Beach Metro Community News

East Lynn Farmers' Market Opening Day
2026-06-04 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Ave., Toronto
Market runs every Thursday until October.

Calvary Grace Food Bank
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St., Toronto
Calvary Grace Food Bank is held Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m, by appointment only, through Daily Bread Food Bank. Info: 416-691-2899, gpcc@calvary-baptist-church.ca, www.gracepascoefoodbank.ca/access-our-services

Bowl at the Beach
2026-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Balmy Beach Club, 360 Lake Front, Toronto
Bowl at the Beach will bring together 150 young professionals from Toronto’s east end and beyond for an evening of lawn bowling, friendly competition, prizes, refreshments, and entertainment. All proceeds will support the Michael Garron Hospital. Those interested must form a full team of four, fundraise a minimum of $1,000 per team and register to participate.

Contemplative and Mindfulness Meditation
2026-06-04 19:30 - 20:15, 2026-06-11 19:30 - 20:15 | St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 2423 Queen St. E., Toronto, Canada
All ages and stages of experience welcome! Free. Type of meditation will vary based on the instructor. Just drop in or email office@staidansinthebeach.com for more information.

Grantful Food and Fellowship Food Bank and Soup Kitchen
2026-06-05 15:30 - 18:00 | Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., Toronto
Grantful Food and Fellowship Food Bank and Soup Kitchen is open Fridays from 3:30-6 p.m. Registration is required. New clients must present identification for members in their household on their first visit and annually thereafter. Time slots are handed out and clients are encouraged to arrive at the food bank the time slot they have selected. Info.: 416-690-5169

Scarborough Players presents 'Arcadia'
2026-06-05 20:00 | Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd.
Scarborough Players present Arcadia June 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, and 19 at 8 p.m., and June 7, 14, and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets $28, discounts for students and seniors. Free parking, reserved seats, wheelchair accessible. Tickets and info: theatrescarborough.com

2026 Golden Triangle GIANT Garage Sale
2026-06-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Golden Triangle neighbourhood in East York, ON, Pape & O'Connor, Toronto, M4J 2Y7
One of East York’s favourite community traditions returns on Saturday, June 6, as the Golden Triangle GIANT Garage Sale celebrates its 27th year.
Approximately 100 households across 13 streets in the Pape & O’Connor area will participate, creating one of Toronto’s largest neighbourhood garage sales. The event offers a strong visual opportunity, with busy residential streets, families participating, and shoppers searching for second-hand treasures.
Event Details
• Saturday, June 6, 2026
• 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Golden Triangle neighbourhood, East York (Pape & O’Connor area)
Highlights include:
• Nearly 100 participating homes
• Interactive Google map for shoppers
• Salvation Army donation pickup
• Community participation, including the Todmorden Royal Canadian Legion

Herbert Ave and Hartford Ave Street Sale
2026-06-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Herbert/Hartford
Come join us for our annual Street Sale Saturday June 6th from 9am till 2pm. Herbert Ave and Hartford Ave.

AA
2026-06-06 10:30 - 12:30
AA meets Saturdays at Community Centre 55. Info: 416-691-1113

Sandpiper Montessori Open House
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Sandpiper Montessori, 42 Wineva Ave., Toronto
Come celebrate a new chapter for Sandpiper Montessori! Join us for an Open House at our beautiful new home, just steps from the beach at 42 Wineva Ave.
Formerly located on Queen Street East, Sandpiper Montessori has moved to a bright, upgraded learning space while continuing to offer the same caring teacher and exceptional Montessori program that families know and trust.
Meet our educator, tour the new classroom, learn about our programs, and discover what makes Sandpiper Montessori a special place for young learners to grow and thrive.
Families, neighbours, and prospective students are welcome. We look forward to meeting you!

Riverside Eats & Beats
2026-06-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Riverside, Queen Street East between Davies and Empire Ave., Toronto
Get ready to taste the eats and feel the beats on Saturday, June 6th, 12pm-6pm at the 2026 Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest! Spanning 10 vibrant blocks outdoors along Queen Street East between the Don Valley to just past the world-famous De Grassi Street.
This year, the 12th Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest, hosted by the Riverside BIA will feature:
*50+ local eateries and shops along Queen Street East serving food tasters, sidewalk sales, and specials
*Destination points at five local street closures along Queen East and two local parks including local markets, beer garden, culinary delights, family-friendly activities, and entertainment
*FREE activities: live music, magic shows, face-painting, food/drink specials, giveaways and more!
Queen Street East will remain open throughout the festival.
FREE TICKETS & RSVP for the Festival Guide with full details and schedule plus festival perks and promos: https://riverside-to.com/events/riverside-eats-beats-streetfest/

Leslieville Farmers’ Market
2026-06-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Greenwood Park, 150 Greenwood Ave., Toronto
Market runs until October.

For Love of Abstraction
2026-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Neighbourhood Gallery In Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, M4K 1N6
A Group art show of Paintings by several artists.
Show dates May 31 2026 – Sept 13, 2026
ART Opening June 7, 2026 12-1pm
Work removal and pick up Sept 13, 2026 12-1pm
Please apply to Volunteer Curator Lauren McKiney Renzetti
mckinleyrenzetti@gmail.com with “abstraction submission “ in the subject line
Submission should include:
send 5-10 jpegs with title in file name
List of titles, sizes and media of works.
links to web site, if available
artist statement max 100 words
short biography max 100 words
Gallery location is Neighbourhood Gallery, 310 Danforth Avenue in Mezzanine space above Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Gallery hours in summer are 9am-9pm -5 days a week, m-f, provided the space below is not booked for an event

CALL OUT FOR ARTISTS SHOWS IN 2026-2027
2026-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Neighbourhood Gallery In Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, M4K 1N6
Do you have something to say about social justice, or empowerment, love, beauty?
Can your work be seen by all ages?
Do you make 2D visual art or photography or digital art or know someone who does?
Maybe we could work together to show your talents on our walls
in Neighbourhood Gallery & our Sanctuary! NO fees, shows run 10-14 weeks long.
Please send an artist’s statement about the body of work,
& up to 10 jpegs or website link to curator Lauren McKinley Renzetti
mckinleyrenzetti@gmail.com
Deadline for submissions- July 31, 2026. for the Sept 2026-Sept 2027 season.

D-Day Parade & Memorial Service
2026-06-07 13:30
Parade starts at 1:30 p.m. at Norway Public School, marching to St. John’s Cemetery, 256 Kingston Rd. (at Woodbine) for the Memorial Service at the Veterans’ section of the Cemetery at 2 p.m.

Public Meeting re Stephenson Avenue pedestrian connection to Danforth GO
2026-06-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth, Toronto, M4C1M1
Led by organizer Dan Balcaban, the meeting will provide updates on a residents’ petition for a direct sidewalk path from Stephenson Ave. to the Danforth GO platform, running alongside the renovated Hydro One transmission station. The meeting will include a Q&A.
See the resident petition here: https://www.openpetition.org/ca/petition/online/safer-access-to-danforth-go-build-a-sidewalk-path-from-stephenson-ave.
RSVP: infocareaboutus@gmail.com or https://forms.gle/xRYv55pV46L3zLiEA

Beaches Mental Wellness Group
2026-06-08 19:15 | East End United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Canada
Beaches Mental Wellness Group meets each Monday at East End United Church and each Tuesday at Community Centre 55. Info: www.mentalwellness.help. Or join us most nights of the week on Zoom. Go to: https://www.meetup.com. Ask to join us: Mental Wellness Peer-to-Peer Support-Groups.

East York Farmers’ Market
2026-06-09 08:00 - 14:00 | East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave., Toronto

Beaches Mental Wellness Group
2026-06-09 19:00 | Centre 55, 97 Main St., Toronto
Beaches Mental Wellness Group meets each Tuesday at Community Centre 55, and each Monday at East End United Church. Info: www.mentalwellness.help. Or join us most nights of the week on Zoom. Go to: https://www.meetup.com. Ask to join us: Mental Wellness Peer-to-Peer Support-Groups.

Euchre
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 2423 Queen St. E., Toronto, Canada
Join us Tuesdays for a fun and friendly evening of progressive Euchre at the Church of St. Aidan. Enter from the northeast side door. $5 to play, all proceeds go to outreach. Beginners welcome.

Courtyard Farmers’ Market
2026-06-10 15:30 - 19:30 | Robertson Parkette, 1549 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4J 1N8, Toronto, M4J 1N8
Market is held every Wednesday until Oct. 7.

Social Club 150 One Year Anniversary Party
2026-06-10 18:30 - 20:30 | The Vatican Gift Shop, 1047 Gerrard St E, Toronto, M4M 1Z7
Join us at our first SUPER SOCIAL in celebration of the Club’s One Year Anniversary.
Super Socials bring everyone from across all Chapters together – members, friends of the club, waitlisters, and anyone who is curious about Social Club 150.
Lots of mingle time, food, cash bar, conversation, dancing, play. Our official private party time is 6:30-8:30 (bed by 10pm or you can stay and play, the club is open til late).

Al-Anon
2026-06-10 19:15 | Centre 55, 97 Main St., Toronto
Al-Anon meets Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113

East Lynn Farmers’ Market
2026-06-11 15:00 - 19:00 | East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Calvary Grace Food Bank
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St., Toronto
Calvary Grace Food Bank is held Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m., by appointment only, through Daily Bread Food Bank. Info: 416-691-2899, gpcc@calvary-baptist-church.ca, www.gracepascoefoodbank.ca/access-our-services

A Senior Moment
2026-06-12 13:30 | Judy’s Beach Café, 2188 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON
A Senior Moment coffee and dessert will be held at Judy’s Beach Café. R.S.V.P. Colleen at 647-829-8042

Grantful Food and Fellowship Food Bank and Soup Kitchen
2026-06-12 15:30 - 18:00 | Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., Toronto
Registration is required. New clients must present identification for members in their household on their first visit and annually thereafter. Time slots are handed out and clients are encouraged to arrive at the food bank the time slot they have selected. Info.: 416-690-5169

Mark Battenberg Music presents The River of Life
2026-06-12 19:30 | Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Ave., Toronto
Mark Battenberg Music presents The River of Life: A special presentation of the eclectic chamber music of Beaches composer and guitarist Mark Battenberg. The evening will be a celebration of intricate melodies and rich harmonies as you embark on your musical journey along the mysterious River of Life. The concert will feature Cellist Sybil Shanahan, violinist Alex Cheung and Shakuhachi flute Master Debbie Danbrook. Admission is $20 or pay what you can.

DECA's Danforth East Community Yard Sale!
2026-06-13 08:00 - 14:00
Back for it’s 12th year, the DECA Danforth East Community Yard Sale is one of the biggest in the city – last year there were over 200 sales registered! There is an interactive map where you can register your sale, and items you are selling – and bargain hunters can use the map to plot out their yard sale route! There is also a multi seller site at 200 Wolverleigh for those without yards, and DECA will be collecting specific clothing and small kitchen items for donation to local community organization.
