Benny Bing is a self-taught Toronto based artist of Nigerian descent. His passion for portraiture illuminated through the use of complimenting acrylic hues has built him a great following.

WIN 2 FRONT-ROW TICKETS TO DIANA ROSS ON JUNE 24 AND A 1-NIGHT STAYCATION AT THE HAZELTON HOTEL...A $1000 VALUE! Subscribe to the Yorkville Village newsletter for your chance to win! Simply find the Yorkville Village Street Team (they'll be sporting a black tee with the Yorkville Village logo) at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival (from June 21 6pm - June 23 10pm) and fill out a ballot! DRAW DATE: 10am (EST) on June 24 2019, and the winner will be notified immediately. Diana Ross concert is at 8pm (EST) on June 24, 2019 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.

Barbecuing. What’s not to love? It gets you outside, can be done with a drink in hand, and ends with a perfectly delicious meal.

Looking for the perfect present to surprise your dad (or husband!) with this Father’s Day? You don’t have to reinvent the wheel—instead, go for menswear and lifestyle staples that are elegantly designed and feature unique details or are made from luxurious materials. Here are seven stylish gift ideas he’s sure to love. Elevate dad’s morning espresso ritual with a sleek stainless steel cup and saucer set by the master of modern design, Georg Jensen. It’s the type of thing that makes waking up early that much more bearable. Georg Jensen “Tea with Georg” Espresso Cup and Saucer, available at Valency.   The gift that keeps giving well after Father’s Day: treat dad to monthly deliveries of wine or spirits and invites to special events with The Great One himself—well, his award-winning winery and distillery at least. Wayne Gretzky Estates No.

Rosé might just be the perfect summertime drink — beautiful, vibrant and delicious. But it’s also a much more nuanced, complex and international wine than its pretty pink appearance might imply. Want to learn more about your go-to summer beverage while enjoying a lively evening with friends? The first annual Rosé in the City party is the perfect opportunity to sample some great rosés and mingle with hundreds of Toronto’s chicest wine lovers in what is sure to be an evening to remember. On June 27, Rosé in the City will be taking place in The Lane at Yorkville Village, and tickets are available now.

*CONTEST ALERT* Jump the wait list and win VIP tickets to Toronto's most sought after secret picnic! Take a selfie at our Yorkville Village x Dîner En Blanc space this Thursday, June 6 from 1-5pm in The Lane for your chance to win two tickets to the world's most famous white party! Don't forget to follow and tag @dinerenblanctoronto + @yorkvillevillage, and use the #dinerenblanctoronto hashtag!.