Category Archives: Toronto Shows

Sound Affects CD Release Party

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

While you are visiting Toronto, there are a few obligatory things you should see. There are the tourist attractions such as the CN Tower, the Skydome (also known as the Rogers Centre), the Royal Ontario Museum and a few other … Continue reading →

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Notable Concerts: Weekend of November 4-6, 2011

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What: Full Capacity Concerts presents For a Living Planet, a concert in support of World Wildlife Fund Canada featuring three prominent Canadian musicians, Jully Black, Hawksley Workman and 54*40. The WWF is one of Canada’s leading conservation organizations, with a … Continue reading →

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Pre-Halloween Parties 2011

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

This year, Halloween falls on a Monday when most people are back to the daily grind, hence there are plenty of pre-Halloween celebrations around town. Here’s what’s going on early in the weekend. Ghost Hole III This party takes its … Continue reading →

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Toronto 2011 October Events

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

So now that the weather is just cooling off, there may not be as much sun to soak up, but there are still plenty of things to do in the city. Here are a few suggestions, so thrown on your … Continue reading →

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Cirque du Soleil: Totem

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

The newest Cirque du Soleil show, entitled Totem, revolves around the evolution of mankind, with First Nations dancers to acrobats performing gasp-inducing death-defying stunts! There is also a performance that weaves the evolution of man from caveman to your typical … Continue reading →

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2011 Fringe Festival

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

The Toronto Fringe Festival runs until Sunday, July 17 and it is the largest theatre and performance festival in the city. There are over 140 productions in 25 venues across the city just a short distance away from Backpackers on … Continue reading →

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50th Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

This year is the 50th year of the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE), with more than 20,000 artists presenting their work at Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON), which is just a short walk from Backpackers on … Continue reading →

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Notable Concerts April 7-9, 2011

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

Thursday, April 7, 2011: Cut Copy and Holy Ghost! play at the Sound Academy (11 Polson Street, Toronto, ON), on the heels of their respective new releases Zonoscope and Holy Ghost! Cut Copy has been making waves in the hipster … Continue reading →

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Noteworthy Concerts the Weekend of Jan. 22-23, 2011

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

There are quite a few big names playing concerts this weekend. Here are a few worth mentioning: Chromeo – The Montreal based electro-funk duo, comprised of P-Thugg and Dave 1 play two nights at the Opera House (735 Queen Street … Continue reading →

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What’s Going on January 2011

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Torontonians have had a mild winter so far, and the first major snowstorm has just hit the city today. But that doesn’t mean that you should hibernate for the rest of the winter. There are plenty of things going on … Continue reading →

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