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

Thursday, 08 November 2018 16:51
Hi All, Just a reminder that if you're interested in supporting the Riverdale Share Concert this year you need to submit your donor information as soon as possible. Here's a quick and easy link to make your contribution: http://riverdaleshare.com/become-a-friend/ Otherwise the donor package is attached again to this email. Remembrance Day Remembrance Day this Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. At sunset this Sunday bells will ring at Parliament Hill, City Halls, places of…
Thursday, 01 November 2018 19:04
Happy November All, Pumpkin Carving Contest Winner:At noon today we announced the winner of our Danforth BIA pumpkin carving contest....... congratulations to the Joy of Dance Centre! And thank you to all of the businesses who participated - it was a lot of fun and we had a good number of people participating in the voting on our social media outlets. Riverdale Share Concert Sponsorships:The Riverdale Share Concert will be celebrating it's 26th anniversary this year and will once again…
Tuesday, 30 October 2018 10:59
Hi All, The Danforth BIA held its Annual General Meeting last night (Monday). Thank you to all who attended. This was an election year for the BIA's Board of Directors. At this time we'd like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the BIA members and City Councilors who have served on the Board for the past term: Albert Stortchak (Der Dietemann Antiques), Christopher Molder (Tridac Mortgages), Fiona Boylan (Cobs Bread), Elizabeth Bugajski (Kemi Boutique), Adrian Molder (property rep.),…
Thursday, 25 October 2018 14:31
Good Evening All, The City just confirmed with me that the Greek Community OXI Parade is taking place this coming Sunday, Oct. 28th. The Danforth will be closed from Broadview to Donlands from 11am to 5pm. However we do know from past experience with these parades that they may open the Danforth a bit earlier than 5pm. Thanks,Susan
Thursday, 18 October 2018 06:13
Amazing Dance Studio Space for rent - Starting at $20 per hour Daytime Available at this time - Mon to Fri morning to 3pm Danforth: Prime Location - minutes from Subway and Green P Parking Long term (3 month+) only Beautifully newly renovated with Marley dance floors Mirrors and Professional sound system Air Conditioning Yoga mats and Reception Area Contact us by phone 416 462 3498, email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or online as well at http://www.discoverbellydance.com/studio-rental/
Wednesday, 17 October 2018 16:29
Hi Folks, Halloween is getting close and we thought we needed to have a little fun in our BIA. So we've organized a Boo-Tastic Halloween Event. Here's the details and how you can participate: Pumpkin Carving Contest:We're inviting all of you to consider carving a pumpkin and having it on display in your business starting on Saturday, Oct. 27th. We will promote the pumpkins on our social media and ask people to vote for their favourite. The business that receives…

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