June 30

This week’s image:  The Hot Rods perform at Carlton and Parliament - summer music sponsored by the Cabbagetown BIA

CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD 
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LOCAL NEWS

Cabbagetown South meeting with the police
The Cabbagetown South Residents will hold a special meeting with officers from 51 Division.  Several important topics are on the agenda - street prostitution, drug sales and incidents of assaults and property damage. Superintendent Elizabeth Byrnes will be there along with members of the Community Response Team.  Thursday July 7, 6:30 pm, Central Neighbourhood House (349 Ontario).  

Dixon Hall fundraising success
Bill and Kathy Graham have pledged a gift of $1 million for the construction of a new Dixon Hall Youth Centre in Regent Park.  
The Centre was once located in a social housing building that has been demolished as part of Regent Park’s revitalization.  The youth program has continued and needs a new home.  Dixon Hall has orgnized a fundraising campaign with Bob Rae as its chair to raise $3 million.  The plan is to start construction in the Spring of 2017 of a new 8000-square foot centre at Wyatt and Nicholas Avenues next to the new Athletic Grounds. 
The new building will be named in honour of the Grahams in recognition of their gift.
For lots of info and also for a link where you can make a gift, click here.  

Bike Share expansion
Bike Share is expanding - by mid July, there will be 120 more stations and 1000 more bikes available across the city.  It’s a result of a partnership between Toronto Parking Authority and Metrolinx.  New members who join later in the summer will also get a 50% discount on their first-year membership if they have a PRESTO card.  There’ll be three new stations in Cabbagetown and Corktown. To enlarge the map, click on it - it shows current and new stations scheduled for our neighbourhood.  

July yoga classes
Alan Florence will be offering his classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 am at Lotus Palm (517 Parliament).  He’ll be concentrating on core and hips with most of the work done on a mat rather than standing.  $15/class.  
Jennifer Snowdon will hold her beginner’s class on Monday at 7:30 pm, yin and yoga nidra on Tuesday at 7:30 pm, hatha yoga on Saturday at 9:30 am and yin on Saturday at 11:15 am. All of her classes are at her studio (58 Rose), $15 and $20.  Jennifer’s studio will close from July 16 to 31.

Cabbagetown Farmer’s Market
This week, Greenlane Estate Winery was a vendor at the Market (Riverdale Park, Winchester and Sumach).  Nice 2012 riesling - it did very well with our barbeque chicken salad in the back yard later that day. Every week, there’s a different winery - Greenlane visits on the last Tuesday of each month.

Under the Stars
The weekly outdoor movie series at the Big Park (620 Dundas E) in Regent Park kicks off at 9 pm on Wednesday July 13.  Popcorn and refreshments available.  The July 13 movie is Love & Basketball, followed by Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles (July 20) and Jab We Met (July 27).  If it rains, the movies will be shown in the Artscape Lounge, Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E).

Regent Park community sing-a-long
The fifth community sing-a-long takes place on Monday July 4 from 5 to 7 pm in the Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E).  This week’s theme is “Collective Songwriting” with Kamilah Apong.  Free event - snacks provided.  

Parliament Street gardens
The BIA's garden boxes at Carlton Street
Thanks to the people who’ve planted and maintained three nice gardens along Parliament Street.  Our shopping area suffers from narrow sidewalks that prevent the widespread use of gardens, patios and outdoor commercial displays.  
The neighbours' boulevard at Prospect Street
The boulevard gardens along our side streets help to soften this handicap.  Surprisingly, they’re tough to maintain - water, careful tending and good plantings need some thought and constant work.
The Winchester's garden at Winchester Street

REAL ESTATE NEWS

Free the Children
It appears that the homes scattered throughout Cabbagetown that were once owned by Free the Children are now being sold.  One of the group’s last holdings at Sackville and Amelia has sold - it was listed at almost $2 million.

Jenny’s
Jenny’s is a Cabbagetown landmark.  Located at 401 Parliament, it’s a tiny but nifty store that completely fills a one-storey building right on the corner.  A few years ago, the building was for sale for $500,000 - an amazing amount considering its size and commercial potential.  Now it’s back on the market for $1.5 million.  In their advertising, the real estate reps’ explain their reasons behind the price - “situated adjacent to rapidly evolving Regent Park” and “strategic investment or development opportunity”.  Obviously, the commercial strip at the south end of Parliament is becoming more interesting and attractive. Here’s the link to the real estate listing.  

Another landmark
The Winchester Building is back on the market - $14.5 million, Royal Lepage.  

IN THE MEDIA

Moss Park market
Photo:  Natalia Manzocco, NOW Magazine
Another veggie market has arrived - this one in a repurposed shipping container in Moss Park.  The container was donated and it sits on a TCHC building lawn near Queen and Ontario.  It’s got both air conditioning and heating and plans are to keep it open year-round. Because it’s rent-free, the market can offer quality food at lower costs. NOW Magazine covered this story - click here to read about it. 

John Innes Community Centre
Photo:  City of Toronto
A disagreement is boiling up about plans for the future of the John Innes Community Centre.  The City of Toronto has partnered with 519 Community Centre to create a new, more inclusive facility.  Local activists in the Queer Trans Community Defence are opposed - they see the change as another step toward gentrification in Moss Park.  Check out the CBC’s story here. 

The Garden of Future Follies
Photo:  Artists' rendition
Waterfront Toronto has unveiled the last of its public art installations in the West Don Lands neighbourhood.  The Garden of Future Follies by Hadley+Maxwell is located at Front and Bayview.  Its seven sculptures are based on 80 monuments and architectural features from across Toronto.  Spacing Toronto has run an interview with the artists about their work - click here.  

Regent Park Athletic Grounds
Photo: Taste of Regent Park
Justin Skinner, writing in Inside Toronto, has done a story about the official opening of the Regent Park Athletic Grounds.  The facility will be a centrepiece in the new Regent Park and it’s the result of a partnership between the City, Toronto Community Housing, Daniels Corporation and Maple Leaf Sports Enterprises.  Click here to read about it.  

St Peter’s Anglican Church
Frances Brown, a parishioner at St Peter’s Church (188 Carlton) has written a column in the June 24 Bulletin about the end of the congregation.  Rumours have circulated about the church’s closing and the sale of its land for some time.  Although her comments give few details about the actual plans for its future, she has some sad but interesting insights into its history.  Click here.  
  
ON STAGE

Toronto Jazz Festival
The Mill Street Beer Hall (21 Tank House Ln, Distillery) is joining the city-wide Toronto Jazz Festival with live performances every afternoon at 5 pm from Thursday June 30 to Sunday July 3. Herriott-Harkness (H2) appears on Thursday, George Grosman & Bohemian Swing on Friday and the Eric St-Laurent Quartet on Saturday.  No cover
Two concerts happen in the Distillery District.  The Climax Jazz band is up on Friday July 1 at 3 pm and the Boxcar Boys on Saturday July 2 at 3 pm.  
The Jazz Festival has a huge program.  For all the details organized by venue, click here.  

InBody
Movement ideas that pull from all areas of life - an evening length professional dance performance showcasing a variety of styles including contemporary, hip hop and jazz.  Dancers come from the Toronto Dance Project Professional Company and the Youth Company.    Thursday June 30 and Friday July 1, 8 pm, Winchester Dance Theatre (80 Winchester).  Tickets at the box office and online here. $25/advance and $30/door.  

BUSINESS NEWS

Farm fresh food
Erick from The Local GEST (424 Parliament) has organized a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) project from The Local Farm in Sutton.  You can enjoy farm-fresh produce in a box delivered every Thursday directly to your home or to The Local GEST.  
Each week, your box will contain eight seasonal items from the forty or more crops that are being grown - kale, arugula, spinach, Swiss chard, basil, wild spinach, mixed greens, lettuce, torpedo and golden beets, broccoli, green onions, bok choy, boak, okra, white, purple and cooking onions, cherry tomatoes, tomatillos, green and yellow zucchinis, eggplant, radishes, turnips, parsnips, acorn and golden squash, green purple and yellow beans, sweet pea, cucumber, corn, apples, pears, rhubarb, peaches, watermelon, cantaloupe and sun flowers.
You can select boxes for 10 weeks ($350) or 21 weeks ($700).  It’s flexible - you can also skip a week if needed. If you want a test before setting your schedule, stop by the Local GEST from 2 to 4 pm on Thursday and select a few items to take home. Delivery to your home is $10.  There’s no charge for pick-ups at The GEST. 
Contact Erick at thelocalfarmgest@gmail.com or call (647) 760-5696.

Pride helmet covers
Karyn at TailWags Helmet Covers makes all kinds of covers for bike helmets.  To celebrate Pride, she’s got a special Pride helmet cover available at Cycle Solutions (444 Parliament).  Drop by and pick up one of them.  You can see her full line of colourful designs at her website.  

Living high
This waterfront condo was renovated, furnished and decorated by Kendall & Co (514 Parliament).  It sold in three days for a record amount, thanks to Kendall’s teamwork plus its million-dollar view.  Take the virtual tour to see Kendall’s design - click here.  Store hours - Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday 11 am to 5 pm.

RESTAURANT NEWS

Summerlicious is back
Toronto’s great summer foodie festival gets underway from July 8 to July 2.  220 restaurants will offer fixed prices (and great bargains) for lunch and dinner.  Each restaurant offers meals in one price range - lunch at $18, $23 or $28 and dinner at $28, $38 or $48.  Reservations, especially at the favourites and high profile places, are a “must”.  In our immediate area, five restaurants are in the program.  Four are in The Distillery - Archeo ($18 lunch and $28 dinner), Cluny ($23 and $38),  Mill Street Beer Hall ($18 and $28) and Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill ($23 and $38). In Cabbagetown, F’Amelia (12 Amelia) offers dinner at $38.  You’ll find maps, reservation info, menu details and contact info at the main Summerlicious website - click here.  

CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS

THURSDAY JUNE 30 TO SUNDAY JULY 10

  • For contact info about these clubs and restaurants, see the list at the bottom of this page.  
  • If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, the prices are listed.

THURSDAY JUNE 30

Dominion
8 pm, Juliana and Jesse
The Irv
7 pm, live music with Geoff Willingham
Local GEST
8 pm, Jeff Barnes and Noah Zacharin
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz festival with Herriott-Harkness (H2)

FRIDAY JULY 1

Distillery
3 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival - Climax Jazz Band
Dominion
8 pm, DJ Knoxx
Fuse
5 to 7 pm, Fuse Fridays with Wade O Brown Trio.  Live bands from 8 to 10:30 pm.
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz festival with George Grosman & Bohemian Swing
8 pm, Friday Nights with DJ Humble Mike

SATURDAY JULY 2

Distillery
3 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival - Box Car Boys
Dominion
8 pm, Katey Gatta
Fuse
8 to 10:30 pm, live bands.  11 pm, Fuse Lounge Saturdays, the best of the 80s and 90s.
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival with Eric St-Laurent Quartet
9 pm, Saturday Nights with DJ Humble Mike

SUNDAY JULY 3

Alice’s Place
4 pm, Karaoke with Vee
FUSE
11 am, Jazz brunch 
Local GEST
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz with Mark Sepic

MONDAY JULY 4

Daniels Spectrum
5 pm, Regent Park Community sing-a-long,Oldies with Inspired Souls
Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia

TUESDAY JULY 5

Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia

WEDNESDAY JULY 6

Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke
Paintbox Bistro
7:30 pm, Corktown Ukulele Jam

THURSDAY JULY 7

Dominion
8 pm, Katey Gatta
The Irv
6:30 pm, live music with Geoff Willingham
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz festival with Herriott-Harkness (H2)

FRIDAY JULY 8

Distillery
3 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival - Climax Jazz Band
Dominion
8 pm, Mercuri Project
Fuse
5 to 7 pm, Fuse Fridays with Wade O Brown Trio.  Live bands from 8 to 10:30 pm.
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz festival with George Grosman & Bohemian Swing
8 pm, Friday Nights with DJ Humble Mike

SATURDAY JULY 9

Distillery
3 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival - Box Car Boys
Dominion
8 pm, The Ugly Horse
Fuse
8 to 10:30 pm, live bands.  11 pm, Fuse Lounge Saturdays, the best of the 80s and 90s.
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival with Eric St-Laurent Quartet
9 pm, Saturday Nights with DJ Humble Mike

SUNDAY JULY 10

Alice’s Place
4 pm, Karaoke with Vee
Corktown Kitchen
11:30 am, Jazz at Sunday brunch
Distillery
3 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival - Rhythm & Truth
FUSE
11 am, Jazz brunch
Local GEST
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz with the Andra Henderson Trio
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz festival with the Blue Moon Marquee

CONTACT INFO

ALICE'S PLACE
554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088, https://www.facebook.com/alicesplacetoronto
CORKTOWN KITCHEN
354 King St E, (46) 901-1188,  https://www.facebook.com/CorktownKitchen 
CRANBERRIES
DOMINION PUB & KITCHEN
500 Queen St E, (416) 366-5555, https://www.facebook.com/DominionTO/
EL CATRIN
18 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 203-2121, https://www.facebook.com/elcatrin.ca
FUSE
366 Queen St E, http://fusedining.com 
HOUSE ON PARLIAMENT
THE IRV
95 Carlton Street, (647) 350-4787, https://www.facebook.com/theirvpub/
LITTLE SHMIDDY’S HOT MEAT HOUSE
584 Parliament St, (416) 961-1600, http://www.littleshmiddyshotmeathouse.com 
THE LOCAL GEST
424 Parliament St, (416) 961-9425, http://www.thelocalgest.com/
MERRYBERRY CAFE
MILL STREET BEER HALL
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, (416) 681-0338, http://millstreetbrewery.com/toronto-beer-hall/
MILL STREET BREW PUB
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, http://millstreetbrewery.com/toronto-brew-pub/
MURGATROID
568 Parliament, (416) 323-9381, https://www.facebook.com/MurgatroidTO
ODIN
514 King W, (647) 350-6346, https://www.facebook.com/odinhus
PAINTBOX BISTRO
555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555, https://www.facebook.com/PaintboxBistro/
SOULPEPPER
Young Centre, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 866-8666,
STOUT IRISH PUB
UNDER THE TABLE

568 Parliament St, (647) 351-1533,

June 23

This week’s image:  Improvements have started at Anniversary Park

CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD 
REVIEW

LOCAL NEWS

Slow down
Patrick has his own lawn sign.  His mom, Karen, will use it in front of their home.
The City of Toronto has produced these signs to remind drivers to slow down on our residential streets.  You’ll see them going up across the neighbourhood.  You can get one for your home or for a nearby boulevard at the Farmer’s Market (Riverdale Park, Winchester and Sumach) on Tuesdays or call Councillor Pam McConnell (416-392-7916) or email the Cabbagetown Residents Association, info@cabbagetowner.com 

Congrats to Chris Moise
Photo: Daily Xtra
Chris has won the the by-election to fill the vacancy for our Ward on the Toronto District School Board.  He received 2177 votes, about 36% of the total.  Best wishes to him for his work over the next three years - he’s got a big job ahead of him.
Voter interest in the campaign was remarkably low.  Over 95,000 were eligible voters but only 6,089 actually cast a ballot.  In the last general municipal election, over 42,000 people voted for the TDSB Trustee. 

159SW
A new condo building is now under construction at Sherbourne and Wellesley.  Its sales office is just opening at 527 Parliament.  Floor plans and prices along with a colourful descriptive brochure are now available. There’s also a website and Facebook page - click here.  

Prenatal yoga
The Toronto Birth Centre (525 Dundas E) offers weekly prenatal yoga classes by Padma Yogi. Relax, connect with your baby, learn deep breathing techniques and stretch important muscles.  No prior yoga experience necessary.  Your first class is $10.  Five classes at $99, ten classes at $180.  6:15 to 7:30 pm, Fridays. For more info, click here.  http://www.padmayogi.com/#!prenatal-yoga-toronto/uq741 

Regent Park Community Band Sing-a-Long
Every Monday to July  11, a different band will lead a community singing session.  On Monday June 27, Inspired Souls will sing golden oldies.  Artscape Lounge patio in the Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E) from 5 to 7 pm.  Free. 

Regent Park Athletic Grounds

The new athletic facility in Regent Park will be opening officially on Wednesday June 29.  It’s located at the corner of Shuter and Sumach. It includes a refurbished hockey rink, a running track, a new basketball court, a field house and an artificial turf field for cricket and soccer.  Funding for the Grounds came from Maple Leaf Sports Enterprise, TCHC, the City of Toronto and The Daniels Corporation.  
At 11:15 am, there’ll be a press conference and a ribbon cutting. From 5 to 8 pm, the community celebration will include sports skills and drills for kids, nibblies, entertainment and athlete autographs.

Cabbagetown Farmer’s Market
Early season greens continue to be available - kale, salad greens, lettuce, green and red onions and spinach.  And rhubarb, cucumbers and asparagus.  Several vendors have fresh strawberries.  Catharina’s Kitchen makes very yummy ginger snaps.  Marigold’s maple syrup works really well on strawberry short cakes.  Tuesday afternoon, 3 to 7 pm, Riverdale Park (Sumach and Winchester).

Congrats Kira 
Kira Oschipok submitted two pictures for the Riverdale Farm photo contest and she won first prize for both of them.  They really capture the feeling that the Farm is a family place.  Congrats Kira.  Several others were selected for second, third and fourth places and for honourable mentions.  Click here to see all of them.  

IN MEMORIAM

Louise Edwards
Louise Giselle Edwards "Kalyani", 69 years of age, Cabbagetown Toronto resident. She died peacefully of brain cancer in the presence of her family on Father’s Day June 19, 2016 at St. Michael’s Hospital. 
Born January 29, 1947, in Montreal Quebec. Beloved granddaughter of Giselle Vingeaux, daughter of Monique and Maurice Edwards. Louise will be missed dearly by her surviving three loving daughters, Shireen Shah, Shanti and Shauna Edwards.
She was known by many as a real estate agent, goddess, yogini, Rekei master, avid knitter and cyclist.
We invite you to join us with stories of love at a memorial service and celebration of her life that we will be hosting on Sunday June 26 at Jet Fuel (519 Parliament) from 3 - 6 pm. Light finger foods from Daniel et Daniel and non alcoholic beverages from Jet Fuel will be provided.
Due to the care provided to our loving and beautiful mother by the great staff at St Michael's Hospital, we ask that donations be made to the hospital in her name in lieu of flowers.
In love, light and peace,  
Shireen, Shanti and Shauna

IN THE MEDIA

Renovating a heritage home
Johnny Pearl and Russ Robertson from Cabbagetown Carpentry have renovated this heritage Cabbagetown home at 313 Carlton. Their work was featured in a June 16 Toronto Star story by Kathy Flaxman along with a brief summary of the heritage conservation district.  Congrats Johnny - it looks like a spectacular home. Click here for the story.  

Shuter and Ontario
The CBC ran a clip about drug dealing and prostitution in this area on Tuesday.  It highlights complaints that have been coming from local residents.  The issues involve arson, rowdiness and vandalism as well as drug usage and the events centre on rooming houses where the owner ignores the tenants’ behaviour.  The story is deliberately vague about the complainants - people have been threatened and have had their homes vandalized.  
Action is coming. Councillor Pam McConnell and 51 Division Superintendent Elizabeth Byrnes are organizing community meetings that will inform the police about specific events and addresses.  The Cabbagetown South Residents group is adding its voice.

Dogs in Corktown
CTV News did a story about the low-grade dog park in Corktown Commons.  At the moment, the designated dog facility is a gravel and asphalt pad under a hydro tower - no shade, no water, no grass.  Residents have launched a poster campaign through the community to promote a better alternative.  Click here to see the report.  

The new YMCA
blogTO has published an introduction to the facilities at the new Cooper Koo Family Cherry Street YMCA (461 Cherry).  Great photos and a good quick overview of the programs currently offered.  

ON STAGE

Soulpepper Concert - Canadian Pacific Railway
Hosted and narrated by Tom Allen with John Millard, Mark Rainey, Anna Atkinson, Charlotte Cornfield, Lori Gemmell and the Soulpepper Ensemble.  The music takes us on an historical ride across the country along the CPR’s ribbon of steel.  Thursday June 23 and Saturday June 25, tickets from $25 - available online. 

Toronto Jazz Festival
The Mill Street Beer Hall (21 Tank House Ln, Distillery) is joining the city-wide Toronto Jazz Festival with live performances every afternoon at 5 pm from Friday June 24 to Sunday June 26. The Tia Brazda Quartet performs on Friday, Bob Brough Trio on Saturday and the Blue Moon Marquee on Sunday.   Next week, Herriott-Harkness (H2) appears on Thursday, George Grosman & Bohemian Swing on Friday and the Eric St-Laurent Quartet on Saturday.  No cover
Four concerts happen in the Distillery District.  The Slocan Ramblers play at 3 pm on June 25, Rhythm & Truth at 3 pm on Sunday June 26.  The Climax Jazz band is up on Friday July 1 at 3 pm and the Boxcar Boys on Saturday July 2 at 3 pm.  
The Jazz Festival has a huge program.  For all the details organized by venue, click here.  

Can You Keep a Secret?
Push PULL Dance is a company of non-professional dancers who share a passion for dance, performing and building personal repertoires.  Through the diversity of its members, it’s able to create shows that embody a variety of dance styles.  Can You Keep a Secret is an evening of 18 dance pieces about the cast’s deepest secrets in ballet, hip hop, contemporary, jazz,  musical theatre and tap.  8 pm from Thursday to Saturday, June 23 to 25 - $25.  Matinee on Saturday June 25 - $20. Winchester Street Theatre (80 Winchester). Tickets at the box office or online.  

SHEreHE
COBA showcases the talents of its young dancers - from age 3 to 16 - from its Children’s Dance and Drumming Program.  Genres include West African, modern, ballet, Caribbean folk, hip hop and drumming. Sunday June 26, 3 pm, Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E).
  
InBody
Movement ideas that pull from all areas of life - an evening length professional dance performance showcasing a variety of styles including contemporary, hip hop and jazz.  Dancers come from the Toronto Dance Project Professional Company and the Youth Company.    Thursday June 30 and Friday July 1, 8 pm, Winchester Dance Theatre (80 Winchester).  Tickets at the box office and online here. $25/advance and $30/door.  

BUSINESS NEWS

Introducing strippable wallpaper
Kendall & Co (514 Parliament) has a new line of strippable wallpaper.  It’s pre-pasted for easy DIY installation.  The real advantage is how easily it can be removed without leaving any residue.  For apartment renters, there’s no need now to sacrifice on style.  And it’s so well priced that you can change your walls as often as you like.  See for yourself in this YouTube video.  Visit the store from 10 am to 6 pm weekdays and 11 am to 5 pm on Saturdays.

The outdoor Leslieville Flea

The Flea is back at The Distillery for a special appearance - its regular summer home is The Ashbridge Estates (1444 Queen E).  Vendors are selling crafts, food, antiques and recycled goods.  This Flea is outdoors from 2 to 9 pm, Saturday June 25.

RESTAURANT NEWS

Congrats HOP and Stout
Two of our favourite locals have made blogTO’s list of Toronto’s best pubs.  The House on Parliament (454 Parliament) is a  “charming Cabbagetown institution, full of character”.  Stout Irish Pub (221 Carlton) is a “convivial spot where seasonal brews are constantly changing.”  

Golf tournament
The Local GEST (424 Parliament) is holding its second annual golf tournament at Bloomington Downs Golf Club on Thursday July 23.  Sign up now to make sure that you have a spot.  It’s sponsored by Steam Whistle who are providing a bus for the first 20 people who register.  Lots of prizes.  $110 includes your golf, a cart and dinner afterward at The Local GEST.  Drop in to the pub or call (416) 961-9425.

Lunch at The Corktown Kitchen
Lunch has started up at the CK (354 King E).  It’s also a great chance to relax and watch some Euro football.  Among this week’s offerings were a yellow Thai curried chicken and a pork schnitzel ban mi sandwich.  10:30 am to 3:30 pm, Tuesday to Saturday.  Jazz brunch on Sunday.

Oh Canada beer experience
Get your tickets now for the Mill Street Oh Canada Brewmaster’s Dinner.  Five beers will be paired with five food stations, bierschnaps tastings, brewery tours, live music.  $69.99, Thursday June 30.  (416) 681-0338.  21 Tank House Ln, Distillery

Social Brunch Club
It’s a collaborative affair between Preserve Indulgence Canteen & Catering and Regent Social - both located at Paintbox Bistro (555 Dundas E).  Brunch includes bottomless mimosas and caesars paired with delectable bites.  1 to 3 pm, Saturday June 25, $55.  Make your reservations here.  

Salt and Tobacco

The former home of Yogurty's at 521 Parliament is being converted into a pizzeria.  Work is currently underway on the interior with a mid-summer opening date.

CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS

THURSDAY JUNE 23 TO SUNDAY JULY 3
  • For contact info about these clubs and restaurants, see the list at the bottom of this page.  
  • If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, the prices are listed.

THURSDAY JUNE 23

Dominion
8 pm, Strome- Danckert and the Aloha luau patio party
The Irv
7 pm, Geoff Willingham, live acoustic music
Soulpepper Concert
7:30 pm, The Canadian Pacific Railway, $25

FRIDAY JUNE 24

Fuse
5 to 7 pm, Fuse Lounge Fridays with Wade O Brown Trio.  Live bands from 8 to 10:30 pm.
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival the Tia Brazda Quartet
8 pm, Friday Nights with DJ Humble Mike

SATURDAY JUNE 25

Distillery
3 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival - Slocan Ramblers
Dominion
8 pm, Andrew Fetterley Trio
Fuse
8 to 10:30 pm, live bands.  
11 pm, Fuse Lounge Saturdays, the best of the 80s and 90s.
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival with the Bob Brough Trio
9 pm, Saturday Nights with DJ Humble Mike
Soulpepper Concert
7:30 pm, The Canadian Pacific Railway, $25

SUNDAY JUNE 26

Alice’s Place
4 pm, Karaoke with Vee
Corktown Kitchen
11:30 am, Jazz at Sunday brunch
Distillery
3 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival - Rhythm & Truth
FUSE
11 am, Jazz brunch
Local GEST
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz festival with the Blue Moon Marquee 

MONDAY JUNE 27

Daniels Spectrum
5 pm, Regent Park Community sing-a-long,Oldies with Inspired Souls
Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia

TUESDAY JUNE 28

Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia

WEDNESDAY JUNE 29

Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke
Paintbox Bistro
7:30 pm, Corktown Ukulele Jam

THURSDAY JUNE 30

Dominion
8 pm, Juliana & Jesse
The Irv
6:30 pm, live music with Geoff Willingham
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz festival with Herriott-Harkness (H2)

FRIDAY JULY 1

Distillery
3 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival - Climax Jazz Band
Dominion
8 pm, DJ Knoxx
Fuse
5 to 7 pm, Fuse Fridays with Wade O Brown Trio.  Live bands from 8 to 10:30 pm.
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz festival with George Grosman & Bohemian Swing
8 pm, Friday Nights with DJ Humble Mike

SATURDAY JULY 2

Distillery
3 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival - Box Car Boys
Fuse
8 to 10:30 pm, live bands.  11 pm, Fuse Lounge Saturdays, the best of the 80s and 90s.
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Toronto Jazz Festival with Eric St-Laurent Quartet
9 pm, Saturday Nights with DJ Humble Mike

SUNDAY JULY 3

Alice’s Place
4 pm, Karaoke with Vee
FUSE
11 am, Jazz brunch 
Local GEST
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz

CONTACT INFO

ALICE'S PLACE
554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088, https://www.facebook.com/alicesplacetoronto
CORKTOWN KITCHEN
354 King St E, (46) 901-1188,  https://www.facebook.com/CorktownKitchen 
CRANBERRIES
DOMINION PUB & KITCHEN
500 Queen St E, (416) 366-5555, https://www.facebook.com/DominionTO/
EL CATRIN
18 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 203-2121, https://www.facebook.com/elcatrin.ca
FUSE
366 Queen St E, http://fusedining.com 
HOUSE ON PARLIAMENT
THE IRV
95 Carlton Street, (647) 350-4787, https://www.facebook.com/theirvpub/
LITTLE SHMIDDY’S HOT MEAT HOUSE
584 Parliament St, (416) 961-1600, http://www.littleshmiddyshotmeathouse.com  
THE LOCAL GEST
424 Parliament St, (416) 961-9425, http://www.thelocalgest.com/
MERRYBERRY CAFE
MILL STREET BEER HALL
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, (416) 681-0338, http://millstreetbrewery.com/toronto-beer-hall/
MILL STREET BREW PUB
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, http://millstreetbrewery.com/toronto-brew-pub/
MURGATROID
568 Parliament, (416) 323-9381, https://www.facebook.com/MurgatroidTO
ODIN
514 King W, (647) 350-6346, https://www.facebook.com/odinhus
PAINTBOX BISTRO
555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555, https://www.facebook.com/PaintboxBistro/
SOULPEPPER
Young Centre, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 866-8666,
STOUT IRISH PUB
UNDER THE TABLE

568 Parliament St, (647) 351-1533,
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