Category Archives: Community News

2013 Live Music at Opticianado

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Now announcing the first leg of the 2013 Opticianado Live Music series: JANUARY 20TH – OMHOUSE OMHOUSE is the music of Steven Foster, the debut Omhouse EP was made by Steven Foster in his basement in Brockton Village. We are happy to have Steven and band perform live as we launch our installation for the […]


L.A. Eyeworks Trunk Show this weekend

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Opticianado customers are coridally invited to view the full range of styles in the L.A. Eyeworks galaxy. This weekend only, Saturday December 1st and Sunday December 2nd, Opticianado customers can try on every style and colour in this iconic eyewear line. Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. The sheer variety of unique styles and colours make L.A. […]


The Junction Music Festival and beyond…

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Opticianado will be participating as a venue in this weekend’s Junction Music Festival. On Saturday September 22nd we will showcase two local acts, spanning two very different genres of music. First up is the jazz flute wonderment that is Jef Kearns. Jef will be joined by Stevie Gee on guitar. Jef Kearns Duo 1pm-4pm www.jefkearns.com […]


Back to school!

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Labour day weekend marks the end of summer, and the beginning of another special season: BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON! A very exciting time for everyone, parents and kids alike. At Opticianado we of course encourage you to consider yours and your childs eyes when prepping for the new school year. Straining to see the chalkboard […]


Junction Design Crawl: Oh what a night!

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We cannot say enough about last Friday’s Junction Design Crawl. The store was packed to the brim nearly the whole time as we partied well in to the night. Guests enjoyed live music and refreshments, and got creative with vintage toys such as Etch-a-Sketch, Lego and Spirograph. The Kingsley Etienne Organ Trio drew crowds to […]


Opticianado Summer Sunglass Sale!

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Come in to Opticianado now until August 26th for HUGE savings on our new and vintage sunglasses! You can save between 10-50% on selected styles. Drop by while the savings last.


Optics + Play: Vintage Design Toys at Opticianado

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On Friday, August 24, from 7-11 join us for the Junction Design Crawl. Your favorite Junction spots will be lit up with installations, performances, and a few surprises. Come to Opticianado to enjoy food, drink and live music by Hammond B3 legend Kingsley Etienne while you explore the playful side of design. Opticianado takes design […]


Opticianado @ The Junction Flea

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We are excited to announce we will be joining the fine ranks of the Junction Flea vendors, this Sunday August 12th. Check us out at the corner of Dundas and Indian Road. We will have various select frames from our collection of vintage eyewear, as well as eyewear accessories, and various odds and sods from […]


The Best Sunglasses in Toronto: BlogTO

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Opticianado is overjoyed to announce that we were included in BlogTO’s Best Sunglasses in Toronto. BlogTO readers voted us #2 in the city. We always have new stock coming in, and this hot summer means the sunglasses don’t stick around on the shelves too long. Today, we’re happy to tell you about these gorgeous vintage […]


Dan Gooch Community School of Music at the Junction Farmers Market

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Opticianado client and friend, Dan Gooch, offered FREE Ukulele lessons this morning at the Junction Farmers Market. The Junction Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning through the summer and early fall in the the Green P lot at Dundas St. and Pacific Ave. (Medland entrance). The Dan Gooch Community School of Music offers “Ensemble lessons […]