September 6

This week’s image: a full house and a great program at the 2018 Cabbagetown Short Film Festival.


CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD 
REVIEW

FESTIVAL NEWS

A quick reminder about traffic
Parliament Street from Wellesley to Gerrard and Carlton Street from Parliament to Ontario will be closed to traffic all weekend, not just during the day.  The streets will close at 6 am on Saturday and reopen at 10 pm on Sunday.  Amelia, Prospect, Winchester, Lancaster, Carlton east of Parliament and Spruce will not exit onto Parliament and Berkeley will be blocked at Carlton during these times. One-way streets around the Festival will also change direction.  

Bike Valet
Cycle Toronto and Toronto Hydro have teamed up to help you take your bike to the Cabbagetown Festival.  You can drop off your bike and they’ll watch it for you.  Carlton & Parliament,  on Saturday from 12:30 to 10 pm and on Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm.

Congrats Gina
Her program at the Cabbagetown Short Film Festival was a success - every film was a winner.  The Festival returned to the Winchester Street Theatre and it’s a comfy venue for the Cabbagetown audience.  It was, as always, a great start for the Festival weekend.

Donate to the Cabbagetown Youth Centre
Traditionally, funds from Blair’s Run have gone to the CYC (2 Lancaster).  This year, the race is focused instead on Riverdale Farm.  If you want to continue your support for the CYC, please use this link.  

New Roots Dinner
Find out more about the New Roots dinners at the Green Thumbs Growing Kids table in front of Daniel et Daniel (248 Carlton).  Daniel et Daniel is organizing the dinner series.  They happen on Tuesday October 2 from 6:30 pm at eight locations across Cabbagetown in support of Green Thumbs Growing Kids.  Your meal will be designed by D & D’s executive chef Karen O’Connor and executive pastry chef Bonnie Kravitz.  Tickets are selling fast -  $150 (early bird) and $200 (regular).
Yummy food, a great group to support.  Click here to learn more.  

Cabbagetown Regent Park Museum Historical Tidbit
by Sally Gibson
Image: Bill Stapleton watercolour, Cabbagetown Regent Park Museum 
Artist and local resident Bill Stapleton joined the yearly Cabbagetown Festival celebrations, documenting everything from Sally the Pig to this bright blue-and-lavender bugle boy and drummer girl in 1990.  Let the Festival begin.

NEIGHBOURHOOD SALES

All across Cabbagetown, neighbours will be displaying special goodies in their front yard sales.  Stroll through the streets and you’ll uncover plenty of treasures at bargain prices.
If you’re hosting a sale and you live inside the Cabbagetown Residents’ Association boundaries (Parliament to the Don Valley, Gerrard north to St James Cemetery), you can give their free reuseable bags to your customers.  Thanks to Nick & Hilary for arranging this project.  Email info@cabbagetowner.com for info and supplies.

Cards from Julia
Julia has her handmade greeting cards and postcards in her sale.  Watch for the big squirrel poster at 342 Carlton Street.  

156 Winchester
The sale will be set up in Rawlings Lane between Winchester and Salisbury.  Contents from two homes.  Fabulous stuff from Victoriana to post hole diggers.  8 am on Saturday and Sunday.  

EVENTS AT RIVERDALE PARK

Art & Crafts in the Park
Over 150 artists and craft makers will offer jewellery, paintings, sculpture, clothing, ceramics, photography and lots more.  Food vendors will have tasty snacks and specially prepared craft foods.  It’s a major attraction in a beautiful setting during the Festival weekend.  
Riverdale Park at Carlton and Sumach on Friday (1 to 7 pm), Saturday (10 am to 6 pm) and Sunday (10 am to 6 pm).   The list of exhibitors is online here.    

Cabbagetown walking tours
Enjoy a free guided tour through our historic neighbourhoods.  The Cabbagetown Preservation Association is again offering its 45-minute Festival mini-tours.  Starting from its booth in Riverdale Park (Sumach and Winchester) on Saturday and Sunday at 1, 2 and 3 pm. 

Cabbagetown Theatre Company
Every year, the Company presents a short play that engages and thrills the whole family.  This year, it’s Aladdin & His Magical Lamp.  Join Aladdin, his chicken-dancing mother, the evil wizard Abanazer, a smart-talking princess and a know-it-all Genie on a magic carpet ride to fun! 
Saturday and Sunday, noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 pm each day - each performance is 30 minutes long.  Necropolis Chapel (200 Winchester).  Tickets are $5 at the door. 

Throw a cow flap
It’ll be fun.  The flap throw is just one event in the Riverdale Farm’s Fall Festival from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday September 8 and Sunday September 9.  Pancake breakfast from 9 to 11:30 am on Sunday. If you want something a bit calmer, try the corn roasts, the chicken and pig calling contests, face painting, gardening and farming demos and the wheelbarrow races.  Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester).   

CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL SCHEDULES

Saturday events
9:30 am - BBQ peameal bacon sandwiches at St Jamestown Steak & Chops (516 Parliament)
11 am - opening parade, official opening and cutting of the cabbage, Carlton & Parliament
11 am - over 100 street vendors and food vendors open
11 am - restaurant patios open
11 am - Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre (509 Parliament) presents pop-up street performances, demonstrations, classes and rehearsals (details listed below)
12:15 pm - entertainment begins at five stages (details listed below)
12:30 pm - entertainment begins at the Kids Stage (details below)
1 pm - Go Freddy Go at the House on Parliament (424 Parliament)
2 pm - Boxing demos at the Cabbagetown Boxing Club (2 Lancaster)
3 pm - Karaoke on the Street at Alice’s Place (554 Parliament)
8 pm - Cabbagetown Dance at the Cabbagetown Youth Centre (2 Lancaster).  

Sunday events
8 am - registration opens for Blair’s Run (Carlton and Parliament)
9 am - pre-Run warmup and stretch at Carlton and Parliament with Parliament Street Fitness (488 Parliament)
9 am - Blair’s Run at Carlton and Parliament
9:30 am - BBQ peameal bacon sandwiches at St Jamestown Steak & Chops (516 Parliament) 
11 am - over 100 street vendors and food vendors open
11 am - restaurant patios open
11 am - Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre (509 Parliament) presents pop-up street performances, demonstrations, classes and rehearsals (details listed below) 
11:45 am - live entertainment starts at five stages (details below)
Noon - entertainment starts at the Kid’s Stage (details below)
6:30 pm - closing ceremonies

Saturday - live entertainment
Gerrard & Parliament - the All Star Band plays from 12:15 to 3 pm on Saturday. 
Spruce & Parliament - Steve Rutchinski and the Real Deal, 6:15 to 9 pm.
Carlton & Parliament - The Hot Rods from 12:45 to 3:30 pm and the Jerome Tucker Band from 4:30 to 7:15 pm
Winchester & Parliament - Sabrina Soares from 1:30 to 4:15 pm and The free label from 6:15 to 9 pm.
Berkeley & Carlton - Danny Marks from 1:15 to 4 pm and Snooky Tynes from 5:30 to 8:15 pm.

 Sunday - live entertainment
Gerrard & Parliament - TDot Batu from 4:15 to 6:15 pm
Spruce & Parliament - Laurent Barnett Free for All from 12:30 to 3:15 pm and Jerome Tucker Band from 4 to 6:45 pm
Carlton & Parliament - Sabrina Soares from 11:45 am to 2:30 pm and Snooky Tynes Family Band from 3:45 to 5:30 pm. 
Winchester & Parliament - Jim Heinemann from noon to 2:45 pm and Danny Marks from 3:15 to 6 pm.
Berkeley & Carlton - Steve Rutchinski and the Real Deal from 11:45 am to 2:30 pm and The Real Deal fom 2:45 to 5:30 pm. 

Cabbagepatch Kids Zone
Stretching along Carlton from Parliament to Ontario on Saturday and Sunday.  There’ll be crafts, bouncy castles, buskers, balloons, face painting and free popcorn. 
The Kids’ Stage has lots of entertainment.  
On Saturday from 12:30 to 4:30 pm, see and enjoy performances by the Toronto Public Library, Fay & Fluffy, Rainbow Songs, Storytime with the Children’s Book Bank and Magic Marcus.  
On Sunday from noon to 3:45 pm, Rainbow Songs, Magic Mike, Storytime with the Children’s Book Bank, the Toronto Public Library and Yusuke Hoshi.

THERE’S GREAT FOOD EVERYWHERE

Favourites
Start the day with a peameal bacon sandwich from St Jamestown Steak & Chops (516 Parliament).  
Spend Saturday afternoon with Go Freddy Go at The House on Parliament (454 Parliament). 
Slip into Johnny G’s (478 Parliament) and Chew Chew (186 Carlton) for their popular brunches. 
Be part of the neighbourhood’s charm and friendliness at Cranberries (601 Parliament).

Travel the world with Festival food
Grab some roast corn, rotis and Sri Lankan dishes cooked right on the spot in the block south of Wellesley.
There’s a lot more, so find your favourites - 
Amazing pizzas at Salt & Tobacco (521 Parliament) and at Hey Lucy (227 Carlton).
Authentic Ethiopian food from Shalom (587 Parliament). 
Curries and tandoori at the Butter Chicken Factory (556 Parliament). 
Gelato from The Grinning Face (540 Parliament).
Japanese from Kingyo (51B Winchester), Kibo (533 Parliament) and Jugemu Sushi (193 Carlton). 
Taiwanese street food at Kanpai (252 Carlton).
Thai and Malaysian dishes from the Thai Room (243 Carlton) and Silk Bistro (446 Parliament).
Jamaican at Jerk Paradise (296A Gerrard E).

New stuff to taste
Mexican sandwiches, snacks and coffee from Brun & Fer (559 Parliament).  
Fancy Franks (484 Parliament) brings you gourmet hotdogs like you’ve never tasted before.  
Wings and bbq from the Wing House & Sports Bar (420 Parliament). 
Thai and Malaysian dishes from Urban Thai (415 Parliament). 
Middle Eastern at Parliament Shawarma & Falafel (568 Parliament).

Street patios
Over 14 outdoor patios will line Parliament Street.  They’re a great way to soak up nearby events and watch the Festival goers strut past. 
Pick your seat at Alice’s and be part of her street karaoke (554 Parliament). From 2 pm on Saturday.
Watch the Kids' Zone from Stout Irish Pub (221 Carlton) and Daniel et Daniel (248 Carlton).  
Enjoy Peartree’s cuisine and friendly atmosphere (507 Parliament) in the best place for people-watching. 
Great food happens at The Tilted Dog (424 Parliament).
Be part of the Festival but away from its bustle and noise in The Irv’s (195 Carlton) side patio.  Have a glass of the daily featured craft beer.

Oysters
Beer Batter (200 Carlton) has Buck-a-shuck oysters happening on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 pm.  They also have crunchy and yummy fish and chips on the regular menu.

Sweets
Got a sweet tooth?  The Cabbagetown Festival is heaven for you.  
You’ll find outstanding cupcakes at Staij & Co (552 Parliament). 
Daniel et Daniel (248 Carlton) offers amazing French desserts and a comfy street cafe. 
Absolute Bakery (589 Parliament) is a neighbourhood favourite for cakes, danishes and more.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Cabbagetown Dance
Sponsored by the Cabbagetown Boxing Club.  There’ll be live music with Little Magic Sam.  Cabbagetown fans can also watch for Steve Grant to make his appearance.  Licenced.  $20, tickets at the door. 8 pm to midnight, Cabbagetown Youth Centre (2 Lancaster).

Blair’s Run
It happens on Sunday morning September 9 - 8 am registration and 9 am race time.  Start the event with warm-ups and stretches supervised by staff from Parliament Street Fitness. You can run, race or walk the 2 km course - alone or with your spouse or your children or your dogs or any combo you want.  Join your local street team. It’s a fun event and a fundraiser for Riverdale Farm’s children’s programs and for repairs to the poultry barn.  Burnbrae Farms will match donations up to $30,000. Click here for more online info.   
Hello bargain hunters 

Enjoy the thrill of a bargain at Kendall & Co’s (514 Parliament) Festival Clearance Sale. Save up to 50% off. Plus, on this Cabbagetown Festival weekend only, pay no tax on rug purchases at regular prices. Kendall & Co is making room for their new Fall arrivals and wrapping up their expansion into their lower level with a new Canadian-made furniture gallery! Store hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday Noon to 4 pm. http://kendallandco.ca/fyi/retail

Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre 
CCDT (509 Parliament) has long been a mainstay in the Festival program.  It’s offering a busy day-long schedule of free events on saturday and Sunday.
From 11 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, you’re welcome to visit and watch an Advance Modern class in action.
At 1, 2 and 3 pm, 30-minute drop-in Creative Movement classes for ages 3 to 7.
4:30 to 6 pm, open house rehearsals for UNHUSH by  the CCDT Company Repertoire.
On Sunday, events start at 11 am and continue through the day.
From 11 am to 12:30 pm, you’re welcome to visit and watch an Advance Modern class in action.
12:45 to 1:30 pm, open house rehearsals for UNHUSH by  the CCDT Company Repertoire. 
At 1, 2 and 3 pm, 30-minute drop-in Creative Movement classes for ages 3 to 7.
At 2 pm, drop-in 60-minute Adult Contemporary class for ages 18+.

 Bargains at CCDT
CCDT’s 509 Dancewear (509 Parliament) will give a 10% discount on Festival days and there will be a 10% discount for new students who enrol in a program during the Festival. 

Boxing demonstrations
The Cabbagetown Boxing Club (2 Lancaster above the Cabbagetown Youth Centre) is holding its annual Festival show on Saturday September 8.  Doors open at 2 pm and the first bout is 2:30 pm.  $20

CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6 TO SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16

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 SEPTEMBER 6

Alice’s Place
9 pm, Comedy night with Dave Burke and Danish Anwar 
Dominion
9 pm,
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Tilted Dog
8 pm, Live music with Jeff Barnes and Noah Zacharin

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7

Alice’s Place
10 pm, Karaoke
Keating Channel Pub
Danny Williams Band
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke 
Quincy
African weekends with DJ Fox and a guest DJ

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8

Alice’s Place
2 pm, Karaoke on the Street
House on Parliament
2 pm, Go Freddy Go
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9

Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke
The Tilted Dog 
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz - cancelled until September 30

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10

Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11
Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12

Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke
The Tilted Dog
7:30 pm, Smart Ass Trivia with Porter

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13

Alice’s Place
9 pm, Comedy night with Dave Burke and Danish Anwar
Dominion
9 pm, DJ Money Jane
Mill Street Brew Pub
5 pm, Live music
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Tilted Dog
10 pm, Comedy Night with Ethan O’Reilly

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14

Alice’s Place
10 pm, Karaoke 
Keating Channel Pub
Danny Williams Band 
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15

New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16

Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke 
The Tilted Dog 
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz - cancelled until September 30

CONTACT INFO

ALICE'S PLACE
554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088, 
ARVO
17 Gristmill Lane, Distillery,  (647) 352-2766
CORKTOWN KITCHEN
354 King St E, (46) 901-1188
CRANBERRIES
601 Parliament St, (416) 925-6330, 
DOMINION PUB & KITCHEN
500 Queen St E, (416) 366-5555, 
EL CATRIN
18 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 203-2121, 
HOUSE ON PARLIAMENT
454 Parliament St, (416) 925-4074, 
IMPACT KITCHEN
573 King St E, (416) 306-1986, 
THE IRV
95 Carlton Street, (647) 350-4787, 
JOHNNY G’s
478 Parliament St, (416) 928-1358
THE LOCAL GEST
See below - The Tilted Dog
MILL STREET BEER HALL
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, (416) 681-0338, 
MILL STREET BREW PUB
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, 
ODIN
514 King E, (647) 350-6346,
NEW TOWN
413 Parliament Street
PAINTBOX BISTRO
555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555
QUINCY 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
221 Carlton St, (647) 344-7676,
THE TILTED DOG
(Formerly The Local GEST)
424 Parliament. (416) 961-9425