LOCAL NEWS
Nuit Blanche
Overnight 7 pm on Saturday October 3 to 7 am on Sunday October 4 in the Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E). Artists include Annie Deschenes, Komi Olaf, Melissa Falconer, Madhu Kumar, Morgan-Paige and Abriella Sammy. Free. For more info about these artists and the events at the Spectrum, click here.
Parliament Street construction
Red traffic cones have lined Parliament from Prospect south to Winchester for several days. These spaces were reserved for parking by construction equipment, workers and police. Apparently, this was done to avoid parking these vehicles in the residential areas in Winchester Park. Enbridge is updating its gas lines along Winchester to Parliament.
A new medical centre
The building at 601 Parliament continues to be renovated. A new medical centre has located there on the ground floor and a new pharmacy will soon open. New patients and walk-ins are welcome. Additional renovations are planned for the second floor offices.
St Martin’s School
Repairs have been going on all summer at St Martin’s (55 Salisbury). Todd, one of the Vice Principals, says that new windows and doors have been installed and now the external stairs are being replaced. This work will likely conclude this weekend and the vehicles in the parking lot will be taken away. This exterior work comes after considerable investments were made inside the building with a new boiler system and new lighting. St Martin’s is often an election poll but it won’t be during the municipal campaign, possibly because of the construction.
Fall clean-ups for your garden
Sean at Forgotten Lawns & Gardens (271 Carlton) has been handling garden and construction projects in Cabbagetown for the past 27 years. He’s ready now to clean your yards and homes and prepare everything for the winter. This includes pruning, raking, soil prep and more. You can reach him at (416) 710-3969 and check out his website here.
Green P Parking
The Winchester Park Residents Association has reported that the Green P lot at 405 Sherbourne is closing permanently on Monday October 19. Unauthorized cars will be towed after that date. An affordable housing project will be constructed nearby. Alternative parking is available at 51 Aberdeen. (Photo: Green P Parking)
Catherine Tammaro
Catherine Tammaro is a local Indigenous artist. Her new work is in Draper Park near The Well. It’s called Spirit of the Woods and it will be unveiled and dedicated on Wednesday September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 1 to 2 pm in The Seven Generations Garden at 19 Draper Park (Spadina and Front). For more info, click here.
Blair’s Run update
By Thursday morning, $72,750 was raised to support the BGCTO Toronto Kiwanis/Cabbagetown Youth Centre. There’s a link on the Blair’s Run website where you can see the race results and the donors list.
Cabbagetown Farmers Market - new times
The Market is opening earlier through the rest of the season. Tuesday from 2:30 to 6:30 pm in Riverdale Park West (Sumach and Winchester). Uxbridge Sharper Edge returns for its last market of the season and Lexi Chevrette is singing. Click here for more info.
Underpass Park Market
The Market is open every Thursday in Underpass Park (29 Lower River St). Click here for info about the Market and its vendors.
Allan Gardens Saturday Market
The Market is busy now - twenty vendors are scheduled for Saturday. Open from 10 am to 2 pm every Saturday outdoors at the Children’s Conservatory (19 Horticultural Ave). For more info, click here.
ELECTION NEWS
Toronto Centre debate
The Bridge and the TMU journalism school are sponsoring an all-candidates debate on Wednesday October 7 at 6:30 pm in Central Neighbourhood House (349 Ontario).
Election dates
Advance polls are open from Tuesday October 6 to Sunday October 11, 9 am to 7 pm daily. Election day is Monday October 26 from 10 am to 8 pm. Candidates’ signs will be available and on display in front of homes and businesses after October 1. Check out your registration on the voters’ list - click here and go to Voter’s Information. If you need to add your name or make changes, the deadline for online info is 7 pm on Sunday October 11. You can also add your name in person at the polling station at the advance poll or election day. A digital voter card is available after September 1 and the printed version is in the mail after Monday September 28.
Find the candidates
The City of Toronto has an official list of candidates in our Ward. It includes contact info where available. It lists the people running for offices for Mayor, Council and the various school boards.
IN THE MEDIA
The Phoenix
The Phoenix (410 Sherbourne) is on the move. It’s current site is slated for a condo development. The theatre’s owners negotiated a deal to stay on Sherbourne while they looked for a new site. They now plan to move in 2027 to Parkdale Hall (1605 Queen W) in 2027. Toronto Today has a story about its colourful history and future prospects. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
blogTO’s Top 100 Restaurants
The food writers for blogTO have compiled a list of 100 restaurants that we should visit at least once. It’s an impressive collection. Three nearby restaurants are included - Terroni (several locations and 22 Sackville), Gusto 501 (401 King E) and Cherry Street BBQ (275 Cherry St). Click here to see the full list. (Photo: Jesse Milns).
BUSINESS NEWS
Rapid Photo
On Thursday October 2 and Friday October 3 from 1 to 3:30 pm, there’s a polaroid session - enjoy taking home a souvenir vintage polaroid image along with a modern digital print. 434 Parliament.
THANKSGIVING PREVIEWS
St James Town Steak & Chops
Mark has lots of choices available for you for your Thanksgiving dinner - honey glazed ham, smoked ham, turkey, prime rib, beef tenderloin and capon. 516 Parliament.
Cranberries
Cranberries (601 Parliament) is back with another of its popular specials. Your three-course dinner includes soup, a traditional roast turkey with mashed potatoes, veggies, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy and then your choice of apple pie or pumpkin pie with ice cream for dessert. Two dates- Sunday October 11 or Monday October 12 with two sittings each at 5 and 7:30 pm. Call now to reserve your spot, (416) 925-6330, $50.
The Blake House
The Blake House (449 Jarvis) has a traditional roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings plus caramel pecan cheesecake for $37. It’s being served daily from Friday October 9 to Monday October 12. To reserve your spot, call (416) 975-1867.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Super Bargain
DJ Shamz is back for a Throw-Back party from 8 pm on Friday October 2 - 70s. 80s. 90s. 2000s -- disco, funk, hip-hop, R&B. 441 Parliament.
DJ San Fran
At the Decoy (370 Queen E) on Saturday from 9 pm. He’ll be spinning a mix of Classic 90’s and 00’s house, disco grooves, UK garage, 2-step and all things funky! It’s all vinyl for your dancing pleasure.
Jeff and Noah
They’re back for their regular monthly visit at The Wing House (420 Parliament) on Saturday October 3 from 8 pm.
Danny Marks
The Maple Blues News has commented on the historic 25 years of BLUZ FM and Danny Marks - click here to read the story. Danny’s next appearance at The Smoke Show (744 Mt Pleasant) happens on Sunday October 4 at 3 pm.
Holly Clausius
Holly is singing at the Underpass Farmers Market (39 Lower River) on Thursday October 1 from 7 pm and at the Leslieville Farmers Market in Greenwood Park (150 Greenwood Ave) from 9:30 am on Sunday October 18.
Whiskey Jack
Duncan Fremlin and his pals are singing in Irondale Ontario at 2 pm on Saturday October 10 at the Irondale Historic Church (1019 Elm Street). Admission is by donation and the proceeds go to keep the Church open. And they’re in Toronto at the Inter Steer (357 Roncesvalles) On Satuday October 24 at 5 pm.
Oktoberfest in the Distillery
Final weekend. On October 3 and 4 from 2 to 9 pm, The Pure Spirits Smoker will have a special Oktoberfest menu. The Black Forest Band will play on the Trinity Stage from 2 to 5 pm and then there’ll be live music in the Pure Spirits courtyard from 6 to 9 pm. On Sundays, there’ll be Oktoberfest Trivia with Quizmaster Jess in the courtyard from 5 to 6 pm.
Oktoberfest at Mill Street
Enjoy a special German-inspired food, Fiest-bier lager and an exclusive Mill Street beer stein. The menu includes schnitzel, bratwurst, roast chicken, sauerkraut and more. There’ll be live music, games and more until October 4. Mill Street (21 Tank House Lane)
Line dancing
Free dancing sessions in the Distillery will continue into early October. On Wednesday evenings at 6 pm, it’s for intermediate dancers. On Fridays at 6 pm, it’s for beginners.
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 OCTOBER 1 TO SUNDAY OCTOBER 11
THURSDAY OCTOBER 1
Johnny Gs
7 pm, Live jazz
La Gloria
4:30 pm, Practice your Spanish
Mill Street Brew Pub
7 pm, Trivia with Quizmaster Jess
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, open mic
FRIDAY OCTOBER 2
Johnny Gs
7 pm, Live jazz
Mill Street Brewpub
Noon to 4 pm, live music and DJ with brunch
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, live music
Super Bargain
8 pm, Throw back party with DJ Shamz
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3
Distillery
2 pm, Black Forest Band in Trinity Square
4:30 pm, Mill Street’s first pour in the Bier Hall
6 pm, live entertainment in Pure Spirits courtyard
Decoy
9 pm, DJ San Fran
Johnny Gs
7 pm, Live jazz
Old Flame Brewery
2 to 6 pm, live music
SUNDAY OCTOBER 4
Distillery
2 pm, Black Forest Band in Trinity Square
2 pm, Mill Street’s first pour in the Bier Hall
5 pm, Oktoberfest Trivia with Jess in Pure Spirits courtyard
6 pm, live entertainment in Pure Spirits courtyard
Johnny Gs
7 pm, Live jazz
Old Flame Brewery
2 to 6 pm, live music
MONDAY OCTOBER 5
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
TUESDAY OCTOBER 6
La Gloria
4:30 pm, Practice your Spanish
Old Flame
6 pm, locals night
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7
Golden Pigeon
8 pm, Trivia with Rachelle Lauzon
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, Trivia night
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Euchre night
THURSDAY OCTOBER 8
Mill Street Brew Pub
7 pm, Trivia with Quizmaster Jess
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, open mic
FRIDAY OCTOBER 9
Johnny Gs
7 pm, Live Jazz
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, live music
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10
Bisou
4 pm, DJ Antony
Johnny Gs
7 pm, Live Jazz
Old Flame Brewery
2 pm, live music
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11
Johnny Gs
5 pm, Live jazz
Old Flame Brewery
2 pm, live music
