Q+A with Tara + Colin, The Fifty-Eight Event Space

Q. What is the Fifty-Eight?
A. We both work quite closely with artists, creatives and entrepreneurs at our day jobs in Toronto – and the most common thing we hear is that there is a lack of space in the city to create and gather. Our mission is to be part of the solution and help shift the GTA’s development into a more human-centric environment.

The Fifty-Eight is a creative gathering space for all things outside of the “grind”. It’s a small retreat within the city where you can put your feet up with a biodynamic glass of wine, participate in mind-expanding workshops, work on a passion project, practice yoga, meditate and host celebrations with family and friends. The space is dedicated to the things that make us human: personal relationships, physical and mental health and connections to the environment.

Q. What kinds of events can be held in the space?
A. Almost anything! Have an idea? Shoot it our way and we’ll help make your wildest dreams come to life. The most successful uses of the space we’ve seen so far have been pop-up shops, yoga & meditation workshops, chef-created pop-up dinner events, studio space for artists/photographers and community activations (such as the Christmas event hosted by Adrian & Andrea in December). We’re also happy to rent the space out for daytime baby/wedding showers and [tame] birthday parties (so you don’t have to throw another party in your bland condo party room!).

Q. How do people go about booking the space?
A. Just fill out the form on our website (thefiftyeight.ca) specifying date/time of the event and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.

Q. What enticed you about Mimico to make the move here and what do you love about it?
A. We were originally looking for a space in the Leslieville or Junction areas, but it was impossible to find what we were looking for: a place where we could live upstairs and activate the main floor. Finally, we found the space of our dreams smack dab in the middle of Mimico! Since making the move we have fallen in love with the area. We spend a lot of time on the waterfront and exploring local restaurants (if you haven’t already, definitely check out Tita’s Mexican Food, Chaban, Mama Martino’s, Tich). We’re also right around the corner from Lakeshore Arts which is an amazing non-profit organization that we hope to collaborate with soon!

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