#FOOD: TORONTO PATIO SEASON 2026 ROUND-UP
This patio season, Toronto’s top dining destinations are bringing their best outdoors. From waterfront tables and garden patios to lively terraces and cocktail-forward spaces, spots like Minami Toronto, Tondou Ramen, Favorites Thai, Lyla, Taberna LX, Bar Pompette, Bar Allegro, Little Sister, and Naari Thai BBQ offer standout ways to dine al fresco all summer long. Whether you’re after a sunny afternoon lunch or drinks that turn into dinner, each delivers a distinct patio experience worth ...
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#FOOD: MANDY’S TO OPEN NEW TORONTO DISTILLERY LOCATION
Salad queen Mandy’s is opening its fifth Toronto location in a beloved neighbourhood: the Distillery District on May 1st. After more than two decades building one of Canada’s most loved fast-casual salad brands, Mandy’s Salads is officially opening its fifth Toronto location (and 15 overall), bringing its signature pink-hued world and famous salads to a neighbourhood that’s been waiting for it.
This May, sisters Mandy and Rebecca Wolfe will open Mandy’s Distillery District ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: THE WEEKND TO PRESENT AT 2026 CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS
Crunchyroll has unveiled news that cannot wait until Friday to announce – global icon and long-time anime fan The Weeknd will appear at the landmark tenth iteration Crunchyroll Anime Awards taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. The GRAMMY-winning artist known for weaving anime influences into his work will present the evening's most prestigious honour: Anime of the Year.
Fans around the world can cast their votes daily for their favourite anime, helping decide winners ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “A MARVEL TELEVISION: THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL”
A new trailer has arrived for the intense, highly anticipated “A Marvel Television Special Presentation: The Punisher: One Last Kill,” starring Jon Bernthal as the titular vigilante, aka Frank Castle, has been unveiled ahead of its Disney+ debut. In the special, Frank searches for meaning beyond revenge, when an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.
https://youtu.be/eAg2C5AvL5E?si=vFP9dGVPyAbMX85Y
“A Marvel Television Special Presentation: The Punisher: One Last Kill” ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “PRESSURE”
Focus Features and Universal Pictures Canada will releasePressure In Theatres on May 29, 2026. Today we get a new Trailer.
https://youtu.be/zdM4tdLQBg0?si=ckm_l4Vj13spaqPQ
Directed By: Anthony MarasWritten By: David Haig and Anthony MarasProduced By: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Cass Marks, Lucas WebbExecutive Produced By: Anna Marsh, Ron Halpern, Joe Naftalin, Anthony Maras, Angela Moneke, Sheeraz ShahCast: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, Damian LewisSynopsis: ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “SUNSHINE” TO GET TORONTO RELEASE APRIL.18, 2026
IndieCan Entertainment is excited to announce the award-winning film ‘Sunshine’ will make its theatrical debut in Toronto on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at the Cineplex Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas at 7pm.
The 2024 film tells the story of the titular Sunshine (Maris Racal), a young gymnast whose dreams of joining the Philippines’ national gymnastics team take a sharp turn when she discovers she is pregnant. As Sunshine confronts mounting pressures, she must also navigate the ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: SARAH SILVERMAN JOINS CAST OF “NOBODY WANTS THIS” SEASON THREE
Today, Netflix announced nine additional cast members joining Nobody Wants This Season 3, which returns with a highly-anticipated new season later this year.
Joining Season 3 for major recurring roles (alphabetical by first name):-Andrew Rannells (Girls, Book of Mormon) as SEBASTIEN , Joanne's nemesis in conversion class.
-Keyla Monterroso Mejia (The Studio, Abbott Elementary) as AMBER, a single woman enrolled in Joanne's Intro to Judaism class who is obsessed with finding a Jewish ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “FATHERLAND” IN-COMPETITION AT CANNES 2026
FATHERLAND, the latest feature film from Paweł Pawlikowski (Ida, Cold War), has been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, after being announced as part of this year’s official competition. MUBI holds all rights in North America, Latin America, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Benelux, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, and India, and is pleased to reveal the first-look image of the film, available here.
Written by Pawlikowski and Henk ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: MAYWORKS RETURNS MAY 1, 2026
MAYWORKS returns from May 1 to 31, 2026 with the 41st edition of its Festival of Working People and the Arts, a month-long programme of free events across Toronto exploring the intersection of art, labour and social justice. This year’s festival features theatre, film, animation, installation, music and public conversation, bringing audiences into the lives of workers, organisers and communities both local and international.
The festival opens on May 1, International Workers’ Day, at ...
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#NEWMUSIC: 2026 LIVE MUSIC AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
The Departure Festival + Conference, in partnership with the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA), has announced the nominees for the 2026 Live Music Awards, highlighting an extraordinary year with 190 nominees spanning 24 categories. The winners will be announced live on May 6, 2026, at the Bluma Appel Theatre in Toronto.
The awards shine a light on the ingenuity, perseverance, and excellence of Canada’s live music community. Categories recognize individuals, companies, and ...
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