F E A T U R E D E V E N T S
WHITESANDS CARNIVAL 2026
WHITESANDS ~ Accents cruise
Toronto Carnival Saturday’s Premier All-White Boat Cruise
Wear White. Accent Your Style with Pastels.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Boarding 9:00 PM | Departs 10:00 PM | Returns 2:00 AM
Aboard the River Gambler
Toronto’s Largest Open-Air Boat
176 Cherry Street, Toronto
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The Experience
Celebrating its 11th season, WHITESANDS returns with COLOURS, an elegant all-white experience inspired by summer sunsets, waterfront skies, and soft seasonal colours. Dress in white and complete your look with pastel accents including blush, peach, lavender, mint, sky blue, buttercream, seafoam, soft coral, and other light summer tones.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Toronto skyline while experiencing one of Toronto Carnival Weekend’s most anticipated annual traditions.
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Music By
DJ SKITZ | @djskitz
Canada’s most versatile DJ
BLACK REACTION | @blackreactionsound
Featuring DJ Super K & Mista Blaxx
Canada’s premier Reggae Sound
DJ SOCA SWEETNESS | @djsocasweetness
Canada’s most requested Soca DJ
JOSHUA LUCAS | @joshuaxlucas
Making his WHITESANDS debut - the newest selector for the legendary King Turbo Sound System
Hosted by
MC KID KUT - The Voice of the Vibe | @kidkut
Hosted by:
IAN ANDRE ESPINET @ianandreespinet
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Included with Admission
* Premium food
* Theme-inspired cocktails and beverages
* Vegan meal option available during ticket purchase
* Spectacular Toronto skyline views
* Mature, stylish atmosphere
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Music
R&B • Hip Hop • Soca • Dancehall • Reggae • Afrobeats • Amapiano
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Dress Code
White attire is mandatory.
Accent your outfit with soft pastel colours.
Guests not adhering to the dress code may be refused entry. No refunds.
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Tickets
Purchase tickets while quantities last.
WHITESANDS has sold out every year since its inception.
CONTACT: 4169957440 (what’s app)
THE ONE 2026 DAYPARTY
The Annual Capricorn Celebration
x New Years Alternative.
2026 BEGINS AT
THE ONE
ELEVATED + INTIMATE
The Annual Birthday Celebration of
Ian Andre Espinet & Capricorn Friends...
The First. The Last. And the Greatest Zodiac Sign.
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Thursday January 1st 2026
The Premier Event of the New Year
New Year’s Day Above the Noise
PENTHOUSE 17
17 TORONTO STREET | THIRD FLOOR
Style Code: Dress to Piss off Your Ex. Or to Find Your Next.
(Divorce Parties Welcome lol)
EVENT TICKETS AND BOOTHS ON SALE NOW.
VERY LIMITED $25 ADVANCED TICKETS AVAILABLE.
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BOTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE + ENCOURAGED.
10-person booth $200 total plus service charge (includes 10 tickets)
10 REMAIN
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15-person booth $250 total plus service charge (includes 15 tickets)
3 REMAIN
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ALL will sell out. Govern Yourself.
Capricorns Assemble
It's Time.
Finally... A Reason to Get Dressed
Inquiries | Bottle service
Info: 416.995.7440 | Ian@Amnesia.ca
🐐 SEASON...
Respect The Culture. Respect The Music. Respect The Name.
www.RespectTheName.com
SOUL KITCHEN CARNIVAL 2025
🔥✨ THE WAIT IS OVER ✨🔥
Toronto’s World-Renowned R&B Event returns for Carnival Friday!
SOUL KITCHEN | CARNIVAL 2025
FRIday August 1ST 2025 | Doors 10:00pm-3:00am
inside:
THE PEARL
180 Pearl Street | Downtown Toronto
DJ SPOONZ x KID KUT
and making his SOUL KITCHEN DEBUT
DJ SMARTIEZ
Hosted by
IAN ANDRE ESPINET
For TRUE R&B LOVERS only. All Soul of All Kinds • ALL Night Long.
R&B • neo & classic soul • new jack • slow jams • album cuts • B-sides & rarities • hip hop soul + a touch of Soca (Soul + Calypso), Lovers Rock & Afrobeats for Carnival season.
🎟️ TICKETS
🔹 TIER 1: $20
🔹 TIER 2: $25 GA
🔹 DOOR
💥 SOULED OUT CONSISTENTLY SINCE DAY ONE 💥
🎫 Get tickets online:
Eventbrite [Search: Soul Kitchen Carnival] | Ticketgateway.com
E-transfers: HERE
More outlets coming soon…
🌐 respectthename.com
📩 ian@amnesia.ca
📱 416.995.7440
Follow:
@SoulKitchenRNB | @IanAndreEspinet
🔗 The World-Renowned Event that CREATED the Genre… Returns to save Carnival Friday.
THE ONE - 2025
THE ONE | TWENTY-FIVE
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GOAT
The Annual Birthday Celebration of Ian Andre Espinet + Capricorn Birthday Celebration & New Years Eve Alternative
Saturday January 4th 2025 | 10pm-3am
PEARL - 180 Pearl Street | Downtown Toronto
Celebrating Capricorns - The First, Last & Greatest sign of the Zodiac...
The Premier Formal Event of the New Year featuring an all-star DJ Lineup...
JESTER
BLACK REACTION
featuring Super K and Mista Blackz
SOCA SWEETNESS
Hosted by: KID KUT + BRENTON B:
And Re-Introducing the Incredible: JOSHUA LUCAS
playing old AND new Hip Hop + RNB + Soca + Reggae + AfroBeats + Amapiano
Dress Code: Semi-Formal.
GET READY.
GET DRESSED.
GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY.
Tickets & Booths on Sale Now. WILL SELL OUT.
Capricorns, Assemble.
Inquiries & Bottle Service:
416.995.7440 | Ian@Amnesia.ca
www.RespectTheName.com
‘Like us’ Facebook.com/RespectTheName
‘Follow us’ Instagram + Twitter: @IanAndreEspinet
🐐 SEASON BEGINS...
Respect The Culture. Respect The Music. Respect The Name.
WHITESANDS All White + Accent Cruise | #Caribana Saturday Aug 3rd 2024
🎉TORONTO CARNIVAL SATURDAY🎉
ICONIC ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Fine Events Curated by Ian Andre Espinet
Proudly presents
The Annual
WHITESANDS ACCENTS
Night Cruise
Saturday August 3rd | 10pm-2am
WEAR WHITE.
Accent Your Style with COLOUR…
Toronto Carnival Saturday’s sexiest event featuring top Canadian & International DJs aboard Toronto’s ONLY open-air boat.
The River Gambler
176 Cherry Street at Polson
Featuring music by:
DJ Spoonz @djspoonz
Black Reaction feat Mista Blackz & DJ Super K @blackreaction @mistablackz @djsuperk
Soca Sweetness @djsocasweetness
MC Kid Kut @kidkut
Hosted by: Ian Andre Espinet @ianandreespinet
🍽️Food & Desserts Inclusive Event
🥗Vegan Ticket Option
Pre-Sale on NOW:
🎟️RespectTheName.com
🎟️EventBrite
🎟️TicketGateway
Physical Tickets at:
🎟️Play De Record @Playderecord
411 Spadina Avenue | Downtown TO
4165860380
🎟️Shine Hair Salon & Barbershop
50 Sunnyvale Gate | Brampton
9057903031
Stay tuned for more locations @ianandreespinet
The ONLY event for the Mature Clientele…
Sold Out Every Year Since Inception.
Iconic Arts & Entertainment
#RespectTheMusic
#RespectTheCulture
#RespectTheName
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Tickets/Info: www.RespectTheName.com/tickets
