Anh and Chi celebrates 10th anniversary with a fundraiser dinner supporting Chef Keith Pears and Team Canada at the Bocuse d’Or. This special evening on March 8, 2026, brings together two inspiring mother-and-son duos: Chefs Ly and Vincent Nguyen of Anh and Chi, and Keith Pears with his mother Lynda Larouche, for a 10-course family-style menu honouring Vietnamese culinary heritage, mentorship, and the next generation of chefs.
Read MoreTyler Shaw debuted his new single “Run To You” live with the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra at our 2026 Signature Event on February 7. Tyler also announced his “Run To You” Canadian tour, with stops in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, featuring hits like “Kiss Goodnight”, “By My Side”, and “Wicked”.
Read MoreCelebrate the Lunar New Year with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at the Year of the Horse: A Lunar New Year Celebration on February 28, 2026. This beloved annual event at Roy Thomson Hall blends Chinese traditions with Western classical music, featuring guest artist Dashan, conductor Carolyn Kuan, virtuoso Wu Man, and pianist Ryan Huang. The program includes classical Chinese poetry, world premieres, festive favourites like Gongxi Gongxi, and a special dance performance. Enjoy a full community celebration with a pre-concert artisan market, lion dances, and a luxurious dinner at Shangri-La Toronto.
Read MoreShangri-La Toronto has unveiled a new afternoon tea experience in collaboration with Cathay Pacific, celebrating the Year of the Horse and the airline’s 80th anniversary connecting Toronto to Hong Kong and beyond. The Gateway to Asia Afternoon Tea is available from February 12 to March 29, 2026, Thursdays to Sundays, with a special Lunar New Year program on Tuesday, February 17, featuring a traditional lion dance and blessings.
Read MoreFor those looking for a memorable way to celebrate the Lunar New Year, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto offers a special brunch experience. Guests who appreciated the warmth and hospitality of the team at the 2026 Signature Event are invited to enjoy it again at the Lunar New Year Brunch Buffet at TOCA on February 22.
Read MoreFans of the classic TVB series A Step into the Past have long awaited this moment, and it’s finally here! Back to the Past is the highly anticipated cinematic sequel that brings the beloved characters and thrilling storylines of the original 2001 series to the big screen.
Read MoreMy First of May will warm audiences’ hearts this New Year with its North American premiere on January 16. Written and directed by rising filmmaker James Hung, the film is a tender, realistic portrayal of a father-daughter relationship, the pursuit of dreams, and the resilience needed to face life’s challenges. Spanning three generations, the story delicately explores the bonds of family and the preciousness of every moment.
Read MoreColin Farrell, Fala Chen, and director Edward Berger attended the Canadian premiere of Ballad of a Small Player 《小人物之歌》 at TIFF 2025. Set in the neon-lit world of Macau’s casinos, the film follows Lord Doyle (Farrell), a washed-up gambler offered a second chance by the enigmatic Dao Ming (Chen), while pursued by a relentless investigator (Tilda Swinton). Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), the film also stars Deanie Ip and Alex Jennings.
Read MoreShu Qi 舒淇 made her North American directorial debut with the world premiere of Girl at the Toronto International Film Festival on the afternoon of September 9, warmly welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd of loyal fans. Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl follows the story of Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn teenager living under the weight of silent sorrow. Her world begins to shift after meeting Li-li, a vibrant, carefree classmate whose friendship rekindles long-suppressed dreams.
Read MoreIn its continuing showcase of bold and nuanced storytelling, TIFF 2025 highlights a diverse range of Asian cinema that grounds the personal in the political, and the poetic in the everyday. This latest selection of films brings together a quartet of distinct directorial voices from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Hungary, and China, each examining the quiet revolutions within private lives.
Read MoreProduced by Renaissance Canadian Theatre in association with Tarragon Theatre, Bachelor Man unfolds an important historical era that resonates with the Chinese Canadian experience. As Artistic Director Andrew Moodie noted in his opening remarks, the company’s commitment to reviving overlooked works is meaningful, not only as preservation but also as a way to highlight narratives often absent from mainstream theatre. First premiered in 1987 at Theatre Passe Muraille, the play now returns to Tarragon, offering today’s audiences a rare opportunity to explore a chapter of history that many may not know.
Read MoreIn this first roundup, we look at five standout films: The Sun Rises on Us All, Palimpsest: The Story of a Name, Lucky Lu, Amoeba, and Girl, each distinct in tone and style, yet deeply connected by emotional resonance and cultural reflection. These stories span geographies and genres: from Guangzhou’s aching past to the immigrant realities of New York, from the haunting intimacy of family trauma to the rebellion of young women pushing against systemic constraint. Some films confront generational wounds or buried identities; others capture moments of quiet survival or poetic self-reinvention.
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