A toast to Oktoberfest!
September 29, 2014 by City Events
Filed under Ontario, Past Events, Toronto
In Munich, Germany people have already said “O’zapft is” (“The beer is tapped”). In Germany Oktoberfest started on September 20th and lasts until October 5th. So it is time for women to dress in their “Dirndl” and for men to put on their leather shorts. See for yourself, the following picture shows one of the crowded beer tents this year!
But no worries if you did not make it to Germany – Toronto hosts some great Oktoberfests as well!
Mill Street Brewery – The BEER HALL Oktoberfest on October 4th
Mill Street Brewery presents their annual Oktoberfest celebration on October 4th at The Beer Hall at Mill Street Brewery. It is one of the biggest Bavarian Bashes in Toronto! They have live entertainment, traditional food fare, 20 different beers on tap and a ceremonial keg tapping. Tickets are $25 and it is $200 for a table (for 10 people). For more information or tickets call them at 416.681.0338
Canadian Cancer Society OktoberFEAST on October 16th
On October 16th the Canadian Cancer Society`s 2nd Annual OktoberFEAST takes place at the Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St.). The venue, a century-old former streetcar repair facility creates the perfect atmosphere for beer lovers and foodies! The place will unite beer enthusiasts, brewers, restaurants as well as Canada’s most trusted cancer charity. Tickets are $25 and for more information visit www.cancer.ca/oktoberfeast
Toronto Oktoberfest October 3rd and 4th
Last but not least there is the Toronto Oktoberfest presented by Piller’s. True to the Bavarian roots, they claim to offer an authentic “Festehalle experience”. For 2014 they have increased the capacity of their tent, which is 35,000 sq ft. People can also access an outdoor space, a real Biergarten! And there is non-stop music now, so no excuses to stop dancing! This is going to be great news for beer lovers: There will be at least 12 varieties of German and European beers. The event takes place on October 3rd and 4th. “Tapping of the Keg” starts on Friday October 3rd at 4:30 pm until 1:00 am. On Saturday October 4th is is “Stein Haus Day” from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. On Saturday October 4th it is “Ein Prosit Closing Party” from 7:00pm to 1:00 am. Get tickets here:
For further questions send a mail to info@torontooktoberfest.ca
So you see, there are great opportunities to attend an Oktoberfest! Be sure not to miss them.
Bright Nights, Bright Dreams – Charity Soirée
September 22, 2014 by City Events
Filed under Non-Profit Events, Past Events, Toronto
“Making dreams come true for kids living with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses.”
On November 13th 2014, the 3rd Annual Charity Soiree “Bright Nights Bright Dreams” will take place – so save the date! The event is supposed to bring dreams to life for children with life-threatening illnesses or physical disabilities. Before this year is out, Sunshine will have fulfilled dreams for over 7,000 children! It is the second annual nationally branded event here in Toronto.
Join us for a theatrical evening in support of The Sunshine Foundation of Canada. There will be great special features like a unique tasting experience, a candy buffet and hors d’oeuvres and refreshments! For sure not only the kids will love that. There will also be some special guests – who is kept in secret so far. Last but not least dream silent auction items are available.
When: Thursday, November 13, 2014 – from 6pm to 9pm
Where: The Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning SickKids, Toronto
Get tickets here!
In support of Sunshine. Dreams for kids since 1987
In-N-Out Took Over Toronto at Ganzi: CityEvents was Thrilled to be Hired by In-N-Out Burger as their Local Event Planner
September 12, 2014 by CityEvents4
Filed under Past Events, Toronto
First and foremost, thank you to everyone who came out to the In-N-Out Burger Pop-up at Ganzi Osteria. It was a great success and we are honored to have been a part of such an exciting event. Thank you to the entire team at In-N-Out, the fabulous crew at Ganzi Osteria and the CityEvents staff for making it a big hit.
Here at CityEvents, we’re huge fans of In-N-Out Burger and having an opportunity to bring the famous Double Double® to Toronto, if only for a bit, was a blast for us. I can see why In-N-Out Burger is so popular, not only are the burgers awesome but the staff that travelled to Toronto were friendly ambassadors. They worked well with the onsite team and you could see they wanted to ensure the best product possible was served to Torontonians. I could tell they were impressed with the excitement in Toronto around their Pop-up.
Over the course of the day, we had hundreds, upon hundreds of loyal fans waiting in line, eager to get a taste of In-N-Out. We were so excited to see that In-N-Out’s earliest fan, actually arrived at 6:30 A.M (now that’s a true fan).
The excitement didn’t end with just the fans, but the media showed up, from around the city to get a shot of the event. Not only did In-N-Out burger cause a social media frenzy here in Toronto, they were trending on Twitter. It’s safe to say, In-N-Out Burger was the talk of the town for a few days and I’m sure Toronto would welcome them back.
For some, this was an opportunity to re-experience a restaurant they’ve loved for years, or for others, it was a chance to taste a bit of the magic that has made In-N-Out a household name. All in all, Toronto definitely showed that we love In-N-Out, just as much as we love Tim Hortons.
Overall it was an exciting day and during all of the excitement inside while people tasted the famous In and Out Burger Deb Lewis from CityEvents and Dan from Ganzi were speaking to the media about this one day Pop Up.
A few media mentions include: This interview with SunTV and article in National Post .
Stay tuned for more photos of the event next week in our newsletter.
Check out this video to take a look at what went down at the pop-up!
CFPDP to induct four NEW members into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame!
August 25, 2014 by cityevents6
Filed under Past Events
After celebrating the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame’s 20th anniversary last year, CFPDP is excited to hold yet another induction ceremony on November 3, 2014. Honourable David Crombie, Chair, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame and Honourable Vim Kochhar, CFPDP Chair will welcome four new members into the fold at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Concert Hall in Toronto.
Each year, it gives CityEvents great pleasure to assist CFPDP in the planning of this awards ceremony and witness many outstanding Canadians inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The Selection Board has chosen the following inductees in the categories of Builder, Achiever or Athlete. These individuals have been selected because they have truly made a difference for people with disabilities.
- Sudarshan Gautam, Achiever – First armless person to climb the summit of Mount Everest without the use of prosthetics.
- Mark Wafer, Builder – As a Tim Hortons franchisee, Wafer has hired nearly 100 people with disabilities in competitively paid positions and developed an influential case mode for inclusive hiring practices.
- Elisabeth Walker-Young, Achiever – Four-time Paralympic swimmer and multi-medalist Walker-Young was recently named Team Canada’s Chef de Mission for the 2015 Parapan American Games in Toronto.
- Chris Williamson, Athlete – Visually impaired athlete and Markham, Ont. Native Williamson is one of the world’s most decorated para-alpine racers.
Maureen Sabia, Chairman, Canadian Tire Corp. will be the keynote speaker this year. CFPDP is expecting an incredible turn out with over 500 guests registered for the event.
The Hall of Fame, located at both the former Metro Hall and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, is open to the public around the clock. Nominations come from sources across Canada, including community groups, private citizens, associations and organizations of and for people with physical disabilities.
For more information about CFPDP visit their website, www.cfpdp.com.
CityEvents will be tweeting live from the event. Follow us on Twitter @CityEvents for frequent updates.
AFTERWORK DISARONNO TERRACE SCHMOOZE – A Refreshing night with Disaronno
August 11, 2014 by City Events
Filed under Past Events
On Friday August 15th Maison Mercer &Disaronno joined up for a unique edition of the Afterwork Schmooze!
As usual, the After Work Schmooze was accompanied by a complimentary BBQ and happy hour drinks. People enjoyed tasty burgers, grilled corn and chicken skewers. On top of that, Disaronno – “the world’s favourite Italian liqueur” – offered free samples of Disaronno Sour and passed appetizers such as meatballs, bruschetta bites and Amaretto marinated cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto. So the guests had the full Italian experience!
A Live Jazz Band rounded off the event in a musical manner. The three musicians accompanied the first hours of the Schmooze with live music. Later on, a DJ took over. With his mix of current and classic club beats he ensured a relaxed and joyful atmosphere at the patio. Luckily, the weather was sunny that Friday so there was no need for a warm jacket even in the late hours.
This After Work at Maison Mercer’s gorgeous rooftop terrace was the 3rd Schmooze that was co-hosted by Shanny in the City and CityEvents. The promotion via Social Media and Word-of-Mouth made many people curious about the event as the terrace was crowded in the first few hours. Many guests and familiar faces who attended the last Schmooze evenings returned because they had a really good time and met some nice people.
Many guests mentioned they liked the event due to the great terrace and how it makes you feel as if you are on a short holiday! What is a better start to your Friday than $3.50 happy hour drinks, some food and meeting people? Hanging out on the sofas or at the bar having Toronto’s skyline in the background is a great extra on top!
Abdi and Cassandra attended the Schmooze for the first time. Here are their impressions. Abdi said that “the energy, atmosphere and execution of the event was outstanding and was a perfect way to end off the summer.” Cassandra mentioned that this event “certainly attracted crowds of young business professionals. The appetizers coupled with tasty Disaronno Amaretto made this a memorable and delicious afterwork schmooze.”
Make sure to check out the photos of the event
Written by Manon Larbot
