Chess Clubs Toronto

PUB CHESS LIBERTY | TUESDAY TOURNAMENT & CASUAL CHESS

Join us Tuesday at Left Field Brewery for five rounds of quick chess, followed by casual games. New players are welcome, and experienced tournament players will find plenty of competition. The tournament is casual and unrated, with results counting toward the Pub Chess Liberty Leaderboard: [https://www.torontochessclub.com/leaderboard](https://www.torontochessclub.com/leaderboard) DETAILS Boards open: 8:00 PM Round 1: 8:30 PM Format: Five rounds of 5+3 Tournament ends: Around 10:15 PM Casual games: Until 11:00 PM Entry: $10 by cash or card Advance registration: Not required Left Field Brewery 40 Hanna Avenue, Suite G1 Toronto, Ontario Schedule updates: [https://www.instagram.com/toronto_chess_club](https://www.instagram.com/toronto_chess_club)

PUB CHESS LIBERTY | TUESDAY TOURNAMENT & CASUAL CHESS

Join us Tuesday at Left Field Brewery for five rounds of quick chess, followed by casual games. New players are welcome, and experienced tournament players will find plenty of competition. The tournament is casual and unrated, with results counting toward the Pub Chess Liberty Leaderboard: [https://www.torontochessclub.com/leaderboard](https://www.torontochessclub.com/leaderboard) DETAILS Boards open: 8:00 PM Round 1: 8:30 PM Format: Five rounds of 5+3 Tournament ends: Around 10:15 PM Casual games: Until 11:00 PM Entry: $10 by cash or card Advance registration: Not required Left Field Brewery 40 Hanna Avenue, Suite G1 Toronto, Ontario Schedule updates: [https://www.instagram.com/toronto_chess_club](https://www.instagram.com/toronto_chess_club)

PUB CHESS LIBERTY | TUESDAY TOURNAMENT & CASUAL CHESS

Join us Tuesday at Left Field Brewery for five rounds of quick chess, followed by casual games. New players are welcome, and experienced tournament players will find plenty of competition. The tournament is casual and unrated, with results counting toward the Pub Chess Liberty Leaderboard: [https://www.torontochessclub.com/leaderboard](https://www.torontochessclub.com/leaderboard) DETAILS Boards open: 8:00 PM Round 1: 8:30 PM Format: Five rounds of 5+3 Tournament ends: Around 10:15 PM Casual games: Until 11:00 PM Entry: $10 by cash or card Advance registration: Not required Left Field Brewery 40 Hanna Avenue, Suite G1 Toronto, Ontario Schedule updates: [https://www.instagram.com/toronto_chess_club](https://www.instagram.com/toronto_chess_club)

Casual Board Games and Pub Social After

The Board Games event is a fun, sociable and charitable event We are a fun, friendly and kind group of people mostly in our 20s, 30s and 40s. Beginners are welcome! We are a very inclusive and social group and we teach people how to play games they have not played before :) We provide a variety of 40+ board games. The games usually take 5 or 10 minutes to learn and 30 to 60 minutes to play. Play in French: On the last Friday of the month, we're offering a table where the games are played in French. Anyone with an intermediate level of French who wants to practice while playing is welcome to join. Just ask for Philippe when you arrive. **Time** *Board Games Start time: 630pm - Board Games end time: 10pm *Eat / Drink/ Socialise at a nearby pub afterwards **Location** 30 Leeds St, Toronto, ON M6G 3R8 (Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection) The entrance to the board game room is at the back of the Church. There is a sign on the door that says BOARD GAMES GROUP. Please use the map provided on the event page also. Payment **There are two ways to pay** **10 by Cash - coins are not accepted. Only bills.**** **11.55 by Debit/Credit card **Charity Donations** - This is a not-for-profit initiative. Revenue go towards covering costs of the event including venue, insurance marketing, refreshments and board games. Any surplus revenue is donated to charity **Food and drink** *Everyone will get cookies/candy for free - Cups will be provided for tap water *Bring your own food and drink. - Please do not bring CHIPS AND CRACKERS as they make a mess and are greasy ***ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED AND WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY ON THIS - there are no second chances** Photos will be taken at the event and posted publicly for marketing purposes. Please only attend if you are ok with this or tell me when you arrive that you do not want to be in any photos The event is officially hosted by Ace of Math Learning Program Ontario Inc.

Tough Guy Book Club - Toronto ON

Join us for the Toronto Chapter of Tough Guy Book Club. You can find out this month's book here [https://toughguybookclub.com/books](https://toughguybookclub.com/books?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5aL8E3xpn05czDIaY5kEiHH3oABs4hICFLOrNXUsW-0gY5HePBTW1ni0SYzw_aem_qNxAzG9ij-sVr5-Rf8Uw3Q) If you have the chance, try to pick up the book and read a couple of pages before the night. If you haven’t, come anyway, no one gives a damn. We are not your boss. If you got one, make sure to bring your copy of the books down, it’ll help you talk about bits of it, we suggest underlining stuff that sticks out to you as important. Also like all months, we will be announcing next month’s book at the meeting and handing them out to those of you who were wise enough to pre-order last month. See you there. Want to know more about Tough Guy Book Club? Read this - [http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us](http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5QrDxxQmsaiuIfgbomTP4b6948UogKCm9U4Dudq5-VU_8aUx5RnTiUjO_R1Q_aem_n5AIic3b6NMTZ5TUJGTLkw)

St.Vladimir Toastmasters Overcome Fear of Public Speaking (In Person & Online)

If you are new to Toastmasters, we make each session interesting by following a structured schedule with numerous roles for each member, including a new theme, a word of the day, and a fun portion called Table Topics that everyone is welcome to participate in. And if you have felt intimidated by public speaking, this club is for you. St. Vladimir Toastmasters is the BEST place to practice your communication skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. Our group rocks! We have a fun, friendly, welcoming atmosphere focused on mutual support, encouragement and improving self-confidence to speak in public. If you're a guest, grab an agenda and a seat, and enjoy some good company. Participation is optional, but we encourage you so that you feel welcome and ready to participate right away. After all, you want to get more comfortable speaking, right? **We meet every Wednesday, 6:55-8:20 pm EST** **Message us for more details or information at** officers@StVlad.org We prefer meeting in person, but will accommodate **online attendance** for those who leave a message below or email us. We do not activate the Zoom room if there are no requests. So, be sure to **email us to activate the meeting link if you want to attend online**: officers@StVlad.org **We encourage you to come directly to our location, but please note** **that we are on the move the months of December and April.** So, always check in with us for meeting details for those months. **WE ARE NOT AT OUR USUAL LOCATION APRIL 15, 22, 29. IF YOU ARE A GUEST, PLEASE REGISTER FOR MAY INSTEAD! WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU.** Saint Vladimir Institute 620 Spadina Ave Toronto, ON M5S 2H4 Canada Email: **officers@StVlad.org** Phone: **+1 416-536-0678**

Silent Bookclub Meeting #96

The next event is happening on Tuesday October 13, starting at 6PM in the Wellington Market Food Hall at The Well! We'll be meeting in front of the Nord Lyon in The Wellington Market (food court!) Please RSVP if you're planning on coming so we can plan appropriately!

Gavel & Glass Toastmasters (in-person)

The Gavel and Glass Toastmasters Club, Located in North York Ontario, was founded in May 1955 and is still going strong! We have a diverse membership with people from different backgrounds, professions, and speaking abilities. Gavel & Glass Toastmasters invites you to join their in-person meeting every other week at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 1 Greenland Rd., North York, ON Doors open at 6:45 pm and meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Arrive early to have a chat with our members. They will tell you all about the fun stuff that happens at our meetings. Guests are always welcome!

Toastmasters - Brainwave Speakers - weekly meeting

**Visitors are always welcome!** Drop by and experience a Toastmasters club first hand. Brainwave Speakers is an open club Toastmasters Club. Everyone is welcome. If you are committed to growing as a speaker and leader, and want to do it in a supportive social atmosphere, we'd love to meet you! **Meetings are every Wednesday 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.** Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. for a social/networking session. Directions and information can be found at https://1001005.toastmastersclubs.org/ Contact us at vpm-1001005@toastmastersclubs.org

Mini Debate Marathon

Join the Toronto Debating Society for our Mini Debate Marathon! There will be twelve one-on-one debates on light-hearted topics for fun. Guests are welcome! All may participate including visitors. We hope you will join us at 7:30pm on Thursday, October 8th, at our new location in the Friends House, at 60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto. *Please note that, due to the club's growth over the past year, we will be running two nights, both covering the same motion: one on Tuesday and one on Thursday.*

Play Board Games for Charity

Meet New People, Great Conversations & 50+ Board Games | 25–45 | Fast Friends

Ever wish there were an easier way to turn a room full of strangers into people you actually want to talk to? *That’s what Fast Friends is designed for.* Instead of arriving at a busy pub and wondering who to approach, our host guides you through short conversations and rotations, giving you the chance to meet a variety of people throughout the evening. You get a little structure to make connecting easier — without making the evening feel forced or formal. And once the hosted rounds finish, you can keep the evening going. 🎲 We’re back at Stout Irish Pub in Cabbagetown — a relaxed Irish pub with food, drinks and 50+ board games, giving you plenty of ways to continue socialising with the people you’ve met. 🎟️ Book Early & Save: [https://toronto17thoct.eventbrite.co.uk](https://toronto17thoct.eventbrite.co.uk) Early Bird: CAD $10 Regular: CAD $15 At the Door: CAD $20 cash — to host Faye Booking ahead helps us plan the right group size and venue space, and your ticket confirms your place. 🤝 What to Expect 7:00 PM — Welcome & Drinks Meet your host, Faye, grab a drink and settle in. Coming alone? Completely fine. Many guests arrive solo, and we’ll help you get comfortable and connected from the start. 7:30 PM — Fast Friends This is where the evening gets going. You’ll move through a series of short, guided conversations, meeting different people along the way. Our host keeps the rotations moving, so you don’t have to worry about who to approach or what to do next. Just show up, join the conversation and see who you click with. ✨ Themed Connection Rounds Throughout the evening, we’ll mix in themed rounds and interactive prompts designed to make connecting easier. They’ll help you discover shared interests, experiences and unexpected things you have in common — taking the conversation beyond the usual small talk. 🎲 8:30 PM onwards — Board Games & Socialising Once the hosted rounds finish, the evening doesn’t have to. Stout has 50+ board games available, making it easy to keep the conversations going. Pick a game with the people you’ve met, grab another drink, join a group or simply continue chatting. You don’t have to be a serious gamer — the games are simply another easy way to socialise and get to know people. 🍻 Staying Later? Stout’s current After Dark Special runs from 9–11 PM, with $7 beers and $7 highballs, among other specials. ❤️ Why Come Along? ✔️ Meet 15–25 new people in one evening ✔️ Guided conversations make meeting people easier ✔️ Meet different people through rotating conversations ✔️ Interactive themed rounds to spark better conversations ✔️ 50+ board games available afterwards 🎲 ✔️ Relaxed Irish pub atmosphere ✔️ Reserved space for our group ✔️ Most guests come solo ✔️ Plenty of time to keep socialising after the hosted rounds ✔️ Friendship-focused — not a dating event 👋 Who Is It For? Ages 25–45 Whether you’ve just moved to Toronto, have lived here for years, or simply feel like your social circle could use some fresh faces, you’re welcome. You don’t need to know anyone beforehand or arrive with a group. Come by yourself, bring a friend, or simply come ready to have a few good conversations and see where the evening takes you. 🌍 About Fast Friends For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been bringing people together through professionally hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide. Our goal is simple: make meeting new people easier, more relaxed and more enjoyable. Come for the conversations. Stay for the games. Leave with new connections. ❤️