Charming little place. Here for the first time for a fundraiser for an independent local newspaper,…read moreWest End Phoenix .. a screening and A&A panel celebrating the CBC show The Newsroom by Ken Finkelstein. Charming little theatre really nice restoration job ....more people need to use these facilities.. it's great

This is a small theater really good place to catch a film. The seats are very comfortable and so is…read morethe hospitality. The people are friendly. Grab your popcorn, which is tasty or your snack snacks and go. Have a great time.

Eventually a show/play will be of interest... I enjoy the…read morecommunity vibe, smaller theatre Of course, I want to support and continue to see local arts 'thrive' Great location on Bloor W

I went there for the first time to see Christopher Durang's Beyond Therapy (a ton of fun, btw)…read more. Excellent location, easy cheap parking nearby. The facilities are actually really good for such a cosy space. We were a full house, but it didnt feel claustrophobic despite being in the basement. The only downside was that once in a while you could hear the subway train.

It's a very unique venue to watch shows. Got the chance to see Dan Mangan perform here. Seating is…read morea bit uncomfortable as it's lawn seating and everyone attending the show was crammed together making it hard to adjust oneself without encroaching on other people's space. It's outdoors so be prepared to experience the elements (ie, insects, weather, sound of overhead planes, etc).

King Lear this season was excellent. The evening was overcast and held a threat of rain, which…read moreadded to the ambience of the production. The reserved seats, with cushions, are worth it, but bring another cushion for added comfort. It is the ground, and it is hard. Do bring a couple blankets and bug spray. We didn't remember bug spray, but you can "rent" a can from concessions. It was a memorable evening.

I attended 2 comedy shows here (Ashley Gavin last year & Jessica Kirson this year). Both shows were…read moregreat. The theater has a parking lot near by and was pretty easily accessible by transit. The closest subway station is Dufferin. The bus line would be 29C. They will fill your empty water bottle if you happen to bring one. Floor seating was pretty spacious. The balcony seating felt a little squish/cramped.

So Asa live here! It was a good medium sized venue for intimate concerts. The floor is slanted so…read moreif you're standing further back, you're still seeing above most people's heads. (Awesome for us short folks) and there was green P parking very closeby which is a plus

It's an old Buddhist temple turned into an event space…read more That alone should tell you how cool it is. There are several rooms here, the centerpiece is the great hall... a wonderfully large room with a stage that's outstanding for theater troupes, lectures or large meetings. With it's massive space, interesting acoustics and good sight-lines, there's also the obvious... you could throw a killer party in here. There are other rooms on the main floor. It's a surprisingly good floor-plan for both separation of space and ease of use. Downstairs there are several breakout rooms, classrooms and a giant kitchen. The rumour is that the actual piano that Oscar Petersen learned on in Montreal is sitting detuned in the back of the main stage. Avant-garde groups in the city have been onto this place for a year. It's been rented for everything from conferences and showcases to math-groups and chess clubs. They'll work with you to arrange liquor permits, and are incredibly cool to partner with.

Super cool venue space that I had the privilege of visiting again last night when Great Lakes…read moreBrewery hosted their celebratory party for being Canada's top brewery of the year for a second year in a row (2013-2014). Located just a hop, skip or a stumble away from the Bathurst Subway station, an in an area with more than adequate street parking (within certain hours), 918 is a hidden event venue gem that you actually might mistake as a church - and you'd be right one bc this little beauty used to be a Buddhist temple! The aesthetic is a tad dated in some spots but you can tell they're working hard at modernizing the place more and more while retaining the original charm of the venue. The secondary room and basement are brand new, while the entrance way and the main "ball room" look more original. What I love about this spot? It's the perfect raw space, and you could literally plan anything from a wedding, gala, or trade show to even a concert or speaking engagement here. It's got that look that's the right fit for just about anything - just need to use your imagination!

My eldest daughter has been a dance student at Creative Dance for the past three years. My…read moreyoungest just started taking her first one this fall. To provide a fair review, I attempted to interview the girls and get their feedback. Ummm, I didn't get far with them because they were quickly distracted by a squirrel pooping on our porch. With that, I would have to go with my opinion as a parent. We love it. Lorrie, the owner and teacher, is organized, methodical and fun. She's appropriately strict and the kids learn confidence and discipline (but not like the kind you learn in a Shaolin KungFu temple). The highlight is the annual dance recital that's held in a large theater. I was pleasantly surprised by the high production level, especially since the performers are mostly still wearing diapers. The dance studio is in the Junction and it's quite clean and comfortable. The classroom is large and appropriately padded. The waiting room for the parents has comfy chairs but could use some more current magazines. There's a change room and two washrooms. The bonus is there are a ton of things to do around the studio while your kid is in class. You can shop for organic food at The Sweet Potato, grab the best cup of coffee at Crema or indulge with a yummy Bronto Burger. We love it.

My daughter has been attending classes at Laurie's studio since she was 2 1/2 and absolutely loves…read moreit (she's now 10 1/2). She has taken creative movers, tap, jazz, modern and musical theatre - but her favorites are definitely modern and jazz. She loves that each instructor she has had has given her plenty of opportunity to shine and she always leaves class energized. Creative Children's Dance Centre has not only enhanced her love of dance, but given her the opportunity to explore movement and gain confidence she carries beyond the studio. There are a good mix of boys and girls attending and the performances are truly spectacular to watch. Obviously I'm biased to love my daughters performances the most, the the tap and hip hop always get the audience excited and the ballet goes from adorable (the tiny performers) to inspiring as the more experienced intensive training or pre professional dancers grace the stage. As the previous reviewer said, the studio is clean and comfortable. The location is ideally situated among many distractions for parents (coffee shops, gyms, shopping) as well. The instructors are all lovely and the owner, Laurie is one of my daughters personal favorites.

This theatre offers unique plays in an intimate atmosphere. They showcase local talent and their…read moreplays are of high caliber. My husband and I went to see Guilt (A Love Story), and we really enjoyed the humorous/dramatic storyline. There is ample parking in a lot across the street, and a bar offering drinks/snacks. It's good to support local independent art businesses, and this is a nice place to immerse yourself in culture.

I recently got to participate in providing feedback on a dry run script read, and forgot about the…read morecharms of this local theatre. It almost feels like this place is geared towards others in the guild, but the venue itself is appealing for hard core play goers. Don't be expecting great comfy movie theatre style padded chairs, but you trade that off for being in an intimate space with decent acoustics that doesn't require electrical amplification. To go or not to go? That's really not the question.

Great new Jazz and dance club on Lansdowne where Dundas and College get together and do the rumba!…read more This was an existing club that moved into this space recently and which now haunts the space above one of Toronto's most iconic dance clubs below, Basement 254. (and another new club just a block away sprouted up this year - Sounds Good). The sound system in this smallish space (shares the same layout as Basement 254 below) is incredible and a signature feature of Contxt. I met a guy hanging out there who is behind the engineering. He told me his company builds not only the cabinets, but the actual drivers which produce the waves, cool! There is not one, not two, but three sets of capable speakers meaning the sound was well balanced throughout the space and not overly loud by the DJ booth and not loud enough elsewhere. Nice work! A great looking casual and inviting bar at the back attracted many who enjoyed hanging out and chatting. Serious coffee bar was adjacent showing that this place must have a daytime vibe as well, although I haven't seen that yet. I was at a party for a friend who is a beautiful person capable of filling a room like this with many loving individuals creating a heartwarming event. The bathrooms were very nice, with beautiful trim and cool art along the way. There was an art exhibit when we visited, which was a collab with another arts organization and had details posted on the wall. Nice! Highly recommended in this popular area and well worth seeking out at this busy intersection where you need to watch your azz when crossing due to spaz traffic coming from all directions so be careful!

From the owner: Vibrant live arts and creative venue in Toronto’s Junction community, dedicated to music, poetry,…read moreand meaningful discussions. The space is also available for private event rentals, micro weddings, book launches, public readins and more.