#FIRSTLOOK: THE MAYOR’S EVENING FOR THE ARTS AND THE (IN) BLOOM GALA
Toronto Arts Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of its signature fundraising celebration, the 2025 Mayor’s Evening for the Arts and The (In) Bloom Gala, taking place Wednesday, November 19 at The Carlu (444 Yonge Street, Toronto).
Together, these back-to-back events form Toronto’s biggest night for the arts, bringing artists, civic leaders, and cultural supporters to champion creativity and connection. Each year, the evening raises more than $1 million to support Toronto Arts ...
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#FOOD: INK ENTERTAINMENT’S SOFIA TO APPEAR AS POP-UP IN LAS VEGAS
Award-winning North American hospitality group INK Entertainment returns to Las Vegas with a limited-time pop-up of its celebrated Italian concept, Sofia. Running from November 11–22, 2025 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the activation marks INK’s return to the city since partnering with Cirque du Soleil in the 2010’s for Revolution Bar on the Las Vegas Strip. This special engagement offers guests a rare opportunity to experience Sofia’s signature blend of refined Italian dining, glamorous ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE HISTORY OF SOUND” ARRIVES NOVEMBER 1, 2025 ON MUBI CANADA
MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, is pleased to announce the streaming release date for Oliver Hermanus’ (Living, Moffie) latest feature film The History of Sound, on MUBI in Canada starting November 1, 2025.
https://youtu.be/YfEYUoefwb8?si=JLwN5BXSpyWunIJc
Directed by Oliver Hermanus and written by Ben Shattuck (based on his short story), the film stars Paul Mescal (Gladiator, Aftersun, All of Us Strangers), Josh O’Connor (The Crown, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “FIRE AND WATER: MAKING THE AVATAR FILMS”
“Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films” will premiere November 7, 2025, exclusively on Disney+. Be sure to check out the trailer below!
https://youtu.be/5MXEWoVMVeQ?si=el3YAbUM09cot7l_
The two-part documentary from 20th Century Studios and Lightstorm Entertainment, which provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar®-winning box office phenomenon “Avatar: The Way of Water” and a first look at the upcoming “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” features exclusive ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: FAN EXPO PRESENT “AN EVENING WITH THE HOBBITS: IN CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS”
Twenty-five years ago, four grateful Hobbits left the Shire and changed the face of fantasy forever. In 2026, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Elijah Wood will reunite with fans for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years, a once-in-a-quarter-century celebration tour that will be featured at 11 FAN EXPO HQ shows across North America – including in Toronto, August 29 at FAN EXPO Canada, August 27–30, 2026.
More than a reunion and so much more than a panel, An ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “KEEPER”
Why does it always have to end? See the new official Trailer for KEEPER from Osgood Perkins, starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland!
https://youtu.be/lwWyfIgniXY?si=L1AgIDM8ytkZc2tH
KEEPER. In theatres November 14, 2025 via Elevation Pictures.
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#FIRSTLOOK: “STAND UP FOR CANADA” STARRING RICK MERCER TO GO INTO PRODUCTION
Producers Bruce Hills Entertainment, Counterfeit Pictures, and Hemmings Films are pleased to announce that they will go into production on Stand Up For Canada Starring Rick Mercer, a new one-hour comedy special set to premiere on CBC and CBC Gem. Timing for the premiere will be confirmed at a later date.
Set to film in front of a live audience in Saint John, New Brunswick on October 17, 2025 the special will capture a night on Rick Mercer’s wildly successful coast-to-coast comedy tour, ...
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#PRODUCTWATCH: EPSON PRINTER HOLIDAY 2025 GIFT GUIDE PICKS
This holiday season is all about intentional gift-giving. From practical, eco-friendly picks to smart home tech that makes life easier, Epson’s curated gift guide blends sustainability with convenience, offering thoughtful options for premium gifting.
And with select models on sale during Black Friday and throughout December, there’s no better time for Canadians to get a head start on their holiday shopping.
Gift Guide Picks:
The Epson EcoTank ET-2980 Wireless All-in-One ...
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#FOOD: BAR BATTLE HEADS TO LYLA – OCTOBER 2025
Toronto’s most spirited showdown returns with the next instalment of the Bar Battle series. On Monday, October 27, 2025, from 5:30–7:00 pm, two of the city’s celebrated bartenders will go head-to-head at Lyla, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant known for its elevated, old-world charm and lively energy. Partnering with Valley of Mother of God, Perrier and Cocktail Emporium, this round will see Nick Hurd of No Vacancy face off against Orion Berge of Harbour Sixty, crafting an original ...
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#FOOD: FICOA PRESENT HALLOWEEN THREE-COCKTAIL FLIGHT
Ficoa, the Neo-Latin fine dining restaurant in Little Italy, is marking Halloween with a one-night-only three-cocktail tasting flight designed to capture the spirit of the season. Available Friday, October 31st, 2025 the $45 flight (exclusive of tax and tip) offers a focused showcase of the restaurant’s talented team, with bar lead Brendan McFarlane and chef Esau Garcia showcasing culinary-forward cocktails with refined techniques.
The flight includes three original cocktails from ...
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