Spooky locations in Toronto abound. While there are way too many to possibly cover in one post here's a start:

• The abandoned Linseed Oil Factory at Dundas and Roncesvalles
• The Old Don Jail
• The abandoned houses near Keele and Bloor
• The bridge at Old Finch and Morningside

Each of these locations just feels creepy, even if they're not all rumoured to be haunted.

A new lounge has opened in Liberty Village and with it a stake has been put in the ground about the future of the neighbourhood. Brushing the area's industrial and dotcom heritage aside, the owners of this place have their sites set squarely on creating a "classy and sexy space" for condo dwellers who have recently moved into the area.

Read my profile of Locus 144 in the bars section.

The SummerWorks Theatre and Arts Festival is celebrating its 20th year in 2010 and runs from August 5th through the 15th. The festival, first organized in 1991, showcases a diverse range of live music and theatre. As their website puts it: "As the largest juried festival in Canada featuring predominantly New Canadian plays, SummerWorks looks to program a festival that uniquely reflects Toronto and Canada's cultural zeitgeist." Once again this year, the theatre stream is complimented by an amazing line up of musical talent. To get the most of this 11-day festival, here are a few names to look out for.

A new bar has taken over the space of Veda's Indian restaurant near Church and Maitland. Gone are the curry burritos and in their place are well made cocktails, candelight, DJs and a re-defined front patio.

Find out more in my review of Boutique Bar in the bars section.

A hookah bar has opened in Little Italy but so far there's nothing on the menu to get you drunk. Still awaiting its liquor license, this new spot features plush seating, delicious fruit drinks and plenty of Persian-inspired snacks. And hookahs too.

Find out more in my profile of Cafe Awtash in the bars section.

Cheap beer and university students is always a winning combination and nowhere in Toronto does this combination work more magically than this basement bar on College St. With pitchers of local beers like Steamwhistle, Amsterdam Blonde and Two Fisted Stout available for less than $10 it's where to go when drinking on a budget is on the agenda.

Find out more in my review of Bistro 422 in the bars section.