LOCAL NEWS
Anishnawbe Health Centre
The health centre (425 Cherry) will celebrate its official opening in June. It’s part of the Indigenous Community Hub (Front and Cherry) that will eventually include a mixed-use condo, a rental building and the Miziwe Biik Training Institute. The health centre offers both Indigenous and Western services to support Indigenous-led health and healing. For full details, check out the Centre’s website.
Marilyn’s nail clinic
Get your pet tuned up for summer. Marilyn from Diggity Dog Grooming is back for her monthly nail trimming clinic at Pet Valu (240 Carlton). 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday June 7. $15, cash please. Call her for your appointment - (416) 920-6814.
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. This week’s musicians are the Jay Blues Trio. 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
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. Register online 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. Non-members can view her art by appointment at the Club - call (416) 597-0223, ext 3.
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. Contact her now - it’s a popular event. beth@bethkaplan.ca.
Call for performers
The Cabbagetown BIA is getting ready for its annual Cabbagetown Festival. They’re looking for “musicians, dancers, magicians, street performers, and entertainers of all kinds to bring the energy to our vibrant weekend celebration.” Applications accepted until July 20. There’s lots of information and an application form online here.
Opportunities in The Distillery
The Distillery is now accepting applications for buskers and seasonal vendors who want to operate there over the summer. Click on the link to get more info and to apply - vendors here and buskers here.
Cabbagetown garden
Michael captured this beautiful image of a peony just after a rain last week. (Photo: Michael Macauley)
PRIDE EVENTS
The Q Musicale at The Distillery
Five big evenings to celebrate Pride - from June 10 to 14 in the Distillery. Q Musicale supports Queer live music artists and this Festival has a dynamic lineup of 2SLGBTQIA performers. Opening Night on Tuesday June 10 features six artists from 5 to 8 pm. The Emerging Artists Spotlight happens on Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm. Come Party in My House is an original album release with five guests and el Hashem - Thursday 5 to 8 pm. The Transgender and Non-Binary Artists Showcase is hosted by Alice Rose and six artists from 5 to 8 pm on Friday. On Saturday, the Festival has two parts from 1 to 4 pm hosted by Amanda Roberts and from 5 to 8 pm with Pam. Free. Check out the Distillery website for more info.
Drag brunch
Los Gyros (500 Queen E). Hosted by Georgina Hudson with Midas and Rico Rico. Sunday June 15, noon. Tickets on Eventrite, $10.
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.
IN THE MEDIA
Controversy over Louis March Parkette
The CBC has reported on this neighbourhood controversy. The tiny park at Sumach and Shuter has been revitalized and given a new name, Louis March Parkette, in honour of an anti-gun advocate. Although there has been widespread approval of the honour bestowed on the late Mr March, local Trefann Court residents dispute the process used to select the name. Councillor Chris Moise who introduced the naming motion at City Council disagrees. He points to an online petition that gathered 800 names including 80 local people. The CBC quotes him saying, “The issue is closed. It went through Council.” (Photo: Mike Smee/CBC)
Fred Kielburger
Mr Kielburger died on Saturday May 24 at the age of 84. He was the father of Marc and Craig, the co-founders of Free the Children. In 2019, Canadian Living published Brenda Spiering’s article that detailed the growth of the We Charity and the very substantial contribution of the parents to the enterprise. Click here to read it. Click here for the link to the family’s obituary. (Photo: WE/Canadian Living)
The Palm House at Allan Gardens
Dave LeBlanc, the Globe & Mail’s architourist, wrote a column about the newly renovated Palm House. He describes the prominent features that were either restored or recreated and the tiny but important details that create a comfortable atmosphere inside. Click here for his story. (Photo: Dave LeBlanc, Globe & Mail)
COMING EVENTS
Movies at Stout
Weekly free movie nights at Stout Irish Pub (221 Carlton). The lineup features family movies - bring your kids. On Sunday June 8, it’s “Charlotte’s Web” and on Sunday June 15, it’s “The Goonies”. There’s free popcorn. Sundays at 5:30 pm. Please contact Erin to save your spot - (647) 344-7676 and erin@stoutirishpub.ca
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. Click here for more details.
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.
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.
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 until mid-June. From 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, it’s Darcy Windover with “Beatles & Beyond” followed by Stoned and Rolling “Stones vs Beatles” from 5 to 8 pm. On Sunday from 1 to 4 pm, it’s Naro & Layton with ”Stones Era Duo” and from 5 to 8 pm, The Fab Five present “Beatles vs Stones”.
BUSINESS NEWS
Shop2Win
Congrats to Sarah who won the final grand prize of $1500 for shopping at the Artisan Market (503 Parliament).
The weekly winner in the draw is Sal - she shared her good luck with Eagle Taekwondo (493 Parliament). The contest has finished and the BIA wants to thank The Daniels Corporation for their generous sponsorship.
RESTAURANT NEWS
Wing House
Jeff and Noah have delayed their monthly date by a week - so they’re back on Saturday June 14, 8 pm. 420 Parliament.
Decoy’s beer and cheese tasting
Decoy (370 Queen E) presents a pairing of the legendary beers of St Bernardus with cheeses from specialty producers in Ontario and Quebec. Kyle Osland of Horizon Beers and Nicole Pinch of Eataly will discuss the choices and pairings. 7 pm on Wednesday June 7. $50. Email Decoy for a reservation - decoytoronto@gmail.com
Early review of Rayah
Cathy recently visited Rayah (507 Parliament) with her neighbour and posted these comments on Facebook. She had merguez and puree (sausages and mash) and her friend had lamb tajine. “It was delicious! … The owners were very attentive, and while they’re still working out some bugs in the service, to be expected as they only opened 3 days ago! It’s halal, so no liquor license. They’ve also got an amazing looking pastry selection in the am.” (Photo: Cathy Davis)
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 JUNE 5 TO SUNDAY JUNE 15
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
Stout Irish Pub
6 pm, Pup Quiz - dog friendly trivia
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
Decoy
9 pm, Bonhomie with a fresh batch of wax
Old Flame Brewery
2 to 6 pm, live entertainment with Benji Crane
Wing House
8 pm, Jeff and Noah
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
MONDAY JUNE 9
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
TUESDAY JUNE 10
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
WEDNESDAY JUNE 11
Decoy
7 pm, Beer and cheese tasting, $50
F’Amelia
5 pm, Wine Wednesday
Golden Pigeon
8 pm, Trivia with Rachelle Lauzon
Lisbon Hotel Bar
7 pm, Trivia with Quizmaster Jess
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, Trivia night
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Euchre night
THURSDAY JUNE 12
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 13
Distillery
9 to 10 am, Yoga mornings at Soulpepper
Alice’s Place
Karaoke night
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, Rae Melvin Band
Zero Cocktail Bar
8 pm, Cocktail class
SATURDAY JUNE 14
Old Flame Brewery
2 to 6 pm, Anna Chang plays
SUNDAY JUNE 15
Distillery - Rock & Roll Revival
1 to 4 pm, Generator Party - 90s/2000s Alt Rock
5 to 8 pm, Chris Chambers Trio -Classic Rock Legends
Los Gyros
Noon, Drag brunch
Old Flame Brewery
2 pm, live entertainment with Zachary Erickson
Stout Irish Pub
5:30 pm, Sunday movie night - The Goonies
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
Eataly - 21 Trinity
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
