Ron Johnson

Toronto

Editorial Director at Streets Of Toronto

Editorial Director at North Toronto Post

Editorial Director at Post City Magazines

A lot of music, politics, Raptors, bicycles, environment, outdoors.

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Articles

Historic Prince Edward County concert venue announces summer music series

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Ron Johnson

Cottage season is almost here and with it a slew of announcements of all the fun to be had this summer including the return of Base31 in Prince Edward County. Set on a sprawling 70-acre site that was once a Second World War air training base, the venue is now a cultural hub blending historic charm with big-name concerts, and the cottage-forward site just announced its summer series. Things get started on the Canada Day weekend, with Toronto legends Blue Rodeo kicking things off on June 28.
Dave Chappelle is heading to Toronto to headline inaugural Departure Festival

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Ron Johnson

Legendary stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle is heading to Toronto to headline the inaugural Departure Festival + Conference in Toronto for a live performance on May 7 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Beloved Toronto band set to hit iconic music festival Coachella this weekend

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Ron Johnson

Two Canadian bands are flying south to appear in one of the world’s most famous music festivals this month: Coachella. Each spring, the otherwise sleepy desert town of Indio, California, transforms into a cultural mecca as thousands descend upon the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. In 2025, alongside the marquee headliners and dazzling art installations, come local talent is cutting through the noise, bringing a northern touch to one of the world’s most iconic festivals.
Three cool art exhibitions, events and installations to hit Toronto this month

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Ron Johnson

As spring arrives, Toronto’s art scene is blooming with creativity and colour. This April, there are a trio of standout exhibitions that caught our collective eye from iconic pop art pioneers to immersive installations and live painting competitions. Here are three artistic matters sure to please this month. Fans of pop art are in for a treat this month.
The El Mocambo, what's next for one of Toronto's storied and iconic live music venue

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Ron Johnson

Many Torontonians will fondly remember tromping up a set of rickety stairs to a weirdly sideways and cramped concert venue, shoved side-by-side in a sweaty mass to hear some very loud and very good live music at the El Mocambo. It was a rite of passage for any Toronto music fan and for up-and-coming bands from around the world. Fast forward a decade or two, and the first band I saw coming out of the pandemic was at a special launch party for the newly revived El Mocambo featuring Our Lady Peace.
Toronto area actor set to star in latest Wes Anderson film 'The Phoenician Scheme'

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Ron Johnson

Toronto area actor Michael Cera has made a tidy living as an actor for roles best described as awkward or quirky. To that end, it is no surprise that the actor has a starring role in the new Wes Anderson movie The Phoenician Scheme, which has a trailer out ahead of its premiere later this spring.
Kaleo and Riley Green pegged to headline new Misty City Music Festival

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Ron Johnson

One sure sign of summer on the way are all the announcements of summer festivals and headliners, including the new Misty City Music Festival set to make its debut in Niagara this summer. The festival just announced its two headlines, and they are solid choices that should help shine a spotlight on Misty City for music lovers looking to firm up summer plans. The first headliner is Icelandic band Kaleo known for their unique blend of blues, rock, and folk influences.
Toronto's Nita Prose back with final chapter of bestselling 'Maid' series

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Ron Johnson

For the millions of riders of the wildly popular Maid series of mystery novels, this week is a bittersweet moment with the release of The Maid’s Secret on April 8. It’s the final chapter of the series penned by Toronto write Nita Prose, one that has turned her world upside down and enraptured so many. In the world of literature, few characters have captured readers’ hearts in the way Molly, the endearing protagonist of the Maid series, has.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to sign a 14-year, $500 million contract with Blue Jays

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Ron Johnson

The Toronto Blue Jays finally put a ring on it as star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the team have agreed on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension. The deal, pending a physical, far surpasses the team’s previous largest contract, George Springer’s six-year, $150 million deal. Guerrero’s contract situation has been a long-running story. To say the least, fans were concerned and wanted to see the player that has anchored the team since his debut in 2019 remain a Jay.
Toronto's biggest and best spring music and arts festivals announce highlights

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Ron Johnson

When the good weather finally arrives, the city of Toronto comes to life punctuated by dozens of festivals in all shapes and sizes throughout the summer. Three of the biggest get started even before summer arrives. Luminato, Contact and Toronto Jazz are already announcing some exciting programming for this year’s events, and we have a sneak peak. The 2025 edition of the CONTACT Photography Festival runs throughout May with all kinds of exhibitions, public art installations, workshops, and talks.