The Parkdale Village BIA invites residents, visitors, shop owners and Parkdale lovers to celebrate the 139th Year Anniversary of Parkdale Village. Although January 1^st marks the date that Parkdale became a village, the Parkdale Village BIA (PVBIA) will be celebrating the rich history of Parkdale Village from January 26-28^th, 2018 by inviting residents and visitors to take a stroll down memory lane, explore the many businesses who will be celebrating in their own ways, and enter to Win in our Contest! Parkdale's 139th Anniversary Contest! We've got 9 days of giveaways!! We're drawing 1 winner daily from January 20th to 28th. Win 1 of 9 prize packs, to enter simply Like, Share or Comment on our Contest post on Instagram or Facebook. Enjoy gifts from The Public Butter, Rustic Cosmo Cafe, Isla Filipino BBQ & Bar, The Workroom, Frances Watson, 3 Fates, Kitten & the Bear, OM restaurant, CiCi's Pizza, Common People Shop, Daiko Indian Kitchen, Easy Restaurant, The Imperative, Grocery Coffee, Plentea Tea Shop, West End Comics, Dead Dog Records, Studio Brillantine, Tibet Hair & Beauty Salon, Home Hardware & Ana Maria Hair Salon, Capital Espresso, Skyline Restaurant, The Grand Trunk, Yummy Stuff Bakery, Klute Hair and The Old Trunk Antique Shop! Prize pack values range from $80 - $548, one prize pack per person. Ontario residents. Winners drawn by 4pm daily. Contest runs January 18-28, 2018. "My Home Parkdale" show at The Grand Trunk Bar on Sunday January 28th 4-9pm; showcasing a community Photography show titled "My Home Parkdale", with images donated by residents and proceeds going towards PARC. Paint Nite at The Parkdale Drink on Friday January 26th 7:15pm; Come join Paint Nite Toronto's very first Artist owned - Artist run Licensee as we get creative in the heart of the city. Drink. Paint. Connect. Looking for something novel to do with friends to create new memories and share a few laughs over a cocktail or two? Our professional artist will guide you, step-by-step, from a blank canvas to a final unique masterpiece in about two hours. Drag Queen Story Time at Parkdale Library; Saturday January 27th 10:30am; Celebrate Family Literacy Month, parents and children are invited to join us for a half hour of stories and songs with a fabulous drag queen, Miss Theo Rose, from the East Toronto Drag Queen Story Hour and learn about diversity in gender and gender expression. Free Sewing Classes at Parkdale Library on Saturday January 27th for 7 weeks; for Women in the Parkdale area. Childcare provided, registration required. Learn to use a sewing machine, basic sewing skills which include machine skills, zippers, hand sewing, patterns, etc.   Dark Heart Play at The Assembly Theatre on Saturday January 27th 8pm; a new play by Genevieve Adam, Directed by Tyler J. Seguin. For tickets click here. Last Saturdays at T.O. Lounge on Saturday January 27th 10pm; It's the 1st Anniversary Spectacular for Last Saturdays /w Knife Camp! That's right, we've been at our beloved TO. Lounge for one full year and we'll be marking the occasion with special guest Emily McCann. Come celebrate a whole year of knifey, campy fun! Solo sets from various members of KC to open the night. No cover. Reggae for Life at The Boxing Loft Social Club on Saturday January 27th 10pm; a $10 entrance fee with a donation of a scarf, gloves, a toque or socks going towards local shelters in need.

Quilt Sunday at The Workroom on Sunday January 28th 1pm; Join us for the first Quilt Sunday of 2018! Our monthly event is the perfect opportunity to work on your current crafty project or baste a quilt with a lovely group of creative people. Residents and visitors will also be encouraged to learn more about the community by visiting the Parkdale Village BIA and Facebook page, where historical photos and stories will be shared throughout the month. #proudlyparkdale Learn more about Parkdale Village history here!