NICE TO MEET YOU: The Riverside Evangelical Missionary Church, a Corktown landmark built in 1902. Photo by AshtonPal.

Neighbourhood News

Queen East’s new barbecue spot Que Supper Club got some well-deserved profile at TorontoLife.com last week. Of the food, they write,  “Southern barbecue and trendy international fusion like tofu banh mi and tandoori chicken tacos. Bacon-wrapped faux sushi rolls come stuffed with chicken and jambalaya.” We’ve heard nothing but good things. Check ’em out at 364 Queen East.

Torontoist is only the latest to heap praise on Soulpepper’s production of Angels of America. “Theatre of this calibre is a rarity,” they write. The two-part production is on stage at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. Get your tickets online.

Events for the week of August 26, 2013

Tonight — Monday, August 26 — marks the monthly public meeting of the West Don Lands Committee. Come out to learn about all the development and plans. The meeting will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at 39 Parliament Street on the 11th floor. The evening’s agenda includes a special presentation from representatives from phase 3 of the River City development.

On Tuesday, August 27, everyone is invited to “come party like a viking in Valhalla” on the occasion of the launch of author Lesley Livingston’s latest book, Descendant. The author herself promises “live music, a patio fit for Odin’s Finest, Ragnarok-themed cocktails and the Chef’s special Mythic Menu items!” An all-ages event, the doors open at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, August 29, MPP Glen Murray is inviting the entire riding to come out for the first of two community movie nights. The screening will take place at 6:15 p.m. at the Parliament Branch of the Toronto Public Library at 269 Gerrard Street East. Showing will be Wreck-it Ralph which — if you don’t mind me saying — is a pretty great movie. Free admission and free popcorn. Find the details at Glen’s website.

Also on Thursday, August 29, wine fans will want to check out iYellow Wine Club’s Summer Wine Jam event, to be held at Airship 37 in the Distillery District with a 7 p.m. start time. It’s an opportunity to “taste over 40 wines from around the world and celebrate summer in the city!” Tickets are $55. Grab ’em online.

On Friday, August 30, Yorkshire Valley Farms is presenting their second-ever Chicken Fry-up at Jamie Kennedy’s Gilead Bistro. From 6 to 10 p.m., guests will enjoy BBQ chicken, five dollar beers and more! No reservation required. Check the flyer for details.

Finally, this being a long weekend, the Artfest Toronto Fine Art & Craft Show is set to return to the Distillery District. The weekend-long event promises “painting, photography, sculpture, fine craft, live music and more from Canada’s top artists.” Runs from Friday to Monday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Find the details online.

Got info about something going on in Corktown? Email info@corktown.ca.