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

Wednesday, 18 March 2020 14:19
Good Afternoon All, I know that this has been a hellish week for everyone. The first part of the week has been dealing with closures and partial closures and major concerns about finances - paying rent, salaries, bills. Your Board Chair, Albert Stortchak, and I had a phone conversation with our MP Julie Dabrusin this morning to discuss the financial situation that our business members are facing. We feel there are 2 important paths: the first being immediate financial assistance…
Monday, 16 March 2020 18:23
Good Evening All, This is a follow-up to my earlier message - as you know things evolve and change rapidly each day. This afternoon Toronto's Medical Office of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, has strongly recommended that all bars, dine-in restaurants, nightclubs and theatres close effective 12:01am Tuesday, March 17/20. She is encouraging food businesses to provide takeout and delivery options. The full statement is attached to this email for your review; and below is the link to this afternoon's…
Monday, 16 March 2020 14:46
Good Afternoon All, Oh behalf of your BIA Board of Directors and myself, we wanted to reach out with a few updates as follows: 1. The Premier has not asked that bars and restaurants in the province close at this time. I know that tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day and normally a very busy day for our bars and restaurants. It is up to each owner to decide how they feel it is best to proceed for their particular business.…
Friday, 13 March 2020 18:52
Hello All, Below please find the latest update from Councillor Fletcher and the City of Toronto per the media conference held at 5pm today. Thanks,Susan March 13th, 2020Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Dear Friends,I want to ensure you are receiving up to date information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the City of Toronto. I know many of you are concerned, so I will be updating you regularly.Please monitor the Toronto Public Health website at toronto.ca/coronavirus for the latest information, resources and…
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 13:06
Good Morning All, I have a few things for you today as follows: 1. COVID19 Information: The City has set up a website that provides information on the virus. The site is updated regularly and is a good source of credible information. They have also provided guidance for businesses. o For sector specific guidance documents for businesses and workplaces please see COVID-19 Workplace Info Website: www.toronto.ca/coronavirus. You can also call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600, Monday to Friday from 8:30…
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 13:25
Good Afternoon All, Starting this weekend, March 7th, TTC will be working at Broadview Station to modify/extend one of the streetcar platforms (inside platform) to provide enhanced space so that 2 of the longer streetcars can fit into the station at the same time. As many of you know, we have been experiencing terrible traffic jams at Broadview and Danforth over the past several months due to the fact that only one of the longer streetcars could fully fit into…

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