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Category: Arts & Culture

Book cover of Dodge City by Patrick DeWitt for fall reading list.
Books

Fall Reading List

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Colorful cartoon character with a joyful expression and dynamic pose.
Comics

Comics

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Smiling man ordering food at Little Manila restaurant in Toronto.
Food

Five Essential Food Stops in Toronto’s Little Manila

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Detailed medieval zodiac wheel with astrological symbols and intricate designs.
Horoscopes

Horoscopes for October 2026

Issue
2026 Summer
Collage of three music-related images including a woman, a girl, and a band.
Music

What We’re Listening To

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Stylish woman in red dress with flowing hair against black background.
Events Listings

Fall 2026 Event Listings

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Man in orange safety vest and red cap holding a radio, outdoors.
Arts & Culture

Short Films from the Gut: Toronto Palestine Film Festival Preview

Rock band playing live with drums, guitars, and microphones in a concert setting.
Music

Ending My Summer of Rush with a Wake I Didn’t Know I Needed

Intense theatrical scene with two actors on stage, one lying down and the other leaning over.
Theatre

‘Spring Awakening’ Shines to Open Soulpepper’s Season

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Young couple sharing a moment in a cozy, warmly lit room.
TIFF

‘All That She Wants’ Is an Anti-feminist Drag

Elderly couple sharing a pink rose in a garden setting.
Music

Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s ‘Laughter in Summer’ Is a Work of Aching Beauty

Man in elaborate costume with red and white details, illuminated background.
TIFF

‘Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney’ Is Like Candy: Fun But Empty

Performer with flowing fabric on stage during a theatrical show.
Theatre

RUTAS Festival to Bring Transformative Theatre from Across the Americas

Two men flex their muscles in a gym, one young and one elderly.
TIFF

In ‘Strong Son,’ Bodybuilder Returns to Winnipeg to Confront Intergenerational Grief

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Close-up of a woman with dark hair holding a lit candle at night.
TIFF

‘How We Stand’ Flattens a Painful History into Familiar Lessons

Two people lying on dotted floor with contrasting black and white backgrounds.
Music

Angine de Poitrine Win Polaris Music Prize

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
John Turturro on a NYC subway platform with city skyline in background.
TIFF

John Turturro Brings World-Weary Brilliance to ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’

Two women sitting by the river at night with city lights in the background.
TIFF

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘All of a Sudden’ Tenderly Explores Friendship and Care During Late-stage Capitalism

Group of diverse people gathered in a room, engaging in conversation and listening.
TIFF

Brimming with Wisdom, ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ Surfaces Unseen Footage from Giants of the Harlem Renaissance

Elderly couple standing outside Mortimer Family Funeral Home.
TIFF

‘Back In Black’: An Unexpectedly Warm Dark Comedy About Struggling Funeral Home

Black and white portrait of Rochelle Jordan with bold jewelry and confident expression.
Music

Polaris Prize Spotlight: Rochelle Jordan Projects Memories Into the Future on ‘Through the Wall’

Female singer performing passionately with microphone in a vibrant, colorful setting.
TIFF

‘Turtle Island Rap’ Is an Inspiring Portrait of Hip Hop Underdogs

Two individuals sitting against a plain gray background, looking contemplative.
Music

LAL Find Harmony in the Wake of Romantic Dissolution on ‘Practice of Love’

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
People gathered in a supportive setting, showing empathy and compassion.
TIFF

Deraspe’s ‘The Final Act’ Is a Poetic Reflection on MAiD and the Centrality of Death in Our Lives

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Man and woman in war-torn Gaza with somber expressions.
TIFF

‘Thirteen in Gaza’ Shows How War Rearranges Ordinary Life

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Woman shopping in a vintage lighting store filled with chandeliers and lamps.
Music

Polaris Prize Spotlight: Charlotte Cornfield Basks in the Ragged Glory of Grown-up Love

Two young men and a woman in St. James Town with high-rise buildings.
TIFF

‘Sunburn’ Paints a Charming, but Limited Portrait of St. James Town

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Stunt driver wearing sunglasses and racing suit in a vehicle outdoors.
TIFF

‘The Stunt Driver’ Is a Rocket-Powered Riot

Issue
2026 Oct/Nov
Young man with styled hair wearing a graphic T-shirt in a wooden room.
Music

Polaris Prize Spotlight: Les Louanges’ ‘Alouette!’ Is an Invigorating Love Letter to Quebec

Fashion-forward person with sunglasses and leather jacket in a stylish room.
Music

Polaris Prize Spotlight: Peaches Didn’t Start the Fire

Two musicians sitting in a waiting room, one with a guitar, the other in a robe.
Music

Polaris Prize Spotlight: Bibi Club Grapples with Death on the Darkly Poignant ‘Amaro’

Begonia with vibrant red curly hair and playful expression for Fantasy Life album.
Music

Polaris Prize Spotlight: Begonia’s ‘Fantasy Life’ is an Iridescent Pop Album

Portrait of a smiling man outdoors near a river with a blue sky.
Music

Polaris Prize Spotlight: Aquakultre’s Ambitious Exploration of the Afro-Nova Scotian History

Person wearing 'Free Palestine' shirt at a panel discussion in a bookstore.
Comics

‘Comics for a Free Palestine’: Toronto Creatives Convene for a Panel on Art and Politics

Colorful parade with dancers and flags in Toronto during summer.
Events Listings

Your Guide to Toronto’s Hottest Summer Yet

Issue
2026 Summer
Events

First Exhibit of Gaza Photography Post-Oct. 7 to be Shown in Toronto for One Day Only

Arts & Culture

Sandy Feet: A Guide to Toronto’s (Less Busy) Beaches

Person sitting on a park hill overlooking a lively Toronto summer scene.
Arts & Culture

How I Rekindled My Love for Toronto Summers

Issue
2026 Summer
People gathered at Toronto's Palestinian football exhibition event.
Arts & Culture

Behind the Scenes of Toronto’s Palestinian Football Exhibition 

Two golden fried empanadas on a blue patterned plate.
Food

Hot York Summer: A Food Tour

Issue
2026 Summer
Portrait of a young woman with dark hair and floral top against a white curtain.
Events Listings

Summer 2026 Events Listings

Issue
2026 Summer
Exhibit of vintage electronic music equipment with colorful geometric designs.
Books

Let Them Play Synths

Issue
2026 Summer
Group of diverse people with puppets and framed photo in colorful setting.
Theatre

Fringe Review: Galen’s Grocer: The Musical

Dynamic image of Afeni with expressive pose and bold colors.
Theatre

Fringe Review: Afeni

Futuristic robotic hand reaching towards a human hand in space setting.
Theatre

Fringe Review: Cult Following

Silhouette of a person's head with a scale inside showing state and balance.
Theatre

Fringe Review: State of Balance

Couple performing tango dance under a full moon at night.
Theatre

Fringe Review: Tango After Midnight

Performer Santosh Santosh 2 GO on stage at Grind-Con event.
Theatre

Fringe Review: 1 Santosh Santosh 2 GO: Live at Grind-Con! 

Two surprised people with glasses in front of a wooden background.
Theatre

Evie & Alfie: A Very British Love Story

Promotional poster for U UP? Fringe review with diverse cast and cityscape background.
Theatre

Fringe Review: U UP?

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