visited is for Snow Magic, I had a Yelp endorsed ticket - usually $80 with ticket vender during peak time. The Snow Magic was a feature of artist work; Ontario Place has a nice way to showcase community artists as other events in the Winter have featured lots of art work stationary and moving with lots of artistic optic plays with mirrors. I did capture many photos of the events, feel free to check out then out when they're posted @foodrebelivana for events from this event. This event is truly family friendly; not enough seats in your 6 seater van, take a Mercedes and make it a party as they charge one fixed rate irrespective of the number of people in the vehicle (safely travelling of course). :) Overall Ontario Place has turned into a money pit venue, pretty much every venue I've been to has asked for some sort of compensation up front or didnt bother because its ridiculously cold.

I was at The Concert Hall on the main floor of the Masonic Temple for an acapella concert called…read moreSing! Celebrates the Broadway Musical. It was part of the Toronto Vocal Arts Festival. I read that the venue can hold 700 guests. I'm not sure if that includes the balcony. The floor seats can be configured as needed since they are not bolted down. The stage is raised and the acoustics are excellent. There is a decorative arch, a hardwood dance floor and theatre lighting. The venue hosts concerts, corporate events and parties. The washrooms on the main level were clean and private. Offices are located upstairs for Info-Tech Research Group which has owned the building since 2013. The building at Yonge St. and Davenport Rd is about a 5-minute walk from the Bloor-Yonge subway station. My only complaint is that although the tickets said masks must be worn inside, that wasn't enforced. I didn't feel safe sitting shoulder to shoulder with unmasked strangers. Some of the staff and/or volunteers weren't even wearing masks.

Took my partner who has cancer to a show. Venue went out of their way to accommodate her. Can't…read morerecommend it enough!

Twoset Violin was the most recent concert I have been to at Roy Thomson Hall. The 4 previous times…read morewere school related assignment and field trips. Roy Thomson Hall was pretty easy to get to by public transport. The closest train station is St. Andrew with exits that lead towards the Hall. Staff were friendly and helpful. Though the prices might be pricey, the concert was fun and enjoyable. It was great to hear some classical music and Twoset Violin live.

(Attended 09/10/25 WE @ 9:00pm): Oh boy, this was a beautiful hall!…read more More than halfway through the 50th Toronto International Film Festival and I finally had my one and only film screening at the Roy Thomson Hall. One of five venues used to showcase films during the festival, this large single-screen venue showcased some of the gala premieres with an approximate capacity of 1,700+ assigned seating. Prior to its opening in 1982, this concert hall was formerly known as the New Massey Hall before officially being named Roy Thomson Hall with a generous donation by the family (founder of the publishing empire Thomson Corporation) towards the construction efforts. With a noted seating capacity of 2,630, this multi-purpose venue was home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (it featured a pipe organ), annually used by the Toronto International Film Festival, and various other events. Designed by Canadian architects Arthur Erickson and Mathers and Haldenby, its circular architectural design exhibited a sloping and curvilinear exterior. Was this performance hall a good option to screen films!? PURCHASE(S) Regular Screening - "Two Pianos" ($29.00CAD): The world premiere of this French ("Deux Pianos") film with English subtitles, the story followed the career of Mathias (François Civil), a virtuoso French pianist who lived in Asia for many years and returned to his hometown of Lyon to experience an impossible love story. As fine as I'm sure the picture was, I felt my long day of brewery crawling, minimal food, and the later time of this screening didn't help with my enjoyment. The story was intriguing, but the pace was very slow, the dialog was methodical, and the subtitles started to wane on me. And, the cast and some crew did a Q&A after the movie. Buttered Popcorn Regular Bag ($9.75CAD): Ravenous for something to eat, the addictive aroma of freshly-popped kernels and hot melting butter sucked me in. Plus, no movie experience was complete without popcorn and candy (I had no candy...). Armed with only one size to sell, I devoured this early in the film. 2pc La Petite Bretonne Chocolate Oat Cookies ($3.50CAD): An odd choice, but a good one nonetheless. Two soft-batch cookies that broke apart easily and dissolved in your mouth, I wished I had some hot tea to go along with these. SERVICE All of this was based during the Toronto International Film Festival and not solely on the general on-hand staff. The online ticket sales were a breeze once you found a film that wasn't sold out. The "Rush Line" sales were quick once tickets were released, and every human being I dealt with from festival staffers/volunteers, ushers, to the concessions was nearly seamless - thank you! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I was constantly in the area all day throughout the Toronto International Film Festival, so I simply walked. Otherwise, there were spots along the many main and surrounding streets, some nearby structures, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE From the outside to the inside, this rotund facility was beautiful, the seats were cushy (no cup holders nor reclining seats), very good sound system, and auditorium seating so no one blocked your view. However, the Balcony Left seat I had wasn't the best viewing because of the angle and height. There were several pocket concession stands throughout, some bars for libations, in addition to a decent-sized lounging area. There were low-incline stairs which were easy to climb. Plenty of natural lighting came through the large surrounding windows while electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There weren't any TVs nor any background music, but there was plenty of chatter all around. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Roy Thomson Hall was a gorgeous facility, any live performances would be a treat to see here, but there were some areas such as the balcony left and right sections that made it a bit difficult to fully enjoy a film. Otherwise, everything ran smoothly enough, there weren't any real hassles, the concession prices were standard albeit a limited selection of offerings to eat while the ticket prices were elevated as was the norm for a film festival. The customer service was easy, friendly, and straightforward. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $44.00CAD BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

I'm a huge childhood Lego fan so bought tickets with friends to attend this Brick Bar popup event…read more Ticket prices varies depending on day or night so ours cost $24/person which covered admission fees only. They recommend if you want to bring kids go before 6pm. Event was not as big as I expected but had lots to do including building your own personalized base figures, ping pong, ball pool and enjoying drinks and food extra charge. Atmosphere was a buzz with lively music and MC keeping everyone involved with drink voucher giveaways for individual creative designs. Had a good time but personally was expecting more large decorative designs so people can admire the beauty and creativity of Lego building. Admission tickets were kind of pricey for what was being offered.

This is a hidden gem. We looked at almost every venue in Toronto for our wedding, and I mean a ton…read moreof venues. From the national ballet, to the Rowing club and everything in between. We were down to the Berkeley venues and the Rosehill Venue. We chose the Rosehill and we had an amazing reception. Wish we could do it over, it was so great. Our wedding reception was on Oct 11, 2015 with about 200 people. Had a cocktail style reception with food stations. The best thing for us was the amazing customer service. The owner is so nice and caring. I am extremely indecisive and he made me feel so calm and assured that everything would be fine on the day of. With all the vendors I had to deal with, it was so refreshing to get to work with someone who is calm, caring and really tries their best to ensure you have a great day. We went with Pe Se Catering for the food, they were fabulous, I keep hearing how amazing the food was. We did 3 food stations laid out throughout the venue. It worked well. Also had passed hors d'oeuvres which was nice as the venue is so beautiful and people could just spread-out and the appetizers came to them. We bought our own DJ and the sound system was perfect, our DJ was so impressed with the sound system, he still claims it is the best he has ever spun at and he spins all over Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. There are so many golden aspects of this venue. To name a few, leather sofa's, so nice for people who want to chill. Then the venue comes totally equipped, you don't have to rent anything! They have the tables, chairs (nice ones too) and all the cutlery- just something you don't have to worry about or pay extra for. Then there is a private room in the basement that you can use, multiple washrooms and stalls, so no one is waiting to use the washroom and lastly TV screens. We played old black and white movies during our reception and took a break to show the Jay's game as it was an important game- our guests loved that we switched to the game and there are TV's spread throughout the venue that everyone could see them. Close to a subway and a parking lot right next door, when I say this place is perfect, I just can't find a negative thing to write. All my guests loved it. If your contemplating, don't....this place is perfect for any kind of event. The price is also great for a beautiful downtown Toronto venue.