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Check out these public and modern spaces for Events: Oxford Properties has venues to rent across Canada.

CityEvents — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:47:20 +0000

Oxford Properties is a real estate management company who offers the opportunity to lease a diverse number of venues. Thanks to their network of buildings, they provide a unique platform for product launches, product displays, film locations, corporate and private event space, and media domination.

Oxford’s portfolio of properties represents more than 50 million square feet of office, retail, hotel, industrial, land and multi-residential assets in key markets across Canada. Some of its most recognized assets include Royal Bank Plaza, The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, The Richmond Adelaide Centre, Centennial Place and Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Therefore, there are plenty of opportunities to host a great event at some clean shiny spaces.

On June 6, Oxford Properties hosted a Hot Spot cocktail event at the Richmond Adelaide Centre. It was an opportunity for the most affluent and professional consumers to explore a collection of venues for experiential marketing, and events.

Not only will it provide you high value for your company, but also you will attract a lot of people. This is where your message and event will stand out, engage consumers and create a lasting impression.

To get more information aconnor@oxfordproperties.com, visit the website

Give Me Liberty 2013 – Neighbourhood Networking

deblewis — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:31:05 +0000

On Thursday June 6^th, the CityEvents team attended the, “Give Me Liberty After Work Party”. The event was located on Fraser Avenue on the west side of Lamport Stadium. Although the weather was uncooperative a good turnout of residents, business owners and Liberty Village lovers braved the wet weather. These brave souls enjoyed the many tents that contained food, drink and local businesses from the Liberty area. A DJ helped keep the mood light as partygoers enjoyed networking as they bounced from tent to tent. These tents included Good Life, AutoShare, Zipcar, Aroma, Yogurty’s, Maizal, Vogue Supperclub and 25 Liberty to name a few. Besides the weather the event was enjoyable and a great way to experience some of Liberty Villages many offerings.

For more information on upcoming Liberty Social events visit:

Liberty Village BIA website http://www.lvbia.com

OR go on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LibertySocials

Storys Building – A unique event only venue dowtown

deblewis — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:34:40 +0000

Storys is once again one of the amazing venue of Charles Khabouth, Ink Entertainment.

Storys is this beautiful 3 storey building in the entertainment district. (11 Duncas Street)

The 170 year old building is a stylishly mix of the original heritage and trendy design which

result in a sumptuous and eclectic display of what modern Toronto is all about. Some of the features include panelled walls with historic artwork, high gloss finished doors, marble, and more…

Mostly known for its history of the “whistling oyster” and “filet of sole” restaurants but it is also now a 14,000 sq ft venue of event

space on several floors that can change in the sandstone of you every event needs. The 2^nd and 3^rd floor are private event spaces, each one has the capacity of 150 seated dinners, 225 stand up reception & 200 theatre style and its own restrooms and coatcheck.

The venue can host all different types of event such as corporate and social event, media previews and product launches but also weddings and bar mitzvahs.

Specificities & Features
• Full service catering provided
• Ability to join third and fourth floor or book independently
• Valet parking
• DJ equipment and sound system available

Food at Storys is a tasty mix of cuisiniers’ precision & restaurateurs’ expertise. The aim being to let you go with a lifetime lasting memory of your Storys experience.

For more information:

Website: http://storysbuilding.com/

Twitter : @STORYSBuilding

Decorium opening displays remarkable Showroom!

CityEvents — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:59:43 +0000

On May 29^th, Decorium celebrated the opening of their second store in Summerhill. The store boasts an amazing and remarkable showroom. Decorium, a long-standing, successful Toronto furniture business offered a wide variety of food andample networking opportunities, which made this event a huge success. From delicacies provided by the Chef Warren, incredible cupcakes from Bite Me and sweets from Crazy Corn Caramel corn, Decorium had something for everybody’s tastes.

We definitively have to congratulate them on the really well executed event. While the CityEvents team was helping for the registration, we received very great feedback and a lot of compliments.

Known for stylish home furnishings, the Decorium showroom encompasses nearly 9,500 square feet over two levels. The expansive new location is showcasing many of North America’s most sought after furniture collections.

The Decorium Showroom exhibits selections of furniture in every style, from contemporary to transitional to traditional; there is something to satisfy every customer need. Decorium has an exclusive collection of recliners, sofas, bedroom sets, dining room sets and accessories as well as the exclusive city retailer for the HGTV furniture lines. The well-trained staff and design consultants offer in-store design assistance to help customers overcome even the trickiest decorating challenges.

Decorium is a family owned and operated home furnishings company, founded in 1986 by the Forberg family. The family prides themselves on providing a large variety of furniture selections and solutions to the urban-dwelling shopper. At Decorium consumers who love design and modernity are provided with a great selection of quality items at affordable prices and can also now shop 24/7 on their new website.

Get more information on http://www.decorium.com/ and follow them on @shopdecorium or like their Facebook page

Unique space in Liberty Village…something totally different

CityEvents — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:20:46 +0000

The Galleria at the Liberty Market is an architectural wonder and unique feature within the Liberty Village neighbourhood. The semi-enclosed glass atrium structure covers what was previously open space between the two building. This area houses The Shops at The Liberty Market Building, a range of retail and storefront offerings that cater to both tenants and visitors alike.

There’s something invigorating about stepping into this complex! The space is a beautiful cobblestone walkway about 100 metres long, is filled with lots of great retail shops, pubs, bars and restaurants throughout making it a great outdoor venue space and if weather isn’t on your side its covered!

Set in the heart of one of Toronto’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods, Liberty Market Building offers retail tenants the opportunity to capitalize on a steady stream of both local and visiting clientele. With the influx of new townhomes and condominiums in the area, as well as an expected 30,000 new residents, the neighbourhood’s local demographic of young urban professionals, as well as the building’s close proximity to the downtown core and existing tenant base, provide an attractive opportunity for commercial interests.

Liberty Village

With more than 100,000 sq. ft. of main level retail and showroom space, this neighbourhood commercial magnet offers a unique mixed retail and distribution proposition. With several key incentives, including the opportunity to lease space that can accommodate storage needs, Liberty Market Building offers an attractive retail venue and provides all the elements needed for commercial success. This space is quite verstatile and has been underutlized so if you are looking for a new venue that has not hosted too many events check out the Liberty Market

Get more information here. To learn more about Liberty Village events follow @TorontoSocials or like their Facebook page

Celebrate your father with the perfect outing in Toronto

CityEvents — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:47:04 +0000

Father’s Day is coming soon! Are you looking for the ultimate way to surprise dad this year? On June 16 2013, celebrate your father with the perfect outing in Toronto!

2013 Father’s Day Walk/Run

Sunday, June 16 2013, 8:30a.m, Ashbridges Bay Park

Help Celebrate Fathers by raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer Canada. This national 5km family event takes place at Ashbridges Bay Park. Donate and register here.

Father’s Day Brunch at Casa Loma

Sunday, June 16, 2013, Casa Loma- 1 Austin Terrace

Experience Father’s Day brunch in the stately elegance of Toronto’s famous castle. The Library is a spectacular setting for your meal. After brunch, enjoy a self-guided tour of the castle. http://www.casaloma.org/

4th Annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show

Sunday, June 16, 2013, from 12pm to 5pm- on Bloor Street, Between Avenue Road & Bay Street

Give your dad a Father’s Day to remember! He will walk the red carpet with over 120 beautiful examples of classic and exotic cars, including Porsche, Aston Martin, Ferrari & more. http://www.yorkvilleexotics.com/

Jubilee Queen Father’s Day Cruise

Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 11.30 am- 539 Queens Quay West

Looking for a unique Fathers Day gift? Experience Father’s Day brunch from the water on Jubilee Queen Cruise. You will enjoy a 2 hour tour of the Toronto Islands & Harbour while feasting on a fabulous buffet menu prepared fresh on board by an award winning chef. Get more info here

For more Toronto upcoming events check our website upcoming events, at www.torontocityevents.com

Taste of The Kingsway

deblewis — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:07:40 +0000

15th Annual Taste of the Kingsway Festival

Come celebrate & have fun, food and music!

This Fall Festival take place along Bloor Street W. (from Prince Edward
Drive to Montgomery Road) is a food & entertainment extravaganza for the whole family.

Featuring: Beer gardens, 2 grand stages with non-stop entertainment, a Culinary Market/Theatre featuring Celebrity Chefs, Midway Rides, the biggest Dog Show in Etobicoke, Artisan & crafter pavilions, clowns, face painters, auto show, Charity Pancake Breakfast in support of Out of The Cold and so much more!

Where: The Kingsway BIA (On Bloor Street West. between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Road), 3029 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke

When: Friday, September 6th, 9am-6pm,

Saturday, September 7th, 11am-9pm,

Sunday, September 8th, 11am-6pm

Free admission.

Getting there: The Taste of the Kingsway is located at the Royal York Subway Station, leave the car home and come enjoy this 3 day festival using the TTC.

For more information contact:
Email: info@kingswaybia.ca

Web site: http://www.kingswaybia.ca/

Twitter : @thekingswaybia

Cinema – In Liberty Village

deblewis — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:12:47 +0000

Cinema is this brand new club & restaurant located in the centre of the Liberty Village (135 Liberty Street). This is 15,000 Sq Ft multi-level

establishment allows for a variety of set ups.
The design offers big open spaces, a contemporary look and an efficient setting that can easily switch to many events needs.

The decor featured on the main level: big trees as well as LED panels, sleek seating areas and a sumptuous outdoor terrace. As for the downstairs, you enter a cozy lounge space with tufted banquettes, a dining area and more for a full relaxing experience. Cinema aims to get you to incredible place that would only be seen in movies.

The restaurant: Cinema offers a contemporary and seasonal cuisine whether it is for a dinner-date or a dinner party.

This is a one of a kind Club in Toronto!

Specificities:

Indoor Capacity for the main floor: 1,000

Private room capacity (downstairs): 150 or 80 seated for dinner

Outdoor capacity: 120

For more information :

Website: http://www.cinemapresents.ca/

Twitter: @CinemaPresents

Facebook: CinemaPresents

YWCA Donate & Learn Workshop – Search & Social Marketing

deblewis — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:11:19 +0000

Supported a great cause and learned from ABC News, Google Canada and Green Lotus search engine and social media marketing experts. Speakers provided industry best practices to better manage your online marketing strategy, improve brand awareness and your bottom line.

Where: YWCA Toronto Headquarters, 87 Elm St. Toronto (Bay & Dundas)

Admission: FREE with a donation to the YWCA Toronto Girls’ Centre

Whether just starting to plan an online marketing strategy or deep into implementation; the Donate & Learn Workshop provided the knowledge, strategies and networking opportunities needed to improve online marketing results,&take your businesses to the next level!

For more information contact:

YWCA Donate & Learn – Search and Social Media Workshop

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YWCA.TO

Twitter: @YWCAToronto

Sponsored by: Go Daddy, Toronto Star’s NewInHomes.com, Epic Cruises and Big3 Video Agency

100% of donations went to the YWCA Girl’s Centre - a judgment free and supportive environment for young women to start building their futures. The YWCA Girls’ Center members are media savvy, fearless future leaders. Supporting members of the Girls’Center becoming exactly who they’d like to be!

Dundas West Fest

deblewis — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:38:39 +0000

The inaugural edition of the Dundas West Fest took place on the 8th of June 2013!

In collaboration with the Dundas West BIA & the Little Portugal BIA. The Dundas West Fest aimed to unite businesses, residents and the many communities that together make up the neighbourhood.

Where: Dundas Street West from the Old Village of Brockton to Little Portugal

The 12 city blocks fest featured: 3 entertainment stages, 6 busker zones, over 40 Licensed patios, Children’s activities, great food, live music and fabulous shopping.(Over 200 Unique Vendors).

Dundas West Fest was a premiere destination for music lovers. From hot world music to hip independent sounds. Music lovers found what they sought. Musicians of all types were playing live at many of the bars.fabulous shopping.(Over 200 Unique Vendors).The list of food places on Dundas was incredible. From locations such as Enoteca Sociale, Quinta, Wallflower, Bivy, The Lakeview, The Guild, Brockton General, and The Grove.2 Kids’ Zones within its perimeter, filled with fun activities for kids and families.Hope you enjoyed a full day of arts, music, kids’ activities, food, drink and shopping!

For more information contact:

www.dundaswestfest.ca

Twitter:@DundasWestBIA, @DundasWestFest

Facebook:DowntownDundasBIA