Toronto’s Best Pub Quiz Nights

Once a distinctly British phenomenon, pub quiz nights have taken on a life of their own in Toronto. Here, five of Toronto’s best. Monthly Magpie Trivia Nights Magpie runs its own quiz night, which means you’re as likely to hear questions about old-school professional wrestling as ancient Babylonian history. It’s … Read More

Regular Literary Events in Vancouver

Literary events have a male-female ratio equivalent to most knitting circles – without the knitting. Here, Vancouver’s best regular literary events. Twisted Poets Literary Salon If you turned your last breakup into a poem, this open-mic night is the time to share it. Or, just kick back in East Van’s … Read More

5 Up-and-Coming Montreal Bands

When it comes to music, Montrealers have much to brag about, but if you didn’t actually see Arcade Fire perform in a Plateau loft in 2002, what’s the point? Sadly, on that particular band, you’ve missed the boat. But a new generation offers hope. For you. Here, Montreal’s best up-and-coming bands. … Read More

Low-Cost Highbrow in Toronto

It’s a common misconception that the finest of Toronto’s cultural offerings are accessible only to the wealthy. In fact, some of the city’s most august institutions offer deep discounts — you just need to know where to look. (Relative youth helps, too; 40-somethings can’t access the same deals.) Here, Toronto’s best low-cost, … Read More

The Best Podcasts for Guys

One of the great blessings of the digital age is that we’ve finally got something to listen to in the car. If obnoxious radio DJs are still a part of your morning commute, it’s time to take a trip to the iTunes store and pick up some podcasts. Here, four of our favourites. WTF with … Read More

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