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

Thursday, 26 March 2026 10:33
Good Afternoon All, The City of Toronto has released new dates for its Level 1 and Level 2 de-escalation training for you and your staff. These sessions have been offered before and some of you have taken them and reported back that they were helpful. If you haven't done a session or need a refresher I encourage you and your staff to register. Please note: You can only take Level 2 after completing Level 1. Attached is the full information,…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 00:00
Good Morning All, I just received the notice from the City that the Greek Independence Parade will take place this coming Sunday, March 29. The Danforth will be closed from Donlands to Broadview from approximately noon to 4pm. Thanks, Susan
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 00:00
Hi All, Please note that the crane removal at Danforth and Bowden has been moved to this Thursday, March 26. Traffic and parking disruptions remain the same as listed in my original message. Thanks,Susan
Monday, 23 March 2026 00:00
Good Afternoon Broadview Danforth BIA Members, I need your help/feedback. I had a meeting with the creators of Treasure Trove Toronto. This company has worked with other BIAs and creates a treasure hunt experience for consumers. Here are the main components: Free admission for consumers Clues are developed and placed in participating businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and service providers. Consumers who enter the "hunt" receive a starting business. They go to that business to get the clue. After texting…
Friday, 20 March 2026 11:24
Good Morning BIA Members, The construction crane at the Woodgreen construction site (Danforth & Bowden) is scheduled to be demobilized on March 24, with March 25 reserved as a contingency day if needed. This work is expected to take one day. Temporary traffic disruptions may occur, and traffic control personnel will be on site to help guide vehicles and pedestrians safely. While no full road closures are anticipated, no parking will be permitted on Bowden Street (see attached dismantling plan)…
Friday, 20 February 2026 00:00
Good Afternoon BIA Members, The City will open the 2026 Commercial Facade Improvement grant portal at 9am on Monday, March 2. Although the submission deadline is April 30, this grant is allocated on a first-come first-served basis and until funds are committed. This means that the allocation of available funds goes quickly and usually is done before the closing date. Please share this email with your property owners. If you are interested in applying for this grant here is the…

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