Toronto Events for Valentine’s Day

Toronto Events for Valentine’s Day
For most women, Valentine’s Day is a big deal, and for most men it’s like any other ordinary day. So whatever you have planned for February 14th this year, be sure to make it memorable. Don’t have the typical dinner at a restaurant down the street and hand over chocolates; it’s the most romantic day of the year, switch it up a little bit!
How can you spice up the day without stressing out? Want to actually enjoy an evening out on Valentine’s? CityEvents has you covered.  For couples in Toronto who are looking for more than just your typical Valentines date, the city of Toronto offers many cool date night options that you can both enjoy together.

Valentines Dinner Dance, Saturday February 14th, 2015
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Old Mill Toronto. Enjoy a memorable evening of a romantic dining experience and dancing with a tribute to the legend  Sir Elton John .The popular Elton John Band will be performing as they take you down memory lane and resemble Sir Elton John. They also provide an option for an overnight romantic stay package so your night doesn’t have to end.
Doors open: 6:00 p.m
Dancing: 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m
Location: Old Mill Toronto

Ripley’s Aquarium Valentine’s Day Dinner
Ripley’s Aquarium is hosting the perfect date night. The Valentine’s Day Dinner offers couples the chance to enjoy an intimate experience surrounded by the life at the Aquarium. Dinner includes a three-course meal and a bottle of wine, plus live entertainment, a cash bar and a souvenir photo. What a better way to have dinner and have all marine life circle around you.
Date: February 14, 2015
Location: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Price Summary: $250 plus tax per couple

So You Think You Can Romance at the Zoo
Romance still lives in the animal kingdom. Couples can enjoy Valentine’s Day evening with a dinner, a special animal encounter, an interactive group presentation, and preview of future developments at the zoo’s Reproductive Labs.
Dates: February 13 – 14, 2015
Location: Toronto Zoo

A Valentines Paint Date
Take out your paint brushes and canvas, this Valentine’s Day be artistic and enjoy excitement at the Paint Lounge! Their Valentine’s includes two solo sized freestyle canvas sessions, two hot loose leaf teas with choice of tea leaf and topping or Americano and one hand-made flower pen gift per couple.
Date: February 12th to 15th, 2015
Locations: Toronto West, Toronto East & Markham

Valentine’s Day with Max Amini
One of the funniest comedy shows in Toronto returns as Iranian-American comedian Max Amini brings his comedy to Koerner Hall. He will entertain you as he works the crowd with humorous dialog about family, life, and relationships
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Koerner Hall

DJ Skate Nights Presents “Yes Yes Y’All Valentines”
Everyone loves to skate, but skating to a DJ can be even more fun. One of the city’s most picturesque rinks brings the party outdoors while you skate around and dances to a live DJ! This makes Toronto’s cold weather no match for skate music, and dance lovers!
Dates: December 13, 2014 – February 21, 2015
Location: Harbourfront Centre

Winter 2015 Wine School- I Love South Africa
This Valentine’s Day discover the wonders of South Africa with a tasting experience you will love. Explore over 15 wines that will be paired with many snacks, art and more!
Date:  February 14
Time:  2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Edward Day Gallery 952 Queen Street West, Toronto

Valentine’s Day Food Tour
Everyone knows a way to a person’s heart is food! There will be given 6 select tastings in the neighbourhood of Kensington Market with a romance in the air as your tasting breads, cheeses, charcuterie, pastries, sandwiches, alcoholic beverages, and more.
Dates: February 14-15, 2015
Location: Kensington Market

SPiN THE PADDLE THIS VALENTINES
Are you looking to have a fun and flirty game of ping pong? SPiN Toronto is hosting a special ‘SPiN The Paddle’ night for singles who are ready to mingle and rally that will feature fun and competitive games to engage guests. Valentine ’s Day themed food, drink and confectionary specials will be offered as prix fixe and a la cart options for all guests looking to mix love and pong.

Date: February 14.15
Time: 9:00pm
Location: SPiN Toronto

Singles Valentine’s Day Masquerade Party
TO Social is hosting their ever first  Valentine’s Day Masquerade Party. Join other singles in Toronto at the Rum Exchange with drinks, sweet treats, DJ and ice breakers.
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 9:00 pm
Location: The Rum Exchange, Toronto

Valentine’s day with Love Thy Brother
Tattoo Rock Parlour is   launching   Certified which  is Toronto’s newest event series. They  launch Valentine’s day with Love Thy Brother, welcoming all students back to Toronto for Reading Week. It will be a high energy atmosphere where you can enjoy rock  music, dance and drinks.
Location: Tattoo, Toronto
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 10:00pm – 2:00am

MARILYN: FOREVER BLONDE
Live From the Winter Garden Theatre presents A NuMu Production Marilyn: Forever Blonde. The Marilyn Monroe Story In Her Own Words And Music. The show includes Six Performances with two on Valentines Day.
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time:  2pm & 7:30pm
Location: Winter Garden Theatre, Toronto

Brew Lovers Ball
Fall in love with beer this Valentines Day! Live Music & Burlesque Show, 4 Course Craft Beer with a Paired Menu.
Location: The Beer Hall at Mill Street Brew Pub, Toronto
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 7:00 pm

Vinyl Nights
Join Vinyl Nights late with DJ Humble Mike as he  spins a mix of soul, funk, classic rock & old school hip hop.
Location: The Beer Hall at Mill Street Brew Pub, Toronto
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 8:00pm

Beer My Valentine
Enjoy A Night of Craft Brews Live Music w/ Don Campbell from 7-11pm with a  3 Course Beer Paired Dinner Menu & You Could Be Chosen To Spend a Private Evening Dining in the Brewery.
Location: Mill Street Brew Pub, Toronto
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time:  7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Written By: Nicole Giroli

Beer Academy

Nestled in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Beer Academy features a small-batch craft brewery, a tasting room and beer shop.

The Beer Academy is Canada’s first multi-functioning space dedicated to sharing the knowledge, passion and diversity of beer.

The venue also features an experiential event space that includes a sensory tasting bar, a beer-lover’s library, and a tribute to the history of the world’s greatest beverage.

With a focus on education and enlightenment, the establishment has a total of 9,000 square feet dedicated to beer-related events, plus state-of-the-art training facilities, including a teaching kitchen.

At the Beer Academy, we think beer is extraordinary. We get excited when we talk about beer, and are continually amazed by its versatility and variety.

We explore, brew, experience, educate and entertain. From grain to glass, we want to celebrate how every aspect of beer is remarkable and delicious.

Don’t think twice, Come with us and enjoy a good beer!

Academy brews or a fresh Creemore Springs to better appreciate the intrinsics of a well-crafted beer. From tips on glassware, to serving techniques and what makes a style a style, you’ll leave the Beer Academy with a new appreciation for one of the world’s oldest beverages.

Our focus is on brewing traditional and innovative Ale and Lager styles, for the love of beer.

Join us at the Beer Academy for a guided Brewery and Tasting Tour.

Tour cost is $15 per person, maximum 15 people per tour, first come first serve.

All tour guests can enjoy a 15% discount off any merchandise in our Retail Store.

 

HOURS OF OPERATION

MON-SAT: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
SUN: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
VISIT US 75 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON, M5C 2B1.

Contact
tours@beeracademy.ca.
http://www.beeracademy.ca/
Phone: 416-366-1786

 

Written by,

Andrea Palafox

A toast to Oktoberfest!

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:

“Tapping of the Keg”

“Stein Haus Day”

“Ein Prosit Closing Party”

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.

 

The Steam Whistle Roundhouse: A great spot in the heart of downtown Toronto

With more than 20 years in the business, the Steam Whistle Roundhouse is the ideal venue to host an event. Every year, it has more than 60 weddings, a variety of corporate parties, fundraisers, art shows, auctions, concerts, book readings, media launches etc.

The venue can hold up to 750 people and has two main rooms:

• The Main Hall: 250 people for a seated reception and can be customized to accommodate any kind of event
• The Gallery: Also a 250 person capacity, great for performances and art events

The venue has 60’ ceilings and large windows offering a great view of Toronto.

More perks: A variety of in-house suppliers can be used to customize the space. As well, their list of exclusive caterers can provide a wide variety of gourmet for your guests.

Being located downtown, at the foot of the C.N. Tower, provides a ton of exciting opportunities for your event. The amazing decor and atmosphere is the icing on the cake. The venue is surrounded by history including the nearby railway heritage centre and historic trains that fill roundhouse park.

Steam Whistle has thought of everything: they also do home delivery! So, private events, corporate parties, anniversary celebrations or neighbourhood gatherings, just give them a call and Steam Whistle Home Delivery will bring the party to your place!

For more information, you can check the Steam Whistle’s website: www.steamwhistle.ca

Steam Whistle Roundhouse

255 Bremner Blvd

Email: info@steamwhistle.ca

Phone: 416.362.2337.

Website: www.steamwhistle.ca

 

Amsterdam BrewHouse: the BEER place to be!

The Amsterdam BrewHouse is a pub unlike any other amongst other things specializing on beer. It is a true Brewery experience where the starters, main courses and desserts, are all prepared with beer.

It has a perfect location: only 500 meters from the TTC, 450 meters from the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre, and surrounded by water on three sides, it is one of the few pubs on the waterfront where you can savour your meal in one of three outside pubs.

Opened for nearly a year now(July 2013), the Amsterdam BrewHouse is a place to relax. Inside, you can feel the contemporary atmosphere of the place: from the variety of beer to the huge TV screen surrounded by the fresco painting, the Amsterdam BrewHouse is definitely going to charm you.

 

The Amsterdam BrewHouse is equipped with 8 independent areas and its total capacity can go up to 850 people (515 inside and 335 outdoor):

• The North Lounge: 125 seating spaces and 140 standing spaces for cocktail
• The North Mezzanine: 30 seating spaces and 50 standing spaces for cocktail
• The North Patio: 68 seating spaces and 70 standing spaces for cocktail
• The South Mezzanine: 100 seating spaces and 145 standing spaces for cocktail
• The South Patio: 40 seating space and 60 standing spaces for cocktail
• The West Patio: 120 seating spaces and 145 standing spaces for cocktail
• The Main Dining Room: 163 seating spaces and 180 standing places for cocktail
• The Patio Bar/Lounge: 60 standing places for cocktail

 

The venue has also a retail store where you can buy products and souvenirs before going home.

 

Hours of operation are:

Sunday to Thursday:11:30am – 11:00pm
Friday to Saturday: 11:30am – 1:00am

245 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Email: info@amsterdambrewhouse.com
Phone: 416.504.1020.
Website: www.amsterdambrewhouse.com

By: Raphaëlla Tareau

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