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12 Most Impressive Structures & Buildings in Toronto
"The TIFF Lightbox is one of those places that helps to solve the conundrum "I'm bored!" without turning to your Smartphone. This building is set up to allow you to watch all of the film festival favorites, as well as the fantastic films that slip under the radar when the next Avengers movie dominates the box office. There are snacks (guacamole instead of popcorn should become a thing everywhere) and they do not frown at people who see wine as a perfectly viable concession snack."
"Toronto is famous for the Toronto International Film Festival, which delivers as much clout in the sphere of film as the likes of Cannes and Sundance. Although the festival takes place in September, TIFF has a permanent space in the city known as the Lightbox which can be enjoyed all year round. The building houses five public cinemas, two galleries and three learning studios."
"Watching a show or seeing an exhibition at the TIFF is one of the cool things to do in Toronto at night. Photo: Tourism Toronto. Just a block west is HQ of the Toronto International Film Festival."
"The Princess of Wales Theatre is the newest addition to the Mirvish family of theatres in Toronto’s entertainment district. It is a 2000-seat playhouse located only a block away from the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre. The theatre is the first privately owned Canadian theatre to open since 1907."
"Live entertainment is one of the best parts of coming to Canada. Princess of Wales Theatre hasn’t been around for even thirty years, but it’s definitely one of the city’s best theaters. You can see stellar plays in one of the most beautifully designed theaters in Canada."
"The Massey Hall in Toronto is the venue where one can enjoy a variety of art forms, from classical music to jazz to international dance troupes. Gifted to the city by the Massey family, this architectural beauty was designed by Sidney Badgley at a cost of $152,390.75. A host to more than 100 events annually, the Hall can seat up to 2,765 people in two balconies and a ground floor."
"Massey Hall is a beautiful performing arts theatre located in downtown Toronto that was designed by architect Sidney Badgley. It was a gift from the Massey family to the City of Toronto in 1894. The list of prominent artists and public figures that have graced its stage with their presence is vast."
"Massey Hall is one of Canada’s most important concert halls. Averitable encyclopedia of musicaltalent has played here, including Enrico Caruso, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Igor Stravinsky, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, George Gershwin,..."
"The Royal Alexandra Theatre—or the Royal Alex, as it’s known—is a pretty spiffy affair. The newly restored 1907 Beaux-Arts triumph is, in fact, North America’s first properly royal theater. It gained its title thanks..."
"an apt Celine-inspired tagline for this super quirky queer gem!. Buddies is a queer theatre space by day and on weekends transforms into one of Toronto's best gay nightclubs. And greatly needed, we might add!"
"We are certainly not deluding ourselves by suggesting that the opera is suddenly gratis. However, there are a series of free concerts in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre from September to May in jazz, piano, vocal, dance, chamber and world music categories. Walking into the Canadian Opera Company and viewing the majestic staircases and grandiose ceilings, it will be hard to believe that you have paid nothing for a fine arts experience."
"The Canadian Opera Company hosts seasonal lunchtime concerts for free|© Klaus Lang / Alamy Stock Photo. From September through May, the Canadian Opera Company hosts free concerts during certain weekday lunch hours (check its website for the schedule). The opera’s company will perform, but visitors will also be treated to performances by everyone from acclaimed taiko (Japanese drumming) ensembles to famed pianists and string musicians."
"The Canadian Opera Company unveiled its amazing building in 2006 in the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. With majestic staircases, grandiose ceilings and pitch-perfect acoustics, going to the opera quickly became a dream of an evening in the heart of downtown Toronto. This is Canada's first and only custom-built opera house and it has a European vibe that beckons you to put on your best ballgown or bow tie."
"The longest-running show of Toronto is considered the lousy dog theatre show where comedians are on a professional level, and home-in programs occurred. Almost 30years, this club train their comedian and specialized art of unscripted and unpremeditated performances held at the spot by any age of the person—the theatre train for excellent and affordable concerts and comedy. As theatres are small in size, but the laughter is enormous there."
"They have workshops for all levels of skill and confidence, whether you’ve never stood in front of a mic before or you’re fine-tuning a skill years in the making. The main focus at all classes is just having fun, so you’ll never feel put on the spot or pressured to step hugely out of your comfort zone. The biggest benefit of taking classes here is the history: Bad Dog is home to the longest continuously running improv show in Toronto."
"A post shared by maybe: carley (@carleythorne) on Jan 15, 2019 at 9:56am PST. Well-known for featuring comedy performances for more than 35 years, Bad Dog Theater Company is an award-winning comedy club in Toronto. It specializes in the art of improvised and unscripted comedy performances and entertains numerous visitors at quite affordable rates."
"Starting with the freshest ethically-sourced local ingredients, The Green Wood does a lot. Their brunch menu is diverse, exciting and changes with the seasons, naturally. It features knock-out dishes such as the Chickpea Shakshuka, Salmon Rosti and even a B.Y.O.B Build Your Own Benny option."
"Why go: Ample selection all with the options to go healthy and fresh, or give in to a seriously indulgent craving!. Using local and sustainable ingredients, the brunch menu is available 7 days a week. What to order: The smoothie bowls are works of art, as is the Salmon Rosti."
"Italian, Vegan, Buffet, Restaurant With Party Services, Restaurant With Private Rooms, Restaurant With Parking, Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant, Take-out, Online Menu, Restaurant With Catering Services, Lunch Menu, Extensive Wine List. restaurants in Toronto, Richmond Hill, Oakville and most recently Ajax and Barrie. In Italy 'pizza a legna' (wood-fired..."