Toronto is Getting its first Virtual Reality Lounge
June 1, 2017 by City Events
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House of VR, the new Toronto’s trendy place
Want to enjoy a unique experience as never before? You will not disappointed with this one! Located in trendy Queen West, House of VR, a massive virtual reality lounge offers a futuristic experience.
The Lounge features 10 screens for virtuals reality films and 13 playsuits for virtual reality games, everyone can find what it’s looking for! House of VR thought at everybody, it offers differents kind of virtual reality films as meditation movies, kids movies, sport movies etc.
Everyone can create their own experience. Become the hero of your own video game story, and explore a new world that you never seen before with this new trendy place!
Photo courtesy of VR studio
House of VR, As an Event Venue
If you want to organize an event like a launch party, corporate event or social, this space offers an original and spacious atmosphere, the House of VR is your place! Your clients or friends will wander in an interactive lounge and futurist art installations. Ready for to enjoy a unique experience!
If you are interested in booking for a large group, 10 or more people, the Lounge offers dedicated VR hosts, a special area for your group, it can welcome 200 people in its area.
photo courtesy of VR studio
Pricing :
Virtual reality
60 minutes ………. $55/unit (split with up to 4 people)
Mixed reality
60 minutes ………. $75/unit (split with up to 4 people)
360° viewing pod
30minutes ………. $12,50
60 minutes ………. $20
Book your event : hello@houseofvr.com
For more information and book your pass: www.HouseofVR.com
Location
639 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
Phone: 416-860-7584
Burdock Perfectly Pairs Music, Food and Brews
May 30, 2017 by City Events
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Located just west of Dufferin Station on the corner of Bloor St. W and Pauline St. (1184 Bloor Street West), the Burdock is comprised of a music hall, restaurant and a microbrewery with rotating brews.
The music hall is a long rectangular, fully sound isolated intimate space that can hold up to 96 people standing, with an additional 40 folding chairs on site for those who prefer a seat. Mainly used as a live music venue, the space can also be used for intimate showcases, seminars, workshops or private parties.
Burdock Music Hall. Photo courtesy of Burdock
Additional features include full bar service where they serve their own fresh brews, a sound booth, world-class Mayer Sounds systems, iPod plug-in and DJ capabilities.
If you’re interested in checking out the space in action, there are usually local acts playing on the stage in the music hall, the kitchen cooks up locally sourced and seasonally available dishes that are perfect for sharing, and now that the weather is getting warmer, their corner patio will be the perfect excuse to stop by.
Burdock’s side patio and entrance off of Pauline St.
If you’re in a rush but still want to taste their brews, The Bottle Shop, entrance on Pauline St., is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Check out Chef Jeremy Dennis’ menu and upcoming acts at http://burdockto.com/
For information on booking the music hall for your next event, contact booking@burdockto.com
Astrolab: Blast Off Into The Event Space of Your Dreams
May 22, 2017 by City Events
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Want to create quality content in a space that caters to all your best eventspace or filming & studio needs? Book a space at AstroLab Studios Inc now! It’s the perfect venue space for all kind of events and offers a wide range of spaces available for customization.
Astrolab offers you access to the space and gear you need to create your dream projects of all shapes and sizes using the all-inclusive equipment packages. The Studios caters to commercial, independent film and music video production. Studio spaces are available for rent even by the hour and with 3 different studios to choose from, you’re sure to find your perfect setting that fits your needs.
Studio 1 (Photo Courtesy of Astrolab)
STUDIO 1
Studio 1 is 2,789 square feet (including support spaces) and access to support spaces. 4×4 grid with 17? clear height and 44’ x 50’ white cyc (can be painted any colour for an additional charge), Dedicated 200 amp three-phase service, Distro, grip and lighting equipment with Built-in cyc lights.
STUDIO 2
Studio 2 with 1,500 square feet has access to support spaces with17? clear heights, 27’ x 30’ white cyc and 200 amp three-phase service.
STUDIO 3
Studio 3 with 300 square feet comes pre-lit with pro level and pre-rigged LED lighting.Includes 18? continuous white cyc wall, grid at 12? from floor, and access to support spaces. All lighting is top-of-the-line, user-friendly LED.
Studio 3 In Action (Photo courtesy of Astrolab)
Still looking for a space to prep before filming? Astrolab has you covered. Offering support spaces for hair & makeup, a kitchen lounge, wardrobe, audio recording and mixing booth, editing and color spaces and offices (Boardroom), you’ll find everything you need at Toronto’s first on-demand studio.
For further information check check out http://astrolab.studio .
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416-844-0191
629 Eastern Avenue, Toronto, ON M4M 1E4
Tall, Dark and Handsome: the Dominion Keeps Getting Better With Age
May 19, 2017 by City Events
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Toronto’s oldest landmark pub, The Dominion, was first established in 1889 by Robert Davies, the third son of one of the most prominent families in the history of Toronto brewing. He founded the Dominion Brewery, in competition with his brother who started The Don Brewery, just a little bit down from where he would later open the pub and hotel. The brewery is now a heritage site called Dominion Square. The Dominion Brewery produced internationally acclaimed lagers and ales for over 60 years. By the time of Davies death in 1916, he had become one of Toronto’s wealthiest residents.
The original building still stands today at 500 Queen St. E as the Dominion Pub and Kitchen. In keeping with its history, the interior has been stripped down to the original bricks and is decorated in with dark tufted leather couches, wood paneling, and wire lights, it’s easy to feel as if you’ve stepped into a speakeasy. The bar is stacked with 24 craft taps, lots of bourbons, plenty of spirits for hand-crafted cocktails, and wine.
(Left) Front Dining and Lounge area with rich tufted leather seating (Right) Fully Stacked Bar. Photo courtesy of Dominion Pub and Kitchen
The Robert Davies Room, named in honour of the man mentioned above, is an entirely private room at the south end of the building with raised windows facing Queen St. E., low and high seating options, and large mirrors on one side of the room that reflects a painting of the an original Dominion Brewing Co.’s Club Ale label on the exposed brick on the opposite side. There is two screen in the room with connection capabilities. The Robert Davies room is perfect for smaller gathers and celebrations and can accommodate up to 60 guests for both cocktail or seated receptions.
(Left) North View if Robert Davies Room (Right) South View of Robert Davies Room. Photos courtesy of Dominion Pub and Kitchen
The Back Dining Room is a semi-private and rectangular space with a stage on the back north wall that would be perfect for presentations, performances, speeches, or a moderately sized party for any reason. There are cozy bench seating and warm wood paneling that the runs the length of the room on one side facing original archways to the rest of the restaurant. The Back Dining Room can hold up to 100 standing, or 70 – 80 guests seated, depending on table arrangement.
Back Room View from the Stage, Photo courtesy of Dominion Pub
Go for glory and host a party for up to 200 guests with a whole venue buyout.
If you want to check out the spaces beforehand, every Friday and Saturday night the Dominion hosts live music. Check out their amazing food during at Beats n’ Brunch on Sundays from 11 – 3 p.m., or check out their exciting and surprising menu here (which can be customized for events).
For booking information: Events@Dominionpub.ca or call: 416-366-5555
Written By:
Paula McDines
The brand new and beautifully designed Bisha Hotel is ready for guests
May 15, 2017 by City Events
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The much-anticipated arrival of Bisha Hotel & Residence is approaching, with an expected unveiling for later this spring/early summer and it looks really cool. The 44-storey building in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, will be home to 355 residential suites and offers 96 luxury boutique hotel rooms.
Since the location of Bisha is prime real estate in one of the city’s trendiest neighbourhoods, the amenities and event spaces are top notch and include; a rooftop infinity pool with restaurant and bar that overlooks Lake Ontario, 24-hour Café and main floor terrace and state of the art exercise facility.
The design of all the interior spaces was led by Alessandro Munge from STUDIO, save for the 9th floor which musician Lenny Kravitz designed with inspiration from music, art and his travel experiences.
In addition to the hotel suites, Bisha also offers a number of rentable venue space for events. The lobby lounge can accommodate 130 seated or 200 for a cocktail reception with space on the main floor patio, for the perfect summer party. At CityEvents we learned about all the spaces first hand and see a lot of potential for corporate events as well as the growing cultural events in Toronto.
Their biggest venue space is 2300 square feet and resides on the 43rd floor with spectacular views of the city and can be used for larger events or an intimate meeting space. We anticipate this roof patio and view to be one of the best in the city.
Stay tuned to learn more about INK Entertainment’s flagship hospitality property.
Bisha Hotel & Residences
80 Blue Jays Way
Toronto, ON
M5V2G3
P: 416-551-2800
