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.

Pretty easy to miss but worth going, it was entirely free to go and the perspective pieces in the…read moreexhibit were really interesting. Was a little awkward being there alone with my two friends but the staff gave us our privacy and made sure we did not go to the private areas (as it was a house that double as a gallery). If you are ever in the area and need to kill some time, I would recommend discovering this place for yourself.

We rang the doorbell and were greeted by a nice man who gave us an introduction about the gallery…read moreand a summarization of the exhibits. The first exhibit was about necessity, and many of the art pieces promoted us to reflect on what we take for granted and the things we need to survive. A collage exhibit was on the next floor and there was a very cozy and comfortable area great for studying or getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The gallery also featured an accessing staircase which was also included many art pieces. Definitely a hidden Jewel in Toronto and is a must see if you are in the area. The man working there is very nice, and will also give you recommendation of other great places to visit in Toronto.

Best thing I stumbled on during my free day in Toronto. It's a hive of art, maker spaces, and…read moredesign. There's a cafe on the north end and two retail shops with fun stuff that are the equivalent of museum gift shops. Completely free!

One of my favourite places to visit in the city, always a rotating blend of art to experience,…read moregorgeous building, and has the best location of Dark Horse Espresso in Toronto.

Great free little art gallery, a lovely stop when the sun is beating down outside as well This room…read morewas by far my favorite, very calm and full of beautiful pieces. There is a small area upstairs to do some art work in your own or read further on the topics shown.

The Power Plant is a great space for art. It's also superbly situated at the heart of Harbourfront…read moreCentre - just by the lakeshore. The best thing about the Power Plant is that it's absolutely free (donations are welcome). It's well-ran and nicely curated. There's also a section for kids, with a scavenger hunt. My only complaint is that the art is rather sparse. I wish they could pack more art into the small space. I'm sure that there are lots of talented local artists who would love to be able to exhibit their art in this space. So, I think it behooves on the Power Plant to make it happen.

I attended a Jackson Wang Concert in a couple of months ago. The concert was great though the merch…read moreseem to run out pretty quick. The Coliseum was pretty accessable by transit and car. Also, entering and exiting the Coliseum was pretty quick. Lots of staff around. Food selection and pricing are pretty standard like at other event venues. I felt like food station/stalls seems pretty tiny and not many. I had a small nitpicky issue. It's with people wearing a little too much perfume/cologne to busy and crowded places. I feel like they don't care that perfume can and will affect others (allergies or not).

Best venue for concerts wrestling or hockey. Food prices are reasonable. Location is good and not a…read morebad seat in the house.

Recently came here for a worthwhile exhibition showcasing three talented painters and artists -…read moreWhat Holds Us Together- Par Nair, Vicky Talwar and Scott Sawtell. Curated by Anik Glaude who said that these artists work within states of in-betweenness, using painting to assemble the events that shape their identities. Par Nair looks at gender roles, Scott Sawtell invites psychological tension and Vicky Talwar spiritually reflects in their paintings. It's worth a visit to the adjoining room of the gallery for a view of F.H. Varley's drawings and sketches - Drawing As Observation. These drawings were part of a transfer from the AGO to the Varley Art Gallery in 2020.

It was a small art gallery in Unionville. We came here for the Markham Doors Open. It was showing…read morethe special art works. We were not familiar with the art works. But pretty sure they were super talented. The staff said there would be authors to come over and introduce their art works around 2-4pm. They were so inspired.

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!

I've been the the Barns a few times over the years for different events. A few times when they…read morehave held their Vintage Fair here (amazing vintage items, clothing, jewellry); once for a play and most recently for the Tabasco Hawkers Market. This is a great place to hold an event, party or wedding. This is a former hub for streetcars back in the day but has now been turned into an event space. Interior brick walls, high ceilings and open floor plan allows the venue to become accommodating to almost any kind of event. It has that vintage but industrial kind of ceiling. There are a lot of great photo ops in here. There are also photos/info on the walls that tells the history of this place.

This is probably one of the best things to happen to the neighbourhood in recent history. Grand…read moreopening was November 2008 and it hasn't looked back since. The space is a reclaimed TTC barn and has five 'barns' each labeled with giant steel numbers. First is the artist live-work space, 2 is the event space where you will find the market on Saturdays in the winter and various other community events, 3 is the community theatre, 4 is The Stop greenhouse and kitchen, and 5 is the open air barn. There is also a children's playground on the east side of the building, an open field that becomes an ice rink in the winter on the south end, an off-leash dog park at the south-west corner, beach volleyball court on the west side, and plenty of benches and picnic tables scattered throughout. I find that their website is not as informative as it could be, perhaps because it is administered by the umbrella Artscape organization: http://www.torontoartscape.on.ca/places-spaces/artscape-wychwood-barns So it's better to go directly to the Stop's website to find out about the market and the many very interesting fund- and awareness-raising events they have: http://www.thestop.org/green-barn-market I find that being on the mailing lists for The Stop and our local city councillor Joe Mihevc (http://www.joemihevc.com) keeps me informed of upcoming events like the solar energy info session this Sunday. Some additional notes: ** The Market ** During the cold months it is indoors and runs 8 a.m. - noon. It gets crowded by 11 and goodies like cinnamon buns don't last until then. Bring cash, your own bags and if you're really good, your own travel-mug for the wonderful Kurtis coffee. Interesting vendors include the venison guy, sweet potato man, Mennonite meat lady, knife sharpening guy, tofu dude, the fungi, and the freshwater fish people. In the warmer months it is outdoors and runs a bit later until 1 I think (it is still indoors as I write this so I'm not sure). The vendors are spread out over the walkways under their tents. Half the fun is stopping to chat with neighbours so check your usual Toronto sidewalk pace as you might get stuck behind a stroller and wagon jam. There are several vegetable vendors that also sell organic and heirloom variety seeds and seedlings in the spring. Too bad last summer was so cold and rainy - even so the purple tomatoes I planted were wonderful! ** The Dogpark ** It has weird hours and no commercial dog walkers are allowed. It is closed everyday between noon-3 p.m. and opens later in the morning on Sunday. I'll take a picture of the sign next time I'm there because it's confusing. There is a human + dog drinking fountain but the city doesn't turn on the water until mid-May so bring water for your pooches. Best doggy party times (as with most parks I'm sure) are from 5 - 7 p.m. There might be a morning party but I'm never up early enough to find out.