THIS
WEEK’S IMAGE: March break on
Parliament Street.
OPEN HOUSES
Click
here for more details about Open Houses in our neighbourhood.
NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS
Federal
government survey about prostitution
In
December, the Supreme Court struck down legislation about prostitution and gave
the federal government a year to come up with alternatives. As part of this process, the government
has prepared a short online survey seeking public views on purchasing and
selling sexual services, on limits to this activity and on the legitimacy of
sharing the economic benefits. Our
neighbourhood has had frequent experiences with prostitution and this survey
should interest us. The deadline
for your input is Monday March 17.
You can find the background information and the survey here.
Peggy
Kurtin annual award
Every
year, the Cabbagetown Preservation Association honours owners whose restoration
of their home (or other building) has enhanced the surrounding
streetscape. The 2014 award
nominations will be accepted up to April 15. For details about the process along with info about past
winners, click on the CPA website here.
Cabbagetown
Youth Centre
The
CYC has a chance to win a $50,000 grant from Maple Leaf Sports
Enterprises. It’s a contest – the
winner is the agency that attracts the largest number of online votes. Voters can participate every day. To find out about the fund and to cast
your ballot (every day), click here.
A
self-promo!
The
East End Speakers’ Series is featuring Doug Fisher and Peter Lovering as
speakers at its next meeting.
Paintbox Bistro (535 Dundas E), Tuesday March 18, 7 pm. Both guys write about our neighbourhood
and they’re going to talk about how they put together a blog and a newspaper to
tell their stories. No doubt,
this’ll be scintillating session – everyone is welcome, don’t miss it.
Acceleration
2014
Acceleration
is the annual showcase that presents the talents of graduating students in the
professional development program at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre. This
year’s program includes works by Susan Burpee, Paul-Andre Fortier, Christopher
House, James Kudelka and Darryl Tracy. March 26 to 29, Winchester Dance Theatre
(80 Winchester). For tickets and
more program details, click here.
West
Don Lands update
Photo: TCHC
A
week ago, the Toronto Star’s Christopher Hume wrote a short story about the new
West Don Lands neighbourhood along King Street east of Parliament. His article gives a useful overview of
the renewal throughout the whole area along with a description of three new
TCHC buildings. You can read it
here.
The
Leslieville Flea
Over
the winter, the Leslieville Flea has held regular markets in the
Distillery. It’s back again on
Sunday March 16 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Over 50 vendors will offer handmade crafts, antiques and furniture,
vintage clothing and more. The
Fermenting Cellar (28 Distillery Lane).
Don’t
forget the Distillery’s summer market
Here’s
a great idea. The Distillery is
hosting a brand new Sunday Market from 10 am to 3 pm from June 1 to September
28. It’s a place where people who
produce special foods, artisan crafts and vintage items can market their
goods. Each vendor will have a 10’
by 10’ booth at no cost (a refundable deposit of $250 will be charged). The show will be juried to ensure high
quality and commitment from each vendor.
For more information and for an application form, click here.
Bike
tune-ups
Photo: blogTO
Kale
at Cycle Solutions (444 Parliament) says that a minor rush of tune-up activity
happened a few days ago but life has quieted down again after the last
snowfall. It’s a good time to get
your bike into the shop. There’ll
be a lineup before long. His
tune-ups include brake and gear inspections, wheel adjustments, lubrication and
cleaning. You can make a
reservation at (416) 972-6948 or by email at downtown@cycle-solutions.com.
The
Forsythia Festival needs you
Photo: Brian Summers
The
Festival launches Spring in Cabbagetown.
It’s a fun day full of events for kids and their parents, organized by
the Cabbagetown Residents Association.
Click here to see the photos from last year’s extravaganza. Save the date – Sunday May 4, parade at
Riverdale Park and events at Wellesley Park. Volunteers are needed through the day from 9 am to 4 pm. If you can help out, please
contact Lindsay at info@cabbagetowner.com.
Two
local artists are having exhibitions
Jack
Grunsky’s latest exhibition of abstract works is upstairs at Balzac’s Café (1
Trinity St in the Distillery) until April 1. You can also check out his website here.
Henry
Dineen’s first ever exhibition is at the Pilot Tavern (22 Cumberland) until
April 6. Congrats Henry and best
wishes for a sell-out.
New
Ideas Festival
The
26th annual New Ideas Festival is now underway at the Alumnae
Theatre (70 Berkeley) and continues to March 31. It’s an eclectic mix of
original writing, works-in-progress and experimental theatre. A different selection of five new plays
is presented every week along with staged readings on Saturday at noon. You can find the detailed program along
with ticket info here.
Buy
a ticket
ArtHeart
has made a positive difference to the lives of kids, seniors and adults in
Regent Park for the past twenty two years. Using the visual arts, the program creates a supportive
environment where participants can learn life skills, build self-esteem and
improve the quality of their lives.
On May 6, the program is holding a fundraiser to support the ArtHeart
Community Centre (Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E) hosted by renowned
photographer Edward Burtynsky.
It’ll be catered by Toronto’s new food trucks with music by emerging
artists and art by ArtHeart kids.
Here’s a great way to have a fun evening and to support a good
cause. Tickets are $150. Click here for a video and here for
lots of info as well as ticket sales.
RESTAURANT & CLUB NEWS
Cooking classes at Merryberry
Cooking classes at Merryberry
Cyril’s
current menu at Merryberry (559 Parliament) highlights dishes cooked in paper, a French technique called “en papillote”. He’s offering cooking classes that teach this technique with
a fish, a chicken, a vegetarian dish and a dessert. There are four spaces still open for next Tuesday night
March 18, 6 to 8:30 pm. Classes
are $45. Reservations close on
Monday at 4 pm. Call (647)
348-0411.
The
Real Women of Craft Beer
Erin
at Stout Irish Pub (221 Carlton) worked with the women at GLB to create The Bra
Burner, her personal lemongrass and coconut IPA. She made it on February 24 and she's opening the keg on
Thursday March 13 at 7 pm. She’s
also celebrating a unique moment that happened on Wednesday – 6 guys with fake
ID sat down next to a group of 20 off-duty cops.
Expanded
patio at Extended F’Amelia
John
was quite pleased this week to find that the Alcohol Commission has licensed
the new Extended F’Amelia (8 Amelia) patio. Fifty seats.
Somehow, the weather diluted the celebration. When balmy days arrive, it’ll be a great companion to F’Amelia’s
comfy outdoor space.
ST PATRICK’S DAY
At
Stout Irish Pub (221 Carlton|), it’s a five-day extravaganza. On Thursday
from 7 pm, Erin unveils her own IPA, The Bra Burner. On the weekend, she’s got face painting on Sunday from 2 to
8 pm, complimentary Jameson tastings from 5 to 7 pm and all weekend, there’s a
promo for Steamwhistle. The Fair
Wind Celtic Duo is playing on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm and Monday from 6 to 9 pm.
It’s
an emotional weekend at The Flying Beaver (488 Parliament). Heather and Maggie are celebrating
their third anniversary. Local
drag queen artist Bitch Diva is onstage Friday at 9 pm with music, comedy and
her own Irish humour, Randy Vancourt and Daniel Giverin bring Irish music and
comedy on Saturday at 7 pm and on Monday, it’s a combo fest – St Paddy and the
FB’s anniversary party with beer special and an Irish menu.
The
Irv
(195 Carlton) is getting into the act as well with a heated tent on the side
patio and free oysters and munchies. There are special Irish dishes and $5
pints on the menu. Frank Ryan is singing on Saturday from 9 pm and Monday from
6 pm. Guinness has donated a
fridge for a giveaway raffle.
At
House on Parliament (454 Parliament), the Gilchrist Irish Dancers are
performing on Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 8 pm. Guinness has provided a leather jacket as a raffle
prize.
Paintbox
Bistro
(555 Dundas E) hosts a St Paddy’s Brunch on Sunday from 10:30 am. Traditional Irish breakfast goodies.
CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS
THURSDAY MARCH 6 TO SUNDAY MARCH 16
Contact
info
Alice’s
Place, 554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088
Dominion
on Queen, 500 Queen St E, (416) 368-6893, www.dominiononqueen.com
The
Flying Beaver, 488 Parliament St, (647) 347-6567, www.pubaret.com
House
on Parliament, 454 Parliament St, (416) 925-4074,
www.facebook.com/pages/House-on-Parliament
The
Irv, 195 Carlton Street, (647) 350-4787, https://www.facebook.com/theirvpub
The
Local GEST, 424 Parliament St, (416) 961-9425,
https://www.facebook.com/thelocalgest
Merryberry,
559 Parliament, www.merryberry.ca
Mill
Street Beer Hall, 21 Tank House Ln (Distillery), (416) 681-0338, Facebook and
http://toronto.millstreetbrewpub.ca/
Paintbox
Bistro, 555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555, www.paintboxbistro.ca
Stout
Irish Pub, 221 Carlton St, (647) 344-7676, www.stoutirishpub.ca
Under
the Table, 568 Parliament St, (647) 351-1533
If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, we’ve
listed the prices. Otherwise, the event is free.
THURSDAY MARCH 13
Flying
Beaver
7:30
pm, Marcy Rogers “Taking care of Tonka”, pwyc suggested amount is $20/advance & $25/door
The
Local GEST
8
pm, Jeff Barnes & Noah Zacharin
Paintbox
2
pm, March Break movie “Epic Movie”,
free when you buy Paintbox TV dinner
Stout
Irish Pub
7
pm, opening the keg at Real Women of Craft Beer featuring Erin’s own “The Bra
Burner”, coconut lemongrass IPA
FRIDAY MARCH 14
Dominion
on Queen
9
pm, Blues by The Mojo Stars”, $10
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Whitney Ross Barris, Nate Hiltz (guitar) & Ross MacIntyre (bass),
$10/advance & $15/door
9
pm, The legendary Bitch Diva’s St Patrick’s Day show, $15/advance &
$20/door
Stout
Irish Pub
All
weekend – St Practice Day celebrations with Syteamwhistle specials and $5 jello
shots
SATURDAY MARCH 15
Dominion
on Queen
8:30
pm, East End Comedy Review with Mike Mac Donald and friends, $20 and $60/four
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, The O’Brothers Irish Duo $15/advance & $20/door
9
pm, The roast of Ryan Kelly
House
on Parliament
6:30
pm, The Gilchrist Irish Dancers
The
Irv
9
pm, heated tent on the patio, Frank Ryan’s vocals and acoustics
SUNDAY MARCH 16
Alice’s
Place
4
pm, Karaoke
Flying
Beaver
7:30
pm, Sarah Strange & Erin Breen,$15/advance & $20/door
House
on Parliament
8
pm, The Gilchrist Irish Dancers
Local
GEST
4:30
pm, Sunday jazz featuring Allison Young on sax
Mill
Street Beer Hall
1
pm, Jazz brunch with Tyler Yarema
Stout
Irish Pub
2
pm, The Fair Wind Celtic Duo
2
to 8 pm, Face painting
5
to 7 pm, Jameson’s sampling
ST PATRICK’S DAY, MONDAY MARCH 17
Flying
Beaver
From
3 pm – St Patrick’s Day menu and beer specials plus the FB’s Third Anniversary
The
Irv
6
pm, heated tent on the patio, live music, giveaways, Irish food, free oysters
and munchies
Local
GEST
From
11:30 am – Irish menu and celebrations
Stout
Irish Pub
6
pm, The Fair Wind Celtic Duo
7:30
pm, Nerd Night pub quiz
TUESDAY MARCH 18
Dominion
on Queen
8:30
pm, Hot Club of Corktown “Django Jam”
Merryberry
6
to 8:30 pm, cooking class – “en papillote”. $45
Stout
Irish Pub
7:30
pm, Nerd Night pub quiz
WEDNESDAY MARCH 19
Alice’s
Place
9
pm, Karaoke
Dominion
on Queen
8
pm, Corktown ukulele jam
Flying
Beaver
7:30
pm, Minxy’s Country Music Mixup, pwyw
The
Local GEST
7:30
pm, Trivia night
THURSDAY MARCH 20
Dominion
on Queen
7
pm, Wee Folk Club, $10
FRIDAY MARCH 21
Dominion
on Queen
8
pm, Jazz with the Leyland Gordon Band, $10
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Maggie”s Mayoral Race Salon, no cover
9
pm, David-Benjamin Tomlinson, Starf*ckery, $10/advance & $15/door
Paintbox
8
pm, Comedy night with Arthur Simeon, Nick Reynolds, Jeff Beaulieu & Fraser
Young, $20
SATURDAY MARCH 22
Dominion
on Queen
9
pm, Reinterpreting the Beatles with the Glendale One, $10
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Vincent Wolfe with Mark Kieswetter, Just the two of us, $15/advance & $20/door
9
pm, comedy with Angela Maiorano-Thurston,
$10/advance & $15/door
The
Irv
9
pm, Frank Ryan’s vocals and acoustics
SUNDAY MARCH 23
Alice’s
Place
4
pm, Karaoke
Dominion
on Queen
4:30
pm, Jazz with the Toronto Art Orchestra, $10
6
pm, Jazz with the York Jazz Ensemble, $10
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, HSSE fundraiser cabaret
Local
GEST
4:30
pm, Sunday jazz
Mill
Street Beer Hall
1
pm, Jazz brunch with Tyler Yarema
