Events
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Swank Dinner Cabaret Featuring Christian Jeffries
Friday May 18th, Cocktails @ 7:00 PM | Dinner @ 8:00PM
Location
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park
A Toronto based Drag performer, Christian Jefferies is a trained jazz vocalist. His television credits include Queer As Folk, System Crash, The Lofters, So Gay TV. He was most recently seen on HBO in the film A Soldier`s Girl.
Join Chef Corbin in c5 for an evening of elegant dinner cabaret. Dinner includes a signature cocktail and hors d`oeuvres followed by a three course period inspired menu.
Tickets $80/person
(Dinner wine selections additional)Website
Contact
416.586.7928
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE @ ROM!
Fridays from April 20- June 22. 6-11 PM
Location
100 Queens Park, Royal Ontario Museum
Expect the unexpected. Be a part of history at the most unique social destination in the City. Drink and Dance among the ROM`s dinosaurs, and explore events throughout the Museum.
Fridays from April 20 to June 22. 6 pm - 11 pm
Cover: $9, $8 students, members free (present your active membership card with a photo ID at the Express Entry).*
Food/Drink tickets on-site starting at $5.
Adults Only. Visitors must be 19 years or over and provide photo ID
Pop-up Food/Drink by Fidel Gastro`s, JK Frites, Waffle Bar and c5. DJs provided by ElectriCITY Events. Themed programming every Friday!
Galleries close at 9:30 pm, but the party goes on. Last call is 10:15 pm.Website
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GUMBALL 3000
Friday, May 25th 9:00 pm – Saturday, May 26th 9:00 am
Location
Cumberland St. & Bellair St. & Yorkville Ave.
14th Annual Gumball 3000 Rally hits Toronto and Bloor Yorkville will host a dazzling display of luxury super cars and their celebrity drivers.
On May 25th, the Gumball 3000 Rally will be making a pit stop in the prestigious Bloor-Yorkville neighborhood of Toronto, as part of the notorious around-the-world tour!
City: Bloor Yorkville, Toronto
Date: Friday 25th May
Time: 9:00 pm - Until 9:00 am on 26thThe prestigious and often, celebrity owned, vehicles will commence their 3000 mile journey in New York’s Times Square and travel to Toronto, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Santa Fe, Las Vegas and finally Los Angeles, on the 31st of May.
This event is certain to draw huge media attention to the area, and we expect thousands of people to come out to view some of the most amazing and exotic cars in the world.
The variety of automobiles will be endless, from Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini and Ferrari to American muscle cars, hopped-up SUV’s, eco-friendly hybrids, and some fully customized models, which have never been seen before.
Participants in this year’s Rally will include rappers Xzibit, Bun B and Eve, several actors and entertainers, as well as rock stars, and several royal families, plus many more that enjoy “Rich and Famous” lifestyles!
The amazing selection of 100 super cars will all be on display in the Bloor-Yorkville neighborhood on Friday, May 25th. Yorkville Ave, Cumberland St, and Bellair St will be closed for pedestrian traffic so the public can enjoy the impressive showcase of vintage, customized and luxury cars.
Website
Contact
Katherine Peake Event Coordinator
+44 (0) 208 964 7878
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TORONTO TASTE
Sunday May 27th, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Location
Inside and outside the Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park
Join us for the most coveted culinary event of the year - Toronto Taste! Indulge your senses in a gastronomic adventure showcasing over 60 of Toronto`s top chefs and 30 beverage purveyors, all coming together to celebrate the love of food and support Second Harvest. Last year Toronto Taste raised enough funds to provide 750,000 meals for Toronto`s hungry.
The Bloor-Yorkville BIA is the Venue Sponsor and Toronto Taste will take place indoors and outdoors at the Royal Ontario Museum on Sunday, May 27th.
Pairing cuisine and compassion, Toronto Taste is the city`s premier culinary event, in support of Second Harvest, one of the city’s largest and most reliable food banks. Toronto Taste brings together the city`s best culinary talent, to prepare innovative and delectable fare for guests.Website
Contact
Jordan Mlynek, Manager of Events & Campaigns
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Toronto Coin Expo
May 31 - June 2nd and September 27 - 29
Location
Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street
TORONTO COIN EXPO, Canada’s premier Coin, Bank Note and Collectable show, conveniently located in the Heart of Downtown Toronto. Featuring 25+ of the best known coin and bank note dealers, representing Canada, United States, and World collectable currencies.
Show Location:
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street (1 street north of Bloor), Toronto ON
2012 Show Dates:
Friday & Saturday - June 1st – 2nd and September 28th – 29th
2012 Auction Dates:
Thursday & Friday - May 31st - June 1st and September 27th - 28th
This is Toronto`s Coin Show, and you are sure to find one-of-a-kind treasures.
Toronto Coin Expo is the best venue in Canada to Buy, Trade or Sell your old unwanted Gold & Silver coins, Bank Notes, Gold jewelry, diamond rings at the highest prices. With multiple vendors in attendance, you are sure to get the best price.
Combined with one of Canada’s leading Numismatic auction houses, Geoffrey Bell Auctions, offering a superb array of numismatic items. For auction detail see www. gbellauctions.com.
This is an event you will want to attend!
The Toronto Coin Expo is help semi-annually in the Spring and Fall at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street. For up-to-date show details, please visit www.torontocoinexpo.ca
Daily Admission is $6, kids 16 and under are free.
Buy, Sell, Trade & Appraisals
Coins, Medals, Tokens, Paper Money, Trade Dollars, Supplies, Militaria
EVEYONE WELCOME!Website
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3RD ANNUAL YORKVILLE EXOTIC CAR SHOW
Father's Day, Sunday, June 17th, 2012 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Location
Bloor Street, from Avenue Road to Bay Street
The Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area is proud to host the 3rd Annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show presented by Petro-Canada`s Ulra 94 on June 17, 2012 between Noon - 5 pm. Bloor Street, Toronto`s most celebrated neighbourhood of style and culture, will play host to an impressive red-carpet display of over 160 highly coveted vehicles from Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martin, AC Cobra, McLaren and Bentley, all in support of Prostate Cancer Canada.
Individuals are encouraged to fundraise for Prostate Cancer Canada by sponsoring a vehicle. Proceeds will be dedicated to the elimination of the disease through research, education, support and awareness. Anyone can sponsor a car via the event`s website below. Once a sponsors request has been processed, the sponsor`s name will be listed on the website as either a Bronze or Entry-Level sponsor, with all benefits that those levels of sponsorship provide.
Among the 160 vehicles that will be showcased is the iconic Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari Enzo, the McLaren MP4-12C and the vintage TVR Clubs will have several member vehciles on full display.
The event is opent to the public free of charge with compliments from event`s generous sponsors which include:
- Venue Sponsor: Bloor-Yorkville BIA
- Title Sponsor: Petro Canada`s Ulta 94
- TV Partner: Global Toronto
- Gold Sponsors: Porsche Cars Canada, Chaz Yorkville Condominiums, OnWall Solutions and Grand Touring Automobiles
- Silver Sponsors: Porsche Design Toronto, McLaren of Toronto
- Print Media Partner: National Post
- Host Car Clubs: Porsche Club of America/Upper Canada Region, Aston Martin Owners Club, Ontario Cobra Club, TVR Car Club of North America, MG Car Club of TorontoThose coming to area are reminded that Bloor Street will be closed to traffic between Avenue Road and Bay Street on June 17th from 8am to 8pm. The show will take place from Noon to 5 pm. Parking garages, located throughout the area, will provide ample parkign and TTC has excellent service to the area.
Website
Contact
Philip Downe, Founder info@YorkvilleExotics.com
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Summer Music in the Park
Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays from June 9 – September 6 between 1:30 – 4:30 pm (weather permitting).
Location
Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland and Bellair Streets)
As a Designated Tourist District, Bloor-Yorkville is excited to host residents and visitors for another season of the Summer Music In The Park music series taking place throughout the summer in the Village of Yorkville Park, located at Bellair St. and Cumberland St. Stroll through the neighbourhood, have a seat and tap your feet to the smooth summer sounds ranging from jazz (Atilla Fias Trio), to latin (Cascabel Duo), to new- age eclectic (Quasimodal). Unless specified otherwise below, the Summer Music in the Park concert series takes place Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays from June 9 – September 6 between 1:30 – 4:30 pm (weather permitting).
SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK - 2012 Schedule
1:30-4:30pm | Village of Yorkville Park (Bellair St. and Cumberland St.)Saturday, June 9th- CHRIS SMITH DUO
Sunday, June 10th- SUNJAMMER DUO
Saturday, June 16th- MARTY OAKES TRIO
Saturday, June 23d- ATTILA FIAS TRIO
Sunday, June 24th- FARRUCAS DUO
Saturday, June 30th- SEAN DOWHANIUK TRIO
Sunday, July 1st- CASCABEL DUO
Monday, July 2nd- DAVID LEASK
Saturday, July 7th- RANDALL JOHNSON CHUNG TRIO
Sunday, July 8th- KENNY V. DUO
Saturday, July14th- DONALD GUINN TRIO
Sunday, July 15th - BRENDAN CASSIDY TRIO
Saturday, July 21st- CHRIS SMITH DUO
Sunday, July 22nd- RAZ HILLAND TRIO
Saturday, July 28th- SEAN DOWHANIUK TRIO
Sunday, July 29th- FARRUCAS DUO
Saturday, August 4th- QUASIMODAL TRIO
Sunday, August 5th- RANDALL JOHNSON CHUNG TRIO
Monday, August 6th- DAVID LEASK
Saturday, August 11th- MARTY OAKES DUO
Sunday, August 12th- PETER SMITH TRIO
Saturday, August 19th- CHRIS ROBINSON TRIO
Sunday, August 18th- ATTILA FIAS DUO
Saturday, August 25th- KENNY V. DUO
Sunday, August 26th- JAMIE RUBEN TRIO
Saturday, September 1st- BRENDAN CASSIDY TRIO
Sunday, September 2nd- DONALD GUINN TRIO
Monday, September 3rd- RAZ HILLAND TRIO
Saturday, September 8th- DAVID LEASK
Sunday, September 9th- MARK MOSCA DUO
Saturday, September 15th- PETER SMITH TRIO
Sunday, September 16th- CHRIS ROBINSON TRIO
FILM FESTIVAL MUSICIANS IN THE PARK
Saturday, September 8th- DAVID LEASK 1:30–4:30pm
Sunday, September 9th- MARK MOSCA DUO 1:30–4:30pm
Tuesday, September 11th- MARTY OAKES DUO 4:00-7:00pm
Thursday, September 13th ATTILA FIAS TRIO 4:00–7:00pm
Saturday, September 15th PETER SMITH TRIO 1:30–4:30pm
Sunday, September 16th CHRIS ROBINSON TRIO 1:30–4:30pmWebsite
Contact
Rick Kaczmarek, Marketing Manager 416-928-3553 ex 24
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The Second Annual Toronto International Track & Field Games
Wednesday, July 11th at 7pm
Location
University of Toronto’s Varsity Centre
International track & field is coming back to Toronto! Come cheer on members of the Canadian national team, a few weeks before they compete in London at the 2012 Olympics.
The second annual Toronto International Track & Field Games takes place Wednesday, July 11th at University of Toronto’s Varsity Centre starting at 7pm. The evening’s line-up of events includes the crowing of Ontario’s Fastest Boy and Girl; a series of high school events featuring Ontario’s top junior athletes and the opportunity to watch members of Canada’s Olympic team in action against some of the best track and field athletes in the World.
The evening will include interviews by 3-time Olympian and ET Canada host Rosey Edeh plus a special Celebrity 4x100m Relay.
There are numerous ways to get involved in this unique and exciting event; volunteer, sponsor a featured event, become a promotional partner, buy your way onto a Celebrity Relay Team or simply buy a ticket and enjoy amateur sport at its finest! For more information, please contact our local Yorkville resident and YBB member, Melanie Chiu at melaniechiu@royallepage.caWebsite
Contact
Melanie Chiu at melaniechiu@royallepage.ca
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Historic Yorkville Walks
Tours begin at 10 AM or 2 PM
Location
Yorkville area
Yorkville today is one of Toronto’s toniest neighbourhoods. It however has a storied past when it as a village outside of Toronto. Our tour will visit many of the highlights of historic Yorkville. Potter’s field cemetery at Bloor and Yonge St., the town hall, Mt. Sinai hospital, the jail and firehall, and the Carnegie library. Today’s Yorkville is much reduced but at one time included parts of the Annex and Rosedale, areas that we will visit to see some of the great Victorian homes that still stand there. Meet at the south west corner of Bloor St and Avenue Road in front of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) the Michael Lin Chin Crystal Entrance. Tour begins at 10 a.m or 2 p.m. This Toronto Walking Tour last two hours. Cost $25.
Further information and/or reservations can be made by calling 416-367-0380 or email billgenova@rogers.com. Reservation should be made as soon as possible since it is on a first come first serve bases. On the day of the tour reservations can be made right up to the tour`s start provided you have talked to a live operator to confirm the tour.
Website
Contact
Genova Tours
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Yorkville Gallery Walk
Location
Yorkville area
Join Marg King and group leaders in touring local Art Galleries in Yorkville. Meet exhibiting artists, hear gallery curators commentary and meet other Art Walk visitors.
The walk is always on the first Thursday of every month (except January), Gather at 6:00 p.m, at Hazelton Lanes, lower level. (The Rotunda). The walk starts at 6:30 p.m. sharp and ends at approximately 8:00 p.m. See website for complete details. Cost: Free!Website
Contact
Marg King
647-588-1144
