May 29


LOCAL NEWS 

Cabbagetown gardens

Beautiful plants and imaginative layouts are everywhere.  This one is a really playful display and it’s getting bigger.  Spring is our garden season.  


Update - Whiskey Jack

Duncan Fremlin and his pals in Whiskey Jack are hitting the road next week.  This show is called “CBC TV Country Music Stars”. Along with Whiskey Jack, it features Donna Ramsay and Leroy Anderson - all alumnae from the CBC’s Tommy Hunter Show. On Sunday, they’re playing in Nobel.  On Wednesday, they’re in Sault Ste Marie.  On Friday, they’re back in Toronto at Free Times Cafe (320 College) and they finish the week in Peterborough.  Have fun - safe trip everyone.


Danny Marks

Danny is busy this week as well.  On Tuesday afternoon, he was in Barrie and then from 11 pm on Ja Fm 91.  He’ll be at the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival on Friday.  Saturday night it’s BLUZ FM on Jazz Fm 91.  And then on Sunday, Danny’s season finale at the Smoke Show (Mt Pleasant)  happens from 3 pm.


Musicians wanted

The Cabbagetown BIA and the organizers at Amelia’s Garden are both looking for local musicians who want to perform outdoors during the coming summer months.  If you’re interested, you can email the BIA here and the Garden here.


Opportunities in The Distillery

The Distillery is now accepting applications for seasonal vendors who want to operate there over the summer.  Applications are also open for buskers.  Click on the link to get more info and to apply - vendors here and buskers here.


Early info

Beth Kaplan’s annual “Write in the garden” workshop is taking registrations.  It’s a one day writing adventure.  She’s taught memoir writing for three decades at two Toronto universities.  You’ll write in her hidden garden and compare notes with others.  Lunch is included.  She says, “Write in the garden and enjoy positive feedback, bushy perennials, and lunch.” Sunday July 20, 10 am to 5 pm.  $225.  It’s a popular event, so you should contact her now - beth@bethkaplan.ca. 


Farmers’ markets


At the Cabbagetown Farmers Market (Winchester and Sumach),  there’ll be lots of fresh produce, artisanal products, prepared food, beer and wine, and more.  Tuesday, 3 to 7 pm, Riverdale Park West (Winchester and Sumach).  


Allan Gardens Saturday Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.  Along with the vendors, the Friends of Allan Gardens will hold a plant sale. Children’s Conservatory, 160 Gerrard E


Underpass Market has an impressive selection of vendors.  Check out its website to see what's happening.  It's open now, every Thursday from 4 to 7:30 pm. 29 Lower River Street.


FOR YOUR BODY


Free fitness classes

Organizers at Amelia’s Garden (Amelia and Parliament) are launching a weekly fitness class for seniors.  It starts on Friday June 6 at 10 am.  Boost your flexibility, balance and strength.  Bring your yoga mat if available.  Jonathan is a certified trainer and Silver Fox. Free.


Yoga mornings at Soulpepper 

Every Friday morning in the Spring to June 27, Soulpepper (50 Tank House Lane) is offering free yoga classes to wake your body, breath and senses.  9 to 10 am.  Click here for more info and to register.


Brenda’s step class

Brenda organizes the weekly step classes in the Cabbagetown Youth Centre.  She’s taking a break during the summer and will return in September.  Her last class happens on Wednesday June 18.  You can call her at 416-995-5647 or send an email - brenda.brownmcnee@bell.net


YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS 


Apartment needed

Longtime Cabbagetown homeowner wishing to downsize is searching for a local one or two bedroom apartment with patio or deck access for mid-summer occupancy.  Please contact thegreencottage@rogers.com 


COMING EVENTS


Movies at Stout 

Weekly free movie nights are happening at Stout Irish Pub (221 Carlton). The lineup features family movies - bring your kids. On Sunday June 1, it’s  “Enchanted” and on Sunday June 8, it’s “Charlotte’s Web”. There’s free popcorn. Sundays at 5:30 pm. Please contact Erin to save your spot - (647) 344-7676 and erin@stoutirishpub.ca  


Dixon Hall’s silent auction

There’s still time to be part of the Silent Auction at Dixonlicious. It closes on Friday May 30 and there’s still lots of great items for your bid.  Click here.  


Bev Jenkins solo show

Bev’s art - sculpted oils on canvass - will be shown from May 23 to June 21 at the Arts & Letters Club (14 Elm).  She focuses on nature with its strengths of light, vivid colour and texture.  Her official opening night happens on May 30 from 4 to 7 pm.  Non-members can view her art by appointment at the Club - call (416) 597-0223, ext 3.  


Music in the Park

Student musicians from the Taylor Academy at the Royal Conservatory will perform in Corktown Common (155 Bayview) on Saturday May 31 from 2 pm.  Free.


Enoch Turner Schoolhouse annual meeting

The Enoch Turner AGM happens on June 3 from 6 pm in the Schoolhouse (106 Trinity).  David A Wilson will then give a talk on the Fenian Raiders and their plans to liberate Ireland by applying military pressure on Canada. 


Dixon Hall’s Walk & Roll

Enjoy a day of exercise and fun in support of Dixon Hall’s programs for seniors.  You can walk, run or roll 1k, 2k or 5k and while you’re doing it, you can raise funds and donate.  This year’s target is $20,000.  June 7, 9 am check-in, Regent Park Athletic Grounds (Shuter and Sumach).  For more info and registration, click here.


Necropolis History Tour

Saturday June 7 at 1 pm.  Explore the rich and untold histories in the Necropolis guided by Chantal Morris from the Toronto Cemetery Tours.  Rain or shine.  Meet at the cemetery gates.


Rivers, cabbages & doctors - walking tour

Find out how early immigration, public health facilities and the Riverdale Zoo all contributed to our modern community.  Sunday June 8, 11 am.  The Cabbagetown Preservation Association along with Heritage Toronto is organizing this walk. Starting point is Riverdale Park West (Winchester and Sumach).  Registration at Heritage Toronto is required to save a space for you. $8 plus $1.85.


Alumnae Theatre book launch

Robin Whittaker has written about the 100 year history of Alumnae Theatre (70 Berkeley).  On Monday June 9 at 7:30 pm, there’ll be a book launch - Mr Whittaker will read excerpts and share new stories along with building tours, refreshments and a cash bar.  Books can be purchased at a special 25% discount.  Please register online here.  


51 Division open house

Drop in to 51 Division (51 Parliament) on Saturday June 14 from 11 am to 2 pm.  It’s a family-friendly day - there’ll be  station tours, police exhibits and vintage cars along with food and entertainment.  


Rock & Roll Revival in The Distillery

The Distillery’s outdoor concert series celebrates rock & roll on weekends from 2 to 5 pm, until mid-June. From 2 to 5 pm on Sunday, it’s UK Calling - 80s alternative at its best.  The list of upcoming performers is included in the Weekly Calendar below.


BUSINESS NEWS 


Shop2Win

Congrats to Sara who won this week’s prize along with the LCBO (512 Parliament).  The contest has finished - there’ll be one more winner announced in the weekly draw and then a big winner in the grand prize. Details next week - watch here for more info.


RESTAURANT NEWS


New restaurants


Rayah (507 Parliament) is open for brunch and dinner and features Moroccan food with a French touch.


Falcha Fusion (568 Parliament) is offering Nepalese and Indian foods.


Dinner at Bisou

On Friday May 30, Conci Dinner with a special menu, rare wine and music with a DJ.  Every Friday and Saturday from 4 to 6 pm, enjoy $12 cocktails and 20% off on food. 350 Berkeley at Gerrard.


Ice cream season is back

Scoops (555 Dundas E) is open again.  Wednesday to Sunday from 1 to 9 pm.  Lots of flavours on a rotating line-up. Go to the side window beside Cafe Zuzu.


Zero’s cocktail class

Every Friday evening at 7 pm, learn how to shake, stir and sip zero-alcohol cocktails.  $40.  Click here to register. 223 Carlton


WEEKLY CALENDAR - CLUBS & PUBS 

Here’s your list, day by day, of events and specials in our clubs and pubs for the next ten days. For contact info, see the list at the bottom of this page. 


THURSDAY MAY 29 TO SUNDAY JUNE 8


THURSDAY MAY 29


F’Amelia

5 pm, Wine Thursday


Mill Street Brew Pub

7 pm, Trivia with Quizmaster Jess


Old Flame Brewery 

7 pm, open mic with City Love


FRIDAY MAY 30


Distillery

9 to 10 am, Yoga mornings at Soulpepper


Bisou

6:30 pm, Special a la carte dinner and wines, DJ


Decoy

5 pm, Patio party with Dominion City and Bellwoods breweries

10 pm, DJ 2008


Alice’s Place 

Karaoke night


Old Flame Brewery 

7 pm, Kanye Luna plays


Super Bargain

8 pm, 90s Throwback Party with DJ Shamz


Zero Cocktail Bar 

8 pm, Cocktail class


SATURDAY MAY 31


Distillery - Rock & Roll Revival

2 to 5 pm, Jennarie, Divas Live


Old Flame Brewery

2 to 6 pm, Cale Crow plays 


SUNDAY JUNE 1


Distillery - Rock & Roll Revival

2 to 5 pm, Sarah Fazackerley


Old Flame Brewery 

2 pm, live entertainment with Sarah Faz


Stout Irish Pub 

5:30 pm, Sunday movie night - Enchanted 


MONDAY JUNE 2


Stout Irish Pub 

7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia 


TUESDAY JUNE 3


Stout Irish Pub 

7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia 


WEDNESDAY JUNE 4


F’Amelia

5 pm, Wine Wednesday


Golden Pigeon 

8 pm, Trivia with Rachelle Lauzon 


Old Flame Brewery

7 pm, Trivia night 


Stout Irish Pub 

7 pm, Euchre night 


THURSDAY JUNE 5 


F’Amelia

5 pm, Wine Thursday 


Mill Street Brew Pub

7 pm, Trivia with Quizmaster Jess


Old Flame Brewery 

7 pm, open mic with City Love 


FRIDAY JUNE 6


Distillery

9 to 10 am, Yoga mornings at Soulpepper


Alice’s Place 

Karaoke night. 


Old Flame Brewery 

7 pm, live entertainment with Siobhan Bodrug


Zero Cocktail Bar 

7 pm, Cocktail class 


SATURDAY JUNE 7


Distillery

1 to 4 pm, Darcy Windover, Beatles & Beyond

5 to 8 pm, Stoned & Rolling, Stones vs Beatles


Old Flame Brewery

2 to 6 pm, live entertainment with Benji Crane


SUNDAY JUNE 8


Distillery

1 to 4 pm, Naro & Layton, Stones Era Duo

5 to 8 pm,  Dave La Fame & Alan Shiner, Beatles vs Stones


Old Flame Brewery 

2 pm, live entertainment with Genevieve Cyr


Stout Irish Pub 

5:30 pm, Sunday movie night - Charlotte’s Web


CONTACT INFO

Alphabetical lists for restaurants in Cabbagetown, Canary District, Corktown, Distillery and Regent Park.


Cabbagetown

Alice’s Place - 554 Parliament, (647) 931-9088

Bisou - 350 Berkeley (at Gerrard), (437) 971-7150

Blondies - 419 Parliament, (437) 341-1555

Butter Chicken Factory - 560 Parliament, (416) 964-7583

Chew Chew’s Diner - 186 Carlton, (416) 323-0068

China Gourmet - 235 Carlton, (416) 515-0088

Church’s Texas Chicken - 537 Parliament, (416) 519-3846

Desi Bit3S - 568 Parliament, (416) 928-9731

Epos Coffee - 290 Gerrard E

F’Amelia - 12 Amelia, (416) 323-0666

Gushi - 296 Gerrard E (at Parliament), (437) 241-1710

Hakka Bistro - 398 Parliament, (416) 944-3033

Hakka & Jerk - 296A Gerrard E, (647) 643-5405

House on Parliament - 454 Parliament, (416) 925-4074

Jet Fuel - 519 Parliament, (416) 968-9982

Johnny G’s - 478 Parliament, (647) 368-3877

Ju Sushi Bar - 383 Dundas E, (416) 594-0383

Kibo - 533 Parliament, (647) 352-3788

Kingyo Fisherman’s Market - 51B Winchester, (647) 748-2121

L’Avenue - 583 Parliament, (647) 368-8008

La Gloria Mexican Coffee - 453 Parliament, (647) 806-6383

Luis H - 556 Parliament, (416) 964-1000

Madras Curry - 178 Carlton, (416) 323-0000

Maya Bay - 252 Carlton, (416) 924-8989

Mikaku Udon Bar - 229 Carlton, (416) 323-0033

Momo Ghar - 568 Parliament, (416) 920-8224

My Pandan Cake - 246 Gerrard E, , (416) 276-6698

New Retro - 193 Carlton, (416) 519-8511

New Town - 413 Parliament, (437) 777-8260

Noushe - 200 Carlton, (416) 466-9595

Pastor Tacos - 245 Gerrard E, (647) 687-1175

Phosome - 482 Parliament, (416) 551-6395

Pisac Peruvian Bistro - 195 Carlton, (416) 515-0989

Playground Cafe - 492 Parliament, (437) 799-5248

Poopathi Mess - 585 Parliament, (416) 923-4243

Red Cranberries - 601 Parliament, (416) 925-6330

Saigon Pai - 446 Parliament, (416) 920-8424

Salt & Tobacco - 521 Parliament, (647) 348-2993 

Shalom Ethiopian - 587 Parliament, (416) 964-7271

Souvlaki Express - 484 Parliament, (416) 637-6777

Stout Irish Pub - 221 Carlton, (647) 344-7676

Super Bargain - 441 Parliament, (416) 266-6471

Tasso - 540 Parliament

Tender Trap - 580 Parliament, (416) 920-5147

Thai Room - 243 Carlton, (647) 352-8424

The Golden Pigeon - 424 Parliament, (416) 392-1039

The Vibrational Apothecary - 243 Gerrard E

Urban Thai - 415 Parliament, (416) 513-1020

Wing House - 420 Parliament, (416) 968-0294

Wing Machine - 443 Parliament, (416) 961-1000

Zakkushi on Carlton - 193 Carlton, (647) 352-9455

Zero Cocktail Bar - 223 Carlton, (416) 920-9376


Canary District

barBurrito - 464 Front E,  (416) 601-1777

Cherry Street BBQ - 275 Cherry, (416) 461-5111

Fuel+ - 469 Front E, (416) 306-6480

Keating Channel - 2 Villiers, (416) 572-0030

Region - 475 Front E, (416) 864-0800

Souk Tabule - 494 Front E, (416) 583-5914

SukhoTHAI - 460 Front, (416) 777-2092


Corktown

Banknote Bar - 474 Adelaide E, (416) 367-7327

Berkeley Cafe - 262 The Esplanade, (416) 825-0504

Decoy Bar - 370 Queen E

East Coast Donair - 314 Parliament 

Figs - 344 Queen E, (416) 913-7205

Fusilli - 531 Queen E, (416) 214-5148

Gusto 501 - 501 King E, (416) 477-5647

Impact Kitchen - 573 King E, (416) 306-1986

King Solomon & Queen of Sheba Ethiopian - 360 Queen E, (416) 368-9002

Ladybug Wine Bar - 514 King E, (437) 222-0142

Lisbon Hotel - 19 Lawren Harris Square

Mengrai Thai - 82 Ontario, (416) 840-2754

Signature Bar - 320 Queen E, (416) 996-6004

Reyna - 354 King E, (416) 546-3155

Sumach Espresso - 118 Sumach, (647) 351-3833

The Rosebud - 498 Queen E, (647) 531-1388

Wood 900 Grill+ Bar - 372 Queen E, (416) 363-1571


Distillery

Arena Coffee Bar - 15 Tank House Lane

Arvo - 17 Grist Mill Lane, (647) 352-2786

Balzac - 1 Trinity St,  (416) 207-1709

Boku Japanese - 42 Gristmill Lane, (416) 368-8686

Brick Street Bakery - 27 Trinity St, 

Cluny - 35 Tank House Lane, (416) 203-2632

District Pizza - 30 Gristmill Lane, (416) 815-9898

El Catrin - 18 Tank House Lane, (416) 203-2121

Jardin Kitchen & Juice Bar - 28 Gristmill Lane,  (416) 203-2363

Madrina - 2 Trinity St, (416) 548-8055

Mill Street Brew Pub - 21 Tank House Lane, (416) 681-0338

Old Flame Brewery- 45 Tank House Lane, (416) 360-1209

Pure Spirits - 17 Tank House Lane, (416) 361-5859

Scooped by Demetres - 46 Gristmill Lane,(416) 988-2482

SpiritHouse Toronto - 16 Trinity St, (416) 948-9926

Young Centre Cafe - 50 Tank House Lane, (416) 866-8666


Regent Park

Cafe Zuzu - 555 Dundas E, (416) 815-2660

Liberty Pizza - 657 Dundas E