John Malkovich is coming to Toronto. Taking the stage at the Elgin Theatre from June 7th to 9th, Malkovich will be starring in the Giacomo Variations as master scoundrel and seducer Giacomo Casanova. And lucky for you, we want to set you up with VIP tickets to the show as well as a private session backstage with Malkovich himself.

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A couple months back the Dovercourt EP dropped amidst an exciting time in Toronto for electronic music. All of the Toronto-based DJs on this compilation played in their home city within a month, sometimes back to back, as did the 3024 label boss himself, early-dubstep-but-now-more-techno Dutch vet Martyn.

Last Tuesday May 14th, menswear destination Garrison Bespoke at 26 Wellington East played to its target market by throwing an event filled with vintage cars, hand-rolled Mombacho cigars, barbecue meats, cocktails and a scotch bar.

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The first long weekend of the summer is upon us and along with a cooler and some suncreen we'd like to suggest our brand new Toronto Patio Guide app for Android as another essential for the next few months.

New to Google Play as of this week, the Toronto Patio Guide Android app includes photos and need to know details of hundreds of local patios from favourites like the Cadillac Lounge and The Pilot to lesser known gems like Against the Grain, Bar Neon and Gusto 101.

As you've likely heard — unless you've been living under an, ahem, rock — Mayor Rob Ford has been accused of being an actual crack user. It is alleged that a gang of drug dealers has video footage that could smudge the otherwise spotless reputation of our mayor. It has been reported that Gawker's editor, as well as two Toronto Star scribes, have seen said footage, and the video is now for sale. Needless to say, the Twitterati have had a field day with the story.

Street food, craft beer or music your thing? You're going to want to enter this contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to CraveTO, Toronto's newest street food festival. It all goes down next Friday May 24th at Evergreen Brick Works.

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