Celebrate soccer, music, and community on the Danforth with The World Within Our Neighbourhood — a free summer event bringing people together through the joy of the beautiful game. Join the Broadview Danforth BIA on June 12 and 13 for outdoor match-day fun, live music, family-friendly activities, local performances, and a special viewing party for Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The celebration continues through July 2 with musicians performing in CafeTO parkettes across the neighbourhood, representing cultures and countries from around the world. Come cheer, explore, dance, eat, shop, and experience the incredible mix of global sounds, local businesses, and community spirit that make Broadview Danforth feel like the world in one neighbourhood.

BD Beats Event Listings

Venues

Parkette 1 and Parkette 2 are CafeTO outdoor spaces, designated on Toronto Soccer Match Days only.

VenueAddress
Zed-80 185 Danforth Ave.
Papyrus 337 Danforth Ave.
Carrot Common 348 Danforth Ave.
Parkette 1 185 Danforth Ave.
Parkette 2 337 Danforth Ave.

June

Thu Jun 4

Fri Jun 5

Sun Jun 7

Thu Jun 11

Fri Jun 12 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Canada · 6–9pm

Sat Jun 13 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Canada / Bosnia · noon–2pm

Sun Jun 14

Wed Jun 17 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Panama / Ghana · 6–8pm

Thu Jun 18

Fri Jun 19

Sat Jun 20 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Germany / Côte d'Ivoire · 3–5pm

Sun Jun 21

Tue Jun 23 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Croatia / Panama · 6–8pm

Thu Jun 25

Fri Jun 26 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Senegal / Iraq · 6–9pm

Sun Jun 28

  • Carrot Common: TBA

July

Thu Jul 2 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · 2nd Round (teams TBD) · 6–9pm

Fri Jul 3

Sun Jul 5

Thu Jul 9

Fri Jul 10

  • Zed-80: TBA
  • Papyrus: Peter Atto

Sun Jul 12

July cont'd

Thu Jul 16

Fri Jul 17

Sun Jul 19

Thu Jul 23

Fri Jul 24

Sun Jul 26

Thu Jul 30

Fri Jul 31

August

Sun Aug 2

  • Carrot Common: TBA

Thu Aug 6

Fri Aug 7

Sun Aug 9

Thu Aug 13

Fri Aug 14

Sun Aug 16

Thu Aug 20

Fri Aug 21

Sun Aug 23

  • Carrot Common: TBA

Thu Aug 27

Fri Aug 28

Sun Aug 30

Saturday, 10 July 2021 10:45
Good Afternoon All, Some good news ..... the Province announced that we're moving into Step 3 earlier than expected. As of 12:01am next Friday, July 16/21 we will be in Step 3. Below is the full list of what can happen in Step 3 - please read through carefully. I've also included the link for the full list of safety measures and restrictions. Highlights include: Indoor dining with no capacity restrictions BUT social distancing rules must be maintained. Indoor retail…
Thursday, 08 July 2021 15:34
Good Afternoon All, The following construction projects either have started or will start shortly in our area. 1. Broadview Avenue Watermain Replacement This work has been delayed due to a shortage of actual watermain pipes - who knew! The contractor has now confirmed delivery of the necessary pipe and the project can get underway. - Work will take place on Broadview from Danforth down to Gerrrard - Week of July 12th equipment etc. will be moved back into the area…
Wednesday, 07 July 2021 10:07
Good Morning All, Last week the Federal Budget was finally approved which means that the Rent and Wage Subsidy programs will continue to September 25/21. However, as of July 4/21 the amounts that you receive will start to decrease. For the Wage Subsidy program there will be an overlap between that program and the new Recovery Hiring Program. This new program will cover 50% of wages until November 20/21. For those using the current Wage Subsidy please make sure that…
Monday, 05 July 2021 16:36
Good Afternoon All, I hope everyone had a good weekend. Some of you have asked if I could help to organize 2nd shots for your staff members. I've reached out to our Shopper's Drug Mart and City Pharmacy and both are able to help your staff this week as follows: 1. Shopper's Drug Mart - Danforth and Ellerbeck - Moderna is the vaccine available - They can take people this Tuesday and Wednesday - Please have your staff call 416-…
Tuesday, 29 June 2021 09:03
Hi All, Just a quick reminder of what changes can happen as of 12:01am this Wednesday, June 30. Below is the list of increased capacities for those businesses already open and guidelines for our salon members (personal care services) who will be opening for the first time. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email me. Essential and other select retail permitted at 50 per cent capacity; Non-essential retail permitted at 25 per cent capacity; Personal care services…
Thursday, 24 June 2021 11:20
Good Morning All, It is a good news Thursday! The Province announced this morning that we are moving into Step 2 earlier than scheduled. We will be in Step 2 as of 12:01am next Wednesday, June 30/21. This means that our salon members who have been completely closed since the end of last November will finally get to reopen! Our restaurant members will be able to serve 6 people at an outdoor table; our non-essential retailers can increase their customers…

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