Culture Groups Toronto

KPOP NIGHT - Toronto’s BIGGEST Language Exchange Social Event Party + Class

**Join [TILE.]** at the **most popular Saturday Language Learning Social Event & Party in Toronto! 🍁** **[TILE.] = Toronto International Language Exchange [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tilelearning/) & [Website](https://www.tilelearning.com/)** **[TILE.]** now has a **2-for-1 special event,** which includes: **1.** From **[6:30 - 7:15 PM](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher):** An optional $5 small group 45-minute **[English language class](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher) taught by a certified language teacher (OCT, PhD Student, MA, BEd & HBA) **2.** From **[7:15 - 11 PM](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto):** Our usual huge group **[BIGGEST LANGUAGE EXCHANGE SOCIAL EVENT AND PARTY IN TORONTO](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto)** (Cost: *$5, unless you already paid for the same day 6:30 English class right before, in which which case the 7:15 social is FREE)* Both events happen Saturday on the 2nd floor of the Madison Pub (14 Madison Avenue). ***Attend either or both events for $5!*** Meet Toronto locals and international friends. Talk to language teachers and speakers to learn English, French, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and much more! Join us for board games, conversation, dancing, singing, and more! Make sure to get a nametag from one of our helpers. *You **must** read the full event description below before attending. By attending, you agree to all the terms listed.* **[TILE.] Toronto International Language Exchange** event details: * We are on the 2nd floor of the Madison pub on the patio with all the international flags! *The dance floor opens around 10 PM, and the live piano bar singer start around 10:30 on the 1st floor.* **PAY** **$5** right at the event by **CASH, CREDIT, or DEBIT**, or **SEND $5 E-TRANSFERS** to: **JOHN@TILELEARNING.COM**. You can also support the bar by buying a drink or appetizer. \-\-\-\-\-\- **IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER – Meetup Group** By attending any TILE events, including these ones, you acknowledge and agree to the following: * *The organizers and hosts of TILE events are are not liable for any loss, injury, damage, or other unforeseen outcomes that may occur before, during, or after any event.* * *Participation in TILE events is entirely voluntary and at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own safety, personal belongings, transportation, behavior, and well-being. It is your responsibility to assess the risks involved in any activity or location and to act accordingly.* * *TILE and its organizers do not provide insurance and cannot guarantee the safety, accuracy of information, or quality of venues, third-party services, or other attendees.* * *By attending, you release TILE, its organizers, and affiliates from any and all claims or liability, and you agree to conduct yourself respectfully and in accordance with local laws and venue rules.* * ***If you do not agree with this disclaimer, please do not attend TILE events.***

Great Beaver Hunt!! - DATE CHANGE

***PLEASE NOTE: due to weather, the date has changed for this event to TUESDAY, August 11.*** **This is another SPECIAL SUMMER EVENT for ESL Cafe:** * Join the hunt for beaver statues!!! * There is one statue for **each country in the FIFA World Cup**. * Find the statues. Scan with your phone. Get points. We are starting from **BERCZY PARK** (between Front St. and Wellington St., east of Yonge St., west of Church St.), near the fountain, at the Canada beaver statue. The nearest subway station is King Station. Meet and join other ESL learners for the hunt. Before coming, on your phone, download the Scavify app: [https://www.scavify.com/](https://www.scavify.com/). * Create an account with username and password. * Search for "the Great Beaver Hunt." * Join the hunt. Go to Tasks. Practice with some Q&A questions or Multi questions. * **Don't forget to charge your phone!** **At sunset at 8:30pm, post your score on the discussion board.** * Beginners should try to get 15 * Intermediate should try to get 30 * And Advanced should try to get all 53!!! **NOTE: This event is *OUTDOORS!* If there is rain, please check the Meetup message board for updates.**

NEW Korean x English Language Exchange, Class & Board Games (LIMITED SPACE)

**KOREAN x ENGLISH** Language Exchange + Mini English Class with Teacher + Board Games @ Café Princess Event & Class organized by **TILE** (Toronto International Language Exchange) **.⚠️ Space is VERY limited,** so reserve your spot early! **We can only accept a limited number of participants due to space limitations.** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Come on time for 6:15 PM** & please RSVP while there are still spots remaining. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **📍 Location:** **Café Princess** **5590 Yonge Street, North York** **Just steps from FINCH SUBWAY STATION** **✨ This first class is FREE!** **Simply buy 1 item from the Café Princess menu to participate. Popular menu items include:** * *🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Bingsu* * *🍧 Mango or Oreo Bingsu* * *☕ Matcha & Tiramisu Lattes* * *🧇 Princess Waffles with Ice Cream & Much More* ### **What to Expect** * *🇰🇷 Guided Korean & English language practice* * *📚 Interactive mini-lesson led by an award-winning certified teacher* * *🗣️ Structured conversation activities with native and fluent speakers* * *🎲 Board games and social activities to practice language naturally* * *🤝 Make new friends while improving your communication skills* ### **Event Details** * *📅 Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026* * *🕡 Time: 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM* ### **Learn From an Expert Teacher** * *Award-winning Certified Language Teacher* * *OCT, MA, HBA, BEd, EELC (University of Toronto - Rotman)* * *PhD Researcher (University of Toronto – OISE)* * *Founder & President of TILE Learning* ### **Who Should Attend?** * *English learners (ESL)* * *Native Korean speakers wanting to practice English* * *Korean learners of all levels* * *International students, newcomers, professionals, and anyone interested in language and culture* **Feel free to e-mail [info@tilelearning.com](mailto:info@tilelearning.com) if you have any questions.** **Check out our [website](https://www.tilelearning.com/) and [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tilelearning/) accounts for more details.**

TOPHATs Magic Mushrooms, First Nations and The Duke of York !?!

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for Taco Tuesday at the Duke of York, followed by FREE entry to the ROM to see the Psychedelics ($9) exhibit and our First Nations. I have secured 10 FREE ROM Entry tickets or you can follow the link to get your own. [https://tickets.rom.on.ca/en/shop](https://tickets.rom.on.ca/en/shop) At 6 pm, we will meet-up at the Duke of York for Taco Tuesday. [https://dukepubs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Food-Menu_17-x-11_2-sided_YORK_Final_OL.pdf](https://dukepubs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Food-Menu_17-x-11_2-sided_YORK_Final_OL.pdf) At 7pmish, we will pay-up our tabs and head to The Alexandra Gates for our group pic. [https://acotoronto.ca/building.php?ID=2909](https://acotoronto.ca/building.php?ID=2909) Then we will walk to the Entrance, flash our QR Codes and head up the Elevator to the 5th floor. We will get our other QR code scanned to see the Psychedelia. At 8 pm, we'll head down to the Ground Floor to see the First Nations Exhibit, One of my favs. After a moment to share your personal knowledge of our Indigenous, we will check-out this interesting exhibit. If you want to see the Bee exhibit, it is also $9, though I wasn't particularly enamoured by it.

Sinister, Somber, Serene: The Aesthetic of Places & The Normative Landscape

In this talk, I explore ways that the aesthetic character of places (inviting, strange, threatening, familiar, comforting, creepy, seedy, sinister, somber, serene, etc.) can impact moral, prudential, and political norms that operate in those spaces. This will in turn lead to questions about how we should approach our power to shape the aesthetic character of places. Erich Matthes https://www.wellesley.edu/people/erich-matthes Professor Department of Philosophy Wellesley College **About the Speaker:** My primary research interests concern the ethics, politics, and aesthetics of cultural heritage, art, and the environment. I have [published papers](https://philpapers.org/profile/28417) on topics including repatriation, historic preservation, landscape art, cultural appropriation, irreplaceability, authenticity, place-loss due to climate change, and the value of history and heritage. My second book, *[What to Save and Why: Identity, Authenticity, and the Ethics of Conservation](https://global.oup.com/academic/product/what-to-save-and-why-9780197744550?cc=us&lang=en)* was published by Oxford University Press in September 2024. It's about the ethics of conserving and preserving things, from heirlooms to artworks, traditions to landscapes. I've also written about the problem of immoral artists: what should we do, think, and feel when artists whom we love do or say objectionable things? My first book, *[Drawing the Line: What to Do with the Work of Immoral Artists from Museums to the Movies](https://global.oup.com/academic/product/drawing-the-line-9780197537572?cc=us&lang=en&),* tackles these questions, and was published by Oxford University Press in 2022. **\* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*** This is a talk with audience Q&A presented by the University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics that is free to attend and open to the public. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided at the event. The talk will also be streamed online with live chat here [to be posted]. About the Centre for Ethics (http://ethics.utoronto.ca): The Centre for Ethics is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at advancing research and teaching in the field of ethics, broadly defined. The Centre seeks to bring together the theoretical and practical knowledge of diverse scholars, students, public servants and social leaders in order to increase understanding of the ethical dimensions of individual, social, and political life. In pursuit of its interdisciplinary mission, the Centre fosters lines of inquiry such as (1) foundations of ethics, which encompasses the history of ethics and core concepts in the philosophical study of ethics; (2) ethics in action, which relates theory to practice in key domains of social life, including bioethics, business ethics, and ethics in the public sphere; and (3) ethics in translation, which draws upon the rich multiculturalism of the City of Toronto and addresses the ethics of multicultural societies, ethical discourse across religious and cultural boundaries, and the ethics of international society. The Ethics of A.I. Lab at the Centre For Ethics recently appeared on a list of 10 organizations leading the way in ethical A.I.: https://ocean.sagepub.com/blog/10-organizations-leading-the-way-in-ethical-ai

Niagara Falls Concert Road Trip – Spirit of the Dance. $50 total

# 🎭 Niagara Falls Concert Road Trip – *Spirit of the Dance* Join us for a fun midweek road trip to Niagara Falls to experience the spectacular **Spirit of the Dance** at the Avalon Theatre! For **just $50 total**, your cost includes: * 🎟️ Concert ticket * 🚗 Round-trip transportation from Toronto * 🎵 Travel in a **Kia Soul** with SiriusXM satellite radio **Date:** Wednesday, August 19 **Meet:** 4:30 PM outside Christie Station (Toronto) **Departure:** We leave promptly at 4:30 PM **Showtime:** 8:30 PM at the Avalon Theatre, Fallsview Casino Resort We'll head to Niagara Falls with plenty of time before the performance. After the show, we'll drive straight back to Toronto. **About the show:** *Spirit of the Dance* is an internationally acclaimed Irish dance production featuring lightning-fast footwork, energetic choreography, vibrant costumes, and a blend of traditional Celtic music with modern theatrical flair. It's a high-energy performance that has entertained audiences around the world. More information about the show: [https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/spirit-of-the-dance.html](https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/spirit-of-the-dance.html) ### Reserve Your Spot Space is limited. To lock in your seat, please send a **$50 Interac e-Transfer** to: nicolasbello@yahoo.com Your spot is confirmed once payment has been received. Looking forward to another great road trip with everyone!

Meritocracy & Independence – What Happened to the West?

Join Liberty Labs Toronto for our thirteenth meetup on **Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM** near Yonge and Eglinton! This month we’re examining one of the biggest cultural shifts of our time: how the West has moved away from a culture of meritocracy and personal independence toward something very different. We’ll discuss: * The classical liberal roots of Western success, individual responsibility, equality of opportunity, and the belief that outcomes should largely follow effort and ability * How those norms have changed (equity over equality, safetyism, institutional capture, declining trust in competence) * The consequences for innovation, social mobility, free speech, and personal agency * Whether these shifts are reversible, and what individuals can do to preserve or rebuild independence in their own lives * Open floor for examples, counter-arguments, and real-world observations from Canada and beyond This is a free-flowing, evidence-based conversation. No orthodoxy required, just honest discussion from a liberty-minded perspective. What to expect: * Open discussion and idea-sharing * Complimentary appetizers * Everyone who attends will receive a million-dollar Zimbabwe note as a fun take-home reminder of real value vs. fiat illusions * Connect with 10-20 liberty-minded Torontonians Venue: Pickle Barrel (2300 Yonge St, at Yonge & Eglinton), right above Eglinton Station. Easy parking in the Yonge Eglinton Centre garage or nearby Green P lots. RSVP to save your spot. Let’s talk about what the West once valued — and what it will take to keep those values alive. See you there!

TOPE's Collab Events Part 4: Budokai Bashment Pre-Tournament Watch-Party

This is TOPE's Collab Event Part 4 and this is the first collaboration in video game event, TOPE's Collab Event Part 1-3 were all idol performances. Say thanks to our friends @funktion.toronto for inviting us over to the event.

Impressionists at the AGO

FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Classes4 Adults!!

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $36 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

Free Admission: International Ceramic Art Fair + Food/Drinks (Gardiner Museum)

On **Wednesday August 12th,** **explore the International Ceramic Art Fair** (ICAF) before it leaves the Gardiner Museum on August 16th! The ICAF is the Gardiner Museum’s biennial celebration of innovation and contemporary directions in ceramics, inviting visitors to discover how the boundaries of craftsmanship are being redefined in clay. ICAF 2026 has been expanded from a 10-day event to a 12-week exhibition and public program exploring how ceramics is evolving across art, design, and emerging technologies. At the heart of this year’s edition is the theme “the city and the commons,” presenting ceramics as both material and method for examining how we live together in rapidly changing cities. From architecture to infrastructure, ceramics shelter, connect, and ground us, offering new ways to think about belonging, resilience, and shared space. It's a must-visit for anyone who loves contemporary art. **Additional Exhibits** * In Search of Imperfection: The Macdonald Collection of Japanese and Japanese-Inspired Ceramics * Highways of Harlan House **COST** Free Admission Meetup fee: $5 *** **SIGNING-UP** * **Simply RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for food/drinks after** * RSVPs close 1 day prior, and cancellations after will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. * You can also just show up and join us at the event meetup spot and time * A reminder will go out the day before with my cell and details when to meet, etc. ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at 6pm** **inside the entrance of The Gardiner Museum at 111 Queen's Park.** We will then head over to the ICAF exhibit at the Special Exhibition Hall on the 3rd Floor. Members are welcome to come and go as they please, and visit the Store. After: Meet at the initial meetup spot to head out for food and drinks Enjoy and please post your Comments after!

FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Class 4 Adults

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.