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 — FIFA Match Day · Canada / Bosnia · noon–2pm

Sun Jun 14

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

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

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

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

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, 01 April 2014 00:01

Danforth BIA Hosts a Mile of Spring Style

Are you fed up with the winter that just won’t end? The Danforth Business Improvement Area (BIA) hears your pain.  Spring comes to the Danforth on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Shoppers can take advantage of the specials and extended hours at any one of the following Danforth businesses:

Aroo
Celebrate Canadian fashion at Aroo’s Pick a Tick sale. Select an item, draw a coloured ticket and save the amount printed on the ticket. To add to the fun, all staff will be wearing Canadian designs available in the store. There will also be refreshments, balloons and so much more. You find us and we’ll find your style!

BE Chic Jewelry
Add a touch of sparkle to your evening. Discover unique and chic pieces designed in Canada and from around the world. Stop by for the exclusive Love Heals and Harper Belle trunk show, featuring rare and one-of-a kind pieces from the socially responsible Californian designers. Pay zero tax on every purchase, and every visitor has a chance to win a stunning designer piece from Love Heals.

Body Blue
Denim is the word this spring. The Body Blue pay zero tax event makes owning the hottest new denim styles and accessories even more affordable. Ask our knowledgeable fashion consultants to help pull together an exciting new wardrobe for spring.

Dessa
Dessa’s fine leather bags, sumptuous shawls and hand-crafted jewellery are carefully chosen to create a collection that reflects our passion for design. Enhance your wardrobe and express your personal style with 20% off all shawls and 10% off our unique leather goods, hats and jewellery. Munch on delicious snacks and meet Dessa’s hat designer to discuss new ideas to highlight your style with timeless headwear creations.

El Pipil
Surround yourself with El Pipil’s collection of great clothes, fashion accessories, and unique gifts by Canadian designers and local artists. Complete any outfit with a one-of-a-kind piece of beautiful jewelry. Spend $25 (before taxes) for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate.

Evymama Nursing and Maternity
If you have just given birth, or know somebody who soon will, you do not want to miss the Evymama Nursing and Maternity trunk show featuring breastfeeding lingerie and support undergarments by Mayana Geneviere and nursing wraps by Stola. These beautiful pieces are locally designed and made, and are the ultimate word in style and comfort for the post birth woman. The trunk show runs from six to nine pm.

Incanto
Indulge your passion for fashion with zero tax on Incanto’s extensive collection of high quality Italian, French and Canadian clothing and accessories, featuring the latest styles and fabrics. Plus receive a free surprise gift with every purchase.

Parade
Celebrate the new spring and summer arrivals with we pay the tax on regular priced Parade private label fashions, shoes and accessories. Take home a $20 gift certificate with every pair of regular priced shoes and sandals (valid until May 1). Shop between seven and eight p.m. to roll the dice for even more savings (take the number you rolled off the cost of your purchase). Prosecco will be served between six and seven pm to toast the new arrivals.

Peter Paul’s Flowers
Celebrate spring with floral style for the home. Peter Paul’s Flowers’ trendy and cutting-edge floral bouquets complete any room and make beautiful gifts. Browse through our unique collection of wooden home accents or book a free consultation for a wedding or special occasion. Spend $25 (before taxes) and get 20% off your next purchase.

Rayne Spa/Salon & Vogue Sposa
Rayne Spa / Salon is teaming up with Vogue Sposa for a special night of “Let’s Play Dress-up”. Receive a giftcard at Rayne for 15% off a visit to Rayne you can use as a gift to treat a special friend or to pamper yourself later. Join the ladies of Rayne at Vogue Sposa for a complementary mini makeover. Check out what is new in veils and hair pieces. Open for sales until 9 p.m.

RiverdaleMac
Dear iPhone, you deserve a Spring Makeover too:) 15% off a new case for Spring by Herschel, Thule, moshi, Tucano, Incipio, Otterbox or SwitchEasy & receive a free screen clean and polish too.

Snug
Put more Canadian style in your wardrobe with special discounts on Canadian made items. Snug has an outstanding selection of women’s, infant’s and children’s fashion in the latest styles, colours and fabrics you will love. Many creations are designed and produced by established and up and coming Canadian designers. Complete your outfit selections with pieces from our jewelry collection, or buy that special toy that will keep your child entertained for hours.

Vogue Sposa & Rayne Spa/Salon
Vogue Sposa is teaming up with Rayne Spa /Salon for a special night of “Let’s Play Dress-up”. Receive a giftcard at Rayne for 15% off a visit to Rayne you can use as a gift to treat a special friend or to pamper yourself later. Join the ladies of Rayne at Vogue Sposa for a complementary mini makeover. Check out what is new in veils and hair pieces. Open for sales until 9 p.m.

Style for a Mile