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The Tragically Hip 10 year tribute

Live at the cat's cradle bar

Alan Cross is a staple at the cat's cradle!

Meet Alan Cross Alan Cross is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger, and speaker. With over 40 years in the music business, he has interviewed some of the biggest names in rock. From David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters, Alan's experience is vast. He’s also recognized as a musicologist and documentarian, thanks to his programs like The Ongoing History of New Music. He’s become a welcome staple when it comes to music at

We donated $300 in gift cards for the Fun Fair Fundraiser!

Your local neighbourhood bar on St Clair West.

Le Journal de Montreal is a daily, French language newspaper published in print and online. It has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Quebec and is also the largest French-language daily newspaper in North America with 228,490 print reach and 3,513,875 unique visitors monthly online. Everything you need to know to experience the 2026 World Cup in Toronto without a ticket In June, all eyes will be on Toronto, the Queen City, host of six matches of the world's biggest

An award worthy tribute event at the cat's cradle bar

The live game at the Cat's Cradle Sports bar was held with guest host IBL Sports Store (https://iblstore.ca) and their generous donation of free jerseys! Paris Saint-Germain claimed the 2026 UEFA Champions League title, defeating Arsenal in a dramatic, penalty-shootout victory at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. The grueling clash ended 1-1 after extra time—with Kai Havertz scoring early for Arsenal before Ousmane Dembélé equalized via a penalty—before the French side secured th

A quick live radio interview with Barbara Macphee about her Tribute to Prince in her Toronto bar

Are we ready for another 4 years?

Special guests "the overkillers" show up to hang out at the cat's cradle killers tribute night!

The Cranberries, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Guns N' Roses: A Night to Remember An Unforgettable Tribute Night On Saturday, November 15th, The Cat's Cradle hosted a stunning, immersive audio-visual presentation. With BIG sound, BIG screens, and, as usual, hourly door prizes, the atmosphere was electric. This event showcased a massive multimedia show, unlike anything you have seen before. The Cranberries: A Legacy of Sound Kicking off the night was The Cranberries , an infl

Nick Logan · CBC News · Posted: Oct 31, 2025 8:58 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 31 It's a treat to have the Toronto Blue Jays in a position to win the World Series. However, the trick for many families and baseball fans will be finding a way to watch it happen. For those who sacrifice watching Game 6 to take the kids trick-or-treating, beware of Mother Nature. In some parts of the country, she isn't going to be playing nice. The confluence of wicked weather and the chance o

With Halloween already being a massive event, it was a dichotomy of panic and joy when the Jays played up to the World Series. Would we be able to manage two intense events in one single night, being just a small sports bar? Do we lessen the decor for Halloween since its not the focus anymore? What if they win? Is Halloween cancelled? And the photobooth and karaoke? Despite being short-staffed due to Halloween and their prior commitments, can we still succeed? Somehow, we

Some party planners are hustling to make room for Game 6 of the World Series in their Halloween festivities. Friday's match-up between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers will take centre stage at some spooky season fetes, while others will keep it on in the background. (Oct. 30, 2025) Owner Barbara MacPhee is among the Torontonians trying to squeeze the matchup between the Jays and the Dodgers into a night already packed with parties and plans. She’ll take her

The irony of the night was that the Jays World Series loss, saved the Halloween party! The horrifying decor was set up, waiting in the balance. The eyes of the venue were glued to all screens in anticipation. If the jays win the World Series, will there still be Halloween karaoke and use of the photo booth? Or would it all be pummelled by a victory in a massive jumping, screaming jays crowd? Either way, its a win! One of the best, original costumes went to Richie, with his

Canadian Press TORONTO — When Toronto Blue Jays fans pile into The Cat’s Cradle Sports and Spirits to watch Game 6 of the World Series on Friday night, they may get a little more than they bargained for: namely, fake cockroaches, bloody handprints and severed body parts. Owner Barbara MacPhee goes all out for Halloween, turning the midtown sports bar into a scene straight out of “Tales from the Crypt” and hosting karaoke. But this year, she has to push all of that back to mak

Nicole Thompson TORONTO — The fear of Shohei Ohtani's swing is nothing for some Jays fans compared to the risk of missing part of World Series Game 6 because of Halloween festivities. The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers match-up has some die-hards and bandwagoners shifting around their trick-or-treating and party plans to make room for Friday night's game. Barbara MacPhee owns The Cat's Cradle Sports and Spirits in midtown Toronto, and she's had to push back the bar

Nicole Thompson TORONTO — When Toronto Blue Jays fans pile into The Cat’s Cradle Sports and Spirits to watch Game 6 of the World Series on Friday night, they may get a little more than they bargained for: namely, fake cockroaches, bloody handprints and severed body parts. Owner Barbara MacPhee goes all out for Halloween, turning the midtown sports bar into a scene straight out of “Tales from the Crypt” and hosting karaoke. But this year, she has to push all of that back to ma