Last night we saw The East at the TIFF Bell Lightbox at King and John. The Lightbox is the home of Toronto’s hugely popular film fest every September, but you can also see movies there year round without buying tickets in advance. It’s a great theatre, ticket prices for a regular screening are $12 (new releases $13) and you can see what is currently playing here. The Lightbox is also a cultural space with galleries for exhibitions. Right now it is showcasing New Women, the major new installation by Yang Fudong, as part of TIFF’s summer flagship programme Century of Chinese Cinema.
This is a fun and lively area of the city to check out if you are a visitor. King and John has tons of great restaurants. Luma, located right in the TIFF Lightbox, has a dinner and theatre package and a beautiful view of the city.
Every Thursday in the TIFF Lounge Luma hosts Zen Thursdays. Cocktails are $7 (regularly $10.) 350 King St W, Toronto.