For 10 glamorous days, from September 8 to 18, this city becomes a beacon for the global entertainment industry—the Toronto International Film Festival attracts cinephiles and celebrities alike with its superior slate of more than 300 movies from Hollywood and around the world.
Here, Where Toronto takes a peek at some of the most anticipated flicks of the fest, and the megastars in town to promote them.
JULY 11 Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.—collectively known, of course, as U2—return to wow an audience of over 50,000 with classics like “Where the Streets Have No Name,” “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “Beautiful Day.” Rogers Centre, 7 p.m., $32 to $252; call 1-855-985-5000 or navigate here to buy.
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May 29 Concert goers experience an unobstructed, 360-degree view of pop-rock icons. Show starts 7 pm. Tickets: $45-$272. Canad Inns Stadium, 1465 Maroons Rd, 780-3333 or click here for tickets.
Photo by Caroline Toth
Since 1929, the Commodore Ballroom has been delighting concertgoers with its huge sprung hardwood dance floor and great musical acts. In the early days as the Commodore Cabaret, this art deco landmark featured big band music, dinner and dancing every Saturday night and celebrity performers including Sammy Davis Jr., Count Basie and Cab Calloway. More recently it has played host to some of the biggest names in rock, hip-hop and pop music, including U2, David Bowie, Nirvana, Tina Turner, The Police, The Tragically Hip, Beastie Boys and KISS. So put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the best bounce the city has to offer.—Leszek Apouchtine
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Irish rockers U2 descend upon Vancouver on Oct. 28
“With or Without You.” “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” “Desire.” “Angel of Harlem.” “Sunday Bloody Sunday.” A music lover could spend all day listing hit songs by these Dublin boys, who came in at #22 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the greatest rock bands of all time. Good luck snagging a ticket to their sold-out concert (Oct. 28) at BC Place Stadium.—Sheri Radford
SEPTEMBER 16 & 17 Irish anthem-rockers U2 have long competed for the title of the world’s biggest band. No surprise: their albums are consistently huge sellers and their live shows are even bigger. If you’ve yet to experience one of the band’s grandiose concerts, get on your boots and head to the Rogers Centre, where U2’s 360° tour places Bono and his cohorts on a centrally located circular stage—wherever your seats, you’ll have an unobstructed view as they perform hits from “New Year’s Day” to “No Line on the Horizon.” Rogers Centre, 7 p.m., $32 to $252; call 870-8000 or click here for tickets.
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