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ACTIVATE! Block Party on Munro Street for Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest June 4

Enjoy a diversity of people-powered music and activities at the Munro Street Block Party

As part of Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest (June 4), and in celebration of Toronto Bike Month, join Riverside businesses Oma Chiropractic, Quince Flowers, and Switchback Cyclery for all sorts of bicycle-themed activities! Bring your bike to enjoy free adjustments by Switchback Cyclery and Ward 30 Bikes; spruce up your wheels with Quince Flowers’ bicycle decorating booth with donations going to 2016 Canada Africa Partnership Ride; plus snap a beautiful pic (with or sans bike) with Quince’s flower wall photo booth with portrait photography by Natalia Dolan – receive a free high res’ photo to share on social media! Oh and don’t forget to make your own smoothie via pedal-power courtesy of Oma Chiropractic 🙂

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Ever tried a Skateboard? 

Check out the Evolve Skate Camp for kids and teens! Evolve Skate Camp will be offering free skateboarding lessons for those between the ages of 6 and 14 years old. Look out for some of the amazing skills at the skateboard demos performed by the skate camp! Pre-Register for the skateboard lessons (which will be taking place every 20 minutes) on www.riverside-to.com  as there will be a limit of six students per workshop.

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Bicycle-Powered Music on Munro!

We need your pedal power to run the bicycle music festival on Munro! Tune Your Ride‘s on site with some great bicycle-powered musical talent including Alyson McNamara’s foot tapping Roots/Rock tunes, Willow Rutherford as she brings you Accordion Folk Circus Cabaret-style music, Sarah Jane Scouten‘s folk tunes and Abigail Lapell’s folk noir, indie & punk beats will leave you rocking in straight into the evening.

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Alyson McNamara

a Toronto-based singer/songwriter and leader of her four-piece Roots/Rock band.  Impassioned, dynamic and hard-hitting arrangements of Alyson’s songs move audiences and leave them humming on their way home. Watch Alyson’s performance on Munro Street at 1:00PM.

 

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Willow Rutherford

a troubadour balladeer of original folk, jazz, Celtic and cabaret songs. She also on occasion performs music on stilts. Listen to Willow’s music at 2:00PM on Munro Street.

 

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Sarah Jane Scouten

the leader of one of the finest folk acts in Montreal as she put together her brilliant string band. With flavours of Lucinda Williams, Iris DeMent, Old Crow Medicine Show and a wealth of old-time and bluegrass music, her songs are faithful to a long-standing folk music tradition, but often spill over into modern themes that are outspoken and edgy, from homelessness to midwifery to tongue-in-cheek heartache songs and unabashed Canadiana. Find Sarah Jane on Munro Street at 4:00PM

 

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Abigail Lapell

a Canadian folk noir singer-songwriter. Drawing from traditional folk, indie and punk rock influences, her music is at once fresh and familiar—intuitive melodies, sparse-plucked guitar and a voice like autumn smoke. Join Abigail at 5:00PM.

 

LET US KNOW you’re coming to the Eats & Beats StreetFEST!! Get free tickets to the ACTIVATE! Block Party and more

BIG THANK YOU to Riverside Eats & Beats sponsors for helping make this fantastic event possible: Streetcar Developments, Hullmark Developments, Downtown Automotive Group, Metroland Media, and GoodHood.

Get out your dancing shoes for “Beats on Broadview” at Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest June 4

Enjoy a diversity of music for all tastes plus lots of free fun, giveaways and treats from vendors at the Broadview street closure

Get ready to enjoy a great diversity of food, fun and all sorts of funk at the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest’s ‘Beats on Broadview’ street closure. From 1pm-6pm move to the beats of popular Toronto’s bands the Don Valley Stompers’ with their New Orleans-styled Jazz, Brazilian beats of Samba Toronto, and the Turbo Street Funk Band!

Local vendors will also be enlivening the street with fun activities, freebies and tasters, don’t miss:

  • Riverside BIA  (that’s us!!)- learn more about the festival, pick up your Riverside ‘swag bag’, and Riverside t-shirts on sale!
  • The Flying Yogi – get your blood flowing and put your mind at ease with suspension yoga and promos (read all about it)
  • Organics Live – sample what this certified organic delivery service has to offer!
  • The Chi Junky Studio – get refreshed with free tasters, promos and more from the Chi Junky herself (read all about it)
  • Quartermaster – Stop by for a freezie and sign up for a QM account. Be one of the first to join their select East End beta group, and get property organized!
  • St John’s Bakery – get your fresh, local bread from your local, award-winning bakery
  • Royal Canadian Curling Club – celebrate and learn the fascinating  125 year sports history of the Royals and the neighbourhood with local historian!

 

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BIG THANK YOU to Riverside Eats & Beats sponsors for helping make this fantastic event possible: Streetcar Developments, Hullmark Developments, Downtown Automotive Group, Metroland Media, and GoodHood.

FREE TIX Giveaways to Opera House’s Bob Marley All-Star Show During Riverside Eats & Beats June 4th

We’ll be Jammin’ into the Night with the Bob Marley All-Star Show!

On Saturday, June 4th,  experience a full day of amazing local food and music at the 4th Annual Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest on Queen Street East from the DVP to just past Degrassi St. The fun takes place from 1pm-6pm, but the party definitely does not stop there! Bob Marley.

Stay for the Jammin at the Opera House Bob Marley All Star Show at The Opera House (735 Queen St E), doors open 8:30PM, Jammin’ starts at 9:30PM! Over 2 hours of the best of Bob Marley, note for note featuring former ‘Wailer’ lead vocalist, Lazo, and his 10 piece All Star Band.

Buy your tickets or have a chance to WIN A PAIR OF FREE TICKETS every 30 mins from 1pm-6pm during Riverside Eats & Beats – just head over to The Opera House team at 735 Queen St East!

“Closest thing to hearing and seeing Marley live!”

                                       –   Q107, radio station

Last October was their debut show and it was an awesome good time! The energy was great, everyone had a blast and they danced all night. Since last year’s event was such a successful night, The Opera House decided to put on the second showing in tandem with Riverside’s Eats and Beats Festival on June 4th.

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LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING to the #RiversideTO #EatsNBeats Streetfest 

BIG THANK YOU to Riverside Eats & Beats sponsors for helping make this fantastic event possible: Streetcar Developments, Hullmark Developments,Downtown Automotive Group, Metroland Media, and GoodHood.

Check out 180+ Artists at Riverdale Art Walk during Riverside Eats & Beats June 4th

The 18th Annual Riverdale Art Walk Showcases Local Artists in Jimmie Simpson Park

While you’re at Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest on June 4th, head over to the easterly end of the neighbourhood to Jimmie Simpson Park for the 18th Annual Riverside Art Walk. Hosted by the Artists’ Network, the Riverdale Artwalk is bigger and better than it has ever been before, with over 180 established and emerging artists exhibiting painting, photography, mixed media, printmaking, drawing, and sculpture.

The event is free and open to the public who are able to experience art all in one area over the Riverdale Art Walk’s two days (June 4 & 5). Get the unique chance to discuss art with local artists and find that perfect piece or two to take home and make your own.

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GALLERY WALL

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Get a good overview of participating artists by visiting the featured gallery wall at the Artists’ Network booth (south-east side of the park facing Queen Street). Booth numbers enable you to find the work you love quickly and easily.

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GUIDED ART WALK

 Starts at 1:30pm on Sunday, June 5; Meet at the Artists’ Network Booth Register HERE
Riverdale Art Walk Riverside Eats N BeatsOn June 5th, get even more interactive with the Riverdale Art Walk Guided Tour (Register HERE)!! This guided tour will showcase art pieces from established and emerging artists in retail spaces and artists’ studios in Toronto’s flourishing east end arts district. Lynne Patterson –  your Walk Leader, outstanding Riverside BIA Volunteer, and long-time Riverside resident – will also highlight Riverside’s rich historical features along the way. Tour starts at 1:30pm (approx. 2 hrs) from the Riverdale Art Walk/Riverside BIA Booth in Jimmie Simpson Park (south/east corner) and walks west along Queen St. East.

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Taste the best of the hood & enjoy music beats in the heart of Queen Street East on June 4th!

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SPRING REALTY COMMUNITY ART SWAP

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Try your hand at creating a unique artwork that explores the theme “Home is where the Art is”. Then keep it or swap it from the Community board. Tweet your piece:

#HomeisWhereTheArtis

WIN! PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD & DRAW

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You could win a beautiful piece of art!
Complete a ballot at the Artists’ Network booth. Look for the “I Gave Art” sign in participating booths.

LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING to the #RiversideTO #EatsNBeats Streetfest 

BIG THANK YOU to Riverside Eats & Beats sponsors for helping make this fantastic event possible: Streetcar Developments, Hullmark Developments, Downtown Automotive Group, Metroland Media, and GoodHood.

Kickstart your summer health with Chi Junky Studio at Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest June 4

Riverside’s Chi Junky is offering free & fun promos to help everyone ‘get addicted to health’

The Chi Junky Studio is thrilled to be a part of Riverside’s Eats & Beats Streetfest on June 4th!  Stop by the booth at the Broadview street closure for amazing goodies of all sorts:

  • get a FREE class pass to the studio
  • learn about bespoke yoga
  • enjoy delicious fresh cold pressed juices, guilt free treats, coconut water
  • shop organic products (up to 60% off everything)

Best of all meet The Chi Junky herself!

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A Little Background About The Chi Junky

The Chi Junky Studio is a wellness retreat and a yoga studio located in Riverside at 70 McGee Street. Rachelle Wintzen – aka The Chi Junky – offers customized classes and services to help people looking for a healthy change. She provides yoga therapy, food therapy, and body therapy with certified professionals as personal trainers, yoga instructors, massage therapists, and holistic nutritionists. Classes include everything you need such as Jade Yoga mats, props, towels, filtered water, and even organic tea service!

“The Chi Junky Studio is the first yoga studio of its kind in Toronto and also offers a host of wellness services. Wintzen wants it to be a ‘one stop shop’ for all of your wellness needs. Chi Junky is pristine, elegant and luxurious.” – BlogTO

“The Chi Junky Studio offers small, custom classes with no more than six people to suit a client’s specific needs. Every detail (mats, water, organic tea, towels) is taken care of, all a client has to do is show up.” –  Globe and Mail.

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LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING to the #RiversideTO #EatsNBeats Streetfest 

BIG THANK YOU to Riverside Eats & Beats sponsors for helping make this fantastic event possible: Streetcar Developments, Hullmark Developments, Downtown Automotive Group, Metroland Media, and GoodHood.