Grand Opening of The Bentway Skate Trail, Toronto, ON - Sat Jan 6th!

                                                                   Photo credit: The Bentway Website

Reimagine Winter
The Bentway Skate Trail opens on January 6th.
On January 6, 2018 at 11am come celebrate the opening of The Bentway Skate Trail and our first ever Winter Season!

Get out of hibernation and reimagine winter with a full weekend of FREE fun activities and events, including musical performances from Charmie Deller, Carmen Braden, demonstrations of Ice Breaking a unique hybrid of breakdancing and freestyle ice skating by the Toronto Ice Skate Group, DJ sets from Skratch Bastid and Nino Brown, food and drink, pop-up curling, our inaugural public art exhibition “Constructions of the Everyday,” and more.

On Sunday, January 7, 2018 The Bentway will host the Mayor’s Skate Party from 1-4pm. Complimentary skate rentals and hot chocolate will be available during the fun, family event.

Events listings here.

Winter Season runs from January 6 to mid-March (weather permitting).

Location: The Bentway Skate Trail is located under the Gardiner Expressway right beside the Fort York Visitor Centre (250 Fort York Blvd.) between Strachan Ave. and Bathurst St.

It is 220m and stretches from just east of the Visitor Centre to Bastion St.

Skate rentals available
OPENING HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 11am-9pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 11am-11pm
Sundays: 11am-9pm

SKATE RENTALS
Monday-Friday: 4pm-9pm
Saturdays: 11am-11pm
Sundays: 11am-9pm
— Cost: $10/each —
Price is a flat rate.

If you would like to get in contact with someone directly, please email us at hello@thebentway.ca or call us at (416) 304-0222.

Charmie Live @ Burdock, Toronto, ON - Fri Dec 29th!

                                                     Photo from Burdock's Post in Charmie

Charmie

Discover one of Toronto’s musical gems through the passionate R&B and pop-soul of 22 year old singer/song writer Charmie. Born in Haiti, Charmie began exploring her gift for singing at the young age of nine. As a self taught musician, she excels at playing guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Her contemporary style of music is a unique fusion of Rhythm & Blues and Pop Soul. Known for connecting with her audiences, Charmie's words go straight from her heart to yours.

Location:  Burdock, 1184 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON

Doors at 6pm, Show at 6:30pm

Tickets:  $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Buy tickets: here

Facebook event page here

The Cavalcade of Lights @ Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON - Sat Nov 25th!

Photo Credit: Spadina/Fort York, Ontario PC Party Riding Assoc page

Glittering Lights, Music & Fireworks

Saturday, November 25, 2017

The Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square is an annual holiday tradition featuring the lighting of Toronto’s official Christmas Tree, live musical performances, a spectacular fireworks show and skating parties on the iconic outdoor rink. All free!

Nathan Phillips Square is located at 100 Queen Street West at Bay Street, Toronto, ON

Schedule

6:00 pm          Skating Party with DJ Fawn Big Canoe

7:00 pm          Main Stage Performance by Charmie

7:30 pm          Dignitary Remarks & Tree Lighting

7:45 pm          Main Stage Performance by Matthew Barber & Jill Barber

8:35 pm          Fireworks Display by GFA Pyro

8:40 pm          Main Stage Performance by Alex Cuba

9:40 pm          Skating Party with DJ MelBoogie

10:30 pm        Show Ends

Plus Fire and LED Artists by Illuminair Entertainment from 6:30 to 10:15 pm and visuals by Roxanne Luchak at 6 pm and 9:40 pm.

More info click here

Mel Dube & Charmie Live @ 120 Diner, Toronto, ON - Sun Sept 18th!

Guess who's coming to 120 DINER?

It's @charmiemusic and @meldubemusic sharing the spotlight at 6pm, This Sunday!

Location:  120 Church Street, Toronto, ON

Cover:  PWYC - Suggested $10 - $20

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