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.

VenueAddress
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

Fri Jun 5

Sun Jun 7

Thu Jun 11

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

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

Sun Jun 14

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

Thu Jun 18

Fri Jun 19

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

Sun Jun 21

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

Thu Jun 25

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

Sun Jun 28

  • Carrot Common: TBA

July

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

Fri Jul 3

Sun Jul 5

Thu Jul 9

Fri Jul 10

  • Zed-80: TBA
  • Papyrus: Peter Atto

Sun Jul 12

July cont'd

Thu Jul 16

Fri Jul 17

Sun Jul 19

Thu Jul 23

Fri Jul 24

Sun Jul 26

Thu Jul 30

Fri Jul 31

August

Sun Aug 2

  • Carrot Common: TBA

Thu Aug 6

Fri Aug 7

Sun Aug 9

Thu Aug 13

Fri Aug 14

Sun Aug 16

Thu Aug 20

Fri Aug 21

Sun Aug 23

  • Carrot Common: TBA

Thu Aug 27

Fri Aug 28

Sun Aug 30

Tuesday, 29 May 2012 16:43
You are invited to a public consultation on Holiday Shopping regulations. The City of Toronto is reviewing its Holiday Shopping by-law and we want to hear from you. Currently some stores and some retail areas are permitted to open on retail holidays while others are not. Your input is important to us. Please plan to attend one of the five public consultations listed below. These meetings will give you the opportunity to share your opinion on this topic. Space for…
Monday, 23 April 2012 14:12
EthEco has developed an environmentally friendly paper bag that is designed to act as a distribution channel for advertising and coupon opportunities. The BIA have met with Taylor and have seen the sample bag and it's great. The Danforth BIA will be purchasing a few of the advertising spaces available on the bag. In the next few days Taylor Campell will be stopping by your businesses to introduce himself and to show you this great new bag and discuss the…
Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:30
the City's Commercial Facade Improvement Program is once again being offered in 2012. The application will be available online March 1, 2012 at www.toronto.ca/bia. As in previous years, applications will be approved on a "first in/first approved" basis until funds are fully subscribed. If you require further information, please contact George Wheeler at 416-392-1820 or  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Background Information: http://www.toronto.ca/bia/pdf/cfip_for_bia.pdf
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 16:12
Our Danforth Holiday Cheer 2011 is based on our event from last year but with a change based on feedback from the members who participated last year. The following outlines the details for this event and the deadline to confirm your participation: Danforth Holiday Cheer 2011Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011Time: 2:00pm to 5:30pmLocation: Any interested Danforth BIA member business!Concept:Once again, the Danforth BIA has secured a sponsorship from Churchill Wine Cellars - distributors of many fine Canadian and international wines.…
Monday, 18 July 2011 19:07
I hope everyone is managing to stay cool during this July heat wave. I have two great opportunities to let you know about: 1. Thrill of the Grill, Saturday, July 23: noon to 3pm, Jackman Avenue between Danforth and HurndaleJust a reminder that our 2nd Annual Thrill of the Grill event is taking place this coming Saturday. We have 6 great Danforth chefs competing to see whose slider burger reigns supreme for 2011. Attached is the flyer promoting this event…
Friday, 24 June 2011 18:55
Good Morning All!Well Summer 2011 has finally arrived and our Danforth BIA will be ready to attract local consumers and tourists alike. The following is a list of key events that will be taking place in our area: Saturday, June 25Toronto City ChaseFor the first time the Danforth BIA was invited to participate in this city-wide event. Tomorrow 600 competitors will take to the streets of Toronto with clues in hand to try a find the corresponding locations. I would…

Member Resources

Find a great list of reference and resource items for your business here and here.

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