Meet LIFE*SPIN, a non-profit organization focused on helping low-income families throughout the year and one of the Old East Village BIA’s Associate Partners! LIFE*SPIN started out in 1989 as a group of sole-support mothers trying to do what they could to help alleviate poverty within the community. “They found pooling resources really helped each other get ahead,” says Meagen Ciufo, co-executive director of LIFE*SPIN. “One person had a car, they could car share. One person h

Meet Kriss Portillo, the owner and one of the tattoo artists at Victory Tattoo! Located right at the entrance to Old East Village at 634...

Tara Davies (left) and Robin Henry (right) are two of the folks behind Honey Dip Bar, located right above Dough EV. Meet Robin Henry, the...

Meet Veer Sansanwal, one of the business partners behind High Street by Delhi Gang! Located in the former home of the St. Regis Tavern,...

Two divorcees who couldn’t be more different. A cast of colourful characters. Snappy dialogue, tight pacing, and comedic chaos. The Odd...

Family can be exasperating, but sometimes it’s the only thing we’ve got. Banished by the King ’s second production as a company in...

With a twisty plot, an uncanny setting, and plenty of jumps and jolts, I’ll Be   Back Before Midnight  is a chilling show to see this...

The London Community Players’ 50th season opens with a burst of cannon fire! The Palace Theatre ’s fresh staging of The Pirates of...

Meet Roxy, the heart-and-soul of Foxy Roxy at Maymo’s Fries! Located just off Dundas on Elizabeth Street, the homemade fast-food joint...

Discover Clayworx: Emerging! Opening on August 15, this exhibit showcases a unique collection made by up-and-coming ceramic artists....

Meet Rob and Kaitlyn of Baker’s Table & Pastry Co.! Inside the East Village Market, this cozy bakery makes everything from scratch. “We...

Meet Peter and Heather, owners of The Run Parlour! This community-centric, run specialty store just opened their second location right...

Meet Jo, the owner of True Taco, which serves up authentic Mexican and Salvadorian food. “The experience you’re going to have with us is...

If making donuts is an art, then Dough EV creates masterpieces! Their donuts are made to perfection and best enjoyed in their cozy Old...

Kinky Boots at The Palace Theatre is a joyfully queer celebration of music, friendship, and acceptance! The Palace’s final offering of...

Move over Flintstones and Croods! Set in the Paleolithic Age, Civil Dawn is a creative new comedy from local playwright and director,...

With a towering career spanning more than three decades, Don Ross has garnered worldwide acclaim for his game-changing guitar artistry....

After a fantastic first show in February, I couldn’t wait to see what the OEV Palace of Wonders had in store for this month! The London...

London’s Old East Village has always been home to a rich creative community. From music to theatre and from pottery to painting, OEV...

For a show that is beautifully challenging and heartbreakingly tender, don't miss Marion Bridge! Theatre Aezir’s production runs at the...