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2024 Funding

This year, the Old East Village BIA received funding from the City of London to support area businesses. Programs will be rolled out throughout the year. OEV business/property owners are invited to email info@oldeastvillage.com to hear about new funding opportunities first.

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FEATURED PARTNER EVENTS

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Yuletide Gays @ Dough EV: Dec 6

Planets Aligned Collective presents their first project, Yuletide Gays!

 

A multi-media show featuring out of this world local bands, unique drag performances by all the members of Planets Aligned, and a very special guest!

Sabine Live Open Mic @ Dough EV: December 13

Come get in the holiday spirit with a live open mic night with Sabine of The Daisy Age!

Sing a festive song or sing whatever you like! 


Let's make some music together!

Inputs @ Dough EV: Dec 20

Inputs is back at Dough EV to cap off another great year of listening together!!

Inputs is a monthly event where people bring music to share via vinyl, cd, tape, and/or streaming suggestions. Inputs started with the hope of building community through music while providing a place where people can explore many different genres.

OEV Holiday Hop: Dec 21

Join your OEV Neighbours for a holiday market and open house!

Featuring live music, local vendors, and activities for the whole family!

Make sure you save the date for any last minute holiday shopping!

PAST EVENTS

Variety East: February 1

Variety East was a sold-out coffeehouse evening at The Root Cellarhighlighting local artists and creators. The lineup included comedian Sassy la V, poets Tom Cull and Jenny Berkel, musicians Fraser Teeple and Pink Moc, and filmmaker Dexter Greene!

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Terrarium Class: February 10

Attendees created custom terrariums with Grow & Bloom's  stock of plants, moss, bark, crystals, and more.

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Fresh Pasta Class: February 11

With the experts at Baker's Table & Pastry Co, attendees made delicious pasta dishes from scratch.

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Paint & Prosecco: February 14

A romantic evening at Recker Art: creating abstract art with your partner while enjoying prosecco and treats.

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Pot Pie Class: February 17

Baker's Table & Pastry Co's class led you through the steps to create your own delicious chicken pot pie.

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Dungeons & Donuts: February 18 & 25

Two SOLD OUT Sundays! Admission included a donut, a drink, and a Dungeon Master to lead your adventure.

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Paint & Prosecco: February 29

Shana Recker led attendees in creating their own abstract art masterpieces while enjoying prosecco.

Noelle Frances & Friends at The Root Cellar: March 6

A fantastic evening for folk lovers! 

 

Just Prince opened the evening with a haunting and genre-blending set. Noelle Frances took the stage with her gently hopeful melodies and striking lyricism. Fiker joined to close the night out with songs from Lavender Daze. 

 

Forest City Records was recording tracks live, so keep an ear out for these tunes coming at you in the future

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Variety East: March 7

Variety East returned to The Root Cellar for another evening of music, comedy, poetry, performances, and more!

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March Break Camp

March 11-15

Baker's Table & Pastry Co's March Break camp has sold out! Each day is a stand-alone class where kids learn, bake, and eat.

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Challah & Brioche: March 17

Create challah and brioche from scratch with Baker's Table & Pastry Co's guided baking class. 

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Coffee Tasting: March 24

Juan Marulanda hosts a sold-out coffee tasting at DoughEV! Discover new ways to enjoy your favourite beverage.

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Easter Cookies: April 1

Artisan Bakery invited kids and adults to sprinkle fun into their Easter by decorating vegan cookies.

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Open Jam Night: April 17

The Mockingbird hosted a full band open jam night, inviting the community to play and sing along with the pros.

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Seniors' Fair: March 26

LIFE*SPIN invited low-income seniors to learn about local programs, featuring draws & door prizes.

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Aeolian Event: April 10

The Aeolian held a glamourous night of music, auctions, food and drinks, and more to raise funds.

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OEV Palace of Wonders

The London Magicians' Guild hosted three evenings of magic at the Palace Theatre this spring.

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Paint With Pamela: March 27

In The Mockingbird’s speakeasy setting, local artist Pamela Scharback will lead attendees in creating masterpieces.

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MVMNT Retreat: April 14

Align MVMNT Studio hosted a mini-retreat featuring yoga, meditation, watercolour painting, and more.

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An Afternoon of Folk: Apr 21

Abbie Sawyer and River Glen brought folk melodies to The Root Cellar with local opener Hillary Watson.

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Paint With Pamela: May 1

Local artist Pamela Scharback returned to The Mockingbird Cocktail Bar & Lounge to host another sold-out painting class.

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Squeaky Wheel Celebrates: May 16

Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op celebrated their anniversary and new hours with live music, snacks, bike repairs, and friends.

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Live Music at Heads & Tails: June 12

Old East Village's newest bar, Heads & Tails, hosted The Richmond Gentlemen for an evening of live music.

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Bicycle Thieves Screening: June 15

Odyssey Records & Cinema brought a classic movie night to The Palace, showing the 1948 film, Bicycle Thieves.

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Inputs Listening at Dough EV: July 6

Inputs invited folks to Dough EV for a night of sharing music, connecting with each other, and enjoying delicious donuts.

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Run Parlour Opening: July 20

The Run Parlour celebrated its grand opening with a 5K run, refreshments, free stretch sessions, prizes, and more.

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Gears Concert #2: July 20

Gears Concerts brought a night of music to Squeaky Wheel. The lineup included shoegaze, bedroom pop, and indie-punk.

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Dough EV Birthday Bash: Aug 17

Dough EV celebrated their first birthday in business with a kids' disco, free face painting, and some sweet donuts.

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Inputs Listening at Dough EV: Aug 23

Inputs returned to Dough EV for another night of sharing music, meeting friends, and enjoying delicious donuts.

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Western Fair: Sept 6-15

There were hundreds of ways to find your happy place at this year's Western Fair!

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Tiny Stage Concert: October 6

Neighbours and artists gathered at Lorne Ave Park to connect over a shared love for the neighbourhood and music!

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Tragedy Ann + Hillary Watson @ The Root Cellar : November 8

The first of the Root Cellar's Fall Folk Fridays featured Guelph Folk Duo Tragedy Ann along with local singer-songwriter Hillary Watson.

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World Diabetes Day: November 14

For Sir Frederick Banting's 133rd birthday, Banting House hosted a celebration, including an open house, a new exhibit, and free snacks!

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Taproot Local Legends: May 10

Jordan Macdonald and Renée Coughlin brought a night of original music to The Root Cellar, recorded live by Forest City Records.

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Dungeons & Donuts: May 26 & June 2

Dungeons & Donuts returned to Dough EV for another series of sold-out adventures. Admission included donuts and drinks!

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Aeolian Jazz Festival: June 10-16

Aeolian Hall brought their annual Jazz & Musical Arts Festival back for a week of headliner concerts and a weekend street festival.

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Friends at The Root Cellar: June 20

The Root Cellar hosted a fantastic night of music! Attendees could get a dinner deal at Bella's Acacia Catering before the show.

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Lapelúda at The Root Cellar: July 7

Lapelúda and Paula Sofía brought an afternoon of musical exploration and enchanting melodies to The Root Cellar.

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Try Clay Day: July 20

Clayworx hosted its second annual Try Clay Day! This FREE open house let attendees play with clay, tour the studio, and win prizes!

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London Fringe: Aug 13-17

London Fringe hosted boundary-breaking productions for a week. Shows took place throughout London, including at the Palace.

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Gears Concert #3: Aug 17

Gears Concerts returned to Squeaky Wheel. This month's lineup included math rock, jazz fusion, and queer folk music.

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Magic Night at Dough EV: Aug 30

The evening at Dough EV began with an exclusive acoustic set from Dave Monks of Tokyo Police Club, followed by Magic the Gathering.

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Piper & Carson Live at The Root Cellar with Noelle Frances: Sept 21

A beautiful night of live local folk music upstairs at The Root Cellar, featuring Duo Piper & Carson, along with the soulful sounds of Noelle Frances.

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Clayworx Fall Potter's Market: October 26 & 27

Clayworx's annual Fall Potter's Market celebrated the craftsmanship and artistry of pottery!

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Inputs @ Dough EV: November 8

Inputs returned to Dough EV for a night of sharing music, connecting with each other, and enjoying delicious donuts.

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Rory Taillon @ The Root Cellar: November 22

Ottawa based folk singer Rory Taillon performed a night of haunting lyrics and breathtaking vocals at the Root Cellar's listening room.

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Burlesque at The Mockingbird: May 11

From classic fan dances to modern interpretations, performers unveiled the enchanting world of burlesque while attendees dressed up.

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Indwell Garden Opening: May 28

Embassy Commons unveiled their new Health, Wellness, & Belonging Garden with live music and refreshments at Edgar + Joe's.

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Sun & Saxophones: June 15-16

 As a part of Jazz Fest, Aeolian Hall hosted a free weekend festival, featuring 20+ jazz performances and food vendors over two days. 

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Variety East: June 27

Variety East returned to The Root Cellar for an evening of local talent, featuring poetry, drama, music, and film.

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New Leaf MVMNT Night: July 12

New Leaf Co. and Align MVMNT hosted an evening of self-care, community, and networking for women in small business!

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Shogun Assassin Screening: July 20

Odyssey Records & Cinema hosted a screening of samurai classic Shogun Assassin at The Palace Theatre.

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Clayworx Emerging: Aug 15

Clayworx hosted an opening reception for their art exhibition, showing the unique work of emerging ceramic artists.

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Nathan's Farm Opening: Aug 23

Nathan's Urban Farm celebrated its grand opening at The Grove with an evening of vendors, live entertainment, and community.

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Music at Heads & Tails: Sept 4

A night of local music at Heads & Tails Barfeaturing Duane Lauzon Music, Subrina Cruickshank, Travis Btea, and Jerry Ireland.

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Inputs: Listening Together at Dough EV: September 27

Inputs returned to Dough EV for a night of sharing music, connecting with each other, and enjoying delicious donuts.

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Please Please Help: November 1

Please Please Help was a combination concert and vinyl release, with all proceeds going towards the London Food Bank.

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Danny Michel & Steve Poltz Live at Aeolian Hall: November 10

A night of clever wordplay and pitch-perfect tunesmithing, as wrangled by a couple of top draws with a time-tested, God-given ear for melody.

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Gears 6 @ Dough EV: November 23

Gears Concerts returned to Squeaky Wheel for their last concert of the year, featuring a lineup of great local artists and even a choir!

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Life*Spin Lights and Sirens Toy Drive: November 30

Life*Spin's Lights and Sirens Toy Drive was a huge success this year, helping low-income Londoners celebrate Christmas.

Clean Crew Program

The OEV BIA's Clean Crew handles cleanliness concerns on private business properties. The City of London is responsible for the cleaning of all public property within the Old East Village core area. This BIA initiative has been developed to support business owners, landlords, and residential tenants with regards to private property within the OEV BIA district. 

For issues that arise, please contact the BIA at 519-645-7662 or submit this form to request cleaning and/or refuse removal. The team will arrive within 1 day to assess and address issues including removing garbage/debris, sharps, graffiti, and animal/human excrement. The Clean Crew will also walk Dundas from Adelaide to Rectory on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to monitor and clean areas.

Clean Crew services are available to business owners, property owners, and residential tenants within the OEV BIA district (view the boundary map here). If you are unsure if you qualify, please contact our office at 519-645-7662.

Requesting Services:

  1. Phone calls are accepted at our BIA office Monday-Friday between 8:30am-11am, or complete and submit this form

  2. The BIA office will confirm your location, issue, and contact information before communicating it with the Clean Crew.

  3. The Clean Crew will be dispatched to handle the concern within 1 business day.

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Safety & Security Grant

Safety & Security Grant

The Old East Village BIA is pleased to announce our new Safety and Security Grant. This funding program assists OEV BIA members with costs incurred to improve or add facade safety measures, including security gates, door locks, and exterior lighting.

 

This one-time grant is available to business and property owners conducting current active business operations within our district (view the boundary map here). Vacant properties and inactive businesses do not qualify for this program.

 

Once the application is completed and submitted, the BIA office will contact you to confirm and review the information provided. A site visit will be scheduled to take photos before any work proceeds. The applicant must provide a quote for the improvements from a licensed contractor at the time of the site visit.

 

Approved candidates are eligible to receive up to $1000 for initial costs incurred. The remaining project costs are eligible for up to 50% reimbursement, to a maximum of $5000. No funds will be disbursed until all work is finished, project invoices are submitted, and a final site visit occurs to take photos of the completed work.

 

Funding is limited and approvals will be given on a first-come basis.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Applicant must be an OEV BIA member conducting active business in the district. 

  • Each business location is only eligible to receive one grant.

  • Property tax and OEV BIA levy payments must be up-to-date.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Applicant must obtain and provide written permission from both the property owner and the business owner consenting to the improvement

  • All work must be purchased and installed from a trusted and accredited vendor.

  • Security systems must meet basic quality and safety requirements.

  • If an applicant moves, closes, or sells, improvements must remain in place for the next owner/tenant.

  • Grant application must be approved before any work begins.

Sign Grant

The Old East Village BIA's new program offers funding to assist OEV BIA members with costs incurred while purchasing and installing new permanent signs to commercial storefronts. This funding can also be applied to the repair/replacement of existing signs.

 

This grant is available to business and property owners conducting current active business operations within our district (view the boundary map here). Vacant properties and inactive businesses do not qualify for this program.

 

To avoid delays, it is highly recommended that you secure a sign permit from the City of London before applying for funding. Once the application is completed and submitted, the BIA office will contact you to confirm and review the information provided. A site visit will be scheduled to take photos before any work proceeds. Applicants must provide a draft sketch of the sign and a quote from a licensed contractor at the time of the site visit.

 

Approved candidates are eligible to receive up to $1000 for initial costs incurred. The remaining project costs are eligible for up to 50% reimbursement, to a maximum of $2000. No funds will be disbursed until the sign is completed and installed, copies of project invoices are submitted, and a final site visit occurs to take photos of the completed work.

 

Funding is limited and approvals will be given on a first-come basis.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Applicant must be an OEV BIA member conducting active business in the district. 

  • Each business location is only eligible to receive one grant.

  • Property tax and OEV BIA levy payments must be up-to-date.

  • Proposed sign must be street-facing onto Dundas.

  • Ineligible signage includes window banners, roof signs, and ground-mounted signs.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Applicant must obtain and provide written permission from both the property owner and the business owner consenting to the improvement.

  • Applicant must include a draft sketch of the proposed sign and a cost estimate with the application.

  • Grant application must be approved prior to purchase, installation, or display of the sign.

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Window Grant

Window Grant

This one-time grant is available to business and property owners actively operating within the Old East Village BIA district (view the boundary map here). Vacant properties, non-active businesses, and projects started before application approval are not eligible for this program.

After submitting your completed application, our office will contact you to confirm and review the information provided. A site visit will then be scheduled to review the funding criteria and take pre-work photos.

Approved applicants are eligible to receive up to $1,500 to cover costs associated with repairing or replacing a storefront window or glass door damaged by vandalism or criminal acts, such as break-and-enter incidents.

The Old East Village BIA has agreements with local suppliers to cover project invoices up to $1,500, which will be paid directly to the supplier. Any costs exceeding this amount must be covered by the business or property owner.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Applicant must be an OEV BIA member conducting active business in the district. 

  • Each business location is only eligible to receive one grant.

  • Property tax and OEV BIA levy payments must be up-to-date.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Applicant must obtain and provide written permission from both the property owner and the business owner consenting to the improvement

  • Grant application must be approved before any work begins.

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