Celebrate soccer, music, and community on the Danforth with The World Within Our Neighbourhood — a free summer event bringing people together through the joy of the beautiful game. Join the Broadview Danforth BIA on June 12 and 13 for outdoor match-day fun, live music, family-friendly activities, local performances, and a special viewing party for Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The celebration continues through July 2 with musicians performing in CafeTO parkettes across the neighbourhood, representing cultures and countries from around the world. Come cheer, explore, dance, eat, shop, and experience the incredible mix of global sounds, local businesses, and community spirit that make Broadview Danforth feel like the world in one neighbourhood.

BD Beats Event Listings

Venues

Parkette 1 and Parkette 2 are CafeTO outdoor spaces, designated on Toronto Soccer Match Days only.

Venue	Address
Zed-80	185 Danforth Ave.
Papyrus	337 Danforth Ave.
Carrot Common	348 Danforth Ave.
Parkette 1	185 Danforth Ave.
Parkette 2	337 Danforth Ave.

June

Thu Jun 4

Zed-80: 9 Volt Delight
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Fri Jun 5

Zed-80: Alan Zemaitis
Papyrus: All Angels Jazz

Sun Jun 7

Carrot Common: Graham Nicholas Band

Thu Jun 11

Zed-80: Astrosurf
Papyrus: Linda Carone

Fri Jun 12 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Canada · 6–9pm

Parkette 1: The Del Fi's (Canada)
Parkette 2: Fat Quarter Band (Canada)

Sat Jun 13 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Canada / Bosnia · noon–2pm

Parkette 1: Sean Stanley (Canada)
Parkette 2: Anh Phung (Bosnia)

Sun Jun 14

Carrot Common: Fraser Melvin Band

Wed Jun 17 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Panama / Ghana · 6–8pm

Parkette 1: Nathan Beja (Panama)
Parkette 2: Nii Osabu (Ghana)

Thu Jun 18

Zed-80: Tim Bovaconti Band
Papyrus: Kyle Sullivan

Fri Jun 19

Zed-80: Jon Pilatzke & Pat Simmonds
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Sat Jun 20 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Germany / Côte d'Ivoire · 3–5pm

Parkette 1: The Happy Wanderers (Germany)
Parkette 2: Fethi Nadjem (Côte d'Ivoire)

Sun Jun 21

Carrot Common: Fat Quarter Band

Tue Jun 23 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Croatia / Panama · 6–8pm

Parkette 1: Lemon Trubaci (Croatia)
Parkette 2: Samantha Mora (Panama)

Thu Jun 25

Zed-80: Adam Beer Colacino, Jesse Whiteley & Andrew McCarthy
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Fri Jun 26 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Senegal / Iraq · 6–9pm

Parkette 1: Donné Roberts (Senegal)
Parkette 2: Tara Moneka (Iraq)

Sun Jun 28

Carrot Common: TBA

July

Thu Jul 2 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · 2nd Round (teams TBD) · 6–9pm

Parkette 1: João Leão
Parkette 2: La-Nai Gabriel

Fri Jul 3

Zed-80: TBA
Papyrus: Sean Stanley

Sun Jul 5

Carrot Common: Alan Zemaitis

Thu Jul 9

Zed-80: Cooke, Comeau and Pelley
Papyrus: Root Down Trio

Fri Jul 10

Zed-80: TBA
Papyrus: Peter Atto

Sun Jul 12

Carrot Common: Darcy Windover Band

July cont'd

Thu Jul 16

Zed-80: Matt Joyal Trio
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Fri Jul 17

Zed-80: Fraser Melvin Band
Papyrus: Liane Fainsinger

Sun Jul 19

Carrot Common: Dan Mock & Angie Hilts

Thu Jul 23

Zed-80: Astrosurf
Papyrus: Fat Quarter Band

Fri Jul 24

Zed-80: TBA
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Sun Jul 26

Carrot Common: Alana & Leigh Cline

Thu Jul 30

Zed-80: The Do Rights
Papyrus: Jesse Whiteley

Fri Jul 31

Zed-80: The Odd Country
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

August

Sun Aug 2

Carrot Common: TBA

Thu Aug 6

Zed-80: Alan Zemaitis
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Fri Aug 7

Zed-80: Paul Reddick Band
Papyrus: Kyle Sullivan

Sun Aug 9

Carrot Common: The Odd Country

Thu Aug 13

Zed-80: Emily Steinwall
Papyrus: Jesse Whiteley

Fri Aug 14

Zed-80: TBA
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Sun Aug 16

Carrot Common: Fat Quarter Band

Thu Aug 20

Zed-80: Jon Pilatzke & Pat Simmonds
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Fri Aug 21

Zed-80: Fraser Melvin Band
Papyrus: Jesse Whiteley

Sun Aug 23

Carrot Common: TBA

Thu Aug 27

Zed-80: Cooke, Comeau and Pelley
Papyrus: Riverboat Jazz

Fri Aug 28

Zed-80: TBA
Papyrus: Rudy Ray

Sun Aug 30

Carrot Common: Jon Pilatzke & Pat Simmonds

Tuesday, 30 October 2018 10:59

AGM Update & Other News....

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Hi All,

The Danforth BIA held its Annual General Meeting last night (Monday). Thank you to all who attended.

This was an election year for the BIA's Board of Directors. At this time we'd like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the BIA members and City Councilors who have served on the Board for the past term:

Albert Stortchak (Der Dietemann Antiques), Christopher Molder (Tridac Mortgages), Fiona Boylan (Cobs Bread), Elizabeth Bugajski (Kemi Boutique), Adrian Molder (property rep.), Eduardo Eed (Second Cup), Councilor Mary Fragedakis and Councilor Paula Fletcher. The time and work that you've contributed to our Danforth BIA is greatly appreciated and you leave big shoes for the new Board to fill.

Now I would like to introduce you to the new Board of Directors who will begin their 4 year term in January of 2019:

Albert Stortchak, Fiona Boylan, Eduardo Eed are returning along with the following new members - Philip Kocev (iPro Realty), Steven Biasutti (SideBar), Jay Cianfrini (The Danforth Music Hall) and Councilor Paula Fletcher (new Ward 14). Thank you all for putting your names forward to sit on the Board of Directors. I'm looking forward to an exciting new term!

Other news & things:

Our Boo-tastic Pumpkin Carving Contest:

Don't forget to check out our Danforth social media and vote for your favourite Danforth BIA member pumpkin. There are 7 entries: Joy of Dance Centre, The Edmund Burke, Cobs Bread, The Clay Room, Inner Arts Centre, Dough Bakery and The Auld Spot. The winner will be announced this Thursday, Nov. 1 at noon and will receive a free ad in NOW Magazine's Chill Winter Guide coming out on November 22.

Beer & Taxes Event:

On November 13, local beer from Great Lakes Brewery and light refreshments will be served at the Urbanspace Gallery in 401 Richmond. Come see the Ryerson CBI’s exhibition, TAXED OUT, on the threat of current commercial tax policy to small business and culture, enjoy a drink with members of Toronto Region Board of Trade and TABIA, and talk property tax.

Date: Tuesday, November 13

Time: 6 PM to 8 PM

Brief remarks at 7 PM by Lionel Miskin (Vice President, TABIA) and Brian Kelcey (VP, Public Affairs, Toronto Region Board of Trade)

Location: Urbanspace Gallery, main floor, 401 Richmond (near Queen and Spadina)

Cost: Free! Open bar with complimentary drink tickets

This event is organized by TABIA for all BIA members. RSVP via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beer-and-taxes-tickets-51416404851

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