Kasa Moto Summer Series – Pre Canada Day Celebration
June 27, 2017 by torontocityevents6@gmail.com torontocityevents6@gmail.com
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Kasa Moto Summer Series – Pre Canada Day Celebration
Join us before the long weekend for a fun social / event on the patio. The party will be on the rooftop.
Back by popular demand, we are proud to co host the Kasa Moto Patio as part of their 2017 Summer Series on Wednesdays!!!
This event offers an answer to every social need whether it be a formal dinner, some casual bits paired with a glass of wine at the bar, or a nighttime lounge vibe, all on the beautiful backdrop of yorkville!
Date: Wednesday, June 28 at 5 PM – 11:59 PM
Location: Kasa Moto, 115 Yorkville Ave., Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C1
FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/574369782951516/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%222%22%2C%22ref_dashboard_filter%22%3A%22hosting%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22dashboard%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22main_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A[]%7D]%22%7D
Hosted by CityEvents and ShannyintheCity
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Shanny+In+the+City
For patio dinner or hightop reservations contact:
Deb Lewis: deborah@torontocityevents.ca
Shanny in the City: date@shannyinthecity.com
Matt Dales
647 338 5915
mattdales99@gmail.com
Chris Zownir
416 306 0031
chris@cuffwear.com
Adam Julian M
647 999 223
The Rosé Picnic, the new summer tradition!
June 12, 2017 by City Events
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The Rose picnic’s doors were officially opened at noon on July 22nd. For this first edition, the Rose Picnic surpassed our high expectations.
The Inaugural Rose Picnic took over the beautiful grounds of Fort York in downtown Toronto; with its pink blankets everywhere, music planning, and picnic baskets with tasty snacks!
It was a memorable interactive picnic with a summer festival vibe! Despite the fickle weather, the staff did excellent job, and everything ran smoothly.
The good vibes of the event outweighed the imperfect weather, thanks to the fresh beverage, the laugh of the people enjoying their time, the music and the tasty food.
The people had enjoyed the performances of the talented piano artist, David Johanns, while sipping on a delicious glass of Rose.
It was the perfect event to enjoy a good time with your friends as well as meet new people. Toronto’s first ever Rose picnic was a success and we are definitely hoping it becomes an annual event.
https://www.facebook.com/therosepicnic/
Slow Down and Smell the Culture: Taste of Little Italy
May 10, 2017 by City Events
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Every year thousand of Torontonian descend upon College St. W., between Bathurst St. and Shaw Ave., to enjoy the sight, smells and flavours of Little Italy.
This year from June 16th – 18th anyone who joins the celebration has a chance to win a round trip for two to where it all originated, Italy!
Come hungry , with over 50 amazing restaurants along the strip guests are sure to taste exquisite, authentic Italian and international fare. Relax on one of the many extended patios with a fragrant glass of vino, or mosey around and discover more than 20 international performers throughout the weekend.
Admission is free for all, as they say, “la mia casa e la tua casa.”
For festival line ups and vendors please visit: http://tasteoflittleitaly.ca/
A Summer full of (awesome) Movies!
May 8, 2017 by City Events
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Do you like movies as much as we do? If so, then you’re in luck! Again this year, the city will be home to more outdoor movies in a variety of neighbourhoods, sure to please any movie buff. Invite your friends and family, and grab your popcorn, for these FREE outdoor movie experiences. CityEvents has cultivated this schedule for your convenience.
Movies Nights in the Park
The Beach Village hosts FREE Movie Nights in the Park every Wednesday at dusk starting July 5 – August 30! Experience these movies under the stars in our beautiful parks. (screenings will rotate between Kew Gardens and Ivan Forrest Gardens Park). FREE ADMISSION and FREE popcorn!
- July 5 @ 9pm, E.T. – Kew Gardens.
- July 12 @ 9pm, Chronicles of Narnia – Ivan Forrest Gardens.
- July 19 @ 9pm, Finding Nemo – Kew Gardens.
- July 26 @ 9pm, Zootopia – Ivan Forrest Gardens.
- August 02 @ 9pm, The Breakfast Club – Kew Gardens.
- August 09 @ 9pm, Big Fish – Ivan Forrest Gardens.
- August 16@ 9pm, Inside Out – Kew Gardens.
- August 23 @ 9pm, Night at the Museum – Ivan Forrest Gardens.
- August 30 @ 9pm, Willy Wonka and the Fantastic Chocolate Factory – Kew Gardens.
Please Check out the full schedule here:
http://thebeachvillage.com/2016/06/movie-nights-in-the-park/
Open Roof Festival
Toronto’s Ope
- June 27 @ 9 pm, Colossal
- July 04 @ 9 pm, Free Fire
- July 11 @ 9 pm, The Bad Batch
- July 18 @ 9 pm, Get Out
- July 25 @ 9 pm, Brimstone & Glory
- August 1 @ 9 pm, TBC
- August 15 @ 9 pm, Rumble: The Insdians who rocked the World
- August 22 @ 9 pm, It Comes At Night
- August 29 @ 9 pm, Sundowners
Please Check out the full schedule here:
http://www.openrooffestival.com/
Free Outdoor Movies at Harbourfront
Free movies are coming back to the Harbourfront this summer. Toronto loves seeing films in the great outdoors, and even more so when they’re screened down by the water.
- July 5 @ 9pm, Air Bud – Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage.
- July 12 @ 9pm, Wayne’s World – Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage.
- July 19 @ 9pm, Meatballs – Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage.
- August 2 @ 9pm, My Internship in Canada – Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage.
- August 9 @ 9pm, Belle – Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage.
Please Check out the full schedule here:
http://www.blogto.com/film/2017/04/free-outdoor-movies-harbourfront-toronto-summer-2017/
Movies in St. James Park
Movies in St. James Park is back! Join us and enjoy free movie screenings in the park.
- June 22 @ 8pm, Pride Toronto Affiliate Event with a free live drag show.
- July 27 @ 9pm, Movies in St. James Park – TBC.
- August 24 @ 8pm, Movies in St. James Park – TBC with a special live performance.
Please Check out the full schedule here:
https://www.oldtowntoronto.ca/index.php/events
Corktown Common Park
For the second summer running, Toronto Outdoor Picture Show will present films in the beautiful park at Corktown Common, in Corktown. Just minutes from many bustling east-side Toronto neighbourhoods – Riverdale, Regent Park & the Distillery, along others – this new neighbourhood is home to another great, urban TOPS screening series, under a city skyline that can’t be beat!
- July 6: A League of Their Own
- July 13: Hairspray
- July 20: Invictus
Please Check out the full schedule here:
https://www.topictureshow.com/corktown-common-park-1
Trinity Bellwoods Movie Night
Join the Trinity Bellwoods BIA for a FREE outdoor movie night in the dog bowl atTrinity Bellwoods Park! A series of animated short films from the National Film Board of Canada will be screened starting at DUSK. The animated shorts are from the “Best of the Best: Especially for Kids” series, and include Every Child, The Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin, Blackfly, The Cat Came Back, Sand Castle, The Owl Whom Married A Goose, Evolution, Christmas Cracker and Monsieur Pointu.
Please Check out the full schedule here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1106788049363437/
Open Roof Festival
Open Roof Festival is a not for profit, outdoor music and film festival providing Toronto with a summer experience like no other, highlighting independent filmmakers and artists from Canada and around the world. The Festival is a fun, unique experience that is more than just a party – its an evening of shared experiences. Of Toronto’s music and film scene. Of refreshments. And, of enjoying Toronto’s beautiful summer nights with friends.
- June 21, Everybody Wants Some!
- June 28, Sing Street
- July 05, The Lobster
- July 13, Sleeping Giant
- July 20, A Off the Rails
- August 3, The Fits
- August 10, The Splash
- August 17, My Blind Brother
- August 23, Closet Monster
- August 24, Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Please Check out the full schedule here:
http://www.openrooffestival.com/contact/
City Cinema at Yonge-Dundas Square
Yonge-Dundas square is changed to nice outdoor movie theatre in this summer too. You can enjoy a free outdoor film screening. They will screen some short films and classic comedy feature films. For more information, please check the full line-up.
Please Check out the full schedule here:
http://www.ydsquare.ca/city-cinema.html
Contact Dance Film Festival
A unique opportunity for both film and dance lovers to experience the joy, chaos and intimacy of human connection through physical movement. Five different screening programs will be presented alongside dance workshops, jams and parties where dancers fly and bodies collide with force, grace and tenderness.
– June 28 @ 9pm, Toronto Spins – Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Road.
– June 29 @ 8pm, Zen and the Art of Dance Mechanics, Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis Street.
– June 30 @ 5:30pm, Rotating View Points – Celia Franca Centre, 400 Jarvis Street
– July 1 @ 2pm- An Intimate Dance: Journeys Through Movement and Touch – Celia Franca Centre, 400 Jarvis Street,
– July 1 @ 8pm, Gala Film Screenings and Award Ceremony – Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Avenue.
Please Check out the full schedule here:
http://contactdancefilmfest.com/films.html
Don’t forget to check out our blog and social media for more information.
The Ups and Downs of The Richard L. Hearn Generating Station
April 25, 2017 by City Events
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Gritty and raw, iron and steel beams, industrial, passageways and tunnels, brick and concrete. Toronto History. If any of this makes sense to you, then you know we are about to talk about the Richard L. Hearn Generating Station, one of Toronto’s largest and most rarely used spaces.
Toronto’s massive wealth of space in the Portlands has seen its years of ups and downs since it opened in 1951. Originally, the Richard L. Hearn Generating Station burned coal which was shipped out on the Saint Lawrence Seaway to ports around the globe.
Environmental complaints in the early 70’s about the heavy smog that was emitted from the Stations eight chimney stacks lead to the installation of a single smokestack, which cost nine million dollars but it also landed the Station in the record books at the time with having one of the world’s tallest smokestacks (215 m/705 ft.). This move greatly reduced Toronto’s air pollution and the area around the plant came to be known as a popular fishing and recreation spot.
The Smokestack at the Generating Station which was once the tallest in the world at 215 m. Photo courtesy of P. McDines.
The Station was decommissioned in 1983 after it was unable to meet the increasing financial demand that cogeneration ( natural gas and coal) would cost.
Since it was decommissioned there were many talks and many different plans to restart the generators and switchboards, with none coming to fruition mostly because of city and provincial politics
In 2002, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) gave a long lease to a film studio ( 32.5 years, according to the City of Toronto’s Waterfront Secretariat) who had ambition plans to convert the Station into a 28 thousand sq.m. multi purpose film and production studio and call it ‘Great Lakes Studios’. Many of the interior boilers and equipment was removed to make room for the renovations, which sadly also did not make it to completion.
Since then, the Station has been a haven for urban explorers and photographers. It began getting serious about opening up its doors as a venue for events and film in 2010 when it was used in a movie, and in 2014 for Luminato’s Big Bang Bash and Yves Saint Laurent Opening Night Party. In 2015 Luminator hosted UNSOUND on the property and again in 2016 Luminator used the grounds as their festival hug, utilizing most of the space for art and performance.
The original brick exterior painted with “Don’t Look Back” at the loading entrance for Luminato ’15. Photo courtesy of P. McDines
One of the tunnels inside of the Station lit with artist installations during Luminato ’15. Photo courtesy of P. McDines.
Recently there have been a few commercial shoots, but that’s about it. So far, Luminato Festival seems to be the only lucky infrequent resident of the Station. Stats show that the 5.6-acre venue has proved to hold 10,000 people.
A look inside the Station at the still exposed wiring and steal.
Written By: Paula McDines
