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

Sunday, 03 March 2019 11:41
Good Afternoon All, I wanted to let you know that Prime Minister Trudeau will be in our BIA this coming Monday, March 4, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm. He is hosting a Climate Change event at our Danforth Music Hall. Please note that there will be increased security in the area appropriate to this visit. If you would like to attend please see the link below. You do need to rsvp via the link. If you aren't on the list…
Tuesday, 26 February 2019 11:32
Good Afternoon All, I have two items for you today: 1. Facade & Property Improvement Grant Progam: Please be advised that the 2019 Commercial-Industrial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program application form is now available on the city's website, please see the link below. https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-improvement-areas/bia-financial-incentives/commercial-facade-improvement The City is now accepting applications until all of the 2019 grant funding has been expended. These grants go quickly so if you're interested I recommend that you get your application in as soon as…
Friday, 22 February 2019 11:09
Good Afternoon All, This morning the families and victims of the shooting held a media conference at our Danforth Music Hall. This is the first time that they have come together publicly as a group. I have to say that their collective voices speaking out on gun control was extremely powerful. I would like to thank the team at the Danforth Music Hall for donating their space this morning. I would also like to thank our business members who were…
Thursday, 21 February 2019 11:10
The City of Toronto is reviewing the following bylaws and wants your feedback! 1. Clothing Drop Boxes Bylaw Review February 28, 2019, 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, Committee Room 3 The aim of the review is to discuss potential improvements to the Clothing Drop Boxes Bylaw to ensure that clothing drop boxes remain safe and maintained. More information: http://ow.ly/SqGe30nItzE 2. Body Rub Parlours and Holistic Centres Bylaw Review March 4 – March 19, 2019 The aim of the…
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 16:18
Good Morning All, This coming Friday, February 22, marks the 7th month anniversary of the Danforth shooting. The families of the victims will be holding a media conference on Friday at 10am at our Danforth Music Hall. They will be speaking about gun violence and the need for substantial action to be taken on this issue. Attached please find the Media Advisory with full information. If you are able to step away from your businesses for a short while you…
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 12:22
Good Morning All, There is a movie filming in our area this week. Attached please find the full schedule from the location manager. Special shout out to our Mike's Music - they're a highlighted location! Thanks,Susan

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