July 27

This week’s image:  cooking up "Burgers from Another Planet" at Merryberry’s hands-on cooking class. 

CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD 
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LOCAL NEWS 

Merryberry’s cooking classes
Every couple of weeks, Cyril at Merryberry (529 Parliament) holds a two-hour cooking class.  At the end of the session, everyone sits down and eats what they’ve produced.  This week’s event featured recipes for burgers “from another planet”.   Watch here for announcements about future classes.  You can sign up at Merryberry or phone Cyril at (647) 348-0411.  $45.

Congrats to Christopher House
Photo: Toronto Dance Theatre
Christopher House, the Artistic Director at Toronto Dance Theatre (80 Winchester), has just been named as a Member in the Order of Canada.  His official citation notes that his award comes “For his contributions to Canadian dance as an innovative choreographer, dancer and director.”  

And to Cathy Crowe
Cathy Crowe has also been named to the Order of Canada.  She has long called herself a street nurse and she’s a tireless activist on behalf of people living in poverty.  In 2010, she ran in Toronto Centre riding in a provincial by-election, making affordable housing a centrepiece in her campaign.  

The Lower Don bike trail
Photo: City of Toronto
The trail has been closed for over a year as repairs are made at various points from Pottery Road to the Riverdale Park bridge.  The City of Toronto posted a blog in late June promising that the trail would reopen by the end of July.  On the contrary, since that time, work appears to have stopped completely.  Flooding, unexpected discoveries of underground cables, delays with Metrolinx permits - all these issues are being tossed around as reasons for the late completion.  It’s now obvious that the August 1 deadline simply won’t happen.  
The City’s blog also has a comments section where you can read the frustrations of trail users who believe that the work has been mismanaged and the explanations are merely fog to cover incompetence.  Click here.  

Get ready for the Festival
This year’s Cabbagetown Festival kicks off on Parliament Street on Saturday September 9 and Sunday September 10.  The Cabbagetown BIA (237 Carlton) has a warm-up special.  Buy two Tees and get a free tote bag with them.  Check them out at the BIA office or call (416) 921-0857.  
And when you’ve got one, take it with you on your holiday trip.  Snap a selfie (or a regular pic) and send it here.  Your picture will be proudly posted on the World Wide Web.  cabbagetownreview@gmail.com 

Volunteers needed for the Cabbagetown Festival
Captains for Blair’s Run
Blair’s Run happens on Sunday September 10 during the Cabbagetown Festival. The group needs street captains to recruit other volunteers, organize pamphlet deliveries, supervise fundraising and encourage local runners to sign up for the Run.  Ideally, there’ll be a captain and a team for every street in Cabbagetown.  It’s a fun job and a very satisfying way to support the Cabbagetown Youth Centre.
Brenda McNee, Marilyn Marshall and Sandy Riches are putting together the 2017 teams and they need your help. 
Email Brenda and offer your help.   cycbrenda@bell.net 
BIA volunteers
These volunteers work on a lot of jobs during the street festival on September 9 and 10.  It’s a great way to experience the event from the inside.  Call Stephen at (416) 921-0857.

Survey on short-term rentals
The City of Toronto has set up an online survey to receive opinions about short-term rentals like Airbnb.  It’s part of the consultation process as the City works out new rules to regulate these rentals.  The survey is open until August 18.  Click here to find out more and to do it.  

Cabbagetown Regent Park Museum Historical Tidbit 
Image by Sally Gibson
Cemeteries are living memorials for the dead. On May 17 1882, Albert Jackson showed up for his first day of work as a Toronto postal carrier. He was met with hostility and derision. Why? Because he was black. He had fled slavery as a child with his heroic mother, Anne Maria, and six siblings in 1858 and grown up in Toronto’s Ward district. Controversy raged in Toronto newspapers and the black community until a delegation met with Prime Minister Sir John A Macdonald on May 30th. It was an election year. Macdonald intervened. And Albert was delivering letters two days later. Now Albert’s descendants visit family plots in the Necropolis to celebrate Albert and their family’s close connection. This year, three generations of Jacksons gathered around the marker of Ernest Bruce Jackson. 
For more Cabbagetown history, photos and videos visit the CRPM Facebook page.  
Please support the Museum by clicking on GoFundMe

GO FOR IT

A Gold Medal
Canada’s women’s-eight U23 rowing team are world champions.  In the finals on Sunday morning, they rowed to their Gold Medal by beating the second-place Americans by almost seven seconds.  In the earlier preliminary rounds, the team got into the finals by setting a new world record.  
Cabbagetown’s Sydney Payne is a member of the team.  Her mom, Kelly Rogers, is as proud as possible - she says it’s “unbelievable, still can’t believe it…”  . 
Congrats everyone!  

Grace in northern Ontario
Grace McNee is continuing her amazing project - she’s doing a solo cycle from coast to coast to raise money for Independent Living Nova Scotia in honour of her friend Sarah Dube. 
She’s now into northern Ontario, camping in Upsala west of Lake Superior.  She had her picture taken picking blueberries in Sioux Lookout.  On her blog, she describes her experiences in northern Saskatchewan while discovering its countryside, its handy liquor laws and the Ness Lake music festival. Click here to read it.   
We can all help her with our donations.  She’s increased her target to $10,000.  52 people have given $5,725 so far.  She’s handling her fundraising through Canada Helps.  

FARMER’S MARKETS

Cabbagetown Farmer’s Market
Check out the meat vendors at the Market (Riverdale Park, Winchester and Sumach).  Murray’s Farm has delicious sausages and heritage pork.   Secret Lands has lamb and Rolling Hills offers 100% grass fed beef.  Fat of the Land is taking specialty orders.  
The big summer rush is now happening. There are fresh green veggies, lots of lettuce, peas, cukes, and more.  And plenty of raspberries. 

Corktown Farmer’s Market
The Market is scheduled for 3 to 7 pm on Thursdays in the Underpass Park  (Lower River Street).  Vendors include Clearwater Farms, Durham Honey Farm, Field Sparrow Farm, Monforte Dairy and Sunray Orchards.  The park is home to some of Toronto’s best murals and street art.  

Taste of Regent Park 
Next week, fresh naan pizza will be baked in the community oven.  Taste of Regent Park happens every Wednesday in Regent Park (620 Dundas E).  There’s live entertainment, vendors and food demos. A special dish is baked fresh in the community oven plus there’s a $4 community meal - this week it was beef and veggie patties from the oven and a bbq for dinner. Through the summer, a free outdoor movie will finish off the day’s events.  Starting at 6:15 pm. 

COMING EVENTS

The Circus is coming to Regent Park
Juggling buskers, stilt walkers and aerial performers.  All of them are coming to Regent Park (620 Dundas E) - every Wednesday in August,  6 pm to dusk.  There’ll be workshops where you can learn how to juggle, enjoy games and lots of other fun activities.  

Regent Park photo walking tours
#Shootforpeace photographers will guide you through Regent Park, giving tricks and tips on ways to maximize your images from your DSLR and phone.  Four Sundays from 1 to 4 pm - July 30, August 13, 20 and 27.  Meet at Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E). Free.

Bubble soccer tournament
It’s not soccer - it’s bubble soccer.  Join your family and friends in a competition at Regent Park Athletic Grounds (480 Shuter).  2 to 4 pm, Friday August 4.  Please note - participants must be over 18 years of age and over 5’ tall for safety reasons.  It’s free. Space is limited so pre-registration is required - RPbubblesoccer@gmail.com  

Uke can sing
Photo: Angela Wong
For the next three Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm, K Funk and Lady Ree, the singing Ukulele ladies, will teach beginner’s classes in Corktown Common (lower River Street).  It’s their second year - last year’s sessions were fun, popular events!  There’ll be up to 30 ukes available for loan for the evening.   August 2, 9 and 16.  Free.

Under the Stars
Outdoor movies have returned to Regent Park on Wednesday nights until mid-August.  Movies are presented by the Regent Park Film Festival.  Come early and enjoy the Taste of Regent Park - get some food, have a community meal, watch live entertainment and more. In Regent Park (620 Dundas E).  7 to 11 pm.  It’s free.
August 2 - Jaane Tu …Ya Jaane
August 9 - Bicycle Thieves
August 16 - Hidden Figures
August 23 - rain date

SHOPPING

St Jamestown Steak & Chops
Mark is taking his family on vacation and the store will be closed from August 7 to 14.  Shoppers who visit there now will enjoy the fresh Ontario veggies that he’s offering - heirloom tomatoes, corn, potatoes, green veggies and more.  Plus Niagara peaches.  516 Parliament.

Video tour: a world of design at your doorstep
Kendall has been operating his interior design business in Cabbagetown since 1998. Together with Kevin, they expanded with an award-winning retail shop eight years ago. 
They still find Cabbagetowners who are unfamiliar with Kendall & Co and what they offer. So, they created a video tour to show how it’s grown into Toronto’s One-Stop-Shop for everything you desire for your home:  
While having a look online, please subscribe to Kendall’s YouTube channel for more informative videos in the future. 
Like other Cabbagetown proprietors, Kendall and Kevin are also local residents making a difference to the present and future of our community. Kendall & Co (514 Parliament) has all the reasons to shop local at Parliament/Winchester.  Store hours:  Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. 

Unistar
Unistar (555 Parliament) has settled nicely into its new home just north of Winchester.  Computer owners know that they can rely on Unistar’s services - when they need to rescue data or buy new equipment or get some friendly advice on a sticky problem.  This part of Parliament Street now has several nifty businesses and Unistar will fit right into the scene.

CLASSIFIEDS
Our Classifieds are free announcements about your news.  Are you having a yard sale, renting a parking spot, looking for a lost cat, bragging about your newest baby?  Tell your neighbours here.  Contact cabbagetownreview@gmail.com 

KMA Assistant Services 
Kim Adlard offers a range of administrative services, care for your home and pet care in the Toronto area. For administrative services, she works from her home office or on your location, whichever is more suitable for you. Please visit: www.kmaassistantservices.webs.com or email kmaassistantservices@gmail.com for more information. 

ON STAGE

Sweat
An a capella opera for nine singers about the global garment industry.  Aki Theatre in the Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E), August 3 to 6, tickets available here.   

The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience
The latest in Soulpepper’s Concert Series is a tribute evening to Leonard Cohen performed by Soulpepper’s group of outstanding artists.  The show starts on August 17 but it’s a good idea to get your tickets early - Soulpepper has already added three extra dates to meet the early demand. Click here for more info and tickets. Young Centre for the Performing Arts (50 Tank House Lane, Distillery).

IN THE MEDIA 

The New Broadview Hotel
The hotel will open this weekend.  Like Cabbagetown’s Winchester Hotel, the building promises to be a spark toward a nice wave of renewal in the formerly seedy area around Broadview and Queen. The CBC has a report complete with a short video that shows its interior and many of the heritage features that have been preserved.  Click here.   

RESTAURANT NEWS 

Giro d’Italia at F’Amelia
F’Amelia (12 Amelia) is one of sixteen local restaurants celebrating Italian cuisine in Toronto. It runs until July 30.  The restaurants offer a four-course prix fixe dinner for $49 and a three-course prix fixe lunch at $29.  Visit each one to taste each of Italy’s unique cuisines.  The Giro website has an interactive map telling you the region, menu and contact info of the participating restaurants - click here.  

Local GEST golf tournament
The GEST’s annual tournament happens on Saturday August 26 at Bloomington Downs.  Tee time is 11 am and there’s a bus leaving The Local GEST (424 Parliament) at 9:30 am.  You’ll have a full day with 18 holes of golf, prizes, a golf cart and dinner.  $125.  Contact the Local GEST to register - email thelocalgest@gmail.com, phone (416) 961-9425 or visit 424 Parliament.

Great Canadian coffee shops
Photo:  @_annazissou (Instagram)
Chatelaine has stepped up to tell us about 13 great spots from Whitehorse to Victoria to Halifax for your daily perc.  Gone are the days when the pot sat on the burner all day long.  Today’s coffee shops are stylish and a pleasure to visit and their drinks are carefully crafted works of culinary art.  Toronto’s entry on the list is Odin (514 King E).   

THEATRE & DANCE CALENDARS 
Addresses, online info and current events.

NATIVE EARTH PERFORMING ARTS
Aki Theatre, Daniels Spectrum
585 Dundas E

Sweat - August 3 to 6
Tickets and online info here.  

SOULPEPPER
50 Tank House Lane, Distillery District

Confederation: Part One, Confederation & Riel - to August 19
Tickets and info online here 

Confederation: Part Two, Scandal & Rebellion - to August 19
Tickets and info online here 

Vimy - to August 5
Online tickets and info here 

Billy Bishop Goes to War - to August 5
Online tickets and info here. 

The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience - August 17 to 25
Online tickets and info here 

CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS

THURSDAY JULY 27 TO SUNDAY AUGUST 6
  • 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 JULY 27

New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke

FRIDAY JULY 28

Alice’s Place
10 pm, Karaoke
Johnny G’s
8:30 pm, Live Greek music with Dimitra (vocals), Vassilis (keyboard) and Vaggelis (bouzouki)
Mill Street Beer Hall
8 pm, Friday nights with Humble Mike
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke 
Quincy
African weekends with DJ Fox and a guest DJ

SATURDAY JULY 29

Distillery
2 pm and 4 pm, Music City Summer Series - TBA
Dominion
9 pm, Mercuri Project
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Saturday nights with Humble Mike
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Quincy
African weekends with DJ Fox and a guest DJ

SUNDAY JULY 30
Alice’s Place
4 pm, Karaoke with Vee
Cranberries
11 am, Psychic brunch, $40
Distillery
2 pm, Music City Summer Series - TBA
Dominion
11 am, Brunch & Beats with DJ Dopey
The Local GEST
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz with Ilana Waldston

MONDAY JULY 31

Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia

TUESDAY AUGUST 1

Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2

Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke
Local GEST
7:30 pm, Wednesday Night Trivia with Porter
Paintbox
8 pm, Corktown Ukulele Jam, $12
Quincy’s
Latin Wednesdays with DJ Fight - reggaeton, merengue, rumba salsa, Afromusic and more.  $10.

THURSDAY AUGUST 3

The Local GEST
8 pm Jeff Barnes and Noah Zacharin
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke

FRIDAY AUGUST 4

Alice’s Place
10 pm, Karaoke 
Dominion
9 pm, DJ Mickey 
Fuse
10 pm, Ladies night and dancing, ladies free, others $10
Johnny G’s
8:30 pm, Live Greek music with Dimitra (vocals), Vassilis (keyboard) and Vaggelis (bouzouki)
Mill Street Beer Hall
8 pm, Friday nights with Humble Mike 
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Quincy
African weekends with DJ Fox and a guest DJ

SATURDAY AUGUST 5

Distillery
4 pm,  Music City Summer Series with Kristine Schmitt & Jesse Corrigan (2 pm) and Dirty Dishes (4 pm)
Dominion
9 pm, DJ Bookshelf
Mill Street Beer Hall
5 pm, Saturday nights with Humble Mike
Quincy
African weekends with DJ Fox and a guest DJ

SUNDAY AUGUST 6

Alice’s Place
4 pm, Karaoke with Vee
Distillery
2 pm,  Music City Summer Series - TBA
Dominion
11 am, Brunch & Beats with Death Cohen
The Local GEST
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz with Joe Spina 
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke

CONTACT INFO

ALICE'S PLACE
554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088, https://www.facebook.com/alicesplacetoronto
ARVO
17 Gristmill Lane, Distillery,  (647) 352-2766
CORKTOWN KITCHEN
354 King St E, (46) 901-1188
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, (647) 347-3873, http://fusedining.com 
HOUSE ON PARLIAMENT
IMPACT KITCHEN
THE IRV
95 Carlton Street, (647) 350-4787, https://www.facebook.com/theirvpub/
JOHNNY G’s
478 Parliament St, (416) 928-1358
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/
ODIN
514 King E, (647) 350-6346, https://www.facebook.com/odinhus
NEW TOWN
413 Parliament Street
PAINTBOX BISTRO
555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555
QUINCY’s AFROKITCHEN & BAR
326 Parliament, (647) 989-9127,  https://www.facebook.com/cometoquincys/
SOULPEPPER
Young Centre, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 866-8666,
STOUT IRISH PUB
UNDER THE TABLE

568 Parliament St, (647) 351-1533, https://www.facebook.com/underthetabletoronto 
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