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

Tuesday, 01 September 2015 00:00
Nominations are still open for the Toronto Board of Trade Business Excellence Award – Deadline for nomination is September 9, 2015. The nomination process is simple and quick, and individuals can nominate their own organization. There are eight award categories, including "Local Economic Impact", "Employer of the Year", "Global Reach", and others. For more information please visit the link below at: https://www.bot.com/Events/MarqueeEvents/BusinessExcellenceAwards.aspx Award Categories 1. Global Reach - recognizes a business that has expanded its international presence with demonstrated year-over-year…
Thursday, 06 August 2015 01:29
Just a few updates before Taste begins on Friday: 1. Broadview Watermain Construction - construction will be halted during Taste - all of the construction materials currently position at Broadview and Danforth will be removed starting tonight through tomorrow so that the area will be clear during Taste 2. Patio Extensions - Just confirming that if you have a patio extension permit you are able to serve until the new closing time on Sunday which is 10pm 3. Tree Surround…
Tuesday, 28 July 2015 00:00
A couple of updates related to this year's Taste as follows: 1. Closing times:- Friday, August 7 the event closes at midnight- Saturday, August 8 the event closes at midnight- Sunday, August 9 NEW Closing Time: 10pm - Greektown has extended the close from 8pm to 10pm. 2. Use of BBQ's/Grills:For anyone using a bbq or some type of grill you MUST have an absorbent pad placed under your grill. This is a new City by-law. Anyone who does not…
Wednesday, 22 July 2015 16:40
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Tuesday, 23 June 2015 09:10
Only 12 days until July 4th and the big celebration of our own Thrill of the Grill and the official lighting of the Bloor Viaduct Bridge. Once lit, it will be THE most beautiful gateway to our Danforth BIA. The permanent lighting of this bridge is the culmination of 10 years of work by our Danforth BIA and we would love to have you all join in the celebration on the night of the 4th. There are a few ways…

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