Summer Music Festivals 2014, Everyday can be filled with Music!
July 7, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Past Events, Toronto
New goals, new clothes, new state of mind… In the summer, life seems like to begin all over again! And of course, there are new playlists and music festivals help to motivate you and change your mood.
What music do you want to discover? Blues, folk, Jazz or even electro-pop, indie-rock…?
You just need to pick one of them, Here is a list of music festivals we have heard about happening this summer.
July-August (from 6PM-10PM) Toronto Concert Orchestra at Casa Loma
Every Wednesday evening. FREE with admission to Casa Loma.
July-September, Summer Music in the Garden at 475 Queen’s Quay West
July 10th (7PM – 9PM), KC Roberts and the Live Revolution at St. James Park
July 11, Hudu Rising Blues Band at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
July 11-13, Waterfront Blues at Woodbine Park
July 12-14, Soundclash at Harbourfront Centre
July 17, Queen of the Fleet at Little Trinity Park (King Street E at Trinity St)
July 17 (7PM – 9PM), Bertie and the Gents + Free Swing Dance Class (6:30PM – 7:00PM)
at St. James Park
July 18, David Leask at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
July 18-20, Beaches International Jazz Festival at Woodbine Park
July 19, TIME Festival at Fort York/Garrison Common
July 22-23, Beaches International Jazz Festival at Woodbine Park
July 23, Drew Jurecka Trio at Yorkville’s Heliconian Hall
July 24, Carissa Klopoushak at Yorkville’s Heliconian Hall
July 24 (7PM – 9PM) Nostalgia Chamber Ensemble + Free Blues Dance Class (6:30PM – 7:00PM) at St. James Park
July 24-26, Beaches International Jazz Festival at StreetFest Queen St E.
July 25, Marin Nasturica at Yorkville’s Heliconian Hall
July 25, Chris Robinson Trio at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
July 25-27, Beaches International Jazz Festival at Woodbine Park
July 26-27, Lab Cab Festival at Parkdale
July 30, Lui Fang at Yorkville’s Heliconian Hall
July 31, Nico Dann’s Rhododendron at Yorkville’s Heliconian Hall
July 31, Thomas Williams Jazz Combo at Little Trinity Park (King Street E at Trinity St)
August 1, Endless Summer Duo at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
August 1, Carol Gimbel and Pemi Paull at Yorkville’s Heliconian Hall
August 1-4, IRIE Music Festival at Nathan Phillips Square, Mississauga
August 2-3, Veld Music Festival at Downsview Park
August 3-4, OVO Fest at Molson Amphitheatre
August 6, University of Toronto Jazz Combo featuring staff and students
of the renowned jazz program at U of T at Yorkville’s Heliconian Hall
August 7, The Bicycle Opera Project Part 1 at Yorkville’s Heliconian Hall
August 8, The Bicycle Opera Project Part 2 at Yorkville’s Heliconian Hall
August 8, Big Rude Jake Duo at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
August 9 (6PM-12AM, Taste of The Danforth at 699 Danforth Avenue
August 10 (12PM-12AM), Taste of The Danforth at 699 Danforth Avenue
August 11 (12PM-8PM), Taste of The Danforth at 699 Danforth Avenue
August 14 (7PM – 9PM), MALOO at St. James Park
August 15, Attila Fias Duo at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
August 17 (8AM-12PM) Open Streets TO at Bloor, Yonge Street
August 15, Mad Decent Block Party at Garrison Commons (Fort York)
August 21 (7PM – 9PM), Union Duke at St. James Park
August 21-24, Buskerfest at Downtown (Yonge St.)
August 22, Andy Earle Duo at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
August 23-24, IRIE Music Festival at Nathan Phillips Square, Mississauga
August 29, Raz Hilland Trio at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
August 29-31, Paradise Music Festival at Atlantis
August 31 (8AM-12PM) Open Streets TO at Bloor, Yonge Street
September 4, David Leask at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
September 5, Jamie Reuben Trio atthe Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
September 5 (6PM-10PM), Taste of the Kingsway at 3029 Bloor St. W. Etobicoke
September 6 (11AM-10PM), Taste of the Kingsway at 3029 Bloor St. W. Etobicoke
September 7 (11AM-6PM), Taste of the Kingsway at 3029 Bloor St. W. Etobicoke
September 6-7, Riot Fest Toronto at Downsview Park
September 9, Farrucas Duo at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
September 11, Donald Guinn Trio at the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
September 12, Kenny V Duo atthe Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.)
September 24, Junction Music Festival at The Junction (Dundas St. W.)
Lose yourself to sing and dance, HAVE FUN!
…And let us know on Instagram @CityEvents!
Author: Annie NGUYEN
Copacabana atmosphere in Toronto – Are we in Rio?
July 3, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Past Events
The CityEvents team attended last weeks Opening Party of the Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse on Adelaide Street West. You might have already experienced the Copacabana’s concept as they also have a restaurant on Eglinton Street East and in Niagara Falls.
Copacabana is a unique and exciting concept : superior food quality, exceptional service -waiters are moving around the restaurant with seasoned and perfectly grilled meat, you will definitely remember your night over there!
Beside the grilled meat, you can also enjoy a huge and de-li-cious buffet : pasta, salad, vegetables, fruit, cheese… It will satisfy any appetite for sure!
Copacabana is an all you can eat with a fixed price of ($37 during the week and $45 on the weekend). We ate so well that night, the meat was perfectly roasted and there were more side dishes than we could try.
Beside their delicious food, you will enjoy this beautiful venue which can fit until 320 guests seated, on two floors where you will also enjoy their live entertainment! The top patio is the highlight with an open concept over Adelaide Street. The patio has already been booked for a number of corporate events and BBQ’s. It is a perfect spot for your office afternoon summer social.
Here are their 3 addresses (Make a reservation by clicking on the restaurant you want!)
Copacabana Downtown
230 Adelaide St West
647-748-3211
Copacabana Yonge & Eglinton
150 Eglinton St East
416-916-2099
Copacabana Niagara Falls
6671 Fallsview Blvd.
Niagara Falls, Ont. L2G 7G1
905.354.8775
For more information: http://www.thecopa.ca/
3030 Dundas West
July 2, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Toronto
Located in the heart of Toronto’s historic Junction neighbourhood, 3030 is a unique space with a welcoming atmosphere, great food and an exceptional selection of aperitifs. 3030 supports great local craft brewers, and has sixteen taps all dedicated exclusively to selling the best and most interesting Ontario Craft Beers. 3030 is also home to some great mixologists, and have a great spirits selection as well. From live concerts to art openings, theatre presentations to fashion shows, 3030 is definitely a cultural hub for the Junction community. The friendly and down to earth staff are more than happy to help guests with any concerns or questions.
It’s also just a great place to come in to have fun and/or relax, with vintage pinball tables, board games and VHS tapes playing on an old television. The ambiance of this restaurant/venue is definitely one you have to experience yourself.
Additionally, you’re able to rent out this awesome space! It’s perfect for local, national and international music as well as theatre shows and other events. 3030 has an impressive stage, and a state of the art sound system, that is capable of live multi-track.
So head on down to the Junction, and see what they’re all about.
For general inquiries or reservations, contact:
416-769-5736 or 3030DundasWest.Reservations@gmail.com
Ace Nightclub Saturdays – Come in with an Ace!
June 26, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Toronto
Ace nightclub is one of Toronto’s newest hotspots for Saturday night outings. Located on Adelaide Street West, this vibrant and upscale club caters to young professionals lookingto let loose. The sophisticated design of the space features eight luxurious VIP booths, beautiful handcrafted chandeliers and high ceilings. The venue has an intimate feel fashioned by the lighting, large floor-to-ceiling antique mirrors and comfortable silver couches lining the room parameter.
In addition, the space accommodates special events throughout the week, with the exclusion of Saturday nights. The venue can hold up to 300 people and the booths fit 25 people in the largest and 10 in the smaller ones.
Ace nightclub focuses on Top 40, Hip Hop, R&B and Old School music, using talented local DJ’s. The minimum age for entry is 21 + and the dress code strictly prohibits casual wear. The venue has bottles of champagne Armand de Brignac – more commonly known as Ace of Spades – lining the top of the long white granite bar.
Location: 425 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C1
Phone #: (416) – 504 – 1444
Email: info@acetoronto.com
Site: http://www.acetoronto.com/gallery
CLUNY BISTRO & BOULANGERIE
June 25, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Past Events, Toronto
On June 19th at the Distillery District, CityEvents attended the Opening of a new French gem located on Tank House. Enter the “Cluny Bistro and Boulangerie” and you are already in a Parisian restaurant style: Escargot, frog’s thighs, Oysters, Coquilles Saint Jacques, French-Style bread with its butter, Macarons, Tartelettes.
The themed cocktails and wines were served and our French CityEvents staff from France felt nostalgic while tasting French food and wine. The space is inspired by the french style and decorated like a Parisan restaurant, even well known french music were playing such as the famous song of France Gall – Poupée de cire, pourpée de son, by Serge Gainsbourg. If you want to escape to to a resto with a little bit to France, you know where to go!
Website & Info: http://www.clunybistro.com/
Location: 35 Tank House Lane – Toronto, ON
Author: Annie NGUYEN
