The Beaches' most anticipated festival of the year might always focus on jazz, but before this annual musical extravaganza kicks off, the lakeside neighbourhood will get another big event.

Spring to the Beach is a brand new food, beer and shopping festival organized by The Beach Village BIA. It's happening on May 5 and 6 on Queen Street East and in Kew Gardens.

On May 5, Spring to the Beach will launch with Moonlight Madness, a shopping event on Queen Street with buskers and live music that'll go until 9 p.m.

Mill St. will run a beer garden at Kew Gardens that'll feature $5 brews as well as $5 food items from local vendors, including Hogtown Smoke and Dufflet .

There will be a sidewalk sale and more beer garden action the next day, so this seems like a pretty good excuse to get outside on the first weekend of May.

Toronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.

Open now

• Atlas, a Moroccan restaurant from chef Doug Penfold (Cava, Chabrol), has just opened at 18 Dupont St. (at Avenue Rd.)
• AF1 Caribbean Canteen from chef Adrian Forte (The Dirty Bird) has taken over the high-turnover corner spot at 596 College St. (at Clinton St.) in Little Italy. Let's hope this one sticks.
• GB Hand-Pulled Noodles is now serving up bowls of freshly made Lanzhou-style noodles (you can choose from two types and a variety of thicknesses) at 66 Edward St. across from the Toronto Coach Terminal.

Recently reviewed

• Fit OrganiX
• Oak Island
• Over the Moon Bakeshop
• Grodzinski Bakery
• Globe Meats

Opening soon

• North York's Sheppard station is getting its own Hcafe by Uncle Tetsu in May, and will feature mochi and ice cream in addition to its famous Japanese cheesecakes.
• Lox + Schmear, a "quick service sandwich shop" with Montreal-style bagels, house-cured and lightly smoked salmon plus (of course) cream cheese, is opening in June at 1030 St. Clair Ave. W.
• The Plant YYZ, offering local, sustainable and ethically sourced food, will open at 2745 Dundas St. W. in the Junction next month.
• Filipino restaurant and bar Bikini in Manila opens this weekend, replacing Lily Garden at 361 Wilson Ave. (near Bathurst) in North York.

Closed

• Sadly, the Leslieville location of Pizza Thick is no more. Those craving Regina-style pizza can still get their fill at its 536 Queen St. W. location.

Have you seen restaurants opening or closing in your neighbourhood? Email tips to editors@blogto.com

Many craft breweries in Toronto have retail shops that let you buy direct from the source. Some even have longer/later hours than the LCBO and the Beer Store. Keep this list handy for beer needs after 9 p.m. and on stat holidays when the city's mainstream beer suppliers are closed.

Here's a roundup of craft brewers that have retail stores in Toronto.

Amsterdam Brewery (Leaside)

Shop for cans, bottle packs, and growlers. Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Amsterdam BrewHouse (Harbourfront)

Similar to their Leaside location the retail shop at this brewpub offers cans, bottle packs, and growlers. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Bandit Brewery

The bottle shop carries a variety of their signature brews including Hoppleganger and Night Mist. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Bellwoods Brewery (Ossington)

The Ossington location sells the entire lineup of beer on offer at any given time. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

Bellwoods Brewery (Hafis Road)

If you're not near Ossington you can also stock up on their lineup of beers at their Haifis Road location. Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Photo of Big Rock Brewery's bottle shop by Hector Vasquez.

Liberty Commons at Big Rock Brewery 

The beer shop features signature beers, seasonal offerings and plenty of rotating experimental brews made exclusively in house. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Black Creek Historic Brewery

Tell the gate staff at Pioneer Village that you're just going to the brewery so you can skip the $15 admission fee to get growlers of Black Creek's historically brewed offerings. Hours: 3 p.m. to closing everyday

Black Oak Brewing

This Etobicoke brewery sells six packs of their Nut Brown and Pale Ales as well as excellent seasonal beers, kegs, and assorted swag. Hours: Monday to Friday  10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The bottle shop and tap room at Blood Brothers. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Blood Brothers

The bottle shop carries a variety of their signature brews including Blood Light, Shumei IPA and Torch. Hours: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The bottle shop stays open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Burdock

Find select 500 ml bottles at this bottle shop. The entrance can be found around the corner from the restaurant on Pauline Street. Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Cool Beer Brewing Company

Find flagship brands Cool Beer and Buzz beer, as well as a few that are contract brewed on site. Hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Duggan's Brewery

An assortment of cans, select six packs, growlers and all sorts of merch are available for purchase at this brewpub in Parkdale. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Folly Brewpub

The Toronto microbrewery sells offerings like Praxis, Flemish Cap and Points Between in their bottle shop. Hours: Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Granite Brewery

Find in-house beers sold in growlers plus reasonably-priced kegs (and pumps) in 20L, 30L, and 50L sizes. Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Great Lakes Brewery

Look forward to the regular lineup of GLB beers, seasonal brews, and specialty offerings when available. Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Bottles awaiting purchase at Halo Brewery. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Halo Brewery

Growlers and 500ml bottles are for sale on a first come first served basis. Go early for the best selection along with snacks and savoury pastries. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday to Monday 11 a.m. to 9.m.

Henderson Brewing

Expect a regular lineup of signature Henderson beers available in their bottle shop daily. Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Indie Ale House

There are 2L growlers and 500 mL bottles of staple beers including Street Wheat, Instigator IPA, Barnyard Belgian RYE-PA, and their Belgian Wit Bier available for take-home purchase. Hours: Monday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Junction Craft Brewing

The tap room and retail store carries a long list of 500ml bottles and select 1L growlers. Hours: Thursday to Friday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Left Field Brewery bottle shop. Photo by Matt Forsythe.

Left Field Brewery

The bottle shop and tap room thoughtfully displays its lineup for purchase in the fridge so it's always cold. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Louis Cifer Brew Works

Beer to go at this Danforth bar is available seven days a week, including holidays. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Mill Street Brewery

These commercially available beers are also available direct from the source. Buy single bottles, six packs, 12 packs, cases, and even kegs, plus the occasional seasonal offering in growlers. Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m to 9 p.m., Friday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Muddy York Brewing Co.

This bottle shop sells an assortment of bottled beer, growlers and merch items. Hours: Tuesday to Wednesday 11 a.m to 4 p.m., Thursday to Friday 11 a.m to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The bottle shop at Rainhard Brewing. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Rainhard Brewing

The bottle shop carries year-round staples and seasonal favourites in 650ml bombers and 2L growlers. Hours: Wednesday to Friday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Radical Road Brewing

Load up on signatures brews like Slingshot and Entropy Stout at this Leslieville bottle shop. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday to Saturday 12 p.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Rorschach Beer

Growlers are available to this bottle shop. Kegs are also on offers but should be ordered in advance. Hours: Monday to Friday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday to Sunday 11 a.m, to 12 a.m.

Steam Whistle Brewing

You can stock up on beer by the case and in kegs (though you should note that they do deliver). Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hours are subject to change so we always advise calling ahead.

3D printers and printing services in Toronto have grown over the years as much as the technology has. There was most definitely an explosive amount of interest a few years ago, and while the buzz has subsided a bit, the industry continues to evolve and become more accessible to everyone.

Here are my picks for the top 3D printing services in Toronto.

3DPhacktory

This full-service 3D printing and design studio on Dundas East in Leslieville is here to help you digitize any idea that exists in your mind. They have an army of in-house industrial designers that will help realize a personal, professional or even industrial project and can deliver a prototype as soon as 24 hours later. 

Hot Pop Factory

Get a free quote from this Chinatown studio before your project even begins. They have a fast turnaround and specialize in scaled models, hardware enclosures, parts and components, art and sculpture, as well as fashion accessories.

MakeLab

Though their home base is on Stewart Avenue near King and Bathurst, this studio has been known to take their 3D printers to Toronto bars and teach design until last call. They offer 3D printing pop-up courses to let large groups dream up their own creations, as well as one-on-one training.

MakeWorks

Located westward on College Street, this co-working studio has an on-site prototyping lab and free coffee. It's a great spot if you need to create a prototype for a project as they have all the hardware and personalized product packaging. They'll totally help if it's also just a hobby project.  

Protolab TO

From the novice DIY'er to pro makers, artists and designers, this maker studio welcomes everyone are their studio near Main subway station. They have multiple basic 3D printers as well as the Airwolf3D HD, which is like the Terminator or printers. It's massive, impressive and you can get help here or work on your own. 

Selftraits

Redefining the selfie, this cool studio at Queen West and Augusta lets you create 3D mininature "scultraits" of whatever/whoever you have in mind. Kind of creepy, kind of mind blowing, all you need to do is visit the studio, get a scan, choose a pose and enjoy a figure of yourself forever. They can also create 3D busts if you need to get serious. 

Steamlabs

Attention inventors young and old. This Spadina tech lab is a place for wannabe mad scientists who want to invent and create, but access to the laboratory to make that happen. If you're a skilled tech maker, you'll already be very comfortable here. They've got 3D printers, workshops and training and bootcamps if you need them. 

Toronto Public Library

The Digital Innovation Hubs inside the library offers 3D printers, 3D scanners and design software.You can download ready-to-print designs from existing websites or use their 3D scanner and software to modify a design or create your own. Printers are available on a first-come, first-served basis, or may be reserved by calling ahead at three locations. 

Toronto Tool Library

The Toronto Tool Library's East side location offers 3D printing for non-makerspace members. They have a range of colours and rates, which depend on the type of job and effort, help, formatting and assistance required to get it done. Allow a few days for an order review to come back to you. 

The Printing House 3D

This professional printing house offers 3D printing as well as 3D selfie studio to create a 3D version of yourself. They'll help design and create your 3D creation as well and have finishing services like sanding and painting to make sure the project is complete. It's all available at their Wellington Street location in the Financial District.

Weekend events in Toronto declare this long weekend officially open! There's a beer fest, a multitude of parties, and lots of markets. Don't forget about Easter weekend brunch to keep yourself nourished.

The Tip Top Lofts are one of those condo buildings in Toronto where turnover is infrequent. As one of the nicer residential adaptive re-use projects in the city, it would seem that buyers here tend to be happy with the mix of historical features and modern amenities.

I'm sure the lakeside location doesn't hurt, either.

I've always been a fan of this building, and this recently listed unit offers some insight into what works well here. In place of cookie cutter floor plans, the living spaces reference the building's past with warehouse-style windows and unique layouts.

This two bedroom unit is more of a soft than hard loft, but remains spacious and filled with light. It's set up as a one bedroom plus office, but you could put more people into the suite without it feeling cramped.

Amenities-wise, there's a massive party room and social area, a decent-sized gym with a dedicated cardio area, and a spa for all your self-care needs. You'll pay a premium for all this in maintenance fees, but they're not completely outlandish.

Specs

• Address: #201 637 Lake Shore Blvd. West
• Price: $939,900
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Parking: 1 (underground)
• Walk Score: 73
• Transit Score: 94
• Maintenance Fees: $837.58
• Listing agent: Lorynne Cadman
• Listing ID:C3751378

Good For

This one will have broad appeal, but will really captivate potential buyers intrigued by the character of the building and its location right on the waterfront.

Move On If

As indicated by the low-ish Walk Score, the drawback to being right on the lake is that there aren't exactly a ton of amenities nearby. Someone who wants to walk pretty much everywhere will do better in a more central location.

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage for sponsoring our condo of the week. All editorial written and selected by blogTO.

Cars should be on your mind when you're driving down the Don Valley Parkway, but thanks to a new development under construction, they'll all you'll be able to think about when you pass by Queen Street East.

That's because the Downtown Automotive Group, along with Streetcar Developments, is working on Autoplex, a mixed-use project that'll see seven car dealerships - Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lincoln, Nissan and Toyota - spring up by the DVP.

These will be connected to a Streetcar's Riverside Square condo, designed by RAW Architects, which should be ready for occupancy by 2018.

This project received pushback last year, but it looks like construction is underway.

Toronto's waterfront is going to get a lot more artsy next year thanks to a new project shaping up inside an incoming condo development.

Daniels Waterfront - City of the Arts will not only include two condo towers and so-called office condos, but also Artscape Launchpad, a 30,000 square foot incubator and co-working space for creative entrepreneurs.

According to Artscape, this facility will help art and design professionals build and grow sustainable businesses thanks to a suite of on-site resources, workshops and programs.

In its other locations, Artscape provide affordable live-work space for artists as well as venues and performance spaces. Launchpad is slated to take off and open in spring 2018.

A new report suggests that Toronto rental rates continue to increase as the Ontario government mulls over new rental control measures that could be tabled as early as the upcoming April 27 budget.

According to apartment listings website Padmapper, the median rent for a one bedroom in Toronto surpassed the $1,750 mark for the first time, on the heels of a 4.9 percent jump in the median price for such units this month. 

Last month, the site also tracked a 4.9 percent increase. Since Padmapper began recording the median rental rates in Toronto for one and two bedroom apartments, they've risen from $1,320 and $1,650 (June 2016) to $1,760 and $2,270 in the span of 10 months. 

If the trend continues, this puts Toronto on track to pass Vancouver as the most expensive rental market in the country by this summer. The median price for a one bedroom in Vancouver has hovered at $1,900 for the last three months, while Toronto's witnessed steady gains.

There may, however, be relief in sight. In addition to possible rent control measures, another recent report from Urbanation claims that rent for condo units in Toronto decreased in the first quarter of 2017.

Urbanation cites increased supply as the force behind stabilization in the market, though many would argue that the rates for condo rentals in Toronto became unaffordable long ago. 

The transit nerd within us all is about to get very happy. Although it hasn't been formally announced yet, the TTC will bring a vintage streetcar back into service along the 509 Harbourfront route this summer so we can all travel back to the 1950s for a few moments.

This has become a summer tradition for the TTC, which still maintains a few of its old PCC models, which were in regular service between 1938 and 1996. These, in case you were wondering, are the original red rockets.

Heritage service will take place on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. starting on Victoria Day weekend and running through to Labour Day, subject to driver availability. If last year was any indication, it should be out almost every weekend.

You'll only find this car on the 509 route, and it won't have a fixed schedule, so if you want to take a nostalgic ride, you'll have to watch for it down by the waterfront or wait at the Union Station streetcar loop for it to pull into the station.

While it's not considered part of regular service, the PCC car will still take you from A to B — with a trip down memory lane thrown in for good measure.

The story of how one of Toronto's most popular printing presses got started begins on a epic one.

Straight out of OCAD, print artist Jacob Horwood found his golden ticket and was accepted as a member at queer nightlife legend and artist Will Munro's Punch Clock Printing studio.

There he learned everything he needed to know under the watchful eyes of Munro and co-conspirator Michael Comeau - the two men responsible for the Vazaleen posters that once decorated the city in the early 2000s.

A poster inspired by the original Vazaleen party posters. JasonParis/Flickr

As the years moved on, Horwood grew his skills and took over the business after Munro passed away in 2010, and the studio, now called Private Press Printing, relocated to Sorauren Avenue.

"In the beginning, I was printing whatever I could get," says Horwood. "A handful of bands and film festivals that needed annual posters, but mostly referrals."

Horwood and his son in the shop on Sauroren Ave via Instagram.

But his business and process grew as he set out on his own. "Some people tell me, 'I couldn’t print for other people... graphic designers are crazy.' If you mess up you lose three days of work ...that’s a chance I take with every contract," he says.

A long-sleeve shirt created for Toronto artist Louise Reimer via Instagram.

Horwood often discovers music, parties and artists he likes through commissioned projects.

A tote Horwood recently created for Rotate This's anniversary weekend via Instagram.

He's done work for countless local businesses, events, renowned visual artists (including Luis Jacob, Oliver Husain and in/future festival participant Philippe Blanchard, to name a few) and bands.

Band t-shirt for Toronto's Dwayne Gretsky via Instagram.

"Sometimes bands come through and say, 'oh you’re in Canada and we need shirts tonight,'" Horwood says. Rush jobs like that, he explains, crop up occasionally when bands don't want to bring merch over the border.

"They’ll call and say, 'we’re in Buffalo, we have a show tomorrow.' Propagandi was one of them," Horwood continues.

A custom shirt created for Toronto's Maylee Todd. Instagram

Weaves, Dwayne Gretsky, Greys, Vag Halen and New Fries are some other bands he's worked with. While event posters are a thing of the past (he started doing two a week in the early 2000s, and now does two a year), the screen printing business is anything but dead.

A collection of tote bags made for local arts groups via Instagram.

"I would say it's not exactly thriving, it's not easy to get into it DIY," he says. "This scene leans towards commercial production, but I don’t get bored of this work, and it's all about community. The community is right here."

Toronto farmers' markets let us stock our fridges and pantries with fresh produce and locally made foodstuffs from vendors based in and around the GTA. While some markets run all year, most pop up for the warmer months. 

Now that it finally feels spring-like in the city, it's time to get excited to start shopping outside once again. There's a different farmers' market on each and every day of the week and they all offer something a little bit different.

Of course, you can always check out perennial favourites, such as the St. Lawrence Market or the the market at the Evergreen Brick Works, or go market hopping and visit a neighbourhood you've never explored before.

Here's when the farmers' markets in Toronto:

Seasonal

• Trinity Bellwoods Farmers' Market: May 9 (Tuesdays)
• Davisville Village Market: May 9 (Tuesdays)
• Ryerson University Market: May 10 (Wednesdays)
• Weston Farmers' Market: May 13 (Saturdays)
• East York Farmers' Market: May 16 (Tuesdays)
• Leslieville Farmers' Market: May 21 (Sundays)
• Cabbagetown Farmers' Market: May 23 (Tuesdays)
• Annette Village Farmers' Market: May 24 (Wednesdays)
• Montgomery's Inn's Outdoor Market: May 24 (Wednesdays)
• Metro Hall Farmers' Market: May 25 (Thursdays)
• North York: May 25 (Thursdays at Mel Lastman Square)
• Humber Bay Shores Farmers' Market: May 27 (Saturdays)
• Junction Farmers' Market: May 27 (Saturdays)
• Nathan Phillips Square Farmers' Market: May 31 (Wednesdays)
• UTSC Farmers' Market: May 31 (Wednesdays)
• East Lynn Park MyMarket: June 1 (Thursdays)
• Sherway Farmers' Market: June 2 (Fridays)
• Withrow Park Farmers' Market: June 3 (Saturdays)
• Bloor Borden MyMarket: June 7 (Wednesdays)
• Yorkville Village Market: June 7 (Wednesdays)
• Stonegate Farmers' Market: June 20 (Tuesdays)
• Appletree Uptown Market: TBD
• Liberty Village MyMarket: First week of June

Year-round

• Dufferin Grove Farmers' Market (Thursdays)
• Evergreen Brick Works (Saturdays, summer hours start May 6)
• Sorauren Farmers' Market (Mondays)
• St. Lawrence Farmers' Market (Saturdays)
• The Stop Farmers' Market at Wychwood Barns (Saturdays)
• Toronto Botanical Gardens Market (Tuesdays)

Toronto Food Events rounds up the most delicious festivals, pop-ups, wine maker dinners, supper clubs and other food related happenings in Toronto this week and next. You can find us here every Friday morning.

Toronto's Queen Quay Terminal dates back to the mid-1920s and to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary, it's getting a series of upgrades.

In a project that came to fruition in 1983, architectural firm Zeidler Roberts Partnership transformed the decommissioned warehouse into a mixed-use building featuring retail, commercial and residential space.

The retail component, however, was looking pretty tired as of late, so it's getting a revamp for this summer.

Taylor Borg, a business development associate at Beauleigh - the retail consulting company working on this project - says over the past three to four years, Beauleigh has been "de-leasing" the centre and approximately 10 tenants moved out. So what'll take their place?

SWAT - Synergy Wellness Attitude Training.

Along with the 19,000 square foot Sobeys that's already open on site, the building's slated to get a SWAT Health fitness centre.

Pie Bar Pizzeria and Cocktails.

The Watermark Irish Pub will stick around, but it's getting a makeover and will reemerge as The Goodman Pub and Kitchen. That team will also debut a new pizzeria called Pie Bar in the Bar Milano space.

What the Joe Bird space will look like when it opens.

Borg's involved with this project on multiple levels because he and his father will open up Joe Bird, a new chicken restaurant.

Dim sum spot Pearl will remain in the building, but it's also going to get a facelift as part of this project.

Since, as landlord Brookfield Properties confirms, this whole upgrade's tied to Canada's sesquicentennial, everything should open around July 1.

Movies and TV shows being filmed in Toronto this spring and summer range from thrillers and big budget sci-fi series (hi, Star Trek!) to romance and real-life dramas. Keep your eyes peeled for stars as they roam the city when they've finished shooting for the day.

Condor Season 1

Max Irons, Mira Sorvino and Brendan Fraser star in this 10 episode drama remake of Sydney Pollack’s 1975 political thrillerThree Days of the Condor. Expect a lot of CIA conspiracies, twists and suspense. They're filming from April 23 to August 15.

Flint

There was a lot of hype about this Lifetime movie on the 2016 Flint, Michigan water crisis not only because of the topic, but because Cher was cast in the lead. She's since had to back out for personal reasons, but the TV movie is filming in Toronto until May 17.

The Girlfriend Experience Season 2

Steven Soderberg's hit show is returning for a second season, and it'll be filmed here until April 27. This season stars Anna Friel from Netflix's Marcella. It's full of suspense, drama and is set in Washington and New Mexico.

Green Harvest

This is the not-so-secret code name of the new Star Trek: Discovery series. They're apparently filming at Pinewood Studios until September 7, and it's said to star Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead), Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and Anthony Rapp (Rent).

Code 8

This is the highest crowdfunded film of 2016 (Robbie Amell and his cousin Stephen Amell raised $1,722,409 from 20,201 backers), and it's filming in Toronto from May 29 to July 14. It's a movie about a guy with special powers trying to find work in the real world.

Life in the Year

This romantic drama stars Jaden Smith and Cara Delevingne. It's about a 17-year-old boy who, after learning his girlfriend is dying, sets out to give her their entire life together, in the year she has left. It's filming here from April 10 to May 26.

Schitt's Creek

Season 4 of the hit CBC series is filming in Toronto until July 28. Co-creators and father-son team Eugene and Daniel Levy will continue as executive producers and writers of the show, which has also been picked up by Pop in the US.

Secrets from the Russian Tea Room

This comedy/drama film follows four people in New York City through the worst crises of their lives. They'll be filming Toronto, Copenhagen and New York City from May 15 to June 2. Danish director Lone Scherfig is at the helm.

Stockholm

There's a lot of buzz around this thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Sweden's Noomi Rapace that's filming here until May 25. Directed by Canada’s Robert Budreau, it's based on the true story of a 1973 bank heist where hostages bonded with the robbers and turned against police.

Through Black Spruce

Based on the Giller Prize winning novel by Joseph Boyden, this feature film is being developed by The Movie Network and is filming in the city starting on August 28 into late September. There's no word on the cast yet, but expect some big names.

Toronto is flush with outdoor markets, street festivals and other shopping events during the warm spring and summer months, but starting this June, we'll get a new one.

The Kensington Flea Market will makes its debut on the second Pedestrian Sunday of the season (June 25) in the rear courtyard at 214 Augusta Avenue.

Expect to find lots of eco-friendly and up-cycled goods here because the team behind Trashed & Wasted (the anti food waste festival) is organizing this incoming flea, which will also include a beer garden.

Trashed & Wasted hasn't announced its list of vendors yet, but according to a news release, they'll have folks selling vintage clothing, records and handmade goods. Along with beer, there will be iced coffee and frozen treats for sale.

You can visit this market within the market on June 25, July 30 and August 27.

Toronto had an electric vibe yesterday that hasn't been felt since 2013. The Maple Leafs were finally back in the playoffs, and the city was primed to celebrate. Thousands turned up at Maple Leaf Square outside the ACC to mark the occasion and watch game 1 against Washington.

While we didn't get the result we wanted, the game wildly exciting as the Buds went up 2-0 in the first period only to see that lead slip away before heading to OT, where it all fell apart. Still, the game only bolstered fans hope that the Leafs can pull of an upset.

Here's what all the action looked like before and during the game.

The average price for a detached house in Toronto is $1,561,780, at least according to the latest Toronto Real Estate Board's latest report. For that much money, you should be able to get a whole lot of house, right?

Not always. While you won't be able to buy a mansion for $1.5 million, you might be able to score a small home in a great neighbourhood, if you're lucky. Or you could move an hour north and get yourself 40 acres of land in Georgina for the same price.

Here's what an average price home looks like in Toronto.

$1,555,556 in Leslieville (top photo)

It's not hard to believe that this cozy-looking two bedroom house 31 Hastings Ave., in Leslieville sold for nearly $500,000 over asking.

$1,570,000 near Finch Station

This house at 484 Drewry Ave., actually sold for under asking. To match the other properties in this North York neighbourhood, it'll probably become a teardown.

$1,565,000 by Dundas & Ossington

Of course this home at 17 Lakeview Ave., in one of the most coveted parts of the city sold for more than $500,000 over asking. The is in need of a revamp, unless the owners seriously dig the 1960s-style patterned wall paper.

$1,555,830 in Etobicoke

This stucco house at 839 Royal York Rd. looks straight out of the 1990s, but that didn't stop it from selling well above asking.

$1,551,000 in Midtown

For just over $1.5 million, buyers scooped up this house at 22 McCord Rd., which has lots of aesthetically pleasing features, including exposed brick.

What's open and closed Easter Sunday 2017 in Toronto might have a few surprises in store when it comes to attractions and activities. Much of the city will be closed for the day, but there are a host of cultural institutions that are open and some stores should they be needed.

Here's what's open and closed on Easter Sunday in Toronto.

General
 

Closed

• Municipal buildings
• Banks
• Libraries
• Canada Post office

Open

• The TTC will operate on a holiday service schedule

Saks Food Hall will be open on Easter Sunday. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Food
 

Closed

• It's worth calling ahead to restaurants before heading out.
• Most major grocery chains will be closed on Easter Sunday with a few confirmed exceptions listed below.

Open

• Fresh & Wild (2294 Bloor St. West) - 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Fresh & Wild (69 Spadina Ave.) - 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Galleria Supermarket (7040 Yonge St.) - 24 hours
• Galleria Supermarket (865 York Mills Rd.) - 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Loblaws (60 Carlton St.) - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Pusateri's (57 Yorkville Ave.) - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Rabba (various locations) - 24 hours
• Saks Food Hall (176 Yonge St.) - 12 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Food Depot (115 Dupont St.) - 24 hours
• The Kitchen Table (10 Queens Quay West) - 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• The Kitchen Table (389 Spadina Rd.) - 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• The Kitchen Table (595 Bay St.) - 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• The Kitchen Table (705 King St. West) - 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Whole Foods (87 Avenue Rd.) - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Metro (444 Yonge St.) - 24 hours

Rainhard Brewing is one of a number of craft brewers open on the holiday. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Drink
 

Closed

• LCBO
• Beer Store

Open

• For a complete list of indie bottle shops in Toronto, see this directory. Holiday hours are provided where applicable but we advise calling ahead to confirm.

Malls
 

Closed

• Bayview Village
• CF Fairview Mall
• Dufferin Mall
• Scarborough Town Centre
• Sherway Gardens
• Yorkdale Shopping Centre
• CF Promenade
• Hillcrest Mall
• Square One Shopping Centre
• Vaughan Mills
• CF Markville

Open

• CF Toronto Eaton Centre (220 Yonge St.) - 12 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Pacific Mall (4300 Steeles Ave. E.) - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Toronto Premium Outlets (13850 Steeles Ave. West) - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Yorkville Village (55 Avenue Rd.) - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The AGO will be open for those in search of cultural edification. Photo by Alex Pino.

Attractions
 

Closed

• Canada's Wonderland

Open

• Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. West) - 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• CN Tower (301 Front St. West) - 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Hockey Hall of Fame (30 Yonge St.) - 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Movie theatres
• Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (288 Bremner Blvd.) - 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• The Ontario Science Centre (770 Don Mills Rd.) - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen's Park) - 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• The Toronto Zoo (2000 Meadowvale Rd.) - 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Gardiner Museum (111 Queens Park) - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The must-see shows at Canadian Music Week start at various Toronto venues on Tuesday, April 18. There are so many concerts, parties, talks and even film screening happening throughout the week, so plan on cramming in as much entertainment as possible.

Here are my picks for the top shows at Canadian Music Week 2017.