BIA’s Taste of Little Italy 2018: Come one, come all, come hungry! Experience an explosion of food, culture and so much more

The much-anticipated Taste of Little Italy event is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate Father’s Day, the opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and Toronto’s beautiful summer weather than by exploring one of Toronto’s most colourful and fast-evolving neighbourhoods?

The Little Italy Business Improvement Area (BIA) is set to jump-start this weekend-long food and culture event on Friday, June 15. The festival will run along College Street, between Shaw Street and Bathurst Street.

BIA’s Taste of Little Italy is free admission and TTC accessible. Festival hours are as follows:

Friday, June 15, 2018           6:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 16, 2018      11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 17, 2018         11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

With all the memorable elements you loved as a child, the BIA has added so much more! Your kids will love the midway, featuring fun carnival games with great prizes to win. If you don’t have kids, your inner child will surely have a ball. Or catch some air at the skatepark where you can enjoy skateboarding lessons. Check it out here:https://goo.gl/LX8GCQ. From sports and games to food and entertainment, this event is perfect for any fun family outing, or an evening with your friends.

Come catch a World Cup match at your favourite iconic bar, or adventure to one of the many new trendy restaurants and experience a blast of flavours. At the beloved Bar Raval, experience one of Canada’s most talented chefs Grant van Gameren’s explosive Spanish creations, or check out the hype at newly-opened Pinky Ca Phe chez Leemo Han, chef at Toronto hot spots Oddseoul and Hanmoto. Take full advantage of the beautiful weather with the extended patios until 1 a.m.!

This year, entertainers are coming from all over the world to perform at Taste of Little Italy. On Saturday night, see globally-celebrated singer-songwriter Sandro Giacobbe. Come back on Sunday for a performance by Dr. Draw, Toronto’s own violinist extraordinaire! Live performances are happening all day, everyday for the duration of the weekend.

Walk along picturesque College Street and find great shopping from local Toronto artists and designers where you can find jewelry, apparel, accessories, sports gear and so much more for yourself or for your loved ones!

 

Event Website: TasteofLittleItaly.ca

Host Website Little Italy BIA: www.littleitalycollegest.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TOLittle

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TOlittleitaly

Twitter: www.twitter/TOlittleitaly

Brunswick Bierworks: a collective looking for beer craftsmanship and quality!

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Brunswick Bierworks is a Canadian partnership brewery which values craftsmanship and quality. It collaborates and innovates with 25 local, domestic and international breweries to offer the freshest and highest qualitative beer possible.

Located at 25 Curity Avenue in North East Toronto, close to Taylor Creek Park, Brunswick Bierworks is the unique venue you are looking for your next event.

 

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At the beginning a family hotel, it became a legendary venue for the community thanks to the help of the Senior Brewing Advisor, Christian Riemerschmid von der Heide, who has worked in the brewery and beverage industry for over 30 years and is a master brewer by profession, having brewed iconic brands from Augustiner in Munich to Guinness in Dublin.

 

Mains – Features

• Brunswick Bierworks features high-tech equipment all manufactured by NSI Newlands, one of the finest manufacturers of beer equipment in the world, which allows the brewery to offer 20 different types of beer and to manufacture 200 cans per minute.
• The brewery offers their products for guests to purchase in the Bottle Shop.
• The Taproom is available for product launches, beer dinners, community events, gallery showings and intimate live sets. ?It features exposed brick, an open floor plan, fresh beers on tap and capacity for 150 people.
• Flagship brands,?seasonal and limited release collaboration brews are also available on tap or for purchase through the Bottle Shop.

 

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The brewery welcomes all kind of events and customizes the event quote based on a bar minimum spend that accommodates the size, duration and nature of your event. With a total taproom space including washrooms & prep kitchen of 3380 square feet, Brunswick Bierworks welcomes events serving up to 150 people.

Desserts – The Icing

Brunswick Bierworks is the perfect venue to offer originality and authenticity to your next event. With a strong history and quality products, you can be sure that your guests won’t forget your event.

Website: http://www.brunswickbierworks.com/

Hours: Monday-Sunday up to 2am

Address: Brunswick Bierworks, 25 Curity Ave. Toronto, ON M4B 3M2

Contact: 416.285.1269 or events@brunswickbierworks.com

Capacity: Main taproom: 150 standing, 80 seating

                     Tasting cellar: 35 standing, 20 seated

 

The Travel Centre: the relaxing corporate venue!

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Belonging to the Flight Centre Travel Group, The Travel Centre’s equipment is truly state-of-the-art. Located in 425 King St W, in the entertainment district at the corner of King & Spadina, the Travel Centre offers a strategic location for your next meeting.

 

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As its objective is to offer a corporate meeting space while promoting its different services,  the Flight Centre Travel Group opened its Travel Centre in September 2017.

Designed by renowned Canadian architecture and design firm Quadrangle, the Travel Centre’s mission is to open the world for those who yearn to explore it.

Here you can see the different trips the Centre offers while collaborating with your partners in a comfortable environment.

 

Mains – Features

• With 10,000 square feet, be prepared to enter an elegant vintage atmosphere.
• High definition monitors in the foyer showcase the current campaigns and exciting travel destinations.
• Upstairs, you will discover the main event space designed to resemble an elevated airport lounge.
• The entire upstairs area can be transformed into an entertaining event space for your next event whether it be a seminar, hosted networking event or staff party.

 

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The clean, monochromatic décor and state-of-the-art conference technology will allow you to offer a quality and unforgettable meeting.

 

Desserts – The Icing

If you are looking for a nice atmosphere for your next meeting, the Travel Centre is the place to be. It offers high-tech equipment, large space and is located in midtown Toronto. You might even discover your next dream holiday while you’re there!  Click here for more information.

 

 

Website: https://www.corporatetraveller.ca/offers/travel-centre

Hours: Monday – Friday: 08am – 7pm

Saturday: 11am – 5pm.

Address: 425 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4

Contact: Hoda Adoelsaud; 416-921-1177; 416-451-5036 or hoda.aboelsaud@ca.cievents.com

Capacity: 70 delegates

 

Smash Ping Pong Lounge- Entertainment, Food and Sports all in one place

This extraordinary lounge is a great venue for your next party. Birthday Parties or team meetings, every celebration will surely be a big success while enjoying a fun group activity.

If you want your party to be a little more exclusive, the Smash Ping Pong Lounge offers a private meeting room for you and your guests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Smash, they provide a wide choice of food, beverages and tasty snacks – perfect for an evening at the Ping Pong table. From the deep fried pickles and vegetarian spring rolls, to some Smash specialities such as their famous pizzas and flatbreads, there is sure to be an option leaving your taste buds more than satisfied.

With tv’s, snacks, a full service bar, live DJ’s and of course pingpong, smash will make your night memorable and filled with excitement. Smash Ping Pong Lounge is a great location for your next event, if you’re looking for a good time.

 

Capacity main level: 100

 

http://smashpingpong.ca/
672 Queen St E
647-748-7664

 

MOCCA Museum Of Contemporary Art: The Art Will Keep going

MOCCA (formerly known as the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art – MOCCA) has been celebrated for its incisive, artist-centric approach to programming, and hospitable visitor experiences. This spring 2018, the MOCCA will take on a new location in the heart of the Junction Triangle (formerly on Queen St W). This new venue will be a huge opportunity for the museum to seek a larger space that can accommodate the museum’s ever-growing aspirations and significance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOCCA’s mission and desires are to be the PLACE TO BE, gathering all creative aspects and artists. The MOCCA has been a hub for creative exchange and has played a vital role in shaping the city’s contemporary art scene, which they strive to continue and expand on.

http://museumofcontemporaryart.ca/

 

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